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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 2, 2001
• Mayor Pro Tem Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:35 pm
in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Rev. John Foye of Christ
Fellowship Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Touhey, Councilmembers Herfert, Miller,
Sanderson
Absent: Mayor Wong (attending a conference)
Others Present: Pasmant, Chung, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Samaniego, Keating,
Urban, Anderson, Genovese, Hoppe, Freeland, Mayer, Bommarito,
Mclsaac, Wills, Schimanski, Fong, Berry
INTRODUCTION Mayor Pro Tem Touhey introduced newly appointed City Manager
Andrew G. Pasmant. Mr. Pasmant introduced his family and
stated that he looked forward to working with the Council and
citizens in West Covina.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Touhey proclaimed the month of October 2001 as
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH and presented
the proclamation to Erlinda Vindiola, Case Manager with YWCA -
Wings.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey proclaimed October 7 through 13, 2001 as
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and presented the proclamation to
Battalion Chief Rick Genovese.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey proclaimed October 1 through 5, 2001 as
RIDESHARE WEEK IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA and
presented the proclamation to Environmental Management
Director Steve Samaniego.
Councilmember Herfert presented a plaque to Mayor Pro Tem
Touhey for his West Covina's Community Hero Award, which
was bestowed upon him by the Los Angeles County Fair and the
Daily Bulletin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Miller offered a correction to Page 4 of the
September 4 regular meeting minutes and another correction to
Page 3 of the September 18 regular meeting minutes. Council had
not objections to the corrections and the City Clerk will revise the
• originals accordingly. The following minutes were approved as
presented and corrected, as noted:
Regular meeting of August 21, 2001
Special meeting of September 4, 2001
Regular meeting of September 4, 2001 (as corrected)
Special meeting of September 18, 2001
Regular meeting of September 18, 2001 (as corrected)
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joseph Ruiz Joseph Ruiz, 8114 Otis Street, South Gate, commended Council
for their out -standing choice for City Manager and spoke highly of
Mr. Pasmant.
James Callahan James Callahan, 233 Evergreen Court, Azusa, wondered why
"Moe the Chimp" wasn't back in the City yet.
Isaac Ozuna Isaac Ozuna, P.O. Box 873, Glendora, asked about the prohibition
of honking horns on North Vincent. Mayor Pro Tern Touhey
referred him to the Police Chief.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, welcomed the new City
Manager to West Covina and hoped that the City Manager would
tackle the southeast corner of Azusa/Amar, which is in need of
some attention.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, welcomed the City
Manager and then expressed concerns about the City's compliance
with ADA requirements. He made several suggestions: a) the
ADA Committee be formalized and legitimized, b) have all the
commissions meet in the Council Chambers (to alleviate being
locked out of certain meeting rooms, etc.), lock the elevators to the
second and third floors, and c) develop a greater sensitivity among
the staff to certain ADA issues, including the interpreting services.
Angel Collin Angel Collin, 3606 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, noted that City of
West Covina's gain with Mr. Pasmant is South Gate's lost and
thanked Mr. Pasmant for all he did for the City of South Gate.
Terry Galzote Terry Galzote, 742 N. Hartley Street, invited the City Council and
City Manager to attend the grand opening of the Filipino/American
Service Group, Inc. on Saturday October 6 at 9:00 am located at
837 Christopher Street, Suite C.
Steve Cox Steve Cox, West Covina Unified School District Board of Trustee,
welcomed the new City Manager to West Covina and looked
forward to working with him for the students on West Covina.
Michael Keffer Michael Keffer, 356 N. Ellen Drive, asked questions about getting
"Moe the Chimp" back to West Covina.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey responded that because of the
existing lawsuit with the Davis' the Council is prohibited from
discussing the situation. He also referred to the Brown Act.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, 1308 Sandy Hill Drive, congratulated Mayor Pro
Tern Touhey on his award. He then announced West Covina
Lion's Club "White Cane Days" coming soon, the purpose of
which helps the seeing impaired.
John Hughes John Hughes, 129 Poxon Place, also congratulated Mayor Pro Tern
Touhey and welcomed the new City Manager. He noted that the
Fourth of July MS fundraiser yielded $1 l 1,640.00.
