01-07-1997 - Youth Sports Code of ConductCity of West Covina
Memorandum
TO: City Manager and City Council
FROM: Steven W. Wylie, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: YOUTH SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT
AGENDA
ITEM NO. H_ 1
DATE Jan. 7, 199,V
®PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUMMARY: In response to the growth of youth sports organizations in the community,
and an increase in the frequency of neighborhood issues resulting therefrom, staff has
worked with the Youth Sports Council, the Human Services Commission, and staff of the
West Covina Unified School District to prepare a proposed Youth Sports Code of
Conduct and enforcement procedure, which is designed to give the City, the ability to
prevent problems and address those which do occur.
BACKGRO
In the past several years, the City of West Covina has invested considerable sums to
improve and expand recreational opportunities in the community, particularly those
which serve the many youth sports organizations which serve our youth. As a result,
many of these organizations have been able to expand their operations and the number of
West Covina youth who.can participate. This is without question a desirable outcome,
but one which also places additional pressures on the facilities which are being used. In
turn, these pressures often extend beyond the confines of the athletic fields themselves,
and into the surrounding neighborhoods.
In recent years, staff has seen an increase in the frequency of problems associated with
the expanded use of athletic fields in West Covina, including those owned by the City as
well as those owned by the.West Covina Unified School District. These problems are
primarily the result of more participants using a greater number of facilities for practices
and games. At the same time, unfortunately, they are also the result of an apparent
decline in the extent of cooperation among some youth sports participants and leaders,
and the neighborhoods surrounding their facilities.
Examples of these problems include such things as an increase in conflicts between
baseball players and neighbors over foul balls hit into yards, broken windows, picking of
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wn participants only, and approved by staff on this premise, actually
participants from the entire San Gabriel Valley, when the usual
;ram at Victory Park in Pasadena was canceled. The resulting parking
problems extended far beyond the streets usually impacted by the football program. The
leadership of Christ Lutheran Church wrote to the City of their frustrations in dealing
with football participants over their use of Church parking over a long period of time,
problems which in total occupancy of the Church lot at times when Church events
were scheduled, driving over Church landscaping to reach parking spaces, trash and
alcohol on Churchlproperty, and near altercations with some unruly participants. Church
representatives and other adjacent neighbors also testified before the Planning
Commission during its consideration of improvements at Maverick Field, and
complained of the City's inability to enforce its own Park Master Plan mitigation
requirements dealing with noise, trash and parking impacts resulting from these facilities.
It is apparent that the need exists for clearly articulated guidelines for the conduct of
sports participants, (particularly in relation to the sensitivities of neighbors. In addition,
there is a need to establish procedures to enforce these guidelines. At the present time,
there are no sanctions which can be brought to bear in cases of misconduct, other than
revocation of a facility use agreement between the youth sports organization and the City.
Such revocation has never been done, nor even contemplated, since the impact of such
revocation would be extreme. As a result, the threat of revocation is no deterrence to the
types of problems typically (and more frequently) encountered.
At this point, it must be said that staff has always worked cooperatively with the
leadership of all of West Covina's youth sports organizations to address problems which
occur. All of them are cooperative to a point, and most problems are resolved. However,
some problems cannot be resolved by current informal methods. At the same time, the
development and publication of a Code of Conduct will help to establish the standards by
which the City expects the participants in youth sports to uphold, and thereby prevent
some of the problems which do in fact occur.
DISCUSSION
Staff has drafted a proposed Code of Conduct for the City Council's consideration and
approval. - It sets forth some general expectations as to conduct and relations with
neighbors, as well as some specific procedures which youth sports organizations will be
expected to follow. These include the advance notification of neighborhoods when
league activities commence, including the name and phone number of a league contact
person to call in the event of any problems. The Code of Conduct addresses issues
relating to parking, trash, noise and lighting restrictions already in place, respect for
private property,. the use of profanity, and the condition of fields. It also reinforces the
requirement to maintain valid facility use agreements with the City or School District, as
well as TUP's for special events of a certain magnitude.
The Code of Conduct places responsibility for compliance with the highest ranking
league official on -site at any time. This may be a coach, board member or league officer.
