Minutes of the May 15, 2006 Board meeting

L. A. County Sheriff's Deputy, Brian Sanford, reported:  Several taggers were arrested in May, and while he was conducting a truancy sweep he arrested another adult tagger with cans of spray paint in his back pack. Tagging cases may be tied into the homicide of a homeowner. While 14 residential burglaries were committed in April, vehicle burglaries have decreased; the COPS team is up and running, and Neighborhood Watch is receiving calls from residents. He stated that bicycles are not allowed on sidewalks. 
 
Captain Dan Minor, new station commander for the California Highway Patrol, in Santa Fe Springs was welcomed. Captain Minor stated that he will continue to pursue efforts to get a new station build in the general area of the 50 and 605 freeways. He has a staff of 75 officers for round-the-clock duty. The Start Smart Program teaches new drivers the liabilities of driving; next class begins on June 1. Officers Sotello and Valencia have been working on problems at 7th Street and the 60 freeway. Enforcement in the front of schools is continuing, illegal parking of tractor trailers are being cited on Countrywood and St Marks Lutheran school.
 
Cetech Engineering is planning to subdivide property on Garo between La Plata and Kwis.
Their representative, Tom Yuge, said the company desires to build single family residences. The Board generally felt this would be a positive for our community.
 
Pete Shubin, Sequoia Development Services described his plan for the installation of a T-mobile cellular tower disguised as a cross tower at the Baptist church property on Stimson.
The Board approved Th plan and would so advise Supervisor's Deputy Dickie Simmons.
 
James Starkey, representing Senator Bob Margett's office, described two legislative issues/bills regarding "infrastructure."  He had discovered additional information about a Board member's inquiry regarding stacking the freeway lanes. AB2290, truck lanes on certain highways, was not budgeted.
 
Public Work's James Yang answered several questions from the audience: how to get a left-hand turn lane installed, how to start a Neighborhood Watch, and resurfacing of roads. The Board requested, through these minutes more information about the budget for repairing roads in Hacienda Heights. This could be a topic for the HHIA newsletter.
 
Friends of the Library Book Sale begins on May 18. David Wykowski, HH Librarian said that the parking lot will be resurfaced and striped in May which will increase the spaces. Legislation is pending in the amount of $600 million for new libraries. In response to a question, he replied that special programs for Hispanic and Asian cultures are sometimes provided.
 
A Special Presentation to Lewis Cabriales, in the form of a plaque, was awarded to him for his dedicated service to Hacienda Heights as the Senior Regional Planning Assistant, Zoning Enforcement, by the HHIA Board.
 
Committee reports included: Mike Hughes discussed issues about roads in the landfill area. Jean Robson will have a booth at the Taste of the Heights. Mary Varela pointed out the large support of residents for a Teen Center. Troy Goodspeed took Rose Hamilton, Public Works/Code Enforcement on a tour and discovered multiple code enforcement violations. Mary Tang displayed her new poster, Happenings in the Heights, which are available for many locations. Lucy Pedregon mentioned multiple events she had attended. Charles Norris described his attendance at the CERT training and encouraged everyone to take advantage of this County Fire Department project. He also reminded everyone of the upcoming Jim Davis Beautification Day and the need for volunteers.
 
The Board agreed to open the June Board meeting with a moment of silence in honor of past Board members Steve Feld and Will Baca..