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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 14, 2000
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Herfert at 8:05 pm
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 Tern Wong, Councilmember Howard,
Melendez, Touhey
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Greene, Alvarez-Glasman, Mayer, Swink, Wills,
Schimanski, Keating, MacDonald, Anderson, Berry
PRESENTATIONS Betty Whitmore and Olivia James of the San Gabriel Valley
Branch of the NAACP presented Councilmember Howard a
Distinguished Citizen's Award in recognition of her involvement
in educational and civic programs relating to public safety through-
out the community.
Fire Chief Greene presented retiring Battalion Chief Gary Meier
with a Certificate of Commendation and City Plaque for thirty-one
years of service.
Police Chief Wills presented retiring Corporal Jim O'Brien with a
Certificate of Commendation and City Plaque for twenty-eight
years of service.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Herfert requested speakers to keep their comments to three
minutes because of the number of people in the audience and the
number of items before the Council.
Refugio Lopez Ref igio Lopez stated his support for "Moe the Chimp" to be
returned to his owners in West Covina.
Mayor Herfert stated that the City is currently in a lawsuit
with the owners and consequently cannot address the issue;
however the Council looks forward to a satisfactory resolution.
Shirley Hanson Shirley Hanson, Covina, read a prepared statement in support in
support of returning "Moe" back to West Covina.
Shelley Sanderson Shelley Sanderson, 2743 E. Vanderhoof Drive, encouraged the
Council to agendize the matter of purchasing the Valencia Heights
Water Company's Citrus property adjacent to the Ridge Rider's
Equestrian Center.
Alan Carrico Alan Carrico, 2937 E. Mesa Drive, submitted a letter by a fellow
member of Ridge Riders, Cathy Dames, and then encouraged
Council to obtain the property adjacent to the equestrian center and
keep it zoned as "open space."
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, explained his concerns that
the City is overspending with the current computer purchases. He
noted that he has prepared material for a longer presentation and
will wait until another meeting to present it to Council.
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Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman Avenue, commented on the
"Are You Okay Program," Item No. M-1 on the Agenda. She said
the program sounds like a good program and knows of a homeless
woman who needs some help.
Charles West Charles West, 1715 W. Glenmere Street, complained about being
cited by Code Enforcement for hanging banners adjacent to his
business.
Howard Felix Howard Felix, vice president of a new local foundation for the
disabled introduced himself and offered his services to the City.
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. HI-00-35
SPECIFIC PLAN (EAST HILLS) AMENDMENT NO. 10
ZONE CHANGE NO. 668
NEGATIVE DEC. OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:
PRECISE PLAN NO. 881
VARIANCE NO. 1044
Appellants: Ruben S. & Dana L. Rosas
Jose & Bertha Campa
Eva M. Grijalva
Debra D. Hicks
Applicant: McLaughlin Associates Architects
Henry Melendez (Dynamic Investment)
Location: Northeast corner of Temple Way and Holt Avenue
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavits of mailing and publishing.
Mayor Herfert opened the hearing and City Planner McIsaac pre-
sented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Testimony Mayor Herfert asked for comments from the audience in favor of
the project, beginning with the applicant. The following addressed
Council:
In Favor:
Richard Selja Richard Selja of McLaughlin Associates, the architects for the
project, noted that City Planner McIsaac presented the project very
well. He did mention that the red brick proposed for the building
was non -glare and the building was designed with the neighbors'
concerns in mind.
Ray Regan Ray Regan gave the history of Dynamic Investment, a local com-
pany that has done well and has designed a beautiful, professional
building for the location in question. Other supporters of the pro-
ject addressing Council were:
Tracey Mercado
Jim Rolling
Roberta Wile, president of the Chamber of Commerce
Carlos Mendoza
Lourdes Albovias
Lisa Thompson
Henry Melendez Henry Melendez, owner and applicant, discussed his project and
the efforts taken to include the concerns of the neighbors in
redesigning the building to fit into the neighborhood. Additionally,
he countered the opposition voiced at the Planning Commission
meeting regarding increased traffic in the area. He presented a
petition of 700 West Covina residents supporting the project.
