02-18-1992 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING.
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
February 18, 1992
The regular meeting of'tthe West Covina Cityt:Council was called to order by Mayor
Jennings at 7:35 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue. The
invocation was given by Rev. Burt All of United Methodist Church andtthe Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Herfert.
ROLL CALL Mayor Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers
Manners, McFadden
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Orr, Bonaparte, Miller, Thomas, Hanna,
Glover, Ure, Salazar, McKenna, Keating, McClelland,
Manheim, Brown, Leavitt, Holler, Tucker, Yoshizaki,
Koniarsky, Berry
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Jennings presented a Resolution of. -Commendation
Clinton Collins to Retired Police Lieutenant Clinton Collins.
Lt. Dan Leonard presented a video program on C.O.P.S.
C.O.P.S. and an overview of the organization. Representatives
of C.O.P.S..(Concerns of Police Survivors) attending:
Thelma and Louis Giroux, Bryan and Kerry Swartz, Officer
Joe Dean of Burbank P.D., and Carolyn and Craig Meacham
(U.S. Marshall), and Mr. and Mrs:. Ken Wrede.
Mayor Jennings presented VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
Proclamation (2/9- 2/15) to Dee Porter, R.O.P. President.
HEARINGS 1) APPEALOFA-PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - SIGN
ADJUSTMENT NO, 1 - SHOE CITY - 301 N. AZUSA AVE.
Shoe City Sign Adjustment City Clerk -Berry verified the affidavit of mailing
Appeal Hearing - continued and publishing. Mayor Jennings opened the hearing
to 3/3/92 and explained that staff is recommending that the
matter be continued until March 3, 1992.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to coiitinue-.-the appeal hearing
until the Council meeting of March 3, 1992.
2) RECEIPT OF INFORMATION CONCERNING IMPASSE BETWEEN
THE. CITY AND THE WEST COVINA FIREFIGHTERS'
ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 3226 -
Mayor Jennings opened the discussion by stating that
the Association's letter has been received and is
Management impasse with included in the record.
Fire Association
City Attorney Hanna explained the impasse process,
referring tb�iMunicipal Code Section 2-222.
Harvey Burton, President of.the Firefighters' Asso-
Presentations ciation presented the Association's position.
City Manager Starbird presented the City Management's
Response.
. The presentation portion of the matter was closed
Closed session by Mayor Jennings, who then recessed the City Council
at 8:22 pm to convene a closed session on the matter.
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The City Council reconvened from closed session at
8:50 pm.
Council discussion Mayor Pro Tem Herfert commenced Council discussion by ex-
plaining how he arrived at his decision: he felt the
Association was highballing its figures; that the current
salaries -are mid -range of - those -of the -survey cities
(taking into consideration the economic differences
of those cities); and most of all, the current economic
situation of the city.
Councilmember McFadden echoed the same concerns.
Councilmember Manners stated that although we have the
best fire department around, the realities of the situ-
ation dictate Council's decision. She said the survey
cities used for comparison could be looked at next year
if the Association was unhappy about them. She hoped the
future would be brighter.
Mayor Jennings also commended the Fire Department but
reminded the audience that Council must concern itself
with the whole picture.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to request staff to bring back the appropriate
documentation necessary to implement'.the latest salary
offer to be effective February 1, 1992.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Louis Gilbert, 428 S. Fernwood, felt that Brown Act
requirements would have allowed him to address the impassE
issue.He suggested mediation. Mayor Jennings noted that
mediation is an available option provided by the Municipal
Louis Gilbert
Code, but that Council chose not to use it.
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on D-2, payment
of,incentive monies to Suburban Water Systems. He also
suggested referring the Solid Waste Collection agreement
to the Waste Management & Environmental Quality Commis
Royal Brown
sion (E-1).
Oliver Riggins, 1239 W. Rowland, noted C-8c referenced
the purchase of Kawasaki motorcycles and he encouraged the
purchasing of,American':motorcycles. City Manager Star -
bird noted that there is only one model available that
Oliver Biggins
complies with P.D.'s specifications - Kawasaki.
