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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITY OFLYNWOOD
ADVISORY BOARD - COMMISSION
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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.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD
COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1995
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.