03-18-1991 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
March 18, 1991
The adjourned regular meeting of March 18,_1991 was called to order by Mayor
Tarozzi at 7:40 pm at the Rincon Intermediate School cafeteria, 2800 E. Holling-
worth Drive, West Covina. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sharon Robison,
Superintendent of the Rowland Unified School District.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tarozzi, Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, Councilmembers
Herfert, Jennings, Manners
Others Present;
Thomas, Wylie, Manheim, Holler, Miller, Hanna, Jones, Urban,
Holmes, Wolff, Distelrath, Nalian, Smith, Simonton, Pearinan,
Lopez, Mulherin, Berry
COMMUNITY MEETING
ON GANGS Mayor Tarozzi stated that the purpose of the meeting
was to.gain input from the citizens as to the gang activitie:
in West Covina and any suggestions they may have to abate
the problems. He then.turned the meeting over to Commander
Distelrath of the West Covina Police, who in turn narrated
a slide presentation with the assistance of two officers:
Mulherin and Nalian.
Public Comments
Mayor Tarozzi opened the microphone to comments from
the citizens. The following persons addressed Council.
Neil Mann
Neil Mann, 2724 Brookfield Place, noted that the SCE
easement was used extensively by gangs and suggested
patrolling it as part of.the regular "beat." He suggested
planting thorny bushes along walls to discourage graffiti.
Isidro Gomez
Isidro Gomez, 2851 Valley Boulevard 1152, stressed'
the importance of involving kids in community activities.
He was frustrated with gang members getting right back on
the streets once they are picked up and detained by the
police.
1, Dorothy Andrews
Dorothy Andrews, 3008 Cindy Street, agreed that there
were not enough "acceptable" activities for kids and that
many teenagers are stopped and harassed by the officers.
Brenda Osunar..
Brenda "Osuna, 17.18 Parkside Circle, suggested more
after school activities and pushing businesses to get
involved - since the community puts money into the businesse;
William Williams
William Williams, 3163 Eucalyptus Street, noted drug
activity at the shopping center at Nogales and La Puente
Road and -at the HUD subsidized apartments. He felt that
once gang members were identified, they should be evicted
from the apartment complex. He wants more police exposure
at the South end of West Covina.
Jerry Garden
Jerry Garden, 1800 Arizona Street, noted kids were
destroying property across from Giano School and agreed
with the need for after school activities.
La Sandia Morales
La Sandia Morales of Dream Quest, spoke of her agency's
intention to help with after school activities.
Roberta Azpeitia
Roberta Azpeitia, 1801 Woodgate Drive, felt that the
family environment, schools, and laws were the reasons
why gangs evolve. She requested the School District impose
dress code.
Vera Conkey
Vera Cohkey, 3821 Ferntower, suggested a seminar for
kids on how to get along with their parents and for the
parents on how to get along with their kids.
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Frank Munoz
Frank Munoz, 2700 S. Azusa, noted his satisfaction with
the West Covina Police Department.
Bobby Lavender
Bobby Lavender, 3004 Hollingworth Street, who works
as a gang specialist in Los Angeles, explained that gangs
are becoming inter -racial.
Sharon Robison
Sharon Robison, Superintendent of Rowland Unified
School District, explained the Community Action Plan of
the Rowland Unified School District and its four components:
a) community information
.b) community mobilization
c) parent educationand parent support
d) student education and intervention activities
Elias Martinez
Elias Martinez,of the West Covina Unified School Dis-
trict Board of Trustees spoke on the importance of parential
influence with their children.
Henrietta Camara
Henrietta Camara, 1733 Oakridge Circle
The public comment portion was closed and Police Chief
Holmes responded to the suggestions, comments, and com-
plaints, noting the capabilities of the police force and
the need for community support.
Xavier Hermosillo Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood Street, offered his
opinions as well.
Council comments The Council expressed appreciation to..-the:citizens for
attending the meeting and -sharing their thoughts with
the Council. They concurred on the need to address gang
activity within the community as an all -encompassing
plan, using parents, school districts, community leaders
and organizations, as well as City personnel and Police
Department. It was noted that budget review was forth-
coming and gang activity abatement, including after school
activities, would be an issue for discussion and delibera-
tion.
C1 On another matter, Councilmember Herfert requested that
the issue of Planning Director's Modification No. 3
relating to an amendment to UUP No. 71, Revision 5 (BKK)
be brought forth to the Council for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 pm to 6:30 pm on
Monday, March 25, 1991 for the Five Year Strategic Plan/
Budget Parameters Study Session.
Mayor Bill Tarozzi
ATTEST:
City Clerk Janet Be y
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