11-17-1998 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17, 1998
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Melendez at 7:43
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 Touhey.
ROLL CALL Mayor Melendez, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers
Howard, Touhey, Wong
Others Present: Hobbs, Collier, Martyn, Samaniego, Collins, Garcia, Dunlap,
McIssac, Fong, Panas, Keating, Francis, Irwin, Tucker, Lantz,
Pidgeon, Greene, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes.were approved as presented:
Special meeting of October 20, 1998
Special meeting of November 3, 1998
Regular meeting of November 3, 1998
Special meeting of November 6, 1998
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Melendez noted that Ms.Helen Clippinger and Ms. Mable
Wood could not be present at the Council meeting; however, on
behalf of the City Council he wished them both a happy 100's
birthday.
Mayor Melendez stated that Interim Police Chief Ellis has done a
wonderful job for West Covina and will be missed when the newly
appointed Police Chief assumes duties on November 30, 1998.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 282 —
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REOUIREMENTS/HOTELS
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor
Melendez opened the hearing and Planning Director Mclsaac
presented the staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Melendez opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for comments in favor of the proposed code
None amendment and then comments in opposition to it. No one in the
audience addressed the City Council. Mayor Melendez closed the
Testimony closed 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
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOTELS WITHIN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA (Code Amendment No. 282)
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to adopt. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
NOES: None
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HEARING ZONE CHANGE NO. 660 — NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Applicant: Lake Development Group (Rite Aid)
Location: 702-706 North Azusa Avenue
• City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing.
Mayor Melendez opened the hearing and Planning Director
McIsaac presented the staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Melendez asked for verbal comments in favor of the zone
change and the following person addressed Council:
Larry Lake Larry Lake, developer of the project, noted that his
company worked hard with the neighbors to resolve any concerns
that they raised.
Dale Cridland Dale Cridland, 1826 E. Puente Avenue, homeowner across
the street, concurred that the developer worked with the residents -
and although he still had concerns he did favor the project as
presented.
Mayor Melendez asked for comments in opposition to the zone
change and no one addressed the Council. The Mayor closed the
Testimony 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, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 660
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
NOES: None
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9634 - RESOLUTION NO. 9634 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
re Negative Dec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 660,
PRECISE PLAN NO. 866, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 516, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRON-
MENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (refer to staff)
Letter received from Michael L. Miller on November 11, 1998
regarding the evaluation of waste collection and diversion options.
Commissions Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/10/98
• Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
On July 14, 1998 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Saritti B. Chooniyom, Jr., for monetary loss in the amount of
$305.00.
On June 24, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a subrogation
claim from 200s Century Insurance Company (Alejandro Gonzalez)
for property damage and personal injuries. The amount of claim
had not been determined at time of presentation.
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On July 7, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Alejandro L. Gonzalez for personal injuries and property damage.
The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
• Temporary Use Permits (receive & file) .
TUP #2486-98 was issued to Bolender Trees at 1700 W.
Francisquito Avenue, for selling Christmas Trees from 12/1/98 to
12/24/98.
TUP #2488-98 was issued to Cars Net at 1600 W. Cameron
Avenue for a car sale on 11/7/98 and 11/8/98.
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
PP 97216 - Location: 2121 E. Shadow Oak Drive (Shadow Oak Park)
Whelan Construction Recommendation is to accept on -site improvements (landscaping,
irrigation, roofing, and tower repair) and to release Ranger
Insurance Company of Delaware Bond No. RICO231616 in the
amount of $88,382.00, subject to Notice of Completion.
Miscellaneous — City Clerk's Office
Municipal Election Services - Municipal Election Services
Martin & Chapman Co. Recommendation is to approve the retention of Martin & Chapman
Company, Anaheim, for municipal election services.
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
Reclassification of Firefighter Positions to
Firefighter/Paramedic Positions
Reclass of Firefighter Recommendation is to authorize the Personnel Department to
decrease the number of firefighter positions by five and increase
the number of firefighter/paramedics positions by five.
Appropriation for Paramedic Engine Company Equipment
Recommendation is to appropriate $24,000 to Account 2184-6270
for the purchase of additional paramedic equipment needed to im-
plement Phase II of the Paramedic Engine Company Program.
Miscellaneous — Public Services
MP 99401 - Project MP 99401 — Bus Stop Improvements
Trash cans at bus stops Recommendation is to establish Project MP 99401 and appropriate
$15,000 from unappropriated proposition "A" funds to MP 99401
(Account No. 121-320-3960-7900). Project consists of installing
trash cans at the City's relocated non -advertising bus shelters, city-
wide.
Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with
Suburban Water Systems
ENA with Suburban Water Recommendation is to amend the ENA with Suburban Water
Systems to extend the term for 120 days until March 30, 1999, to
• allow for the comprehensive review of documents, feasibility
study, and negotiations related to the sale and/or management of
the City's water system.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Park Bond Project: Pool Improvements Application for Funds
from Proposition "A" — 1996 Safe Neighborhood Parks Grant
Competitive Grant Proposal
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Resolution 9635 -
(pool improvements)
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution authorizing
the application of At -Risk Youth competitive grant funds in the
amount of $300,000 under the Prop "A" Safe Neighborhoods Parks
Program for municipal pool improvements:
RESOLUTION NO. 9635 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK
AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AT -RISK YOUTH RECREA-
TION & SERVICE FACILITIES COMPETITIVE GRANT PRO-
GRAM FOR MUNICIPAL POOL IMPROVEMENTS AT
EDGEWOOD SCHOOL
Community Services Snorts Coordinator
Sports Coordinator Recommendation is to approve the new part-time classification of
a Sports Coordinator position in the Community Services
Department at a rate of $12.02 to $14.16 an hour.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
1999 Investment Policy
Recommendation is to approve the City's Investment Policy and
accompanying Investment Portfolio guidelines for calendar year
1999.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the report.
