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03-05-1996 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL March 5, 1996 • The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Acting,Mayor McFadden at 7:35 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Rev. Eleanor Lea of Community Presbyterian Church and the Pledge of Alleg- iance was led by Acting Mayor McFadden. ROLL CALL Acting Mayor McFadden, Councilmembers Manners, Wong Absent: Mayor Herfert (excused), Mayor Pro Tem Touhey (excused) Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Dixon, Glover, Miller, Fong, Greene, Mayer, Salazar, Miyasato, Samaniego, Collier, Pullin, Bonaparte, Patton, McIsaac, Yoshizaki, Fredrics, Distelrath, Keating, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners and seconded by Wong to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1996, with a correction on page 7 and a correction on page 11. Motion carried 3-0. PROCLAMATION Acting Mayor McFadden proclaimed March 9, 1996 as ARBOR DAY and presented the proclamation to Tina Daniels and Francis Andreozzi. Ms. Andreozzi announced the Arbor Day celebration will be held on the 9th of March at Orangewood Park at 11:00 am and everyone is welcomed to attend the ceremonies. HEARING CITY OF WEST COVINA SERVICE AREA - URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN Water Plans Acting Mayor McFadden stated that the City is required to update the Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan every five years. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and the staff report was pre- sented by City Engineer Glover. Public Testimony Acting Mayor McFadden opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and City Clerk Berry stated that no written communi- cations had been received. Mr. McFadden None asked for public comments and no one addressed the City Council. Mr. McFadden closed the pub- • Testimony,closed lic testimony portion of the heating. City Clerk presented: • Resolution 9300 - RESOLUTION NO. 9300 - A RESOLUTION OF THE adopting plans CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF WEST COVINA'S WATER SERVICE AREA, URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN Motion by Manners and seconded by Wong to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 3-0. • • • Council Minutes of 3/5/96 AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2 Dave Ferguson Dave Ferguson of Safran & Associates stated that he was available to answer any questions in relation to Redevelopment Agency Agenda Item No. I regarding the Lark Ellen Towers project. Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430.5. Pima, commented on Item I-1 regarding staffing at the Police De- partment. She spoke highly of the Department and its effectiveness within the community. She was concerned about the lack of monetary incentives for mid -managers in the department. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on Item H-1 regarding the proposed County ballot measure re parks. He suggested the City Council take no position on the matter and let the voters decide the issue at the ballot box. Iris Delameter Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, addressed RDA Item No. 1 regarding the Lark Ellen Towers project. She asked several questions regar- ding the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Thomas Safran & Associates and the terms con- tained therein. Walt Hauser Walt Hauser, president of the West Covina Police Association, addressed the staffing levels of the Police Department for the last ten years in conjunction with the number of calls for service (Item I-1). CONSENT CALENDAR WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (none received) COMMISSIONS/SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (r & f) Human Services 2/13/96 Personnel 2/14/96 Planning 2/27/96 Waste Mgmt/Env. Quality 2/15/96 CLAIMS FOR ACTION (deny & notify claimant) On September 13, 1995 Jose T. Espinoza filed a claim for property damage and personal injuries amounting to $20,000. On September 13, 1995 Teresa P. Espinoza filed a claim for personal injuries amounting to $20,000. On September 13, 1995 Jose Espinoza, Jr. filed a claim for personal injuries amounting to $10,000. On September 13, 1995 Alejandra Espinoza filed a claim for personal injuries amounting to $10,000. On October 28, 1995 Refugio Torres filed a claim for property damage and personal in- juries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. • Council Minutes of 3/5/96 3 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive & file) TUP #2305-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, for a radio promotion on 2/17/96. TUP #2308-96 was issued to Piano Outlet, 447 N. Azusa Avenue, for a rooftop balloon on 2/16 through 2/18. TUP #2309-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, for a radio promotion on 2/24/96. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES (accept & file) Minutes of the regular meeting of 2/20/96. MISCELLANEOUS - CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement Annual Report Recommendation is to receive and file the informational report. MISCELLANEOUS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department Exercise Equipment Upgrade Recommendation is to authorize the Police Department to purchase Cybex fitness equipment for a total price not to exceed $28,000.00, including sales tax, from approved Drug En- forcement Rebate funds. AWARD OF BID Surplus and Replacement of Three Police Vehicles Ed Butts Ford Recommendation is to: a) Find that State Bid No. 1-96-23-14-01 is at least as stringent as that used by the City. The state bid satisfies the formal, bid process per WCMC § 2-333, and justifies the waiver of the formal bid process (WCMC § 2- 330) . b) Authorize staff to purchase three Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor vehicles from Ed Butts Ford for $59,470.95 (plus tax and transfer fees), which is below the state bid price. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion.by Manners and seconded by McFadden to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Manners, Wong, McFadden NOES: None ABSENT: Touhey, Herfert PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting. WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports for this meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No reports for this meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Acting Mayor McFadden recessed the City Council meeting at 8:05 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council re- convened at 8:38 pm with Touhey and Herfert absent. Council Minutes of 3/5/96 HUMAN SERVICES PROPOSED LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARR, BEACH AND RECREATION ACT OF 1996 City Manager Starbird elaborated on the staff report. County Parks Act of 1966 Council indicated displeasure with the • County's attempt to seek funding in the manner proposed. Ostensibly this Act would benefit West Covina, but the actual benefit to the City is questionable. Council discussed the results of the last, similar proposal, which was approved by the voters. Over five million dollars was approved and the majority went to the Santa Monica Conservancy with very little to the City of West Covina. Council concurred that the best course of action would be to not adopt the proposed resolution and let the voters decide November, 1996. Motion by Wong and seconded by McFadden to receive and file the report. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 1) COUNCIL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING PD Staffing levels Police Chief Distelrath presented the staff report with overheads depicting crime statistics, staffing levels for the various community outreach programs and crime responses. Councilmember Manners asked about AB 638, proposed legislation to relax regu- lations for obtaining gun permits. Chief Distelrath stated his opposition to AB 638 and that the California Police Chiefs Association constantly opposes this type of legislation. Ms. Manners suggested AB 638 be agendized for the next meeting to enable Council to take a position. Councilmember Wong noted that the report reflects the fine work being accomplished by the mid -managers and officers of the Department, and Council is remiss in not rewarding them. Motion by Manners and seconded by McFadden to receive and file the report. Motion carried 3-0. 2) POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER NETWORK UPDATE Council reviewed the staff report. PD Computer Upgrade Motion by Manners and seconded by Wong to authorize the Police Department to purchase Dell computers for a total price, not to exceed $212,000.00, in- cluding sales tax, from approved Drug Enforcement Rebate funds. Motion carried 3-0. • ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting. • GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Manners and Wong to approve demands totaling $981,930.72 as listed on check registers FI 160976 through 161285. Motion carried by roll call vote: • Council Minutes of 3/5/96 5 AYES: Manners, Wong, McFadden NOES: None ABSENT: Touhey, Herfert ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, expounded on Police Chief Distelrath's comments regarding the need to involve citizens more in crime prevention, specifically where children are involved. Parenting youngsters is extremely important in combating gang -related crimes. Ms. Delameter asked about referrals for parents, especially single parents, when they call for help in dealing with their children. Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn, reported that Lark Ellen's husband was buried somewhere near the Lark Ellen Towers site. Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commended the Police Department in their handling of a major youth problem in his area. He also felt the Boys and Girls Club of San Gabriel did a fine job in removing graffiti at his condo. complex. He also noted that Assemblyman Miller and Police Chief Distelrath were conducting a forum on neighborhood crime in the Council Chambers on March 7, 1996 at 7:00 pm. Andy Ramirez, 154 Roberto Avenue, submitted copies of SCA 31, a bill in which he helped author. SCA 31 would impose limitations and regulations on the state legislature. MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Wong commented on citizen par- ticipation within the community. Councilmember Manners requested AB 638 be placed on the next Council agenda. Acting Mayor McFadden reported on Bobbie Sox League Opening Day. He also noted that the League of Women Voters was conducting candi- date forums for the Citrus Municipal Court judges. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners and seconded by Wong to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 pm. Motion carried 3-0. • Mayor ATTEST: City G)a~k