12-16-1997 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 16,1997
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Wong at7:45pm 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 Councilmember Touhey.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers: Herfert,
Howard, Touhey
Others Present: Starbird, Koniarsky, Miller, Glover, Martyn, Greene, Collier, Collins,
Bommarito, Dillon, Tucker, Yauchzee, Panas, Samaniego, Paul, Fong,
Ure, Mayer, Tong, McIsaac, Pidgeon, Schamanski, Velasquez, Berry
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Wong presented" a Resolution of Commendation to retiring
Battalion Chief Al Cheramie for 29 years of service to the community.
Mayor Wong presented a Resolution of Commendation to retiring Finance
Director Abraham Koniarsky for 20 years of service to the community.
Mayor Wong presented a Resolution of Commendation to retiring Civil
Engineering Associate Art Velasquez for 33 years of service to the
community.
Community Services Director Collins introduced Pat Bommarito who
recently was promoted from Senior Citizens Center Supervisor to
Community Services Manager. Ms. Bommarito presented Mary Warfield
who is celebrating her 100a' birthday.
Mayor Wong announced that the viewing audience may have a. little
trouble with the picture on their television; however, Charter Communica-
tions is installing fiber options to enhance the reception. The project will
be completed soon.
HEARING - EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2007 —
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Wong
opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Planning Director
Collier.
Public Testimonv Mayor Wong opened the public testimony of the hearing and asked
for comments favoring the extension of the urgency ordinance. No one
None addressed Council. The Mayor then asked for comments in opposition
and no one addressed the City Council. Mayor Wong closed the public
Testimony closed testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance 2009 - ORDINANCE NO. 2C09 — AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDI-
Swap Meets NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2007
ESTABLISHING A DEFINITION OF "INDOOR SWAP MEET" AND
"INDOOR MULTI -TENANT RETAIL CENTER AND ESTAB-
LISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE SAME
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Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the ordinance and to adopt. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
• CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning 12/9/97
Senior Citizens' 11/13/97
Approval of Final Map (adopt resolution)
Location: Two residential lots westerly side of Shadydale
Avenue and southerly of Merced.
Resolution 9521 - RESOLUTION NO. 9521 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
California State Bank COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 24625 AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (California State
Bank)
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2419-97 was issued to New Cars Inc. for a one day used car
sale on 10/4/97 at First Financial Credit Union, 1515 W. Cameron
Avenue.
TUP #2426-97 was issued to West Covina Nissan for a "slasher
sale" on 11/26/97 at I0'40 E. Garvey Avenue.
TUP #2428-97 was issued to Faith Community Church for a
Christmas tree lot from 12/l/97 to 12/24/97 at 1211 E. Badillo.
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
GP 97313 — Emergency Generator Cooking System Upgrade at
City Hall — Whelan Construction
GP 97313 - Recommendation is to accept cooling system upgrade and release
Whelan Construction Ranger Insurance Company Bond No. RICO222301 in the amount
of $34,862.00, subject to Notice of Completion procedures.
PP 98201 — Landscaping, Irrigation, Security Lighting, and Picnic
Shelters at Sunset Field — Whelan Construction
PP 98201 - Recommendation is to accept ballfield improvements and release
Whelan Construction Ranger Insurance Company Bond No. RICO228326 in the amount
of $56,196.00, subject to Notice of Completion procedures.
GP 98301 — Painting at Senior Center Annex —
B & Z Construction
GP 98301 - Recommendation is to accept painting work and release Anwest
B & Z Construction Surety Insurance Company Bond No. 00501035 in the amount of
$6,800.00, subject to Notice of Completion procedures.
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2010 - ORDINANCE NO. 2010 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
. Zone Change 653 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 653 (Michael
Fuerst)
Ordinance 2011 - ORDINANCE NO. 2011 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Zone Change 658 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANG NO. 658 (Southern
California Housing Development Corporation)
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Award of Bid
75a' Birthday Street Banner Campaign
AAA Flag & Banner Mfg. Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Appropriate $42,564.06 from Account No. 114-304-3852-
• 7900 to purchase the 75 h Birthday street banners;
* Accept the bid of AAA Flag and Banner Mfg. Company in
the amount of $42,564.06, as submitted; and
* Approve a line item addendum to the budget, Account No.
