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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 4, 2002
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:00 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Chris Pipes of Faith
Community Church gave the invocation and West Covina Brownie Troop 9159 presented the colors and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson, Wong (arrived at 7:23 pm)
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Yauchzee, Freeland, Hatch,
Hoppe, Tompkins, Durbin, Bommarito, McIsaac, Paul, Wills,
Tedesco, Chung, Greene, Bachman, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Manager Pasmant noted a revision submitted by Council -
member Wong to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16
regarding the appointment requirements of the Mosquito
Abatement District Board. Council concurred with the revision.
The following sets of minutes were approved as presented, noting
the change above:
Special meeting of April 16, 2002 (revised)
Regular meeting of April 15, 2002 (revised as above)
Special meeting of May 7, 2002
Regular meeting of May 7, 2002
Special meeting of May 14, 2002
Special meeting of May 23, 2002
PROCLAMATION Mayor Touhey proclaimed the week of June 8 through 15 as
Filipino Heritage Week and presented the proclamation to Com-
munity Services Director Tom Hatch.
INTRODUCTION City Manager Pasmant introduced newly appointed Personnel
Director, Cindi Tompkins. Council welcomed Ms. Tompkins to
West Covina.
PRESENTATION Councilmember Miller reported on the recently held Business
Partners Breakfast at which event the City of West Covina was
recognized with a plaque. He presented the plaque, which
recognized various departments within the City organization, to
Mayor Touhey.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mary Ona Demmitt Mary Ona Demmitt, 815 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, read a prepared
statement on behalf of St. James and La Donna Davis, owners of
"Moe the Chimp."
Shirley Hanson Shirley Hanson, 21149 Brookport Street, Covina, submitted a 19-
page compilation of issues, facts, and situations surrounding "Moe
the Chimp."
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Christopher Alan Nuhfer Christopher Alan Nuhfer, 1614 Lark Ellen Avenue, complained
about the West Covina Police harassing him and issuing tickets.
He asked for an investigation into his situation.
Councilmember Wong arrived at 7:23 pm.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, 9247, commented on several
issues: a) the Mayor addressing the Baldwin Park City Council
assuring them that "Moe" was not going to go to Baldwin Park, b)
the Moe situation is the problem of West Covina, and c) gave sug-
gestions to resolve the issue.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Drive, and Herb Redholtz, 2622
Herb Redholtz Altamira Drive, together presented their frustration with the
slowness in which Clippinger Chevrolet is completing their
facility. They gave a parody of things "that would happen before
one could have a Chevy serviced by Clippinger."
Lola Findley Lola Findley, 2804 Courtney Circle, complained that Von's market
is closed and has been for quite some time. She inquired about the
future of that location (southern West Covina).
Terry Galzote Terry Galzote, 742 N. Hartley Street, invited everyone to attend
the Pista sa Nayor (festival) scheduled for June 16, 2002 to be held
at the corner of Azusa Avenue and Amar Road. He distributed
flyers.
ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Touhey announced that the following four items listed on
the Agenda would be held over until the next Council meeting,
which will be June 18, 2002:
Items Held Over to 6/18 HEARING B-2 re: WC Landscape Maintenance District No. 4
HEARING B-3 re: WC Landscape Maintenance District No. 6
HEARING B-4 re: WC Landscape Maintenance District No. 7
Note: These hearings were not advertised as requested by staff and
would have to wait until the notice is legally advertised.
ITEM C-7a re: Bid Award for Historical House Structure Repairs.
HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM ACTION PLAN
CDBG Action Plan City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Touhey opened the hearing. Community Services Director Hatch
presented the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the meeting
and asked for comments from the audience. The following spoke:
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, reported that the Senior Citizens
Center is running out of meals and suggested either increasing the
budget or increasing the $1 donation to $2.
Sandra Taylor Sandra Taylor, Sr. Citizens Commissioner, 907 W. Spruce Street,
added that there are more seniors coming to the center than it can
safely accommodate. She said it is the best senior center in the
East San Gabriel Valley and serves the best food.
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Testimony closed Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
and commenced Council discussion.
Councilmember Herfert felt that two days of running out of food
does not make a crisis situation and that that usually is not the case
at the center. Mayor Touhey added that the cost of the meals is
• actually $5. Councilmember Miller requested a report back from
staff that would outline all available options. Councilmember
Sanderson added that opening the back patio area may be an option
and Councilmember Wong noted that pre -purchasing lunches was
once discussed as an option.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 2002-60 RESOLUTION NO 2002-60 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Applying for grants CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPLY FOR
GRANT FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF
1974 AS AMENDED AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRON-
MENTAL REVIEW RECORD THEREON
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further
reading of the above resolution and adopt; and to approve the
following staff recommendations:
* Approve the allocation of unused and unallocated fund
from the 2001-2002 Action Plan, approving staff recommended
allocations and allocating the funding as follows:
• $22,500 to 131-320-2417-6120
• $20,000to 1310320-2411-6493
• $10,000 to 131-320-2411-6999
* Approve the 2002/200/ Action Plan.
