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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 2, 2002
At 7:20 pm Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council in the
West Covina City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Ernie
Benavides of Faith Community Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Herfert led the Pledge
of Allegiance. .
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Chung, Samaniego, Hatch,
Bommarito, Janis, De Zara, Anderson, Mclsaac, Tedesco, Collins,
Heaton, Schimanski, Genovese, Yauchzee, Freeland, Sindelar,
MacDonald, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following sets of minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of March 19, 2002
Regular meeting of March 19, 2002
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Touhey proclaimed April 20, 2002 as Earth Day and
presented the proclamation to Waste Management & Environ-
mental Quality Commissioner Bert Hedlund.
Mayor Touhey proclaimed the month of April as Earthquake
Preparerhiess Manta and presented the proclamation to Assistant
Fire Chief Rick Genovese.
Mayor Touhey proclaimed April 15 through April 21 as April
Pools Week and presented the proclamation to Assistant Fire Chief
Joe Janis.
PRESENTATION With the assistance of Planning Director Doug Mclsaac, Mayor
Touhey presented a Resolution of Commendation to Barbara
Collins for her dedication of fifteen years with the City of West
Covina. She recently retired.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive 4247, expressed condolences
in the recent passing of Richard Jennings, former Mayor of West
Covina. He also noted the accomplishments of the past year.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, stated that the City Council
meetings have started an average of 35 minutes late ever since the
City Council decided to change the start time from 7:30 pm to 7:00
pm. He noted how unfair that is to the citizens who attend the
meetings and those watching on television. He suggested Council
reverse that decision.
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John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Drive, discussed reasons why he
felt the City Council should remove Ms. McIntosh from the Com-
munity Services Commission,
Marian Pettee Marian Pettee, Executive Director of the West Covina Chamber of
Commerce, thanked the City Council for support Mervyn's
Community Closet.
Johnny Chua Johnny Chua, Walnut, President of the Filipino -American Cham-
ber of San Gabriel Valley, read a letter announcing upcoming
Filipino -American events.
Christina Nance Christina Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman Avenue, conveyed her
gratitude for the physical changes to City Hall in compliance with
ADA standards. She thanked Council for supporting her interest in
participating in local government and paving the way for others
with disabilities.
HEARING FY 2002/2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM— PUBLIC SERVICE PROTECTS
2002/2003 CDBG City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Touhey opened the hearing. Community Services Director Hatch
presented the staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments. The following individuals addressed the
City Council:
Kathleen Miller Kathleen Miller, Community Food Bank, talked about their new
facility and thanked Council for past and current support.
Ferial Moloo Ferial Moloo, YWCA -WINGS, discussed the services provided to
West Covina women through Wings and gave statistics for the past
year. She thanked Council for past financial support and requested
Council to keep Wings in mind for any upcoming available funds.
Pat Corpe Pat Corpe, United Community Food Pantry, discussed the number
of families helped by her organization and thanked Council for
their support.
Bernie Dillon Bernie Dillon, Project Sister, related statistics from her outreach
program and thanked Council for supporting Project Sister for the
last couple of years.
Colleen Castellano Colleen Castellano, E.S.G.V. Coalition for the Homeless,
presented statistics and expressed her gratitude for Council's
support.
Cami Poulos Cami Poulos, Parents Place/Pomona Regional Center, thanked
Council for their financial support of Parent Place, an agency
serving families with children with disabilities. She announced
two upcoming events scheduled for the public.
Testimony closed Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
and commenced Council discussion. In response to a Council
question regarding possible available left -over funds from the
current year, Community Services Director Hatch stated that staff
would review the accounts closely and report back during the
CDBG Action Plan scheduled to appear before Council at the next
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City Council meeting. Council desired to award any unused funds
to WINGS.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to approve the funding
levels for FY 2002/2003 as outlined in the final recommendation
from the Community Services Commission. Motion carried 5-0:
Meals on Wheel (American Red Cross) $5,500
Community Services Center 14,000
Careship 51,000
Youth Assistance Program 6,000
Senior Citizens Assistance Program 70,400
ESGV Coalition for Homeless 5,000
Fair Housing Council of S.G. V. 12,500
Marian Homes 1,000
Project Sister 3,000
Service Center for Independent Living 5,000
United Community Food Pantry 2,800
West Covina Community Food Bank 10,000
Parents Place 1,000
TOTAL $225, 000
Councilmember Herfert thanked the commissions for their work on
reviewing and recommending the agencies and various financial
requests. He also reminded staff to schedule a social City
Council/Commission Bar-B-Q in the upcoming months.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 03/12/02
Personnel 02/13/02
Planning 03/26/02
Senior Citizens 03/14/02
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Campaign Contribution Reporting Requirements
Ordinance 2081 - ORDINANCE NO. 2081 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Reporting campaign fiords COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
REVISING AND AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICI-
PAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBU-
TION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Establishment of Speed Limit on Hillside Drive
Ordinance 2082 - ORDINANCE NO. 2082 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Setting speed limit 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 Bid
Five -Year Extension of the Tree Maintenance Contract
West Coast Arborists - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Tree maint. contract extension * Waive the formal bidding process per Section 2-333(i)2 of
WCMC and extend the existing contract for an additional
five years at no increase in the contract amount.
* Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with West Coast ArbOri5t5, Inc., Anaheim.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Regular meeting of March 19, 2002
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Miscellaneous — Public Works
Street Cut Moratorium — Ordinance Introduction
Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Moratorium on street cuts WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 19-66 TO
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19,
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES, REGARD-
ING THE STREET CUT MORATORIUM ON NEWLY
IMPROVED STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES
(Renovated)
Caltrans Sound Wall and Garvey Avenue Encroachment Approval
Caltrans - Recommendation is to approve the reduction of travel -way from
Sound wall on Garvey 32 feet to 28 feet between exterior curbs on Garvey Avenue North
between the Grand Avenue undercrossing and the east City limit,
as proposed by Caltrans.
Emergency Repair of Fire Pumper Truck
Pumper — emergency repairs Recommendation is to approve the payment of Purchase Order No.
S001025 to Valley Detroit Diesel Allison, City of Industry, in the
amount of $28,126.84.
Tract No. 25572 —
Designating City -Owned Property for Street & Highway Purposes
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-32 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Vermillion Dev. Co. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DEDICATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO
PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS PRICE -
DALE AVENUE AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC
STREET AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7 — Preliminary Approval
of the Em!ineer's Report and the Resolution of Intention
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions, setting June
4`t' as the date for the public hearings thereof:
Resolution 2002-32 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD 44 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGI-
NEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 4, 2002 FOR LAND-
SCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMENCING IN
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE DISTRICT
Resolution 2002-33 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MI) #6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGI-
NEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 4, 2002 FOR LAND-
SCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 COMMENCING IN
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE DISTRICT
Resolution 2002-34 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD 47 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGI-
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NEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 4, 2002 FOR LAND-
SCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 COMMENCING IN
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE DISTRICT
Miscellaneous — Communications
Cable Television Resolution of Intention to Adopt Federal
Customer Service Standards
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution and setting a
public hearing date of May 7, 2002:
Resolution 2002-35 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-35 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Public hearing: 5/7/02 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
OF ITS INTENT TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE THE CABLE
FRANCHISE CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS PRO-
VIDED FOR IN THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
REGULATIONS SECTION 76.309
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
Surplus Vehicles
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-36 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-36 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Surplus Vehicles COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
California Beverage Container Recycling
and Litter Reduction Grant Wont resolution)
Recommendation is to authorize the Environmental Management
Director to apply for the California Department of Conservation's
Division of Recycling grant for the 2001/2002 and 2002/2003
fiscal year funding cycles and adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-37 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-37 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Recycling find grant COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA
BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER RE-
DUCTION GRANT FOR THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2001/2002 AND FUNDING CYCLE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002/2003
Resolution Authorizing 2002/2003
Enforcement Assistance Grant ADDlication
Recommendation is to authorize the Environmental Management
Director to apply to the California Integrated Waste Management
Board for the grant and adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-38 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-38 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
• Inspecting/monitoring landfill COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
BOARD FOR AN ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR
THE TERM OF GRANT CYCLE EA12, JUNE 30, 2002 TO
JUNE 30, 2003 AND GRANT CYCLE A13, JULY 1, 2002 TO
JUNE 30, 2003 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Purchase of Mobile Data Computers (MDC)with State Grant Funds
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Waive the formal bidding process and authorize the Police
Department to purchase the MDC replacement system (including
hardware, modems, and software, for a total of $302,457.76) that
fully integrates with West Covina's CAD/RMS, as follows:
• 40 "Tracer" MDCs from the sole -source manufacturer, Datalux,
for $233,536.71, including tax and shipping.
• 40 Sierra Wireless CDPD Modem packages from the lowest
vendor, MicroAge, for $40, 312.30, including tax and shipping.
• 40 RADCOM Mobile Software packages with licenses by the
sole -source manufacturer Public Safety Technologies, Inc., for
$29,608.75, including tax and shipping.
2) Appropriate $63,593 from the balance of Fund 194 to 194-
320-2110-7160 as the 2001 State California Law Enforcement
Equipment Program (CLEEP) Technology grant, to cover these
items.
