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Home My Public Portal About1992-02-05 COMMUNITY DEVT. BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA , .__ , � � A G E N D A COMMUNITY DEVEIAPMENT BLACK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD-COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING �� WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 1992 R E EI V E D CITY OF LYNWOOG 6: oo P.M. CITY 6L6RK8 OFFICE LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD JAN 9 01992 MARGARET ARAUJO 8i g . CHAIRPERSON /� � CLAUDE LAW ANA VENTURA � COMMISSIONER VICE CHAIRPERSON KEN WIBECAN CONSTANCE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER PATRICZA CARR , KENNETH ALFORD COMMISSZONER COMMISSIONER OPENZNG CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE `C. ROLL CALL i D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING � I BY CITY CLERK � E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 22, 1992 i F. PUBLIC ORAIS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) � G. NEW BUSINESS 1. REORGANIZATION OF CDBGAB COMMISSION A. NOMINATIONS FOR CHAZRPERSON B. NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON DISCUSSION ITEM: � 2. MANDATORY ENGLISH\ SPANISH PUBLICATZONS i 3. IAAN REVIEW COMMITTEE (CLASED SESSION) I A. STAFF ORAIS ' I. BOARD ORAIS I I J. ADJOURNMENT � Adjourn to regular meeting of February 19, 1992, at 6:00 p.m. in I the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. I I i � � � I __ � . . � � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY DEVEIAPMENT BIACK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1992 OPENING CEREMONIBS A. Call To Order The regular meeting of the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Commission was called to order by Chairperson Araujo on the above captioned date at 6:12 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road B. Flag Salute The flag salute was led by Commissioner Carr, all those present participated. C. Roll Call Chairperson Aruajo requested the roll call, and Ms. Porter complied. Present: Commissioner Patricia Carr Commissioner Constance Franklin Commissioner Margaret Araujo Commissioner Claude Law Commissioner Ken Wibecan Commissioner Kenneth Alford Absent: Commissioner Ana Ventura i Also: Annette Porter, Rehabilitation Manager ! Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk ' D. Certification of Aaenda Post�nu bv Citv Clerk ' i Ms. Porter stated that the a enda was p � g posted er the Brown , Act. E. Aporoval of Minutes I Commissioner Law requested that corrections be made to � December 4, 1991 minutes. Staff replied that corrections � would be made. MOTION by Commissioner Law SECONDED by � Commissioner Franklin, to approve the minutes of December 4, 1991. MOTION carried unanimously. � F. Public Orals ' NONE j G. New Business � 1. Reorganization of CDBGAB Commission: I Commissioners Ventura and Law were nominated for � Chairperson. A vote was taken, but the results were tied � due to the absence of Commissioner Ventura. I Commissioner Araujo recommended to hold off the elections ' until the next meeting when all commissioners are � present. � Ms. Porter replied that the reorganization of the CDBGAB Commission would be carried over to the following meeting. � I +� __ I � � � 2. Review of Citizen Participation Plan: Commissioner Araujo asked if the new commissioners had any questions regarding the Citizens Participation Plan. There were no questions. H. Staff Orals NONE I. Board Orals Commissioner Carr asked if the announcements enclosed in the agenda package, regarding the Public Hearing for the CHAS report, were the final draft. Ms. Porter stated that these anouncements are the final draft and were being mailed to the Block Watch Captains for distribution. Commissioner Wibecan asked if any fliers were made in spanish. Ms. Porter replied no. Commissioner Carr stated that spanish fliers were the commission's main concern. Ms. Porter stated that she would speak with City Manager's office to request Spanish interpretation. Commissioner Araujo said that the commission also specified that the filers be publicied in the Library, schools, small businesses, markets and the Spanish newspapers. Ms. Porter replied that the fliers were sent to Block Watch Captains, library and City Clerks Office. Commissioner Wibecan asked what happens to the Commission's ! recomendations. Ms. Porter replied that staff took ! recommendations under consideration and revised the CHAS ! report. i Commissioner Wibecan made a motion that the CDBG commission � prepares a resolution, to be taken to council, to ensure that public announcements be written in English and Spanish. I SECONDED by Commissioner Law. Motion carried unanimously. � Commissioner Carr suggested that this recommendation is put I in the