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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-12-15 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION AGENDA�y. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 15, 1993 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:00 P.M. I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. Minutes of November 17, 1993 II. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Commissioner's Correspondence B. Staff Program Report C. Block Watch Report I RECEIVED CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE ULU 1;3 1993 AM FM D. Report on Compton /Lynwood Public Agency Network Program E. Transit (Red Car Station) III. COMMISSIONER'S /PUBLIC ORALS f "ON Nk1� Motion to adjourn to a regular meeting for January 19, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262. a11293.52 corres r.. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OMISSIOW MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1993 The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on November 17, 1993 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers. (Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) Commissioner Lorna Hawkins called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Members in attendance were: Bette Espeseth, Lucille Walker, Barbara Newton, Ann Fields, and Lorna Hawkins. Commissioner Yolanda Bays was late to the meeting and Commissioner David Litsinger was excused from the meeting. Staff present were Ralph Davis and Silvia Lara. A motion was made by commissioner Espeseth that the minutes of October 20, 1993 be approved as presented. Ms. Fields seconded the motion. (All members present approved) I. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. COMMISSIONERS CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Davis informed the commissioners that the Annual Commissioner's Dinner will be held December 9, 1993 and that reservations must be made by December 1, 1993 by contacting Silvia at extension 203. B. STAFF PROGRAM REPORT Mr. Davis informed commissioners of the following: a) Safe Kids Information Program (SKIP) - this program was designed to provide kids with Halloween tips and approximately 300 to 400 youngsters were in attendance. b) Teens Against Graffiti (TAG) - this program will consist of students who will pledge to be good citizens to the community. This program will be composed of different phases, the next phase will be an essay contest. Finally the students will be awarded. Several businesses have volunteered to support all of our schools in Lynwood with a banner which students will carry during a march to initiate this program. 0 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1993 c) On Friday November 12, 1993 the Women's Professional Golf Tournament will be supporting the Jr. Golf Program at Woodlawn Hills. Mr. Davis displayed a sample of a poster which illustrated Jr. Golf. C. BLOCK WATCH REPORT Mr. Davis presented the commissioners with a copy of the Block Watch Program Roster which listed the City Officials, Commission Meetings, and Elected Officials. Mr. Davis briefly explained the following: a) Council, Recreation Department, and the Community Affairs Commission will work together with Blockwatch Program. b) The Neighborhood Program is composed of Block Club, Organization, and Programs. C) Block Council is compose of Blockwatch Captains from the various Block Clubs. All groups will work in cooperation with the sheriff's Department and the City. II. PUBLIC ORALS * Ms. Hawkins mentioned that the city needs to prepare a new emergency preparedness program because it becomes boring after it is repeated over and over. * Ms. Newton asked if the commissioners were aware of any institutions that will provide free food for Thanksgiving. The following will be given free food on Thanksgiving Day: a) Vasilios Restaurant on Martin Luther King Boulevard, b) Angelous Restaurant on Atlantic, and c) Salvation Army in Compton. 0 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1993 * Ms. Espeseth reported the following: a) She attended the District Advisory Board Meeting, b) Lynwood's New High School Ground Breaking will be in January 1994, and c) Lynwoods Decathelon at the High School will be held on November 20, 1993. * Ms. Fields mentioned that the Community College Bookloan Luncheon of October 28, 1993 was great. Kentucky Fried Chicken donated the food and House Bakery donated desert and two hundred dollars. Ms. Fields also mentioned that Compton College has a new President, his name is Byron Skinner. * Mr. Davis informed the commissioners of the following: 1) December 18, 1993 Annual Christmas Boutique held at the Lynwood Activity Center. 2) December 10, 1993 - Christmas Parade Mr. Davis also mentioned the that the Intern Cable Award Program was great and that he wanted to thank Commissioner Lorna Hawkins for her wonderful "Drive By Agony" Program. * Ms. Hawkins mentioned that she was presented by the California Wellnes Foundation with a Leadership Award. There being no further business, the Community Affairs Commission Board Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. r COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION Agenda of November 17,1993 City Hall Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A.' Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. MINUTES - October 20, 1993 II. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Commissioners Correspondence B. Staff Program Report C. Block Watch Report D. Transit (Red Car Station) III. COMMISSIONER'S /PUBLIC ORALS ADJOURNMENT RE C EIVED CITY OF LYNWOOD tl CITY CLERKS OFFICE NOV 11 1993 AM PSI 7181911011111211121 s A I M MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING,FOR DECEMBER 15, 1993 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. 0 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 1993 The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on October 20, 1993 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers. (Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) Commissioner Lorna Hawkins called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Members in attendance were: Bette Espeseth, Lucille Walker, Barbara Newton, Yolanda Bays, Ann Fields, and Lorna Hawkins. Commissioner David Litsinger came in at 5:25 p.m. Staff present were Ralph Davis and Silvia Lara. Guest present was Prasine Martinez from the Code Enforcement Department. A motion was made by commissioner Espeseth that the minutes of September 15, 1993 be approved as presented. Ms. Newton seconded the motion. (All members present approved) I. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. COMMISSIONERS CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Davis mentioned to the commissioners that he had received an All America Application. Commissioners gave Mr. Davis the okay to pursue the All America Application and to take to city manager. Motion moved by Ms. Espeseth and seconded by Ms. Fields. (All members present approved) Mr. Davis also mentioned that he received a Sister Cities Young Artist Program invitation. Mr. Davis will distribute to the schools and see if some of the students would like to participate. Ms. Fields suggested that the commission sponsor one of the participants if he /she is interested and cannot pay the fee to participate. Mr. Davis will seek stipend for sponsor. B. STAFF PROGRAM REPORT Ms. Martinez is the manager of the Code Enforcement Department and she reported that their duties include to enforce the city codes and write up referrals. Ms. Martinez mentioned that all ordinances passed become codes. Ms. Martinez also mentioned that some of her main duties were: 1) illegal garage convertions, 2) storage of toxic waste, and 3) illegal vendors in the city. 0 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 1993 Ms. Martinez informed the commissioners entering a private property, a letter is owner from the code enforcement depa letter states that they have reason to there is a code violation and request presence at such time and date. C. BLOCK WATCH REPORT that before sent to the rtment. This believe that his or her Mr. Davis mentioned that the Block Watch Captains meetings are being held on the 4rth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lynwood Activities Center located at 3100 Imperial Hwy. Mr. Davis also mentioned that- a Block Watch Directory Information booklet has been put !together for members. This information booklet will be distributed during the Block Watch Captains meeting. D. I 105 FWY OPENING (OCTOBER 14, 1993) Mr. Davis mentioned that the opening of the Glenn An I 105 Fwy. held on October 14, 1993 was great. Mr. Davis also mentioned that it was one of the biggest endeavors by cities and state. E. TRANSIT (RED CAR STATION) OPENING Mr. Davis mentioned that the Transit (Red Car Station) is almost completed and that he is planning an Opening Ceremony. Mr. Davis also mentioned that the Community Affairs Commission will help with the program for the Opening Ceremonies of the Transit Red Car Station. ! 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 1993 II. PUBLIC ORALS * Ms. Espeseth and Ms. Walker mentioned that the Wall Of Fame event was very exciting. Ms. Espeseth also mentioned that the Job Fair and Paul Richards ICA Dinner of October 13, 1993 were both great. * Ms. Fields mentioned that the Compton College Book Loan Luncheon of October 28, 1993 was a success. * Ms. Bays mentionted that the I 105 freeway opening was great and that the trash which was being dumped on the side of freeway was removed thanks to concerned parents and Councilman Louis Byrd. Ms. Bays also mentioned that if the area where trash was being dumped was converted into a waiting area for parents to pick -up their kids the dumping of trash would hopefully stop. * Mr. Litsinger mentioned that he attended the Hispanic Celebration and that it was good. Mr. Litsinger also mentioned that the 710 on -ramp of Martin Luther King should be open to ease the traffic of the Imperial Highway ramp. * Mr. Davis mentioned the following: 1. A new program called "Teens Against Grafitti" (TAG) will begin very shortly. Participants will receive a contract which they will sign agreeing to respect and help beautify our city and schools. 2. Participants of the "Tree of Life" and the "Positive Motion Program" are being paid from money negotiated from the Sheriff's Athletic League and money received from Prop C. 3. SKIP Program will take place at the Community /Transit Center at 1 p.m. on October 30, 1993. This program was designed to provide kids between the ages of 3 to 13 with safety tips. A Halloween Carnival will follow at approximately 2:00 p.m.. There being no further business, the Community Affairs Commission Board Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.