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REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
February 19, 2002
Mayor Wong called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:30 pm in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Councilmember Herfert led the Pledge
of Allegiance and Pastor Ernie Benavides of Faith Community Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey, Councilmembers: Herfert,
Miller, Sanderson
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Chung, Wills, Greene,
Freeland, Samaniego, Paul, Briley, Mclsaac, Morgan, Palkhiwala,
Keating, Tedesco, Hatch, Yauchzee, Anderson, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of February 5, 2002
Regular meeting of February 5, 2002
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Wong proclaimed March 3, 2002 as Arbor Day in West
Covina and presented the proclamation to Maxine Mason of West
Covina Beautiful. Mrs. Mason announced the festivities planned
for March 3 at Cameron Park.
Jennifer Byram and Veronica Gray of Marion Homes presented a
Certificate of Appreciation to the City for the City's ongoing
support of Marion Homes.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, reminded the audience to attend
an EPA meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in
the City Hall Council Chambers. The discussion will revolve
around the use of the BKK landfill site for recreational purposes.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman, complained about the change-
over costs from analog boxes to digital boxes with Charter Com-
munications.
Councilmember Herfert stated that one cannot be required
by Charter to change from one box to the other and that the City
Attorney is looking into breach of contract issues involving
Charter.
Sal Yniguez Sal Yniguez, 616 N. Vincent, read his recently published letter in
the Opinion section of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune about Moe
the Chimp.
Gloria De La Cruz Gloria De La Cruz, 851 S. Sunset Avenue #33, complained about
the parking situation at the Post Office: not enough parking spaces
dedicated for Post Office patrons, daylong parked cars, and the
difficulty getting in and out of the parking lot. She asked for a
status on the crossing guard study being conducted at various
school sites.
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HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 01-05
AUTOMOBILE INSTALLATION IN THE "N-C" ZONE
Code Amendment 01-05 City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Wong opened the hearing. Planning Director McIsaac presented
the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Wong opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments in favor and then comments in opposition
to the Code Amendment.
Testimony closed No comments were offered and Mayor Wong closed the public
testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk 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 AUTOMOBILE INSTALLATION (Code Amend-
ment No. 01-05)
Motion by Miller and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the ordinance and to introduce. The motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 01-05
CAMERON PARK MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRON. IMPACT
Applicant: City of West Covina
Location: Cameron Park, 1305 E. Cameron Avenue
Cameron Park Master Plan
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing.
Mayor Wong opened the hearing and Planning Director McIsaac
and Community Services Director Hatch presented the staff report.
Councilmember Herfert asked questions about the cost of the pro-
ject rising from $4 million to $4.7 million and asked for a report
that addressed those specific cost increases. Mr. Hatch explained
that the design cost was not included in the matrix on page 7 of the
staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Wong opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments favoring the amendments. The following
addressed Council:
In Favor: * Karim Khalil, 3919 N. Conlon, Covina
* Fadila B. Khalil, 3919 N. Conlon, Covina
* Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive
* Ken Clevenger, 1232 S. Valinda Avenue, presented a
petition with 120 signatures.
* Terrence Howlett, 712 S. Fernwood Street
* Barbara Kirkwood, 934 S. Hollenbeck Street
In Opposition: Mayor Wong asked for comments in opposition and the following
addressed Council:
* Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, agreed with the
concept of the project, although the plans lack don't
provide for police presence. She was grateful that Council
was working to keep the cost of the project at the projected,
budgeted $4 million.
In Rebuttal: Mayor Wong asked for rebuttal and Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma
Drive, commented.
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Testimony closed Mayor Wong closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Council Discussion Councilmember Sanderson stated her support for the amendment
to the General Plan, since it is outdated. She did favor some
design changes to the project, however.
• Councilmember Touhey stated his full support for the project,
noting that the City facility has not kept up with the changes in the
community since its initial construction. We need to serve the
current and future generations. He felt there was adequate parking
as proposed and that it should be built properly to take the wear
and tear over the years to come.
