12-15-1998 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 15, 1998
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:45 pm by Mayor Pro Tern
Herfert in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Mayor Pro Tem
Herfert gave the invocation and Councilmember Touhey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers Howard, Touhey, Wong
Absent: Mayor Melendez
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Martyn, Collier, Samaniego, Panas, Greene,
Keating, Tucker, Fong, Bommarito, Wills, Pidgeon, Tucker,
Schimanski, Francis, Martinez, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Regular meeting of November 17, 1998
Special meeting of December 1, 1998
Regular meeting of December 1, 1998
PRESENTATIONS Co-chairs of the Rose Float Fundraising Committee, Michael
Miller and John Hughes, announced and presented the Rose Float
Riders:
Float Riders Sponsors
Dorothy Edwards S.G. V.Tribune: Paula Green
Giselle Grouix Suburban Water: Mike Quinn
Melissa Heredia Mr. & Mrs. Bill McIntyre
Louis Holloway Mike Miller & Kevin Miller
Rebecca Lattimer Carol Olson & Pat Jarvis
Karen Ng SoCal Housing Dev.: Erin Hedges
Mike Miller also introduced the representatives from AMC Theater
who presented the City with a $5,000 check. The money was a
result of a recent fundraiser at the theater for the purposes of off-
setting the cost of the Rose Float.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert presented Interim Personnel Director
Kermit Francis with a Certificate of Recognition for stepping in as
Personnel Director for the City over the last.year.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . 12/8/98
Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
On September 3, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
from Ramon Alvarez for property damage. The amount had not
been determined at time of presentation.
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP 42490-98 was issued to Keyboard Country, 210 North Sunset
Avenue, for a parking lot sale on 11/27/98 to 11/29/98.
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OES Form 130
Resolution 9643
Resolution 9644 -
Deferred Comp. amendment
Resolution 9645
1999 Business License Tax
Award of Bids
Educational and Recreational Bus Transportation
Recommendation is to accept the bid of. Alta Loma Charter for
recreational bus transportation services and the bid for educational
transportation services from Four Winds/Northstar for December
1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. The contracts will be based on the
specifics of each proposal, not to exceed $2,000 per trip.
Miscellaneous — Public Services
Seismic Strengthening of Civic Center Parking Structure Reso-
lution Desi natin the City's Authorized Agents
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 9643 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, THAT THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SHANNON
YAUCHZEE, CITY ENGINEER THOMAS MAYER, OR
PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR JEFFREY COLLIER ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE FOR AND IN BE-
HALF OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, A PUBLIC ENTITY
ESTABLISHED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, THIS APPLICATION AND TO FILE IT IN THE
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
OBTAINING CERTAIN FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
UNDER P.L. 93-288 AS AMENDED BY THE ROBERT T.
STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSIS-
TANCE ACT OF 1988, AND/OR STATE FINANCIAL ASSIS-
TANCE UNDER THE NATURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
ACT
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
Amendment to the Deferred Compensation Plan
Recommendation is to a) adopt the following resolution, b)
establish the City as the Plan Trustee, c) authorize the Finance
Director to execute the Declaration of Trust, and d) appropriate
$500 of general fund reserves to 110-304-2530-6210 to cover the
increased costs of Plan Administration.
RESOLUTION NO. 9644 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY, THE AMENDED
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN DOCUMENT FOR THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND DESIGNATING A PLAN
ADMINISTRATOR
1999 Business License Fees
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution suspending
certain CPI increases and portions of the business license tax:
RESOLUTION NO. 9645 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, SUSPENDING ANY INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT
OF CHARGES RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX FOR
THE CALENDAR YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1999,
SUSPENDING A PORTION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
FOR CATEGORY A -II COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL,
AND SUSPENDING ALL OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE
TAXES IMPOSED UNDER SECTION A -III COMMERCIAL
RENTALS, AND A PORTION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE
TAXES IMPOSED AND CATEGORY S-(26) SMALL COLLEC-
TING FACILITIES AND REVERSE VENDING MACHINES
AND CONFIRMING THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES
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Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the report.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of October, 1998.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard 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: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Melendez
PUBLIC SERVICES PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PROPOSED REVISION TO 13KK CLASS III LANDSCAPE
PLAN
BKK Site Landscaping Public Services Director Collier presented the staff report and
responded to Councilmember Wong's question regarding the land-
scaping at Puente Hills that we would like to duplicate at BKK.
