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12-04-2001 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• • MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL December 4, 2001 Mayor Wong called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:15 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. City Manager Pasmant gave the invo- cation and Councilmember Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey, Councilmembers Herfert, Miller, Sanderson APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were pulled from the Agenda for additional review by former Councilmembers: Special meeting of September 20, 2000 Special meeting of October 5, 2000 PRESENTATIONS With the assistance of Environmental Management Director Steve Samaniego, Mayor Wong presented Certificates of Recognition to the following Used Oil Recycling Calendar Winners: Grand Prize Winner: Lawrence Yeh — West Covina Hills Seventh -day Adventist Stephanie Escobedo Merlinda School Adriana Aguayo Merlinda Elementary Kristine Anzaldo Vine School Courtney Byrd Christ Lutheran School Andrew Angileri Dove Day School Wendy Hua Orangewood Elementary Katelyn Lee Christ Lutheran School Ameyalli Sanchez Orangewood Elementary Christine Gonzales St. Christopher's School Jose Ortiz Rowland Elementary Stephanie Campuzano Immanuel First Lutheran School With the assistance of Head Coach Paul Clark of the West Covina Bruins, the members of the San Gabriel Valley Junior All - American Football Conference Champions Jr. Midget Division (ages 11-13) received Certificates of Recognition. Recess Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 7:40 pm to finish the closed session which started earlier in the evening. The matter to be discussed was Johnson vs City of West Covina pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(a). The City Council reconvened at 7:50 pm to continue the regular meeting. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the Council was given a briefing by special counsel and there was no reporting out at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive 4247, liked "Winterfest" and felt there should be even more snow for the kids next year. Council Minutes of 12/4/01 • • Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, 1308 Sandy Hill Drive, suggested the school board meetings be included on cable television — all three districts that serve West Covina. Councilmember Herfert noted that although the City Council is probably supportive of that, the school boards are the ones to make the decision regarding the televising of their meetings. Susie Whitworth Susie Whitworth, 4214 Vogue Avenue, Azusa, wondered about an ordinance prohibiting honking (in relation to the "Moe the Chimp" situation on Vincent Avenue. HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 300 — CANOPY STRUCTURES Mayor Wong stated that this matter had been continued from October 16 and the proposed code amendment would regulate "canopy structures" in the R-1 and R-A zones. Canopy Structures Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report and explained the three exhibits (options) submitted by staff. John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive 9247, read the letter included in the staff report from Verla Walker, dated November 19a' opposing the code amendment. Mayor Wong read a letter from Joanne Wilner dated December 4u' opposing canopy structures in the front yard and encouraged any canopies to be architecturally compatible and of a color that blends with the house. Council Discussion Council discussed various aspects of canopy structures and the procedures proposed by staff. City Clerk Berry presented Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF "CANOPY STRUCTURES" (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MEMBRANE STRUCTURES) (Code Amendment No. 300) Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the ordinance and to introduce, as amended to delete any reference to age. Mayor Wong stated that he would oppose the motion, as he believes canopies do not belong in the City. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey NOES: Wong HEARING APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 01-02 (LARGE -FAMILY DAY CARE -HOME) APPLICANT: Yelonda Celise McNeal Location: 3121 Hollin2worth Street City Clerk Berry stated that the hearing had been duly noticed and Mayor Wong opened the appeal hearing. Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report, clarifying state and City requirements. Public Testimony Mayor Wong opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked first for comments in favor of the appeal (opposed to the large -family day care -home). The following addressed Council: 2 Council Minutes of 12/4/01 11 Favoringthe he Appeal Jose Martinez Jose Martinez, 3140 Hollingworth Street, complained about the traffic down the street caused by the school and feared this project would add to it. He believed that he would have to divulge the large -family day care center if he should decide to sell his house. He said the property in question was sloped and wondered where the children would play. The house was too small for the current eight children. Donna Waggener Donna Waggener, daughter of Charles Stevenson who resides at 3117 Hollingworth, wondered about the noise and how to measure the noise level, traffic impacts, and reduced property values. Charles Stevenson Charles Stevenson, 3117 Hollingworth, lives adjacent to the property in question. His wife is disabled and needs to sleep. Noise from fourteen kids would cause stress and aggravate his dog. He felt the large -family day care center is a business and should not be located in a residential area. Bud Rice Bud Rice, 3016 Hollingworth, objected to