04-04-2000 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
April 4,. 2000
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:39 p.m. by Mayor Howard in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The invocation was
0 livered by City Manager Dan Hobbs and the pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Touhey.
ROLL CALL Mayor Howard, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers
Herfert, Touhey
Absent Councilmember Wong
Others Present Hobbs, Fields, Buchanan, Collier, Lennard, Greene, Samaniego,
Keating, Genovese, Morgan, Hatch, Bommarito, McDonald,
Smilowitz, McIsaac, King, Mayer, Januca, Pidgeon, Banks,
Chung, Slicker, Geurts, Thomas, Taylor, Schimanski, Wilch,
Wills, Heieck, Garcia, Kim (Ben), Fong, Kim (Lisa), Lee,
Swink, Hernandez, Gannon
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of January 18, 2000 and
March 21, 2000 were approved as presented.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Howard presented Ray Urrutia and Mike Miller with a
Certificate of Recognition for the West Covina Lions Club's 40
years of service to the City of West Covina.
Mayor Howard presented Firefighter/Paramedic Steve Witch with
a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 17-23, 2000 April
Pools' Week in West Covina.
Mayor Howard presented Fire Chief Richard Greene and Captain
Rick Genovese with a proclamation proclaiming April
Earthquake Preparedness Month.
HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 294 — MAXIMUM UNIT SIZE
EXCEPTIONS AND LARGE EXPANSIONS TO SINGLE-
FAMILY HOMES — CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
Code Amendment No. 294
Deputy City Rita Buchanan verified that proper legal notice of the
public hearing was given. Mayor Howard opened the public
hearing and City Planner Doug McIsaac made the staff
presentation. No public testimony was offered and Mayor
Howard closed the public hearing. Ms. Buchanan presented:
Ordinance introduction
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO MAXIMUM UNIT SIZE EXCEPTIONS AND LARGE
EXPANSIONS OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES WITHIN
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA (CODE AMENDMENT NO.
294)
�otion
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Howard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wong
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Mayor Howard stated that she had received one speaker card for consent calendar item B-4a and called Ms.
Emma Fischbeck to the podium.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca, asked if the tree maintenance
contractor (West Coast Arborists) would be held responsible for
replacing the trees if the trees were damaged/killed. She pointed
• out that several trees in the Citrus/Workman area had been
severely trimmed and that she feels the trees should be replaced
at the contractor's expense.
Mayor Howard directed the City Manager to check the contract
with West Coast Arborists and report back to Mrs. Fischbeck on
the liability issue.
Public Services Director Jeff Collier asked for a more specific
location and noted that oftentimes it is not the contractor that
prune the trees, but the business owners and sometimes the
Southern California Edison crews.
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey noted that he would be supportive of the
Maintenance Districts and suggested that Council look at the
administration overhead charges during the upcoming budget
year.
Mayor Howard Mayor Howard announced the Merced Avenue Reconstruction
Project to the general public and emphasized her satisfaction that
the project was finally underway.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning 03/28/00
Waste Mgmt./Env. Quality 03/16/00
Community Services 02/08/00, 03/14/00, 03/21/00
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
Helen Lam vs City of West Covina
On February 4, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for personal injuries in the amount of $5 million dollars.
Michael Hampton vs City of West Covina
On December 28, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damage in the amount of $25,000.
Blanche N. Pepito vs City of West Covina
On December 9, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
Frances O. Bradford vs City of West Covina
On November 12, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been
• determined at time of presentation.
Jason Punzal vs City of West Covina
On January 20, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage. The amount of claim had not been determined
at time of presentation.
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Evan and June Gotanda vs City of West Covina
On November 23, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damage in the amount of $704.43.
