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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2006-02-13 - PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION / 1�����/ / r CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY OF LYMNOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006 Z(D6 FEB -6 FH 2 29 6:15 PM CI1Y C ERKS OFFICE ��,�� ,��-> ,� �r-�=: I. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Dale Jones, Chairperson Zelda Hutcherson, Vice-Chairperson Sal Alatorre Frank Calderon Lorna Hawkins Dion Cornelious II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 14, 2005 , January 9, 2006 V. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS VI. STUDIES AND REPORTS Emergency Preparedness By: Steve Stewart VII. COMMISSIONER ORALS VII. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: March 13, 2006 CITY OF LYNWOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2006 The regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission for the City of Lynwood, California was held on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 6:15 p.m. at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. Due to the lack of a quorum the meeting was cancelled. ITY OF LYNWOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2005 The regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission for the City of Lynwood, California was held on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. CALL TO ORDER . City Staff Liaison, Steve Stewart asked Commissioner Hawkins to take the role of Chairperson. Upon arrival Vice-Chairperson Hutcherson called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. Steve Stewart, Staff Liaison, took roll call. Chairperson Jones, Commissioner Hawkins and Commissioner Calderon were absent. INVOCATION Led by Vice-Chairperson Hutcherson. . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Alatorre. GUEST Lt. Ramirez, Century Station Mr. Jose Molina, Utility Services Manager for the City of Lynwood APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Alatorre and seconded by Commissioner Cornelious to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2005 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None STUDIES AND REPORTS Mr. Stewart introduced Mr. Jose Molina, Utility Services Manager for the City of ' Lynwood to the commission. Mr. Molina briefly explained to the commission what his responsibilities consist of and indicated that he supervises a crew of 15 people. Commissioner Cornelius raised a concern about the proper maintenance of the water towers. Mr. Molina answered that the City has a total of four towers within , the City, one private tower and three owned by the City and indicated that the towers do not contain any water. The City's three million gallon container is located across from City Hall under the basketball courts in the park. He then indicated that the water is tested daily for bacteria. In case that there is something wrong, the lab would notify Cal-Osha of the results. Commissioner Alatorre asked why the water does come out in a brownish color once in a while. Mr. Molina responded that when the hydrants are flushed it can cause the water to change color for a brief period of time. ; Vice-Chairperson thanked Mr. Molina for his presence and for the information provided. Commissioner Alatorre is concerned about the schools that do not have a ! crossing guard. He indicated that the school district and the City should work ; together to get more crossing guards which might help alleviate serious traffic � issues. Lt. Ramirez responded that there are five patrol officers assigned to the school sites during the busy hours when the parents are dropping and picking up the children. COMMISSIONER ORALS Vice-Chairperson Hutcherson asked if the current Hazardous Mitigation Plan for the City is an active plan or it if iYs just on paper. Commissioner Alatorre extended an invitation to the commissioners to attend the last Blockwatch meeting of the year which is held the 4 Tuesday of the month. He would also like to see if there is a way that the City Manager can allocate monies to purchase six uniforms including shoes for the volunteers on patrol. � ADJOURNMENT l I It was moved by Commissioner Alatorre and seconded by Vice-Chairperson ' Hutcherson to adjourn to the next regular meeting scheduled for December 12, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at ' 8:OOp.m.