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Home My Public Portal AboutA 1990-09-10 - COMMUNITY ACCESS ADVISORY BOARD __� � � � . L��l�u�lfi L�L�� VI�O� � � �Q r�a � CITY OF LYNWOOD i1330 Bullis fmad Lynwood, Califa�o 90262 � September 10, 1990 City Council Chambers 5:30 P.M. i AGENDA , i I. ADMINZSTRATIVE ITEMS , I A. CALL TO ORDER � B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. MINUTES - August 13, 1990 Regular Meeting � II. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Topics for upcoming Lynwood Showcase � B. Update on Auditions for Host/Hostess. � C. Participation in GANG AND DRUG AWARENESS FORUM ' I III. PUBLIC ORALS I IV. ADJOURNMENT � � I � , i � � I I , . • � M � � � _ COMMUNITY ACCESS ADVISORY BOARD � Minutes for the Meeting of � ' August 13, 1990 The regular meeting of the Community Access Advisory Soard of the, City of Lynwood was held August 13, 1990 in the Council Chambers' (The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act). � Chairperson Mary Wright called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Members in attendance were Mary Wright, Rev. Coleman, Bill , Cunningham, Ada McZeal, and Ann Fields. Staff present were Jim Givens, Roy Bufanda and Pat Roach. The minutes of the meeting were approved as distributed. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. EVALUATION OF SHOWCASE N[TMBER IV: � Mr. Jim Given informed the commissioners that Perry $rents had completed all corrections for Showcase Numher IV. � ' B. SCHE�ULE OF SHOWCASE NUMBER V: � The commissioners agreed on having Thursday, August 16 at i 8:30 a.m, as the review day for the Showcase. C. TOPICS FOR SHOWCASE NUMSER V: , � Mr. Jim Givens sugqested the following topics and.asked the� , commissioners to choose from triem: t " 1. History of Lynwood, Part II , , 2. Earthquake Feature #2 (2nd of 3) � 3. Interview with Leighton Aull abaut his business ' � 4: Dial-a-ride � 5. Don Morris' activities: ! ; a. Mervin Dymally Park Dedication b. Youth Gang Services Concert ; " i - Mr. Givens also suggested to feature a commercial to promote, � the Unity Festival (Sep£ember 1-2, 1990). � � Commissioners decided to feature all of the above except �2 ' ; (Earthquake Feature #2)• � I � 1 � ; ' ( i j .. • � � COMMISSIONERS' IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR UPCOMING LYNWOOD SHOWCASE - Chairperson Mary Wriqht sugqested to present the difference between the Code Enforcement Department and the Sheriff's Department. - Commissioner Coleman stated that the street sweeper service for the city is not enough , the community needs to get involved. Perhaps the city can develop an awards program to encourage citizens to work with the city in order to keep the streets clean. - Commissioner McZeal suqqested to feature the Recyclinq Program. Chairperson Mary Wright stated that it would be a good idea to include this topic as soon as the City makes a decision on the program. - Have works of art alonq the Railtransit. Identify young artists and have them paint murals to decorate along the Railtransit instead of painting graffiti on the walls. Perhaps there can be an art competition. - Mr. Givens said that his department is organizing an Anti-graffiti Day. He suggested to bring the community together and show the importance of keeping the city clean. - Chairperson Mary Wright was inquiring about having con- nections among the Blue Line, RTD bus, Trolley and Dial-a-ride. Mr. Givens will find out about the possibility of having connecting stops among the above., - Independence Day -Mr. Roy Bufanda suggested Olvera Street as a site to videotape. Chairperson Mary Wright suggested to use videotape from the 5 de Mayo Celebra- tion to get ideas for the Independence Day feature. It was also suggested to have a hispanic/bilingual host/ho'st for this feature. D. UPDATE ON AUDITIONS FOR HOST/HOSTESS: � Mr. Jim Givens informed the commissioners that there are � four candidates, two from Lynwood and two from Compton. (Two ; college students, Lorna Hawkins, and Katie Miller-song &' dance). Auditions will be held on Thursday, August 16, Room i �/2, Bateman Hall. Durinq auditions, candidates will interview , Perry Brents. Videos of the interviews will be brought to i the to the next meeting for Board to choose from. Mr. Givens commented that the host/hostess will be the primary voice for the Showcase, although staff will still take some' part. He also stated that it would be a good idea to � select two host/hostesses, in the event that one is not available I when he/she is needed. ' � 2 � . � � r D. Mr. Sim Givens also suggested giving the Host/Hostess a t plaque at the end of their volunteer services. . The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 10,'; 1990. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at? 6:23 p.m. I . i x � � , i � ' � � � i i 3 i ' I I i � • . � � � M E N 0 H A N D U H To: From:, John Clodfelter, Program Director Date: August 27, 1990 RE: GANG AHD DR[IG AWAR6NESS FOROH In�olving the cities of Downey, Be11f1oWer, Paramount, Lyncrood, La Mirada, Santa Fe Springs, Maywood, _______ Un Sunday� Sept. 16 we _____________________________ lp►r nryfC�i�r_ymm�n� p�Qn�ies and a�e inviting community leaders, Downey studio tp Y-uth counselling groups to our Program to P�rticipate in e"Live•• 10 IIOi.�i• �qW,92•FI.�Fe� _ discusa local gang and drug problems. _ The goal of the forum is to`create awareness to local problems and to explore solutions. We are looking for the leaders in our communit advantage of this offer and utilize the channel tiZg to Y to tal{e its fullest community cable presented "Live" extent. The program uill be telephone call-insnd Hill include panel discussions, Cablev' � and documentary videos. Continental ision will facilitate the forum but the content heart and soul of the program must come from - the the community. We �$n offer you a block of time (30 or 60 minutes) to create your own segment, specific to your specialized area or we can schedule you to an existing �anel for discussion With other participants. If you desire you can take both opportunities. part in Some suggested topics for civic leaders could include discussions wit}, othez• civic leaders about hoW these affect the community and hou cities can fight back. could also include conversations aith successful problems' groups. They Yout}: LaW enforcement could do a profile on dru � Paraphernalia or gang ch aracteristics. 4 s ehd drug discuss how citizens can help With the They co:ald also problem, ., Gang and Drug prevention � WhY the problems exist and Wha�roups could discuss reasons � combat them, kids and parents can do to � These are only some general suggestions to please feel free to come u v• get You started, �{ P ith your own ideas, � i' � �I �I �1 . • . � � : " Please let us knoW as soon as possible hou you Would like to be involved. You can call John Clodfelter of Jeff Plummer at (213) 865-5301 or Jim Roche at (213) 925-6211. Or you can fax your response to John Clodfelter at (213) 861-4522. We will call you during the s+eek after Labor DgY for complete scheduling information. We urge you to make every effort possible to be involved to the fullest extent. 6 similar pro�ect in Long Beach, conducted over 48 hours generated over 1000 phone calls - many looking for assistance to drug and gang pro}�1.ems. Start this new school year off on a positive note and help get the crhole community united to combat these very serious problems. .• I i � I I �, � _ �I . �' � � , �: • . ' N H W S R E L fi A S E � FOR ItiHBDIATfi RHLBASE "LIV6" lU HUUR GANG ANI) ARUG AW/sRENSSS FUROM PRESfiNT6U BY " CONTINSNTAL CABLfiVISIUN -., . D0�'1t76Y -- Continuing on the momentum generated from the 48 hour Long Beach gang and drug awareness teleth�n in July, Continental Cablevision is devoting its community channel to a Gang and Drug Awareness Forum on Sept. 16 from 12noon to lUpm. The forum Will include civic leaders, lacr enforcement agencies, counselling services, youth groups, parents and kids. It aill be conducted as aR'open discussion with interviews, telephone call-ins and documentary footage. Residents are encouraged to call in at any point in the program to share their experiences or suggestions. All cities served by Continental Cablevision aill receive the program on "Community Cable" Channel #28. Cities included are Downey, Bellfloaer, Paramount, LynWOOd, La Mirada, Santa � Fe Springs, MayWOOd and Bell Gardens. Compton residents can � vieW the program on cable channel � Like the Long Beach telethon the purpose in not to raise ' money but to raise awareness. The Long Beach program, a joint venture of the Press Telegram and Simmons Cable vas very successful and generated over 1000 phone calls. General Manager of Continental, Vic Pascarelli expressed his � commitment to the pro,ject, "This is an excellent way for the community to utilize cable TV to serve its greater needs. We are very dedicated in helping to looY, for solutions to problems Within our community." This project is not Continental's first effort into gang I �, prevention. An'Emmy Award and an ACE AWard Were presented to i a Continental produced educational program called "Gangs - Facts Every Parent Sho�!ld Know." Also airing on the Continental community channel is a regular series about gang � violence and youth problems called "Drive-by Agony." �� This Gang and Drug AWareness Forum concludes an entire sreek of programming focuaed on the community during Locel �!' Programming Week from September 9- 16. This week is being �� honored by cable systems across the nation with the theme "Local Cable Programming - TV That Hits Home." I '' i� �� , �, .