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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 17, 2000
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Herfert at 7:45 pm
in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. City Manager Hobbs gave
the invocation and the American Legion Post 790 presented the Colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Councilmembers Howard,
Melendez, Touhey
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Lennard, Alvarez-Glasman, Wills, McIsaac,
McDonald, Bommarito, Pidgeon, Samaniego, Mayer, Schimanski,
Chung, Smilowitz, Morgan, Martinez, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of September 12, 2000 were
approved as presented with Herfert abstaining (conflict of interest
— the meeting concerned the development of the BKK Landfill
site).
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Herfert announced the 50a' Anniversary of the American
Legion and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Commander
Raul Lara, Commander of the American Legion Post 790.
Police Chief Wills introduced the following new Police Officers:
* Mike Weathermon
* Irene Meza
* Misty Bartlett
* Major Whitlock
* Carlos Sainz
* Pete Gallardo
* Chris Jackson
* Ron Allen
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carol Burdo Carol Burdo, urged Council to proceed forward with the Citrus/
Workman redevelopment project.
Erick Donnelly Erick Donnelly, 3236 E. Oak Knoll, expressed support for the
same project mentioned by the first speaker.
Fred Burkhardt Fred Burkhardt, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce,
invited the City Council to a photo shoot for the Tournament of
Roses Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2000.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman Avenue, discussed three traffic
tickets issued to the Davis' that the Police Chief said he would fix.
City Manager Hobbs noted that the Police Chief would
look into the matter and respond back to the City Council.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, commented on the purpose
of General Plans and specifically the West Covina General Plan
amendment proposed by BKK Corporation in relation to the public
hearing scheduled for this evening.
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Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 El Herring Avenue, was a little concerned that
Council could not move forward this evening with the scheduled
public hearing because some of the information was not available
• until this evening.
Special Counsel Lennard stated that Council could in deed
move forward with the hearing, that this evening's materials are
related to issues raised by the Planning Commission and the City
Council and are the written responses.
George Ogden George Ogden, 1249 Valinda Avenue, announced the Red Ribbon
Rally scheduled for October 21 at West Covina High School. He
also invited everyone to visit the Moving Veteran Wall at Cortez
Park.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, announced that he is on the
ballot for a position on the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water
District.
Jennifer Rhyne Jennifer Rhyne, 1335 S. Evanwood Avenue, had a'bad experience
with Animal Control and read her letter to the Baldwin Park
facility.
Lou Hernandez Lou Hernandez of West Covina Post 790, Chairman of its Time
Capsule Memorial project, requested a letter of support from the
City Council for this project. Post 790 will be seeking donations
and contributions from the residents.
William McKenna William McKenna, 910 Indian Summer Avenue, thanked the City
Council for instructing staff to reduce some of the proposed
increases to various fee and charge programs, the second public
hearing scheduled for this evening.
HEARING CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING —
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 11-00-29
BKK Business Park & ZONE CHANGE NO.655A (Business Park)
Golf Course ZONE CHANGE NO. 655B (Golf Course)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT), and
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF:
Tentative Tract Map No. 52470
Tentative Parcel Map No. 24585
CUP No. 503 (Golf Course)
CUP No. 542 (Landfill Maintenance)
Tree Removal Permit No. 29 (Business Park)
Tree Removal Permit No. 30 (Golf Course)
Public Testimony Portion Closed
Mayor Herfert stated that he would abstain from the discussion and
• vote on this issue, due to the outcome agreement of a lawsuit with
BY-K. He turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tern Wong to
conduct the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Wong stated that the public testimony portion of
the hearing was closed and at the conclusion of the last segment of
this hearing, staff was directed to provide information at this
meeting in response to some of Council's comments and concerns.
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City Planner McIsaac presented the staff report, noting:
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Vehicular access to the golf course via Aroma and
Fairgrove Drive has been restricted to emergency access
only.
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On -street parking along Azusa Avenue will remain and is
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not directly related to this project.
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He clarified how the grading of the golf course and the
building of the business park is tied together.
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BKK Corporation is willing to negotiation with the City
regarding the leasing of Lot No. 34 and the communication
tower for municipal purposes.
