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04-20-1993 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING • WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL April 20, 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 Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Mayor Manners 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, Koniarsky, Orr, Hanna, Salazar, Holler, Greene, Collier, Glover, Miller, Samaniego, Holmes, Janis, Evans, Nagel, Yoshizaki, Gardner, Dowdey, Berry, Thomas, Heieck APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the adj.-regular '.meeting of February 8, 1993. Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 1993. PROCLAMATION Mayor Manners,proclaimed the month of May as WEST COVINA BEAUTIFUL MONTH and presented the proclamation to Geneva Nixon, president of West Covina Beautiful. HEARING WEED ABATEMENT 1993 City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of posting. Weed Abatement 1993 Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unanimously carried to receive and file the affidavit. Mayor Manners opened the hearing and the staff report Public Testimoy was presented by Fire Chief Greene. Mayor Manners opened the public testimony portion of the hearing. City Clerk None Berry stated that no written objections or protests had been received. Mayor Manners asked for verbal protests Public_ Testimony closed or objections.. Hearing none, she entertained a motion to close the hearing. Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unani- mously carried to close the public hearing. Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden,,and unanimously carried to order the abatement of weeks and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution of Intention No. 8952. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, addressed Item F-3 (Galster Park Spring) citing inconsistencies in the • staff report, based on her understanding of reports Jean Arneson available several years ago. She also commented on the Notice and Order issued in June of 1991. Melford Walker, 1201 W. Durness, addressed Item F-2 (Graffiti Removal Contract), recommending the City fol- Melford Walker • low Diamond Bar's program. He was supportive of the idea of penalizing parents of taggers and property owners in delaying the removal of graffiti after seven days. He wanted stricter regulations imposed on vendors for selling spray cans, etc. - 1 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - April 20, 1993 Page Two • Kenneth Wright, 1708 Doublegrove, also commented on F-2 Kenneth Wright. noting that he routinely carries a tape recorder in his car to accurately pinpoint graffiti when he calls it in • later on the graffiti hot line. He too felt parents should be responsible. Susan Homme, 1909 Calico, suggested that the citizenry Susan Homme vote for Mayor of West Covina as do the citizens of Los Angeles for their mayor. She felt electing the mayor at large would place a neutral official on the Council. Wayne Heieck, 1313 S. Sunkist Avenue, disagreed with Ms. Wayne Heieck Homme's suggestion, and would rather see money spent on such.an annual election go to the Police Department. Mayor Manners Mayor Manners closed Oral Communications. She discussed the newly formed anti -graffiti task force and the issues the members would be addressing. She suggested the Diamond Bar ordinance be forwarded to the task force for review. The next scheduled meeting has been set for Monday, April 26 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall's employees.': lounge,and is open to the public. City Attorney Hanna explained the difference between general law and charter cities, which is why Los Angeles elects the Mayor at large and West Covina does not. CONSENT CALENDAR Written -Communications (none received) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file) Planning Commission 4/13/93 Senior Citizens Commission 4/8/93 ABC Applications (no protest) Dhaliwal, Gurdev dba LEPRECHAUN LIQUOR Dhaliwal, Sakunder 334 North Azusa Avenue Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant) Victor Guizar filed a claim on January 12, 1993 for property damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at the time of filing. Temporary Use Permits (receive & file) TUP 112115-93 was issued to San Gabriel Valley.TJCC located at 1203 W. Puente for a yard sale held on 4/10/93. • Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds PP 92207 - Recommendation is to accept the improvements at Pepper - Atlas -Allied, Ir_c. tree Circle and Brooktree Circle and authorize release • of CBIC'Bond ng-,-Bond No.-CA...7154 in the'amount.of $31'1350'.00'.subject to..Notice of Completion. procedure:---. • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1992 Page Three PM 23275 - Recommendation is to accept curb and gutter improvements Alexander Katania Dev.. at Padre Drive and authorize release of American Motorists Insurance Company Bond No. 35M775537 in the ,amount of $40,000.00 subject to Notice of Completion procedure. UUP 228, Rev. 1 - Recommendation is to accept improvements at 311 S. Christ Lutheran Church Citrus Street done by Lloyd Moen Construction and authorize release of MCA Insurance Company Bond No. B010512 in the amount of $76,500.00. Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) Ordinance 1917 - ORDINANCE NO. 1917 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY re miniature pot-bellied COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING pigs AN AMENDMENT TO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 6, AND CHAPTER 26, REGULATING THE MINIATURE POT-BELLIED PIG (Amendment No. 253) Ordinance 1918 - ORDINANCE NO. 1918 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Consumption of Alcoholic COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING Beverages in Parks CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE II, SECTION 16-21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARK AND RECREATION AREAS Ordinance 1919 - ORDINANCE NO. 1919 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY re Transient Occupancy COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING Tax WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 21-44, 21-46, 21-48, 21-49, 21-50, 21-51, 21-52, AND 21-53 RELATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX Award of Bids a) SP 93102 - Bus Stop Pads Improvements SP 93102 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Lopez Lopez Refinery Co. Refinery Co:, Inc., in the amount of $98,549.00 as submitted at the bid opening on April 8, 1993, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. b) PP 93209 - Picnic Shelters and Walkways in Various Parks PP 93209 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Green Coast Green Coast Co. Co., Beveraly Hills, in the amount of $97,600.00 as submitted at the bid opening on April 8, 1993, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. c) 1993 Weed-and,Rubbish Abatement Contracts Recommendation is to accept the bids of Gardner • 1993 Weed Abatement - Tractor Service in the amount of $11,712.00 for Gardner Tractor Service & Proposal "A" and of Azteca Landscape in the amount Azteca Landscape of $1,570.00 for Proposal "B", as presented at the bid opening on April 8, 1993, and authorize • the Fire Chief to execute the contracts. - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1993 Page Four. d) Purchase of Two Special Enforcement Team (S.E.T.) Replacement Vehicles Recommendation is to a) find that the state bid • is at least as stringent as that used by the City. Replacement of 2 S.E.T. The state Bid No. 1-93-23-30, therefore, satisfies vehicles: Tuttle -Click Ford the formal bid process per WCMC ® 2-333 and justi= fies the waiver of the formal bid process and the purchases -of a 1993 pickup truck ($13,091.20, plus tax and fees) and allow Tuttle -Click Ford to match the state bid, and b) allow staff to purchase one unmarked vehicle from Tuttle -Click Ford for $14,680.15 (plus tax and fees). Miscellaneous - Engineering a) Citywide Street Sweeping Contract Extension Citywide street sweeping - Recommendation is to grant renewal of the Community Community Disposal Co'. Disposal Company's street sweeping contract for the coming twelve month period at a cost of $196,137.28. The contract and specification will be reviewed and rewritten during the next year so that service re- ductions and possible cost savings can be considered. A bid requested on the revised specifications will be solicited and evaluated by staff. Item removed from Consent Calendar b) Construction Activity Report Recommendation is to receive and file the infor- mational report. Councilmember Herfert requested Item C-9b be removed for separate consideration.(street sweeping contract). CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden to waive reading of the ordinances and adopt, and.to approve all other items listed, except Item C-9b. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners NOES: None Street Sweeping Contract In an effort to reduce expenditures, Councilmember Herfert suggested cutting back street sweeping to once every four weeks, rather than the current once every two weeks. He felt it would save the City $100,000 that could be used for another.police officer:'.Mayor Pro Tem Jennings appreciated the suggestion; however, it would be diffi- cult to earmark that money at this time and such a dis- cussion should be folded into'.the,long range financial study sessions. He supported the concept of looking • into the matter and felt it should be approved as is recommended at this time. City Engineer Thomas explained the significance of the National Pollution Elimination Discharge System. The City is currently permitted to sweep twice a month. If the City reduces sweeping to once a month that means • there is more street debris flowing directly into the storm drain. _.Reducir.`g sweeping frequency needs approval... o,-T.-Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to -approve the street sweeping contract for the next twelve months with the understanding that it will be reviewed during the year. Motion carried with Herfert voting no. - 4 - • 0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1993 Page Five PUBLIC WORKS 1) SP 93106 - PRIORITY SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SP 93106 - Council reviewed the staff report. Plans & specs approved Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings, and unani- mously carried to approve plans and specifications for SP 93106 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. 2) REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION NO. 2 AT CORTEZ PARK Maintenance Director Glover presented the staff Fire Station No. 2 - report. Don Iler, architect for the project, Plans & specs approved described the preliminary plans and Fire Chief Greene responded to questions. Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of final plans and specifica- tions. 3) ADDENDUM TO AGENDA - TIME LIMIT PARKING ON AZUSA CANYON ROAD City Engineer Thomas presented the staff report. Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and Temporary parking restrictions on Azusa Canyon Road unanimously carried to approve the temporary establishment of a 20-minute time limit parking restriction along the east side of Azusa Canyon " Road for a distance of 420 feet abutting the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. WASTE'MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No items scheduled for this meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1) STRATEGIC GROWTH MANAGEMENT GRANT Environmental Services Director Miller elaborated on the staff report. City Clerk presented: Resolution 8959 - RESOLUTION NO. 8959 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Strategic Growth Mgmt..Grant COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY`S INTEGRATED GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTA- TION AUTHORITY (MTA) Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. 2) GRAFFITI REMOVAL CONTRACT Environmental Services Director Miller elaborated on the staff report and responded to questions and Graffiti Removal Contract comments. The executive director of the E.S..G.V. with E.S.G.V. Consortium Consortium was asked to explain the personnel costs as indicated in his letter of April 12, 1993. Mr. Sal Velasquez approached the podium and discussed the increase in graffiti, paperwork, and personnel required to handle the program. Council discussion ensued. - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • • Report back to Council in thirty days • Recess J April 20, 1993 Page Six Mayor Manners felt that the problems of the contractor could be due in part to inexperience, noting that the response time in removing graffiti for the last couple of months has deteriorated to such an extend that the Consortium is not meeting the contract requirements. Slowness in removing graffiti only creates more graffiti to be removed. If the contractor feels he cannot comply with the terms of the agreement, she would be willing to let him out of the contract. Seeking retroactive.reim- bursement is unbelievable. Councilmember McFadden asked about the RFP process. Noting thetcohtract expiration date of August 31, 1993, he asked if another provider would be able to work on a month -to -month basis, if the Consortium did pull out of the contract. City Manager Starbird responded that the RFP process takes about 60 to 90 days. Staff has not inquired about an interim. -.provider, but would pursue the question. He also mentioned that there were several issues that needed to be resolved in any event; such as defining "site" dimensions, how many sites there are, clarifying quality control, reviewing reporting requirements, etc. He recommended staff meet with the Consortium to work out these issues and report back to Council. Mayor Manners stated that meeting to address the issues was a fine idea as long as the Consortium understands it doesn't equate to a commitment on the part of the City in relation to their requests. Motion by McFadden, seconded by Wong to continue to meet with the Consortium to sort out the issues without commitment ardtreport.backrto Council,;-andito-begin work on the RFP process. An amendment was offered by Herfert to include in the RFP process all graffiti removal - including that which is removed by City crews on public property. Discussion followed regarding separating graffiti removal tasks from the other duties performed by the City crews. Council was favorably_ainclined to review the analysis of the work performed by the City crews. Upon further discussion, Mayor Manners clarified the motion for action: to direct staff to meet with the Consortium to develop a proposed revised compensation package, prepare a draft of an RFP to provide graffiti removal services in the City, report on the graffiti removal activities of the City Maintenance Department costs and programs with an evaluation of what may be contracted through the RFPs, and provide a report on the above in thirty days. Mayor Manners asked for a vote and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Manners called a recess at 10:03 pm. Council reconvened at 10:12 pm with all members present. - 6 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1993 Page Seven • 3) GALSTER PARK SPRING Environmental Services Director Miller elaborated on the staff report, addressing Ms. Arneson's com- • Galster Park spring ments offered earlier. City Manager Starbird noted that the past problem is casting doubts on today's safe spring. I£ another problem should occur in the future, the City will address it immediately.: Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unani- mously carried to receive and file the report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at 10:27 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council reconvened at 10:55 pm with all members present. HUMAN SERVICES 1) WESTPARK DIAL -A -RIDE AGREEMENT Human Services Director Salazar.