Becky Tsang Becky Tsang, 18328 Senteno Street, Rowland Heights, Vice -Chair
of the West Covina Youth Council, announced an upcoming event
on October 25, 2001 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to celebrate the 41h
anniversary of the Youth Council. She encouraged other teens to
attend their regular meetings and for information cam be obtained
from the Community Services Department.
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HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 01-01 — GAME ARCADES
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey explained that the proposed code amend-
ment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) and
Chapter 5 (Amusements) of the WCMC in relation to game
arcades. He stated that due to the business he is in, he would have
to abstain from this issue because of conflict of interest laws. He
turned the gavel over to the former Mayor Herfert to conduct the
hearing.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Council -
member Herfert opened the hearing.
City Manager Pasmant stated that the recommendation has
changed since the agenda was printed and staff is now requesting
an additional thirty days to November 6, 2001.
Code Amendment 01-01 Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to hold over the matter
held over to 11/6/01 until November 6, 2001. Motion carried 3-0-1 with Touhey
abstaining. The gavel was returned to Mayor Pro Tern Touhey.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey stated that staff has suggested that the
following two hearings be conducted simultaneously as they are
related to each other.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to hold both
hearings together. Motion carried 4-0.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 01-04 - DENSITY BONUSES
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 01-03
ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-04
NEGATIVE DEC, OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-11
APPEAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 01-04
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavits of publication and mailing
relative to both hearings. Mayor Pro Tern Touhey opened the
combined hearing and Planning Director McIsaac presented the
staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Pro Tem Touhey asked for comments in favor of the project
and the following individuals addressed Council:
In Favor:
Michael Lizarraga Michael Lizarraga, applicant's representative, spoke favorably of
the project, a development for low and very low senior citizens.
He addressed the reason for the requested density bonus for the
development.
Don Carman Don Carman, 1238 Hollencrest Drive, felt there was a need in the
community for low and very low housing for seniors and urged
Council to approve the project.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman, spoke in support of the project.
Melanie Michaud Melanie Michaud, 1038 E. Workman Avenue, supported the con-
cept of independent seniors living in the development.
Fernando Almanza Fernando Almanza, Pico Rivera, noted that he is actually neutral
on the project but urged Council to consider the parking situation
seriously because he owns a neighboring business and there is a
parking problem.
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In Opposition:
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, stated that she was not
opposed to the project, but was very concerned about the limited
parking for it. If the project could not be developed with one
parking stall per unit, perhaps the number of units should be
reduced.
Rickie Santell Rickie Santell, 336 S. Barranca Street, noted that with the existing
parking problems and school traffic jams, she had to oppose the
project as proposed.
Richard Santell Richard Santell, 336 S. Barranca Street, felt that senior citizens
would not be giving up their cars and there were not enough
parking stalls as proposed.
Julie Caston Julie Caston, Principal of Workman School, attested to the school
parking problems and consequently opposed the project.
Rebecca Rivera Rebecca Rivera, 235 N. Phillips Avenue, expressed her concern for
privacy, as the development would abut her back yard. She also
opposed the size of the building.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, 1308 Sandy Hill Drive, also opposed the project
based on the few parking stalls proposed for the development.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda, addressed a letter to the City
Council in opposition to the proposal. The City Clerk read the
letter in its entirety.
Rebuttal:
Michael Lizarraga Michael Lizarraga, representing the applicant, stated that low and
very -low seniors do not have vehicles. He acknowledged the
serious parking situation at the school. He also felt that vandalism
in the area would drop with the construction of the development.
Testimony Closed Mayor Pro Tern Touhey closed the testimony portion of the
hearing and commenced Council Discussion.
Council Discussion Councilmember Sanderson favored the project, noting the research
and experience of the developer in constructing a senior citizens
complex. The parking problem at the school is something that the
City should be address with the School Board. She felt it was a
good project for the area and supported the density bonus as well.
Councilmember Miller expressed concern about the proposed
community room in the complex. It has been reduced from 2000
square feet to 750 square feet. He agreed with the comments about
inadequate parking spaces and that there is no covered parking. He
opposed the code amendment relative to the bonus density as not
being good for the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey spoke in favor of the project as a place for
seniors to "age in place."
