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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-16-95_sp CDBG0 A G E N D A P&O E EIVE0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITY OFLYNWOOD ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION [ ITY CLERKS OFFICE AUG 10 M5 SPECIAL MEETING AM PM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16, 1995 718AAlli MI213141M 5:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM ' LYNWOOD, CA 90262 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: AUGUST 7, 1995 F. NEW BUSINESS 1. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE (CLOSED SESSION) A. SUBORDINATION REVIEW 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. 1 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1995 1.1 3 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order on the above captioned dated by Chairperson Alford at 6:12 p.m., in the Lynwood City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, Ca FLAG SALUTE The Flag Salute was led present participated. by Commissioner Franklin. All those C. ROLL CALL Chairperson Alford requested roll call; staff complied as follows: PRESENT: Chairperson Alford Vice Chair Araujo Commissioner Franklin Commissioner Primmer Commissioner Williams ABSENT: 10 F. Commissioner Byrd Commissioner Chavira STAFF: Alfretta Earnest, Finance Director, Annette Clark, HCD Manager Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk Donyea Adams, Sr. Rehab Specialist CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Franklin, seconded by Commissioner Williams to approve the minutes of July 12, 1995. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. PROPOSED CHILD CARE GRANT PROGRAM: Commissioner Alford stated that the purpose of this item was, to request that the CDBG Commission review and recommend to approve the Child Care Grant guidelines and application. It was requested that any members of the public who wished to address the Commission on this subject to come forward and provide brief input on the proposed program. Ms. Dorselene Henderson of the New Testament Day Care Center, 11822 Atlantic Ave., addressed the Commission. Ms. Henderson stated that the proposed grant would be a great help to the school by subsidizing materials. She stated that the purchase of new materials would assist the program in subjects such as reading, science, social studies, art, music, phonics and language. Commissioner Franklin asked how many children were currently enrolled in the school and what was the age range. Ms. Henderson replied that currently there are 20 children enrolled in the school all ranging in ages 3 -7. 1 Commissioner Franklin asked how long has New Testament Day Care Center been in operation. Ms. Henderson stated that she has been in the City of Lynwood since 1974. Patrice Craver.of Craver Family Day Care, Thorson Ave., addressed the Commission. Ms. Craver stated that the day care center offer services in two shifts Monday - Friday before and after school services. Ms. Craver stated the participants range in ages 0 -12 years old. She stated that the grant .would assist her to purchase much need materials such as books, crayons, paint, pencils; paint, Hooked on Phonics and other learning programs. Commissioner Alford asked Ms_ Care Center been in,operation enrolled in the program. Ms. Care Center has been operating currently .eight (8) children children the evening shift. Craver how long has the Day and how many participants are Craver replied that the Day for 2 1/2 years and there are on the day shift and two (2) Supporters of Craver Family Day Care Center were in attendance and spoke in favor of the exceptional services provided. Althea Macintosh of World of Joy Day Care Center 11215 State Street, addressed'�the Commission. She stated that the Grant would greatly be appreciated, and the funds would assist the Day Care Center in purchasing materials such as books, chairs, other learning materials. She stated that the Center has been in Lynwood for 17 years and currently services 90 children ranging in ages 2 - 6. Commissioner Williams asked how,many class rooms does the Center have. Ms. Mcintosh replied that the Center has two first grade classes and two kindergarten classes. Julia Love of Love Family Day Care Center, 10711 Cornish Ave., addressed the Commission. Ms. Love spoke on behalf of her center. She stated that the Center has been in operation since 1983 and services children from infancy to five years old. The center currently has 12 children enrolled. Ms. Love stated that the grant would assist in providing cultural outings such as museums, plays etc. which would provide cultural and educational enrichment. She stated that the Grant would be greatly appreciated. Linda Mitchell of Mitchell Family Day Care, Thorson Ave., addressed the commission and provided statistical literature regarding the need for quality child care within the City of Lynwood. Ms. Mitchell stated that the Day Care Center operates two shifts Monday through Friday and currently provides services to 12 children. She also stated that the program has three employees and receive volunteers from Compton College who are receiving degrees in Child Development. Ms. Mitchell stated that the grant would assist the Center in purchasing learning materials as well as paper, pencils, and other operating supplies. Ms. Parks, Child Care Area President, addressed the Commission. She commended the City on considering providing funds to the Child Care providers. She stated that all Cities should follow the example of the City of Lynwood by assisting their Child Care providers with funding. Funds are greatly needed and would be appreciated. 2 0 0 Commissioner Araujo asked Ms. Parks if any workshops and training is provided to the Day Care Centers. Ms. Parks replied that workshops are provided in addition to CPR. once a month all the area day care provider meet and discuss current issues to keep informed about new legislature and funding issues. There being no further comments from the public, the Commission proceeded with the review of the guidelines and application for the Child Care Grant Program. Commissioner Primmer asked how long would it take for notification of approval after submitting an application. Ms. Clark replied approximately 30 days. Commissioner Araujo suggested corrections be made to the application to ask for the Day Care Program goals and objectives in addition to raising the grant amount from $1,000 to $1,500 maximum. Commissioner Araujo made a motion to accept the guidelines and application with the added corrections and the change in the grant amount, and recommend approval to City Council. Seconded by Commissioner Franklin. Motion carried unanimously. 2. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE: Case #95 -01: Applicants request approval of an Emergency Grant in the amount of $3,000. After brief discussion,'motion was made by Commissioner Franklin, seconded by Commissioner Primmer to approve the grant in the amount of $3,000. Motion carried unanimously. Case #95 -02: Applicants request approval of an Emergency Grant in the amount of $3,000. Motion was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by Commissioner Franklin to approve the grant in the amount of $3,000. Motion carried unanimously. Case #95 -05: Applicants request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $40,000. Mr. Adams requested that the Commission wave the maximum Loan amount of $20,000, in order to fund this loan which was referred by Code Enforcement. Motion was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by Commissioner Williams to waive the Loan amount. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Franklin, seconded by Commissioner Araujo to approve the loan in the amount of $40,000. Motion carried unanimously. Case #95 -06: Applicants request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $15,910.00. After brief discussions, Motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Franklin to approve the loan in the requested amount. Motion carried unanimously. G. STAFF ORALS NONE 3 H. BOARD ORALS Commissioner Araujo stated that the Commission participated in a walk through of completed homes done by the City's Rehabilitation Program. She stated that she was very disappointed with the comments received from the participants. She stated that one of the homes visited had roof repairs, which looked to be done hurriedly. The roof was sloped and looked as if it were going to collapse. One of the homes had repairs done to the bathroom floor. She stated that the floor was not done correctly because it sunk when they walked on it. In other instances wires were left exposed and she noticed that a water heater was wrapped with duct tape. Commissioner Araujo stated that the contractors who are chosen to participate in the Rehab program should be investigated and the licenses should be verified. Mr. Adams stated that the Rehab division does verify the license. Ms. Araujo stated that in all the years that she has been on the CDBG Commission, she has never received so many complaints regarding the shabby work done by the Contractors. The participants are very unhappy and in some instances do not understand all the paperwork and the guidelines of the program. Ms. Araujo told Mr. Adams that the Commission will continue to request walk throughs to insure that the citizens are being provided quality service. If this continues, City Council will be asked to participate in a walk through. Commissioner Alford stated that he also is very disappointed in the Rehab Program. He said that the unsatisfied citizens is a great concern to this commission. Commissioner Araujo suggested that the Subordinations scheduled for review on tonights meeting be carried over, in order to include input from the applicants who were not in attendance. Mr. Adams stated that he did not have time to notify the applicants of the meeting. Commissioner Williams made a motion to carry over the subordinations until the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Franklin. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Franklin made a motion to schedule a special meeting on Wednesday, August 16, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Araujo. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further comments motion was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by Commissioner Araujo to adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of August 16, 1995. Motion carried unanimously. I. ADJOURNMENT There being no further comments motion was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by Commissioner Araujo to adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of August 16, 1995. meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. 4 0 0 REQUEST FOR SUBORDINATION SECTION 6.02: GENERAL A. The Loan Review Committee shall evaluate all requests for subordination of the City's Deferred Payment Loans (DPL) and either recommend City Council's approval and execution or reject the request. Rejection of the request may be appealed to City Council by the applicant. Only those requests which provide evidence of (1) Financial hardship with impending loss of the subject property through default and foreclosure, or (2) intent to perform additional home improvement work may be considered. Additionally, after proper consideration of the reasons described above, only those requests which provide evidence of (1) sufficient equity to fully collateralized the loan, and (2) sufficient income to guarantee a primary source of repayment may be granted the subordination. INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS B. Program staff shall submit to the LRC a summary sheet stating applicant's name and address, income, amount of DPL, reason for request and other information needed to establish the propriety of the request. Applicant must demonstrate both the need for the subordination and his /her inability to pay back the City's loan. PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT C. Protection of the public investment shall be of paramount importance to program staff and the LRC when evaluating requests for subordination. In those cases in which the applicant's ability to pay back the City loan has been established, both Program staff and the LRC shall recommend rejection of the request for subordination. Program staff shall strive to impress upon the applicant both (1) the impropriety of obtaining windfall profits from public funds and (2) the need to recapture the public investment for recycling into the property rehabilitation loan pool so as to maximize the benefits of these funds to the community.