fourteen children and two adults and furniture in that small house. Morton Cisco Morton Cisco, 3012 Hollingworth, noted his objection to a person coming into the neighborhood and leasing a small house to establish a "for profit" business. It would detract from the value of his home when they have to disclose it as a nuisance. Richard Bussler Richard Bussler, 3845 Morganfield, expressed concern about the noise and property value, noting there is nothing personal about this. Opposingthe he Appeal Mayor Wong asked for comments in opposition to the appeal (in favor of the large -family day care center) and the following addressed Council: Yelonda McNeal Yelonda McNeal, applicant, spoke of her twenty years of experience operating a large -family day care center. She stated that she has had fourteen children under her care and it is all about control. Her facility is a Christian facility wherein she offers a curriculum for the children. They spend time learning, singing, and study the Bible. She noted that the senior citizen that needs rest in the afternoon is something that she can easily work around and accommodate. Several children come from the same family. She also picks up and delivers some of the children that attend her center, alleviating additional trips up and down the street by her clients. Rarely are there fourteen children in the center at the same time, several attend school and her center is used for after school care. Ms. McNeal addressed the state licensing requirements, noting that she has met each one. Any of the improvements required by the City of West Covina has also been met. She offered to show a videotape of the street traffic throughout a regular school day. Yoko Makino Yoko Makino, 1814 Yolanda Court, lived next door to Ms. McNeal's previous large -home day care center for two years and never heard loud noises, screaming or yelling from the kids. She never noticed an increase in traffic on the street. Darrell Wilson Darrell Wilson, 1814 Yolanda Court, agreed with the previous speaker. 3 Council Minutes of 12/4/O1 E • Eltoine Howard Eltoine Howard, 813 Paseo Camarillo Street, stated that whenever she picked up her son, the children under Ms. McNeal's charge were always well-behaved. They learn manners and respect there. Shantaye Richardson Shantaye Richardson, 15668 E. Hudson, La Puente, stated that five of the current 8 children currently with Ms. McNeal are her children and four of them are in school. Lisa Sanchez Lisa Sanchez, 648 N. Vincent Avenue, Options representative, stated that it is her responsibility to monitor the childcare facilities, checking on the children's nutrition. She's been monitoring Ms. McNeal's facility for the last 3 years and spoke highly of the care, nutrition, curriculum, for the children and their well-being. Tasha Robinson Tasha Robinson, 2735 Valley View, was very satisfied with the care and attention that was being given to her two-year old son. H Larry Dulaney Larry Dulaney, 2738 Brookside, Ontario, real estate agent, stated that the whereabouts of day-care centers are a matter of public record, because it is a community service. Renee Washington Renee Washington, 2735 Valley View, worked at Hollingworth School and stated that there was only school traffic in the mornings. She said it is possible to control children. No one seems to complain about teenagers and their boom boxes or skate- boards. Hennie Howard Hennie Howard, 2736 Valley View, the applicant's mother, noted that no one paid any attention to Ms. McNeal's previous large - family day care centers on Valley View or Morganfield. She took exception to an earlier comment that children will be children, stating that children are the product of their environment. Derrick Howard Derrick Howard, 1800 Nelson Street, teaches science at Gary High in the Pomona Valley Unified School District and verified that children can be controlled. Esther Cruz Esther Cruz, 3440 Bernadette Court, lived next door to Ms. McNeal and never heard any screaming kids. Linda Coleman Linda Coleman, 3441 Tinker Street, wished there had been a place like Ms. McNeal's when her two children were small and spoke highly of the curriculum. Verneice Lincoln Verneice Lincoln, 19230 Bel Air Drive, Walnut, stated that Ms. McNeal is definitely in control of the children and wherever she has her facility, the Lincolns will go. Linda Bell Linda Bell, 600 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, related her high experiences with Ms. McNeal's day care center. Bertha Stokes Bertha Stokes, 3132 Hollingworth, lives across the street from Ms. McNeal and has not noticed any noise or traffic or parking problems. Barbara Ann Dulaney Barbara Ann Dulaney, 2738 Brookside Street, related her experiences running alarge-family day care center. Rev. Luther Howard Rev. Luther Howard, 2736 Valley View, stated that the day care facility has been an asset to their church and West Covina is for- tunate to have such a quality day care center in its City. Council Minutes of 12/4/01 E • Kimberly Dunn Kimberly Dunn, 11 Old Wood Road, Pomona, reported that her son is an honor -roll student now because of his training and learning at Ms. McNeal's day care center. Rosa Grimes Rosa Grimes, 25126 Fejoa Avenue, Lomita, noted she briefly lived next door to Ms. McNeal's former day care center and the kids were never loud or noisy. In Rebuttal Mayor Wong asked if there were any comments in rebuttal and the following addressed Council: Donna Waggener Donna Waggener, daughter of Charles Stevenson who resides at 3117 Hollingworth, reiterated her parents' concerns about the impact of increasing the number of children from 8 to 14, locating the day care center on an arterial street, increased traffic, and the real estate disclosure