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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 1999-03-10 - CDBG_spA ~ • ~~ AGENDA R / EIVED ' CI OF LYNW00[J ! CITY CLERKS OFI=ICF COl~M7NITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MAR ~ 4 8999 I ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION ~i~'9eppani~els2~3~4e5a6 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 } CONSTANCE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONER ALLAN MACIEL VICE CHAIRPERSON 1 OPENING CEREMONIES: '~ A. CALLITO ORDER: i B. FLAG~SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING I E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 1999 F. PUBLIC ORALS: G. NEW BUSINESS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) a I 1. ~CDBG/HOME FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FY 1999-2000 H. STAFF ORALS c I JAMES GREEN COMMISSIONER YOLANDA LEWIS COMMISSIONER I: BOARD ORALS } 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. t H:AMSRV/CH/AGENDA i t • 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. I on the above captioned date. I 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. ~ ~ Jim Given, Interim Director of Recreation and Community Services provided information on the Afterschool Playground Program, Natatorium Extended Hours, and the Senior Citizen Program. t 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 the 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. • • 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. i 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. i 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. ! r 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. Comm Mr. Gc Comm progra elemer Comm same I 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 rv schools. 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: NO D ORALS: 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. i i i t I C ADJOURNMENT: Moti ~ n to adjourn was made by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Franklin, Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 gip. m. E i f I