09-04-2001 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
September 4, 2001
• Mayor Wong called to order the West Covina City Council at 7:32 pm in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Pastor Marty Celaya
of Faith Community Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Miller.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson
Absent: Councilmember Herfert
Others Present: Chung, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Hatch, Hoppe, Keating, Morgan,
Bommarito, Freeland, Batt, Samaniego, McIsaac, MacDonald,
Greene, Wills, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page Two of the minutes for the special joint meeting with the
Personnel Commission was corrected to reflect, "No consensus
was reached, therefore the handling of such situations shall be held
on a case -by -case basis." The minutes of August 14, 2001 were
then approved as corrected.
PRESENTATIONS Community Services Director Hatch introduced Larry Crain,
owner and president of Charisma Floats, who unveiled the design
for the 2002 Tournament of Roses float for West Covina.
Mr. Hatch described the various upcoming fundraising
events to help finance the float.
Environmental Management Director Samaniego introduced Clay
Hollopeter the Executive Director of the East San Gabriel Valley
Boys and Girls Club. The City contracts with the E.S.G.V. Boys
and Girls Club to eradicate graffiti. The joint effort enabled the
City to receive First Place in "Keep California Beautiful's
Outstanding Environmental Achievement Award for Outstanding
Volunteers for Public Education." The award recognizes out-
standing efforts by communities, public and private organizations,
community groups, schools and individuals for their work to
improve the State's environment.
ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk Berry announced the newly appointed Community
Services Commissioner, Musher Rasheed, who was recently
appointed by Councilmember Miller.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Hughes John Hughes, Elks Club member and Muscular Dystrophy
Association (MDA) fundraising chair, announced that this year's
Fourth of July MDA fundraiser at Cameron Park was the best ever
and he was able to turn over a check in the amount of $111,640.00
to the MDA.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego, commented on several items and
announced the next School Board meeting.
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Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, noted that the Visioning
Committee would be meeting soon to discuss the results of the
Citizens Congress conducted several weeks ago. He was
disappointed in the Channel 56 coverage of that congress. He
wondered who made the decision to show it on a limited basis.
. Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, commended the Girls
and Boys Club for beautifying West Covina. She also noted that
there was one individual who started West Covina Beautiful many
years ago and that person is Beatrice Uribe.
HEARING No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 8/14/01
Planning 8/28/01
Senior Citizens 8/09/01
Waste Management & Environmental Quality 8/16/01
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2073 ORDINANCE NO. 2073 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE,
DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-31(a) REGARDING THE START
TIME AND LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
Angel Valdez Escudero vs. City of West Covina
On May 9, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
discrimination in the amount of $5,000,000.00 relating to an
automobile vs. motorcycle accident.
Charlos W. Goff vs. City of West Covina
On January 12, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage in the amount of $173.42. Claimant is seeking
reimbursement for costs he incurred to repair the water service line
at his residence.
Marion Murphy vs. City of West Covina
On June 25, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received an amended
claim for personal injuries relating to an automobile accident. The
amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
Angelita Taylor vs. City of West Covina
On July 24, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received an application
for leave to present a late claim. Claimant is seeking reim-
bursement for costs she incurred to repair damage to her apartment
allegedly caused by West Covina police officers.
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2670-01 was issued to Marukai, West Covina, at 1420 S.
Azusa Avenue, for a Hawaiian Food Festival from 8/18/01 to
8/19/01.
TUP #2671-01 was issued to West Covina Dodge at 2000 Garvey
Avenue South for a tent sale from 8/30/01 to 9/5/01.
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Miscellaneous — Finance Department
Proposed Increase in the Fixed Asset Capitalization Threshold
Recommendation is to increase the capitalization threshold from
$500 to $5000 for any individual item for reporting purposes by
adoption the following resolution:
Resolution 2001-66 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-66 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, INCREASING THE FIXED ASSET CAPITALI-
ZATION THRESHOLD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING
PURPOSES
Reappropriation of Funds for Programmer Analyst I
Programmer Analyst I Recommendation is to reappropriate $81,500 in salary and benefits
to account 110-320-2541-5XXX for the Programmer Analyst I
position in the Finance Department.
Miscellaneous — Planning Department
Public Noticing of Projects on City Property
and Large -Scale Private Projects
Public Hearing Notices Recommendation is to adopt a policy to require the use of
expanded public noticing for projects on City -owned property and
private projects on sites of over one acre to include: (1) enlarging
the radius for mailed notices from 300 feet to 500 feet; (2) posting
one or more notices (as determined appropriate by staff) on the
site; and (3) utilizing other media options for providing notice of
the public hearing as available, including the City website, cable
television "corkboard," and Discover West Covina.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Youth Employment Plan for Proposition A Funded Projects
Prop A — YEP Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Select the 10% development project allocation of $77,849
as West Covina's YEP.
2) Select the definition of "at -risk" youth as described by the
Community Services Commission.
