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CITY OF LYNWOOD
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 1995
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:00 P.M. I IVED
AGENDA CITY OF LYNWOOD
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance O
C. Roll Call
D. Approval of Past Minutes - January 18, 199
INFORMATION ITEMS
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A. Recreation and Community Services Report
B. Distribution of News Releases
C. Block Watch Captain's Report
SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Report on Business.Improvement District
B. � Report on Lynwood Water Rates
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Motion to adjourn to the regularly scheduled meeting on March 15,
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 JANUARY 18,•1995 MEETING
The Community Affairs Commission meeting of January 18, 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
Chairperson
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioners present:
David Litsinger
Bette Espeseth
Barbara Newton
Lorna Hawkins
Lucille Walker
Ann Fields
Yolanda Bays was absent.
Staff present: Mr. Ralph Davis
For the record Ralph Davis, Director of Recreation & Community
Services Department, stated that the Commission did in fact meet on
December 21, 1995. Roll was taken and then the Commissioners were
dismissed to attend the Ohhh Christmas Tree program.
Commissioners present:
Chairperson David Litsinger
Commissioner Bette Espeseth
Commissioner liucille Walker
Commissioner Ann Fields
Staff present: Mr. Ralph Davis
Commissioners Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes of the
December 21, 1995 meeting. Commissioner Fields seconded the
motion. The Commission agrees and the minutes were so ordered.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Ralph Davis announced that at the January 17, 1995 Council Meeting
the Master Plan for Mervyn M. Dymally Park was approved. The new
plan for the park is have three (3) soccer fields, one olympic size
and lighted, a junior size field for the children, and a synthetic
field. There will also be three (3) baseball diamonds. There will
be less tennis courts due to the fact that the new High School will
have tennis courts therefore the. tennis will play at the High
School. The plan also includes for more trees, play areas, and
more group picnic areas The Teen Center is also incorporated in
the master plan
Ralph Davis also mentioned other upcoming events First is the
Black History, program to be held on February 25, 1995 -This
program will help bring awareness & education as to the various
cultures of Lynwood The program will include a Lip -Sync and Look -
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
,JANUARY 18, 1995
Competition.
On March 3, .1995 Louis Heine will be hosting the Unity Dinner at
Bateman Hall. There will be a variety of meals from the various
cultures there are in the community.
The City of Lynwood is preparing for the Lynwood All City Track
Meet to be held in April. All of the elementary schools in the
area will, be participating. This is the largest track meet in the
State of California.
On Tuesday, February 14, 1995 the City Council will be meeting
jointly with the Lynwood Unified School District. This will be an
open meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.
David Litsinger mentioned that Tuesday, February 31, 1995 is the
date of the Mathathon Competition. This is a math competition
where third through sixth graders compete against other elementary
schools.
On Thursday, February 23,' 1995 at Bateman Hall the Walk of Fame
program honoring Yvonne Brathwaite Burke and Armando Rea and other
prominent individuals will be held.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Tournament was held on
January i4 through the 15, 1995. Sixteen teams participated in
this event. The program was a big success.
Ralph Davis stated that damage was caused to many areas of the City
due to the recent rainfall. The City Council approved a 'resolution
to apply for Federal Aid, FEMA.
SCHEDULED•MATTERS
The Sheriffs Department proposed to implement a citizens patrol
program. The program is designed to involve the community in
helping protect the city streets. The program will have patrons
drive in unmarked cars and be equipped with radios to call the
Sheriffs in case of an emergency.
The Community Services Day program was held December 19, 1994. All
Commissioners agreed that the program was successful and was well
appreciated by the community. The Commissioners also stated that
there was a shortage of toys and not enough businesses from the
community participated. The Commissioners would like for the
future all applicants be screened more in order to make sure all
the information is valid. Ralph Davis stated that McWhorter
Technologies from Illinois donated $1500.00 to the Community
Services Day program.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
JANUARY 18, 1995
The Ohhh Christmas Tree program was held December 21, 1994. This
program is intended to have the Block Watch Captains involve
everyone from that particular block to decorate their prospective
tree. The Commissioners all said that they really enjoyed
themselves There was much community pride, and everyone was in
the Christmas spirit. Santa Claus and the Senior Choral Group did
a great job.at the awards program. The winning street was Nevada
Street. All entries in the program received an award. The
Commissioners felt that there was not publicity for the program.
Hopefully next year there will be more entries. The Commissioners
agreed that the Block Watch Captains did a great job The
Commissioners requested that the pictures that were taken of the
Ohhh Christmas Tree program be printed in the Lynwood N'
Perspective.
PUBLIC ORALS
None
COMMISSIONERS ORALS
Commissioner Fields stated that on January 23, 1995 in Huntington
Park at Gage Jr. High School, 7 00 p.m., there will be a meeting to
discuss as to why the telephone expenses have gone up.
Commissioner Walker reported that the library is doing great
Commissioner Espeseth wanted to know why the Code Enforcement does
not work on weekends She also reported that the Salvation Army
prepared 1,000 baskets and that it is going to cost $60,000.00 to
get the roof fixed of the Salvation Army building.
Commissioner Newton reported that she is off track
Commissioner Hawkins reported that the program Drive By Agony is
going to have a program for the adults and a youth orientation.
The Peace March is scheduled for April 23, 1995 from 10:00 a.m. to
12 00 noon.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson David
Litsinger.