02-17-1998 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 17, 1998
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Wong at 7:50 pm in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by
Human Services Commissioner Dane Johnson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Howard.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers
Howard, Touhey
Absent: Councilmember Herfert (excused)
Others Present: Starbird, Glover, Martyn, Collier, Yoshizaki, Francis, Collins,
Fong, Ellis, Irwin, King, Greene, Samaniego, Mayer, Keating,
Tong, Lantz, Tucker, Paul, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to approve the
minutes of the special meeting of February 3, 1998, and the regular
meeting of February 3, 1998. Motion carried 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Wong introduced the City's 75"' Birthday Celebration
Executive Committee members:
Chair: Ed Casanova
Vice Chair: Steve Dugan
Treasurer: Helena Redondo
Secretary: Geneva Dixon (absent)
City Manager Starbird Mayor Wong presented a resolution of commendation to City
Manager Jim Starbird for his outstanding dedication to the City for
the last seven years. Mr. Starbird has accepted the position of
City Manager for the City of Glendale and will be leaving West
Covina at the end of February.
RDA Called to Order Mayor Wong called to order the Redevelopment Agency at 8:03
pm to conduct the following joint public hearing. All Agency
Members were present, except Agency Member Herfert.
HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING — FIRST AMENDMENT TO
LEASE/DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREE-
MENT::BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND HOFFMAN ENTERPRISES, LTD
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Wong opened the hearing and stated that the recommendation is to
• hold over the hearing until the March 3rd Council meeting. He
asked if there were any members of the audience -that would like to
address this issue at this time and no one approached the podium.
Hearing Held Over Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to continue
the hearing to March 3, 1998. Motion carried 4-0.
Recess the RDA Mayor Wong recessed the Redevelopment Agency at 8:05 pm to
continue the City Council meeting.
Council N inutcs of 2/17/98
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CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications
Approval to Sell Alcoholic Beverages at Rotary Fund Raiser
Recommendation is to approve the sale of alcoholic beverages at
the West Covina Senior Center for the March 15, 1998 Rotary
Club fund raising event.
Approval to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a Sponsor Appreciation/
Casino Night
Recommendation is to approve the serving of beer and wine at the
West Covina Senior Center for the May 16, 1998 Sponsor
Appreciation/Casino Night.
Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services Commission 1/13/98
Planning Commission 2/10/98
Senior Citizens' Commission 1/08/98
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
On December 26, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damages amounting to $190.00 from Kin Wah Chan.
On October 26, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damages from Catherine Rose amounting to $111.96.
On November 26, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damages from Man -Ho Chan amounting to $140.00.
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Parcel Map 21473 — Martha Neale
Location: The creation of two residential lots from one residential
lot on the westerly side of Prospero Drive immediately north of
Cameron Avenue.
Resolution 9535 - RESOLUTION NO. 9535 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Parcel Map 21473 — Martha Neale CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
21473 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(Martha Neale)
Summary Vacation ofExcess RiQht-of-wav - Green Ridge Terrace
Location: A triangular shaped area, 76 square feet in size, at the
southeasterly end of Green Ridge Terrace.
Resolution 9536 - RESOLUTION NO. 9536 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Green Ridge Terrace CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A
STREET WHICH IS EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY (Green Ridge
Terrace)
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2433-98 was issued to Doctor's Medical Group at 1135 S
Sunset Avenue for a Health Fair on 2/7/98.
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
GP 96302 - Recommendation is to accept remodeling improvements for City
Armstrong Construction Hall, Community Room, and Simulator Room, and to release
Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company Bond No. CC3496
in the amount of $208,800.00, subject to Notice of Completion.
GP 98305 - Recommendation is to accept miscellaneous improvements at Fire
Whelan Construction Station No. 3 and release Ranger Insurance Company Bond No.
RICO228327 in the amount of $70,940.00, subject to Notice of
Completion.
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SP 95109 - Recommendation is to accept guardrail installation on Lark Hill
Alcorn Fence Company Drive, east of Citrus, and release Seaboard Surety Company Bond
No. 361444 in the amount of $9,419.00, subject to Notice of Com-
pletion.
Miscellaneous — Building & Engineering
• Renewal of the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and
Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7 — Ordering of
Engineer's Report (adopt resolutions)
Resolution 9537 - RESOLUTION NO. 9537 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Citywide CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PROPOSITION 218 AND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2,
"LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING
DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN LAND-
SCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE IN THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE SUBSEQUENT
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1998
(West Covina Lighting and Maintenance District)
Resolution 9538 - RESOLUTION NO. 9538 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
MD No. 4 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CON-
FIRMATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4's LEVY AND COLLEC-
TION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING ACT, OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99
(West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 — 98/99)
Resolution 9539 - RESOLUTION NO. 9539 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
MD No. 6 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIR-
MATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAIN-
TENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6's LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 (West Covina Land-
scape Maintenance District No. 6 — 98/99)
Resolution 9540 - RESOLUTION NO. 9540 -. A RESOLUTION OF THE
MD No. 7 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIR-
MATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAIN-
TENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7's LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 (West Covina Land-
scape Maintenance District No. 7 — 98/99)
Exemption of Schools and Public Entities from Special Replace-
ment Tax
Recommendation is to receive and file the informational report.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
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Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
Inclusion of Additional Areas into the Existing Redevelopment
Survey Area by Planning Commission (adopt resolution)
Resolution 9541 - RESOLUTION NO. 9541 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
RDA survey area CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ,
INCLUDING ADDITIONAL AREAS INTO THE EXISTING
REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all items listed
on the Consent Calendar, except the resolution relative to
Maintenance District No. 7 contained in Item B-8a. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
Item B-8a Mayor Wong stated that the vote regarding Resolution No. 9540
(Maintenance District No. 7) must indicate that he abstained, due
to conflict of interest laws.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Walt Hauser, President of the West Covina Police Officers'
Association, stated that the association reached an impasse with the
City's negotiating team and commented further on the procedures
thus far. He complained that the picketing by the Police Officers
prior to the last Council meeting wasn't allowed to be aired on
Channel 56.
