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FEBRUARY 4, 1987
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD
DONALD DOVE
CHAIRMAN
LAWRENCE O. DUNN, SR.
MEMBER
BARBARA FITTS
MEMBER
REV. JOHN HOPKINS
MEMBER
CITY STAFF
Director of Community Development
VICENTE L. MAS
OPENING CEREMONIES
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
MARY SHERMAN -JONES
MEMBER
ARTHUR J. LEWIS
MEMBER
JOSIE WISEMAN
MEMBER
Program Staff
WAYNE I. MC MAHAN
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 7, 1987
HCDA BOARD MINUTES
January 7, 1987
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I. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
A regular meeting of the
by Chairman Donald Dove
in the Council Chambers
Bullis Road, Lynwood.
B. Flag Salute
HCDA Board was called to order
on January 7, 1987 at 7:00 p.m.
of Lynwood City Hall, 11330
Member Arthur J. Lewis led pledge of allegiance.
C. Roll Call
Present: Donald Dove
Lawrence O. Dunn, Sr.
Mary Sherman -Jones (arrived at 7:08 p.m.)
Arthur J. Lewis
Josie Wiseman (arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
Absent: Barbara Fitts
Rev. John Hopkins (Rev. Hopkins had requested
to be excused due to illness. The Board
excused his absence)
Also
Present: Vicente L. Mas, Director of Community Development
Wayne I. McMahan, Acting HCDA Coordinator
Ida Ruiz, Economic Development Specialist
D. Approval of Minutes
Chairman Donald Dove moved, Mary Sherman -Jones seconded
that the Minutes of December 3, 1986, be approved.
Approval was unanimous.
II. STAFF REPORTS /COMMENTS
A. Review of Brown Act Legislation
Mr. Mas, Director of Community Development,started with
item number four of staff reports, Brown Act Legislation.
He explained areas of the Act that have direct effect on
the HCDA Board and staff. Some of the items reviewed were
the following:
(1) Need to post agendas 72 hours prior to HCDA Board
meetings;
(2) The agenda must be posted in a place accessible to
the public; and
(3) The Board could not deliberate and take any action
on items not included in the agenda.
He further explained that the City Attorney and the City
Clerk will provide staff with copies of the Brown Act, and
at that time the HCDA Board will receive copies.
B. Update on Staff Recruitment Activities
Mr. Mas gave an update on the recruitment of the HCDA Coordi-
nator and stated that interviews were to be held by January
15, 1987. Ms. Sherman -Jones and Mrs. Wiseman had specific
questions about the physical handicaps that could prevent
the individual from performing the duties outlined in the
job description, and thus preclude someone from being hired.
Mr. Mas explained that there could be certain physical im-
pairments that would prevent the individual from performing
the duties outlined in the job description, and thus preclude
someone from being hired.
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January 7, 1987
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Mr. Mas gave an update on advertisement for Rehabilitation
Specialist that would start in about two weeks. He also
gave an update on the part /time Rehabilitation Specialist
that started on Monday, January 5, 1987. He explained that
the candidate had extensive architectural and rehabilitation
background and that he would be responsible for continuing
the Housing Rehabilitation activities.
Update on Commercial Rehabilitation
Ms. Ida Ruiz, Economic Development Specialist gave a presenta-
tion on the rendering prepared by the professional architec-
tural firm of Rodin Bieberly and Associates. The rendering
showed the 11300 block of Long Beach Boulevard with upgraded
facade improvements. This block is across from the Redevelop-
ment Project Area. She further stated that two businesses
were interested in participation in the Program.
Update on Grant Application for 1987/88 Fiscal Year
Mr. McMahan, Acting HCDA Coordinator explained the-Timetable
for the..CDBG.Application for fiscal year 1987/88. He reviewed
the application process along with due dates for reporting
to the HCDA Board, City Council and HUD. Mr. Mas made a brief
comment on the public service projects and of the total CDBG
allocation (15 %) of the grant for these projects. Mr. McMahan
further explained the Public Hearings calendar for the appli-
cation process. Finally he expounded on the Calendar of
Events for the Request for Proposals -(RFP) for -City Prosecutor services.
