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Home My Public Portal About1994-11-02 CDBGl E A G E N. D A r I RE�E!!/Eb CITY OF LYNWOOU I CITY CLERKS OFFICE AN PM x1319110 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 1994 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD KENNETH ALFORD CHAIRPERSON MARGARET ARAUJO VICE CHAIRPERSON LAURA BYRD COMMISSIONER DONALD PRIMMER COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: `� A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 5, 1994 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS 1. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE H. STAFF ORALS Fdooff -TO J. ADJOURNMENT CONSTANCE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONER BLANCA CHAVIRA COMMISSIONER MARSHA WILLIAMS 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. 0 0 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1994 OPENING CEREMONIES A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date by Chairperson Alford at 6:12 p.m. in the Lynwood City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. B. ROLL CALL Chairperson Alford requested the roll call and staff complied as follows: PRESENT: Chairperson Alford Vice Chairperson Araujo Commissioner Byrd Commissioner Primmer Commissioner Williams ABSENT: Commissioner Chavira (excused) Commissioner Franklin STAFF: Annette Clark, HCD Manager Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk Donyea Adams, Rehab. Assistant C. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Araujo, to approve the minutes of September 7, 1994. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. PRESENTATION FROM JIM GIVENS OF REC. AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: Mr. Givens began his presentation with information on the Afterschool Playground program. The playground program services each Elementary School within the Lynwood area in conjunction with the Teen Center and Ham Park. Mr. Givens stated that the Afterschool program has received more cooperation this year and will expand the activities to include cultural activities, and tutoring. In addition, the Natatorium was also allocated CDBG funding to cover extended hours. That funding has assisted with providing swim lessons, competitive lessons and recreational swim between the months of September and June. The Senior Citizens Program has also benefited from the CDBG funding. The program has been very successful and is expanding. The Senior program provides all types of referral services, food programs, and recreations activities such as field trips to theaters, concerts, Las Vegas, and museums. Commissioner Araujo asked if there is a recruitment process and if so how is the information forwarded to the residents. She also asked if the residency is verified to ensure services are being provided to Lynwood residents. Mr. Givens stated that Recreation and Community Services Department publicized the trips and activities in the community papers and flyers. In addition the flyers will be translated and information will be publicized in the Spanish newspapers, to better serve the Latino community. Commissioner Byrd asked if information is publicized in the Lynwood Journal which currently has a Spanish section. Mr. Givens stated that information is forwarded to all local newspapers including the L.A. Times and the Press Telegram. Commissioner Byrd suggested that the information be given to the Local Churches, to post on the bulletin board. More seniors will be informed and will participate. Commissioner Primmer asked if any refreshments are provided for the children in the Afterschool Program. Mr. Givens stated no, but if the children are participating in an activity or field trip it is suggested that they bring something. There being no further questions, the Commission thanked Mr. Givens and he was excused. 2. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE There were four cases submitted for review: 1. Case #94 -04: Applicant request a waiver of restriction on the number of loans /grants in order to provide an emergency grant for emergency roof repairs. Motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Araujo to approve an emergency grant in the amount of $3,000.00. 2. Case #94 -08: Applicant request an Emergency Grant in the maximum amount of $3,000.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, on the condition that the windows be replaced with double glass instead of single glass as indicated in the work write up, seconded by Commissioner Williams to approve an emergency grant in the amount of $3,000.00 with those conditions. 3. Case #94 -10: Applicant request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $20,000. Motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Araujo to approve a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $20,000. 4. Case #94 -11: Applicant request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $20,000. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Araujo to approve a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $20,000. 0 • H. STAFF ORALS Mrs. Clark recommended that any sugestions regarding revisions to the work Write Up be included in the Motion before approval is granted. In addition, Ms. Handley recommended that future LRC evaluation forms are signed when the recommended revisions are reviewed and approved. I. BOARD ORALS Commissioner Araujo asked if the City would provide a maintainance person to asssit the Library if needed. Ms. Clark stated that approval would have to come from the City Manager. Commissioner Byrd invited everyone to the ground breaking ceremony for the new high school Friday October 7, 1994. J. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:10 to the next regularly scheduled meeting of November 2, 1994. CHAIRPERSON DATE ANNETTE CLARK DATE