03-05-2002 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 5, 2002
Mayor Wong called to order the City Council meeting at 7:15 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers,
1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Richard Miller of Delhaven Christian Church gave the
invocation and Councilmember Sanderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey, Councilmembers Herfert,
Miller, and Sanderson
Others Present: Pasmant, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Keating, Chung, Freeland,
Frances, Yauchzee, McIsaac Wills, Tedesco, Samaniego, Greene,
Hatch, Hoppe, MacDonald, Batt, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following sets of minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of February 19, 2002
Regular meeting of February 19, 2002
PROCLAMATION Mayor Wong proclaimed the month of March as Red Cross Month
and presented the proclamation to Hector Martel, Manager of the
East Valley Services Center of the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of
the American Red Cross.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Wong presented a Resolution of Commendation to Com-
munications Director Jack Keating upon his retirement for twenty-
four dedicated years to the community of West Covina. Mr.
Keating received a standing ovation from the audience.
City Manager Pasmant explained the John H. Nail Memorial
Award that was recently bestowed upon Assistant City Manager
Artie Fields from the League of California Cities. Mayor Wong
presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Fields for receiving
this award.
Mr. Ronnie Jones, president of the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of
the NAACP explained the NAACP Award of Achievement
bestowed upon So. Ron Mitchell of the West Covina Police
Department, Mayor Wong presented a Certificate of Recognition
to Sgt. Ron Mitchell in recognition of this award.
Mr. Robert Anderson, Advisor of the West Covina High School
Robotics Club, introduced several members of the Robotics Club
who presented a power point presentation of their club and desire
to receive sponsors and funds.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS William Lopez, 2024 W. Lufkin Street, requested the City Council
to consider a change in the Municipal Code to permit travel
coaches (normally attached to 5°i wheel cabs) for twenty-four
hours or so on the streets. This would allow owners time to
unpack and reload, etc. The matter was referred to staff.
Council Minutes of 5/3/02
HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Personnel Commission 12/12/01
• Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2080 - ORDINANCE NO. 2080 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Code Amendment 0 1 -05 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO AUTOMOBILE
INSTALLATION IN THE "NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL"
(N-C) ZONE (Code Amendment No. 0 1 -05)
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
On December 20, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim
from AKE Company, Inc., dba Discount Tire Centers 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 July 19, 2001 the City Clerk' s Office received a claim from
Donald Guyton for property damage in the amount of $15,000.
Claimant is seeking reimbursement for costs he incurred to repair
his truck.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 2002
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of January 2002
Miscellaneous — Personnel Department
Salary and Benefit Adjustments
SalaryBenefits Recommendation is to a) approve the transfer of $206,036 from
account number 110-320-2181-5111 and $167,661 from account
number 110-320-2610-6900 as needed to fund salary and benefit
increases for the Fire Association, Department Heads, City Council
and Battalion Chiefs; and b) adopt the following resolutions:
Resolution 2002-21 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Department Heads COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9346, RELATING TO
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION; AND RESOLUTION NO.
7223, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS FOR DEPARTMENT
HEADS
Resolution 2002-22 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
• Firefighters Assn. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDER-
STANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE WEST COVINA
FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION; AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 7223, RELATING TO COMPENSATION AND CLASSI-
FICATION OF POSITIONS AS AMENDED, AND FIXING
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR CLASSES
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REPRESENTED BY THE WEST COVINA FIREFIGHTERS'
ASSOCIATION
Resolution 2002-23 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Battalion Chiefs COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9346, RELATING TO
• ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS (FORMERLY FIRE BATTALION
CHIEF) COMPENSATION, AND RESOLUTION NO. 7223, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COM-
PENSATION OF POSITIONS AS AMENDED, AND FIXING
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CLASSES
REPRESENTED BY THE WEST COVINA FIREFIGHTERS'
ASSOCIATION
Resolution 2002-24 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
City Councilmembers COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS IN ELIGIBLE BENEFITS
FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZ-
ING REIMBURSEMENT OF ACTUAL AND NECESSARY
EXPENSES AS PERMITTED BY LAW
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Reapplication for Older Americans Act Funds
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-25 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-25 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Senior Meals CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PRO-
POSAL FOR COMPETITIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
Used Oil Block Grant
Recommendation is adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-26 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 26 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Used Oil Grant CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE USED OIL
RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2002/2003
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
FY 2001/02 Mid -Year Review and Recommended
Budget Adjustments
Mid -Year Adjustments Recommendation is to approve the revenue and expenditure
adjustments discussed in the staff report.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
CAFR Recommendation is to receive and file the City's Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.
Annual Financial Report — Public Finance Authority
PFA Annual Report Recommendation is to receive and file the West Covina Public
• Financing Authority Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending
June 30, 2001.
Annual Financial Report — Redevelopment Agency
RDA Annual Report Recommendation is to receive and file the Redevelopment Agency
Annual Report for fiscal year 2000/2001.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolutions/ordinance and adopt/introduce, 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 HISTORICAL HOUSE AT HERITAGE PARK
Acting Public Works Director presented the staff report and Mr.