There was discussion on the existing public service projects
and fund allocation for these projects.
Mr. Mas made comments
with reference to the
He expounded that 15%
projects and that the
for this fiscal year.
projects which are:
in addition to
CDBG allocatio
of this amount
re are a number
He gave names
I. Natatorium - extended hours
2. Child Abuse /St. Francis
3. Child Abuse /Hudson Lindsey Home
4. Fair Housing - required by HUD
5. Senior Citizen Program - Parks
and Recreation
the application process
z of approximately $967,000.
is for public service
of new project proposals
of current and proposed
6..Lega1_.Aid_of Orange County
7. L.A. County Youth Diver-
sion- requesting $150,000.
S. Impact - drug abuse coun-
ciling requesting $195,000
and;
9. Youth Against Drugs and
Gang Membership, Inc.
Mr. Mas further explained that there would be refinement in these
proposals to fit within existing budget. He briefly explained
the Anti- Graffiti Program, sponsored by the City of Lynwood.
Mr. Lewis asked if any programs in youth diversion as those pro-
posed existed in Lynwood. Mr. Mas explained there were none to
his knowledge. Ms. Sherman -Jones asked if the Public Service
personnel would provide comparative tract records for performance
analysis. Mr. Mas basically explained that this could be done
on an individual basis and that the Board members could arrange
individually to review program files of each existing project
only. He further explained that quarterly reviews are performed
and a follow up report is made for contract compliance. He also
explained that it is hard to compare programs due to the dif-
ference in functions.
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Janaury 7, 1987
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Further discussion ensued on this matter and Mr. Mas explained
that this item would be put on the agendy for HCDA Board
action at the next meeting. He suggested the Board consider
criteria for proposal evaluation.
III. BOARD ORALS
Ms. Sherman -Jones had a question on the proposed criminal
justice center. Mr. Mas made an impromptu visual presentation
from City maps and an aerial.photograph. He gave a general
description of the facility proposed along with approximate
project value, between $160 to $180 million dollars. He also
added in response to Board member inquiries that the City
could loose some realestate tax dollars due to the land be-
coming public property, but that the facility would produce
jobs in the community as well as encourage other development.
IV. PUBLIC ORALS
Mrs. Carolyn Driver of Youth Organized and United for Community
Action Network, Incorporated (YOU CAN), made a presentation
explaining various components of the project. In brief there
were; 1) the No Dope Program, a proposed 9 week curriculum
channeled through the Lynwood School District, 2) Agope Program -
a beginning video training program, 3) Agope Job Training for
16 to 18 year olds in video training and 4) Hot Line - informa-
tion on drugs and drug testing.
Mrs. Driver also explained Program Go, a graffiti program. She
further elaborated on the importance of such programs in Lynwood.
Mr. Mas interjected the possibility of housing Mrs. Drivers'
project along with the Sherrif's Department in the old Mongomery
Wards Auto Repair facility. There was further discussion that
ensued regarding what the program had to offer.
V. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Chairman Donald Dove, seconded by Lawrence Dunn,
Sr. to adjourn to the next regular meeting of the HCDA Board on
February 4, 1987 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. Motion
carried by unanimous vote.
DONALD DOVE, CHAIRMAN
WAYNE I. MC MAHAN
Acting HCDA Coordinator
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1. CDBG APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987/88 - REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OF DOCUMENTS
As part of the CDBG application requirements to HUD, the City
must adopt the following documents:
a. Statement of Community Development Objectives
b. Citizen Participation Plan
C. Displacement Policy
(documents attached)
Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests that the HCDA Advisory Board
review and approve the subject documents.
