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Home My Public Portal AboutA 2008-07-02 - CDBG ADVISORY BOARD~~-e._.7 ~ir~ AGENDA JUN 2 6 2Q08 CITY OF LYNVU(7pp CITY CLERKS OCG~E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ~y~~>_%') ' ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION MEETINGv :~ ~ /~ ` /p~_~ WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008 ~„`v'e-' 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~ ~'~: 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 IRIS PYGATT, CHAIRPERSON SYLVIA ORTIZ, COMMISSIONER IRENE GARCIA, COMMISSIONER PATRICIA CARR, COMMISSIONER JOE BATTLE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E. APPROVAL OFMINUTES -May 7, 2008 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Presentation by Laura Alderete, Marketing and Grants Manager Subject: Utility Users Tax 2. Review of FY2008-09 CDBG/HOME Resolution H. STAFF ORALS BOARD ORALS J. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Battle called the meeting to order on the above captioned date. FLAG SALUTE: All those present participated ROLL CALL: Present Commissioner Battle Commissioner Carr Commissioner Garcia Commissioner Pygatt Absent Commissioner Ortiz 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 March 12, 2008 and April 9, 2008 was made by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Pygatt. Commissioner Battle called for discussion. Commissioner Battle referred to the changes to the Consolidated Annual Action Plan made by City Council. He stated that the minutes reflect recommendations that the Commission made, however Council changed the recommendations. Commissioner Carr suggested that the motion to approve the minutes be concluded prior to the Commission discussing the decisions made at council meeting. Commissioner Battle stated that once the minutes were approved there could be no discussion or clarification. After brief discussion, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC ORALS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 1. Reorganization of CDBG Commission Commissioner Carr made a motion to nominate Commissioner Pygatt for Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Garcia. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Carr made a motion to nominate Commissioner Battle for Vice Chair, seconded by Commissioner Pygatt. The motion carried unanimously. Motion to close reorganization was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Carr. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Battle turned the meeting over to Chairperson Pygatt. 2. Review of the Lynwood Citizen Participation Plan Commissioner Carr asked staff to make a correction on the number of Commissioners from 7 to 5 in the Citizen Participation Plan. Staff replied that as verification that Council made those changes a copy of the resolution will be obtained from the City Clerk's office. Commissioner Battle stated that there should be a resolution on file when City Council reorganized all Commissions. Commissioner Carr asked if the CDBG Commission is required to have more than one public hearing. Staff replied that there are no requirements to have more than one public hearing at the Commission meeting, but information can be taken to Council. The HOME program takes their information directly to Council. Commissioner Battle replied that may become a problem in the future. If there is a problem with the HOME program the City could be liable if the information is not brought before the Commission for review and recommendation. Commissioner Carr asked if the Council consider citizen comments from the public hearings. Staff replied Council does take citizen comments in to consideration when making decisions. Commissioner Battle stated that City Council usually act on staff's recommendations, they don't review the information. Commissioner Garcia asked how are the public hearing advertised in order to get citizen participation? Staff replied that notices are placed in the newspapers, library, and all counters throughout City Hall. In addition, the commission is asked to invite other community members to the public hearings. There being no further questions, motion was made and seconded to receive and file the Citizen Participation Plan. STAFF ORALS: Staff stated that a copy of the resolution approving the Consolidated Annual Action Plan will be submitted at the next meeting. BOARD ORALS: Commissioner Garcia stated that the purpose of the CDBG Commission is defeated if City Council does not take into consideration recommendations from the Commission relative to funding. Commissioner Battle stated that he talked to 3 Council members who stated that Council takes staff recommendations; they don't have their own recommendations when it comes to funding. Commissioner Pygatt thanked the commission for appointing her as chairperson. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Car, seconded by Commissioner Battle. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. CHAIRPERSON STAFF DATE DATE RESOLUTION NO. 2008.072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2008109 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FUNDING ALLOCATIONS WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires cities to have an approved Consolidated Annual Action Plan (Consolidated Plan) in order to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds; and WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan serves as a planning document, an application for federal funds, a strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs, and an action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance; and WHEREAS, the City expects to have $1,849,049 in CDBG funds and $603,578 in HOME funds available for Fiscal Year 2008/09, to carry out goals set in the City's 5-year Consolidated Strategic Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood's Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Commission has conducted the required Public Hearings to obtain citizen input on the draft Fiscal Year 2008/09 Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the Lynwood City Council .has reviewed the draft Consolidated Plan and taken into consideration public comments/input relating to Lynwood's community development and housing needs. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood does ,_ hereby find, determine, order and resolve as follows: Section 1. The Lynwood City Council approves the Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2008/09, to include any amendments made at the May 6, 2008, City Council meeting. Section 2. The Lynwood City Council approves the following allocations and activities for fiscal year 2008/09, with the use of HOME and CDBG funds as listed below: ~;h„ HOME~Program ~Actiwty~Nam_e ~r~,~„?Allocahon Arnount~ HOME Administration 60,357 HOME CHDO Activities 190,536 HOME Rehabilitation 352 685 'Fj„s~CDBGrPrograrnAetivity tJarne~~ ~~Allocahon~Amount„~; 1. CDBG Administration 330,967 2. Fair Housing Foundation 18,000 3. Section 108 Repayment 607,647 4. City Hall North ADA Improvements 170,000 5. FY2008/09 Street Improvements 0 6. Code Enforcement 460,000 7. Lynwood Crossing Guards 50,000 8. Lynwood Graffiti Program 60,000 9. Lynwood Senior Citizen Program 112,340 10. Natatorium Extended Hours 30,000 11. Lyn. Athletics Community Service 0 12. Gang Prevention Education 0 13. Parents Interested in Education 10,000 14. Sunshine Afterschool Computer 0 15. Project Impact 0 16. Lucha Against Diabetes 0 17. Peace & Joy Center 0 18. Domino's Parent Education 0 19. Compton Dance Program 0 20. A. D. E.L.A.N.T.E. Moving Forward 0 21. Sheriff's Prostitution Eradication 0 22. Positive Image 0 23. Ballett Folklorico Program 0 Section 3. This Resolution authorizes the required submittal of the CDBG and HOME Applications and Consolidated Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2008/09, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6~" day of May 2008. ~2~ ~~~ Maria T. Santillian, Mayor City of Lynwood ATTEST: i ,~i~,~,¢ ~ , .C(/11~ Maria Quinonez, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Roger . H y, City Manager City of Lynwood APPRO S TO F RM: City Attorney, City of Lynwood STATE OF CALIFORNIA ). SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 6`h day of May, 2008. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS, CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Maria Quinonez, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2008.072 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 6r"day of May, 2008 lYG ~6 l aria Quinonez, Ci y Clerk /r