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The specific plan has been modified to divide uses in the
technology center (business park) into three categories:
* professional offices & technology industries
* business park uses: limiting no more than 30% and
subject to the Conditional Use Permit process —
BKK is opposed to any limits in this category
* business park support and other uses (retail): limited
to 15% and subject to the CUP process.
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Fifty-seven possible uses for this site have been deleted,
which has been agreed to by BKK.
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There are additional minor changes.
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City Engineer Mayer discussed the preliminary projections
and cost estimates for a possible grade separation at Azusa
and Amar, for the purposes of eliminating the construction
of"A" Street.
Council questioned the grade separation concept and the consultant
who prepared the figures for the report, Mr. Bill Dvorak, addressed
Council with further explanations.
Recess Mayor Pro Tem Wong called a recess at 9:26 pm. The City
Council reconvened at 9:55 pm with all members present except
Mayor Herfert who was abstaining from the discussion and vote
because of a lawsuit settlement with BKK.
Special Counsel Lennard read amended language to the tentative
tract map resolution, EK and other language changes in reference
to alternative construction to "A" Street.
Mayor Pro Tern Wong restated the changes that have been
incorporated into this evening's decision and resolutions for
adoption:
1. The deletion of using Aroma and Fairgrove for access
except for emergency purposes only.
2. The condition read by the City Attorney.
3. Condition 5(aa) (Attachment A) was restructured and
agreed upon by both the City and BKK.
4. The removal of a variety of 57 uses from the Business Park,
• agreed, to by BKK, and the business park and retail uses limited to
15 %.
5. Revised language to include general development standards
under building designs.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2000-69 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-69 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
certifying EIR CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RE-
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PORT (SCH# 98061114) FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
II-00-29, ZONE CHANGE NOS. 655A AND 655B, TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 24585, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
52470, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 503, CONDIT-
IONAL USE PERMIT NO 542, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
NOS. 29 AND 30, PURSUANT OT THE CALIFORNIA ENVI-
RONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution 2000-70 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-70 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving General Plan CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
II-00-29 (BKK Corporation)
Resolution 2000-71 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-71 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving Parcel Map CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 24585
ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (BKK
Corporation)
Resolution 2000-72 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-72 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving Tent. Tract Map CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 52470
AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 29 ON APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (BKK Corporation)
Resolution 2000-73 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-73 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving CUP #503 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 503
AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 30 ON APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (BKK Corporation)
Resolution 2000-74 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-74 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving CUP #542 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 542
ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (BKK
Corporation)
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.
Zone Change 655A COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 655A (BKK Business Park)
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Zone Change 655B COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 655B (BKK Golf Course)
Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to waive
• further reading of the ordinances and introduce. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert
Mayor Pro Tern Wong returned the gavel to Mayor Herfert.
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HEARING PROPOSED NEW FEES
FOR FEE AND CHARGE PROGRAMS
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor
Herfert opened the hearing and Community Services Director
• Hatch presented the staff report and responded to Council
questions and comments.
Public Testimonv Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and the following individuals addressed the City Council:
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, commented on the
hourly wage for part-timers working the fee and charge programs,
feeling that the proposed increases still wouldn't be enough.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, wondered if the City
charged the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for reserving use of
Galster Park. The response was no.
Testimony closed There being no others addressing the City Council, Mayor Herfert
closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Councilmember Touhey expressed his concerns about all the fee
and charge programs pay for themselves as he felt City subsidizing
to some extent was proper. Councilmember Howard asked staff to
report back explaining "property" in the Property & Liability
charges in the budget. Council concurred with choosing Option
No. 1 and staff was commended for the thorough report.
Motions Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to approve Option No.
1 ($50,018) and direct staff to prepare a resolution reflecting the
selected option. Motion carried 3-2 with Herfert and Touhey
voting no.
City Clerk introduced:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
re schedule of fees & services WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-409
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE SCHEDULE
OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the ordinance and to introduce. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Wong
NOES: Touhey, Herfert
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to approve the
following two actions:
* Direct the City Manager to implement a 10% increase
across-the-board to all part-time staff with Community Services
oriented classifications. This increase would be effective the first
pay period after the new rates are implemented. In addition, the
City Manager was directed to implement a second 5% salary
increase across-the-board effective the first pay period after new
fees are implemented for FY 2001/2002.
