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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 18, 2000
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 7:30 pm
in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Judy Ashburn, Assistant
Coordinator of National Day of Prayer gave the invocation, and Councilmember Wong led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Howard, Mayor Pro Tern Melendez, Councilmembers
Herfert, Touhey, Wong
Others Present: Hobbs, Lennard, Collier, Greene, Samaniego, Hatch, Pidgeon,
Paul, Dunlap, McIsaac, Keating, Fox, Mayer, Schimanski, King,
Swink, Chung, Tucker, Fong, Berry
PRESENTATIONS With the assistance of Fire Chief Greene, Mayor Howard
recognized Captain Scott MacMaster and Firefighter/Paramedic
Greg Allen who had received an award of distinction entitled
"Communicator Award" for their video entitled 1999 Challenge
the Force Program.
Community Services Director Hatch introduced Mr. C. L. Keedy,
Executive Board member of the Tournament of Roses who
presented Mayor Howard with a commemorative picture of the
City's float for January 1, 2000.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Howard proclaimed May 4, 2000 as NATIONAL DAY OF
PRAYER and presented the proclamation to Victoria Thibodeaux,
National Day of Prayer Event Coordinator.
Mayor Howard proclaimed the month of May as WEST COVINA
BEAUTIFUL MONTH and presented the proclamation to Geneva
Nixon of West Covina Beautiful.
Mayor Howard proclaimed the following:
El Dia De Los Ninos — April 30, 2000
Days of Remembrance — April 30 — May 7, 2000
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. H-00-32,
ZONE CHANGE NO. 663 — NEGATIVE' DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
General Plan Amend. II-00-32 Applicant: CVP Homes
Location: Northeast corner of Gal ster Way & Aroma Drive
City Clerk verified the affidavit of publication and mailing.
Councilmember Herfert stated that due to the proximity of his
home to the project, he would abstain from the discussion and vote
on this issue per conflict of interest laws. Mayor Howard opened
the hearing and City Planner McIsaac gave the staff presentation.
Public Testimony
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, stated his opposition to
the project.
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Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring Avenue, offered his support for the
project.
Nelson Chung Nelson Chung, applicant, urged Council support citing every effort
made to appease neighboring residents, the lower than allowed
density for the site, and the city park to be located adjacent to
• Aroma Drive.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, noted his opposition to the
project.
Rebuttal Nelson Chung addressed the comments opposing the project.
Testimony closed Mayor Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
and commenced Council discussion.
Council Discussion Councilmember Touhey questioned the park dedication fees and
expressed concern about potential traffic congestion and,increased
density in the area.
Councilmember Melendez spoke favorably for the project, the
number of units and the use of the site. Councilmember Wong felt
the project was a win/win situation; good for the City, the neigh-
borhood and the developer.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2000-28 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Certifying the neg. dec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Resolution 2000-29 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving Gen. Plan Amend. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
II-00-32
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 3-1-1 with
Touhey voting no and Herfert abstaining.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Zone Change 663 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 663 (CVP Homes,
LLC —Pacific Communities Homes)
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Melendez, Wong, Howard
NOES: Touhey
ABSTAIN: Herfert
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file):
• Planning Commission 4/11/00
Senior Citizens Commission 3/9/00 and 4/3/00
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt):
Ordinance 2051 - ORDINANCE NO. 2051 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
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Code Amendment 294 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 TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA (Code Amendment No.
294)
Ordinance 2052 - ORDINANCE NO. 2052 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Truck Routes COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 22-141 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF
TRUCK ROUTES.
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant):
On January 5, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Sergio Esquivel for personal injuries. The amount of claim had not
been determined at time of presentation.
On January 7, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Ginger A. Schroeder for personal injuries in the amount of
$100,000.
On January 13, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
William Watkins for property damage in the amount of $1,869.72.
On January 24, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Susan Bedell for property damage in the amount of $1,000.
On January 26, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received an
application for leave to present a late claim from David K. Mustoe
for personal injuries in the amount of $25,000.
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file):
TUP #2585-00 was issued to Transtar Commercial at West Covina
Parkway Plaza for an Easter event on 4/8/2000.
