02-01-1994 - Human Services Commission Summary of Minutes - 01/11/94I
City of West Covina
Memorandum
To City Council and City Manager
AGENDA
FROM Human Services Department
ITEM NO. C-2a
SUBJECT: HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION DATE. 2-1-94
SUMMARY OF MINUTES 1/11/94
I. Commissioners Present: Moreno,, Brightwell, Azpeitia,
Jackson, Lichtman, Jones, Sheety, Sotelo, Wash
Commissioners Absent: McIntosh
Staff Present: Salazar, Jones, Parker, Cook, Perea
Others Present: Sally Deniston, Tim Roberts, Pat Kuthe,
Tom Scheuerell, Hugo Avendano, Sharon Darnell
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of December 14,
1993 - MSC Jackson/Jones Approved (9-0)
III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
V. ACTION ITEMS -
Metrolink Pass Subsidv Pr000sal
A West Covina resident requested that the City offer a
subsidy for Metrolink riders. A survey of the
surrounding cities was conducted by staff to determine
what cities were offering Metrolink rider subsidies.
Staff proposed a pilot program providing a $25 subsidy
for the remainder of the current fiscal year out of Prop
A funds.
Tim Roberts, a member of United Riders of Los Angeles,
said he was not representing any group but was a
concerned West Covina resident. He asked the Commission
not to approve the .subsidy as taxpayers were already
paying a share for Metrolink.
Tom Scheuerell asked the Commission to approve a subsidy
for West Covina residents who ride the Metrolink. He
proposed the use of Prop A funds to encourage new people
to use local mass transportation. His letter to the San
Gabriel'Valley Tribune published 1/8/94 and the flyers he
personally distributed resulted in over 20 letters to the
Human Services Director requesting the subsidy.
Sharon Darnell, Pat Kuthe, and Hugo Avendano (West Covina
residents) asked the Commission to approve the subsidy.
RECOMMENDATION
That staff present a. report to the the City Council.which
would:
1. Approve a $25 subsidy to West Covina residents for
monthly passes on the Metrolink, and;
2. Approve $7,500 from unobligated Prop A funds to be
used to cover -the cost of the program for the
remainder of the current fiscal year.
MSC Jones/Wash Approved (6-3) Sotelo/Sheety (No)
Jackson (Abstained)
VI.
INFORMATIONAL
1. Meals -On -Wheels '- Senior Citizens Commissioner,
Sally Deniston, who works for the' American Red
Cross gave an overview of their Meals -On -Wheels
program. Commissioner Jackson was particularly
interested in finding out what the City is doing
for its seniors who are unable to take advantage of
the meals program at the Senior Citizens Center.
She did not think the Meals -On -Wheels food was as
good as the hospital food she had been fed as a
patient. Deniston explained that meal preparation
and packaging were dispensed by three local
hospitals and volunteers delivered the meals to
those who were unable)to cook.
Salazar stated that OAA holds a meeting.every four
years for meals prepared at senior centers. The
reason for West Covina not being involved in Meals -
On -Wheels is that the City has not been able to
qualify for it. However, staff proposes to try
again with a consortium of other cities.
2. Kids Park - The Human Services Department in
cooperation with Eastland Center held an indoor
kids park from December 17 through 30, 1993, in the
former Miller Outpost Store for children '1 to 6
years old. Approximately 760 attended. Total cost
of the program was $3,752. Although it was quite
successful, the Commission did not feel the City
could afford the luxury of continuing this program.
3. Coronado Lighting Update - An agreement with the
West Covina Unified School District was signed and
provided approval for the League to proceed with
the installation of the lights.
4. West Covina Unified School District and City of
West Covina Subcommittee Meeting -
The Subcommittee met on January 19, 1994, and.
reached agreement on :several joint projects. A
report is scheduled for the February 1, 1994 City
Council meeting.
5. West Covina Human Services Awards
Edith Colantunono.- West Covina Human Services 1993
Volunteer of the Year Award
Bruce Badoni -'West Covina Recreation Services 1993
Volunteer of the Year Award
The recipients will receive their awards at the the
City of West Covina's 71st.Birthday Celebration
dinner hosted by West Covina Beautiful and the City
of West Covina on Janaury 28, 1994, at West Covina
Lanes.
MSC Brightwell/Lichtman Approved (9-0)
6. Use of Foundations to Reduce General Fund
Expenditures
Staff compiled, information from various cities
regarding the feasibility of utilizing foundations
as a means of reducing General - Fund expenditures.
Some advantages being: non-profit bulk rate
mailing permit; using donated gifts for matching
grant funds; ability to solicit donations from
private individuals and corporations.
0
Commissioner Lichtman had twelve names of those who
would be willing to serve on a Foundation Board (5
required) and he has offered to head such a. group.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the formation of a
Foundation to Reduce General Fund Expenditures.
This item to be placed on the February 15, 1994
City Council Agenda.
MSC Sheety/Lichtman. Approved (7-0) Sotelo/Wash
had left the meeting earlier.
7. 1993 Haunted House and Halloween Festival Program
Evaluation - Sponsors will be sought for 1994 to
defray costs of putting this program on.
RECOMMENDATION - Receive and file.
8. Statistical Reports - October (Revised) & November
1993 - Receive and file.
VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Brightwell - Sees Metrolink subsidy as a good
thing as she works in Los Angeles and parking fees are
expensive.
Commissioner Lichtman - Happy to see the Foundation on the
Human Services Commission agenda and scheduled for the
February 15, City Council agenda.
Commissioner Jackson. - She attended the ADA Task Force on
Disabilities meeting today with Personnel Director Diane Ure,
.and Glen. Buckingham, President, California People with
Handicaps.
She would like Al Marshall of Birtcher Development to be put
on the February Human Services Commission agenda to speak on
"Disabled Housing Design." She wants a percentage of condos
and or/apartments within a complex to be designed for the
handicapped.
Commissioner Jones - Commented on the Recreation Winter -Spring
1993/94 brochure and the Mission Chrysler paid ad on the back
cover.
A meeting. of the 4th of July Parade/Picnic Committee is
scheduled for January 20, 1994. With the difficulty in
getting marching bands for the 4th of July, the Committee is
considering holding the event in June. Attendance has been
dropping off each year.
Commissioner Sheety - Would appreciate any Commissioner who is
unable to attend to let staff know or to call the Management
Resource Center the night of the meeting. The December 14,
1993 meeting could not be held due to the lack of a quorum.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT.- At 9:02 p.m. motion to adjourn to the next
Regular Meeting of 'the Human Services Commission on Tuesday,
February 8, 1994 at 7 p.m. in the MRC Room 3,14, City Hall.
Gus Salazar
Human Services Director