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05-18-1999 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 1999 • The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 7:38 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. City Manager Hobbs gave the invocation and Councilmember Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Mayor Howard, Mayor Pro Tern Melendez, Councilmembers Herfert, Touhey, Wong Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Martyn, Collier, Samaniego, Greene, Irving, Bommarito, Mayer, Yauchzee, Garcia, McDonald, Pidgeon, Wills, Keating, Morgan, Gardner, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented: Special meeting of March 23, 1999 Regular meeting of April 20, 1999 Special meeting of May 4, 1999 Special meeting of May 6, 1999 PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Acting Community Services Director Bommarito announced the following recipients of the California Parks and Recreation Society awards: Sara Somogyi - CPRS Scholarship Award Winner Lyndel Morgan — Meritorious Award 75a' Anniversary Executive Committee Members — Community Services Award Mayor Howard presented members of the West Covina Explorer Post #499 with a certificate in recognition of their outstanding performance at the 1999 California Explorer Competition held in Needles, California. Mayor Howard presented Bob Irving with a Resolution of Com- mendation for his retirement after nine years of service with the City. Mayor Howard proclaimed May 24 through May 28 as UNITED WAY WEEK and presented the proclamation to Jennifer Pidgeon, Chairman of the City's United Way Committee. Mayor Howard recognized Mr. Cimino's Government Class from West Covina High School. City staff responded to questions sub- mitted earlier to Councilmember Herfert. • HEARING WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINT. DISTRICT NO. 4 City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Howard opened the hearing and City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report. He reported that the total assessment is proposed at $772,925.00 with no changes to the current rates. Council Minutes of 5/18/99 Public Testimonv City Clerk Berry stated that no written protests had been received. Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for verbal comments or protests. none No one addressed the City Council on this issue. Mayor Howard then closed the public testimony portion of Testimony closed the hearing. • City Clerk presented: Resolution 9681 - RESOLUTION NO. 9681 — A RESOLUTION OF THE MD No. 4 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT OF THE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999 (West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4) Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0. HEARING WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINT. DISTRICT NO. 6 City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Howard opened the hearing and City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report. The total amount proposed for assessment is $67,500 with no changes in the rates to the district's residents. Public Testimonv City Clerk Berry stated that no written communications or protests had been received. Mayor Howard opened the public testimony none portion of the hearing and asked for verbal comments or protests. No one addressed the City Council on this issue. Mayor Howard Testimony closed closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9682 - RESOLUTION NO. 9682 — A RESOLUTION OF THE MD No. 6 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT OF THE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999 (West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6) Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0. HEARING WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINT. DISTRICT NO. 7 Councilmember Wong stated that he would abstain from participa- ting in the discussion and vote on this item, pursuant to conflict of interest laws. He lives within this maintenance district. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Howard opened the hearing and City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report. He stated that the proposed assessment totals • $41,000 with no changes in the current rates. Public Testimonv City Clerk Berry stated that no written communications or protests had been received relative to this issue. Mayor Howard opened the none public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for verbal com- ments or protests. No one addressed the City Council and Mayor Testimony closed Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. City Clerk presented: 2 Council Minutes of 5/18/99 Resolution 9683 - RESOLUTION NO. 9683 — A RESOLUTION OF THE MD No. 7 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT OF THE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES TO • BE MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999 (West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7) Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong abstaining (conflict of interest). HEARING FY 1999/2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Howard opened the hearing and Acting Community Services Manager Garcia presented the staff report. Ms. Garcia stated that there was approximately $25,000 left in roll over funds. Mayor Howard spoke highly of the Meals -on -Wheels pro- gram and, if possible, more funding be allocated to it. Council - member Touhey suggested funding be allocated to Marian Homes, if possible. Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for comments from the audience. The following addressed Council: Veronica Gray Veronica Gray and Jennifer Byram, both representing Marian Homes, spoke of the services provided by their agency for developmentally disabled individuals. Marian Homes requested $3600 for FY 1999/2000 and the Community Services Commis- sion made no recommendation for a portion of the CDBG funds. Testimony closed There being no others wishing to address the City Council, Mayor Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Council Discussion Councilmember Wong stated that he could support the request of Marian Homes, as they requested funding last year and was denied any assistance. Marian Homes Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to extend $3600 to Marian Homes from the current year's surplus amount. Motion carried 5-0. City Clerk presented Resolution 9684 - RESOLUTION NO. 9684 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CDBG FY 99/00 Action Plan 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 Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard NOES: None • ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank Howard re Future America In response to Councilmember Wong, City Manager Hobbs stated that staff would seek Council approval before spending the surplus funds. 