Mr. Collier stated that the City has requested BKK to answer that
same question and as yet, no response has been received.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, felt hydro -seeding on the south
slope at BKK does not work well because of direct sunlight.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to take the following
actions:
a) Authorize the City manager to transmit a letter setting forth
the City's position relative to further modifications to
BKK's proposed revision to the Class III landscape plan;
b) Direct staff to work with BKK staff to comply with the
intent of the landscape provisions of the 1996 Settlement
Agreement.
Motion carried 4-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Pro Tent Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 8:20
pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council re-
convened at 8:26 pm with all members present, except Mayor
Melendez.
APPROVAL OF LESSOR ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
RE: WEST COVINA LAKES
West Covina Lakes Councilmember Wong stated that he would abstain from the dis-
cussion and vote on this issue, due to conflict of interest laws.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert stated that this was a companion
item to the one on the Redevelopment Agency' Agenda.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to a) approve Lessor
Estoppel Certificate (City — WCLA Lease), b) approve Notice of
Exercise of Option to Extend Term of Lease, and c) authorize the
Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Motion carried 3-0-1
with Wong abstaining.
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Recess Mayor Pro Tern Herfert called a recess at 8:27 pm. The City
Council reconvened at 8:33 pm with all members present, except
Mayor Melendez.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR
INTER -AGENCY COOPERATION IN MAJOR NATURAL
OR MAN-MADE DISASTER
JPA re Disaster Responsiveness Fire Chief Greene presented the staff report. He introduced Brenda
Hunemiller, Area "D" Director, who was available to respond to
questions and comments.
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Councilmember Howard requested that the Police Chief be
appointed alternate to the Board, if possible, as both departments
are responsible for protecting the City in case of disaster. Fire
Chief Greene said that is possible and that Battalion Chief Janis
should also remain as an alternate. Because the position is actually
a training position, it is more strategic to assign the Battalion Chief
to assume those duties.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to authorize the Fire
Chief to execute a Joint Powers Agreement with Los Angeles
County and all Area "D" cities within the County to provide for
inter -agency cooperation in major natural and man-made disasters
and appoint him as representative to the board, appoint Police
Chief Wills as alternate and Battalion Chief Janis as backup.
As clarification, Councilmember Wong noted that when
there is a vote to be taken on the board, the Fire Chief would be the
designated voter and in his absence the Police Chief would cast the
City's vote.
Motion carried 4-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERSONNEL SERVICES
WEST COVINA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION —
MEET AND CONFER
City Manager Hobbs recommended holding this over until the next
meeting, as agreement had not yet been reached on some of the
MOU language.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to hold over
the matter until the next council meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CITY MANAGER
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF CABLE TELEVISION
ISSUES
City Attorney Marlyn outlined the City's position under the law,
without disclosing anything that might be discussed in closed
session. There is a dispute over the City's ability to approve the
transfer of the cable system to Paul Allen from Charter
Communications. The advice of the City Attorney was to maintain
the status quo for the time being.
Mark Armbruster Mark Armbruster, Charter Communications' legal representative,
respectively disagreed with the position taken by the City
Attorney. He was hopeful that the issues would be resolved.
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Mayor Pro Tern Herfert was advised by the City Attorney that no
action was necessary at this point.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
• Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to approve Demands
and Wire Transfers totaling $2,138,972.55 as listed on check
registers 182213 through 182464. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Melendez
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No.comments were offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
PORTABLE AUTOMATIC HEART DEFIBRILLATORS
Councilmember Touhey brought forth this item for thorough
review by the Police Chief. Councilmember Wong suggested that
911 calls be reviewed as well to determine the number of times a
heart defibrillator would have been used.
Colleen Janssen Colleen Janssen, 224 N. Sunkist Avenue, suggested that
both the Fire Chief and the Police Chief review the very best way
to utilize the $90,000.
City Manager Hobbs stated a staff report would be
agendized in the near future.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert Mayor Pro Tern Herfert requested a staff report addressing the
status of the crossing guards and any needs they may have,
particularly in reference to the possibility of a digital camera.
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey reported on the success of the tree lighting
ceremony and Saturday's Winterfest.
The Councilmembers wished thecitizens of West Covina Happy
Holidays and reminded them 4o watch for the City's float (75a'
entry) on January 1, 1999 during the Rose Float Parade.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Howard and sef#nded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 9:00 pm. Motion carrie 4-0.
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City Clerk Jane(Ber_ry
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