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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005
6:15 PM
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
Dale Jones, Chairperson
� Zelda Wutcherson, Vice-Chairperson .
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 9, 2005
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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STUDIES AND REPORTS
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COMMISSIONER ORALS
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ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: July 11, 2005
CITY OF LYNWOOD •
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2005
The regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission for the City of Lynwood,
California was held on Monday, May 9, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. at 11330 Bullis Road,
Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown
Act.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson were absent therefore, Steve Stewart,
Staff Liaison designated Commissioner Alatorre as Acting Chairperson.
Acting Chairperson Alatorre called the meeting to order at 6:22 p.m. Steve •
Stewart Staff Liaison, took roll call. Commissioner Hawkins, Vice-Chairperson
Hutcherson and Chairperson Jones were absent.
INVOCATION
� Led by Commissioner Calderon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Cornelious.
GUEST
Lt. Vincent Ramirez
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Cornelious and seconded by Commissioner ,
Calderon to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2005 and March 14, 2005 with
, the noted correction. All in favor Motion carried. The foliowing correction was
noted under Pubiic Orals: Ms. Calderon (resident of Lynwood) the address of Lugo
' should be 3940 Lugo.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
STUDIES AND REPORTS
Mr. Stewart welcomed and introduced Lt. Vincent Ftamirez to the commission and
gave a brief orientation of what the commission entitles.
Ct. Ramirez thanked the commission for the invitation and introduced himself to
the commission. He stated that he has a highly background and experience with
gangs and is also the supervisor of the additional four deputies that the City
purchased. Two have been assigned to the prostitution problem and the other two
have been assigned to the elimination of the gangs within the City.
He then indicated that he would be meeting with the Compton prosecutors Qudge
and district attomey) in reference to the prostitution issues and misdemeanors
problems, which are affecting the City. One of his recommendations is that the
prostitutes serve their full sentence. Although the jails are overcrowded, he is
recommending that the prostitutes serve their full sentence, which will help
eliminate the prostitution problem.
Lt. Ramirez also suggested that there is a spray called "skunk° that can be
sprayed on the street, which would help eliminate the prostitution and the gangs. �
The odor of the spray is non-resistible people will not stand the smell and will not �
be hanging out on the streets. The smell can be washed away with water and he
welcomes any suggestions or comments that could help in solving the problems.
Acting Chairperson Alatorre welcomed Lt. Ramirez to the meeting and asked the
commissioners if they had' any questions for the Lt. Ramirez.
Commissioner Calderon stated that the City Council had been approached in
reference to having the motels increased their rental fees. Lt. Ramirez responded
that recommendation is already being researched.
Commissioner Comelious stated that he has noticed a reduction in the gang
activity and noticed that vehicles that looked gang related are being stop, for
example the Montecarla
Commissioner Rayas indicated that he is a volunteer for the Sheriff's Department
� and noted that he is more than happy to assist with any sweeps that might be
conducted within the City.
Lt. Ramirez indicated that there would be using the speeding trailer as a waming
to drivers so that drivers stay within the speeding limits and obey the law and will
also checked with the person who is handling the volunteers as to what they can
and can't assist with. He then thanked the commission for their support with the
purchased of the additional four deputies. Once again, Lt. Ramirez indicated that
he welcomes any suggestions and concerns and provided everyone with this
business card.
- Acting Chairperson Alatorre thanked Lt. Ramirez for attending the meeting.
COMMISSIONER ORALS
Commissioner Rayas stated that two months ago he reported problems with a light
pole on Alma and Mallison that was finally taken care.
Once again, Commissioner Calderon is concern about the contractor who are
working on the reconstruction of Josephine between. Bullis and Muriel whose
flashing lights are not working.
Commissioner Comelious indicated that the flashing lights on Martin Luther King
Jr. and Atlantic Blvd. across from the post office were intended to slow down the
drivers, but unfortunately, drivers are not sopping for pedestrians.
Acting Chairperson Alatorre extended an invitation to the commission to the next
Blockwatch meeting scheduled for the 4 Tuesday of the month in Bateman Hall
� at 6:OOpm. The topic of discussion for the June meeting will consist of public
safety. He also stated that in the middle school security guards confiscated
dangerous items from the students, such as, scissors and replicas of weapons.
ADJOURNMENT
it was moved Commissioner Calderon and seconded by Commissioner Rayas to
adjourn to the next regular meeting scheduled for June 13, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. All
in favor. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.