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COl~M7NITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MAR ~ 4 8999
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SPECIAL MEETING, ~ ~ r
i WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999
6:00 P.M.
LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL, CHAMBERS
j 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262
PATRICIA CARR
CHAIRPERSON
KEN ALF;ORD.
DONALD. PRIMMER
COMMISSIONER
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CONSTANCE FRANKLIN
COMMISSIONER
ALLAN MACIEL
VICE CHAIRPERSON
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OPENING CEREMONIES:
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A. CALLITO ORDER:
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B. FLAG~SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
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E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 1999
F. PUBLIC ORALS:
G. NEW BUSINESS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
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1. ~CDBG/HOME FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
FY 1999-2000
H. STAFF ORALS
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JAMES GREEN
COMMISSIONER
YOLANDA LEWIS
COMMISSIONER
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J. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn t ~ the next regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Lynwood
City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COIUI'MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH :r3,'~1999
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairpe son Carr called the CDBGAB Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
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on the above captioned date.
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B. FLAG SAULTE:
All those present participated.
C. ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Carr requested roll call. Staff replied as follows:
PRESENT:
Chairperson Carr
Vice Chair Maciel
Commissioner Alford
Commissioner Franklin
Commissioner Green
Commissioner Lewis
Commissioner Primmer
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING:
Staff informed the Commission that the Agenda was posted .per the Brown Act.
E. APROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Primmer made a motion to approve the minutes of February
3, 1999, seconded by Commissioner Green. Motion carried unanimously.
F. PUBLIC ORALS:
Chairperson Carr entertained a motion to reorganize Public Orats for
discussion as the last item of the agenda due to the public hearing.. Motion
to reorganize agenda was made by Commissioner Primmer, seconded by
Commissioner Lewis. Motion carried unanimously.
G. NEW BUSINESS (ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ONLY)
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consolidated One Year Action Plan Proposals for funding Fiscal Year
1999-2000.
Motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Commissioner Alford,
secohded by Commissioner Lewis, motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Carr explained to the Public that the Public Hearing is being held
in order to obtain public input on the use of CDBG/HOME funds for fiscal year
1999-2000. The Commision will hear brief presentations from those
organizations that submitted funding request for the upcoming year.
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Jim Given, Interim Director of Recreation and Community Services provided
information on the Afterschool Playground Program, Natatorium Extended
Hours, and the Senior Citizen Program.
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Commissioner Carr asked how many seniors did the program service last
.year? Mr. Given replied that the program serviced approximately 800-900
seniors last year. In addition, staff is looking forward to an expansion to the
Senior rec. room and services will be expanded to include more outreach,
trips, etc.
Commissioner Carr asked what type of services does the program provide?
Mr. Given replied that the program provides health services, continuing
education, and outreach services, which help with tax preparation, and
com ~ unity services. After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Mr.
Given for providing information on the programs.
Mr. Daryl Tidwell of the St. Francis Medical Center Childrens Center provided
a brief presentation on the program. Mr. Tidwell explained to the Commission
how the program was established mainly by emergency room reports of Child
abuse, physically and sexually. He stated that the program currently has 62
Lynwood cases and the program has serviced approximately 700 residents
year~to date. Therefore the funding would be appreciated in order to augment
the services currently being provided. He also stated that the program is
developing an outreach program that will be implemented on various school
campuses in conjunction with the School District in order to provide more
community accessible services.
Mr. Green asked Mr. Tidwell, if the program does not receive the requested
amount of funds, are there other funds available.. Mr. Tidwell replied yes, that
the hospital would assist with funding.
Mr. ~ aciel asked what percentage of the clientele are Lynwood residents?
Mr. Tidwell replied that the program currently has 62 open cases that are
Lynwood residents. In addition there are 89 people on the waiting list and of
those 89 there are 29 Lynwood residents.
further discussion, Mr. Tidwell was thanked for providing information on
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Con ~ ie McFollon, Executive Director of Rainbow Services provided a brief
presentation of the Rainbow Domestic Violence Program. Ms. McFollon
infor~ ed the Commission that the St. Francis Child Abuse Program is one of
the p,rogram's greatest sources of referrals.