As a result, it is important that the Code of Conduct be publicized as broadly as possible
at the beginning of each organization's season. To accomplish this, Recreation staff will
meet with each organization prior to the opening of the season to review the Code of
Conduct in detail. It will be made part of each organization's facility use agreement. It
will be published in brochure form, and disseminated to all potential participants during
the league sign-up period. In this way, expectations will be made clear to everyone.
Enforcement of the Code of Conduct is proposed to be vested with a committee
consisting of two members of the Human Services Commission and one member of the
Youth Sports Council not affiliated with the sports league appearing before the
committee. As currently proposed, first offenses such as those described above would be
brought to staff s attention. Staff would attempt to resolve the complaints with the league
officials as is the current practice. If a similar well-founded complaint arises within a
reasonably short period of time, the matter would be brought to the committee, which
would be called in short order to consider the complaint. The committee would consider
the facts of the matter, previous history, and the severity of the offense, and determine (by
a majority vote) whether a sanction commensurate with the offense should be imposed.
Sanctions could include such things as suspension of team activities at a particular site for
a short period of time, a requirement to repair or replace private property damaged by a
team's activities, a recommendation to a league to suspend a participant for some period
of time, or other viable remedies. Particularly severe problems, such as the Football
event described above, would be presented immediately to the committee, without
waiting for a second offense. Although the enforcement procedure provides examples of
potential sanctions, it does not prescribe specific sanctions for specific offenses, leaving
that determination to the committee to make.
Decisions of the committee would be appealable to the entire Human Services
Commission. Enforcement of any proposed sanction would be deferred until the
Commission hears the matter. The Commission's decision would be final, though its
action would be transmitted to the City Council for information.
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DISCUSSION
The proposed Code of Conduct and enforcement procedure has been reviewed by Human
Services Commission at its meetings of November and December. Commissioners
wholeheartedly and unanimously endorsed the concept and provided valuable -input into
the enforcement process, Their suggestions are included in the draft now before the City
Council. A copy of the minutes of the two Commission meetings are attached for review.
In addition, staff met with the Youth Sports Council in November to discuss the concept.
The YSC also endorsed the concept. In their view, the establishment of an enforcement
procedure is desirable because it places the burden on the City to resolve problems which
occur within the leagues. In staffs view, however, the burden is clearly upon the leagues
to prevent and address these problems; the enforcement procedure is primarily a tool to
assist them in reventin problems. In either case; the YSC has endorsed the Code of
Conduct in concept, although it has not been considered by them in its final version.
Staff has also provided a copy of the draft Code of Conduct to the staff of the West
Covina Unified:; School District. They have also endorsed it, because it strengthens their
ability to establish operational parameters on their sites. (It should be noted that the
provisions of they Code of Conduct would not govern such things as the placement of
permanent facilities on school sites. Issues such as this would be subject to discussions
between the City, and the District.)
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed Code of Conduct and enforcement procedure have been drafted to give the
City and the youth sports organizations, working together, a set of tools to help West
Covina's growing sports program continue to exist in harmony with neighbors. While
some may look at the enforcement procedure as heavy-handed, it is designed to be used
only when the current cooperative relationship with the leagues fails to resolve a well-
founded problem It provides a measure of due process for a resident or a sports
organization with a.problem. It will help to restore the City's credibility with neighbors
in the enforcement of mitigation measures approved by the Council and Commission.
At the same time, the Code of Conduct.provides a method of reinforcing the positive
values of participation in youth sports, something which should be uppermost in the
minds of all parties. The Code of Conduct will be published in brochure format and
disseminated to all participants, helping to instill those positive values of sportsmanship
and concern for the community. It is this aspect of the Code of Conduct which staff
expects to emphasize when we meet with all of the leagues prior to the allocation of fields
and the commencement of each season.
The Code of Conduct and enforcement procedure have been reviewed twice by the
Human Services 'Commission, which has provided amendments and now recommends its
approval. However, staff would welcome any additions or alterations by the Council.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended by the Human Services Commission that the proposed Youth Sports
Code of Conduct and enforcement procedure be approved.