Motion carried 5-0.
HEARINGS W.C. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 4
W.C. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 6
W.C. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7
Mayor Touhey announced earlier in the meeting that these
three hearings would be considered by the City Council at the next
regular meeting of June 18, 2002.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 4/9/02
Personnel 4/ 10/92
Planning 5/14/02 & 5/28/02
Senior Citizens 4/11 /02
Waste Mngt/Environmental Quality 4/18/02 & 5/16/02
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance No. 2084 ORDINANCE NO. 2084 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
• CATV Service Standards CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 11-18 (CABLE TELEVISION
SYSTEM STANDARDS) OF ARTICLE 11 (COMMUNITY
ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS) OF CHAPTER 11
(FRANCHISES) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
WITH THE ADDITION OF SUBSECTION (f) (REMEDIES FOR
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CUSTOMER SERVICES STAN-
DARDS
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Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
On August 2, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries from Richard E. Lopez and Tamara R. Silva -
Lopez in the amount of $500,000 relating to an incident with the
West Covina Police Department.
• On March 7, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage from Cathy Rodriguez in the amount of $245.
Claimant is seeking to recover costs she incurred to replace a
broken window on her neighbor's vehicle.
On December 27, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim
from Roy Molina for personal injuries relating to an incident at the
West Covina City pool. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
On January 16, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a
subrogation claim for monetary loss relating to an incident at the
West Covina City pool. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
On February 8, 2002 the City Clerk's office received a claim from
James A. Caruso for personal injuries in the amount of $4,000
relating to a trip and fall accident on a public sidewalk. Claimant
is seeking to recover money for his alleged pain and suffering.
On March 29, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Farmers Insurance/Caryl] Annette Honor for property damage in
the amount of $4,343. Claimant is seeking to recover costs
incurred to repair theirinsured's vehicle.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of April, 2002.
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
Resco Self Storage LLC Location: 2710 E. Garvey Avenue South
Recommendation is to accept onsite and offsite improvements for
Precise Plan No. 872 and release Bond No. 815641 S by
Developers Insurance Company in the amount of $154,000.
Rielly Homes Location: Tract 32324 and Tract 47809 (South Hills)
Recommendation is to accept onsite and offsite improvements for
portions of Tract 32324 and Tract 47809 and reduce Bond No.
B2973121 by United Pacific Insurance Company from $350,000 to
$160,000. The balance of the bond will remain in effect until the
end of the one-year plant establishment period of the landscape
area with Maintenance District No. 7.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Regular meeting of May 21, 2002.
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Award of Bids
Historical House Structural Repairs — BP 02312A
Historical House Repairs The recommendation is to approve the repairs listed in Line Items
Held Over Nos. B-1 and B-2 to the Historical House at Heritage Park as
identified by the firm of Hess Engineering, Inc. and take the
following actions:
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1) Approve the expenditure of $9,350 from City Buildings
Termite Repair (110-320-3001-7500) and $12,840 from Park
Buildings Termite Repairs (161-320-3201-7500) for this project.
2) Approve an appropriation of $19,800 from City Yard Fuel
Island (110-320-3769-7900) to be transferred into Account No.
40 110-320-3294-7500 to be used for this project.
3) Approve an appropriation of $28,100 from Construction
Tax Fund balance to be transferred into Account No. 161-320-
3294-7500 to be used for this project.
4) Authorize staff to retain Jeff Coronado Structural
Engineering consultants (JCSEC) of West Covina, California, to
perform structural observation for this work,
5) Accept the bid of Pacific Construction in the amount of
$63,300.00 as submitted at the bid opening on April 30, 2002, and
authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk
to execute an agreement with Pacific Construction Company of
Granada Hills, California, for the recommended work to be done.
Purchase of One -Truck
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
New utility truck - WC Motors I) Award the bid for one 2002 Chevrolet 2500 HD 4x2
Regular Cab and Chassis with a Utility Body per specifications in
Bid No. 01-02-156 to West Covina Motors, Inc., West Covina,
including tax and delivery, not to exceed $21,050.
2) Declare old Unit No. 156 as surplus and send it to public
auction per WCMC § 2-316 after the new 2002 Chevrolet 2500
HD 4x2 Regular Cab and Chassis with a Utility Body is put into
service.
