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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-08-18 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION AGENDA0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION Agenda of August 18, 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 - July 21, 1993 II. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Sheriff's Agenda B. Correspondence C. Service Awards Project D. Budget Report E. Community Service Report F. City Program Reports III. COMMISSIONER'S /PUBLIC ORALS ADJOURNMENT I RECEIVED I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE AUG 12 1993 AM PM 71819IID1ll11211121314150 MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. N ' COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 21, 1993 The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on July 21, 1993 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers. (Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) Commissioner Ann Fields called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Members in attendance were: Bette Espeseth, Ann Fields, David Litsinger, and Lucille Walker. Commissioners Lorna Hawkins and Barbara Newton arrived late to the meeting. Yolanda Bays was excused from the meeting. Staff present were Ralph Davis and Ann Llanas. A motion was made by commissioner Espeseth that the minutes of May 19, 1993 and June 16, 1993 be approved as presented. Ms. Walker seconded the motion. (All approved) I. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. SHERIFF'S AGENDA Mr. Davis reported that the Sheriff's were unable to attend meeting. B. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Davis stated that he received a letter for commissioner Litsinger, which he will forward to him after the meeting. C. SISTER CITY Mr. Davis recommended that the commission consider not participating in Sister City program this year due to budget difficulties. Motion was made and approved to withhold negotiating in Sister City Program. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 21, 1993 D. UNITY FESTIVAL Mr. Davis mentioned that all commissioners will receive letters of invitation to the Unity Festival for Saturday, July 24, 1993. E. CITY PROGRAM REPORTS Mr. Davis Reported the following items: 1. Community Complaints /Commendation Form Once this form is approved it will be printed in English on one side and in Spanish on the other side. 2. Lynwood Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Lynwood Day at the Los Angeles County Fair on Wednesday, September 22, 1993. 3. The Lynwood Chamber of Commerce is working on an updated map of the City of Lynwood. 4. Once the Lynwood budget is approved the Community Affairs Commission should have four solid projects to work on for this year. 5. Chamber of Commerce and the Community Affairs Commission will work together to supply photos and other items of interest for the grand opening ceremonies of the Red Car Station. A history of Lynwood will be viewed during the grand opening ceremonies, which will be provided by the Chamber of Commerce. 0 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 21, 1993 II. PUBLIC ORALS * Ms. Newton mentioned that she is off track from school and that she is enjoying her leisure time. * Ms. Fields mentioned that Compton Community College Advisory Board is in search of a new president. * Mr. Litsinger reported that the vacant lot on Duncan Avenue has been cleaned. * Mr. Davis mentioned that City Manager Faustin Gonzales expressed his concern regarding keeping track of citizen's complaints. Mr. Gonzales is working on a system to resolve this problem. * Ms. Walker mentioned that Libraries are closing or cutting back on hours and staff. Ms. walker also mentioned that she is involved in writing letters to L.A. County Supervisors to help this matter. * Ms. Espeseth mentioned that she is involved in programs to help veterans going to job interviews by providing them with bus tokens, clothing or gas for their own transportation. * Ms. Hawkins mentioned that the organization "Drive By Agony" will be holding a benefit to raise money for the program. These funds will enable the program to remain operational till funding is in place. Educational video tapes on "Drive -By" will be made available to schools and other professionals as teaching aids. To raise funds new products have also been added to the Drive by Agony Product line. Ms. Hawkins also mentioned that she will soon be in New York taping a Segment of "Good Morning America ", in which she will promote "Drive By Agony ". There being no further business, the Community Affairs Commission Board Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.