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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION
AGENDA OF MAY 18, 1994
City Council Chambers
5:00 p.m.
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
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C.
D.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Certification of the Posting of the Agenda
Roll Call
Approval of Past Minutes - April 20, 1994
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Staff Report
1. Juneteenth Program
SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Block Watch Club Report
B. All American City Report
C. Staff Program Report
PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
FOR JUNE 15, 1994 AT S:OOP.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 11330
BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD CALIFORNIA.
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
APRIL 20, 1994
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on April 20, 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 ai 5:00 p.m.
Commissioners in attendance were Bette Espeseth, Ann A. Fields, Lorna Hawkins, David
Litsinger, Barbara Newton, and Lucille Walker.
Staff present were Recreation and Community Services Director, Ralph Davis and staff member
Diana J. Escalante.
It was moved by Commissioner Espeseth and seconded by Commissioner Newton to approve
the minutes of March 16, 1994. Motion carried. Minutes approved.
H. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Staff Report
Mr.Ralph Davis invited the Commissioners to the following Recreation and
Community Services Department's upcoming events.
1. The annual opening day ceremonies for youth baseball is scheduled for
Saturday, April 23 at Mervyn Dymally Park. The ceremonies begin at
1.00 P.M.
2. The City will commemorate Cinco de Mayo with a celebration on
Saturday, May 7, 1994. The celebration will feature music, food booth,
games, and the grand opening of the Cesar Chavez Lane /picnic shelter
area.
3. The City of Lynwood's All City Track meet is scheduled for Saturday,
April 30, 1994 at Lynwood High School. Over one thousand youth
from the community will participate at the event. All winners will
advance to the South East Municipal Athletic Association meet, also
hosted by the City of Lynwood, on Saturday, May 14, 1994.
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4. Also, on Saturday, May 14, 1994, the City of Lynwood, in cooperation
with Non Stop Production will sponsor the Lynwood /Southern Area
Talent Search. Winners will be awarded cash prizes. Tickets will be
sold for $10.00 per person.
Mr. Davis also presented to the Commission the Lynwood Ambassadors program.
This program is designed to lessen the race tension in our community by honoring
those individuals who have made a significant difference.
Commissioner Fields inquired if the Ambassadors can honor passed volunteers and
commissioners. Mr. Davis replied that passed volunteers and commission could be
eligible under the program to be honored.
Lastly, Mr. Davis informed the Commission on the City's Lynwood Graffiti Media
Day planned for Saturday, June 4, 1994.
III. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Block Watch Club Report
Mr. Davis announced the Block Watch Club has expanded and has several
new members. The City is also preparing a grant application to the California
Community Foundation, in hopes of seeking funds for additional programs.
Commissioner Fields inquired if Drive By Agony can be included in the grant
application to receive funds. Mr. Davis replied the foundation might have
other grants available that would better suit its purpose.
B. All America City Application
Mr. Davis reviewed the three community based programs that were included
in the application: Drive By Agony, Youth Employment and Partners in
Education.
Commissioner Walker commented on the efforts of the All America City
Committee to be selected as a top thirty applicant.
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C. Staff Report
Mr. Davis updated the Commission on several grant applications to Los Angeles
County submitted by the Recreation and Community Services Department is
completing. Both of these grants will provide funds to rehabilitate existing city
facilities and make available for recreational use. If approved the City Hall
Annex will become a Youth Center and the Art House at Ham Park will become
a Senior Citizens Center.
D. RecNet
Mr. Davis announced the long awaited RecNet computer will be demonstrated at
the Recreation and Park Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 1994
in the City Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
E. Farmers Market
Mr. Davis announced the City will begin an weekly Farmers Market on
Sundays along Cesar Chavez Lane. The Farmers Market will debut on
Saturday, May 7 at the Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS
A. Public Orals
None
B. Commission Orals
Commissioner Fields informed Mr. Davis that the house on Bradfield and
Carlin is continuously a nuisance and inquired as its status on the Code
Enforcement process.
She also inquired if the City has found a tenant for the vacant Byork Railroad E
Depot Station. Mr. Davis replied, No the City is still looking.
Commissioner Newton apologized for missing the previous two meeting. She had
two family emergency on those dates and expressed her desire to continue with
the Commission.
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Commissioner Espeseth inquired as to the status of the roller skate rink that
was planned the old bowling alley property. Mr. Davis replied the deal fell
through and the contractor is possibly looking for other sites in the city for the
rink. She also inquired if the City could offer free C.P.R. classes. Mr Davis
responded the City has done so in the past and may be planning future classes
through our fire department.
Commissioner Lucille Walker read from a Los Angeles Times article which many
community leaders expressed their views on race tension in the community.
She also informed the Commission on the fundraising efforts of the Friends ofit
Library.
Chairperson David Litsinger informed the Commission and staff of the
upcoming Youth Merit Awards in June and invited to the Ceremony.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Walker and seconded by Commissioner Fields to
adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday May 18, 1994
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.