issues. Testimony closed Mayor Wong closed the public testimony portion of the hearing and Planning Director McIsaac clarified WCMC definition of "arterial" street and "noise." He also stated that he was not able to find a square -footage requirement in the state regulations; however, since the state has issued a permit to the applicant, it can be assumed that that requirement has been met. Recess Mayor Wong called a recess at 10:41 pm. The City Council reconvened at 10:53 pm with all members present. Ms. McNeal presented her videotape showing the traffic flow on her street at the end of the school, indicating that there is not extra traffic caused by her day care center. Mr. Stevenson offered his videotape, unfortunately it was at the wrong speed and couldn't be shown. Council Discussion Councilmember Herfert stated that Ms. McNeal obviously runs a great day care based on the comments of her clients. That, however, is not the issue. The issue is land use and the Council has to be concerned with the potential number of kids at the house. He felt this type of facility should be located in a commercial area. He also felt it should be looked at in the worst case scenario — up to fourteen cars parking in front of the house, noise from up to fourteen children, and detrimental to the surrounding property values. Mayor Pro Tem Touhey concurred with Councilmember Herfert's comments. He noted that the issue is the state pushing matters or projects onto the City, which are not compatible with the City's community standards. Councilmember Miller recognized a lot of changes going on throughout the City and noted a few. He explained his concern about the compatibility of the large day care center with the neigh- borhood and the applicant has demonstrated by operating in other areas the ability to take care of this and operate without any complaints. Councilmember Sanderson's main concern was the impact of fourteen children onto the neighborhood rather than eight. She noted that complaints have already been received from residents regarding traffic and noise. She also questioned the square footage 5 Council Minutes of 12/4/01 of the home and would not support the granting of the Administrative Use Permit. Mayor Wong felt the appellant has not met the burden of proof. He felt there was no reason to penalize the applicant because of the school down the street. He noted his support for the • Administrative Use Permit and that the Planning Commission made the correct findings. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to uphold the appeal denying the AUP and to direct staff to prepare a resolution for the City Council denying the Administrative Use Permit at the next Council meeting. Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 11:24 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency and conduct the scheduled RDA hearing. The City Council reconvened at 11:42 pm with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file) Community Services 11/13/01 Planning 11/26/01 & 11/27/01 Waste Management & Environmental Quality 11/15/01 Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant) On July 2, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim from Chance Henry for property damage in the amount of $274.29, Claimant is seeking reimbursement for costs he incurred to repair damage to his vehicle. On July 5, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim from Susan Jordon for monetary loss in the amount of $6,000. Claimant is seeking to recover $4,500 that was seized as evidence from her vehicle. Claimant is also seeking an additional $1,500 for pain and suffering, and living expenses. On July 13, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim from Xavier Flamenco for property damage in the amount of $183. Claimant is seeking to recover costs to repair a brick wall at his residence. On August 31, 2001, the City Clerk's office received a claim from Leonardo Navarro for property damage in the amount of $3,670.68. Claimant is seeking costs to repair damage to his vehicle. Temporary Use Permits (receive & file) TUP No. 2680-01, Choice Christmas Trees at 512 South Valinda Avenue for Christmas tree lot sale from 12/1/01 to 12/24/01. • TUP No. 2683-01, Mike's Trees at 744 South Glendora Avenue for Christmas tree sales from 12/1/01 to 12/24/01, TUP No. 2684-01, Gretchen Miller for Transtar Community Real Estate at West Covina Parkway Plaza for a day in the snow on 11/24/01. 6 Council Minutes of 12/4/01 TUP No. 2686-01, Bolendar & Lemagie Tree Company at 1200 West Francisquito Avenue for Christmas tree sales from 12/1/01 to 12/25/01. TUP No. 2687-01, Bally's at 441 Azusa Avenue for grand reopening on November 17, 2001. Traffic Committee Minutes of November 20, 2001 Recommendation is to accept and file the traffic committee meeting minutes of November 20, 2001. Award of Bids PP 01202 — Friendship and Palmview Parks Improvements PP 01202 — to be re -bid Recommendation is to reject the bid received and direct staff to re - advertise and re -bid the project with the sprinkler portion of the work and the amenity portion of the work as separate projects and pursue water conservation grants for computerized irrigation. PP 01204 — Park Tot Lots Safety Enhancements PP 01204 - Recommendation is to: Hondo Company 1) Appropriate the amount of $3,985 from the unappropriated Park Dedication Fees "B" Fund (171); $4,385 from the unappropriated Park Dedication Fees "E" Fund (174); $4,400 from the unappropriated Park Dedication Fees "C" Fund (172); and $22,230 from the unappropriated Community Development Block Grant Fund (131). 