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In Opposition: Mayor Herfert asked for comments in opposition to the project and
the following individuals addressed Council:
Mar Pera
Alton Moses, 3601 E. Holt Avenue
Dee Rickabaugh, 3601 E. Holt Avenue
Marian Liddell, 3650 E. Holt Avenue
Jess Gomez, 3534 E. Holt Avenue
Mimi McKenzie, 234 Monte Verde Drive
Shelley Sanderson, 2743 Vanderhoof Drive
Kim Clayton, 3298 E. Holt Avenue
Dana Rosas, 3614 E. Holt Avenue
Evelyn Chamois, 3622 E. Holt Avenue
Herman Weskamp, 3034 E. Larkwood Street
Ruben Rosas, 3614 E. Holt Avenue
Recess Mayor Herfert called a recess at 10:03 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 10:19 pm with all members present.
Chuck McCain, 3133 E. Virginia Street
Jean Mullens, Covina
Eva Grijalva, 3614 E. Holt Avenue
Annette Lyford, 3106 E. Los Cerrillos Drive
Lou Parker, 3658 E. Garvey Avenue
Ralph Moran, 19507 Golden Bough, Covina
Rebuttal: Mayor Herfert stated that is the time for rebuttal comments from
the applicant or applicant's representative. The applicant
addressed Council:
Henry Melendez Henry Melendez countered the comments offered under
opposition, some of his points were:
* Rezoning only effects this particular piece of property.
* There are no horse trails located on the property.
* His company put money down on other buildings and
locations, but this is the one that eventually was made available.
* Currently, his company is located at The Lakes and there is
no extra available space at that location.
* Feels his building is the best use for the property.
* The Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact report
concluded there were no negative impacts on the neighborhood.
* The tower, as designed, is decorative and will not be
occupied.
* Underground parking will be secure.
Public Testimony closed Mayor Herfert closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Engineer Mayer addressed several items:
a) The speed limit and traffic counts on Holt Ave.
b) Accident history of the area
c) Funds for street improvements have been placed in
future CIP budgets.
d) Horse trail.
Councilmember Comments Councilmember Howard stated that she felt the building was
lovely, but it was an inappropriate use for this particular piece of
property.
Councilmember Touhey concurred with Councilmember Howard.
He did appreciate the effort the applicant made to accommodate
the concerns of the neighbors. He expressed concern about using
this property for office space and setting precedent in permitting
other vacant properties in the area for similar use. He suggested
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working with the Redevelopment Agency for another location in
West Covina.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong appreciated the concerns expressed by the
residents but didn't feel that it would be as detrimental to the
neighborhood as the residents believed and that this particular
parcel doesn't lend itself to too many other uses.
• Mayor Herfert thanked the audience for their patience and that this
was democracy in action. He appreciated West Covina based
businesses and suggested that the Redevelopment Agency work
with the applicant.
Councilmember Melendez stated that he and the applicant are not
related. He suggested that this location is not the best place for this
business. The building is beautiful and he could support it at
another location.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman noted that the resolutions
proposed for adoption address approval of the project. He
recommended that staff be directed to prepare resolutions
specifically rejecting the Planning Commission appeal.
Council concurred on the City Attorney's suggestion and
took the following actions regarding the recommended resolutions:
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2000-81 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-81 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
re Neg. Dec. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVI-
RONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMEND-
MENT II-00-35, SPECIFIC PLAN (EAST HILLS) AMEND-
MENT NO. 10, ZONE CHANGE NO. 668, PRECINCT PLAN
NO. 881, AND VARIANCE NO. 1044, PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970,
AS AMENDED
Resolution 2000-82 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-82 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
re General Plan COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. II-00-35
AND SPECIFIC PLAN (EAST HILLS) AMENDMENT NO. 10
Resolution 2000-83 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-83 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
re appeal of Precise Plan COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 881, ON APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Resolution 2000-84 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-84 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
re appeal of Variance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 1044, ON APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive reading
of the ordinance and disapprove. Motion to disapprove carried 5-
0.
• City Clerk read the following ordinance title:
Ordinance title read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 668
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to direct staff
to bring back to Council appropriate resolutions denying the
project. Motion carried 5-0.
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Recess Mayor Herfert called a recess at 11:30 pm to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. The City Council reconvened at 2:10 am
with all members present, except Melendez who left the Council
Chambers at the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency
meeting.