Edward Wayne Mitchell vs City of West Covina
On December 17, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damage in the amount of $941.26.
isState Farm Insurance (Thomas) vs City of West Covina
On November 2, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damage and personal injuries. The amount of claim
had not been determined at time of presentation.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
City Treasurer's Report for the month of February, 2000
Award of Bids
Third One -Year Extension of the Tree Maintenance Contract
Tree Maintenance Contract Extension Recommendation is that the City Council authorize the third one -
West Coast Arborists, Inc. year extension of the tree maintenance contract with West Coast
Arborists, Incorporated of Anaheim at no increase in the contract
amount with funding in the amount of $210,000 from Citywide
District Account No. 188-320-2241-6130 and $7,170 from Non -
Assessable Citywide Maintenance Account No. 180-320-2241-
6130.
Replacement of Bleachers Stolen from Hollencrest Middle School
Aluminum Bleachers Recommendation is that the City Council accept the bid of Alumi-
Aluminum Seating, Inc. num Seating, Inc. of San Bernardino in the amount of
$12,975.32, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with same for the work to be done.
Miscellaneous - Public Services
Project No. SP-99106 - Merced Avenue Reconstruction -
Federal Funding for Preliminary Engineering
Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt the
following resolution entitled:
Resolution 2000-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-21 - A RESOLUTION OF
Local Agency -State Agreement 07-5259 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 003-M
LOCAL AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5259 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE SAID SUPPLEMENT NO. 003-M.
Implementation of Garvey Avenue South Name Change to Plaza
and Lakes Drive and State Street Name Change to Lakes Drive
Ordinance introduction Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance entitled:
Designation of Truck Routes AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
�treet Name Changes) CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
SECTION 22-141 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF TRUCK
ROUTES.
Surplus Property
Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt the
following resolution entitled:
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Resolution 2000-22 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-22 - A RESOLUTION OF
Surplus Property THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS
SURPLUS.
Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 4 and 6 Preliminary
• Approval of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt the
following resolutions entitled:
Resolution 2000-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23 - A RESOLUTION OF
LMD No. 4 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 16,
2000 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4
COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 TO FUND THE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN
LANDSCAPING AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT.
Resolution 2000-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24 - A RESOLUTION OF
LMD No. 6 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 16,
2000 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6
COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 TO FUND THE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN
LANDSCAPING AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT.
Renewal Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 - Ordering of
Engineer's Reports
Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt the
following resolution entitled:
Resolution 2000-25 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-25 - A RESOLUTION OF
LMD No. 7 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Levy and Collection Assessment CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
CONFIRMATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7's LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2000-2001.
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 Preliminary
Approval of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt the,
following resolution entitled:
Resolution 2000-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-26 - A RESOLUTION OF
Engineer's Report THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
• CALIFORNIA,. PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 16,
2000 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7
COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 TO FUND THE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN
LANDSCAPING AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT.
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Miscellaneous - Environmental Management
California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction
Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
a)
gesolution 2000-27
California Beverage Container Recycling
and Litter Reduction Grant
Adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-27 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE
CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER
REDUCTION GRANT.
b) Authorize staff to begin the process of creating a limited
service or a permanent full-time position to assist in the
administration of the Beverage Container Recycling and
Litter Reduction Grant.
Miscellaneous - Police Department
Appropriating the 2000 OTS Grant
Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
a) Accept the grant from OTS, to implement the traffic
collision analysis system; and
b) Appropriate the OTS Grant as follows:
$ 13,000
into 198-304-2110-5112 for Programmer
Time
2,000
into 198-304-2110-6050 for Mandatory
OTS Grant Conference
30,000
into 198-304-2110-6139 for Software
System
5,000
into 198-304-2110-7160 for Hardware
$ 50,000
Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office
Extension of Interim City Attornev Contract
Recommendation is that the City Council extend the terms of the
Deputy City Attorney's contract in order to allow Colin Lennard
to continue to serve as the City's Interim City Attorney until a
permanent City Attorney can be hired.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the ordinance/resolutions and introduce/adopt, as
applicable, and to approve all items listed. Motion carried by roll
• call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Howard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wong
PUBLIC SERVICES No reports
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports
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PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 8:03 pm to
convene the Public Financing Authority. The City Council
reconvened at 8:06 pm with all members present, except
Councilmember Wong.
