04-06-1993 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T' E_S.,
REGULAR MEETING
• WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
April 6, 1993
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Manners at 7:35 pm in the City Hall Council Xhambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember McFadden.
ROLL CALL Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, Councilmembers
Herfert, McFadden, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Orr, Hanna, Keating, Glover, Collier,
Thomas, Salazar, Gannon, Samaniego, Cheramie, Buchanan,
Yoshizaki, Nagel, Berry, Koniarsky, Tucker, O'Guinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of March 2, 1993: Councilmember Herfert
corrected the minutes to include Steve Samaniego's state-
ment that a violation exists in regards to the BKK ridge
line issues. Mayor Manners corrected the reference on the
last page to Herfert - she was the one who -,had -reported
on the high schoolers at West Covina.High.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Jennings, and unani-
mously carried to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Jennings to approve the
minutes of March 16, 1993. Motion carried with McFadden
abstaining (absent from 3/16 meeting).
PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Wong proclaimed the month of April, 1993,
as MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD.
Councilmember Wong proclaimed the month of April, 1993,
as NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH.
Councilmember Wong proclaimed April 11 through 17,11993,
as NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATORS' WEEK and presented the
proclamation to Mary O'•Guinn, Communications Supervisor.
Mayor Manners proclaimed the week of April 18 through
14, 1993, as APRIL POOLS WEEK and presented the proclama-
tion to Fire Chief Greene.
Mayor Manners proclaimed April 18 through 25, 1993, as
DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST.
Mayor Manners proclaimed April 19 through 24, 1993, as
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS AWARENESS WEEK and
presented the proclamation to the president of the West
Covina Women's Club, Nancy Sachs.
• HEARING AMENDMENT NO. 253 - MINIATURE POT-BELLIED PIGS
The amendment establishes provisions and development
Amendment No. 253 standards for the keeping of miniature pot-bellied pigs
in single family zones.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
• Mayor Manners opened the hearing and Planning Director
Collier presented the staff report.
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Mayor Manners openedcthe public testimony portion of the
Public Testimony
hearing and asked for comments in favor. The following
In^Favor:
individuals addressed Council:
Irene Messina
Irene Messina, 1031 Hooper Drive
Roberta Azpeitia
Roberta Azpeitia, 1745 Woodgate
Paul Hammerstrom
Paul Hammerstrom,1519 Newcrest Drive
In Opposition:
Mayor Manners asked for comments in opposition to the
None
amendment and no one addressed Council. She then closed
Public
the public testimony portion of the hearing to commence
—Testimony —closed
Council discussion.
Councilmember Herfert stated he would support the amend -
Council comments
ment, although he preferred'thetCaty_handle,:the_.pot-..-
bellied pigs in thersamesfashion as it handles dogs.
He suggested reviewing the amendment in a year.
Councilmember McFadden agreed there was too much regu-
lation and Council may eliminate the administrative
process next year.
Councilmember Wong suggested that.it not be reviewed
unless there was a problem. Mayor Pro Tem Jennings
agreed. Mayor Manners felteenough time and effort
had already been spent on thecmatter and an annual
review wasn't necessary.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Amendment 253
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO CER-
TAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER
6, AND CHAPTER 26, REGULATING THE MINIATURE POT-BELLIED
PIG (Amendment No. 253)
Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the ordinance and
to introduce.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8944 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8944 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Pot-bellied pig:,permit.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PROCESSING MINIATURE POT-BELLIED
PIG PERMITS
RESOLUTION NO. 8945 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8945 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
License fee AMENDING CITY COUNCIL.RESOLUTION NO.'8290 REGARDING
THE COLLECTION OF PET LICENSING FEES TO INCLUDE A
FEE FOR THE LICENSING OF MINIATURE POT-BELLIED PIGS
Motion by Wong, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the reso-
lutions and adopt:
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on the proposed
street vacation (C-9b). He was concerned about the
Royal Brown future of the barrier between the street and the c.._
condominium development to the south. He asked about
the notification process.
Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, commented about the
Galster Park stream (E-1). She asked about the lab:.:.o_'
Jean Arneson results. She also felt the EPA reports are inconsis=:.I.
tent, referencing a report that discussed historical
contamination at the Galster Park stream. She asked
why didn't the Waste Management & Environmental Quality
Commission receive routine reports.