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, stated that many gang
related issues are still pending and the only organiza-
tion that seems to be addressing them is West Covina
V.I.S.I.O.N. She encouraged Council to take a more
Iris Delameter active role in the matter.
Lollie Bergman, 426 Leaf -Avenue, di'cus'sed'budget study
sessions and cuts in departments. She also suggested
Council reconsider their priorities in the location of
Lollie Bergman Fire Station No. 2, currently oncCortez Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (refer to Traffic Committee)
Petition letter received from Victor and Blanca Perilla
requesting closure of the walkway easement at North
Maplewood and Vincent Avenues. Letter was signed by
twenty-three neighbors.
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission 2/10/92
Human Services Commission . 2/11/92
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Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
Carlos_ L. Sanchez, Jr. filed a -claim for personal
injuries amounting to $15,500.00 on November 26, 1991.
Benoit Henry Malvitz filed a claim on January 7, 1992,
for personal injuries in excess of $25,000.00.
Gary K. Matthews filed an application for leave to present
a late claim for monetary loss amounting to $546.95.
Claim filed January 25, 1992.
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2066-92 was issued to Longs Drugs on 1/30/92 for
a sidewalk sale on February 1, 1992.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or -Release of Bonds
WP 87126 Phase I - Location: Amar Rd, 600' west of Countryside to Amber
Valley in the City of Walnut.
Recommendation.is to accept public works improvements
and release Safeco Insurance Company of America Bond No.
5685731 in the amount of $598,871.00, subject to
Notice of Completion procedures.
Miscellaneous Public Works
Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and Landscape
MaintenanceDistrictsNo. 4, 6, & 7 - Ordering Engineer'.s
Recommendation'.is::to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 8782 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN-
Resolution 8782 CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
(MD #4;- ordering Report) CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972" BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE
THEREOF, IN,THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1992
(West Covina Landscaping Maintenance District No. 4)
RESOLUTION NO. 8783 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8783 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
(MD #6 - ordering Report) THE CITY EINGEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORD-
ANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972" BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGH-
WAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF,.IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY
1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1993 (West Covina Landscaping
Maintenance District No. 6)
RESOLUTION NO. 8784 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
Resolution 8784 - THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORD -
(MD #7 - ordering Report) ANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972" BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTAL-
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LATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF,
IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JULY 1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1993 (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7)
Resolution 8785 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8785 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI]
W.C. Lighting "& Main.
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
District 92/93
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972" BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIP
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED, :..
ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND MAINTENANCE TO BE FURNISHED FOR
ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND FOR THE FURNISHING
OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, APPURTENANCES AND APPURTENANT
WORK, AND FOR THE PARK MAINTENANCE, APPURTENANCES AND
APPURTENANT WORK IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR THE FIS-
CAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1993
(West Covina Lighting and Maintenance District No. 92/93)
City Treasurer (receive and file)
Report for the month of January, 1992.
Award of Bids
1) Three One -ton Trucks for Maintenance Department
3 One -ton trucks -
Recommendation is to authorize the purchase of three
Reynold's Buick
one -ton trucks from Reynold's Buick/AMC of West
Covina in the amount of $12,808.98 each.
2)Purchase -of"a- New "Tune-Up/Emission Analyzer
Tune-up/Emission Analyzer -
Recommendation is to authorize the purchase of a new
Sun Electric Co.
tune-up/emission analyzer utilizing the County of
San Diego's bid number 455-91 from Sun Electric Co.
in the amount of $32,810.58, including tax.
3)" PUrchase of Police "Motorcycles
3 Kawasaki motorcycles -
Recommendation is to a) find that the use of the
through City of Chino
City of Chino's bid from Covina Kawasaki, Request No.
(held over to next meeting)
40269, eliminates the need of a formal bid process,
b) authorize the purchase of three 1992 Kawasaki
KZ1000 motorcycles, to be funded from the P.D. budget
in the amount of $17,865.00, plus tax, and c)
authorize $1,500 from the P.D. budget.forrthe change
over of equipment from existing motorcycles to the
new ones.
