08-19-1997 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 19,1997
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Wong at 7:42 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Pastor
Ernest Kennedy of Tri-City Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Howard.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmember Herfert,
Howard, and Touhey
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Martyn, Miller, Glover, Greene, Distelrath, Tong,
King, Palkhawali, Collins, Collier, Samaniego, Yoshizaki, Lantz, Fong,
Miyasato, McIsaac, Clark, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to approve the minutes of
the special meeting of August 5, 1997, and the regular meeting of
August 5, 1997. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong abstaining (absent
from August 5 meetings).
PRESENTATIONS West Covina Library Manager Linda Siggins introduced the new
Children's Librarian Ericka Carr to the Council.
With the assistance of George Ogden, Commander of VFW Post 8620,
Councilmember Herfert bid a fond farewell to Sal Campisi, a long-
standing contributing member of the community who will be moving
out of the area in the near future.
Mr. Ogden and Councilmember Herfert presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Elsie Almer of VFW Post 8620, for her outstanding
dedication to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Wong proclaimed the week of September 7 through 13, 1997,
as CALIFORNIA HISTORY WEEK. He presented the proclamation
to Flora MacKay of Native Daughters of the Golden West, Rancho La
Puente Parlor No. 331.
No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
Mayor Wong stated that two Speaker Cards were submitted to address
Consent Calendar items. The following individuals addressed Council:
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, regarding his
written communication, stated his reasons for.maintaining the City's
own Fire Department. He was opposed to the initiative recently
circulated by the Firefighters in which a change to the L. A. County
Fire Department was being pursued. He encouraged the Council -
members to speak their views about the matter to the citizens.
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Randy Banks Randy Banks, 720 E. Barbara Avenue, regarding his written
communication to speak on the same issue, agreed with Mr.
Scheuplein and submitted his written comments to the City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications
Letters received from John Scheuplein and Randy Banks, requesting
the opportunity to address Council regarding maintaining local control
of the City's Fire Department.
Commissions/Summaries of Action (receive & file)
Planning 8/12/97
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
Diana Garcia filed a claim on June 24, 1997, for property damage. The
amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
Elzee De Leon filed a claim on June 10, 1997, for monetary loss
amounting to $100.00.
Edwin Reyes filed a claim on May 29, 1997, for property damage. The
amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
Ambrose Charles Caudillo filed an application for leave to file a late
claim on May 27, 1997, for personal injuries. The amount of claim had
not been determined at time of presentation.
Kelly R. Rodieck filed a claim on May 15, 1979, for monetary loss
amounting to $180.00.
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Planning Director Modification to Precise Plan No. 175 -
Summgy Street Vacation
Location: 346 North Azusa Avenue
Applicant: Dr. Chew
Resolution 9478 - RESOLUTION NO. 9478 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Precise Plan 175 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A
STREET WHICH IS EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY (Thelborn Street)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 133 - Westfield Development and
West Covina Redevelopment Agency
Location: Eastland Center (re Club Disney)
Applicant: Westfield Development
Resolution 9479 - RESOLUTION NO. 9479 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Lot Line Adjustment 133 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 133 AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Westfield
Development and West Covina Redevelopment Agency)
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2411-97 was issued to Seafood City, 1525 Amar Road, for a
grand opening on 8/7/97 to 10/1/97.
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Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
SP 94102 and SP 96104 - Amar Rd. & Nogales Ave Rehabilitation
SP 94102 & SP 96104 - Location: Amar Road and Nogales Avenue
IsMobassaley Engineering Recommendation is to accept improvements and release
American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania, Bond No.
158289758 in the amount of $415,267.65, subject to Notice of Com-
pletion procedures.
GP 97303, GP 97304 & GP 98307 - Miscellaneous Improvements for
Installation of Day Care Trailers at California, Vine, & Wescwve
GP 97303, GP 97304, GP 98307 - Locations: 1126 W. Bainbridge Avenue
Whelan Construction 1901 E. Vine Avenue
1161'/2 S. California Avenue
Recommendation is to accept miscellaneous repairs and release Ranger
Insurance Company Bond No. RICO222299 in the amount of
$49,536.00, subject to Notice of Completion procedure.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of June, 1997.