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Terry Brutocao
Terry Brutocao, president of the West Covina Chamber of
Commerce, spoke in support of K-2c (Chamber of Commerce
Auto Promotion).
Tim Valles
Tim Valles of West Covina Nissan, also spoke in support
of K-2c, noting that 9 of the 10 auto dealers in the
area are working in concert on this project. He also
spoke in support of GI-b (formation of the West Covina
Auto Plaza Business Improvement District).
Walt Hauser
Walt Hauser, president of West -Covina Police Officers'
Association, stated that the City's request that the
police give up two benefitsis, unacceptable. He noted
that 86 of the 112 police officers work on the streets.
That equates to._.a low ratio of one officer per 1000
population. He said the Council was making the officers'
job -more dangerous.
Jean Arneson
Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, made additional comments
regarding the BKK health risks.
Staff Response City Engineer Thomas explained the proposed street
vacation and explained the notification process for
the public hearing. It will be at that time that all
concerns raised by the citizens will be addressed.
Mayor Manners stated that the comments regarding Galster
Park and the auto promotion will be addressed when the
matter comes up on the Agenda.
City Manager Starbird responded to WCP.OA's president.
Council would be discussing the issues in depth during
the closed session at the end of the meeting. He
assured Mr. Hauser that the City does run a tight ship,
but thatuina.no.,way:meansothat the Police Department is
overstaffed.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications _ (none received)
Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Human Services 3/9/93
Personnel 3/10/93
Planning Commission 3/23/93
Senior Citizens' 3/11/93
Waste Mgmt/Environmental Quality 3/18/93
ABC Applications (no protest)
Hou, Bunna dba
MRT's
LIQUOR MARKET
Ten, Phon
1413
W. Puente Avenue
Nino,
Rima dba
RIMA
& GREEK DELI
Nino,
Robert
935
S. Glendora Avenue
Chang,
Joanna dba
CHINA
INN RESTAURANT
Chang,
Johnny
2411
S. Azusa Avenue
Chang,
gaily
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
Laurice A. Hampton filed a claim on February 2, 1993
for property damage. Amount of claim was unknown at
time of presentation.
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Angela Woodard filed -a -claim on February 2, 1993, for
property damage amounting to $155.15.
Tina Joy Sexton filed a claim on February 2, 1993, for
property damage amounting to $663.73.
The City of Walnut filed a claim for indemnification
pertaining to a vehicle accident. Claim was filed on
December 3, 1992.
Pete Jimenez filed a claim on February 1, 1993, for
reimbursement of vehicle impound fees amounting to
$325.50.
Francis F. Atry AKA Farhad Atrzadeh filed a claim on
March 9, 1993; for personal injuries amounting to
$1,000,000.
Robb C. Potter (by his guardian, Linda Potter) filed a
claim on March 8, 1993, for personal injuries amounting
to $1,000,000.
Marguerite A. Brandrup,_6nlFebruary,5;;1993', filed an
application for leave to present a late claim for property
damage and loss of property amounting to $825.00.
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2112-93 was issued to Furniture Fund Raisers located
at Eastland Shopping Center for a furniture fund raiser
tent sale held on 3/12 through 3/28.
TUP #2113-93 was issued to Queen of the Valley Hospital
located at 1115 S. Sunset for a seminar held on 3/27/93.
TUP #2114-93 was issued to West Covina Village located at
301-479 N. Azusa Avenue for a sidewalk sale held on
3/27 to 3/28.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept andJfile)
Minutes of the regular meeting held 3/16/93.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of February, 1993.
Award of Bids
1) GP 93305 - Office Lighting.Replacement in City Hall,
Police, and Communications Buildings
Recommendation is to:
GP 93305 -
a) Transfer $3.1,612 from GP 91303 (161-320-3121-
Osram/Sylvania Lighting
7500) to GP 93305 (161-320-3339-7900); and
Services
b) Transfer $3,388 (110-320-2331-6330) to GP 93305;
and.
c) Accept the bid of Osram/Sylvania Lighting Ser-
vices in the amount of $118,915 plus $1,085 in
contingencies and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the agreement.
2) Custodial Service Contract Extension for City Hall,
Police Department, and Communications Building
Custodial Services
Recommendation is to grant renewal of the D.H.
Maintenance services contract for the period of
July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994 with a 5% contract
decrease to $5,130 per month.
