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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-14-2005 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION `�: � CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ` MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 6:15 PM 1 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Dale Jones, Chairperson Zeida Hutcherson, Vice-Chairperson Sal Alatorre Frank Calderon Lorna Hawkins Dion Cornelious �, Gerardo Rayas �Y �\��� �' q,', � i Yr E� 4 � 6'ti ... f:.�k=.� �� CITY f?F LYIV�NOOD � riT'�( .. � .. iNVOCATION FEB 0 9 2005 nr� �ra I I I ����� 3?i3�� y5 �� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ����`—, ���V\�� `, � � �' ' �/ . �'+' } �� � \ i APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 10, 2005 V ;:;,,. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS . . V � ST,UDIES AND REPORTS 1. Schedule of ineeting dates 2. Six-month agenda (topics) discussion VII COMMISSIONER ORALS Y V�� ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: March 14, 2005 CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION � MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2005 The regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission for the City of L•ynwood, California was held on Monday, January 10, 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 Chairperson Jones called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. Steve Stewart, Staff Liaison, took roll call. Vice-Chairperson Hutcherson was absent. INVOCATION Led by Chairperson Jones. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Calderon. APPROVAL OF MINUTES it was moved by Commissioner Alatorre and seconded by Commissioner Rayas to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2004 and December 13, 2004 meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Pearline Calderon, a Lynwood resident, wished everyone a prosperous new year. She indicated that she was concerned about the construction site on Walnut and Gertrude. She stated that there were no blinkers or any safety precaution signs around the construction area and she is concerned about the safety of the - residents. She aiso raised a concern on behalf of the disabled people. She stated that the lady's room is not accessible and the counter/cashier area is not set up to meet their needs. STUDIES AND REPORTS Chairperson Jones thanked Mr. Rudolph Brown, Facility Maintenance Manager, and his crew for taking care of the probiems that were brought to his attention at the NoVember meeting by the commission. He then suggested that the six-month agenda topic discussion be held over to the February meeting. Ail in favor. Motion carried. £ COMMISSIONER ORALS A brief discussion took place about the negligence of the contractors that are working around the City that are not using the proper precaution signs to alert the residents that work is being done. Commissioner Nawkins distributed a copy of the ordinance that the City of Downey adopted on crime and graffiti. She would like the commission to work together in establishing a recommendation to Council to adopt a resolution similar to the one in Downey to help eliminate the problem that the City of Lynwood is having with crime and graffiti. Commissioner Hawkins continues to be concerned with the prostitution on Long Beach and Cedar, the motels, drug dealings and the shooting in the streets. She would like the City to look into the problem and that something be done to eliminate the problem. Commissioner Rayas once again stated that he is concerned about the pocket bikes and would like to establish a program were such bikes can be confiscated. Commissioner Cornelious shared his tragic experience. He was a witness to a car accident on Monday, January 10, 2005, where a 14-year old girl died.. He is concerned because the traffic merging from Martin Luther King on to Platt are • driving over the speed limit and he would hate to witness another tragic accident. He would like the residents to be aware when the safety meetings are held so that the residents can join the commission to improve the safety of the City by bringing their input and suggestions to the table. He then requested a spreadsheet where it indicates how much the City pays for deputies to work during the Christmas parade. He would like to see those monies used for officers to patrol the City streets throughout the year and believes that the safety of the kids is more important than a parade. Chairperson Jones responded that he use to see a patrol car going down the street once a day, but know he sees them once a month. Commissioner Hawkins suggested that the story of the tragic be posted on the Perspective Newsletter to inform residents to drive with caution when driving through the intersection on Martin Luther King and Platt. Commissioner Alatorre stated that he hopes that the commission accomplishes new ideas for the safety of the residents. He then suggested considering the crossing guards as a topic of discussion. He is a�so concerned about the school safety and the students. He noticed that the security o�cers at the school sites are not pertorming their duties at the leve� that they are required. The schools are over-crowed and there is only one security guard for every 1,000 students. Commissioner Calderon is concerned about the bus stop on California and Martin Luther King. The curb is raised approximately 6" high because of the tree roots. He is also concerned about the over-sized vehicles parked on City streets blocking ` the view of other drivers. He suggested implementing a parking permit program. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Calderon and seconded by Commissioner Alatorre to adjourn to the next regular meeting scheduled for February 14, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. '{ LYNWOOD PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING DATES THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETS THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. SPECIAL MEETINGS ARE HELD AS NEEDED. JANUARY 10, 2005 FEBRUARY 14, 2005 MARCH 14, 2005 APRIL 11, 2005 MAY 9, 2005 JUNE 13, 2005 J U LY 11, 2005 AUGUST 8, 2005 SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 OCTOBER 1 Q 2005 . NOVEMBER 14, 2005 DECEMBER 12, 2005 SIX-MONTH AGENDA (TOPICS) FOR DISCUSSION Use this sheet of paper to write down your suggestions of topics to be discussed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.