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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
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11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262
IRIS PYGATT, CHAIRPERSON
SYLVIA ORTIZ, COMMISSIONER
IRENE GARCIA, COMMISSIONER
PATRICIA CARR, COMMISSIONER
OPENING CEREMONIES:.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
E. APPROVAL OFMINUTES -August 6, 2008
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
G. NEW BUSINESS:
JOE BATTLE, VICE CHAIRPERSON
1. Presentation by City Manager on Utility Users Tax (UUT)
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
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J. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Pygatt called the meeting to order on the above captioned date at 6:15
p, m.
FLAG SALUTE:
All those present participated
ROLL CALL:
Present
Chairperson Pygatt
Commissioner Carr
Commissioner Garcia
Commissioner Ortiz
Absent
Commissioner Battle
CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING:
Staff stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown Act.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of July 8, 2008 was made by Commissioner Ortiz,
seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC ORALS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation by Perry Brents-Senior Citizen Program
Perry Brents, Director of Recreation & Community Services gave a brief presentation on
the Senior Citizen Program. Mr. Brents discussed the Seniors program year end
information and provided a calendar of upcoming events. Mr. Brents also provided
information on the dial a taxi program and some of the changes that are being proposed
for the new fiscal year.
Commissioner Pygatt asked how many miles are the seniors permitted to go in the dial
a taxi. Mr. Brents replied 12 miles. There are approved locations outside that 12 mile
radius.
Commissioner Carr stated that she received complaints that the taxi drivers would not
pick up residents or would leave them stranded. Mr. Brents replied that the drivers are
independent, but if the City calls the company to complain about a driver that driver is
immediately reprimanded.
Commissioner Garcia stated that a friend called dial a taxi and waited over an hour. No
one ever came to pick her up. Mr. Brents replied that if this happens again, please
report the driver to Marissa Cardova, Seniors Coordinator immediately.
Commissioner Pygatt asked if there is an income limit to participate in the meals
program. Mr. Brents replied no, it's determined by age not income.
Mr. Brents provided information on the senior food program. He stated that lunch for
seniors is $1.75 and for non seniors $4.00. He stated that monthly menus are provided
at the senior center.
There being no further questions, the commission thanked Mr. Brents for his
presentation.
2. HOME Yearend Report
Commissioner Carr thanked staff for obtaining the report and explained to the
Commission that housing is very important to the City of Lynwood and each member of
the Commission should demand that the Housing Department provide the community
with this information on a quarterly basis.
After brief discussion, Commissioner Carr made a motion to receive and file the report,
seconded by Commissioner Ortiz. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF ORALS:
None
BOARD ORALS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Carr.
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Chairperson
Staff
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