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Home My Public Portal About05-18-2005 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION i � � ` I � CITY OF LYNWOOD �\�� ;, . c e:. �, a,\ ';; '..�� COMMUNIN AFFAIRS COMMISSION CIT��(„ RvNl�'d00D a �',:,�;:.��. f t: �:^�.E:' : MAY 18, 2005 5:0o P.nn. MAY 12 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS $ C�+:#1`jd�a4��j �A 3�4{5�6 11330 BULLIS ROAD 4 � �' LYNWOOD, CA 90262 `��.� (310) 603-0220 C ---COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION��— � CHAIRPERSON KATHERINE AMEY COMMISSIONER SUE M. AMICONE VICE CHAIRPERSON ADOLPH LOPEZ COMMISSIONER GLORIA GARCIA COMMISSIONER D. JOYCE EDNER COMMISSIONER ESPERANZA RAMIREZ COMMISSIONER GEORGETTE McKINNEY RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF: JIM GIVEN, DIRECTOR NATALIA MEDINA, BLOCKWATCH COORDINATION SPECIAL'IST ANN LLANAS, MINUTES CLERK ---AGENDA--- I. OPENING CEREMONIES a. CALL TO ORDER b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE c. ROLL CALL ' d. AGENDA POSTING e. APPROVAL OF PAST MINUTES � II. INFORMATION ITEMS � a. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS b. GENERAL CITY PROGRAM REPORT (FOR ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER SCHEDULED MATTERS) c. SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM REPORT d. LIBRARY REPORT e. HUMAN RELATIONS MUTUAL ASSISTANCE CONSORTIUM REPORT (H.R.M.A.C.) III. SCHEDULED MATTERS a. PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEETING (P.B.I.DJ b. LIBRARYTOUR IV. PUBLIC ORALS V. COMMISSION ORALS VI. ADJOURNMENT i COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 20, 2005 I. OPENING CEREMONIES , a. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson Amey called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m: b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Garcia. c. ROLL CALL Chairperson Katherine Amey - Present Vice Chairperson Adolph Lopez - Present Commissioner Sue Amicone - Absent Commissioner Joyce Edner - Present Commissioner Gloria Garcia - Present Commissioner Ramirez - Present Commissioner Georgette McKinney - Present d. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING - The agenda was duty posted for the April 20, 2005 meei ing as prescribed by the Brown Act. e. APPROVAL OF PAST MINUTES - Chairperson Amey.called for a motion to approve the March 2005 , minutes. Vice Chairperson Lopez motioned that the minutes be approved. Commissioner McKi� ney seconded the motion; the minutes were unanimously approved and the motion was carried. Commissioner Edner commented that the following statement in the March minutes is not correct: Our own Commissioner, Ms. Joyce Edner was featured in the L.A. Watts paper also participating in tlie recital. Her comment should have stated that she saw and read an article about the Black History Montlh recital in the LA. Watts paper: II. INFORMATION ITEMS a. City Council Items - Approved Chamber Scholarship Fund and CarnivaFfor Memorial Day weekend. b. General City Program Report - Ms. Natalia Medina, Block Watch Coordination Specialist anriounced- the following events: • All-City Track Meet - This event held at Lynwood High School on 4/16 had a good tu�rnout • National Youth Service Day - This event was held at the Youth Center on 4/16 with youth providing I . _ • Cinco de Mayo Parade - This festive parade will be held on 4/30 @ 12:00 noon beginning at Abbott and Otis and conclude near Lincoln Elementary at State and Los Flores. • Chivas USA Soccer -$17.00 tickets now on sale for Lynwood Night at Home Depot C� nter in ' Compton on 5/7/05. Proceeds assist with Youth Soccer Program. Vice Chairperson Lopez commented that the Chivas organization is known worldwide wrth an international following. They always attract sell-out crowds in any stadium. Vice Chairperson - Lopez described a small store by Value Plus Market that sells soccer merchandize. � • Youth & Family Sports Day - The event will be held on 5/14 from 11: 00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Exhibitions, games and sporting events will be held at all Recreation facilities including the � pool, gymnasium, skate park, weight room, racquetball court, etc. The Recreation I Department will provide a snack booth and vendors will also sell refreshments. i a Senior Citizens Program Report - � • Senior Groundbreaking Ceremony - 4/18 @ 5:00 p.m. (Harriet Tubman Way/Ernestine Ave.) • Senior Glamour Shots going on right now at the Community Center, Room #1 (4/20)I • Ms. Senior Lynwood Pageant -Applications are available to seniors 55 years of age and older - Last year the seniors raised $12,000 during one fundraising event. They cuirently have over $20,000 in savings to be used for amenities for the new Senior Center. The city contributed some funds and provides free use of Bateman Hall for the pageant. , d. Library Report - The Friends of the Library to be acknowledged by City Council and the Com � unity Affairs Commission for their contribution of tables and chairs for the library. 