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CITY LYNWOOD
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
A G E N D A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
ADVISORY BOARD- COMMISSIO_.
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7, 1995
6:00 P.M.
LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
KENNETH ALFORD
CHAIRPERSON
MARGARET ARAUJO
VICE CHAIRPERSON
LAURA BYRD
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:
APRIL 26, 1995
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. FINAL ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN
G. STAFF ORALS
H. BOARD ORALS
I. ADJOURNMENT
CONSTANCE FRANKLIN
COMMISSIONER
BLANCA CHAVIRA
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 APRIL 26, 1995
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date
by Chairperson Alford at 6:20 p.m. in the Lynwood City Hall
Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood CA.
B. FLAG SALUTE
The Flag Salute was led by Commissioner Franklin. All those
present participated.
C. ROLL CALL
Chairperson Alford requested roll call and staff complied as
follows:
PRESENT: Chairperson Alford
Vice Chair Araujo
Commissioner Byrd
Commissioner Chavira
Commissioner Franklin
Commissioner Primmer
ABSENT: Commissioner Williams
STAFF: Annette Clark, HCD Manager
Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk
Alfretta Earnest, Finance Director
Donyea Adams, Sr. Rehab. Spec.
Gary Chicots, Comm. Dev. Director
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per
the Brown Act.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, (2/25/95 & 4/5/95)
Motion was made by Commissioner Franklin, seconded by
Commissioner Chavira to approve the minutes of February 25,
1995 and April 5, 1995. Motion carried unanimously.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING; DRAFT CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:25 p.m.
Mr. Chicots explained to the public that the Consolidated
Plan is a document which consolidates the CDBG Program, HOME
Program and the CHAS into one unified document for single
submission to HUD.
Commissioner Araujo stated that the Plan refers to a Section
202 Program and states that the City in conjunction with St.
Francis Hospital applied for Section 202 funding to build a
100 unit, low income, senior citizen complex. Ms. Araujo
stated that the Section 202 program is not an active program
in the City of Lynwood, therefore it should be omitted from
the plan.
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Mr. Chicots stated that he is not familiar with that
particular program however his understanding is that the
Section 202 loan was in negotiation phase, however no funds
were received.
Commissioner Byrd asked if the City was approved to receive
Section 202 funding, but is not in receipt of the funds yet.
Mr. Chicots stated that no funds were approved, the project
was in discussion between the City and St. Francis.
Commissioner Byrd asked if the City will consider
administering the Section 8 program. Ms. Clark replied that
it has been considered however, it was found to be more cost
effective for Los Angeles County to administer the program
for the City because the County administers the program free
of charge.
Commissioner Araujo stated that the Section 8 program has
been a concern of hers for many years. She stated that the
program is not very beneficial to residents who already live
in the City who need housing assistance.
Commissioner Araujo asked Reverend Hopkins, of Truevine
Community Outreach, if he administered women and children
homeless shelter in the Compton area.
Reverend Hopkins stated the only homeless program he is aware
of in Compton is the Compton welfare Rights Homeless Program
which is not administered by Truevine Community Outreach.
Commissioner Araujo asked if the Section 108 funds will be
used to build the new homes on Atlantic Blvd. Mr. Chicots
replied no. The Section 108 funds will be used to acquire
property to complete the Central Plaza Project.
Reverend Hopkins addressed the public, and asked if a CHODO
has been chosen for fiscal year 1995. Mr. Chicots stated
that Habitat for Humanity is the City's current CHODO.
Mr. Robert Fry, resident, addressed the public regarding
approval of public service funding for Teen Challenge. Mr.
Fry stated that Teen Challenge is a good program and has done
a lot for the Community.
There being no further comments from the public the hearing
was closed at 6:56 p.m.
G. STAFF ORALS
NONE
H. BOARD ORALS
Mr. Primmer stated that approximately $600,000 was reported
missing from the Entrepreneur Academy. Were there any
reports as to what happened to the funds?
Mr. Chicots stated that there were some arrest in connection
to the missing funds. In addition the City Council will
determine what actions to take to redeem the funds.
Commissioner Primmer asked why the Academy is being funded,
if financial problems exist within the organization. Mr.
Chicots replied that the City has an agreement with the
Academy and an obligation to provide funding for a number of
years.
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Commissioner Alford asked what the term of LEDAs contract is.
Staff replied that -' , there are two contracts executed and
the City attorney is determining which is valid. A
determination has not been made, therefore, the term is
unknown at this time.
Commissioner Araujo stated that a recent review of her
records revealed numerous mistakes on the Loan Review forms
and participant evaluation forms. She stated that the dates
on the evaluation forms were 1/25/93. She asked if the
cases were backlogged or are the dates errors. In addition
the incomes revealed discrepancies.
Mr. Chicots stated that the Commission could review the
actual program files of any participants that were
questionable. Even after approval.
Commissioner Araujo asked Mr. Adams if he had the opportunity
to speak with Mr. Chicots about visits to the homes of
residents who participated in the Rehab. program. Mr. Adams
replied that he had not spoken with Mr. Chicots about that
yet, however Mr. Chicots stated that the open house visits
were not a problem, but a date has not been set at this time.
Commissioner Alford suggested to Mr. Adams that the Loan
Review forms be checked before submitting to the Commission
and the income be double checked to make sure that the
applicants have listed all income and the applicant qualifies
according to the HUD guidelines.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting was
made by Commissioner Franklin, seconded by Commissioner
Araujo. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at
7:10 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON
ANNETTE CLARK, HCD MANAGER
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