06-16-1998 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
June 16, 1998
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Melendez at 7:37
pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was
given by Acting Assistant City Manager Collier and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro
Tem Herfert.
ROLL CALL Mayor Melendez, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers
Howard and Touhey
Absent: Councilmember Wong
Others Present: Collier, Wynder, Mayer, Collins, Bommarito, Samaniego, Pullin,
Bonaparte, Ellis, McIsaac, Yoshizaki, Meier, Lantz, Janis,
Pidgeon, Miyasato, Francis, Greene, Tucker, Keating, Palkhiwala,
Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Melendez asked for corrections to the minutes. None were
offered and the following minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of June 1, 1998
Special meeting of June 2, 1998 (closed session)
Special meeting of June 2, 1998 (Chamber budget)
Regular meeting of June 2, 1998
Special meeting of June 6, 1998
Special meeting of June 9, 1998
PRESENTATIONS John Hughes and Willy Vann of the West Covina Elks invited
everyone to participate in the Chili Cook -Off at Cameron Park on
July 41h as part of the City's Fourth of July events scheduled for the
day. He also invited everyone to a dinner/dance scheduled for
June 26 at the Elks Lodge, donation of $12.50 per person. The Elks
provide funding for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through
their events.
In appreciation for past years' support and participation,
they presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Chamber of
Commerce, the School District, and the following City Hall
Departments: Community Services, Maintenance, Police, and Fire.
Community Services Director Collins presented City Certificates
of Recognition to outgoing Senior Citizens' Commissioners
Delores Kawalski and Fred Gratz. Included for recognition, but
absent from the meeting, was outgoing Commissioner Vellore
Harinath.
Mayor Melendez proclaimed July 3, 1998 as SGI-Day — Victory of
Youth in West Covina to Bobby Dibozzi and Renu Jiandani, SGI-
USA Regional Division Leaders.
Mayor Melendez also presented a Certificate for SGI
President Daisaku Ikeda as an honorary citizen of West Covina.
Receiving the Certificate on President Ikeda's behalf was Mr. Fred
Zaitsu, General Director of SGI-USA.
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Mayor Melendez moved forward the following Agenda item to be
considered by Council at this time:
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH NEW CITY
MANAGER
New City Manager Contract - Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to approve an employ -
Mr. Jesse Duff ment contract with Mr. Jesse Duff as City Manager of West
Covina. Councilmembers commented on the selection process
and were very pleased to have Mr. Duff accept the position.
Motion carried 4-0. Councilmember Howard conveyed Council -
member Wong's support and could he have been here, the vote
would be unanimously five -zero.
Mayor Melendez introduced Mr. Duff, who in turn
addressed the audience about becoming the City Manager for the
fine city of West Covina. He introduced his family members and
friends.
Recess Mayor Melendez called a recess at 8:15 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 8:32 pm with all members present, except Council -
member Wong.
George Ogden George Ogden, Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
thanked the City Council and the community for the Veterans
Memorial Wall located next to the Communications Center in the
Civic Center.
HEARING 1998/99 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Melendez opened the hearing. Community Services Manager
Bommarito presented the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Melendez opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for comments. The following individuals
addressed Council:
Jennifer Byram Jennifer Byram, representing Marian Homes, explained their
request for $11,232. The Community Services Commission
recommended zero funding.
Ursula Licon Ursula Licon, representing the United Community Food Pantry,
explained their request for $10,000. The Commission recom-
mended zero funding.
Carolyn Arndt Carolyn Arndt, representing West Covina Community Food Bank,
expressed appreciation for past and present financial support. The
Commission recommended funding $14,000 as requested.
Carol Lane Carol Lane, representing the Service Center for Independent
Living, explained their request for $15,000. The Commission
recommended $7,500.
Gary Lawson Gary Lawson, representing Future America, explained their
request for $12,179. The Commission recommended zero funding.
Lollie Bergman Lollie Bergman, 847 Wescove Place, asked about the status of the
Home Improvement Program, noting that there is now a waiting
list for assistance.
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Testimony Closed There being no others wishing to address Council, Mayor
Melendez close the public testimony portion of the hearing and
commenced Council discussion.
Council Discussion Mayor Pro Tem Herfert acknowledged the value and benefit of
• Future America to "at risk" kids but realized that without the
accountability required by HUD, it was difficult to allot funds for
it. Mr. Lawson assured him that as Future America has done in
the past, Future America could again provide the documentation
required.
Council continued to discuss other items. It was noted that
Councilmember Touhey would need to abstain on the vote
regarding West Covina Community Food Bank and Council -
member Howard would need to abstain from voting on Future
America (both in relation to conflicts of interest).