2. CDBG APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987/88 - REVIEW OF FUNDING
REQUESTS AND ALLOCATIONS
As part of the CDBG application process staff is compiling
and submitting funding allocation requests for Board conside-
ration. Attached is a chart with a preliminary description
of proposed funding allocation for Board review and final
action on approval at the meeting of March 4, 1987. The
estimated grant allocations for FY 1987/88 is $1,010,000.
Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests that the HCDA Advisory Board
review and comment on the proposed funding requests and
allocations.
NEW BUSINESS
1. CRITERIA FOR PROPOSAL EVALUATION
The HCDA Advisory Board at its meeting of January 7, 1987,
expressed the desire of considering additional criteria to
evaluate funding proposals submitted by subgrantees at their
meeting of February 4, 1987.
Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests that the HCDA Advisory Board
consider the adoption of additional criteria and direct
staff accordingly.
STAFF REPORTS /COMMENTS
- Selection of HCDA Coordinator
- Job Classification Study
- Preparation of an Economic Development Plan
HCDA Board
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BOARD ORALS
(Informational items only)
PUBLIC ORALS
(Informational items only)
Adjournment to the next regular meeting of the HCDA Advisory
Board meeting on March 4, 1937, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California.
CITY OF LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Fiscal Year (July 1, 1987 - June 30, 1988)
CITY OF LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) awards Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
annually to entitlement jurisdictions upon presentation of the
Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds and
certification that the effective July 1st of each calendar year.
For the Program Year as an Entitlement City (July 1, 1987 - June
30, 1988), the City of Lynwood will receive an estimated
$1,010,000.
The CDBG Program was initiated by the Housing and Community
Development Act (HCDA) of 1974. Although the Act has been
amended in recent years, the primary objectives continue to be:
"...the development of viable urban communities
by providing decent housing and a suitable living
environment an expanding economic opportunities,
principally for persons of low and moderate income."
1) Benefit low and moderate income persons;
2) Aid in the prevention or elimination for slum
and blight; or
3) Meet other community development needs having
a particular urgency.
Available Funds: Not yet determined
Estimated entitlement allocation: $1,010,000
Estimated program income: Not yet determined
TOTAL
The above funding allocations represent planned activities in the
City of Lynwood, including approximately $1,010,000 to be
utilized to benefit low and moderate income persons.
CITY OF LYNWOOD
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FISCAL YEAR 1987 - 1988
PROPOSED STATEMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FISCAL YEAR 1987 - 1988
PROPOSED STATEMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
A. COMMUNITY CONSERVATION
GOAL: Enable people to live in a safe, decent and sanitary
environment.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide financing for housing rehabilitation programs.
2. Provide free minor interior and exterior house repairs,
including energy conservation activities for low and
moderate income households.
3. Increase the availability of rebates and affordable
rehabilitation loans in declining neighborhoods from
public and private organizations.
4. Develop or expand code enforcement programs and eliminate
or prevent blighted conditions.
B. HOUSING PRODUCTION
GOAL: Improve the housing opportunities for persons of low
and moderate income.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide financing for housing production activities
(i.e., off -site improvements) to assist private
developers in building low -cost units.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
GOAL: Provide for the orderly growth and development of a
specific area.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Develop and implement redevelopment plans for selected
areas.
2. Implement various activities such as:
- Infrastructure, development and improvement.
- Development /expansion of industrial land use.
- Development of commercial properties.
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- Acquisition of properties.
- Clearance, demolition and relocation.
- Street and alley widening and reconstruction.
- Rehabilitation of substandard properties.
D. COMMUNITY BUSINESS REVITALIZATION
GOAL: Improve and expand essential community business
activities and reduce unemployment.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Utilize existing legal and financial service
mechanism associated with the revitalization of
economic development.
2. Create new jobs within Commercial and
Industrial Revitalization areas with at least 51%
of these new jobs guaranteed to low and moderate income
residents, while also keeping in mind provisions for
upgrading skill levels and expanding economic
opportunities to these groups.
