02-03-1998 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
February 3, 1998
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Wong at 8:14 pm in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by
Don Bommarito of California -Pacific Conference. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council -
member Touhey.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers:
Herfert, Howard, Touhey
Others Present: Starbird, Martyn, Glover, Collier, Keating, Greene, King, Mayer,
Pidgeon, Francis, Collins, Yoshizaki, Dillon, Tucker, Palkhiwala,
Tong, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to approve the fol-
lowing sets of minutes:
Special meeting of January 20, 1998
Regular meeting of January 20, 1998
Motion carried 5-0.
RDA CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Wong called to order the Redevelopment Agency at 8:16
pm to conduct the following joint public hearing.
HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING — FIRST AMENDMENT TO
LEASE/DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND HOFFMAN ENTERPRISES
City Manager Starbird stated that the newspaper mistakenly
advertised this hearing for February 2nd. This hearing will have to
be renoticed, and it can be done in time for the next Council
meeting of February 17th.
INTERIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager & City Manager Starbird presented the staff report recommending
RDA Executive Director that Chet Yoshizaki be appointed as the Interim Executive Director
of the Redevelopment Agency and Pat Glover be appointed as the
Interim City Manager.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the
recommended appointments and approve a 10% pay increase for
both individuals for the duration of their interim appointments.
Motion carried 5-0.
Approval of Demands for the Redevelopment Agency was con-
sidered at this time and then the Redevelopment Agency was
adjourned at 8:19 pm. Mayor Wong continued the City Council
Agenda at 8:19 pm.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Walt Houser, President of the West Covina Police Officers'
Association, stated that the police officers have been without a
contract for the last six months. He emphasized the reason for
their desire to increase the survivor's benefit.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Ray Norton, President of the West Covina Police Management
Association, stated his group's support for the Police Officers'
Association.
Roberta Azpietia, 1740 Oakridge Circle, spoke supportively for the
police officers of West Covina.
City Manager Starbird clarified the meet and confer process to date
with the Police Officers' Association and the package the City's is
offering. He stated that the City will meet again at the table to see
whether or not it is accepted by the Association.
Written Communications (none received)
Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Waste Mgmt/Env. Quality Commission 1/15/98
Personnel Commission 1/14/98
Planning Commission
1/27/98
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
Eunice Stewart, individually, and Administrix of the Estate of
Dwight Thomas Stiggons and Gary Stewart, individually vs City of
On September 15, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for personal injuries amounting to $10,000,000.
On September 22, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damage amounting to $543.73.
Shala Neito vs City of West Covina
On October 29, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damages amounting to $582.01.
Yolanda Fernandez.vs City of West Covina
On November 12, 1997, the City Clerk's office received a claim
for property damage. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
Paul Rillo. Jr. vs City of West Covina
On December 2, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
monetary loss amounting to $152.00.
Sergio Roberto Teran and Wendy Teran, minors by and through
their Guardian ad Litem Wendy Lopez and Wendy Lopez,
individually vs City of West Covina
On December 19, 1997, the City Clerk's office received a claim
for spoliation of evidence amounting to ten million dollars per
claimant.
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2429-97 was issued to West Covina Toyota at 1800 E.
• Garvey Avenue for a "Slasher Sale" on 11/30/97,
TUP #2431-97 was issued to Club Disney at 2851 Eastland Center
for a grand opening on 1/10/98.
TUP #2434-98 was issued to Absolute Permits at 244 Plaza Drive
for a film commercial on 1/16/98.
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Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
GP 98303 - Location: Community Services Department
Whelan Construction Recommendation is to accept remodeling improvements and
release Ranger Insurance Company Bond No. RICO228328 in the
amount of $13,466.00, subject to Notice of Completion
procedures.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2012 - ORDINANCE NO. 2012 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Council Reorganization Date COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2-21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATIVE TO REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Award of Bids
MP 98512 - Vactor/Jetter Truck Replacement
MP 98512 - Recommendation is to authorize the replacement of the current
Haaker Equipment Company vactor/jetter unit with the lease/purchase of a new unit from
Haaker Equipment Company, Pomona, for the total amount of
$220,944.00 payable over five years.
