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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
DULY 2, 2002
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:24 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Rev. John Foye of Christ
Fellowship Church gave the invocation and students from the Montessori Academy of West Covina led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson, Wong
Others present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Chung, Swink, Tedesco,
Freeland, Yauchzee, Genovese, Villegas, Durbin, Tompkins,
Gardner, Greene, Rodriquez, Samaniego, Hatch, Morgan,
MacMaster, Bachman, Williams, Lennard, Lee, Clark, Semblantes,
Berry
PROCLAMATION Mayor Touhey proclaimed the month of July as Parks and
Recreation Month and presented the proclamation to Community
Services Director Hatch, who in turn announced upcoming events
scheduled for this summer.
PRESENTATION Mayor Touhey presented a Certificate of Recognition to Joseph
Iniguez recognizing him for being selected by Congressman David
Dreier as a Youth Volunteer Award Honoree.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Hughes John Hughes of the West Covina Elks reminded everyone of the
Fourth of July celebrations scheduled for July 4's on through to
July 7.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Drive, spoke highly of members
of the West Covina Police Department who helped with "Grad
Nite."
John Lindow John Lindow, 415 N. Lyall, reminded Council that prior to the
March 2001 election, the City Council was a 2-3 Council and now
after the election we still have a 2-3 Council. He was unhappy
with the bickering that continues on the City Council.
He was very impressed with the Farmers Market last
Thursday evening, feeling it was a great success.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Amar Road #247, commented on the
Davis' actions regarding "Moe the Chimp" situation.
Big League Dreams Due to the number of speaker cards received from the audience,
Mayor Touhey moved forward Big League Dreams for discussion
at this time and called to order the special meetings of the
Redevelopment Agency and the City Council at 7:45 pm. Please
see the minutes for the Special Meeting of the City Council and
Council Minutes of 7/2/02
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Big League Dreams project
Continued to 7/6/02
Redevelopment Agency for July 2, 2002 for the discussion relative
to Big League Dreams.
At 10:55 pm, a motion was offered by Miller and seconded by
Sanderson to continue all the items listed on the special agenda for
City Council until 10:00 am on Saturday, July 6 in the City Hall
Council Chambers. Motion carried 5-0.
At 10:55 pm, a motion was offered by Miller and seconded by
Wong to continue all the items listed on the special agenda for the
Redevelopment Agency until 10:00 am on Saturday, July 6 in the
City Hall Council Chambers. Motion carried 5-0.
Recess Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 10:55 pm.
The City Council reconvened at 11:10 pm with all members
present to continue the regular City Council meeting agenda.
HEARING
Public Testimony
City Manager Pasmant presented a power -point presentation
regarding the proposed budget and alternatives to bridge the gap.
He reviewed budget cuts and supplemental requests.
Mayor Touhey asked for public input and the following individuals
addressed Council:
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, suggested amending the CIP by
$90,000 to provide a parkette at Aroma Drive. He asked about
funding for the proposed golf course at the BKK Landfill site, the
gym at Cameron Park, and an aquatics center.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Drive, asked where he could
obtain various votes taken by Councils in the past. He was
directed to the City Clerk's Office.
Testimony closed There being no others wishing to address the City Council, Mayor
Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing to enter-
tain comments from the Councilmembers.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve the
budget as presented by the City Manager.
Councilmember Miller stated that in his review, he pre-
pared some changes that may interest the Council that could save
some money. His figures included adjusting the CIP and the Sup-
plemental Lists, reassigning funding sources, and disapproving the
Council's Wish List. His adjustments would relieve the General
Fund reserves by $400,000.
Councilmember Herfert felt it was too late in the budget
process and in the evening to rehash any of the items as suggested
by Councilmember Miller.
Mayor Touhey stated that he would commit to reviewing
each of the items earmarked by Councilmember Miller before they
are approved.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2002-75 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-75 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Budget Adoption CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
OPERATING BUDGET, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUD-
GET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND LOCAL
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUDGET AND APPROVING THE
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APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2002 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2003
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0 and
included the following staff recommendations:
1) Approve the City Council Wish List (Attachment No. 1).
• 2) Approve the recommended changes on the Supple -mental
Budget Requests (Attachment No. 2).
3) Approve the recommended changes on the 2nd Round
Budget Cuts (Attachment No. 3).
4) Approve the recommended designations of General Fund
reserves (Attachment No. 4).
5) Approve the Capital Improvement program (Attachment
No. 5).
Councilmember Wong stated that he would support the
budget as presented, although he wasn't in total . agreement with
each of the items.
Councilmember Miller stated he would support the budget
with the commitment to continue to look at ways to cut the budget.
