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07-20-1999 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL JULY 20, 1999 • The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 7:44 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 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, Collier, Martyn, Mayer, McIsaac, Chung, Fong, Samaniego, Greene, Wills, Schimanski, Clark, Fox, Dunlap, Pidgeon, Lee, Bommarito, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented: Regular meeting of June 15, 1999 Regular meeting of July 6, 1999 PRESENTATIONS Police Chief Wills introduced the newest Police Officer on the force: Charles Kam Chain Nan. Mayor Howard administered the Oath of Office and presented Officer Kam Chain Nan with his badge. Mayor Howard introduced Betty Fernandez of the Maintenance Department as the City's sixth recipient of the Employee Recognition Award. Brian Lee, Chair of the Employee Recognition Award Committee, assisted Mayor Howard. Mike Miller, Chair of the West Covina Rose Float Committee, and Larry Crane, President of Charisma Floats, presented the unveiling of the City's 2000 Rose Parade Float Entry. Mike Miller, Chair of the West Covina Rose Float Committee, received a $10,000 donation from Tom Yamak of Edwards Theaters, the first serious donation received by the committee for the City's 2000 Float. The West Covina Rose Float Committee members were introduced and recognized: Ed Cassanova, Gloria Vargas, Bill Singleton, John Hughes, Elba Comeau, and Geneva Nixon. HEARING APPEAL HEARING PRECISE PLAN NO. 871 — TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 23 — MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVI- RONMENTAL IMPACT — AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT, DISPOSITION AND OWNER PARTICI- PATION AGREEMENT (ARDDOPA) Applicant: Hassen Imports Partnership Appellant: Hassen Imports Partnership Location: 1900-2000 E. Garvey Avenue South, and 1919, 1923, 1929, 1935, 1941, 1945 Norma Avenue Council Minutes 7/20/99 • • Councilmember Touhey stated that he would not participate in the discussion and vote on this issue due to conflict of interest laws. He stated that he is currently purchasing property within 300 feet of the project site and consequently must abstain on this issue. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing. Mayor Howard opened the hearing and Public Services Director Collier presented the staff report. Mr. Collier stated that the City Attorney and the City's experts, Bill Dvorak of Kimley-Horn and Associates and Mark Alpers of Environmental Services Associates, would report on the responses to the comments posed by the City of Covina in the CEQA document. BetsyMartyn Betsy Marlyn, City Attorney, clarified legal aspects of Covina's comments in relation to the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. Mark Alpers Mark Alpers, Project Manager with Environmental Services Associates, addressed the basic concern of air quality. Bill Dvorak Bill Dvorak, Kimley-Horn and Associates, addressed the second basic concern of Covina, which was traffic impacts of the project. Mr. Collier concluded the presentation with a discussion on conditions placed on the project, particularly the condition relating to a surface street route for test driving vehicles, the condition being appealed by the applicant. Public Testimonv Mayor Howard asked for comments from the audience favoring the project. The following persons addressed the City Council: Fred Burkhardt Fred Burkhardt, Interim Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, noted the Chamber's support for the project. Ed Cassanova Ed Cassanova, VP of Public Affairs of the Chamber of Commerce, noted the support of the committee for this project. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, spoke highly of the applicant and urged Council to approve the project. Ziad Alhassen Ziad Alhassen, applicant and appellant, requested Council's support of the project but noted that in relation to the condition for a test drive route that perhaps the West Covina Auto Association address routes for all the dealerships, for consistency sake. He noted that the project architect is available to answer questions. Mayor Howard asked for comments in opposing to the project and the following addressed Council: William Beem William Beem, 549 N. Foxdale, stated that he was not opposed to the project, but did have concern about the financial arrangements and how was the City going to be paid back. Peter Lewandowski Peter Lewandowski, Mission Viejo, Principal of Environ- mental Impact Sciences and hired by Covina to assist them in reviewing the environmental documents regarding this project. He discussed items of particular concern, as well as air and noise impacts emanating from this project. Thomas Parrington Thomas Parrington, City Attorney for the City of West Covina, addressed his comments to the CEQA documents regarding this project. Rebuttal Ziad Alhassen, applicant, stated that he is not an environmental expert, but he is a licensed contractor and is qualified in construc- tion. He said he was putting the City of Covina on notice for interfering with his project. Testimony closed Mayor Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. 