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1. Call to Order �/_ _�
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2. Pledge of Allegiance "� �������
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3. Invocation
4. Roll Call of Commissioners
Ezrick R. Lee, Chairman
Isadore Hall, Vice Chairman -
Commission Members:
Cornecia Banks Frankie Hurphy
Katrina Boykin Splvia Ramirez
Ralph Davis IV Tatanisha Sanders
Marquisha Flowers Kenneth Singleton
Cameron Green DaVanna Wells
Shiniqua Green Michelle Zavala �
Evette Medlock i
-5. Certitication of Agenda Posting by City Clerk. �
6. Approval of minutes ot January 2, 1991. !
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7. Correspondence
8. Monthlp Staff Reports I
A. Personnei !
9. Teen Center Activity Report �
A. Oral Report on recent, current and future i
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B. Written,attendance report I
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C. Report on Teen Resource Center Anniversary Party.
In order to ensure the greatest possible turn out
• of dignitaries the date has been changed to
Wednesdap, February 27, 1991 so that invitations
could be printed and mailed out and also allow
plenty of lead time.
10. Two meetings per month
It was approved at the January 2, 1991 City Council
meeting. It will become effective February 6, 1991
for a six (6) month probationary period.
DISCOSSION ITEMS
11. Anti Graffiti Monthly Program
Stan Grayer and Jim Given will lay out for the
commission the logistics ot the anti-graffiti
monthly program to begin on Saturday, February 3,
1991.
12. Gospel Program
Vice Chairman Isadore Hall is bringing this item
to the agenda and will make a presentation.
13. Youth Commission Summit
We are investigating the possibility ot a Youth �
Commission Summit to be held in Lynwood at the
end of April. The Burbank Forum for that time i
. period has been cancelled. Burbank staff is
sending us the results their efforts in developing I
a Youth Commission mailing list for Los Angeles �
County to look from. I
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14. Young American Medals Program ;
A. Confirm our efforts to enlist nominees. �
B. Confirm sub committee members. !
C. Schedule a sub committee meeting. �
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CONSENT ITEMS
15. Bike-a-thon I
� Leo Rodriguez will make a presentation on this �
program. �
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16. Public Orals �
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17. Commission Orals !
18. Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled �
meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 1991 at the �
Teen Resource Center, 11409 Birch Street, Lynwood �
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Youth Co�mnission Minutes
, January 2. 1991
OPENING CEREMONIES
Chaizman Lee called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.
Co�issioner Medlock led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was made by Vice
Chairman Hall.
The following Cort�issioners were present:
ERRICK R. LEE, Chairman
ISADORE HALL, Vice Chairman "
Cormnission Members:
CORNECIA BANKS EVETTE MEDLOCR
KATRINA BOYICIN PRAPIICIE MURPHY
MARQUISHA PLOWERS KIIVNETH SINGLETON
CAMERON GREEN MICHELE ZAVALA
SHINIQUA GREEN
Co�issioner Boykin made a motion to excuse Co�issioner Sanders from the
meeting. Co�issioner Hall seconded the motion , roll call was taken, the results
were as follows:
KATRINA BOYKIN — Yes ERRICK R. LEB — Abstain I
MARQUISHA PLOWENS — Yes EVETTE MBDLOCR — Yes
" CAMERON GREBN — Yes PRAPIICIE MURPHY — Abstain �
SHINIQUA GREBN — Yes I�11R�STH SINGLET�DN — No i
ISADORE HALL — Yes MICFIELS ZAVALA — Yes '
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Co�issioner Medlock made a motion to excuse Co�issioner Wells from the meeting.
Co�issioner Cameron Green seconded the motion, roll call was taken, the results �
were as follows:
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KATRINA BOYRIN — Yes ERRICR R. LEE — Abstain j
MARQUISNA PLOKBRS — Yes EVBTTE MEDLOG7C — Yes
CAMP.RON GRBEN — Yes PRANKIE MURPHY — Yes �
SHINIQUA GRBEN — Yes KENNETR SINGLETON — No
ISADORB HALL — No MILTIELE ZAVALA — Yes I
SCHEDULED MATTERS '
Jim Given certified the posting of the Agenda by the City Clerk. �
Vice Chai�an Hall made a motion to approve the Minutes of November 7, 1990. �
Co�issioner Plowers seconded the motion with all in agreement.
