02-06-2001 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 6, 2001
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Herfert at 7:40 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 Tem Wong, Councilmembers Howard,
Melendez, Touhey
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Hatch, Alvarez-Glasman, Mayer, McIsaac, Morgan,
Anderson, Greene, Keating, Briley, Schimanski, Bommarito,
Swink, Tedesco, Samaniego, Berry, Chung
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Regular meeting of January 2, 2001
Special meeting of January 16, 2001
Regular meeting of January 16, 2001
PRESENTATIONS The Public Works/Planning Department Annual Report video was
aired prior to the following presentations:
Police Chief Frank Wills assisted Mayor Herfert with acknow-
ledging retiring Lt. Jesse Ward with over 30 years of service,
retiring Lt. Wayne Heieck with over 29 years of service, Corporal
Deborah Siedentopp with over 16 years of service, and Sergeant
Richard Nelson with over 31 years of service. Each received a
Certificate of Commendation and City Plaque.
Two Police K-9s were also recognized because they were
being retired as well: "Skippy" with over 6 years of service and
"Rocko" with over 7 years of service.
Mayor Herfert introduced Los Angeles County Assessor Rick
Auerbach who summarized the functions and services of his office.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Herfert proclaimed March 3, 2001 as Arbor Day and pre-
sented the proclamation to Elba Comeau and Geneva Nixon of
West Covina Beautiful.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring Avenue, commented on several
issues: a) recommended a full audit of the procedures used in the
Risk Management department, not just a workload study; b) crack
sealing should be done before slurry sealing, and c) the cold
weather adversely effects the setting -up and curing time. He sug-
gested halting the program until the weather changes and crack -seal
before applying the slurry.
City Engineer Mayer responded to the comments and
explained the Pavement Maintenance System in relation to the
aging process and, underground composition of the various City
streets.
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Robert Tafoya Robert Tafoya, 2214 Calle Jalapa, felt the City was in pretty good
shape, countering comments made at the last Council meeting by
fellow Planning Commissioner John Scheuplein.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, spoke against the
current Commission appointment process.
HEARING ZONE CHANGE NO. 669 — CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Amat Tajudin, EBTA Architects
Zone Change No. 669 Location: N/W corner of Hollenbeck St/Garvey Avenue North and
S/W corner of Hollenbeck St/Garvey Avenue South
Mayor Herfert explained the request to change the zoning for these
two pieces of property from Open Space to Service Commercial.
This would allow for the construction of an off -site employee
parking facility for Penske Motorcars located at 2010 E. Garvey
Avenue South.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of mailing and publication.
Mayor Herfert opened the hearing and Planning Director McIsaac
presented the staff report. Mr. McIsaac identified a letter received
from Ziad Alhassen, president of West Covina Auto Plaza Dealer
Association. Mr. Alhassen sought a postponement of the zone
change in order to request a presentation from the applicant to the
Association.
Public Testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments in favor of the zone change. The
following addressed Council:
In Favor: Mike Maynard, General Manager of Penske Motorcars,
spoke in favor of the proposed zone change.
Amat Tajudin, Architect and owner's representative, spoke
favorably as well.
In Opposition: No comments offered.
Testimony closed Mayor Herfert closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for Council discussion.
Councilmembers concurred on the improvement to the two corner
properties in question and favored the zone change.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 669 (Penske Motorcars)
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to introduce. Motion carried
by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
Due to the number of senior citizens in the audience interested in
the Senior Citizens Center Computer Lab equipment, Mayor
Herfert moved forward Consent Calendar Item No. C-6c for con-
sideration at this time.
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STATUS OF SENIOR CENTER COMPUTER LAB
AND PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS
Sr. Cit. Center Computers Community Services Director Hatch presented the staff report.