* Authorize staff to evaluate the programs that have very low
• participation rates and to administratively make a determination to
continue the programs at the current locations, relocate the
programs to other sites if possible, or discontinue the program with
ample notice to participants.
Motion carried 5-0.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 9/21/00
Planning 10/10/00
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2061 - ORDINANCE NO. 2061 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Code Amendment 296) COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO "DEVELOPER
AND/OR FUTURE USE SIGNS" (Code Amendment No. 296)
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
Sirena Ann White vs City of West Covina
On June 1, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries in the amount of $29,406.32.
Richard V. Seguin vs City of West Covina
On July 17, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage. the amount of claim had not been determined at
time of presentation.
Joe Garcia vs City of West Covina
On August 9, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
monetary loss in the amount of $500.
Approval of Final Maps (waive reading & adopt resolution)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 145 — Ryland Homes
Resolution 2000-75 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-75 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Tract 32324: Lots 178, 179 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 145 AND DIREC-
TING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Ryland Homes)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 146 — Ryland Homes
Resolution 2000-76 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-76 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Tract 32324: Lots 207, 208 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 146 AND DIREC-
TING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Ryland Homes)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 47 — Ryland Homes
Resolution 2000-77 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-77 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Tr 32324: 172, 173, 174, 175 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 147 AND DIREC-
TING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Ryland Homes)
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
Principal: Cheng Houg Shig
Location: 3105 Virginia Avenue
Recommendation is to accept onsite and offsite improvements for
Parcel Map No. 24759 and release Certificate of Time Deposit No.
30-64656 by Bank of Canton of California in the amount of
$31,000.
Principal: USA Properties
Location: 1950 E. Badillo Street
Recommendation is to accept onsite and offsite improvements for
Parcel Map No. 25328 and release Bond No. 3SM958-730000 by
American Motorist Insurance Company in the amount of $448,000.
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Principal: USA Properties
Location: 1211 E. Badillo (Faith Community Church)
Recommendation is to accept onsite and offsite improvements for
Precise Plan No. 848 and release Certificate of Deposit No. 698725
by Evangelical Christian Credit Union in the amount of $550,000.
• Award of Bids
SP 01107 - 2000/2001 Street Rehabilitation Program — SP 01107
Doug Martin Contracting Co. Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Approve the FY 2000/2001 Street Rehabilitation Program
and authorize staff to continue with the preparation of plans and
specifications and project bidding the various identified projects.
* Accept the bid of Doug Martin Contracting Company in
the amount of $641,770.00 as submitted at the bid opening on
October 10, 2000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a contract for the work to be done.
Galster Park Tower Rehabilitation — PP 01208
SP 01208 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Whelan Construction,
Whelan Construction West Covina, in the amount of $29,940.00, as submitted at the bid
opening on October 10, 2000 and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a contract for the work to be done.
Maintenance District Nos. 6 and 7 — MD-6 and 7-00-12
MD 6 & 7-00-12 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Campesino Landscape of
Campesino Landscape Corona for a five-year contract in the amount of $278,948.40
($55,789.68 annually) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a contract for the work to be performed.
Furniture for West Covina Service Group
PD Furniture - Recommendation is to find that Yocum Business Furnishings is the
Yocum Business Furnishings lowest bid and authorize the purchase of these furnishings for
$15,832.00 from Fund 375-320-2141-7160.
Purchase of Computers
Computers - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Dell under CMAS contract * Find that the State of California's bidding procedures are as
stringent as those identified in the WCMC and waive formal
procurement for the purchase of these 15 computers.
* Authorize the purchase of 15 Dell Single Pentium III 933
MHz GX300 Mini Towers from Dell under CMAS Contract No. 3-
99-00-0192C for $32,004.12.
