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Home My Public Portal AboutA 2008-04-09 - CDBG ADVISORY BOARD. ;,, ~ ~~~~ OITY' OF LYN~tr~D CITY (`- FRKe ear. erCE AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT #1~'R ~ 3 Z60$ ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION MEETING _ ~g ° ~ V V~~w~~c~~Wl SPECIAL MEETING ~8~9~1~~i1~~2=`~Q2rS~~! ~i 6 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 ~~l'`szc~ 6:00 P.M. C LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~ -~-~'~ .~ ~ ~ ~t 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 C/ ~ ~.~ , SYLVIA ORTIZ, CHAIRPERSON PATRICIA CARR, COMMISSIONER IRENE GARCIA, COMMISSIONER JOE BATTLE, COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -March 12, 2008 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Swearing in of New Commissioner- Iris Pygatt 2. Public Hearing- FY2008-09 Consolidated Annual Action Plan H. STAFF ORALS I. BOARD ORALS J. ADJOURNMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 12, 2008 6:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER The CDBG Commission meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. B. FLAG SALUTE -All persons present participated in the flag salute. C. ROLL CALL -Chairperson Ortiz requested the roll call. Present: Sylvia Ortiz, Joe Battle, Joe Battle and Patricia Carr. D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING Ms. Potts informed the CDBG Commission that the Agenda has been properly posted. E. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) Mr. Caldaron commended that it was good to see ethnic group coming together. F. NEW BUSINESS: Presentations of Public Service Projects ADELANTE Moving Forward Program Amanda Perez gave a presentation on behalf of the ADELANTE program. She explained that services offered include sessions conducted on domestic violence, anger management, parenting, and coping skills. The program focuses on correcting negative and violent behaviors. Techniques and skills will be taught to improve communication Two other representatives from ADELANTE gave testimony to the programs success. Jose Pacheco explained that he received services from the program, then became a volunteer, and is current working for the program. The program receives referrals from children's services, the department of corrections and others. Commissioner Battle asked why Parolee has to attend classes in other City's such as Pasadena. The Commission was informed that Pasadena is part of the Lynwood's service areas which also include South Gate and Compton. Commission Battle said that his concern is that the Parolee may get challenged when using public transportation. Commission Garcia said that she thought it would be good if Lynwood is able to offer these services within the City. After further decision, Ms. Perez concluded the presentation on ADELANTE. Ballet Folkloric Estampas de Mexico Arturo Lopez gave a presentation on behalf of the Ballet Program. He explained that the program current has 40 members from the ages of 3 years to 45 years old and that the program current has 3 dance instructors. Services offered include folkloric and moderate dance instruction. After further decision, Mr. Lopez concluded his presentation. FY2OO8-09 Funding Determinations The Commission review public service projects for funding consideration. Discuss took place regarding the continued funding of certain projects. The Commission also discussed and agreed that CDBG applications should have been accept after the deadline. Decisions resulted in the following allocations: 1. Lynwood Senior Citizen Program - $112,350 Commissioner Ortiz move to allocate $70,000 to this program. Commissioner Battle later increased the allocation by 542,350, which resulted in a total allocation of $112,350. 2. Natatorium Extended Hours - 530,000 The Commission unanimously agreed to fund the activity for $30,000. 3. Lynwood Athletics Community Services - $0 The Commission unanimously agreed not to provide funding for the upcoming year. 4. Gang Prevention Education - 55,000 Chairperson moved to approved for $10,000, which did not pass. A counter motion for 55,000 was recommended, which passed unanimously. 5. Parents Interested in Education -SO Commission Ortiz moved to approved for $10,000, Commissioner Carr second. Commissioners Battle and Garcia denied. Allocation denied far lack of quorum. 6. Sunshine Afterschool Computer Program - SO Commission moved, seconded to approve project for $10,000 funding. Commissioners Battle and Garcia did not vote. Allocation denied for lack of quorum. 