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Home My Public Portal About08-27-96 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONCITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT CITY OFLYNWOO4 COMMISSION MEETING CITY CLERKS OFF -ICE AUGUST 27, 1996 AUG 22 1896 • AM PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 718'91101U112111213AA6 6:00 P.M. AGENDA GEORGE MARTINI JULIO MENDOZA CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONER BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER JOSEPH LARA LORENE REED COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER RALPH-,W. DAVIS III, DIRECTOR JIM GIVEN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER ANN LLANAS MINUTES CLERK OPENING CEREMONIES 1 CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson George Martini Commissioner Julio Mendoza Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Joseph Lara Commissioner Lorene Reed 5 CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY THE CITY CLERK 6'. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF JULY 23, 1996 7. CORRESPONDENCE: A. Living Water Christian Fellowship Church is requesting an extension of their rental agreement beginning September 1, 1996 to December 29, 1996. The congregation meets every Sunday in Room #1 at Bateman Hall from 9:00 a m. until 1:00 P.M. B Coach James Mayo of the . Lynwood Southern California Rebels is requesting the waiver of gym fees for an at home and traveling basketball team. Dates and times for practices and games are tentative. August 27, 1996 Page 2 7 0 Continued 0 C The County of Los Angeles Registrar- Recorder /County Clerk is requesting the waiver of fees for Bateman Hall for Precinct Officer Training for the November 5, 1996 Presidential Election The training will take place on Thursday, October 31, 1996 in Room #2, from 9:00 a.m. to 7 00 p m. D Pastor Alfreddie Johnson, Jr of the True Faith Christian Fellowship is requesting a continued fee waiver for the use of Room #2 at Bateman Hall every Sunday, from 9 00 a m to 1-00 p.m. 8. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS: A. Facility Usage - Bateman Hall, Community Center, Ham Park, Teen Center (Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C Personnel - Election of Commission Vice Chairperson 9. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: 10. SCHEDULED MATTERS A CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS REPORT B. NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE ACT BOND - PROP "A" 1996 REPORT C SEPTEMBER 16TH PROGRAM REPORT D FALL PROGRAMS REPORT E FALL BEAUTIFICATION TOUR DISCUSSION 11. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION 12. COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson George Martini - Commissioner Julio Mendoza - Commissioner Bette Espeseth - Commissioner Joseph Lara - Commissioner Lorene Reed - 13 ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 1996 at 6 00 p.m in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood r &p /agenda 0 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING July 23, 1996 1 The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting of July 23, 1996 was called to order at 6:05 by Chairperson Martini 2 & 3. The Invocation was led by Commissioner Lara and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Commissioner Espeseth 4. Roll Call of Commissioners: Chairperson Martini - Present Commissioner Mendoza - Absent Commissioner Espeseth - Present Commissioner Lara - Present Commissioner Reed - Present 5. Mr. Ralph Davis, Director of the Recreation and Community Services Department certified the posting of the agenda by the City Clerk 6. Chairperson Martini called for review and approval of the minutes for the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting held on June 25, 1996. Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes, Commissioner Lara seconded the motion, all were in agreement and the motion was passed 7. CORRESPONDENCE A Ms Lorene Reed was sworn in as the newest member of the Recreation and Parks Commission. Commissioner Reed replaces former Commissioner Walter Lopez. B Mr Dan De La O and Ms. Ligia Smith of the Southeast Community Health Council were present to request a fee waiver for a conference to be held in the Bateman Hall Auditorium on Thursday, September 19, 1996 from 8:30 a m until 3:00 p m. The purpose of the conference is to inform area residents on the issues of violence prevention, substance abuse, and the transmission of communicable diseases. Lunch and information packets will be provided to all who attend, free of charge. 0 July 23, 1996 Page 2 7. W 0 Item B. Continued After discussion, Chairperson Martini asks for a motion, Commissioner Espeseth motions that the fees be waived, Commissioner Reed seconds the motion The majority of the Commission votes in favor of the fee waiver and the motion is passed. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A. Facility Usage Report - Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel Report - None CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT Registration is currently underway for Summer programs. Thirty (30) Youth Soccer teams looking for field space for game play due to Mervyn Dymally Park renovations The Lynwood All Star Tiny Tots Team recently won a Baseball Tournament in Torrance for the second consecutive year Day Camp is in full swing with over 200 youth currently enrolled. On June 28, 1996 the Senior Citizens group went on a trip to a game show called GET OUT OF DEBT. The Senior Citizens also traveled to San Diego on July 12, 1996 for a Scavenger Hunt; with stops along the way at a nut house, exotic bird farm, a jeweler, a flower farm, a wine and micro - brewery, and factory outlet stores. In honor of the City's 75th Birthday the Senior Citizens hosted a Senior Citizens Open House on Thursday, July 18, 1996. The event featured live entertainment, door prizes, bingo, food and fun There were many Senior Citizen organizations present distributing related information The City has been busy celebrating its 75th Anniversary Birthday with two separate special events held on July 4th and July 20. Both events featured live entertainment including; bands, dancers, and singers. There were vendor booths, award presentations, fireworks displays, and a great time was had by all in attendance E July 23, 1996 Page 3 10 SCHEDULED MATTERS A. LIGHTING /LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR FY96/97 A public hearing was held recently at which Council allowed citizens to voice their opinions on the subject of increasing assessments for maintenance services The majority of the citizens voted to withhold any increases in tax assessment This is the fourth consecutive year that Lighting & Landscape assessments have not been raised. B FISCAL YEAR 1996/1997 BUDGET The 1996/1997 Fiscal Year Budget was approved at the Council Meeting of July 16, 1996. Each Department will remain at the same level as in the previous fiscal year budget C. LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GRANT APPLICATIONS Pending the approval of the Bond Act, Lynwood would receive approximately one million dollars for improvements to the Ham Park House and renovations to Ham Park including; trails for hiking, walking, and biking. D. SENIOR CITIZENS MEAL PROGRAM The Department received a letter from the Oldtimers /Steelworkers Foundation indicating that they would no longer be able to operate the Senior Citizens Meal Program in Lynwood due to budgetary issues Mr Davis approached the City Council to request $15,000.00 in funds to keep this program operational The request has been granted and the meal program will continue as usual E. FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Funding is available for the Federal Law Enforcement Block Grant Program On July 2, 1996 the City Council approved for the Lynwood Partnership Coalition to serve as the Advisory Baord to the City Council on the spending grant monies 11. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION See Correspondence 0 July 23, 1996 Page 4 12. COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Martini - Requested that a Vice Chairperson be appointed at the next meeting, and that future Beautification Tour pictures be featured in Lynwood in Perspective Commissioner Mendoza - Absent Commissioner Espeseth - Attended and enjoyed the Senior Citizens Open House. Commissioner Lara - Enjoyed Fourth of July celebration He thought it was well orchestrated, orderly conduct. Commissioner Reed - No comment 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting, to be held at 6 00 p.m on Tuesday, August 27, 1996 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California r &p /minu[cs 6w1pa W te G'�C�istia� fellawe4i o G'/w e4 1800 North Castlegate Avenue Compton, California 90221 (310) 537 -9530 Pastor, Governor L. McDonald Jr. Ralph Davis July 20, 1996 Lynwood Recreation Community 3798 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lynwood, California 90262 Re: Request for Extension of Rental Agreement Dear Mr. Davis: Our congregation, the Living Water Christian Fellowship Church, recently signed a rental agreement to occupy the Byork Room in Bateman Hall from June 2, 1996 to August 25, 1996, every Sunday from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We would like to extend our rental agreement to the end of the year. Our purpose for extending the rental agreement is to allow us time to save enough money to get our own building. Our stay in the Byork Room has been quite pleasant, and the service of your staff has been exceptional. It is because of our urgent need to save money, your fine accommodations and set we would like to extend our rental agreement from September 1, 1996 to December 29, 1996. It is our sincere hope