3) Appropriate a total of $233,457 from the balance of Fund
155 to 155-320-2110-7160 as the 2000 State Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) grant. The remaining
$5,407.76 will come from already appropriated SLESF funds.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading
of the resolutions/ordinances and adopt/introduce, as appropriate;
and to approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar,
except: C-2a, C-5a, C-5b, and C-5f.
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Wong re: Resolution No. 2002-34 (MD #7)
due to conflict of interest laws as he resides
in that maintenance district.
Consent Calendar Items Taken Separately:
Item C-2a In relation to item C-2a (Ordinance for Adoption — Campaign
Contribution Reporting Requirements) City Attorney Alvarez-
Glasman presented an overview of the additional reporting
obligations proposed by Mayor Touhey.
Nancy Manners Nancy Manners, former Mayor of West Covina, described the pro-
posed ordinance as an "incumbent protection plan," a disingenuous
call for "full disclosure" of campaign contributions. She explained
why. She also spoke favorably of the ordinance proposed by
Councilmember Miller, scheduled later on the agenda.
John Hughes John Hughes, 129 Poxon Place, stated that he has contributed to
past and current Councilmembers. However, if this ordinance
becomes City law, he would have second thoughts about contribut-
ing to campaigns in the future, as there could be residual
animosity. He felt these additional disclosure requirements are
wrong.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, stated that the FPPC
provides for unanimity as long as an individual makes a contri-
bution to a candidate of $99 or less. There are a variety of reasons
why contributors would like to remain anonymous. He discussed
contributions from large contributors, which is a lot easier for
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incumbents than for contenders. He supported the ordinance pro-
posed by Councilmember Miller wherein Councilmembers would
recluse themselves from voting on issues in which campaign con-
tributions were received at $500 or more. Local elections are for
the people of the community, not big business.
. Bruce Lienbach Bruce Leinbach, 1308 Sandy Hill Drive, disagreed with the
position being taken on this issue by Mayor Touhey and Council -
member Herfert. He noted how difficult it is at the present time to
write checks, now that banking can be done via the internet. This
ordinance inhibits the "small guy."
Audrey Lynberg Audrey Lynberg, 1311 Golden Vista Drive, explained why the rule
of the check really complicates matters, more than what's
necessary. She also explained various reasons why individuals
would not want their names divulged, and she discouraged the
adoption of this particular ordinance.
Council Discussion Councilmember Miller analyzed Council campaigns for the year
2001 and shared those statistics. He said it was more difficult for a
challenger to raise funds than an incumbent, and would naturally
begin with a grassroots effort rather than approaching businesses.
He hoped Council would back away from this ordinance and
understand how wrong it is.
Councilmember Sanderson said she supports this "full disclosure"
ordinance and explained why. What would stop a developer from
contributing fifty $99 contributions and not disclosing their name?
How can that be controlled? That is why the proposed ordinance is
good. There are other ways for individuals to contribute and help
on a campaign without donating money: telephone banks, mailing
literature.
Councilmember Wong is really concerned about the impact of this
ordinance on potential contributors, just as explained by John
Hughes. This ordinance will scare people from donating if they
would rather not have their name reported publicly.
Councilmember Herfert stated that from his viewpoint, the issue is
that a candidate has raised $6500 in non -reportable funds in six
months. Further, without this ordinance, you would probably see
another $7000 in non -reportable winds for the next six-month filing
period. Philosophically, he disagreed with the idea that con-
tributors could hide behind a $99 check. He did not believe that
individuals are going to stop contributing to campaigns because
their name must be reported.
Mayor Touhey explained that one-third of his campaign money is a
loan from himself to his campaign account. A lot of his funds have
been given to charities, such as little league teams. He also noted
that state law requires that all money must be recorded, not
necessarily reported.
• City Clerk Berry presented:
Ordinance 2081 - ORDINANCE NO. 2081 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
campaign reporting law CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, REVISING AND AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to adopt. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
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AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: Miller, Wong
Item C-5b In relation to Item C-5b (Caltrans Sound Wall and Garvey Avenue
Encroachment Approval), Acting Public Works Director Yauchzee
presented the staff report.
David McIntosh David McIntosh, 1149 Meadow Wood Drive, Covina, stated that
he represented fifteen families in his area and urged Council to
approve the staff recommendation.
Abdollah Ansari Abdollah Ansari, Transportation Planning Manager for MTA,
stated that he was available to answer questions or give a
presentation, if necessary, about the project. Council didn't feel it
necessary to receive a presentation.
Acting Public Works Director Yauchzee noted that Mr. and Mrs.
McIntosh (above speaker) had faxed a letter this same day to the
City in support of the sound wall. The letter was distributed to
Council this evening.
Action on Item C-5b Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the staff
recommendation for Item C-5b. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-5a In relation to Item C-5a (Street Cut Moratorium — Ordinance
Introduction), Councilmember Herfert asked the City Attorney if
there would be a problem if he were to participate on this issue.
