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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1994-06-01 CDBG41 0 6n A G E N D A RECEIVED CI TY OFLYNWOOD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITY CLERKS OFFICE ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION MAY 2 5 iy ✓� � REGULAR MEETING 7 � S i 9 i��i� +�� g WEDNESDAY JUNE 1, 1994 6:00 P.M. CITY BULLIS '•,��{- �_r�_i_ �'� y` ,'� t:s_',o ' LYNWOOD HALL, 11330 ROAD rl t7' ` � G - '• 1 �� L • /'L ✓ ' 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. 0 4 \1 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. e E • 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 id, they will continue to 1 0 0 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