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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-20-94 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSIONCOMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION AGENDA OF APRIL 20, 1994 City Council Chambers 5:00 P.M. I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call II. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Staff Report B. City Wide Graffiti /Clean Up day III. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Block Watch Club Report B. All American City Report C. Staff Program Report 1. Teams Against Graffiti 2. Cinco de Mayo Program 3. L.A. County Grants a. Senior Citizens b. Youth at Risk D. RecNet E. Farmers Market IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS ADJOURNMENT I REC7 4 - CITY OF LYNV OOr CITY CLERI'.S CF 'ICE A I v ! . r AM PM 7 g I "/r aiv b-t4 .MOTION TO ADJOURN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING FOR MAY 18, 1994 AT 5:00 P.M.. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 11330 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 'Y 1 • • COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 16, 1994 The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on March 16, 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 Litsinger, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Members in attendance were Loma Hawkins, Yolanda Bays, Bette Espeseth, Ann Fields, Lucille Walker. Staff present were Recreation and Community Services Director, Ralph Davis and Diana J. Escalante. It was moved by Commissioner Fields and seconded by Commissioner Espeseth to approve the minutes of February 16, 1994, with the following correction. Commissioner Barbara Newton should have been listed as absent. Motion carried. Minutes approved. I. INFORMATION ITEMS A. Emergency Operations Center Update Mr. Davis introduced Captain Bill Schultz of the Lynwood Fire Department. Captain Schultz presented to the Commission the City's Multi- Hazard Functional Plan. This plan coordinates the efforts of the Sheriff, Fire Department, and other City Department to achieve the maximum emergency services to the community in the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake, flood, or civil unrest. Commissioner Bays inquired how the local elementary schools interface within the City's plan. Captain Schultz responded, the School District has its own emergency operations plan. Both the School District's and the City Plan does unite in various aspects, such as providing emergency shelters. He encouraged Commissioner Bays to speak with the principals in regards to implementing emergency preparedness drills. II. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Block Watch Club Report Mr. Davis distributed the Block Watch survey which will be mailed to all home owners along with the monthly water bill. The Commissioners reviewed the survey. Commissioner Fields recommended that the date of distribution be 0 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 16, 1994 placed on the bottom of the survey and that the words, "available in spanish" be placed either on the top or bottom of the survey. B. All American City Application Report. Mr. Davis reported the decision on the community projects that will be highlighted on the application has been finalized. The programs are: 1. Drive By Agony 2. Youth Employment a. Tree of Life b. Positive Motion 3. Partners in Education Commissioner Fields recommended the application include aspects of our community's homeless an senior citizens programs. C. Staff Program Report Mr. Davis displayed the Youth Employment Program (Y.E.P.) grant application to the Commission. This comprehensive grant application was prepared by Recreation and Community Services Project Manager Jim Given in only a couple of days. If approved, this grant will provide for a summer job program for the young adults of the community. IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS A. Public Orals None a� C , J COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION NIINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 16, 1994 B. Commission Orals * Commissioner Fields reported that Melanie Andrews who is a member of the Compton College Board of Trustees is very interested in the Lynwood community and volunteers to speak at all community organizations meetings. * Commissioner Bays inquired as to the proposed date of the Sheriffs Department relocating to the Justice Center on Alameda. Mr. Davis responded that the date will probably be sometime in July. * Commissioner Hawkins updated the Commission on the peace march against violence scheduled for Saturday, April 16. All marchers will meet at Bateman Hall at 9.00 a.m. and proceed to the location. * Commissioner Walker commented on the efforts of Matthew Medina, a youth volunteer at the Lynwood Library. His efforts have been so tremendous that he was honored by the L.A. County Library system. * Commissioner Espeseth commented on the success of the Rosa Parks dedication ceremony scheduled on March 3, 1994. * Chairperson Litsinger inquired if the Commission could give a presentation at the next scheduled City Council meeting. Mr. Davis reported the Commission would be placed on the Council agenda for the April 5, 1994 meeting. Commissioner Bays reported she will not be able to attend the meeting due to a previous commitment. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Fields and seconded by Chairperson Litsinger to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on April 20, 1994. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.