�J_f' • � �� - ��u,�l� �� vl��r� � � �a r� �� CITY OF LYNWOOD � i1330 Bullis i�od LYnwood, Califa�a 902B2 � � �, ;� f � � EIVED � �� F �YNWOOq I CITY C!_FRKS OF, 10E , A � S EP 0 6 1990 � september io, 1990 8 i 9 �l0i1ii12 i 1 i 3 4 S A M '' , City Council Chambers � i 5:30 P.M. �� , ��.. AGENDA � �� ' .E� " "C_ ' I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. MINUTES - August 13, 1990 Regular Meeting ' ` II. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Topics for upcoming Lynwood Showcase B. Update on Auditions for Host/Hostess. C. Participation in GANG AND DRUG AWARENESS FORUM III. PUBLZC ORALS ' IV. ADJOURNMENT , . � • • � . COMMUNITY ACCESS ADVISORY BOARD Minutes for the Meeting of , August 13, 1990 The regular meeting of the Community Access Adyisory Board of the City of Lynwood was held August 13, 1990 in the Council Chambers (The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act). Chairperson Mary Wright called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.: Members .in attendance were Mary Wright,' Rev. Coleman, Bill Cunningham, Ada McZeal, and Ann Fields. Staff present were Jim Givens, Roy Bufanda and Pat Roach. , The minutes of the meeting were approved as distributed. � SCHEDULED MATTERS A. EVALUATION OF SHOWCASE NUMBER IV: Mr. Jim Given informed the commissioners that Perry $rents, had completed all corrections for Showcase Number IV. ' B. SCHEDULE OF SHOWCASE NUMBER V: The commissioners agreed on having Thursday, August 16 at 8:30 a.m. as the review day for the Showcase. C. TOPICS FOR SHOWCASE NUMBER V: Mr. Jim Givens suggested the following topics and asked the commissioners to choose from them: � 1. History of Lynwood, Part II 2. Earthquake Feature #2 (2nd of 3) 3. Interview with Leighton Hull about his business ; 4. Dia1-a-ride 5. Don Morris' activities: a. Mervin Dymally Park Dedication b. Youth'Gang Services Concert Mr. Givens also suggested to feature a commercial to promote the Unity Festival (September l-2, 1990). Commissioners decided to feature all of the above except #2 (Earthquake Feature �'2). : , 1 � � , COMMISSIONERS' IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR UPCOMING LYNWOOD SHOWCASE � - Chairperson Mary Wright suggested to present the difference between the Code Enforcement Department and ' . the Sheriff''s Department. ' . - Commissioner Colemari stated that the street sweeper service for the city.is not enough , the community ; - needs to get involved. Perhaps the city can develop an awards program to encourage citizens to work with the city in order to keep the streets clean, , - Commissioner McZeal suggested to feature the Recycling ' Program. Chairperson Mary Wright stated that it would', be a good idea to include this topic as soon as the • City makes a decision on the program. � - Have works of art along the Railtransit. ' Identify young artists and have them paint murals to decorate _ along the 'Railtransit instead of painting graffiti on , , the walls. Perhaps there can be an art competition. - Mr. Givens said that his department is organizinq an Anti-graffiti Day. 'He suggested to bring the community ' together and show the importance of'keepinq the city, clean. , - Chairperson Mary Wright was inquiring about having con- , nections among the Blue Line, RTD bus, .Trolley and Dial-a-ride. Mr. Givens will find out about the possibil�ity of havinq connecting stops amonq the above. - Independence Day -Mr. Roy Bufanda suggested Olvera Street as a site to videotape. Chairperson Mary Wright suggested to use videotape from the 5 de Mayo Celebra-'^ tion to get ideas for the Independence Day feature. It was also suggested to have a hispani'c/bilinqual� host/host for this feature. D. UPDATE ON AUDITIONS FOR HOST/HOSTESS: Mr. Jim Givens informed the commissioners that there are four candidates, two from Lynwood and two from Compton. (Two. college students, Lorna Hawkins, and Katie Miller-song & dance). Auditions will be held on Thursday, August 16, Room #2, Bateman Hall. Durinq auditions, candidates will interview Perry Brents. Videos of the interviews wi1T be brouqht to the to the next meeting for Board to choose from. , Mr. Givens commented that the host/hostess will be the primary voice for the Showcase, although staff will still take some part. He also 'stated that it would be a good idea to select two host/hostesses, in the event that one is not available when he/she is needed. Z � � � D. Mr. Jim Givens also suggested giving the Host/Hostess a. plaque at the end of their volunteer services. ' The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 10, 1990. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m., — --- � , ' ,. � � , M E H 0 H A N D U N To : . From: John Clodfeltsr, Program Director Date: August 2y, 1990 RE: GANG AND DR[)G AWARfiNESS FUROH Involving the cities of Downey, Bellflower, Paramount, Lynpood, La Mirada, Santa Fe Springs, Mayaood, _______ Un Sunday, Sept. 16 We are inviting community leaders, l�sw arifnrr_!r,mnM� p�r and youth counselling groups to our Dos�ney studio to p�rticipate in e"Li�e•• 10 hour � Program to discusa local gang and dru AWSL'@j1F=� �, 8 pz•oblems, The goal of the forum is to create aWareness to local probiems and to explore solutions. � We are looking for the leaders � , advantage of this offer and u'tilize ln our communit channel #2g to its fullest the communit Y to take presented extent. Y cable telephone calle 8nd Will include The program Will be fns, and documentarpanel discussions, � Cablevision raill facilitate the forum heart and Continental soul of the program must the content - tl�e come from the community. We can offer you a block of time (30 or 60 minutes) to create your own segment, specific to your specialized area or we can schedule you to an existing �nel for discussion s�ith other participants. If you desire you can take both opportunities. part in . Some suggested topics Por civic leaders could include discussions aitb other civic leaders about how these affect the community and hov cities can fight back. They _ could alao include Problems groups, conversations vith successful . Youttr , LaW enforcement could do a profile on druqs and drug Paraphernalia or gang characteristics. They co;�ld also discuss how citizens can help with the problem. Gang and Drug prevention ' � Why the problems exist and W groups could discuss ' combat them. hat kids and reasons parents can do to These are only some general suggeStions to ' '` Please feel free to come up vith your oWn get you started, ' , ideas. t i � t : � :' � . � � � like toebeeinvolvedknoYouscan�call John Clodfelter of Jeff possible hou you Would Plummer at (213) 865-5301 or Jim Roche at (213) 925-6211. Or you can fax your response to John Clodfelter at (213) 861-4522. We aill call you during the creek after Labor Day for complete scheduling information. We urge you to make every effort possible to be involved to the fullest extent. f, similar pro�ect in Long Beach, ' conducted over 48 hours.generated over 1000 phone calls - many looking for assistance to drug and gang probtems. Start this new school year off on a positive note and help get the wh�le community united to combat tfiese very serious problems. �_ . .. , � � . , -' N E W S R E L fi A S H FOR Il1HHDIATS RBLBASE "LIVS" lU HUUR GANG ANI) DRU� AW/�RENSSS FORUH PRES6NT6ll BY CONTINfiNTAL CABLSVISION -,�— - - DOHN6Y -- Dontinuing on the momentum generated from the 48 hour Long Beach gang and drug auareness teleth�n in July, Continental Cablevision is devoting its community channel to a Gang and Drug Awareness Forum on Sept. 16 from 12noon to : lOpm. The forum wili include civic leaders, law enforcement agencies, counselling aervices, youth groups, parents and kids. It will be conducted as aR'open discussion,with intervieWS, telephone call-ins and documentary footage. Residents are encouraged to call in at any point in the . program to share their experiences or suggestions. ,� All cities served by Continental Cablevision Will receive the i program on "Community Cable" Channel tt28. Cities included are DoWney, Bellflower, Paramount, Lynwood, La Mirada, Santa Fe Springs, MayWOOd and $ell Gardens. Compton residents can view the program on cable channel � Like the Long Beach telethon the purpose in not to raise money but to raise aWareness. The Long Beach program, a joint venture of the Press Telegram and Simmons Cable Was very succeaaful nnd generated over 1000 phone calls. General Manager of Continental, Vic Pascarelli expressed his commitment to the pro3ect, "This is an excellent way for the � community Lo uLilize cable TV to serve its greater needs. We are very dedicated in helping to lool: for solutions to problems within our community." � This project is not Continental's first effort into gang " prevention. An'fimmy Aaard and an ACE Acrard aere presented to a Continental produeed educational program called "Gangs - Facta Every Parent Shu�±ld Know." Also airing on the Continental community channel is a regular series about gang violence and youth problems calied "Drive-by Agony." This Gang end Drug Awareness Forum concludes an entire week ' • of programming focuaed on the community during Local I� Programming Week from September 9- 16. Thia aeek is bei,ng honored by cable aystems across the nation With the theme �� "Local Cable Programming - TV That Hits Home." I ' 9� � I �