06-09-2004 - Special Meeting - Minutes•
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MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AND THE
ROWLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 9, 2004
Mayor Miller called to order the special meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:08 pm in the
Library at Rincon School, located at 2800 E. Hollingworth Street, West Covina.
West Covina City Council:
ROLL CALL Mayor Miller, Councilmembers Herfert, Hernandez
Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson, Councilmember Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Adams, Freeland, Samaniego, Wills, Taylor, McIsaac,
Bommarito, Rodriguez, Urban, Dewus, Loveday, Hauser, Berry
Rowland Unified School District Board of Directors:
President Nieh, Vice President Garcia, Trustees Chang, Gallegos
Absent: Trustee Clerk Maxwell
Others Present: Superintendent Ronald Leon, Rincon School Principal Debra Klotz
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA No comments offered.
DISCUSSION OF ITEMS OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH THE ROWLAND UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Annexation Status Planning Director McIsaac presented the status of both the annexa-
tion of a small portion of land adjacent to Nogales High School
and the City of West Covina that is being included into a
residential development. He stated that it was moving along on
schedule. The annexation of Nogales High School into the City of
West Covina was being handled as a separate application to the
Local Agency Formation Commission and there were still items to
be worked out before it could move forward.
Superintendent Leon added further details of the annex-
ation proceedings. The Board of Trustees expressed their desire to
continue moving forward with the Nogales High School
annexation.
CIP Program Status Planning Commission Roe expressed his wish that during this
current budgetary crunch and afterwards, the City continue to work
closely with the Rowland Unified School District for projects
benefiting the schools and students in the south end of the City.
City Manager Pasmant briefly discussed the state's impact
on the City's budget and the City's intention this year to not fund
any CIP projects from the City's general fund, to help preserve the
general fund. He reminded Council of the upcoming budget
session scheduled for June 161h.
Councilmember Herfert noted the recreational project
slated for the BKK landfill site and its availability to organized
sport participants. Trustee Gallegos requested more information
about the landfill site project.
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Recognition of Achievements Mayor Miller spoke of the City Council's current practice in
relying on Schools Districts or sports leagues to supply names and
information to the City Manager's Office for recognition before
the City Council at a regular meeting. He also said that City staff
has been working on the concept of a special meeting just for
recognition purposes so that sufficient time could be devoted to the
awardees. It is still in the planning stages. Superintendent Leon
was urged to contact Special Assistant to the City Manager
Freeland with pertinent information.
Councilmember Herfert offered the services of the City's
cable producer to film the District's special events for airing on the
cable channel.
Visitations by Students/Internships/Promotion of ROP Students in City Activities
Discussion ensued between the City Council and the Trustees
regarding opportunities for the students to increase their work and
learning experience. The discussion covered internships at City
businesses (via the Chamber of Commerce), Youth Council (via
the Community Services Department), and internships or ROP
programs (via L.A. Works). City staff was able to provide contact
names and other possible avenues to explore (such as the Filipino -
American Chamber of Commerce).
Both the Councilmembers and Trustees were pleased with the joint
meeting and desired to have such meetings in the future.
Mayor Miller requested the City Manager to arrange a meeting
with pertinent staff from both organizations to resolve any issues
related to the on -going swap meet at Nogales High School and the
City's prohibition against swap meets — in relation to the pending
annexation of the high school into West Covina.
Superintendent Leon reported on the modernization of the
District's schools: $1 million worth of upgrades, although there is
$3 million worth of repairs/upgrades that they need to do.
Board of Trustees President Nieh distributed a list of the Rowland
Unified School District's Priorities and Objectives for FY 2004/05.
Mayor Miller stated that the City Council had one more minor
piece of business to handle before adjournment.
West Covina Fire Department
West Covina School District and City Fireworks Displays
Fireworks Displays Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to ratify
authorization of a fireworks display at the west Covina High
School for June 15, 2004 and July 4, 2004. Motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENTS West Covina City Council:
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to adjourn the
meeting at 8:04 pm. Motion carried 3-0.
• Board of Trustees:
President Nieh adjourned the meeting at 8:04 pm.
Attest \\
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City-Clerk,Janet Berry
Mayoriller
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