CITY OF WEST COVINA
COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020, 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY HALL
MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTER (MRC) ROOM 314
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
AGENDA
Chair David Stewart
Vice-Chair Nick Lewis
Commissioner Paul Blackburn
Commissioner Tam Dinh
Commissioner Gayle Mason
Commissioner Carole Mullner
Commissioner Betty Valles
Commissioner Alfred Williams
Commissioner Karim Zaklama
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at Commission Meetings, please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to make arrangements.
AGENDA MATERIAL
Agenda material is available for review at the West Covina City Clerk’s Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue and at www.westcovina.org. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the Commission that is distributed less than 72 hours before the meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 317 of City Hall during normal business hours.
The Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at Commission Meetings, please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to make arrangements.
AGENDA MATERIAL
Agenda material is available for review at the West Covina City Clerk’s Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue and at www.westcovina.org. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the Commission that is distributed less than 72 hours before the meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 317 of City Hall during normal business hours.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADDRESSING THE COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION Any person wishing to address the Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within their jurisdiction should complete a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and submit the card to the Commission Secretary
Please identify on the speaker card whether you are speaking on an agenda item or non-agenda. Requests to speak on agenda items will be heard prior to requests to speak on non-agenda items. All comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. |
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Three (3) minutes per speaker
Please state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Commission Chair.
Please state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Commission Chair.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1)
January 14, 2020, Community and Senior Services Commission Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that Commission approve the January 14, 2020, Community and Senior Services Commission Meeting Minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
2)
Commissioner Lewis request to discuss that the Commission have the opportunity to have more oversight on the Public Works Division of Public Services Department.
It is recommended that the Commission have a discussion on this request after receiving more detailed information about the formation of the Public Services Department and the services that are provided as well as the scope of services that fall under the purview of the Community & Senior Services Commission.
3)
Commissioner Lewis requests that Commission discuss recommending that the City Council to take a more proactive role in the Council of Governments (COG) in regard to lobbying for changes to how funding is used for propositions passed by the voters.
It is recommended that the Commission discuss advising the City Council in this matter.
4)
Request of Commissioner Lewis that the Commission discussion requesting of the Council to appoint the Community & Senior Services Commissions ADHOC Homeless Sub Committee to the current Homeless taskforce formed by city staff.
It is recommended that the Commission to give direction to staff.
5)
Commissioner Lewis's request that Commission discuss requesting of the Council to send a letter to Emanate Health requesting that Emanate Health become better partners with the City and citizens of West Covina.
That the Commission have a discussion and advise city staff how to precede.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
6)
Presentation of the design for playground equipment replacement project for the tot lot at Shadow Oak Park.
It is recommenced that the Commission vote on the presentation to continue the CIP process for approval and implementation.
7)
Notification of letter sent to West Covina Beautiful on February 24, 2020, on behalf of the Community & Senior Services Commission, to request a tree be planted in honor of Commissioner Phil Kaufman during this year's Arbor Day Event.
It is recommended that the Commission receive and file this request.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
- March 17, 2020, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - St. Patricks Day Lunch at Cortez Park Community & Senior Center.
- March 17, 2020, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Student Government Day, City Hall. Council meeting begins at 7 p.m.
- March 18, 2020, 6 - 8 p.m. - City of West Covina Coronovirus Q&A and Updates meeting at Cortez Park Community & Senior Center.
- March 20, 2020, 6:30 p.m. - West Covina Historical Society's Monthy Meet & Greet at the West Covina Historical Society Museum.
- March 21, 2020, 12 - 6 p.m. - East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center's Cherry Blossom Festival, City Hall Courtyard.
- March 23, 2020, 8 - 10 a.m. - GWC's State of the City & School District update event at Hurst Ranch at 1227 S Orange Ave.
- April 4, 2020, 9 - 11 a.m. - Easter Eggstravaganza event at Cortez Park.
- April 8, 2020, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch - Cortez Park Community & Senior Center.
- April 15, 2020, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Woman's Club of West Covina's Fashion Show at South Hills County Club
- April 17, 2020, 6:30 p.m. - West Covina Historical Society's Monthy Meet & Greet at the West Covina Historical Society Museum.
- April 18, 2020, 1 - 3 p.m. - Free Landscape Workshop at Cameron Park.
- April 25, 2020, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Earth Day/Arbor Day event at City Hall Courtyard.
- April 25, 2020, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - FREE Electronic Waste Round Up at City Maintenance Yard.
- April 29, 2020 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at Cortez Park Community & Senior Center.
- April 30, 2020, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - City of West Covina State of the City meeting at Hurst ranch. Registration begins March 19, 2020
- May 2, 2020, 8-11 a.m. - FREE compost available at City Maintenance Yard.
- May 5, 2020, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Lunch at Cortez Park Community & Senior Center.
- May 9, 2020, 9:30 - 11 a.m. - Smart Gardening Workshop at Cortez Park Community & Senior Center.
- May 9, 2020, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Fire Service dat at Fire Station No. 2.
ADJOURNMENT
2020 Community and Senior Services Commission Meetings
Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 6 p.m.