05-01-2001 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
MAY], 2001
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Wong at 7:55 pm in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Acting City Manager Chung
gave the invocation and Councilmember Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey, Councilmemebers: Herfert,
Miller, Sanderson
Others Present: Chung, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Samaniego, Greene, Mayer,
Hatch, King, Freeland, Lennard, Tedesco, Wills, Schimanski,
Myrick, McIsaac, Esquivel, Keating, Batt, Fox, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2001 were held over
for the City Clerk to insert comments from Councilmember
Sanderson.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Wong proclaimed May 12 as Fire Service Recognition Day
and presented the proclamation to Fire Chief Richard Greene,
Mayor Wong proclaimed the month of May as Mental Health
Month and presented the proclamation to Elsie Redline, founding
president of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill — East San Gabriel
Valley,
Mayor Wong proclaimed May 3 as National Day of Prayer and
presented the proclamation to George Castro, national Day of
Prayer Co -coordinator from Calvary Chapel Church.
Mayor Wong proclaimed the week of May 6 as National Nurses
Week and presented the proclamation to Irma Cooper, Director of
Transitional Care at Queen of the Valley Hospital and National
Nurses Week Chairman.
Mayor Wong proclaimed the week of May 20 as National Public
Works Week and presented the proclamation to superintendent of
Maintenance Operations Corky King.
Mayor Wong proclaimed the month of May as Veteran
Appreciation Month and presented the proclamation to Gina
Galvan, West Covina Site Branch Manager of the State of
Californian Employment Development Department. Ms. Galvan
announced the phone number for job service in West Covina: 626
814-8234.
PRESENTATIONS With the assistance of Police Chief Wills, Mayor Wong presented
a' Resolution of Commendation to retiring Police Corporal Rob
Tibbetts for an outstanding, dedicated, professional career of
twenty-seven years with the West Covina Police Department.
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Mayor Wong presented a Certificate of Recognition to Bruce
Leinbach, 2"d VP of the West Covina Lions Club. The certificate
recognized 31 successful years of "Night on the Town" fundraising
in the community.
•ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Roy Colwick Roy Colwick, 1728 Mossberg Avenue, discussed the carport he
constructed on his property and subsequently received a notice
from Code Enforcement in violation of the Municipal Code.
Mayor Wong referred the matter to staff for a report back
on this issue. He noted that the Brown Act prohibits Council from
acting on an item without first being agendized.
Councilmember Herfert also stated that the Council's
philosophy on code enforcement is currently under review and
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey commented further that he would be
suggesting a citizens appeal committee.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, supported Mr.
Colwick's position.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman Avenue, appreciated the
additional handicapped parking spots in the parking lot.
Alan Tuntland Alan Tuntland of San Jose Hills Development stated that a BKK
item is coming up later on the agenda. He asked that it be held
over for additional time for his company to review and sit down
with the City's Special Counsel Colin Lennard.
Mayor Wong stated that the item would be discussed later
on the agenda.
Terry Galzote Terry Galzote, 742 N. Hartley Street, announced SportsFest 2001
has scheduled for June 9, 2001.
Mayor Wong asked staff to obtain the information for
placement on WCCT's corkboard.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, Sandy Hills Drive, discussed the First Time
Homebuyer's Program offered through the Redevelopment
Agency. He asked that some of the restrictions be lifted so that
more homebuyers can avail themselves of the program.
HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning 4/24/01
Community Services 3/27/01
Joint Community Services/Senior Citizens 3/27/01
• Approval of Final Map
Parcel Map No. 24585
Subdivider: BKK Corporation
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 2001-33 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-33 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
BKK Corporation COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 24585 AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (BKK Corp.)
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Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
Principal: West Covina Royale
Location: 150 S. Grand Avenue
Recommendation is to accept onsite and offsite improvements for
Precise Plan No. 860 and authorize Release of Bond No. 5864102
is by Safeco Insurance Company of America in the amount of
$666,000.00.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Regular meeting of April 17, 2001.
