BY RAYMOND MENDOZA
Singing the National Anthem
(Photo Courtesy Raymond Mendoza)
Walnut – Walnut’s City Council met for a regular meeting on June 11 to discuss various business issues and to honor the Filipino citizens of the City by recognizing Filipino Heritage week, which runs from June 8 through June 14.
Mayor Tony Cartagena welcomed the incoming Filipino Consul General, Leo M. Herrera-Lim, along with the rest of City Council, and wished him luck and prosperity in his office.
Herrera-Lim said he was honored to have his fellow Filipinos honored by Walnut and the nation, stating that the Philippines share the same love of freedom that Americans do.
After the presentations were over, City Council members approved the minutes for the regular City Council and Walnut Housing Association meeting on May 28, and adopted the 2014 Los Angeles County Fire Code.
The Council then went on to approve the six items on the Consent Calendar: Resolution No. 14-26 for the City of Walnut allowing certain claims and demands in the amount of $510, 661.35; granting of the utility easement to Southern California Edison at Creekside Park; the Draft Watershed Management Plan; an alcoholic beverage license application for Imomo Sushi; and a bingo permit application from the Walnut Senior Club.
The only topic that was discussed was the continuing use of religious invocations at City Council meetings, where City Attorney, Michael Montgomery, noted that the City Council does not discriminate against any other religion.
“Anyone that wants to do it, Jewish, Muslim – they can all apply,” Montgomery said. “We’re receptive to it.”
After the councilmember announcements, the meeting adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is set for June 25 at 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers at 21201 La Puente Road.
