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CITY OF LYNWOOD
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD
F Y OF LYNWOOD I
CLERKS OFFICE
MAY 6, 1987 AM MAY 01 1987
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LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD
DONALD DOVE
CHAIRMAN
LAWRENCE 0. DUNN, SR.
MEMBER
BARBARA FITTS
MEMBER
REV. JOHN HOPKINS
MEMBER
CITY STAFF
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
VICENTE L. MAS
MINUTES CLERK
ANNETTE PORTER
OPENING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
MARY SHERMAN -JONES
MEMBER
ARTHUR.J. LEWIS
MEMBER
JOSIE WISEMAN
MEMBER
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
ARTHUR_ N. WALLER
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 4, 1987 and APRIL 2, 1987
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (Items on Agenda Only)
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OLD BUSINESS
1. 1987 -88 CDBG proposed Statement of Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds.
Comments
In compliance with HUD citizen participation requirements,
the Proposed Statement of Objectives was made available to
the public on May 4, 1987. A public hearing on the proposed
activities is scheduled for May 19, 1987, at which time Council
will make final funding decisions.
2. CDBG Application for Fiscal Year 1987 -88.
Comments
The deadline for submittal of the 1987 -88 CDBG Application
has been extended to Jane 1, 1987, in order to allow suffi-
cient time for citizen review and Council deliberation.
HUD requires a minimum 30 -day review period.
STAFF REPORTS /COMMENTS
BOARD ORALS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment to 3, 1987, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood,
California.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD
March 4, 1987
I. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Housing and Community Development
Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Donald Dove
on March 4, 1987, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California.
B. Flag Salute
Committee member Lawrence O. Dunn, Sr. led the Plege of
Allegiance.
C. Roll Call
Present: Donald Dove
Lawrence Dunn
Mary Sherman -Jones
Rev. John Hopkins
Josie Wiseman
Arthur J. Lewis
Absent: Barbara Fitts
Also
Present: Vicente L. Mas, Community Development Director
Arthur N. Waller, Housing'and Community
Development Coordinator
D. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Lawrence Dunn, seconded by Josie Wiseman
to approve the Minutes of February 4, 1987; motion carried
by unanimous vote.
II. STAFF REPORT
Vicente Mas, Community Development Director, introduced
Arthur Waller as the new HCDA Coordinator and acknowledged the
fine efforts of Wayne McMahan as Acting HCDA Coordinator.
III. Public Orals
Presentations were made by proponents seeking CDBG funds with
which to operate public service projects. Prior to the pre-
sentations, Vicente Mas explained to the Board the reason for
two separate opportunities for public orals. As required by
the Brown Act, as amended, the first opportunity for public
orals addresses any item on the agenda before it is acted on
by the Board. The second opportunity is for any items of a
general nature that members of the public may wish to address.
The items brought up at that time cannot be acted upon unless
they have been agendized in subsequent meetings.
Mr. Dove invited members of the audience to comment on agenda
items. There was no response.
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March 4, 1987
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Presentations
Community Legal Services
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Mr. Julius West, Directing Attorney, explained that 105,000
people out of their current service area of 419,000 meet the
income requirements,for legal services, which is 125% of the
proverty threshold. In 1986, they served over 3,000 people.
Opening an office in Lynwood would eliminate the need for
quailfied Lynwood residents to travel to Compton for these
services. The services provided include advise and counseling
on housing, domestic violence, legal representation and re-
ferral to appropriate agencies for employment, unemployment
insurance and other social services. Other pertinent com-
ponents of their program can be found in the project proposal.
Mr. West presented two program models which included full -
time and part -time service availability. Mr. West explained
that the amount of funding received has a direct relationship
to the number of days a local office would be open, but the
variety of services offered would remain the same.
Comments
Vicente Mas explained that the maximum amount of CDBG funds
available for Public Service projects cannot exceed 15% of the
entitlement award for fiscal year 1987/88, which is estimated
to be $1,010,000, or $151,500.
In addition, staff will prepare evaluation criteria to be used
in rating the proposals received. That information will be
made available to Board members by Tuesday, March 10, 1987.
