04-07-1998 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 7, 1998
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Melendez at 7:35
pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was
given by Interim City Manager Glover and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Howard.
ROLL CALL Mayor Melendez, Councilmembers Howard and Touhey
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Herfert and Councilmember Wong
Others Present: Glover, Collier, Martyn, Pidgeon, Mayer, Collins, Bommarito,
Greene, Samaniego, Keating, Irwin, Yoshizaki, Fong, Yauchzee,
McIsaac, Ellis, King, Francis, Tucker, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to approve the fol-
lowing sets of minutes:
Special 5:30 pm meeting of March 17, 1998
Special 6:30 pm meeting of March 17, 1998
Regular meeting of March 17, 1998
Motion carried 3-0.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Melendez presented Glen Buckingham a Resolution of
Commendation for his service as a Senior Citizens' Commissioner
and work as a Senior Helping Our Police (S.H.O.P.) volunteer.
Mr. Buckingham recently resigned from his post on the Com-
mission.
Mayor Melendez proclaimed April 5 through 11, 1998 as INTER-
NATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY WEEK and presented the
proclamation to Shannon Yauchzee, Building Official of West
Covina.
Mayor Melendez proclaimed April 20 through 25, 1998 as WEEK
OF THE YOUNG CHILD and presented the proclamation to
Terra Sepulveda and Naila Tajgeer of Montessori Academy of
West Covina.
Mayor Melendez proclaimed April 20 through 26, 1998 as APRIL
POOLS WEEK and presented the proclamation to Fire Chief
Greene.
• HEARING PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
ADOPTING L. A. COUNTY HEALTH ORDINANCE
RELATING TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Environ-
mental Management Director Samaniego presented the staff report.
He stated that the City had anticipated the County Board of
Directors to have taken a certain action on this matter which would
enable the City Council to move forward with this item. However,
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the Board held over their matter and therefore the recommendation
of staff at this point is to also hold over this matter.
Food Establishment Ordinance Mayor Melendez acknowledged that this hearing would be held
over until May 5, but opened the public testimony portion in the
event there may be someone wishing to address this matter.
Public Testimonv Mayor Melendez asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in
• favor of this and no one addressed the Council. He asked if there
was anyone wishing to speak in opposition. No one desired to
speak; however, the following had a question:
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, requested a clarification
on the process of the ordinance.
Interim City Manager Glover stated that this ordinance
relates only to the posting of the letter grade assigned by the
County Health Department. The County Health Department has
been inspecting restaurants all along and it has been voluntarily
posted by individual restaurants.
Mayor Melendez noted that the public testimony portion of the
hearing would remain open to accept further comments on May 5.
Hearing held over Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to continue the
hearing to May 5, 1998. Motion carried 3-0.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 269 — STANDARDS TO ESTAB-
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and the staff
report was presented by Principal Planner McIsaac. Councilmem-
ber Howard suggested that the matter of height limits be investi-
gated further if the industry standards change in the future.
Public Testimonv Mayor Melendez opened the public testimony portion of
the hearing and asked for comments favoring the Code
Amendment. No one addressed Council.
none Mayor Melendez asked for comments opposing the Code
Amendment and no one addressed Council.
Testimony Closed Mayor Melendez closed the public testimony portion of the
hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CER-
TAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 (Zoning) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STANDARDS
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REVERSE VENDING
MACHINES (Code Amendment No. 269)
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to introduce. Motion carried
by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Touhey, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Wong
• Recess the City Council meeting Mayor Melendez recessed the City Council meeting at 8:16 pm to
Redevelopment Agency conduct the Redevelopment Agency scheduled public hearing.
The remainder of the Redevelopment Agency Agenda was taken at
the conclusion of the RDA hearing and at 8:28 pm Mayor
Melendez reconvened the City Council meeting.
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Redevelopment Agency Item for Council Action
Revised 1996/97 Audit Report of the West Covina Redevelopment
Agency
Finance Director Tucker presented the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to receive and
file the Revised Independent Financial Audit Report of the
Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 1996/97, as certified by
Caporicci & Larson, independent auditors. Motion carried 3-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications
Letter received from Michael Miller regarding the perpetual main-
tenance of the BKK Landfill. (refer to staff)
Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 3/10/98
Personnel 3/11/98
Planning 3/24/98
Senior Citizens' 3/I2/98
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 3/19/98
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
Janet Guerra, an individual, and as Guardian Ad Litem for
Timothy Guerra vs City of West Covina
On February 4, 1998, the City Clerk's office received a wrongful
death claim for $5 million plus loss of future earnings and
companionship.