form of a letter and submitted on the next City � Council Agenda. Commissioner Carr stressed the fact that the � recommendation has to be in writting and not a verbal request � because the City Council is not obligated by law to honor any verbal request. � t t Commissioner Wibecan offered his services to prepare the letter. Commissioner Carr stated that he would have the full i support of the CDBGAB Commission. I Ms. Porter stated that upon submittal she would put , Commissioner Wibecan's letter on the CDBG Agenda as a discussion item. � Commissioner Carr asked if the Public Announcements could be ' publicized in more than one way, because many citizens are � not informed until the last minute. This was the case with � the Home Improvement Expo which caused low attendance from ; the public. i ✓ ' .,-e. - , i . .. • � Commissioner Araujo stated that many citizens did not attend the Home Expo because they felt that this was not going to affect them, but the CHAS Report is a five year housing plan in which changes could occur, and the citizens need to be informed. Ms. Porter stated that the CHAS Report deals with existing services and funding available to Lynwood residents. The only funding that deals with housing is through the . Rehabilitation Program, which is CDBG funded. This report does not propose any new construction by which citizens will be displaced from their homes. Ms. Porter said that the plan can be revised every year and the first year is based upon the funding available now. Ms. Porter suggested to bring the commission a copy of the regulations, so that everyone would be aware of what the City can use Block Grant funds for. There will also be workshops in regards to other programs that the CDBGAB Commissions works with. J. Adjournment MOTION by Commissioner Franklin to adjourn to th enext regularly scheduled meeting of February 5, 1992, SECONDED by Commissioner Carr. MOTION carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. I Margaret Araujo, Chairperson Annette Porter, I Rehabilitation Manager � I � ' I I � I I � I i � i I i � ' � i � I - . I . .. . � � � I � � i i i I i i � I _ I _ ,. • • P� � • RE EIVED ' CI1Y OF LYMNOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE J�N 1 b 1992 � � 7�Si9i10i11�12�1i2�3�4�$i6 A G E N D A ` L��-c�(.�C�. o COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT �/n�-.,1'� ADVISORY BOARD-COMMISSION "`��'Sf� (/ REGULAR MEETING , WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1992 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD MARGARET ARAUJO CHAIRPERSON CLAUDE LAW ANA VENTURA COMMISSIONER VZCE CHAIRPERSON KEN WIBECAN CONSTANCE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER PATRICIA CARR KENNETH ALFORD COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE � C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CZTY CLERK E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 4, 1991 F. PUF3LIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) � G. NEW BUSINESS 1. REORGANIZATION OF CDBGAB COMMISSION A. NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON B. NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON 2. REVIEW OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN H. STAFF ORALS J. fSOARD ORALS ' K. ADJOURNMENT i Adjourn to regular meeting of February 5, 1992, at 6:00 p.m. in ! the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, f Lynwood, California. I i I � I � . � � � � h f MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1991 OPENING CEREMONIES A. Call to Order 'i�he regular meeting of the Community Development Block Grant Ac3visory Board Commission was called to order by Chairperson Araujo on the above captioned date at 6:12 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road B. F1aq Salute The Flag salute was led by Commissioner Alford, all those present participated. C. Roll Call Chairperson Araujo requested the roll .call, and Ms. Porter complied. Present: Commissioner Kenneth Alford Commissioner Margaret Araujo Commissioner Patricia Carr Commissioner Claude Law Commissioner Ana Ventura Commissioner Ken Wibecan Also Annette Porter, Rehabilitation Manager Johonna Jacobs-Howard, Administrative Analyst III Joy Valentine,Minutes Clerk Planning Commissioner Dixon was seated in the audience. ; Commissioner Franklin walked in and joined the meeting. I D. Certification of AQenda Postina bv Citv Clerk � Ms. Porter stated that the agenda was osted ' Act. P per the Brown i E. Approval of Minutes j I MoTION by Commissioner Law, SECONDED by Commissioner Carr, to �! approve the minutes of November 20, 1991. MOTION carried � unanimously, f F. Public Orals j NONE � I G. New Business I I 1. Public Hearing (CHAS Report) I Ms. Johonna Jacobs-Howard, Administrative Analyst, I discussed the CHAS report. Ms. Jacobs-HOward