2 Council Minutes 7/20/99 Staff Response Public Services Director Collier responded to the comments offered during public testimony. City Attorney responded second, followed by Mark Alpers, one of the City's experts. • Council Discussion Councilmember Herfert noted that Clippinger. Chevrolet, like so many other dealerships, has concluded that a freeway location is better for business. Unfortunately, Covina does not have a freeway location. Mr. Alhassen has entered into an agreement with Mr. Clippinger who, apparently, wants to sell his business and W. Alhassen has a freeway location. He commended the Planning Commission did a fine job with the environmental materials and he would support the dealership coming to West Covina. Councilmember Wong concurred with Councilmember Herfert. He also agreed with the Planning Commission's decision regarding the test drive route and the other dealers in the Auto Association should conduct a discussion about similar test drive routes. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9713 - RESOLUTION NO. 9713 — A RESOLUTION OF THE Certifying Mitigated Neg. Dec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CALI- FORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGA- TIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR PRECISE PLAN NO. 871 Resolution 9714 - RESOLUTION NO. 9714 — A RESOLUTION OF THE Approving Precise Plan 871 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 871 AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 21 Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 3-1-1 with Howard voting no and Touhey abstaining. Mayor Howard called to order the Redevelopment Agency at 9:23 pm in order to conduct the following joint public hearing. JOINT HEARING PROPOSED REVISED SECOND AMENDED AND RE- STATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (THE "REVISED AGREE- MENT") BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HASSEN IMPORTS PARTNERSHIP AND WEST COVINA MOTORS, INC. Mayor Howard explained that the City Council and the Redevelop- ment Agency Board would be considering the adoption of a resolution .rescinding the Second Amended and Restated Disposition, Development and Owner Participation Agreement, and approving a Revised Agreement providing $4.1 million in Agency assistance for the Dodge Dealership rehabilitation and • expansion. It would be used for the purchase of use and operating covenant associated with the development of a new dealership in West Covina. City Clerk verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor Howard opened the hearing. Redevelopment Agency Director Chung presented the staff report. 3 Council Minutes 7/20/99 r� Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked the City Clerk if any written communications had been received. City Clerk responded yes, a letter was received just prior to the hearing from Thomas Parrington, City of Covina Redevelop- ment Agency Counsel. She distributed copies of the letter to the Councilmembers noting that Mr. Parrington would address his letter during public testimony. Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for comments. The following individuals addressed the joint body. Tami Klenck Tami Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia, objected to the use of tax monies for these types of ventures. She urged Council not to vote in favor of this project. Thomas Parrington Thomas Parrington, Covina Redevelopment Agency Coun- sel, stated that Covina is not objecting to the move but the manner in which the City of West Covina is assisting with the move. Ziad Alhassen Ziad Alhassen, applicant, urged Council to support the revised agreement. Mayor Howard requested staff to respond. Redevelopment Agency Special Counsel Clark responded to the remarks made by Mr. Parrington as well as the comments contained in Mr. Parrington's letter, point by point. Testimony closed Mayor Howard closed the public testimon hearing and asked for Council/Agency discussion. was requested to read the heading of the resolutions. Redevelopment Agency Action y portion of the The City Clerk Resolution 543 - RESOLUTION NO. 543 — A RESOLUTION OF THE REDE- approving restated agreement VELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA RESCINDING THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND OWNER PARTICI- PATION AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORI- ZING EXECUTION OF THE REVISED SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HASSEN IMPORTS PARTNERSHIP AND WEST COVINA MOTORS, INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-1-1 with Howard voting no and Touhey abstaining (conflict of interest). City Council Action Resolution 9715 - RESOLUTION NO. 9715 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY approving restated agreement COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, RESCINDING THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREE- MENT, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE REVISED SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND HASSEN IMPORTS PARTNERSHIP AND 0 Council Minutes 7/20/99 • • WEST COVINA MOTORS, INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-1-1 with Howard voting no and Touhey abstaining (conflict of interest). Recess RDA Mayor Howard recessed the Redevelopment Agency at 9:48 pm to continue the City Council Agenda to consider the following item at this time. Councilmember Touhey returned to his seat at the Council table, 9:48 pm. MAYOR'S REPORTS RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PAROLE BE DENIED TO CONVICTED MURDERER, ' DANNY SAUL ROSALES Council reviewed the staff report. Yolanda Ruiz Yolanda Ruiz requested the City Council to adopt the proposed resolution as it was her daughter who was murdered and the con- victed murderer should remain in the penitentiary. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9716 - RESOLUTION NO. 9716 — A RESOLUTION OF THE recommending parole be denied CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT PAROLE BE DENIED TO CONVICTED MURDERER, DANNY SAUL ROSALES Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0. Recess City Council and Reconvene Redevelopment Agency Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 9:51 pm and reconvened the Redevelopment Agency, to complete the RDA Agenda. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY The Redevelopment Agency meeting was concluded at 9:54 pm at which time Mayor Howard convened the Public Financing Authority. The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:58 pm with all members present. Recess Mayor Howard called a recess at 9:48 pm. The City Council re- convened at 10:17 pm with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file) Community Services 6/8/99 Planning 7/6/99 and 7/13/99 Senior Citizens' 6/10/99 Personnel 6/9/99 Award of Bids GP 93302 — Civic Center Signs GP 93302 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Custom Signs, Inc., Azusa, Custom Signs, Inc. in the amount of $19,963.89 as presented at the bid opening of July 13, 1999 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Custom Designs, Inc. Council Minutes 7/20/99 Replacement of Video Editing System Video Editing System - Recommendation is to take the following actions: H.T. Electronics a) Accept the bid of H. T. Electronics in the amount of • $13,223 as the lowest bid; and b) Appropriate a maximum of $12,000 from CIP account #110-320-3027-7900 for the project. Miscellaneous — Public Services Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity — 2" 'Quarter 1999 Recommendation is to receive and file the summary report. Census 2000 Complete Count Committee Census 2000 Committee Recommendation is to approve the creation of a Census Complete County Committee pursuant to the parameters set forth in the staff reports of June 15 and July 20, 1999, and proceed with the process of recruiting nominees for appointment to the Committee. Miscellaneous — Finance Department Continuation of DMG Maximus Contract for Services DMG Maximus - Recommendation is to authorize the Finance Director to execute contract extended the Agreement to Provide Mandated Cost Claiming Services with DMG Maximus for fees not to exceed $10,900 for the year ending June 30, 2000. Miscellaneous — Police Department Appropriation of D.E.R. Funds for Heliconter Pilot Program Recommendation is to appropriate $9,300 into account 117-304- 2135-6120 from available D.E.R. reserves for an exploratory helicopter program with the Pasadena Police Department, a pilot program approved July 6, 1999. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard NOES: None PUBLIC SERVICES PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH ABELL- City Planner McIsaac elaborated on the staff report. Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring, suggested placing the proceeds from the sale of the park site into Park District "D" in light of the fact that the open spaces and paseos were approved many years ago to counter the high density zoning. • Mayor Howard noted that there were also unmet needs at Friendship Park and Gingrich Park. Councilmember Herfert suggested amending the resolution to include the park districts incorporating the following parks and areas: Friendship, Gingrich, and Shadow Oak Park, Shakespeare parkette, and Galaxy area. Council concurred on the amendment. li Council Minutes 7/20/99 City Clerk presented: Resolution 9716 - RESOLUTION NO. 9716 — A RESOLUTION OF THE re sale of Shakespeare Park site CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND ABELL- HELOU FOR THE SURPLUS PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE • FORMER SHAKESPEARE PARK SITE, as amended Motion by Melendez and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to allocate $6,000.00 from the Unappropriated BKK Community Fund for title insurance and escrow costs related to the sale of the property. Motion carried 5-0. SETTING DATE FOR STUDY SESSION TO CONSIDER POTENTIAL SALE OF CITY WATER SYSTEM City's Water System Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Touhey stated that he and Mayor Howard have been meeting on this topic for the last two years and it is time to report to the rest of the Council. Council set a study session to consider the potential sale of the