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Home My Public Portal About10-06-93 YOUTH COMMISSIONCITY OF LYNWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION OCTOBER 6, 1993 COMMUNITY /TRANSIT CENTER 6:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Invocation IV V VI Roll Call Chairperson Jesus Trigo Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala 9 P RE CJE IS''^ CITY OF LYNt'O,) ; I CITY CLERKS Oi `ICE SEP 2 9 19911 AM PI;V: 7i8AA11021112131418 i 0(9'" Commissioner Ruth Acosta, Commissioner Joe Araujo, Commissioner Cameron Green, Commissioner Sabrinya Green, Commissioner Rasheed Gregory, Commissioner Lizabeth Gutierrez, Commissioner Daniel Haley, Commissioner David Hampton, Commissioner Maylene Hardin, Commissioner La Chatta Hunter, and Commissioner Jose Villarreal Certification of the Posting of the Agenda Approval of Past Minutes - August 4, 1993 and September 1, 1993. VII. Correspondence A. Written B. Oral SCHEDULED MATTERS Program Reports A. General Recreation and Community Services Department B. Teen Center /Youth Council IX. Anti - Graffiti Day X. Youth Service Awards i ORAL COMMUNICATION XI. Public Orals XII. Staff Orals XIII.Commission Orals XIV. Adjournment CITY OF LYNWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION OCTOBER 6, 1993 COMMUNITY /TRANSIT CENTER 6:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Invocation IV. Roll Call Chairperson Jesus Trigo Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala'" 4 &4� RE EIVED I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE SEP 3 0 1993 AM PM VA100104112131446 Commissioner Ruth Acosta, Commissioner Joe Araujo, Commissioner Cameron Green, Commissioner Sabrinya Green, Commissioner Rasheed Gregory, Commissioner Lizabeth Gutierrez, Commissioner Daniel Haley, Commissioner David Hampton, Commissioner Maylene Hardin, Commissioner La Chatta Hunter, and Commissioner Jose Villarreal V. Certification of the Posting of the Agenda VI. Approval of Past Minutes - August 4, 1993 and September 1, 1993. VII. Swearing in of New Youth Commissioners VIII.Correspondence A. Written B. Oral SCHEDULED MATTERS Program Reports A. General Recreation and Community Services Department B. Teen Center /Youth Council IX. Anti - Graffiti Day E X. Youth Service Awards XI. Public Orals XII. Staff Orals XIII.Commission Orals XIV. Adjournment ORAL COMMUNICATION 49 1 ; CITY OF LYNWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES i AUGUST 4, 1993 •C7 :t7�feA The City of Lynwood's Youth Commission met in a regular session on the above date at 6:00 p.m. at the Lynwood Community/ Transit Center, located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Chairperson Jesus Trigo presided. Roll Call Members Present: Chairperson Jesus Trigo, Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala, Commissioner Joe Araujo, and Commissioner Rasheed Gregory. Members Not Present: Commissioner Andre Agaalii, Commissioner Siatua Agaalii, Commissioner Sulu Ah- Ching, Commissioner Cameron Green, Commissioner Sabrinya Green, Commissioner Daniel Haley, Commissioner Alton Hamilton, Commissioner Maylene Hardin, and Commissioner LaChatta Hunter. Certification of the Posting of the Agenda Recreation Staff Member Diana J. Escalante certified the posting of the agenda. MATTERS Anti - Graffiti Da Diana Escalante reported the Anti - Graffiti Day sub - committee met and proposes the date of Saturday, October 30 for the next Anti - Graffiti Day. Chairperson Jesus Trigo will confirm the date of the next sub - committee meeting. Commissioner LaChatta Hunter arrived at 6:06 p.m. Commissioner Maylene Hardin arrived at 6:07 p.m. Approval of Past Minutes With a quorum present, the minutes were approved. -It was moved by Commissioner Rasheed Gregory and seconded by Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala. Youth Service Awards Commissioner LaChatta Hunter presented the Youth Service Award Committee report to the Commission. The sub - committee developed the criteria and awards presentation activity. The next sub - committee meeting is scheduled for August 19 at 5:00 p.m. Program Reports General Recreation Activities Facility and Program Supervisor Perry Brents updated the Commission on the following upcoming activities: A. The City has undergone re- organization. The Recreation and Parks Department has become the Recreation and Community Services Department. B. The Lynwood Sherriff's Department has transferred the administration of the Sheriff's Athletic League to the City of Lynwood. The Recrea. _on and Community Services Department will be operating the programs at the site. C. The City will sponsor a 16th de Septiembre Celebration on Sunday, September 19, 1993. The celebration will feature music, dancing, and vendors. Teen Center Facility and Program Supervisor Perry Brents updated the Commission on the following Teen Center activities: A. Each month the Teen Center makes available a monthly calendar of events for its members. B. The Teen Center has a brand new television to replace the one that was stolen. C. The Youth Council will meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Teen Center. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. All Youth Commissioners are encouraged to attend. ORAL COMMUNICATION Public Orals None Staff Orals None Commission Orals Commissioner Lachatta Hunter commented on the lack of commitment some Youth Commissioners are presenting. 0 9 Commissioner Joe Araujo reported on the success of the Unity Festival held on Saturday, July 24. Commissioner Rasheed Gregory commented on the lack of commitment some Youth Commissioners are presenting. Chairperson Jesus Trigo reviewed the 15- minute late policy with the Commission. He also discussed changing the age range for the Commission from 11 - 25 years of age to 13 -25. He recommended the Commission review Youth Commission applications before they are submitted to the City Clerk. Diana Escalahte reported that she will check into the City policy on the issue. Lastly, he recommended, after a Youth Commissioner has missed his /her third meeting, the Recreation and Community Services Department send a letter to the City Council recommending their removal. A carbon copy of the letter will be sent to the Commissioner. The Commissioner will be allowed to make a presentation at the City Council meeting requesting their re- appointment. Adiournment It was moved by Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala and seconded by Joe Araujo to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 1, 1993. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. CITY OF LYNWOOD YOUTH COMMISSIOb SEPTEMBER 1, 1993 AGENDA OPENING CEREMONIES I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Invocation IV. Roll Call Chairperson Jesus Trigo Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala Commissioner Joe Araujo Commissioner Rasheed Gregory � Gem.u issioner Cameron Green Commissioner Daniel Haley Commissioner Sabrinya Green Commissioner Maylene Hardin Commissioner LaChatta Hunter V. Certification of the Posting of the Agenda VI. Approval of Past Minutes - August 4, 1993 VII. Correspondence A. Written B. Oral SCHEDULED MATTERS VIII. Program Reports A. General Recreation and Community Services Department B. Teen Center /Youth Council IX. Anti - Graffiti Day X. Youth Service Awards ORAL COMMUNICATION XI. Public Orals XII. Staff Orals XIII.Commission Orals XIV. Adjournment CITY OF LYNWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 1993 OPENING CEREMONIES The City of Lynwood's Youth Commission met in a regular session on the above date at 6:05 p.m. at the Lynwood Community/Transit Center, located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala presided. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala, Commissioner Sabninya Omen, and Commissioner Maylene Hardin. Commissioners Not Present: Chairperson Jesus Tngo, Commissioner Joe Araujo, Commissioner Rasheed Gregory, Commissioner Daniel Haley and Commissioner La Chatty Hunter Certification of the Posting of the A¢errd Recreation Staff Member Diana J. Escalante certified the posting of the Agenda. SCHEDULED MATTERS Anti- Graffiti Day A. Mr. Ralph Davis proposed that we should have a Rally and March starting from Lynwood High School and ending at Mervyn Dymaily Paris. The date to be changed to October 23, 1993. B. Recruit children from the schools, review certain criteria to be met, have them sign an agreement and hang banners at the school for a month /Teens Against Graffiti. Commissioner Joe Araujo arrived at 6:35 p.m. Commissioner La Chatty Hunter was excused from meeting due to illness. Approval of Past Minutes With no quorum present, the minutes were not approved. • Youth Service Awards A. It has been approved by the sub committee that an Awards Presentation be scheduled for Friday, December 10, 1993 and the criteria is for the schools in the community to nominate one or more students that have been a positive image in the community in their work and standards. A nomination form has been drafted for this purpose. B. The child has to be a Lynwood Resident and within the grades 7 -12. There will be a dance following the Awards Presentation. The cost will be $2.00 without Teen Center Membership and $1.00 with Teen Center Membership. The Activity will be from 6pm - l 1pm. C. Youth Commission will seek sponsorships for the reception items. General Recreation Activities Interim Director Ralph Davis updated the Commission on the following upcoming activities: A. Mexican Independence on Sunday September 19, 1993 we will have the opportunity to honor Cesar Chavez Lane and redevelop Mervyn Dymally Park. B. Enshrinement Program on October 1, 1993 Wall