The final decision on project proposals is expected to be
determined at the special meeting on March 25, 1987, at 6:30
p.m. Project proponents will be notified of the meeting date
and the evaluation criteria.
City of Lynwood - Firefighter Training Program
Don Fraser, Assistant City Manager and Ron Lathrope, Director
of Public Safety introduced this program as an effort to provide
a scholarship program with seventy -five slots for local resi-
dents interested in becoming firefighters. Members of the Lyn-
wood Fire Department would participate in recruitment efforts
at the high school, junior college and college levels. The
actual training program would be conducted in the fire station
facilities, with trainees assuming the role of auzilliary fire-
fighters. After 2 - 3 months, trainees would be placed in the
academy to receive classroom training and subsequent firefighter
certification. The estimated cost of this program is $63,500.
Mr. Lathrope explained that this program is necessary to pre-
pare minority individuals to effectively compete for jobs in
this field. Most minority persons applying for vacancies with-
in the fire department do not have adequate training with com-
pared to the large numbers of caucasian applicants with fire-
fighter certification.
Comments
Member Mary Sherman -Jones requested copies of job specifications
for Lynwood firefighters.
Member John Hopkins asked if it was necessary to implement such
a program in order to integrate the fire department. Mr.
Lathrope said that not enough minorities are applying for the
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March 4, 1987
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the jobs, and those that do apply are not adequately trained
to compete with their caucasian counterparts who have com-
pleted degrees in fire sciences and have received academy
training. Mr. Lathrope also explained that pay scales for
firefighter are much higher in other jurisdictions, and quali-
fied minorities who have been hired in Lynwood ultimately
accept higher paying positions.
Mr. Fraser explained.that recruitment efforts will be con-
centrated at the local level with workshops in high schools
and•Compton Community College.
Member Josie Wiseman expressed concern over the cost of dis-
sementating information about this program among the students.
Mr. Lathrope explained that the fire department traditionally
visits the schools annually, but special efforts will be made,
such as nationwide recruitment in areas of high minority
concentration. Funds for recruitment would be borne by the
City and have no effect on the CDBG funds requested.
Member Larry Dunn expressed concern about the program
being contingent upon the award of CDBG funds. Mr. Fraser
explained that the City Council was in favor of establishing
this program whether or not CDBG funds were available.
Member John Hopkins questioned whether or not the program would
be that effective in view of the disporportionate number of
caucasian applicants.
Member Josie Wiseman questioned the feasibility of using local
funds to provide training to individuals who may accept higher
paying jobs outside of Lynwood. Messrs. Lathrope and Fraser
explained that there Were no guarantees on retaining these
employees, and fiscal constraints currently facing the city
preclude paying competetive salaries.
Department of Parks and Recreation
Jim Givens of the Department of Parks and Recreation spoke of
the success of the previously CDBG funded program which.allowed
for extended hours at the City's Natatorium. Most notably was
the fact that over 40,000 people were served, and a local swim
club, the Aqua Knights, was formed which successfully competed
in local and national competition.
Members Josie Wiseman inquired as to the number of individuals
served during the period of time funded through CDBG. Mr.
Givens explained that approximately 20,000 individuals were
serviced during this period. Orginally, the Natatorium only
operated during the summer months, but the additional funds
allowed the facility to remain open all year.
Mr. Givens also spoke of a proposea program to expand recrea-
tional and social opportunities for Lynwood Senior Citizens.
More detailed information can be found in the project proposal.
Member Mary Sherman -Jones inquired as to whether the Department
contacted local churches in the area•to find out if they were
providing similar services. Mr. Givens explained that those
services were mostly restricted to church members and local
neighborhood groups, while the Department would operate on a
city -wide basis.
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March 4, 1987
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Member John Hopkins inquired about senior citizen services
offered by St. Francis Medical Center. Mr. Givens explained
that those services were not especially directed toward
Lynwood citizens, but provided services county -wide. Further-
more, St. Francis concentrated on health - related services
and would not over -lap or duplicate activities proposed under
this program.