Leonel P. Luian vs City of West Covina
On February 22, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
unspecified damages amounting to $450.00.
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Parcel Map No. 22798 — Ran ag Reddy
Location: Easterly side of Sunset Avenue northerly of Merced.
Resolution 9548 - RESOLUTION NO. 9548 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Parcel Map 22798 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
22798 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(Ranga Reddy)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 134 — Overland Vista Royale I
Location: 3042 and 3046 Madero Court.
Resolution 9549 - RESOLUTION NO. 9549 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE
Lot Line Adjustment 134 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 134
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Overland
Vista Royale I)
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2432-98 was issued to San Gabriel/Pomona Parents Place
for an Education Fair at Cortez Park on 4/26/98.
TUP #2440-98 was issued to West Covina Nissan for a roof -
mounted balloon and search lights on 3/20 through 3/31 at 1840 E.
Garvey Avenue South.
TUP #2441-98 was issued to Friendly Hills for a health fair and
radio van on 3/28 at 1300 S. Sunset Avenue.
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Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
PP 95221- Location: 1611Y2 West Merced Avenue.
Gentry Brothers Recommendation is to accept parking lot improvements at Sunset
Baseball Field Parking Area and release Federal Insurance
Company Bond No. 8153-99055 in the amount of $154,935.60,
subject to Notice of Completion procedures.
Award of Bid
One -Year Extension of City's Street Sweeping Contract
R. F. Dickson Company Recommendation is to authorize the final one-year extension of the
street sweeping contract with R. F. Dickson Company Inc.,
Downey, at no increase in the contract amount.
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
Weed Abatement 1998
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution and set April
21, 1998, as the date for hearing objections or protests to the
properties in question.
Resolution 9550 - RESOLUTION NO. 9550 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
1998 Weed Abatement CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON,
AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS
AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
REMOVE AND ABATE THE SAME UNDER AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4,
DIVISION, 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, OF THE
GOVERNMENT CODE (Public Hearing: 4/21/98)
Miscellaneous — Public Works
TS 98120 — Valinda Avenue and SummerplaceBurtree Street
Traffic Signal
TS 98120 - Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifications for this
Plans & specs approved project and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
Support for Assembly Bill 1759
AB 1759 Recommendation is to support AB 1759 and authorize the Mayor
to send a letter of support on behalf of the City of West Covina to
the Assembly's Transportation Committee.
Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 4, 6, and 7 —
Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions and set June
2, 1998 as the public hearing date for all three:
Resolution 9551 - RESOLUTION NO. 9551 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
MD No. 4 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2, 199 FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMENC-
ING IN FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 TO FUND THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE DISTRICT (West Covina Landscape Maintenance
District No. 4)
Resolution 9552 - RESOLUTION NO. 9552 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
MD No. 6 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2, 1998 FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 COMMENC-
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ING IN FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 TO FUND THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE DISTRICT (West Covina Landscape Maintenance
District No. 6)
Resolution 9553 - RESOLUTION NO. 9553 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
MD No. 7 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2, 1998 FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 COMMENC-
ING IN FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 TO FUND THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE DISTRICT (West Covina Landscape Maintenance
District No. 7)
Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District Preliminary
Approval of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution and set June
16, 1998 as the public hearing date for this district:
Resolution 9554 - RESOLUTION NO. 9554 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Citywide District CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 16, 1998 TO
APPROVE CITYWIDE ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN
FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS AND STREET TREES
WITHIN THE DISTRICT
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
Auditors' Report on Appropriations Limit for the Two Years
Ending June 30, 1998
Recommendation is to receive and file the report.
June 30, 1997 single Audit Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the June 30, I997 Single
Audit Report.
Surplus Property
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 9555 - RESOLUTION NO. 9555 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Surplus Property CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS
SURPLUS
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Recommendation of Council Sub -Committee for Retention of
Special Legal Counsel by Colen and Lee
Colen and Lee - Recommendation is to approve the recommendation of Council
Overlander, Lewis & Russell Sub -Committee to direct the City's third party administrator, Colen
and Lee, to retain the law firm of Overlander, Lewis & Russell.