Councilmember Miller related the parameters around which the
General Plan originally categorized Cameron Park as a neighbor-
hood park: size of park and service area. He compared Youth
Center facility and available parking to the Senior Citizen Center at
Cortez Park and its available parking and noted that the Seniors'
Center, park, and parking slots are one and half times larger. He
felt the use of street parking was wrong. Parking should be
contained on site. He pointed out that there has been no discussion
so far on staffing and related costs.
Councilmember Herfert spoke favorably for the project and its
impact on the community. He emphasized the need to stay within
budget to enable Council to address other needs/projects.
Mayor Wong reiterated his support for the project in concept. He
just believed that Cameron Park is the wrong location.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2002-10 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR CAMERON PARK MAS-
TER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3 AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 01-05 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution 2002-11 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-1 l - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
01-05
Resolution 2002-12 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING CAMERON PARK MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 3
Council Action Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: Miller, Wong
• Recess Mayor Wong called a recess at 9:31 pm. The City Council re-
convened at 9:47 pm with all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission ............. 2/12/02
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Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance2079 ORDINANCE NO. 2079 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-05 (Michael Fuerst)
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolutions)
Parcel Map No. 26324 — Approval of Final Map
Subdivider: Vermillion Development Company, Inc.
Resolution 2002-13 Location: 730 E. Francisquito Avenue
(Vermillion Development Co) RESOLUTION NO. 2002-13 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
26324 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(Vermillion Development Company, Inc.)
Lot Line Adjustment No 138
Applicant: Hassen Imports Partnership
Location: 2000 E. Garvey Avenue South
Resolution 2002-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-14 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
(Hassen Imports Partnership) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 138
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Hassen
Imports Partnership)
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
Principal: WF Construction, Inc.
Location: 3120 E. Garvey Avenue South
Precise Plan No. 879 Recommendation is to accept onsite and offsite improvements for
(WF Construction, Inc) Precise Plan NO. 879 and authorize release of Bond No. XLSF-
01029 by XL Specialty Insurance Company in the amount of
$70,000.
Award of Bids
Maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Equipment for 21 City -Owned Buildings
Award of Bid — Project No. WCM-HVAC-02
HVAC Maim. contract - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Allison Mechanical, Inc.,
Allison Mechanical, Inc. Loma Linda, in the amount of $384,660 ($76,932 per year) for a
five-year period as submitted at the bid opening on February 8,
2002 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk toe execute the
contract.
Street Barrier Removal —
Award of Bid — Project No. SP 02101
Project SP 02101 - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Kalban, Inc. * Transfer $16,000 (131-320-2129-7200) and $9,000 (131-
320-3250-7200) from SP 01101 and SP 02106 to SP 01201 (131-
320-3245-7200), respectively, and close out SP 01101.
* Accept the bid of Kalban, Inc., in the amount of $59,935 as
submitted at the bid opening on January 24, 2002 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Roller Hockey Rinks Improvement Project —
Award of Bid — Project PP 02210
PP 02210 — Roller Hockey Rink Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1. Approve the transfer of $389,000 from Edgewood Master
Plan Sports Complex Improvements (172-320-3262-7700) into
Account No. 169-320-3286-7700.
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2. Approve the transfer of $70,000 from Conversion of
Permits to Digital (161-320-3226-7130) into Account No. 169-
320-3286-7700.
• 3. Approve the transfer of $37,00 from Unappropriated
Construction Tax Fund Balance into Account No. 169-320-3286-
7700.
Sport Court of Los Angeles 4. Accept the bid of Sport Court of Los Angeles in the amount
of $102,334 as submitted at the bid opening on December 21, 2001
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Intra Storage System 5. Accept the written bid oflntra Storage b'ystem, Huntington
Beach, in the amount of $219,600 and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the contract.
W.B. Allen Construction, Inc. 6. Accept the bid of W.B. Allen Construction, Inc., Riverside,
in the amount of $498,854 as submitted at the bid opening on
December 21, 2001 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
Whelan Construction 7. Accept the bid of Whelan C'onstruclion, West Covina, in
the amount of $120,760 as submitted at the bid opening on
February 13, 2002 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
2002 Investment Policy
Recommendation is to adopt the City's Investment Policy and
accompanying Investment Portfolio Guidelines.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Increase in City Attorney Hourly Fees
City Attorney Services Recommendation is to accept the City Attorney's request for a fee
increase and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
amendment to the Agreement for City Attorney Services.