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Steven W. Wylie
Assistant City Ma
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YOUTH SPORTS
CODE OF CONDUCT
I. PREAMBLE
This code of conduct is intended to establish the basic guidelines for the conduct
of youth sports activities on city of West Covina and West Covina, Covina
Valley, and Rowland School District facilities. It is intended to accompany the
provisions of such agreements as may be required to secure the use of such
facilities. Its purpose is to enhance the relationships between the youth sports
Leagues, their participants, and the neighbors adjacent to their facilities.
Acceptance of the Code of Conduct is a condition of the use of the facilities, and
the League and its participants agree to -abide by its provisions.
II. 'NEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONS
A Jhe opportunity to use athletic fields carries with it the obligation to be a good
neighbor to the residents who live nearby and are affected by the activities and
presence of the League.
i. The highest-ranking representative of the League on -site at anytime
shall be responsible for assuring that League activities are conducted
consistent with this policy.
B. Prior to the commencement of League activities each year, League board
members shall prepare and circulate a notice to affected neighbors listing
practice and game times and a telephone number of a League representative
that neighbors may contact to address any concern.
C. It is the League's responsibility to become acquainted with parking
restrictions, if any, which may affect parking for League activities. It is
imperative that League participants respect and not violate private property
rights. Do not assume that adjacent parking lots on private property are
available for use. Do not block neighborhood driveways. Obey all traffic
laws.
D. Leagues will be responsible for ensuring that neighborhoods are kept free of
trash that may, result from League activities at practice or, game- sites.
E. Leagues will be responsible for complying with all applicable restrictions,
including, but not limited to, the use of lights and public address_ equipment.
F. Leagues with traveling teams'or that host games and/or tournaments involving
visiting teams shall notify visitors of site -specific requirements as well as the
provisions of this Code of Conduct.
IIl. PERSONAL CONDUCT
A. Participation in youth sports provides. a proper environment to build and
reinforce positive character development. It is imperative that positive values
of integrity, respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship be taught and continually
reinforced by the League's staff, coaches, and parents.
B. The use of language must at all times be clean; no cursing, swearing, or
inappropriate gestures will be tolerated.
C. Respect the private property of neighbors adjacent to practice or game sites.
Do not retrieve errant balls without permission of the owner to enter the
property. When on the property with permission, do not disturb anything on
the premises. If a ball or other object damages private property, it is the
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responsibility of the highest-ranking League representative to inform the
property owner, including information about how to seek repair or restitution.
D. If any site does not have a restroom available, it is important that parents or a
responsible adult accompany the child to the closest available restroom.
Athletic fields and adjacent public grounds are not an acceptable alternative to
a restroom.
E. Practice and game sites must be kept free of trash at all times. It is the
League's responsibility to pick up trash and debris at the end of the day's
scheduled activities.
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F. Always keep practice and game sites in the condition found, or better. Report
any safety hazards to the City's Recreation Services Section (818/814-8420)
as soon as possible.
IV. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATIONS
A. The use of City park or School District athletic fields is governed by
individual Facility Use Agreements as well as the provisions of this Code of
Conduct.
i. Valid Facility or Athletic Use Agreements must be signed and approved
prior to the scheduling of practice or games on any City or School District
site.
B. In many cases the use of practice or game fields on School Di
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provides opportunities for conflict with adjacent residences. On such
facilities, keep all players, parents, spectators, and activities at least thirty feet
away from fences.
C. At the beginning of each season, Leagues using school sites must inform the
school Principal of such schools of practice and game times and provide the
name and telephone number of a League representative.
D. In addition to the provisions of the applicable Facility or Athletic Use
Agreement, school Principals have the authority to place additional
restrictions on the use of school sites and the leagues must comply with them.
E. In addition to regular practice and game schedules, the use of City or School
District Facilities for special, ad hoc, or other events shall be secured by
separate Facility Use Request. An inordinately intensive event (e.g., a large
fund-raiser or tournament) may require the League to also secure a Temporary
Use Permit (TUP) from the City. Prior to scheduling a special event, Leagues
shall notify the Recreation Services Section at least one month prior to the
date oflthe event to determine whether a TUP is required. At least thirty days'
processm%z time is needed.
