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CITY OF LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETI JR
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MAY 15, 1996 OFLYNWOOD
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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 - April 17, 1996
II. INFORMATION ITEMS
A City Council Agenda
B. Block Watch Program Report
III. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A Report on HRMAC Meeting - May 9, 1996
B City Programs Report
IV PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
V. COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn to the regularly scheduled meeting on June 19,
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 APRIL 17, 1996 MEETING
The Community Affairs Commission meeting of April 17, 1996 was
called to order by Chairperson David Litsinger at 5:05 p m. The
pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Yolanda Bays.
Roll Call of Commissioners present:
Chairperson
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
David Litsinger
Bette Espeseth - absent
Yolanda Bays
Ann Fields
Lucille Walker
Barbara Newton
Lorna Hawkins - excused absence
Staff present: Mr Ralph Davis
Mr. Davis certified the posting of the agenda.
Chairperson David Litsinger motioned to approve the minutes of the
March 20, 1996 meeting. Commissioner Fields seconded the motion
The Commission agrees and the minutes were so ordered.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr Ralph Davis stated that there was no City Council meeting
because three Council Members were absent There will be a Special
Council meeting on Saturday, April 20, 1996 at 5:30 p m
A Proclamation was presented to the City Council stating that the
month of April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. On Saturday,
April 20, 1996 there will be an Earthquake Preparedness class held
at the Century Sheriff Station beginning at 11:00 a m
Mr Davis reported on the various activities that are taking place
in the City. On Saturday, April 6, 1996 the Annual Easter Egg Hunt
was held. There were approximately four - hundred (400) children in
attendance. The event was enjoyed by everyone.
An Easter Sunrise Service was Held on Sunday, April 7, 1996
sponsored by the Ministerial Association
The Annual Lynwood All City Track Meet was held on Saturday, April
13, 1996. All nine (9) elementary schools in Lynwood participated,
Hosler Jr High School also participated in this event. The
winners of the Lynwood All City Track Meet will advance to the
SEMAA Track Meet which will be held on May 11, 1996.
The Cinco de Mayo Program will be held on Saturday, May 4, 1996 at
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the reservoir located in Mervyn M Dymally Park beginning at 12 00
noon and ending at 6 00 p.m. A coloring book has been created to
distribute to the elementary schools in Lynwood There will be
various forms of entertainment Vendors will be selling food,
drinks, and various items
The Basketball Banquet will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at
Bateman Hall.
The Peace March sponsored by Drive -By Agony will be held on
Saturday, April 20, 1996 Everyone will meet at Bateman Hall at
10:30 a.m and from there drive to Downtown L A. at 12 00 noon.
The Closing Ceremonies for the Soccer Program will be held on
Saturday, April 20, 1996
There will be a mini press conference on the Five City Torch Relay
Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at 6:00 p m. in the City Council Chambers
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Mr. Davis reported on the HRMAC meeting he attended on Thursday,
April 11, 1996. Mr Davis stated that he will be making packages
for the Community Affairs Commissioners regarding HRMAC He also
stated that the purpo e for HRMAC is for Cities to help one another
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The Commission agreed that Commissioner Bays will be the
alternative person to attend the HRMAC meetings. The next HRMAC
meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 1996 at the Museum of
Tolerance in the City of Pasadena.
The City Council will hold a Special Meeting to discuss the budget
on Saturday, April 20, 1996 at 5 30 p m
Mr Davis reminded the Commissioners that they must end the regular
Community Affairs Commission in order to meet as the Business
Improvement District
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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COMMISSION ORALS
Commissioner Bays informed everyone that Track Z is out in April
Commissioner Walker announced that Ruth Morse is the new Librarian
at the Lynwood Library
Commissioner Fields informed everyone that the new President of
Compton College is Ulysses Williams. Ms Fields also informed the
Commissioners on a survey from Los Angeles County was handed out to
fifteen (15) senior citizens in Lynwood This survey is used to
help address the needs of senior citizens
Chairperson Litsinger informed everyone that the Loving Cup was
awarded to Washington Elementary School He also informed everyone
that the Youth Merit Awards will be held on June 3, 1996 The cost
for this event is $10.00 per person
The meeting was adjourned at 6 00 p.m. by Chairperson David
Litsinger. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on
Wednesday, May 15, 1996 at 5 00 p m