3 Council Minutes of 5/18/99 CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions' Summary of Action (receive & file) Planning 5/11/99 Waste Mgmt/Environmental Quality 4/15/99 Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant) • On January 29, 1999 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for vehicle property damage from mark Rosales. The amount had not been determined at the time of presentation. On January 14, 1999 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for bodily injury from Cheryl Ann Tate. The amount had not been determined at the time of presentation. On October 29, 1998 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property damage from Spencer S. Morrison amounting to $400.00. Temporary Use Permits (receive & file) TUP #2415-99 was issued to West Covina Environmental Management for an oil recycle event on 4/23/99 at 501 S. Glendora Avenue. TUP #2508-99 was issued to West Covina Optimist Club for a rummage sale on 4/24/99 at Cameron Park. Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds GP 97305 — Palm View Park facility — New Restrooms and Re -roofing GP 97305 - Location: 1340 E. Puente Avenue Whelan Construction Co. Recommendation is to accept on -site improvements and release Intercargo Insurance Company of Illinois Bond No. 1031059 in the amount of $67,978.00, subject to Notice of Completion procedures. GP 9930113 — Jail Roof -Deck Leak Repairs GP 99301B - Location: 1444 W. Garvey Avenue American Deck Systems Recommendation is to accept on -site improvements and release California Bond No. M103448 in the amount of $32,200.00, subject to Notice of Completion procedures. Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt) Ordinance 2032 - ORDINANCE NO. 2032 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE Code Amendment 288 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO STANDARDS FOR PROMOTIONAL EVENTS (Code Amendment No. 288) • Miscellaneous —Environmental Services BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report Recommendation is to receive and file the status report. Miscellaneous — Public Services Amendment to the Building Codes, Fire Codes, and Grading Ordinance Introduction and Setting a Public Hearing Date El Council Minutes of 5/18/99 Recommendation is to set June 1, 1999 as the date for the public hearing and to introduce the following ordinance: Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE adopting Codes by reference CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, III, IV, V VI, VII, IX, XII, XV, XVI, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 1, AND • CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM FIRE CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM SIGN CODE, UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, AND THE 1996 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Permitted Sewer Pipe —Kind and Size Recommendation is to approve the use of PVC pipe SDR35 by introducing the following ordinance: Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Sewer Pipes CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING SECTION 22-36 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO KIND AND SIZE OF SEWER PIPE SP 97110 — Rehabilitation of Segments of Various Bus Route Streets — Approval of Plans and Specifications SP 97110 - Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifications for SP Plans & specs approved 97110 and authorize the city Engineer to call for bids. Resolution Supporting the San Gabriel Basin Drinking Water Initiative (waive reading and adopt) Resolution 9685 RESOLUTION NO. 9685 — A RESOLUTION OF THE Drinking Water Initiative CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH GROUNDWATER CLEAN-UP IN THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN Extension of Deferral for BKK Class I Screening Plan BKK Class I Screening Plan Recommendation is to grant a one-year extension (until June 2, 2000) of the deferral to complete the planting of trees along the southerly perimeter of the Class I landfill, subject to the condition that should the proposed alignment of"A" Street not be approved, the permanent planting of trees per the November 6, 12996 plan shall be completed within 90 days of the applicable date. a.vui, L rwuu w ivauu uvw a�IJn Au0.1VJIJ — 1.1 l�' Ul VY CSI I.V VIIIa Flood Zone "D" Recommendation is to direct the City Manager to authorize FEMA • to publish the Los Angeles County, California, Zone D Flood and Mudflow Risk Analysis for the City of West Covina. Miscellaneous — Finance Department Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Recommendation is to waive reading and adopt the following: Resolution 9686 - RESOLUTION NO. 9686 — A RESOLUTION OF THE 5 Council Minutes of 5/18/99 Appropriations Limit CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 199/2000 Miscellaneous — Personnel Services • An Amendment to the PERS Contract Enacting a Military Service Credit Provision on Behalf of all Miscellaneous Employees Ordinance introduced - Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance: Military Service Credit AN ORDINANCE 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 An Amendment to the PERS Contract Enacting the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits for Safety Employees (Police and Fire) Ordinance introduced - Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance: 1959 Survivor Benefits AN ORDINANCE 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 CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to waive reading of the ordinances/resolutions and introduce/adopt, as applicable, and to approve all other items listed except B-7f. