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Home My Public Portal About1993-06-22 RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA• • CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND PARRS DEPARTMENT RECREATION & PARRS COMMISSION MEETING OF EE C EIV ED I June 22, 19933 CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN 7 1593 6:00 P.M. J GEORGE MARTINI CHAIRPERSON BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER ROBERT MARKOVIC COMMISSIONER RALPH DAVIS INTERIM DIRECTOR, RECREATION DEPARTMENT Lorna G. Gregory MINUTES CLERK OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation KJ x181 4 1 11 3 1 4 15116 °' 4 0 - a ELOISE EVANS JULIO MENDOZA COMMISSIONER 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call of Commissioners: Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Eloise Evans Commissioner Robert Markovic Commissioner Julio Mendoza Chairperson George Martini 5. Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk 6. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of May 25 , 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 Cl Commission Meeting Page 2 C. Personnel 9. ACTIVITIES REPORT: 10. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: SCHEDULED MATTERS 11. E 12. July 4th Fireworks Display 13. 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: Special Olympics Commissioner Robert Markovic: ADJOURNMENT: Motion 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. LG0393.19 R &P •1a. �i� CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARRS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 25, 1993 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson George Martini at 6:00 P.M. The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was presented by Commissioner Eloise Evans. 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 April 27, 1993. A motion was made by Commissioner Markovic with a second by Commissioner Evans. CORRESPONDENCE None MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A. All submitted except B. Mailed regularly C. None ACTIVITIES REPORT Attached to Agenda. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT Community /Transit Center Mr. Davis stated that May was a very busy month. The All -City Track & Field Meet was held on May 1, 1993, and was well attended. Boys Baseball began on the same date with over 300 participants enrolled. Opening Baseball Ceremonies were held with teams playing exhibition games. Picture day was also held. Girls Softball is also underway with games being held every Tuesday and Saturday. Cinco de Mayo was celebrated on, May 8th and 9th. Activities included soccer games and a four -day carnival with vendors booths, mariachis, dancers and singers. It was an excellent program. On May 14, 1993, the City and School District held a parade and reception for the Lynwood High School Girls Basketball Team champions. Mr. Davis stated that these girls deserve this great honor for winning the High School State Championship. ti ® • Page 2 The City hosted the 1993 SEMAA Track Meet on May 22, 1993. Over 20 cities participated, with attendance well into the thousands. Efforts made by staff were excellent. Mr. Davis took pleasure in announcing that the City employees won the California City Employees Basketball Tournament. This coed tournament is held every year. The team proudly dedicated it's trophy to former employee, Victor Woods. Plans of renaming a street in honor of Caesar Chavez are upcoming for next year. Commissioner Mendoza suggested Fernwood Street. Mr. Davis stated that the suggestion would be taken to Council. Summer Day Camp registration begins June 1, 1993. There will be three (3) four -week sessions with the first session beginning on June 14th at Ham Park. Day Camp hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with extended hours from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm. provided at no additional cost. The ages for campers are 4 - 13 years. The fee is $75.00 per session. The fee includes breakfast and lunch provided by USDA Food Program. Mr. Davis reports this to be an excellent program. Juneteenth Day will be celebrated June 19, 1993. There will be pony rides, petting zoo, a soap -box derby, etc., The celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. in Mervyn Dymally Park with a "school ending" picnic for the children, and will end with dinner and an entertainment show that evening. The July 4th Fireworks Display is on the agenda for Council's approval. Mr. Davis stated that this is a most enjoyable event. Commissioner Evans inquired whether the Recreation Commission could sponsor a booth. Mr. Davis informed her that the request must be approved by Council. SCHEDULED MATTERS The results of the Beautification Tour are as follows: 3764 Palm Avenue 3776 Carlin Avenue 5427 Wright Road 4220 Alvada Drive 4268 Second Avenue 12122 Cornish Avenue 4055 Virginia Street 3931 Virginia Street 12209 Harris Avenue 12035 Cornish Street 3 ® • Page 3 Mr. Davis' pictures of businesses did not turn out well, but he suggested as the top three (3): McDonald's on Atlantic Primo Burgers Celestine Studio The Commission agreed. Mr. Davis reported that the FY 93 -94 Budget Request is underway in preparations. There has been a change in administration in the area of City Manager. The Interim City Manager is now Faustin Gonzales. Budget concerns will remain the same as last year. Intentions are to implement grant funds in the refurbishment of Dymally Park. The City will also utilize the Maintenance Assessment Funds to a greater extent for projects in the City. In regards to CDBG Projects - FY ! department has submitted a allotted for programs such as St Program, Genesys Academy for Afterschool Playground Program, Program, Lynwood Crossing Guards Testament Child Care. He also n would not be cut, but transferre Public Orals None. Commission Orals Chairperson George Martini: 33 -94, Mr. Davis reported that the ;r of projects. Funds have been . Francis Maternal and Child Care Youth, Senior Citizen Program, Community Outreach Homeless Men Program, Project Impact, and New 3ted that the Natatorium programs 3 to the general fund. He shared concern of having the street from Martin Luther King to Beechwood Street repaved. Mr. Davis stated that it was suggested to Public Works. Also he was concerned with the roof being replaced at the Work Center (with fountain). Chairperson Pro Tem Espeseth: Informed Commission that the Lynwood High School Girls Basketball Team was honored by legislature in Sacramento. Commissioner Mendoza: Would like to get I.D. cards with photos. Mr. Davis stated that Fire Station #1 is available to do this. Commissioner Evans: Commissioner Markovic: Concerned of Special Olympics. Would like to put on agenda for next meeting. None. Page 4 Adiournment Motion by Commissioner Markovic to adjourn to Tuesday, June 22, 1993, City Hall, 11330 Bullis LG0593.01 R&P r] Espeseth, with a second by Commissioner the next regular scheduled meeting for at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Road, Lynwood.