Medium Speed Color/Black Copier for Print Shop
Print Shop copier - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Xerox * Authorize the City to lease purchase a DCCS50 from
Xerox under Los Angeles County Bid No. 01-058011, finding that
the County of Los Angeles' bidding procedures are as stringent as
those identified in WCMC § 2-330; an
* Reduce the estimated transfer from the general fund to the
debt service fund by $11,000.00, and reallocate $5,000 in 200-320-
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Miscellaneous — Public Services
Cl? and Building Activity Report — Third Quarter 2000
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
Report on the Code Enforcement Program
Recommendation is to receive and file the progress report.
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Miscellaneous — Office of the City Clerk
Animal Control Contract Renewal
Animal Control Contract Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a revised five-year contract with the Los Angeles County
Department of Animal Care and Control.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill EIR CUP No. 503, Condition 5.33
Recommendation of the Waste Management & Environmental
Quality Commission is that the City Council obtain special
counsel's assurance that the City will not be left with additional
liability if the City Council adopts staffs revised condition.
Appropriation of California Beverage Container Recycling and
Litter Reduction Grant
CA Dept. Conservation's Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Division of Recycling * Accept the grant from the California Department of
Conservation Recycling Division to implement beverage
container recycling and litter abatement in the amount of
$31,130.
* Direct the Finance Department to record estimated revenues
in the amount of the grant, $31,130.
* Appropriate the grant as follows:
$12,226 to 158-304-2312-5xxx for salaries/Benefits
200 to 158-304-2312-6023 for Meetings/Seminars
200 to 158-304-2313-6024 for Conferences
4,836 to 158-304-2312-6167 for Community Awareness
8,000 to 158-304-2312.6170 for Advertising/Publications
5,668 to 158-304-2312-6210 for Office Supplies
$ 31,130 TOTAL
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
Business License Fees for Video Arcades
Recommendation is to receive and file the staff report.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Temporary Hiring of a Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer Recommendation is to authorize the employment of a Chief
Financial Officer as recommended by the City Manager for a period
ending December 31, 2001.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the resolution/ordinances and adopt, and to approve all
other items except: C-6a, C-6b, C-6c, C-6e, C-7b, C-7c, C-7g.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
Item C-6a In relation to Item C-6a (2000/2001 Street Rehabilitation Pro-
gram), Councilmember Howard requested clarification regarding
the map depicting the various streets proposed for rehab. Mayor
Herfert requested a status report on rehabilitating Vine Street. Staff
was encouraged to put the map on the City's web page, if possible.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to approve the
staff recommendation.
Item C-6b In relation to Item C-6b (Galster Park Tower Rehabilitation), John
Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, stated that he was glad to see this
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project before the Council. Council suggested trimming the trees
so the tower could function as an observation tower.
City Engineer Mayer suggested that staff prepare a tree
trimming plan and that Council could still approve the recommen-
dation this evening.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to approve the
staff recommendation.
Item C-6c In relation to Item C-6c (Maintenance District Nos. 6 & 7 —
Landscaping), Mayor Pro Tem Wong stated that he would need to
abstain from any discussion and vote on this issue, due to a conflict
of interest as he resides in MD #7.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried with Wong abstaining.
Item C-6e In relation to Item C-6e (Purchase of Computers), John
Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, commented on deficit spending
and then suggested the City was spending more money than
necessary on the proposed computer purchases.
On a related issue, Mayor Herfert asked staff to place com-
puters for the Senior Citizens Center on the next agenda.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to approve the
staff recommendation for Item C-6e.
Item C-6d In relation to Item C-6d (Furniture for West Covina Service
Group), Councilmember Touhey stated that he wished to have the
item hold over until a staff report regarding the self-sufficiency of
the funds has been received.
Because this item had been approved via the main Consent
Calendar motion, motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to
reconsider the issue. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to hold this
item over (C-6d). Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-7b In relation to Item C-7b (Code Enforcement Program), Council -
member Howard gave a quick overview and expressed appreci-
ation to the City Council for supporting the Council sub -committee
on its recommendations. She commended staff for doing an
excellent job.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-7c In relation to Item C-7c (Animal Control contract), Cookie Nance,
1236 W. Eckerman Avenue, read a letter dated 1981 in which the
author had complaints about animal control services at that time.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-7g In relation to Item C-7g (Temporary Hiring of a Chief Financial
Officer), Councilmember Touhey wished to hold this item over to
have a discussion in closed session first.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman explained the procedure to
enable Council to conduct a closed session at this time. Council
concurred and Mr. Alvarez-Glasman stated that a matter regarding
is public employee evaluation has come up since the posting of the
agenda and there is an immediate need to update the City Council
on the Director of Finance position.
