01-20-1998 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 20, 1998
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
Bishop Frederick Raile of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilmember Howard.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers:
Herfert, Howard, Touhey
Others Present: Starbird, Martyn, Glover, Greene, Ure, Pidgeon, Lantz, Yoshizaki,
Fong, Miyasato, Tong, Collier, Collins, Samaniego, Mayer, Irwin,
Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Wong corrected the minutes of the December 10, 1997.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to approve the
following minutes:
Adjourned regular meeting of December 10, 1997 (as corrected)
Special meeting of January 6, 1998
Regular meeting of January 6, 1998
Special meeting of January 13, 1998
Motion carried 5-0.
PRESENTATION Mayor Wong presented a Resolution of Commendation to Diane
Ure, Personnel Director, for her past seven years with West Covina
as the Personnel Director. Ms. Ure has recently accepted a
position with San Bernardino County.
City Manager Starbird announced his resignation from his post in
West Covina. He has accepted the City Manager position with the
City of Glendale with a start date of March 2"d. His last day with
West Covina is February 27.
The City Council commended Mr. Starbird on his
leadership and many accomplishments in West Covina and offered
their congratulations.
Mayor Wong introduced Marshall Mouw, Mayor Pro Tem of the
City of Glendora. Mr. Mouw approached the podium as spoke as
President of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of
California Cities.
Mr. Mouw offered his congratulations to Mr. Starbird and
thanked Council for their past support and participation in the Los
Angeles Division of the League of California Cities. He invited
them to attend the upcoming Division dinner February 5 h in the
City of Alhambra.
HEARINGS BROOKHOLLOW APARTMENTS —
ISSUANCE OF MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING BONDS
Brookhol low Apartments City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and stated
that the record contains the following document:
Council Minutes of 1/20/98
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* Resolutions authorizing a joint powers agreement with the
California Statewide Communities Development Authority and
approving its issuance of multi -family revenue bonds.
Mayor Wong opened the hearing and the staff report was presented
by Project Coordinator Miyasato.
Public Testimonv Mayor Wong commenced the public testimony portion of the
hearing and City Clerk Berry stated that no written communi-
cations had been received.
In Favor The following persons spoke in favor:
Robert Klein Robert Klein of Klein Financial Corporation, financial
advisor for Brookhollow Apartments, urged Council's support for
the issuance of the bonds.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 1137 S. Auburn Drive, related her
experience on the Grand Jury and the study it conducted on
housing. She said that the study revealed that once people move
into these housing opportunities they never move out. She hoped
the developer would address this situation.
In Opposition No one addressed Council in opposition.
In Rebuttal Mr. Klein addressed Ms. Fischbeck's comments, noting that the
people who move in may increase their income by 40%. Upon
reaching that level," however, they must move on and typically they
move into full market rate apartments or a home utilizing a first
time homeowner's program.
Testimony closed
Mayor Wong closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9526 - RESOLUTION NO. 9526 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving JPA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Resolution 9527 - RESOLUTION NO. 9527 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving Bonds CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTI -FAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Recess Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 8:25 pm to con-
vene the Redevelopment Agency for a scheduled Redevelopment
Agency Public Hearing. Upon conclusion of the RDA public
hearing at 9:07 pm, the Mayor called a recess. The City Council
reconvened with all members present at 9:30 pm.
Closed Session added to Agenda Mayor Wong stated that it would be appropriate for the City
Council to take an action to add a closed session to the end of the
meeting to discuss the matter of an interim City Manager.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to add to the
Agenda a closed session, pursuant to Government Code § 54957
relating to personnel matters. Motion carried 5-0.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission 1/13/98
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
Amalia and Jose Gonzalez filed a claim on October 17, 1997 for
• damages pertaining to a lawsuit filed against claimants for personal
injuries resulting from a vehicle vs pedestrian accident.
Robert S. Earl filed a claim on October 28, 1997 for property
damages amounting to $2,769.50.
Gladys Yolanda Vargas filed a claim on November 14, 1997 for
personal injuries amounting to $254,630.00.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report —
Fourth Ouarter 1907
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
Removal of "No Right Turn on Red" Sign for Northbound Temple
Avenue at Amar Road
Recommendation is to approve the removal of the "No Right Turn
on Red" signs for northbound Temple Avenue at Amar Road.
West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District Fiscal
Year 1997/98 Mid -Year Budget Review
Recommendation is to approve the proposed $236,890 budget
reduction to the FY 97/98 Citywide Lighting and Maintenance
District.
Miscellaneous — Planning Department
Request for Qualifications for Code Enforcement Services
Recommendation is to authorize circulation of the Request for
Qualifications for provision of contract code enforcement services.
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Miscellaneous — LEA/Environinental Services
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Application for Grant Funds from the California State Office of
Criminal Justice Planning's Domestic Violence Intervention
Program
Recommendation is to approve this program's application for grant
funds.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except Item B-4e. Motion carried
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AYES:Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
Item B-4e Councilmember HerIert stated that he would abstain from
discussion and vote on this item (BKK Landfill Closure Status
Report) due to conflict of interest laws.
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Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to receive and file the
status report. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Herfert abstaining.
PUBLIC WORKS 1)
• WC Disposal to Athens Services
2)
April 28, 1998 Special Election
Resolution 9528 -
Calling the election
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH ARAKELIAN
ENTERPRISES, INC. TO CHANGE THE DBA FROM
WEST COVINA DISPOSAL TO ATHENS SERVICES
Public Works Director Glover elaborated on the staff
report. Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to
approve Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement with
Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., to reflect changing the dba
from West Covina Disposal to Athens Services. Motion
carried 5-0.