Councilmember Sanderson stated that she visited another project
constructed by this developer and found it to be very nice, clean,
maintained, and had plenty of empty parking spaces.
Councilmember Herfert felt senior housing was at a crisis level and
there is a real need for this project.
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City Clerk Berry presented the following for action:
Resolution 2001-70 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-70 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Certifying Neg. Dec. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
• ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR CODE AMENDMENT NO.
01-04, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRON-
MENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading, of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 3-1
with Miller voting no.
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Code Amendment 01-04 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26
(ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO LOW AND MODERATE -INCOME AND
SENIOR HOUSING AND DENSITY BONUSES (Code
Amendment No. 0 1 -04)
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to introduce. Motion carried
by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: Miller
ABSENT: Wong
Resolution 2001-71 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-71 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Certifying Neg. Dec. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMEND-
MENT NO, 01-03, ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-04, CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 01-11, AND PRECISE PLAN NO. 01-04,
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution 2001-72 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-72 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
General Plan Amend. 01-03 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 0 1 -03
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 01-04
Resolution 2001-73 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-73 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approving CUP 01-11 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-11, ON
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Resolution 2001-74 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-74 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approving PP 01-04 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 01-04 AND TREE
REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 01-03, ON APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION ACTION
• Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the resolutions and the ordinance; and to adopt
the resolutions and introduce the ordinance. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: Miller
ABSENT: Wong
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Recess Mayor Touhey called a recess at 10:24 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 10:40 pm with all members present, except Mayor
Wong.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to hold over
Council Item No. N-2 (Expansion of Parole Office on Badillo
Street) to be reagendized for the next Council meeting. Motion
carried 3-0-1 with Touhey abstaining, due to conflict of interest
laws (his place is business is within 300 feet of the parole office).
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey called to order the Redevelopment
Agency at 10:40 pm to consider the following joint public hearing.
APPROVAL OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WEST COVINA
SENIOR VILLAS, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE
RETENTION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL FIRMS FOR
THE POTENTIAL ISSUANCE BY THE AGENCY OF LOW
AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND TAX
ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12.5 MILLION
DDA w WC Senior Villas City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Pro
Tern Touhey opened the joint public hearing and Redevelopment
Agency Director Chung presented the staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Pro Tern Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for comments favoring the DDA.
Michael Lizarraga Michael Lizarraga, applicant's representative, spoke in
support of the DDA and the retention of the professional firms for
the bond issue.
Testimony closed Mayor Pro Tern Touhey asked for comments in opposition and no
one addressed the joint Council/Board on this issue. Mayor Pro
Tern Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Council Discussion Councilmember Miller asked several questions regarding the
setting of the rents, cost per square foot, interest rate for the
construction loan, etc.
Mr. Dave Wilcox, owner of Economic Research Asso-
ciates, the firm that prepared the 33433 Report of the California
Health and Safety Code, addressed his questions and clarified other
points as well.
Mr. John Fitzgerald of Seidler -Fitzgerald Public Finance,
the underwriters, discussed the bond issue rates and the timing for
completing the bond issue.
City Council Action:
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 2001-74 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-74 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approving the DDA COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CONSENTING
TO THE APPROVAL BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA OF THE DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WEST COVINA
SENIOR VILLAS, LLC AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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Resolution 2001-75 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-75 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approving bond counsel COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CONSENTING
TO THE APPROVAL BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING THE
• RETENTION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL FIRMS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE BY THE AGENCY OF
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND TAX
ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS OF NOT TO EXCEED
$12.5 MILLION, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-1
with Miller voting no.
Councilmember Miller stated that although he understood
fully the financial arrangements, he was opposed to the project and
would necessarily vote no.
Redevelopment Aeencv Action
Secretary Berry presented
Resolution 554 - RESOLUTION NO. 554 — A RESOLUTION OF THE RE -
Approving the DDA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
WEST COVINA SENIOR VILLAS, LLC, AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Resolution 555 - RESOLUTION NO. 555 — A RESOLUTION OF THE RE -
Approving bond counsel DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF CERTAIN PRO-
FESSIONAL FIRMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE
BY THE AGENCY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSING FUND TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS IN
A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12.5 MILLION
AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 3-I
with Miller voting no.
