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YOUTH COMMISSION
MAY :5•; 1993
AGENDA
OPENING CEREMONIES
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Roll Call
Commissioner
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Chairperson Jesus Trigo
Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala
Andre Agaalii
Siatua Agaalii
Sulu Ah -Ching
Joe Araujo
Cornecia Banks
Cameron Green
Commissioner Sabrinya Green
Commissioner Rasheed Gregory
Commissioner Daniel Haley
Commissioner Alton Hamilton _
Commissioner Maylene Hardin
Commissioner Jaime Perez
Certification of the Posting of the Agenda
Approval of Past Minutes - April 7, 1993
Correspondence
A. Written
B. Phone
CONSENT ITEMS
VIII. Swearing In of Commissioners
A. Sabrinya Green
B. Rasheed Gregory
IX. Program Reports
A. General Recreation Department
B. Teen Center /Youth Council
X. Ham Park Mural Contest
XI. Anti - Graffiti Day Program
XII. Number of Meeting a Month
);III. Youth Service Awards
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Public Orals
XV.
Staff Orals
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Commission Orals
XVII.
Adjournment
ORAL COMMUNICATION
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CITY OF LYNW60D
YOUTH COMMISSION
OPENING CEREMONIES
The City of Lynwood's Youth Commission met in a regular session on
Wednesday, April 7, 1993 at 6:05 p.m. at the Lynwood Teen Resource
Center, located at 11409 Birch Street.
Chairperson Cornecia Banks presided.
Roll Call
Chairperson Cornecia Banks, Vice Chairperson Jesus Trigo,
Commissioner Andre Agaalii, Commissioner Siatua Agaalii,
Commisssioner Sulu Ah- Ching, Commissioner Joe Araujo, Commissioner
Cameron Green, Commissioner Daniel Haley, and Commissioner Michelle
Zavala answered roll call.
Commissioner Maylene Hardin, Commissioner Alton Hamilton, and
Commissioner Jaime Perez did not answer roll call.
Approval of Past Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Cameron Green, and seconded by
Commissioner Michelle Zavala to approve the minutes of March 3,
1993. Motion carried.
Certification of the Posting of the Agenda
Recreation Staff, Diana J. Escalante certified the posting of the
agenda, in accordance with the Brown Act.
Commissioner Maylene Hardin arrived at 6:20 p.m.
Elections
A. Chairperson
CONSENT ITEMS
It was moved by Commissioner Cameron Green and seconded by
Commissioner Andre Agaalii to open the election for
Chairperson. Motion carried.
Commissioner Michelle Zavala nominated Jesus Trigo as
Chairperson. Cornecia Banks seconded the nomination
Commissioner Cameron Green nominated Joe Araujo as
Chairperson. Commissioner Siatua Agaalii seconded the
nomination.
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Commissioner Andre Agaalii motioned to close nominations for
Chairperson. Commissioner Cameron Green seconded. Motion
carried.
A ballot election was conducted. Jesus Trigo and Joe Araujo
received 5 votes each.
Both candidates were allowed to give 5 minute presentations
on their qualifications.
A second ballot election was conducted. Jesus Trigo and Joe
Araujo received five votes each.
A roll call election was held.
Roll Call
Jesus Trigo: Commissioner Cornecia Banks, Commissioner
Sulu Ah- Ching, Commissioner Daniel Haley,
Commissioner Maylene Hardin, Commissioner
Jesus Trigo, Commissioner Michelle Zavala
Joe Araujo: Commissioner Andre Agaalii, Commissioner
Siatua Agaalii, Commissioner Joe Araujo,
Commissioner Cameron Green.
With a vote of 6 to 4,
became the Chairperson.
B. Vice Chairperson
in favor of Jesus Trigo. Jesus Trigo
Commissioner Cameron Green motioned to open
nominations. Commissioner Siatua Agaalii seconded.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Daniel Haley nominated Michelle Zavala.
Commissioner Jesus Trigo seconded.
Commissioner Maylene Hardin nominated Cameron Green.
Commissioner Andre Agaalii seconded.
Commissioner Jesus Trigo motioned to close nominations.
Commissioner Joe Araujo seconded. Motion carried.
The results of a ballot election being 6 to 4 in favor
of Michelle Zavala. Michelle Zavala became the Vice
Chairperson.
Recreation Reports
Recreation Staff Diana Escalante informed the Commission on the
following:
A The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April
10.