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Co�issioner Singleton made a motion to approve the Minutes of December 5, 1991.
Co�issioner Plowers seconded the motion with all in agreement.
Chairman Lee stated he had one correc[ion in the Minutes of December 5, 1991 on
the vote that was taken on two (2) meetings per month. Chairman Lee requested
that the names of the Corrm�issioners who voted for and against the two (2)
meetings per month issue be noted. The vote was as follows:
CORNECIA BANKS - Y SYLVIA RAMIREZ - Abstain
KATRINA BOYKIN - N KENNETH SINGLETON - N
RALPH DAVIS IV - N DAVANNA WELLS - Y
MARQUISHA PLOWERS - Y MICHELLE ZAVALA - Y
CAMERON GREEN - N
SHINIQUA GREEN - Y
BRRICK R. LEE - Y
ISADORE HALL - Y
Corresaondence
�Jim Given reported on the Young American Medal Program.. This medal is given out
for bravery and co�r�unity contributions by the president of the United States.
There are two medals given out. Each state nominates representatives for each
medal. Jim stated he would like to see the co�ission solicit nominees�and
return their choices to co�ission for recomnendation at the Pebruary meeting.
All recor�endations have [o go to the state by early Pebruary.
The act of bravery or co�unity contribution would have to be done in the
' previous year. The co�nissioner would fill out an application giving the
required information and prepare a 250 wocd essay telling the state why they feel
the youngster should receive the award.
Chairman Lee set up a sub-counvi[tee of the following Co�issioners to forward the
information to the governor's office.
Vice Chairman Hall
Co�issioner Plowers
Co�issioner Banks I
Chairman Lee � �
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Confirmation of ineeting on January 22, 1991 in dining room 4fD at 10:00 a.m. for j
volunteers for the Nun Run. Volunteers would help out with registration and f
passing out of food. The Nun Run is on January 26, 1991. The event would star[
approximately 6:30 a.m. and require a couple of hours of your time.
Vice Chairman Hall gave a swmnary of the meeting with Mrs. Mellon. To �
participate in the Nnn Run you will need to fill ou[ a sponsorship form. The �
money that you raise will go to the Teen Center. The following Cormuissioners �
volunteered to give [heir [ime.
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Co�.issioner Murphy �
Chairman Lee � '�
Vice Chai�an Hall �
Co�issioner Boykin j
Co�issioner Medloc$
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Monthlv Staff Report
Jim reported that the new Pacility and Program Supervisor is Leo Rodriguez. He
officially starts as Facility and Program Supervisor on January 3, 1991.
Chairman Lee indicated that Ralph Davis is no longer able to act as staff person
due to othec obligations in the city. Jim Given will be the permanent staff
person at [he meetings. Chairman Lee also welcomed D'yaisha Yarber back to the
Cortrtnission as Minutes Clerk.
Teen Center Activit9 Report � _
Leo Rodriguez reported there is a membership of 138 members. There are
approximately 850 kids per month coming through Teen Center. The Century Preeway
will be unable to co-sponsor the job fair at the Teen Center.
There were approximately 60 youngsters at the Teen Center Christmas Party. The
children had pizza, and apple cider. Santa was there to take pho[os with the
children.
One hundred (100) cans were donated by the youth at the Teen Center and were . �
taken to the Sheriff�s Activity League to give out.
Leo reported that the Teen Center would soon offer a piano , and karate class and i
the Lynwood Dial-a-Ride service while the Lynwood Cou�unity Center is under I
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Teen Center Anniversary program is being put together right now. It is schedvled i
for January 23, 1991.
Youth Days for Universal Studios is scheduled for Pebruary. The exact date was I
not indicated.
