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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-12-04 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION _�: �- ' � � �E CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY OF l_YNWpOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIOf��TV�!-� �?'S �����E MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2004 JAN 0 8 2004 6:15 PM a' � 7 �8�9�10ill�12�I�2 j 3�4�5 i 6 � �, t� CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ; Lisa Esparza, Chairper�on � ��i f Kenneth West, Vice-Chairperson � , Sal Alatorre Frank Calderon Lorna Hawkins Dale Jones Albert Jimenez . II INVOCATION III PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 8, 2003 V PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS VI STUDIES AND REPORTS VII ' COMMISSIONER ORALS VIII ADJOURNMENT February 9, 2004 -:. CITY OF tYNWOOD RESCHEDULED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 2003 The regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission for the City of Lynwood, California was held on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 6:15 p.m. at the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Kenneth West called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. Steve Stewart, Staff Liaison, took roll call. Chairperson Esparza and Commissioner Calderon were absent. 1NVOCATION Led by Commissioner Jimenez. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Hawkins. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Jimenez to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2003 regular meeting with a noted correction. All in favor Motion carried. The following correction was noted under Public Orals: the address should be 3100 block of Oakwood between State Street and Peach. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION Ms. Mary Hicks, Lynwood resident approach the commission and expressed her concern. She asked if the City offers any kind of emergency preparedness to the community? Steve Stewart responded and explained the City's areas of concern during emergencies are: the continuance of government, protection of residents, and recovery of businesses. Ms. Hicks recommended that the City contact the City of La Canada because they have a very good program that involves the residents in case of an emergency. STUDIES AND REPORTS Steve Stewart, City Liaison introduced and thanked Ms. Stephanie Milandin, from Vector Control for accepting the invitation to come to the Public Safety Commission Meeting. Ms. Milandin thanked the commission for the invitation and is happy to be able to share the valuable information that Vector Control offers to the residents of Lynwood. She stated that that Vector Control serves 34 cities and provides a detail presentation about the West Nile Virus that is commonly produced by mosquitoes. She also stated that residents could call 1-877-WNV-BIRD, in case of a dead bird is found. As well as, a website for information on repellents: www.qlacvcd.orq or the residents can purchase tablets at Home Depot called BTA. Those tables can help eliminate mosquitoes as well as obtaining free mosquito fish from Vector Control to be put on water fountain. Also, another way to eliminate mosquitoes is by reducing vegetation in the household. COMMISSIONER ORALS Commissioner Alatorre requested an update on the security officers and the party car that is designated to patrol the City. 'He then wished everyone happy holidays and a joyful new year. Commissioner Jimenez stated that he did not get an answer or a copy of the security officer agreement. He also stated that parents are not taking care of their children by ensuring that they wear protective equipment when riding a bicycle. He also indicated that street vendors are still out there in the community. Commissioner Hawkins recommended that advertisements be placed on shooting a gun on December 31 it is a dangerous matter. Commissioner Jones is concerned about J& S Furniture Store — 11200 block of Atlantic - whose merchandise is displayed on the curb. Vice-Chairperson West thanked the City for cleaning next to the palm tree on. Imperial Hwy by Rite Aide. He then stated that the City inform residents not to post signs on poles when residents obtain a yard sale permit. He stated the he would like an update on the commission safety pin and is concerned about the community. He stated that the City should have an initiative to involve blockwatch and commissioners to help the community by removing graffiti and trash from the City as well as the businesses getting involved and wished everyone happy holidays. ,;� �. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Hawkins and seconded by Commissioner Alatorre to adjourn to the next regular meeting scheduled for January 12, 2004 at 6:15 p.m. All � in favor. Motion carried. The meeting was adjoumed at 7:30 p.m.