Cal Caldwell Cal Caldwell, 1344 S. Hillward Avenue, requested Council to
• approve the purchase of computers for the Senior Citizens Center
computer lab classes.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the staff
recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
Recess Mayor Herfert called a recess at 9:25 pm. The City Council recon-
vened at 9:42 pm with all members present. Based on the number
of speaker cards for Agenda Item L-2, Mayor Herfert moved
forward that item for consideration at this time.
REQUEST FOR NETTING AT:
WALMERADO PARK PINTO FIELD AND
CORTEZ PARK MAJOR AND MINOR FIELDS
Netting at baseball fields Community Services Director Hatch presented the staff report.
Mr. Hatch and City Engineer Mayer responded to Council
questions.
Arnie Behr Arnie Behr, 2738 Vanderhoof Drive, spoke of the need for netting
for West Covina Youth Pony Baseball.
Alex Chavez Alex Chavez, 1014 S. Novarro Street, spoke of the need for netting
for the same league.
Larry Carter Larry Carter, 2635 Charlinda, spoke about netting needs at Cortez
Pak for the West Covina American Little League.
Mark & Pam Booth Mark and Pam Booth, 1455 Queen Summit, concurred with Mr.
Carter.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to a) approve the
requests from American Little League and West Covina Youth
Pony Baseball to install foul ball netting, in the amount of $40,000
and b) appropriate $25,000 from unappropriated Park District E
Park Dedication fund, Fund 174, and $15,000 from the General
Fund reserve, Fund 110, with the understanding that the general
fund reserve be paid back when possible. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Herfert stated that there were several speaker cards for the
next topic and brought that item forward for consideration at this
time.
COMMUNITY SERVICES INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
2002 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
• Rose Float & Fire Works Community Services Director Hatch presented the staff report.
Mayor Herfert presented additional comments and recommen-
dations from the viewpoint of the Council's subcommittee.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to use general fund
money, not BIT, for the 4d' of July Fireworks Show and use
$50,000 BIT for the Rose Float.
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Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring, vice president of the Rose Float
Foundation, presented the Foundation's report. His points were a)
move forward to accept the invitation for the 2002 parade, b) use
one time funding from the general fund reserves, not BIT, and c)
include funding, if possible, for the 2003 float (if the 2002 float is a
• success). The Rose Float coordination and activities should flow
through the Foundation.
Mayor Pro Tern Wong acknowledged that both the Council
subcommittee's report and the Foundation's report suggested
moving away from BIT funding, which, as he saw it, was a plus.
However, the fundraising for the floats over the last three years has
diminished from $100,000 the first year, $40,000 to $50,000 for the
second float, and $16,000 for the third year.
Roberta Wile Roberta Wile, president of the West Covina Chamber of
Commerce, stated that the Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors has not had a chance to take a formal position on the staff
recommendations. Therefore, she requested Council approve the
third staff recommendation of accepting the invitation, authorize
payment of $2,500 for the entry fee from available BIT funds
transferred from account 188-320-2430-6457 to 118-320-2431-
6208, and agendize the issue for further discussion at a later date or
as part of the budget development process.
Councilmember Melendez supported the recommendations of the
Council subcommittee.
Councilmember Howard suggested using funds from the
Community Enhancement Fund, those funds have been used for
other community projects.
Mayor Herfert asked for a vote on the pending motion, stated
above. Motion carried 4-1 with Wong voting no.
Continuing to take Council items in order of the number of speaker
cards submitted, Mayor Herfert pulled forward Consent Calendar
Item No. C-5 (Traffic Committee Minutes) for consideration.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES (accept & file)
Minutes of the special meeting held January 17, 2001.
City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report.
Ray Roach Ray Roach, 1914 E. Gemini Street, favored cul-de-sacing Giano
Street because of the high volume of traffic and high speeds on
Gemini Street.
Vernon Medeiros Vernon Medeiros, 1830 S. Nogales, Rowland Heights, Asst.
Superintendent of Administrative Services for the Rowland Unified
School District, spoke for the R.U.S.D. in supporting the staff
recommendation in not putting a cul-de-sac on Giano Street.