Motions Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve all items as
listed, except West Covina Community Food Bank and Future
America, and to allot $1,000 of the $4,000 current year surplus for
United Community Food Pantry. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve $3,000 of
the $4,000 current year surplus for Future America. Motion carried
3-0-1 with Howard abstaining.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to approve the recom-
mended $14,000 for West Covina Community Food Bank. Motion
carried 3-0-1 with Touhey abstaining.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9581 - RESOLUTION NO. 9581 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Intention to apply for funds CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPLY FOR
FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE 1974 FEDERAL HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT AS AMENDED AND
CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD THEREOF
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
HEARING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert stated that due to conflict of interest laws,
he would abstain from the discussion and vote on this matter.
UUD #6 City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing.
Mayor Melendez opened the hearing and Acting Public Works
Director Mayer presented the staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Melendez opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and City Clerk Berry stated that no written communica-
none tions had been received relative to this issue. Mayor Melendez
asked for verbal comments and no one addressed the Council. He
isTestimony Closed closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9582 - RESOLUTION NO. 9582 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
UUD #6 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CREATING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
NO. 6 (Cameron Avenue)
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Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-0-1
with Herfert abstaining (conflict of interest).
HEARING WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND
• MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Citywide District City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor
Melendez opened the hearing and Acting Public Works Director
Mayer presented the staff report. Mr. Mayer stated that the
assessment rates for FY 98/99 are proposed to remain the same as
the previous fiscal year and the total assessment amount would
then be $1,167,280.
Public Testimony Mayor Melendez opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and City Clerk Berry stated that no written communica-
tions had been received. Mayor Melendez asked for verbal com-
ments and the following individual addressed Council:
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, questioned an unkempt
median located on northern Azusa Avenue.
Testimony Closed There being no others wishing to address Council, Mayor
Melendez closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Mr. Mayer stated that the particular median referred to by Mr.
Brown was not within the district, but City staff would check it in
any event.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 9583 - RESOLUTION NO. 9583 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Citywide MD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; ORDERING
CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL
CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND
TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET TREES TO BE INSTALLED
AND MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY
1, 1998
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
HEARING RECORD OF COST ABATEMENT HEARING
Cost Abatement Hearing LOCATIONS: 1514 East Marbury Street
1224 Larimore Avenue
814 East Barbara Avenue
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of mailing and posting for
each of the properties in question. Mayor Melendez opened the
hearing and Acting Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff
report.
• Public Testimony Mayor Melendez opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for verbal comments from the audience. No one
none addressed Council and Mayor Melendez closed the public testi-
Testimony Closed mony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9584 - RESOLUTION NO. 9584 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
1514 E. Marbury CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST REPORT TO ABATE
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THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE LOCATED AT 1514
EAST MARBURY STREET
Resolution 9585 - RESOLUTION NO. 9585 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
1224 Larimore CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST REPORT TO ABATE
THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE LOCATED AT 1224
LARIMORE AVENUE
Resolution 9586 - RESOLUTION NO. 9586 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
814 E. Barbara CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST REPORT TO ABATE
THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE LOCATED AT 814
EAST BARBARA AVENUE
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
HEARING PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING
LOCATION: 1208 West Casad Avenue
Public Nuisance City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of posting and mailing.
Mayor Melendez opened the hearing and the staff report was pre-
sented by Acting Planning Director McIsaac.
Public Testimonv Mayor Melendez opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for verbal comments. No one addressed the
none City Council and Mayor Melendez closed the public testimony
Testimony Closed portion of the hearing.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 9587 - RESOLUTION NO. 9586 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
1208 W. Casad CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1208
WEST CASAD AVENUE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (receive & file)
Letter received from the San Gabriel Valley Water Company dated
June 4, 1998, notifying the City (in compliance with Health and
Safety Code §116455) that water in three of the company's wells
has been found to contain certain contaminants in excess of the
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL). The water is treated before
it enters the water distribution system for delivery to its customers.
The treated water received by the customers does not exceed the
MCL and meets all state and federal safe drinking water standards.
Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission 6/9/98
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
On April 13, 1998 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Southern California Edison for property damage. The amount of
claim was estimated at $50,000.
On January 30, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries from Marie A. Payan. The amount of claim had
not been determined at time of presentation.
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Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2452-98 was issued to Keyboard Country at Garvey Avenue
North and Sunset Avenue for a tent sale on 5/29/98 to 5/31/98.
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
PP 91204 - Location: Civic Center Courtyard
• Veterans' Memorial Wall Recommendation is to accept the Veteran's Wall and release
Ranger Insurance Company Bond No. RICO228331 in the amount
of $23,956.00, subject to Notice of Completion process.
