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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 27, 2000
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:47 pm by Mayor Herfert
in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given
by City Manager Hobbs and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Herfert.
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Councilmembers Howard,
Melendez, Touhey
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Chung, Hatch, Wills,
Schimanski, Bommarito, Pidgeon, Keating, Fox, Samaniego,
Morgan, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of September 5, 2000, and the
regular meeting of September 5, 2000, were approved as presented.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Herfert and Communications Director Keating presented
Mike Urban, Senior Communications Technician, with a plaque
recognizing Mike Urban as the runner up in the 2000 APCO
Technician of the Year Award.
With the assistance of the team managers, Mayor Herfert presented
certificates of recognition to the members of the following little
league teams for their outstanding achievements:
* Yankees - Pacific Coast Little League — Major Division
* Mariners — Pacific Coast Little League — Minor Division
* West Covina American Little League —
9 and 10 Year Olds - All Star Team
* West Covina American Little League —
11 and 12 Year Olds — All Star Team
* West Covina Girls Softball — 12 Under
* West Covina Girls Softball — 14 Under
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman Avenue, felt a particular
meeting held on January 9, 1999 at the Community Education
Center was a public meeting and wasn't correctly noticed.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, was concerned that there would
be confusion with the continued BKK public hearing scheduled for
October 5 at the same time and place as a meeting set by
Assemblyman Pacheco.
City Manager Hobbs clarified that Council set October 5"'
and that hasn't changed.
Christina Nance Christina Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman, complained, through the use
of the sign language interpreter, that she wasn't given an inter-
preter for the meeting of September 11 because of the four -day
request period.
The City Council acknowledged that it is difficult because
the agenda isn't ready until Friday evening, giving less than four
days prior to the Council or Planning Commission to make the
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request. Staff was directed to report back addressing the
expressed concerns.
Bob Portale, owner of Nickel! Nickel! located at 329 N. Azusa
Avenue, complained about the business license fee imposed by the
City. He felt that the category his business was placed and the
corresponding fee is not equitable to the type of business he runs.
Council directed staff to look into alternate categories and
report back to Council.
Phil Ossman , 2102 E. Larkwood Street, commented in reference
to "Moe the Chimp" that the many years ago the judge who made
the chimp an honorary citizen now feels the chimp should be
returned to its owners.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplien, 1800 Aroma Drive, worried about the conflicting
dates of the BKK continued hearing and the town meeting set by
Assemblyman Pacheco. He noted that during the budget session,
closed captioning was suggested and he asked about the status of
that proposal.
To Councilmember Melendez, he stated that there was
nothing wrong with his comments made at a prior meeting
regarding Councilmember Melendez's old campaign promises.
Councilmember Melendez noted that he has made his
position on the City Council a priority in his life.
Robert Tafoya Robert Tafoya, 2214 Calle Jalapa, disagreed with the comments
made by Mr. Scheuplein in relation to Councilmember Melendez.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO.296 —
"FUTURE USE" SIGNS — GENERAL EXEMPTION
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to hold over the hearing
until the next Council meeting as requested by the applicant.
Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO.295 —
EXTENSION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.
2045 — KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS
GENERAL EXEMPTION
Wild Animal Ordinance City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Her-
fert opened the hearing and City Planner McIsaac presented the
staff report.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman addressed the status of the court
proceedings between the Davis' and the City of West Covina.
Public Testimony Mayor Herfert asked for testimony in support of the proposed
In Favor: ordinance. The following spoke in favor:
Jack Alex Jack Alex, 1500 West Covina Parkway past Citrus Municipal
Court judge and the judge who heard the "Moe the Chimp" case
initially, years ago. He noted that at that time, the District Attorney
dismissed the case by direction of the then City Council. He then
opined that the chimp should be returned to his home where he
belongs. He spoke in opposition to the matter before Council, but
he needed to leave the meeting and spoke at this point in time.
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Lollie Bergman Lollie Bergman, Wescove Avenue, stated that it is insulting for
anyone to apply the same rights of human beings to animals and
urged Council not to do that and that the issue has cost the City
$167,000 so far.
Robert Tafoya Robert Tafoya, 2214 Calle Jalapa, discussed the public safety
aspect of the chimpanzee living in a residential area.
Diane Weller Diane Weller, 1129 W. Greendale, stated that she has lived next
door to the Davis' for ten years and has been woken up at all hours
of the night because of the chimpanzee noises.
