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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-15-95_sp CDBGRE IVED I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE A G E N D A AM PM 7 0000011211121%4 1 M 6t A / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD- COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 1995 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 KENNETH ALFORD CHAIRPERSON MARGARET ARAUJO CONSTANCE FRANKLIN VICE CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONER 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: JANUARY 18, 1995 AND FEBRUARY 1, 1995 F. NEW BUSINESS: 1. PRESENTATIONS: BLANCA CHAVIRA COMMISSIONER MARSHA WILLIAMS COMMISSIONER REPRESENTATIVES FROM PROGRAMS REQUESTING CDBG FUNDING FOR FY 1995 -96 HAVE BEEN INVITED TO GIVE A BRIEF PRESENTATION. 2. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE G. STAFF ORALS H. BOARD ORALS I. ADJOURNMENT 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. r 0 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1995 OPENING CEREMONIES A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was call to order on the above captioned date by Chairperson Alford at 6:00 p.m. in the Lynwood City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA. B. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairperson Alford Commissioner Araujo Commissioner Byrd Commissioner Williams Commissioner Primmer ABSENT: Commissioner Chavira Commissioner Franklin STAFF: Annette Clark, HCD Manager Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk Gary Chicotts, Com. Dev. Director Donyea Adams, Rehab. Assistant C. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to approve the minutes of November 2, 1994 and December 7, 1994. Motion carried unanimously. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE: A. Case #94 -20: Applicant request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $20,000. Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to approve the Deferred Payment Loan. Motion carried unanimously. B. Case #94 -22: Applicant request approval of an Emergency Grant in the amount of $3,000. Motion was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by Commissioner Williams to approve the Grant in the maximum amount of 3,000. Motion carried unanimously. C. Case #94 -23: Applicant request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan in the amount of $20,00.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Primmer to approve the loan for the amount of 20,000. Motion carried unanimously. 2. STATUS REPORT: Commissioner Araujo stated that the Lynwood Public Library has received addition funding in addition to the funding provided by the City. She asked how would the remaining funds be utilized. Staff replied that a proposal has been submitted and is currently being reviewed regarding the remaining funds. The Library has requested to utilize the funds to purchase a computer for the Childrens Center to provide access to a computer. The computer will contain various programs to assist with homework assignments. In order to allow the Commission adequate time to review the status report from the Rehabilitation Division, it was requested that the commission review the material and discuss the report at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 3. REORGANIZATION: Commissioner Byrd nominated Kenneth Alford to continue as Chariperson, motion was seconded by Commissioner Primmer. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Byrd nominated Margaret Araujo to continue as Vice Chairperson, motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried unanimously. H. STAFF ORALS: Ms. Clark stated that a Public Hearing was scheduled for the next CDBG Advisory Board meeting on February 1, 1995 in order to obtain citizen input on the Citizen Participation Plan and the Consolidated Plan. All those present stated they would be in attendance. I. BOARD ORALS: NONE J. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of February 1, 1995. Motion carried unanimously. CHAIRPERSON ANNETTE CLARK, HCD MANAGER 0 0 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1995 OPENING CEREMONIES A. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order on the above captioned date by Chairperson Alford at 5:25 p.m. in Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Street, 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 and staff complied as follows: PRESENT: Chairperson Alford Commissioner Byrd Commissioner Chavira Commissioner Williams Commissioner Primmer ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin Commissioner Araujo D. NEW BUSINESS: (PUBLIC HEARING CONSOLIDATED PLAN) The Public Hearing regarding the City's Consolidated Plan was opened at 5:30 p.m. Chairperson Alford stated that persons wishing to address the board will have three minutes to speak. Chairperson Alford introduced Mayor Byrd and Councilman Heine for comments prior to the hearing. Mayor Byrd expressed his appreciation for the public attendance and stated that input from the citizens of Lynwood is very important for the preparation and completion of the Consolidated Plan. Mayor Byrd also explained that the Plan combines all Community Planning and Development application requirements into a single application which will be submitted to HUD. The input received from the public will assist the City to analyze the needs of the Community. Councilman Heine also expressed his appreciation to the Community and stated that citizen participation and interest in the community will govern the direction of the City. Chairperson Alford requested input from the public on the City's Community Development and housing needs. Reverend Matthew Harris, Director of the Project Impact program, addressed the public on issues regarding youth, crime and delinquency. He commented on the success of Project Impact which is subsidized by the City of Lynwood and the need for the City to provide continuous support to various youth programs. Among those many supporters of Project Impact who were in attendance, Ms. Patricia Carol, Tenesha Thompson, Edwin Carol and Patricia Hicks addressed the board on the success of Project Impact and other programs offered by Impact that have been successful in deterring youth in the Lynwood community from gangs, drugs and crime. The supporters expressed a need for continuous support for youth programs. 