Ms. McFollon stated that the program is new to the area and has been in
operation since June, 1998. She also stated that the program has received a
large client participation since then. The program was originally funded by a
grant from the State of California office of Criminal Justice Planning. However
fundi+ng is being requested form the City of Lynwood in order to continue
service and expand on the current services provided to the Lynwood
residents.
Commissioner Lewis asked if the program has requested funding from any of
the other Cities whom the program provides assistance to their residents. Ms.
McFollon stated that funding is being requested from surrounding cities,
because services are being provided to their residents also, however, larger
cities were asked for larger funding amounts. Due to the size of Lynwood,
requested funding amounts were very minimal.
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Commissioner Carr asked how .many Lynwood families has the program serviced
year to date? Ms. McFollon replied approximately 50 residents have been
serviced~since the program's inception in June, 1998.
Commissioner Carr asked, in addition to emergency shelter, what other services
does the program provide to battered women and children. Ms. MCFollon replied
that the program provides an emergency hotline number in English and Spanish,
individual and group counseling as well as counseling for children, legal
assistance, and medical assistance and referrals.
Commissioner Green stated that he has read extensively on the program and
commends the efforts in trying to assist battered women.
Commissioner Franklin asked if the program only caters to Latino residents. Ms.
McFallon replied no, the program is open to anyone who requires assistance
regardless to race. However, funding was received from the County specifically
to provide services in Spanish to Spanish speaking participants.
Commissioner Green, asked if the program provides services in any other
language. Ms. McFatlon replied no, just English and Spanish.
After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Ms. McFollon for providing
information and responding to the public's questions.
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Mr. Ralph Gonzales of the Mary L. Geter Education Foundation gave a brief
presentation on the program. Mr. Gonzales stated that the program is currently
located at Wilson Elementary School. In the beginning, the program was
established to help the Lynwood children obtain computer skills from 3:00 p.m. fo
6:00 p.m. However, it was discovered that many of the children attending the
program had problems with reading and math skiffs. Therefore, the teachers had
to start from the beginning with basic skills before moving on to computer
training. ~ Funding is being requested in order to pay for administrative cost (i.e.
Teachers, assistants, supplies etc.).
Commissioner Carr stated that procedures mandate that a proposed budget and
a list of funding currently being received be submitted with the application.
However, that information was not submitted and it is necessary for the
Commission to review. In addition, since the School District provides a facility,
for the program has funding been requested.
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Mr. Gong ales stated that since the District as provided the Computer Lab and the
premise he felt that the District had provided enough.
Commissioner Carr asked how would the CDBG funds are utilized. Mr.
Gonzales stated that funding is being requested to fund teachers, assistants and
supplies!. Commissioner Carr stated that if the program were in need of supplies
would thfe school district donate excess supplies? Mr. Gonzales stated that he
has not asked the district for any donations.
Commissioner Franklin asked if Mr. Gonzales is teaching computers at Wilson
Elementary School at this time. He replied no, his wife teaches computers during
the program hours. Ms. Franklin asked if Mrs. Gonzales was employed to teach
computers through the Lynwood School District. Mr. Gonzales replied no, but
the program currently .has five teachers from the Lynwood Adult School that also
teach at~the MLG program afterschool from 3-6 p.m.
Commissioner Maciel asked, how much of the requested amount will be used to
pay the teachers? Mr. Gonzales stated that the teachers are paid $30.00 per
hour for;6 teachers and $15.00 per hour for 6 assistants.
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Commissioner Carr stated that the budget should be revised in order to elaborate
on all projected cost. She asked that Mr. Gonzales submit this addendum to his
budget to staff prior to the next meeting on the following Wednesday. Mr.
Gonzales stated that he would comply with the Commission's request.
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oner Alford asked what type of computer programs are being taught?
ales replied word, and basic skills.
ioner Lewis asked how are the children chosen to participate in the
Mr. Gonzales stated that the Children are referred by principals at the
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ioner Maciel asked if the program teaches all 30 participants at the
~I. Mr. Gonzales replied that the participants are broken into groups.
