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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION
RE CITY OF LYNWOOD
CEIVE
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 01, 1995 CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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AID PM
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LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262a�
KENNETH ALFORD
CHAIRPERSON
MARGARET ARAUJO
VICE CHAIRPERSON
BLANCA CHAVIRA
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:
SEPTEMBER 13, 1995 AND SEPTEMBER 27, 1995
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
G: STAFF ORALS
H. BOARD ORALS
I. 'ADJOURNMENT
LAURA BYRD
COMMISSIONER
CONSTANCE FRANKLIN
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.
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L ovas'n.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD
COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1995
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date
by Chairperson Alford at 6:05 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 Franklin. All those
present participated.
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Alford requested roll call; staff complied as
follows:
PRESENT: Chairperson Alford
Vice Chairperson Araujo
Commissioner Byrd
Commissioner Chavira
Commissioner Franklin
Commissioner Primmer
Commissioner Williams
STAFF: Annette Clark, CDBG Manager
Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk
Don Adams, Sr. Rehab Specialist
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING:
Staff informed the`Commission that the Agenda was posted per
the Brown Act.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion was made by Commissioner Franklin, and seconded by
Commissioner Primmer to approve the Minutes of August 16,
1995. Motion carried unanimously.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
Loan Review Committee:
Case #95 -07 - Applicant requested approval of an Emergency
Grant in the maximum amount of $3,000. Motion was made by
Commissioner Franklin, seconded by Commissioner Chavira to
approve the grant for the requested amount. Motion carried
unanimously.
Case #95 -08 - Applicant requested approval of an Emergency
Grant in the maximum amount of $3,000. Motion was made by
Commissioner Franklin, seconded by Commissioner Williams to
approve the Grant for the requested amount. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Commission proceeded to review a request for
Subordination by Ms. Margie Johnson of 11036 Elm St.,
Lynwood, CA.
Ms. Johnson stated that she expects to have financial
hardships due to a decrease in work hours. Therefore, if the
subordination is granted, it would allow her to refinance her
house and receive a lower monthly payment.
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Commissioner Araujo asked Ms. Johnson if she was the only
person on title. Ms. Johnson replied yes. Commissioner
Araujo also asked Ms. Johnson if she receives any additional
income for her nieces who currently live with her. Ms.
Johnson replied no.
Ms. Johnson stated that in addition to her nieces, she has a
daughter who is in college and Ms. Johnson is paying her full
tuition, and she does not received any additional income.
Commissioner Franklin asked if other debts such as credit
cards were being paid off from the refinance process. Ms.
Johnson stated, no. The only purpose is to refinance the
property for a lower monthly payment.
Commissioner Byrd asked what would be the monthly payment
after refinance. Ms. Johnson replied approximately $565.00.
Commissioner Araujo asked if the new loan could be increased
in order to pay the City off and refinance the property. Ms.
Johnson stated that the monthly payments would be
approximately $900.00 per month.
There being.no further questions, the CDBG Commission
convened to closed session.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Franklin made a
motion to deny recommendation to City Council for approval on
the grounds of non qualification as per the Rehabilitation
Program guidelines. Seconded by Commissioner Williams.
Motion carried unanimously. The Commission reconvened to the
regular meeting.
Commissioner Byrd stated that if Ms. Johnson's circumstances
changed, shae may reapply, however her request did not
provide evidence of financial hardship at this time.
G. STAFF ORALS:
Mr. Adams suggested that the Commission consider changing the
Rehabilitation Regulations to be more flexible. He stated
that in his opinion the regulations are harsh and Ms. Johnson
had a very legitimate reason for requesting the
subordination. Commissioner Alford stated, he felt that the
regulations were fair and have never caused problems in the
past.
Commissioner Franklin agreed with Commissioner Alford. She
also stated that Ms. Johnson could have refinanced and payed
the City's loan off and the monthly payment would be less
than the current note.
Commissioner Byrd asked if the City has granted
subordinations in the past to qualified applicants. Staff
replied yes.
Ms. Clark explained that the normal procedure provides for
Rehab staff to evaluate the applicant and determine
eligibility. If the applicant is not eligible, Rehab staff
would send written correspondence from the Community
Development Director to that effect, and inform the applicant
of the appeal process. Only those cases eligible for
subordination or wishing appeals are forwarded to the
Commission.
