Minutes of the June 19, 2006 Board meeting

California Highway Patrol will assist at the Fourth of July parade, Officer Ben Sotello advised that CHP is focusing on illegal parking, and that a suspect is in custody as a result of a fatal accident in South Whittier.

Sheriff's Deputy Brian Sanford announced that residential burglaries continue to drop, he is working with the schools on truancy problems, teams will be on patrol looking for fireworks, and introduced a new deputy, Khasaempanth.

Senator Bob Margett's office spokesman Jim Starkey, discussed budget issues and Medical issues which are tying up the time of the Senate. Lots of call being received regarding the call up of the California National Guard for border duty.

Ombudsman Bud Welch reported that the landscaping crew planted oak trees behind the Materials Recovery Facility, there were problems with the hydroseeding and it will be redone. The MRF is up to 235 tons per day. Discussions are continuing about the proposed access road to Rose Hills. Mike Hughes observed that some restrictions need to be considered around neighborhoods to motor cycle access.

Code Enforcement leader Rose Hamilton introduced three of her staff, Morris Litwack, Denise Hartkins and Bruce Durbin who will be the conditions check planner and he gave a report on the 120 cases being reviewed. Fifty-five notices of violations were sent out between May 15 and June 15. Most cases related to canopies, and RV/boats in driveways.

Supervisor's deputy Dickie Simmons announced a meeting of the Regional Chambers of Commerce, that November 2 will be the Annual Luncheon for the Public Safety employees, July 26is set for a Community Planning Meeting at Steinmetz Park, and that September 13, there will be a Town Hall Meeting at the Hsi Lai Temple.

Committee reports were provided by Lucy Pedregon, Mike Hughes, Jean Robson, Mary Varela, Luis Rodriguez and Mary Tang.

New business: Volunteers are needed for decorating the Fourth of July HHIA float. Meet at Troy Goodspeed's home at 3:00 PM on July 3.
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