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AIDE CASTRO
CHAIRPERSON
MARGARET ARAUJO JOANETTE GUTIERREZ
VICE CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONER
MARIO GUTIERREZ PATRICIA CARR
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
SYLVIA HERRON CARLOS MANLAPAZ
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OPENING CEREMONIES:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
E. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING —(Draft) Fiscal Year 2004-2005
Consolidated Annual Action Plan
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
J. ADJOURNMENT
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Commissioner Herron stated that she doesn't think that Recreation would be as
familiar with the programs as CDBG staff. After brief discussion, the following
recommendations were made:
CDBG Administration $350,000
Section 108 Repayment $270,000
Code Enforcement $369,602
Senior Citizen CTR. $1,000,000
Fair Housing $17,990
Lynwood Senior Pgm $39,198
Afterschool Playground $39,197
Crossing Guards $60,000
Natatorium Extended $40,000
Lynwood Athletics $20,000
Healthy Initiative- $ 20,000 _
Dominos Early Learning $ 20,000 .
Geter Foundation $10,000
Project Impact $10,000
Truevine Outreach $10,000
Rapesafe $10,000
Southern Cal. Rehab. $5,000
Teen Challenge $5,000
Drive By Agony $5,000
ARC Of Los Angeles $5,000
Positive Imaje 5 000
TOTAL $2,310,987
HOME Administration $69,693
HOME CHODO Activities $104,539
Housing Programs 882 701
TOTAL $996, 933
STAFF ORALS:
NONE
BOARD ORALS:
NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made and seconded, motion carried unanimously. '
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1NiNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Araujo called the meeting to order @ 6:12 p.m. on the above
captioned date.
FLAG SALUTE
All those present participated
ROLLCALL
Present Absent
Chairperson Ortiz Commissioner Manlapaz
Vice Chairperson Araujo Commissioner J. Gutierrez
Commissioner Carr
Commissioner M. Gutierrez
Commissioner Herron
CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
Staff stated that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Herron to approve the minutes of February
11, 2004. Seconded by Commissioner Carr. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC ORALS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
1. Domino's Amendment Request
Ms. Potts explained that the purpose of this item is to request approval to amend
the proposal submitted by Dominos on February 17, 2004. Dominos is
requesting that their request for CDBG funding be increased from $20,000 to �
$60,000 and that an additional seniice component is added to the scope of
service. Motion was made by Commissioner Carr to approve the amendment,
seconded by Commissioner M. Gutierrez. Commissioner Araujo and i
Commissioner Herron voted no. Because there were only four Commissioners in .
attendance at the start of the meeting, with two in favor of and two opposed to
the motion, Ms. Potts stated that the item wouid be brought back for
consideration. "
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2. HOME Program Amendment
Ms. Potts explained that the purpose of item is to request approval due to an
error in the calculations. The final allocation is $693,993, which is an increase
from $695,000 that was originally proposed. Motion to approve the correction to
the HOME proposal was made by Commissioner Herron, seconded by
Commissioner Araujo. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Service Presentation
Chairperson Ortiz explained to the public that in order to provide everyone an
opportunity to speak, please keep presentations at 3 minutes or less.
Karen Gorbin of Southern California Rehab distributed brochures and gave a
brief presentation. She stated that Southern California Rehab provides services
to people with disabilities. The program consist of several components. 1.
Independent Living Skills — Helps the participants learn how to function on a daily
basis in the community. SCR provides assistance with finding jobs, housing,
computer training, and help with necessary paperwork from social services. 2.
Peer Counseling — Provides counseling when necessary. 3. Personal Assistance
Registry — Provides help in the home for cooking and cleaning. 4. Transportation
and Food Bank.
Commissioner Araujo asked if SCR would attend functions at the Senior Center.
Ms. Corbin stated that SCR does community outreach and will come to the
Senior Center if invited. After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Ms.
Gorbin for the presentation.
Commissioner Herron stated that SCR is scheduled to give a presentation at the
next AARP meeting.
Mark Flores of Rape Safe Self Defense gave a brief presentation on the
program. He stated that Rape Safe is located in the Community Center and
provide self defense classes to the Lynwood community on Thursday 7:30 — 9:00
p.m.
Several participants of the Rape Safe program gave testimonials. In addition Mr.
Gracy, Program Instructor, gave a brief demonstration on what is learned in the
program. Commissioner Araujo asked Mr. Flores, how many Lynwood residents
participated in the Rape Safe program to date. Mr. Flores replied approximately
35.
Commissioner Ortiz asked if the program advertised. Mr. Flores stated that
advertisement is not really necessary most participants come from word of
mouth. After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Rape Safe for the
presentation and demonstration.
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Alex Bernard of Teen Challenge gave a brief presentation. Mr. Bernard stated
that Teen Challenge has several components. However, funding is being
requested for the recreation center. The center services approximately 320-360
kids and has been in the community for 15 years. The program offers sports,
weight training, handball and a safe environment to play and interact with each
other. He stated that the program would also implement a mentoring program,
computer lab and tutoring program.
Commissioner Herron asked what were the ages of the participants. Mr. Bernard
stated that Teen Challenge services all ages, but the target age is 14-18.
After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Mr. Bernard for his presentation.
Reverend Hopkins of Truevine Homeless Men Program gave a brief
presentation. Reverend Hopkins stated that Truevine provides shelter, food
clothes etc. for homeless men. Truevine is attempting to take men off the streets
and retrain them to live in society. The program also provides job training, and
has a state of the art computer lab for online use of job applications, resume
preparation etc.