you will grant our request. Respectfully, Governor L. McDonald Jr., Pastor - - � 1 � ��U4A�I SOUTHERN ., w� CALIFORNIA REBEL• :, ` � REB LS P.O. BOX 1693 •L CA 90262 _ _ - _ LYNWOOD - :SOL7HERN CALIFORNIA REBELS 'YOUTH BASKETBALL - - WE SHOW COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND SPORTS IDENTIFICATION # 35- 6057862 _ August 13 1996 Attention: Lynwood Recreation Commission We are a non -profit youth basketball program here in the City of Lynwood. Our aim is to help our kids stay off the - streets away from drugs, stay in school and to become a more productive member of society. We are also at home and traveling team. The program stresses sportsmanship, self -pride and team work. We are requesting the use of the gym and asking you to waive all charges. anking you in advance, � an•�1d4f Jaii{es Mayo -- Vice President /Head Coach s REBELS � W® �_ COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES • REGISTRAR - RECORDER /COUNTY CLERK 12400 IMPERIAL HWY — PO BOX 1024, NORWALK. CALIFORNIA 90651 -1024 CONNY B. McCORMACK REGISTRAR RECOROERICOUNTY CLERK August 20, 1996 Mr. Ralph Davis, Director Department of Parks and Recreation 3798 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lynwood, CA 90262 Dear Mr Davis: This is to confirm our request to use your facilities for the training of Precinct Officers for the November 5, 1996 Presidential General Election as follows: Location: Bateman Hall, Room #2 �/ Date: Thursday, October 31, 1996 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. We request the waiving of fees and that the hall be set theater style with 50 or more chairs and one table. We thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will be of ultimate benefit to the people of Los Angeles County in terms of an efficiently conducted election and will minimize election related costs. Should you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Charles Darden or Nicholas Coudsy of my staff at (310) 462 -2621 Sincerely, CONNY B. McCORMA CK Registrar- Recorder /County Clerk Dolores M. Arriola Manager, Human Resources ttd: cnfrm2.1oc 44 Ist Tfue" h- F e- 1-1 111701/2 Atlantic Ave- 1jriwoodEA, 902 July 31,1996 City of Lynwood c/ola4c-eThomas 11330 -Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 .Dear Janice, Greetings to you and your organizafion-:1 hope that this letter find you all in the best of health. As y know ,we have been using your facilities for church services and We sincerely appreciate that so ,kindly We would like to contiride to use Room 4 2 True Faith Christian Fellowship I is'all about. gening'people informed of what is happening in their very own community. and what The Father wants them to do. We are . 1 of the importance mo t ' e hi making the community aware importance of ral education, and.t ac in g. them how to inifirove.themselVes: Therefore, we are requesting that you continue to allow us to have our Sunday morning service here at Bateman Hall: if you need more ass istance.,pleaseifeel fice to contact my office at .Q 1 537-2273 and ask for me or my secretary for more information. May the spirit of God'be with you all. Sincerely, Ph. (310)537-22b Fu (310)537-2139 r I ( ! w TO: Faustin Gonzales, City Manager FROM: Ralph W. Davis, III, Assistant City Manager/ Director of Recreation and Community Services DATE: August 22, 1996 SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT - JULY, 1996 ADMINISTRATIVE 1 - Meeting held with staff of the Environmental Services on the planning of the July 4th Unity Festival Program - Staff met with the City Manager on the activities of the Recreation and Community Services Department - City purchasing dealt with - Lynwood Sports Association Accounting issues dealt with - Activities towards the completion of three (3) L.A County Bond Act round #2 of the competitive grants done 2 - Staff met with Al Williams of Rainbow Production on the entertainment package for the July 20, 1996 program - The regular staff meeting of the Recreation and Community Services Administrative team was held - The weekly meeting of the United Parents Administrative Board was held at the Community /Transit Center - Staff attended the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council - Meeting with officials of the Senior Dance Group 3 - Staff attended the Department Heads staff meeting - Staff met with representatives from the Carnival on the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard - City purchasing dealt with - LSA accounting dealt with 4 - CITY FACILITIES CLOSED - INDEPENDENCE DAY Activities towards the completion of the three (3) L.A County Bond Act round #2 of the competitive grants done 8 - Staff met with the Lynwood Violence Community Task Force Coalition on the proposal of a Youth Summit MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1996 PAGE 2 Staff met with the City Manager on the upcoming City's 75th Anniversary Program