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Home My Public Portal About04-23-96 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONr i CITY OF LYNWOOD RE EIV E D RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT CI OF LYNVIOOD COMMISSION MEETING CITY CLERKS OFFICE APRIL 23, 1996 AP 1 81��0 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. AGENDA WALTER LOPEZ VICE CHAIR BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER GEORGE MARTINI CHAIRPERSON RALPH W DAVIS III, DIRECTOR RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES ANN LLANAS MINUTES CLERK OPENING CEREMONIES AM PM 7 JULIO MENDOZA�� COMMISSIONER JOSEPH LARA COMMISSIONER JIM GIVEN PROJECT MANAGER 1. Call to Order i 2 Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance i 4. Roll Call of Commissioners Chairperson George Martini Vice Chair Walter Lopez Commissioner Julio Mendoza Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Joseph Lara 5 Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk I 6 Approval of.minutes of meeting of March 26, 1996 7. CORRESPONDENCE A A local Alcoholics Anonymous Group known as "Nuevo Amanecer" is requesting waiver of fees for the use of Bateman Hall to celebrate their 18th Anniversary on Sunday, October 27, 1996, from 1 00 p m to 11 00 p m April 23, 1996 Page 2 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 - None 9 CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT SCHEDULED MATTERS 10 BEAUTIFICATION TOUR AWARD PRESENTATIONS 11. STATUS REPORT ON PROP "A" PROPOSAL 12 STATUS OF 96 -97 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET PROPOSAL PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson George Martini Vice Chair Walter Lopez: Commissioner Julio Mendoza: Commissioner Bette Espeseth: Commissioner Joseph Lara: Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 28, 1996 at 6 00 p m in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. r &p /agenda • • CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING March 26, 1996 The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting of March 26, 1996 was called to order by Chairperson Martini The Invocation was led by Commissioner Mendoza and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Commissioner Espeseth Roll Call of Commissioners: Chairperson Mendoza - Present Commissioner Martini - Present Commissioner Lopez - Absent Commissioner Lara - Present Commissioner Espeseth - Present Mr. Ralph Davis, Director of the Recreation and Community Services Department certified the posting of the agenda by the City Clerk. Chairperson Martini called for a vote on the minutes for the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting held on February 27, 1996. Commissioner Mendoza motioned to approve the minutes, Commissioner Espeseth seconded the motion, all were in agreement and the motion was passed. BABIES AGAINST ALCOHOL AND DRUGS OF AMERICA (B.A.A.D.) Ms Gloria Clark, CEO for the B A A.D organization was present to address the Commission on her request for a fee waiver to hold an essay/ scholarship pageant from 2 00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m on Sunday, June 9, 1996. After a question and answer period between Ms Clark and the Commission, Commissioner Espeseth motioned for the waiver of fees Commissioner Mendoza seconded the motion and Ms Clark's request was voted upon and unanimously granted by the Commission. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A Facility Usage Report - Attached B News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel Report - Mr Davis announced that Recreation Superintendent, Dorothy Siddell, was hired to over -see the day to day operations of programs and facilities and to address personnel issues previously left unaddressed March 26, 1996 Page 2 E a C. Personnel Report - Continued Facility and Program Supervisor, Janice Thomas will be assigned to Dorothy Siddell position at Bateman Hall. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT Mr. Davis requests that the Commission vote to place the Natatorium Mural Judging Contest on the Agenda. Commissioner Espeseth motions for this item to be placed on the Agenda, Commissioner Mendoza seconds the motion and the item is added to the Agenda. Aquatic Director, Jim Coles then proceeds to explain the purpose of the contest, prizes, etc There will be a total of 18 judges selecting the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Only the top forty (40) entries were chosen to be judged, from among the 800 aquatic themed entries received Upcoming events include Doctors Day Program - Friday, March 22, 1996 Baseball Opening Day - Saturday, March 30, 1996 Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 6, 1996 at 10:00 a.m on Diamond #1 All City Track Meet - Saturday, April 13, 1996 at Lynwood High School SCHEDULED MATTERS BEAUTIFICATION TOUR DISCUSSION AND SELECTION PROCESS The Commission judged the 1996 Beautification Tour selections. The top three homes will be awarded plaques at the April 23, 1996 Recreation and Parks Commission meeting. The remaining seven selections will be awarded certificates. FACILITY FEE WAIVER WORKSHOP Mr. Davis briefly reviewed the fee schedule for Bateman Hall, explaining that a review and modifications may be in order. Most other cities such as Huntington Park and South Gate charge higher rates than the City of Lynwood The Commission should strive to be consistent in the manner fee waivers are granted. March 26, 1996 Page 3 0 MERVYN DYMALLY PARK GRANT PROJECT UPDATE John Oskoui was unable to appear before the Commission with a park renovation update as scheduled PROP 62 DISCUSSION The Lynwood City Council cancelled a proposed Prop 62 Workshop. PUBLIC ORALS None COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY No notes were taken. Chairperson Martini - Vice Chairperson Lopez - Commissioner Espeseth - Commissioner Mendoza - Commissioner Lara - The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting, to be held at 6 00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 1996 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California r &p /mmuLn 1 0 !