Commissioner Araujo asked how many men were being serviced. Rev. Hopkins
stated that there are 6 men in the house for up to 6 months. However, if
additional assistance is needed the men will stay longer.
Commissioner Ortiz asked, "What is a good reason to stay longer than 6
months". Rev. Hopkins replied that, if he can see that the person is really trying
to find employment and the family will not welcome him back, that person will be
given more time to get things in order.
After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Rev. Hopkins for his
presentation.
Phyllis Cooper, Seniors Program, gave a brief presentation. Ms. Cooper stated
that staff is in the process of revamping the program. This includes the food
program and several components have been added. The seniors have access to
a health and fitness programs, art, health screening, tax preparer and other
activities. After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Ms. Cooper for the
presentation.
Rosie Carillo, Natatorium gave a presentation on the pool programs. Ms. Carillo
stated that the Natatorium offers various services to the Community such as
swimming lessons, recreational swimming, and senior swimming. In addition, the
pool is used by the School District and other surrounding cities for activities.
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Jim Given, Director of Recreation & Community Service provided information on
the Afterschool playground program. Mr. Given stated that the Afterschool
program is held at several schools throughout the Lynwood area. Hours of
operation are from 2:30 —5:00. In addition, the program's focus is on assisting
the children with homework.
Gilda Costa Gonzales of St. Francis Healthy;lnitiative gave a brief presentation.
Ms. Gonzales stated that St. Francis is facing budget cuts like most
organizations. Therefore the Healthy Initiative program has to find additional
funding sources. The program provides fee health screening to the Community.
Healthy Initiative is currently working with Lynwood Unified School District to
provide free immunizations to the children. ;
Commissioner Araujo stated that one of her'concerns is children with diabetes.
Does the program screen for diabetes. Ms. Gonzales stated that Healthy
Initiative is not currently providing those services, but that has been something
that staff wants to implement in the near future.
Commissioner Carr asked how many Lynwood residents have been serviced to
date. Ms. Gonzales stated that services we�e provided 16,000 Lynwood
residents last year. After brief presentatiorn, the Commission thanked Ms.
Gonzales for her presentation.
Kevin McDonald of ARC (Value Village) gave a brief presentation on the
program. He stated that Value village has been in the community since 1956.
The program was implemented to assist disabled adults. The store currently
employs 30 disabled persons and provide up to 1750 hours per person per year.
Mr. McDonald stated that ARC would like to implement a program that would
provide free afterschool services so that kids with disabilities can interact with
kids without disabilities. After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Mr.
McDonald for his presentation. :
Lorna Hawkins of Drive By Agony gave a b�ief presentation. Ms. Hawkins stated
that the program has been in the Community for 16 years and was founded when
her son was murdered. The purpose of the program is to assist victims of violent
crimes with referrals, counseling etc. As a deterrent to violence, DBA is working ,
with children to teach anger management. In addition, DBA provides school '
supplies, and have connection with thrift stores to provide furniture and other
things that a family may need.
Commissioner Herron asked where is the program located? Ms. Hawkins replied
that the new address is on Cortland @ St. Paul's Church. Hours of operation are
from 9-12, Monday — Thursday. After brief discussion, the Commission thanked
Ms. Hawkins for her presentation.
Commissioner M. Gutierrez apologized and asked to be excused due to iliness.
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Eugene Jackson and James Bishop of the Lynwood Sports Association gave a
brief presentation. Mr. Bishop stated that he'was approached by a
Commissioner who stated that if the program does not serve Hispanics only, it
would not receive funding. Mr. Bishop stated, that he was very disappointed to
hear this and stated that the Lynwood Sports Association has children of all
ethnic backgrounds participating. This is not,an issue for the Association and
asked if this was true. The Commission stated that this was not true.
Mr. Jackson stated that LSA has several athletic programs; tackle football,
cheerleading and the girls have indicated that they want additional services, such
as arts and crafts etc. Volunteers currently work with the program of 190 kids
that live in Lynwood. Although LSA has the least expensive program in the area,
the program has been functioning on participant fees and personal funds. LSA
fees are $150.00, other programs are $250.00 and up.
Commissioner Herron stated that the budget is requesting 30,000. W hat will the
funds be used for? Mr. Jackson replied that funding would be used for
administrative cost and to pay volunteers. After brief discussion, the Commission
thanked LSA for their presentation.
Pat Shields spoke on behalf of Dominos Learning Academy. She provided an
update on the progress of the program since the last meeting. Ms. Shields
stated that the program has acquired several staff persons with impeccable
background in child development. �
Bess Goodman of Positive Imaje gave a presentation on the program. Ms.
Goodman stated that the program has been providing service to the community
for 10 years. The focus is to provide Teen Pregnancy Prevention. The
prevention program provides referral, counseling and nutrition services to
participants. After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Ms. Goodman for
her presentation.
Ms. Irene Garcia, resident, expressed to the Commission her concern for a
median in her neighborhood to stop fast driving traffic. The Commission referred
her to the Traffic and Parking Commission. Ms. Garcia apologized and stated
that Yadi Fahardi told her to speak to the CDBG Commission.
STAFF ORALS: �
Ms. Potts asked if everyone would be available for a special meeting next week.
The Commissioners stated yes. Ms. Potts stated that she would contact the
commissioners that weren't there for availability.
BOARD ORALS: '
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ADJOURNMENT: �
Motion was made by Commissioner Carr to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner
Herron. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned @ 8:50 p.m.
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