Entered 1996/97 budget figures into Quicken Met with Pageantry Production staff regarding various issues about the July 4th Program 9 - The regularly scheduled staff meeting of the Recreation and Community Services Administrative team was held - Staff attended the regular monthly meeting of the Lynwood Sports Association Advisory Board - Prepared City Council item on the Parking and Business Improvement District - Completed City Council item on the L.A. County Bond Act competitive grants - Prepared City Council item regarding the Senior Citizens Meals Program - Lynwood Sports Association meeting held 10 - Staff met with the planning committee and representatives from Rainbow Production on the City's 75th Anniversary Program Staff met with the Mayor to provide an update on the status of the 75th Anniversary Program Staff met with the Lynwood Unified School District to discuss the planning of the City's 75th Anniversary - Staff met with Al William regarding the July 20, 1996 event 11 - Staff attended a meeting at St Francis Medical Center on the planning and sponsoring of the City's 75th Anniversary Program Staff attended the groundbreaking at the old Teen Resource Center site 12 - City purchasing dealt with - Grant activities dealt with 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1996 PAGE 3 13 - Staff attended a City Council meeting 15 - Staff met with the Sheriff's Department representative on the security needs of the City's 75th Anniversary Program - Staff met with the City Manager on Council assignments and department operations - Staff met with representatives from Rainbow Production. on the sound and lighting for the 75th Anniversary Program - Staff confirmed the logistics of the City's 75th Anniversary with the planning committee - LSA accounting dealt with - City purchasing dealt with - Grant preparation activities performed 16 - The regularly scheduled meeting of the Recreation and Community Services Administrative staff was held Staff attended the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council 17 - Staff attended the regularly scheduled meeting of the Community Affairs Commission - The regular meeting of the Department Heads was attended by staff - Grant preparation activities performed - Meeting with Al Williams regarding July 20, 1996 program - Meeting with Errick Lee of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce regarding various issues - Meeting with Mayor Richards regarding the July 20, 1996 program - Performed various miscellaneous activities for the July 20, 1996 program - City purchasing dealt with MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1996 PAGE 4 18 - Staff met with the Assistant City Manager of Environmental Services on repairs needed on the City Park reservoir area - Staff had a meeting with the Sheriff's and Security staff on the supervision of the City's Anniversary Program - The final preparation meeting of the 75th Anniversary Committee was held - Staff attended the Senior Citizens Program at Bateman Hall for the 75th Anniversary of the City of Lynwood - Acquired pre pay for the various vendors and entertainers for the program on July 20, 1996 20 - Staff attended the City's Anniversary /Birthday program 22 - Staff attended a meeting with the City Manager on evaluation of the City's 75th Anniversary Program Staff attended the Harris Street Improvement meeting Staff met with the Sheriff's Department on an update regarding the raffle scam on July 4, 1996 Grant activities were completed 23 - Staff met with the Director of Facility Maintenance on the Dymally Park Rehabilitation Project and the grant application of the upcoming 1996 Bond Act - Staff attended the regularly scheduled meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting - The monthly meeting of the City's Block Watch Captains was attended by staff - Staff attended a United Parents of Lynwood meeting - Walk through of facilities with Emilio Murga - Staff met with City Council regarding the Parking and Business Improvement District 24 - Staff met on the preparation of the grant application of the 1996 Bond Act 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1996 PAGE 5 - Staff attended a meeting with representatives from the Lynwood Unified School District on the Youth Summit Proposal - Staff met with the Director of Facility Maintenance regarding various issues - Staff met with Linda and Bill Thomas regarding a block party - Dealt with city purchasing 25 - Meeting held with staff on the status of the Block Watch Programming and Grants - Grant activities performed 27 - Grant activities performed 28 - Grant activities performed 29 - Meeting held with the Director of Facility Maintenance on facility repairs - Meeting held with the City Manager on Council agenda and staff operations - City purchasing dealt with - LSA accounting dealt with - Staff met with M I S 30 - The regular meeting of the Recreation