• Melendez left the meeting at 2:10 am.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planing 10/24/00
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 10/19/00
Senior Citizens 10/11/00
Community Services 10/18/00
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2062 - ORDINANCE NO. 2062 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Zone Change 655A COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 655A (BKK Business Park)
Ordinance 2063 - ORDINANCE NO. 2063 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Zone Change 655B COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 655B (BKK Golf Course)
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2619-00 was issued to East San Gabriel Valley Japanese
Community Center at 1203 W. Puente Avenue for a fall festival on
10/07/00.
TUP #2620-00 was issued to Wells Fargo at 1000 Lakes Drive for
a chili cook -off on 10/15/00.
TUP #2621-00 was issued to San Gabriel Valley Japanese Church
at 1100 E. Cameron Avenue for a rummage sale on 10/28/00.
TUP #2623-00 was issued to Reynolds Buick at 345 N. Citrus
Avenue for a tent sale from 11/9/00 through 11/24/00.
TUP #2624-00 to Christmas Trees at 512 S. Valinda Avenue for a
Christmas tree sale from 12/01/00 through 12/24/00.
TUP #2625-00 to Tennant's Recollections at 2526 E. Workman
Avenue for the theatrical performance from 10/27/00 through
10/28/00 and from 12/8/00 through 12/9/00.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 2000.
• Award of Bids
Purchase of Five CNG Pickup Trucks
Don Kott Auto Center Recommendation is to accept the bid of Don Kott Auto Center,
Carson, for five compressed natural gas pickup trucks in the
amount of $108,250.00.
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Miscellaneous — Public Services
Introduction of an Amendment to the Code Enforcement
Administrative Citation Notification Process
Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Code Enforcement Notices WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15-
223(A)(1) AND SECTION 15-224(C) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SERVING NOTICES OF
CORRECTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
Bus Stop Enhancement Program — Foothill Transit
Foothill Transit funding Recommendation is to approve the agreement with Foothill Transit
to receive $76,000 for bus stop enhancements at twelve locations
within the City and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
Second Amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Government Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Resolution 2000-85 - Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
SGV COG Amendment RESOLUTION NO. 2000-85 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERN-
MENTS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
Cameron Avenue Speed Limits
Recommendation is it to introduce the following ordinance:
Cameron Avenue Speed Limit AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-132
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
Property Tax Sharing Request — County Sanitation District
No. 22 (Annexation No. 357)
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2000-86 - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-86 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Parcel Map 24881 (Holt/Grand) COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DIS-
TRICT NO. 22 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING AND
ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY
TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM AN ANNEXATION TO
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22, BEING ANNEX-
ATION NO. 357
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Item Held Over Recommendation is to adopt the following ordinance and resolu-
tions:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-409
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE SCHEDULE
OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING NEW FEES FOR
FEE AND CHARGE RECREATION PROGRAMMING
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Resolution 2000-87 -
Purchasing Manager
Resolution 2000-88 -
Community Services Manager
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING NEW HOURLY
RATES FOR LIMITED SERVICES STAFF WITH COM-
MUNITY SERVICES CLASSIFICATIONS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PRO-
GRAMS IN THE FEE AND CHARGE FUND AND APPROV-
ING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2000 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2001
Los Angeles County Dial -A -Ride Service Agreement and
Additional Appropriation for Transportation Services
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Los
Angeles County for the City of West Covina to provide Dial -A -
Ride services for the elderly and persons with disabilities from July
1, 2000 to June 03, 2001.
2) Direct the Acting Finance Director to appropriate $15,000
to the following accounts:
121-2442-5111 $3,000 Full Time Salaries
121-2443-5112 $4,000 Part Time Salaries
121-2443-6139 $4,000 Other Service Contracts
121-2443-7120 $4,000 Office Equipment
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Approval of New Class and Job Description
for Purchasing Manager
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-87 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS,
AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFI-
CATION OF PURCHASING MANAGER
Approval of Revised Class and Job Description for Community
Services Manager and a Change to the Authorized Position
for Fiscal Year 2000/2001
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-88 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS
AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE REVISIONS TO THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER CLASS SPECIFI-
CIATION
Upgrade of Department's Clerk Typist Position to Secretary I
Personnel Service Secretary Recommendation is to approve the upgrade of the Personnel and
Risk Management Department's Clerk Typist position to Secretary
I.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Professional Audit of Property Room
Evidence Control Systems - Recommendation is to find that Evidence Control Systems is a sole
Property Room audit source vendor for the professional property room audit services,
and approve paying $11,950 from 110-320-2110-6120 for the audit
of the Police Department's Property & Evidence Room.