4) Purchase of " Community Service Unit
Recommendation is to a) find that the use of Mills
1 CSO vehicle
Ford's Los Angeles County Bid No. T337 eliminates the
Mills Ford
need of a formal bid process, and b) authorize the
purchase of one 1992 Ford Taurus Police Sedan to be
funded from the uninsured loss account budgeted in
Risk Management from Mills Ford in the amount of
$12,106.00, plus tax and fees.
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Administrative Review Board (receive and file)
Applicant: Mr. & Mrs Clemente Trujillo, 1724 Newcrest Dr.
Request: . Applicants requested approval of a slight
modification to allow construction of a 2,938 sq.ft.
residence with less than the minimum front yard setback
in the R-1 Zone. ARB Decision: Approved.
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. CAFR received and filed
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Miscellaneous
Acknowledge Letter - Service Employees International
Union, Local 347, Regarding Meet and Confer Status
SEIU - Meet & Confer status Recommendation is to receive and acknowledge the letter
from SEIU and set the -;next -Council meeting of March 3,
1992, as the time andplace for oral presentation of
information.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded.by Herfert to instruct staff
to provide more information regarding C-8c. Motion
by Herfert, seconded by McFadden to waive further reading
of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other
items, except C-8c. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Jennings
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) LETTER OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE WITH LOS ANGELES
COUNTY IN STORM WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by. Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
Storm Water Discharge Permit unanimously carried to approve the City becoming a
co-permittee with Los Angeles County on the Storm -
water Discharge Permit, and authorize the City
Engineer to sign the Letter of Intent.
2) PAYMENT OF INCENTIVE MONIES TO SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS
Payment of Incentive Monies Council reviewed the staff report.
to Suburban Water Systems Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to approve the payment of
$70,388:00 from Account No. 340-259 to Suburban Water
Systems representing their proportionate share of
the incentive monies received from MWD and encourage
theme to use it as a rebate to their customers.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
Council reviewed the staff report.
Solid Waste Collection Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners to discus:
automated waste pickup, curbside recycling, and MRF
at a study session for February 25, 1992 at 7:30 pm
in the Council Chambers. Mannerscvoted'no{-
...!Motion'.by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to commence the meeting at
5:30 pm.on February 25, 1992.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the CAFR of the City
of West Covina.
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PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Jennings recessed the City:Council meeting at
10:46 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The City Council reconvened at 11:05 pm.
CITY MANAGER No items scheduled for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden,to approve Demands
totaling $1,873,964.40 as listed on check registers FI
129986 through 130328. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Jennings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Oliver Riggins, 1239 W. Rowland Avenue, clarified his
earler comments regarding buying American.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No items reported this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1).'.SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Council reviewed the staff report, summarizing the
Council's subcommittee interviews and recommendations.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried.to a)
appoint Louis Gilbert for a
term expiring June,
1993; b) appoint Winnie Lewis
for a term expiring
June, 1994; and c) appoint
Barbara Smythe for a
term expiring June, 1994.
City Clerk presented-:
Resolution 8786 -
RESOLUTION NO.
8786 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Louis Gilbert
COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA,"CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING LOUIS GILBERT
TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS'
COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.
8787 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8787 -
COUNCIL OF -THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Winnie Lewis
APPOINTING WINNIE LEWIS TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS!
COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.
8788 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8788 -
COUNCIL OF'THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Barbara Smythe
APPOINTING BARBARA SMYTHE
TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS!
COMMISSION
Motion by Manners,
seconded by McFadden,and
unanimously carried
to waive further reading of
the resolutions and
adopt.
2) Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to approve a Resolution of Commendatior
for Retirement - Sam Cianchetti.
3) Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to approve a Resolution of Commenda-
tion for Retiring Maintenance Worker Wayne Loar for
22 years of service.
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Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve a Resolution of Commendation and
presentation of a City Tile to Assemblymember Bill
Lancaster.
Councilmember McFadden requested a staff report regarding
AB 2213 (Recycling, Advanced Disposal Fee) and S 12
(Cable Consumer Protection Act).
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:19 pm to Wednesday,
February 19.at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers.
City Clerk.Janet B ry Mayor Richard ennings
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