Administrative staff was held Staff met with representatives from Drive By Agony on possible collaborative programming - Three (3) grants were completed and delivered to the office of Los Angeles County Parks and Open Space District 31 - Staff attended the funeral of Ed Pacheco Staff reviewed a Defense Adjustment Grant letter Staff investigated a complaint regarding Bateman Hall 0 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1996 PAGE 6 - Staff met with the LSA President and accountant regarding the Fireworks Stand and sales tax issue HAM PARK /SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION - Attended the Unity Festival - Prepared correspondence for Summer Day Camp parents - Phone calls made to staff and camp parents - Met with Health Department Officials. Inspection at Ham Park for the Summer Food Service Program. - Received approval of Summer Food Services Extension Grant - Attended Ham Park staff meeting SPECIAL EVENTS - July 4, 1996 - Unity Festival estimated attendance day - 2,000+ evening - 7,000+ PROGRAMMING Continuation of Summer Day Camp Attendance Session II - 178, Session III - 120 - Summer Food Service Program - Daily Meal Average 200 - Overnight Camp Attendance - 75 COMMUNITY /TRANSIT CENTER / SPORTS DIVISION Recreation Staff Meeting held in the Conference Room on July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 1996 Youth Commission Meeting held in Room 1 on July 3, 1996 at 6 00 p.m Youth Sports Association meeting held in Room 1 on July 6, 1996 at 7 00 p.m Youth Soccer Board Meeting held in Room 2 on July 10, 1996 at 6:30 p M. 0 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1996 PAGE 7 Youth Baseball Meeting held in the Conference Room on July 10, 1996 at 6 30 p m. July 4th Program staff meeting held in the Conference Room on July 3, 1996 at 3:00 p m Youth Baseball Tournament began on July 5, 1996 and ended July 31, 1996 City of Lynwood's 75th Anniversary Program meeting held in the Conference Room on July 18, 1996 at 2 00 p m Girl Scout Meeting held in Room 3 on July 11, 18 and 25, 1996 at 3:00 p m. Boy Scout Meeting held in Room 1 on July 16, 18, 23, 25, and 30, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. ATTENDANCE Open Gym - 11:30 a.m through 5 30 p m (20 days) 200 per day = 4,000 Adult Basketball (7 days) Saturday - 300 total 2,000 Sunday - 600 total 4,800 Adult Aerobics (12 days) 80 per week = 960 Senior Meal Program in Room 2 (20 days) 50 per day = 1,000 Floral Class Room 2 (4 days) total 36 Weight Room /Transit Garage Area (16 days) 15 per day = 240 Girl Scouts in Room 2 (6 days) total = 100 Youth Baseball on all diamonds - 500 Youth Soccer on all fields, Monday through Saturday - 5000 July 4, 1996 event - 20,000 July 20, 1996 program - 10,000 GRAND TOTAL - 46,596 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: DOROTHY SIDDELL, RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXTENSION 319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH PROGRAM The employees of the month for July, 1996 are: Diana Escalante - Bateman Hall, Adel Rojas - Lynwood Community /Transit Center, and Griselda Flores - Lynwood Natatorium. The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is pleased to announce its Employee of the Month Program. "We are aware of how fortunate this Department is to have so many outstanding, first line employees" says Recreation Superintendent Dorothy Siddell. In an effort to recognize these employees, an employee of the month will be selected from each of the Recreation and Community Services Department facilities; Community /Transit Center, Natatorium, Bateman Hall and Ham Park /Playgrounds. The selected employees picture will be displayed on the Wall of Fame at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center. Employees will also receive an award. om,r\ar729%.. i ! CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT PHYLLIS COOPER, RECREATION SPECIALIST PHONE. (310) 603 -0220, EXT 319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is accepting applications for the position of Drill Team Instructor The position is part-time and offers 10 -15 hours per week, Monday and Wednesday, from 4.30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and additional hours on Parade dates. Drill Team Instructor must be 18 years or older and possess a valid California Drivers License. The position of Drill Team Instructor also requires skills in teaching Drill routines, the ability to write reports, keep attendance records and supervise children during Drill Team events. Applications are available at the Recreation and Community Services Department, located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. You may pick up an application Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. For additional information contact Phyllis Cooper, Monday through Thursday at (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319 dtinstruc.doc