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01/18/2022 - AGENDA ITEM 2 - MINUTES OF COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 13, 2021, AND SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON JULY 29, 2021AGENDA ITEM NO.2 AGENDA STAFF REPORT City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager DATE: January 18, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David Carmany City Manager SUBJECT: MINUTES OF COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 13, 2021, AND SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON JULY 29, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the minutes of the regular meeting of the Community and Senior Services Commission held on July 13, 2021, and the special meeting held on July 29, 2021. DISCUSSION: The attached meeting minutes are for the regular Community and Senior Services Commission meeting held on July 13, 2021 and the special meeting held on July 29, 2021. Attachments Attachment No. 1 - Summary of Actions for Minutes of the Community and Senior Services Commission Meeting on July 13, 2021 Attachment No. 2 - Summary of Action Minutes of the Community and Senior Services Commission Special Meeting on July 29, 2021 CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Image and Effectiveness A Creative and Active Communuty Attachment No. 1 CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021, 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CORTEZ PARK COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER MAIN HALL 2501 E CORTEZ ST. WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91791 AGENDA Chair Robert H. Torres Vice Chair Carole Mullner Commissioner Hector Diaz Commissioner Sherry Fischer Commissioner Jen Gutierrez Commissioner Cecilia Munoz Commissioner George Nguyen Commissioner Betty Valles Commissioner Alfred Williams Commissioners 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS ADDRESSING THE COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION person wishing to address the Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within their jurisdiction Id complete a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and submit the card to the Commission ,ase identify on the speaker card whether you are speaking on an agenda item or non -agenda. Requests to speak on agenda items heard prior to requests to speak on non -agenda items. All comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. CALL TO ORDER: By Susie Perez, Community Services Manager at 6:12 p.m. Meeting Cancelled due to there not being a quorum to precede with meeting. Commissioners in attendance at 6:12 p.m. are as follows: Chair Robert H. Torres Vice Chair Carole Mullner Commissioner Sherry Fischer Commissioner Cecilia Munoz Commissioner Alfred Williams Commissioners absent: Commissioner Hector Diaz Commissioner Jennifer Gutierrez (excused) Commissioner George Nguyen (arrived after meeting cancelled (6:20 p.m.)) Commissioner Betty Valles (excused) Commissioner Karim Zaklama Items for this agenda will be held over for the next commission meeting. Attachment No. 2 CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021, 6:30 PM SPECIAL MEETING WEST COVINA CITY HALL 1 ST FLOOR COMMUNITY ROOM 1444 W GARVEY AVE WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91791 MINUTES Chair Robert H. Torres Vice Chair Carole Mullner Commissioner Hector Diaz Commissioner Sherry Fischer Commissioner Jen Gutierrez Commissioner Cecilia Munoz Commissioner George Nguyen Commissioner Betty Valles Commissioner Alfred Williams Commissioners Karim Zaklama On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, suspending certain requirements of the Brown Act relating to the conduct of public meetings. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency and pursuant to State and County public health directives, Los Angeles County Department of Health requires that masks be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status. If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, or sore throat, the City requests that you refrain from participating in this in person meeting. Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices prior to entering the meeting room. 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 normal ousmess nours. PUBLIC COMMENTS ADDRESSING THE COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION :rson wishing to address the Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within theirjurisdiction should ,te a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and submit the card to the Commission Secretary. identify on the speaker card whether you are speaking on an agenda item or non -agenda. Requests to speak on agenda items will be rrior to requests to speak on non -agenda items. All comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. CALL TO ORDER by: Chair Torres at 6:38 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER: By Commissioner Torres. ROLL CALL Commissioner Hector Diaz — Present. Commissioner Sherry Fischer — Present. Commissioner Jen Gutierrez — Absent. Commissioner Carole Mullner — Present. Commissioner Cecilia Munoz — Present. Commissioner George Nguyen — Present. Commissioner Robert Torres — Present. Commissioner Betty Valles — Present. Commissioner Alfred Williams — Present. Commissioners Karim Zaklama — Present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Three (3) minutes per speaker Please state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Commission Chair. Speaker: Fredrick Sykes, Resident. Discussion: Smoke free item #2. In favor. Speaker: Peter Dien, Resident. Discussion: West Covina Public Health Department, Item #3. In opposition. Speaker: Gloria Gandara, Resident. Discussion: West Covina Public Health Department, Item #3. In opposition. Speaker: Mr. Robinson, Resident. Discussion: Health Department. Speaker: Minerva Avila, Resident. Discussion: West Covina Public Health Department, Item #3. In opposition. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1) May 11, 2021, Community and Senior Services Commission Meeting Minutes It is recommended that Commission approve the May 11, 2021, Community and Senior ServicesCommission Meeting Minutes. Motion By: Commissioner Mullner, 2"a by: Commissioner Valles, Motion carried by a vote of 7-0 with 2 abstaining and 1 absent. AYES: Fisher, Mullner, Munoz, Nguyen, Torres, Valles, Williams. NOES: None. ABSENT: Gutierrez. ABSTAIN: Diaz and Zaklama. NEW BUSINESS 2) Recommendations for 12 Policy Provisions for 100% Smoke -Free Multi -Unit Housing - Presented byElsa Greno, Project Coordinator and West Covina Community Alliance Network members. It is recommended the Commission have discussion after this presentation, give direction to staffand/or receive and file. This item was pulled off of the agenda by City staff. Discussion was not had on this item. 3) Provide update on the West Covina Public Health Department - Presented by Paulina Morales,Assistant City Manager. It is recommended that the Commission receive and file this report. This item was pulled off of the agenda by City staff. Discussion was not had on this item. CONTINUED BUSINESS 4) Measure H - Homeless Program Update. It is recommended that the Commission receive and file this report. Update was given to the Commission on what Measure H is, how funds are used and the current update from the state. Discussion was had from housing, H.O.P.E. teams roll, Counties roll (LAHSA), who tracks the success of West Covina with the homelessness housing placement, funding and what it is used for, the roll of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments role in dealing with legislation regarding homelessness and more. No action was taken. Item was received and filed. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS CIP Sub -Committee met to discuss updates to current playground projects. CDBG Sub -Committee met to discuss current funding and projects. REPORTS Commissioner Hector Diaz: Nothing to report this meeting. Commissioner Sherry Fischer: Attended the Kiwanis stuff a bus (back to school) donation event that was a a success. Commissioner Jen Gutierrez: Absent. Commissioner Carole Mullner: Attended the Smoresology grand opening that was a success and great event. The West Covina Historical Society Summer Fest will be on August 14, 2021, and Commissioner Mullner has been nominated as a volunteer of the year so that is exciting. Commissioner Cecilia Munoz: Nothing to report this meeting. Commissioner George Nguyen: Attended 2 of the Summer Concert series as well as the 4`h of July event. Great events that bring the community together. Commissioner Betty Valles: Nothing to report this meeting. Commissioner Alfred Williams: Nothing to report this meeting. Commissioners Karim Zaklama: West Covina Unified School District approved the partnership with local business' have started an work internship program for under privileged students to expose them to a life beyond what they believe might be in their future. This is privately funded program which offers scholarships and no cost to the business owners. There is also a housing portion of this program that assists with temporary to permanent housing for student and their families that are in need. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED Chair Torres requested the following items to be agenized: • Alternative uses for California Parkette • Potential CSSCC Community Services Event • Potential Senior Recognition/Spotlight Program • Possible Community and Senior Services Outreach Enhancements • Condition of Park Bathrooms and Potential Improvements Commissioner Nguyen requested the following item to be agenized: • Discussion about the status/condition of our bus stops. UPCOMING EVENTS • Saturday, July 31, 2021, 8:00 a.m. - God's Pantry & One & All Church Food Bank Distribution - Registration required. Palmview park at 1304 E Puente Ave. Please register at: WWW.GODS-PANTRY.ORG • Saturday, July 31, 2021, 4:00 p.m. — Summer Concert Series Finally-2 Concerts, 1 Night — Rusty Dogs & The Wise Guys — West Covina City Hall Courtyard 1444 W Garvey Ave. • Tuesday, August 3, 2021- National Night Out. Various locations throughout the city. • Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. — Tobacco -Free Partnership Covina/West Covina - Social Model Recovery System's Wellness & Prevention event — youth photovoice art gallery, smoke -free liging prevention resources, music, games & more. — 223 E Rowland St, Covina, CA 91723. • Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 7:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting - City Hall Council Chambers. • Saturday, August 14, 2021, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Free Electronic Waste Collection Round Up — City Maintenance Yard at 825 S Sunset Ave. • Saturday, August 14, 2021, 6:00 — 7:00 p.m. — Historical Society of West Covina & The Tenant Foundation Presents Summer Fest — Hamilton's Steak House at 1211 E Garvey St. Covina, CA 91724. R.S.V.P. to Cathy at(626)664-3050. • Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 7:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting - City Hall Council Chambers. • Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 7:00 p.m. - Planning Commission Meeting - City Hall Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT By: Chair Torres at 8:20 p.m. All in favor. 2021 Community and Senior Services Commission Meetin¢s September 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. November 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.