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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in West Covina public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CIP project timelines and Fire Station One design
Staff walked through the capital program, and council members pressed for completion timelines. Fire Station One's design is on hold pending funding for a feasibility study of multiple sites; Councilman Gutierrez pressed on how design costs grew from roughly $23-25 million toward an estimated $28+ million.
Adult day care facility in downtown West Covina
PALS Inc. will bring a daytime program for adults with developmental disabilities to 421 S. Glendora Avenue, serving 30 participants with staff-led life skills, cooking, and recreation programming. Commissioners flagged the six-hour-a-day footprint as a modest contributor to downtown vibrancy but welcomed the service.
New housing and restaurant development proposals
Planning staff is reviewing a 328-unit walkable housing development at 1211 Badillo (the old Amazon distribution site) and a preliminary application for a Texas Roadhouse at West Covina Plaza.
Landfill Development
West Covina residents are fighting plans to develop the old BKK landfill. They're worried about how this massive project could affect their homes and the value of their properties.
Development Lawsuit Settlement
West Covina residents, environmentalists, and the Teamsters have settled their lawsuit against a developer over the Amazon project. While the full details are still under wraps, this agreement could significantly alter the future of the area.