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COMMUNITY A�FAIRS COMM�SSION
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11330 Bullis }�ad
Lynwood, Ca 90262
AGENDA
August 21, 1991
City Hall Council Chambers
5:00 p.m.
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. MINUTES - July 17, 1991 - Regular Meeting
II. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. SHERIFF'S AGENDA
B. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH AWARD PROGRAM
C. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
III. PUBLIC ORALS
ADJOURNMENT �
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 1991 AT �
5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS I
ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. j
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taught how to improve their appearance by teaching them how to
dress properly for a job, as well as how to apply make up and fix
their hair right.
- They have unclaimed bikes stored, in order to distribute
them at Christmas time to poor children. They will also be
distributed to children who do exceptionally well in school
throughout the year.
C. CITIZEN FORUM - Beechwood and California
Letters were mailed to the residents of Beechwood and
California Avenues, inviting them to attend the meeting of July
17, 1991 to express their concerns regarding problems in their
neighborhoods. There were no residents present at the meeting,
and it was suggested to invite them again. It was also suggested
to help them get a Block Watch Program started in their
neighborhood. It was mentioned that a representative from the
Sheriff's Department should be present at all meetings, to answer
any questions commissioners or residents might have.
PUBLIC ORALS
- Bette Espeseth went to the Baseball Awards Ceremony last
Saturday, July 13, which had an attendance of about 200 children.
Also, went to the Auto Show on Sunday, July 14, and to the Senior
Citizen's Luncheon on Tuesday, July 16.
- Lorna Hawkins announced the Enshrinement Ceremony of
Councilwoman Evelyn Wells and Senator Ralph Dills on Saturday,
July 20, 1991 at 3:00 p.m. in front of Bateman Hall.
- Lucille Walker commented on the Los Angeles Times
newspaper article, which talks about the City of Lynwood's 70th
Anniversary.
- Ann Fields commented on Compton Community College's Book I
Program, which helps low income students obtain their books for
school.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned �
at 6:02 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION
July 17, 1991
The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on July ,
17, 1991 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers. (Agenda
was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.)
Commissioner David Litsinger called the meeting to order at 5:02
p.m. . �
' Commissioners present were: Yolanda Bays, Bette Espeseth, Ann
_ Fields, Lorna Hawkins, David Litsinger, Barbara Newton, and
Lucille Walker.
Staff present were Deborah Jackson and Pat Alvarez.
The minutes were approved as distributed.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH AWARD PROGRAM
It was suggested to add to the list of requirements to
qualify for the Citizen of the Month Award Program the following:
-what type of volunteer work, when, where and length of time
volunteer work has been done
It was also suggested to have a separate list of qualifications
for the commission members to have as a basis to select
candidates.
Staff will work on a draft application for the Citizen of the
Month Award Program, so that commission members can review and
discuss at the next regular meeting.
B. SHERIFF'S AGENDA
. Deputy Ortega, from the Crime Prevention Center was present
at the meeting and discussed the following items:
- He announced that Sgt. Slawson is now in charge of the
Crime Prevention Center.
- The Summer Youth Program has been very successful, helping
young people develop skil,ls in order to find jobs on their own.
Boys get job experience working for the Parks and Recreation
Department, and Maintenance Department, among others. Girls
work in the offices and learn secretarial skills. Girls are also
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