Purchase of Cable Equipment for City Council Chambers
Cable Equipment Recommendation is to re -designate the funds in account 161-320-
3223-7124 to be used to purchase a video projector, editing
system, and document camera at a cost not to exceed $17,000.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Renewal of Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and
Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7 —
Orderin, of Engineer's Reports
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions:
Resolution 2002-15
Citywide RESOLUTION NO. 2002-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
• CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FOR.NIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPO-
SITION 218 AND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2,
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING
DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN LAND-
SCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE IN THE CITY OF
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Resolution 2002-16
MD #4
Resolution 2002-17
MD #6
Resolution 2002-18
MD #7
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE SUBSEQUENT
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2002 (West Covina
Lighting and Maintenance District - 2002/2003)
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIR-
MATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTE-
NANCE DISTRICT NO. 4'S LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 (West
Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4)
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIR-
MATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTE-
NANCE DISTRICT NO. 6'S LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 (West
Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6)
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIR-
MATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTE-
NANCE DISTRICT NO. TS LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 (West
Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7)
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
May 18, 2002 L.A. County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day ("Roundup") in West Covina
Household Hazardous Roundup Recommendation is to authorize the Environmental Management
Director to sign the Household Hazardous Waste Collection
program Siting Liability Agreement with Los Angeles County.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Adoption of Resolution Supporting Proposition 40 "The Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and
Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002"
Resolution 2002-19 Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-19 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 40, THE CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolutions/ordinance and to adopt/introduce; and to
approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar, except: C-
C-2, C-5a, C-5c, C-615, and C-6c. Motion carried by roll call vote:
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AYES: Herfert, Miller, Touhey, Sanderson, Wong
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Wong re Resolution No. 2002-18 (Maint. Dist. #7 —
conflicted out of participating and voting)
Item C-2 In regards to Item C-2 (Ordinance Adoption), Councilmember
Sanderson stated that she would oppose the adoption of Ordinance
2079 (Zone Change No. 01-05), which would be consistent with
her position on disallowing the zoning of agricultural property to
another designation.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of Ordinance No. 2079 and adopt. Motion carried
4-1 with Sanderson voting no.
Item C-5a In regards to Item C-5a (Award of Bid for HVAC of City -owned
buildings): In response to Councilmember Herfert, Acting Public
Works Director Yauchzee responded that it was a five-year
maintenance contract.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-5c In regards to Item C-5c (Award of Bid for improvements at the
roller rinks), Acting Public Works Director Yauchzee presented a
staff report and responded to Council questions and comments.
The following individuals addressed Council, all in support of the
improvements proposed for the hockey rinks:
Cathie Gallagher
Cathie Gallagher, 241 E. Groverdale, Covina
John Lenard
John Lenard, 301 N. Maplewood
Don Walthers
Don Walthers, 1716 Sherway Street
Jennifer Hardy
Jennifer Hardy, 1632 Roseway Street
Richard Cano
Richard Cano, 1912 Durness
Michael Lund
Michael Lund, 2124 Larkwood Street
Christopher Poulos
Christopher Poulos, 1655 S. Roma Drive
Fernando Melendez
Fernando Melendez, 1455 Genesee Drive, La Verne
Robert Pontelle
Robert Pontelle, 19307 Palomar Place, Tarzana
Stan Mynar
Stan Mynar, 1110 S. Susanna Avenue
Michael Brown
Michael Brown, resident of Baldwin Park
Cami Poulos
Cami Poulos, 1655 S. Roma Drive
Bruce Nellson
Bruce Nellson, 2111 E. Benbow Street, Covina
Steve Yingling,
Steve Yingling, 4912 Bonnie Cove, Covina
Mr. Yauchzee identified a letter received from one of the bidders
protesting one phase of the project: Item D. City Attorney
Alvarez-Glasman responded that his office determined that the
reasons in the letter do not justify disallowing the contract award.