PARKING AUTHORITY Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 8:06 pm to
• convene the Parking Authority. The City Council reconvened at
8:09 pm with all members present, except Councilmember Wong.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 8:09 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 9:35 pm with all members present, except
Councilmember Wong.
Annual Report - 1998-1999 - Redevelopment Agency
Annual Report 1998-99 Finance Director Margie Tucker presented the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to receive and file
the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1998-
1999. Motion carried 4-0-1.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mr. Bruce Leinbach made a presentation to Frank Taormina,
"Mr. West Covina". Mayor Howard then recessed the City
Council meeting at 9:38 pm for a short cake reception in honor of
Mr. Taormina, who was attending his last West Covina City
Council meeting before relocating to Huntington Beach. The
City Council meeting reconvened at 9:54 pm with all members
present, except Councilmember Wong.
COMMUNITY SERVICES Fingerprintine Status Report
Fingerprinting Status Report Mayor Howard stated that she had received one speaker card for
this item and called John Scheuplein to the podium.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, stated that it is his
belief that the person responsible for the delay in action on this
issue is the City Manager. He also noted that the City is
financially fit to implement the fingerprinting program and should
do so immediately.
Community Services Director Tom Hatch presented the staff
report.
Council Questions/Comments
Councilmember Touhey expressed his concern regarding contrac-
Councilmember Touhey tors coming into contact with children in the City's facilities and
the extent of the City's liability in such cases. He emphasized his
willingness to move forward immediately, purchase the Live Scan
machine, and develop a policy.
Mayor Howard Mayor Howard asked what was the response from other
cities/agencies when asked why don't they fingerprint others
besides city/agency employees. Mr. Hatch responded that other
• cities/agencies pondered if it were their responsibility and where
does the line stop.
Mayor Howard also asked if there is only one youth league that
require fingerprinting. Mr. Hatch responded that there are in fact
two leagues: the West Covina Bruins Football League and the
West Covina Youth Soccer League. She continued by asking
how these leagues cover the costs of fingerprinting. Mr. Hatch
said that the leagues charge an additional fee as part of their
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membership fee plus they have statewide organizations that assist
them in processing the information.
Mayor Howard then asked if there was Council action authorizing
the implementation of fingerprinting people outside of City
employees. Mr. Hatch responded that he was not aware of any
action.
eouncilmember Herfert Councilmember Herfert stated that Council did, in fact, address
the issue of fingerprinting our youth volunteers about two years
ago. He noted that somehow the City bought into the program
(whether Council-, staff- or commission -authorized), and to take
a step back now would be a mistake. He added that the costs
contained in the staff report could be lower, noting the City's
S.H.O.P. volunteers could take an active role, as could the
Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez Mayor Pro Tem Melendez emphasized the need for the City to
become significantly involved and take a leadership role. He
expressed support for the program and urged the Council to
purchase the Live Scan machine and expedite the process.
Mayor Howard Mayor Howard voiced concern regarding the City's liability and
directed Interim City Attorney Lennard to bring back to the
Council details on potential liabilities.
Interim City Attorney Lennard Interim City Attorney Leonard assured Council that these liability
issues are currently being researched. He added that if there are
liabilities out there, then the City should do everything to mitigate
them. Mr. Leonard concluded with stating that he hope to have
the research completed before the commission meets next week.
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey requested the Council's concurrence on
contacting Assemblyman Robert Pacheco regarding sponsoring
legislation to protect cities against certain types of liabilities.
Motion Motion by Melendez and seconded by Touhey to take the
following actions:
a) Receive and file this report; and
b) Direct the Community Services Commission to complete
its review and provide a recommendation to the City
Council.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong -absent)
Protective Yellow Tubing on Ballfield Fences
Protective Tubing on Ballfield Fences Community Services Director Hatch presented the staff report.