Miscellaneous - Public Works
SP 97103 & SP 97109 - Sunset Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
Improvements - Approval of Plans and Specifications
SP 97103 & SP 97109 - Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifications for these
Plans & specs approved projects which consist of partial reconstruction, coldmilling, and
asphaltic concrete overlay including striping; and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids subject to authorization from the State of
California Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway
Administration.
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 1997 Edition;
Ordinance Introduction: and Setting Public Hearing Date
Ordinance introduced Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance and set
September 16, 1997, as the public hearing date for the adoption of the
1997 Edition of Standard Specifications.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1997
EDITION OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION BY REPEALING AND ADOPTING
SECTION 19-1 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
Miscellaneous - Environmental Services
BKK Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
Graffiti Removal Agreement Renewal
Boys & Girls Club Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the Graffiti Agreement, extending the contract to
August 31, 1998.
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West Covina Disposal Company Payment Center Closure
WC Disposal - Payment Center Recommendation is to approve the removal of the requirement for a
payment center within City boundaries by approving Amendment No.
8 to the Franchise Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the amendment.
Miscellaneous - Community Services
Park Reservation System
Park Reservation System Recommendation is to approve $4,350 in expenditures and appropriate
$5,000 in revenues for the park reservation program and to approve
the final draft policies of the project.
Child Care Services for Orangewood Elementary School
Child Care at Orangewood School Recommendation is to approve the acceptance of the Orangewood
Child Care Program and appropriate $66,000 under account number
111 320 2780, which funds revenues generated by the program.
Cultural Arts Commission
Cultural Arts Commission Recommendation is to receive and file the informational report.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading
of the ordinance and resolutions, and to introduce and adopt,
respectively, and to approve all other items except B-8h (Cultural Art
Commission) and B4b (Lot Line Adjustment). Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
Item 8Ab Mayor Wong stated that he would need to abstain from voting on this
matter, due to conflict of interest laws. Motion by Touhey and
seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt (Resolution 9479 - Lot Line Adjustment 133). Motion carried
4-0-1 with Wong abstaining.
Item B-8h In relation to the formation of a new Cultural Arts Commission,
Councilmember Herfert gave his support preferring that attention be
given to special community events. He suggested that the City needs
to do more in recognizing volunteers and this commission may be just
the group to do that.
Councilmember Touhey was supportive of either appointing
individuals or seeking volunteers to work on this commission. He
noted that there were many commission applicants that would do a fine
job. Mayor Wong suggested that the applications be forwarded to Ms.
Collins.
Councilmember Howard suggested that this be a special events
committee first and then, if warranted, increase the status to a
commission.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to refer the
matter to the Community Services Commission for their input. Motion
carried 5-0.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports for this meeting.
• ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1) Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 8:15 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
meeting reconvened at 10:05 pm with all members present.
2) REDESIGNATION OF SURVEY AREAS
Redevelopment Agency Manager Yoshizaki elaborated on the
staff report. Mayor Wong asked Mr. Yoshizaki if the small
commercial area where the Little Red School House is located could
be included in the survey area. Mr. Yoshizaki answered in the
affirmative.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9480 - RESOLUTION NO. 9480 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
RDA Survey Area CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF WEST COVINA
DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. The motion carried 5-0 and the
survey map would be amended to include the area requested by Mayor
Wong.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
DEVELOPMENTS
Bureau of Justice Grant Community Services Director Collins elaborated on the staff report.
Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima, reiterated her opposition to
the use of the grant funds for this program. She questioned several of
the proposed purchases by the various schools for the after -school
programs. She submitted research reports that buttress her position as
well as a breakdown of the WCPD personnel numbers and shifts.
Councilmember Touhey disagreed with Ms. Castucci, feeling
that this is a great preventative program that will be effective. Mayor
Wong agreed. He suggested that a) Traweek School report back to
the Advisory Committee about the $1500 for a data card ID computer
system, and that b) Giano School also report back to the Committee
about the $3000 for a portable P.A. system. They appear to be items
the schools would like to have, but wouldn't otherwise be able to
purchase and not necessarily related to the after -school programs.
Councilmember Howard stated her opposition to giving law
enforcement money to schools, especially knowing the budget cuts
experienced in the Police Department.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to a) approve the
four middle school project proposals (Edgewood, Traweek, Rincon,
and Giano) and allow the required expenditures, with a hold on the
$7500 and $3000 items; and b) appropriate the funds to reimburse the
schools upon submittal of invoices. Motion carried 4-1 with Howard
voting no.