Nancy Utterback Nancy Utterback, 662 N. Vincent Avenue, noted that she has lived
next door for the last 32 years and she has lived with screams,
escaping, and smells from the Davis' residence.
Michele Cosner Michele Cosner, 621 N. Maplewood Avenue, reviewed the history
of bites inflicted by "Moe." She also noted that "Moe" could be
picked up any time by the Davis' but not brought back to the City
of West Covina.
Jan Whippie Jan Whippie, 1048 E. Eckerman, urged Council to support the
proposed ordinance, without delays.
Brian Cosner Brian Cosner, 621 N. Maplewood, explained the experience of
living in the neighborhood and requested the Council to vote in
favor of the ordinance. He also read a letter signed by Mayor
Herfert, written some time ago, that said he would never support
the return of "Moe" to West Covina.
John Utterback John Utterback, 622 N. Vincent, lived with his wife for the last 32
years next door to the chimpanzee. He urged Council to pass the
ordinance.
Stan Gavin Stan Gavin, 1023 E. Eckerman, felt the passing of this ordinance is
the most important action Council can take this year and perhaps
for the next several years to come.
Gus Salazar Gus Salazar, 1187 Noreen Court, Upland, addressed Council as the
husband of the woman who had been attacked 23 years ago and
urged Council to adopt the ordinance and not endanger residents
with allowing a wild animal in West Covina.
Linda Gavin Linda Gavin, 1023 E. Eckerman, urged Council's support for the
ordinance and related the incidents involving the chimpanzee.
Recess Mayor Herfert called a recess at 9:52 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 10:05 pm with all members present.
In Opposition: Mayor Herfert asked for opposing comments.
Mary Ellen Kintzel Mary Ellen Kintzel, 1123 W. Puente Avenue, noted that she has
never met "Moe" but she has met a lot of people who love "Moe."
She liken the visits of the Davis' to Moe at the wildlife station as
visiting a prisoner in jail.
Jennifer Rhyne Jennifer Rhyne, 1335 Evanwood, didn't like the way the Planning
Commission Chair handled the meeting on this same issue. She
wondered why the neighbors didn't complain before.
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Rhonda Schweitzer Rhonda Schweitzer, Covina, read a letter addressed by Tony
Dominguez, 610 N. Vincent Avenue, a neighbor of the Davis.'
The letter related no problems experienced by Mr. Dominguez.
Clary Neil Clary Neil, friend of the Davis', read a letter from Terry Devere,
the mother of LaDonna Davis and "grandmother" of "Moe". Mrs.
Devere offered her horse property in West Covina for "Moe" and
his cage.
On her own behalf, Ms. Neil hoped that Council would do
the kind thing if they can't do the right thing and let "Moe" come
back to West Covina.
Richard Hanson Richard Hanson, Covina, felt it would be financially smart to wind
this matter up, rather than letting this go to a jury trial. He
suggested that Council table this until the court resolves the case
first.
Shirley Hanson Shirley Hanson, Covina, discussed a gorilla named "Koko" that
bonded with Dr. Francine Patterson of the Gorilla Foundation. She
distributed copies of Dr. Patterson's letter to the Council. She
admonished some of the Councilmembers who have forgotten the
word "serve" means to the citizenry of West Covina.
Frances Nelson Frances Nelson, 1049 E. Casad Avenue, spoke of her
embarrassment of the local government on the "Moe the Chimp"
issue, and the "Chicken Little" mentality of the "fairy tale group."
Mary Ona Demmitt Mary Ona Demmitt, 815 W. Lark Ellen, implored the Council to
not adopt the ordinance. She explained why she felt the ordinance
as written is too ambiguous and leaves the door open to future
problems. She also discussed the various definitions of "wild,"
"aroused," that can be misleading as well as being specific in one
part of the ordinance and general in another. She felt the current
law has been sufficient for the last forty years and need not be
changed.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman, held up a sample of the steel
cage that "Moe" lived in and showed that it was impossible for
"Moe" to have been able to pull a person's finger through.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, had trouble with the ordinance
language and foresaw nothing but litigation should it be adopted.
Jeanne Kirby Jeanne Kirby read a letter from Joyce Kasnetsis, 621 N. Vincent, a
resident in the area before the arrival of the Davis.' The letter
requested the City Council to allow the chimpanzee to return and
live out the rest of its life with the ones that love him.
