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AGENDA OF JUNE 15, 1994
City Council Chambers
5:00 P.m.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Certification of the Posting of the Agenda
D. Roll Call
E. Approval of Past Minutes - May 18, 1994
INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Staff Program Report
1. Juneteenth
2. Fourth of July /Unity Festival
III. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Block Watch Report
B. All American City Application
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IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS
,_. Commissioner Barbara Newton -Report on Code Enforcement
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
FOR JULY 20, 1994 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 11330
BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
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MAY 18, 1994
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on May 18, 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 Bette Espeseth, Ann A. Fields, David Litsinger, Barbara
Newton and Lucille Walker. Arriving late was Commissioner Yolanda Bays.
Staff Present were Recreation and Community Services Director, Ralph Davis and secretary
Diana J. Escalante.
It was moved by Commissioner Espeseth and seconded by Chairperson David Litsinger to
approve the minutes of April 20, 1994. All in favor. Motion carried.
II. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Juneteenth Program
Recreation and Community Services Department staff, Diana J. Escalante invited
the Commissioners to the City of Lynwood's second annual Juneteenth program
on Saturday, June 18, 1994. The program will be held in the Natatorium parking
lot. This celebration is held each year to commemorate the ending of slavery by
President Lincoln in 1864.
B. RecNet
Recreation and Community Services Director Ralph Davis presented and
demonstrated the long - awaited RecNet Computer information system. This
computer will help the user to receive information on all the major parks and
recreational attractions in Southern California.
C. HCDA Funding
Mr. Davis informed the Commission that the City Council approved the following
community programs for HCDA funding for 1994 -95; Drive By Agony, Lynwood
Natatorium, Lynwood After School Program, Lynwood Senior Citizens,
Gensys, Project Impact, Community Youth Gang Services, Library Services
Enhancement, St. Francis Children's program, New Testament Childcare,
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Truevine Homeless Mens Program and Lynwood Crossing Guards. Each program
will receive between $13,000 and $26,000.00 in funding.
II. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Block Watch
Mr. Davis reported that the Block Watch Captains has expanded. Three new
members were at last month's meeting.
B. All American City Report
Mr. Davis announced to the Commission that the City of Lynwood was not a
finalist in the annual All American City Awards competition. Commissioner
Fields inquired if the City could inquire into and find how we could improve for
next year's competition.
IV. PUBLIC /ORAL COMMUNICATION
Commissioner Fields announced that Compton College Alumni Association is
looking for past graduates. If any alumni is interested in joining, please have them
see her.
Commissioner Barbara Newton commented on the problem of people
dumping garbage, such as used furniture in the back of alleys.
Mr. Davis responded that he will try have a representative from Code
Enforcement or Sheriff Department address this issue at the next meeting.
Commissioner Walker thanked the Lynwood City Council for allocating HCDA
funds to keep the Library open one extra day next year.
Commissioner Espeseth announced that the Ground Breaking ceremony for the
new high school will be held on Saturday, June 4, 1994. She congratulated the
efforts of the Recreation and Community Services Department on a successful
Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 7, 1994.
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Commissioner Litsinger invited the Commission to the annual Youth Merit
Awards on Monday, June 6, 1994. He also invited all to the South Gate Post
Office on June 6 for the inaugural World War II stamp distribution celebration.
The Commission next viewed a video tape on the City's water rates.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Fields and seconded by Chairperson Litsinger to adjourn
to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 1994. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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