said CHAS Report replaces previous HUD plans. It deals with housing needs and citizen participation is required. The '� CHAS Report should be used as a five-year tool to � identify housing needs in the City. On Tuesday, January �� 21, 1992, the second Public Hearing will be held and the CHAS Report will be submitted to the City Council for + their approval. � � � i �� . � Lee Sampson, 12106 Second Avenue, said the CHAS Report deals with the present and the future of Lynwood, and the public hearing is a failure if the public doesn't attend. The Commissioners should act as go-between between the government and community. Lynwood is not a"reading" community. The commissioners should have told the Block watch captains would then have told their Block Watch members. The commissioners have to be more creative. He has read the CHAS Report and serious problems exist. He stated his approval of Commissioner Law and said Commissioner Law's approach is correct. If it is not right, let's talk about it. Commissioner Law asked Mr. Sampson to list his concerns. Mr. Sampson said the population of Lynwood is shifting, more residents are retirement age, yet the CHAS Report does not address senior citizen housing. Lynwood needs a housing element that would provide certificates for the elderly. The Commissioners should compare the City to other cities, and they should remember that the elderly are the ones who vote. Also , there is another population shift, from Slack into Hispanic. Director Karefa-Johnson told Mr. Sampson they want to know about his concerns, that is the purpose of this meeting. Commissioner Law said Lynwood is the only City dealing with the freeway building. Caltrans promised to build public low-income housing which, so far, hasn't been provided. He is also concerned about the children and the elderly; he would like to know more about single family housing. Senior citizen complexes are needed in Lynwood has a day care problem. The after-school programs created, by this Commission have been very successful, but much more is needed. ' Commissioner Law continued that Lynwood has 36 different ; nationalities, what provisions are being made to deal ' with this? The major manufacturers left, jobs and tax � money were lost. He is not satisfied with the CHAS i Report because it doesn't deal in-depth with the problems I in Lynwood. Commissioner Carr agreed with Commissioner Law, but she I told Mrs. Jacobs-Howard that she did a fine job. � Commissioner Carr said she learned many things from the � report. Still, single parent families need s are not � being met, a senior citizens' needs are not being met, I and this report doesn't offer any solutions. Commissioner Carr suggested that the commissioners should submit a report to the City Council that covers their i concerns about this report. Drastic changes need to be I made because so many needs are not being met. ; Director Karefa-Johnson said the Community Development I Department has always made a strong effort to do whatever � they can about low-income housing, but it must be I remembered that staff only implements policy and doesn't j make policy. Chairperson Araujo asked him to explain this comment and j he said that the commissioners have been appointed to ' advise staff. i Ms. Jacobs-Howard said .the CHAS Report projects future � planning as it relates to housing affordability. It does I not determine HUD funding. � i i � � ✓ I , .. • � . . ,. Chairperson Araujo said special notices should have been sent to the citizenry advising them to attend this Public Hearing. Ms. Porter said tonight's Public Hearing was advertised in two local newspapers. Commissioner Ventura shared her newspaper, which carried the notice, with the other commissioners. Commissioner Wibecan said many people never read newspapers and such coverage was insufficient, more effort should have been made by staff to inform the residents of Lynwood. Commissioner Law said he received both newspapers carrying the notice but his relatives, also residing in Lynwood, didn't receive the newspapers and didn't know about the Public Hearing. He said this problem has been faced before, and staff still is not addressing it. Chair person Araujo said the commissioners have preuiously asked that such important notices should be available to the public in the city library, all schools, the Fire Department and local businesses. Commissioners Franklin and Ventura noted that they had seen the notice twice in the Lynwood Journal. j Commissioners Law and Ventura asked for another public � hearing with greater coverage. � Ms. Porter said there will be another Public Hearing, at a the City Council meeting on January 21, 1992. , Community Development Director Karefa-Johnson joined the I meeting. , Commissioner Law said the CHAS Report covers so many � diverse subjects, such as the homeless and the destitute, j that are extremely important and more community input is imperative. ' Commissioners Wibecan asked if this meeting could still � ' be considered a public hearing because practically no � public were present. j I Commissioner Franklin said if there were interested i citizens, they would be in attendance. i Commissioner Alford said another public hearing should be i held since nothing has been heard from the public. i Ms. Porter said the commissioners are considered part of i the public and are in fact public representatives, even � though citizen participation is small, the public hearing was advertised in local newspapers as required and the � CHAS report was made available to the public at the City � Clerk's office, public library and Community Development Department. � � Chairperson Araujo opened the public hearing for anyone I in the audience. , i Commissioner Elizabeth Dixon, 4288 Nyland, referred to ; the Lynwood Development Conference, which had great � coverage and still very little input was received from � the public. She agreed with commissioner Law that the ' report is important for its coverage of the destitute and ! the homeless. � I I I . � • � � Commissioner Ventura said she will submit her written concerns to staEf. Chairperson Araujo said she felt that many of the commissioners were confused. . At this time, Councilman Richards and Councilman Byrd dropped in. Councilman Richards said the City is healing and moving ahead. Councilman Byrd said that last night was a good beginning and he will do what he can to make a difference. Councilman Richards and Byrd and Chairperson ' Araujo discussed a recent eveht they had attended. Mrs. Jacobs-Howard said the CHAS Report is a five-year plan, starting in 1992. It deals with the City's overcrowding and assesses various strategies to alleviate present problems. Staff and the commissioners can use this plan as a tool to help them decide how to allocate CDBG entitlements prior to applying for said funding from , HUD. Ms. Jacobs-Iloward explained that Los Angeles County provides Section 8, moderate rehabilitation program for single room occupancy dwelling for homeless individuals. Chairperson Araujo said the City should take the responsibility of administering Section 8 monies. She would like Lynwood to monitor the voucher system. Chairperson Araujo discussed the Teen Challenge program, � which is a self supportinq drug rehabilitation program. She would like the commission to consider assisting them, although they have never solicited funds. She wants another public hearing, with more publicity, held before the public hearing scheduled for the City Council meeting. . Chairperson Araujo closed the public hearing. I. Staff Orals Included in previous discussion. J. Board Orals Included in previous discussion. K. Adiournment MOTION by commissioner Wibecan to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of January 8, 1991, SECONDED by Commissioner Law. MOTION carried unanimously. Meeting , adjourned at 8:03 p.m. ' � I I I I � I __ • • •.. � R/I:i...� ' � T` � ��t'Og.:,�I}:Y,,�.,�-•. C�t.\" Of �1 � { { oO� �y t1A� 1 �p�. '1. � �° �°,,�-:,�# n`�� -4 City vL{eet�ng ChaQQenge� i,,....,�.�,. �� t�� i �, j �. �L.q. y " 11330 BULLIS ROAD 3t� � � LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (213) 603-0220 CITY OF LYNWOOD CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLIiN I. POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of Lynwood to provide for full involvement of the Community in the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs funded under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. This Citizen Participation Plan establishes the procedures and guidelines implemented by the City to provide for the continuing participation of the citizens of Lynwood. While the City desires and recognizes the need for citizen involvement, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has final determination and responsibility for all aspects of.the City's Community Development Block Grant program. j This plan may be amended from time to time and shall remain in effect until superceded by a new plan or until the City no longer participates in the Housing and Community Development � Block Grant Program. � � II. SCOPE OF PARTICIPATION i I A. Citizens Role � While this plan details involvement of specific citizen � organizations, it is not intended to exclude any I individual citizen's input. All citizens of Lynwood are encouraged to participate in the public meetings and I hearings and to contact the City's Department of Housing , and Community Development in regards to any questions they have concerning the process and projects under the ' Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program. , I