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YOUTH SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
FIRST COMPLAINT
When Recreation staff receives a first complaint from a participant or neighbor(s), the
complainant will be given the name and telephone number of the League president. Staff
will also contact the president and inform him/her of the problem. The complainant will
be informed that if the problem continues, Recreation staff should again be notified. Staff
will ask the president for his/her assessment of the problem, and the steps which may be
called for to remedy the situation as may be appropriate. The Recreation office staff will
maintain a log of the complaints received.
SECOND COMPLAINT
If a second well-founded, identical or similar complaint is received which involves a
violation of the Code of Conduct or Facility Use Agreement, the League will be notified
to stop all practices or games at the site, and the League president and team manager (as
appropriate) will be instructed to attend a meeting to hear the matter and consider
potential sanctions.
A committee consisting of City staff, one Youth Sports Council member not affiliated
with the group under consideration, and two standing members of the Human Services
Commission will convene to hear the matter. The complainant will be advised of the
opportunity to attend the meeting, but attendance would not be mandatory. The meeting
will be scheduled as soon as possible.
The committee will consider the specifics of the complaints as well as the history of the
League's use of the site, and may suggest remedies and/or impose penalties
commensurate with the nature and severity of the offenses. The City staff member of the
committee will not have a vote. A simple majority of the committee (two of the three
voting members) may impose a penalty. Such penalties may include, but not be limited
to, the following:
1. Suspension of team activities at the site for a specified duration
a. less than one week
b. greater than one week
c. for the entire season
2. Suspension of League activities at the site for a specified duration
a. less than one week
b. greater than one week
c. for the entire season
3. Recommendation to the League that a particular participant (player, coach,
parent, etc.) be suspended from participation in League activities for a
specified term.
4. Requirement to repair or replace damaged private property
5. Requirement to remove trash and debris from site and/or affected
neighborhood.
SEVERE VIOLATIONS
In case of a particularly egregious violation of the Code of Conduct including such things
as violence, misrepresentation of the scope of activities, or any situation .where a second
occurrence would be intolerable, the committee will be convened upon the first violation
to consider the matter, and to make such determinations as may be appropriate.
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APPEAL
The committee's decision may be appealed to the Human Services Commission, who will
consider such appeal at its next regular meeting. Such appeals must be filed within five
working days. The committee's recommended sanction will be stayed until the appeal is
considered by the Commission. The Commission's decision is final. The Commission's
decisions will be communicated to the City Council
FA
H&AN SERVICES COMMISSI*
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
I. Commissioners Present: Johnson, McBride, Grant, Guadiz, Puchalski,
Singleton
Commissioners Absent: Sotelo
Staff Present: Wylie, Markham, Jones, Cook, Martel, Mclsaac
Others Present: Richard Mottler
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Puchalski and seconded by Grant, -to
approve the October 8, 1996 minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Richard Mottler, Christ Lutheran Church,
complained of the escalating problems the Church is experiencing. since the
football field lights were installed at Cortez Park and the potential for even
greater problems with field lighting going in at Maverick Field. Cortez Park is
not large enough to accommodate the ever-increasing number of participants.
The Leagues are authorized by a City Facility Use Agreement to use the
fields, however, the team managers are not made to conform to any rules and
regulations and are now totally out of control. The situation has been
discussed .with City personnel for years and their suggestions of posting
signs, adding gates, have been followed but to no avail. Any attempts to
communicate with the League regarding unauthorized parking, vandalism of
Church property, trash, etc. are futile. The team managers lie and, as long as
they have a Facility Use Agreement, are able to get away with it.. No action
is taken against them. The main concern is that there is only one entrance
and one exit to Cortez Park. The kids run amok unsupervised. Someone is
goingtto run out from among the parked cars and get injured. The Church
has already spent over $2,000 by hiring a security guard. The . Leagues
should be made to provide; and pay for, two security officers to gain some
kind of control. There is drinking (of alcoholic beverages) in the park. Red
curbs would only move the problems further into the neighborhood. Leaving
the Church's parking lot gates open for weddings or 'church events is like
opening the flood gates.
Commissioner Grant asked if the West Covina Police Department could direct
traffic.
Mr.. Mottler responded that the traffic problem is an ongoing thing. The Police
claim that nothing can be done about the situation because the Church is on
private property. It is a total nightmare.
