01-05-1999 - Summary of Actions - Community Services Commisison - 12/08/98City of West Covina
Memorandum
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA
December 8,1998 ITEM No. B-2a
Rm. 314
DATE January 5, 1999
SPRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Sotelo at 7:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Lee Laue followed by moment of silent prayer led by
Commissioner Sotelo
I. ROLL CALL - Commissioners Present: Johnson, McBride, Michaud,
Puchalski, Redondo, Singleton, Sotelo, Valles, Vargas (arrived 7:10 p.m.)
Absent: None
Staff Present: Bommarito, Collins, Janacua, Martinez, Rush
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Minutes of the November 10, 1998, were
approved as presented.
III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS —None
V. ACTION ITEM —
A. Election of Officers
Michaud nominated by Johnson, seconded by Puchalski for Chairperson. 8-0
vote in favor.
Valles nominated by Puchalski, seconded by McBride for Vice -chairperson.
8-0 vote in favor.
Officers for 1999 as follows:
Chairperson'— Commissioner Frank Michaud
Vice -Chairperson — Commissioner Rudy Valles
B. 1999 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - Call for
Projects
Staff Report
Community Services Coordinator Anthony Martinez presented staff report.
The City of West Covina is seeking "funding" to offset the cost of the West
Covina Shuttle Expansion. Anthony passed out a survey that will be released
to the residents to help determine the demand for the expansion project, which
also meets MTA's application requirements.
Discussion
Puchalski asked whether the southern route will connect with the current
Red/Blue line.
Johnson asked how the survey will be circulated. Surveys will 'be distributed
through the Annex, Chamber of Commerce, Senior Citizens Center and the
West Covina Shuttle Red/Blue lines.
Puchalski inquired about the hours of operation of the expansion. The
expansion will begin running at 7:00 a.m.
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Recommendation
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Redondo to recommend that City
Council approve and'direct staff to apply for 1999 MTA Call for Projects.
Motion carried 9-0.
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VI. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS —
Youth Sports Council — Michaud, Singleton Sotelo — Nov. 30 & Dec. 2
Sotelo reported that most of the leagues have turned in packets. Two league
representatives did not show up as scheduled. Discussion followed regarding
packet materials.
CDBG/Prop A & C — Johnson, McBride, Michaud Puchalski — Dec. 8
Puchalski reported. Subcommittee will visit recipients of funds and audit for
proper use funds, record keeping, meeting proper criteria, etc.
CIP/Park Master Plan — Johnson, Michaud, Puchalski Sotelo — No meeting.
Public/Private Sponsorship - Redondo, Singleton, Valles Vargas — No meeting.
VII. STAFF REPORTS —
Cindy announced Pat Bommarito as acting Community Services Director during
her maternity leave. Cindy thanked the Commission for a great job during a very
busy year.
VIII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS —
Vargas mentioned her work on the Rose Float and the need for volunteers.
Singleton stated he resigned from the Highlander and will now be writing his
article for The Weekly.
Johnson mentioned the WCHS Bulldogs are having a fundraiser and anyone
wishing to support can contact him.
Puchalski congratulated Frank and Gloria for perfect attendance.
Sotelo thanked staff and the Commission for a successful float decorating Family
Day.
Volunteer Nominations
Nominations for Elba Camou and Gloria Vargas were submitted.
IX. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED —
X. ADJOURNMENT — Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to the next regular meeting
of the Community Services Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 1999 at
7:OOp.m.
Patricia Bommarito
Acting Community Services Director
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