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A G E N D A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD- COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY MAY 19, 1993
6:00 P.M.
LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD
KEN WIBECAN
CHAIRPERSON
KENNETH ALFORD
VICE CHAIRPERSON
MARGARET ARAUJO
COMMISSIONER
ANA VENTURA
COMMISSIONER
OPENING CEREMONIES:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
BY CITY CLERK
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 21 & 29, 1993
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. CALENDAR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993/94
2. LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
J. ADJOURNMENT
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CLAUDE LAW
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LAURA BYRD
COMMISSIONER
Adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood
California.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING (PUBLIC HEARING)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
CITY OF LYNWOOD
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1993
OPENING CEREMONIES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Community Development Block grant
Advisory Board Commission was called to order by Chairperson
Wibecan, on the above captioned date at 6:05 p.m., in the
Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road.
B. FLAG SALUTE
All those present participated in the flag salute.
C. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Wibecan requested the roll call, and Ms. Clark
complied.
Present: Chairperson Ken Wibecan
Vice Chair Kenneth Alford
Commissioner Margaret Araujo
Commissioner Ana Ventura
Commissioner Claude Law
Commissioner Constance Franklin
(Excused) Commissioner Laura Byrd
Also Present: Annette Clark, HCD Manager
Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk
Sol Blumenfeld, CD Director
Louis Morales, Planning Associate
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
Ms. Clark stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown
Act.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by
Commissioner Franklin to approve the minutes of April 7,
1993.
F. PUBLIC ORALS
NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING (PROPOSED STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES)
Commissioner Law opened discussion by stating numerous
concerns with various projects presented for approval. He
asked if the Code Enforcement program has changed since last
year.
Ms. Clark informed the Commission that CDBG funds only
subsidize the Code Enforcement program and that the General
Funds covers the majority of the cost to implement the
program. Also that CDBG funds are only used to pay for cost
in eligible slum /blight areas, which have been targeted this
fiscal year.
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Commissioner Law requested that staff submit copies of the
audit recently prepared on the Lynwood Entrepreneur
Development Academy, for the Commission's review.
Commissioner Wibecan suggested to the Commission that every
one voice their concerns, prior to Ms. Clark responding.
Commissioner Araujo asked if Code Enforcement would be
limited to slum and blighted census tracts? She requested a
map of the designated census tracts. In addition, Araujo
stated that it has been her understanding that funding is
provided to assist programs to get started, however, Project
Impact has received funding for numerous years and continues
to submit funding request. She stated that the Crossing
Guards Program has not been funded by CDBG funds in the past.
How was the program being funded?
Ms. Clark replied that the crossing guards were funded by the
General fund, however due to budget cuts, the general fund
can no longer support this activity.
Commissioner Ventura requested clarification on the funding
of the Code Enforcement program. Ms. Clark replied that CDBG
funds subsidize the program, along with the General fund.
Ms. Clark informed the Commission that the program will be
operated citywide, however CDBG expenditures will be made in
low income, slum /blighted areas only.
Commissioner Ventura asked if CDBG funding were not provided
for the crossing guards, would the program be cancelled? Ms.
Clark that it would be one of the first cuts considered by
the general fund.
Ms. Clark addressed questions related to the Academy. She
stated that information on the Lynwood Entrepreneur
Development Academy has not been completed. After receipt of
this information, staff will forward copies to the
Commission, as requested.
Ms. Clark stated that the Street reconstruction projects were
funded this fiscal year. However, the project has not been
complted and funds have not been expended.
Commissioner Law stated that in prior years the City has
allocated funds to projects and those projects were not
utilizing the funds. He requested that in the future staff
monitor the projects to assure that the funds are being
expended in an expedient manner.
Commissioner Wibecan asked if the money is not being spent,
why is a similar amount being allocated to the same projects
the next year? For example LEDA, if the $225,000.00
allocated to the program for fiscal year 1992 -93 has not been
spent, why would they received $300,000 for fiscal 1993 -94.
Ms. Clark replied that LEDA intends to expend all funds
before the end of this fiscal year. Therefore, the $300,000
would be utilized for the new year 93 -94.
Commissioner Alford requested that staff initiate monitoring
to assure the projects are spending the funds in a timely
manner.
Ms. Clark stated that the projects are monitored for contract
compliance, financial management, etc. and that staff
receives monthly reports on project process and expenditures.
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Ms. Clark introduced Ms. Alfretta Earnest, Director of
Finance to provide input on the Crossing Guard program and
the funding request.
Ms. Earnest stated that the Finance Committee had reviewed
CDBG proposals for Fiscal year 1993 -94 and made
recommendations to fund the crossing guard program, along
with other in -house activities, in order to insure continuity
of the projects. Due to general funds budget cuts, this
activity was being considered for deletion from the City's
budget.
in regards to the LEDA audit, Ms. Earnest informed the
Commission that the City Manager informed the public at the
last City Council Meeting that a draft would be available
within two weeks.
