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AGENDA CI T'
MAY 12, 1993 CI Y"-'-
CONFERENCE ROOM
AT CITY HALL 7 1 8 , 9 1101 n 112 1 i 2 131415 6
5:30 P.M.
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Minutes - March 10 and April 14, 1993
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Increase Friends Of The Womens Commission
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Set Date For An All Day Child Care Workshop
1. Discuss type of shops
2. Prepare Guest list
3. Type of facilities
IV. COMMISSIONER'S /PUBLIC ORALS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn to a Regular Meeting for June 9, 1993
at 5:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at City Hall.
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LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 14, 1993
The regular meeting of the Women's Commission of the City of
Lynwood was held April 14, 1993 at Bateman Hall V.I.P. Room.
(The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.)
Staff person Cynthia Green -Geter called the meeting to order at
5:30 p.m. Members in attendance were: Verna Culp, and Della
Mazziotti. Commissioners Ethel Pacheco, and Betty Jackson were
excused due to illness.
Staff present was Cynthia Green -Geter and Silvia Lara.
Guest in attendance was Mary Lue Lewis, from Compton Community
Foster Parent Association.
Minutes of February 10, 1993 were tabled for the May 12, 1993
Meeting, due to the lack of a quorum.
There were no actions taken during this meeting due to the lack
of a quorum, however the following was discussed.
A. RECEPTION FOR MAYOR OF BERLIN, GERMANY
Ms. Green -Geter mention that the reception for the Mayor
of Berlin, Germany will take place Saturday, April 24,
1993 at the School District Building. The Marriott Hotel
will Cater and the colors will be red, white, and
blue. The program will commence at 11:30 a.m. with a
flag salute followed by an Invocation and greetings from
Mayor Paul Richards and School District Board President
Joe Battle.
B. REOPENING OF CHILD CARE ISSUE
1. SOURCES
a. Irvine Project
b. Dr. Shirley Laddell
2. POSSIBLE LOCATIONS
a. Old Bowling Alley
LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 14, 1993
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3. KIND OF CHILDREN SERVICES
a. Children of working mother's of
1. City Hall,
2. School District, and
3. The Community.
4. TYPE OF FACILITY
a. Commissioners need to make a decision on what kind
of facility they want.
1. Child Care only,
2. Parenting, or
3. Battered Women
5. CANDIDATES FOR NEW FRIENDS OF THE WOMEN'S COMMISSION
a. Harriet Woods
b. Caffie Greene
C. Charlie Knight
d. Shirley Edwards of Compton College
e. Doris Davis of Palos Verdes
f. Eloise Evans
G. Shirley Laddell
H. Cheryl White
C. PUBLIC ORALS
- Ms. Culp mentioned that a proposal should be prepared
and submitted to council before anything is decided
about Child Care.
- Ms. Mazziotti mentioned that she will be giving a
presentation to the Human Relations Committee of Gardena
on the Lynwood Women's Commission. She previously gave
a presentation to the city of Hawthorn.
LYNWOOD WOMEN'S CO# SSION •
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
MARCH 10, 1993
The regular meeting of the Women's Commission of the City of
Lynwood was held March 10, 1993 at Bateman Hall V.I.P. Room.
(The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.)
Ethel Pacheco called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Members
in attendance were: Dr. Betty Jackson, Ethel Pacheco,
Verna Culp, and Della Mazziotti.
Commissioner Everlena McCown has resigned from the Lynwood
Women's Commission.
Staff present was Cynthia Green - Geter and Silvia Lara.
Guest in attendance was Mayor Pro -Tem, Evelyn Wells.
Minutes of February 10, 1993 were accepted with minor
corrections.
I. FINALIZATION FOR PREPARATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
CELEBRATION
Mayor Pro -Tem Evelyn Wells apologized for the delay and
miscommunication involving the Women's History Month
Celebration. Mayor Pro -Tem Evelyn Wells mentioned that
new photo for women's commissioners'.
Ms'. Green - Geter stated that due to the budget the city
will not be able to continue with the original program
for the Women's History Month Celebration. Ms. Green -
Geter explained that in the new Block Watch program their
is a section which include reception and option for
honorees. Therefore there will be two honorees and they
are Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite -Burke and Former Deputy
Supervisor Marcine Shaw.
Commissioner's unanimously agreed that something should
be given to Ms. McCown to show their appreciation.
Staff will take care of selecting a gift to be presented
at the Women's Luncheon, if Ms. McCown is present.
Suggestions were made by commissioners such as a plaque,
resolution, or clock.
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LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
MARCH 10, 1993
Ms. Green -Geter mentioned the following:
A. DATE,TIME, AND LOCATION:
Due to several inconveniences the date for the
Lynwood Women's Commission History Month Luncheon
has been changed to Thursday, March 25, 1993 from
12:00 to 2:00 p.m., at Bateman Hall, room # 2.
B. DECORATIONS:
An order had been place for purple, white, and
lavender balloons with lettering (Women Grasping
Inconceivable Heights) for the cost of $240.00.
Commissioners thought the price was too high but
Ms. Green -Geter answered that it was too late to
cancel, because the order arrived today. Ms.
Green -Geter mentioned that Ms. Lara will take care
of the decoration for this event.
C. SOUVENIRS:
An order for two hundred champaign glasses with
lettering (Women Grasping Inconceivable Heights)
Total cost is approximately $1,700.00 Commissioners
Thought the price was too high and agreed to try
and cancel order. Ms. Culp made a motion to staff
to cancel order for glasses if possible second by
Ms. Jackson. Commissioners suggested getting
something not so expensive like a cup, keychain, or
a tote bag. Staff will check with vendors for a
more inexpensive item.
D. PROGRAM:
After ideas were given to staff, commissioners
agreed to print a program as follows if the
participant are available and accept:
1. Inspirational by Rev. Ernestine Fountain,
2. Introduction of M.C. by Dr. Betty Jackson,
3. Mistress of Ceremony by Andrea L. Hooper,
4. Welcome by Ethel Pacheco,
5. Introductions by Della Mazziotti, and
6. A Call For Women by Mayor Pro -Tem
Evelyn Wells.
7. Special Presentation by Women Commissioners
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II. HEALTH AND WOMEN VIDEO TAPE (22 MINUTES)
The video was shown and appreciated for future endeavors.
The Women's Commission will began to work on the child
care project in our next meeting.
There being no further business, the Women's Commission meeting
was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.