Assist local qualifying businesses to obtain loan
guarantees or interest subsidies, etc., for the
purposes of land acquisition, interior /exterior
rehabilitation, working capital, and technical and
management assistance.
4. Encourage the development of conveniently located
retail commercial activities which will provide goods
and services essential to the needs of the local residents.
5. Provide the public improvements deemed necessary for the
delivery of essential service, especially where such public
goods and services are absent, inadequate or lacking.
6. Provide and coordinate the provision of technical and /or
financial assistance to small and minority businesses
and /or potential community entrepreneurs.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
GOAL: Construct /reconstruct, or install public buildings
and infrastructures.
OBJECTIVES:
Acquire, construct, reconstruct, or install public works
facilities, centers for the handicapped, senior centers,
historic properties, utilities, streets, street lights,
water and sewer facilities, foundations and platforms
for air rights sites, pedestrian mall and walkway,
parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, solid waste
disposal facilities recycling or conversion facilities,
and fire protection services and facilities.
Provide adequate ramps and other fixtures to remove
architectural barriers which restrict the mobility
and accessability of elderly and handicapped persons.
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F. PUBLIC SERVICE
GOAL: Improve public service and facilities.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide public service, including but not limited to
those concerned with employment, crime prevention, child
care, health, drug abuse, education, energy conservation,
welfare or recreation needs.
2. Implement graffiti removal.
3. Provide fair housing counseling and guidance,
transportation , legal and referral services.
G. PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
GOAL: Development the planning capacity to implement the
objectives listed for program categories A through
F.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Develop an application for CDBG funds in concert with an
approved Housing Assistance Plan.
2. Develop a policy planning management capacity to include:
a. Community Development Objectives.
b. Programs and activities to meet the objectives.
c. Progress evaluations of such programs.
d. Management coordination, and monitoring of
program activities.
e. Implement a procedure to effectively manage
program income.
3. Provide reasonable administrative costs and carrying
charges relating to planning and execution of community
development and housing activities.
4. Provide information and resources to residents of areas
in which community development and housing activities
are to be implemented.
5. Implement a procedure to effectively manage program
income.
6. Maintain an appropriate financial management system in
accordance with federal, county and local requirements.
Projected Activities
Consistent with the above objectives and the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development Regulations governing the Block
Grant Program, the activities which may be implemented include,
but are not limited to, the following:
Economic Development and Commercial Revitalization (continuation
of prior years projects).
Residential Rehabilitation Projects (continuation of prior years
Projects and new projects).
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Code Enforcement Program (continuation of prior years projects).
Public Service Projects (continuation of prior years projects and
new projects).
Public Works Projects (new projects).
Administration of Community Development and Housing Activities.
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APPROVED
JULY 6, 1986
CITY OF LYNWOOD
Citizen Participation Plan
Revised July 1986
I. POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of Lynwood to provide for
full involvement by the Community in the planning,
development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
programs funded under the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974.
This Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the
procedures and guidelines to be implemented by the City to
provide for the continuing participation by the citizens of
Lynwood.
While the City desires and recognizes the need for
citizen involvement, it is the City Council of the City of
Lynwood which has final determination and responsibility for
all aspects of the City's Housing and Community Development
Programs.
This plan, once adopted, may be amended from time to
time and shall remain in effect until superseded by a new
plan or until the City no longer participates in the Housing
and Community Development Block Grant Program.
II. SCOPE OF PARTICIPATION
A. Citizens Role
While this plan sets forth specific citizens
organizations, it is not intended to exclude any
individual citizens input. All the citizens of Lynwood
are encouraged to participate in the public meetings and
hearings and to contact the City's Department of Housing
and Community Development in regards to any questions
they may have concerning the process and programs under
the Housing and Community Development Block Grant
Program.
B. Written Proposals
The City encourages the submission of views and
written proposals by citizens regarding the Community
Development Plan. The proposals may be submitted to the
Department of Community Development or at any meeting of
the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board
mentioned in the plan, or public hearing being conducted
by the City Council.