TUP #2588-00 was issued to Shoe City, 301 N. Azusa Avenue, for
autograph signing by A. C. Green of the L. A. Lakers and three of
the Laker Girls on 4/15/00.
Award of Bids:
Rehabilitation of Various Residential Streets —
Proiect No. SP-99130
SP 99130 — Asphalt Work
All American Asphalt Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Transfer $105,000 from Project No. SP-00108 (124-320-
3039-7200) to Project No. SP-99130 (124-320-3081-7200);
Appropriate $560,000 in State Grant funding for El Nino
street damage to Project No. SP-99130 (191-320-3081-
7200); and
Accept the bid of All American Asphalt, in the amount of
$556,157.50 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement with same for the work to be done.
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Purchase of Digital Logging Recorder
Digital Logging Recorder - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
TCG Telecommunications * Find that Los Angeles County bidding procedures are as
stringent as those specified in WCMC Section 2-333;
* Waive the competitive bid process for the purchase of a
multi -channel digital voice logging recorder with
• associated software and storage and storage medium;
allowing the City to piggyback on Los Angeles County Bid
#3003132;and
* Authorize staff to purchase a 48 channel Voice Print digital
logging recorder with the appropriate software, license, and
storage media, from TCG Telecommunications, Inc. for a
total price not to exceed $56,287.26, from Account 115-
347-2190-0000.
Lease of Three Electric Vehicles for the Citv's Fleet
Three Electric Vehicles- Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Toyota Motor Sales and * Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Villa Ford
Clean Fuels Connection in Orange to lease two 2000 Ford Ranger EV's at a cost not
to exceed $29,164, plus tax and freight;
* Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Toyota
Motor Sales for the lease of one Toyota RAV4 EV in an
amount not to exceed $21,000, plus freight and tax;
• Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Clean Fuels
Connection (formerly Edison EV) to install three charging
units as per the previously approved action of August 17,
1999; and
• Appropriate a maximum of $50,165, plus delivery and tax,
from the AB 2766 Air Quality Improvement Fund for the
leases.
Miscellaneous — City Clerk's Office:
Recommendation is to waive further reading and introduce the fol-
lowing ordinance:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Canines — 4 months of age COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
REVISING SECTION 6-36(c) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE AGE OF CANINES
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management:
Resolution Authorizing Enforcement
Assistant Grant Anplication
Recommendation is to waive reading and adopt:
Resolution 2000-30 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-30 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CIWMB grant for LEA: $15,000 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLI-
CATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR AN ENFORCEMENT
• ASSISTANCE GRANT
Miscellaneous — Public Services:
1999/2000 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funding
Recommendation and to waive reading and adopt:
Resolution 2000-31 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-31 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
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TDA Allocation: $43,600 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB-821
AND RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
• CiP and Building Activity Report — First Ouarter, 2000
Recommendation is to receive and file this status report.
Reaffirmation of City's Unmet Drainage Needs
L.A. Co. Dept of Public Works Recommendation is to authorize the City Engineer to reaffirm the
city's top five priority storm drain project needs with the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works.
West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to waive reading and adopt:
Resolution 2000-32 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Citywide Lighting & MD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
(Public Hearing: 6/6/00) FORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 6, 2000 TO
APPROVE CITYWIDE ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN
FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS AND STREET TREES
WITHIN THE DISTRICT
West Covina Citywide Sewer Service Charges
Recommendation is to waive reading and adopt:
Resolution 2000-33 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-33 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Citywide Sewer Charges CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
(Public Hearing: 6/6/00) FORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE
ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE THROUGH THE
COUNTY TAX BILL AND SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING THEREOF (Public Hearing: June 6, 2000)
Naming of Traffic Signal Location on
Amar Road, East of Azusa Avenue
Officer Chiles Way Recommendation is to designate the traffic signal location on
Amar Road east of Azusa Avenue as Officer Chiles Way.
Reclaimed Water MOU Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor to sign the Memo-
randum of Understanding with the City of Industry as a
"Participating Customer."