B. The Recreation Department is selling tickets for Magic
Mountain.
Facility and Program Supervisor, Perry Brents informed the
Commission about the upcoming All City Track Meet scheduled for
Saturday, May 1, 1993. He asked for volunteers to help staff the
meet.
The Teen Center is undergoing some changes. Current Teen Center
Staff will be responsible for various aspects of the Teen Center
program.
He also reminded the Commission about the next upcoming Community
Awareness Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, April 15. The topic will
be Self Esteem. Mr. Brents encouraged each Commissioner to bring
at least 3 of their friends to the event.
Ham Park Mural Contest
Facility and Program Supervisor, Perry Brents presented the Ham
Park Mural Contest to the Commission. He invited them to provide a
theme for the new mural. Ideas will be brought to the next Youth
Commission Meeting.
Youth Summit Evaluation
Ms. Escalante presented a favorable Youth Summit Evaluation.
Chairperson Jesus Trigo reminded the Commission that the Youth
Summit was a their original idea.
A discussion ensued as to the merit of the Youth Summit and Youth
Commission involvement.
Anti - Graffiti Da
Ms. Escalante presented the Commission with an idea of a large
scale Anti - Graffiti /Clean Up Day.
A discussion ensued as to what month this event should occur in.
After much discussion, the Commission decided on the month of
September. This item will be brought back for discussion at the
next regularly scheduled meeting.
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Public Orals
Denise Haley, 3757 Palm, encouraged staff to provide the youth and
their parents with an annual agenda of special events.
Commission Orals
Commissioner Cornecia Banks congratulated Chairperson Jesus Trigo
and Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala on the election. She also
thanked the Commission for a great year, she had as Chairperson.
Commissioner Andre Agaalii congratulated Chairperson Jesus Trigo
and Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala on the results of the
election.
Commissioner Siatua Agaalii congratulated Chairperson Jesus Trigo
and Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala on the results of the
election.
Commissioner Daniel Haley congratulated Chairperson Jesus Trigo and
Michelle Zavala on the results of the election.
Commissioner Cameron Green encouraged the Commission to evaluate-
changing the number of meetings back to twice a month. He also
inquired if the Commission could give a proclamation to the Girls
Basketball Team.
Commissioner Maylene Hardin congratulated Chairperson Jesus Trigo
and Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala on the results of the
election.
Commissioner Sulu Ah -Ching apologized for not attending the last
Youth Commission meeting.
Commissioner Michelle Zavala apologized for not attending the Youth
Summit.
Chairperson Jesus Trigo congratulated Michelle Zavala and
complimented Cornecia Banks on a job well done as Chairperson.
Commissioner Cornecia Banks presented Michelle Zavala with a
friendship /get well card from the commission.
Staff Orals
Ms. Escalante recommended the Youth Commission retake the
Commission portrait before the next meeting. All Commissioners are
asked to be at the Teen Resource Center at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
May 5.
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Adjournment
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It was moved by Commissioner Cameron Green and
Chairperson Michelle Zavala to adjourn to th
scheduled meeting on May 5, 1993. Motion carried.
seconded by Vice
e next regularly
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
YOUTH COMMISSION
JUNE 2, 1993
AGENDA
OPENING CEREMONIES
Commissioner
Andre Agaalii
Commissioner
Sabrinya Green
Commissioner
Siatua Agaalii
Commissioner
Rasheed Gregory
Commissioner
Sulu Ah -Ching
Commissioner
Daniel Haley
Commissioner
Joe Araujo
Commissioner
Alton Hamilton
Commissioner
Cameron Green
Commissioner
Maylene Hardin
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Roll Call
Chairperson Jesus Trigo
Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala
Certification of the Posting of the ,Agenda
Approval of Past Minutes - May 5, 1993
Correspondence
A. Written
B. Oral
Lynwood High School Girls Basketball Team Presentation
CONSENT ITEMS
Program Report
A. General Recreation and Parks
B. Teen Center /Youth Council
Anti - Graffiti Day
Youth Service Awards
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
XIII.
Public orals
XIV.
Staff Orals
XV.
Commission Orals
XVI.
Adjournment
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
YOUTH COMMISSION
May 5, 1992
Minutes
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 Teen Resource
Center,located at 11409 Birch Street.
Chairperson Jesus Trigo presided.
