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I. OPENING CEREMONIES J �bv{U�
A Call to Order Q
B Pledge of Allegiance (/L /
C Certification of the Posting of th Age�da
D. Roll Call
E. Approval of the Past Minutes - December 20, 1995
II INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Report on current City Programs
B. Report on Block Watch Programs
III SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Report on 75th Anniversary Planning
B. Status report on Community Health and Resources Day
C. Report on City's Black History Month Programs
IV PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
V. COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn to the regularly scheduled meeting on February
21, 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 DECEMBER 20, 1995 MEETING
The Community Affairs Commission meeting of December 20, 1995 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
Barbara Newton
Lorna Hawkins absent (excused)
Staff present: Mr Ralph Davis
Mr Davis certified the posting of the agenda
Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes of the
November 15, 1995 meeting Commissioner Walker seconded the
motion. The Commission agrees and the minutes were so ordered.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr. Ralph Davis reported that the Recreation and Community Services
Department is currently accepting registration for the Youth
Basketball Program. He also reported that the Drill Team
participated in the Lynwood Cane Lane Christmas Parade wearing
their new uniforms.
The Aqua Knights held their annual Awards Banquet. It was enjoyed
by everyone in attendance.
Mr Davis reported that Measure L was not approved by voters The
purpose of Measure L was to keep the option open of gaming for the
City opposed to the state moratorium
Mr. Davis stated that Commissioners Hawkins, Bays, Walker, Fields
and Chairperson Litsinger were all reappointed to the Commission.
Mr. Davis reported that the Block Watch will be reviewing their
guidelines Many of the Block watch Captains are questioning
whether or not Block Watch Captains who usually do not participate
or attend meetins should they be allowed to vote or participate in
special programs
The Block Watch Captains held their OHH Christmas Spirit Program
The Awards Program will be held December 20, 1995 at the Community
Transit Center at 6:30 p m
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
The Community Services Day Program was held on December 16, 1995.
Many people showed up early and were very spirited. All applicants
received what they requested There were very little complaints.
Many people did not stay for the entertainment due to the cold
weather. The program was successful
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMISSION ORALS
Commissioner Fields handed out an information pack from Compton
College regarding all current programs She also reported that in
order for AARP to start a chapter in Lynwood there has to be at
least twenty -five (25) people registered.
Commissioner Espeseth reported that the Salvation Army will be
handing out bags of groceries for those families in need.
Chairperson Litsinger reported that the Mathathon Competition will
be held on January 25, 1996. This year the first and second
graders will start off the competition
, Commissioner Newton asked the Commissioners for assistance in
gathering any new or old items that they no longer want or need for
Commissioner Bays who is collecting goods for families in need.
She also thanked Mr. Ralph Davis for all the support and help he
has given to the Community Affairs Commission
The meeting was adjourned at 5 45 p m until the next regularly
scheduled meeting on December 20, 1995