03-17-1977 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 17, 1977
• The adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by
Mayor Chester Shearer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Gary Miller.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Shearer; Councilmen: Miller., Chappell,
Tice, Browne
Others Present: M.R„ _Fasf,'. G.'Wakefield, L. Preston,; M. Mil ler,
M. Volmert, L. Eliot, J. Gurr, B. Freemon -
S.G.V.D.T.
AWARD OF BID
WOODSIDE VILLAGE RESERVOIR Fast presented reports from the City Engineer and
NO. 2 - CITY PROJECT 77101 from the City Attorney regarding the receipt of
bids, and indicated that all elements of the bid
documents for the low bidder were appropriate.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by Miller to
accept the low bid and award the contract to Utility Construction, Inc. of Barstow in the
amount of $1,236,817.. Motion carried on roll call vote:
• AYES: Miller, Chappell, Tice, Browne, Shearer
NOES: None
AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF Fast recommended that Los Angeles County provide
LOS ANGELES FOR INSPECTION building inspection services during the construction
SERVICES - WOODSIDE VILLAGE of the reservoir at a rate of $25.67/hour, not to
RESERVOIR NO. 2 exceed 400 hours in total.
RESOLUTION NO. 5418 Fast presented Resolution No. 5418:
ADOPTED
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA REQUESTING THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE
INSPECTION SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A STEEL WATER TANK
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
waive further reading of the body of the resolution and to adopt Resolution No. 5418. Motion
carried on roll call vote:
• AYES: Miller, Chappell, Tice, Browne, Shearer
NOES: None
PAY DISPARITY - FIRE Fast indicated that a promotional pay disparity
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES occurred in the Fire Department because of circum-
stances not foreseen in the meet and confer process.
According to the City Attorney, there is no legal
obligation to compensate the affected employees.
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General Agenda
PAY DISPARITY - FIRE
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
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Fast recommended that the City Council adjust
the inequitable situation, although the City has
no legal obligation to settle the disparity.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
authorize payment of $1,577 to each of three Fire Captains to correct an inequity in their
salaries, although the City has no legal requirement to make the adjustment. Motion
carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Tice, Browne, Shearer
NOES: None
CITY INSURANCE POLICY Fast indicated that a binder has been received
from the City's insurance agent to provide coverage
following the cancellation of a portion of the
City's liability insurance policy, and indicated
that a report wi I I be provided to the Counci I at
its next meeting.
Chappell indicated that the City's insurance
agent was doing a good job and said it is difficult
for cities to obtain insurance.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Shearer presented the Commission appointments
for April 1 through June 30, and indicated that
• the annual appointments would be made in April.
The City Council concurred in the Commission
appointments.
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LITTLE LEAGUE OPENINGS The City Council discussed attendance at Little
League openings. Shearer, Tice, and Miller will
attend the Galaxie opening on April 2. Chappell
will attend the Orangewood opening and Browne
will attend the South Hills opening on the same
date. Chappell will attend the West Covina
American opening on March 28.
ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell
to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. until the next
regular meeting. Motion carried.
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