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Home My Public Portal About05-23-96 CDBG1_4av A G E N D A R EIVED CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MAY 16 1996 ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION 718191100102ilPi3i i 6 6 SPECIAL MEETING WE-BN MAY 23, 199 — (bwtre_-<lay 5:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONSTANCE FRANKLIN CHAIRPERSON MARGARET ARAUJO COMMISSIONER BLANCA CHAVIRA COMMISSIONER DONALD PRIMMER VICE CHAIRPERSON OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES OF MAY 1, 1996 F. NEW BUSINESS 1. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE G. STAFF ORALS H. BOARD ORALS I. ADJOURNMENT LAURA BYRD COMMISSIONER KEN ALFORD COMMISSIONER EUGENIA MERCADO COMMISSIONER Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. 5 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 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: Commissioner Chavira Led the flag salute. C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Franklin requested roll call; staff complied as follows: PRESENT: Chairperson Franklin Commissioner Araujo Commissioner Alford Commissioner Byrd Commissioner Chavira Commissioner Mercado ABSENT: Commissioner Primmer D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING: Staff informed the Commission that.the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 10, 1996: Mortion was made by Commissioner Chavira to approve the minutes of April 10, 1996. Seconded by Commissioner Byrd. Motion carried unanimously. F. NEW BUSINESS (LOAN REVIEW): CASE #96 -11: Applicant request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $9,140.00. Commissioner Araujo stated that the homeowner started to construct a wall to separate the car spaces within the 2 car garage, which is against the City Code. She requested Mr. Adams to investigate the legality of the wall. Mr. Adams stated that he would check with the Building Department. Motion was made by Commissioner Alford to hold this item over until the next meeting pending a response from the Building Department regarding the wall in the garage. Commissioner Chavira seconded. Motion carried unanimously. CASE #96 -12: Applicant request approval of an Emergency Grant in the amouont of $3,000.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo to approve the Emergency Grant in the maximum amount of $3,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Alford. Motion carried unanimously. CASE #96 -13: Applicant request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount $6,900.00. Motion was madey by Commissioner Araujo to approve with the condition that Mr. Adams talk to the homeowner to recommend a pitch roof and explain why this would be the best type for this particular job. Seconded by Commissioner Alford. Motion carried unanimously. 1 0 F. STAFF ORALS: Mr. Adams stated that staff attempted to bring two previous subordination cases to this meeting, however was unable to do SO. Staff will be returning with these cases at the next meeting. G. BOARD ORALS: NONE H. Motion to adjourn to the nextg meeting was made by commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Alford. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. CHAIRPERSON FRANKLIN DATE ANNETTE CLARK, PROJECT MANAGER DATE E L A G E N D A FR7E E 7NW F LY CITY CLERK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AFAR 2 5 199 ADVISORY BOARD - COMMIS -- REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 19( 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONSTANCE FRANKLIN CHAIRPERSON MARGARET ARAUJO COMMISSIONER BLANCA CHAVIRA COMMISSIONER DONALD PRIMMER VICE CHAIRPERSON OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES OF APRIL 10, 1996 F. NEW BUSINESS 1. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE G. STAFF ORALS H. BOARD ORALS I. ADJOURNMENT E LAURA BYRD COMMISSIONER KEN ALFORD COMMISSIONER EUGENIA MERCADO COMMISSIONER Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1996 A. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date by Chairperson Franklin at 6:13 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 Byrd. C. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Franklin requested roll call; staff complied as follows: PRESENT: Chairperson Franklin Vice Chair Primmer Commissioner Araujo Commissioner Byrd Commissioner Chavira ABSENT: Commissioner Alford STAFF: Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk Annette Clark, Project Manager Alfretta Earnest, Finance Director D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING: Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. E. NEW BUSINESS: 1. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER: Newly appointed Commissioner Eugenia Mercado was sworn in by the City Clerk. 2. PUBLIC HEARING(CONTINUATION OF APRIL 3, 1996 CLOSED SESSION) The Commission continued closed session in order to discuss funding for Community Conservation, Economic Development, Public Improvement and Administration. Commissioner Byrd stated that the allocated amount for Code Enforcement should be increased so that a wider range of services can be provided. Ms. Clark stated that Code Enforcement can utilize CDBG funds in restricted areas only,(i.e. Low Income Areas) to correct residential and commercial code violations, however code enforcement does receive funds from the City's general fund, which are geared towards other violations such as illegal vendors. Commissioner Araujo asked if all projects requesting funding could receive the same amounts as funded last fiscal year. Ms. Clark replied no, due to the decrease in the City's current funding allocation amount. The City is eligible to receive only $943,000 in CDBG funding for fiscal year 1996 -97 at this time, however except to receive a increase in the allocated amount. 1 0 0 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING ARE AS FOLLOWS: (TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE $1,301.550.00) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. LYNWOOD ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY: Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to recommend funding in the amount of $300,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 1. SECTION 108 LOAN REPAYMENT: Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Chavira to recommend funding in the amount of $340,000 for Section 108 Loan repayment. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CDBG ADMINISTRATION: Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to recommend funding in the amount of $188,600.00. The Commission also recommended that once the City's receives additional funds from HUD that program administration be increased to the maximum capacity (20% of total allocation). Motion carried unanimously.- COMMUNITY CONSERVATION Commissioner Araujo stated that the CDBG Commission recommended additional officers be hired for Code Enforcement last fiscal year in order to provide more services throughout the City. However no additional offerers were hired. Code Enforcement is in desperate needed for officers especially on the weekends. She stated that an increase in their allocation is not necessary for the same amount of officers. Commissioner Byrd stated that Code Enforcement would be better utilized if they emphasis more on the residential violations such as illegal room additions, farm animals and illegal conversions. 1. CODE ENFORCEMENT: Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Chavira to recommend funding in the amount of $160,00.00 with the recommendation that City Council direct Code Enforcement to concentrate more on the livability violations such as farm animals,. illegal conversions and room additions. Motion carried unanimously. 2. HOUSING REHABILITATION: Commissioner Chavira asked if there was a fund balance from last year for the Rehabilitation Program. Ms. Clark replied yes. Commissioner Byrd asked how would the remaining funds be used. Ms. Ernest stated that the remaining funds would be reprogrammed and used for other eligible activities. Ms. Clark stated that the Rehabilitation Program usually operates on the program income generated from the repayment of the Rehabilitation Loa +2Xns in addition to the allocated amount. E M i Commissioner Araujo made a motion to recommend funding for Housing Rehabilitation in the amount of $200,000.00, and an additional $200,000.00 when additional funds become available. (Total amount $400,000.00.) Seconded by Commissioner Chavira. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 1. PUBLIC WORKS STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Motion was made by Commissioner Chavira to recommend funding for Public Works (street reconstruction) in the amount of $112,950.00. Seconded by Commissioner Araujo. Motion carried unanimously. TOTAL RECOMMENDED AMOUNT $1,301,550.00 There being no further comments, the Commission convened to the regularly scheduled meeting. F. STAFF ORALS: INSN121 RHOS :0:;0 •:. All members of the CDBG Advisory Board Commission welcomed Ms. Mercado aboard. H. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by Commissioner Chavira. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. CHAIRPERSON CONSTANCE FRANKLIN DATE ANNETTE CLARK, PROJECT MANAGER DATE 3