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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
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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
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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.