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CITY OF LYNWOOD
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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