Motion Motion by Howard and seconded by Melendez to approve the staff
recommendation:
* That stop signs (R1) be installed along with stop messages
and Stop Ahead signs (W 17) on the east and westbound approaches
of Wednesday Drive at Giano Street based on traffic volumes and
restricted sight distances.
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* That stop signs (R1) be installed along with stop messages
and Stop Ahead signs (W 17) on the north and southbound
approaches of Giano Street at Yvonne Street based on restricted
sight distance.
* That the speed limit signs on Gemini Street be increased in
size, that painted pavement speed limits be installed, and that the
• Police Department increase speed enforcement as feasible.
* that the continued effectiveness of the new traffic control
enhancements along Gemini Street be monitored by staff and
reported to the Traffic Committee in six months.
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Roberta Azpeitia Roberta Azpeitia, 1740 Oakridge Circle, spoke favorably of using
Stephanie as an alternate bus route.
Amended Motion Touhey offered an amendment to the motion that before stop signs
be installed, the last two, recommendations be implemented first.
The subcommittee will meet within a month with R.U.S.D. and
report back to the City Council, and traffic enforcement will
continue. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Herfert stated that due to the lateness of the meeting, he
would prefer to hold over L-1 (Trash Containers In View —
WCMC § 12-20) and J-1 (Conflict of Interest Code — Chamber
of Commerce) until the next City Council meeting. Council
concurred.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 0/9/01
Personnel 11/8/00 and 12/12/00
Planning 1/23/01
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2066 - ORDINANCE NO. 2066 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Cameron Avenue speed limits 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
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
On October 23, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage from Frank R. Restivo in the amount of $1,252.
On November 10, 2000 the City Clerk's office received a claim for
personal injuries from Veronica Batiz. The amount of claim had
not been determined at time of presentation.
On November 16, 2000 the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damage from Raymond W. Hurter in the amount of
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Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2639-00 was issued to Gold EDA (International) for a grand
opening at 935-1029 S. Glendora Avenue from 12/28/00 to
1/28/01.
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Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Special meeting of January 17, 2001.
Note: This item was taken separately, earlier in the meeting.
Award of Bids
Aerial Photography
Aerial Photography - Recommendation is to authorize the Public Works Director/City
Walker Associates, Inc. Engineer to execute an agreement with Walker Associates, Inc., to
provide digital orthophotography in accordance with their proposal
within the project budget established by the City Council.
TS 01120 — LED Traffic Signal Retrofits — Approval to Purchase
TS 01120 - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Fortel Industries a) Authorize the establishment of TS 01120 and accept the
formal bid process initiated by the City of Anaheim in accordance
with WCMC § 2-333(i) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement for LED lamps with Fortel Industries,
Hollister, California; and
So California Edison rebate b) authorize the participation in the Southern California
Edison LED Traffic Signal Rebate program and the guarantee of
up to $233,905 in that program's funds.
Status of Senior Center Computer Lab
and Purchase of Computers
Note: This item was taken separately, earlier in the meeting.
Purchase of Police Canines
Police K-9s Recommendation is to find that Alderhorst International is a sole
Alderhorst International source vendor and authorize the direct purchase of these two Police
canines, at a cost of $12,900 to be paid from the State COPS
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) - Fund
155-320-2110-7160.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of December 2000.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Grant to Historical Society for the Heritage House
Historical House grant Recommendation is to approve the amendment to the lease
Agreement with the Historical Society for the Heritage Gardens
Taylor House and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the amendment to the Lease Agreement and authorize payment of
$64,000 to the Historical Society upon full execution of the
amendment
Sales Agreement with Mr. Virgil Butler
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Purchase of Butler property a) Approve the purchase of 1.44 acres from Virgil Butler for
$248,000.
b) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Sales
Agreement with Mr. Butler.
c) Appropriate $40,000 from General Fund Reserves (110-
300) to 110-320-3029-7700.
