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Home My Public Portal About02-02-2005 CDBG i 1 1 '- ( � i ' AGENDA ' �� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT `� �'• �' � ► � � �i? ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION CI7Y.q� �,YNWOOD �T�re r ('/1 '%' . Yi fi.....?l i�' 4•'J�3 iYil: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2005 A � �AN 2 6 2005 s:oo P.M. '��s��a��llil��Zi��3i4i5�6 LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ��'' �� 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262? ��\�� MARGARET ARAUJO, CHAIRPERSON JOANETTE GUTIERREZ, VICE CHAIRPERSON AIDE CASTRO, COMMISSIONER PATRICIA CARR, COMMISSIONER MARTHA SALDANA, COMMISSIONER • SYLVIA ORTIZ, COMMISSIONER JOE BATTLE, COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES I F. PUBLIC OR,4LS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) j G. NEW BUSINESS: + 1. 2005 funding for Consolidated Annual Action Plan I • Presentation by Grant Taylor, Director of Development Services Director ' ■ Code Enforcement • Presentation by Louis Morales, Director of Redevelopment HOME Program ' ; i � � . • Presentation by Yadi Farhardi, Director of Public Works ■ Public Improvements � Crossing Guard . Presentation by Jim Givens, Director of Recreation and Community Services Senior Citizen Program Afterschool Playground Program Natatorium Extended Hours 2. Review of Public Service Proposals H. STAFF ORALS I. BOARD ORALS J. ADJOURNMENT � I � I � I ' I i I I � i + ! � ' f I i I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Castro called the meeting to order on the above captioned date. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Ortiz led the flag salute. All those present participated. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Chairperson Castro Commissioner Carr Vice Chair Araujo Commissioner Gutierrez Commissioner Saldana Commissioner Ortiz CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING: Staff stated that the agenda was poster per the Brown Act. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of November 3, 2004 was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Gutierrez. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC ORALS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 1. Swearing in of new Commissioner Joe Battle Andrea Hooper, City Clerk was in attendance to swear in Mr. Battle. Upon completion, Ms. Hooper congratulated Mr. Battle and stated that his participation on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Commission would be beneficial to the Lynwood Community. 2. Reorqanization of Commissioners Commissioner Castro opened by nominating Commissioner Araujo for Chairperson. There were no additional nominations, therefore motion to appoint � Commissioner Araujo as Chair carried unanimously. i I Commissioner Ortiz opened the floor for Vice Chair by nominating Commissioner Gutierrez. Commissioner Araujo nominated Commissioner Castro for vice chair however motion died due to lack of a second. Motion carried unanimously to elect Commissioner Gutierrez as Vice Chairperson. 3. Public Hearing — Housing � Community Development Needs The Public Hearing was opened at 6:20. Irene Garcia of 2737 111`" St., was in,attendance to provide input on the Community needs. Ms. Garcia stated that she heard at the City Council meeting of January 4, 2005, Mr. Morales stated that the 1 time Homebuyers program requires the participants to remain in their homes for 45 years and she thinks that aspect of the program should be revisited. In addition, Ms. Garcia stated that there is too much crime in the Lynwood community. There are not enough jobs and she would like to see programs to help in those areas. Commissioner Castro stated that the first time homebuyers program was not correctly explained, and she proceed to explain the requirements and procedures to the public. Commissioner Araujo requested a report on the amount of CDBG funds allocated to Code Enforcement in prior years. Staff stated that the report would be submitted at the next meeting. Commissioner Castro asked if staff would invite Grant Taylor to the next meeting to provide a brief presentation on the Code Enforcement program. Staff replied yes. There being no additional comments from the public relative to the Housing and Community Development needs, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m. STAFF ORALS: Staff informed the Commission that funding proposals will be submitted at the next meeting for review. In addition, those department heads that are requesting funding will be invited to give a brief presentation on their programs and to answer any questions that the Commission may have. BOARD ORALS: The Commission welcomed Mr. Battle. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Castro, seconded by Commissioner Gutierrez. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. , CHAIRPERSON DATE STAFF " DATE