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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1991-05-01 YOUTH COMMISSION AGENDA i �, ��t �f �,YNWO(� � — YOUTH CO��I��IISSIO� — ��� ' ` 11330 BULLIS ROAD � • LYNWOOD. CALIFORNIA 90262 � . 12131603�0220 � �� r,����i� snni���,a T„����,�..�w„ F��„��. ��Y�.w,� . �/� E«aICF A LEE. LX.Ia4.N e R E C E 1 V E D ��•�AF� Cil'Y OF LYNWOOD `°"""� ' CITY CLERKS OFFICE CONHECU 9�NN5 ' ��*a�»•a��•�� May 1, 1991 ° APR 2 5 1991` «. o��s�.«owEAS Agenda C�MEFOrv 6TEEN �� $MINIpU�GPEEN EVEiiE�nEOLOCx FA opening Ceremonies 7 1 s����. A.M�aE= ..rnws+.s�rvoens � ' � / nEH�+Ernsirc�e*o� / <,/ �•� 1. Call To Order / �EVV�o�' M�«E.E�.�,u 0 �, � r 2. Pledge of Allegiance - �� 3. Invocation ✓'- 4. Roll Call of Commissioners: Katrina Boykin, Chairperson Cornecia Banks, Vice Chairperson Commissioner Members: Ralph Davis IV Sylvia Ramirez Cameron Green Tatanisha Sanders Shiniqua Green Kenneth Singleton Isadore Hall DaVanna Wells Errick R. Lee Michele Zavala Frankie Murphy 5. Certification of Agenda Posting by the City'Clerk 6. Approval of Minutes of April 17, 1991 Information Items 7. Correspondence A. Letter of Invitation To African Art Exhibit May 12, 1991 8. Teen Center Report A. Attendance/Activity Report B. Club Program Report Consent ITems 9. Bike-a-thon Report Staff report on the progress of the project .� �°E �� ���I� �p E�' y}� i�� � o �i�3 ,�, t�'�'� � _° i�:�J � t='1J� L�i'['IdK� d?'tt:f;F' ! C" `%, 01_ f? W,blQ7rti 1 � __� =�`!� � .r4 � y� , � CU � 1 , • • , 10. Murals on Teen Center Walls Staff report and discussion of the murals on center walls. 11. Pool Party - Natatorium Commissioner Shiniqua Green wishes to discuss the possibility of hosting a pool party at the Natatorium. 12. School Activity Report � Staff would like to propose that a report on planned activities of our schools be included in the Commission Agenda. 13. Youth Council Meeting Chairperson Boykin would like to bring this item back to the Commission for discussion and clarification. 14. Youth Summit Report , Staff report and discussion on the Youth Summit Agenda 15. Public Orals 16. Co�ission Orals � A. Chairperson Boykin - Commission Procedures B. Commendation - Outgoing Chairperson &�Vice�Chairperson JG/RD/dy � a:ycg.i i . ( I � � � . i � � . � � ' City of Lynwood Youth Commission Minutes April 17, 1991 � - ooenina Ceremonies Chairman Lee called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Vice Chairman Isadore Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Vice Chairman Hall The following Commissioners were present: Chairperson Errick R. Lee Vice Chairperson Isadore Hall Commission Members: Cornecia Banks -�'"- Sylvia Ramirez Katrina Boykin Tatanisha Sanders Ralph Davis IV Kenneth Singleton Cameron Green DaVanna Wells Shiniqua Green Michelle Zavala Frankie Murphy . Scheduled Matters Superintendent Given certified the posting of the Agenda by the City Clerk Chairman Lee made a motion to approve the Minutes of April 3, 1991 with the revision of page 5 paragraph 6 to read " Commissioner Murphy stated he was sorry for missing the Gospel program. He had i to work late, and had a religious ceremony to attend. He state that he hoped the program can come about more than once a year. He also restated his interest in having a commission /staff softball game." Commissioner Davis second the motion. � Chairperson Lee made a motion to have items #10 and #11 heard at the beginning of the Agenda. Commissioner Boykin second the motion. After much discussion from the other commissioners who � wanted to wait until all commissioner were present. An amended � motion was made by Commissioner Davis and second by Commissioner Ramirez to rescind the first motion and keep the agenda as listed. The motion passed 8 to 6. Information Items Correspondence - None I . � � , � � • Teen Center Report Supervisor Rodriguez reported to the Attendance/Activity and Financial Reports he gave out at the last Commission Meeting. and financial reports for the as of this day. A) Financial Statement B) Activity Report Chairperson Lee questioned as to the financial statement as to what account its going into. Superintendent Given reported that the balance goes into a city revenue account specifically designed for the Teen Center. Commissioner Murphy stated that since the reports come out monthly that if there are any changes that we could correct them at the next meeting. Chairman Lee questioned as to the financial report of showing the ending balance for April of $117.00. Supervisor Rodriguez explained that was the profit for the month of April, the teen Center has more money in the account than what is portrayed on the statement. Chairperson Lee recommended that the total balance be shown on the upcoming