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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1989
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. A. ROLL CALL OF NOMINEES (NOMINEES ACCEPTING POSITIONS WILL
VOICE THEIR ASSENTS)
CLERGY BUSINESS PEOPLE
C.C. Coleman Irving Chang Paul Salanki
Rev. Floyd J.C. Green
Mike Shepherd Raul Jimenez
Jesse Tuuao Bob Matthews
Phil Cokes Jamal Muhsin
CITIZENS AT, LARGE
Margaret Araujo David Litsinger
William Cunningham Lenda-Gordon Muhsin**
Ann Fields Ed Pacheco
Bernice Gordon Janice Smith I
Melanie K. Harris George Thomas
YOUTH CITY EMPLOYEES
�Lourdes Castro Marilyn Cabaret
Wendy Hernandez* Kenrick Karefa-Johnson
Errick Lee I
Cubert Robinson I
Margarita Salinas
Chenelle Tapusoa
B. APPOINTMENT OF NOMINEES ACCEPTING POSITION
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*called in and declined
**declined due to conflicting schedule
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"' AD HOC RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING ,
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3. INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT BY MAYOR PRO TEM, PAUL H. RICHARDS II
4. EXPLANATION OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - PAUL H. RICHARDS IZ
5. ORGANIZATIONAL GUIDELINES '
a. Meeting times (hour and day)
b. Assignments
6. OPEN DISCUSSION
7. CLOSING REMARKS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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TO: MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL` ��""
�FROM: MAYOR PRO TEM, PAUL RICHARDS
SUBJECT: AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON RACE RELATIONS
I want to thank each of-you for your support in approving the
specia2 Ad-Hoc Committee on Race Relations. Since your approval
., I have worked to formalize the concept as discussed at our
previous meetings. .
:� Introduction •
As we are all aware, Lynwood is an ethnically and:racially .
diverse city. In order for us to survive as a community we must
avoid the pitfalls that are, typically associated.with such
diversity.. The lack of trust between and among various factions
, of our City can be devastating.
We must strive to build respect and understanding throughout.the
, entire Lynwood community. The Ad-Hoc Committee on Race Relations -
� will help us to achieve that end. It is necessary that the
Committee involve a cross section of City Council, City� ,
Employees, Clergy, Businesses and Citizens at large. The �
• , Committee should reflect a wide range of racial, ethnic end
cultural diversity. '
Goals �
. The Committee will convene for the express purpose of fulfilling � I
the goals eet forth by City Council. Attached for`your
consideration is a list of recommended goals which cover key �
areas°of concern. They are designed to steer the Committee to ;. i
the ultimate'result of a document outlining steps that can be �
� taken to eignificantly improve human relations in Lynwood. i
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Selection of Membere
I would urge that Council utilize the following sources for
selection of inembers.
o City Council (2 members)
o Clergy (5 members)
' o Businesses (5 members)
o Youth (5'members)
o Community-at-large (10 members)
It fs recommended that Council select its two representatives
immediately and appoint one to serve as chairperson of the
Committee. The balance of the seats would be filled by
application to Council and appointed at the meeting of September
5, 1989.
Conclusion 6 Recommendations
The establishment of special committee to review the, status of
race relations in Lynwood is a critical step in preserving this
great community we call Lynwood. We should all look forward to
findings and recommendations that will be forthcoming from this
effort. The fact that we have moved this far is indicatiye of
the courage Council has continuously displayed over recent years. I
It is recommended that Council adopt the suggestions incorporated
in this report and appoint two members from City Council this
evening to serve, i
Sincerely, I
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PAUL H. RICHARDS
MAYOR PRO TEM
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AD-HOC C014MITTEE FOR RACE RELATIONS
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Goal I
: To identify problems that exist in the area of race . ', .
, relatsons for Lynwood.
- Goal II
. To identify means by which trust and respect for all races /
cultures and ethniq groups can be encouraged in Lynwood.
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Goal III
To identify approaches that can be taken to foster
understanding between and among the varioue reces,, cultures ;
and ethnic group$_in Lvnraood '
" Goal IV
To identify means by whicn greater �uity can be achieved
_. " for all races in Lynwood.
Goal V. .
To identify methods to achieve�racial peace�and harmony in
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Goal VI
To compile a document of findings and recommendations for
� consideration by City Council.
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