Appropriation for Recruitment
David M. Griffith & Asso. Recommendation is to appropriate $55,000 from unappropriated
General Fund reserves to fund the recruiting services of David M.
Griffith & Associates.
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Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
Resolution Authorizing Enforcement Assistance Grant Application
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 9556 - RESOLUTION NO. 9556 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Seeking Grant from CIWMB CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
• APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR AN ENFORCEMENT ASSIS-
TANCE GRANT
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION
Michael Miller Michael Miller, 2648 E. Workman Avenue, addressed his letter to
Council (B-1) regarding the long term maintenance of the BKK
Landfill and his request for the formation of a community
committee to ensure the conditions are met. He volunteered his
services.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Touhey, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Wong
Lollie Bergman Lollie Bergman, 847 Wescove Place, commented on several items;
Lot Line Adjustment No. 134 (Agenda Item B-4b), Special Legal
Counsel by Colen and Lee (Agenda Item B-9i), and RDA Item III
regarding the Revised Audit Report. She noted that there is a
listing of the amount of money owing the City from the
Redevelopment Agency and suggested an audit of the firms owing
West Covina money.
Recess the City Council meeting Mayor Melendez recessed the City Council meeting at 8:35 pm to
Parking Authority convene the Parking Authority. The City Council reconvened at
8:37 pm with all members present, except Herfert and Wong.
Parking Authority Item for Council Action
Parking Authority Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June
Finance Director Tucker presented the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to receive and
file the annual Financial Report of the Parking Authority for Fiscal
Year 1996/97, as certified by Caporicci & Larson, independent
auditors. Motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC WORKS REPLACEMENT OF CITY LIMIT SIGNS
Acting City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report.
City limit signs Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve a)
Central Cities Signs the purchase of new City limit signs from Central Cities Signs in
the amount of $9,954.80 including tax, and b) the purchase of
• miscellaneous material for the fabrication of population plates and
tamper -proof hardware to install the new City limit signs at a cost
of $1,940 including tax. Motion carried 3-0.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER ENTERPRISE STAFFING NEEDS
Computer Enterprise Interim Police Chief Ellis presented the staff report. Chief Ellis
and Finance Director Tucker responded to Council's questions
regarding the pay of an individual working overtime vs a new
employee working straight time.
Councilmember Howard felt it would be prudent to wait
• until the new City Manager and Police Chief are hired before
making any changes.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to hold action
on this item until such time as the new Chief and new City
Manager are on board and the Council has reviewed the whole
Computer Enterprise program. Motion carried 3-0.
Recess Mayor Melendez called a recess at 8:54 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 9:05 pm with all members present, except Herfert
and Wong.
COMMUNICATIONS CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Charter Communications Communications Director Keating presented the staff report.
Motion by Touhey. and seconded by Howard to a) authorize
staff to file a formal protest of Charter Communications' March I
rate increase for expanded cable programming services; and b)
authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals for legal services to
advise the City Council and assist staff with respect to cable
television franchise matters. Motion carried 3-0.
Staff was asked to speak with Mayor Pro Tem Herfert to
ensure all his concerns are addressed, as this item was brought
forth by him.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
(CAFRI
Council reviewed the staff report.
CAFR Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to receive and
file the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY
96/97. Motion carried 3-0.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Interim Personnel Director Francis presented the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9557 - RESOLUTION NO. 9557 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Minimum wage CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CLASSIFICA-
TIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA LIMITED
SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING RESO-
LUTIONS 9393 AND 9546
• Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading and adopt. Motion carried 3-0.
POLICE EMPLOYEES PERS HEALTH CARE
Interim City Manager Glover presented the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9558 - RESOLUTION NO. 9558 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
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Police PERS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8487, AS
AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 9102, FIXING THE
EMPLOYERS' CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 3-0.
• CONSULTING SERVICES FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION
Interim Personnel Director Francis presented the staff report.
Consulting Services - Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the
Becker & Bell Council Sub -Committee's recommendation and award the contract
to the consulting firm of Becker & Bell at an annual cost not to
exceed $30,000. Motion carried 3-0.