Councilmember Touhey suggested that funding for the project be
taken from the City's insurance funds.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to take the
following actions:
• a) Approve the purchase of protective tubing for the baseball
and softball fields;
b) Direct City staff to request that league representatives find
parent volunteers to install the tubing;
c) Direct City staff to ask the leagues to evaluate the need for
protective tubing on the foul lines of fields; and
d) Authorize the expenditure of.$4,500 for protective tubing
for outfield fences from the City's liability insurance
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funds, if available. If insurance funds are not available,
Council directed staff to use the Non -Departmental
Membership Reserve Account of the General Fund (110-
304-2640-6900).
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong -absent)
U.S. Vietnam Veterans Event
0 S. Vietnam Veterans Event Mayor Howard stated that she had received two speaker cards for
this item and called each speaker to the podium.
Gale Hulett Gale Hulett, 851 S. Sunset Avenue, urged Council to approve
and co-sponsor the event.
George Ogden George Ogden, 1249 S. Valinda, concurred with Mr. Hulett and
added that it would be very beneficial to the students and teachers
by serving as an educational tool. He added that the event could
be used as an advertising tool for the coming of the Vietnam
Wall, which will be in the City of West Covina in October, 2000.
Community Services Director Tom Hatch presented the staff
report.
Mayor Pro Tern Melendez Mayor Pro Tern Melendez stated that he would also like the
program to serve as an educational tool for school children.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to take the following
actions:
a) Approve the use of the Civic Center Courtyard and the
co-sponsorship of the event for April 30, 2000;
b) Authorize the expenditure of $2,160 and a contingency
amount of $1,000 from the Non -Departmental
Membership Reserve Account of the General Fund 110-
304-2640-6900 to provide the costs related to the co-
sponsorship of the event.
c) Direct staff to work with the United States Vietnam
Veterans organization to assist with the planning and
organization of the event.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong -absent)
Consideration of Potential Acquisition of Land - 901 West
Service Avenue
Potential Acquisition of Land Mayor Howard stated that she had received speaker card for this
item and called Royall Brown to the podium.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, suggested that the Council
refer this item to the Community Services Commission before
taking action.
City Manager Hobbs City Manager Hobbs acknowledged Mr. Brown's comments and
• explained that this opportunity is time -sensitive and the purpose
of this discussion is to determine if Council has any interest in
pursuing the opportunity at all.
Public Services Director Jeff Collier presented the staff report.
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey stated that he didn't mind looking into
the acquisition of the property, and using it as a banquet facility
rather than a mini storage.
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Councilmember Herfert Councilmember Herfert asked for a dollar value of the property.
Mr. Collier responded that the value was unknown at the present
and an appraisal would have to be conducted.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to authorize the City
Manager to initiate preliminary negotiations with the owners of
• 901 West Service Avenue relative to the City's potential purchase
of the property and proceed with initial studies regarding
potential use of the property, and cost estimates for improvements
and operating costs. In addition, staff was directed to look into
the "imminent domain" procedure which may offer special tax
benefits to the seller and bring down the purchase price for the
City. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong -absent).
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Personnel Department
PERS Retirement Option of 3 % @ 50 for Safety Employees -
Status Report
3 % @ 50 for Safety Employees Personnel Director Carol Fox presented the staff report.
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey asked why the City accepted PERS'
actuarial for the 2% @ 55 program and not accepting their
actuarial for the 3% @ 50 program. Ms. Fox could not explain
why, but noted that it was her understanding that the 3 % @ 50
benefit would be much more costly. She referred the question to
the Finance Director.
Mr. Touhey then noted that the 2% @ 55 benefit was financed
with reserves and the 3 % @ 50 should be financed the same.
City Manager Hobbs City Manager Hobbs called the Finance Director to the podium
and stated that he nor Ms. Fox were at the City when the 2% @
55 benefit was implemented. He went on to explain that this
program does involve millions of dollars and staff's advice to
Council is that they get the best information on what the benefit
will cost, and that information should come from a third party,
independent actuarial. Mr. Hobbs added that Council needs to
double-check some of the assumptions that PERS has used. He
noted that he has information regarding how well PERS has done
with their investment program and it's because they have invested
in stocks. Mr. Hobbs suggested that Council ask the following
questions: "What are the implication of that?" "What
percentage of their portfolio are in stocks?" "What does that
mean long-term?" He noted that he would be more comfortable
if Council were getting a third party analysis of this very
important issue. He expressed that it is an important benefit, he
knows the public safety employees are desirous of the benefit,
and as City Manager, he would not want this to have any
unintended impact on our operating budget. He emphasized that
staff doesn't want to be seen as taking a pro or con position on
this; they're just saying that Council deserves the confidence and
the assurance from a third party that is an expert on the matter.