financial statements. Club Report Supervisor Rodriguez report the following clubs are in operations at the teen Center: The Art Club, the Card Sport Club, Book Club, Model Kit, the Board Games, and the Fishing Club. The size of the clubs range from 5- 30 members each. � Commissioner Murphy questioned the statues of the computer class and the donation of the new computers. Supervisor Rodriguez ; responded that he has 10 members interested in forming of the club. He is working with Mr Robertson of Radio Shack for the donation of the computers. They are trying to get the donation locally rather than goinq to the corporation. If the donation is successful than Mr Robertson would in fact teach the computer class himself. i Commissioner Murphy asked to see the documentation of any , correspondence to Radio Shack. Bike-a-thon Supervisor Rodriguez handed out the promotional material and the registration packets for the bike-a-thon. � Superintendent Given confirmed that the MarketPlace in Lynwood will . be a sponsor for the bike-a-thon. They will be donating $3,000.00. Two thousand of which will go towards a scholarship the and one thousand will go towards the logistics of the event. , � � � � , :. - I � � , Supervisor Rodriguez presented the incentive package that the staff has put together for the schools. Items that were proposed were a trip to Magic Mountain for the winning classroom and a Ninento set for the person who brings in the most money. After a discussion, Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the incentives and Commissioner Ramirez second the motion. There was a later discussion regarding the funding of the incentive package to come out the funds received from the bike-a-thon. A motion was made by Chairperson Lee and second by Commissioner'Davis to amend the first motion and delete item #1 from the incentive package due to lack of funds. Motion passed with 13 yes and one no vote. Supervisor Rodriguez presented the design for the T-shirts with the diamond for the back design and the city 70 th-anniversary on the pocket. The sponsor name will be under the design. . Discussion was raised as to the cost of the T-shirts being included in the registration fee. A motion was made by Chairperson Lee and second by Commissioner Murphy to give T-shirts to all riders who bring in $10 or more in donations other wise the T-shirt will be for $10.00. Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Ramirez to have the Youth Commissioner logo be placed on the pocket and the City 70th Anniversary logo be placed above the design on the back. Second by �� Commissioner Davis. Motion passed unanimously. � A discussion was raised as to the quality and the quantity and of � posters and advertising for the bike-a-thon. Superintendent Given responded that staff will check into the possibility of increasing the poster promotions. Assistant Director Davis replied that staff will be going to the City Council for permission to increase the funding for this promotion. Chairperson Lee motioned to have sta�f � write a letter to City Council asking for appropriation of funds to � increase the signage for the bike-a-thon. Commissioner Wells seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously Chairperson Lee informed that the scholarship committee will be contacted as to their first meeting to discuss the guidelines for the scholarships. The awards ceremony will be June 5, 1991 Commissioner Davis requested that we suspend item #9 from the � agenda and go on to item #l0 since all the commissioner are now present . Motion was seconded by Sylvia Ramirez. The vote was ' seven yes and seven no. Motion did not carry. Educational Forum Assistant Director Davis reported that the 2nd Education Forum held � on April 11, 1991 was extremely successful with over 250 people in , attendance. The panelist were motivating and the entertainment of i LI �/ 1 � - � I � � � 1 Tevin Campbell and Mr. Grove was enjoyed by all. He apologized that the panelist may have spoken too long which did not allow the ' proper time for questions. Commissioner Boykin reported that there may have been too many panelist. w Chairperson Lee requested that at the next Educational Forum the panelist wi11 only be allowed three minutes for their presentation. Chairperson Lee motioned that commission approve sending a accommodation to Mr Tevin Campbell and Mr Groove. Motion seconded by Sylvia Ramirez. Motion passed unanimously. The commission praised staff for a job well done on the Educational Forum. Commissioner Boykin requested that for the next Educational Forum to have representatives from the local junior colleges, since most of the seniors graduating from High School will attend such schools as E1 Camino College. Consent