Award of Bids
Traffic Signal Modification at the Intersection of California
Avenue and Merced Avenue — Project TS 97101B
TS 97101B - Recommendation is to accept the bid ofMacadee Electrical Con-
Macadee Electrical Const. struction in the amount of $8,969.00 as submitted at the bid
opening on April 24t' and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement for the work to be done.
March 2001 Statement of Treasurer's Accountability
Recommendation is to receive and file the month of March report.
Miscellaneous — Planning Department
Partial Waiver of Fees: Conditional Use Permit 01-04 -
Heritage Clinic and Community Assistance Program
CUP 01-04 - Recommendation is to approve the waiver of the filing and pro -
St. Martha's Episcopal Church cessing fees for CUP No. 01-04 in the amount of $1,351.00 and
require the payment of costs for mailing and publication of public
hearing notices in the amount of $172.90.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
2001 Investment Policy
Recommendation is to adopt the City's Investment Policy and
accompanying Investment Portfolio Guidelines.
Los Angeles County Investment Pool (LAC1P) Resolution
LACIP Recommendation is to adopt a resolution authorizing the City
Finance Officer and/or their designee to continue investment of
surplus cash in the Los Angeles County Investment Pool (LACIP).
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
Authorization for Repair of Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Repair of EV Charging Station - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Clean Fuel Connection, Inc. * Find that the estimate provided by Clean Fuel Connection,
Inc. is adequate, thereby waiving the requirement to solicit
bids; and
* Authorize the Environmental Management Director to
execute an agreement with Clean Fuel Connection, Inc. to
complete the designated repairs; and
* Appropriate a maximum of $2,328 from fund balance 119-
300 for account #119-320-2319-6330, equipment main-
tenance and repair.
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Miscellaneous — Police Department
Appropriating the COPS In Schools 2000 SRO Grant
COPS in Schools (SRO Grant) Recommendation is to:
a) Appropriate $43,273 in 197-320-2111-5XXX for FY 00/01.
b) Reclassify $30,636 in salary and benefit expenditures
• already encumbered since December 2000 from 110-320-
2110-5XXX to 197-320-2111-5XXX.
c) Direct staff to include the remaining grant funds in future
budget processes, as follows: $79,412 in 197-320-2111-
5XXX for FY 2001/02, $85,176 in 197-320-21t1-5XXX
for FY 2002/03, and $37,934 in FY 2003/04, although
these are estimates, pending future salary and benefit
negotiations.
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
Replacement of Fire Department Command Unit
Fire Command Unit - Recommendation is to authorize the use of vehicle replacement
Ed Butts Ford funds to purchase a replacement from Ed Butts Ford and to have
the vehicle reconfigured as a suitable command unit by Advance
Command Solutions, Inc. of Yorba Linda.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to waive reading of the
resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items listed, except
Items C-2 and C-7b. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
Items C-2 and I-1 In relation to Item C-2 (Final Map Approval of Parcel Map No.
24585 — BKK Corporation), prior to Special Counsel Leonard
addressing both Item C-2 and Item I-1 (BKK Landfill Con-
taminated Groundwater Corrective Measures Implementation
Plan Insolvency Statement), Councilmember Herfert stated that
he would abstain from the discussion and vote on both these issues
due to a lawsuit settlement between BKK and himself.
Mr. Lennard referred to Mr. Tuntland's (BKK) comments under
Oral Communication. For preciseness, Mr. Leonard restated the
verbal proposal: in light of BKK's material submitted to EPA,
BKK would agree that City's special counsel would review it with
BKK and with EPA and report back to the City Council under a
Conflict of Confidentiality provision. Mr. Tuntland stated his
agreement with Mr. Lennard's statement.
City Engineer Thomas noted that the parcel map was held
over from last meeting and is ready for approval at this time.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, felt the two agenda items were
tied together and suggested that the financial assurance items be
satisfied before the parcel map is executed.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive 4247, spoke as a member of
the RACCOON group supporting Mr. Brown's comments and
• reminded Council of BKK's reputation of using smoke and mirror
tactics in the past.
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As a point of clarification, City Engineer Mayer stated that the
parcel map in question does not have bonding requirements.