Hudson - Lyndsey Group Home
Dr. Cynthia Powell, a Clinical Psychologist and Director of
Hudson Lyndsey and Cheryl Kopenski, Director of Development
for Hudson Lyndsey briefly described the plight of physically
and sexually abused children. This program was provided over
$15,000 through CDBG during 1986 -87. These children receive
a variety of educational and therapeutic services which con-
tribute to their development. Currently Hudson - Lyndsey cares
for six children between the ages of two and four years of age.
Member Mary Sherman -Jones asked if any of the children were
Lynwood residents. Dr. Powell explained that once they came
to Hudson - Lyndsey they indeed became Lynwood residents. In
addition, approximately 80% of the staff is from Lynwood.
Member John Hopkins asked about the number of children that
could be served provided that funding was made available.
Dr. Powell explained that currently 60 children are waiting
to be placed in homes of this type.
Member Arthur Lewis asked if placement service was available.
Dr. Powell explained that the Department of Community Services
was the ultimate placement agency.
Member Lawrence Dunn asked if Hudson - Lyndsey overlapped ser-
vices provided by the St. Francis child abuse program. Dr.
Powell explained that Hudson - Lyndsey provides 24 hour care
while St. Francis provides out - patient type service. The
only over -lap is in the provision of psychological counseling
services.
Members Jones and Wiseman requested that arrangements be made
to visit the Hudson - Lyndsey Group Home. Staff will make
arrangements.
St. Francis Child Abuse Program
Mr. Tony Chavez spoke on the merits
He emphasized the bi- lingual nature
thereby providing outreach services
the population. He explained that
St. Francis Medical Center, most of
are from emergency room cases.
of the above named program.
of the services provided,
for a greater segment of
as an affiliate agency of
the program's referrals
Member Mary Sherman -Jones inquired as to the number of
children served. Mr. Chavez explained that services have
been provided to sixty seven families since July, 1986.
Member Donald Dove asked if the program anticipated an increased
demand on services during the next fiscal year. Mr. Chavez
explained that an increase is indeed anticipated, however, the
funding request was based on current levels of services being
provided.
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Proiect Impact
Reverend Mathew Harris delivered a presentation on Project
Impact. Accompanying him was Mr. Charles Brothers, Director
of Development for Project Impact, and Mr. Kenneth Archer.
Reverend Harris explained that Project Impact is a local
community based, youth interface counseling and referral
program. This concept resulted from meetings with local
lenders to determine the "felt" needs of the community, which
was largely directed towards providing more services to Lyn-
wood youth. Reverend Harris explained that Project Impact's
very unique approach to this situation revolved around rallies
which bring youth together in order to make them aware of the
various services available to them, and viable alternatives
to drug and gang violence. He also stated that Project Impact
networks with over 200 youth service organizations, and through
various workshops and seminars, prominent sports figures and
employees of various large corporations avail themselves to
provide positive role models and success stories. Further
information can be obtained from the project proposal.
Member Art Lewis inquired as to the identity of the organiza-
tions providing services. Reverend Harris deferred to the
project proposal package which contained a list of the agencies.
Member Lawrence Dunn questions whether some of the role models
in the entertainment industry mentioned by Reverend Harris
actually provide the type of positive role model that Lynwood
youth need. Reverend Harris explained that these individuals
are part of a public relations program operated by the NAACP
and, consequently, are carefully screened to ensure conformity
with program objectives.
At this point, the tape recording became inaudible, therefore,
a report on the remaining project components cannot be prepared;
however, information regarding proposed projects can be ob-
tained from the proposal package.
BOARD ORALS
dember Art Lewis inquired as to what kind of evaluation critera will
be established to rate the proposals. Mr. Waller explained that the
Board should concern itself with such issues as, "Is the proposed
activity a new and innovative approach to serving a currently unmet
need in the City ? "; "Is the proposal clearly written ? "; Does it
state its intended goals and objectives ? "; "Can the project be imple-
mented in a timely fashion ?"
Mr. Waller explained that the criteria will be made available to
Board members by Tuesday, March 10, 1987.
