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AGENDA
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ADVISORY BOARD COMMfSSION
PUBLIC HEARING JAN 19' 2~(~~
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009
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11330 BULLIS ROAD,.LYNWOOD, CA 90262
IRIS PYGATT, Chairperson PATRICIA CARR, Vice Chairperson
OPENING CEREMONIES:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTLFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
f. PUBLIC ORALS:. (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Swearing in of new Commissioners by Maria Quinonez, Lynwood City Clerk
- Kim Battle
- Antonio Mungia
- Evelia Hernandez
2. PUBLIC HEARING - FY 2009-10 Housing and Community, Development Needs
G. STAFF ORALS
H. BOARD ORALS
I. ADJOURNMENT
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 4, 2009
TO: Honorable CDBGAB Chairperson and Members
FROM: Annette .Potts, Deputy Director of Administrative Services~i ~~,~'~
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING
HOUSING. & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-10
The purpose of this Hearing is 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 2009-
. 10. The Community Development Needs Survey is enclosed for your review,
completion and discussion during our meeting. Copies of the form have been
provided so that you can obtain .input from your neighbors. Please return the
completed survey forms at our meeting.
The City of Lynwood expects to receive approximately $1,600,;000 in CDBG funds
and $600,000 .in HOME funds from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, for use during fiscal year 2009-t0. These funds may be utilized by
the City of Lynwood to carry 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% (approx. $240,000) may be used for public services; and 20% (approx.
$320,000) 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.
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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 aone-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.
APPLICATION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
The City advertised the availability of CDBG and HOME funds during December
2008 and January 2009. The application deadline was January 29, 2009. Funding
applications for FY 2009-10 will be submitted to the CDBGAB Commission for
review at the March 4, 2009 Activities and/or projects funded with CDBG or HOME
funds must .benefit iow and moderate income persons. In .order to meet this
requirement the activity must;
a) Have income eligibility requirements that. limit the benefit of that project to low
arid moderate income .persons; or
b) The project must be located in an area where the majority of residenfs are of low
and moderate income.
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 PROGRAM:
The HOME Program receives approximately $600,000 annually. These funds may
be used for:
a. Property Acquisition
b. Rehabilitation
c. Construction of New Housing ,
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) .Commission will review and
recommend CDBG. and HQME activities to the City Council for funding based upon
community needs. Lynwood City Council will make final selections.
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S~~ 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
2010. 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.
Please circle the appropriate number .below for each category showing what you think are the
greatest unmet needs in your community. Please provide your input for each item.
NEEDS CATEGORY
1.Public Facilities Needs
Senior Centers
Youth Centers
City Hall
PRIORITY NEED LEVEL
HIGH_ _ __ MED ~ ~~ LpW ~ ~ NO NEE[7
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 .4
1 2 3 4
2. Infrastructure Improvements
Street improvements
Handicapped Accessibility
3. Public Service Needs
Senior Citizen Services
Handicapped Services
Youth Services
Transportation Services
Substance Abuse Services
Employment Training
Crime Awareness
.Fair Housing Counseling
Lead Paint Testing. & Abatement
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
4. Accessibility Needs (Removal of Barriers to Handicapped) .
Public Building
Parks & Rec. Facilities
Health Facilities
5. Economic Development Needs
Job Creation
Job Training
Business Support Services
6. Housing Needs
- Residential Rehab
New Housing
Code Enforcement
- Homeownership Assistance
Rental Housing Assistance
Homeless /Transitional Housing
Special Needs Housing
a. Mentallllness
b. Drug Alcohol
c. HIV
d. Handicapped
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
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To assist the City in evaluating needs by geographical area, please identify the nearest cross street to your
residence:
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Please return Survey to:
City of Lynwood, CDBG DIVISION
f 1330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262