City Clerk Berry read the title of Resolution No. 2001-33.
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Resolution 2001-33 adopted Motion by Miller and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1 with
Herfert abstaining (conflict of interest).
Item C-7b In relation to Item C-7b (2001 Investment Policy), Controller
Swink presented the staff report.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, questioned the City owning
stock and Mr. Swink responded.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE 2400
BLOCK OF BELINDA STREET
City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report.
Belinda Street
Robert & Lani Marshall Robert and Lani Marshall, 2428 Belinda Street, addressed Council
on this issue. The report didn't assure them of possible sewer or
water leaks under their house that could be causing some of the
problem.
Recess Mayor Wong recessed the City Council at 9:15 pm to give the City
Attorney an opportunity to brief Councilmember Touhey on the
legal ramifications of this case as Mr. Touhey missed the briefing
during closed session. The City Council reconvened at 9:25 pm.
PLANNING
City Engineer Mayor stated that there are no public water or sewer
lines under residential homes. Any lines would be those serving
the household.
Mayor Wong stated that findings of the study concluded that the
City slope is not involved; however, the City will do its best to put
together a meeting between the homeowners and the developer as
requested by the Marshalls.
Councilmember Sanderson asked City Engineer Mayer to
have the weeds hanging into the Marshall's backyard looked into.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to receive and
file the report and authorize the facilitation of a meeting between
the property owners and the developer along with the developer's
engineer, soils engineer, and contractor. Motion carried 5-0.
No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES — FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION BY MORELAND & ASSOCIATES OF
THE "FINANCE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
REVIEW: FINAL REPORT AND DIRECTION FROM CITY
COUNCIL ON MORELAND& ASSOCIATES RECOM-
MENDATIONS IN THE FINAL REPORT
Interim Finance Director Esquivel introduced Mike Moreland, the
principal of the firm, and Mike McNamara who reviewed the study
and several of the twenty-seven recommendations presented
therein. The City Council commented on several of his con-
clusions and recommendations.
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Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to take the
following actions:
1) Receive the report and presentation. Accept Moreland &
Associates' recommendations in concept.
2) Direct staff to return to Council with those recommen-
dations requiring Council action (e.g. those requiring Municipal
. Code or Council Policy changes), in batches.
3) Direct staff to commence action on those items within
managerial authority and report back to City Council within ninety
days on actions taken or alternatives thereto.
4) Refer the fiscal impact to the Budget process.
Motion carried 5-0.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 10:16 pm in
order to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 10:33 pun with all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BKK LANDFILL CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER
CORRECTIVE MEASURES IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
INSOLVENCY STATEMENT
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Touhey to hold this item
over until a future meeting, as discussed earlier with Consent
Calendar Item C-2. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to approve demands
totaling $1,733,047.29 (wire transfers = $1,239,377.29) as listed
on check registers 3028495 through 3028886. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wong announced that Thursday, May 3, 2001, is National
Day of Prayer and activities are scheduled to start at noon at City
Hall.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
CITY OF WEST COVINA
ENERGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Energy Advisory Committee Councilmember Herfert presented the staff report, noting that City
staff has done a remarkable job in conserving energy at the City
level. He suggested a subcommittee be formed to see if there are
others interested in getting information and answers out to the
community concerning not only the current electrical energy crisis,
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but other types of energy situations as well. He and Coun-
cilmember Miller volunteered to work on the subcommittee.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY
Directional Signs Coun61member Touhey presented the staff report and discussed
• commercial identification directional signs throughout the City,
with perhaps a minimum limit of 100,000 square feet on the size of
shopping center.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller to refer the
matter of commercial and real estate directional signs to the
Planning Commission and report back at the first meeting in June.
Motion carried 5-0.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager Chung reminded Council that a study session
has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, at 6:00 pm in MRC.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the City Council had
made a decision in closed session that was reported out in open
session immediately following that the firm of DMG Maximum
has been chosen to recruit for the City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting
at 10:47 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
Cit:�Clerk,Jane. Berry
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