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Miscellaneous Public Works: (adopt resolutions)
1) Sale of Tax Defaulted Property - Walnut Creek Channel
RESOLUTION NO. 8946 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8946 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Walnut Creek Channel
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, IN COM-
PLIANCE WITH SECTION 3775 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXA-
TION CODE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY
IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WALNUT CREEK CHANNEL
2) Street Vacation of South Hills Drive - Mark Booth
Resolution 8947 -
RESOLUTION NO, 8947 - A RESOLUTION;OF:.THE CITY
South Hills Drive
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN PORTION
OF SOUTH HILLS DRIVE (Hearing date: 5/4/93)
3) Landscape Maintenance Districts No. 6 & 7, and
Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges,
and Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
RESOLUTION NO. 8948 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 8948 -
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8936 AND DECLARING ITS
MD #6 (hearing: 7/6/93)
INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING
LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT
AND MODIFICATION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES
NECESSARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTE-
NANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 FOR.'THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1993 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO
(Protest Hearing: July 6, 1993)
RESOLUTION'NO. 8949 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8938 AND DECLARING ITS
Resolution 8949 - INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING
MD #7 (hearing 7/6/93) LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT
AND MODIFICATION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES
.,'.:,.NECESSARY:'WITHIN WEST.COVINA;.LANDSCAPING'_MAINTE-
NANCE DISTRICT NO, 7 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1993 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO
(Protest Hearing: July 6, 1993)
RESOLUTION NO. 8950 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 8950 - RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8939 AND DECLARING ITS
Sewer Standby & Availability INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND
Charge (hearing: 7/20/93) AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX
BILL AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON (Public Hearing: July 20, 1993)
RESOLUTION NO. 8951 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 8951 - RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8941 AND DECLARING ITS
Citywide 93/94 INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND
(hearing: 7/.20/93).. APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND
ELECTRIC;CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING
FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE
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INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGIN-
NING JULY 1, 1993 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO
Hearing: July 20, 1993)
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Miscellaneous Finance Department
1) Renewal of Lease Space Between City of West Covina
and Los Angeles County
Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City
L.A. County - rental renewal
Clerk to execute a lease with Los Angeles County
of lab in W.C.P.D.
Facilities Management Department for the lease of
891 square feet of laboratory space in the West
Covina Police Department for a three-year period
at a rate of $172.50 per month.
2) Audit Contract
Financial auditors:
Recommendation is to authorize the Finance Director
Moreland & Associates
to extend the agreement with Moreland & Associates
to perform.annual financial and compliance audits
of the City, Agency, and Authorities' records for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1993, for $41,700.
Miscellaneous Fire Department
1) Weed Abatement 1993
Recommendation is to approve the Weed Abatement Roll
for calendar year 1993, set.April 20, 1993 as the
date for the. -,protest hearing, and adopt the fol"=:,..
lowing resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8952 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 8952 -
DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON; AND ALL
1993 Weed Abatement Program
WEEDS GROWING' -UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE
(heaxing:__4/.20/.93)
PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REMOVE AND ABATE
THE SAME UNDER AND IN:ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE
2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE
ellaneous Human Services
1) Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Places
(adopt resolutions and introduce ordinance:
RESOLUTION NO. 8953 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8953 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
San Jose Little League
APPROVING THE CONSUMPTION.OF BEER AND WINE BY THE
SAN JOSE LITTLE LEAGUE FOR THEIR LEAGUE DANCE ON
MAY 1, 1993 AT THE SHADOW OAK COMMUNITY CENTER
FROM 7:30 pm to 12:00 am
RESOLUTION NO. 8954 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
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Resolution 8954 -
APPROVING THE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE BY THE
Tinajero family
TINAJERO FAMILY AND GUESTS FOR A FAMILY PRESENTA-
TION ON APRIL 17, 1993 AT THE WEST COVINA SENIOR
CITIZENS' CENTER FROM 5:00 pm to 12:00 am.