` ALCOHOLICOS ANONIMOS GRUYO "NUEVO Ah1ANECER" 10221 Long Beach B1. Lynwood California 90262 April 4,1996 Dear To Whom It :gay Concern: The purpose of this letter is in regards to our intern group meeting inregards to our "Nuevo Amanecer" Alcoholicos Anoni- mous 18th anniversary "Nuevo Amanecer is a non profit insti- tution that works in the Lynwood Commnity assisting those with an Alcoholic problem. In regards to our intern group -- :meeting we would like to ,rent your audi•to010 - 1 - to solicit Mr. Yorfirio Diaz our representative to " about our public - information :me6MI, our {ltiangti Ft and d'anc 's`that every year we follow. We would like to have this event take place on -- 10-27-96 from 1 :00 p.m''through glnO 0 p.m. Again, the principal reason of this event is to solicit the possibility to grant — the necesary acommodations that are given to non profit insti— tutions, organizations, ie. All consideration given regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated. � I Respectfully. _ - [Secretary] Alcoholic Anonymnu!: "Nuevo Amanecer" Croup 1: 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES, AQUATIC DIRECTOR PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 350 OR (310) 886 -0414 1996 MURAL CONTEST WINNERS The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is proud to announce the winners of the 1996 Natatorium Mural Contest. "Over eight hundred (800) entries were received and for the first time the top three (3) selections were Lynwood residents ", said Jim Coles, Aquatic Director ". "This is the fourth year for this program and while Lynwood residents have previously placed in each of the top three (3) categories, never before have local residents swept the top three spots ", continues Coles. Javier Macias a sixth grade student from Washington Elementary School in Miss Provost's class won third place for his muscular surf cat challenging shark infested waters. Javier has not only received five (5) complimentary recreation swim admission tickets, but also twenty -five ($25.00) in cash. Gabriela Elizalde a fifth grade student at Lincoln Elementary School in Mr. Rencowitz' class was selected second place winner. Her entry of musical notes identifying singing dolphins; playing in the ocean was beautifully completed. Gabriela has received ten (10) complimentary swimming lessons plus fifty dollars ($50.00). First place winner, Earnest Strange of Shirley Avenue was awarded the top prize of one hundred ($100.00). Earnest's first place entry depicted a group of lifeguards at the waters edge and a diver completing a reverse inward tuck somersault, while swimmers watch both groups. Also depicted are the four (4) basic swim strokes used in racing competition such as; free - style, backstroke, butterfly and breast stroke. This picture will be duplicated on a 4' x 8' piece of plywood which will be mounted at the pool for public display. Congratulation to all our winners!!!! nm.,k.41096.. i 4 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PERRY BRENTS, FACILITY & PROGRAM SUPERVISOR PHONE #: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0422 THE EASTER BUNNY HOPPED INTO TOWN The Easter Bunny made his way through Lynwood bringing lots of fun and smiles to the faces of all children who were on hand with greetings at the City's Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Lynwood Rotary Club. The Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department would like to thank all of the participants, parents, sponsors and the many people who helped with this year's Easter Egg Hunt. Also special thanks to the Lynwood Rotary Club, 7- Eleven, Smart & Final, Superior Warehouse, and Thrifty's for their many gifts and donations. The winners for this year's contest are pictured with Lynwood Rotary Club Representative Jim Morton, Councilman Armando Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Louis Heine, City Clerk Andrea Hooper and, of course, the Easter Bunny. This year's winners are as follows: 5th and 6th Grade Rodrick Milner Latisha Richards 3rd and 4th Grade Raquel Cornejo Ty Dunaway Vedon Flynn M1 I 1st and 2nd Grade Desan Beck Tommy Brown Patrick Williams Kindergarten Jose Ascencion Lizette Lopez Ruby Diaz Eli Perez Ages 3 and 4 Nayelli Guerrero Marina Garcia Alejandra Legardo Savaji Carter Ages 2 Years and Under Elizabeth Karen Raven Campbell Diana Jimenez Maria Isabel De la Cruz Carlos Legardo For further information on upcoming events in the City of Lynwood, call the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 603 -0220, extension 319. ' LYNWOOD RECREATION COMMUNITY SERVICES - DEPAR NT 3798 MARTIN LUTHENG, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER, RECREATION SPECIALIST PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0425 PURINA PET FOODS The City of Lynwood is pleased to announce that the County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control, in cooperation with Purina Pet Foods, is offering free adult dogs and cats from Los Angeles County animal shelters to senior citizen residents of Lynwood. Any senior citizen who is at least 60 years old can adopt an older dog or cat free from any county shelter. The only cost a senior may incur is the payment of a license fee, which is required under both California law and the City of Lynwood Municipal Code. Purina Pet Foods is underwriting this program in an effort to encourage the adoption of older dogs and cats from animal shelters. We see this program as benefitting both the senior citizens and the pets they adopt. The animals are placed into new homes, the senior citizens get shelter pets, and it has been well documented that owning a pet can help people lead happier, healthier lives. Any senior citizen resident of Lynwood who is interested in adopting a pet under this program should visit the Downey Animal Shelter at 11258 South Garfield Avenue in Downey, and look for a suitable pet. This free pet program will continue through September or until the adoption campaign funding runs -out. For more information please call Phyllis Cooper at (310) 603 -0220, extension 319 or (310) 886 -0425. RWD /ar �sr\&325%.,