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04-07-1992 - Regular Meeting - Minutes4 M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL April 7, 1992 • The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:40 pm by Mayor Jennings in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Pastor Jordan Davis of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Valinda and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Herfert. ROLL CALL Jennings, Herfert, Manners, McFadden Others Present: Starbird, Hanna, Miller, Thomas, Brown, Keating, O'Quinn, Glover, Haley, Koniarsky, Wylie, Lennard, Holmes, Panas, Orr, McClelland, Gardner, Bonaparte, Yoshizaki, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 25, 1992. PRESENTATIONS Student speakers from the Vine Elementary School Speaking Class addressed the audience on various topics. Proclamations presented by Mayor Jennings: DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST (April 30 through May 3) EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH (April, 1992) NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK (April 12 -'18, 1992) EARTH WEEK (April 20 - 26, 1992) HEARING APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - RELATING TO SIGNAGE FOR SHOE 'CITY. SHOE CITY. ETC. Per request of the applicant, staff recommendation is to hold over the appeal hearing until May 5, 1992. Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to hold over the hearing until May 5, 1992. HEARING ZONE CHANGE NO. 641 - PREZONE FOR 1862 S. GRETTA LANE Mayor Jennings explained that Council would consider pre - Zone Change 641 zoning an approximate 11,524+ sq.ft. unincorporated parcel of land which was recently approved by LAFCO for annexation into the City. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Jennings opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Planning Director Haley. Public Testimony Mayor Jennings opened the hearing and asked for comments In Favor: favoring the prezone. The following addressed Council: Mario Sustayta Mario Sustayta, 1863 S. Gretta, wondered if the rest of the neighborhood would follow with annexation. Staff responded that there was not enough money in the • budget to cover annexating the rest of the neighborhood. In Opposition: Mayor Jennings asked for comments opposing the prezoning None` "`-��� and no one addressed Council. He then closed the public Public —Testimony —closed testimony portion of the hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES City Clerk presented: April 7, 1992 Page 2 Resolution 8810 - RESOLUTION NO. 8810 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL certifying Neg. Dec. OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 641 • Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried with McFadden voting no. City Clerk presented: Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Zone Change 641 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Zone Change No. 641) Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert to waive reading of the ordinance and introduce. .Motion carried with c McFaddenivoting no. HEARING WEED ABATEMENT 1992 Weed Abatement 1992 This is the final step in the administrative process for the weed abatement program. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of posting. Mayor Jennings opened the hearing and the staff report was presente4 by Fire Chief McClelland. Public Testimony Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to receive and file the affidavit. City Clerk Berry None stated that no written protests had been received.and Mayor Jennings then asked for verbal protests. No one Public Testimony closed addressed the Council and the public testimony portion — — — — — — — — — — — — of the hearing was closed. Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution of.Intention No. 8802. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street, commented on E-1c Louis Gilbert (automated residential waste collection) and suggested a forum be held by the Waste Management.& Environmental Quality Commission. Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, urged support of E-3 (east Cameron Avenue park specific plan and house Katherine Castucci relocation) and F-la (award of City's audit contract). Talmadge Ross, 1141 E. Ashwood, urged support of E-3 Talmadge Ross (relocation of house).. Ken Norris, 2107 Yarnell Street, presented a neighborhood petition seeking the Suburban Water Company to regularly maintain their properties. He stated he did receive a letter regarding their intentions but it didn't include a Ken Norris time frame for getting the work done. Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood Street, urged support of E-ld (erase graffiti program) and asked if J-1 (status update on host city agreement with USA Waste) could be moved forward for discussion. Mayor Jennings responded • in the affirmative and permitted Mr. Hermosillo to discuss his company's item. The thrust of his comments urged_o Council to "approve in concept" the development of a Materials Recover Facility (MRF) and trash transfer station Xavier Hermosillo in the manufacturing area onoSantBernardino Road. - 2 - 1] • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 7, 1992 Page 3 City Manager Starbird responded to the comments offered. above. He stated that the City agrees with the neighbors adjacent to the Suburban Water Company sites and will stay in contact with the company to ensure the promised ^—cc maintenance. Item J-1 STATUS UPDATE ON HOST CITY AGREEMENT WITH USA WASTE Council reviewed the staff report. City Manager Starbird Host City Agreement reviewed the actions taken thusfar regarding the concept with USA Waste of a host.city agreement. Special Counsel Colin Lennard explained the complexities of a host agreement and the inherent obligations of the City. He stated it would be putting the cart before the house to approve in concept such an agreement. The proper sequence is to have a project plan before an agreement could be reached. City Manager Starbird noted that the City made"'thec.same^request'.to-Athens as�itrdid-.to USA`,Waste, and Athens responded„but USA Waste did not. After-fiirther discussion, motion by Jennings, seconded by Manners to receive and file the status report. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file) Human•SerBces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/10/92 Senior Citizens 1. ... . . . . . . . . . . 3/12/92 Waste Mgmt & Environmental Quality . . . . 3/19/92 ABC Applications (Chief of Police reports no legal basis for protest) Pichit Ruanthong dba BANGKOK SPICE CAFE Piya Sukpanthee 411 N. Azusa Avenue WDI Mundy W. Covina dba TONY ROMA'S Einosuke Sumitani 730 N. Azusa Avenue Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant) Joe Henry Abbott filed a late claim on March 19, 1992 for monetary loss amounting to $2,860.06. Vangie Acosta filed a claim on February 19, 1992 for personal injuries. The amount of the claim was not. known at time of presentation. Bessie Gibson filed a claim on February 26, 1992 for property damages amounting to $844.23. Michael B. Lorenz filed a claim on February 14, 1992 for personal injuries. The amount of claim was not known at time of presentation. Arthur Perdue filed a claim on February 25, 1992 for personal injuries. Amount of claim was not known at time of presentation. Southern California Edison filed ancamended claim on March 16, 1992 for property damages amounting to $2,816.40. - 3 - 4 J CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 7, 1992 Page 4 Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP #2068-92 was issued to Aris Helicopters for an aerial crane for an air conditioning.unit. TUP #2069-92 wastissued to West Covina Lions for a rummage sale to be held on 4/3 through 4/41. TUP #2070-92 was issued to Covina Rotary Club for a yard sale to be held on 3/28 through 3/29. TUP #2071-92 wasiissued to West Covina Village for a side- walk sale to be held on 3/28 through 3/29. Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds UUP 395 - McDonald's Location: :.303O_E GarveyzAve;So;,c 400'- east of Barranca. Corporation Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and releasing American Motorists Insurance Company Bond No. 3SM 606 870-00 in the amount of $81,000.00. Miscellaneous Public Works A) Merset Drain - Authorize Quitclaim of Easement to Los Angeles Flood Control District (adopt resolution) Resolution 8803 - RESOLUTION NO. 8803 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Quitclaim re Merset Drain OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT B) Proposed Metropolitan Water District Standby Charge (Informational) (receive and file) The Metropolitan WaterrDistrict is proposing an annual MWD - Water standby charge standby,charge of $5.00 per acre, or parcel if less than an acre, upon landowners to improve the reliability of Southern California's water supply. eTraff icr Committee: Minutes :. (accept _andnfile)o.�1-" 1. Minutes of regular meeting of March 17, 1992. Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) ORDINANCE NO. 1895 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Ordinance 1895 - CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA Amendment 246 MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26 '(ZONING) AS IT RELATES TO FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES (Amendment No. 246) ORDINANCE NO. 1896 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1896 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA Zone Change 633 MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Zone Change No. 633 - Goldrich and Kest Industries) Ordinance 1897 - ORDINANCE NO. 1897 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE removingosome_overnight-- CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION parkiiigarestrictionscto OF OVERNIGHT PARKING ORDINANCE NO. 1898 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Ordinance 1898 - CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SECTION 26-219 OF On -site improvements THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SECURITIES FOR security REQUIRED ON -SITE IMPROVEMENTS _ 4 _ • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Award of Bids April 7, 1992 Page 5 a) Uniform and Laundry Service for Maintenance Department Miss`ion:UniformfiSer-iice Recommendation is to accept the quotation of Mission Uniform Service of Anaheim, and enter into a three-year contract with annual renewal. b) Purchase of Portable Bleachers - Bid No. 92-05 Recommendation is to award the bid for purchase of oti: General Seating Company portable bleachers to the lowest bidder, General Seating Company, San Bernardino, in the amount of $28,626.71 including tax and shipping. c) Purchase of One Automatic Folder/Inserter'! Bid No. 92-04 Recommendation to award the bid for purchase of one Friden Alcatel automatic folder/inserter to Friden Alcatel,Pasadena, in the amount of $17,377.37 including tax and shipping. d) Purchase of Public Safety Vehicles Recommendation is to i) find that the State bid process Public Safety Vehicles is at least as stringent as that used by the City. The from Ed Butts Ford State Bid No. 1-92-23-14 therefore satisfies the formal bid process per WCMC ® 2-333, and justifies waiving the formal bid process, ii) allow Ed Butts Ford to match the 14 Police units State Bid, affording the City additional cost savings, iii) authorize staff to pre -order, from Ed Butts, four- teen 1992 Ford Crown Victorias, equipped to CHP speci- fications, at a cost not to exceed $211,135.00, and 1 Fire unit iv) authorize the purchase of one 1-92 Ford Crown Victoria, equipped to CHP specifications, for Fire Department use, at a cost not to exceed $14,870.00./' Administrative Review Board (receive and file) Maximum Unit Size Exception No. 7: Applicant: David and Evelyn Hsu, 2933 Dee Lane Request: A maximum unit size exception to allow a 1,000 sq. ft. addition to a single-family residence where the existing residence, with the addition, will exceed the maximum allowable .35 floor to area ratio:rin the PCD-1 Zone. ARB Decision: Approved - ConstructionActivities(receive and file) Informational report of major construction activity for the quarter ending March 31, 1992 as reflected by the Building Permits issued. Miscellaneous Sanctioning of West Covina Senior Citizens' Association Recommendation is to grant the Senior Citizen Association of West Covina, Inc. request for sanctioning. • Items removed from Items C-7a (Merset Drain).and C-4f (SCE:..Claim) were removed Consent Calendar for separate actions. - 5 - • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 7, 1992 Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the resolutions and ordinances and to adopt, and to approve all other items except C-7a and C-4f. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Jennings NOES: None Mayor Pro Tem Herfert stated he would have to abstain from SCE C1aim.,.Against voting on the Claim Against the City filed by his employer, the City Southern California Edision. Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to deny and the claim and notify claimant. Motion carried with Herfert abstaining. Status of Merset Drain Recess PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION Resolution 8804 - Urban Forestry Grant City Engineer gave a status report on the Merset Drain. Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to approve the staff recommendation. Mayor Jennings called a recess at 9:36 pm. at 9:50 pm with McFadden absent. 1) URBAN FORESTRY GRANT APPLICATION Council reconvenes Council reviewed the staff report. City C•lerk`p'resented: RESOLUTION NO. 8804 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION BOND ACT OF 1988 IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,800 Motion by:-Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt, with McFadden absent. 25 RETENTION OF RIVERTECH, INC. OF LAGUNA HILLS TO PERFORM AN INDEPENDENT STUDY OF SEDIMENTATION FLOW AT BKK LANDFILL Council reviewed the staffrreport. Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani- Rivertech, Inc. - mously carried, with McFadden absent, to a) accept the sedimentation study proposal of Rivertech, Inc. in the amount of $20,685 plus $2,100 for reimburseables and contingencies, and b) appropriate the amount of $22,758 from General Fund reserves and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to - execute a contract with Rivertech,.Inc. for the work to be done. 3) PP 92205 - SELECTION OF THE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT FOR TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY = EAST CAMERON PARK SPECIFIC PLAN Council reviewed the staff report. Hunsaker & Associates - Councilmember McFadden arrives at 9:55 pm. topographic survey Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to a) establish PP 92205, b) transfer $14,000 from 162-320-3224-7700 to 162-320-3225-7700, and c) accept the proposal of'Hunsaker and Associates,q` Irvine, in an amount not to exceed $12,300 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. - 6 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 7, 1992 Page 7 4) REFORMATION OF MAIN SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY - INFORMATIONAL Council reviewed the staff report. Main San.Gabriel Basin Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani- Water Quality Authority mously carried to support Senator N. Russell's SB 1679 which legislatively reorganizes the Water Quality t Authority and provides for two City representatives on the five member board. 5) REDISTRICTING OF THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Council reviewed the staff report.and City Engineer Redistricting Three Valleys Thomas addressed the options offered by the District, Municipal Water District stating staff's recommendation would be Option 3. Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani- mously carried to support Option 3 and direct staff to convey that to the District. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES 1) RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION - ANNEXATION NO. 243 - LOCATION: 1862 S. GRETTA Council reviewed the staff report. City Clerk presented: Resolution 8805 - RESOLUTION NO. 8805 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Annexation 243 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 243" TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert.to waive-*_ ­ further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried with McFadden voting no. 2) WASTE MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION UPDATE Council reviewed the staff report. Waste Management Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unani- legislation mously carried to support SB 1668 and oppose AB 2092. 3) AUTOMATED RESIDENTIAL WASTE COLLECTION Council reviewed the staff report.,and discussed the Automated residential involvement of the Waste Management & Environmental .waste collection to Quality Commission. Waste Mgt & Envirn. Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert to refer Quality Commission the proposal for a residential automated waste collection system to the Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission for review and report back to the City Council by May 5, 1992, permittingtthe Commissi.on:7to: handle::this responsibility in the fashion they see proper. Motion carried with McFadden voting no. 4) ERASE GRAFFITI PROGRAM Council.reviewed the staff report. • City Clerk presented: Resolution 8806 - RESOLUTION NO. 8806 - A RESOLUTION^OF"THE CITY voluntary restriction COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING of spray paint & cans TO THE VOLUNTARY RESTRICTION OF ACCESS TO SPRAY PAINT CANS AND MARKERS BY WEST COVINA BUSINESSES Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. • • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 1992 Page 8 Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners, and unani- Erase Graffiti Program mously carried to a) authorize staff to work with the (continued) Chamber of Commerce to notify all businesses in West Covina that are affected by the above resolution, and b) direct staff to notify the surrounding cities and the County of Los Angeles to make them enact a similar resolution and program, and c) send a letter to the legislators to amend the laws prohibiting the sale of spray paint and cans to minors. 5) LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DESIGNATION Council reviewed the staff report and special counsel Colin Lennard elaborated on the various requirements and regulations. City Clerk presented: Resolution 8807 - RESOLUTION NO. 8807 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Local Enforcement Agency COUNCIL -OF -THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING Designation A WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, DESIGNATING A LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND HEARING PANEL FOR ENFORCE-'.- MENT OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF .WEST COVINA, AND APPOINTING A LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PROGRAM MANAGER Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolu- tion and to adopt. Designation Information Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and-unani- Package approved mously carried to approve the Designation -Information Package and authorize its submittal to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1) NOMINEE FOR OLDER AMERICANS' RECOGNITION DAY Council reviewed the report. Gloria Vargas Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unani- mously carried to confirm Gloria Vargas as the City's 1992 nominee for Older Americans' Recognition Day. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1) EAST CAMERON AVENUE PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AND HOUSE RELOCATION. . Council reviewed the staffrreport. Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unani- East Cameron Avenue mously carried to a) establish PP 92204 (162-320-3224- Park Specific Plan 7700) for the development of the East Cameron Avenue Park Specific Plan and the relocation of the historical Relocation of historical house from Padre Drive.to the East Cameron Avenue Park housec site, b) transfer $50,000 previously appropriated park dedication fees from Park District "F" (Account No. 1550) to PP 92204,' c) appropriate $125,000 in park dedication fees from Park District "F" to PP 92204, and d) waive formal bidding procedures and authorize awarding the contract to Allied Heavy Moving for moving the house from 1702 Padre Drive to the East Cameron Avenue Park site for an amount not to exceed $44,000. Mayor Manners suggested an appropriate ceremony be conducted at the proper time. - 8 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 1992 Page 9 BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1) CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION'S ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM • Council reviewed the staff report. City Clerk presented: Resolution 8808 - RESOLUTION NO. 8808 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C, California Energy COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, :'I:." Commission AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIRECTOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN ITS ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) AWARD OF CITY'S AUDIT CONTRACT Moreland & Associates - Council reviewed the staff report. auditing firm Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Moreland & Associates for audit services for the year ending June 30, 1992 with four, one-year renewal options. 2) AUTHORIZATION TO INVEST WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TREASURY POOL Council reviewed the staff report. City Clerk presented: Resolution 8809 - RESOLUTION NO. 8809 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Investing in L.A. County COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, Treasury Pool AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE INVESTMENT OF EXCESS FUNDS IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TREASURY POOL Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. . PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at 11:05 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council reconvened at.11:24 pm with all members present. CITY MANAGER 1) STATUS UPDATE ON HOST CITY AGREEMENT WITH USA WASTE This item was considered by Council earlier in the meeting. 2) CABLE BOARD APPOINTMENT Cable Board Appointment - Council reviewed the staff report. Addison Bachman Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani • mously carried to appoint Addison.Bachman to serve a two-year term on the Cable Communications Cooperative Board. - 9 - • .0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 1992 Page 10 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to approve Demands totaling $3,199,224.91 as listed on check registers FI 130937 through 131335. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, NOES: None ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Wayne Heieck of the West Covina Police Department addressed the matter of West Covina Police Association members can- vassing the City in support of three Council candidates. Wayne Heieck He commented further on a campaign flyer produced by McFadden in seeking reelection to the Council. He felt there may be a conflict of interest with certain contributors to McFadden': campaign. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Jennings stated that he appreciated the opportunity to serve as Mayor for the preceeding year and looked forward to the end of the campaign period. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Weeds at Suburban Water Site on Yarnell Street Council reviewed the staff report.and concurred on receiving and filing the informational report. Councilmember McFadden responded to Mr. Heieck's comments. Mayor`Pro;Tem Herfert discussed three items: a) agendize the matter of asbestos being deposited at the BKK Landfill, b) staff should look into water rights - there may be financial savings for.the City, and c) the Senior Citizens baseball team is battling for first place, ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously car- ried to adjourn the meeting at 11:43 pm. City Clerk Janet Boly Mayor Nav Manners - 10 -