After further discussion, the Commission thanked Mr. Gonzales for his
presentation.
John Hopkins, Director of Truevine Homeless Men Program was in attendance to
provide a brief description of the program. Mr. Hopkins stated that the program
assists those men who suffer from substance abuse problems and as a result are
homeless. The men are recruited from the Lynwood area and surrounding cities.
The homeless shelter currently has 16 homeless men who reside there. Mr.
Hopkins~stated that the men are required to stay there at least 6 months. During
that time services are provided to help the men became vital members of society
once again. Services include apprenticeship programs, GED, Financial
Management and any other services that are required. In addition an outreach
program (Responsible Fatherhood Program), will be provided to counsel young
men on such subjects as fatherhood, how to be a good husband and provider
etc. It is~ estimated that this program will service approximately 40 young men
per year
Commissioner Maciel asked if the home was located in .Lynwood? Mr. Hopkins
stated that the home is located in an unincorporated area, which is considered to
be a Co i my area.
Commissioner Maciel asked how many of the participants are Lynwood
residents. Mr. Hopkins stated that the men are homeless and did not have a
residence. They were picked up from Lynwood and other surrounding areas.
Mr. Hopkins stated that his organization has attempted to open the homeless
shelter within the city of Lynwood however, he has received unwelcoming
responses to his efforts. He stated that he was told that the City does not have
an ordinance, which permits a homeless shelter. He stated that other cities such
as (Para ± ount, Southgate and Compton are cooperative, however Lynwood does
not want the homeless shelter within the City.
The Commission commended Mr. Hopkins on his efforts to assist the homeless
not only ~in Lynwood, but other cities as well. After brief discussion the
Commrssion thanked Mr. Hopkins for his presentation.
Joe Wang, Director of Public Works gave a brief presentation on the proposed
projects. He stated that the backlog of projects that funding was allocated for in
the past~is progressing on schedule.
Mr. Warig .briefly discussed the list of proposed projects submitted with the
application. He stated that the residents consider Public Improvements a .priority
in the upcoming year.
Commissioner Carr asked Mr. Wang if he needed additional staff to come in and
assist the Public Works department with the completion of the streets. Mr. Wang
stated he doesn't need additional staff if there are no projects to complete. He
stated that when he submits a proposed list of streets, he is informed that those
streets are not eligible due to the low/mod income requirements established by
HUD. I
Commissioner Carr stated that she disagrees with that statement, because
almost every street in the City of Lynwood would be considered Low/Mod income
and thereby would be eligible for repairs utilizing CDBG funding.
After brief discussion, the Commission thanked Mr. Wang for his presentation.
Yvette Poloma of the Fair Housing Foundation gave a brief presentation on the
success#of FHF in .previous years. She stated that during fiscal year 1997-98
the program handled 135 Lynwood landlord tenant complaints and 11
discrimination complaints.
After brief discussion the Commission thanked Ms. Polomo for her brief
presentation.
Althea Johnson, World of Joy Preschool. Ms. Johnson provided the Commission
with a written presentation on the Preschool and the proposed supplies to be
purchased if allocated funds
After brief discussion the Commission thanked Ms. Johnson for her presentation.
Bess Goodman and staff of Positive Imaje .provided information on the program.
She stated that the program is designed to strengthen teen families in Lynwood
by providing employability assessment, job training, job placement, and jab
development- support to not only teen mother but to the father of their children as
well.
After brief discussion the commission thanked Ms. Goodman for her informative
H. STAFF ORALS:
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Commissioner Maciel stated that the organizations that were requesting
consideration of funding should be located in Lynwood in order to ensure that
Lyn food residents benefit from the program services.
Commissioner Green stated that it has been his concern for some time now
that a program is set up for Immigration/Naturalization services to assist
those residents who want to become citizens, but cannot afford it.
Commissioner Carr stated that the Commission must work with the programs
who responded to the request for proposals and keep in mind that the
organizations can't survive if funding was received from one source for one
city.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Moti ~ n to adjourn was made by Commissioner Carr, seconded by
Commissioner Franklin, Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at
8:05 gip. m.
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