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CITY OF LYNWOOD
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YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING OF
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OPENING CEREMONIES C�TY CLERKS OFFlCE
� 1. Call to oraer � AU G 31 � 1959 P � - .
2. Pledge of Allegiance 7
3. Roll Call of Commissioners: �U ' � �
Cornecia Banks Isadore Hall k� A �
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Lourdes Castro Errick Lee
, Ralph Davis IV Sylvia Ramirez
, Marquisha Flowers Margarita Salinas
Cameron Green Tatanisha Sanders
Shevonda Green DaVanna Wells
Shiniqua Green La Shonda Wells
SCHEDULED MATTERS
4. Certification of Agenda Posting by City Clerk
5. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of August 2, 1989
6. Correspondence
7. Monthly Staff Reports
A. News Release
� . 8. Report on Teen Center .
9. Report on Recreation Programs
10. Commission Workshop
A. Commission Philosophical Statement
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C. Goals & Objectives
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D. Parliamentary Procedures
15. Adjournment:
� Motion to adjourn to the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday,
October 4, 1989 in Room 112 at BaLeman Hall, 11331 Ernestine .
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
RECREATION 6 PARKS DEPARTMENT '
YOUTH CUhAfISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Lee at 6:12 p.m. in Room '
lil of Bateman Ha11.
Chairperson Lee led aZl present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
. Roll call of Commissioners present:
Chairperson Errick Lee
� Commissioner Ralph Davis IV
Commissioner Marquisha Flowers
Commissioner Cameron Green
Commissioner Shevonda Green
Commissioner Shiniqua Green
Commissioner Sylvia Ramirez
Commissioner Margarita Salinas
� SCAEDULED MATTERS
Ralpl7 Davis certified the Agenda posting by the City Clerk
" A motion was made by Cammissioner Davis approving the minutes of the
regular meeting of July 6, 1989, with a second by Commissioner Green and
all in agreement.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Ralph Davis reported letters of appreciation were sent to the Lynwood
Democratic Club for the fine reception that was given in honor of the
Youth Commission on June 23, 1989, and to City Council thanking them for
purchasing the Girl Scout House and making arrangements for the
renovation of the property to make way for the new Teen Center. Copies
of the letters were distributed to the Youth Commission members.
Ralph Davis discussed a memo from the City Manager to the Commission
regarding the purchase of new books for the Lynwood Library. The
Commission was asked to make any necessary comments about the books that
were purchased and turn in any suggestions or comments they might have
to the Recreation & Parks Department.
On behalf of the Youth Commission, Ralph Davis expressed appreciation to
Cynthia Green—Geter and the Lynwood Democratic Club for the reception
� that was given on June 23rd in honor of the Youth Commission. �� �
MONTHLY REPORTS:
Jim Given, gave an oral overview of current recreation programs, classes
and the progress being made on the Girl Scout House. Jim also indicated
the City has taken possession of the Girl Scout House, and Staff has
done a'walk through and noted minor problems that need to be corrected
before the house can be occupied. ,
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Chairperson Lee announced the Youth Commission should have a
' brainstorming session at the September 6,1989 meeting in order to decide
on a name for the new Teen Center.
REPORT ON MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES:
Ralph Davis discussed suggestions for membership guidelines:
1. Candidate must be between 5- 25 years of age.
2. Candidate must be a Lynwood resident.
3. Candidate must have parental approval.
4. Candidate must have good standing in school.
5. Candidate must have good standing in the community.
6. Candidate must not be affiliated with any gang.
_ 7. Candidate must pay an annual fee of $1.
' A motion was made by Shiniqua Green to recommend these guidelines, and
to have the starting age of the Youth Commission amended to begin at age
5 instead of age 11, the motion was seconded by Sylvia Ramirez and all
were in agreement.
REPORT ON JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT:
Jim Given stated the Job Training Partnetship Act currently has thirty-
five (35) Summer Youth Employment Workers. In addition the resource
° center has placed twenty-one (21) young people through contacts, of
these fifteen (15) young people were placed in summer jobs other than
the jobs provided by the Job Training Partnership Act.
REPORT ON COMMISSION WORKSHOP:
Ra1ph Davis announced the Youth Commission Workshop would be held at the
next regular scheduled meeting of September 6, 1989, at the Girl Scout
House.
There was discussion on the Commfssioners that had three (3) or more
consecutive absences. A motion was made by Commissioner Davis to have
Staff make a recommendation replacing the Commissioners who fall into
this category. The motion was seconded by Sylvia Ramirez. A vote was
taken with six (6) Commissioners in agreement and two (2) Commissioners
opposed. Ralph Davis indicated Staff would have information on this
problem at the next scheduled meeting.
Ralph Davis announced at the next scheduled meeting of September 6,
1989, Staff would provide the Commission with information on Correct
Parliamentary Procedures, Membership Guidelines and Goals & Objectives
of the Youth Commission.
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REPORT ON UNITY FAIR: '
Jim Given, announced Butler Carnival will run from Thursday, August 31, �
- through September 4, 1989. Jim stated the festival would have an
international flavor and would have amateur and professional
entertainment.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioner Salinas briefly discussed the Inroads Program. The program
places High School graduates in corporate jobs, this year two (2)
Lynwood students, Roger Turner, and Commissioner Salinas are involved in
. the program.
Chairperson Lee suggested to the Commissioners they get involved with
the Recreational activities and Sport Programs going on in the City.
ADSOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Shiniqua Green and
all in agreement to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting on
Wednesday, September 6, 1989, in the Girl Scout House, 11409 Birch
Street, Lynwood.
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