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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 7, 1997
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:47 pm by Mayor Touhey in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by
City Manager Starbird and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Touhey.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, CouncHmembers
Herfert, Manners, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Martyn, Miller, Glover, Greene, Samaniego, Ure,
Collier, Mayer, Jones, Tucker, Dillon, Fong, McIsaac, Keating,
Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Wong corrected the word "such" to "she" on page
three of the minutes for the regular meeting of November 19, 1996.
Motion by Manners and seconded by McFadden to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1996, as cor-
rected above, and the minutes for the regular meeting of December
17, 1996. Motion carried 5-0.
PRESENTATION Mayor Touhey presented a resolution of commendation to Teofilo
Guadiz IV for serving as a commissioner on the Human Services
Commission.
HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima, urged Council to approve the
salary increases for Police and Fire Safety Management employees
(Item J-1). She also commented on the Police Department's request
for $4,000 to send representatives to the Presidential Inaugural
scheduled for January 20, 1997. She asked for a breakdown of the
expected costs and how would the shifts be covered for those going
to Washington.
Sharon Frasca-Williams Sharon Frasca-Williams, a W.C. reserve police officer and one-half
of the equestrian pair chosen to attend the Presidential Inaugural.
She responded to the questions posed by Ms. Castucci and provided
additional information.
Mike Jules Mike Jules, 1318 Mariana Street, urged Council to move forward
with purchasing the portable snackbar for South Hills Little League,
as it takes 60 days to build it (Item 0-1).
Richard Melendez Richard Melendez, 2660 S. Greenleaf Drive, requested Council to
consider West Covina as a site for the "Moving Vietnam Memorial
Wall." He submitted,a packet of information and application.
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Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima, reported that the senior driving
program, offered through the Senior Citizens Center, is working out
well.
%, CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications none received
Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Human Services 12/10/96
Personnel 12/11/96
Senior Citizens' 12/12/96
Waste Mgmt/Environmental Quality 12/19/96
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2365-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey,
for a radio promotion on 11/23/96.
TUP #2368-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey,
for a radio promotion on 12/21/96.
TUP #2369-69 was issued to West Covina Lincoln Mercury, 2539
E. Garvey, for a rooftop balloon from 12/20 through 12/31.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting held December 17, 1996.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 1983 - ORDINANCE NO. 1983 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Storm Water & Urban Run-off COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICI-
PAL CODE BY DELETING EXISTING SECTIONS 9-26
THROUGH 9-36, INCLUSIVE, AND ADDING PROVISIONS
PERTAINING TO CONTROL OF MUNICIPAL STORM
WATER AND URBAN RUN-OFF DISCHARGE
Award of Bid -
PP 97203 - Snack Bar Remodel at Del Norte Park
Location: 1500 West Rowland Avenue
PP 97203 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of JMAR Corporation, Ingle-
JMAR Corporation wood, as submitted at the bid opening of December 31, 1996, in
the amount of $37,700.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Miscellaneous - Public Works
1) PP 97224 - Edgewood parking Lot Expansion -
Approval of Plans and Specifications
Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifications
for PP 97224 and authorize the City Engineer to advertise
for bids.
2) PP 97227 - Basketball Court Lighting at Orangewood
Park - Approval of Plans and Specifications
Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifications
for PP 97227 and authorize the City Engineer to advertise
for bids.
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Miscellaneous - Police Department
53rd Presidential Inaugural
Recommendation is to approve the West Covina Police Department's
participation in this prestigious event.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners and seconded by McFadden to waive further
reading of the ordinance and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTER-
SECTION OF AMAR ROAD AND WESTPORT DRIVE
Traffic Signal at Amar/Westport City Engineer Glover presented the staff report and responded to
Council questions and comments.
Councilmember Herfert stated his support for a traffic signal
at the intersection. Councilmember Manners noted that she has not
heard an outcry for a signal at this intersection and could not support
the project. Councilmember Wong concurred, stating that the infor-
mation presented didn't justify the installation of a signal.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to direct the City
Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for a traffic signal at
Amar Road and Westport Drive. Motion failed 2-3 with Manners,
McFadden, and Wong voting no.
Councilmember Wong suggested that staff continue to study
this, with an emphasis on the left and right turns from Westport.
Councilmember Herfert was agreeable and suggested further that
when it's time, notify the public for their comments.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No reports.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TREE DEBRIS IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
Planning Director Collier presented the staff report.
