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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-09-94 LYNWOOD WOMENS COMMISSION• LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 AGENDA Pa. -d� RECEIVED I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE F EB 'I 19 FEBRUARY 9, 1994 AM PM CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL 71801MIllil211121314i3i6 3:00 P.M. � o( 1. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Minutes - January 31, 1994 II. COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS A. OLD BUSINESS 1. Resource Guide Directory 2. Child Care Workshop B. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Commissioners' Retreat 2. Women's History Month Celebration - March 31, 1994 3. Election Of Officers III. COMMISSIONER(S) AND PUBLIC ORALS ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR MARCH 9, 1994 U IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL. E LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 31, 1994 The regular meeting of the Lynwood was held January 31, Hall. (The agenda was duly Act.) 0 Women's Commission of 1994 in the Conference posted as prescribed the City of Room at City by the Brown Vice Chairperson Betty Jackson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Members in attendance were: Verna Culp, Mary Sue Lewis, Della Mazziotti, and Dr. Betty Jackson. Due to a miscommunication, Chairperson Ethel Pacheco was not able to receive confirmation of meeting date. Staff members present were Silvia Lara and Carol De Jesus. Minutes of December 8, 1993 was approved with corrections to read that Dr. Jackson called to inform staff that she will not be attending the meeting and that she will confer with the full commission prior to making her decision to resign. Commissioner Della Mazziotti has forwarded a letter to City Manager stating her decision to remain with the commission. I. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Culp has expressed the need to invite Councilpersons to attend the Lynwood Women's Commission meetings and be involved in childcare related issues. In one of the meetings held, the commissioners suggested that Councilman Heine and Councilman Henning be invited to the meeting. Dr. Jackson indicated that it is advisable to send a letter of invitation to all the Councilpersons and let them decide if they wish to be involved with the commission. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to write letters to Council members to meet with commissioners. II. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Culp suggested that the commission should organize a whole day Retreat for the purpose of establishing a closer working relationship among its members. The main goal of this retreat is to develop a N c, • LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 31, 1994 concentrated working relationship on issues affecting women in Region 9. It was suggested that a retreat be scheduled as ff: 9 a.m. - noon - retreat for the Lynwood Women's Commissioners 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Lunch 1 p.m. - down - brainstorming and open discussion with Council in attendance, networking with varied agencies such as the Women Shelter, the Los Angeles Women's Commission, etc. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to hold a whole day retreat for the Lynwood Women's Commission. Creation of a Message Center - Commissioner Culp mentioned the need for a message center in City Hall. Many women in Lynwood need guidance and assistance and this center can help handle the needs of these women. The use of volunteers can expedite the complaints. Commissioners suggested the acquisition of a desk, space and phone for commissioners to use when they take turns in taking charge of the center. Dr. Jackson commented that a hotline can be added to better assist the women and children in distress. She further indicated that students can be used as volunteers to handle the hotline by contacting the Independent Living group. Staff liaison Carol de Jesus explained the existence of a centralized complaint system under the City Manager's Office but commissioners felt that there should be a dedicated service for many troubled women who seek solace for their problems. Commissioner Lewis suggested that flyers be put together and distributed to the public to inform them of the message center and hotline. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to request for a message center and hotline at City Hall to handle the needs of women and children. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to promote the message center and the hotline through use of flyers to be distributed to the public. r� 0 LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 31, 1994 III. COMMISSIONERS' /PUBLIC ORALS Fi * Ms. Lewis suggested that the list of Friends of the Commission should include business entities. * Ms. Culp mentioned that Congressman Tucker will be speaking live from Washington D.C. on February 1, 1994 and that residents were invited to communicate with him via satellite at 603 S. Acacia in the City of Compton. Ms. Culp also mentioned that a letter should go out to Evelyn Wells inviting her to the Women's History Month Celebration scheduled for March 31, 1994. Commissioners suggested that Ms. Wells be honored at this event. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to honor Ms. Wells at the Women's History Month Celebration on March 31, 1994. * Dr. Jackson stated that the meeting of Jan 12, 1994 was cancelled illegally. * Ms. Mazziotti mentioned that she is a member of the Gardena Valley Health Club and she requested endorsement from commissioners. * Ms. De Jesus informed the commissioners that the City will pay tribute to Rosa Parks on March 3, 1994 in celebration of Women's History Month. Commissioners were asked to be hostesses for the event. There being no further business, the Lynwood Women's Commission Meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. A3 • 0 LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 AGENDA po-d-�! RECEIVED I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE FEB '1 1Q 0 -4 FEBRUARY 9, 1994 AM PM CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL 7j8i9IIDilli12j1i2i3i4I3i6 3:00 P.M. � o( ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Minutes - January 31, 1994 COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS A. OLD BUSINESS 1. Resource Guide Directory 2. Child Care Workshop B. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Commissioners' Retreat 2. Women's History Month Celebration - March 31, 1994 3. Election Of Officers COMMISSIONER(S) AND PUBLIC ORALS MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR MARCH 9, 1994 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL. • • LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 31, 1994 The regular meeting of the Women's Commission of the City of Lynwood was held January 31, 1994 in the Conference Room at City Hall. (The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) Vice Chairperson Betty Jackson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Members in attendance were: Verna Culp, Mary Sue Lewis, Della Mazziotti, and Dr. Betty Jackson. Due to a miscommunication, Chairperson Ethel Pacheco was not able to receive confirmation of meeting date. Staff members present were Silvia Lars and Carol De Jesus. Minutes of December 8, 1993 was approved with corrections to read that Dr. Jackson called to inform staff that she will not be attending the meeting and that she will confer with the full commission prior to making her decision to resign. Commissioner Della Mazziotti has forwarded a letter to City Manager stating her decision to remain with the commission. I. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Culp has expressed the need to invite Councilpersons to attend the Lynwood Women's Commission meetings and be involved in childcare related issues. In one of the meetings held, the commissioners suggested that Councilman Heine and Councilman Henning be invited to the meeting. Dr. Jackson indicated that it is advisable to send a letter of invitation to all the Councilpersons and let them decide if they wish to be involved with the commission. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to write letters to Council members to meet with commissioners. II. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Culp suggested that the commission should organize a whole day Retreat for the purpose of establishing a closer working relationship among its members. The main goal of this retreat is to develop a 0 9 LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 31, 1994 concentrated working relationship on issues affecting women in Region 9. It was suggested that a retreat be scheduled as ff: 9 a.m. - noon - retreat for the Lynwood Women's Commissioners 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Lunch 1 p.m. - down - brainstorming and open discussion with Council in attendance, networking with varied agencies such as the Women Shelter, the Los Angeles Women's Commission, etc. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to hold a whole day retreat for the Lynwood Women's Commission. Creation of a Message Center - Commissioner Culp mentioned the need for a message center in City Hall. Many women in Lynwood need guidance and assistance and this center can help handle the needs of these women. The use of volunteers can expedite the complaints. Commissioners suggested the acquisition of a desk, space and phone for commissioners to use when they take turns in taking charge of the center. Dr. Jackson commented that a hotline can be added to better assist the women and children in distress. She further indicated that students can be used as volunteers to handle the hotline by contacting the Independent Living group. Staff liaison Carol de Jesus explained the existence of a centralized complaint system under the City Manager's Office but commissioners felt that there should be a dedicated service for many troubled women who seek solace for their problems. Commissioner Lewis suggested that flyers be put together and distributed to the public to inform them of the message center and hotline. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to request for a message center and hotline at City Hall to handle the needs of women and children. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to promote the message center and the hotline through use of flyers to be distributed to the public. J 0 • LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 31, 1994 III. COMMISSIONERS' /PUBLIC ORALS * Ms. Lewis suggested that the list of Friends of the Commission should include business entities. * Ms. Culp mentioned that Congressman Tucker will be speaking live from Washington D.C. on February 1, 1994 and that residents were invited to communicate with him via satellite at 603 S. Acacia in the City of Compton. Ms. Culp also mentioned that a letter should go out to Evelyn Wells inviting her to the Women's History Month Celebration scheduled for March 31, 1994. Commissioners suggested that Ms. Wells be honored at this event. MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to honor Ms. Wells at the Women's History Month Celebration on March 31, 1994. * Dr. Jackson stated that the meeting of Jan 12, 1994 was cancelled illegally. * Ms. Mazziotti mentioned that she is a member of the Gardena Valley Health Club and she requested endorsement from commissioners. * Ms. De Jesus informed the commissioners that the City will pay tribute to Rosa Parks on March 3, 1994 in celebration of Women's History Month. Commissioners were asked to be hostesses for the event. There being no further business, the Lynwood Women's Commission Meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. i LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 AGENDA RECEIVED I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE P EB `t 1994 FEBRUARY 9, 1994 AM PM CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL 718,9110111112111213141516 3:00 P.M. �j_ _�I�� 06 Gil J I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Minutes - January 31, 1994 II. COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS A. OLD BUSINESS 1. Resource Guide Directory 2. Child Care Workshop B. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Commissioners' Retreat 2. Women's History Month Celebration - March 31, 1994 3. Election Of Officers III. COMMISSIONER(S) AND PUBLIC ORALS ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR MARCH 9, 1994 lk.. IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL.