08-01-2000 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 1, 2000
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Wong at
7:40 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Troop No. 710 of
the Boy Scouts of America presented the colors and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. City
Manager Hobbs gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Councilmembers Howard, Melendez,
Touhey
Absent: Mayor Herfert
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Tucker, Hernandez, Pidgeon,
Hatch, Wills, Schimanski, Samaniego, Greene, Fox, Keating,
Mayer, Hoppe, Dominguez, Chung, Fong, Batt, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of July 12, 2000 were
approved as presented.
Regarding the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 2000,
Mayor Pro Tem Wong requested that his motion to waive further
reading and to introduce the ordinance adding ALS services to the
Municipal Code be added to the minutes, even though the motion
died for lack of a second (page 5).
On the same subject matter, he requested that the City
Attorney's statement indicating that ALS fees do not violate Prop
218 be included as well.
Councilmember Touhey requested that the City Attorney's
statement be provided to the City Council verbatim. The minutes
of July 18, 2000 were held over until the next Council meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Ogden George Odgen, 1249 S. Valinda Avenue, discussed renewed
interest in providing community programs on cable television,
particularly in light of the many repeats currently on WCCT.
Bertie Degraphenreed Bertie Degraphenreed, 1231 W. Francisquito Avenue, #157,
addressed the need for rent control in West Covina and her
willingness to help in the endeavor.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong noted that it would be helpful for
staff to provide a report on other such complaints, as this was the
first time the subject of rent control has been brought to the
attention of the City Council. Staff was also requested to provide
information of available programs and projects to Mrs.
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enreed.
ouncilmember Melendez noted that one of her requests
was to learn the process and he requested staff to contact her with
the various steps necessary.
John Hughes John Hughes, 129 Poxon Place, noted that a schedule of programs
is needed regarding WCCT, especially one available on the cable
channel.
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Assistant City Manager Fields stated that a schedule is
available in the West Covina Discover, which highlights new
programs. A schedule is listed on the City's website. Citizens
may also obtain a schedule through the City Manager's Office.
Brenda Valdez Brenda Valdez, 834 Sparrow Lane, requested clarification
regarding a rumor that the City was proposing to cut the day care
program. Council and staff responded..
Jennifer Ryhne Jennifer Rhyne, 1335 Evanwood Avenue, recited the definition of
"expert" in relation to those involved with the "Moe the Chimp"
issue.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, commented on several
issues:
* daycare program
* salaries re daycare providers
* consolidation of Senior Citizens Commission and
the Community Services Commission.
Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring Avenue, commented on the proposed
budget cut of one of the Risk Management Coordinator positions
and the funding source of both positions.
HEARING CONTINUED INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING —
FY 2000/2001 BUDGET ADOPTION
Council debated whether or not to move forward with this item in
light of the fact that Mayor Herfert was not present. Council
decided to proceed with the staff report, Council questions, and
comments from the audience. Final consideration of the budget
would be made with all Councilmembers present.
FY 2000/2001 Budget City Manager Hobbs commenced the staff presentation, followed
by Finance Director Tucker with revenue projections. Mr. Hobbs
recapped the General Fund, options, and other possible adjust-
ments that could be considered by the City Council.
Public Testimonv Mayor Pro Tern Wong asked for comments from the audience and
the following individuals addressed Council:
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on the initiation of
the BKK Enhancement Fund.
Councilmember Touhey summarized the history of that
particular account.
Robert Tafoya Robert Tafoya, 2214 Calle Jalapa, discussed cable television pro-
gramming, suggesting that the budget study sessions as well as
other important issues, be rerun a number of times. He also com-
Testimony closed mented on the water sale impact on the General Fund.
Recess Mayor Pro Tern Wong called a recess at 8:57 pm. The City
Council reconvened at 9:10 pm with all members present except
Mayor Herfert.
Council Comments Councilmember Touhey commenced Council questions. Upon
conclusion of his remarks, he stated that he would not be able to
support the adoption of the budget as proposed this evening.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to hold over the FY
budget adoption until the next Council meeting. Motion carried 4-
0.
Mayor Pro Tern Wong and Councilmember Melendez
commended staff for providing 108 pages of written responses to
Councilmember Touhey relative to the budget and distributing
copies to the other Councilmembers.
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning 7/24 and 7/25
Waste Mgmt/Environmental Quality 7/20
Personnel 3/28 thru 6/10
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2577-00 was issued to Parent's Place for an Info Fair at
Cortez Park on 4/30/00.