2) Accept the bid of Hondo Company, Inc. in the amount of $71,318, as submitted at the bid opening on November 12, 2001, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Hondo Company, Inc. of Santa Ana, California, for the work to be done. BP 02313 — City Hall Ceiling Tile Replacement BP 02313 - Recommendation is to accept the written bid ofD.C. Acoustics D.C. Acoustics Inc., Valencia, in the amount of $15,805.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work to be done. BP 02315 — Civic Center ADA Upgrades BP 02315 - Recommendation is to take the following actions: Jeff Merrick Construction 1) Appropriate the amount of $4,700 from the unappropriated Community Development Block Grant Fund (Account No. 131-320-3214-7500); and $35,300 from the unappropriated Construction Tax Fund (161). 2) Accept the bid of Jeff Merrick Construction, Glendora, in the amount of $149,800 as submitted at the bid opening on November 2"d and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work to be done. Workers' Compensation Third Party Claims Administration Services Contract Recommendation is to accept the proposal of Southern California Risk Management Associates, Inc., as submitted at the bid opening on November 26a' and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any agreement with SCRMA Inc. to provide Workers' Compensation Third party Administration Services effective January 1, 2002. Project No T01-2 - Installation of "Infrared Activated Data - Encoded Traffic Sienal Priority Control System 7 Council Minutes of 12/4/01 Project No. TO 1-2 Recommendation is to authorize the award of contract to the low- 3M Corporation est responsive bidder, 3MCorporation, at $139,128.00. Purchase of Administrative Four -Door Sedan Recommendation is to take the following actions: 1) Authorize staff to proceed, per WCMC § 2-333 with the 36-month lease of a new 2002 Chrysler 300M special at a cost not to exceed $24,000. 2) Appropriate $4725 from the Debt Service Fund 200-320- 2620-6424 to pay for the lease of the vehicle for the remainder of this fiscal year. Treasurer's Report (receive & file) Report for the month of October 2001. Miscellaneous — Community Services Closure of City Hall, the Annex, Maintenance Yard and the Senior Center at 3:00 pm on December 12. 2001 Recommendation is to approve the closure of City Hall, the Annex, Maintenance yard and the Senior Center at 3:00 pm on December 12, 2001 to encourage employees to attend the Holiday Event. Request from R & D Transportation Services to Merge with San Gabriel Transit to Form Southland Transit Recommendation is to authorize the City Manager to execute the Assignment Agreement authorizing the transfer of the contract from R &D Transportation Services, LLC to Southland Transit Services, Inc. Miscellaneous — Personnel Services Federal Minimum Waee Adjustment Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution: Resolution 2001-92 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-92 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY minimum wage COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITED SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9546 Miscellaneous — Environmental Management BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report Recommendation is to receive and file the status report. Proposed South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1133 Composting and Green Waste Operations Recommendation is that the Mayor send the letter attached to the staff report to SCAQMD addressing the City's concerns. Miscellaneous — Communications Support for Appeal of Franchise Fee Decision • Recommendation is to authorize staff to add the City's name to the list of municipalities supporting the coalition to appeal the FCC's decision concerning Charter Cable Television's practice of charging subscribers the franchise fees related to advertising and home shopping clubs. 1.9 Council Minutes of 12/4/01 • CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong NOES: None PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING DEPARTMENT No reports for this meeting. No reports for this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Redevelopment Agency meeting was held earlier in the meeting. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE FUTURE OF ADA COMMITTEE Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to hold this matter over until a future Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITY USE PLAN AND FUNDING PLAN FOR PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER/GYM PROJECT Community Services Director Hatch elaborated on the staff report and responded to questions. Ken Clevenger Ken Clevenger, 1232 S. Valinda Avenue, liked several of the changes made to the plans, but suggested the kitchen be moved closer to the multi -purpose room. Overall, he favored Option 2. Joseph Ore Joseph Ore, 1328 E. Cameron Avenue, stated his objections to locating this community center/gym at Cameron Park. He requested that Council consider this issue earlier in the evenings, because at this late hour neighbors are discouraged from attending and participating. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, stated his support for Option 2. Jefferson DeRoux Jefferson DeRoux, 803 S. Lark Ellen, urged Council to look at this project economically, as he felt the project wasn't viable and he expounded on his reasoning. Councilmember Miller commenced Council discussion by favoring Option 2 and was satisfied with the location of the kitchen. He believed a full, complete analysis of the economics of the project, including funding, operational costs, etc. should be conducted. He also reiterated his recommendation for a full environmental review. He noted that staff is working hard on another possible project, Big League Dreams, on the BKK site. He suggested that that project should be moved forward before this one, on the chance a community center/gym would be incorporated with that. Councilmember Sanderson stated that parks are for everyone and Cameron Park already has a community center. Regardless of the proposed community center/gym being completed or not, the park needs to have a General Plan Amendment. 