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Home My Public Portal About1993-07-27 RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION AGENDAr CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND PARRS DI RECREATION & PARRS COMMISSI 0 P k l IITMENT MEETING OF R E CE IV ED I CITY OF LYNWOOD July 27, 1993 CITY CLERKS OFFICE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. GEORGE MARTINI CHAIRPERSON BETTE ESPESETH ROBERT MARROVIC COMMISSIONER RALPH DAVIS INTERIM DIRECTOR, RECREATION Lorna G. GregorV MINUTES CLERK 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call of Commissioners: Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Chairperson TL 2 2 1593 ELOIVEVS COMMISSIONER JULIO MENDOZA Bette Espeseth Eloise Evans Robert Markovic Julio Mendoza seorge Martini 5. Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk 6. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of June 22 , 1993 7. CORRESPONDENCE: 8." MONTHLY 'STAFF REPORTS: A. Facility Usage: Bateman Hall, Community Center, Ham Park, Teen Center, (Attached to agenda) B. News Releases: Mailed on current basis L. Commission Meeting Page 2 8. (MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS continued) C. Personnel 9. ACTIVITIES REPORT: 10. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: SCHEDULED MATTERS 11. Beautification Awards Presentation 12. 1993 -94 Budget Status 13. Wall Of Fame Press Conference 14. 15. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY COMMISSION ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Chairperson George Martini: Chairperson Pro Tem Bette Espeseth: Commissioner Julio Mendoza: Commissioner Eloise Evans: Report on Special Olympics Commissioner Robert Markovic: ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting for Tuesday, August 24. 1993 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. LG0393.19 R &P 0 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD ECREATION & PARRS DEPARTMENT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 22, 1993 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pro Tem Bette Espeseth at 6:00 P.M. The invocation was presented by Commissioner Julio Mendoza and Pledge of Allegiance was presented by Commissioner George Markovic. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioner Espeseth Commissioner Evans Commissioner Markovic Commissioner Mendoza Chairperson Martini OPENING CEREMONIES Ralph Davis certified posting of the Agenda by the City Clerk. Chairperson Martini asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 25, 1993. A motion was made by Commissioner Espeseth with a second by Commissioner Markovic. Late item: 'Inter- office Memo from the City Manager regarding funeral services for the father of Mayor Paul Richards II. The services are to be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park on Thursday, June 24, 1993 at 11:30 a.m. Condolences may be sent to the Richards' Family, c/o Rose Hills Memorial Park. CPRS: Filing has been done and plans are underway. The CPRS is preparing to support a bond act that will provide funding for parks, natural habitats, etc., and it is due to be on the ballot this coming June, 1994. Mr. Davis will request letters of support to secure funding to be sent in to the state. He will also keep commissioners updated on a regular basis as to the progress of this bond act. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A. Submitted B. Mailed regularly C. None ACTIVITIES REPORT Attached to Agenda (only Administrative). Chairperson Martini questioned item #22 regarding Mr. Davis' letter to the president of the Soccer Club on the subject of "clean -up ". Mr. Davis spoke further on the field maintenance problem. Note: Format of report to be changed. Effective July 1, 1993. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT Summer Basketball registration began June 21, 1993, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program is geered mainly for boys and girls Page •2 • • out of school. The Ballet Folkloric Class is scheduled for Fridays: Ages 5 - 10 years from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and ages 11 and above from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The next session begins July 2 and ends September 3. This is a ten (10) week program. Sil Lum Kung Fu registration is underway with its next session beginning June 30 and ending July 28. This class is for boys and men, ages 5 and above, and meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is a five (5) week program. Registration is currently being taken for Karate Class. It is designed for ages 5 and above, and meets Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The next session begins June 28 and ends on September 2. This is a ten (10) week program. The Recreation Department is now accepting registration for beginning and intermediate tennis lessons for boys and girls ages 8 through 17 years. The fee in only $10.00. Racquets are supplied for class instruction, if needed. Beginners lessons begin Wednesday, July 7 and end on Saturday, August 14. The scheduled times are 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Intermediate lessons begin Tuesday, July 6 and end on Thursday, August 12. The scheduled time is 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration began on June 1 and will end July 8 at 5:30 p.m. The Rabies Clinic was held June 22, 1993, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the City Hall. The clinic included shots for dogs and cats, as well as licences. Mr. Davis referred to several articles in the Lynwood Perspective pamphlet. The first one regarding the Senior Olympics Dance Contest. He noted that the attendance was tremendous and that the senior citizens are already looking forward to next year's competition. The second article informed on the Youth Employment Service Center available at the Teen Resource Center. The third article Mr. Davis referred to was on the Juneteenth Celebration. It was very successful with over 400 children participating. The Lynwood 500 Soapbox Derby was initiated in which "hot rods" were raced. Nine (9) schools were represented with "hot rods ". Winners were from Abbott Elementary School. The celebration included a picnic with hay rides, petting zoo, pony rides, watermelon eating and sack races. It was a fun picnic and program for the children. The evening brought the celebration to a close with a formal banquet. There were 250 in attendance. June Cooper, Chancellor at Cal State University, Los Angeles, spoke on the theme, "Essence of Freedom ". Overall, the Juneteenth celebration was a success. The Beautification Awards are scheduled to be awarded at the next Recreation Commission meeting of July 27, 1993. Each selected property owner will receive a letter of invitation. SCHEDULED MATTERS In terms of the 93 -94 budget, Mr. Davis stated that there are few monetary changes. Some positions that have been dismissed will not be filled and there will be changes in administration. Mr. Davis informed the Commission Page.3 • • that Mr. Faustin Gonzalez is the new City Manager. The Commmission agreed with him that this was good. As mentioned at the previous meeting, the Department of Environmental Services will be added. There are some grants going into effect. One is the Neighborhood Save Act, for $1.85 million for Mervyn Dymally Park, another for the Amateur Athletic Foundation to supply our children in programs such as baseball uniforms, basketball uniforms, etc., Junior Golf Program, Aquatics Program, etc. Mr. Davis stated that other resources are also being sought for funds. He looks for the year's outcome to be good. Mr. Davis stated that the budget for the 4th of July Fireworks Display has been approved by Council. The display includes 45 minutes of aerial and ground display. The Sheriff's Department handles security for this event. Admission is free to the community. Mr. Davis stated that plans for the Unity Festival, in celebration of our City's 72nd birthday, are underway. It is scheduled for July 24th from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm in Mervyn Dymally Park. The theme for this year is "International Extravaganza ". It will feature an international marketplace with dishes, arts and crafts, and an old fashioned country fair. Also featured will be game booths, activities, etc. Mr. Davis is hopeful for a number of entertainment that day. Also planned is a mini - carnival to offer kiddie games, hay rides, pony rides and a petting zoo. The intent is to have all cultural groups working together - a reflection of our City. It promises to be a fun day. Public Orals None. Commission Orals Chairperson George Martini: Emphasis on street next to Natatorium and behind St. Francis. Mr. Davis informed him that this issue is now a Council item. He also gave referral information regarding graduating students at Laguna High School. They must perform 10 hours of community service in order to receive diploma. Feels this is a great idea that should go state -wide and possibly nation -wide. Chairperson Pro Tem. Espeseth: Attended the Juneteenth Celebration. Enjoyed riding a "hot rod" in the Soap Box Derby. Informed all that there were many volunteers as well as staff who worked very hard to make the celebration a success. It was most enjoyable for all. Commissioner Mendoza: None. Commissioner Evans: Shared information on the Special Olympics. Ms. Scheiber, newscaster, is the Chairperson, and Marcine Shaw is the local Chairperson. She has asked Commissioner Evans to work with her Page ,4 0 in volunteering. It is a prime opportunity for Commissioners and staff members to get involved. Mr. Davis commended Commissioner Evans in getting involved and representing the Commission and the City. There is to be a press conference Friday, June 25th, at 11:30 a.m., at downtown Los Angeles City hall. Commissioner Evans will get all details and inform the rest of the Commission. She will also attend a meeting of the Department of Water and Power to help "fight" the increase in payments for the citizens. Commissioner Evans attended the Juneteenth Banquet which was a success. She commended the Recreation staff for their hard work. Lastly, she received a scholarship to attend UC Davis to learn to teach others how to "run" a city. Congratulations to Commissioner Evans. Commissioner Markovic: None. Adiournment Motion by Commissioner Markovic, with a second by Commissioner Mendoza to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting for Tuesday, July 27, 1993, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. LG0593.01 R&P