INITIATION OF THE APRIL 28, 1998 ELECTION
FOR THE CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTE-
NANCE DISTRICT REPLACEMENT SPECIAL TAX
Public Works Director Glover elaborated on the staff
report. Council discussed the exact ballot wording and
made a couple of changes to the recommended language.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 9528 — A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING
NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28,
1998, FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED
MEASURE
Resolution 9529 - RESOLUTION NO. 9529 — A RESOLUTION OF
Requesting County services THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO
THE CITY RELATING TO THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION OF TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1998
Resolution 9530 - RESOLUTION NO. 9530 — A RESOLUTION OF
Written Arguments THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR
FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A
CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY AT-
TORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
Resolution 9531 - RESOLUTION NO. 9531 - A RESOLUTION OF
Rebuttal Arguments THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR A CITY
MEASURE TO BE CONSIDERED ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 28, 1998
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to
waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion
carried 5-0.
• Motion by, Howard and seconded by Herfert to
appropriate $70,000 from General Fund Reserves for the
special municipal election. Motion carried 5-0.
3) REPLACEMENT SPECIAL TAX PUBLIC INFOR-
MATION PROGRAM — APPROVAL OF FUNDS
Council reviewed the staff report.
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Public Information Program
LEA/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to
approve expenditures of $20,000 from the Citywide
Lighting and Maintenance District reserves for the
implementation of a public information program relating to
the replacement special tax issue. Motion carried 5-0.
No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1) Redevelopment Agency
The Redevelopment Agency was taken earlier in the
meeting.
2) ANNUAL REPORT—1996/97
RDA Annual Report Administrative Analyst Tong presented the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to receive
and file the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for
1996/97 fiscal year. Motion carried 5-0.
3) INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL AREAS INTO THE
EXISTING REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA
Redevelopment Agency Director Yoshizaki presented the
staff report.
City Clerk presented
Resolution 9532 - RESOLUTION NO. 9532 - A RESOLUTION OF
RDA Survey Area Addition THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL
AREAS INTO THE EXISTING REDEVELOPMENT
SURVEY AREA
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Howard to
waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion
carried 5-0.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Fire Chief Greene introduced Jerry Johnson, the newly promoted
Battalion Chief. Battalion Chief Johnson presented the staff
report.
The Fire Coach Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to a) waive the
formal bidding process due to the single supplier of this product,
and b) authorize the Fire and Finance Departments to negotiate a
sole source contract "ith The Fire Coach, Fire Service Computer
Solutions for the purchase of SunPro Record Management
Software. Motion carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
CITY MANAGER 1) CITY AND CHAMBER JOINT COMMUNITY
Council reviewed the staff report.
City/Chamber Newspaper Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to take
the following actions:
* Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agree-
ment with the Chamber of Commerce, Redevelopment
Agency and the Independent Voice;
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Ordinance introduced -
Council reorganization
Commission Vacancy
Kermit Francis — Interim Personnel
Director
* Appropriate $13,170 to account 110-320-2632-6440
from unencumbered balances for FY 97/98 and approve the
expenditure of $20,670 from the same account for the
publication of the monthly newspaper; and
* Recommend to the Chamber of Commerce Execu-
tive Committee to appropriate $16,600 from excess
business improvement tax to pay for the Chamber's portion
of the incremental cost.
Motion carried 5-0.
2) CHANGE IN COUNCIL REORGANIZATION DATE
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2-21 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATIVE TO REORGANIZATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to
waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce.
Motion carried 5-0.
3) APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSIONER
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to
receive a recommendation at the next Council meeting
from the Council subcommittee regarding an appointment.
Motion carried 5-0.
4) VERBAL REPORT REQUESTING AUTHORIZA-
TION TO RETAIN PERSONNEL DIRECTOR CON-
TRACT SERVICES
City Manager Starbird presented an oral report, recommen-
ding that the Council direct him to hire Kermit Francis at
$7400/month during the recruitment period for a full time
Personnel Director.
Motion; by Howard and seconded by Melendez to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Kermit Francis as interim Personnel Director. Motion
carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to approve Demands
totaling $1,253,862.04 as listed on check registers FI 174756
through 175145. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Drive, expressed concern about
including residential properties in the expanded RDA survey area
(Redevelopment Agency Item E-3). Mayor Wong shared her con-
cern but noted that it was simply to allow staff to study the area.
Councilmember Touhey concurred and added that the last time the
City relocated residents, those residents were very pleased with the
results.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR DIANE URE
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to approve a
resolution of commendation for Personnel Director Diane Ure,
who will be leaving at the end of the month for a position with the
County of San Bernardino. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) 75" ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FOR THE 1999 TOURNAMENT OF
ROSESPARADE
Tournament of Roses parade Community Services Director Collins presented the staff
report. Councilmember Herfert clarified that if the applica-
tion was accepted, the float would be paid for with contri-
butions from the Community and would not be paid for by
City funds.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to
receive and file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
2) COUNCILMEMBER TOUHEY — REQUEST FOR IN-
FORMATION RE SOLICITING PROPOSALS FOR
MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION SERVICES
City Manager Starbird stated that Communications Director
would report to the Council at the next meeting.
Recess Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 10:27 pm to
convene a closed session in the City Manager's Office to discuss
the following matter:
Closed Session CONFERENCE REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTER
Pursuant to Government Code & 54957
The closed session concluded at V 131 pm.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to adjourn the
meeting at /JL,11'pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Be min Wong
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Janet Berry
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