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City Of Lynwood
Regular Meeting Of The Public Safety Commission
Monday October 8, 2007
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Cornelius called the meeting to order
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Cornelius. Hawkins and Calderon answered roll call, Commissioner
Hutcherson and City Liaison Jeff Jones were absent. Greg Woods was present in place of
Mr Jones.
INVOCATION
Vice Chairperson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Cornelius led the commission in the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR AUGUST 13, 2007 MEETING
It was moved by Vice - Chairperson Cornelius, seconded by Commissioner Calderon and
carried to approve the September 2007 minutes.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Items Number 6 -9, 11 and 13 were moved to be tabled until the next regular meeting.
Update, Entrance to The Annex
Commissioners as a whole noted the striping around all the steps at the Annex and City
Hall building. The commission will discuss further matter at the next scheduled meeting.
Monthly Block Watch Report from Natalia Medina
Natalia Medina updated the commission on the recent activities that occurred within the
last two months such as the National Night Out. She also informed them of upcoming
events to be determined such as the candidate's forum for the upcoming election.
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Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2007
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Calderon stated that flyers being posted in the Senior Center should have accurate
information and be understandable.
COMMISSIONER ORALS
Commissioner Hawkins discussed the shooting incident in which a young man was shot
and killed in the city park. She questioned security issues and whether the park was
adequately staffed to ensure safety
The commission decided to bring this issue up to Jeff's attention at the next meeting.
Commissioner Calderon presented the commission with the American Disability Act
Title 1 I and also a letter from the Los Angeles County Public Library dealing with
accessibility at main entrance passages.
The Title 1 1 act states, "The obligation is to ensure that facilities are readily accessible to
and usable by individuals with disabilities that would be violated, if repairs are not made
promptly or if improper or inadequate maintenance causes repeated and persistent
failures."
ADJOURNEMENT
It was motioned by Commissioner Hawkins, seconded by Commissioner Calderon and
carried to adjourn to the next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2007 at 6 15 P M
All in favor; Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2007
6:15 P. M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
Zelda Hutcherson, Chairperson
Deon Cornelius Vacancy Frank Calderon
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Certification of Agenda Posting
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V. Minutes Approval for Regular Meeting September 10, 2007
VI. CERT Training Update
Jeff Jones presents a short update regarding training status
VII. Emergency Preparedness Report
Quarterly report presented by staff liaison Jeff Jones
VIII. Doors at the Senior Center
Staff updates the commissioners on the status of this issue
IX. Cooling Station Notification, Senior Center
Staff updates the commissioners on the status of this issue
X. Update, Entrance to The Annex
Staff updates the commissioners on the status of this issue
XI. Monthly Report Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
Report from Lt. Rivas, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
XIL Monthly Report Block Watch Program
Report from Natalia Medina, Blockwatch Coordinator
X1II. Verification of PSC Minutes to City Council
Staff liaison verifies that the minutes were presented to City Council
XIV. Public Comments
XV. Commissioner Orals
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday
November 12, 2007, at 6:15 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road,
Lynwood, CA 90262
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City of Lynwood
Regular Meeting of The Public Safety Commission
Monday September 10, 2007
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hutcherson called the meeting to order at 6.20 PM
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Hutcherson, Cornelius, and Calderon answered roll call, Commissioner
Hawkins was absent.
CERTIFICATING OF AGENDA POSTING
Staff liaison Jeff Jones announced that the agenda has been duly posted in accordance
with The Brown Act.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR AUGUST 13, 2007 MEETING
Commissioner Calderon made a correction of his statement concerning the canopy being
anchored. It was moved by chairperson Hutcherson, seconded by Vice Chairperson
Cornelius and carried to approve the minutes as corrected.
CERT TRAINING UPDATE
Staff liaison Jones noted that training is scheduled to start September 15` but may not
have enough interest for the class. The minimum number is 20 This class was heavily
advertised but CERT classes were previously conducted in this area. An update will be
provided at the October meeting.
SENIOR CENTER
In the previous meeting it was noted that the doors were too heavy to open for seniors.
Jeff Jones, the building engineer, and staff member Ilu Johnson inspected the door by the
restroom. Commissioner Cornelius stated that the Restroom is fine, but the every other
door is very poor in terms of opening, with exception to the game room closet door
Chairperson Hutcherson recommended looking at legal requirements for the doors.
Commissioner Calderon and Cornelius suggested replacing the doors with automatic
doors. Commissioner Cornelius brought up the issue of Senior Center doors being locked,
when it is required that all doors remain open during operation. Commissioner Cornelius
suggested one week verifying the regulations of the doors. Jeff Jones will find out the
ADA requirements for the doors in a one week.
ILLEGAL PARKING OF CITY VEHICLES
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Jeff Jones met with Public Works Director Dan Ojeda and Quality of Life Director
Deborah Jackson, in which both had staff who were parking where they shouldn't. Jones
noted that City Manager Roger Haley sent a memo to staff to stop parking illegally As a
result, two days after the meeting no one has parked illegally, stated Jones. Commissioner
Cornelius mentioned there is no parking any where in city hall and that staff is parking in
front spaces and taken spaces from residents. Jones brought up that Dan Ojeda has a plan
in place and is going to council to have time limited parking in front spaces. Jones will
confirm the plan with Dan Ojeda and the effective date.
CITY STAFF COURTSEY
Jeff Jones noted that City Manager is seeking to improve courtesy to residents and
clients.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Sheriff reported that there is an increase in auto thefts and all other crimes are
holding steady He also noted that they are at maximum enforcement and have additional
patrol for the beginning of school. Furthermore, the Lynwood COPS team has been real
aggressive with prostitution and other crimes in the area, resulting in increased in arrests.
Sheriff also stated that there will be a town hall meeting with the areas controlled by
Century Station to talk about gangs and graffiti, food and tours of the station will be
provided. Flyers are being passed out. Commissioner Cornelius suggested doing
something about the parking for this town hall meeting. Sheriff acknowledged that he
would look into alternatives.
BLOCK WATCH
No Reports.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Calderon stated that the contactor should be held responsible for the doors in the
Senior Center She also mentioned that there has not been an emergency drill for four
months for the Senior Center Furthermore, she brought up the fact that the Senior Center
is a cooling station and it was not opened on Saturday, Sunday and Monday during the
heat wave. The Senior Center is a cooling station open from 8 -5 Monday- Friday, verified
by flyer Commissioner Cornelius recommended they make a new and clearer cooling
station poster. Chairperson Hutcherson suggested finding out if it is a requirement for the
Senior Center to be open for the weekends if it is over 85 degrees. Jones will contact
Recreation Interim Director for more information.
COMMISSIONER ORALS
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Commissioner Calderon noted that he has a plan (presented) in which he believed would
improve safety at the entrance to The Annex. Jeff Jones noted that there is not a
dangerous condition as identified in liability terms, but appreciated Commissioner
Calderon's information. Staff will paint yellow strips on all steps in the city hall area.
Commissioner Cornelius appreciated staff following up on the issues discussed last
month and looked forward to receiving the agendas and minutes in a more timely
manner
Jeff Jones followed up on a question from last meeting, if there's a way to put
announcements in the Water bill. He stated that there is, but there is a fee. Jones will find
out from the Water Manager
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Vice - chairperson Cornelius and seconded by Commissioner Calderon
and carried to adjourn to the next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2007 at 6.15 p.m. All
in favor; Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7.25 PM.