Award of Bid
Bid No. 98-002 Digital PCS Telephone Services
Recommendation is to reject all bids received for digital PCS
Telephone Services and direct staff to reissue the Request for
Proposals for a two-year period.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
GP 98306 — Seismic Strengthening of Civic Center Parking
Structure — Approval of Plans and Specifications
GP 98306 - Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifications for
Plans & specs approved GP 98306 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
Summary Vacation of Excess Right -of -Way on Glendora Avenue
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 9588 - RESOLUTION NO. 9588 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Glendora Avenue vacation CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, VACATING AN ABANDONING PORTIONS OF A
STREET WHICH ARE EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY (Glendora
Avenue)
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Request for Appropriation
Appropriation transfers Recommendation is to approve the transfer of available
unexpended funds totaling $126,000.
Document Imaging System Replacement
Document Imaging - Recommendation is to authorize the purchase of Laser Fiche
Laser Fiche Document Document Imaging software and Department -purchased hardware
at a cost not to exceed $22,482.
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
Decrease in Allotted Firefighter Positions and Increase in
Paramedic Positions
Six Firefighter/paramedics Recommendation is to direct the Personnel Department to re-
classify six firefighter positions to firefighter/paramedic.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans — Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
Miscellaneous — City Manager
License Agreement for 75a' Anniversary Fundraising Plate
Recommendation is to approve signing the property release form.
• Miscellaneous — Finance Department
Surplus Property (adopt resolution)
Resolution 9589 - RESOLUTION NO. 9589 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Surplus property CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS
SURPLUS
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Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
Home Ownership Month — July 1998
Recommendation is to receive and file the staff report.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to waive further
• reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except: 13-3a and 13-7f. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Melendez
NOES: None
Items B-3a and B-7f Mayor Pro Tern Herfert stated that he would need to abstain from
voting on the two issues (13-3a regarding the claim filed against the
City by the Edison Company and B-7f regarding BKK Status
Report).
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the
staff recommendation for both items. Motion carried 3-0-1 with
Herfert abstaining.
PUBLIC WORKS
No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1) REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Melendez recessed the City Council meeting at 9:30
pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City
Council reconvened at 9:37 pm with all members present
except Wong.
2) CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT AREA COMMIT-
TEE ELECTION
Project Area Committee Acting Executive Director of Redevelopment Yoshizaki
election results presented the staff report. Mr. Yoshizaki addressed the
issue of the residential occupants and that is that they
would like more representatives on the Project Area
Committee and Council asked questions regarding the pro-
cedures to change the make-up of the PAC.
Agency Counsel Jon Goetz clarified the various
legal aspects of setting forth the procedures at a public
hearing, adhering to the procedures, and certifying the
election and that it would be necessary to hold another
public hearing to amend the procedures and another
election of PAC representatives. Mr. Yoshizaki noted it
would take approximately a month and -a -half to redo the
process at this point.
Richard Tilbert of Urban Futures clarified the
financial impacts on the tax increment. He stated that if the
plan were adopted by December 1998, the City would
capture the 98/99 year as the base year. To adopt after
December 1998 and before July 1999, the money will not
• flow until the year'2000.
Martin Duffield Martin Duffield, 901 Van Horn Avenue, asked for a clari-
fication of the properties on Van Horn with even numbered
addresses. Properties across the street will be impacted by
the development and should be included in the process.
Mr. Tilbert stated that the boundary line of the
project area is down the middle of the street and those with
the even numbers are outside the project area. Current law
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requires that those properties lying within the project area
must be notified and included in the process.
Councilmember Touhey suggested proceeding with the
current PAC process, and concurrently begin the process to
expand the PAC for two more residential members.
Interested residents should "attend the PAC meetings to
• keep themselves informed. The newly elected members
will be assimilated into the PAC once the second election
has been held.
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9590 - RESOLUTION NO. 9590 — A RESOLUTION OF
Certifying PAC election THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT ALL LEGAL
PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS WERE FOL-
LOWED IN RELATION TO THE ELECTION OF THE
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE PROPOSED
CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, CERTI-
FYING THE ELECTION RESULTS AND OFFICIALLY
FORMING THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR
THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to
waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion
carried 4-0.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to direct staff
to report back with a recommendation for a future public
hearing to amend the PAC procedures for two additional
residential members. Motion carried 4-0.
Recess Mayor Melendez called a recess at 10:03 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 10:20 pm with all members present, except Wong.
COMMUNITY SERVICES VALENCIA HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY NOTICE TO
TERMINATE LEASE — CITRUS STREET PROPERTY
Valencia Heights Water Co.
Acting Assistant City Manager Collier elaborated on the staff
report. The following speakers urged Council to avoid converting
the property to residential and maintain the equestrian center in any
way possible. They spoke of the uniqueness of the activity in West
Covina and its positive benefit on children and their families.