At the conclusion of the joint public hearing, 11:08 pm, the few
remaining items on the Redevelopment Agency agenda were con-
sidered by the Agency Board. At 11:10 pm the Redevelopment
Agency was adjourned and the City Council continued with the
remaining City Council Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey stated that he would take comments at this
time from a member of the audience in relation to Agenda Item C-
5b (Structure Demolition at 421 South Citrus Street).
Mark David Booth Mark David Booth, 1455 Queen Summit Drive, requested Council
to think about foregoing a bid award for the demotion of the
improved site located at 421 S. Citrus Street. He would like to use
the demolition of that site for a fundraiser for the West Covina
American Little League.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Mayor Pro Tem Touhey called to order the Public
Financing Authority at 11:13 pm. The City Council
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reconvened at 11:24 pm with all members present except
Wong.
PUBLIC WORKS FINANCING OF PURCHASES OF VALENCIA HEIGHTS
WATER COMPANY PROPERTY AND BUTLER
PROPERTY (see Public Financing Authoritv Agenda)
• Councilmember Sanderson stated that because her residence is
within 300 feet of the subject property, she would abstain from the
discussion and vote on this item in accordance with conflict of
interest laws.
City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report.
Alan Carrico Alan Carrico, 2937 E. Mesa Drive, urged Council to adopt the
proposed resolution.
Councilmember Miller stated that he would support this after
reviewing the material and understanding that this is going to be an
equestrian center located on City property and open to the public.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 2001-77 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-77 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Butler property COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO
BE PURCHASED AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA FINANCING AUTHORITY; AND TAKING CER-
TAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further
reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 3-0-1 with
Sanderson abstaining.
Item C-5d Mayor Pro Tem Touhey moved forward Agenda Item C-5d (PP
97226 — Community Center/Gym Facility at Cameron Park —
Award of Architectural Services Contract) to be considered by
the City Council at this time.
Community Services Director Hatch commenced the pre-
sentation of the staff report with concluding remarks offered by
City Engineer Mayer. Staff responded to council questions.
Jefferson DeRoux Jefferson DeRoux, 803 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, related the history of
the lack of environmental review for Cameron Park and spoke in
general about his opposition to the project being located at
Cameron Park.
Joseph Ore Joseph Ore, 1328 E. Cameron Avenue, did not agree with
awarding the architectural design contract at this time. Cameron
Park is a neighborhood park, not a regional park. Traffic, noise,
and safety issues have not been addressed and yet Council is
planning on spending $248, 000 on designing the facility.
Ken Clevenger Ken Clevenger, 1232 S. Valinda Avenue, representing the youth
basketball league, was pleased to see the City Council moving
forward with the proposed community center/gym at Cameron
Park. He felt the environmental reports could not be done until
0 there is facility planned for the site.
Alice DeRoux Alice DeRoux, 803 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, suggested to Council
that the facility definitely be renovated, but earmarked for youth
activities only, and make the park safe.
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Action Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve the staff
recommendations (listed below within the Consent Calendar).
Motion carried 3-1 with Miller voting no.
City Manager Pasmant encouraged the residents to attend
the October 10 community meeting at Cameron Park to convey
their concerns and preferences to the architects.
• The following item was moved forward by Mayor Pro Tern
Touhey to be considered by Council at this time.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Touhey -
Change in Design - City of West Covina's Rose Parade Float
Council reviewed the staff report.
Geneva Nixon Geneva Nixon, 1236 S. Shadydale, stated that the theme for the
Tournament of Roses Parade is "Good Times" and the City's float
is entitled "Our Special Friends." To change the float design at
this point to reference horrific September I lth terrorist acts would
completely change the flavor of the float.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey stated that he would completely
abide by the decision of the City's Rose Float Foundation.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 9/17/01
Senior Citizens 9/13/01
Planning 9/8/01 and 9/25/01
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
On June 7, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Justen A. Stock for property damage in the amount of $8,31780.
Claimant is seeking costs to repair damage to his vehicle.
On June 18, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received an application
for authorization (leave) to present a late claim from Edwardo
Leroy Martinez for property damage in the amount of $387.59.
Claimant is seeking reimbursement for costs he incurred to replace
the windshield of his vehicle.
