05-19-1997 - Special Meeting - MinutesY
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 19, 1997
The special meeting of the West Covina City Council, scheduled for 6:00 pm, was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Melendez at 6:07 pm in the Management Resource Center at City Hall; 1444 W. Garvey Avenue,
West Covina.
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers Herfert, Howard, Touhey
(Councilmember Herfert departed at 6:40 pm)
Absent: Mayor Wong (excused)
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Koniarsky, Panas, Tucker, Delgadillo, Distelrath,
Janis, Greene, Glover, Collier, Mayer, Miller, Hoppe, Golden,
Samaniego, King, Meyer, Gannon, Ure, Collins, Bommarito, Fields,
Jones, Cook, Smilowitz, Keating, Irwin, Fong, Berry
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS No comments offered
STUDY SESSION - FY 97/98 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
City Manager Starbird stated that Council had an Appropriation
Component summary from each of the departments and that each
Department Manager would briefly speak to their budgets proposed
for FY 97/98.
Herfert departed at 6:35 pm.
Police Department - John Distelrath
Upon conclusion of the Chief s comments, Councilmember Herfert
asked about the reserve program. Chief Distelrath said the number of
reserve officers has diminished a little due to retirements and the
difficulty in hiring new reserves. Reserves must go through the
academy, as regular officers are required to do, and they must be
willing to put in the time to meet the reserve program requirements.
Councilmember Howard asked about the computers in the patrol
vehicles. Thirty-three lap tops have been ordered as replacements,
responded Chief Distelrath.
Fire Department - Richard Greene and Joe Janis
Chief Greene presented the overall budget and Battalion Chief Janis
gave a presentation on the concept of incorporating a transport pro-
gram into the Department. He also reviewed a subscription program
for paramedic services in the City.
Communications - Jack Keating
Communications Director Keating presented a roll-over budget for FY
97/98. Councilmember Howard commented on one of his highlights
for the next fiscal year. She thought it was a great idea to completely
automate the administration of the Alarm Ordinance.
Public Works - Pat Glover
City Engineer Glover presented Public Works, including Building and
Maintenance. Discussion ensued regarding the rehabilitation of
streets. Mr. Glover explained the difference between slurry seal
overlay and repaving, and when and why the different methods are
used, including the cost differential.
Council Minutes of 5/19/97
Recess
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Attest:
City Clerk Janet Berry
Environmental Services - Mike Miller
Environmental Services Director Miller presented the proposed budget
and a discussion developed regarding electric vehicles and electric ser-
vice stations.
Waste Management Enforcement Agency - Steve Samaniego
Planning Department - Jeff Collier
In response to a Council question, Mr. Collier stated that the last time
the entire Municipal Code was recodified was 1977 - 1979.
Human Services - Cindy Collins
As the new Human Services Director, Cindy Collins, gave a full pre-
sentation for the upcoming year which included: a new departmental
philosophy, restructuring and renaming the department, new projects
(such as service to the southern portion of the City, youth programs,
community events, and partnership programs with outside organi-
zations), and budgetary considerations.
Ms. Collins proposed three positions and their respective
responsibilities: Analyst (to be completely funded by grant money),
Coordinator (from part-time to full time and also completely funded
through grants), and a Recreation Supervisor (to be funded 25%
through fees and 75% through the General Fund).
Councilmember Touhey suggested staff look into contracting
for athletic activities and perhaps the City could receive a portion of the
revenues. He asked that Recreation Leaders and Child Care Center
staff salaries be reviewed to avoid compaction as the minimum wage
was recently increased by the Federal government. Councilmember
Howard liked the idea of changing the name of the department. Mayor
Pro Tern Melendez stated that he Eked the direction in which the
department was headed.
City Clerk's Office - Janet Berry
Finance Department - Abe Koniarsky
Mayor Pro Tern Melendez called a recess at 8:27 pm. Council recon-
vened at 8:37 pm with Herfert and Wong absent.
Personnel Services - Diane Ure
General Administration - Steve Wylie
Assistant City Manager Wylie presented the budgets for City Council,
Office of the City Manager, City Attorney, Community Information,
and Memberships.
Council discussed the inclusion of other agencies into the City's
quarterly newsletter "Today."
City Manager Starbird reminded Council that the next study session is
schedule for June 2, at 6:00 pm in the MRC.
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Howard to adjourn the meeting
at 8:50 pm. Motion carried 3-0.
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