All written proposals should be submitted no later
than seven (7) days prior to the public hearing by the
City Council on the final application to be submitted.
The City, in writing, will respond to all written
proposals within 15 working days and state the reasons
for the action taken on the proposal.
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C. City's Role
1. Technical Assistance
To help facilitate citizen input, the City
will provide technical assistance, through its
staff, to any communitywide and neighborhood
associations and to groups of lower and moderate
income residents of blighted neighborhoods who
request such assistance. The City will make
available Spanish speaking staff for all meetings
and hearings relating to the Community Development
program.
2. Public Information
In order for citizens to become informed and
involved in the program, the City will provide for
full access to program information. The following
information will be made available during the
planning process of the program development:
a. amount of entitlement.
b. types of activities that are eligible for
funding and the activities previously funded.
c. ineligible activities.
d. schedule of hearing and process to be followed
by the City approving the application.
e. the Citizens Participation Plan.
f. other requirements the City feels are required.
In addition, documents relevant to the
Community Development program are available to all
citizens during normal working hours. Copies of
the following materials are available for review at
the Lynwood City Hall:
a. mailings and promotional material.
b. records of hearings and meetings.
c. reports required by HUD.
d. regulations and 'issuances governing all aspects
of the program.
e. Grantee Performance Report (GPR)
*Prior to the submission of the
to HUD, Lynwood citizens shall
notice to review and comment o
during this period will be
submitted. Citizens shall also
the GPR.
Grantee Performance Report (GPR)
receive at least ten (10) days
a said report. Comments received
considered before the GPR is
be provided access to copies of
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D. Specific Areas of Citizen Participation
Citizen involvement will be sought in the
development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
stages of the City's programs. Citizen involvement in
program implementation shall be in the form of an
advisory committee. Citizens will be given the
opportunity to review and comment on all aspects of the
Community Development program, including the opportunity
to evaluate projects and activities.
E. Complaint Procedures
The City will answer written complaints in a timely
and responsive nature. Those complaints dealing with
the Community Development Program that require written
responses, will receive the written response within 15
working days.
III. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ORGANIZATION
The City has established the Housing and Community
Development Advisory Board. The composition, role and
responsibility of the organization is discussed below.
A. Housing and Communitv Development Advisory Board
(HCDAB)
1. HCDAB Size and Appointment
The Citizens Advisory Committee shall have seven (7)
members appointed by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood.
2. Representation
In making appointments to the HCDAB, the City
Council shall insure reasonable representation of
the community make -up, including age, sex, racial
background, income levels and handicapped.
Terms of Office
Members of the HCDAB shall serve a maximum two (2)
year term. Terms will be staggered to provide
overlap of approximately half the members.
Selection of Officers
The HCDAB shall have
Chairperson. Both shall
members of the HCDAB each
after the newly appointed
a Chairperson and Vice
be elected from and by the
year at the first meeting
members are present.
5. Vacancies
Whenever vacancies occur, the City shall announce
in normal publication used by the City that persons
wishing to serve on the HCDAB should indicate their
interest to the City Council. A position will
automatically be declared vacant if an HCDAB member
misses three (3) consecutive meetings.
Appointments shall be made by the City Council.
The HCDAB may waive declaring the position vacant
after a member misses three consecutive meetings,
if formally petitioned by the member and upon a
majority vote of the HCDAB.
6. Meetings
The HCDAB shall meet as necessary to meet the role
and responsibilities of the HCDAB on the first
Wednesday of each month in the City Council
Chambers, Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road,
Lynwood. All meetings are open to the public.
Announcement of any changes in the regular meeting
date shall be published in a newspaper of local
circulation at least seven (7) days prior to the
meeting.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Advise City Council
The HCDAB is an advisory committee to the City
Council in matters relating to housing and community
development.
2. Community Development Block Grant
The HCDAB shall be involved in the development and/
or the review of all elements pertaining to the
planning and preparation of the annual Community
Development Block Grant application. Based on that
planning and preparation, the HCDAB will make
specific funding and program recommendations on the
grant to the City Council.
