12-15-1992 - Regular Meeting - MinutesJ
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
December 15, 1992
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Manners at 7:33 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The invocation was given by Mayor Manners and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings.
0
ROLL CALL Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, Councilmembers
Herfert, McFadden, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Hanna, Wylie, Miller, Thomas, Samaniego, Ure,
Yoshizaki, Evans, Panas, Holmes, Greene, Salazar, Berry,
Glover, Orr, Collier, Tucker
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 17, 1992 and the adjourned regular meeting of
November 23, 1992.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Wong offered two corrections to the minutes
of the regular meeting held December 1, 1992: a) change
"rate limits" on page five to "insurance rate requirements"
and b) include a phrase explaining the two SCE demand
checks that had been excepted. Motion by Wong, seconded
by Herfert to approve the minutes, as corrected. Motion
carried with McFadden and Manners abstaining (both absent
from the 12/1 meeting).
Katherine Castucci, Co-chair of the 1992 4th of July
Parade Committee, presented an unexpected $5,000 check
to the City to cover the printing and copying expenses
incurred by the Committee. She also presented a check
of $800 to the 1993 4th'of July Parade Committee Chair,
Katherine Castucci
Mike Jones, to be used for specific expenses.
Marci Ramirez of Suburban Water Systems presented to the
City a Resolution of Appreciation for the City's support
in passage of the San Gabriel Valley Water Quality
Marci Ramirez
Authority Act.
Lillian Fine was presented with a Mayor's Certificate
for her ten years of service as chairperson of the East
Lillian Fine
San Gabriel Valley Nuclear Freeze Committee.
Mayor Manners presented Mayor's Certificates to the fol-
lowing individuals for participating and presenting a
Crime Prevention/Com-
Crime Prevention/Community Awareness event at the Woodside
munity Awareness event
Village Apartments:
Bob Belleville, Apartment Manager
`
Sandi Belleville, Apartment Manager
r
Danny Teague, rescued a resident from apt. fire
Patti Comerford, Community Services Officer
Mayor Manners proclaimed December 15, 1992 as WORLD
FOOD DAY and presented the proclamation to Carolyn Arndt
Carolyn Arndt
•
of the Community Food Bank of West Covina.
MW
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 15, 1992
Page Two
•
HEARING
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE - AMENDMENT NO. 252
Amendment No. 252
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Manners opened the hearing and Planning Director
•
Collier presented the staff report.
Mayor Manners opend the public testimony portion oftthe
Public —Testimony
— — — —
hearing and asked for comments favoring the amendment.
None
No one addressed Council. She then asked for comments
Public Testimon closed
y
opposing the amendment and again no one addressed Council.
— — — — — — — — — —
The public testimony portion of the hearing was closed.
City Clerk presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance introduced -
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
Water Efficient
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26 (ZONING), AS IT RELATES
Landscaping
TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING (Amendment No. 252)
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading and to introduce.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Iris Delameter Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, thanked Mayor Manners
and Councilmember Herfert for attending the Whitney Ann
Foundation event.
Re F-2 (MRF Financial Consultant), Mrs. Delameter
asked if the consultant's draft analysis was available.
She thought it might be premature to consider purchasing
property for an MRF prior to deciding the desirability
of a location. She also asked about Irwindale's proposed
MRF.
Re Redevelopment Agenda Items II and III, she thought
including,,the,.additional:tareasuinto the amendment was a
good idea, but was concerned about the impact on public
safety services.
Ed Escandon.
Ed Escandon,, 1207 E. Thackery, addressed Written Com-
munication Item 1: petition requesting Council to investi-
gate and disclose the facts and details of the business
transactions between West Covina Disposal and the City.
Staff response
City Manager Starbird gave a lengthy response to Mr.
Escandon's questions and comments. -Councilmember Wong
discussed the history of AB 939 and the goals set by
AB 939 for the years11995 and 2000. Mayor Manners stated
that she would be very happy to meet with Mr. Escandon
and any others desiring information regarding the long
involved process the City has taken in regard to the
decision to implement automated trash pickup. She noted
that Council has been very patient in answering individual:
who approach the podium with questions on this subject,
but it wasn't fair to the citizens to have the subject
•
and responses reiterated at every Council meeting.