1 0 0 Lynwood staff was asked to give a summary of the City's new Consolidated Plan. Donyea Adams, Rehabilitation Specialist explained the purpose of the Consolidated Plan. Mr. Adams stated that the plan is a consolidation of the CDBG Program and the HOME program. The City is requesting input from the Lynwood residents on current public service programs and new programs that the Community feels are needed, in order to make an accurate needs assessment of the community. Mr. William Cunningham, resident, addressed the board and expressed his concerns regarding housing in the City of Lynwood. Mr. Cunningham stated that other cities have revitalized dilapidated properties in addition to building new homes. Mr. Cunningham stated that the City should designate certain areas and offer assistance with home repairs in conjunction with street repairs. He also stated that the residents will be proud of Lynwood once the City has been given a new look. Mr. John Oskoui, Facilities Maintenance Director, addressed the board regarding the much needed repairs of the Lynwood Natatorium. He stated that the total estimated cost for repairing the building is 4.5 million dollars. Mr. Oskoui stated that due to the budget cuts, Facilities Maintenance does not have funding to complete the project. Mr. Oskoui proposed that $750,000 be allocated to the Natatorium to begin construction and $750,000 be carried over and phased into a two year budget to complete the project. Commissioner Primmer asked Mr. Oskoui how many Lynwood residents would be hired for the rehab. of the Natatorium. Mr. Oskoui stated that upon approval by City Council, and the allocation of funds, a plan of action will be submitted which will include the hiring process. Commissioner Primmer asked if the hiring will include women as well as men. Mr. Oskoui stated that everyone has an equal chance of employment for the project. Patricia Shields of the Drive By Agony program, addressed the board by suggesting consideration be given to fund more programs for children. She stated that more programs should be available to the children for counseling before jobs are made available to them. She stated that current programs are good, however there is a need for new programs. Commissioner Alford stated that all programs requesting funding will be considered based upon the needs of the City. William Cunningham, resident stated that more programs for youth are needed and current programs have been very helpful with the self esteem of the youth. He stated that the job training programs are necessary to train the children for the future. A representative from Project Impact stated that their program offers counseling in addition to juvenile diversion, and parenting classes. She stated it is very important for the programs within the City to combine and not compete in order to continue to assist the youth of Lynwood. 2 0 0 Ralph Davis, Recreation and Community Services Director, addressed the public regarding the Natatorium. He stated that the Natatorium is in desperate need of repairs. Mr. Davis stated that the fees for use of the Natatorium were kept at a minimum not to inflict hardship on the citizens wishing to utilize it's services. However, adequate revenue has not been generated in prior years to make the necessary repairs. He requested that consideration of funding be given for the upgrade of the Natatorium. Victor King of Robo Contracting, suggested that business owners of Lynwood play a major roll in providing apprentice programs for the youth as well as all Lynwood residents. He stated that consideration should be given to make business owners hire more Lynwood residents as well as provide some type of programs for the youth. Mr. King stated that Code Enforcement should become more active with the existing structures in regards to safety and fire code violations. He suggested that the City form a citizens task force to assist with the enforcement of the fire, safety and building codes. George Martini, resident stated that the City should provide funding for street repairs. He also stated that Code Enforcement should be more active in order to prevent garage conversions and lawn deterioration. Mr. Martini expressed his concerns regarding flooding on Louise Avenue. He stated that Louise Avenue and the surrounding area should be considered flood plain area in order to provide assistance to those residents. Denise Roberts of the Old Timers Foundation, informed the public of the services which are provided to the Lynwood seniors through the Senior Program. She stated that Old Timers Foundation provides the meals on wheels program to approximately 30 residents per day in Lynwood. Ms. Roberts stated that the Old Timer Foundation would appreciate the City's continued support by providing funding to assist those residents who require their services. There being no further comments, the Consolidate Plan Public Hearing was closed at 6:15 p.m. E. PUBLIC HEARING (CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN) The Public Hearing regarding the City's Citizen Participation Plan was opened at 6:16. Ms. Clark, HCD Manager explained that there were amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan which was originally adopted in November, 1987. Ms. Clark explained that the purpose of the Citizen Participation Plan is to ensure that citizens are given the opportunity to provide input on all CDBG and HOME funded projects. Mr. Benny Miranda, resident stated that the scheduled time for the Public Hearing was not conveniently scheduled for the residents of Lynwood who work until 5:00 p.m. He stated that the meetings should be scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m to allow citizens time to attend after work. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 6:35 p.m. F. STAFF ORALS NONE 3 G. BOARD ORALS Chairperson Alford thanked the public for attending the hearing and providing input. He stated that the comments received would be helpful to assess the needs of the community. H. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by Commissioner Chavira to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting. CHAIRPERSON ANNETTE CLARK, HCD MANAGER 4