Chairperson Jesus Trigo, Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala,
Commissioners Joe Araujo, Cameron Green, Sabrinya Green, Rasheed
Gregory, Daniel Haley, Alton Hamilton, Maylene Hardin answered roll
call.
Commissioners Andre Agaalii, Siatua Agaalii, and Sulu Ah -Ching did
not answer roll call.
Certification of the Posting of the Agenda
Recreation staff Member Diana J. Escalante certified the posting of
the agenda, in accordance with the Brown Act.
Aooroval of Past Minut
It was moved by Commissioner C. Green and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Michelle Zavala to approve the minutes of April 7,
1993. Motion carried.
Swearing in of Commissioners
Andrea Hooper, City Clerk swore in Sabrinya Green and Rasheed
Gregory as Youth Commissioners.
CONSENT ITEMS
Program Reports
Interim Recreation Director, Ralph Davis reported: The first
edition of the Recreation Department's brochure was mailed to all
the residents of the city. The annual youth baseball program is in
full swing. The Recreation Department will host the Southeast
Municipal Athletic Association Track Meet on Saturday, May 15 at
Lynwood High School. The City of Lynwood will celebrate Juneteenth
day on Saturday, June 19.
Teen Center - no report
Ham Park Mural Contest
The Commissioners provided various suggestions for the theme. It
was moved by Commissioner Araujo, seconded by Commissioner Gregory
to approve the theme "The Youth - our Future." Motion carried.
Anti - Graffiti Day
The Commission decided on Saturday, September 18, 1993 as the date
of the next Anti - Graffiti Day. Commissioner Cameron Green
suggested planning the event on a main street. Chairperson Jesus
Trigo recommended using Dymally Park as the main site.
Number of Meetings a Month
Ms. Escalante reported the Department's recommendation is to remain
scheduling one regular meeting per month. A sub - committee should
be formed, if there is a need for a second meeting. Discussion
ensued. It was moved by Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala and
seconded by Commissioner Green approve the recommendation. Motion
carried.
Youth Service Awards
Ms. Escalante reminded the Commission about their past annual
awards program. She recommended the Commission develop an annual,
quarterly, or monthly youth service award program. Criteria may be
developed on scholastic ability, community involvement, etc.
The Commissioners will bring ideas back to the next regularly
scheduled meeting.
Commission Picture
Chairperson Jesus Trigo recommended the Commission reschedule their
Commission picture before their next meeting. Commissioner Araujo
suggested the picture be taken in the City Council Chamber or in
font of City Hall. It was moved by Vice Chairperson Michelle
Zavala and seconded by Commissioner Araujo to approve both
recommendations. Motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Public Orals
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Staff Orals
Ms. Escalante distribute an updated Commissioners roster. Each
Commissioner was asked to review it and make and necessary
corrections. A master list will be distributed at the next Youth
Commission meeting.
Commission Orals
Commissioner Joe Araujo suggested the department research the
possibility of purchasing hats, t- shirts etc. with the Youth
Commission logo. These items will be worn at special events and
bring notoriety to the Commission. He also congratulated the
Rasheed Gregory and Sabrinya Green on their appointment as
Commissioners.
Commissioner Cameron Green congratulated Sabrinya Green and Rasheed
Gregory on their recent appointment to the Commission. He also
suggested the Commission honor the Lynwood High School Girls
Basketball Team on their recent victory at the State Championships.
Commissioner Rasheed Gregory inquired if the community is invited
to participate in Anti - Graffiti Day. Ms. Escalante replied yes.
Commissioner Alton Hamilton III apologized for being absent at the
last meeting.
Commissioner Daniel Haley congratulated Sabrinya Green and Rasheed
Gregory on their recent appointment to the Commission.
Commissioner Maylene Hardin congratulated Sabrinya Green and
Rasheed Gregory on their recent appointment to the Commission.
Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala congratulated Sabrinya Green and
Rasheed Gregory on their recent appointment to the Commission.
Chairperson Jesus Trigo recommended the Commission moved their
meetings from the Teen Center to the Community/ Transit Center.
Conducting the meetings from the community/ Transit Center will
provide the Commission with more visibility. All commissioners
were in agreement. The meetings will be moved to the new location,
beginning Wednesday, June 2, 1993.
Adjournment
It was moved by Vice Chairperson Michelle Zavala and seconded by
Commissioner Joe Araujo to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled
meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 1993. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.