03-17-1998 - Regular Meeting - Minutes1
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 17, 1998
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Wong at 8:05 pm in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by
Pastor Chuck Reeve of Faith Community Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro
Tern Melendez.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tern Melendez, Councilmembers
Herfert, Howard, and Touhey
Others Present: Glover, Collier, Samaniego, Tucker, Marlyn, McIsaac, Fong,
Lantz, Keating, Greene, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to approve the
minutes of the special meeting of March 3, 1998, and the regular
meeting of March 3, 1998. Motion carried 5-0.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Wong proclaimed March 15 — 21, 1998, as CHILDREN
AND HEALTHCARE WEEK and presented the proclamation to
Kathy Van Allen, Assistant Director or Nursing for Pediatrics,
Citrus Valley Health Partners.
Mayor Wong proclaimed March 16 _ 21, 1998, as POISON PRE-
VENTION WEEK and presented the proclamation to Anthony
Saldana, Lead Advisory Council Committee representative, Los
Angeles County Department of Health Services.
Mayor Wong proclaimed the month of March, 1998, as PRO-
FESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER MONTH and presented the
proclamation to Linda Squier, Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
Social Services Department, Citrus Valley Health Partners.
HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . 3/10/98
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
On February 9, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received an
application for leave to present a late claim from James Lloyd
Polson for monetary loss amounting to $500.
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2436-98 was issued to Callon Construction for a construc-
tion yard at the southeast comer of Garvey and Merced from
1/1/98 to 6/30/98.
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TUP #2439-98 was issued to Penske Jaguar at 2016 E. Garvey
Avenue for a grand opening on 3/6 and 3/7/98.
Miscellaneous - Planning Department
Contract with DKS Associates for Citrus Valley Medical Center
Traffic Study
Traffic Study - Recommendation is to authorize execution of a contract with DKS
DKS Associates Associates for preparation of a traffic and parking study for the
Citrus Valley Medical Center maternal and child health center in
the amount of $13,810.00, with the payment of the costs of
services to be paid through funds placed on deposit by Citrus
Valley Health Partners.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Approval to Serve Wine at League of Women Voters Annual Fund
Drive Reception
LWV —Fundraiser Recommendation is to approve the serving of wine at the League
of Women Voters' Annual Fund Drive Reception being held in the
Community Room on the evening of April 30, 1998.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert regarding the BKK Status Report
PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 8:13 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 8:14 pm with all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting. `
PUBLIC SAFETY No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
• APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to approve Demands
totaling $750,061.51 as listed on demand registers FI 176239
through 176659. 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 Lollie Bergman, 847 Wescove Place, stated that City Attorney
Martyn has been the most receptive and responsive attorney the
City has had in many years. Ms. Martyn has been able to supply
answers to the Council without having to research and report back
as past attorneys have had to do. If the Council is serious about
replacing the City Attorney, they need to look at her work and per-
formance throughout her tenure with the City.
Paul Gipple, 125 N. Walnuthaven Drive, stated that there could be
a transient problem at the boarded -up Executive Lodge. He
noticed tagging and five air conditioning windows that have been
broken. Interim City Manager Glover stated that staff would
investigate.
Ziad Alhassen, 3050 Sunrise Road, suggested an audit of the City
Attorney, simply as a due diligence process not unlike what other
cities have done.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Wong reflected that this would be his last report as Mayor
and spoke about the City's successes over the last year. Even
though the City Council often has five differing opinions, it has
worked together this past year on several issues; such as the mail -
ballot election and the fire protection initiative — both unanimously
supported by the Council. He commended past Councils for laying
sound foundations and City staff for carrying out Council
directives. Some of the projects Mayor Wong mentioned include:
the Eastland upgrade, Disney Club, the Auto Row with two grand
openings, the Hurst Ranch Museum, and Community Services
programs under the leadership of Community Services Director
Cindy Collins.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Howard thanked Mayor Wong for his time and
efforts in serving the community well this past year.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION City Clerk Berry conducted the election of Mayor for the next
year. Councilmember Herfert nominated Richard Melendez for
Mayor.
Mayor Richard Melendez Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to elect
Richard Melendez as Mayor of West Covina. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Melendez conducted the election of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Touhey nominated Steve Herfert as Mayor Pro
Tem.
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Herfert Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to elect Steve
Herfert as Mayor Pro Tem of West Covina. Motion carried 5-0.
Designation of Alternate to Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Mayor Melendez explained that as the Mayor, he automatically
becomes the City's delegate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District, but the Council needs to designate an alternate in the
event the Mayor cannot attend one of the meetings.
Councilmember Wong Councilmember Howard nominated Benjamin Wong as the
as delegate alternate. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to appoint
Councilmember Wong as the alternate delegate to the Sanitation
District. Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
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City Clerk Janet Berry
Mayor Melendez introduced his family members to the audience.
He then spoke of the importance of communication and
accessibility to the citizens of West Covina and his plan to initiate
quarterly community meetings called "Coffee with the Mayor" to
be available to the residents.
Mayor Melendez announced his objectives for the
upcoming year, which he encompassed in a program entitled
"RECOVER." The letters of Recover stand for the following areas
he plans to concentrate his efforts:
R — Redevelopment
E — Economic Development
C — Culture, Arts, and Special Events
O — Organization
V — Vision
E — Environment
R - Representation
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert introduced his family members and
thanked them for their continued love and support.
Councilmember Touhey extended his congratulations to newly
elected Mayor Melendez and Mayor Pro Tern Herfert.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 9:04 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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