i 1 I I I ( I � . � • � B. Written Proposals The City encourages the submission of views and written proposals by citizens regarding the Community Development Block Grant program. The proposals may be submitted to the Department of Community Development or at any � meeting of the CDBG Advisory Board Commission mentioned in the plan, or public hearing being conducted by the City Council. All written proposals should be submitted no later than seven (7) days prior to the public hearing on the final application to be submitted. The City will respond, in writing, to all written proposals within 15 working days and state the reasons for the action taken on the proposal. C. City's Role l. Technical Assistance To facilitate citizen input, the City will provide technical assistance, through its staff, to any communitywide or neighborhood associations and to � groups of lower and moderate income residents of blighted neighborhoods who request such assistance. I The City will make available Spanish speaking staff � at meetings and hearings relating to the Community � Development programs. I i 2. Public Information � To ensure that citizens remain informed of and i involved in the program, the City will provide for I full access to program information. The following I information will be made available during the planning � process of the program: a. amount of entitlement; i b. types of activities eligible for funding; � i c. the activities previously funded; I � d. ineligible activities; � e. schedule of hearings; � i 2 � � � f. the process used by the City in approving the application; g. the Citizen Participation Plan; h. other requirements the City deems necessary. In addition, documents relevant to the Community Development program are available to all citizens during normal working hours. Copies of the following materials are available for review at the Lynwood City Hall: a. mailings and promotional material; b. records of hearings and meetings; c. reports required by HUD; d. regulations and issuances governing all aspects of the program. e. Grantee Performance__Report (GPR) D. Specific Areas of Citizen Participation Citizen involvement will be sought in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation stages of the City's program. Citizen involvement in program implementation shall be in the form of an advisory committee. Citizens will be given the opportunity to review and comment on all aspects of the Community Development Block Grant program, including the opportunity I to evaluate projects an activities. i E. Complaint Procedures I The City will answer written complaints in a timely and I responsive manner. Those complaints dealing with Community I Development Block Grant programs that require written responses, will receive a written response within 15 � working days. � III. Citizen Participation Organization i The City has established a Community Development Block Grant � Advisory Board. The composition, role and responsibility of � the organization is discussed below. , j 3 I I � I I . � � A. Communitv Development Block Grant Advisorv Board (CDBGAB) l. CDBGAB Size and Appointment The Community Develpment Block Grant Advisory Board shall have seven (7) members appointed by the City Council of the City of Lynwood. 2. Representation In making appointments to the CDBGAB, the City Council , shall insure reasonable representation of the community, including age, sex, racial background, income levels and handicapped. 3. Terms of Office Members of the CDBGAB shall serve a maximum of two (2) years. Terms will be staggered to provide overlap of approximately half the members. 4. Selection of Officers _ The CDBGaB shall have a Chairperson and. Vice ._. Chairperson. Both shall be elected from and by the members of the CDBGAB each year at the first meeting after the newly appointed members are present. � 5. Vacancies When vacancies occur, the City shall publish a notice, or press release in a publication locally circulated, which invites interested people to make their interest I known to the City Council. A position will automatically be declared vacant if an CDBGAB member I misses three (3) consecutive meetings. The CDBGAB may I waive declaring the position vacant, if formally I petitioned by the member. The waiver requires a ; majority vote of the CDBGAB. + I 6. Meetings � ( The CDBGAB shall carry out its role and i responsibilities, the CDBGAB shall meet on the £irst and third Wednesdays of each calendar month, at City I Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood_ All meetings are I open to the public. Announcement of any changes in the regular meeting date shall be published in a newspaper � of local circulation at least seven (7) days prior �to � the meeting. i I 4 � I 1 �I . � � ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Advise City Council The CDBGAB is an advisory committee to the City Council in matters relating to Community Development Block Grant programs. 