West Covina : City to Pay Spill Damages
The City Council on Tuesday agreed to pay damages for a chemical spill that killed aquatic life at the Mt. San Antonio College wildlife sanctuary.
The spill occurred in November when a construction company hired by the city flushed a pipe with chlorine. The chlorine washed into a catch basin that flowed into the wildlife sanctuary, killing thousands of fish.
The city agreed to pay $52,400 to re-establish the sanctuary’s marine life, a process that could take three to five years. The city is considering action against the contractor to recoup its expense.
In other action, the council approved a $56-million budget for 1992-93, making up a $2.5-million shortfall by cutting funds for eight positions, including a police officer and lieutenant, two building code enforcement officers and a business license inspector. No new taxes or fees were proposed.
A community meeting on reducing the budget will take place at 7 p.m. March 8 at the Palm View Community Center.
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