Commissioner Franklin asked why the same procedures are not
being followed and why are so many request for subordinations
coming before the Commission?
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Mr. Adams stated that he was instructed, by the Director of
Community Development to forward the case to the Commission.
Commissioner Araujo stated that it is very unfair to the
Commission to be forced to deny an applicant, when the
applicant is not qualified and staff is aware of that fact
before the case is forwarded to the Commission.
Commissioner Williams asked if it was possible to send the
case back to the Director of Community Development.
Commissioner Alford stated no. The decision has already been
made.
Mr. Adams stated that Ms. Johnson was told in a meeting with
Mr. Chicotts, Mr. Diplock and himself, what the
qualifications were for receiving a subordination..
Commissioner Alford asked if anyone told Ms. Johnson that she
was not eligible? Mr. Adams stated that Ms. Johnson was
aware that she did not qualify.
Commissioner Williams asked if the applicants received
written correspondence explaining the fact that they were
ineligible for a subordination as per the regulations.
Mr. Adams stated no.
Commissioner Williams stated that it seemed inappropriate
that the Commission should make a decision when the initial
decision should have been made by Community Dev. Director.
Commissioner Araujo asked what can the Commission do to
inform Mr. Chicotts that the Commission will not longer
accept the initial responsibility of denying the applicants
when it is the position of the Board to review cases eligible
for consideration and review cases for appeal.
Ms. Clark stated that she would inform Mr. Chicotts of their
concerns and invite him to the next meeting to discuss any
other concerns.
Commissioner Araujo made a motion that the Chairperson write
a letter to Mr. Chicotts inviting him to the next regularly
scheduled meeting. Commissioner Franklin seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
H. BOARD ORALS:
NONE
I. ADJOURN:
Motion was made by Commissioner Franklin, seconded by
Commissioner Araujo. to adjourn to the next regularly
scheduled meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
CHAIRPERSON
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ANNETTE CLARK DATE
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD
COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1995
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date
by Chairperson Alford at 5:12 p.m., in the Lynwood City Hall
Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA.
B. FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Commissioner Primmer. All those
present participated.
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Alford requested roll call; staff replied as
follows:
PRESENT: Chairperson Alford
Commissioner Chavira
Commissioner Franklin
Commissioner Primmer
Commissioner Williams
ABSENT: Commissioner Araujo
Commissioner Byrd
STAFF: Alfretta F. Earnest,
Finance Director
Annette Clark, CDBG Manager
Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk
Donyea Adams, Sr. Rehab Specialist
Gary Chicotts,
Community Development Director
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING:
Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per
the Brown Act.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING: DRAFT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT
The Public Hearing was opened to obtain citizens input and/
or comments on the City's Grantee Performance Report.
Commissioner Alford, Lynwood resident, asked if the
unliquidated balances were reallocated for fiscal year 1995-
96. Alfretta Earnest, Finance Director, replied that un-
liquidated balance were obligated funds, therefore are
carried over and expended.
Commissioner Williams, Lynwood resident, said that the total
yearly participants for the 8 afterschool program sites
seemed excessive. She asked if the same children are being
recorded for various activities at different sites.
Annette Clark replied that the same children may participate
in more than one program at various sites and that repeated
attendance does occur at the sites. Total attendance is
taken at each site on a monthly basis, documented by sign in
sheets.
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Commissioner Alford expressed concern regarding incomplete
street reconstruction projects. He stated that only two
projects were completed since fiscal year 1992 -93.
Mr. Chicotts, Com. Dev. Director, stated that one project
takes a considerable amount of time due to the different
stages of the project. He stated that after receiving
approval, an estimate is prepared and sent to bid, it has to
be designed, contract negotiations etc.
There being no further comments from the public, the
Commission proceeded to the next item on the agenda.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: (DRAFT CHAS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT)
There were no comments from the public regarding the Draft
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Annual
Performance Report.
After brief discussion the public hearing was closed at 5:35
p.m.
F. STAFF ORALS:
Ms. Clark stated that the regularly scheduled meeting of
October 4, 1995 will be cancalled. Donyea Adams, Sr. Rehab.
Specialist will contact the CDBGAB Commission to schedule a
special meeting for the month of October 1995.
G. BOARD ORALS:
NONE
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting was
made by Commissioner Franklin, seconded by Commissioner
Chavira. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at
5:54 p.m.
RPERSON
ANNETTE CLARK, CDBG MANAGER
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