Council presented their views. Councilmember Touhey explained
his support.
Councilmember Sanderson spoke in support of the project
as well, noting that the funds for the improvements were coming
from Park District Funds, not the General Fund. Councilmember
Herfert was pleased with the success of the hockey rinks since
their inception in 1995 when he was Mayor.
Councilmember Miller explained why he could support
Portions A and B of the project, but not C and D. Portion C would,
in essence, build a structure in the park, which would under normal
circumstances, go through a different process.
Mayor Wong objected to the financial arrangements. He
pointed out that California Street Hockey would reap the financial
benefits of the improvements to the rinks, but it was not investing
any money of its own into the improvements.
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Action on Item C-5c Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve all seven
recommendations as proposed in the staff report. Motion carried
3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no.
Recess Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 11:05 pm to
give the audience a chance to file out. The City Council resumed
at 11:15 pm with all members present.
Item C-6b In relation to Item C-6b (Increase in City Attorney Hourly Fees),
Assistant City Manager Fields presented a brief staff report.
Mayor Wong opposed the increase in fees, citing the time
lapse between fee increase requests of past City Attorneys.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve
the staff recommendation. Motion carried 4-1 with Wong voting
no.
Item C-6c In relation to Item C-6c (Cable Equipment for Council Chambers),
Assistant City Manager Fields presented the staff report.
Wayne Heieck Wayne Heieck, 1313 S. Sunkist Avenue, suggested a television be
installed in the community room to handle the audience overflow.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the staff
report and direct staff to look into mounting a television in the
Community Room as well as the handicapped area in the Council
Chambers. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT ADOPTION OF SAN GABRIEL AND LOS ANGELES
RIVERS WATERSHED AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
Planning Director McIsaac introduced Belinda Faustinos, Interim
Executive Officer of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles
Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, who touched on the Open
Space Plan.
Resolution 2002-20 RESOLUTION NO 2002-20 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE SAN GABRIEL AND LOS
ANGELES RIVERS WATERSHED AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolution and to adopt.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 11:27 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 11:33 pm with all members present.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ATHENS WASTE DISPOSAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS
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Environmental Management Director Samaniego presented the
staff report and responded to questions and comments of Council.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, suggested that the City Council
refer this subject matter to the Waste Management/Environmental
Quality Commission for study and recommendation.
Emma Fischbeck City Clerk Berry read a note from Emma Fischbeck, 130 Barranca
Street, who had to leave the Council meeting. Ms. Fischbeck sup-
ported the concept of changing the rates for the RDA assisted
apartment units to commercial bins and suggested the commercial
bin rate also be assigned to all senior condo and apartment
complexes.
Ferdinand Chan Ferdinand Chan, Waste Management & Environmental Quality
Commissioner, felt the issue was very complicated and offered the
services of the Commission. He noted that educating the public on
recycling has slipped. Citizens should have a third bin for
recycling.
Councilmember Touhey stated that he would rather not sort
through his trash for recycles, but pay a MRF (Materials Recovery
Facility) sort through and recycle his trash. He also noted that
West Covina met its 50% recovery goal.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, agreed with the previous
two speakers. He suggested that the City utilize the services of a
consultant for any of the franchises it enters into. Further, that
private firm should pay for that consultant. He disagreed with a
twelve-year contract as just too long a period of time, but did agree
that the Commission should be involved in this process.
Dennis Chiappetta Dennis Chiappetta, Chief Operating Officer of Athens Services,
discussed his company's reason for requesting the special trash
collection rate increase adjustment. He reminded Council that a
previous City Council chose an eight -year rate rather than a twelve
or fifteen -year rate which was the most expensive rate at the time.
He remarked on the 300% insurance rate hike and after shopping
around, that was the best available. He then reviewed Athens' four
requests.
Councilmember Herfert agreed with the rate change for the RDA
assisted apartment complexes to commercial rates from residential;
however there was no need to look at any contractual changes. No
problem with the CPI increase as long as it is effective July 1'.
