HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-08-94 LYNWOOD WOMENS COMMISSIONLYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
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LYNWOOD, CA 90262
AGENDA
MARCH 8 1994
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I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Minutes - February 9, 1994
11. COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Election Of Officers
2. Women's History Month Celebration
- March 31, 1994
III. COMMISSIONER(S) AND PUBLIC ORALS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR APRIL 12, 1994
IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL.
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LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 9, 1994
The regular meeting of the Women's Commission of the City of
Lynwood was held February 9, 1994 in the Conference Room at City
Hall. (The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown
Act.)
Chairperson Ethel Pacheco called the meeting to order at 3:00
p.m. Members in attendance were: Verna Culp, Mary Sue Lewis,
Della Mazziotti, Dr. Betty Jackson, and Ethel Pacheco.
Staff members present were Silvia Lara and Carol De Jesus.
Minutes of January 31, 1994 was approved with the following
corrections to read that:
1. Under Old Business
Ms. Culp has expressed the need to invite Councilpersons to
attend the Lynwood Women's Commission.
2. Under Commissioner(s) /Public Orals
Ms. Mazziotti mentioned that she is a member of the Gardena
Valley Democratic Club and she requested signatures from
the commissioners for a petition on a "Health Care Issue ".
Chairperson Pacheco mentioned that it was an honor to have
Councilman Louis J. Heine present at the meeting. (Commissioners
Present unanimously agreed)
I. COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Resource Guide Directory
Ms. DeJesus mentioned that at a previous meeting, the
commission decided on developing a Resource Guide
Directory which will serve as a reference tool for all
women to use. Dr. Jackson mentioned that a
sub - committee comprised of 3 members has not had a
chance to meet as of yet. She mentioned that the sub-
committee can meet on March 1, 1993 at 3:00 p.m..
2. Child Care Workshop
Child Care Workshop business was tabled until further
notice due to other events taking place.
MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to table Child Care
Workshop to a later date.
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LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 9, 1994
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Commissioners' Retreat
MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED that the discussion of
Commissioners' Retreat be brought to the table.
Ms. Mazziotti asked if the Commissioners' Retreat was
going to be held in the City or outside of the city.
Councilman Heine mentioned that under the Brown Act,
any event, such as the retreat can not be held away
from the city. Commissioners decided to hold the
retreat at Bateman Hall. Commissioners unanimously
agreed that in order to have a great retreat it would
have to be scheduled sometime in April and on a
Thursday. Ms. DeJesus made room arrangements with
Bateman Hall personnel for Thursday, April 21, 1994,
Room 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ms. Lewis
mentioned that if letters were sent soon enough to
guests or presenters asking them to participate, they
can give notice ahead of time to their place of work
and be able to get off with pay.
Dr. Jackson mentioned that during the previous meeting
it was discussed that commissioners wanted Council
members or a liaison to be in attendance so that they
could be aware of what the commission does in relation
to its goals and objectives. Furthermore, the
Commission specifically wanted to get direction from
Council as to what they wanted the commission to do.
The Commissioners discussed the following topics for
The Retreat:
I. WOMEN AGAINST CRIME
A. Shelter Aid To Women
B. Teachers Against Crime
C. Mothers Against Crime
D. Young Adults /Teenagers Against Crime
E. Women In The Military Against Crime
F. Women In Medicine
Ms. Lewis suggested to have flyers made for the
audience.
LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 9, 1994
Suggested Speakers:
- Joy Turner and Lorna Hawkins from Drive By Agony
- Natalie Salazar from Sheriff's Department
MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED that topics given for
for retreat be closed.
2. Women's History Month Celebration - March 31, 1994
Dr. Jackson nominated Ms. Mazziotti to be the chair
for the March 31, 1994 Women's History Month in Salute
to Evelyn Wells. Ms. Culp mentioned that the matter
honoring Evelyn Wells on March 31, 1994 was discussed,
moved and seconded at the previous meeting.
Commissioners mentioned that a plaque will be given to
Evelyn Wells on behalf of the commissioners.
3. Election Of Officers
Election of officers was tabled to next meeting.
II. COMMISSIONERS' /PUBLIC ORALS
* Commissioners discussed the change of date and time of
the Lynwood Women's Commission regular meeting from the
Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. to the Second
Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m..
MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED that meeting date and time be
changed from the Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30
p.m. to the Second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
* Ms. Lewis suggested that when people register at the
retreat, they need to have some flyers, blank paper, and
pencils available. Dr. Jackson mentioned that the
Commission has had packages for participants in the past.
There being no further business, the Lynwood Women's
Commission Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.