Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in West Covina public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in public safety with medium priority
Federal and State Public Safety Grants
Staff proposed spending about $166,284 in state Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account funds on frontline police supplies and service items for the fiscal year.
Firefighters' Association Side Letter Agreement
The council was set to consider changes to the firefighters' union contract covering holidays and promotional-list rules. It's a routine labor matter but affects the department that serves the whole city.
Police calls at problem businesses
Commissioner Becerra flagged a strip mall at Valinda and Glendora with heavy police call volume and asked for monthly reports of problem businesses and public posting, plus an overgrown lot near the Pacific freeway exit referred to code enforcement.
Fire Department Wellness Program
A contract with On Duty Health was up for approval to provide health services for firefighters, costing up to $106,260 a year. It's about keeping first responders healthy and on the job.
Fire Department Wellness Program with On Duty Health
A $106,260 annual firefighter health program is a good idea everyone supports — but there's no money budgeted for it, so it's coming back with the budget adoption after a 3-2 vote to table.
Animal Spay/Neuter and Microchipping Ordinance
Ordinance 2539 is now law: dogs and cats in West Covina must be spayed/neutered and microchipped starting July 1. Shelter volunteers told heartbreaking stories of euthanized overbred dogs; critics worried about affordability and TNR for strays.