Minutes of the June 18, 2007 Board meeting

The Board approved sending a letter to Supervisor Knabe regarding the due dates for the Sanitation District suggesting that they will not meet the 2009 benchmark for the required off-site rail system being operational. This would be a violation of Condition 58 of the Conditional Use Permit for the landfill.

Jim Starkey, representing Senator Margett's office, spoke about SB 974 proposing $30 fees for ocean-to-road containers (20 foot equivalent) coming from the ports to help mitigate the effects of air pollution and road congestion.

L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Sanford shared that vehicle burglaries are down from 27 to 19, arrests were made of juveniles who admitted burglarizing cars. Two additional deputies are working on gang enforcement detail in the evenings. Sgt Cabrera, with the COPS team, advised that he was now permanent at the Industry Station, phone 323-819-6191.
CHP motor officers Valencia and Sotello stated that about 10 officers worked an overtime detail and issued 110 citations; and additional detail involving 8 CHP officers issued another 125 citations - all for a variety of violations, especially failure to observe stop signs and excesive speeding. Two more CHP officers are being added to the COPS team. Bob Saxton, interim principal at Kwis Elementary, asked for help with speeders and shared frustration over conflicts he had with the County over the lack of a crossing guard.

Bud Welch, Landfill Ombudsman, reporting on the PH landfill, advised that between March 1 and May 31, 4,400 plants were planted on the hillside and irrigation was set up. He discussed tree planting at the MRF. A seven acre liner will be put in place at Mesquite.

Cal Trans represetnatives provided an update on the HOV lane and sound wall project on the 60 freeway. Zareh Shabazian presented the project scope, and discussed phases 1-7 of the project with the HOV lane in the center. This will take approximately 3 years to complete. An audience member expressed frustration over the sound wall not being included in their area of the freeway after they had received asurances that it would be included.

Tim Riley, land use consultant, shared plans for the City Lights Cocktail Lounge to expand in size. Owner Stephanie Regner added information. The Board was asked for its approval and to communicate same to the Regional Planning Commission. There was no objection.

Dickie Simmons, Supervisor Knabe's field deputy, shared communication about the Community Connection newsletter distributed to all residents. There will be a Haz Mat Roundup on July 7 at La Habra Heights Park, and at Rowland High School on July 14. The annual luncheon recognizing public safety heroes will be held on November 18 at the Pacific Palms Conference Center and Resort.

A work group was created to develop a new HHIA informational brochure. Volunteers are Jean Robson, Scott Martin and Charles Norris.

Residents were encouraged to support the Jim Davis Beautifcation Day on June 30 starting at 8:00 AM to clean up the streets prior to the Fourth of July parade.