Closed Session Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to recess to
closed session at 11:40 pm pursuant to the City Attorney's state-
ment. Council reconvened at 11:57 pm with all members present.
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John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, was a little concerned
that with the arrival of Mr. Esquival, retired City Manager of
Pomona, there would be too many chiefs and not enough Indians.
Donna Malone Donna Malone read a prepared statement objecting to the
proposal discussing salaries, experiences, duties, and needs of the
Finance Department and the City organization.
City Manager Hobbs stated that the title for the position has
been changed to Financial Management Consultant.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to approve the
staff recommendation with the title change. Motion carried 3-2
with Herfert and Touhey voting no.
PUBLIC SERVICES
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 12:07 am to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 12:08 am with all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Transportation RFP Council reviewed the staff report.
George Ogden George Ogden, 1249 S. Valinda Avenue, suggested that the Shuttle
Route be extended as indicated by his map, outlined in pink, which
takes the route west on Merced from Orange and returns back. He
noted the businesses in the area that would benefit from it.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to take the following
actions:
1 Authorize staff to request proposals for the operation of the
Dial -A -Ride and Shuttle systems, which will include the extension
to the southern portion of West Covina.
2 Direct staff to request an extension with the current
contractor Laidlaw Transportation, until contract is awarded or to
March 31, 2001 at the latest.
3 Direct staff to present a complete financial plan for the on-
going transportation costs for the Shuttle and the Dial -A -Ride
when proposals are received and evaluated.
4 Direct staff to continue to research alternative means of
providing fiscally sound and efficient mass transit service for West
Covina residents.
5 Direct the Finance Director to increase the Prop. A
projected revenue by $45,000 to account for the new county
administrative fee.
Motion carried 5-0.
No reports for this meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES — FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ADDITIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION VENDORS
Deferred Comp. vendors Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to select Item
• No. 2 which is to find that expending the number of vendors
available for the deferred compensation plan is desirable, direct
staff to solicit RFP's for the service, and accept the criteria for
evaluating proposals outlined in the staff report, and appropriate
$4,000 from general fund reserves to 110-320-2530-5112. Motion
carried 5-0.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION — CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INITIATING THE MARCH 6, 2001
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
3/6/01 Municipal Election Council reviewed the staff report and discussed the parameters sur-
rounding the candidate statements. Mayor Pro Tem Wong
requested that candidates be given the opportunity to include
Spanish, Tagalog and/or Chinese translated candidate statements in
the English sample ballot. Council discussed this idea and con-
curred.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2000-78 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-78 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Calling the election COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001 FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALI-
FORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
Resolution 2000-79 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-79 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Requesting County services COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY
RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICI-
PAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6,
2001
Resolution 2000-80 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-80 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Candidate Statements COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED
TO THE VOTERS AT THE MARCH 6, 2001 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION, as amended
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 4-1
with Herfert voting no. Mayor Herfert stated that he did not
support changing the current candidate statement parameters.
• POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF SECOND MEETING
IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Council reviewed the staff report.
Council meeting dates Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to
reschedule the regular City Council meetings in November and
December to the following two dates: November 14, 2000, and
December 12, 2000. Motion carried 5-0.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to approve Demands
totaling $3,045,905.78 ($1,351,767.49 = wire transfers) as listed
on check registers number 3024490 through 3024835. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Herfert asked that Cameron Avenue speed limit be placed
on the next Agenda for discussion.
Mayor Herfert noted that the wait at the Sunset Avenue City Hall
entrance, north and south bound, was much too long.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORT Councilmember Touhey requested staff to check traffic conditions
around Gingrich Park.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
City Clerk -Janet Berl,
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Mayor Pro Tern Wong noted that the NAACP honored Council -
member Howard on Saturday with the Outstanding Citizen Award.
No report for this meeting.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to adjourn the
meeting at 12:31 am. Motion carried 5-0.
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