Commissioner McBride commented that if Police are not. used there is no way
possible to control a situation like that.
Greg Jones stated that the Traffic Committee is assessing the traffic situation
on Citrus.
Commissioner Puchalski would like to see what the City's Traffic Committee
comes up with in regards to ingress and egress to Cortez Park.
Mr. Mottler stated that as a tax paying resident of West Covina, he could not
see why 90% of the people involved with the Football League are
nonresidents.
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V. STAFF
1.
Greg Jones,' Superintendent of Recreation and Community Services,
referred to the new Youth Sports League Code of Conduct and
Enforcement Procedure. Representatives of the Youth Sports Council and
the West Covina Unified School District have reviewed the draft policy and
agreed that procedures were needed to govern the actions and conduct of
the sport leagues.
Mr. Mottler thought this was a step in the right direction but questioned
how was it going to be enforced.
GregJones rI s onded that eight "N P " i p g o Parking" signs and one Additional
parking at the Senior Citizens Center" sign have been posted at the
entrance to the park. The gates are up and a security guard is on duty.
Mr. Jones is looking into the option of .practices being played at Cortez
and the game's at the West Covina High School.
Mr. Jones explained what he knew of the situation with the Bruins
Football League who had a Facility Use Agreement for September 7 and
the reason for the thousands of people filling the park for this event and
the failure of� the League,, to adequately address it and police their own
activities.
Commissioner McBride asked if the League had been penalized.
Steve Wylie, I Assistant City Manager, responded that there was no
penalty, such as revoking permission to use the field, up to this point. No
one was willing to do that as it would affect all the kids.
Mr. Mottler stated that in his experience over the past three years, the
Leagues don't care, they will continue to hold their games because
nothing ever happens to them, the field will not be taken away, they will
continue to lie because the City will not do anything about it.
Commissioner Grant commented that if there is an infraction, there has to
be a penalty, and it has to be enforced.
Commissioner' Singleton suggested that each team pay a fee which goes
into a fund. Out of that fund, pay for private security backed up by West
Covina Police so that you havenothing to enforce.
Commissioner! McBride suggested putting up signs "These are the rules
and regulations and these are the penalties if you break them."
Commissioner Guadiz suggested categorizing the complaints, handling
those that are urgent, immediately.
Mr. Mottler asked what would be considered a serious complaint. An
impartial person was needed to handle the complaints. The League should
pay for private security on the premises, not paying for the field. It was
putting the responsibility back on the citizens. It was not his job to go
down and police them because they are not going to police themselves.
Where are his tax dollars going? It is taking his time on his day off to
police them. You can make all the rules that you want but they won't be
obeyed unless you have someone standing there enforcing them. It was
not fair to him and it is not fair to other people to be put in this position.
The Youth Sportague Code of Conduct and E.rcement Procedure
will be revised andMrought back to the Commission in December. .
2. Fair Housing Council Impediments Report - Mr. Markham, Human Services
Program Administrator, discussed the report with the Commission.
Commissioner Grant commented that the report was well thought out.
Doug Mclsaac, Principal Planner, was in basic agreement with the
recommendations of the study. This Item will be brought back in
December to allow the Commission additional time to go through this
lengthy study and offer their comments.
3. Human Services Volunteer of the Year 1996 Award and Recreation
Services Volunteer of the Year 1996 Award - The Commission was asked
to submit names for these awards and to return the completed forms to
the Human Services office no later than Monday, January 6, 1997. A
Committee of two or three Commissioners will be appointed to review the
nominees:
4.. Statistical Reports - September 1996. Receive and File
VI: ACTION ITEMS
1. Commission Reorganization - The officers for the next fiscal year are as
follows:
Chairperson - Tom Puchalski (6-0)
Vicechair - Bill Singleton (6-0)
Youth Sports Council Liaison Tabled to the December Human
Services Commission meeting.
Joint City/West Covina School District Committee Member
Appointments: Tom Puchalski and Bernell McBride. Dane
Johnson appointed as. Alternate.
2. Reallocation of Operation Healthy Start CDBG Funds - The Covina Rotary
requested that the $2,000 CDBG funds originally allocated for their
Operation Healthy Start program be reallocated to their Operation Santa
Clothes program.
