05-19-1998 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 19, 1998
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Melendez at 7:45
pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was
given by Dr. Kundan Peter of West Covina United Methodist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember Howard.
ROLL CALL Mayor Melendez, Councilmembers Howard and Wong
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Herfert and Councilmember Touhey
Others Present: Glover, Collier, Mayer, Wynder, Ellis, Francis, Collins, Pidgeon,
Samaniego, Tucker, Fong, Lantz, McIsaac, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Wong offered the following corrections: the
correct spelling of "Israel" in the regular meeting of May 5; and
the correct name of the award given by the State to Hollingworth
School was entitled the "California Distinguished School Award."
PRESENTATIONS
The following minutes were approved as corrected:
Regular meeting of April 21, 1998
Special meeting of May 5, 1998
Regular meeting of May 5, 1998
Special meeting of May 12, 1998
Special meeting of May 12, 1998
No presentations given.
HEARING 1998/99 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to reschedule this
hearing for June 16, 1998, as recommended by staff. Motion
carried 3-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (refer to staff)
Letter received from Cole Schaefer Ambulance requesting that the
City Council reconsider their action authorizing the Fire
Department to implement their proposed public/private ambulance
plan for emergency medical transport.
Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission 5/12/98
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
On February 25, 1998 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage from Rebecca Perez. The amount of claim had
not been determined at time of presentation.
On March 2, 1998 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries from Wanda Ballard/Mark Gouge II. The amount
of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
Council Minutes of 5/19/98
On March 23, 1998 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Sylvia Macias for property damages amounting to $850.
On February 9, 1998 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Edward L. Feldman for personal injuries amounting to $1,000,000.
isOn March 2, 1998 the city Clerk's Office received a claim from
Minh Tran Nghe for property damage. the amount of claim had
not been determined at time of presentation.
On August 26, 1997 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Raymond Duron for monetary loss amounting to $250.
On December 1, 1997 the City Clerk's Office received a claim
from Roger and Renae Downs for property damage amounting to
$1,410.65 - $2,329.03.
On November 21, 197 the City Clerk's Office received a claim
from M. Elaine Von Moos (an individual) and M. Elaine Von
Moos (as Special Administrator for the Estate of Paul Borg,
deceased) for wrongful death in the amount of $50,000,000.
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Location: Northerly of Cameron at the westerly end of Prospero.
Resolution 9570 - RESOLUTION NO. 9570 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Parcel Map 24445 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
24445 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(Anthony Lee)
Location: Lot 12 of Tract 47808 and Lot 31 of Tract 42169.
Resolution 9571 - RESOLUTION NO. 9571 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Lot Line Adjustment 128 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 128
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(Richmond American Homes)
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2444-98 was issued to West Covina Environmental
Management for oil recycling promotion at 1540 E. Amar Road on
4/25/98.
TUP #2445-98 was issued to West Covina Optimist Club for a
rummage sale for charity at Cameron Park on 4/9/98.
TUP #2446-98 was issued to Circus Vargas for a circus at SunFran
Center, Sunset & Francisquito on 5/4/98 to 5/6/98.
TUP #2449-98 was issued to U. S. Postal Service for a Cinco de
Mayo stamp unveiling at 329 S. California Avenue on 5/2/98.
TUP #2450-98 was issued to Chamber of Commerce for a petting
• zoo at 200 S. Glendora Street on 5/2/98.
Award of Bids
Bid No. 98-001 - Wireless Data Network
Bid No. 98-001 - Recommendation is to award the bid for a wireless data network
JADTEC, Inc. for the Fire Department's new Records Management System to the
lowest responsive bidder, JADTEC, Inc., at a total cost of
$15,293.79.
2
Council Minutes of 5/19/98
TS 96109B — Traffic Signal Rewiring at Various Intersections
TS 96109B - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Signal Maintenance, Inc.,
Signal Maintenance Inc. Anaheim, in the amount of $69,440.00 as submitted at the bid
opening of 5/12/98, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
• One-year Extension of Tree Maintenance Contract
Tree Maintenance - Recommendation is to authorize a one-year extension of the tree
West Coast Arborists, Inc. maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., at no
increase in the contract amount.
Edgewood Sports Complex Master Plan
Edgewood Park Master Plan Recommendation is to accept the bid of Purkiss Rose, RSI in the
amount of $21,710.00 contingent upon amendments to the 1972
WCUSD Facility Use Agreement and the 1968 Municipal Pool
Agreement reflecting authorization for the City to utilize the
facilities through the year 2028, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an agreement with Purkiss Rose, RSI for the
Master Plan to be done.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
Renewal of Parking Lease with Los Angeles County
Parking Lease - Recommendation is to authorize staff to execute the First Renewal
Los Angeles County and Amendment No. I of the lease and agreement for off-street
parking facilities at the West Covina Civic Center.
Aoorooriation for Police Vehicles
Police Vehicles Recommendation is to appropriate $276,000 in FY 97/98 general
fund surplus and approve the carryover of the appropriation to the
FY 98/99 budget year for the purchase of 12 police patrol vehicles
from Account No. 11-320-2110-7170.
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 98/99
Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt the
following resolution:
Resolution 9572 - RESOLUTION NO. 9572 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
FY 98/99 Appropriations Limit CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed except: B-1, B-6d, and B-7b. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Howard, Wong, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Touhey
B-I The following individuals spoke to the written communications
submitted by Cole Schaefer Ambulance Company:
Manny Galvez Manny Galvez, District Manager for Cole Schaefer,
reiterated his written request to the City Council to reconsider
• authorizing the Fire Department to proceed with the proposed
public/private ambulance plan for emergency medical transport.