She felt that wild animals are not really the problem of
society, it's the domestic animals that cause the vast majority of
problems.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, felt it was a shame that this
issue has polarized the neighborhood. He also discussed the
governmental process in adopting an urgency ordinance and the
ordinance proposed for final adoption. The process has prolonged
this issue, in his opinion. He noted that the City already has a wild
animal ordinance in the Municipal Code and the Council could add
various conditions to the keeping of wild animals, if necessary.
Andrew Bliss Andrew Bliss, 1032 E. Puente Avenue, stated that the Council has
received all the facts and legal opinions to help them make a
decision and trusted them to do just that. He appealed to the
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citizens in the neighborhood to come together to help resolve the
issues that are affecting the neighborhood, of which he is a part.
Phil Ossman Phil Ossman, 2102 E. Larkwood Street, read a lengthy poem about
animals; in essence, opposing the wild animal ordinance.
• Rebuttal: Mayor Herfert asked for rebuttal comments.
Lollie Bergman Lollie Bergman, 847 Westcove Place, expressed frustration and
anger with the tactics presented to Council by the residents and
made several points in rebuttal, including:
* City Manager Hobbs has done a fine job.
* It is insulting to equate the chimpanzee a child.
* As a citizen, she wants equal enforcement of all the Munic-
ipal codes throughout the City, particularly in reference to
signs.
* She took exception to the individuals who told Council
how to read and interpret the ordinance. Also, ordinances
are not designed by committee but by the City Attorney,
and the one in question was done well.
* The 39,000 signatures that the Davis' have obtained do not
represent the majority of this City. Those signatures in-
clude children and citizens from all over.
* She questioned the validity of "Moe" as best man at the
Davis' wedding.
* Council is not elected to take sides on any issues, but to
study the facts and make decisions for the best of all the
citizens.
Michele Cosner Michele Cosner, 621 Maplewood, countered points made by those
in opposition to the wild animal ordinance. "Moe" is an animal
and should not be compared to a person or a child. The Davis
property is an eyesore and impedes the selling of homes in the
area. The neighbor next to the Davis has a hearing problem.
"Moe" has proved to be wild and dangerous. The City Manager
and Police Chief have done a wonderful job of removing the chimp
so that the neighbors do not have to put up with the noises, smells,
etc. A majority of the petition signatures do not belong to West
Covina residents. She spoke of her rights to live in peace and
harmony. Her group was happy with the old ordinance, if the
Council is reluctant to adopt the new one. She noted if a dog bites,
it is disposed of. The Davis' should consider themselves lucky.
Linda Gavin Linda Gavin, 1023 E. Eckerman, rebuttal several other comments
made by the group favoring "Moe's" return to West Covina and
that she and her group have done a lot of research and work on
their own. She would be opposed to using tax dollars to relocate
the Davis' and their chimp. Politics should not be a part of the
situation, but it is not her neighbors bringing the politics into it.
She agreed with the previous speaker about keeping the old
ordinance. She requested a unanimously vote.
Robert Tafoya Robert Tafoya, 2214 Calle Jalapa, refuted several items stated by
isthe individuals favoring the return of "Moe" to West Covina. He
noted why the ordinance is important to the City. Both the City
Manager and Police Chief have received undue criticism.
Testimony Closed Mayor Herfert closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Planner McIsaac clarified that the ordinance pertains to wild
animals brought into the City, not those living in the wild. Cities
are allowed to be more restrictive than State law and in fact could
prohibit them altogether. It is also appropriate that this ordinance
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be situated within the zoning code, as it relates to the keeping of
wild animals on residential property, a direct zoning matter.
Council Discussion Councilmember Melendez stated that he would like to see the
Davis' and "Moe" reunited; however, the City of West Covina is
just not an appropriate place for the chimpanzee to live. He felt
the current City ordinance is outdated and obviously inadequate.
• The new ordinance is needed and should be adopted. This is a
public safety issue and concluded that he will support the
introduction of it this evening.
Councilmember Howard expressed empathy for both parties and
would support the adoption of the ordinance because is it the right
thing to do for the majority of the people of West Covina. She felt
the Davis' could be very happy with the chimpanzee some place
other than West Covina. She noted that had this been a pit bull that
bit someone, it would have been put to sleep.
Mayor Pro Tern Wong supported the adoption of the ordinance
stating public safety as the overriding factor. He was concerned
with the level of emotion experienced and expressed by residents
on both sides of the issue, because once it reaches a certain point, it
then takes a long time for a neighborhood to heal.