=.presented the staff report. Motion by McFadden, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to a) approve the Amendment Westpark Dial -A -Ride Agreement No. 4 to the 1990 Dial -A -Ride Agreement with DAVE ands_ Transportation Services,'Inc., extending the term DAVE Transportation Amendment of the agreement from July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents; and b) approve Amendment No. 2 to the Westpark Transit Authority Agreement adding the City of La Puente to the Westpark Transit Authority and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES No reports scheduled for this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION "A" LOCAL RETURN TRANSIT FUNDS FOR CITY OF PASADENA UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Human Services Director Salazar presented the staff report. City Clerk Berry presented: RESOLUTION NO. 8960 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Resolution 8960 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, Prop "A" funds exchange AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPO- with City of Pasadena SITION "A" LOCAL RETURN TRANSIT FUNDS FOR UNRE- STRICTED FUNDS OF THE CITY OF PASADENA Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and • unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt, and to a) authorize and approve the purchase of $600,000 of unrestricted funds from -the City of Pasadena in exchange for $923,077 in uncommitted Proposition "A" Local Return Transit Funds; b) authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City, any required -.7 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1993 Page Eight documents to effectuate this exchange of funds, and c) authorize the Finance Director to prepareta journal voucher making the necessary budgetary • changes to effectuate the purchase of the unen- cumbered general funds. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORNEY 1) City Attorney Hanna stated there would not be a need for a closed session at the end of the meeting. 2) CITY ATTORNEY'S MEMORANDUM ON "REGULATION OF NEWS RACKS" Regulation of Newsracks Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Wong, seconded by Herfert, and unani- mously carried to instruct the -Planning Department to review newsracks in conjunction with the Adult Oriented Business Ordinance. CITY MANAGER 1) EXPIRATION OF COMMISSIONERS' TERMS AND THE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and unani- mously carried to a) initiate the commission recruit- ment and/or appointment process, b) designate one/ Procedure for Commission two Councilmembers to be on a review panel for each appointments commission (staff'.to'contact each Councilmember and these appointments will#be conf"irmed"-on 5/4).:'c) contact commissioners whose terms expire in 1993 to see if they are interested in reappointment, d) advertise for commission applications in the local paper, e) direct staff to schedule reviews of applications with the designated Councilmembers and Department Heads responsible for the commission, f) schedule interviews as deemed appropriate, and g)'prepare a list of recommendations to Council for commissioner appointments at the second Council meeting in June. 2) VERBAL REPORT OF CRA"-ANDC:SUBCOMMITTEE'RE ALHAMBRA LAWSUIT' City Manager Starbird presented the information. Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and CRA Position on Alhambra unanimously carried to a)tsupport the lawsuit.! Lawsuit by sending letters to the Second District Court of Appeals, b) authorize the CRA to intervene in the lawsuit or seek other plaintiffs to file a lawsuit in order to strengthen the case for rede- velopment agencies, c) have the CRA encourage the League of California Cities to take the same supportive actions, and that the CRA coordinate • an effort to raise funds to support the broader legal action. E El CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1993 Page Nine 3) PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A "MUNICIPAL BUSINESS/ COST CONTROL SYSTEM" City Manager Starbird elaborated on the staff report. Management Services Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and unani- Institute mously carried to authorize the City Manager to retain the firm of Management Services Institute to implement a "municipal business system" as out- lined in the MSI proposal at a cost not to exceed that outlined in the staff report, and to approp- riate $96,000 from general fund reserves:. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to approve Demands totaling $559,323.30 as listed on check registers FI 13902E through 139329. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Jennings, Wong, Manners NOES: None ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on street sweeping and urban runoff. He also asked how often did the City Manager meet with BKK officials. Recess Mayor Manners called a recess at 11:24 pm. Council reconvened at 11:30 pm with all members present. MAYOR'S REPORTS DESIGNATION OF A COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE y INFORMATION ON THE EFFECTS OF SMOKING AND SECONDHAND SMOKE IN OUR COMMUNITY, PREPARE A REPORT ON THEIR FINDINGS, AND SUBMIT A POLICY STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCILCONSIDERATION Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unani- Council subcommittee to mously carried to appoint Manners and Wong to review the study smoking pertinent information, work with the Chamber of Commerce to develop a proposed policy statement for the City, and determine the level of support in the community for a smoke -free city. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Wong reported on:the. recent Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation Board Meeting :-here it was reported that $250 had been donated to the hospital Wong by Fire Chief Greene. The donation originated from the American Legion to go towards the Fire Chief's favorite charity. Mayor Pro Tem Jennings suggested adjourning the meeting Jennings in memory of Barbara Hunlow, who recently passed away. She was an active member in the community and left quite a legacy. Councilmember McFadden reported that he had attended McFadden the latest meeting of the Regional Water Quality Control Board. - 9 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1993 Page Ten COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Before commencing Council reorganization, Mayor Manners thanked the Council and staff for the support and help she received during the past year, and for the opportunity to serve the community. She thanked the citizens for • the many, many communications she received - some good, some bad - and all were taken into account. She was pleased with the number of accomplishments this year: * Furthering the Council's commitment to community outreach to'increase communication with the citizens. This was done primarily through the long-range financial plan study sessions that were held throughout the City. - The first annual Mayor's Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast. *' aThe'third annualaFourth ofliuly-Parade is underway. * A graffiti task force was initiated to help eradicate graffiti in the community. Hired a LEA. Hired a new Fire Chief. * Design plans for Fire Station No. 2 are well underway with additional parking for the Senior Citizens Center. Newsletters to the Community eliciting input on the City's long-range financial plan. * The Police Department opened a satellite station at The Plaza in West Covina. * The Plaza's expansion is well underway and Bank of America is almost ready for opening. * Freeway signage for the auto plaza was a major project that will encourage motorists to purchase vehicles in West Covina. * Fire Administration has moved out of the trailer and into the recently closed branch library on Puente. She felt the biggest challenge facing the Council is charting a financial course for the City's future. Election of Mayor - Mayor Manners turned the meeting over toathe City Clerk Richard Jennings elected for the election of Mayor. City Clerk Berry opened nominations for Mayor. Councilmember Wong nominated Mayor Pro Tem Jennings.for Mayor. Ms. Berry asked for a motion to elect Jennings as no other nominations were received. Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners to elect Jennings as Mayor. The motion carried with Herfert and McFadden voting no. City Clerk Berry announced that Richard Jennings was elected Mayor of West Covina and turned the meeting over to him to conduct the election for Mayor Pro Tem. •, Election of Mayor Pro Tem - Mayor Jennings opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Benjamin Wong elected Councilmember McFadden nominated Councilmember Wong. Mayor Jennings asked for a motion to elect Wong as Mayor Pro Tem as no other nominations were received. Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to elect Wong as Mayor Pro Tem of West Covina. Mayor Jennings explained that as Mayor, he is auto - Alternate to L.A. Co. matically the City's delegate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District - Sanitation District. However, Council is required to Nancy Manners designated designate an alternate in the event he is not able to attend. • • 11 • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1993 Page Eleven Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and unani- mously carried to designate Councilmember Manners as the designated alternate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Board of Directors. Newly elected Mayor Jennings presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Manners, who in turn presented Mayor r and Mayor Pro Tem mugs to Jennings and Wong, respectively. City Manager Starbird congratulated the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and looked forward to working with them. He then presented the outgoing Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem mugs to Manners and Jennings, respectively. Mayor Jennings stated that he plans to continue the progressive and positive effort _undertaken thus far by the Council to benefit the citizens of West Covina. His -.plans also include continuing to strive and maintain unity among the Councilmembers, encouraging each one to respect the others during times of deliberation and vote. Councilmember Wong stated that the first year on the Council was pleasurable and educational. He appreciated the support for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember McFadden stated that he will work with the new Mayor and Council:o He.said he had the utmost respect for Richard Jennings - he voted in opposition to his election for Mayor because he had someone else in mind. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to adjourn -,the meeting at 12:03 am in memory of Barbara Hunlow. The meeting was adjourned to 5:30 pm on Monday, April 26, 1993. ATTEST: City Clerk Janet Ber