02-05-1979 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL -
AND JOINT MEETING WITH WEST COVINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CITY OF -WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 5, 1979
• The adjourned regular meeting of the -.City Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m._by Mayor Herb Tice.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tice; Mayor Pro Tem Chappell;
Councilmen: Miller, Shearer, Browne
Others Present: Calmes, Fast, Eliot, Keating, Meacham,
Miller, Volmert, B. Freemon (S.G.V.D.T.),
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
I. CITY OF WEST COVINA - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Joe Riordan, President of the Chamber of Commerce, reported on the
1978-79 program of work, indicating that it was proceeding on sche-
dule with no major varidt-Boris. The new commercial development and
new trade and promotions efforts are proceeding very well according
to Riordan with record sales tax revenues for the fourth quarter of
1978. The membership of the Chamber totals approximately 430.
George Strachan indicated that the Chamber has remained within the
fiscal year's budget. The Chamber is considering alternative pro-
motions of trade and the advertisement of the city. Meetings are
currently being held with special.groupings of businesses (i.e.
auto dealerships and hotels/motels). All members of the Chamber
are specifically invited to serve on the various committees.
The Council suggested the possibility of a stronger "Buy in West
Covina" program. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to re-
ceive and file the semi-annual report. Carried 5-0.
II. BURGLAR ALARM MANAGEMENT STUDY
Fast indicated that the Council has previously been informed of
the false burgler alarm problem and of the efforts to solve the
problem. The solution involves better hardware systems and in-
creased awareness of the people who have alarms. The Communica-
tions Director has done the basic research on this matter and it
has been reviewed by the•(staff's) Communications Committee. A
meeting has been held with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce*.
Keating presented a report on the problems (over 200 alarms are
received per month and more than 90% are false); impacts, sta-
tistical information (origin, type and frequency); most probable
causes of alarm activation and "chronic" fal.se alarm problems;
primary contributing factors; considerations; constraints; al-
ternatives; criteria; and conclusions. He discussed the cost
• and benefit of replacing the alarm panel and the types of firms
which could provide the service. He also presented the proposed
ordinance requirements.
Council members indicated the need to get more information to the
business community and the alarm companies; questioned the effective-
ness of the program in reducing false alarms; suggested the pos-
sible need to control alarm companies; and asked about the effective-
ness of alarm•systems in apprehending criminals. It was pointed
out that the proposed new hardware.system would improve our ser-
vice to alarm owners, hopefully reduce the number of false alarms
and would not cost the city any money. Discussion was held regard-
ing the payment of the initial hookup cost. It was the consensus
of the Council to have staff proceed with discussions of the alarm
system/problems with the business community and the alarm companies.
III. PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES
• Eliot presented a brief background on the purchase and maintenance
of police vehicles, discussed the GM factory program and the dis-
counts available on parts and labor.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Browne to:
a. Waive Formal.Bidding Procedures.
b. Appropriate $10,000.00 from unappropriated general fund balances
to purchase two additional Police Patrol vehicles.
c. Authorize Staff to purchase nine Police Patrol vehicles from
Mandy Williams Oldsmobile Inc. under the testing program and
to extend the agreement for maintenance of Police Patrol vehi-
cles outlined in the Staff Report.
Motion carried on roll call vote
Ayes: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Tice
Noes: None
Abstain: Chappell
IV. OTHER MATTERS
Tice indicated that Council members should submit recommendations
to him for the Older American Recognition Day program.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Recessed to Executive Session at 9:42 p.m. Reconvened at 9:54 p.m.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer at 9:54 p.m. to adjourn to
the next regular City Council Meeting on February 12, 1979.
Motion carried 5-0.�;
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
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