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CI TY OFLYNWOOD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 1, 1994
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CITY BULLIS
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KENNETH ALFORD
CHAIRPERSON
MARGARET ARAUJO
VICE CHAIRPERSON
LAURA BYRD
COMMISSIONER
OPENING CEREMONIES:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
BY CITY CLERK
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MAY 4, 1994
G. NEW BUSINESS
CONSTANCE FRANKLIN
COMMISSIONER
BLANCA CHAVIRA
COMMISSIONER
1. SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONER (MS. BLANCA CHAVIRA)
2. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
J. 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.
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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1994
OPENING CEREMONIES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date
by Chairperson Ken 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
Commissioner Araujo
Commissioner Franklin
Commissioner Wibecan
ABSENT: Commissioner Byrd
Commissioner Law
STAFF: Annette Clark, HCD Manager
Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk
Donyea Adams, Rehab. Assistant
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
Ms. Handley informed the Commission that the Agenda was
posted per the Brown Act.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by
Commissioner Franklin to approve the minutes of May 4, 1994.
F. PUBLIC ORALS
PUBLIC HEARING:
The public hearing opened at 6:15 p.m. Mr. Pererria from the
Community Youth Gang Services, gave a brief presentation on
the program. Community Youth Gang Services was approved for
$13,428.00 in CDBG public service funding for fiscal year
1994 -95.
Mr. Pererria stated that Community Youth Gang Services has
serviced the Lynwood community for approximately four years,
providing gang prevention services. He stated that the
program consist of an eight week course which provides
counseling and workshops with the participants and parents to
raise awareness of the gang situations in the community.
Mr. Pererria stated that Community Youth Gang Services works
with the Probation Department and the Police Department in
order to deter gang participation after incarceration.
Commissioner Franklin asked if the program was for boys
only. Mr. Pererria replied that the program is for boys and
girls.
Commissioner Araujo asked for information on the summer camp
that Community Youth Gang Services sponsors annually. Mr.
Pererria stated that the program became effective one year
ago. He stated that the camp is located in the Alta Dena
Mountains which will serve as a summer camp ground, training
center, etc. for program participants. The maximum capacity
is 400.
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There being no further public comments, the Commission
thanked Mr. Perreria for attending the meeting to allow the
Board to ask questions. The public hearing was closed at
6:36 p.m.
G. NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION BY CODE ENFORCEMENT:
Prasine Martinez gave a brief presentation on the duties of
Code Enforcement. Ms. Martinez provided the Commission with
a year to date report on the activities and revenues
resulting from Code Enforcement actions. She stated that the
purpose of Code Enforcement is to insure compliance with the
Uniform Building and Plumbing Code, National Electrical
Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Fire and Municipal Codes.
Commissioner Araujo stated that the budget allowed for four
Code Enforcement Officers. According to the report
submitted, there are only two Code Enforcement Officers in
the Department. why is that, and does the City intend to
replace the vacant positions.
Ms. Martinez stated that originally there were five officers
including herself. One officer resigned, one officer is on
sick leave and the other officer received a promotion.
Therefore, leaving one full time and one temporary officer
who is currently in training. She also stated that
recruitment is under way for one Code Enforcement Officer,
however, the other vacant position has been deleted from the
budget.
Commissioner Araujo asked if the Community was informed of
the Code Enforcement position. Ms. Martinez said no, the
position was in house promotional.
Commissioner Alford asked if the Code Enforcement budget for
fiscal year 1993 -94 included five positions. Ms. Clark
replied yes, however CDBG funds subsidize Code Enforcement,
the general fund also provides funding. Ms. Clark stated
that CDBG covers those officers who have been assigned to
work in the CDBG approved census tract areas, which were
indicated on the census tracts maps distributed to the
Commission.
Commissioner Araujo stated that since the staff has
decreased, Code Enforcement is not functioning to the full
extent if there are only 2 officers. She also asked who may
be contacted in order to find out why positions were cut,
when those positions were desperately needed. Ms. Clark
replied that she would take the Commission's concerns to the
Community Development Director and request a response.
