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Home My Public Portal About04-10-96 CDBGI A G E N D A I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE AN APR X4 1996 PM 7 1 8 1 9 1101ni12ili2 i 3 i 4 1 6 g COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD- COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 1996 6 00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONSTANCE FRANKLIN CHAIRPERSON MARGARET ARAUJO LAURA BYRD COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER BLANCA CHAVIRA KEN ALFORD COMMISSIONER 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 MARCH 6, 1996 F NEW BUSINESS 1. SWEARING IN NEW COMMISSIONER MS. EUGENIA MERCADO 2 CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CONTINUATION OF CLOSED SESSION) G STAFF ORALS H. BOARD ORALS I ADJOURNMENT 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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1996 A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date by Chairperson Franklin at 6:17 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 Primmer C. ROLL CALL Commissioner Franklin requested roll call; staff complied as follows: PRESENT Chairperson Franklin Vice Chair Primmer Commissioner Araujo Commissioner Alford ABSENT Commissioner Byrd Commissioner Chavira (excused) 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 NEW COMMISSIONER Ms Eugenia Mercado Due to the absence of the City Clerk, Ms. Mercado was not sworn, however rescheduled for the next meeting of April 10, 1996 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG CONSOLIDATED ONE YEAR PLAN Commissioner Franklin opened the public hearing at 6 25 p.m. to receive public comments and input on the proposed funding for fiscal year 1996 -97 Representatives from Teen Challenge located at 3156 Euclid Ave Lynwood, CA 90262 were in attendance and provided testimony on the positive effect of the program Mr. Heffington and Mr Scandrich of Teen Challenge provided information on the program and how effective it was for them as participants Mr Cookas, Program Director gave a brief presentation. There being no further comments at that time, the public hearing was closed at 6 32. The commission proceeded to discuss recommendations for funding Commissioner Araujo, stated that she has seen the positive results of Teen Challenge and would recommend funding for the upcoming year. Commissioner Franklin asked Mr. Cookas if Teen challenge received any funding from other sources It was noted on the application that funding was received from United Way and other organizations. Mr. Cookas replied that the funding received is for the over all program which includes various sites. At this time representatives from Drive By Agony arrived and requested an opportunity to address the Board. Commissioner Franklin reopened the Public Hearing at 6 55 to allow Drive By time to provide input Ms Lorna Hawkins and Patricia Shields of Drive By Agony gave a presentation on the program and use of funding in prior years. Ms. Hawkins stated that the funding would assist in providing additional staff in order to run the program more efficiently and effectively Ms Hawkins informed the Commission of a peace march scheduled for April 23, 1996. She stated that numerous cities and states have joined Drive By in organizing the event in order to take a stand on the rising violence across America Ms. Shields stated that Drive By Agony provides numerous services such as seminars to various schools and organizations within the City of Lynwood She stated that Drive By is a positive program assisting victims of violent crimes with various services such funeral arrangements, counseling referrals and the television show which allows victims the opportunity to address the issue of violence in the their communities. Commissioner Franklin, thanked Drive By for the presentation and the public hearing was closed at 7 10 p.m The Commission adjourned to closed session. The following Public Service programs were recommended for funding with the understanding that limited funding is available at this time. Due to the limited amount of funding Commissioner Primmer suggested that the Commission recommend funding for half of the requested amount He stated that the School District should match the funds to provide Crossing Guards with the total amount requested for fiscal year 1996 -97. Ms. Earnest, Finance Director stated that a recommendation to ask the School District to match City Funds for funding of the Crossing Guards should be made in writing to the City Council from the CDBG Commission Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Alford to request consideration by City Council to request half of the funding for Crossing Guards for fiscal year 1996 -97. TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS: 141,450.00 1. Crossing Guards $70,000 00 (requested amount = $137,250 00) 2. Senior Citizens $15,000.00 3 St Francis Child Abuse Center $10,000 00 4. Afterschool Playground $40,000 00 S. Teen Challenge $ 6,000.00 TOTAL $141,000.00 2 0 1 • F G 19 The Commission prioritized what was felt to be the most needed programs to received funding with the current allocation for fiscal year 1996 -97. Additional projects will be reviewed and recommendations will be made as funds become available from HUD. BOARD ORALS: NONE STAFF ORALS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn to the next meeting was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Alford. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7 :40 p.m. COMMISSIONER FRANKLIN DATE ANNETTE CLARK, PROJECT MANAGER DATE Cit of LYNWOOD � c.A Ntg Meeung (%Venges I' 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 603 -0220 eA I CITY OF LYNWOOD I CITY CLERKS OFFICE APR Y 2 1996 AM PM A G E N D A 71 / 8 1 1911101U1121 g 11 g 2 � 1314 ] 1516 Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 3, 1996 6':'00 p.m. A D D E N D U M 1) a. Swearing in of new Commissioner Eugenia Mercado