Purchase of Medical Re-SunDlies
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Medical Supplies —Life-Assist 1) Award Life -Assist the contract for the purchase of
ALS/BLS medical supplies and equipment for the West Covina
Fire Department; and
2) Authorize the Fire Chief to purchase medical supplies
equipment from Life -Assist; and
3) Authorize the maximum expenditure of $36,000 from
Account No. 110-320-2181-6232 and a maximum expenditure of
$50,000 from Account No. 110-320-2181-6270 for these
purchases.
• Proposal for Capital and Infrastructure Inventory and Valuation
Services
Asset Inventory - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Conrad Business Services,
Conrad Business Services, Inc. Inc. in the amount of $59,930 and authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement with them for the service to be performed
per the City of West Covina specification 0102A, subject to review
and approval of the City Attorney. It is further recommended that
the City elect to depreciate infrastructure assets, to include all
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infrastructure assets in the inventory, and to track the infrastructure
assets in appropriate networks or subsystems.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
Graffiti Removal Agreement Renewal
. Graffiti Removal Contract Recommendation is to authorize the City Manager and City Clerk
to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Graffiti Agreement with the
Boys and Girls Club of San Gabriel Valley, extending the existing
contract to August 31, 2003.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Donation of 1978 S. W.A.T. Truck to the Citv of Placerville
Recommendation is to authorize the donation of the 1978 Ford
S.W.A.T. truck (license E725112) to the City of Placerville. The
transaction will be completed upon receipt of a one -dollar purchase
order.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION In relation to Item C-6III (Traffic Committee Item re Parking
Prohibition) Councilmember Wong expressed concern about the
diagram language regarding the red curbing along Garvey Avenue
South.
Public Works Director Yauchzee responded that the
language would be amended.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to waive further reading
of the ordinance and adopt; and to approve all other items except
G-5b, C-6II, and C-7a (previously pulled). Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Miller, Herfert, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
Items C-5b (Rielly Homes) and
C-6II (Restricted Parking along Glendora Avenue)
Councilmember Wong stated that he would abstain from the
discussion and vote on these items as the first one is located within
Councilmember Herfert stepped out.
300 feet of his residential property and the other is located within
300 feet of commercial property owned by his family.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve
the staff recommendations for both items. Motion carried 4-0-1
with Wong abstaining.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING — CONTRACT AWARD
Council reviewed the staff report. Mayor Touhey stated that he
would prefer to hold this over, based on some information he
received today. Councilmember Miller added that he would like to
know about the equipment being proposed.
• Motion by Miller and seconded Wong to hold over until the
next City Council meeting of June 18, 2002. Motion carried 4-0.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report and
responded to Council questions regarding a dollar threshold, the
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location or placement at new or renovated developments,
minimum number of lots that could participate, oversight
committee in choosing the art, etc.
Councilmember Herfert returned to the Council dais.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to bring back a program
for Council to review. Motion carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 8:26
pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City
Council reconvened at 8:27 pm.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
MAYOR'S REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Miller —
Shadow Oak Park Master Plan
Councilmember Miller elaborated on his suggestion to hold a
community meeting at Shadow Oak Park to receive input from the
residents as to their desires for developing the lower portion of the
park.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, discussed the
difficulties in meeting ADA requirements at the park and accessing
the park facility.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, reminded Council of a
previous meeting at Shadow Oak Park where complaints and
questions were raised by the residents. He suggested the answers
to those be supplied at this proposed meeting.
Councilmember Sanderson suggested a priority list,
recollecting a four -page listing of improvements contained in the
Capital Improvement Program.
Councilmember Wong suggested that the notice for the
meeting include an opportunity for residents to write back to City
Hall in the event they cannot attend the meeting.
Councilmember Herfert supported the proposed meeting,
but suggested holding it in the fall.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to conduct
the meeting in the fall. Motion carried 5-0.
On another matter, Councilmember Miller stated that he had infor-
mation for staff regarding a trash problem. He would submit that
after the meeting.
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Mayor Touhey polled the Council and they agreed to take
comments from the audience even though Oral Communications
was closed. The following addressed Council:
Gloria De La Cruz Gloria De La Cruz, 851 S. Sunset Avenue, 933, wondered about
the future of the Ernie's Restaurant and the Great Wall sites. She
then asked for the amount of money the City has spent on the
"Moe the Chimp" issue and the amount received by the City
Attorney.
Michael Keffer Michael Keffer, 345 N. Ellen Drive, commented on "Moe the
Chimp" situation.
Councilmember Herfert requested that an update on the parole
office be agendized for the next meeting, to keep residents
informed.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 9:03 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:'
,City -,clerk Janet Berry
Mayo Michael Touhey