City's water system to be held at 4:30 pm on August 3, 1999, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, noted that BKK has invited the public to attend a meeting at 6:30 pm on July 26 at the City Hall Annex and with Council's study session set for August 3, there will be conflict. AROMA BALLFIELD REVISED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH COVINA HOMES, LLC., AROMA BALLFIELD SITE Aroma Ballfleld site Councilmember Herfert stated that he would abstain from the dis- cussion and vote on this issue as he is waiting for a ruling from the FPPC regarding a possible conflict of interest. Public Services Director Collier elaborated on the staff report. Mayor Howard read a letter received from Mia Navarro, 1331 Parkside Drive, requesting that the City Council replace the vacant lot with a skate park rather than sell it to a developer. Mayor Howard asked for additional comments. John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, thought a community meeting for the neighborhood would have been the way to go with this item. Jack Rubens Jack Rubens, purchaser's attorney, stated that his client has tried very hard to address the City Council's concerns and explained the changes and accommodations made to the project. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, referred to his handout in which he has submitted some calculations of his own indicating that this • deal wasn't in the City's favor. He said the project should have gone before the Planning Commission before coming to the City Council. Tony Mastronomi Tony Mastronomi, 2045 Aroma Drive, felt Galster Way functions as a funnel for the homes from the new development up above. He also objected to the idea that this particular project would be a Council Minutes 7/20/99 transition between the multifamily density on Aroma Drive and the single-family density higher on the hill. Bill Robinson Bill Robinson, 1146 E. Louisa Avenue, stated that it was his belief that the City Council should not approve the agreement because the City should receive double the price. • Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, felt the City`was not in need of another 57 homes in that area. Jack Rubens Jack Rubens, developer's attorney, distributed figures reflecting the cost of the property and the development to the purchaser. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9717 - RESOLUTION NO. 9717 — A RESOLUTION OF THE approving sale of Aroma site CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BET- WEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND CVP HOMES, LLC, FOR A PORTION OF THE SURPLUS PROPERTY KNOWN A THE AROMA BALLFIELD Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Upon request by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Public Services Director Collier addressed the issue of traffic on Galster Way to Aroma Drive. Mayor Pro Tent Melendez explained the prerogative of the owner to develop his land and that he is not developing it to the maximum density allowed. In addition, the developer is providing a park, an amenity not in the area at this time. He concluded his remarks noting his support for the project. Motion carried 3-1-1 with Touhey voting no and Herfert abstaining. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Redevelopment Agency agenda was considered earlier in the meeting. TAXABLE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND TAX ALLO- CATION BONDS, SERIES 1999 Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Touhey stated that he would abstain on this issue, due to conflict of interest laws. City Clerk presented Resolution 9718 - RESOLUTION NO. 9718 — A RESOLUTION OF THE approving issuance of bonds CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE WEST COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND APPROVING THE BORROWING OF BOND PROCEEDS BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to waive further • reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Touhey abstaining (conflict of interest). COMMUNITY SERVICES PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES No reports for this meeting. No reports for this meeting. 3 Council Minutes 7/20/99 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting. • APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to approve Demands totaling $1,871,326.52 ($1,218,055.50 in wire transfers) as listed on check registers #186654 through #186935. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard NOES: None ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank Councilmember Herfert requested staff to report back to him about Check No. 186719. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Scott Heydenfeldt Scott Heydenfeldt, 1528 Norma Avenue, voiced two complaints to Council as a limited service employee working through the Community Services Department. He was under the impression that he was to have received a raise as of July 1 and he didn't receive it and that he would like the departmental policy of no parking adjacent to the Shadow Oak Park facility. reversed. City Manager Hobbs stated that the department director would contact Mr. Heydenfieldt about his issues. Michele Cosner Michele Cosner, 621 N. Maplewood Avenue, spoke on behalf of her neighborhood group called the Vincent Avenue Action Group, in opposition to "Moe" the chimpanzee remaining in the residential area. She distributed information to the City Council, requesting that they review it later. She spoke to this issue of fairness to the animal, caged his whole life. Assistant City Manager Fields responded, relating the steps taken thus far in resolving the situation and what still needs to be done. Councilmember Touhey, referring to pictures submitted by Ms. Cosner, wondered why code enforcement hasn't done some- thing about the height of the fence. He asked staff to provide him with copies of the checks from Moe's owners in relation to the incident a couple of months ago when the chimpanzee got out. He also referred to the other property owned by the Davis's (Moe's owners). Public Services Director Collier responded to Council - member Touhey. Mayor Pro Tent Melendez felt staff has done a lot of work on this. problem and requested staff to prepare a report and agendize this for a future Council meeting. Recess Mayor Howard called a recess at 11:39 pm. The City Council reconvened at 11:47 pm with all members present. • John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 Newcrest Drive, read a prepared summary regarding his involvement, as well as others' involvement, with the handling of some personnel issues involving past and current employees of the City. He felt the City Council did not have all the facts when they decided on the issue. C Council Minutes 7/20/99 Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, took exception to the figures presented by Mr. Rubens, attorney for the developer of the Aroma Ballfield site. Bill Robinson Bill Robinson, 1146 E. Louisa Avenue, referred to a Letter to the Editor in the Tribune. The writer of the article stated that Mayor • Pro Tern Melendez left his trash can out and code enforcement didn't do anything about it. Mayor Pro Tern Melendez responded that he took the trashcan out before vacation and unfortunately his gardner did not take the trash container back. He agreed that public officials abide by the same rules as the rest of the community and maybe the more neighborly thing for the article writer to have done was to take his trash container in. Councilmember Herfert commenced a discussion on the handling of personnel issues, from his perspective, by reading a letter to the Personnel Commission from the City Manager. He felt the letter was disciplinary in nature. City Manager Hobbs stated his letter was advisory in nature. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Herfert then read a letter from the Personnel Commission re- sponding to the City Manager's letter. Councilmember Herfert continued. He asked several ques- tions regarding actions and authority of the City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Howard read from a transcript of one of the Person- nel Commission meetings at which Councilmember Herfert instructed the Commission as to his interpretation of their role, authority, and duties. She then reviewed the chain of command and the functions of the Commission, all outlined in the Municipal Code. She concluded by noting the inappropriateness of the Personnel Commission pursuing an issue after it had been resolved by the City Council. Councilmember Wong noted that the four Personnel Commissioners who signed the letter responding to the City Manager were in the audience and he asked if there would be one who would approach the podium to answer questions. Both Commissioners Thrasher and Scheuplein responded to questions of Council and made additional comments. After further discussion, it became apparent that the issue at hand involved a City employee backdating the postage meter to mail out a sales tax return in order to meet a deadline. Once the City Council learned of the matter, the City wrote to the Board of Equalization, explained the situation and filed an amended tax return. The Board of Equalization responded by extending the filing period and waiving the penalty; however, interest was imposed. Councilmember Herfert asked several other questions revolving around the City Attorney's authority and the City Manager's authority. He expressed displeasure with the handling of the whole situation. MAYOR'S REPORT CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE — VALENCIA HEIGHTS Mayor Howard asked for Council's concurrence in extending the ad hoc committee (Herfert and Howard) for another three months. Council agreed. 10 Council Minutes 7/20/99 COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Herfert reference the other two items listed on the agenda for discussion: • Legal Audit Status — The Finance Director stated that a report would be forthcoming during the month of August.and that was satisfactory. Attorneys' Bills — Tying this into the Legal Audit was also satisfactory. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Howard asked for a motion to adjourn this silly meeting. Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 am. Motion carried 5-0. Attest: City Clerk Janet Berry • ltd/=---X 11