12-18-2002 - Special Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 18, 2002
Mayor Touhey called to order the special meeting of the West Covina City Council at 8:27 pm in the
Community Room at City Hall, First Floor, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Wong
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmember Sanderson
Others Present: City of West Covina:
Pasmant, Chung, Freeland, Greene, Wills, Tompkins, Morgan,
Chaparyan, Martinez, Bommarito, Berry
County of Los Angeles:
Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Gomez, Proano, Hensley
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA No comments offered.
MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR MICHAEL ANTONOVICH
i" After the welcome and introductions, Supervisor Antonovich
briefed the attendees on the budgetary situation at the state and
County level; although, information would be more forthcoming in
January.
On behalf of several City departments, Administrative Analyst
Chris Freeland thanked the Supervisor and his staff for assistance
given with several projects and programs: i.e. property
maintenance/ zoning/land use/coyote control, etc. in the areas
adjacent to the City's boundaries; grant applications; and the
scheduling and funding of the Household Hazardous Waste
Round -ups, particularly the one held during the City's Clean -Up
Month.
Mayor Touhey narrated a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the
City's current projects. Supervisor Antonovich felt the presenta-
tion was quite comprehensive and suggested that it be aired on the
City's cable channel.
Ms. Phyllis Young of the Los Angeles County Library expressed
her appreciation for refurbishing the West Covina Branch library
and allocating funds to maintain the hours of operation.
Pendin-Programs/Proiects
Connective Trails i Community Services Department Administrative Analyst Armine
Chaparyan, specializing in grant writing, discussed recent funding
received, as well as pending grants, for equestrian/bicycle/hiking
trails that would connect Galster Park with the upcoming
Sportsplex on the BKK Landfill site and trails in the City of
Walnut. She noted that the Schabarum and Skyline trails near
Galster Park, . under the auspices of the County Parks System,
would also be an integral part of the trail system.
Council N inutcs of 12/18/02
Street and Median Projects Public Works Director/City Engineer Shannon Yauchzee gave a
brief overview of street paving and median upgrading currently
under way on several streets abutting County boundaries. He
asked about the possibility of scheduling the City and County's
street projects to coincide, alleviating the need to rip streets apart
istwice.
Supervisor Antonovich was supportive of the idea and
asked for comments from the County's Public Works represen-
tative Pat Proano. Mr. Proano stated that it is workable; however,
the County needs to be informed in advance to place projects in the
budget to allocate funds. From there it is just a matter of a joint
agreement for the work to be done.
Mr. Proano also mentioned that he expects the County
Public Works Department to take a heavy hit from the State in its
efforts to balance the state budget.
MTA Funding Community Services Department Administrative Analyst Anthony
Martinez, specializing in transportation, discussed the Green Line
shuttle service connecting the southern portion of West Covina
with the northern portion. Matching funds received through
Proposition C provided this expansion of the shuttle services. The
Proposition C funds will expire on June 30, 2003 at which time the
City will be fully responsible for the program.
Supervisor Antonovich thanked the City for its hospitality and the
slide presentation and reiterated his suggestion to present it to the
community.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to adjourn the meeting at
9:04 am. Motion carried 3-0.
Mayc r Michael Touhey
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City Clerk Janet Be
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