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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in West Covina public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Galster and Woodgrove Park playground upgrades
New playground equipment purchases for Galster Park (up to $229,244) and Woodgrove Park were approved, with installation to go out for competitive bid.
Galster Wilderness Park Nature Center Partnership
The council was set to consider letting the Youth Science Center run operations and programming at the Galster Wilderness Park Nature Center.
Parks and Recreation Masterplan
After two years of outreach, surveys, and workshops, the council adopted a comprehensive parks master plan with a funded Phase 1 covering ten parks — playgrounds, restrooms, courts, dog park, splash pad, and ADA upgrades. Design and commission input begin as early as September.
Edgewood pool access for residents
Wu pushed to restore city resident access to the Edgewood High School pool the city once owned; staff said discussions with the school district have restarted and Gutierrez backed public access.
Youth Basketball Program at Cameron Park
A status update was scheduled on the city's youth basketball program at the Cameron Park Community Center — a matter of interest to families with kids in youth sports.