Miscellaneous — Finance Department:
Surplus Prone
Recommendation is to waive reading and adopt:
Resolution 2000-34 - RESOLUTION 2000-34 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Surplus Property COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
• DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency:
Service Club Logo Administrative Policy
Service Club Logo Recommendation is, to approve the Service Club Logo Adminis-
trative Policy.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive further
reading of the ordinances/resolutions and introduce/adopt as
applicable, and to approve all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
• NOES: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC SERVICES DAMAGE TO SEWER LATERALS CAUSED BY ROOTS
FROM CITY TREES
City Engineer Mayer elaborated on the staff report and responded
to Council questions and comments.
Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring Avenue, spoke in support of the pro-
posed ordinance and the educational aspect suggested by staff. He
also suggested that all future City street trees be located some
distance from the sewer laterals.
Bernie McBride Bernie McBride, 1525 Sheffield Avenue, addressed a situation
happening to one of his neighbors, Mary Pauline Daley at 1516 S.
Sheffield Avenue involving her sewer line and city street tree. The
problem has cost her $3400.
Mary Pauline Daley Mary Pauline Daley, 1516 S. Sheffield Avenue, concurred with
Mr. McBride's assessment of her predicament and that she is cur-
rently in small claims court over the situation.
Additional comments were offered and Public Services Director
Collier noted that City staff has been enforcing the current policy,
which has caused some difficulties. The proposed ordinance is
intended to ease the problems incurred with assessing sewer lateral
damages.
City Clerk presented
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
House Sewer Connections WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 23-114
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE MAINTENANCE OF HOUSE SEWER CONNECTIONS
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to appropriate
$15,000 from Sewer Fund Reserves (189-300) to 189-320-2257-
6120 to fund additional costs for sewer lateral repairs incurred
during the remainder of the 1999/2000 fiscal year. Motion carried
5-0.
Councilmember Herfert requested staff to report back on
• the disposition of the claim filed by Mary Pauline Daley.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 9:00 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 9:30 pm with all members present
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Recess Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 9:30 pm. The
City Council reconvened at 9:43 pm with all members present.
WEST COVINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE —
FIVE YEAR CONTRACT
Redevelopment Agency Director Chung presented the staff report.
Five Year Contract w Chamber The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed five year
,contract with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce:
Roberta Wile Roberta Wile, I' Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce,
addressed Council regarding the proposal, seeking Council's
concurrence.
John Tulio John Tulio, represented the Filipino Chamber of Commerce, spoke
favorably for the Chamber's plan.
Carlos Thrasher Carlos Thrasher, spoke as a member of the Chamber with a bus-
iness in West Covina, urging Council to support the proposal.
Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring, supporter of economic development
and urged the support for the proposal.
The following individual spoke in opposition to the proposal:
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, opposed using taxes to fund the
Chamber of Commerce.
Tami Klenck Tami Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia Avenue, agreed with Mr. Brown.
Council Comments Councilmember Touhey felt very strongly that a five-year contract
was out of the question. He noted that City departments operate on
one-year budgets, so should the Chamber of Commerce. He
opposed the idea of committing future Councils to a five-year con-
tract when no one knows how the finances will be in the future.
He also spoke of the unfairness of the businesses in West Covina
that fund the largest portion of the BIT, opposing the gross receipts
formula. He suggested a cap on the BIT, applicable to all
businesses. He further suggested that the Chamber needs to do
what Covina Chamber of Commerce does and that is to hit the
pavement and recruit members that way.
Councilmember Wong noted his support for the Chamber of Com-
merce and the five-year contract. He related how the City relies
on the business community and the success of the Chamber of
Commerce with the businesses.
Councilmember Herfert expressed concern about binding future
City Councils when finances may be tighter. He noted that the
Chamber's program of work and budget usually comes before the
City Council during the City's budget process and favored
continuing with that.
Councilmember Melendez stated that he was not opposed to the
five-year plan, but would like to see the program of work first. If
the Chamber could provide a program of work within sixty days,
he would support a one-year contract this evening. He disagreed
with the super majority clause (Item No. 7) in the contract.
• Motion Motion by Melendez and seconded by Wong to approve a one-year
contract with a comprehensive work program in sixty or ninety
days and at that time take a hard look at a five-year contract.
