05-03-1994 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 3, 1994
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
by Mayor McFadden at 7:40 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Councilmember
Manners and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor McFadden.
ROLL CALL Mayor McFadden, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers
Manners, Touhey, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Miller, Thomas, Hanna, Orr, Greene,
Bommarito, Keating, Salazar, Collier, Nagel, Glover,
Koniarsky, Distelrath, Patton, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINIITES Motion by Manners, s
mously carried to ap,
Special meeting
Regular meeting
Regular meeting
Special meeting
econded by Herfert, and unani-
prove the following minutes:
of April 5, 1994
of April 5, 1994
of April 19, 1994
of April 20, 1994
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McFadden proclaimed May 5 as NATIONAL DAY OF
PRAYER and presented the proclamation to Ernie Keller
of Bethany Baptist Church.
Mayor McFadden proclaimed May 14 a FIRE SERVICE
RECOGNITION DAY and presented the proclamation to
Fire Chief Greene.
Mayor McFadden proclaimed the month of May as SENIOR
CITIZENS' MONTH and presented the proclamation to
Carolyn Arndt, a "Senior of the Year" recipient.
Mayor McFadden proclaimed May 1 through May 7 as ELKS
NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK and presented the proclamation to
Elks representatives Edward Lima and Sam Stathis.
Mayor McFadden proclaimed June 6 through June 11 as
MANAGEMENT WEEK IN AMERICA and presented the
proclamation to Lore Setlock.
HEARING WEED ABATEMENT 1994
Mayor McFadden stated that the purpose of the hearing
is to hear protests or objections against the
abatement of weeds growing upon and the removal of
rubbish upon certain streets and private property in
the City as described in Resolution of Intention No.
9072.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of mailing.
Motion by Touhey, seconded by Wong, and unanimously
• carried to receive and file the affidavit.
Mayor McFadden opened the hearing and the staff
report was presented by Fire Chief Greene.
Public —Testimony City Clerk Berry stated that no written.protests or
objections had been received. Mayor McFadden asked
for oral protests or objections. No one addressed
Council and Mayor McFadden entertained a motion to
close the public hearing.
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Public_ Testimony Motion by Touhey, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
Closed carried to close the public testimony portion of the
hearing.
Council Action Motion by Herfert, seconded by Touhey, and
unanimously carried to order the abatement of weeds
and rubbish on those properties described in
Resolution of Intention No. 9072.
HEARING 1994/95 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Mayor McFadden stated that the purpose of this hearing
is to consider funding allocations for the FY 94/95
Community Development Block Grant Program.
Councilmember Touhey stated that he would abstain from
discussion and vote regarding the request of the West
Covina .Food Bank for $5000, due to conflict of
interest laws.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of
publication. Mayor McFadden opened the hearing and
the staff report was presented by Human Services
Director Salazar.
Public_Testimony Mayor McFadden opened the public testimony portion of
the hearing and asked for comments from the audience.
No one addressed Council and the public testimony
Testimony Closed portion of the hearing was closed.
Resolution 9078 - City Clerk Berry presented:
approving CDBG RESOLUTION NO. 9078 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS PURSUANT
TO THE 1974 FEDERAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT AS AMENDED AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
RECORD THEREOF
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt, except the West Covina Food
Bank request.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners to approve
the $5000 request of West Covina Food Bank. Motion
carried with Touhey abstaining.
HEARING ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESS PERMIT FEES
Mayor McFadden explained that the purpose of the
hearing was to establish processing fees for the
review of Adult Oriented Business Permit
applications.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of
publication. Mayor McFadden opened the hearing and
the staff report was presented by Planning Director
Collier. Mr. Collier responded to Council questions.
• Public_Testimony Mayor McFadden opened the public testimony portion of
the hearing and asked for comments from the audience.
Testimony Closed No one addressed Council and the public testimony
portion of the hearing was closed.
City Clerk Berry presented:.
Resolution 9079 - RESOLUTION NO. 9079 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
setting fees COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
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APPLICATION FEES
Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt.
• AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Roy Imazu, Legislative Analyst of the Southern
California Gardeners' Federation, stated that he was
available to answer questions regarding Item C-8
(Power Blowers).
Frank Barbagallo, 1023 Hooper Drive, addressed Item
D-2 (maintenance districts), objecting to the
proposed dates for the public meetings and the public
hearings (June 7 and July 5, respectively) as they
fall around conflicting times with a lot of families.
Janice Bonneville, 1521 Fairway Knolls, noted
pleasure with the election results and the
reorganization of Council.
Eugene Moore, 2025 Delores Street, complained about
the tree in his front yard. City Manager responded
that he would have the staff review the situation
with Mr. Moore.
Mary Johnson, League of Women Voters, announced a
seminar scheduled for the following day in the
Council Chambers regarding national groundwater
cleanup.
J.S. Chopra, mobile ice cream vendor, submitted a
letter requesting consideration in permitting him to
park his ice cream truck at City parks. The matter
was referred to staff for review and respond to Mr.
Chopra.
Randy Ramirez, candidate for State Assembly, noted an
individual in the City of West Covina who had
received special recognition and wanted to apprise
the Council.
Bruce Leinbach, 1308 Sandy Hill Drive, spoke about
the election process, results, and the American
privilege to vote for one's choice.
E.T. Snell, Irwindale resident, spoke about the
recent election and his political investigative
tendencies. As he proceeded to chastise the personal
life of one of the Councilmembers, Mayor McFadden
asked him to conclude his comments which were out of
order.
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, stated we are all
entitled to speak and vote for whomever we want, but
the last speaker's comments were inappropriate. She
suggested that the politicking stop, so the Council
• can move forward with their duties.
Janice Bonneville, 1521 Fairway Knolls, noted that
respect works both ways.
Mayor McFadden stated that Mr. Barbagallo's comments
will be addressed at the time the subject matter is
considered by Council.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
.� Personnel 4/13/94
Senior Citizens' 4/14/94
Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality 4/21/94
Human Services 4/12/94
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
On March 23, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received
a claim from Ruben Uribe for property damages
amounting to $418.92.
On January 18, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received
a claim for personal injuries from Wendy J. Duncan.
The amount of claim had not been determined at time
of presentation.
On March 2, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received a
claim for damages to real property from The Pep Boys
- Manny, Moe & Jack of California. The amount of
claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Parcel Map 23410 Recommendation is to accept the improvements completed
Dan Kel Development on the east side of Walnut, just south of Merced
Avenue and release American Motorist Insurance
Company Surety Bond #3 SM-798-069-000 in the amount
of $10,000.
Precise Plan 437 Recommendation is to accept on and off -site S.G.V.
Tribune improvements, rough and finish grading, AC paving on
aggregate base, P.C.C. curbs, drainage structures,
irrigation and landscaping, on site lighting and
appurtenances, and release Letter of Credit No. MCR
#8177E in the amount of $169,000.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting held April 19, 1994.
ABC Application (Police Chief recommends no protest)
Calbee's Inc. dba APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD
San Dimas, CA GRILL & BAR
300 S. California Avenue
Award of Bids
• a) Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 - Waiver of
Formal Contract Procedure for a Temporary (90-
dav) Maintenance Agreement
Azteca Landscaping Recommendation is to find that it is in the
public interest and necessity to waive formal
contract procedures and accept the proposal of
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Azteca Landscaping, Pomona, in the amount of
$36,570 per month for a maximum of 3 months and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with Azteca Landscaping.
,� b) PP 93211 - Friendship Park Baseball Field
Lighting
PP 93211 Recommendation is to accept the low bid of Tamang
Tamang Electric Electric, Walnut, in the amount of $54,600.00,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with Tamang Electric.
c) TS 92109 - La Puente Road and Sentous Avenue
Traffic Signal
TS 92109 Recommendation is to accept the bid of Macadee
Macadee Electrical Electrical Construction, Chino Hills, in the
amount of $68,213.00 as submitted at the bid
opening of April 26, 1994, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
d) Professional Services for BKK Business License
Tax Audit
BKK Business Tax Audit Recommendation is to award Arthur Anderson & Co.