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between
the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement
and City of West Covina for Safety Employees(Police)
Recommendation is to adopt the following urgency ordinance:
Ordinance 2024 - ORDINANCE NO. 2024 — AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
re PERS (Police) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Miscellaneous — City Manager
Severance Agreement for Newly Appointed Police Chief
Recommendation is to ratify the City Manager's October 22, 1998
letter agreement specifying a six-month severance provision with
the new Chief of Police.
Michael Miller Michael Miller, 735 E. Herring Avenue, expounded on his letter to
Council (Item B-1) relative to Athen's proposal for citywide trash
pickup rate increases. He noted that a variable can rate need to be
included for a thorough review and suggested that Council require
Athen's to add that to their proposal.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the resolutions and ordinances, and adopt, and to
approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar, except Item
B-6d. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
NOES: None
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Item B-6d Councilmember Wong asked for clarification on the bus stop
improvements. Acting Assistant City Manager Collier responded
that the non -advertising bus stops relocated throughout the City are
in need of trash containers.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CONTRACT TO REVIEW ATHENS SERVICES
PROPOSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROPOSAL
Environmental Management Director Samaniego presented the
staff report.
Michael Miller Michael Miller, 735 E Herring Avenue, stated that his earlier
comments were applicable to this portion of Athen's proposal.
Councilmember Wong expressed concern about the process used,
which circumvented the competitive bidding method, for these
consulting services. City Attorney Marlyn explained clarification
of the process.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert asked if any of the original $10,000 has
been used. City Manager Hobbs responded in the negative.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to authorize
staff to rebid for a consultant to examine Athen's proposed
Curbside Recycling Program and that the issues addressed by Mr.
Miller be included in the consultant's report as well as any other
issues brought forth during other public meetings. Motion carried
5-0.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Melendez recessed the City Council meeting at 8:26 pm to
call the Redevelopment Agency meeting to order. The City
Council meeting reconvened at 8:55 pm with all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES PARK BOND PROJECT: VALENCIA HEIGHTS LAND
ACQUISITION APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM PROP
"A" 1996 SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS GRANT COM-
PETITIVE GRANT PROPOSAL
Councilmember Wong stated that he would abstain from the
discussion and vote on this issue due to conflict of interest laws.
Administrative Analyst Lucy Garcia presented the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9638 - RESOLUTION NO. 9638 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Valencia Heights property CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL
PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AT -RISK YOUTH
RECREATION & SERVICE FACILITIES COMPETITIVE
GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAND ACQUISITION OF
COMMUNITY RECREATION FACILITIES
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Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 4-0-
1 with Wong abstaining.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERSONNEL SERVICES
SAFETY AND CLAIMS MANAGER — REORGANIZATION
OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Interim Personnel Director Frances presented the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9636 - RESOLUTION NO. 9636 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Safety & Claims Manager CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING
TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSI-
TIONS, AS AMENDED, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
9574, APPROVING THE SALARY RANGE FOR SAFETY
AND CLAIMS MANAGER
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to approve Demands
totaling $2,667,393.45 as listed on check registers 181632 through
181968. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Eden Dankowski, 14144 Central Avenue, Upland, stated that he
was a cameraman for a local paper in the Inland Empire and
covered an incident in Glendora. A West Covina K-9 Officer had
been called to the scene to assist. Mr. Dankowski stated that he
was pushed by the West Covina Police Officer and had his
videotape depicting the situation. He requested permission to
show the tape on cable television for the Council.
Mayor Melendez suggested that Mr. Dankowski submit the
videotape to the City Clerk and Councilmembers would avail
themselves of the tape.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
REPRESENTATIVES ON THE S.G.V. MOSQUITO &
VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to
appoint Mayor Pro Tem Herfert as the representative to the
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
for a four-year term. Motion carried 5-0.
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2) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COUNCILMEMBER
TOUHEY'S ELECTION TO THE SOUTH COAST
AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S
GOVERNING BOARD
Acting Assistant City Manager Collier elaborated on the
staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9637 - RESOLUTION NO. 9637 — A RESOLUTION OF
Councilmember Touhey THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF COUNCIL -
EMBER MICHAEL TOUHEY'S CANDIDACY TO THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH COAST AIR
QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, REPRESENT-
ING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIES, EASTERN
REGION
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to
waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt.
Motion carried 5-0.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (VERBAL)
City Manager announced that the four vacancies on the manage-
ment team have now been filled.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert requested staff to report back on traffic
conditions on Vine Avenue between Glendora and Citrus.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and sec nded by Howard to adjourn the meeting
at 9:27 pm. Motion carri 5-0.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Berry
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