7. Project Impact $0 Commissioner Carr motion to approve $10,000. However the motion died for lack of vote by the remaining Commissioners. 8. Lucha Against Diabetes $0 The Commission unanimously agreed not to recommend funding at this time. 9. Peace and Joy Center $10,000 The Commission unanimously agreed to fund the program for $10,000. 10. Domino's Parent Education Program $10,000 The Commission unanimously agreed to fund the program for $10,000. 11. Compton After School Dance Program $10,000 The Commission unanimously agreed to fund the program for $10,000 12. ADELANTA Moving Forward - $10,000 The Commission agreed to fund program by 3-1 voted. 13. L.A.C. Sheriff's Prostitution Eradication $0 The Commission agreed not to fund this program. 14. Positive Imaje - $0 The Commission unanimously agreed not to fund this program. 15. Lynwood Crossing Guard $50,000 The Commission unanimously agreed to fund this program for $50,000. 16. Lynwood Graffiti Program - $25,000 The Commission unanimously agreed to fund this program for $25,000. 17. Ballet Folklorico Estamps de Mexico - $0 Commissioners Ortiz voted to fund the project. However, Commissioners Battle and Garcia voted to deny funding. Commissioner Carr abstained. Allocation denied for lack of quorum. Upon completion of the allocations to the public service providers, the CDBG Commission recommended allocations to activities as listed below: • CDBG Administration $331,000 • Fair Housing Foundation $ 18,000 • Section 108 Repayment $607,647 • City Hall ADA Improvements $170,000 • FY2008 Street Improvements -0- • Code Enforcement Program 5460,000 • HOME Program $603,548 STAFF ORALS -Staff informed the Commission of a special Public Hearing for April 9, 2008. BOARD ORALS -None relating to agenda items. ADJOURNMENT The CDBG Commission meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. CDBG Chairperson Date STAFF REPORT DATE: April 9, 2008 TO: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: Annette Potts, Deputy Director of Administrative Services SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD'S ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/09 PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to request the CDBG Commission to conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City's Draft Consolidated Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2008/09. BACKGROUND: 1. The Department of Housing and Urban Development provides federal funds to the City to subsidize efforts to expand economic opportunity, provide decent housing, and a suitable living environment. The City of Lynwood expects to have $1,849,049 in CDBG funds and $603,578 in HOME funds for use during fiscal year 2008-09. 2. The primary purpose of the HUD Consolidated Plan is to match resources from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds, as noted above, with the needs of under-served and/or low income residents. 3. The Annual Action Plan lists projects, programs and resources that are proposed for fiscal year 2008-09. HUD requires that the City encourage and allow citizen participation during the preparation of the Consolidated Plans. Therefore, the CDBG Commission is hosting a Public Hearing in order to obtain citizen's input and comments on the City of Lynwood's housing and community development needs and how best to address those needs with use of CDBG and HOME funds. At the CDBG Commission of March 12, 2008, the following recommendations for funding were made: Activ' CDBG Commission Recommendation CDBG Administration 331,000 Fair Housin Foundation 18,000 Section 108 Rea ent 607,647 Code Enforcement 460,000 Ci Hall North ADA Im rovements 170,052 L nwood Senior Citizens Pr ram 112,350 L wood Crossin Guards 50,000 L wood Natatorium P ram 30,000 L wood Graffiti Abatement P ram 25,000 Com ton Dance Theatre 10,000 Peace and Jo Care Center 10,000 Gan Prew:ntion Eduption 5,000 ADE(ANTA Movin Forward 10,000 Domino's Parent Education 10,000 HOME Pr ram 603,548 ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION• Although the City received numerous requests for funding, the CDBG Commission choose the above activities based on community development and housing needs; and which programs would be most beneficial to Lynwood residents. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully request that the Commission, upon completion of the Public Hearing, recommend approval to the Lynwood City Council for the draft Fiscal Year 2008-09 Consolidated Annual Plan.