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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-04-21 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION AGENDA6 I� C;TY OF L iCCD COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION CITY C_F?;<SOF,'CE Agenda of April 21, 1993 1 4 '` City Hall Council Chambers Z ,9�IO111�12i112� 3141516 5:00 p.m. I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. MINUTES - February 17 and March 17, 1993 II. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Sheriff's Agenda B. Correspondence C. Sister City Information D. City Staff Report E. Eyes on Lynwood Report F. Service Signs Report III. COMMISSIONER'S /PUBLIC ORALS ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING FOR MAY 19, 1993 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 17, 1993 The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular session on March 17, 1993 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers. (Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) Commissioner David Litsinger called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Members in attendance were: Yolanda Bays, Bette Espeseth, Ann A. Fields, David Litsinger, Barbara Newton, and Lucille Walker. Commissioner Lorna Hawkins was absent from the meeting. Staff present were Ralph Davis and Silvia Lara. The minutes of February 17, 1993 were tabled for approval at the April 21, 1993 meeting. A. SHERIFF'S AGENDA Sgt. Slawson mentioned that they are working on a karate tournament. Sgt. Slawson also mentioned that due to the new year round school system, he has experienced difficulty identifing which students belong in school. B. STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN Mr. Davis reported that Mr. Given has been transferred out of his department, due to this he will now be.the staff person for the Community Affairs commission. Mr. Davis mentioned that he has now made contact with the Sister Cities' office and that he is in the process of writing a letter, which will be ready for commissioners approval in the April meeting. Mr. Davis also mentioned that after reviewing the minutes he found that the Community Affairs Commission needs further identity, and that every commission should have specific goals. Mr. Davis stated that the commission should re- evaluate goals to re- establish further identity. Mr. Davis stated that the "Eyes on Lynwood" program appears to be a good program, and should be expanded to include complaints and ideas. Mr. Davis also stated that a volunteer referral service and a community awareness type program would also be an excellent project for this commission. Mr. Davis suggested that varies department heads should be invited to make presentations on varies City activities. • COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 17, 1993 0 Mr. Davis announced the following City events: 1. Block Council Meeting on March 9, 1993 2. Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Competition on March 27, 1993, which includes 3 male participants 3. City Council and Lynwood School District Meeting 4. Coordinating Council has had a meeting in which they invited all businesses in Lynwood. This meeting was called by Councilman Louis J. Heine and his goal is to umbrella all the businesses. Mr. Davis suggested adding two new items to the Community Affairs Agenda. One is a Program report and the other is a Correspondence item. Mr. Davis introduced Diana Escalante Parks and Recreation department employee who will assist with some of the Community Affairs Commission projects. C. PUBLIC ORALS * Ms. Walker asked what was the status of the service signs, which will include name, date, time, and location of different clubs and organizations in Lynwood. Ms. Walker also mention that due to budget cuts the Lynwood Library has cut down eight hours a week of service. Mr. Davis answered that he will check on the status of the service signs and will have a report for the April meeting. * Ms. Newton asked were was the hiring for the justice center taking place. Ms. Lara answered that all applications are taken at the Los Angeles Sheriffs office. There being no further business, the Community Affairs Commission Board Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1993 0 The Community Affairs Commission met in regular session on February 17, 1993 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. Commissioner David Litsinger called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Members in attendance were: Bette Espeseth, Lucille Walker, David Litsinger, Yolanda Bays, Barbara Newton, Ann A. Fields, and Lorna Hawkins. Staff present was Silvia Lara, Jim Given, and Ralph Davis. Minutes of January 20, 1993 were accepted as presented. I. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. SHERIFF'S AGENDA Sgt. Slawson reported to the commissioners on the following: 1. Seven hundred Christmas basket were distributed to needy families this year surpasssing the five hundred basket goal. 2. The program entitled "License Identification" is now up and running. This program will hopefully help control gangs and narcotics. 3. Sheriff's Block Watch conference was great, but due to a P.A.L. workshop being held the same day, only 15 Lynwood Block Watch members were in attendance. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1993 0 - Mr. Given informed the commissioners that he has been designated as new Staff Person for the Community Affairs Commission. II. COMMISSIONERS' /PUBLIC ORALS - Ms. Hawkins mentioned to the commissioners that one of her concerns was the shootings that have been recently taking place in the surrounding area of Tam's restaurant on Long Beach Boulevard. Sgt. Slawson mentioned that the shootings that had occurred did not involve Tam's restaurant at all. - Ms. Espeseth inquired in regards to the capture of the man who killed a person while trying to rob his vehicle. Sgt. Slawson answered that thanks to an excellent witness the responsible man had been captured. - Mr. Davis, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Department mentioned that the Red Car Station is being prepared for installation in between the Natatorium and Transit Center. Initial plans were at the corner of Martin Luther King and Bullis Road. - Ms. Fields mentioned the item that was brought up in the past, which was to report to council on Community Affairs projects. There being no further business, the Community Affairs Commission Board Meeting was adjourned 6:05 p.m.