Councilmember McFadden suggested that the points made
in the petition be answered in writing. Councilmember
Herfert suggested the City audit West Covina Disposal
per the terms of the agreement.
- 2 -
1•
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CONSENT CALENDAR
Rodent Pet Control -
Mayfield Enterprises, Inc.
Written Communications
December 15, 1992
Page Three
(receive and file)
A petition was received from concerned citizens about the
automated trash pickup system. The citizens requested
an investigation and a disclosure of the facts and details
of the business transactions between West Covina Disposal
and the City of West Covina.
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission 1 12/08/92
ABC Application (no protest)
Tolosa, Cesar & Ma dba TOTO'S LECHON MANOK
Los Angeles 1545 E. Amar Road
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
Candelaria Perez filed a claim on 8/6/92 for property
damage amounting to $230.71.
Award of Bids
1) Rodent Pest Control - Bid No. RPC-93-2
Recommendation is to accept the bid of Mayfield Enter-
prises, Inc., Long Beach, for a five-year contract in
the amount of $95,460.00 ($19,128.00 annually) and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute aho
agreement with said Mayfield Enterprises, Inc.
2) Lease/Purchase of Fire Truck^cr
Per request of the City Manager, this item was
pulled off the agenda.and not considered by Council.
Miscellaneous
Police - Purchase of Additional Surveillance Equipment
for S.E.T. and an Increase in Department's Informant
Surveillance Equipt. Buy/Money Program
for S.E.T. Recommendation is to a) authorize staff to purchase
additional surveillance equipment in an amount not to
exceed $12,000.00, and b) authorize the increase in
Informant Buy/Money Program funds by $15,000.00.
Engineering - Parking Restrictions for Street Sweeping
Purposes - Lang Avenue and Harbert Street
Recommendation is to adopt:
Resolution 8903 - RESOLUTION NO. 8903 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
re street sweeping COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING
TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR STREET SWEEPING PURPOSES
• Engineering - PP 92204 - Cameron Avenue Park Historical
House - Grant of Easement for Utilities
Recommendation is to adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 8904 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
- 3 -
I'
•
11
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 15, 1992
Page Four
Resolution 8904 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
easement grant re SCE AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COPORATION GRANT OF EASEMENT
IN FAVOR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
Maintenance = Green Waste Disposal by City Contractors
Green Waste Disposal Recommendation is that the current landscape maintenance
by City contractors requirements be continued until the annual contract
expiration dates. Mandatory recycling would then be
included in future contract agreements commencing 3/1/93.
Items removed from
Consent Calendar
Item C-5b was removed,from Council consideration by the
City Manager and Councilmember Wong requested C-5a be
removed for separate action, due to a conflict of interest.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden to waive reading of
the ordinance and introduce,,:anduwaive,reading of the
resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except C-5a and C-5b.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
Item C-5a Motion by Jenning, seconded by Herfert to approve the
recommendation for the rodent pestccontrol contract.
Motion carried with Wong abstaining.
PUBLIC WORK,.SERVICES 1) PP 93218 - DEL NORTE PARK PARKING LOT SECURITY
LIGHTING - APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
Council reviewed the staff report.
PP 93218 - Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
Plans & specs.,approved unanimously carried to approve the plans and speci-
fications for PP 93218 and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
2) SP 93101 - APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS -
STREET REHABILITATION WORK (PHASE II)
Council reviewed the staff report.
SP 93101 - Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
Plans & specs approved unanimously carried to approve plans and specifi-
cations for SP 93101 (Phase II) and authorize the
City Engineer to call for bids.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No items scheduled for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1) WEST COVINA DISPOSAL INSURANCE
- 4 -
Motion -by McFadden, seconded by Wong, and
unanimously carried to hold over this matter until
the January 5, 1993 Council meeting, per staff
request.
\•
-•
•
•
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 15, 1992
Page Five
2) MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Council reviewed the staff report and City Manager
Starbird responded to the questions and comments
offered under Agenda Communications. Environmental
MRF financial consultant -
Services Director Miller elaborated on the purpose
Public Financial Mgnt.
for the consultant.