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard NOES: None Item B-7f Public Services Director gave a verbal report regarding B-7f (Extension of Deferral for BKK Class I Screening Plan) and responded to Council questions. Councilmember Wong felt that if the City granted BKK an extension and if "A" Street was not approved than the trees should be planted quicker than 90 days. Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to grant the one year extension pending final disposition of the alignment of a possible street, and should that street not be approved than the permanent planting of the trees shall be completed within 60 days. Motion carried 4-1 with Herfert voting no. Recess Mayor Howard called a recess at 8:37 pm. The City Council reconvened at 8:45 pm with all members present. Bishop Gray - Mayor Howard acknowledged Bishop Gray from Delta Network Delta Network Community Outreach who wished to address the City Council • regarding his agency's request for $5200 from CDBG funding. He explained the error in the initial request of $128,000.0, the services provided by Delta Network, and the purpose to -which the $5200 is proposed. Councilmember Herfert suggested the revised request be referred back to Community Services Commission for possible inclusion in allocating the surplus funds. 0 Council Minutes of 5/18/99 PUBLIC SERVICES SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL CONTRACT Building Official Yauchzee presented the staff report and responded to questions. Councilmember Wong suggested that fines collected be placed into the BIT account. Shopping Cart Contract Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to authorize • the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with CSCRC to retrieve abandoned shopping carts within the City of West Covina, authorize the Finance Director to appropriate the funding as specified in the staff report, and that all fines collected revert to the BIT account. Motion carried 5-0. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED ATHENS SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, YARD WASTE AND Environmental Management Director Samaniego presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Michael Miller Michael Miller, 735 E. Herring Avenue, stated that the posted agenda did not -contain a schedule of rates. He was able to obtain a copy on Monday; however, he was concerned that the infoi&mation was not available for the public 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Mr. Miller referred to a summary report conducted by the Solid Waste Association of North America that concluded that a higher rate of diversion was obtainable through a commingled collection. A variable rate schedule will add another 2 to 4 percentage points. Mixed waste doesn't come close and is not the way to go. He submitted copies to the City Council and City Manager. Mr. Miller also stated that several people at the Solid Waste Association of North America Symposium last week stated'mixed waste is more expensive to process and results in lower quality recovered material. The mixed waste approach gives Athens control over future rates and variable rates give citizens control. He requested Council reconsider their action approving the mixed waste approach. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, said he was appearing for Jean Arneson. Ms. Arneson had asked several questions in a previous meeting and has not received answers. He repeated her questions. Mike Mohajer Mike Mohajer, P.O. Box 992, expressed concern about a couple of items. The proposed rates will be a 25% increase and that infor- mation should be shown on the Agenda. The proposed contract for adoption with Athens indicates that future increases are strictly the decision of Athens Disposal and is not subject to approval by the City Council. He suggested the Performance Bond be equivalent to six months of the contract amount, at least, because $100,000 is the lowest amount he has ever seen. He objected to • the contract language wherein it states that if the contractor does not pick up bulky items within two days, the resident can hire another carrier at the resident's own expense. Ferdinand Chan Ferdinand Chan, 3129 E. Virginia Avenue and a member of the Waste Management/Environmental Quality Commission, spoke in opposition to the proposed contract and sited rates for other cities. 7 Council Minutes of 5/18/99 Frank Cannon Frank Cannon, 1106 S. Lark Ellen, spoke in opposition to the con- tract proposed with Athens. He favored recycling trash at. the residences rather than sending all of it to the Materials Recovery Facility. Gladys Cannon Gladys Cannon, 1106 S. Lark Ellen, requested Council postpone • the contract for more citizen review time. Rickie Santell Rickie Santell, 336 S. Barranca Street and Chairman of the Waste Management/Environmental Quality Commission, stated that the commission came to the unanimously conclusion that a three -bin approach with a variable can rate. She related a number of residents who recycle currently have been looking forward to having a bin at their home for recycling, rather than having to haul it to a recycling center. The commission favored a 40-gallon container. She encouraged Council to take additional time to review some of the facts. Michael Stefanko Michael Stefanko, 1539 Larkwood Street, liked the idea of the variable can rate and recycling at the curb. He wished for additional time for more citizens to understand the issue. City Attorney Marlyn responded to questions and comments, stating, among other things, that a) Rates were not discussed during the negotiations because the City Council choose Option No. 1 which included rates at the March 23, 1999 study session. b) The performance bond is the same as it has always been. c) Negotiations did not include items that were not discussed by Council during the March 23rd study session. d) The agenda description meets the minimum legal require- ments of the Brown Act. The inclusion of the rate structure in this case is more of a policy issue than a legal issue. She stated that she didn't disagree with the policy arguments raised by Councilmember Wong. City Manager Hobbs noted that the City Council has