Councilmember Miller opposed Item No. I — the 4.3% special rate
adjustment as that was intended for emergency use: as in cleaning
• up after a riot, etc. Item No. 2 — rates for Lark Ellen Village
should be changed to commercial bin rates and the resulting
reduction in fees to Athens should not be spread to other rate
payers. He concurred with Item No. 3 — CPI increase. Regarding
Item No. 4 — he said that there are going to be a lot of changes in
the next ten years and extending the contract beyond its current
length wouldn't be prudent.
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Councilmember Touhey fully supported the rate change for Lark
Ellen Village and the Promenade, and supported spreading Athens
revenue loss across the board to all other ratepayers. He supported
the 4.3% special rate adjustment. He spoke of recent hikes in
workers comp and insurance rates. It was his opinion that if the
City wanted to reduce its rates to the citizens, it would reduce the
franchisee fee and/or the waste management fee.
Councilmember Sanderson reported that she read the entire
contract over the weekend and found it to be rather straight-
forward and learned about the franchisee fee — 10% of the gross
receipts. She responded to the suggestion for a consultant, noting
that that would be costly and time consuming. She also explained
that it was her impression that this issue involved a contract
decision on the part of the Council and did not intend bypass the
Waste Management & Environmental Quality Commission.
Referring to the statistics in the staff report, she noted that cities
with the evergreen clause generally have lower rates than the cities
without the evergreen clause.
Mayor Wong suggested that Council take each of the four items
separately.
Item No. 2 Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to adjust the rates for the
Lark Ellen Village and Promenade to the commercial bin rates.
Discussion followed regarding financial aspects of that motion.
An amendment was offered by Sanderson and seconded by Touhey
to accept Option No. 4: Spread the costs uniformly to all rates
with the residential monthly increase to be $.04 and commercial
monthly increase to be $.24. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: Miller, Wong
Item No. 3 Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve Item No.
(includes Item No.1) 3: To avoid two separate rate increase requests this year, the City
Council may choose to consider as an option the .85% CPI Rate
Increase Adjustment for the Year 2002 published months effective
July 1, 2002 concurrently with the 4.3% Special Rate Increase
Adjustment request. Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong
voting no. Councilmember Miller explained that he concurred
with the CPI, but opposed the special rate adjustment of 4.3%.
Item No. 4 Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to receive and file.
Mayor Wong explained that that motion effectively extends the
twelve-year contract for another year. Motion carried 3-2 with
Miller and Wong voting no.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
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COUNCH,MEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Herfert —
ApDointment of Parole Office Ad Hoc Committee
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to appoint Council -
member Sanderson and Councilmember Herfert to sit on the ad
hoc committee.
Councilmember Herfert requested that a report be agendized for
the next Council meeting listing employee benefits for all
employees.
Councilmember Touhey —
Campaiffn Reform
Councilmember Touhey commenced a discussion on imposing
additional reporting requirements to those already required by the
Political Reform Act regarding contributions.
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to approve Council -
member Touhey's suggestions: a) full disclosure of any amount
given to a campaign; b) names of all individual who give money
for a campaign, regardless of the amount; and c) require that all
money donations (regardless of amount) be done by check only.
Mike Miller Councilmember Miller made two points in favor of keeping the
requirements are they are: 1) saves a large amount of paperwork in
the reporting obligations and 2) no one in intimidated regarding a
$99 or less contribution.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, felt the Council should
look at situations in which Councilmembers receive $500 or more
from a single source they should conflict themselves out for a year.
He felt the proposals would keep the challengers out of the
running. Also, individuals can be afraid of retribution if their
name and address are included in the campaign reports. Interesting
that Councilmember Touhey has been on the Council for years and
years and he is suddenly concerned about this.
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ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
=' City Clerk Janet Be
Mayor Wong expressed his opposition: the intimidation factor is
one reason — one has the right of privacy to make a contribution to
a candidate or officeholder without fear of reprisal. It is much
easier for an incumbent to raise funds and these additional require-
ments will inhibit a grassroots' candidate's ability to raise funds.
Mayor Wong asked for the vote on the motion. Motion carried 3-2
with Miller and Wong voting no.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting
at 1:07 pm in memory of George Kasem. Motion carried 5-0.
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