PUBLIC WORKS
Ray Nordin, President of the West Covina Police Management
Association, stated their support for the Police Officers'
Association.
Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, spoke supportively for
the Police Association. She noted that although they have worked
without a contract for the last ten months, they have been profes-
sional throughout and the public's safety has not been in jeopardy.
Scott Fahey, a member of the Police Association, stated that the
Association is not asking for anything that other police agencies
are not receiving.
Michelle Figueroa, a member of the Police Association, expressed
sadness that the people of West Covina do not understand what the
police officers go through and that they don't know that the Police
have been working without a contract for the last ten months.
Mayor Wong stated that the Council is opposed to negotiating con-
tracts at the podium and asked the City Manager to update the
Council since the last time the two parties sat at the negotiating
table. City Manager Starbird responded. He also stated that he
gave the order not to air the picket line because it happened prior
to the Council and wasn't a part of the meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Council Minutes of 2/17/98
AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF COMPRESSED
Environmental Management Analyst Paul presented the staff
report.
CNG Vehicles Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to take the
following actions:
a) Award the bid to purchase three dedicated compressed
natural gas vehicles (one pickup truck and two vans) to Villa Ford,
which submitted the lowest of the three bids received by the
Department.
b) Approve the expenditure from account 156-320-2319-7160
of a maximum of $52,011.32, plus tax, for the purchase of three
CNG vehicles.
Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Wong stated that the Fire Chief requested that G-1 be held
over (Ambulance Service Contract) and asked the audience if
anyone was in attendance to speak to that item. The following per-
son addressed the Council:
Jim McNeil of Shaefer Ambulance that he was in
attendance to help answer questions and understood that the item
was being recommended for hold over.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 8:32 pm to
continue the Redevelopment Agency Agenda. The City Council
reconvened at 9:02 pm with Herfert absent.
Emma Fischbeck Mayor Wong noted that he had received a speaker's card from
Emma Fischbeck and invited her to approach the podium.
Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Drive, stated that for. the
City,or Redevelopment Agency to include private residences into
the survey area was wrong. Residents would only be able to sell
to the City and at a very low price.
City Manager Starbird clarified the survey process and
compared West Covina's RDA to other redevelopment agencies
that handle similar situations very differently.
Councilmember Touhey requested staff to report back to
Council regarding bond indebtedness.
COMMUNITY SERVICES 1) SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION —
ORDINANCE CHANGE
Community Services Director Collins presented the staff
report.
Sr. Citizens' Comm. City Clerk presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
REDEFINING THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION BY
AMENDING WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2-133, ET. SEQ.
• Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to
waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce.
/ Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
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2) GRANT PROGRAM FOR USE OF PARK DEVELOP-
MENT FEES FROM LARK ELLEN VILLAGE
Councilmember Touhey relayed a request from Council -
member Herfert that this item be held over until the next
Council meeting.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to
hold this matter over until March 3, 1998. Motion carried
4-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY — FIRE DEPARTMENT
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to hold this matter
over until the next Council meeting of March 3, 1998. Motion
carried 4-0.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Melendez and seconded by Howard to approve
Demands totaling $1,586,691.15 as listed on check registers FI
175461 through 175742. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commended the West Covina
Police Department with responsiveness to the community.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to approve the
Resolution of Commendation for City Manager Jim Starbird.
Motion carried 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Mayor Wong stated that he would abstain from the discussion and
vote on the following item and turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro
Tent Melendez.
1) PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
ADOPTING COUNTY HEALTH ORDINANCE
Acting Assistant City Manager Glover presented the staff
report. City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Restaurant ratings THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY ORDINANCE 97-0071 RELATING TO THE
OPERATION OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to
waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce, and
to set a public hearing on this matter for April 7, 1998.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
ABSTAIN: Wong (conflict of interest)
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Professional Recruitment Services -
David Griffith & Asso.
ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
Cify'Clerk Janet Berry
Mayor Wong resumed the conduction of the meeting.
2) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to hold over
this item until the next Council meeting. Motion carried
4-0.
3) PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR
Councilmembers Howard and Melendez elaborated on the
staff report and recommended the retention of David M.
Griffith and Associates.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to
approve the retention of the David M. Griffith and
Associates firm at a cost of $55,000 for all four positions
(City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Personnel Director
and the Police Chief). Motion carried 4-0.
On another matter, .Councilmember Touhey requested that staff
report back with a clarification of the Community Services Officer
recruitment.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to adjourn the
meeting at 9:30 pm. Motion carried 4-0.