Arthur Anderson & Co. the bid for professional services to conduct an
audit of the BKK Landfill business license tax,
in accordance with the scope of work set forth
in the City's Request.for Proposal in an amount
not to exceed $25,000 and authorize the
expenditure of funds from account 110-320-2660-
6109.
Miscellaneous - Environmental Services
Power Blowers
Power Blowers Recommendation by the Waste Management and
Environmental Quality Commission is to approve the
City's cooperation with the Southern California
Gardeners' Federation and others to have them conduct
two to four instructional sessions a year for
gardeners, landscape maintenance contractors and any
residents of the City and provide all the information
on the proper use of power blowers.
Items Removed Items C-7a and C-8 were removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong to waive further
MOTION reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve
all other items listed, except C-7a and C-8. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, Touhey, Wong, Herfert, McFadden
• NOES: None
Item C-7a Councilmember Wong stated that he would abstain from
discussion and vote on MD #4 due to conflict of
interest laws.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Touhey to approve
Item C-7a. Motion carried with Wong abstaining.
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Item C-8 Mayor Pro Tem Herfert commenced a discussion
regarding the Gardeners' Federation recommendation to
ban power blowers from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am. After
other Council comments regarding noise levels,
Council concurred on a start time of 8:00 am rather
than 7 ti am.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of
the Waste Management and Environmental Quality
Commission and direct staff to prepare an ordinance
implementing a commencement time of 8:00 am.
PUBLIC WORKS 1) CITYWIDE SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGES
1994/95 METHOD OF COLLECTION
City Engineer Thomas presented the staff report
and responded to earlier comments regarding the
dates for the public meeting and the public
hearing. He stated that those dates could be as
late as June 21 and July 19, respectively. His
discussion included the next two Council items
as well.
Councilmember Wong suggested leaving the
dates as proposed, leaving a window open to hold
over either meeting in the event a request for
postponement is received.
Council concurred on June 21 and July 19
for all three Council items.
Resolution 9080 - City Clerk presented:
Sewer Standby RESOLUTION NO. 9080 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
(Public mtg: 6/21 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, public
Public hrg: 7/19) CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT
THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE
THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND SETTING
A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (Public
meeting: 6/21 and Public hearing: 7/19)
Motion by Manner, seconded by Touhey, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of
the resolution and adopt.
2) WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS.
4, 6. AND 7
Councilmember Wong stated that he would abstain
from discussion and vote regarding Maintenance
Districts No. 4 and 7 due to conflict of
interest laws.
Council reviewed the staff report and noted
the change in meeting dates as discussed
earlier.
City Clerk Berry presented:
W.C. Landscape Maintenance District No. 4:
• Resolution 9081 - RESOLUTION NO. 9081 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Engineer's Report CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT
OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 9050
Resolution 9082 - RESOLUTION NO. 9082 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
(Public mtg: 6/21, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
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Public hrg: 7/19) CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS 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
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO
(Public meeting: 6/21 and Public hearing: 7/19)
W.C. Landscape Maintenance District No. 6:
Resolution 9083 - RESOLUTION NO. 9083 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Engineer's Report CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT
OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 9051
Resolution 9084 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9084 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
(Public mtg: 6/21,
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Public hrg: 7/19)
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS 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
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO
(Public meeting: 6/21 and Public hearing: 7/19)
W.C. Landscape Maintenance District No. 7:
Resolution 9085 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9085 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Engineer's Report
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT
OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 9052
Resolution 9086 - RESOLUTION NO. 9086 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
(Public mtg: 6/21, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Public hrg: 7/19) CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS 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
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO
(Public meeting: 6/21 and Public hearing: 7/19)
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners to
waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt. Motion carried with Wong abstaining on
the following resolutions: 9081, 9082, 9085, and
9086).
3) WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING, AND MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1994/1995
• Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9087 - RESOLUTION NO. 9087 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Engineer's Report CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT
OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 9049
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Resolution 9088 - RESOLUTION NO. 9088 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
(Public mtg: 6/21, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Public hrg: 7/19) CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO
BE INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO
BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TO ORDER
CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE INSTALLED AND
MAINTAINED AND TO REMOVE AND PREVENT GRAFFITI
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994 AND
APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION THERETO (Public meeting: 6/21 and
Public hearing: 7/19)
Motion by Wong, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of
the resolutions and adopt.
4) PP 91202 - PARR PLAYGROUND AREA MODIFICATIONS AND
BARRIER REMOVAL - APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECS
Council reviewed the staff report.
PP 91202 - Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
Plans & specs approved unanimously carried to approve plans and
specifications for PP 91202 phase two and
authorize the Maintenance Director to call for
bids.
5) GP 94305 - APPROVAL OF PLANS &.SPECIFICATIONS -
CITY HALL BOILER MODIFICATIONS
Council reviewed the staff report.
GP 94305 - Motion by Herfert, seconded by Touhey, and
Plans & specs approved unanimously carried to approve the plans and
specifications for GP 94305 and authorize the
Maintenance Director to call for bids.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No reports scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1) Mayor McFadden recessed the City Council meeting
at 9:55 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council reconvened at 9:59 pm.
2) Request for Proposal for Housing Element Revision
and Redevelopment Implementation Plan
Council reviewed the staff report.
RFP approved Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
• unanimously carried to approve the Request for
Proposal and authorize the transmittal of the
RFP to interested consulting firms.
HUMAN SERVICES No reports scheduled for this meeting.
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pUBLIC SAFETY
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports scheduled for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
INTERIM REVIEW OF CABLE SERVICE RATES
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9089 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9089 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
accurate accounts
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 76.933(C) OF THE
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CABLE
OPERATOR TO KEEP AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF ALL
AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY REASON OF THE RATES IN ISSUE
AND ON WHOSE BEHALF SUCH AMOUNTS WERE PAID
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of
the resolution and adopt.
Communications Support
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
Group
unanimously carried to authorize the City
Manager to retain Communications Support Group
to provide additional rate review and related
services at a cost not to exceed $2,500.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners to approve
Demands totaling $1,890,302.38 as listed on
check registers FI 147221 through 147630.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong, McFadden
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney
no need for a
meeting.
Hanna stated that there would be
closed session at the end of the
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS -
MAYOR'S REQUEST FOR PREFERENCES
Mayor McFadden asked the Councilmembers to
give him their appointment preferences as
he is planning on making the appointments
at the next Council meeting of May 17,
1994.
2) COMMISSIONER SELECTION PROCESS
Noting that "Commissioners serve at the
leisure of the Council," Mayor McFadden
stated that he would like all commission
seats open for review, including those
seats with unexpired terms.
This concept created a discussion as
to whether or not the item was properly
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agendized for a decision by Council. Mayor
McFadden requested this item be placed on
the next Council meeting agenda with more
information.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Herfert requested that the Mauna
Loa Apartments subsidized housing program be
agendized for the next Council meeting, based on
a question he had and one by Councilmember
Touhey.
Councilmember Touhey thanked Harry Thomas and
Pat Glover for adjusting the Council table for
him.
Councilmember Wong appreciated Iris Delameter's
comments regarding the inappropriateness of E.T.
Snell's words.
Councilmember Manners stated that everyone has
a right to speak their thoughts but hopes that
we draw the line on slanderous statements.
Mayor McFadden stated that he will try and hold
the line on inappropriate comments. He also
announced that he is planning on having office
hours at 9:00 am to 11:00 am each third
Wednesday of the month at the Senior Citizens
Center, and from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each second
Tuesday of the month at City Hall.
Councilmember Wong noted that all Councilmembers
are available to meet and talk with the
citizens.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:31 pm in memory of President Richard Nixon
with a certificate to be forwarded to his
memorial library.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Jane r
erry
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May Bradley McFadden
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TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OF MAY 3, 1994
0 City of West Covina
K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION — CITY ATTORNEY
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- Existing Litigaiton
(Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a))
City of West Covina vs BKK Corp (MOU)
Janet Berry
City Clerk 4/29/94
I certify that copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
of S n were posted in
accordaifce with th3 1/37 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dated:
Office of the City