Tree Debris in Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to receive and file
Residential Neighborhoods the staff report and direct staff to continue worldng with residents
who are having problems.
A substitute motion was offered by McFadden and seconded
by Manners to direct staff to prepare an ordinance, using examples
from other cities. The substitute motion failed 2-3 with Herfert, "
Wong, and Touhey voting no.
The original motion passed 4-1 with McFadden voting no.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:03 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 9:37 pm with all members present.
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Recess Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:37 pm and
reconvened the City Council at 9:50 pm with all members present.
PARKING AUTHORITY
Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:50 pm to
convene the Parking Authority meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 9:54 pm with all members present:
HUMAN SERVICES 1) YOUTH SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT .
Assistant City Manager Wylie presented the staff report.
Youth Sports Code of Conduct Councilmember Wong made several suggestions to
the proposed Code of Conduct and Council concurred with
his ideas.
Motion by Manners and seconded by Herfert to
approve the Youth Sports Code of Conduct and the enforce-
ment procedures, and include the suggestions offered by
Councilmember Wong. Councilmember Herfert requested
the City Manager to designate a staff member to work with
the sports leagues.
2) FAIR HOUSING IMPEDIMENTS REPORT
Fair Housing Impediments Report Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Wong
noted that several of the pages made reference to other cities
in the statistical data, rather than West Covina. It was
acknowledged that although the report covered the San
Gabriel Valley, pages pertinent to West Covina should be so
labeled.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Manners to
approve the Final Analysis of Impediments to Far Housing
Report and authorize its submittal to the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF COVINA -
REQUEST FOR FIRE SERVICES PROPOSAL
Covina Fire Service Fire Chief Greene presented the staff report with additional com-
ments offered by City Manager Starbird. They recommended that
West Covina seek service level requirements from the City of
Covina before conducting any work on a proposal.
Motion by McFadden and seconded by Manners to solicit
information from Covina for the preparation of a proposal, but
postpone any work until after Covina's March election. Motion
carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERSONNEL
TRANSMISSION OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING SALARY
CHANGES FOR POLICE AND FIRE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
Council reviewed the staff report.
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City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9404 - RESOLUTION NO. 9404 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
PD/Fire Mgmt. Salary Increase CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9346, RELATING
TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION; AND RESOLUTION
NO. 7223, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS
Motion by Manners and seconded by McFadden to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
CITY ATTORNEY UDPATE OF PROPOSITION 208
City Attorney Marlyn presented an oral report relating findings of
the Fair Political Practices Commission and the steps taken by the
City of West Covina to comply with the regulations promulgated so
far by the FPPC.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to receive and
file the oral report. Motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by McFadden and seconded by Herfert to approve Demands
totaling $1,594,365.39 as listed on check registers FI 166949
through 167263. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE
Touhey re WC Community Food Bank
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Odgen George Ogden, 1249 Valinda Avenue, noted that the Tribune often
references "West Covina" under the headlines for criminal cases
being heard at Citrus Municipal Court located in the City of West
Covina. He felt that this gives readers, at first glance, a negative
image of the City. Only upon reading the article does one realize
that it is referring to a case at the courthouse. He asked if the City
could influence the Tribune in any way about this.
Councilmember Herfert agreed with his concern and offered
to write a letter to the Tribune.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
COUNCELAIENMERS' REPORTS
Snackbar & Batting Cage
Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to approve a
resolution of commendation for Susie Harvey. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to approve a resolution
of commendation for Citizen of the Year. Motion carried 5-0.
PLACEMENT OF PORTABLE SNACKBAR AND BATTING
CAGE AT HOLLENCREST SCHOOL
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to move
forward with the purchase, of the portable snackbar. Motion carried
5-0.
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Manners Councilmember Manners noted two West Covina residents have
recently made the Tribune for outstanding deeds and she suggested
that Council recognize both of them. One is Rachel Donelan, an
eight -year old who is credited with saving her family from a fire
caused by the family Christmas tree. The other is Timothy
Durkovic, a young man who won a piano competition to give a
recital in Budapest.
Herfert Councilmember Herfert requested that Thursday evening's special
meeting, January 16th, scheduled for 5:00 pm be televised..
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to adjourn the
meeting.at 10:58 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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Mayor Michael Touhey
Attest:
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