Member Art Lewis stated that one question he would like to see in
the evaluation form is "Can the Agency be expected to stay around for
a while and not be a "fly by night" kind of activity ?" Mr. Waller
suggested that an organization's intent to be around for a while
could perhaps be determined by such factors as previous experience,
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March 4, 1987
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additional funding sources and current organizational structure; all
items which would appear in the project proposal. If these items
are not addressed, then longevity could be questioned. Further dis-
cussion ensued.
PUBLIC ORALS
None
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:52 p.m., Member Lawrence Dunn made a motion to adjourn the meet-
ing to March 25, 1987, at 6:30 p.m. The motion carried.
DONALD DOVE, CHAIRMAN
DATE
ARTHUR WALLER, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DATE
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD
April 2, 1987
I. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Housing and Community Development
Adviosry Board was called to order by Chairman Donald Dove
on April 2, 1987, at 7:12 p.m., in the Council Chambers of
Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, 'Lynwood, California.
B. Flag Salute
Committee member Josie Wiseman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Roll Call
Present: Donald Dove
Lawrence Dunn
Mary Sherman -Jones
Josie Wiseman
Arthur Lewis (arrived at 7:30 p.m. and asked
to be excused for the evening,
the Board excused this absence)
Absent: Rev. John Hoplins
Barbara Fitts (excused)
Also
Present: Vicente L. Mas, Community Development Director
Arthur N. Waller, Housing and Community
Development Coordinator
Annette Porter, Minutes Clerk
D. Approval of Minutes - March 4, 1987
Lawrence Dunn moved to defer any action on the Minutes
of the meeting of March 4, 1987, until the meeting of
May 6, 1987. The motion was seconded by Josie Wiseman
and approved by unanimous vote.
Approval of Minutes - March 25, 1987
It was moved by Lawrence Dunn, seconded by Josie Wiseman
to approve the Minutes of March 25, 1987; motion carried
by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Art Waller, HCDA Coordinator, explained that staff has not re-
ceived all of the Board's evaluations of the Proposals for 1987-
88 CDBG Public Service Projects. Mr. Waller mentioned that he had
spoken to some of the members regarding the completion of their
evaluation forms and submitting the forms before the meeting of
April 2, 1987, and while discussing this matter with Board member
Barbar Fitts, he was informed by Ms. Fitts that she was consider-
ing resigning from the Committee due to the fact that she is
attending night classes which may sometimes present a conflict
with attending HCDA Board meetings. Mr. Waller informed the
Board that the HCDA Board Regulations calls for dismissal after
three (3) unexcused absences from regular and /or special meet-
ings.
Lawrence Dunn suggested that the Committee wait until Ms. Fitts
actually submits her resignation before the Board considers her
removal. Mr. Waller asked that Ms. Fitts be excused from the
meeting of April 2, 1987. All Board members were in agreement.
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April 2, 1987
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Due to the time schedule for the submittal of the CDBG Appli-
cation, Art Waller asked the HCDA Board if they wished to
procees with the averaging of scores for the proposals, although
two of the Board members were not present and did not submit
their forms. Board members agreed that score averaging should
take place since the majority of the members had submitted
their scores and the proponents could be given a fair score.
As Mr. Waller proceeded to tally the final scores of the Pro-
posals, Mary Sherman -Jones took the opportunity to share with
other Board members her visit to the Hudson - Lyndsey Group Home.
She stated that she was very impressed with the home and went
on to describe the facility and the type of environment the
children residing at the home were in. She explained that many
of the children had either been abused physcally and /or mentally
and that there was a psychiatrist on board. She also stated
that the facility was neat, clean and organized and that she
was shown what the City's funding was being used for.
At approximately 7:50, Art Lewis requested to be excused from
the remainder of the meeting. The Board's reply was to excuse
Mr. Lewis as requested.
Art Waller presented a summary of the Proposal scoring and
informed the Board of the following ranking:
1. Hudson - Lyndsey Group Home
2. St. Francis Medical Center
3. Natatorium
4. Community Legal Services
5. Firefighter Training
6. Senior Citizen Project
7. You Can #1
-8. Project Impact
9. You Can #2
10. L.A. County Advantage Program
11. You Can #5
12. You Can #3
13. You Can #4
Mr. Waller explained that the top three proposals fell in line
with staff recommendations and would leave an estimated balance
of $49,000 to be allocated to the next three proponents.
