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AGENDA OF APRIL 15, 1995
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
D. Roll Call
E Approval of the Past
INFORMATION ITEMS
CITY OF LYNWOOrJ
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
APR . 1995
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Posting of the Agenda '(`�-�`lt —,,
Minutes - March 15, 1995 Gr
A. Recreation and Community Services Activity Report
B. Block Watch Captain's Report
C. City Council Matters
SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Workshop on Business Improvement District
1. Introduction of New Committee Members
2 Report on the History of this fund
3 Purpose and intent of the fund for 95 -96 fiscal year
4 Question and answers
PUBLIC ORALS
V. COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn to the regularly scheduled meeting on May 17,
1995 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 MARCH 15, 1995 MEETING
The Community Affairs Commission meeting of March 15, 1995 was
called to order by Chairperson David Litsinger at 5 15 p m. The
pledge of- Allegiance,was led by Commissioner Bette Espeseth.
Roll Call of Commissioners present:
Chairperson David Litsinger
Commissioner Bette Espeseth
Commissioner Barbara Newton
Commissioner Yolanda Bays
Commissioner Lucille Walker absent
Commissioner Ann Fields absent
Commissioner Yolanda Bays absent
Staff present: Mr. Ralph Davis
Mr Ralph Davis certified the posting of the agenda
Commissioners Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes of the March
15, 1995 meeting. Commissioner Newton seconded the motion. The
Commission agrees and the minutes were so ordered.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr Ralph Davis distributed to all Commissioners copies of the
current News Releases and a copy of the letter to Mr. Michael Hite,
President of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce regarding the Parking
and Business Improvement District.
Mr. Ralph Davis stated that the Spring /Summer brochure will soon be
ready to hand out The brochure will include classes, trips and
Day Camp information as well as other programs in the City.
Mr. Davis attended the California Recreation and Pacific Southwest
Park Convention which was held in San Jose, California. There were
450 different Recreation agencies in attendance. There were
representatives from Nevada, Arizona and Oregon. The title for
this years convention was Unity. The intent of the California
Recreation and Pacific Southwest Park Convention was to unify and
identify the various resources. Therefore many projects have been
collaborated with other agencies
Information on the COPS MORE PROGRAM was passed out. Commissioners
were asked to look it over and if any questions should arise please
call Ralph Davis and he will further explain the program.
Minutes of the Block Watch Captain's Meeting were also handed out
to all Commissioners.
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
MARCH 15, 1995
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Chairperson David Litsinger was present at the City Council Meeting
the night they formally approved to have the Community Affairs
Commission serve as the Advisory Board for the Parking and Business
Improvement District. Chairperson Litsinger responded to the City
Council that the Community Affairs Commission would be more than
happy to serve the Council.
Chairperson David Litsinger informed the Commissioners that he
mailed a letter to the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce stating that
the Community Affairs Commission was formally chosen to serve as
the Advisory Board for the Parking and Business Improvement
District. The Advisory Board is to consist of eleven (11) members.
Seven (7) members will be from the Community Affairs Commission and
the remaining four (4) will be from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce
all who must be members in good standing The City Council
recommended that the President of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce
be one of the members.
Errick Lee, Executive Director of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce
was present at the meeting. Errick stated that the Chamber has
selected the four members form the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce who
will serve on the Advisory Board along with the Community Affairs
Commission.
The Lynwood Chamber of Commerce members who will serve on the
Advisory Board are the following:
Michael Hite, President of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce
Arnie Henderson, 1st Vice - President of the Chamber of Commerce
Michel Patel, 2nd Vice - President of the Chamber of Commerce
Robert Herrera and Leighton Hull (alternate)
Errick Lee will serve as staff person attending meetings on behalf
of these members.
Errick Lee's recommendation to his Executive Board is for everyone
to meet in the months of April, May and June during the time in
which the budget study for funding of the Chamber of Commerce is
done through the Business Improvement District.
The Chamber of Commerce members will meet with the Community
Affairs Commission at the regular Community Affairs Commission
meetings The Community Affairs Commission will recess at 5:30
p.m. to begin the Business Improvement Advisory Board Meeting.
PUBLIC ORALS
None
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
MARCH 15, 1995
COMMISSIONERS ORALS
Commissioner Newton stated that school is in session again therefor
she has returned to work
Commissioner Espeseth reported that the weed patch where Lucky's
used to be is extremely high Lucky's does not want to sell the
property therefore the City of Lynwood is going to claim eminent
domain. They are going to build 52 homes on Atlantic by St.
Phillip Neri the building will be three (3) stories high.
Chairperson Litsinger reported that all principals are having to do
extra work lately due to the fact that there is a shortage of
staff No formal presentation has been made for the winning school
in the Mathathon competition. The scheduled date for the
presentation of the award is set for March 28, 1995.
The meeting was adjourned at 5 45 p.m. by Chairperson David
Litsinger and,seconded by Commissioner Bette Espeseth