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Home My Public Portal AboutA 2013-01-09 - CDBG AGENDA , COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY,,JANUARY 9, 2013 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 Evelia Hernandez, Chairperson Iris Pygatt, Vice Chairperson Yolanda Rodriguez, Commissioner Patricia Carr, Commissioner Dion Cornelious, Commissioner OPENING CEREMONIES: DAY Po Ste d A. CALL TO ORDER RECEIVED B. FLAG SALUTE `N 2013 C. ROLL CALL CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING MOV' G Qus non e2 041 Clerk by CR- E. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) F. NEW BUSINESS - Public Hearing— Fiscal Year 2013 Housing and Community Development Needs - Community Development Needs Survey - CDBG Meeting Schedule 2013 G. STAFF ORALS H. BOARD ORALS I. ADJOURNMENT STAFF REPORT DATE: January 2, 2013 TO: Honorable COBGAB Chairperson and Members FROM: Sarah M. Withers, Director of Redevelopment BY: Annette Potts, Deputy Director of Administrative Services SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING—JANUARY 9, 2013 Fiscal Year 2013 Housing & Community Development Needs The purpose of this Hearing is to obtain citizen input and comments on the City of -Lynwood's housing and community development and how best to address those needs with the use of CDBG and HOME program funds for fiscal year 2013. The City of Lynwood's funding allocations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) continues to decrease. The City of Lynwood expects to have approximately $1,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds and $300,000 in HOME grant funds for use during fiscal year 2013 (July 2013 — June 2014). HUD provides these funds to assist the City in carrying out a wide range of activities to benefit low and moderate-income families. Activities directed towards neighborhood revitalization, economic development, the improvement of public facilities, streets, sidewalks and alleys, as well as home improvement and public services. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that at least 70% of the funds allocated to the City benefit low and moderate income residents; 15% may be used for public services; and 20% can be used for program administration; Activities funded with CDBG funds must meet one of the following objectives: • Elimination of slums and blight and prevention of blighting influences; • Elimination of conditions detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare; .• Stimulation of economic growth, development, and employment opportunities • that will benefit persons of low and moderate income; • Conservation and expansion of housing stock for low and moderate income households; • Restoration and preservation of properties of special value; • Development and improvement of public facilities which will contribute to the • Livability of residential areas; • Concentrate on programs that provide assistance in housing opportunities, code enforcement; and/or selected community development target areas, to maximum the impact. Priority funding of CDBG and HOME activities should be given to activities that: • have a high benefit to low and moderate income persons; • have a detailed plan for permanent funding; • require a one-time only infusion of funds; • are likely to achieve their objectives and be successful; • use other public and private sources to the greatest extent possible; • support or coordinate with other community development efforts; • present a reasonable, sound budget; and • are implemented by organization with a solid track record. Other activities should be geared towards the prevention and elimination of slums and blighted conditions. For an activity to meet this requirement, it must be designed to address the conditions causing the slums and blight. Generally, areas of slums and blight are determined by the County, though activities designed to remove a specific blighting condition can be considered. Activities that do not meet one of these two broad national objectives as noted above cannot be funded. Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) The HOME Program enables the City of Lynwood to provide affordable housing to low- income households. Last year's HOME allocation was $300,000 and we expect this year's allocation to be approximately the same amount. Typical uses for HOME funds include: a. Property Acquisition b. Rehabilitation c. Construction of New Housing Because of the City's limited funding, not all program and/or activities will be funded this year, and/or funding allocations will be reduced. Funding recommendations are based on funding availability, past performance and experience, and community needs. Lynwood City Council will make final funding selections. Thank you. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2013 The CDBG Commission is scheduled to meet in the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers on the dates below: January February March June August 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 Subject Subject Subject Subject, Elections: Public Hearing: Funding Proposal Public Hearing: Chairperson and Public Hearing: ' Housing& review and Draft Consolidated Vice Chairperson Consolidated Annual Community Selections Annual Plan FY 2012 Performance Report Development Needs Council approved FY .(CAPER) 2013 Consolidated Annual Plan . 7.r - Gilley OF LYNWO00 as COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS SURVEY The City of Lynwood is starting the planning process for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds for fiscal year 2013. An important part of this is to ask you, the resident, what you think are the important needs in your neighborhood. Please help the City prepare the plan by completing the following survey and returning to City staff. Please circle the appropriate number below for each category indicating the greatest unmet needs in your neighborhood. Please provide your input for each item. NEEDS CATEGORY PRIORITY NEED LEVEL [HIGH=MEDLOWNO,NEED 1. Public Facilities Needs Senior Centers 1 2 3 4 Youth Centers 1 2 3 4 City Hall 1 2 3 4 2. Infrastructure Improvements Street improvements 1 2 3 4 Handicapped Accessibility 1 2 3 4 3. Public Service Needs 1 2 3 4 Senior Citizen Services 1 2 3 4 Handicapped Services 1 2 3 4 Youth Services 1 2 3 4 Transportation Services 1 2 3 4 Substance Abuse Services Employment Training 1 2 3 4 Crime Awareness 1 2 3 4 Fair Housing Counseling 1 2 3 4 Lead Paint Testing &Abatement 1 2 3 4 4. Accessibility Needs (Removal of Barriers to Handicapped) Public Building 1 2 3 4 Parks& Rec. Facilities 1 2 3 4 Health Facilities 1 2 3 4 5. Economic Development Needs Job Creation 1 2 3 4 Job Training 1 2 3 4 Business Support Services 1 2 3 4 6. Housing Needs Residential Rehab 1 2 3 4 New Housing 1 2 3 4 Code Enforcement 1 2 3 4 Homeownership Assistance 1 2 3 4 Rental Housing Assistance 1 2 3 4 Homeless/Transitional Housing 1 2 3 4 Special Needs Housing 1 2 3 4 a. Mental Illness 1 2 3 4 b. Drug Alcohol 1 2 3 4 c. HIV 1 2 3 4 d. Handicapped 1 2 3 4 Tenant Based Rental Assistance 1 2 3 4 To assist the City in evaluating needs by geographical area, please identify the nearest cross street to your residence: Please return Survey to: City of Lynwood,CDBG DIVISION 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood,CA 90262