of Fame to honor residents that have come through Lynwood and have given the community a positive image through sports and careers. C. The Sheriffs Department has the Bike Patrol at Mervyn Dymally Park 20 hours a week, making it very safe for family and friends. It has been successful with arrests and citations. - D. Teen Athalon Program with City Wide Competition involving teens from 11 -19 which will include the following activities: swimming, bicycle riding, track events and a Mr. and Mss Teen Contest at the completion of the events. E. Y.E.P. - Youth Enrichment Program in which students who have a real interest in being firemen, engineers and the like to be trained through the City. Teen Center Facility and Program Supervisor Perry Brenta updated the Commission on the following Teen Center activities. 0 0 A. Teen Center sponsored a trip to Magic Mountain, approximately 147 youngsters attended, Recreation Leaders supervised and all was well. B. Positive Motion Program is in full swing 500 -1000 ,young people are coming through this program. C. Youth Council need to have a Job Seminar Workshop. D. Commissioners were invited to come to Overnight Camp on September 2, 1993, while Summer Day Camp was in the last week. E. Youth Commissioners need to take a more positive attitude towards their role. ORAL COMMUNICATION Public Orals None Staff Orals None Commission Orals None Adioumment A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala and seconded by Sabrinya Green to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on October 6, 1993. Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT YOUTH COMMISSION YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS SUB COMMITTEE REPORT AUGUST 11, 1993 I. Culminating Activity - Friday, December 10 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Bateman Hall - auditorium A. Awards Presentation 1. Presentation of Awards 2. Reception (pizza, hot dogs, KFC chicken, and sodas) 3. The Youth Commission will seek sponsorships for the reception items. B. Dance 1. $2.00 without Teen Center Membership 1.00 with Teen Center Membership 2. Entertainment for dance will be at least one D.J. 3. Raul from the Graffiti Department has confirmed his D.J. Service for the event. a. He can also print the flyer at a cost of 2 cents each and $50.00 set up fee. II. Criteria Concerns A. Due to the atmosphere of the culminating activity, the commission recommends limiting the nominations to students within the grades 7 - 12. 0 0 PROPOSED BUDGET Operating Budget: Security 2 guards x $11.00 p/h X 5 hours = $110.00 D.J. services 2 @ $100.00 200.00 Flyers /Advertising 200.00 Awards 200.00 Decorations 150.00 Reception (if food is not donated) 200.00 $1060.00 Personnel Expenses Preparation 1 staff X 30 hours X $10.00 = $ 300.00 Day of Event $120.00 2 staff at Bateman Hall X 6 hours X $10.00 p/h 3 staff to assist = $240.00 X 8 hours X $10.00 p/h Administrative Time = $300.00 $960.00 Grand Total of Event $2,020.00 11 NOMINEE • CITY OF LYNWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION YOUTH SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION FORM NAME: FIRST LAST ADDRESS: NUMBER STREET STATE ZIP PHONE:( ) SCHOOL /TEAM: JUSTIFICATION OF AWARD NOMINATED BY: RELATIONSHIP TO NOMINEE: PHONE: ( ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DATE RECEIVED: RECIEVED BY: 1Y6I0) 73H 0 REPORT FROM YOUTH COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE ANTI - GRAFFITI DAY Proposed date: Saturday, October 30 I. Logistics 11:00 Teens arrive at CTC 11:30 Teens board the busses 12:00 Teens and chaperons arrive at site (Long Beach Blvd /Euclid) 12:00 - 1:00 Paint at site 1:00 Begin Parade from location to CTC 2:00 Arrive at CTC 2:00 - 6:00 Rally and dance at CTC 1. LHS band to play at arrival 2. Gymnasium preferred for dance 3. Various radio stations will provide for the evening entertainment II. Various groups to be contacted for participants A. Lynwood High School Clubs A. ROTC B. A.S.B. C. A.A.S.U. D. Mesa E. Peer Counselors B. Hosler Junior High School 1. GATE students 2. Saturday morning detention students C. Project Impact D. Tree of Life E. Project Motion F. Sheriff Explores G. Chamber of Commerce H. Wall of Fame I. Lynwood Sports Association J. Teen Challenge K. Members of the Youth Council III. Publicity A. Vendor's booth for 16th de Septiembre (to be staffed with both Youth Council Commissioners) B. Profiles in Progress C. Long Beach Press Telegram D. Community Service Announcements A. radio B. Los Angeles Times E. Announcement on Water Bills and Youth F. Letters to all principals in the district G. Commercials on cable IV. Refreshments (for participants only) A. Punch B. Hot dogs C. Chips V. Business Support Requests A. Mr Quik Printers B. Frontier C. Taco Bell D. Pizza Loco E. St. Francis Hospital F. Cargill G. Marketplace H. Travelodge