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06-15-1999 - Regular Meeting - MinutesI MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL NNE 15, 1999 The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 7:37 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. City Manager Hobbs gave the invocation and Councilmember Herfert led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Mayor Howard, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers Herfert, Touhey, Wong Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Tucker, Wills, Collier, Schimanski, Pidgeon, King, Greene, Bommarito, Martyn, Garcia, McDonald, Chung, Samaniego, Nagel, Fong, McIsaac, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented: Regular meeting of May 18, 1999 Adjourned regular meeting of May 19, 1999 PRESENTATIONS Mayor Howard presented Community Services Commissioner Gloria Vargas with a Resolution of Commendation for receiving a Congressional Merit Award from the 34a' Congressional District. Elks Member John Hughes announced the upcoming Fourth of July events, many of which are slated to help raise funds for the MDA. HEARING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT LIST Mayor Howard stated that this hearing is the final step in the administrative process of the First Supplemental Weed & Rubbish Abatement List for the 1999 Weed Abatement Program, City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of mailing. Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to receive and file the affidavit. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Howard opened the hearing and Fire Chief Greene presented the staff report. He referenceda communications from Kin Properties, Inc., White Plains, New York, requesting the City not move forward with the abatement program on property located on Garvey Avenue as the property owner would hire a private operator to clean and clear the weeds and rubbish. Public Testimony Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and City Clerk Berry stated a fax had been received from Mr. Howard Heller regarding property located at 2101 S. Garvey. Fire Chief Greene noted that this was the same property referred to during the staff report. He added the property was checked today and had been cleared appropriately, thereby alleviating any further action by the City. none Mayor Howard asked for verbal comments or objections and no one addressed the City Council. Council Minutes of 6/15/99 Testimony Closed Mayor Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution No. 9699. Motion carried 5-0. • HEARING WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT — 1999/2000 ANNUAL REPORT AND ASSESSMENT Mayor Howard explained that the Annual Report sets forth the budget and proposed assessment for the Business Improvement District for FY 99/00. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor Howard opened the hearing. Redevelopment Agency Director Chung presented the staff report. Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for comments in relation to this subject matter. No one none addressed the City Council. Mayor Howard closed the public testi- Testimony Closed mony portion of the hearing. City Clerk Berry presented Resolution 9703 - RESOLUTION NO. 9703 — A RESOLUTION OF THE confirming the report CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CONFRUIMNG THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. HEARING FY 1999/2000 FINAL RECOMMENDED BUDGET Mayor Howard noted that this hearing is to consider the adoption of the FY 1999/2000 Final Recommended Budget and the Capital Improvement Program Budget. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Howard opened the hearing and City Manager Hobbs presented the Budget Message that included a status of the City Council's top seven priorities from last year. Finance Director Tucker gave a power point presentation of the recommended budget. Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the hearing to receive comments about the proposed budget and Capital Improvement Program. The following individuals addressed the City Council. Edda Schecter Edda Scheeler, 2015 Chaparral, appreciated that Council was in the process of purchasing the Ridge Riders area on Citrus. She requested the City Council consider doing the same with the Aroma Ballfield area. • John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, referred to Code Enforcement, Page 10 of the budget document. He really opposed the idea of using a code enforcement program to increase revenues. He also opposed the use of fire fighters to report code enforcement problems as well. He suggested a volunteer program under Com- munity Services, to address revitalization rather than the concept proposed by staff. In relation to the $1 million set aside proposed for revitalization of the various segments of the community, he 2 Council Minutes of 6/15/99 U wanted to be sure the City approaches this program with sensitivity and to be careful about using redevelopment funds for home improvement. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, opposed using $1 million in RDA housing set -aside funds for revitalization of various neighborhoods. He suggested using the money on the neigh- borhood/commercial areas. Frank Williams Frank Williams, 111 S. Barranca St. #240, addressed the house adjacent to Cortez Park purchased some time ago by the City. He suggested leveling the house, remove the barbed wire, and convert it to a practice field for the little league. Testimony closed Mayor Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Council Discussion Councilmember Herfert spoke about his dissatisfaction with the budget process. He preferred a process where the Councilmembers were asked for ideas before the budget was prepared. He suggested any extra money be put aside for park maintenance, not home improvement. Mr. Herfert disagreed with allotting an additional $1 million to the annual $300,000 for the home improvement program. He concluded by supporting code enforcement and sug- gested a community meeting be held at the beginning of the process next year at which time Council can be consulted. Councilmember Touhey expressed concern about blending the BKK long-term strategic fund with the General Fund Reserves as proposed in the budget. He did not favor increasing either the First Time Home Buyers' Program or the Home Improvement Program. Assigning fire fighters to augment code enforcement programs without meeting and conferring first is inappropriate. Mr. Touhey reminded staff to include all school districts serving West Covina, not just West Covina Unified School District, when envisioning the future. He felt strongly that the City should put the Cortez House in order before citing others for upkeep and maintenance problems. Lastly, the cable channel is in need of additional programming; perhaps some just for kids. Melendez Mayor Pro Tern Melendez discussed responses prepared by the City to the comments received during the Capital Improvement Projects program and addressed some of those projects and the funding sources. Mr. Melendez noted that before the budget process began, the City was looking at a $1.7 million challenge in the General Fund. Additionally, the drug asset forfeiture funds were ex- hausted at the end of the 1998/1999 fiscal year. This budget is balanced and has taken these things into consideration. He con- cluded his remarks favoring the community reinvestment program proposed in the budget because there is a direct link between community beautification and public safety. Wong Councilmember Wong supported the proposed budget, the result of long hours of participation at three study sessions. He said that although he didn't agree with all the items in the budget, it does represent compromises reached and decisions made by the Councilmembers during the study sessions. There are some policy issues that should be addressed, but after the adoption of the budget would be appropriate." 3 Council Minutes of 6/15/99 Howard Mayor Howard addressed the issue of the $1 million for home improvements. It would be available to moderate -income home- owners. Major repairs, such as roofs and driveways are expensive. She empathized with the concerns expressed about the program being punitive. She noted substantial deterioration in multi -family complexes over the last thirty years. • Mayor Howard agreed that the City must get its house in order first and reported several items she has already mentioned to the City Manager that need to be done. She commended staff for the budget document and mentioned that even though she didn't agree with every single line item, she would be supportive of the adoption. Motion by Touhey.and seconded by Herfert to have the $9.87 million of BKK Long Range Strategic Fund stay in its own identified account, pull the two $1 million housing set -aside pro- jects, and remove the fire fighters from .the code enforcement program. Motion failed 2-3 with Melendez, Wong, and Howard voting no. Councilmember Herfert referred to a document delivered late last evening wherein there is a reference to the increase in the City Attorney retainer hours. City Manager Hobbs stated that the proposed budget does not include an increase in retainer hours. That would be an item that would be placed before the City Council. Councilmember Herfert objected to a $103,000 operating reserve account that originally had been $25,000. City Manager Hobbs explained the increase and that it is a line item called reserve appropriation. Councilmember Herfert stated that since it is ear- marked for emergencies and nothing specific, there is no need for a separate account from the regular reserves. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9704 - RESOLUTION NO. 9704 — RESOLUTION OF THE FY 99/00 Budget Adoption CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUDGET, AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1999 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2000 Motion by Wong and seconded to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Discussion Mayor Pro Tern Melendez recommended that the Chamber of Commerce portion of the budget be set aside for a temporary period until an arrangement can be made for an interim Director, since the current one just resigned. Mr. Melendez put this into an amended motion. Councilmember Wong declined to second the motion and referred to the City Manager's memorandum regarding • the Chamber's situation and budgetary consideration. Mayor Howard asked for a vote of the motion made by Councilmember Wong. Motion failed 2-3 with Herfert, Melendez, and Touhey voting no. Motion by Melendez to approve the budget as recommended by staff with the removal of the portion relating to the Chamber of Commerce, until such time as Council can review the strategy. Motion died for lack of a second. n Council Minutes of 6/15/99 • Recess Resolution adoption CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to hold over the budget to the 23rd of June. Mr. Herfert rescinded his motion. Motion by Wong to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Wong suggested a recess. Mayor Howard called a recess at 9:42 pm. The City Council reconvened at 9:49 pm with all members present. Mayor Pro Tem Melendez stated that during the break he met with the representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and has been assured that a professional interim director will be forthcoming soon. Mr. Melendez stated he was now comfortable with moving forward with the adoption of the budget with the Chamber portion included. Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-2 with Herfert and Touhey voting no. Councilmember Herfert requested the Cortez Park House situation as well as the transfer of the $900,000 from the Ridge Rider site acquisition to Aroma Drive. City Manager Hobbs noted that the money was predicated on the sale of Shakespeare Park. Councilmember Herfert thanked . him for the information and requested a staff report. Commission/Summary of Actions (receive & file) Planning Commission 6/8/99 Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt) Ordinance 2035 - ORDINANCE NO. 2035 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Amendment to PERS Contract COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BET- WEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA Ordinance 2036 - ORDINANCE NO. 2036 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Amendment to PERS Contract 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 Ordinance 2037 - ORDINANCE NO. 2037 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Redevelopment Plan approved COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Ordinance 2038 - ORDINANCE NO. 2038 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Zone Change 662 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 662 Ordinance 2039 - ORDINANCE NO. 2039 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Code Amendment 289 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PIGEON KEEPING IN THE "SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" (R-1) AND "RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL" (R-A) ZONES (Code Amendment No. 289) Council Minutes of 6/15/99 I Ordinance 2040 - ORDINANCE NO. 2040 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY re alcoholic beverages COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15-5, SUBSECTIONS (b), (c) and (d) Approval of Final Maps Parcel Map No. 24771 — Gary Fujimoto Location: 407 N. Orange Avenue Resolution 9705 - RESOLUTION NO. 9705 — A RESOLUTION OF THE Parcel Map 24771 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 24771 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Gary Fujimoto) Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds PP 98213 — Cortez and Friendship Parks Snackbar Hoods and and Score Booth Addition — Whelan Construction PP 98213 - Recommendation is to accept on -site improvements located at Whelan Construction Cortez Park and Friendship Park, and authorize the release of Intercargo Insurance Company Bond No. LFO1-10725 in the amount of $52,442.00, subject to Notice of Completion. Award of Bids Bid No. 99-002 — Wireless Data Network Equipment Bid No. 99-002 - Recommendation is to award Bid No. 99-002 for the purchase of JADTEC additional wireless data network equipment to facilitate the operation of the Fire Department's Records Management System to the lowest responsive bidder: JADTEC Computer Group at a cost not to exceed $25,464.75. SP 97110 — Rehabilitation of Segments of Various Bus Route Streets SP 97110 - Recommendation is to hold over the award of a contract to provide Held over time to further review the bids that were received. Southerly Park Landscape Maintenance Contract — City Specification No. CP-99-7 Landscape Maintenance - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Mariposa Horticultural Mariposa Horticultural Enterprise in the amount of $111,960 ($4,655 monthly) for a two- year period and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work to be performed. Purchase of Flatbed Dump Truck Flatbed Dump Truck - Recommendation is to authorize the purchase of a heavy-duty flat- Tom's Isuzu/GMC Truck Center bed dump truck from Tom's Isuza/GMC Truck Center in the amount of $27,140.14 including tax and delivery. Armored Transportation Service Armored Transport Service - Recommendation is to authorize the Finance Director to continue Brinks to use Brinks as its armored transportation service for fiscal year ending June 30, 2000 under the same terms and conditions that currently exist. Miscellaneous — Public Services SP 99101 — Sidewalk Construction — Approval of Plans & Specifications SP 99101 - Recommendation is to approve the plans and specs for SP 99101 Plans & specs approved and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. F7 Council Minutes of 6/15/99 • Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office Discover West Covina — Extension of Contract Discover West Covina - Recommendation is to approve the extension of the Publishing Contract extended Agreement between the Chamber of Commerce of West Covina, the City of West Covina, the West Covina Redevelopment Agency and the Independent Voice. The extension will take effect July 1, 1999 and continue through June 30, 2000. Miscellaneous — Personnel Department Approval of Revised Class and Job Description for Redevelopment Manager and Redevelopment Project Manager Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt: Resolution 9706 RESOLUTION NO. 9706 — A RESOLUTION OF THE Class specs for 2 positions 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 REVISIONS TO THE REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER SPECIFICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to waive further reading of the ordinances/resolutions and adopt; and to approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard NOES: None Councilmember Herfert requested Item M-1 be moved forward on the Agenda to .be considered at this time. Mayor Howard concurred and Council considered the following matter. COUNCH.MEMBERS' REPORTS PLACEMENT OF AMERICAN FLAGS Administrative Analyst Pidgeon presented the staff report. Councilmember Wong suggested looking into the manner in which other cities and civic organizations work together to accomplish this. Public Works probably has some ideas and criteria as to placements and manner. Elba Comeau Elba Comeau, 1925 E. Merced Avenue, spoke as President of West Covina Beautiful. She requested Council to seriously consider the placing of flags throughout the City during national holidays to help re -instill patriotism. PUBLIC SERVICES Valencia Height lease extension Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to allot $10,000 from City Manager reserves for the purchase of the flags and the development of this program. Motion carried 5-0. THIRD EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR THE VALENCIA HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY'S CITRUS STREET Gouncdmember Wong stated that as a customer of Valencia Heights Water Company, he owns one share of stock, a mutual Council Minutes of 6/15/99 water company requirement. This creates a conflict of interest and he stated that he would abstain from the discussion and vote on this matter. Public Services Director Collier presented the staff report. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to authorize • the Mayor to execute the third extension to the Land Lease with Valencia Heights Water Company subject to the terms in the agreement and appropriate $7,500.00 from the General fund Reserve appropriations to PP 99220. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong abstaining. THIRD EXTENSION OF ENA WITH SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEM Suburban Water System - Public Services Director Collier presented the staff report. ENA extension Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve a Third Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Suburban Water Systems to extend the term for an additional 90 days, until October 26, 1999. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Melendez abstaining. WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1— SETTING OF 1999/2000 ASSESSMENT RATES City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report. This maintenance district is a 1911 Act ad valorem district established in 1971 and is therefore exempt from the voting requirements of Proposition 218. He stated that the levy will raise approximately $137,443.00 by increasing the rate is 9.4 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation. Mayor Pro Tem Melendez stated that because he lives in this maintenance district, he has a conflict and would abstain from the discussion and vote on this issue. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9707 - RESOLUTION NO. 9797 — A RESOLUTION OF THE MD #1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999 Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion failed 2-2-1 with Herfert and Touhey voting no and Melendez abstaining. Councilmember Herfert stated that he voted no because as he understands the upcoming budget, the City has plenty of money and does not need to raise the rate. WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 2 — SETTING OF 1999/2000 ASSESSMENT RATES • City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report. This maintenance district is an ad valorem district and is exempt from the procedures of Proposition 218. He stated that the proposed tax rate for 1999/2000 is 1.9 cent per hundred.dollars of assessed valuation which will raise approximately $19,230. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9708 - RESOLUTION NO. 9708 — A RESOLUTION OF THE 3 Council Minutcs of 6/15/99 [7 MD #2 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999 Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 3-2 with Herfert and Touhey voting no. CENSUS 2000 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE Census 2000 Count Committee City Planner McIsaac presented the staff report. Mayor Howard discussed the long-range importance of everyone being included in the count. She also stated that the Census Bureau is looking for people to hire for the count and gave the number to the City Manager. Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to direct staff to formulate the final details for creating a Census Complete Count Committee, including organizational and membership structure and budget, and provide such information to the Council at its meeting of July 20, 1999. EXTENSION OF ENA WITH ABELL-HELOU FOR SALE OF FORMER SHAKESPEARE PARK SITE City Planner McIsaac presented the staff report. ENA re Shakespeare Park Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve the extension of the exclusive negotiating agreement with Abell-Helou for the sale of the former Shakespeare Park site for a period of 31 days until July 20, 1999. Motion carried 5-0. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 10:30'pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council recon- vened at 10:34 pm with all members present. COMMUNITY SERVICES SHOWMOBILE USE POLICY Acting Community Services Director Bommarito presented the staff report. Showmobile Policy Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to approve the Showmobile Policy, as revised. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC SAFETY. No reports for this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Clerk Berry staff report. Lt Council Minutes of 6/15/99 John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, hoped that the City Council would not change the appointment process. He hoped that Council would not change the appointment process to the procedure where each Councilmember appoints a specific person because that commission might then feel a certain obligation when • voting. It was his belief that commissions function better when the Council as a whole appoints the commissioners. Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to direct staff to commence the recruitment process. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve Demands totaling $1,609,086.17 ($497,091.33 in wire transfers) as listed on check registers 185888 through 186120. Motion carried by roll call, vote: AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard NOES: None ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank ORAL COMMUNICATIONS George Ogden George Ogden, Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars in West Covina, thanked Mayor Howard and Councilmembers Herfert and Touhey for participating in the memorial ceremony at Oakdale Ceremony on Saturday. On another matter, Mr. Ogden addressed a situation happening at the VFW and communications that have been sent to the City Council. Frank Taormina Frank Taormina, 2714 Altamira Circle, Rite -Aid is the best looking pharmacy in West Covina. E.T. Snell E T. Snell, community activist, would like to see public comment moved to the beginning of the meeting. He asked if Channel 56 had put together a list of criteria for airing tapes. He then spoke about the sand and gravel mining pits in Irwindale and requested Council to object to the consequential reduction in the aquifer. The last item addressed by Mr. Snell revolved around his desire to hear a report from the Police Chief regarding a particular incident. Police Chief Wills stated that the Police Department has conducted a thorough investigation. However, under the law, this is not a matter of public information and is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Any information that can be legally shared with Mr. Snell has been shared with him. City Attorney Marlyn concurred with the statements made by Police Chief Wills. MAYOR'S REPORT BALANCE OF COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS Mayor Howard stated that there are three vacant positions and asked for Council volunteers: ESGV Planning Committee, ICRMA, League of California Cities. Mayor Pro Tern Melendez volunteered for the League • assignment. Mayor Howard asked for a motion to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Melendez as the delegate and Assistant City Manager Fields as the alternate. Council concurred 5-0. Melendez: League As there were no other volunteers, Mayor Howard appoint- ESGV Planning Com: Howard ed herself to the ESGV Planning Committee and the ICRMA with ICRMA: Howard staff as the alternate for both. Motion by Melendez and seconded by Touhey to make the appointments as stated. Motion carried 5-0. IN Council Minutes of 6/ 15/99 • COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (Continued from earlier in the meeting) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT F. III111113 u�L Attest: _ J City Clerk Janet Berry Mayor Howard announced a study session scheduled for June 23, 1999 for the purpose of receiving developer presentations regarding the Citrus/Workman site for redevelopment purposes. No reports for this meeting. Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to adjourn the meeting at 11:04 pm. Motion carried 5-0. Ma)r Kathrynp6ward 11