He acknowledged the genuine feelings the Davis' have for
"Moe." But perhaps those feelings have blinded them to the
potential that animal has for harm and that's unfortunate. People
have talked at the podium about how "Moe" has never harmed
anybody, yet there are the pictures. It's possible the animal didn't
mean to harm anyone, but the fact is it did.
Councilmember Touhey stated that he would not support the
ordinance because it bans a lot of animals, affecting residents
currently maintaining wild animals that have never had an
altercation. He said that current residents would have to apply and
the City has the right to say "yea" or "nay" and it stretches the
limits of what government's suppose to do. He felt this was not a
`Moe" issue, but has been made into a "Moe" issue.
Mayor Herfert felt the current ordinance and the proposed
ordinance say essentially the same thing. Current ordinance
worked. Whether or not Council adopts the new one, the judge
hearing the "Moe" case will continue applying the ordinance
which was effective at the time "Moe" was caught.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that there was one item left
for Council's consideration and that dealing with the retroactive
application of this ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Wong requested a closed session for a
legal opinion from the City Attorney on the import of that. City
Attorney answered in the affirmative, with the appropriate motion
by Council.
Closed Session Motion by Howard, seconded by Wong that as a result of an item
• coming up since the posting of the Agenda in which the City
Council needs to receive legal advice from the City Attorney, the
City Council recess to a closed session at 12:56 am. Motion
carried 5-0.
The City Council reconvened at 1:08 am with all members
present. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City
Council met in closed session pursuant to Government Code Sec-
tion 54956(a) — existing litigation entitled City of West Covina vs
the Davis'. Further, Council took no action and there is nothing
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further to report. He recommended that the City Council continue
with the consideration of the ordinance under discussion.
City Clerk presented
Ordinance 2059 - ORDINANCE NO. 2059 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Extending Interim Ordinance CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA EXTENDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
• NO. 2045 ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE
KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the ordinance and adopt. Motion failed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Wong
NOES: Touhey, Herfe`rt
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance for introduction - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Wild Animal Ordinance CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 295, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 AND
CHAPTER 26 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS
Mayor Pro Tem Wong requested a closed session to confer with
the City Attorney about the ramifications of taking action on these
ordinances.
Closed Session Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong that as a result
of an item coming up since the posting of the Agenda in which the
City Council needs to receive legal advice from the City Attorney,
the City Council recess to a closed session at 1:11 am. Motion
carried 5-0.
The City Council reconvened at 1:20 am with all members
present. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City
Council met in closed session pursuant to Government Code Sec-
tion 54956(a) — existing litigation entitled City of West Covina vs
the Davis'. Further, Council took no action and there is nothing
further to report. He recommended that the City Council continue
with the consideration of the ordinance under discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong asked for reading of the first ordinance
again.
City Clerk presented
ORDINANCE 2059 REREAD ORDINANCE NO. 2059 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Extending Urgency Ordinance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 20455
ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE KEEPING OF
WILD ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY
Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to adopt. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Wong, Herfert
NOES: Touhey
Mayor Herfert stated he changed his vote because of a ten-day
• period before this ordinance is adopted.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 295, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 AND
CHAPTER 26 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS
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Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Wong
NOES: Touhey, Herfert
• HEARING 2000 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP)
CONFORMANCE SELF -CERTIFICATION AND
LEGAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT (LIR)
Mayor Herfert stated that due to the lateness of the meeting this
item is held over and will be considered at the next Council
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 8/10/00
Planning 9/11/00
Personnel 8/9/00
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
Judy S. Carte vs. City of West Covina
On March 14, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at
time of presentation.
Kazem Kazerunian vs. City of West Covina
On May 26, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
monetary loss in the amount of $47.00.
Juliet L. Hebreo vs. City of West Covina
On May 15, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage and personal injuries in the amount of $106,637.60.
Berto Sanchez vs. City of West Covina
On May 16, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage in the amount of $300.00.
Thelma Suyenaga vs City of West Covina
On October 21, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at
time of presentation.
Temporary Use Permits
TUP # 2612-00 was issued to Ryland Home at Lot 181, Muir Woods
Court, for a sales trailer from 8/25/00 to 8125101.
TUT #2613-00 was issued to Antoinette Sherman at 2625 E.
