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ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION MEETING
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11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262
SYLVIA ORTIZ, CHAIRPERSON
PATRICIA CARR, 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 -January 9, 2008
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
G. NEW BUSINESS:
Presentations by Lynwood staff for review of Funding Proposals
Fiscal Year 2008-09 CDBG and HOME Activities
a. Public Works Department
b. Code Enforcement Division
c. Crossing Guards Program
d. Recreation Department
e. Housing Division
H. STAFF ORALS
I. BOARD ORALS
J. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Ortiz called the meeting to order on the above captioned date.
FLAG SALUTE:
All those present participated
ROLL CALL:
Present
Chairperson Ortiz
Commissioner Battle
Commissioner Carr
CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
Staff stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown Act.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
NONE
PUBLIC ORALS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS- Public Hearing
Motion to open the public hearing was made by Commissioner Battle, seconded by
Commissioner Carr. The Public Hearing opened at 6:07 p.m.
Ms. Potts explained that the purpose of the public hearing was to obtain citizen input
and comments on the City of Lynwood's community development and housing needs
and how best to address those needs with the use of CDBG and HOME program funds
for fiscal year 2008-09.
Commissioner Carr asked how much the City is expecting to receive this year. Ms.
Potts replied that the City expects to receive approximately $1.6M in CDBG funds and
$600,000 in HOME funds.
Commissioner Carr asked if the City is eligible to receive more funding this year. Ms.
Potts replied that the City's allocation is based on HUD's formula that combines the
amount the government budgets, along with the City's population and number of low
and moderate income residents.
Commissioner Battle stated that most federal funds are allocated to cities according to
census information. He stated that the Sheriffs Dept. and the Fire Dept. are currently
working on funding requests for Lynwood for an increase in funding on the state and
federal level. He said that such funding requires a City to have their own police and fire
depts.
Commissioner Ortiz asked if senior program participants often speak about their lack of
funds and asked how the Senior Citizen program funds are used... Ms. Potts replied
that CDBG funds subsidize senior activities, but is generally used for program
administration and salaries. Commissioner Ortiz commented on the need for substance
abuse programs and said that such programs are needed in our schools to deter youth
from using drugs and alcohol.
Commissioner Carr stated that many residents are not satisfied with the services
provided by Fair Housing Foundation. She stated that she referred a resident to the
agency and the resident stated that FHF did not provide any assistance. Commissioner
Ortiz agreed and stated that she too referred residents and the Agency never returned
the phone calls. Ms. Potts told the Commission that the Fair Housing Foundation staff
will be invited to give a presentation on their program and answer questions regarding
complaints.
Ernie Nishi, Housing Manager, was in attendance to observe the consolidated planning
process and provide information on Lynwood's Housing Programs. The Commission
has several questions however Ms. Potts informed the Commission that he would
return to provide a more detailed presentation and answer questions.
There being no further discussion, the public hearing was closed at 6:43 p.m. Motion
was made by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Battle.
STAFF ORALS:
Ms. Potts asked the Commission if they wanted all applicants to provide a presentation
this year. The Commissioners replied yes.
BOARD ORALS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Carr seconded by Commissioner Battle.
Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned @ 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson
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