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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2007-12-19 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS„ ~~~ ~ . pity of Lynwood `~ community ~4f fairy ~ommi~~ionp~ 3~.` [~ GT LAY Fh Y p 7 n. _. fl~~~mb~r 1~, 2007 t " - ~ ` 5:00 p.m. C'/J ,~ ~ <'~L !i' C. pity `I-Tall ~oun~il ~hambs~r 11~~0 ~ulli~ I`~.oad Lynwood, ~~l ~02G2 (310) G0~-0220 community ~f fairy ~ommi~~ion Gloria C~ar~ia, ~hairp~r~on fl. Joy~¢ ~dn~r, ~i~~ ~hairp~r~on I~Iar~i~ °I-Iarp¢r, ~ommi~~ionQr Th¢ community ~f fairy ~ommi~~ion will adjourn for the ~hri~tma~ filoliday~. Th¢ n~Xt r~~ularly ~~h¢dul¢d m~z~tin~ will b~ held on WQdns~~day, January 1G, 200. Th¢ `1~,¢~r¢ation 8~ community ~~rvi~¢~ ~¢partm~nt wi~h~~ you and your family a filappy fiIoliday ~~a~onl COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 17, 2007 A. CALL TOORDER -The meeting was unofficial due to lack of a quorum. B. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE -The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Margie Harper. C. ROLL CALL Chairperson Gloria Garcia -Absent Vice Chairperson D. Joyce Edner -Present Commissioner Margie Harper -Present D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING -The agenda was duly posted for the October 17, 2007 meeting as prescribed by the Brown Act. E. APPROVAL OF PAST MINUTES -The minutes were not approved due to lack of a quorum. II. INFORMATION ITEMS A. City Council Items: Ms. Rozie Carrillo, Recreation Superintendent II announced that four Council Members were recalled and four new Council Members were sworn in on 10/16/07. The four new Council Members are: Alfredo Flores, J. Antonio Martinez, Jim Morton, Ramon Rodriguez. Maria Teresa Santillan is the Mayor, Ramon Rodriguez is the Mayor Pro Tem. B. General City Program Report: Ms. Carrillo reported the following: • Great Gatsby Ball Dinner/Dance/White Attire Contest on 10/25/07 - 6 p. m. to 11 p. m. at Bateman Hall, $10 • Halloween Activities -The Annual Halloween Festival will be held in Lynwood City Park on 10/31/07 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event includes pumpkin carving, costume contest, game booths, and free treats for youth. • Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade - Ms. Carrillo stated that she is registering the Community Affairs Commission as an entry for the Christmas Parade on 12/14/07. Vice Chairperson Edner stated that she's been in [he parade in a convertible vehicle. She enjoyed the ho[ coffee and tamales and the hot chocolate. Commissioner Harper has been in the trolley for the last two years because it's warmer. • Community Services Day -Applications for Community Services Day are being taken at the Natatorium from 9 a.m. to 12 p. m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p. m. 250 families will be provided food and toys for the holitlays. Ms. Carrillo requested that names of possible donors to the program be forwarded to her. Vice Chairperson Edner stated that applications for Community Services Day assistance are available at the Senior Center. C. Senior Citizens Program Report: Senior Excursions & Events - • Museum of Latin American Art - 10/19/07 - 10 a.m. to 3 p. m. in Long Beach, $2 • Oktoberfest - 10/21/07 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alpine Village in Torrance, $4 • Seniors Halloween Event - 10/31/07 - 12 p.m. to 3 p. m. a[ the Senior Center, Free D. Library Report: None E. Human Relations Mutual Assistance Consortium (H.R.M.A.C.) Report: Ms. Carrillo stated that a Commissioner on another Commission stated that someone from the Community Affairs Commission should attend the H.R.M.A.C. meetings on a regular basis. Commissioner Harper stated that there was a dynamic speaker from H.R.M.A.C. at the last Clergy Council meeting. Ms. Carrillo was unable to attend due to a First Aid Training Workshop. Vice Chairperson Edner is curious to know if this topic will continue to be discussed at the Clergy Council meetings. III. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Gang Violence in the Community - Vice Chairperson Edner stated that gang violence is up between ethnic groups. A former Lynwood resident was shot while in Lynwood City Park. He died from his wounds. He wasn't a gang member but was accused of disrespecting the City. Gang members hang out east of Bradfield and tag property. She stated that the "vine" program is a good method of deterring graffiti on walls. She stated that the Clergy Council meeting had a good report of what can be done. Lack of training starts in the home and then youth go to the streets. Learning right from wrong should start in the home. She woultl like to see what can be done and she would like to see the City Council implement the vine program. Commissioner Harper stated that the community has to work together and be productive as a community. A Deputy Sheriff attends meetings regularly. Children that go to school late are watched. Parents are cited. This is reducing crime and violence. If children damage property, parents will be held responsible. This issue is being addressetl. More officers are being hired to patrol the community. Children coming home from school are being accosted. IV. PUBLIC ORALS -Please adhere to the three-minute time limit. None V. COMMISSION ORALS -Please adhere to the three-minute time limit. • Chairperson Garcia -Absent Vice Chairperson Edner -Stated it is good to be here. She wished Ms. Carrillo a happy birthday. She is glad Commissioner Harper is back and getting healthy. Vice Chairperson Edner is concerned about the lack of parking at the Senior Center. Whenever outside organizations hold meetings at Bateman Hall there is no handicapped or regular parking at the Senior Center. Senior Center patrons in wheelchairs come for the exercise and lunch but there is nowhere for them to park close by. Ms. Carrillo stated that she would talk to the Deputy Director, Jose Trejo about designating a few parking spaces for seniors only. She is looking forward to all of the special events in October, November and December. • Commissioner Harper -Stated that she's been hospitalized twice in the last seven days. She hatl a blood clot in her leg. She complimented the Recreation staff on doing a gootl job with the Commission. The City is moving forward to make the community a better place. She participated in a NAMI walk in Santa Monica for mental illness awareness. The event was very successful and was featured on the news. Approximately 5,000 people participated. VI. ADJOURNMENT- The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 5:00 p. m. on November 21, 2007 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262.