Motion by Guadiz and seconded by Puchalski that the $2,000 CDBG funds
originally allocated for the Covina Rotary Operation Healthy Start program
be reallocated to their Operation Santa Clothes program.
Motion carried 6-0.
VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS - None
Vill. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED -
1. Fair Housing Impediments Report
2. Youth Sports League Code of Conduct and Enforcement Procedure
IX. ADJOURNMENT - At 8:52 p.m., Chairperson Johnson adjourned to the
next Regular Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at
7:00 p.m. in Room 314 of the West Covina City Hall.
Steve Wylie
Assistant Ci
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
DECEMBER 10, 1996
1. Commissioners Present: Puchalski, Singleton, McBride, Grant, Sotelo, Vargas,
Valles
Commissioners Absent: Michaud, Johnson
Staff Present: Wylie, Markham, Jones, Cook, Martel
Others Present:; None
.:Chairperson Puichalski welcomed Gloria Vargas and Rodoifo . Valles to their
first meeting as newly appointed Commissioners. Each gave a brief
presentation of their professional background and involvement in the
community.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by McBride and seconded by Grant to
approve the November 12, 1996 minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
V1. ORAL COMM
V. ACTION ITEMS
3.
CATIONS - None
1. Youth Sports Council Liaison Appointment - Motion by McBride and
seconded by Singleton that Rob Sotelo be reappointed Liaison to the Youth
Sports Council for the fiscal year. Carried 7-0.
2. Fair Housing I impediments Report - Staff discussed the Report with the
Commission. j Commissioner Valles wanted to know if information on Fair
Housing was !advertised to the general public. Mr. Markham responded
that the Fair Housing Council puts on landlord/tenant workshops to inform
the residents of their rights under the law. Any inquiries regarding fair
housing .are referred to the Fair Housing Council. The Human Services
Department has had an ongoing program with the FHC for over 20 years.
RECOMMENDATIO
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Motion by Grant and seconded by Singleton that the Human Services
Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Final Analysis
of Impediments, to Fair Housing Choice for the City of West Covina and
authorize submission of the Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. Carried 7-0.
After discussing. their concerns of preferential treatment being given, end
runs, i.e., various Leagues going to City Council in order to change the
decision of the 'Committee, the Commission agreed that the Youth Sports
League Code off Conduct and Enforcement Procedure be submitted to .the
City Council with an insertion.
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RECOMMENDATION
Motion by Sotelo and seconded by Valles that the Human Services
Commission recommends to City Council approval of the Youth Sports
League Code of Conduct and Enforcement Procedure with the insertion
that:
1. a simple majority vote of the Committee is required;
2. the Committee consist of:
a) two standing members from the Human Services Commission;
b1 one impartial member from the Youth Sports Council.. This member
to be chosen from a sport group other than the one which is being
brought before this Committee.
c) the City staff shall have no vote.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Statistical Reports - October 1996. Receive and File
VI. STAFF REPORT
1. Haunted House and Halloween Festival 1996 Evaluation - Greg Jones
reported fair success for both days of the event. Paid attendance was
down from last year with expenditures exceeding revenue collected. New
options will be considered for the upcoming year.
The Commission agreed that the Haunted House and Halloween Festival
was a desirable City sponsored safe event but needed a greater amount of
advertising. Commissioner McBride 'suggested marketing the event on
Channel 5 next year.
VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS -
Commissioner McBride - Encouraged the Commission to participate in the
American Heart Association "Heart Walk" on February 22, 1997..
Steve Wylie noted that he was Captain of a City walking team last year. The
City will provide the same amount of support as they have in the past.
At the next Youth Sports Council meeting, Commissioner Sotelo, as Liaison,
will solicit volunteers to assist and/or participate in the walk. Anyone
interested in taking an active role should call Commissioner McBride at his
home..
Vlll. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED -
1. Portable Backstop at West Covina High School.
2. Youth Leagues' Confidential Membership Roster to ascertain if 60% are
residents of West Covina.
3. Los Angeles County Park Prop -A Bond Assessment Measure Passage
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IX. ADJOURNMENT - At 8:18 p.m., Chairperson Puchalski adjourned to the next
Regular Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in
Room 314 of the West ,Covina City Hall.
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