Smance Director Margie Tucker Finance Director Tucker stated that the reason that staff would
like to get a third party is because PERS has issued several
different actuarial valuations and using the same asset base in
different ways and they're changing their actuarial assumptions to
make the enhanced benefit more affordable. Staff wants to get an
independent third party's view of this. Staff feels an independent
party with no vested interest can come in and say this is the real
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cost of the benefit. She noted that when we talk about $2.5
million, that's simply taking the 17% rate multiplying it times
projected wages with the guarantee for the next year's salary
increases. But the question of how it relates to PERS reserves is
what staff is looking for them to answer.
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey asked what percentage are we suppose to
• set aside annually? Tucker responded: "If we have 2% @ 50
(present benefit provided to public safety staff) we will have only
the employee portion (9%) that we'll pick up on their behalf.
That's part of the negotiated contract and won't change at all.
Zero percent will be the employer contribution for the year 2000-
2001 for 2% @ 50."
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey wanted to know if the City was putting
away zero, even though we're suppose to put away 9% for them.
Tucker responded: No. Our current contract calls for 9%,
which we do pay."
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey asked what do we budget and what do
we pay? Ms. Tucker responded that the City budget to pay actual
and what we pay fluctuate based on full-time salaries. Mr.
Touhey then asked about the City's investment income. Ms.
Tucker responded that it falls into the actuarial valuation for
subsequent years.
Mayor Howard Mayor Howard noted that the City is currently paying about
14.6%. Ms. Tucker responded that that's the employee and
employer contribution. She stated that the 9% employee
contribution for public safety is a legislatively established
number. It never fluctuates. The number that fluctuates is the
employer's contribution. She explained that if the City chose to
stay with 2% @ 50, the employer's contribution would be zero
for the year 2000-2001. If, on the other hand, the City choose to
go with the 3 % @ 50, the employer's contribution would go from
zero to 17%.
Councilmember Herfert Councilmember Herfert stated that he thought the Finance
Director well -qualified to evaluate this issue.
City Manager Hobbs City Manager Hobbs pointed out in the staff report that the cost
for an independent actuarial was estimated to be under $10,000.
He also noted that he did not want the Finance Director in the
middle of any discrepancies and added that staffs mission is to
give Council an unbiased analysis of the benefit and allow them
to make their decision based on that analysis.
Mayor Howard stated that she had received a speaker card for
this item and called Mark Taylor to the podium.
Mark Taylor Mark Taylor, West Covina Police Officers' Association, spoke in
• support of the benefit and urged Council to give their approval at
this meeting. Joining Mr. Taylor was a Roger Milak of the
Harvey Rose Accountancy Corporation who gave his analysis of
the PERS actuarial.
Councilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey asked Police Chief Wills what impact
would this benefit have on recruitment. Chief Wills responded
that it would certainly have a positive impact on recruitment, as
well as retention.
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Councilmember Herfert Councilmember Herfert requested that this benefit be addressed
for the Fire Department.
Motion Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to approve the PERS
retirement benefit of 3% t7a 50 for public safety employees.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong -absent).
�OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded Melendez to approve Items E-1
(Public Financing Authority), E-2 (Parking Authority), and E-3
(Redevelopment Agency) Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong -absent).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, spoke in support of honking for Moe the Chimp.
Jill Beechler Jill Beechler, 1103 E. Eckerman, asked the City to re-examine
what it is trying to accomplish in regards to the Moe the Chimp
issue. Asked for the City's help in bringing their neighborhood
back to what it used to be.
Frances Nelson Frances Nelson expressed concerns with the dollar amounts spent
of the Moe issue.