114-310-0000-4836 to allow the Community Services Department
to receive75th Birthday street banner revenues.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
MP 95108 — Underground Utility District No. 6
MP 95108 - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Public Hearing: 3/18/98 * Review and file the staff report;
* Approve the proposed boundaries of Underground Utility
District No. 6; and
* Set Tuesday, March 18, 1998 at 7:30 pm as the date and
time for the public hearing on the proposed district.
TS 94119 — Orange Avenue/San Bernardino Road Traffic Signal
TS 94119 - Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
Gloria E. Landaverde execute an agreement for street and highway dedication with
Gloria E. Landaverde.
City Development Fees for the Proposed Hurst Ranch Historical
Foundation Museum and Community Center Complex
Development Fees/Hurst Ranch Recommendation is that the City contribute the amount of City of
West Covina development fees from the General Fund and
Construction Tax Fund to reimburse the Hurst Ranch Historical
Foundation for such fees for the planning and construction of the
Hurst Ranch Museum and Community Center Complex.
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Livable Communities
Program Grant Match
COG —Livable Communities Recommendation is to authorize payment of $5,000.00 to the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments from Prop. A funds
(Account No. 121-320-2442-6120) as the City's match for
participation in the Livable Communities Program.
Miscellaneous — Finance
1998 Business License Fees
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 9522 - RESOLUTION NO. 9522 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
1998 Business License Fees CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, SUSPENDING ANY INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT
OF CHARGES RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX FOR
THE CALENDAR YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1998,
AND SUSPENDING ALL OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE
TAXES IMPOSED UNDER SECTION A -III OFFICE AND
. COMMERCIAL RENTALS, AND A PORTION OF THE
BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED AND CATEGORY
S(26) SMALL COLLECTING FACILITIES AND REVERSE
VENDING MACHINES
1998 Investment Poliuy
1998 Investment Policy Recommendation is to approve the City's Investment Policy for
1998.
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Miscellaneous — Environmental Services
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
Miscellaneous - City Manager
Emergency Preparedness Request for Proposals
Recommendation is to direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals
from consultants to work with the City's Emergency Management
Committee to develop and enhance the City's emergency
preparedness program.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the resolutions and ordinances, and adopt, and to
approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar, except Item
B-8g. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
Item B-8g Councilmember Herfert stated that he would abstain from the dis-
cussion and vote on this issue (BKK status report) due to conflict
of interest laws.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Herfert abstaining.
PUBLIC WORKS CITYWIDE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT RATE FOR
REPLACEMENT SPECIAL TAX
Public Works Director Glover presented the staff report.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, strongly urged Council
to choose Option B, a replacement special tax of $49.90 for the
upkeep of the parks and the other items listed in the staff report.
Council concurred with the $49.90 amount noting that it
would provide funding for traffic utility costs, non -assessable
street trees, park, median, pool, civic center maintenance, and
graffiti removal. Councilmember Howard was a little concerned
that the amount would not provide any funding for emergencies or
contingencies.
Mayor Wong discussed the potential of two options on the
ballot. Councilmember Howard disagreed, feeling that it would
complicate the issue for the voters. Further Council discussion
followed.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to move
forward with Option B ($49.90 per dwelling unit for a single-
family residence) and directed staff to prepare the appropriate
election resolutions for consideration at the City Council meeting
of January 20, 1998. Motion carried 5-0.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION KIOSK —
CITY HALL ANNEX
Kiosk at City Hall Annex - Waste Management Enforcement Agency Manager Samaniego
Ecotek presented the staff report.
