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Agenda of February 16,1994
City Hall Council Chambers
5:00 p.m.
I.
II.
III.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. MINUTES - January 19, 1994
SCHEDULED MATTERS
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A. Pacific Electric Railroad Depot Re- Naming Ceremony
B. Block Club Council Report
C. All America City Application Report
D. Report on Commission Attendance
E. Staff Program Report
F. Election of Officers
COMMISSIONER'S /PUBLIC ORALS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR MARCH 16, 1994 AT
5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS
ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
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Agenda of February 16,1994
City Hall Council Chambers
5:00 P.M.
I.
II.
III.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. MINUTES - January 19, 1994
SCHEDULED MATTERS
P RE EI TY OF LYNWOOD Y CLERKS OFFICE
FEB 14 Icg4
AM PM
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A. Pacific Electric Railroad Depot Re- Naming Ceremony
B. Block Club Council Report
C. All America City Application Report
D. Report on Commission Attendance
E. Staff Program Report
F. Election of Officers
COMMISSIONER'S /PUBLIC ORALS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR MARCH 16, 1994 AT
5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS
ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
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JANUARY 19, 1994
The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on
January 19, 1994 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers.
(Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.)
Vice Chairperson Ann Fields called the meeting to order at 5:00
p.m. Members in attendance were: Bette Espeseth, Lucille Walker,
David Litsinger, Barbara Newton, and Ann Fields. Chairperson
Lorna Hawkins and Commissioner Yolanda Bays were absent from the
meeting.
Staff present were Ralph Davis and Silvia Lara.
MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED that minutes of December 15, 1993 be
approved as presented.
I. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. ST. FRANCIS PRESENTATION ON "HEALTH WATCH"
Mr. Davis mentioned that St. Francis, along with the
City of Lynwood and the Lynwood Unified School District
were planning a major health watch program to be
initiated in Lynwood and that a couple of
representatives from St. Francis were here to make a
presentation on the "Health Watch Program ". Mr. Davis
then introduced Linda Woo and Sister Antuanette Navarro
from St. Francis Medical Center.
Ms. Woo mentioned that the main goal of the Health
Watch program is to promote health awareness in our
community and basically to begin living healthier life
styles by making healthier life choices for example:
• learning how to stay fit,
• eating right, and
• learning when you need to exercise
This program was developed to involve as much as the
community as possible. A major component, of the
program is youth involvement. There are 15 students
from the Lynwood High School, who have shown interest in
this program and we will be working with them on a
regular basis. Ms. Woo stated that these students are
taught about heath care issues and concepts regarding
health care. Then they are asked to share this
information with family, friends, and neighbors.
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The benefit to the students is that they receive work
experience, leadership skills, and they also receive
monetary stipend for their participation each semester.
Student advocates will work directly with the community
and be asked to.make presentation on Health Watch. St.
Francis Medical Center will be distributing a monthly
Health Watch bulletins through the Lynwood Journal
newspaper. The first Health Care Bulletin was
distributed January 19, 1994 and it talks about
tuberculosis. This Bulletin will also be used to inform
the community of events such as the Nun Run Program, St.
Francis Kids Fair, and where Immunization programs take
place. Students will go out and work with churches,
school district, businesses, etc... St. Francis also
has already established a toll free Health Care line.
This line runs into their health care referral office
where there is a professional who works with the public
on a regular basis. People can call in and get
information about the current topic of the month as well
as any other special information such as stop smoking
programs, weight loss, etc... Ms. Woo also mentioned
that Ron Roberson will be running this program through
our local cable channel and that the St. Francis LVN
program will work in conjunction with the Health Watch
Program.
Mr. Davis added that Health Care is a major issue under
the Clinton administration. Mr. Davis also added that
this will make our community healthier and could play an
important role in the All America award application
process.
Ms. Fields mentioned that Councilman Heine is very
concerned on issues relating to health, and she
indicated that he can be a resource person on health
programs as he has recently attended a "Health 2000"
conference in San Francisco which focused on health
programs.
MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED recommendation calling for
city to cooperate with the St. Francis Health Watch
Program.
MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED that the St. Francis Health
Watch Program be incorporated into the Block Watch
Program.
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B. PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILROAD DEPOT (RED CAR STATION)
Mr. Davis mentioned that at the City Council Meeting of
January 18, 1994 Council, by a 3 -2 vote, moved that the
Pacific Electric Railroad Depot Station be named after
former councilmember John Byork. This Station will be
called the "John Byork Historical Pacific Electric
Railroad Depot ". Mr. Davis also mentioned that he has a
plaque with Mr. Byork's picture to go on the building.
This event is tentatively scheduled for sometime in
February.
The use of this facility
but some suggestions have
for Supervisor Burke, St.
has not yet been determined
come up such as: Field Office
Francis, or Hub Cities.
C. BLOCK WATCH REPORT
Mr. Davis reported the increase in attendance of the
Block Watch Captains Group. He also commented that the
group is comincr along fine and that Ms. Janice Thomas,
the City coordinator in charge of the Block Watch
Captains group meets with them on regular basis.
Ms. Fields asked if the c
New Block Watch Captains.
have a handbook and he
extra copies of the Block
commissioners.
ity had an orientation book for
Mr. Davis answered that they
mentioned that he will bring
Watch Captains handbook for
D. STAFF REPORT
Mr. Davis made the following announcements:
* The Recreation and Community Services Department is
offering three karate classes, Mexican Folkloric
classes, senior exercise programs, and various
excursions.
* The Annual Martin Luther King Basketball
Tournament began Friday, January 14, 1994 and
concluded Monday, January 17, 1994.
* The County Wide Household Hazardous Waste Day
will be January 23, 1994 in the City of South Gate.
* Mock - Trials the High School came in first place and
the Jr. High School came in second place.
* Scholarship Program from the Chamber of
Commerce which was open to male and female
participants last year will take place in
April.
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* Freeway entrance to the 710 Fwy- opening of Martin
Luther King Blvd. on -ramp will take place on
January 28, 1994 at 11 a.m..
* Black History Programs present "Blues Night ",
February 19, 1994 at Bateman Hall.
* Unity Dinner will take place February 25, 1994
at Bateman Hall.
* Black History Programs continue with A Tribute To
Motown on February 26, 1994.
Ms. Fields asked if the City was going to have spanish
classes again. Mr. Davis answered that he is not aware
of any spanish classes at this time and that he would
check for the commissioners.
This next item is only for discussion:
Mr. Davis also suggested to have a book sale to raise
money for the Lynwood Library. Ms. Walker suggested
to coordinate wa.th the "Friends of the Library ". Mr.
Davis will discuss this item with the Librarian.
E. ALL AMERICA CITY APPLICATION
Mr. Davis mentioned that City Council has accepted,
with commissioners recommendation, to review and
possibly apply for the All America Award.
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1. NEW MINUTE CLERK
Mr. Davis announced that Ms. Lara has resigned and
this will be her last meeting. Mr. Davis also
announced that Ms. Lara will be missed greatly but
in her place will be a very capable person, her
name is Janice Thomas. Commissioners commended Ms.
Lara and expressed their appreciation with an
applause.
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Ms. Espeseth mentioned that the Joe Battle and Rachel
Chavez election will take place on February 15, 1994.
Ms. Espeseth also mentioned the following major
construction and state funding projects: Construction
of a new High School and District Warehouse, Central Air
Conditioning of the existing Lynwood High School Campus
along with Hosler Jr. High, and replacement of 136 old
relocatable trailers with new units.
Ms. Walker mentioned that the Friends of the Library are
still raising money for the Library with the continuous
collection of books and by renting videos. Ms. Walker
also mentioned that the Friends of the Library meets the
second Thursday. of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the
Library.
Mr. Litsinger mentioned that the Mathathon which was
held at the Lynwood School District Board room was great
and all schools were represented. Mr. Litsinger also
mentioned that it was time for the yearly commissioners
election. Mr. Davis stated that he will put the
election item on next months agenda.
Ms. Fields informed the commissioners that the program
called "Teach Someone To Read" will be held on January
29, 1994 from 9a.m. to 4p.m. and also February 5, 1994
from 9a.m to 4p.m.. Ms. Fields also mentioned that Ms.
Melonie Andrews, newly elected Board of Trustees member
for Compton Community College, attended our Council
Meeting last night.
MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to adjourn The Lynwood Community
Affairs Commission Board Meeting at 6:15 p.m.