HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2008-02-12 - WOMEN'S COMMISSIONCITY OF LYNWOOD
LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
February 12, 2008
3:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
Margaret Araujo Chairperson
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Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Certification of Agenda Posting
V. Minutes Approval for January 8, 2008 Regular Meeting
VI. Planning for March 20, 2008 Women's History Month Luncheon
VII. Public Orals: Reports from Friends or guests
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at
11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262.
City of Lynwood
Lynwood Women's Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
3:00 P.M. City Council Chambers
Call to Order:
Commissioner Dorothy Plummer-Jones called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Chairperson Margaret Araujo-Absent
Commissioner Dorothy Plummer-Jones-Present
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco-Present
Commissioner Maly Sue Lewis-Present
Commissioner Sylvia Herron-Present
Attendees
Lorene Reed, Friend
Alice Corona, YWCA Greater Los Angeles
Sexual Assault Crisis Services, guest
Consuelo Marshall, Staff Liaison
Lisset Morales, Minutes Clerk
Certification of Agenda Punting: Agenda was duly posted.
Commissioner Plummer-Jones called for a motion Lo approve the correction of the November 13, 2007
minutes and the minutes of the December I I, 2007 meeting as read. Commissioner Herron moved ro
approve corrections to the November 13 meeting and the December 11 minuses and seconded by
Commissioner Pacheco.
Alice Corona, YWCA Greater Los Angles, Sexual Assault Crisis Services presented information on
services available to victims of sexual assault in the City of Lynwood. She distributed 2006 data of
Lynwood crimes, including sexual assaults. The data compared Lynwood crimes with national crime
statistics. She also gave information on registered sex offenders. Alice Corona noted that although
Lynwood's sexual assault rate is slightly less than the national average, minority community victims
often do not report sexual assaults to local law enforcement In addition, she prescntcd facts and myths
regarding sexual assault perpeU~ators and their victims.
The YWCA will provide free counseling to rape victims and transportation to the nearest hospital. The
YWCA also has a 24 hour rape crisis hotline. Ms. Corona indicated that she would like to work with
the City to provide services, such as self-defense courses, to community members xnd city staff. Her
goal is to work with the commission and other community mcmbas to raise awareness on sexual
assaults and to provide the YWCA's free resources to the City of Lynwood.
The ?008 Women's Commission calendar was distributed to commissioners and friends of the
commission with corrections requested at the December meeting. Commissioner Herron motioned to
approve the ?008 Women's Commission Calendar and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Lewis. The ?008 Women's Commission Calendar was approved.
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Discussion followed the 2008 Planning agenda item. Staff suggested that planning for upcoming
events begin early to ensure an organized event. The Annual Women's History Luncheon will lake
place on March 20, 2008 from I 1 AM l0 2 PM. Commissioners suggested that the procedures for
selection of the awards should be discussed at Uie February meeting. Commissioners discussed the
effectiveness of current selection guidelines and the number of awards. It was agreed that honorees
should live or work in Lynwood. Commissioner Plummer-Jones called for a motion to change number
of honorees from 5 to 3 honorees and one guest speaker. Commissioner Herron motioned to change the
number of honorees from 5 to 3 with a guest speaker and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Pacheco. Staff will bring a list of award categories to the February meeting.
During Uie Public Orals portion of the meeting, Lorene Reed, Friend, noted that the meeting was
outstanding and extremely informative. Lorene Reed also noted that Lhe March 20 Annual Women's
Luncheon will require advance planning. She suggested that the "Gifts of Love" Toy Drive tellers be
sent in the next month.
Staff informed commissioners of Lynwood City Council's action to reorganization City Commissions.
Some of the existing commissions were consolidated and a few are still pending review by the City
Council.
Commissioner Lewis requested that staff continue Lo provide members with National Association of
Commissions for Women newsletters and other information. Staff will provide NACW newsletters
and information at the February meeting.
Staff asked commissioners if Lhey had received their check stipends and commissioners informed staff
that checks for the October meeting had not been received. Staff will ask Finance staff about Lhe
checks and get back to members as to the status oP the stipends.
Staff passed out Commissioner business cards created by Lisset Morales.
Commissioner Plummer-Jones called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was moved by
Commissioner Herron and seconded by Commissioner Pacheco to adjourn the meeting. The meeting
adjourned at 3:59 PM.
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