The City Attorney responded in the negative.
Action on Item C-5a Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further reading
of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-5f In relation to Item C-5f (Cable Television Resolution of Intention
to Adopt Federal Customer Service Standards), City Manager
Pasmant presented the staff report. The date for a public hearing
on this matter would be May 7, 2002.
Councilmember Herfert commented on a letter distributed
by Charter Communications to its customers regarding the cable
boxes which he felt was misleading in its information. He felt a
closed session would be appropriate to discuss this and he
encouraged citizens to call City Hall with complaints.
Councilmember Wong inquired about contacting Charter
on a goodwill basis to see if they could follow up with their
customers and righting a wrong, if the customer purchased some-
thing they need have.
Action on Item C-5f City Clerk Berry presented the heading of Resolution No. 2002-39.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to adopt the
recommended resolution and setting a public hearing date of May
7. 2002. Motion carried 5-0.
Recess Mayor Touhey called a recess at 9:40 pm. The City Council
returned at 9:55 pm with all members present.
PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:56 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 10:07 pm.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS OF
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO OTHER AGENCIES
Council reviewed the staff report. Mayor Touhey asked the
Councilmembers to contact him in the next couple of weeks with
their appointment preferences.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Miller —
Camaaian Contribution Conflict of Interest Ordinance
Councilmember Miller elaborated on the ordinance proposed for
adoption.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive 9247, noted his general
dislike for campaign reform and felt the proposed ordinance by
Councilmember Miller was a knee-jerk reaction to Mayor
Touhey's ordinance imposing stricter campaign contribution
reporting requirements than those already stipulated by state law.
Councilmember Sanderson wondered if other cities have imposed
similar ordinances and City Attorney noted the cities of Berkley
and Los Angeles.
Mayor Touhey expressed his thoughts opposing the ordinance and
felt the ordinance read like Proposition 28, which was found to be
unconstitutional afterwards.
Councilmember Wong clarified that this ordinance does not
infringe on anyone's constitutional rights because it is not a pro-
hibition on somebody contributing. It's a prohibition on the
receiver of the contribution on voting.
City Clerk presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE X TO
CHAPTER 2 (ADMIN) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE PRECLUDING AN OFFICER FROM PARTICIPATING
IN FORMAL DECISIONS WHICH MAY FINANCIALLY
AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION WHICH HAS
CONTRIBUTED IN EXCESS OF $500.00 TO AN OFFICER'S
CAMPAIGN
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Ordinance failed introduction Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the ordinance and to introduce. Motion failed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Wong
NOES: Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
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City Council Liaison Meeting— Highlights
Councilmember Miller gave a brief overview of his informational
report. Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to receive and
file. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Miller —
Chamber of Commerce Liaison Report
Council reviewed the informational report submitted by Council -
member Miller. Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to
receive and file. Motion carried 5-0.
Resolution to Relocate Parole Office
Assistant City Manager Fields presented the staff report.
Councilmember Wong asked if there were estimates avail-
able regarding the City purchasing the property or costs involved in
buying out an existing lease. There was not enough information
for him to take a position on the relocation of the parole office.
Councilmember Herfert felt the resolution only expresses the City
Council's desire to have the parole office located somewhere else,
it does not lock the City into any other action.
Wayne Heieck Wayne Heieck, 1313 S. Sunkist Avenue, who suggested that
relocating the parole office in the West Covina Civic Center was
not a good idea. There are too many youngsters and teens using
the library and the mall. A better spot would be in the City of
Irwindale.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2002-39 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-39 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
seeking relocation of parole CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
REQUESTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELOCATE
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PAROLE OFFICE LOCATED AT 1837 W. BADILLO STREET
IN WEST COVINA
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1
with Wong abstaining (for lack of sufficient information)
On another matter, Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to
look into a reader board, which could be used to announce
upcoming meetings here at City Hall.
• Councilmember Sanderson requested an update on the skateboard
park at Orangewood Park.
In Memorygf.. Mayor Touhey requested the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Richard Jennings, former Mayor (twice) of West
Covina who recently passed away.
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Mayor Touhey requested the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Oscar Perez Jimenez, who was killed in training at Fort
Irwin on March 30°i.
Councilmember Wong requested the meeting be adjourned
in memory of Lillian Fine, long time resident of West Covina.
Councilmember Herfert requested the meeting be adjourned
. in memory of Kit Maughan, a co-worker and fellow graduate from
Edgewood High School.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to adjourn the
meeting at 10:53 pm in memory of Richard Jennings, Oscar
Jimenez Perez, Lillian Fine, Kit Maughan, and direct staff to send
condolences to the survivors. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
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City, Clerk Janet Berry
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May r Michael Touhey
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