studied this issue at length, utilized an outside consultant, conducted a study session with the Waste Management Commission, and has given direction to staff on a number of occasions. However, if the City Council is desirous of holding over the item, that can be done. Motion to hold over failed Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to hold this matter over until such time as the public has had an opportunity to study the proposed rates and agreement with Athens. Discussion followed. Motion failed 2-3 with Herfert, Melendez, and Touhey voting no. Recess Mayor Howard recessed the City Council at 9:57 pm. The City Council reconvened at 10:05 pm with all members present. Dennis Chiapetta Dennis Chiapetta, Chief Operating Officer of Athens Disposal • responded to the issues brought up by the citizens and questions of Council. He clarified that the contract includes an indemnification clause wherein any fines incurred by West Covina for failing to meet the 50% diversionary rate would be paid by Athens. Discussion ensued regarding higher rates for an eight -year contract versus the lower rates for a fifteen -year contract. Mayor Pro Tem Melendez said he could support a fifteen -year contract because of the lower rates. Councilmember Wong expressed concern about 2 Council Minutes of 5/18/99 suddenly changing the agreed -upon eight -year contract from the March 23 study session to a fifteen -year contract without further negotiations. Motion regarding contract Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to approve the amended and restated Franchise Agreement with the change from • the eight -year contract to a fifteen -year contract with Athens Disposal. Motion carried 3-2 with Howard and Wong voting no. City Attorney Marlyn stated that Exhibit A of the BVA report is the. rate structure for the fifteen -year contract. She requested a little time to speak with Athens at this point regarding contract language and suggested the Mayor come back to her after a few other Council items. BKK LANDFILL GROUNDWATER REMEDY Environmental Management Director Samaniego presented the staff report. Don Howard Don Howard, representing the Puente Basin Water Master, spoke in support of the draft letter before Council to send to the U.S. EPA. Lengthy discussion regarding the difference in the position taken by the City in October, 1998, and the position currently stated by the Puente Basin Water Master. Royal Brown 1 Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, supported the position initially taken by the City Council in October, 1998. Chris Hansen Chris Hansen, BKK Corporation, stated that EPA's Option 3 as presented in their Statement of Basis dated October 11, 1998 is silent on the issue of timing. He went on to say that if the Council's position is to have the perimeter controls put in first and then offsite looked at next, that particular sequence was not clearly stated in the City's letter of October 9, 1998 and has not been clearly communicated to EPA. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Howard suggested that the first sentence of the third paragraph in the draft letter be removed. Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to delete the sentence as suggested by Mayor Howard. Motion carried 3-2 with Herfert and Touhey voting no. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 11:12 pm to conduct the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council reconvened at 11:13 pm with all members present. Athens Contract Discussion Continued (Item D-1) Athens Disposal Contract To finalize this matter taken earlier, City Attorney Marlyn stated that a complete agreement with Athens Disposal Company and the applicable rate schedule for a fifteen -year contract would be placed on the Consent Calendar for the June I' Council meeting. Councilmember Herfert objected to having the matter agendized again. It was his desire to have wrapped -up the issue • this evening. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to reconsider the action taken earlier. Motion carried 3-2 with Touhey and Howard voting no. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to approve the Athens Disposal Company contract as proposed by staff (that being to include the eight -year term Option 1 waste processing at Athens' material recovery facility to recover recyclables and 9 Council Minutes of 5/18/99 • authorize the execution of the agreement. Motion carried 3-2 with Touhey and.Howard voting no. Items Postponed Mayor Howard requested a motion to hold over items due to the lateness of the hour, noting that a budget session has been set for 6:00 pm. Any holdover items would be considered after the budget session. Councilmember Herfert noted a big conflict with the evening meetings for Wednesday and won't be available until 8:00 pm. Councilmember Wong noted that he would need to leave at 8:45 pm to catch an airplane leaving from LAX. Council concurred to postpone the following items for May 18, 1999 at 6:00 pm: a) 2000 Rose Float: Approval to Contract with Charisma Floats, b) Charter Communications CATV Service Rates & Franchise Fee Charges, c) City Support of CATV Channel WCCT- TV (Channel 56) Operated by Mt. San Antonio College, and d) Realignment of the Police Department Budget. The following item will be postponed until the June Is` regular Council meeting: CATV Franchise Renewal Negotiations. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve demands totaling $1,501,314.95 (of which $445,615.57 were in checks) as listed on check registers FI 185328 through 185566. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard NOES: None ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR'S REPORT No comments offered. No report for this meeting. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT Councilmember Wong requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Angelo Brutocao, a long time resident and pillar of this community, who recently passed away at the age of 86. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No report for this meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 pm in memory of Angelo Brutocao to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 19, 1999. Motion carried 5-0. Attest: City Clerk Janet Berry 10