Hess of Hess Engineering, Inc., presented his findings as to the
necessary repairs to the house.
Heritage House Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to take the fol-
lowing actions:
1. Approve the expenditure of $10,000 from City Buildings
Termite Repair (110-320-3001-7500) and $15,000 from Park
Buildings Termite Repairs (161-320-3201-7500) for this project.
2. Transfer $19,900 from City Yard Fuel Island (I10-320-
3769-7900) into Account No. 110-320-3294-7500 to be used for
this project.
3. Approve the transfer of $45,000 from Unappropriated
Construction Tax Fund balance into Account No. 161-320-3294-
7500 to be used for this project.
4. Approve the transfer of $32,100 from Unappropriated
General Fund Reserves into Account No. 1 10-320-3294-7500 to be
used for this project.
Nancy Manners Former Mayor Nancy Manners, 734 N. Eileen, discussed the his-
torical value of this house to the community and urged Council to
move forward with the repairs.
Steven Dugan Steven Dugan, 773 N. Quince Avenue, Upland, echoed the com-
ments of Mayor Manners,
Bill King Bill King, Professor of Local History at Mt SAC and resident of
Upland, discussed the value of historical buildings and furnishings
for the younger generation in gaining an understanding and a
connection with the generations that came before them.
Mayor Wong read a letter from former Mayor Kathy Howard, also
encouraging Council to vote in favor of providing a safe facility in
which to preserve the history of West Covina.
Council comments followed. Councilmember Sanderson referred
to the lease between the City and the Historical Society of West
Covina. Councilmember Touhey referred to the Hurst Foundation
property.
Action Mayor Wong asked for a vote on the motion to move forward with
staffs four recommendations. Motion carried 4-0.
• PLANNING DEPARTMENT No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
Council Minutes of 5/3/02
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 8:42 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 8:43 pm with all members present.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 8:43 pm
• to convene the Public Financing Authority. The City Council
reconvened at 8:44 pm with all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ROSE FLOAT 2003 — FUNDING AND CONTRACT
Community Services Director Hatch presented the staff report.
Rose Float 2003
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to:
1. Direct staff to utilize funding option number 3 as discussed
in the staff report and appropriate $120,000 to account 110-
320-2349-6206 to fund the float construction,
2. Provide staff time and transportation support at the same
level as the previous year;
3. Forego any further procedures to review additional float
construction proposals and waive the formal bidding
process pursuant to WCMC §2-330; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Charisma Floats for the design and construction of the 2003
Rose Parade Float for an amount up to $100,000- to be paid
in accordance with the Float Construction Agreement
schedule.
Motion carried 5-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wong remarked that this was his last meeting as Mayor
because Council reorganization was scheduled for the next Council
meeting, March 19, 2002.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Miller —
Trash Collection Hours
Trash Collection Hours Councilmember Miller stated that he has received complaints about
the early hours of trash pickup by Athens Services and suggested
that the trash trucks pick up in residential areas no earlier than 8:00
am. He requested staff to report back to Council trash pickup
times in other cities.
Council discussion ensued. Mr. Samaniego stated that most
• cities in Los Angeles County start at 6:00 am. Councilmember
Touhey requested information regarding the start time of City
crews and whether decibel readings are taken to determine the
noise level of the trash trucks.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting
no.
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Councilmember Touhey —
Ordinance Introduction: Adding Campaign Contribution
Reporting Requirements to the Municipal Code
Council reviewed the staff report. City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING AND AMEN-
DING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT
RELATES TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to introduce.
Councilmember Miller commented on this item. He stated that the
concerns are usually raised with the large contributions, not the
smaller, individual contributions.
Amendment An amendment to the motion was made by Miller and
seconded by Wong that would add a provision to the ordinance that
at the time the ordinance takes effect, any candidate or officeholder
who has received $500 or more in campaign contributions from a
single source excuse himself or herself from the discussion and
vote any issue related to that contributor for one year from the date
the donation was made.
Councilmember Touhey stated that he would prefer that the
issue be taken separately from the ordinance at hand.
Amendment failed Mayor Wong asked for a vote on the amendment. The amendment
failed 2-3 with Herfert, Sanderson and Touhey voting no.
Main Motion Mayor Wong presented his views opposing the adoption of the
additional requirements as proposed in the ordinance. He then
asked for a vote on the motion to waive further reading and
introduce. The motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: Miller, Wong
Councilmember Miller requested staff to develop an ordinance
relative to his amendment offered above for City Council con-
sideration.
Councilmember Herfert —
Galster Park Nature Program
Galster Park Program Council member Herfert elaborated on the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to
implement the program, appropriate funding, and commence the
recruitment for a Galster Park Site Coordinator. Motion carried
5-0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to adjourn the
meeting at 9:27 pm. Motion carried 5-0. The City Council con-
vened in the Council Chambers Conference Room to conclude the
closed session issues commenced earlier at 5:45 pm.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Ber rK
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