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 6/20/02
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 670 (Pacific Communities Builders)
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
On April 16, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received an application
for leave to present a late claim from Julie Szarek-Salas for
property damage in the amount of $1,242.43. Claimant is seeing to
recover costs she incurred to repair damage to the right side and
rear lift gate of her vehicle.
On April 16, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Michael Kerry for discrimination and wrongful termination. The
amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
On September 17, 2001 the City Clerk's Office received a claim
from Anthony Turkmany for property damage in the amount of
$140. Claimant is seeking to recover costs he incurred for repairs
made to his radiator.
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
Taico Properties, Inc. Location: Tract No. 47815 (Aroma and Donna Beth)
Recommendation is to release Bond No. 3SM77260400 by
American Motorists Insurance Company in the amount of
$159,300.00. This bond is being substituted by a new bond from
• Olson -West Covina 28, LLC, issued by Developers Surety and
Indemnity Company.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 2002.
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• Police Management MOU
Resolution 2002-76
Police Mngt. MOU
Resolution 2002-77
So. Calif. Edison easement
Resolution 2002-78
MD No. 1
• Resolution 2002-79
MD No. 2
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of May 2002
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Memorandum of Understanding —
West Covina Police Management
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Approve the proposed salary and benefit enhancements for
the West Covina Police Officers' Association; and approve the
appropriation of $7,170 from General Fund reserves and the
transfer of $50,678 from Account No. 110-320-2610-6900 into the
appropriate personnel line items to fund the proposed salary and
benefit increases.
* Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-76 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE WEST
COVINA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; AMEND-
ING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO COMPENSA-
TION AND CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AS AMEND-
ED, AND FIXING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR
CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE POLICE MANAGEMENT
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Miscellaneous — Public Works
Grant of Easement for Utility Purposes in Favor of
Southern California Edison Company
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-77 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 —
Settine of 2002/03 Assessment Rate
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution, which
includes a rate increase from 8.0 cents to 8.7 cents per hundred
dollars of assessed valuation:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-78 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY
TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAIN-
TENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND FIXING THE TAX RATE
FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2002
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 — Setting of
2002/2003 Assessment Rate
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution, which
includes a rate increase from 3.7 cents to 4.6 cents per hundred
dollars of assessed valuation:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-79 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY
TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAIN-
TENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND FIXING THE TAX RATE
FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2002
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Resolution 2002-80
W.C. Auto Plaza
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
Azusa Plaza Business Improvement District
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-80 — A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/03 AND
PROVIDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THEREON TO
BE CONDUCTED JULY 16, 2002
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
West Covina Fourth of July Fireworks Display
Recommendation is to formally authorize a fireworks display at
the West Covina High School for July 4, 2002.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolutions/ordinance and adopt; and to approve all
other items listed except: C-2, C-7a, and C-7b. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
Item C-2 In relation to Item C-2 (Ordinance Adoption re Zone Change
No. 670), Councilmember Herfert posed several questions to staff.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to continue
this matter until Saturday's meeting to give staff a chance to
research the answers. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-7a In relation to Item C-7a (MOU with Police Management),
Councilmember Miller spoke in opposition to the MOU because
the longevity pay equates to spiking salaries. Councilmember
Wong agreed with Councilmember Miller concerning the
longevity pay, but favored the remainder of the MOU.
City Clerk Berry presented the title of Resolution No.
2002-76. Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to waive
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-2 with
Miller and Wong voting no.
Item C-7b In relation to Item C-715 (Southern California Edison
Easement), Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to ensure
the safety of children in the area during the drilling project.
Councilmember Wong stated that he would have to abstain on this
issue due to conflict of interest laws. He owns one share of
Valencia Heights Water Company, which is requiring the electrical
power from Edison to install new water wells on its property.
City Clerk Berry presented the title of Resolution No.
2002-77. Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1
with Wong abstaining (conflict of interest).
PUBIC WORKS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
Council Minutes of 7/2/02
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
• COMMUNITY SERVICES
No reports for this meeting.
No regular meeting this evening.
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 REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Herfert —
Councilmember Herfert elaborated on the staff report and
requested staff prepare a letter for the residents in the area
informing them of the status of the situation. The Parole Office
officials have indicated a willingness to move locations.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file the informational report. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to adjourn he
meeting at 12:07 am to 10:00 am on Saturday, July 6, 2002 in the
City Hall Council Chambers to discuss the Big League Dreams
project (from the special meeting) and the ordinance relative to
Zone Change No. 670, which was held over from the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
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City Clerk Janet Berry
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Mayor Michael Touhey
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