During a recent West Covina city council meeting, community members expressed growing frustration over the escalating homeless situation in the area, particularly surrounding the 5 Star Hotel. One resident criticized the city council and planning commission for their inaction, stating that efforts made by councilman Brian Tabitha were met with mixed reactions but ultimately fell short. The resident highlighted ongoing vagrancy issues linked to the hotel, which continues to accept county vouchers, exacerbating the problem.

The speaker urged the planning commission to take proactive measures to address the homeless crisis, questioning whether they had received reports from local enforcement agencies regarding violations and arrests at the hotel. He emphasized the need for accountability and action to protect local businesses and improve community safety.

Dan Tran, a candidate for the state assembly, also addressed the council, acknowledging the community's frustrations and expressing his commitment to finding solutions. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the city council, planning commission, and residents to move West Covina forward.

In response to the public comments, a planning commissioner noted the lack of communication between enforcement agencies and the commission, suggesting that without proper updates, they could not effectively address the issues at hand. The meeting concluded with a call for improved transparency and communication regarding enforcement actions and community safety measures.