HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-21-96 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSIONCITY OF LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETINGI R EIV E
AUGUST 21, 1996 CITY OF LYNWOOU
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CLERKS OFFICE
5 00 P M Al-IG 1 1996
AGENDA AM PM
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I . OPENING CEREMONIES
A Call to Order
B Pledge of Allegiance
C Certification of the Posting of the Agenda
D. Roll Call
E. Approval of the Past Minutes - July 17, 1996
II INFORMATION ITEMS
A City Council Agenda
B Block Watch Program Report
III SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Report on HRMAC meeting - August 8, 1996
B. Report on Community 10,000 Program
C. Discussion and recommendation - Race Baiting
Resolution
IV. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
V. COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn to the regularly scheduled meeting on September
18, 1996 at 5:00 p m in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330
Bullis Road, City of Lynwood, CA 90262
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES
OF THE JULY 17, 1996 MEETING
The Community Affairs Commission meeting of July 17, 1996 was
called to order by Chairperson David Litsinger at 5 00 p.m. The
pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Bette Espeseth
Roll Call of Commissioners present
Chairperson
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
David Litsinger
Bette Espeseth
Yolanda Bays
Ann Fields
Lucille Walker - absent
Barbara Newton
Lorna Hawkins - absent
Staff present: Mr. Ralph Davis
Mr. Davis certified the posting of the agenda
INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr. Ralph Davis reported on the City Council meeting which was held
on July 16, 1996. The meeting ran from 7 30 p.m. to 12:30 a m.
There were a public hearings on items 12 and 13 on the agenda,
these two items deal with the Street Lighting Assessment District
and the Landscaping Assessment District. These two Assessment
Districts help maintain the City's lights, maintain the streets,
provide tree trimming and maintain the parks. The residents of
Lynwood spoke against a raise of the Assessment Districts. The
City Council decided against the increase
Mr Davis reported that the Block Watch Program is participating in
City events in order to publicize their Program more They will
have a booth at the July 20, 1996 event.
Mr. Davis stated that U S. West and Continental Cable are looking
to merge. Later the City plans to also negotiate it's franchise
renewal agreement.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
On Saturday, July 20, 1996 the of Lynwood will be celebrating it's
75th Anniversary in front of City Hall. There will be a candle
run, time capsule burial and presentation of awards The program
is scheduled to begin at 9 00 m and will end at approximately
9:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment, birthday cake and hot
dogs.
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MINUTES OF THE
JULY 17, 1996 MEETING
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The Senior Citizens Program will be hosting an Open House /Indoor
Luncheon in honor of the City of Lynwood's 75th Anniversary. The
event will be held at Bateman Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMISSION ORALS
Commissioner Fields reported that Commissioner Lucille Walker
sustained a fall while attending church Commissioner Fields asked
for all the Commissioners to call her and ask how she is doing.
Commissioner Newton stated that her grandson enjoys playing sports
and he was also part of the T -Ball All Star Team.
Commissioner Espeseth attended the July 4th /Unity Festival and
stated that the stage was facing the sun and that she was not able
to see much of the entertainment on stage.
Chairperson Litsinger reported that there are too many semi trucks
parked on Wright Road. It is extremely difficult to see any
oncoming traffic on this street because the semi trucks block the
view
The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m. by Chairperson David
Litsinger. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on
Wednesday, August 21, 1996 at 5 00 p m