3. Program Design
Insofar as possible, the HCDAB shall have
involvement in the design of each community
development program funded by the Community
Development Block Grant.
4. Review and Evaluation
The HCDAB shall be involved in the design of the
evaluation program and the review and evaluation
of programs carried out under the Community
Development Block Grant. Any progress of evaluation
reports made to the City Council.
5. Needs and Objectives
The HCDAB shall conduct community development needs
assessments and review community development
objectives as deemed necessary by the HCDAB or
regulations.
6. Citizen Participation Plan
The HCDAB shall recommend the Citizen Participation
Plan for adoption by the City Council and shall
review the Plan annually and recommend such changes
as deemed appropriate to the City Council.
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Publishinng the Citizen Participation Plan
The HCDAB shall work with the City staff in the
publishing and distribution within the community of
the Citizen Participation Plan.
2. Informational Bulletins
The HCDAB shall publish timely informational
bulletins concerning their activity and the
Community Development Program activity in the City.
3. Minutes
City staff shall provide for the taking of Minutes
at meetings of the HCDAB. The Minutes shall be
provided to members of the HCDAB within a reasonable
period of time and made available for public
inspection.
4. Staff Communication
When information is requested by the HCDAB of the
City staff, that information shall be provided to
the HCDAB in written form with the Minutes, if
timely in nature, or in the packet of information
provided to the HCDAB prior to each HCDAB meeting.
5. Local Press
The HCDAB will work with City staff to provide
timely reports to the local press on community
development activities.
B. Public Hearing Notices
In order to give adequate notice of public hearings,
the City shall publish a legal notice and press release
in a newspaper of general circulation. Press releases
shall also be published in Spanish. All legal notices
and news releases shall be published 10 days prior to the
hearing and shall contain the following:
a. date of hearing
b. time of hearing
c. place of hearing
d. topics to be considered
e. basic information about the program
C. HCDAB Public Meetings
1. Public Meetings
All HCDAB meetings are open to the public. Its
role and responsibilities are covered under Section
III of this plan. Minutes or summaries of the
meetings shall be provided for by the City.
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2. Special Public Meeting Notices
The notices for special public meetings are the
same as those required for a public hearing, with the
exception that they must be published at least 7 days
prior to the meetings.
3. Community Groups
The HCDAB shall determine methods of providing
information to community groups which are active in
community development activities or other activities
relating to citizen involvement, affirmative action,
etc.
4. Public Hearings: Grant Application
The HCDAB when requested, shall assist the City
Council in the conducting of the public hearing on
the grant application for funding under the
Community Development Block Grant Program.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
The City will conduct public hearings and public
meetings on all phases of the Community Development Program
process. All hearings and meetings are open to the public.
A. City Council Public Hearings
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Application Measures
The City Council shall conduct at least one
(1) public hearing prior to grant submittal.
The hearing shall be held on the proposed
application prior to filing of the application.
Additional Hearings
The Council may hold additionnal hearings
after application submittal as it determines
appropriate, but shall hold at least one (1)
hearing to review program progress and
performance prior to the start of planning for
the next program year.
Minutes of Hearings
Minutes of all hearings will be provided
City on request.
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
DISPLACEMENT POLICY
(FY 1987 -88)
In the implementation of its CDBG Program, the City of Lynwood
does not intend to cause any displacement through its Housing
Rehabilitation , Commercial Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and
Code Enforcement Programs. In the event displacement is
unavoidable, and determined to be necessary and appropriate to
carry out community development activities, the City of Lynwood
will comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act). This
Policy also establishes benefits to be provided to displacees not
covered under the Uniform Act.
APPLICABILITY
This Displacement Policy applies to individuals, families,
businesses, non - profit organizations and farm operations
permanently displaced, as a result of CDBG assisted - activities.
Such activities may include acquisition, demolition, substantial
rehabilitation, or code enforcement. Relocation benefits will be
provided when activities carried out by the City of Lynwood
result in permanent and involuntary displacement.
NOTIFICATION
Displacees shall receive ample written notice of the types and
amounts of relocation assistance for which they may be eligible.
The notice shall also indicate the basic conditions of
eligibility and the procedures for obtaining payments.
BENEFITS
A. Residential Owner- Occupants:
1. Replacement housing payments, not to exceed $15,000.*
2. Rental assistance, not to exceed $4,000.*
3. Rental assistance or down payment allowance not to exceed
$4,000 ( Displacees must have owned and occupied their
home for less than 180 days but more than 90 days prior
to involuntary displacement).
4. Compensation for moving expenses.
a. Fixed moving expenses
1. Dislocation allowance of $200.
2. A moving expense allowance based upon the number
of rooms of furniture to be moved, not to exceed
$300.
NOTE: If the fixed moving payment is chosen, owners
must arrange for their own move.
b. Actual moving expenses
1. Actual cost of moving personal property up to 50
miles from acquired site to replacement site.
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2. Also includes storage for up to twelve (12)
months.
NOTE: No dislocation allowance is allowed if actual
moving expenses is chosen.
* Displacees must have owned and occupied residence
for 180 days prior to involuntary displacement.
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Residential Tenants:
1. A rental differential subsidy over a 4 -year prior for a
maximum of $4,000.
2. In lieu of this payment, relocation benefits may include
down payment assistance on a home on a dollar- for - dollar
matching basis. Agency's contribution may not exceed
$4,000.
3. Compensation for moving expenses (benefits are the same
as for residential owner - occupied above).
4. Displacees must have occupied residence for 90 days prior
to involuntary displacement.
C. Business Owner - Occupants
1. Compensation for actual moving expenses - no maximum
(Transportation for personal property up to 50 miles
for acquired site to replacement site).
2. Compensation for fixed moving expenses - not less than
$2,500 and not more than $10,000.
3. Other compensation necessary and appropriate for the
owner to relocate to a comparable building.
D. Business - Tenants
1. Compensation for actual moving expenses - no maximum.
(Transportation of personal property up to 50 miles
from acquired site to replacement site).
2. Compensation for fixed moving expenses - not less than
$2,500 and not more than $10,000.
3. Other compensation necessary and appropriate for the
owner to be relocated to a comparable building.
Assistance in locating comparable replacement
accomodations is provided to all displacees. Temporary
displacees may be eligible for relocation benefits;
determination will be made on a case -by -case basis.
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PROJECT
(Funding
1986/87
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
GRANT APPLICATION
FY 1987/88
Request and Allocation Chart)
REQUESTED 1987/88
ALLOCATION
1987/88 RECOMMENDED
ALLOCATION (staff)
1987/88 RECOMMENDED
ALLOCATION (HCDAB)
Administration (1)
$115,293
$202,000
$202 000
$
Residential Rehabilitation (3)
296,635
252,500
252,500
Code Enforcement (3)
180,705
151,500
151,500
Public Works (3)
144,000
152,000
152,000
Economic Development (3)
127,627
101,000
101,000
Community Center Rehab.*
N/A
50,000
50,000
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Public Service Projects (2)
You Can - Mrs.Driver N/A
Legal Aid Society of O.C.* N/A
Youth Com. Resource Center* N/A
Natatorium (3) 36,000 36,000
Hudson /Lindsey - Child Abuse (3) 5,580 Not Yet Determined
St.Francis -Child Abuse (3) 5,580
Fire Fighters Training * N/A
Senior Citizen Program * N/A
Graffiti Eradication* N/A
*
(1)
(2)
(3)
*
I N/A
TOTAL $967,787
Amount not to exceed 20% of Grant.
Amount not to exceed 15% of Grant.
Projects funded in Fiscal Year 86/87.
New Projects.
„ „ „
$ N/A
36,000
8,000
$1 $
,
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