3) Select the Youth Employment Plan as outlined in
attachment to the staff report. (County Format)
4) Appropriate $23,200 in account #XXX-320-2355-5112.
Application for the Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and
Recreation Grant Program Funds, Under the Safe Neighborhood
Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2000 Part of Proposition 12)
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2001- 67 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
(failed adoption) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE ROBERTI-
Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
PROGRAM, UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS,
CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION
BOND ACT OF 2000
Application for Funds Under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean
Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000
(Proposition 12)
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2001 — 68 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-68 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
(failed adoption) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM, UNDER THE
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN
AIR, AND COSTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller to waive further
reading of the ordinance/resolutions and adopt, and approve all
other items listed except: C-2, C-6a, C-6c, C-6e, C-6d, C-6f.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
C-2 In relation to Item C-2 (Ordinance adoption), Royal Brown, 2153
Aroma Drive, requested a clarification on the start time listed on
the current Agenda. Mayor Wong responded.
City Clerk Berry read the heading of the ordinance.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller to waive reading of the
ordinance and adopt. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
C-6a In relation to Item C-6a (Fixed Asset Capitalization Threshold),
John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, stated that the City does
not currently have a tracking system for its assets and raising the
threshold would only add to the possibility of losing track of City
property. Council comments followed and Accounting Manager
David Batt stated that the new threshold amount only affects the
reporting level on the CAFR balance sheet.
Resolution 2001-66 adopted City Clerk Berry read the heading of Resolution No. 2001-
66. Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
C-6c In relation to Item C-6c (Public Noticing of Projects), Mayor Pro
Tem Touhey stated that he was not interested in increasing costs to
developers by increasing the radius of notification. Councilmem-
ber Miller suggested that the increased radius for private develop-
ments be implemented on a case -by -case basis. Further discussion.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to increase
the radius for notification of City projects from 300 feet to 500 feet
and impose no change on the private property developments.
Motion carried 3-1 with Wong voting no.
C-6d In relation to Item C-6d (Youth Employment Plan), Councilmem-
ber Miller suggested that the youth work in teams, be well
supervised, and City staff really work to not only seek benefits for
the City that will be derived from the program but try to improve
the youths' experience in working the program.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to approve
the recommendation. Motion carried 4-0.
C-6e In relation to Item C-6e (Application for RZH Urban Open Space
and Recreation Grant Program funds), Mayor Wong stated that he
did not support the $749,000 rehab for the roller hockey rink
because the current operator is not contributing to the rehab and
that the project doesn't appear to meet the criteria for the grant as
set forth in the staff report. Councilmember Miller expressed con-
cerns too relative to the rehab/roofing and lights.
Resolution failed adoption City Clerk Berry read the heading of Resolution No. 2001-
67. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion failed 2-2 with
Miller and Wong voting no.
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Mayor Pro Tern Touhey requested this item be placed on
the next agenda.
Item C-6f In relation to Item C-6f (Application for Funds — Proposition 12),
City Clerk Berry read the heading of Resolution No. 2001-68.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion failed 2-2 with Miller
and Wong voting no.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey requested that this item be placed
on the next agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BKK LANDFILL PROPOSED CORRECTIVE
ACTION MANAGEMENT UNIT
Environmental Management Director Samaniego presented the
staff report.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, requested public
meetings be scheduled to inform the citizens what BKK is
proposing.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Drive, offered comments
regarding BKK's past actions.
Special Counsel Lennard clarified that EPA has not approved the
CAW. EPA officials understand that West Covina has serious
concerns about a CAMU on the Class I site. At this point, EPA
has requested more information from BKK before they can
approve it. He assured Council that he and Mr. Samaniego will
make sure that if BKK's application is going to be considered by
EPA, that all the criteria set for in the Federal regulations have
been met. He discussed some of the ramifications that could take
place if BKK is actually insolvent. He touched on the financial
assurances as well.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to direct staff and
special environmental counsel to review BKK's application to
make sure that it meets the criteria established in the Federal
Regulations in permitting a CAMU, and to schedule a community
meeting at Shadow Oak Park, primarily targeting the south side.
Motion carried 4-0.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 9:14 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council recon-
vened at 9:16 pm with all members present, except Herfert.
• PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports scheduled for this meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT No reports scheduled for this meeting.
COUNCH,MEMBERS' REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER —
TRASH COLLECTION RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR RDA
ASSISTED APARTMENT UNITS
Trash Rates Councilmember Miller introduced the subject matter. Discussion
ensued regarding applying appropriate rates to the apartment com-
plexes and the contract previously signed by the apartment
complex developer. Mayor Pro Tern Touhey suggested that this
be looked at during the overall rate review.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file the report. Motion failed 2-2 with Miller and Wong voting
no.
Mayor Wong requested this item be included on the next
Council agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER —
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEETING
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file the informational report. Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting
at 9:37 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Berry
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