TUP #25584-00 was issued to Norm Reeves Honda at 1840 E.
Garvey Avenue for a roof top balloon from 2/29 through 3/31/00.
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
Release of Bond: Portions of Tract No. 42169 and Tract No. 47809
Applicant: Richmond American Homes of Calif., Inc.
Location: Hillside Drive and Westridee Drive
Recommendation: Accept onsite and offsite improvements and
authorize release of Developers Insurance
Company Bond No. 4442345, in the amount
of $40,400.00.
Release of Bond: Portions of Tract Nos. 42169 & 47809
Applicant:. Richmond American Homes of Calif, Inc.
Location: Hillside Drive and Westridge Drive
Recommendation: Accept onsite and offsite improvements and
authorize release of Developers Insurance
Company Bond No. 5107995, in the amount
of $82,600.00.
Release of Bond: Precise Plan No. 858
Applicant: South Hills Country Club
Location: 2655 South Citrus Street
Recommendation:
* Accept the onsite improvements and authorize release of
Letter of Credit No. REIIC-246 in the amount of $210,700.
* Accept offsite improvements and authorize release of
Letter of Credit No. RE/IC-248 in the amount of $26,000.
* Accept occupancy completion items and authorize release
of Letter of Credit No REAC-251 in the amount of $10,000.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 2000
Award of Bids
Armored Transportation Service
Brinks Armored Transport Recommendation is to authorize the Finance Director to continue
to use Brinks as its armored transportation service for fiscal year
ending June 30, 2001 under the same terms and conditions that
currently exist.
Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of June, 2000
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Miscellaneous — Community Services
Plans for HUD 2000/2004 Consolidated Plan/2000/2001 Action Plan, and Revised
Citizens Participation Plan for Housing and Urban Development
Recommendation is to approve the City of West Covina 2000/2004
Five Year Consolidated Plan, the 2000/2001 Action Plan, and the
revised Citizens Participation Plan and direct staff to submit the
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Plans to HUD.
Skate Junction Skate Junction Property
Recommendation is to discontinue review of the property.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Discover West Covina Agreement Extension
Discover West Covina Recommendation is to approve the extension of the Discover West
Covina agreement through June 30, 2001 while the West Covina
Chamber of Commerce, the City, and the RDA discuss
improvements for coordinating and administering the agreement.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Furniture for West Covina Service Group
W.C. Service Group Recommendation is to find that Yocum Business Furnishings is the
lowest bid, and authorize the purchase of these furnishings for
$15,832 from Fund 375-320-2141-7160.
Appropriating State Police Technology Grant
CLETEP grant Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Accept the CLETEP grant and appropriate $115,550 into
141-320-2110-7160.
* Authorize the Police Department to forward up to $74,840
of this grant (as West Covina's portion of the FUR system)
directly to Pasadena Police Department so they may purchase the
entire FUR Mark III device with METAMAP system, in
accordance with State technology grant purchasing guidelines, as
approved and monitored by OCJP.
* Authorize the Police Department to spend up to $12,000 of
this grant on the Countywide LARCIS program.
Additional. Federal COPS MORE Grant Funds
COPS MORE grant Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Accept the additional $32,424 COPS MORE grant funds,
and appropriate $32,424 (as the federal grant) into Fund 151-320-
2110-5XXX, split between FY 1999/2000 and 2000/2001.
* Authorize the transfer of up to $32,424 from 110-320-
2110-5XXX to the General Fund Reserves.
* Authorize a reclassification of the grant expenses from
Fund 110 to Fund 151 to properly account for expenses, in both
FY 99/00 and FY 00/01.
Federal Bulletproof Vest Grant
Bulletproof Vest grant Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Accept the additional $12,355.77 federal grant funds, and
• appropriate $12,355.77 into 195-320-2110-6270.
* Transfer $12,355.77 from 155-320-2111-7160 to 1955-
320-2110-6270, and reduce 155-320000-211-7160 appropriations
by that amount (this sit he 50% match).
* Authorize the reclassification of $24,711.54 in bulletproof
vest expenses already incurred from 155-320-2111-7160 to 195-
320-2110-6270 (this totals and balances the 50% match and the
50% federal grant).