Oral Report on General Recreation Proprams I
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Youth Cotmnission members received a calendar with Youth Co�ission and �
general
programs through June. �
Jim Coles, Aquatic Director, gave a presentation to the cortunission. Jim invited
[he co�ission to come to the Natatorium after [he meeting to view the progress �
that had been made. Jim reported to the cortunission that the Natatorium was in �
its 37th year of operation. The Natatorium is the oldest, indoor, 50 meter I
swir�ing pool in California. The Natatorium housed the very first Pan American �
Polo Championships in 1962. Over eighteen thousand (18,000) patrons visit the �
Natatorium in a six (6) month period. The Natatorium is normally closed in I
November and December for maintenance purposes, and opens again in January.
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Youth Co�i.ssion 2 meetina per month
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Jim Given reported that a reco�endation was sent to Council regarding two (2)
meetings per month. Council would be acting on this issue at their meeting. Tlvo I
(2) meetings per month would begin in Pebruary with the cor�ission meeting the �
firs[ and third Wednesday each month. '
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• Youth Coffii.ssion Stationery
Staff inciuded a copy of [he new Yo�th Commission stationery in the minutes and
agenda packet: This stationery, as put by Chairman Lee, will help the cormnission
identify themselves.
Reoort on Teen Center Trolley Stoa
John Oskui, Assistant Public Works Director, Councilrvoman Evelyn Wells and
Charles Gomez, City Manager indicated to Jim Given, that this issue was brought
up when preparations to add the third trolley route were being made. I[ was felt
` at that time, by all involved that having the trolley stop at the Teen Centei
would throw the route off. So the subject was dropped at that time.
DISCUSSZON ITEMS
Meetina with Youth Gana Services
_ It was noted by Chairman Lee, that the agenda for January 2, 1991 was incorrect
in regards to the Cormnunity Youth Gang Services meeting on December 12, 1990.
As stated in the Agenda, Chairman Lee did not cancel the meeting, a
representative from Comm�nity Youth Gang Services did.
Vice Chairman Hall indicated that the Youth Gang Services thought that members
of the commission were canceling the meeting. Chairman Lee stated that was
incorrect also.
, Plarground Pro�ram
Staff will implement a program to transport certain school sites on a monthly
basis to the Teen Center beginning in Pebruary. Jim stated that he had talked
with Leo in getting Hosler Junior High more involved in the playground program.
Educational Porim
Jim Civen requested that the co�ission recomnend a couple of dates in March for
the next�Educational Porum that staff can take to the Superintendent ot School
Boards. Co�issioner Murphy made a motion to reco�end the following dates be
sent to the Superintendent of School Boards for approval: March 6 or 7, or March
13 or 14. Co�issioaer Green seconded the motion with all cotrm�issioners in
agreement.
Mti-Graffiti Monthlv Proaramx
Staff reco�ended implementation of a monthly program of graffiti removal on
every four[h Saturday of the month beginning in Pebruary. This program would �
involve meeting at a location, being transported by bus to a removal site and ',
returning to the original loca[ion for a lunch provided by the city through
` sponsorship. Because staff time and budget is limited, staff will be needing
�� Youth Co�issioners to assist with the program each month. .� '
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Chairman Lee stated that Sergeant Flye reco�ended working with Block Wa[ch and
targeting one block at a time, this would be a good way to solicit participation
by residents. Jim Given indicated Stan Grayer, Graffiti Manager had certain
target areas already in mind. Chairman Lee stated he had already spoken to Mr.
Crayer regarding this idea.
Three Month Probation Pronosal*
' Co�issioner Murphy stated that he neglected to put Co�issioner Singleton's name
on the bill for the three month probation proposal by accident. A motion to
approve'the verbiage of the bill to be sent to Covncil to make them aware of
Youth Couvnission members progress was made by Vice Chairman Hall, with a second
by Co�issioner Plowers, with all co�issioners in agreement.