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Touhey to take the
following actions:
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* Authorize the Waste Management Enforcement Agency
Manager to execute the agreement with Ecotek for the purchase
and installation of three kiosks, the first to be established in the
City Hall Annex by January 2, 1998;
* Authorize the Finance Department to withdraw a maximum
of $16,000.00 (including $1,000 for contingencies) plus tax from
the AB 2766 funds already appropriated to the Capital
Improvement budget (Account No. 119-320-3855-7900) for the
first kiosk; and
* Authorize the Waste Management Enforcement Agency
Manager to initiate the installation of two additional kiosks at a
cost of not more than $15,000.00 plus tax and contingencies each
upon satisfactory completion of the Annex kiosk. Motion carried
5-0.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PROCESS FOR OUTDOOR DINING ON
CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Mayor Wong stated that due to conflict of interest laws, he would
abstain from the discussion and vote on this item and turned the
meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem.
Outdoor Dining Planning Director Collier presented the staff report.
Kathy Tallerino Kathy Tallerino of Tallerino's Pizza on Glendora Avenue
urged Council to approve the process for outdoor dining on City -
owned property.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to adopt the
approval process to permit outdoor dining on City -owned property.
Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong abstaining (conflict of interest).
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez returned the gavel to Mayor Wong.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1) Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 8:45 pm
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 9:31 pm with all members present.
Recess Mayor Wong recessed the City Council at 9:31 pm. Council
reconvened at 9:40 pm with all members present.
2) MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE (MCC)
AGREEMENT
City Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9523 - RESOLUTION NO. 9523 — A RESOLUTION OF
MCC for 1998/2000 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA ADOPTING A MORTGAGE CREDIT
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEBT LIMIT
ALLOCATION COMMITTEE IN 1998, 1999 AND 2000,
FOR THE ALLOCATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES, AND THE
TRANSFER OF SUCH ALLOCATION TO THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to
waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion
carried 5-0.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOVEMBER 26, 1997 LETTER FROM LOS ANGELES
COUNTY TO CITY MANAGER
City Council reviewed the staff report.
Letter to the Editor Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to receive
and file the staff report and direct the City Manager to respond to
the Fire Chief of Los Angeles County's Letter to the Editor in the
San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Motion carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
City Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9524 - RESOLUTION NO. 9524 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
12/9/97 Election Results CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
ON DECEMBER 9, 1997
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Herfert thanked the voters of West Covina for
reaffirming their belief in local government and the outstanding
service provided by the Fire Department by voting in opposing to
Measure B.
On another matter, Mayor Wong requested a report from staff
addressing alternatives to a "straw vote" in the event of a tie vote,
such as that experienced recently with the School Board election.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, asked for a breakdown of the
absent voter ballots by precinct. Mayor Wong responded that that
information is available from the City Clerk's Office.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to approve Demands
totaling $1,041,680.37 as listed on check registers FI 174066
through FI 174342. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Wong reported that Commissioner Robert Zeller requested
that Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Kimberly Dawn
Ellis. Ms. Ellis, the daughter of West Covina residents, Cy and
Marilyn Ellis, was a law student at Pepperdine when she was
fatally injured by a drunk driver over the holidays.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
BKK FUNDING APPLICATION PROGRAM
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to hold this
matter over until a meeting in the new year. Motion carried 5-0.
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Resolution 9525 -
Vacation Buy -Back
REVIEW OF VACATION BUY-BACK PROGRAM
Council reviewed the staff report. Mayor Wong elaborated on the
program.
City Clerk Berry presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 9525 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA; FIXING AND ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR
MANAGEMENT, MID -MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDEN-
TIAL/EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the resolution snd adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
REPORT REQUESTING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR
STAFF EVALUATION OF A CITY OF WEST COVINA
HOME FINANCE PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Councilmember Touhey presented an oral report, requesting that
staff review and report back to Council with information. Council
concurred.
Councilmember Howard requested that the meeting also be
adjourned in memory of Jeff Jamison, the son of Communication's
Administrative Senior Operator Helen Jamison.
Councilmember Touhey noted that his Uncle Roy Miller recently
passed away and would like the meeting adjourned in his memory
as well.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 10:00 pm in memory of Kimberly Dawn Ellis, Jeff Jamison, and
Roy Miller. Motion carried 5-0. Council reconvened the closed
session at 10:05 pm in the City Manager's Conference Room.
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