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DECEMBER 20, 1995 " µ= I v r- v
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF LYNWOOD
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AGENDA A�
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I OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Certification of the Posting of the Agenda
D. Roll Call
E Approval of the Past Minutes - October 18, 1995
II INFORMATION ITEMS
A Recreation and Community Services Activity Report
B Block Watch Captain's Report
III. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. REPORT ON COMMUNITY SERVICES DAY
B. REPORT ON 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY
IV PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
V COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn to the regularly scheduled meeting on January 17,
1996 at 5:00 p m in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis
Road, City of Lynwood, CA 90262
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES
OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 1995 MEETING
The Community Affairs Commission meeting of November 15, 1995 was
called to order by Chairperson David Litsinger at 5:00 p.m. The
pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Bette Espeseth.
Roll Call of Commissioners present:
Chairperson
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
David Litsinger
Bette Espeseth
Yolanda Bays
Ann Fields
Lucille Walker
Barbara Newton
Lorna Hawkins was absent
Staff present Mr Ralph Davis
Mr Davis certified the posting of the agenda
Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes of the
November 15, 1995 meeting. Commissioner Fields seconded the
motion. The Commission agrees and the minutes were so ordered
INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr Ralph Davis reported on Character Counts Week He stated that
this program was enjoyed by everyone Along with Character Counts
Week, the Anti Graffiti Day Program was also celebrated with
approximately 100 children participating on this day.
The Halloween Carnival was held on October 31, 1995 in the
Community Transit Center There were various game booths, food and
candy for everyone who came to this event.
The Opening Ceremonies for the Youth Soccer Program was held on
October 28, 1995. There were approximately 500 children present at
this event
The Natatorium is currently closed due to a pump failure It is
estimated that a new pump will cost $15,000 00.
The Block Watch Captain's approved a bilingual form created by the
Sheriff's Department to be utilized in auto accidents. This form
would make filing a report easier for those who do not speak
english.
Mr Ralph Davis reported that Andrea Hooper was re- elected City
Clerk, Iris Pygatt was re- elected City Treasurer, and Louis Byrd
and Louis J Heine were re- elected to the City Council. Ms.
Margaret Araujo was elected to the School Board also
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MINUTES OF THE
NOVEMBER 15, 1995 MEETING
Ms. Cynthia Green -Geter and Ms Thelma Calvin - Williams were re-
elected to the School Board.
Mr. Ralph Davis apologized on behalf of Deputy Haney because he was
unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Ralph Davis gave a report given
to him by Deputy Haney stating that there has been a drop in the
crime rate.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Mr. Davis gave an update on Community Services Day which will be
held on Saturday, December 16, 1995. At the moment 25 applications
have been turned in Janice Thomas and Mark Flores are scheduled
to meet with Mr Oh of Frontier Market regarding the $1,500 00 to
be spent at their store.
Letters have also been mailed to various companies asking for
donations. Toys are being collected by Drive By Agony and the
Marine Reserves (Toys for Tots).
Commissioner Barbara Newton was elected as the Community Affairs
Commission tree decorator
There will be a special election on December 19, 1995 regarding
Measure L. The purpose of Measure L is to keep the option open for
the City of Lynwood to have a Casino.
The City of Lynwood's Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade is scheduled
to be held on December 8, 1995.
St Francis will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary on December
2, 1995 with a celebration in the park
The Commissioners Dinner will be held at Bateman Hall on December
7, 1995 at 6 30 p m.
Mr. Ralph Davis reminded five (5) Commissioners that their terms
were going to expire in December, 1995. He asked for them to
submit letters to get reappointed to the City Clerk's Office
In June of 1996 the City of Lynwood will be celebrating it's 75th
Anniversary. A big celebration is being planned for this day The
Community Affairs Commission will be involved with this program.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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NOVEMBER 15, 1995
COMMISSION ORALS
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Commissioner Fields reported that Ahmen Rah was elected to the
Compton College School Board She also announced that Compton
College won their Homecoming Football game.
Commissioner Walker reported that the library is doing well. She
also stated that on the south side of Lynwood Road there is too
much trash.
Commissioner Espeseth stated that she attended the Ground Breaking
Ceremony on October 26, 1995 She also stated that she likes the
idea of students wearing uniforms to school
The meeting was adjourned at 6 00 p m until the next regularly
scheduled meeting on December 20, 1995.
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