PP 96254 — Restroom Modification/Barrier Removal at Galster
PP 96254 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Armstrong Construction,
Armstrong Construction Covina, in the amount of $21,290.00 as submitted at the bid
opening of January 27, 1998, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the agreement.
Miscellaneous — Planning Department
Transfer of Funds — Limited Service Plannine Assistant
Recommendation is to authorize the transfer of $27,000 from
Other Contractual (110-2313-6120) to Limited Service (110-2313-
5112).
Miscellaneous — Finance
Recommendation is to authorize the Finance Department to extend
the contract for accounting services with Accountemps through
April 1998, as needed, and authorize the transfer of $14,600 in
appropriations to the limited service line -item.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Approval to Sell Alcoholic Beverages at the West Covina
Beautiful Birthdav Ball
Recommendation is to approve the sale of alcoholic beverages at
the West Covina Senior Center for the February 20, 1998 event.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Services/LEA
Department Name Chance
Recommendation is to approve the eliminating the name Environ-
mental Services Department and adopt the recommended title of
"Environmental Management Department."
Miscellaneous - Personnel Services
Approval of Classification Specification — Environmental Manage-
ment Director (waive reading & adopt)
Resolution 9533 - RESOLUTION NO. 9533 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Environmental Mngt. Director COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 7223, RELATING TO CLASSIFI-
CATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS
AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
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Miscellaneous —.Public Works
TS 97113 — Nogales Street and Amanda Street Traffic Signal -
Approval of Plans and Specifications
TS 97113 - Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifications for
Plans & specs approved TS 97113 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the ordinance and resolution and to approve all other
items listed on the Agenda. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS BUS SHELTER ADVERTISING CONTRACT AGREEMENT
Public Works Director Glover presented the staff report.
Bus Shelter Advertising - Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the
Eller Media Company agreement with Eller Media Company for twenty-five new custom
bus shelters and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement.
LEA/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Redevelopment Agency was considered earlier in the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT REVIEW OF BUSINESS LICENSE ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY
Finance Director Tucker presented the staff report.
Business Licenses Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to revoke
the non -codified administrative policy and require all companies
doing business within the City of West Covina to obtain a business
license. Motion carried 5-0.
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO
RETAIN INTERIM POLICE CHIEF CONTRACT SERVICE
City Manager Starbird presented an oral report relative to the
recruitment he conducted for an interim police chief. He recom-
mended William Ellis, retired former Police Chief of Long Beach.
Interim Police Chief - Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to approve the
William Ellis appointment of William Ellis as Interim Police
Chief. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Starbird introduced Interim Police Chief Ellis.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to approve Demands
totaling $1,006,469.95 as listed on check registers FI 175146 thru
175460. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey re: Community Food Bank
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Although Oral Communications was taken earlier in the meeting,
Mayor Wong asked for any other comments from the audience.
No one addressed Council.
MAYOR'S REPORTS INTERIM CITY MANAGER
This item was taken earlier in the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
APPROVAL OF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE RE-
PLACEMENT SPECIAL TAX/MEASURE C
Council reviewed the staff report and discussed the wording of the
argument in favor of Measure C, the City's ballot measure for
April28, 1998.
Argument in Favor of Measure C Councilmember Touhey requested staff to ensure that the
School District was exempt. Public Works Director Glover stated
that he would review and report back on that issue.
Council discussed the language proposed for the argument
and after discussion agreed to include the phrase "Measure C
Replaces Lost Funds" at the beginning of the argument as well as
preceding the last paragraph.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to approve the
ballot argument wording, as amended, and to exempt the School
District from the replacement special tax if not already exempt.
Motion carried 5-0.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER TO COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmembers Howard and
Melendez, interviewing subcommittee, reported on their joint
recommendation to nominate Helena Redondo for the vacant
position.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9534 - RESOLUTION NO. 9534 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Helena Redondo CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPOINTING HELENA REDONDO TO THE COM-
MUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading and adopt. Motion carried 5-0 to appoint Helena
Redondo to fill the position expiring in June, 1998.
Councilmember Herfert requested staff to report back
regarding age requirements for appointees to the Senior Citizens
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Councilmember Howard requested that the meeting be adjourned
in memory of Lu Browne, past Councilmember Nevin Browne's
wife.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 9:17 pm in memory of Lu Browne. Motion carried 5-0.
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