Cameron Avenue Underground Utility District No. 6 Status
Underground project on Cameron Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tern to
send letters to Southern California Edison Company and to the
State Public Utilities Commission protesting the suspension of
work on Cameron Avenue Underground Utility District No. 6.
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Resolution 2001-7 -
Citywide Lighting & Maint.
Renewal of Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and
Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 4, 6, and 7 —
Ordering the Engineer's Report (waive reading & adopt)
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-7 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PROPOSITION 218 AND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2,'
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING
DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE
SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING DULY 1, 2001
(West Covina Lighting and Maintenance District, 2001-2002)
Resolution 2001-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD #4 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF
THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 4's LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESS-
MENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPO-
SITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT
OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District No. 4, 2001-2001)
Resolution 2001-9 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD 46 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF
THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6's LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESS-
MENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPO-
SITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT
OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District No. 6, 2001-2002)
Resolution 2001-10 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD #7 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF
THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 7's LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESS-
MENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPO-
SITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT
OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7, 2001-2002)
South Azusa Avenue Capacity Enhancement
Establishing SP 01125 Recommendation is to take the following actions:
a) Establish SP 01125 for the South Azusa Avenue Capacity
Enhancement design.
b) Appropriate $37,000 from unappropriated Proposition "A"
Transit funds to SP 01125.
c) Authorize the City Manager to sign the LOA, which
includes a contractual commitment by the City to an
additional $222,000 of City matching funds during the
2001/2002 fiscal year.
Agreement to Purchase Valencia Heights Water Company Property
Valencia Heights property Recommendation is to take the following actions:
a) Appropriate $50,000 from unappropriated Park Dedication
Fees in District "E" to PP 99220 (174-320-3962-7700).
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Authorization to purchase
Resolution 2001-12
Communication Supervisors
b) Appropriate $187,500 from General Fund Reserves to PP
99220 (110-320-3962-7700).
c) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-11 —A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE VALENCIA
HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY PROPERTY LOCATED AT
CITRUS AVENUE AND "WALNUT CREEK AVENUE, WEST
COVINA AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO TAKE ANY
NECESSARY STEPS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTIONS
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Resolution Providing Changes to Salaries and Benefits for
Communication Supervisors (waive reading & adopt)
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9729, RELATING TO
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION; AND RESOLUTION NO.
7223, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS
Federal Minimum Wage Adiustments (waive reading & adopt)
Resolution 2001-13 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-13 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Crossing Guards COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CLASSIFICATIONS
WITHIN THE LIMITED SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9546
Commission Stipend Increases (waive reading & adopt)
Resolution 2001-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-14 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Commission Stipends COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Financial Audit of the West Covina Service Group
Recommendation is to receive and file the report.
P.O.S.T. Mini -Skills Training Center Contract
Recommendation is to approve the following matters:
a) Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement
with the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training
(P.O.S.T) to provide P.O.S.T. Certified Driving Simulation
Training courses for in-service officers, at an established rate for a
five-year period. In return, P.O.S.T. will refund to the police
department the total purchase cost of designated training equipment
(refer attachment) in the total amount of $103,358.
b) Authorize the police department to purchase designated
training equipment (refer to attachment) from Skid Car of America,
pursuant to P.O.S.T. requirements, for a total amount not to exceed
to established limit of $103,358 from Account No. 371-320-2801-
7160 to be reimbursed by P.O.S.T.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Melendez and seconded Wong to waive further reading
of the resolutions/ordinances and to adopt/introduce, and to approve
all items listed, except: C-8b, C-8c, C-8d, C-8f, C-8j and C-7.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
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C-8b In relation to Item C-8b (Sales Agreement with Virgil Butler),
Mayor Pro Tem Wong stated he had a conflict of interest in that the
property in question is adjacent to Valencia Heights Water
Company property and that since he owns one share of the mutual
water company he would also abstain from the discussion and vote
on this subject.
• Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong abstaining.
C-8c In relation to Item C-8c (Cameron Avenue Underground Utility
District No. 6 Status), Mayor Herfert invited John Scheuplein to the
podium to speak.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, stated he didn't
need to speak on this item.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Howard to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
C-8d In relation to Item C-8d (Ordering the Engineer's Report for the
renewal process of the various maintenance districts), Mayor Pro
Tern Wong stated that since he lived in MD #7 he would need to
abstain from the discussion and vote on that particular resolution.
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Howard to approve
the staff recommendations, noting that Resolution No. 2001-10 will
reflect Wong's abstention. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong
abstaining.
C-817 In relation to Item C-8f (Agreement to purchase Valencia Heights
Water Company Property), Mayor Pro Tern Wong stated that due to
conflict of interest laws, he would abstain from the discussion and
vote on this issue.
Shelley Sanderson Shelley Sanderson, 2743 E. Vanderhoof Drive, expressed her
appreciation for the continued perseverance with the purchasing of
this property.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Touhey to approve the
staff recommendations. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Wong abstained.)
C-7 Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, addressed the City Treasurer's
Report. He asked why the value of the City's stock in Northwest
Water Company is not available, as indicated in the report. In
addition, the report reflects an "unknown bond" and asked for a
clarification of that.
Staff was directed to report back on these questions at the
next Council meeting. Motion by Howard and seconded by
Melendez to receive and file the City Treasurer's Report. Motion
carried 5-0.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 11:27 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council reconvened
at 12:20 am with all members present.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MAGLEV DEPLOYMENT
•PROGRAM
MAGLEV The City Council reviewed the staff report.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, stated that the City of Los
Angeles voted against this project, suggesting to the federal
government that the route be changed.
Councilmember Melendez left at 12:22 am.
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Al Perdon Al Perdon of Albert Perdon & Associates briefly outlined the
MAGLEV program, funded thus far by federal funds. The request
being made is to adopt the resolution that states, in essence, that the
City supports the continued study of this technology and the
program.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2001-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Maglev COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA MAGLEV DEPLOY-
MENT PROGRAM
Motion by Howard and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion failed 2-2 with Touhey
and Herfert voting no.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ELECTRIC ENERGY CONSERVATION RESOLUTION
The City Council reviewed the staff report.
The City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2001-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-16 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Electric Energy COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DEMONSTRATING ITS COMMITMENT TO ELECTRIC
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT AWARD OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT
MANAGEMENT REVIEW CONTRACT
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to take the
following actions:
a) Authorize the City manager to enter into a contract in the
amount (fixed fee) of $29,000 with Moreland and Associates, Inc.
to conduct a Managerial Review as described in Exhibit A to the
staff report and to provide specific recommendations.
b) Transfer $13,500 from the Non -departmental City Council
Reserve Account (110-320-2640-6900) and $15,500 from the
General Fund, Fund Balance Account to Other Contractual Services
Account(110-320-2530-6120).
Motion carried 4-0.
CITY ATTORNEY CONFLICT OF INTEREST — CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Council concurred earlier in the meeting to hold this over until
another City Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to approve Demands
totaling $2,119,513.66 (wire transfers = $1,250,394.13) as listed on
check registers 3026570 through 3026925, Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Howard, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Melendez
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MAYOR'S REPORTS TRASH CONTAINERS IN VIEW
Council concurred earlier in the meeting to hold this over until
another City Council meeting.
NETTING AT BASEBALL FIELDS
Council considered this item early in the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Wong announced that his family restaurant, The
Great Wall, will be closing on February 18, 2001, for business and
retirement reasons. The response of the public has been very
heartwarming for his family members.
ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
City`Clerk .Janet Bern
Councilmember Touhey hoped the City was looking into battery
backups for the traffic signals — in case of power shortages. City
Engineer Mayer stated that that is in the CIP for next year.
Motion by Howard and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 12:42 am. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor St terfert
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