Darlene Lloyd Darlene Lloyd spoke in support of Moe.
R. K. Brown R. K. Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, pointed out several areas
throughout the city where Mayor Pro Tem Melendez's campaign
signs are still posted.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, congratulated
Councilmember Wong on his comments at the last meeting
regarding the mayoral selection process. He also thanked the
Council for concurrence on the 3 % @ 50 retirement benefit for
Police Officers.
Jennifer Rhyne Jennifer Rhyne, 1335 Evanwood Avenue, expressed her
disappointment with the City's treatment of the Davis'.
Jim Huguenot Jim Huguenot, 1049 E. Eckerman Avenue, criticized the City's
treatment of Moe the Chimp.
Stanley Gavin Stanley Gavin, 1023 E. Eckerman Avenue, spoke in opposition to
the Davis' and Moe the Chimp.
Brian & Michele Cosner Brian & Michele Cosner, 621 N. Maplewood Avenue, noted that
he and his wife have tried to diffuse the situation in their
neighborhood, but the Davis' have escalated the dispute.
Robert Tafoya Robert Tafoya, 2214 Calle Jalapa, stated that he had offered to
coordinate a meeting between the Davis' and neighborhood
• residents. He encouraged the Council to facilitate a meeting to
try and resolve the Moe issue.
Linda Gavin Linda Gavin, 1023 E. Eckerman Avenue, noted that she had put
forth an effort to talk with the Davis' and have yet to get a
positive response.
John Utterback John Utterback, 622 N. Vincent Avenue, requested that the
nonsense stop and the neighborhood get back to normal.
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Nancy Utterback
Jerry Whippie
Roberta Azpeitia
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Status on Legal Audit Negotiations
Nancy Utterback, 622 N. Vincent Avenue, described actions by
Moe and the Davis'. She noted that she was shocked that the
Davis' are harassing the neighbors.
Jerry Whippie, 1048 E. Eckerman Avenue, voiced his concern
that the wild animal ordinance hasn't been passed yet. He also
stated that he would like to see a golf course go up at BKK so his
rental property value will increase.
Roberta Azpeitia, 1740 Oakridge Circle, expressed her
disappointment that Mayor Pro Tem Melendez did not attend the
services of Officer Gary Chiles.
City Manager's Office
Status on Legal Audit Negotiations
Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Touhey and
seconded by Howard to receive and file the report. Motion
carried 4-0-1 (Wong -absent).
Councilmember Herfert Councilmember Herfert asked what phase of negotiations was
presently taking place. Interim City Attorney Colin Lennard
responded that Mr. Knapton had submitted his bills and he
(Lennard) is in the process of reviewing them.
Amended Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to approve Items
H-1 (CAFR), H-2 (Public Financing Authority Annual Report),
H-3 (Parking Authority Annual Report), and H-4 (Revenue
Projections and Budget Issues). This motion replaces the motion
approving Items E-1, 2, and 3. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong -
absent).
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Howard to approve
demands totaling $2,088,637.14 (wire transfers =
$1,439,190.02, checks #302059143020863 = $551,452.72,
manual checks #10191447-#10191452 = $97,994.40). Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Howard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wong
ABSTAIN: 'Touhey re: Food Bank
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Howard asked for the Council's support in a motion to
name the intersection at Amar Road and Azusa Avenue "Gary
Chiles Drive". She asked that the item be agendized for the next
Council meeting and directed staff to notify family members that
this will be acted on.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORT Councilmember Herfert complimented the Police Department on
6Councilmember Herfert organizing the services for the late Officer Gary Chiles.
0uncilmember Touhey Councilmember Touhey requested the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Officer Chiles. In addition, he suggested the Mayor
send letters to the surrounding agencies who provided police
services for West Covina during Officer Chiles services.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez Mayor Pro Tem Melendez offered his condolences to the Chiles
family and apologized for not being in attendance at the services.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to adjourn the
meeting at 12:29 a.m. in memory of Officer Gary Chiles.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong -absent).
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ity Clerk Janet Berry
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