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Home My Public Portal About04-07-2004 COMMUN. DEV. BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BD. � � r ' ��y�W\� �.•, k�C�IVE� CITY OF LYNN'OOD AGENDA c�r vr.� �q�c rr-��CE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MAR 3 0 2004 ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION A�a p�q 7i8i9illJill�12i1 i2i 3� 4i5� 6 C�.«-L.�� PUBUC HEAR/NG ,��.\ C �� WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 �} �. � 6:00 P.M.. �- �?' `� LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 AIDE CASTRO CHAIRPERSON MARGARET ARAUJO JOANETTE GUTIERREZ VICE CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONER MARIO GUTIERREZ PATRICIA CARR COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER SYLVIA HERRON CARLOS MANLAPAZ COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING ' E. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - MBfCh 3 2004 and March 10 , 2004 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. PUBLIC HEARING- (Dreft) Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Consolidated Annual Action Plan r. � , H. STAFF ORALS � I. BOARD ORALS J. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES 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 POSTWG ; 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 Feb�uary 17, 2004. Dominos is requesting that their request for CDBG funding be increased from $20,000 to $60,000 and that an additional service com�ponent is added to the scope of service. Motion was made by Commissioner Carr to approve the amendment, seconded by Commissioner M. Gutierrez. Commissioner Araujo, voted no. As a result Ms. Potts stated that the item would be brought back. 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 � I 1 I I i i I 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. i 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. i i 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 coo and cleaning. 4. Transportation and Food Bank. I 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 discussi i n, 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 gai e a brief presentation on the program. He stated that Rape Safe is locafed in the Community Center and provide self defense classes to the Lynwooi community on Thursday 7:30 — 9:00 p.m. Several participants of the Rape Safe proglam gave testimonials. In addition Mr. Gracy, Program Instructor, gave a brief demonstration on what is learned in the program. + I Commissioner Araujo asked Mr. Flores, how many Lynwood residents participated in the Rape Safe program to iate. Mr. Flores replied approximately 35. Commissioner Ortiz asked if the program I dvertised. 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. I 2 i � I � Alex Bernard of Teen Challenge gave a brief Iresentation. 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 environm�ent to play and interact with each other. He stated that the program would alsoi implement a mentoring program, computer lab and tutoring program. Commissioner Herron asked what were the a of the participants. Mr. Bernard stated that Teen Challenge services all ages,� but the target age is 14-18. I . After brief discussion, the Commission thanki d Mr. Bernard for his presentation. � Reverend Hopkins of Truevine Homeless Men Program gave a brief presentation. Reverend Hopkins stated thatiTruevine 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 prog�am 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 forlup to 6 months. However, if additional assistance is needed the men wili 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 tha Iked 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 Com i ission 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 oth�er surrounding cities for activities. 3 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 230 —5:00. In addition, thi program's focus is on assisting the children with homework. ; Gilda Costa Gonzales of St. Francis Healthy Initiative 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 liealth screening to the Community. Healthy Initiative is currently.working with Ly �wood 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 Lynwoi d residents have been serviced to date. Ms. Gonzales stated that services were provided 16,000 Lynwood residents last year. After brief presentation( the Commission thanked Ms. Gonzales for her presentation. I i 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 u�p 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 illness. � j I 4 , I , i Eugene Jackson and James Bishop of the Lymwood Sports Association gave a brief presentation. Mr. Bishop stated that he was approached by a I 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 i 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. What 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. i • � 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 GDBG Commission. � I 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: � NONE i � i 5 I ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Commissioner Carr to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Herron. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned @ 8:50 p.m. , i Staff ; i Chairperson Ortiz � ; . ; ; • . t I j i � . I I I � I i � I � 6 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION ' WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Araujo called the meeting to order on the above captioned date. FLAG SALUTE: All those present participated ROLL CALL: Present Absent Chairperson Ortiz Commissioner M. Gutierrez Vice Chair Araujo Commissioner Carr Commissioner J. Gutierrez. Commissioner Herron Commissioner Manlapaz CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING Staff stated that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORALS: NONE NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Review of CDBG Proposals: Ms. Potts submitted and reviewed a six year analysis of all programs funded for the past six years, as requested by the Commission. Commissioner Herron asked if CDBG funded the Rape safe program last year. Ms. Potts replied yes. The program has not received any funds pending submittal of corrected paperwork. Commissioner Araujo stated that there may have been a misunderstanding � regarding Dominos Learning Academy. Ms. Araujo stated that the program is � requesting additional funds of $60,00 because City Council requested an additional component of youth diversion to be added to the program's scope of ' services. However, it is her understanding that the program is only requesting � funds that were already allocated but have not been issued yet. Staff replied that - the substantial change was taken to City council to request approval of the Scope of services. The program wanted to change from a Child Care program to an Adult Education Program/child Care program. However, Council requested that additional items be added to the scope of services in addition to an adult education program. Commissioner Araujo made a motion to accept the amended application for review from Dominos Learning Academy. Commissioner Carr seconded; motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY CONSERVATION: The CDBG Commission reviewed the Community Conservation request for funding. Community Conservation includes activities such as public improvements, housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, and economic development. Commissioner Araujo suggested that $1 million dollars be awarded to the Senior Center. Ms. Potts stated that if the Commission recommended funding for 1 million for the Senior Center, code enforcement and streets would not receive any funding, due to the available amount. Commissioner Araujo made a motion to accept suggestion by Commissioner Herron to recommend funding as follows: Senior Center = 1 million, Street improvement = 184801, Code enforcement = 184801. Commissioner Herron seconded. Motion carried unanimously with the exception of Commissioner Carr who voted no and stated that Code Enforcement should receive the total requested amount. Commissioner Manlapaz asked what is the total construction amount for the Senior Center. Ms. Potts stated that the plans are not finalized; therefore total cost information is not available at this time. Commissioner Ortiz asked if Code enforcement has other funding sources. Ms. Potts replied that code Enforcement is also funded with General funds. After brief discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Araujo to amend the CommuriityConservation recommendation as follows: Senior Center = 1 million, Code Enforcement = 369, 602 and street =$0. Commissioner Manlapaz � seconded. Motion carried unanimously, with the exception of Commissioner Carr � whoaopposed the motion and stated that she thinks that the Senior Center should receive-less than 1 million. cEC�u�sk�ng, : P.UBLIC�SERVICE RECOMMENDATION: servi�s. �' Comcriissioner Araujo stated that due to the repetition of the scope of services provided`by the community service programs, she would suggest that funds be pr.ovided`taRecreation for distribution. � .n ��':t �c� � 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 , iynwood Senior Pgm $39,198 , Crossing Guards $60,000 Natatorimm Extended $40,000 Lynwood Athletics $20,000 Mealthy lnitiative- $ 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. STAFF CHAIRPERSON