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�•� 1. Call To Order / �EVV�o�'
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2. Pledge of Allegiance - ��
3. Invocation
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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
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, 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
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' 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
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• 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. ,
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, 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
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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.
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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.
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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 �
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Murals on the Teen Walls '
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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. �
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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 �
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Vice Chairperson Hall motioned to close public orals, seconded by '.
Commissioner Boykin. Motion passed unanimously. !
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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.
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