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CITY OF LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1996
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:00 P.M.
AGENDA
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I. OPENING CEREMONIES
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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 - December 20, 1995
II INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Report on Block Watch Captain's meeting
B City Program Report
III. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Report on 96 CPRS Conference - San Diego
B. Report discussion on L A County Human Relations
Program
C. Report on Black History Programs
IV. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
V COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn to the regularly scheduled meeting on March 20,
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 JANUARY 17, 1996 MEETING
The Community Affairs Commission meeting of January 17, 1996 was
called to order by Chairperson David Litsinger at 5:10 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
Barbara Newton
Lorna Hawkins
Staff present Mr. Ralph Davis
Mr. Davis certified the posting of the agenda.
Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes of the
December 20, 1995 meeting. Commissioner Newton - seconded the
motion. The Commission agrees and the minutes were so ordered
INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr. Ralph Davis reminded the Commissioners that elections for
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson need to be taken care of. Mr.
Davis opened the nominations for Chairperson Commissioner
Espeseth nominated Commissioner David Litsinger and Commissioner
Ann Fields seconded the nomination All Commissioners were in
favor
Mr Ralph Davis opened the nominations for Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner Fields nominated Commissioner Newton Commissioner
Walker seconded the nomination All Commissioners were in favor.
At the last City Council meeting a number of people complained that
there are several Commissioners that serve on two (2) Commissions.
Therefore, the City Council has decided to talk individually to
Commissioners who serve on two (2) Commissions and ask them to
choose one of the two Commissions that they are presently serving.
Mr. Davis also reported that Councilman Robert Henning was chosen
to be in charge of the All- American City Project
Mayor Paul H. Richards has created a Family Fun Book in honor of-
Martin Luther King Jr's birthday. Books have been distributed to
the nine elementary schools in Lynwood.
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Mr Davis reported that the City of Lynwood has adopted the Alcohol
and Substance Abuse Administrative Policy. The City employees who
will be tested for alcohol or substance abuse are those who drive
City vehicles and Lifeguards.
Mr. Davis advised the Commissioners that he would be attending the
CPRS Workshop in San Diego from February 8 through February 11,
1996
SCHEDULED MATTERS
The City of Lynwood is preparing for its 75th Anniversary
Celebration. The City is currently printing stories of the City's
history in the Lynwood Journal. The Chamber of Commerce is also
contributing to the celebration by searching for historical events
and historical pictures.
The Community Health and Resources Day will be held on Thursday,
January 25, 1996 at Bateman Hall from 10 00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This
program will offer various health services to the residents of
Lynwood Mammograms will also be done on this day (must have prior
approval)
In honor of Black History Month there will be a Karaoke Contest at
Bateman Hall on Friday, February 23, 1996 beginning at 6:30 p.m
on Sunday, February 25, 1996 a Gospel Fest will be held at Bateman
Hall in honor of Cassietta George The Gospel Fest will be between
3 00 p.m and 7 :00 p.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMISSION ORALS
Commissioner Espeseth reported that there is a pole knocked down by
her house. This pole is in a dangerous position and someone can
get hurt.
Commissioner Bays reported that there is apparently another man
exposing himself to the children near the school she works at. The
Sheriff's Department has already been informed Commissioner Bays
also asked where could letters be sent if anyone is having problems
with a local business. She was informed that she may call the
Chamber of Commerce and they would gladly be able to help her.
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JANUARY 17, 1996 MEETING
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Commissioner Walker reported that Norma Montero the Manager of the
Lynwood Library has been given a promotion and will be transferred
to the City of Huntington Park. Everyone at the library is going
to miss her because she did an outstanding job as Manager
Commissioner Fields passed out fliers regarding a Martin Luther
King Jr Celebration at Compton College.
Before the meeting adjourned Mr. Ralph Davis reported that on
Friday, January 19, 1996 there will be another rally to protest the
closing of the EDD Office in Compton
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p m by Chairperson David
Litsinger The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on
Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at 5 00 p.m.