Ms. Sherman -Jones asked if the Board could go back to the first
three proponents and increase the funding amounts. Staff in-
formed her that it was possible. Mr. Dove requested that if
there is an income eligibility requirement for firefighter train-
ing qualifications, that the Board consider not funding the
proposal, due tc the fact a conflict may exist between the pro-
gram design and HUD Regulations being that HUD restricts direct
assistance to low- moderate income families.
Vicente Mas explained that presently, a conflict did not exist;
however, a conflict may exist in the future depending on who the
applicants are. Although income eligibility criteria for potential
trainees has not yet been established, there exists a possibility
that the training program would be open to anyone regardless of
income. CDBG funds would be used to assist those trainees who
met the CDBG income guidelines only.
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April 2, 1987
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A discussion ensued regarding several proposals of public ser-
vice projects. Mr. Sherman -Jones recommended that the Hudson -
Lyndsey Group Home and St. Francis Medical Center projects
funding amounts be increased. Her reasons being that to spread
the remaining funds in a small amount to other projects would
not be sufficient enough to do good, and increasing the amount
of the existing projects would be more advantageous to the City's
goals. Donald Dove agreed that the projects be increased.
Josie Wiseman recommended that funding for the Natatorium be
decreased due to the possibility of them obtaining funding from
other sources.
Vicente Mas explained that at this point, the City might not be
able to fill the gap if the CDBG funding request was reduced
because q ilimited financial resources for recreational services
next fiscal year. He further stated that the City Council is
now evaluating a revision of the City's fee schedule and they
have informally indicated that they may adopt increases in the
fee schedule in order to avert any potential deficits in the
budget.
Ms. Wiseman explained that she was not speaking of the City as
the only alternative to funding the Natatorium. She suggested
that Partk and Recreation contact organizations such as the
Olympics which grants funds to various recreational facilities,
and she feels that the City of Lynwood has an opportunity to
receive such funding. She also suggested that Parks and Recrea-
tion investigate the possibility of obtaining additional funding
resources, and that CDBG funds be geared towards proponents
that don't have the opportunity of obtaining funds elsewhere.
Lawrence Donn interjected that year after year a large portion
of CDBG funds have been granted to the Natatorium project. He
asked how can the City expect to expand and /or provide addi-
tional services if the City continues to follow the same trend
of funding. He suggested that public service projects expand
into other areas and other services.
A discussion ensued regarding the final recommended funding
amounts. The final outcome of funding recommendations for
Public Service Projects was as follows:
1. Hudson - Lyndsey Group Home
2. St. Francis Medical Center
3. Natatorium
4. Firefighter Training Program
5. Community Legal Services
6. Senior Citizen Project
$15, 00C
$15,000
$36,000
$33,OOC
$36,500
$16,000
Mary Sherman -Jones moved, seconded by Josie Wiseman that the
above recommendations for funding be submitted to City Council.
Approval by the Board was unanimous.
III. STAFF REPORT /COMMENTS
Art Waller informed the Board that April 11, 1987 through April
18, 1987, will be national Community Development week and
suggested that the City issue a proclamation proclaiming that
week as such. Mr. Dove suggested that in addition to the pro-
clamation, the City issue a press release informing the public
of the progress that has been made throughout the City with the
use of CDBG funds, and provide an update on the progress being
made at the Towne Center site and other projects in process..
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Mr. Waller also informed the Board that the Lynwood Local
Development Company has processed its first Business Develop-
ment Assistance loan in the amount of $10,000 and that.a ceremony
would be held to commemorate the fact.
Vicente Mas announced that a ground breaking ceremony were to
be held April 28, 1987, for the Lynwood Towne Center at 10:00
a.m. and that all Board member were invited to attend.
IV. BOARD ORALS
None.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment to May 6, 1987, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California.
DONALD DOVE, CHAIRMAN
DATE
ARTHUR N. WALLER, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DATE
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR