-Community Services Commission Meeting-

Date:		Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Time:		7:00 p.m.
Place:		West Covina City Hall MRC Conference Room, #314

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON AGENDA ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE, ROOM 205 OF THE WEST COVINA CITY HALL LOCATED AT 1444 W. GARVEY AVE., WEST COVINA, CA 91790. THE CITY COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA). IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AT THIS MEETING, THE CITY WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU IN EVERY REASONABLE MANNER. PLEASE CALL (626) 814-8430 (VOICE) OR (626) 960-4422 (TDD) FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. NOTICE OF FOUR WORKING DAYS MAY BE REQUIRED.

CITY OF WEST COVINA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

Chair Tom Puchalski
Vice Chair Luis Chacon
Karin Armbrust		Mary Barrios
Candice McIntosh		Alan Carrico
David Stewart		Rodolfo Valles
Gloria Vargas		Donald Woods

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER

III. ROLL CALL:

Armbrust, Barrios, Carrico, Chacon, McIntosh, Puchalski, Stewart, Valles, Vargas, Woods

IV. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Community Services Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.

MOTION:

Motion by ___________ second by ___________

to ___________. Motion carried by a vote of ______.

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION (3 minutes each speaker)
If you would like to address the Commission regarding a municipal matter that is not on the Agenda, please complete a Speaker's Card and submit it to the Commission Secretary any time prior to Oral Communications - Item V on the Agenda. You may approach the Commission when called upon by the Chair.

If you would like to address the Commission regarding an item on the Agenda, please complete a Speaker's Card and submit it to the Commission Secretary any time prior to the item being discussed. Citizen comments will be taken at the time the subject matter is considered by the Commission. You may approach the Commission when called upon by the Chair. Speaker's Cards are available on the table along with the agendas.

V. CORRESPONDENCE AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 30 Minutes Total Allotted Time
(3 minutes each speaker - Ordinance No. 502 adopted October 22, 1956)

VI. PRESENTATIONS

None

VII. ADMINISTRATION

A. NEW BUSINESS

1. Discussion of Protocols - Chair Tom Puchalski
How the Commission forwards Recommendations to Council

2. Council Staff Reports - CS Director McNeill



3. Upcoming Events - CS Director McNeill

1. Dealing With Grief During the Holidays - A Free Event Open to the public, and hosted by Citrus Valley Hospice.
   For Info call: 626.974.0361
   128 S. San Jose Avenue, Covina.
   Wednesday, November 15 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
   
   
2. Community Workshop
   Share ideas with other West Covina residents for the undeveloped area of Shadow Oak Park.
   Shadow Oak Park, 2121 Shadow Oak Drive
   Thursday, November 16 - 7:00 p.m.
   
   
3. Middle School Dance - $3.00
   Students from Hollencrest and Edgewood Middle Schools are invited to the "Fall Harvest Dance".
   Cameron Community Center - 1305 E. Cameron Avenue
   Friday, November 17 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
   
   
4. Skate Into Winter - $3.00 Adults / $2.00 Seniors & Youth Come celebrate the season New York style with skating, music, refreshments, games, and more. Fun for the whole family.
   Orangewood Roller Hockey Rink
   1615 W. Merced Avenue
   Friday, December 1 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
   
   
5. Winterfest - A Free Event
   A winter wonderland for the entire family including an 80-foot Snow-covered sled run, two snow-play areas, arts & crafts, vendor food booths, and photos with Santa.
   West Covina Civic Center Courtyard
   Saturday, December 2 - 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
   
   
6. MDA Christmas Party
   Enjoy this annual event where Santa gives donated toys away to boys and girls. They offer a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, raffle tickets for decorated trees, and entertainment, too.
   WC Elks Lodge, 841 W. Merced Avenue
   Sunday, December 3 - 4:00 p.m.
   
   
7. City of West Covina Tree Lighting Ceremony The public is invited to enjoy free refreshments, entertainment, and photos with Mrs. Claus.
   Lakes Center - 1200 Lakes Drive
   Wednesday, December 6 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
   
   
8. Teen Pool Tournament
   This fun tournament is for teens ages 13 - 17.
   The fee is $2.00, and prizes will be given out.
   Cameron Community Center - 1305 E. Cameron
   Friday, December 8 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

B. OLD BUSINESS

None

VIII. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

A. OLD BUSINESS

None

B. NEW BUSINESS

None

IX. RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION

A. OLD BUSINESS

1. Park Construction Update - CS Manager Morgan

• Galster Wilderness Park
• Heritage Park
• Maverick Field Dugout Replacements

B. NEW BUSINESS

Update - AB 2404, Gender Equity Motion (Attachment) - CS Director McNeill

X. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Sports Council (Armbrust, Chacon, Puchalski, Stewart) - CS Manager Morgan
   - Update - Girls' Softball Request for Lighting
   
   
2. CDBG (Armbrust, Carrico, Chacon, McIntosh, Puchalski) - CS Analyst II McDonald
   
   
3. CIP (Barrios, Armbrust, Carrico, Chacon, Puchalski) - CS Manager Morgan

XI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS

1. Volunteer of the Year Nominations
   Recreation Services Award -
   Monica Peters
   Alex Baltadano
   
   Community Services Award -
   Gilbert Loera
   
   
2. Individual Reports/Comments on Activities

XII. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION:

Motion by __________, second by __________, to ___________. Motion carried by a vote of ______.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, in the MRC Conference Room, #314, West Covina City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

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