9 Council Minutes of 12/4/01 is :7 She felt that with several hundred children currently partici- pating in the basketball league, this proposal satisfies one element of the services provided by the City. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman and City Planner McIsaac responded to Ms. Sanderson's request to clarify for the audience the purpose of negative declarations and specific plan amendments and when these are prepared. Lengthy discussion followed. Councilmember Herfert was concerned that the project was being stalled and urged staff to move forward with the negative declaration, the traffic and parking studies, and come back to the City Council as quickly as possible. Councilmember Miller reminded Council of the need for a General Plan amendment, etc., for the purpose of crossing all the is and dotting the Ps. The problem is that there are others who have already decided to have this facility, no matter what the studies indicate. Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to take the following actions: 1) Approve Option 2 of the design options; and 2) Direct staff and the architect to proceed to develop a refined conceptual design for the layout and architecture of the facility based on the selected design option; and 3) Authorize the proposed change to the approved schedule with the Planning Commission reviewing the conceptual design at its first meeting in February 2002; and 4) Review the funding options and provide direction on construction cost parameters (i.e. not to exceed $4 million) and refer this issue to staff to develop a funding strategy that may also consider reprioritizing other CIP priorities. Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting. PUBLIC SAFETY No reports for this meeting. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE (continued) NOMINATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY BOARD Council reviewed the staff report. Council briefly discussed the appointment. City Clerk Berry presented Resolution 2001-93 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-93 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Miller appointed COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NOMINATING COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL MILLER .TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0. MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting. 10 Council Minutes of 12/4/01 COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Sanderson reported on the Covina Christmas Parade. She participated with the West Covina Mounted Police Team. It was a well -attended parade and a lot of fun. . On another matter, she reported on the Ridge Riders Eques- trian Show with over 100 horses. Councilmember Sanderson — Enhanced Landscaping at Maior Entrances to the City Landscape architecture Councilmember Sanderson introduced the subject matter, including "Welcome to West Covina" entrance signs. Discussion ensued. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to retain a Landscapes Architect to assist in developing a theme for entrance treatments to the City. Motion carried 5-0. On another matter, Councilmember Touhey requested a Cal Trans HOV map. Acting Public Works Director Yauchzee stated that the HOV is only conceptual at this time, but will keep Council abreast of the status. Councilmember Miller — SCAG— Solid Waste Task Force Meeting Highlights Council reviewed Councilmember Miller's report. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to receive and file the informational report. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Miller — City Council Liaison Meetings Highlights Council reviewed Councilmember Miller's report. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to receive and file the informational report. Motion carried 5-0. Councihnember Herfert — Funding Reauest for Veterans Group Event Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to refer the request to the Community Services Commission for review of possible City Co-sponsorship and funding for next year. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Herfert Reconsideration of Parole Office Expansion Parole Office expansion Mayor Pro Tem Touhey stated that he would abstain from the discussion and vote on this issue, due to conflict of interest laws. His leasehold business is within 300 feet of the subject • property. Councilmember Herfert commenced a discussion on setting a com- munity meeting to oppose the state's intention to expand the parole office located on Badillo. Mayor Wong stated his position in which he did not oppose the expansion, discussing lack of complaints and the low crime statistics for the area. 11 Council Minutes of 12/4/01 Councilmember Sanderson favored community meetings to keep the residents of West Covina informed and supported a com- munity meeting regarding this issue, sometime in January. She noted the proximity of the parole office to a school. Wayne Heieck Wayne Heieck, 1313 S. Sunkist Avenue, opposed the expansion and felt it puts the community at risk. • Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to direct staff to come back in January with a strategic plan. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Touhey abstaining (conflict of interest). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting at 1:23 am in memory of Talmadge Ross, who recently passed away. Motion carried 5-0. Attest: City Clerk Janet Berry CJ MayorC • , 12