Christine Clippinger
Christine Clippinger, 737 Quail Valley Lane
Andrea Brown
Andrea Brown, 215 S. Plateau Drive
Sheila Baldwin
Sheila G. Baldwin, 219 S. Plateau Drive
Shelly Sanderson
Shelly Sanderson, 2743 Vanderhoof Drive
Alan Carrico
Alan Carrico, 2937 E. Mesa Drive
Kathryn Dantas
Kathryn Dantas, 1135 W. Venton, San Dimas
Councilmember Howard thanked Mr. Collier for the
comprehensive report, stating that there were more options avail-
able to the Council than she at first thought. The City Council
agreed that the land and activities were valuable to the community
• and would like to preserve it if at all possible.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to take the following
actions:
a) Direct staff to solicit bids for appraisal services for the
Citrus site, Aroma ballfield property, and the Shakespeare
Park.
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b) Direct staff to investigate options for purchase of the site
including potential condemnation of the property for park
purposes.
c) Refer the matter to the City Council subcommittee on
Community Services for recommendation to the full
Council.
• Motion carried 4-0.
POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWING PROGRAM
Towing Program Interim Police Chief Ellis gave a PowerPoint presentation on the
various options available to Council relative to towing related
services in West Covina. Chief Ellis stated that his department
would have a very accurate number of tows in the City within the
next couple of weeks. Council was not interested in getting into
the towing business or providing an impound yard. They did favor
a RFP process for tow service in the three zones that are currently
used and allow vendors to bid on one or all zones.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to receive and file the
report and to direct the Police Department to move forward with
the RFP process utilizing the current three zones, and wind up the
project within sixty days. Motion carried 4-0.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL —
RFP — Computer Systems Finance Director Tucker presented the staff report.
Councilmember Howard suggested that the RFP include an
opportunity for the responders to be able to include
additional needs in the event there is an area that they feel
needs to be addressed.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to
approve the RFP using the fixed fee method and include the
above comment. Motion carried 4-0.
2) FY 1998/99 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Acting Assistant City Manager Collier presented the staff
report.
Frank Williams Frank Williams, president of West Covina Bruins Youth
Football, spoke about his organization's CIP request and
noted that after speaking with Public Works Project
Supervisor Mike Shott, the cost of the whole project has
been revised and is not as first presented to the Community
Services Commission.
Lollie Bergman Lollie Bergman, 847 Wescove, requested that the Council
Chambers be opened at 6:45 pm, rather than 7:00 pm, for
early arrivers. In relation to another item, Assembly. Bill
1776, she suggested adding a directive that actively
embarks on informing the citizens about the ramifications
• of repealing the California Vehicle License Fee.
Acting Public Works Director Mayer stated that in relation
to the project Mr. Williams addressed, staff will go out to
bid and at that time will know exactly how much the
project will cost. If appropriation transfers are necessary,
the recommendations will be made at that time.
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Resolution 9591 -
FY 98/99 Preliminary Budget
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
City Clerk Berry presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 9591 — A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
OPERATING BUDGET, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUDGET,
AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1998 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 1999
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to
waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion
carried 4-0.
No reports for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve demands
totaling $717,604.63 as listed on check registers FI 178528
through 1781770. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wong
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lollie Bergman, 847 Wescove Place, asked for a clarification of
the paramedic/firefighter classification and the effect on the
community.
Joel Gelfand, 1513 E. Portner Street, raised several questions
regarding the paramedic/engine companies in relation to response
times and back up from the County in emergencies.
Lucas Purcell, 903 W. Herald Street, stated that water accumulates
at the end of California Street and flooding may occur.
Acting Public Works Director Mayer thanked Mr. Purcell
for the information and stated that his department would
investigate the situation.
Acting Assistant City Manager Collier responded to Ms.
Bergman's questions and noted that a staff report would be
submitted to Council regarding Mr. Gelfand's questions.
Fire Chief Greene added that the subject matter of mutual
aid would be discussed at the very next meeting with the County
Fire Department.
MAYOR'S REPORTS ASSEMBLY BILL 1776 —
REPEAL OF VEHICLE LICENSE FEE
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to hold over
this item. Motion carried 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
PARAMEDIC ENGINE OPERATIONS
Councilmember Howard stated that she has received several ques-
tions relative to the operations of the Fire Department and particu-
larly the paramedic/engine companies. She asked the Fire Chief if
he could provide her with an outline or so of the standard operating
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ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
City.Clerk Janet Ber
procedures so that she could answer the questions at the time she
receives them.
Fire Chief responded in the affirmative and presented a
brief report on the first several days of the new operation.
Councilmember Howard requested that the meeting be adjourned
in memory of Tina Daniels, with sympathy to her family and her
husband Joe.
Councilmember Touhey requested that the meeting also be
adjourned in memory of Rob Edgell who is survived by his wife
Polly and their four children.
Motion by Howard and
meeting at 12:14 am in n
Motion carried 4-0.
led by Touhey to adjourn the
of Tina Daniels and Rob Edgell.
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