09-20-2011 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
Mayor/Chairman Herfert called to order the regular joint meeting of the West Covina City Council and
Community Development Commission at 7:20 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION City Manager Andrew Pasmant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember/Commissioner Lane
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Touhey
Councilmembers/Commissioners Armbrust, Lane
Absent: Mayor/Chairman Herfert.
Councilmember/Commissioner Sanderson
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Touhey recognized Robert Bryant of Flowers by
Robert Taylor for their annual Good Neighbor Day and flower
giveaway and presented him with a certificate for outstanding
community service.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Donna Lee Donna Lee, representing South California Edison, presented a
resolution of appreciation of behalf of Southern California Edison
and Edison International and thanked the city for their partnership.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, commented on the 9/11 event
held at City Hall and expressed his disappoint with Councilmember
Sanderson's absence at the event; and requested a written report
regarding gangs and crime in West Covina.
Irene Fleck Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, expressed her support for the
Farmer's Market and promoted upcoming library events.
Police Chief Wills addressed gangs and crime in West Covina as
brought forth by a speaker.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
1) Special Joint Council/CDC Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2011
Minutes Regular Joint Council/CDC Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2011
Special Joint Council/CDC Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2011
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
2) Planning Commission August 23, 2011 & September 13, 2011
City Council/CDC Minutes September 20; 2011
City Manager's Office — Miscellaneous
3) Relocation of Farmers' Market to Glendora Avenue
Farmers' Market Recommendation is that the City Council approve relocating the
West Covina Farmers' Market to Glendora Avenue, adjacent to the
Lakes Entertainment Center.
4) Discount Prescription Drug Program
Discount Prescription Drug Prog. Recommendation is that the City Council authorize staff to promote
various discount prescription drug programs which benefit residents
in West Covina that do not have prescription drug insurance.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Lane and seconded by Armbrust to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried by 3-0.
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COMMENTS
City Manager Pasmant announced to the City Council that the City
of West Covina is a finalist for the 2011 Business Friendly City
competition.
Councilmember Armbrust .thanked the staff and all those who
attended the 9/11 event, also those who attended and supported the
Night of Champions recognition which occurred prior to the council
meeting. Ms. Armbrust complimented the police department and the
Police Chief on continuing a great job with the reduction of crime
with less officers on staff.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey recognized several West Covina residents
who have succeeded with successful sports careers.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Lane to adjourn the meeting at
7:40 p.m. in memory of West Covina Police Department Chaplain
Gordon Coulter.
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