On June 1, 2001 the city Clerk's Office received a claim for
indemnification relating to personal injuries sustained in a trip and
fall accident. The amount of claim had not been determined at
time of presentation.
On May 10, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage in the amount of $89,057. 10 relating to an alleged
slope failure on public property. Pursuant to Government Code
requirements, the original claim was returned as insufficient
because it failed to state a specific date of accrual or date the loss
was discovered. On May 23, 2001 the City Clerk's Office
received an amended claim that include a date the loss was
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Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2673-01 was issued to St. Christopher's Church at 629 S.
Glendora Avenue for a fiesta fundraiser from 10/5/01 to 10/7/01.
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Ordinance introduced
SP 01116 -
All American Asphalt
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
a) Minutes of the September 18, 2001 meeting.
b) Establishing Speed Limit on Garvey Avenue South from
Lark Ellen to Azusa Avenue. Recommendation is to
introduce the following ordinance:
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
Award of Bids
SP 01116 — Street Rehabilitation Work on Segments of
Various Bus Route Streets
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
a) Establish project SP 01116.
b) Transfer $694,000 from SP 01106 (122-320-3134-7200),
which is the 2000-2001 annual street rehabilitation project,
and $456,000 from SP 02106 (122-320-3250-7200), which
is the 2001-2002 annual street rehabilitation project, to SP
01116 (122-320-3291-7200).
c) Accept the bid of the lowest responsive bidder, All
American Asphalt, Corona, for $998,614.08 as submitted
at the -bid opening on September 18, 2001, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with All
American Asphalt for the work to be done.
PP 02323 - Structure Demotion at 421 S. Citrus Street
PP 02323 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Whelan Construction,
Whelan Construction West Covina, in the revised amount of $25,654.00, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Purchase of Portable Radios
Portable Radios - Recommendation is to approve the award of Bid No. 0901-A for
Motorola Inc. the purchase of 44 Motorola Model MT 2000 portable radios and
accessories to Motorola Inc. of San Diego at a total cost of
$40,687.69.
PP 97226 - Community Center and Gym Facility at Cameron Park
— Award of Architectural Services Contract
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Cameron Park architect - a) Accept the proposal of Dougherty &Dougherty Architects,
Dougherty & Dougherty Costa Mesa, including the civil and soils consultants in the
amount not to exceed $248,000 and authorize the City
Manager to execute a consultant agreement.
b) Appropriate $268,000 from the General fund reserves to PP
97226 (Account No. 110-320-3290-7500).
RM 0101 — Gingrich Park Play Area Rehabilitation
RM 010I - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Hondo Company, Santa
Hondo Company Ana, in the amount of $34,892 as submitted at the bid opening on
September 25, 2001 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
July 2001 Statement of Treasurer's Accountability
Recommendation is to receive and file the report for July.
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Resolution 2001-77
RZH grant funds
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
Appropriation Authorization for AB 2766 Alternative Fuel
Equipment Maintenance and Repair Budget Line Item
Recommendation is to authorize the transfer of $12,700 from the
Air Quality Improvement Fund #119-300 balance to account
number 119-320-2319-6330 Equipment Maintenance and Repair
for expenditures related to the repair and/or installation of electric
vehicles and charging stations.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Authorization to Apply for Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris urban Open
Space and Recreation Grant Program Funds
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-77 — A RESOLUTION OF THE 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
Authorization to Apply for Proposition 12 Per Capita Grant Funds
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2001-78 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-78 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Prop. 12 funds COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE PER
CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM, UNDER THE SAFE NEIGH-
BORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
Competitive Grant for Community Center/Gymnasium
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2001-79 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-79 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Community Center/Gym COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS (RZH) URBAN OPEN SPACE
AND RECREATION PROGRAM NONURBANIZED AREA
NEED GRANT BASIS GRANT, UNDER THE SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR,
AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
Lights for West Covina High School Ouad
Light WCHS Quad Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Approve the expenditure of fiords in the amount of $125,000
from Account No. 174-320-3268-7700 for the lighting of the
basketball courts ($100,000) and the quad/security lighting
($25,000).
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the
West Covina Unified School District to provide for the
granting of funding not to exceed $25,000 to light the West
Covina High.School Quad as outlined in the agreement.