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to a) appropriate $15,000 from the
unappropriated reserves of the Integrated Waste
Management Fund (Fund 129) into Account No. 129-320-
2312-6210, and b) approve the revised scope of work
of the current contract with Public Financial Manage -
went, Inc., pursuant to their letter dated 12/3/92.
3) CABLECASTING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unani-
Cablecasting certain
mously carried to authorize the meetings of the Waste
commission meetings
Management & Environmental Quality Commission and the
Planning Commission regarding the Draft EIR for the
Revision of the BKK Landfill Environmental Impact
Report be videotaped for later cablecasting. Council
stated their desire to have the meetings cablecast
live if possible and give 'WCCT . as much advance
warning as they need.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES ROLE IN
REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8905 - RESOLUTION.NO. 8905 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Regional Comprehensive COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUP -
Plan PORTING THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES
EFFORT TO DEVELOP SUBREGIONAL POLICIES FOR THE
REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Motion by Jennings., seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt.
2) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
a) Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting.
at 9:15 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency
meeting. The City Council reconvened at 10:05 pi
with all members present.
b) Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unani-
mously carried to add the Redevelopment Agency's
Redevelopment Agency's Annual Report to the City Council Agenda for
Annual Report action..
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the RDA
Annual Report.
M7=
\•
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Parking Authority
Annual Report
HUMAN SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Resolution 8906 -
Mid -management employees
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
December 15, 1992
Page Six
3) PARKING AUTHORITY
a) Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting
at 10:07 pm to convene the Parking Authority
meeting. Council reconvened at 10:10 pm with
all members present.
b) West Covina Parking Authority Annual Report.
The Parking Authority members reviewed the staff
report and the Annual Report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden,
and unanimously carried to receive and file the
Parking Authority Annual Report.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
1) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
SALARY AND BENEFIT RESOLUTION ADJUSTMENTS
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8906 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6482, AS AMENDED, RELATING'
TO MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES; AND RESO-
LUTION N0. 7223, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFI-
CATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to ratify demands
totaling $94,397.57 as listed on Check No. 136295 in
the amount of $3,964.53 and Check No. 136313 in the
amount of $90,433.04 (both Southern California Edison
bills). Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert (conflict of interest reasons)
• Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to approve demands
totaling $2,168,402.76 as listed on check registers FI
136436 through 136716. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert (re SCE billing.- conflict of
interest)
S�
•'
•
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 15, 1992
Page Seven
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, commented on last week5s
Redevelopment study session at the Senior Citizen's
Iris Delameter Center regarding -the Impact'of Economic Development.
She said it was very informative and only seven members
of the general public attended.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to'approve resolutions of commendation for the
following individuals:
Battalion Chief Jim Schieldge (29 years)
Fire Captain Neal Voorhees (25 years)
Fire Captain Robert King (29 years)
Police Corporal George Thoemmes (29 years)
MayorManners._requested that -Louis Gilbert be placed on the
next agenda for anresolution_of commendation..approval.:
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1) STATUS REPORT ON PROP "A" - LOS ANGELES PARK, BEACH
& RECREATION ACT OF 1992
Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmember
Herfert Herfert requested staff to report back on the concept
of an Edgewood Sports Complex and.. a new swimming
pool, using the funds that will be forthcoming from
the grant money approved by the voters in November.
City Manager Starbird suggested that staff
report back to Council with the entire list of pro-
jects that have been considered by staff.
Herfert Councilmember Herfert discussed Cencom Cable TV's
intent to increase rates again and read a letter
he had received which is indicative of the feelings
he has received from other citizens. Complaints
also include poor service from the cable company.
He encouraged the citizens to call in with service
complaints because that is an area that Council
can have an impact with the company.
Assistant City Manager Wylie discussed recent
legislation regarding cable television. Council -
member Herfert suggested a cable service survey
be..sent to the subscribers.and asked that this matter
be agendized for the next meeting.
Wong Councilmember Wong stated that he and Mayor Pro Tem
Jennings have reviewed the applications of those
individuals interested in serving on the Senior
Citizens Commission.and have scheduled interviews.
Manners Mayor Manners announced the next financial trends
study session has been scheduled for 7:00 pm at
Shadow Oak Park on January 25, 1993.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
G
City Clerk'.Jaret Berry
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 pm.
Mayor Na Manners
- 7 -