11-02-1999 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 2, 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. Presentation of Colors and
the Pledge of Allegiance were conducted by Boy Scout Troop #733 from St. Christopher's Church,
West Covina. City Manager Hobbs gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL Mayor Howard, Mayor Pro Tern Melendez, Councilmembers
Herfert, Touhey, Wong
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Martyn, King, Collier, Samaniego, Paul, Garcia,
Greene, Bommarito, Fox, Wills, Schimanski, Mayer, McIsaac,
Keating, Pidgeon, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Wong corrected pages 1,4, and 6 of the September
-71h"minutes"and pages-3 and 6 of the October 50' minutes. The
following minutes were approved as corrected:
Regular meeting of September 7, 1999
Special meeting of September 28, 1999
Regular meeting of October 5, 1999
Special meeting of October 19, 1999
PRESENTATIONS With the assistance of Team Manager Tony R. Valdez, Mayor Pro
Tern Melendez presented certificates to the West Covina Girls
Softball ten and under team for winning the championship of the
All -Star Classic Tournament held in July.
City Manager Hobbs introduced newly hired Community Services
Director Tom Hatch, who began working for West Covina just
today.
Councilmember Herfert stated that he had expected to see the Toys
for Tots Campaign on this evening's agenda. As it was not
scheduled, staff was directed to ensure it's scheduling for the next
agenda.
HEARINGS There were no hearings scheduled for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions — Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission 10/26/99
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 10/21/99
Community Services 10/05/99
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
• On August 2, 1999 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
bodily injury from Abigail Jimenez. The exact amount of the
claim had not been determined at the time of presentation.
On July 2, 1999 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Mark W. Manning for property damage amounting to $2,800.
Council Minutes of 11/2/99 .
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Ordinance 2943 -
Zone Change No. 665
• Project CWM-99-11 -
Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises
On August 2, 1999 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Mary Pauline Daley for property damage. The exact amount of the
claim had not been determined at the time of presentation.
On May 25, 1999 the City Clerk's Office received an amended
claim for bodily injury from Grace M. Martin. The exact amount
of the claim had not been determined at the time of presentation.
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2541-99 was issued to 10-10 Club at Chevy's Restaurant
(1002 West Garvey Avenue) for a fundraiser/motorcycle event on
10/10/99.
TUP #2542-99 was issued to Phillip Gohl at Immanuel Lutheran
for a pumpkin/tree sale from 10/01/99 to 10/31/99 and from
12/O1/99 to 12/24/99.
TUP #2543-99 was issued to Phillip Gohl at 143 North Barranca
Street for a pumpkin/tree sale from 10/O1/99 to 10/31/99 and from
12/01/99 to 12/24/99.
TUP #2545-99 was issued to Reynolds Buick at 345 North Citrus
Street for 14 tents from 10/27/99 to 11/10/99.
TUP #2546-99 was issued to Wells Fargo Bank at 1000 Lakes
Drive for a pancake breakfast on 10/24/99.
TUP #2548-99 was issued to Calvary Christian Fellowship at West
Covina High School for a Harvest Festival on 10/30/99.
TUP #2549-99 was issued to Keyboard Country at 210 North
Sunset Avenue for a tent sale from 10/15/99 to 10/17/99.
TUP #2550-99 was issued to Brook Furniture at 551 North Azusa
Avenue for a tent sale from 10/15/99 to 10/25/99.
TUP #2552-99 was issued to Party City at 2620 East Workman
Avenue for a large balloon Halloween pumpkin from 10/19/99 to
11/08/99.
TUP #2555-99 was issued to Cal Rod/Baldwin Park High School
Alumni at 2526 Workman Avenue for a car show and dance on
10/23/99.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
ORDINANCE NO. 2943 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING' ZONE CHANGE NO. 665 (Michael
Yang)
Award of Bid
Median Landscape Maintenance Contract —
Project CWM-99-11
Recommendation is to accept the bid of Mariposa Horticultural
Enterprises, Inc., Irwindale, for a five-year contract in the amount
of $551,110 ($110,200 annually) — Option B and authorize the
mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Mariposa.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of September, 1999.