2 fNFORMATION ITEMS - Continued e. Human Relations Mutual Assistance Consortium (H.R.M.A.C.) Report - There is no date set yet for a May meeting. I IIL SCHEDULED MATTERS _ a. Parking & Business Improvement District Meeting (P.B.I.D.) - Continued to next meetingto be held on 5/2/05 @ 5:00 p.m. in the Lynwood Council Chambers. Chairperson Amey stated that she would like a budget report in writing. Mr. Mark Flores will present an overview of how funds were spent last � year and how they will be used this fiscal year. ' b. library Tour - The Community Affairs Commission meeting was adjourned for a tour of the refurbished Lynwood Library. IV. PUBLIC ORALS - Please adhere to the three-minute time limit. None V. COMMISSION ORALS - Please adhere to the three-minute time limit. ' • Cliairperson Amey - No Comment • Commissioner McKinney - No Comment • Commissioner Amicone - Absent • Vice Chairperson Lopez - No Comment • Commissioner Garcia - No Comment • Commissioner Edner - Announced that Mayor Pedroza presented a medallion and a plaque to the senior citizens on 4/18 at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Senior Center. • Commissioner Ramirez - No Comment VL ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2005 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262. . recreatn\cominission agendas & minutes\cominuniry affairs 2005 3 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 15, 2005 I. OPENING CEREMONIES a. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson Amey called the meeting to order. b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Garcia. c. ROLL CALL Chairperson Katherine Amey - Present Vice Chairperson Adolph Lopez - Present Commissioner Sue Amicone - Absent Commissioner Joyce Edner - Present Commissioner Gloria Garcia - Present Commissioner Ramirez - Present Commissioner Georgette McKinney - Present d. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING - The agenda was duly posted for the June 15, 2005 meeting as prescribed by the Brown Act. i APPROVAL OF PAST MINUTES - Chairperson Amey called for a motion to approve the May 2005 minutes. Vice Chairperson Lopez motioned that the minutes be approved. Commissioner Amey seconded the motion; the minutes were unanimously approved and the motion was carried. II. INFORMATION ITEMS a. City Council Items - Jim Given, Director of Recreation & Community Services reported that the Youth & Family Policy is being worked on to provide a system of priorities for Recreation programs. �A policy , to determine priorities is needed due to finite resources. Upcoming items for the 6/21 Council meeting include the Parking & Business Improvement District Public Hearing and reviewing a 90-day contract extension between the City, Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and the Chamber. b. General City Program Report - Upcoming events include: • Youth Baseball Closing Ceremony - 6/18 in Lynwood City Park • Juneteenth Event - 6/18 @ 11:00 a.m. in Lynwood City Park near Cesar Chavez Lane. Event includes family activities such as car show, watermelon eating contest, games, a DJ and dancers. Council remarks at 2:00 p.m. Chairperson Amey stated that she could dona water for the event. . • Summer Day Camp - Session I begins 6/20. $175 for 4 weeks, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. includes activities, breakfast & lunch, special trips at extra cost. c. Senior Citizens Program Report - Upcoming events include: • Father's Day Program - 6/20 @ 1:00 p.m. in Seniors Lounge ' • Food Distribution - 6/23 @ 9:00 a.m. in the Community Center • Senior Dance - 6/23 @ 5:00 p.m. in Seniors Lounge d. Library Report - None e. Human Relations Mutual Assistance Consortium (H.R.M.A.C.) Report - None j III. SCHEDULED MATTERS ` a. Tolerance Project - Only a brief amount of time was devoted to this matter due to Mayor Rodriguez's I unexpected visit. Mr. Given stated that he will provide some written material and will request , feedback. Chairperson Amey asked if the material will be presented in an educational format. 