Commissioner Franklin asked if Code Enforcement is
continuing to provided services on the weekend. Ms. Martinez
replied no, due to the decrease in staff. Commissioner
Araujo stated that the vendors are aware of the fact that no
C.E. Officers work on the weekends, therefore illegal yard
sales, street sales are abundant.
Ms. Martinez stated that if addresses are provided, a warning
letter will be mailed, however with a staff of two officers,
7 day a week patrolling can not be provided.
Commissioner Wibecan suggested that
the weekend to provide coverage.
Code Enforcement operations should
the intentions are to be effective.
there is no coverage on the weeker
violate the Codes.
the officers alternate on
He also stated that the
not be so predictable if
If the vendors know that
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Ms. Martinez stated that the weekend coverage would not be
effective if all the time is spent on garage sales, and
vendors and no time being spent on illegal conversions and
other matters.
The Commission thanked Ms. Martinez for providing the
information and addressing their concerns. The Commission
also requested staff to submit their concerns to the C.D.
Director in order to provide Code Enforcement coverage on the
weekend.
PRESENTATION BY PARRS AND RECREATION:
Mr. Jim Givens gave a brief presentation on the programs
which were approved for funding for fiscal year 1994 -95.
Mr. Givens stated that funding was requested for the
Afterschool Playground Program, Senior Program and Extended
hours for the Natatorium. Each program was approved for
$26,857.00.
He stated that the funding provided for each program will
subsidize and the additional funds needed will be provided
through the general fund.
Commissioner Araujo stated that the Commission recommended to
fund the Afterschool Program for the requested amount,
however, City Council has the final decision.
Commissioner Franklin asked if the Afterschool staff would be
cut, due to the decrease in funding from CDBG. Mr. Givens
replied that the decision would depend on the funding
received from the general fund. Mr. Givens stated that
services will continue to be provided with the funding
available, and staff will be creative in order to continue
the standards of the programs.
Commissioner Araujo asked if the participants in the
Afterschool program will have to pay fees due to the decrease
in funding. Mr. Givens replied that no fees have been
charged and that will continue to be in effect.
Commissioner Franklin asked if the general fund will provide
the additional funding for the programs. Ms. Givens said he
was unsure at this time, however the additional funding will
be requested.
The Commission thanked Mr. Givens for providing information
and addressing their concerns.
LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
At this time the Commission adjourned to closed session.
H. STAFF ORALS
NONE
I. BOARD ORALS
Mr. Wibecan stated that he resents the manner in which City
Council handled the recommendations from the Commission
regarding funding for fiscal year 1994 -95. He stated that
City Council's decision was to divide the funding equally
between the various programs who requested funding, and that
process could have been done by anyone. He felt that the
Commission worked very diligently to provide the best
recommendations possible and they were disregarded. In
addition Mr. Wibecan stated that in his opinion that was an
insult to the integrity of the Commission. Therefore, he
gave a verbal resignation, and informed staff that a written
resignation will be submitted.
Commissioner Araujo informed the Commission of a Farmers
Market scheduled to be at the park May 22, 1994 and requested
all Commissioner to be in attendance. She stated that if the
Farmers Market is not supported by the Community, the Market
will no longer be provided. She also informed the Commission
of a new Committee to be formed to plan for the July 4th
celebrations if they were interested.
Commissioner Franklin stated that she regrets Mr. Wibecan
resigning and wish City Council was aware of the loss of
Commissioners due to the dissatisfaction of the decisions
made regarding the funding for fiscal year 1994 -95.
Commissioner Alford stated that he regrets that Mr. Wibecan,
and Mr. Law have resigned.
Commissioner Araujo stated that the programs the Commission
thought were necessary for the Community may not have been
funded if not for the input of the CDBG Commission, therefore
in her opinion the Commission is very important. She also
stated that the CDBG Commission is advisory board to the
Council to provide input from the Community, City Council has
the final decision. She stated that she has no intention of
resigning because it is important to give as much input as
possible to insure services to the Community.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The CDBG Commission meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m, to the
next regularly scheduled meeting of June 1, 1994.
CHAIRPERSON ANNETTE CLARK, HCD MANAGER