Doug Emsley Doug Emsley, Operations Manager for American Medical
Response, questioned the numbers projected in the staff report. He
also questioned the response times asserted in the staff report. He
wondered if the City had considered additional response needs if
the City's resources were tied up and how that would impact the
anticipated revenue.
c
Council Minutes of 5/19/98
•
•
Interim City Manager Glover recommended that the
concerns raised by the two speakers be referred to staff for a report
back to Council. Assistant City Attorney Wynder stated that it
would be inappropriate for Council to take an action to reconsider
the plan based on a request from a citizen. Action to reconsider
must come from the prevailing side of the Council.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to refer the con-
cerns to staff for a report back at the next Council meeting.
Motion carried 2-1 with Melendez voting no.
B-6d In relation to the Edgewood Sports Complex Master Plan (Item B-
6d), Interim City Manager Glover recommended that this item be
held over until more discussions are held with the School District.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to hold this
matter over until further discussions have been held with the
School District. Motion carried 3-0.
B-7b In relation to the request for appropriation of monies for police
vehicles (Item 13-7b), Councilmember Howard asked the Police
Chief if the vehicles would accommodate the Police Department's
computers. Chief Ellis answered in the affirmative.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC WORKS
No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Melendez recessed the City Council meeting at 8:10 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council recon-
vened at 8:11 pm with all members present except Herfert and
Touhey.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY 1) RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE DEALING WITH
THE REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE PURCHASES
Council reviewed the staff report supporting SB 1395.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9573 - RESOLUTION NO. 9573 — A RESOLUTION OF
Supporting SB 1395 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL
1395 PROVIDING FOR ENHANCED SENTENCING
FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHET-
AMINE NEAR A DWELLING UNIT
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried
3-0.
City Clerk presented
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Regulating Ephedrine Purchases THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ADD CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE XII, (SECTIONS 15-
4
Council Minutcs of 5/19/98
•
Transcription Services -
Barkley Transcription Services
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
CITY MANAGER
Risk Management Program
300 ET SEQ.) REGULATING EPHEDRINE
PURCHASES
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the ordinance. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Howard, Wong, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Touhey
2) TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to
authorize staff to contract for professional services with
Barkley Transcription Services in an amount not to exceed
the $10,000 budgeted for such services. Motion carried 3-0.
No reports for this meeting.
REORGANIZATION OF THE
RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Interim Personnel Director Francis presented the staff report.
Council discussed the recommendations of the Personnel
Commission and concurred with the second of the two
recommendations.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9574 - RESOLUTION NO. 9574 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
re classification & compensation CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING
TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF
POSITIONS, AS AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE
CLASSIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND
RISK MANAGEMENT, AND SAFETY AND CLAIMS
COORDINATOR
Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to a) approve
the report submitted by the Interim Personnel Director, including
the reorganization of the Risk Management Division and deletion
of the Risk Manager position, and b) waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-0.
Personnel Commission Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to approve the fol-
Recommendation lowing recommendation of the Personnel Commission:
"Employees with workers' compensation claims shall have
an opportunity to comment on the effectiveness of the process. A
form is to be developed that enables feedback by the employee
during the claims process and at the conclusion of the process."
Motion carried 3-0.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to approve demands
totaling $708,709.32 as listed on check registers FI 177881
through 178259. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Wong, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Touhey
5
Council N inutcs of 5/19/98
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mark McDonough, 1002 S. Terri Ann, addressed the issue of the
First Time Home Buyers Program through the Redevelopment
Agency. He called HUD directly on the requirement of funding
for the first mortgage. HUD responded to his question to them that
the law prohibits restricting candidates from seeking mortgage
• funding from lending institutes of their choice.
Councilmember Wong requested a copy of his question and
response from HUD for the City's legal counsel to review. Mr.
McDonough responded that his question to HUD was verbal.
Councilmember Wong stated that legal matters are not always as
simple as they appear on the surface and wants to make sure that
the City's legal counsel is looking at the same question as Mr.
McDonough.
Interim City Manager Glover stated that staff would con-
tact Mr. McDonough as to his point and would report back to the
Council.
MAYOR'S REPORTS ASSEMBLY BILL 1776—
REPEAL OF THE VEHICLE LICENSE FEE
AB 1776 — Vehicle License Fees Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Howard
strongly opposed AB 1776 unless there were constitutional
guarantees to replace the lost funds which will surely happen with
the passage of AB 1776 as currently presented.
Councilmember Wong agreed with Councilmember
Howard and suggested that action on this item be deferred until all
five members of the Council are present to oppose it. Unanimous
Council opposition makes a stronger statement.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to hold over this
item for full Council action. Motion carried 3-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSION MEETING
Joint meeting with Commissioners Council discussed the logistics of a meeting with all the City Com-
missioners and whether it would be more social or business.
Council concurred that a meeting in the Community Room would
be suitable with food brought in by a local caterer (sandwiches,
etc.).
Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to direct staff to
arrange a joint meeting for the last week in June if 75% of the
commissioners could attend. If not, defer the meeting until after
vacations in September. Motion carried 3-0.
OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 224
Council reviewed the staff report.
Henry Woo Mr. Henry Woo, Diamond Bar, representing the Asian
American Architects & Engineers Association, discussed the
• impact of Proposition 224 and urged Council to oppose it.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9575 - RESOLUTION NO. 9575 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Opposition Prop. 224 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, OPPOSING PROPOSITION 224 RELATING TO
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES OF STATE
FUNDED PROJECTS
Cel
Council Minutes of 5/19/98
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-0.
• ADJOURNMENT Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to adjourn the meeting
at 9:00 pm in memory of Harold Quasny with sympathy to his wife
Dorothy, and in memory of Harold Brunsdon with sympathy to his
Attest:
a
City Clerk Janet Berry
I
wife )