3) Transfer $4,000 from the FY 2001-2002 Non -Departmental
Reserve Appropriation Account No. 110-320-2640-6900 into
Maintenance Account No. 180-320-2244-6135 to hire a
contractor to perform the additional maintenance on the
basketball courts.
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Miscellaneous — Risk Management
Amending Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
Joint Powers Avreement
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2001-80 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-80 —A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ICRMA —Palm Springs COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
• APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDEPENDENT
CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT ADMITTING TO MEMBERSHIP THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Annexation No. 369 to County Sanitation District No. 22
Resolution 2001-80 Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
County Sanitation District RESOLUTION NO. 2001-80 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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
DISTRICT NO. 22 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTED NEGOTIATED
EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING
FROM AN ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT NO. 22, BEING ANNEXATION NO. 369
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except: C-5b, C-7b, C-7c, C-7d.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wong
C-5b In relation to Item C-5b (Structure Demolition at 421 S. Citrus
St.), Councilmember Herfert referred to the comment made earlier
in the evening and moved to reject all bids and allow the West
Covina American Baseball League demolish the house. He
requested staff to report back with a proposal to permit the league
to do that. The motion was seconded by Miller and carried 4-0.
C-7b, C-7c, C-7d In relation to Items C-7b, C-7c, and C-7d (resolutions seeking
approval to apply for grants), Councilmember Miller voiced his
objections to these individual items.
City Clerk Berry read the title for each of the resolutions
(titled above). The resolutions were adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: Miller
ABSENT: Wong
• END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS MUNICIPAL POOL REHABIREPLACEMENT OPTIONS
City Engineer Mayer presented the staff report.
Municipal Pool Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to direct staff
to report back with a proposal for a new pool, speak to the school
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district about possibly enlarging it, update the changing rooms and
the restroom.
Councilmember Miller stated that he would vote for the
motion because it does need to be studied. Motion carried 4-0.
• Heritage Park House TAYLOR HOUSE AT HERITAGE PARK
Public Works Director Mayer presented the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve
the proposal from Hess Engineering in the amount not to exceed
$5800 to conduct a structural survey of the house, prepare plans of
existing conditions, and recommend corrections and cost estimate
to be funded from Account No. 110-320-2211-6110. Motion
carried 4-0.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COMMUNITY SERVICES
The PFA was considered earlier in the meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
The RDA was considered earlier in the meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES FOR
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2001 CONGRESS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to appoint
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey as the voting delegate to the National
League of Cities Annual Congress scheduled for December 4
through 8, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia. Motion carried 4-0.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
• Councilmember Miller —
Community Open Snare and Recreation Facilities
Councilmember Miller introduced on the report.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to receive and
file the report with Council to review and report back later to either
Councilmember Miller or Councilmember Sanderson. Motion
carried 4-0.
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Councilmember Herfert —
Expansion of Parole Office on Badillo Street
This item to be reagendized for the next City Council meeting.
• Councilmember Touhey —
Loan of Fire Truck to New York Fire Department
Council reviewed the staff report and Fire Chief Greene com-
mented on the resources available to New York through their
Incident Command Center. Resources have not been requested
outside New York.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 4-0.
Councilmember Touhey —
Chamm in Design of City of West Covina's Rose Parade Float
This item was considered earlier in the meeting.
Councilmember Touhey —
Delegation to Attend Memorial Services for Victims of Recent
Terrorists Attacks
This item was held over for additional information.
Councilmember Touhey —
Paid Military Leave
Council reviewed the staff report and City Manager Pasmant added
that staff would like additional time to study this issue.
George Odgen George Ogden, 1239 S. Valinda Avenue, spoke favorably of this
idea.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller that any action taken on
this be applied retroactively to ensure there is no pay lapse.
Motion carried 4-0.
On another matter, Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to
provide minutes of the ADA Committee be placed in the Weekly
Reports and notice the meetings in accordance with law.
On another matter, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey directed staff to
prepare Resolutions of Commendations for Interim City Manager
Chris Chung and Assistant City Manager Artie Fields for their
dedication and work during the period between City Managers.
On another matter, Council suggested have a "Welcome to West
Covina" event for the new City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting
• at 1:45 am in memory of Bob Nordstrom, long time resident and
community activist. Motion carried 4-0.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Berry
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