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Home My Public Portal About10-16-96 CDBGRE 0 EIVED CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE A G E N D A QC 1 10 i��b AM PM 718191IDIllA11213141M m&L SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1996 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONSTANCE FRANKLIN CHAIRPERSON DONALD PRIMMER MARGARET ARAUJO VICE CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONER KEN ALFORD BLANCA CHAVIRA COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER EUGENIA MERCADO ISADORE HALL COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER. B FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 F PUBLIC ORALS G. NEW BUSINESS. (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) 1 LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE H. STAFF ORALS I. BOARD ORALS I ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting at 6-00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Lvnwood Citv Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA. H:AN1SRV /CH /AGENDA ' F ill ar &za::f�caF,s «:z A ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION N4 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 A. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date by Chairperson Franklin at 6:10 p.m. in the Lynwood City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, Ca 90262. B. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Hall led the flag salute. C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Franklin requested roll call; staff complied as follows: PRESENT: Chairperson Franklin Vice Chairperson Primmer Commissioner Mercado Commissioner Chavira Commissioner Alford Commissioner Hall ABSENT: Commissioner Araujo D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING: Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Commissioner Hall to approve the minutes of August 7, 1996 and August 21, 1996. Seconded by Commissioner Chavira. F. PUBLIC ORALS: Rrelzlo G. NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING: GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FY 1995 -96 The public hearing was opened at 6:15 p.m. Commissioner Mercado asked if the participants of Truevine Homeless Men program received any type of job training while in the program. Ms. Clark stated that Truevine has apprentice programs for plumbing, electrical, and construction. The apprentice programs also provide pay while providing job training. Public residents attended this Public Hearing, however none spoke regarding the Grantee Performance Report. There being no further comments from the public or further discussion from the Commission, Commission Hall moved to approve the Grantee Performance Report, seconded by Commissioner Chavira. Motion carried unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:35 p.m. 1 2. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE: Donyea Adams, Rehabilitation Specialist, presented the Commission with a special request for loan approval. The Commission agreed to except information, however requested that they be given time to review all information prior to making a decisions. It was requested that Mr. Adams properly Agendize items. The Commission received the item for review and adjourned to Closed Session in order to discuss financial matters relating to the projects and any special circumstances which may be considered. After discussion in closed session, the Commission convened to the regular meeting. Ms. Dorsey was in attendance to provide input on her request for a rehab loan. She stated that Code Enforcement has filed a case against her in court regarding the code violations. That is the purpose of her request for a Rehab loan. It is her intention to repair all code violations. In addition she stated that because of this case she has to go to court at least once a month and that has caused her mental anguish. Ms. Dorsey thanked the Commission for allowing her to speak and she asked that they consider her request and approve the loan. H. STAFF ORALS: Mr. Adams informed the Commission that he would like to call a special meeting on September 18, 1996 so that the Commission can review Ms. Dorsey's loan request. The Commission agreed. I. BOARD ORALS: Commissioner Hall apologized to Ms. Dorsey for all the problems that she experienced in the past with the City and problems currently occurring. 111 \II`Li111:��151 �144� Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Alford, Seconded by Commissioner Mercado. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. CHAIRPERSON FRANKLIN ANNETTE CLARK, PROJECT MANAGER DATE DATE 2 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 A. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date by Chairperson Franklin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lynwood City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262. B. FLAG SALUTE: The flag salute was led by Commissioner Chavira. C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Franklin requested roll call; staff complied as follows: Present: Commissioner Primmer Commissioner Alford Commissioner Chavira Commissioner Hall Chairperson Franklin Absent: Commissioner Mercado Commissioner Araujo Staff: Alfretta F. Earnest, Assistant City Manager /Admin. Department Donyea Adams, Sr. Rehab Spec. Leaonna Fletcher, Rehab. Asst. Elizabeth Dixon, CD Liason D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING: Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. E. PUBLIC ORALS: Mr. Dorsey, spoke on his mothers behalf, requesting the Commission to consider Ms. Dorsey's request for assistance from the City's Rehabilitation program. Ms. Dorsey stated that her request is solely for the purpose of correcting various Code violations, which are currently in litigation. Ms. Dorsey stated that she has no other financial means to correct the violations. Upon completion of comments by Mrs. Dorsey and her son, the Commission convened to closed session in order to discuss the financial matters as relating to rehabilitation loans. F. NEW BUSINESS: The Commission reconvened to the regular meeting and requested that Ms. Dorsey return to the Council Chambers. Commissioner Franklin informed Ms. Dorsey that after review of information and discussion among Commissioners and staff, Ms. Dorsey's request was denied. It was explained to Ms. Dorsey that Donyea Adams would be sending a letter of denial informing her of the reasons for denial and explaining the appeal process. Ms. Dorsey expressed her dissatisfaction with the Commission's decision. She stated that all the documentation should have been reviewed before a decision was made. 11 Commissioner Franklin stated that the Commission reviewed all information submitted by Mr. Adams. Mr. Dorsey stated that he requested a copy of the regulations, which limits the number of loans per person. Upon receipt of that copy he stated that the regulations did not have an effective date. Every document should have an effective date. He also stated that the code violations that Ms. Dorsey was cited for were in existence when the second loan was granted and Scott Ehrlich, prior Rehabilitation Specialist, did not address that issue. One issue was the garage that was converted to a room. Code Enforcement said it had to be converted back to a garage. Mr. Dorsey said that was never done, but this was a concern of the homeowner upon receipt of the second loan. After further discussion Commissioner Franklin thanked the homeowners for their input. Commissioner Hall, asked what was the purpose of the Waiver on the number of loans. Mr. Adams stated that the purpose of the Waiver is to allow the homeowner the opportunity to receive an additional loan. H. STAFF ORALS: I. BOARD ORALS: J. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting. CHAIRPERSON FRANKLIN ANNETTE CLARK, PROJECT MANAGER DATE DATE `A I City of LYNWOOD ,1 Ctty Meeting C6aRenges 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 60 3-0220 NOTICE To all interested agencies, groups and persons: ♦LL� RECEIVED CITY OF LYNWOOU I CITY CLERKS OFFICE 0 X2 1996 AM PM 718,9 1 10 , 11 ,12,11213,4 1 5 1 6 i The regularly scheduled meetm on October 2 , 1996 6:00 p.m., of the Con n'umDeve nttBl'ockGrarit ±Adv> ory Board been postponed until futher notice. A5e,AA- The rescheduled date and time will be posted and agendas will be distributed accordingly If you should have any questions, regarding this postponement, you may contact the CDBG Administrative Services Division at 603 -0220 extension 267 or, 269.