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Home My Public Portal About1994-04-06 CDBGJ I A G IE N D A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY APRIL 6, 1994 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD KENNETH ALFORD CHAIRPERSON MARGARET ARAUJO VICE CHAIRPERSON KEN WIBECAN COMMISSIONER ANA VENTURA COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 9, 1994 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS 1. 1994/95 CDBG ACTIVITIES H. STAFF ORALS I. BOARD ORALS J. ADJOURNMENT RE EIVED CITY OF LYNWOOU CITY CLERKS OFFICE MAR 3 01994 AM PM 718A CONSTANCE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONER CLAUDE LAW COMMISSIONER LAURA BYRD 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 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION CITY OF LYNWOOD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1994 OPENING CEREMONIES A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road. B. ROLL CALL Commissioner Alford requested the roll call and staff complied: Present: Commissioner Wibecan Commissioner Araujo Commissioner Alford Commissioner Franklin Commissioner Law Absent: Commissioner Byrd Commissioner Ventura Staff: Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk Annette Clark, HCD Manager .Donyea Adams, Rehab. Assistant Alfretta Earnest, Finance Dir. D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING Ms. Handley stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown Act. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Wibecan to approve the minutes of March 2, 1994. Seconded by Commissioner Franklin. Motion carried unanimously. F. PUBLIC ORALS 1119)11:1 G. NEW BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC SERVICE PROPOSALS (FY 1994 -95) The Commission was provided with copies of public service proposals from organizations requesting funding for fiscal year 1994/95. Upon analysis of each proposal the CDBG Commission recommended funding amounts as follows: PROGRAM NAME 1. Afterschool Playground Program 2. Lynwood Natatorium 3. Lynwood Senior Citizen Program 4. Lynwood Crossing Guard Program 5. New Testament Day Care Center 6. Drive -By Agony 7. Truevine Outreach Homeless Men Program 8. Project Impact 9. Genesys Academy for Youth 10. St. Francis Medical Center Program for Non - compliant Children COMMISSION RECOMMENDED AMOUNT $65,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $50,000.00 $ -0- $ 7,600.00 $ -0- $60,000.00 $ -0- $40,000.00 1 Commissioner Law asked if the City is considering funding the Crossing Guard program completely for fiscal year 1994 -95. Ms. Clark replied that the program has never been totally funded by CDBG funds. Last year the program was subsidized, with CDBG funds and is requesting the same type of assistance for fiscal year 1994/95. Commissioner Law stated that there are numerous Day Care Centers in the City, why is New Testament the only provider being considered for funding. Ms. Clark replied that New Testament was the only Day Care provider that submitted a proposal. Commissioner Law asked who was the program coordinator for Drive -By Agony and what type of program is it. Ms. Clark replied that Drive -by Agony is a program designed to assist victims of violent crimes. In addition they provide support group and referral services. Commissioner Wibecan stated that Drive -By Agony has done very well and managed to receive a great deal of publicity, considering the limited amount of funds. Commissioner Araujo, stated that the proposal from Drive -By Agony is not clear on how the funds will be used. She stated that according to the budget, the funds will be used on overhead cost. It does not provide a breakdown on the community outreach, such as advertising etc. Ms. Clark stated that most of the funds would be utilized for salaries. She also stated that Truevine Outreach Homeless Men Program is located in Compton. Therefore, the City of Compton should contribute to the funding. Commissioner Araujo stated she would like a breakdown on the use of funds by the Natatorium if they are to be funded for fiscal year 1994/95. Ms. Clark stated that the funding would be used to provide staff for extended hours. After brief discussion the Commission proceeded to vote on the projects to be recommended to City Council for funding for fiscal year 1994/95. They are as follows: AFTERSCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROGRAM REQUESTED AMOUNT: $76,638.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Franklin to recommend the Afterschool Playground Program for funding in the amount of $65,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Araujo. Motion carried unanimously. LYNWOOD NATATORIUM REQUESTED AMOUNT: $50,700.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Law to recommend the Natatorium Program for funding in the amount of $40,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Wibecan. Motion was opposed . Therefore a substitute motion was made by Commissioner Wibecan to recommend funding in the amount of $35,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Law. The Motion carried unanimously. 2 0 0 LYNWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM REQUESTED AMOUNT: $45,000.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Law to recommend the Senior Citizen Program for funding in the amount of $35,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Wibecan. Motion carried unanimously. LYNWOOD CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM REQUESTED AMOUNT: $140,000.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo to recommend the Lynwood Crossing Guard Program for funding in the amount of $140,000.00. After brief discussion the motion was opposed. Therefore, a substitute motion was made by Commissioner Wibecan to recommend funding in the amount of $50,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Law. Motion carried unanimously. NEW TESTAMENT DAY CARE CENTER REQUESTED AMOUNT: $57,330.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Franklin to recommend New Testament Day Care for funding in the amount of $10,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Araujo. Motion was approved by Commissioner's Araujo and Franklin, opposed by Commissioner's• Alford and Law, abstained by Commissioner Wibecan. Commissioner Franklin stated that the School District has day care programs available that better serve the Community by charging less in fees, and has numerous locations around the City. Therefore, a substitute motion was made by Commissioner Franklin to deny New Testament's request for funding, seconded by Commissioner Law. Motion carried unanimously, to deny,funding. DRIVE -BY AGONY REQUESTED AMOUNT: $27,600.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo to recommend Drive -By Agony for funding in the amount of $7,600..00. Seconded by Commissioner Franklin. Motion carried unanimously. TRUEVINE OUTREACH HOMELESS MEN PROGRAM REQUESTED AMOUNT: $38,700.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo to deny Truevine's request for funding. Seconded by Commissioner Franklin. Motion carried unanimously. ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM REQUESTED AMOUNT: $60,000.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Law to recommend St. Francis for funding in the amount of $40,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Wibecan. Motion carried with the exception of Commissioner Araujo who opposed. PROJECT IMPACT REQUESTED AMOUNT: $60,000.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Franklin to recommend Project Impact for funding in the amount of $60,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Wibecan. Motion carried with the exception of Commissioner Law who opposed. 3 • • GENESYS ACADEMY FOR YOUTH REQUESTED AMOUNT: $107,500.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Wibecan to deny recommendation for funding for Genesys Academy for Youth. Seconded by Commissioner Law. Motion, to deny funding, carried unanimously. REQUESTED AMOUNT: $193,000.00 Commissioner Law requested additional information on the new areas that Code Enforcement is proposing for fiscal year 1994 -95. Ms. Clark stated that it was the Community Development Director's intention to submit new maps for distribution at the meeting, however, the information was not submitted. Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Franklin to recommend approval for funding in the amount of $193,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION REQUESTED AMOUNT: $400,000.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Law, seconded by Commissioner Wibecan to recommend approval for funding in the amount of $400,000.00. Motion carried, with the exception of Commissioner Law who was opposed. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Upon review of the information submitted, the Commission decided that a decision could not be made based on the $4 million pavement Management System Listing. Therefore, it was requested that staff resubmit the proposal with corrections. The Commission felt that a list of proposed streets based upon need, deterioration and the amount of CDBG funding available for public improvements should be submitted. H. STAFF ORALS NONE I. BOARD ORALS NONE J. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Law, seconded by Commissioner Araujo, to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. 0