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Home My Public Portal About07-20-94 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSIONi • COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION AGENDA OF JULY 20, 1994 City Council Chamber 5:00 P.m. III. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Block Watch Captians' Report B. All American City Report C. Farmers Market Report IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS A. Public Orals B. Commission Orals ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING FOR AUGUST 17, 1994 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 11330 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS R "CLE Call to Order CI A. CIT B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Certification of the Posting of the Agenda JUL 14 1934 D. E. Roll Call Approval of Past Minutes - June 15, 1994 AM 71819110 ill1L 9 111213141°1: i 6 IL INFORMATION ITEMS A. Recreation and Community Services Activity Report w B. Report on Alley Clean-Up Status 0 C. Budget Reports 94 -95 III. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Block Watch Captians' Report B. All American City Report C. Farmers Market Report IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS A. Public Orals B. Commission Orals ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING FOR AUGUST 17, 1994 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 11330 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA r 0 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING JUNE 15, 1994 I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular meeting on June 15, 1994 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers, located at 11330 Bullis Road. (Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) Chairperson David Litsinger called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners in attendance were Espeseth, Fields, Litsinger, Newton, Hawkins, and Walker. Commissioner not in attendance was Bays. Staff Present: Ralph Davis and Diana J. Escalante It was moved by Commissioner Espeseth and seconded by Commissioner Newton to approve the minutes of May 18, 1994, with the following correction: Public Orals: Commissioner Fields announced that Compton College Alumni Association is looking for past graduates. If any alumni is interested in joining, please have them call the college. Motion carried. Minutes approved. H. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Juneteenth Mr. Davis announced the City will be celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18, 1994. This event features a soap box derby, hay rides, petting zoo, food booths, and entertainments. B. 4th of July/ Unity Festival Mr. Davis reported the annual Fireworks /4th of July Celebration and the Unity Festival will both be celebrated on Monday, July 4, 1994. The event will feature booths, entertainment and games. The highlight of the evening will be the fireworks display at dusk. 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING JUNE 15, 1994 C. Mayor's Award Mr. Davis displayed the trophy awarded to Lynwood from the Conference of Mayors and Waste Management. The City of Lynwood received this award entitled the Livability Award primarily because of the excellent youth employment programs offered in Lynwood. D. Code Enforcement Presentation Mr. Davis introduced Prasine Martinez, Code Enforcement Manager. Ms. Martinez elaborated on the history and objectives of the Code Division. Currently, this division has been primarily concerned with the problem of illegal garage conversions. She also reported that handling any nuisances, such as illegal dumping in alley can be an extremely frustrating and lengthy process. Since all preceding must go through legal channels, a typical nuisance can take any where from 6 months to a year before it can be resolved. Lastly, she thanked the Commission for their persistence in keeping the staff aware of violations. Chairperson Litsinger inquired if it was possible for the City to begin their annual alley clean-ups. Mr. Davis replied that he would check into it. III. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Block Watch Mr. Davis reported that Block Watch is planning an all day Saturday workshop entitled "Empowering the Community. This workshop will be held during this year. More information will follow. B. All America City Application Mr. Davis reported that the All America City's Board has not announced the this year's winners. Hopefully, he would have this information by the next meeting. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING JUNE 15, 1994 IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS Chairperson Litsinger announced that the Metropolitan Transit Authority is sponsoring an open house on Saturday, June 18, 1994. A hearing on the proposed bus fare fee increases will dominate the event. Commissioner Fields thanked Mr. Davis for the Health Watch involvement at the school board meeting and for the arrival of the weekly Farmers Market at Dymally Park. Commissioner Walker remarked on how delightful the Youth Merit Awards night on Monday, June 6 was. Commissioner Newton announced that her daughter has been hired by the Attorney General's Office. Commissioner Lorna Hawkins apologized for missing the May meeting. Due to a strained muscle, she was not able to attend. She also announced that Drive By Agony will sponsor a workshop entitled " Youth and Violence" on September 20, 1994. The purpose of this workshop is to raise money for youth scholarships. Commissioner Espeseth inquired as to the status of the Commission picture and was disappointed at the low turn out for the last Farmers Market. Chairperson Litsinger inquired as to the status of the Sister City application. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Espeseth and seconded by Commissioner Walker to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 20, 1994 Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.