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Home My Public Portal AboutA 2011-01-05 - CDBG AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 Iris Pygatt, Chairperson Patricia Carr, Vice Chairperson Antonio Munguia, Commissioner Evelia Hernandez, Commissioner Kim Battle, Commissioner � �\� �� 3�'r� OPENING CEREMONIES R E C E I V E D A. CALL TO ORDER DEC 2 8 2010 B. FLAG SALUTE CITY OF LYNWOOD C. ROLL CALL CITY CLERKS OFFICE Mo.f � � Qv�`�o►1L D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING G; � y LI K L� G.b• E. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLI� F. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING Fiscal year 2011-12 Housinq and Communitv Develoqment needs The purpose of the Hearing is to obtain the public's input on the City's housing and community development needs. Of primary concern will be the needs of low and very low-income individuals and families, as well as the needs of the homeless, and people with disabilities. G. STAFF ORALS H. BOARD ORALS I. ADJOURNMENT STAFF REPORT DATE: January 5, 2011 TO: Honorable CDBGAB Chairperson and Members FROM: Sarah M. Withers, Director of Redevelopment BY: Annette Potts, Deputy Director of Administrative Services p� SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING— FEBRUARY 10, 2011 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 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 2011-2012. 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 annually. 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% may be used for public services; and 20% 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 vafue; • 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. 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 a one-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. 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 nationaf objectives as noted above cannot be funded. Home Investment Partnership Proqram (HOME) The HOME Program enables the City of Lynwood to provide additional affordable housing to low-income persons. For that past finro years, HUD granted Lynwood approximately $600,000 annually. Typical uses for HOME funds include: a. Property Acquisition b. Rehabilitation c. Construction of New Housing The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission will review and recommend CDBG and HOME activities to the City Council for funding based upon community needs. Lynwood City Council will m Lynwood City Council will make final selections. Attachment: Attached for your review and consideration is Community Development needs survey for your review and completion. Please return this survey to staff at the CDBGAB Commission meeting on January 5, 2011. Thank you. G �( OF LYNWQ IT Op 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 2011-2012. An important part of this is to ask you, the resident, what you think are the important needs in your neighborhood. P�ease 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 PRIORITY NEED IEVEL 1.Public Facilities Needs Senior Centers 1 2 3 4 Youth Centers 1 2 3 4 City Hall 1 2 3 4 2. Infrastructure Improvements Street improvements 1 2 3 4 Handicapped Accessibility 1 2 3 4 3. Public Service Needs 1 2 3 4 Senior Citizen Services 1 2 3 4 Handicapped Services 1 2 3 4 Youth Services 1 2 3 4 Transportation Services 1 2 3 4 Substance Abuse Services 1 2 3 4 Employment Training Crime Awareness 1 2 3 4 Fair Housing Counseling 1 2 3 4 Lead Paint Testing & Abatement 1 2 3 4 4. Accessibility Needs (Removal of Barriers to Handicapped) Public Building 1 2 3 4 Parks & Rec. Facilities 1 2 3 4 Health Facilities 1 2 3 4 5. Economic Development Needs Job Creation 1 2 3 4 Job Training 1 2 3 4 Business Support Services 1 2 3 4 6. Housing Needs Residential Rehab 1 2 3 4 New Housing 1 2 3 4 Code Enforcement 1 2 3 4 Homeownership Assistance 1 2 3 4 Rental Housing Assistance 1 2 3 4 Homeless / Transitional Housing 1 2 3 4 Special Needs Housing 1 2 3 4 a. Mentallllness 1 2 3 4 b. Drug Alcohol 1 2 3 4 c. HIV 1 2 3 4 d. Handicapped 1 2 3 4 Tenant Based Rental Assistance 1 2 3 4 To assist the City in evaluating needs by geographical area, please identify the nearest cross street to your residence: Please return Survey to: City of Lynwood, CDBG DIVISION 11330 Bullis Road lynwood, CA 90262