Mayor Howard concurred with the removal of the super majority
clause. She disagreed with entering into a contract without bench-
marks, progress reporting to the Council, and accountability of the
funds.
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Action on motion Following additional comments, the motion was restated to
approve a one-year contract with direction to the Chamber of
Commerce to return in sixty days with a Program of Work,
benchmarks, and a semi-annual report.
Motion carried 3-2 with Herfert and Touhey voting no.
AZUSA/AMAR PROJECT
Redevelopment Agency Director Chung presented the staff report.
Azusa/Amar project Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve an
advancement of $20,000 from the General Fund to be repaid from
the proceeds of the City loan at the beginning of the next fiscal
year. Motion carried 5-0.
PERSONNEL SERVICES PERS RETIREMENT OPTION OF 3% @ 50 FOR
SWORN FIRE SAFETY EMPLOYEES
3% @ 50 for Fire Councilmember Wong urged Council to not take this item up with-
out having it first go through the usual meet and confer process.
Once it has been worked out between the sworn Fire Safety
employees and the City, it should come to the Council for final
approval. Councilmember Touhey disagreed.
City Manager Hobbs presented the staff report. Finance Director
Tucker presented her analysis of the 3% @ 50. Ms. Tucker stated
that to provide this benefit to both sworn police and fire, the cost
would be $2.3 million annually. She concurred with City Manager
Hobbs' request that the Council approve having the City auditors
review the assumptions Ms. Tucker used and the conclusions she
reached. City Manager Hobbs encouraged Council to permit staff
to seek a third party to analyze the benefit before making a
decision, given the magnitude of the funds involved.
Scott Mac Master Scott Mac Master, President of the West Covina Firefighters'
Association, spoke in favor of the benefit.
Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring, noted that there wasn't a deadline
specified in the staff report and recommended that the matter be
included the meet and confer process.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, stated that Council did
the right thing last time by approving this benefit for the police
officers and was sure Council would do the right thing this
evening.
Councilmember Wong expressed much concerned about the long-
term cost of the benefit and explained how to use the formula to
calculate the total benefit cost. He also explained the meet and
confer process, feeling that Council was wrong two week ago to
conduct this same negotiation and grant this benefit in open session
to the sworn police without a full discussion of all the other
benefits as is normally the case during employee negotiations. The
remainder of Council spoke in favor of granting the benefit this
evening.
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve granting
the 3% at 50 benefit to sworn fire personnel. Motion carried 4-1
with Wong voting no.
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Melendez and seconded by Wong to approve Demands
totaling $2,133,680.72 (of which $1,226,439.49 = wire transfers)
as listed on check registers 3020864 through 3021128. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring Avenue, addressed the BKK north
ridgeline issue scheduled for study session Thursday evening. He
favored permitting the Planning Commission to consider the modi-
fication of the ridgeline as a part of the total project. Once the
public hearing has been held, it would then be appropriate to
amend the agreement.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman, addressed the Moe the Chimp
situation in West Covina, again voicing her desire for the
chimpanzee to be allowed back in West Covina with its owners,
the Davis'.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, discussed the study session
scheduled for Thursday evening regarding BKK. He felt the
matter should be handled differently.
Carlos Thrasher Carlos Thrasher, 1800 Aroma Drive, requested that the meeting be
adjourned in memory of the nineteen Marines that lost their lives
on April 8, 2000 near Marana, Arizona. Mayor Howard suggested
that he come back to the podium at the end of the meeting and read
the names of each of the Marines.
Anthony Garcia Anthony Garcia, 17015 Abell Court, spoke as V VP of the West
Covina Bruins noted the number of fields and players in West
Covina regarding little league baseball. He emphasized the need
for more fields.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
Recess Mayor Howard recessed the City Council meeting at 11:31 pm.
The City Council reconvened at 11:43 pm with all members
present.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER TOUHEY —
• PROPOSED WATER REBATE
Water Rebate Councilmember Touhey addressed the issue of rebating $2.7
million to the former customers of the City's Water System.
Interim City Attorney Lennard stated that a written opinion
was being prepared. He said he would look at the issue from the
standpoint of the funds having been placed in a contingency fund,
as noted by Councilmember Touhey this evening.