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Resolution 8955 -
Arminda Serrano
Ordinance introduced -
consumption of beer & wine
at City parks & facilities
Resolution 8956 -
Management & confidential
employees
April 6, 1993
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RESOLUTION NO. 8955 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE BY
ARMINDA SERRANO FOR HER ANNIVERSARY PARTY ON APRIL
17, 1993, AT THE SHADOW OAK COMMUNITY CENTER FROM
400 pm to 9:00 pm
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16,
ARTICLE II, SECTION 16-21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO PARK AND RECREATION AREAS
Miscellaneous Personnel Services (adopt resolutions)
1) Benefit Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 8956 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8781, RELATING TO BENEFITS
FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 7223, AS AMENDED RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS
2) Transmission of Memorandum of Understanding and
Implementing Resolution - Service Employees'
International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 347
RESOLUTION NO. 8957 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8957 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,.
SEIU AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO COMPEN-
SATION AND BENEFITS FOR CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED
BY THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION,
AFL-CIO, LOCAL 347 (Motion includes receiving
and filing the MOU)
Building & Safety Director Glover elaborated on the staff
report re GP 93305 - Office lighting in City buildings.
He said that he would be looking into retrofitting other
City buildings that were not included in this particular
contract award (Item C-8a).
. Item.:C=9c..was removed for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herferttto waive reading
and adopt the resolutions and introduce the one ordinance,
and approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar
with the exception of C-9c. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Wong;,cManners
NOES: None
Item C-9c Councilmember Wong stated that due to conflict of
interest laws, he would abstain from voting on ther
resolution regarding Maintenance District No. 7.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to waive reading and adopt Resolutions
8948 (MD #6), 8950 (Sewer standby), 8951 (Citywide),
and 8949 regarding MD7#7 adopted with Wong abstaining.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES 1)
WP 90103 - LEAK DETECTION PROGRAM -
SELECTION OF CONSULTANT
Council reviewed the staff report.
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Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
WP 90103 -
unanimously carried to accept the proposal of Fluid
Fluid Conservation Systems
Conservation Systems, Inc., Austin, Texas, in the
Inc.
amount of $11,675.51, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the contract.
2)
WP 93112 - RESERVOIR, PUMP STATIONS, AND WATER
LINE DESIGN - SELECTION OF CONSULTANT
Council reviewed the staff report.and City Engineer
Thomas responded to questions, noting that the pro-
WP 93112 -
ject(n- would be funded by the Water Revenue Bonds
J.F. Davidson Associates
issued in late 1990.
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to a) transfer $25,000 from
Water Revenue Bond funds to WP 93112; and b) accept
the proposal of J.F. Davidson Associates, Inc.,
Ontario, in a "not -to -exceed" amount of $150,264.00
and authorize the;Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the contract.
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Galster Park Stream
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1) GALSTER PARK STREAM
Waste Management Enforcement Manager Samaniego
elaborated on the staff report. Although the test
results obtained from the Regional Water Quality
Control Board indicated no evidence of contamination
from the BKK Landfill, the EPA took samples April 1
forltheiruown anA lysis. Mr. Samaniego was directed
to seek quick response from the EPA as the EPA is
notorious for lengthy response time.
Councilmember Herfert referred to a 1984 report
tfiat�referenced::historical contamination. He asked
why wasn-'nthatcinformation made.publicuat..that-time.
Staff was directed to report back to the Council.
He also asked why is it the Waste Management and
Environmental Quality Commission doesn't receive
all available information (such as the EPA Work
Plan) when in fact.members of the public have
access to it. Staff to respond on this question
4 as well.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT, --AGENCY:
1) Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at
9:37 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The
City Council reconvened at 9:40 pm with all members
present.)
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2) FORMATION OF THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Redevelopment Agency Manager Yoshizaki presented
the staff report and responded to questions and
comments.
Councilmember Wong suggested amending the reso-
lution to include the La Ronde Apartments. Council
concurred. Council commended Chamber and City
staffs and the autocdealers for collaborating
on this project.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8958 - RESOLUTION NO. 8958 - A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
W.C. Auto Plaza Business OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Improvement District, as CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A PARKING AND BUSINESS
amended IMPROVEMENT AREA IN THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA
AND LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THAT AREA, AND NOTICE
OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING THEREON TO BE CON-
DUCTED JUNE 1, 1993, AS AMENDED
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading .
and to adopt.
HUMAN SERVICES
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS
1) CONTRACT SERVICES WITH MR. WILLIAM VENETTES
Council reviewed the staff report.
Contract with
Motion by Wong, seconded by Herfert, and
William Vanettes
unanimously carried to approve the employment
agreement with Mr. William Vanettes.
2) TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE
Communications Director Keating presented the staff
report.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and
Telephone System Upgrade -
unanimously carried to a) waive competitive bidding
Rolm, Inc.
and b) approve the purchase from Rolm, Inc.,
Torrance, of 1) OCIG telephone switch software
to upgrade the City's Saturn III telephone switch
- and 2) a Saturn II satellite switch with all
associated hardware and telephone instruments
to upgrade the City Yard/Fire Station 1 complex
at a total cost not to exceed $74,836.87.
3) AUTOMATION OF THE TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD OPERATIONS
Communications Director Keating presented the staff
report. He agreed with Councilmember Wong's concern
Automated Telephone System
about lengthy menus. His goal is to have as short
and effective a menu as possible. In response to
Mayor Manners' comment, there would be no background
MUSIC.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to:
a). Proceed with plans to automate the City's
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telephone switchboard function and include a voice
mail capability.
Automated Telephone System - b) Employ the services of Mr. Dan Bushor, COM Consultants
COM Consultants to assist staff with the preparation of bid specifi-
cations, evaluation of bid responses, and implemen-
tation of the system selected, for an overall fee
not to exceed $9,500 and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement,
c) Transfer $40,000 from the City's unappropriated
fund balance to account 110-320-2190-7150.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) AMENDMENT OF THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX, CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE.SECTION 21-43 THROUGH 21-59
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance introduced - WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING WEST COVINA
Transient Occupancy Tax MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 21-43 THROUGH 21-59
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of
the ordinance and introduce.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1) CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Hanna stated there would be need for
a closed session at the end of the meeting to dis-
cuss litigation matters pursuant to Gov. Code
Section 54956.9(b) et. seq. and meet & confer issues.
2) CITY MANAGER
a) MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL RE REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF
ALHAMBRA STATE BUDGET LAWSUIT
(Alhambra v. Ikemoto)
Alhambra v. Ikemoto City Manager Starbird elaborated on the staff
report.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and
unanimously carried to hold over this item
'until April 20, 1993, as recommended.
b) PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENTS - INFORMATIONAL
City Engineer Thomas presented the staff report.
Reorganization of Public Works Jennings and Wong commended staff for identifying
and Building & Safety. areasc.to._savaldollarscthrough.;c6risolidation.
Council echoed their comments.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the
report.
c) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUTO PROMOTION
Assistant City Manager Wylie presented the staff
Chamber of Commerce report and Susy Harvey, Executive Director of
Auto Promotion the West Covina Chamber of Commerce commented.
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to approve the use of
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$15,000 for the auto promotion and appropriate
$9,000 from the Business Improvement Tax fund .
for this purpose.
• APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to approve Demands
totaling $3,086,801.71 as listed on check registers FI
138589 through 139027. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on the EPA's
Modified Work Plan, published December 14, 1993. He
Royal Brown clarified the difference between a stream and a spring.
He suggested looking into hydrocarbons.and that Council
obtain a copy of the Modified Work Plan.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1) AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE FOOTHILL TRANSIT JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS: AGREEMENT
Councilmember Wong elaborated on the report.
Amendment No. 2 - Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings, and
Foothill Transit JPA unanimously carried to a) approve Amendment No.
2 to the Foothill Transit Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement, and b) authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Foothill Transit Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
Councilmember Wong reported on the recently held
American Heart Association's fundraiser.
Councilmember Herfert asked what is the next step
in the Long Range Financial Planning sessions. City
Manager Starbird responded that staff would pull :i
together Council's comments of last night and present
it in the near future. Councilmember Herfert was
also assured that Council would have an opportunity
to discuss fully the potential role of the BKK MOU
issue in the Long Range Financial Planning process.
City Manager Starbird stated that a study session has
been scheduled for Monday, April 12, 1993 at 7:00 pm
to receive information on_the various documents and
regulations pertaining to the BKK Landfill. There
will also be a closed session following the public
meeting regarding BKK as well.
• Closed Session Mayor Manners recessed the City Council at 11:01 pm
to convene a closed session, per:the statements made
earlier by the City Attorney. The City Council recon-
vened at 12:12 am.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners, ands,unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:12 am April 7,
1993, to 7:00 pm on April 12, 1993.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Janet Berry
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Mayor N c Manners
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