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Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
New Letter of Credit for the 1988 Lease Revenue Refunding
Bond (The Lakes Public Parking Project)
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
• Resolution 2000-56 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-56 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Letter of Credit: The Lakes CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING SUBSTITUTION OF LETTER OF
CREDIT RELATING TO 1988 LEASE REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS (The Lakes Public Parking Project)
Los Angeles County Fair Banner Program
Banner: L.A. County Fair Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Approve the installation of the Los Angeles County Fair
banners along Garvey Avenue North from the Promenade
Apartments to Vincent Avenue form mid -August until early
October; and
* Authorize the City Manager to approve the program in
future years provided the details of the program do not change.
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
R & L Rentals/Rudy Terrazas vs City of West Covina
On May 3, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received claim for
property damage in the amount of $430.
State Farm (Hampton) vs City of West Covina
On April 18, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a subrogation
claim in the amount of $3,341.36.
Brendan W. Stocki vs City of West Covina
On May 2, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
monetary loss in the amount of $234.
Carmen Mottles vs City of West Covina
On February 4, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries in the amount of $376.
Jim Dixon Jr. vs City of West Covina
On April 12, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage in the amount of $719.56. _
Farmers Insurance (Tabizon) vs City of West Covina
On May 1, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a subrogation
claim in the amount of $2,681.89.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except: C-8c, C-8d, C-8h. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
• AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
Item C-8c Regarding Item C-8c (Discover West Covina), Councilmember
Melendez suggested that Council direct staff to prepare an RFP for
the publishing of this paper.
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Howard to direct
staff to prepare an RFP for the publishing of the Discover West
Covina, bringing the draft language back to Council before
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proceeding and continuing the current publications on a month -to -
month basis.
Councilmember Touhey requested a listing from the Cham-
ber of Commerce and the City as to when the publisher has
received articles for the Discover West Covina.
C-8d Regarding Item C-8d (Furniture for West Covina Service Group),
City Manager Hobbs removed this item from the Consent Calendar
as the budget has not yet been approved.
C-8h Regarding Item C-8h (New Letter of Credit re 1988 Lease
Revenue Refunding Bonds for The Lakes Public Parking Project),
Mayor Pro Tem Wong stated that he would abstain on this issue as
his family business is within 300 feet of the subject project.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 3-0-1 with Wong abstaining
(conflict of interest).
Robert Tafoya Robert Tafoya, 2214 Calle Jalapa, spoke highly of the RFP process
and was glad Council decided to pursue that in regards to the Dis-
cover West Covina publication.
PUBLIC SERVICES TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT
NOGALES STREET AND FRANCESCA DRIVE
City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report.
Robert Tafoya Robert Tafoya, 2214 Calle Jalapa, supported the staff recom-
mendation.
Leonard Mercado Leonard Mercado, 3508 Patricia Street, supported the staff recom-
mendation.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to affirm the City's
desire to have a traffic signal installed at the intersection of
Nogales Street and Francesca Drive with the City of Walnut
paying for the installation and the City of Wets Covina paying for
ongoing maintenance. Motion carried 4-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Pro Tent Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 10:34
pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 10:36 pm with all members present except Mayor
Herfert.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF AUGUST 15Tn
COUNCIL MEETING
August 15's meeting cancelled Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to cancel
the August 15'h meeting and to authorize staff to pay the City bills
during that period of time and have the demands ratified at the
September 5a' meeting. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
City Manager Hobbs noted that Council needs to schedule a
meeting regarding BKK issues. Mayor Pro Tern Wong requested
staff to poll the Council by phone.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WERE TRANSFERS
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to approve
demands totaling $2,491,981.22 (wire transfers: $1,144,106.44) as
listed on check registers #3022873 through #3023269. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
MAYOR'S REPORT No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Melendez stated that he would like to be a
member of the Vision Committee. Staff was directed to prepare a
memo to the Mayor expressing Melendez' wishes.
Councilmember Howard addressed cable television issues, noting
that there has been repetitive and at times boring; however, staff
has been under considerable financial restraints because the cable
company has refuses to honor their previous financial commitment
in helping the City in funding the channel. Negotiations with
Charter Communications for funding have been going on for the
last 18 to 20 months. She encouraged the Council to stand united
and take positive steps to bring the stalemate to an end.
Councilmember Touhey would like to see public access by
the community, not just a government channel.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong noted that the City Manager has for
some time tried to get the City Council to schedule a study session
on this and related issues.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to adjourn the
meeting at 10:57 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
Attest: / Mayor Steve rfert
City Clerk Janet Ber
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