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CITY OF LYNWOOD �
-BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS
- - REGULAR MEETING
April 23, 1996
AGENDA
6:30 P.M.
Bateman Hall
11331 Ernestine Ave.
I CALL TO ORDER
11. INVOCATION
III PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the Regular Meeting of March 26, 1996
V REPORT BY STAFF
A. Scheduled events
VI OLD BUSINESS
VII NEW BUSINESS
A. BLOCK CAPTAINS PRESENTATION ON EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
VIII. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION
IX. BLOCK CAPTAINS ORAL COMMUNICATION
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS
Regular Meeting
March 26, 1996
MINUTES
The Block Watch Captains met for their regular meeting on Tuesday,
March 26, 1996, 6:30 p.m. at Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue,
Lynwood, California.
Twenty -one (21) Block Watch Captains were in attendance. Staff
present was Dorothy Siddell, Recreation Superintendent. Deputy
Cynthia Moore of Century Sheriff's Station was present.
- I. -- CALL TO - ORDER - -
Mr. Adolfo Lopez, Chairperson called the Block Watch Captain's
meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
II. INVOCATION
Chairman Lopez led the group in prayer.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Captain Santillan led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was MOVED by Captain Eloise Evans, SECONDED by Captain Maria
Santillan CARRIED unanimously to approve the minutes as distributed
of the regular meeting of February 27, 1996.
V. REPORT BY STAFF
Chairman Lopez announced that Janice Thomas was doing volunteer
work and for this reason she was not present.
Chairman Lopez announced that Deputy David Haney has been relocated
to another state and that Deputy Cynthia Moore will be our new
Century Sheriff's representative.
Dorothy Siddell, Recreation Superintendent informed the Block
Captains of various upcoming city events. They include:
Womens Commission Luncheon
Thursday, March 28, 1996 at 12:00 noon at Bateman Hall
Easter Egg Hunt
(Free giveaway to winners and free prizes for everyone)
Saturday, April 6, 1996 at 11:00 a.m.
at Mervyn M. Dymally Park /Diamond #1
Drive By Agony Peace March
Saturday, April 20, 1996 at 11:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Saturday, April 20, 1996 at 12:00 noon at Bateman Hall
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Lopez read the Earthquake Proclamation and announced that
City Council had declared the month of April Earthquake
Preparedness month. He also encourage everyone to participate in
the Earthquake Preparedness and the Drive By Agony Peace March on
April 20, -1996. _
Chairman Lopez mentioned that the Cinco de Mayo Planning Committee
meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Lynwood Community /Transit
Center. If anyone is interested in participating, please come to
the meeting.
It was also mentioned that the Unity Festival /July 4th Celebration
would be combined.
Captain Pete Mesta reported that he would like to know if the City
has a handyman program available for residents who need their
services. He also informed the captains that the Oldtimers
Foundation offers this kind of assistance to their residents in
which a handyman comes out to your home to do the necessary work
such as; heater adjustment, etc. Later, it was announced by
Captain Omar that there's a number where you can call for a
handyman. The number is (213) 589 -7900.
Captains Juan Pena - 3800 Cortland, Salvador Alatorre - 3185
Oakwood, and Fernando Hernandez - 10788 Barlow had some concerns
about their neighborhoods. Captain Mesta suggested that Mr. Pena
make his neighbors aware of the Block Watch Program.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Lopez introduced Mr. Kenneth Riley, President of MAD DADS
INC. (Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and Social -
disorder). Mr. Riley gave brief background information about his
organization. His major concern is to stop violence in this
community and make it safe for everyone. (see attached sheets for
additional information)
Chairman Lopez informed everyone that Hollywood and Lynwood are the
only two (2) cities in California that have night parades. He
would like for the Block Watch Club to get their own float for
future parades.
VII. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION
Captain Guzman requested that Mr. Lopez give more detailed
information on events.
Captain Carrillo reported that their was an abandoned car on Olanda
Street for several weeks. He would like for Deputy Moore to check
this issue.
Captain Guzman reported disturbances on Euclid and Peach such as;
gun shooting, drugs, etc.
Captain Evans reported that loud parties are ` starfing - to begin
Burton Street. This happens every weekend between the hours of 4
p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Captain Evans would like to know what can
she do to stop this problem. Deputy Moore advised her of the
proper procedures. Also Captain Santillan gave Captain Evans
written information that she can follow to get this problem
resolved.
IK. BLOCK CAPTAINS ORAL COMMUNICATION
Chairman Lopez read the Block Watch Club mailing list to see if
these individuals were still living at their current address. Some
of the names were recognized by the Block Captains. He also
announced that if anyone see's any of the Block Captains mentioned
above, to please inform them that it is very important to attend
the meetings. Captain Evans had some concerns about mailing list
being read.
Captain Evans suggested that letters should go out to Block
Captains asking them if they are still interested in being a
captain. If they're not interested to take them off the mailing
list.
it was announced that Ed Fachecu is nospitalized in the Downey
Community Hospital.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting April 23, 1996.
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