CITY MANAGER REORGANIZATION OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
Risk Management Interim City Manager Glover and Interim Personnel Director
Francis presented the staff report.
Corey Glave Corey Glave, representing the current Risk Manager, spoke
on her behalf as to the review that was conducted on the Risk
Management Office. He stated that the report contained errors and
requested Council not take action until the report was corrected.
City Attorney Marlyn disagreed with personal comments
about her made by Mr. Glave. Mr. Glover stated that both the
staff report and the review report were public record and available
at the City Clerk's Office.
Councilmember Touhey stated that he would like more
information before taking an action on this item.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to hold this
matter over. Motion carried 2-1 with Howard voting no.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Marlyn remarked that she had reserved this spot on
the Agenda in the event she needed to address the Council. She
stated that she was tired of enduring Councilmember Touhey's
treatment towards her and had no desire in representing the City as
City Attorney. If Council no longer wanted her representing them,
all they need do is say so.
Recess Mayor Melendez recessed the City Council meeting at 9:35 pm.
Council reconvened at 9:42 pm. He stated that the Council needs
to vote in order to go into closed session, pursuant to Government
Code requirements: Section 54956.9(b) relative to initiation of
litigation.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to place this
emergency item on the Agenda for consideration. Motion carried
3-0.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to recess the
Council meeting to commence a closed session at 9:43 pm.
Motion carried 3-0.
• Mayor Melendez reconvened the City Council meeting at 11:00
pm with all members present, except Herfert and Wong.
City Attorney Marlyn apologized for making everyone wait for an
issue that could have been addressed in a different forum. She
thanked the Mayor for his leadership in helping resolve this matter.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the
demands totaling $1,524,256.64 as listed on check registers FI
17660 through 177211. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Touhey, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Wong
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
LEGAL REPRESENTATION AUDIT
Legal Representation Audit Council reviewed the report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to hold over
this item until Councilmember Herfert is in attendance as this was
his item and his input would be appreciated.
E. T. Snell E. T. Snell, suggested using law professors from USC or
UCLA to conduct an independent audit of the legal firms used by
the City and include an audit of the work performed by the firms.
Councilmember Touhey stated that he shared a lot of the
same concerns as those of Mayor Pro Tern Herfert and perhaps the
City should undertake an RFQ process. He was agreeable to
holding this over.
The motion to hold over was adopted 3-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Assignment
E. T. Snell, suggested a Police Commission for the average citizen
to address their police concerns.
Audit Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce/
Liaison Committee
City/School Cooperative
Committee
E.S.G.V. Planning Committee
E.S.G.V. Consortium
1) ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVES TO OTHER AGENCIES
Mayor Melendez reviewed the liaison appointments and a
few changes were made. Motion by Touhey and seconded
by Howard to approve the following appointments. Motion
carried 3-0.
Representative
Melendez/Herfert
none
Herfert/Touhey
Melendez/Howard
Herfert
Herfert
Foothill Transit Zone Wong to 6/1, then Touhey
Independent Cities Asso.
I.C.R.M.A.
League of CA Cities/LA Division
S.G.V. Mosquito Abatement District
L.A.County City Selection Committee
S.G.V. Council of Governments
S.G.V. Commerce & Cities Consortium
Sanitation District Board
So. Cal Asso. of Gov't (SCAG)
Upper S.G.V. Water Association
Melendez
Touhey
Howard
Herfert
Wong
Melendez
Touhey
Melendez
Glover
Herfert
Alternate
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Howard
Melendez
Herfert
Howard
K. Francis
Melendez
Wong
Touhey
Wong
Wong
Wong
Collier
Melendez
2) COMMISSION APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to
utilize the same process as last year wherein Council sub-
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST
City Clerk Janet Berry
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committees to interview prospective commissioners. Only
the commissioners whose terms are expiring and interested
in continuing their service need to be interviewed. Motion
carried 3-0.
Councilmember Howard asked that the years of
service for current commissioners be included with the
information.
Mayor Melendez and Councilmember Touhey will
serve as the Council sub -committee for the establishment of
a new commission: Arts, Culture and Special Events
Commission.
No reports for this meeting.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to adjourn the
meeting at # 1:30 pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Mayor
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