1. Commissioner McKinney to provide Mr. Given and Ms. Medina with some additional information. � IV. PUBLIC ORALS - Please adhere to the three-minute time limit. ` The Commissioners were engaged in a discussion on the status of the Senior Center and various park projects throughout the city when Mayor Rodriguez stopped by and joined the discussion. Mayor Rodriguez ' stated that the High School at Ham Park should be ready for students in September. Forty-one million dollars have been designated for the replacement park however the location has yet to be identified. I Z 1 1 PUBLIC ORALS - Continued Mayor Rodriguez gave a brief history of the situation regarding Ham Park and the L.U.S.D. claiming eminent domain on the land. He stated that Ham Park must be replaced acre for acre and must be located in the same vicinity. He has lobbied in Sacramento for additional funds with which to complete this park project. The Mayor remarked that Assemblyman Firebaugh obtained funds for the park. Legal processes must be followed concerning residents and businesses including accruing properties, purchasing, home appraisals and relocation. Properties have gone up in value since the time the funds for this project were received thus putting the project into a six-million dollar deficit. He also mentioned the rising cost of building supplies which will also contribute to the overall cost of this project. Mayor Rodriguez stated it will be at lea it another year before the replacement park construction can even begin. Mayor Rodriguez stated that it will be 4 to 5 months before the Lynwood Meadows Park construction begins as additional funding is required for this project. Yadi Farhadi who had been in charge of the Lynwood Meadows Park project recently retired due to health reasons. The Mayor also stated that projects tike time due to environmental studies. Chairperson Amey commented that she was very pleased that the Mayor stopped by to answer their questions. Vice Chairperson Lopez stated that the City is in a cash crunch and has liquidated many of their assets. He asked if the City is seeking funding. He mentioned lack of adequate parking in the Bateman Hall Complex area. How can the City obtain more money to buy properties; the City is not reinvesting in itself. Both Chairperson Amey and Commissioner Edner expressed their concerns about the lack of progrel s in the construction of the Senior Center; not much has been done since the ground-breaking ceremony. M�r. Given stated that the project is moving forward and it should be completed sometime in 2006. Mayor Rod�riguez added that there will be ample parking for the Senior Center as some of the lawn will be utilized for i ore parking spaces. Chairperson Amey commented on the recycling program in the City of Cerritos that generates funds for that City. I V. COMMISSION ORALS - Please adhere to the three-minute time limit. • Chairperson Amey - She apologized for being absent from the last meeting. She is happy to hear that the City is going after Plaza Mexico tax money as the Mayor stated. • Commissioner McKinney - Expressed her thanks for the invitation to the Town Hall meeting. She stated that the meeting was repetitious and became boring causing people to leave early. Commissioner McKinney also stated she will be unable to attend the Juneteenth event; she wi II be pertorming as a clown at a church event. • Commissianer.Amicone - Absent • Vice Chairperson Lopez - Will not attend the Juneteenth event as he has a prior commitment �to attend the district convention for LULAC. This convention is being hosted in Lynwood for the first time at Plaza Mexico from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on 6/19. The topic is "Issues of Minutemen". • Commissioner Garcia - Commented on various problems in her neighborhood; stop sign knocked down, graffiti on tree in front of her house, alley behind her house smells very bad, a pothole on I I Beechwood caused her Mother's car to get a flat. I i • Commissioner Edner - Thanks Natalia Medina for inviting her to the Town Hall meeting last week. j The meeting was mostly informative with some repetition. Commissioner Edner asks what cari be � done to unite the city and promote its growth. i • Commissioner Ramirez - Apologized for being late; she had a busy day at work. She stated she was ! absent from the last meeting due to being out of town celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary. ' Commissioner Ramirez expressed her concerns over the condition of the Long Beach exit of the 105 I Freeway. The bushes in this area are overgrown as well as being dirty and littered with lots of trash. � Mr. Given stated that he will forward her information to Environmental Services; this is a Cal Tri ns ' issue. I VI. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on July i 20, 2005 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262. I 3 i i