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COUNCILMEMBER WONG—
SELECTION OF MAYOR — PROCESS OPTIONS
Mayor Selection Process Councilmember Wong addressed his proposal to change the
current method of electing the Mayor by vote of the Council to a
rotation process based on seniority and highest votes received at an
election. The process was attached to the staff report.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to direct staff
to bring back an ordinance for introduction and adoption. Motion
carried 4-1 with Howard voting no.
COUNCILMEMBER MELENDEZ —
SKATEBOARD PARK
Skateboard Park Councilmember Melendez addressed the need for a skateboard
park for the skateboarders, which would alleviate damage on City
property. The subject has been reviewed in the past and has not
been approved. He asked Council to direct staff on locations that
haven't been nixed in the past. He suggested a couple of possible
locations for staff to investigate.
Councilmember Wong proposed referring the matter to the
Community Services Commission for recommended sites, and
setting aside some money during the budget process for further
cost evaluation and project funding.
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Herfert to direct
staff to report back with location recommendations. Council -
member Touhey clarified that the City would be looking at skate-
board parks four feet and under for liability purposes. Motion
carried 5-0.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Hobbs gained Council concurrence on future budget
study session dates.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Mayor Howard turned the meeting over to the City Clerk for the
reorganization of. the City Council. City Clerk Berry opened
nominations for Mayor.
Mayor Herfert In keeping with the rotation selection process adopted by
Council moments earlier, Councilmember Wong nominated Steve
Herfert as Mayor. There were no other nominations and nomina-
tions were closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, Council -
member Steve Herfert was selected as Mayor of West Covina.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong Mayor Herfert asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro
Tem. Councilmember Touhey nominated Councilmember Wong
as Mayor Pro Tem. There were no other nominations and nomina-
tions were closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, Council -
member Wong was selected Mayor Pro Tem of West Covina.
L.A. Co. Sanitation District Mayor Herfert noted that as Mayor of West Covina, he is auto-
matically designated as the City's delegate to the Los Angeles
County Sanitation District's Board of Directors. However, an
alternative needs to be selected to attend in his absence. He asked
for nominations and Councilmember Wong was nominated by
Councilmember Melendez. By unanimous vote of the Council,
Councilmember Wong was selected as the alternate.
Mayor Herfert presented an outgoing plaque to Mayor Howard for
her tenure as Mayor of West Covina. She expressed appreciation
for the plaque and the support of City staff and Council.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 12:30 am in memory of Mary Brightwell, a long standing active
community contributor. In addition, past Personnel Commissioner
Carlos Thrasher (Marine Corps Sergeant) read the names of the
following nineteen Marines who lost their lives on April 8, 2000
when an MV-22 Osprey crashed near Marana, Arizona:
* Sgt. Jose Alvarez, 28, a machine gunner
* Maj. John A. Brow, 39, a pilot
* Pfc. Gabriel C. Clevenger, 21, a machine gunner
* Pfc. Alfred Corona, 23, a machine gunner
* Lance Cpl. Jason T. Duke, 28, a machine gunner
* Lance Cpl. Jesus Gonzalez Sanchez, 27, an assaultman
* Maj. Brooks S. Gruber, 34, a pilot
* Lance Cpl. Seth G. Jones, 18, an assaultman
* 2"d Lt. Clayton J. Kennedy, 24, a platoon commander
* Cpl. Kelly S. Keith, 22, aircraft crew chief
* Cpl. Eric J. Martinez, 21, a field radio operator
* Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Morin, 21, an assaultman
* Cpl. Adam C. Neely, 22, a rifleman
* Staff Sgt. William B. Nelson, 30, an aerial
observer/mechanic
* Pfc. Kenneth O. Paddio, 23, a rifleman
* Pfc. George P. Santos, 19, a rifleman
* Pfc. Keoki P. Santos, 24, a rifleman
* Cpl Can Soler, 21, a rifleman
* Pvt. Adam L. Tatro, 19, a rifleman
The motion to adjourn in memory of Mary Brightwell and the
above nineteen Marines was unanimously carried.
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