PUBLIC SAFETY No reports for this meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Ron Rakich & Asso.
RISK MANAGEMENT
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR SERVICES -
RON RAKICH AND ASSOCIATES
City Manager Starbird elaborated on the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to approve a
consultant agreement with Ron Rakich and Associates, and an
appropriation of $17,600 from Self Insurance Fund reserves to cover
the project cost. Motion carried 5-0.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CITY MANAGER
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH METRICOM, INC.
The staff report was presented by Assistant City Manager Wylie.
Metricom, Inc. Joe Milone, MetricorrInc., stated he was available to give a
full presentation or stand ready to respond to questions and comments.
In response to a request by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, City
Manager Starbird stated that the City would track the revenue
generated by this agreement.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to approve the
proposed franchise agreement with Metricom, Inc., and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. The motion carved
5-0.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to approve Demands
totaling $1,057,543.40 as fisted on check registers FI 171716 through
172031. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ORAL COMM J IICATIONS No one in the audience addressed the Council.
MAYOR'S REPORTS APPOINTMENT OF CITY COMMISSIONERS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Commission Appointments The Personnel Commission Interview Subcommittee of Howard and
Touhey reported that their recommendation was to reappoint the
returning applicant.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to reappoint
Sherri Lane (four-year term) to the Personnel Commission. Motion
carried 5-0.
The Community Services Commission Interview Subcommittee of
Howard and Melendez reported that their recommendation was to
reappoint the three returning applicants.
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Howard to reappoint
Dane Johnson, William Singleton, and Robert Sotelo (three-year
terms) to the Community Services Commission. Motion carried 5-0.
The Senior Citizens Commission Interview Subcommittee of Wong
and Herfert reported that their recommendation was to reappoint the
three returning applicants.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to reappoint Glen
Buckingham, Sally Deniston, and Marietta Pahner (two-year
terms) to the Senior Citizens Commission. Motion carried 5-0.
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The Waste Management & Environmental Quality Commission
Interview Subcommittee of Herfert and Touhey reported that their
recommendation was to reappoint the three returning applicants.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to reappoint Bertil
Hedlund, William Polich, and Rickie Santell (two-year terms) to
• the Waste Management & Environmental Quality Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9481 - RESOLUTION NO. 9481 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Personnel Commission CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, REAPPOINTING SHERRI LANE TO THE PERSONNEL
COMMISSION
Resolution 9482 - RESOLUTION NO. 9482 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Community Services CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, REAPPOINTING DANE JOHNSON, WILLIAM
SINGLETON, AND ROBERT SOTELO TO THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
Resolution 9483 - RESOLUTION NO. 9483 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Senior Citizens CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, REAPPOINTING GLEN BUCKINGHAM, SALLY
DENISTON, AND MARIETTA PAHNER TO THE SENIOR
CITIZENS COMMISSION
Resolution 9484 - RESOLUTION NO. 9484 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Waste Mngt. & Environmental CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
Quality NIA, REAPPOINTING BERTIL HEDLUND, WILLIAM POLICH,
AND RICKIE SANTELL TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
COMMISSION ATTENDANCE POLICY AND
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Council reviewed the staff report and commenced a discussion.
Mayor Wong felt that if the concept of alternates was
suggested because of attendance problems, then an attendance policy
would address the problem. Councilmember Howard agreed stating
that the attendance policy could always be revised if need be.
Mayor Pro Tern Melendez felt that alternates would not work
out in relation to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Herfert
stated that the advantage to alternates would be educating them while
affording them the opportunity to be the first in he for appointment.
He suggested that Council solicit ideas from the Commissions.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to instruct the staff
liaisons to seek the opinions of their commissions. Motion carried 5-0.
On another matter, Councilmember Touhey requested a breakdown of
the fees and expenditures regarding the Executive Lodge project.
Councilmember Howard announced the installation of the new
president of the League of California Cities will be held at the Glendora
Country Club on September 6, 1997.
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Councilmember Herfert requested staff to schedule the West Covina
Broncos for the next Council meeting for recognition.
Mayor Wong reported that Glendora Councilmember Larry Glenn was
recently released from the hospital.
He also thanked the Tribune for an article congratulating the
Council on their conduct at Council meetings.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to adjourn the meeting
at 11:28 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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