Bike-a-thon '�
' An oral report regarding the progress of the bike-a-thon program was given to the
cortenission. Written copies of the correspondence going to businesses to solicit
donations were also given to the co�ission to view. Vice Chairman Hall
indicated his disapproval with the items that staff brought to the coumiission.
He indicated that this was not what he had requested. He requested that a draft
of all information going out be brought to co�mnission.
The idea that a separate account for funds be opened for the bike-a-thon was also
suggested. Co�issioner Murphy made a motion to approve the rough draft of the
letter to businesses that staff prepared. A second was made by ('.ommissioner
Banlcs with all in agreement.
' Vice Chairman Rall indicated he would like a mailing list showing what businesses
received the solicitation letter. Jim Given indicated to Vice Chai�an Hall that
was standard policy.
Business Cards*
The following Cownissioners indicated to Jim Given that they needed business
cards:
Kenneth Singleton
Isadore Hall ,
Katrina Boykin
Public Orals*
- Cynthia Green Geter stated that her daughter Sabrina was the first person to turn
in her dollar for the Youth Council Card. To this day she has never recei�ed
her youth council card. Vice Chairman Hall indicated that some items had been
� misplaced and that may be the reason she has never received her card.
Ms. Geter also told the co�mnission that the Lion�s Club is.sponsoring a speak
' off. The scholarships are available for students up to age 18 and they must be
in high sctiool. Pirst level scholarship is $1,750, second level scholarship is
. , worth $4,000 and third level scholarship is worth $6,500.
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The money that is awarded to the student would be sent to the institution of
their choice. The topic is "Peer Pressure - I Can Say No.'� Again any high
school student can participate. All paperwork can be picked up at Lynwood High
School in the office of Evelyn Wells. You speech has to be a minimum of five
minutes and no more than 10 minutes.
� . Co�i.ssion Orals* �
Co�i.ssioner Singleton co�end staff on their efforts and stated [hat the
Christmas Party was a huge success. He indicated [hat he was looking forward to
next year. .
Co�issioners Cameron & Shiniqua Green announced they had attended the
Cortunissioner and Block Watch Banquet. .
Co�issioner Murphy requested a letter of thanks to the appropriate individuals ,
who helped design the cortunission logo.
Co�issioner Hall had a variety co�nents. He requested that in the future, when `
there is li[erature to be distributed, please allow the Minutes Clerk to do the
distributing of correspondence. This way everyone is guaranteed of receiving
, tihe correspondence.
He wished everyone a Happy New Year. He reiterated his disappointment with tfie
cort�issioner�s coimnitment to the comnission.
' Co�issioner Hall stated that he did not appreciate the fac[ [hat staff left the
meeting early without advising him of the reason for the early departure.
Co�issioner Murphy reported that he would have a report on guidelines and
procedures as determined by the sub-co�mnittee at the next regular scheduled
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Chairman Lee cortvnended staff for their past efforts. He also indicated to Vice
` Chairman Hall that the reason Jim Given left the meeting early was to pick up his
, brother from the airport. Chairman Lee indicated that Jim informed the Chairman
that he wouId be Ieaving early, and it would be at the Chairman's discretion who
he notified.
Chairman Lee also stated to the cortm�issioners that he was disappointed with their
promptness. He advised the cormnissioners that [he meeting started at 6:00 p.m.
and they should take a little more effort to be here on time.
Ad iournment
Co�issioner Plowers made a motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled
meeting on Pebruary 6, 1991, with a second by Co�issioner Medlock with all
cortmiissioners in agreement. � � ..
*Note: ALL THESE TOPICS WITH THE ASTERISKS MAY NOT BE AS DETAILED AS Y00
REMBMBER DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE TAPE RECORDER AT THE LAST MEETING. THIS
MALPUNCTION WAS NOT DETECTED UNTIL THE MINUTES WERE ABOUT TO BE TRANSCRIBED. IP
THERE ARE ANY CORRECTIONS, ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO BE MADE, PLEASE FEEL PREE TO
PRESENT THEM AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON FEBRUARY 6, 1991.
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