2. Community Development Block Grant The CDBGAB shall be involved in the development and/or the review of all elements pertaining to the planning and preparation of the annual Community Development Block Grant application. Based on that planning and preparation, the CDBGAB will make specific funding and program recommendations to the City Council. 3. Program Design To the extent possible, the CDBGAB shall have involvement in the design of each community development program funded by the Community Development Block Grant. �4. Review and Evaluation � The CDBGAB shall be involved in the design for the I evaluation and review of the projects funded by the � Community Development Block Grant. Any progress or evaluation reports concerning the grant shall be ( reviewed by the CDBGAB and recommendation concerning I the reports made to the City Council. j 5. Needs and Objectives � The CDBGAB may conduct community development needs assessments and review community development objectives as deemed necessary by the CDBGAB or required by I regulations. ; I 6. Citizen Participation Plan i The CDBGAB shall review the Citizen Participation Plan � for adoption by the City Council annually and recommend i such changes as deemed appropriate to the City Council. I 5 ' i .. � � 7. Rehabilitation Loan Review and Approval The CDBGAB is also the Loan Review Committee. Final approval of all loan and grant assistance will be made by the CDBGAB. An applicant whose application has been denied by the CDBGAB may appeal the Board's decision to the City Council. COMMUNICATIONS • 1. Publishing the Citizen Participation Plan The CDBGAB shall work with the City staff in the publishing and distribution of the Citizen Participation Plan. 2. Information Bulletins The CDBGAB shall publish timely information bulletins i concerning their activities and the Community Development Program activities in the City. j 3. Minutes I I City. staff shall provide for the taking of Minutes at � meetings of the CDBGAB. The Minutes shall be provided � to members within a reasonable period of time and made � available for public inspection. � 4. Staff Communication � When information is requested by the CDBGAG from the I City staff, that information shall be provided to the i CDBGAB, in written form with the Minutes, or in the packet of information provided to the CDBGAB prior to ; each CDBGAB meeting. i � 5. Local Press ' I The CDBGAB will work with Cit staff to � Y provide timely reports to the local press on community development � activities. i 6. Community Groups ; The CDBGAB shall determine methods of providing � information to community groups which are active in I community development or other activities relating •to ' citizen invovlement, affirmative action, etc. I 6 ; I I • f � • 7. Public Hearings: Grant Application The CDBGAB when requested, shall assist the City Council in conducting the public hearings on the grant application for funding of the Community Development Block Grant Program. IV. Public Hearings and Meetings The City will conduct public hearings and public meetings on all phases of the Community Development Block Grant Program process. All hearings and meetings are open to the public. A. City Council Public Hearings 1. Application Measures The City Council shall conduct at least one (1) public hearing prior to grant submittal. 2. Additional Hearings The Council may hold additional hearings after application submittal as it determines appropriate, and shall hold at least one (1) hearing to review program progress and performance prior to the start of planning for the next program year. 3. Minutes of all hearings will be provided by the City. B. Public Hearing Notices In order to give adequate notice of public hearings, the City shall publish a legal notice and press release in a newspaper of general circulation. Press releases shall also be published in Spanish. All legal notices and news releases shall be published 10 days prior to the hearing and shall contain the following: � 1. date of hearing; li 2. time of hearing; � i � 3. place of hearing; � 4. topics to be considered; I , f 5. basic information about the program. � 7 I i I I � .� � ' Y C_ CDBGAB Public Meetings l. Public Meetings Al1 CDBGAB meetings are open to the public. The role and responsibilities of the Board are covered under Section III of this plan. Minutes or summaries of the meetings shall be provided by the City. 2. Public Meeting Notices The notices for special public meetings are the same as those required for a public hearing, with the exception that they be published at least 7 days prior to the meetings. $