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Miscellaneous — Public Services
SP 00114 — Street Rehabilitation Work —
Approve Plans and Specifications
SP 00114 - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Plans & specs approved * Establish project SP 00114, and
* Approve the plans and specifications for SP 00114 and
authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
Transportation Information Kiosk Installation at Westfield
Shoppingtown West Covina
Transportation Kiosk Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Authorize the Environmental Management Director to
execute an agreement with Westfield Shoppingtown West
Covina to place a kiosk, at no monthly charge, in the
shopping center; and
* Authorize the transfer of $800 from AB 2766 reserves to
Account No. 119-3 20-23 19-6120 for appropriation to cover
the cost of installation of the kiosk in the Westfield
Shoppingtown West Covina location; and
* Authorize the transfer of $600 from the AB 2766 reserves
to Account No. 119-320-2319-6145 for the monthly
payment of the telephone costs associated with the internet
service provider and web page.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Approval to Sell Alcoholic Beverages
at Hurst Museum Fundraiser
Recommendation is to approve the sale of alcoholic beverages at
the Hurst Ranch on November 14, 1999 for the Hurst Ranch
Historical Foundation's Sunday Supper at the Barn fundraiser.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Replacement of Thirteen Vehicles
Police Vehicles - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Wondries Ford * Find that the L. A. County bid price offered by Wondries
Ford is at least as stringent as the City's bid process; and
* Approve the purchase of thirteen Ford Crown Victoria
Police vehicles from Wondries Ford of Alhambra.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the ordinance 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
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC SERVICES
Appeal by North American Mortgage
1)
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
REGARDING DEVIATION FROM THE WEST
COVINA VILLAGE SIGN PROGRAM
City Manager Hobbs recommended that this appeal be held
over until the next City Council meeting as it should have
been scheduled and noticed as an appeal hearing, not just
an item before the City Council.
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2) TELEVISING OF PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETINGS
Planning Commission on CATV Public Services Director Collier presented the staff report.
Councilmember Wong asked for a clarification of
the cost, as the figures in the staff report appear to be
understated. City Manager Hobbs responded that the
• figures reflect simply personnel costs, not overhead costs.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to direct staff to
survey all commissions as to their desires in being telecast
and report back then with complete costs for those
commissions with affirmative responses. Motion carried
5-0.
3) PROCEDURES FOR
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Public Services Director Collier presented the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Wong, Mr. Collier ex-
pounded on the advantages in adopting the procedures.
Resolution 9737 - City Clerk presented:
Development Agree. procedures RESOLUTION NO. 9737 — A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE CON-
SIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried
5-0.
4) CITY COUNCIL OFFICIAL BALLOT VOTE
ON THE CITY'S WATER SYSTEM
Public Services Director Collier presented the staff report.
City's Vote re Water System Sale Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to have
the City's ballot on this issue indicate a yes vote. Motion
carried 5-0.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez stated that he believed
this to be a win -win for the residents.
Councilmember Herfert reminded the citizens that
the ballots have been mailed out and the deadline is
December 7 to return them.
5) INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTAB-
LISHING A MORATORIUM RELATING TO THE
KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS
Urgency Ordinance re wild animals Public Services Director Collier presented the staff report,
noting that the subject matter is currently found in Chapter
6 of the WCMC to Chapter 26, commonly referred to as a
the Zoning Code.
With the assistance of two soon -to -be attorneys, Alison
• Lemoine-Bui and Bill Ihrke, City Attorney Betsy Marlyn
presented a more in-depth discussion of wild animal
problems in West Covina, opinions of wild animal experts,
and the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Wong suggested pet stores post a
moratorium sign so that, potential buyers understand the
situation in West Covina. He also suggested that in
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Sheryl Ortiz
John Utterbach
Brian Cosner
Linda Gavin
Michele Cosner
Jerry Whippie
Janet Whippie
John Deville
Randy McIntyre
Danny Willis
Urgency Ordinance adopted
Recess
reference to the rescuing of wild animals, perhaps there
should be a temporary status included in the ordinance.
City Attorney Marlyn concurred that the ordinance could
state a temporary period of time.
Each of the following persons spoke in favor of the
proposed ordinance and/or in opposition to the keeping of
wild animals in urban developments:
Sheryl Ortiz, 4523 Nora, Irwindale
John Utterbach, 622 N. Vincent Avenue
Brian Cosner, 621 N. Maplewood Avenue
Linda Gavin, 1023 E. Eckerman Avenue
Michele Cosner, 621 N. Maplewood Avenue
Jerry Whippie, 1048 E. Eckerman Avenue
Janet Whippie, 1048 E. Eckerman Avenue
John Deville, Sr., 615 N. Maplewood Ave.
Randy McIntyre, 941 W. Cameron Avenue #207
Danny Willis, 557 N. Maplewood Avenue
City Clerk presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 2044 — AN INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
MORATORIUM ON THE KEEPING OF WILD
ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to
waive further reading of the ordinance and adopt. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
Mayor Howard called. a recess at 8:45 pm. The City Council re-
convened at 9:03 pm with all members present.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 9:03 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council recon-
vened at 9:38 pm with all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
City Clerk Berry presented the appointments as they now stand,
bearing in mind there are still four outstanding positions that have
yet to be addressed, as well as two vacancies on the Senior
Citizens Commission due to resignations.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
Motion by Wong to approve Demands totaling $2,300,499.17 as
listed on check registers No. 189053 through 189399 (of which
$1,015,892.52 made by wire transfers), excluding Check No.