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Replacement
of the SWAT Truck Using COPS SLESF Grant
SWAT Truck Replacement - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1)
Find that Reynolds Buick/GMC of West Covina and A&J
Welding of Pomona are the lowest bids, and authorize the
purchase of the GMS 3500 HD truck ($25,264.74) and
utility box ($11,250.00) from Fund 155.
2)
Appropriate the remaining amount of last year's SLESF
($166,810.62) from the Fund Balance into 155-320-2110-
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7160, for the purchase of the SWAT Truck, relevant
equipment, and continued participation in the FAST
Helicopter program.
3)
Authorize a transfer of all the appropriated budget from 155-
320-2111-7160 to 155-320-2110-7160 (to consolidate
everything into Department 2110, for easier financial
management).
4)
Authorize the surplus of the current SWAT truck.
Miscellaneous — Communications
Extension of Industry Hills Radio Site Agreement
Industry Hills Radio Agreement Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Approve Amendment No. 2 to the City of Industry/City of
West Covina radio site agreement extending it for a period
of five years, commencing January 1, 2001; and
* Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amend-
ment.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Restructurine the Public Services Department
Recommendation is to approve:
1) Eliminating the Public Services Department and Public
Services Director positions;
2) Create a Public Works Department consisting of the
Building Division, Maintenance Division, and Engineering
Division;
3) Create a Planning Department;
4) Approve the Director of Public Works/City Engineer
position with a salary range of $86,439 to $116,703;
5) Approve the Director of Planning position with a salary
range of $62,417 to $84,262;
6) Reclassify the Superintendent of Maintenance to Manager
of Maintenance with a salary range of $57,688 to $77,339; and,
7) Authorize $14,000 for traffic engineering consultants and
$5,000 for Planning Department overtime.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to waive further
reading of the ordinances/resolutions and introduce/adopt, and to
approve all other items listed except: C-6g, C-6f (to be carried
over) , C-6d (to be carried over). Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Melendez
0 ABSTAIN: Herfert re adoption of BKK ordinances
Item C-6g In relation to Item C-6g (Dial -A -Ride Agreement and Additional
Appropriation), Mayor Pro Tern Wong questioned the spending of
$4,000 for a feasibility study for the use of electric busses.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to approve the
Dial -A -Ride Service Agreement and disapprove the expenditure of
$4,000 for the feasibility study. Motion carried 4-0.
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PUBLIC SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES 2001 FOURTH OF DULY EVENT
July 4, 2001 (5 day event) Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to carry this
item over until the next Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE CALIFORNIA MAGLEV DEPLOYMENT PROJECT
Council reviewed the staff report. Mayor Herfert noted that repre-
sentatives of the MAGLEV Deployment Project will contact the
City Council.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to approve demands
totaling $3,200,641.37 ($2,278,983.90 in wire transfers) as listed
on check registers 3024836 through 3025221. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Melendez
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
RELEASE OF UPCOMING DEMANDS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to authorize
staff to pay the demands prepared for November 21, 2000 and
December 5, 2000 at their normally scheduled time, and ratify
them at the December 12a' Council meeting, and pay the demands
prepared for December 21, 2000 at the normally scheduled time
and ratify them at the January 2, 2001 Council meeting. Motion
carried 4-0, with Touhey noting that he abstains regarding any
payments to the Community Food Bank.
MAYOR'S REPORT ADA CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE
Mayor Herfert stated he would give a verbal report at the next
Council meeting.
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ARE YOU OKAY PROGRAM
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to support the
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identified in the staff report at a cost of no more than $350 to be
charged to account 110-320-2640-6900. Motion carried 4-0.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Hobbs announced that the City Manager's Office
Administrative Analyst II, Jennifer Pidgeon, will soon be leaving
to go back to her native country, Australia, and will be sorely
missed by the organization.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting
at 2:23 am in memory of Councilmember Melendez's mother-in-
law. Motion carried 4-0.
Attest:
City.C!-rk Janet Berry
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