Workman Avenue for a wedding reception on 8/26/00.
• TUP #2615-00 was issued to West Covina Dodge at 2000 E. Garvey
Avenue for a tent from 8/29/00 to 9/5/00.
Miscellaneous — Public Services
Sixth Extension of Lease for Valencia Heights Water Company's
Citrus Street Property
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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* Authorize the Mayor to execute the sixth extension to the
Land Lease with Valencia Heights Water Company subject to the
terms in the agreement.
* Appropriate $7,500 from the General Fund Reserve
Appropriation (account 110-2640-6900 which is set up for one
time opportunities deemed appropriate by the City Council) to PP
99220 (110-3962-7700) to allow for payment of up to three months
of lease payments.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans — Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file,
Miscellaneous — Communications
Telephone Location Agreement
Telephone Location Agreement Recommendation is to approve the proposed Jail Telephone
Location Agreement with Evercom Inc., and authorize the City
manager to execute the agreement.
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Approval of Class Specifications Entitled: Recycling Specialist
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2000-65 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-65 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Recycling Specialist CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 7223, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF THIS POSI-
TION, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE CLASSIFI-
CATION OF RECYCLING SPECIALIST
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Proposition 36 — Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2000-66 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-66 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Proposition 36 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, OPPOSING THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CRIME
PREVENTION ACT 2000 (Proposition 36)
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Recommendations for the Advisory Board Concerning the 4's and
50' Bureau of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grants
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1. Authorize the continuation of the two full-time Police
Officers through September 30, 2001. The Chief of Police will
present the City Council with information concerning the income
generated by those two Motorcycle Officer positions, and the
financial feasibility of retaining them prior to that time.
2. Authorize the transfer of $17,797 from the General Fund as
• the required local match for the 4t' BJA grant into Fund 192, and
$14,795 from the General Fund into Fund 193, for the 5u' BJA
grant.
3. Approve the spending breakdown of the 4u' BJA grant (a
total of $177,966, including the $17,797 local match) as follows:
• $162,966 into 192-320-2110-5XXX (salary, benefits, etc., for
two Motorcycle Officers);
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• $15,000 into 192-320-2110-7160 (related traffic enforcement
equipment).
4. Approve the spending breakdown of the 50' BJA Grant (a
total of $147,946, including the $14,795 local match) as follows:
• $75,000 into 193-320-2110-5113 (special overtime for foot and
bike patrols, targeted enforcement around schools & business
• districts, community problem solving, etc.);
• $30,000 into 193-320-2110-5112 (limited service positions to
maintain levels of DARE service, background investigations,
etc.);
• $42,946 into 193-320-2110-7160 (public safety equipment)
5. Authorize the future appropriation of the interest earned
under both of these grants; the interest must, according to grant
rules, be spent by the end of the grant period(s) or be returned to
the federal government.
State Surplus Property Eligibility Renewal
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2000-67 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
State Surplus Authorization CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, HEREBY ORDERING THAT THE OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES WHOSE NAMES, TITLES, AND SIGNATURES
ARE LISTED ON THE ATTACHED ELIGIBILITY RENEWAL
APPLICATION FORM SHALL BE AND ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED AS OUR REPRESENTATIVES TO ACQUIRE
FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE CALIFORNIA
STATE AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED ON THE ELIGIBILITY
RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar except Items C-4a and C-4c.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
Item C-4a Regarding Item C-4a (Sixth Extension to the Valencia Height
Water Company's lease on the Citrus property), Mayor Pro Tern
Wong stated that he would have to abstain on this issue, due to
conflict of interest laws.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to approve
Item C-4a. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong abstaining.
Item C-4c Regarding Item C-4c (Telephone Location Agreement), Council -
member Touhey requested that this be pulled to give staff an
opportunity to seek bids.
• END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY SERVICES TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Mayor Herfert stated that due to the lateness of the meeting, this
item would be considered at the next Council meeting, October P.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 1:23 am to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council recon-
vened at 1:24 am with all members present.
• PUBLIC SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS and WIRE TRANSFERS
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to approve Demands
totaling $1,916,376.65 (wire transfers = $1,303,243.23) as listed
on check registers FI 3023775 through FI 3024216. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
MAYOR'S REPORT GEMINI STREET TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to refer this
matter to the City Traffic Committee and the Rowland Unified
School District. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No reports for this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 1:25 am. Motion carried 5-0.
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