Items Reorganization of Youth Commission Chairman Chairperson Lee opened the elections by stating that the elected Vice Chairperson and Chairperson will be taking over at the next scheduled meeting on May 1, 1991. ' I Commissioner Boykin motioned to keep Chairperson Lee as Chairpersori. for the month of May until all of the special events I were over. Second by Vice Chairperson Hall. The vote was 5 yes, 7 no and 2 abstain. Motion did not carry. � Chairperson Lee stated that he wished to relinquish his position of i chairperson after the meeting. ; Commissioner Ramirez nominated Commissioner Davis as Chairman Commissioner Zavala seconded the motion. � Commissioner Wells nominated Katrina Boykin as Chairman. Seconded by Commissioner Singleton. Commissioner Cameron Green motioned to close nominations. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. i Commissioner Singleton nominated Isadore Hall as by Chairperson � Lee. Chairperson Lee motioned to amend the motion to close nomination and reopen them. Second by Commissioner Murphy. Motion pass with � 8 yes and 6 no. Vice Chairman Hall withdrew his name from the � ballot. /� f �! \ / � , � � � Commissioner Singleton motioned to close nominations. Second by Commissioner Ramirez. A secret ballot election was held to determine the next chairperson. Commissioner Davis received 4 votes. Commissioner Boykin rec�ived 8 votes and there were two abstained_ Commissioner Boykin was elected the Chairperson of the Youth Commission. Vice Chairperson Vice Chairperson Hall nominated Commissioner Singleton as Vice Chairperson. Seconded by Commissioner Murphy. Commissioner Singleton withdrew his name. Commissioner Cameron Green nominated Cornecia Banks as Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Wells seconded the motion. Commissioner Boykin motioned to close the election. Seconded by Commissioner Zavala. c Vice Chairperson Hall nominated Commissioner Murphy as Vice Chairperson. Seconded by Chairman Lee. Vice Chairperson Hall motioned amend the closing of nominations and re-open nomination. Seconded by Chairperson Lee. Motioned carried with 8 yes and 6 no. Chairperson. Hall motioned to close nominations. Seconded by � , Commissioner Singleton. Motion was approved unanimously. A secret ballot election was held. Commissioner Murphy received 4 votes. Commissioner Banks received 9 votes. There was one � abstained. Commissioner Banks was elected Vice Chairperson of the � : Youth Commission. I Murals on the Teen Walls ' � Commissioner Murphy motioned to have items #11 and #13 tabled to the agenda for the next meeting. Second by Vice Chairperson Isadore Hall. Motion carried unanimously. � i Youth Council Meetina ' Chairperson Lee informed staff and the commission that the first ; meeting of the Youth Council shall be in the month of May. He also i stated that as the outgoing chairperson he still had the power and � the intent to appoint the chairperson and the Vice Chairperson to � this committee. � Public Orals � �� None � Vice Chairperson Hall motioned to close public orals, seconded by '. Commissioner Boykin. Motion passed unanimously. ! . I i � � A � � � .. . ' t��' � ' i - ' . . . i� . .. .� . . . . . ' . . � .• . . . . . . - '' . . , . P . � � � .. . . . . A� . ' . . . . , _.. ; ! • � • { Commission Orals Commissioner Boykin commended staff on a job well done on the Educational Forum. She commented the Professor Rah did an excellent �ob_in generating self-esteem in our youths. Commissioner Banks was pleased with the turn out for the Educational Forum. Commissioner Murphy complimented staff on the Educational Forum. Vice Chairperson Hall complimented the commission and stated that he had a pleasure working with them and Chairperson Lee for the passed 2 years. He also complimented Commissioner Flowers on a job well done during her 2 year term. He also stated his disappointment of some of the commissioner's for their actions at the Educational Forum. Chairperson Lee informed staff and.the commission that he will be leaving his post with mixed emotions and he thanked Assistant Director Davis, Superintendent Given and Supervisor Rodriguez for all their support and hard work for the commission during his term. Chairperson Lee presented an accommodation to Commissioner Flowers for all her hard work•durinq her last two years on the commission. Chairperson Lee requested to have the Commission election held in June instead of May to have the commissioners finish out their school year. This would begin in June 1992. ' Adjournment � Chairperson Lee motioned for adjournment. Seconded by Commissioner � Ramirez. Motion was approved unanimously Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Next meeting Wednesday, May 1, � 1991. � � � �I 1 � � , .