189323 in the amount of $4,680.00 to Huntington Culinary
• (Wong's request for separate action) and Check No. 189336 to
Colleen Janssen (Touhey's request for separate action). Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
- In reference to Check No. 189336, Councilmember Touhey felt
that it was the responsibility of the Finance Department to enforce
the business license regulations of the City. Councilmember Wong
noted that Ms. Janssen obtained a business license.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to release the
check to the payee as Ms. Janssen obtained a business license.
Motion carried with Herfert and Touhey voting no.
In reference to Check No. 189323, Councilmember Wong voiced
his objections. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to hold over the
release of the check until Council receives a full report regarding
the business license situation of Huntington Culinary and the
increased amount for services. Motion carried 5-0.
MAYOR'S REPORT No reports for this meeting.
COUNCH.MEMBERS' REPORTS
LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT
Councilmember Touhey stated that this report did not address the
questions he had asked. He noted that during the meet and confer
process involving Police management, the City promised to look
into the possibility of providing certain types of coverages.
Council concurred on holding this matter over.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Roberta Azpeitia, 1740 Oakridge Circle, asked if the ballots
regarding the sale of the water system could be dropped off at the
Annex. Mayor Howard responded that the ballots may be hand
delivered to the City Clerk or mailed to City Hall.
Ms. Azpeitia also discussed an accident at the comer of
Amar and Westport. She made several suggestions for the signal
at that intersection.
Mayor Howard requested staff to place this matter before
the Traffic Committee.
• Bruce Leinbach, 1308 Sandy Hill Drive, discussed the First Time
Home Buyers Program, funded through the Redevelopment
Agency. As a realtor, he understood that funds were not being
released for some reason and wondered why.
Mayor Howard directed staff to look into the situation and
report back to Council.
Councilmember Herfert also suggested that the two escrow
companies located in West Covina be utilized whenever possible.
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BALDWIN PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY —
STATUS REPORT
B. P. Housing Authority Acting Community Services Director Bommarito presented the
staff report and responded to Council questions and comments.
Staff. was requested to gain further information regarding the
allocation and disbursement of the vouchers, particularly within
• West Covina.
Motion by Touhey and Herfert to receive and file the
report. Motion carried 5-0.
YEAR 2000 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION — Herfert
Fourth of July Celebration Councilmember Herfert commenced a discussion regarding the
—" Elk's request to extend the Fourth of July celebration from three
days to five days.
John Hughes John Hughes of the Elks Club addressed the issue of the five-day
event at Cameron Park. His main concern at this point in time was
to gain permission from the Council to pursue the five-day event
so that he could sign a contract with the carnival vendor.
Council discussion continued. Councilmember Wong opposed the
approval for a five-day event without input from the residents and
the idea of pushing an item through before complete information is
available.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to move
forward with the five-day event and that staff contact the residents
in the neighborhood, address their concerns, and then plan
according to the concerns expressed. Motion carried 4-1 with
Wong voting no.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (Continued)
Mayor Howard reported on a meeting held with property owners
and tenants at the Amar/Azusa commercial area regarding com-
plaints about property maintenance, etc. The meeting went very
well with lots of good suggestions and cooperation among the par-
ticipants.
Councilmember Wong stated that he was supportive of community
events and will always ask about costs. He discussed his belief in
being fiscally mindful of the City's money and in the processes for
putting ideas before the Council. Council reports containing costs
are necessary for making proper decisions.
Councilmember Wong related a situation in which Council -
member Herfert distributed a letter to senior citizens at the Senior
Citizens Center concerning the cook and the meals program. Mr.
Wong was not happy about that because both he and Mr. Herfert
had been appointed to the ad hoc committee to sort out various
problems with the seniors' meals provider contract. Mr. Wong felt
that by taking action on his own, Mr. Herfert was not with working
cooperatively as a team member. He then read the letter signed by
• Councilmember Herfert and Councilmember Touhey that had been
distributed.
Councilmember Herfert related the situation that led him to
taking the action that he did.
Councilmember Touhey expressed displeasure with the manner in
which his request for insurance information was filtered and placed
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on the agenda. He noted that he had faxed his questions and con-
cerns to staff two weeks ago.
City Manager Hobbs stated that he had misunderstood the
questions of Councilmember Touhey.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No report for this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Melendez and seconded by Wong to adjourn the
meeting at 11:12 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Ber
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