The Commission thanked Ms. Earnest for the information and
she was excused.
The Commission proceeded to vote on the proposed projects for
recommendation to the City Council.
1. CDBG Administration - Motion was made by Commissioner
Law and seconded by Commissioner Franklin to recommend
funding in the amount $360,400. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Section 108 Loan Repayment - Motion was made by
Commissioner Araujo, and seconded by Commissioner
Franklin to recommend funding in the amount of $390,150.
Motion was carried unanimously.
3. Rehabilitation Loan Program - Motion was made by
Commissioner Ventura, seconded by Commissioner Alford to
recommend funding in the amount of $300,000. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. Code Enforcement Program - Motion was made by
Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Law to
recommend funding in the amount of $198,000. Motion
carried unanimously.
5. Lynwood Entrepreneur Development Academy - Motion was
made by Commissioner Ventura, seconded by Commissioner
Franklin to Deny funding. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Crossing Guard Program - Motion was made by
Commissioner Ventura, seconded by Commissioner Law to
recommend funding in the amount of $140,000. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Araujo motioned to add funds to this
program in order to hire two additional guards.
Commissioner Law seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
7. St. Francis Maternal Child Care - Motion was made by
Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Law to
recommend funding in the amount of $20,000. Motion
carried unanimously.
8. Project Impact - Motion was made by Commissioner
Ventura, seconded by Commissioner Franlin to Deny
funding. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Wibecan asked for an explanation as to why
the Commission denied funding for Project Impact.
Commissioner Ventura stated that Project Impact has
requested and received funding on a yearly basis and
that the Commission would like to allow funding for
other activities.
9. Lynwood Senior Citizen Program - Motion was made by
Commissioner Alford, seconded by Commissioner Araujo to
recommend funding in the amount $26,350. Motion carried
unanimously.
A presentation by Rosa Lopez was made on behalf of 100 Men
Plus, Commissioner Araujo served as translator. Ms. Lopez
explained the program goals and objectives and stated that an
important goal is to bring unity within the schools of
Lynwood. She stated that the program is for the children.
Ms. Lopiez informed the Commission that the program provided
Easter baskets, food, and a Easter egg hunt for the community
children. Ms. Lopez stated that working with the youth in
the community brings her great joy.
The request for funding was submitted in order for the
program to continue to serve the children in this area.
Commissioner Wibecan asked Ms. Lopez the meaning of the name
11 100 Men Plus "? Commissioner Araujo stated that the program
is provided to this community through the County, therefore
the different programs all have different names. Community
Youth Gang Services is the 100 Men Plus Program, who do other
duties in addition to Gang Services.
Commissioner Alford asked that if the program was not funded
by the CDBG funds, how would the program continue to exist.
Commissioner Araujo said the program was previously funded by
the county, however there has been budget cuts. The program
will continue to have fund raisers and accepts donations to
assist with their funding.
Commissioner Wibecan suggested that the request for funding
be revised and resubmit to the Commission for review. Ms.
Clark stated that the Proposed Statement is scheduled to go
to the City Council on May 4, 1993. Therefore, the revised
proposal must be submitted before Tuesday, April 27, 1993.
Ms. Lopez agreed to revise the request for funding to explain
the program and how the funds will be utilized.
Motion was made to consider funding 100 Men Plus in the
amount of $20,000.00 with a recommendation that a revised
proposal be submitted to Council with this recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Public Hearing conveyened to the regular meeting at 7:25
p.m.
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2.
PRESENTATION BY SOL BLUMENFELD (INFORMATIONAL ITEM)
(SECTION 108 LOAN AMENDMENT)
Mr. Blumenfeld explained to the Commission the purpose of the
informational item which is to request that the Commission
recommend approval to City Council to allocate the City's
Community Development Block Grant section 108 Loan Guarantee
funds in connection with two proposed properties. The
Commission was informed that this item is a informational
item, the Public Hearing is scheduled for a special meeting
of April 29, 1993.
Mr. Blumenfeld stated that in 1989 the City executed a grant
agreement for the Section 108 loan funds in the amount of
$1.5 million dollars. Those funds have not been expended.
The proposed use of funds at that time was to provide a loan
to the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency with the goal to
eliminate slum and blight by acquiring properties in the
redevelopment project area. Since that time the funds have
not been allocated. In 1992 the Planning Commission approved
a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of Central
Appliance. In addition the City took a very aggressive role
in preparing numerous improvement programs, which included a
retail development, the return of Lucky supermarket and a
restaurant.
Mr. Blumenfeld stated that the proposed amendment to the
Section 108 Loan use of funds will meet the national
objective, to benefit low moderate income residents, and also
to provide jobs. In the final phases of development it is
estimated that 300 jobs will be provided. In addition this
project is considered to be the beginning of the City's
Rebuild Lynwood program.
After brief discussion the Commission thanked Mr. Blumenfeld
for the presentation and the meeting was adjourned to the
next regularly scheduled meeting.
CHAIRPERSON ANNETTE CLARK, HCD MANAGER