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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 6, 2002
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:20 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Reverend John Foye of Christ
Fellowship Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Sanderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Yauchzee, Hatch, Tompkins, Hoppe,
Durbin, Samaniego, Genovese, Anderson, Palkhiwala, Freeland,
Heaton, McIsaac, Morgan, Gardner, Hudson, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Clerk Berry noted a correction made to the minutes of the
regular meeting of June 18, 2002. The following minutes were
approved as presented, including the correction.
Special meeting of June 18, 2002
Regular meeting of June 18, 2002
Special meeting of June 25, 2002
Special meeting of July 2, 2002 (6:45 pm)
Regular meeting of July 2, 2002
Special meeting of the City Council/RDA of July 2 (BLD)
PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tem Herfert proclaimed August 19-24, 2002 as
Community Clinic Week and presented the proclamation to Mila
Arroyo, Associate Director of East Valley Community Health
Center.
PRESENTATIONS Sgt. First Class Leoncio Leal presented the City with an American
Flag that was flown over Afghanistan on May 5 in an F-16.
Larry Crain, President of Charisma Floats, presented the City of
West Covina a portrait of the City's entry in the 2002 Tournament
of Roses Parade.
Larry Carter, Manager of the West Covina American Little League
Dodgers, assisted Mayor Pro Tem Herfert in recognizing each
member of the team for their Division Championship.
Manager Thomas Carrillo of the West Covina Youth Pony Red
Team assisted Mayor Pro Tem Herfert with recognizing each
member of the team for winning the Shetland World Series
Championship. A video of the World Series game followed,
showing highlights of the 5 and 6 year -olds winning the title.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
St. James Davis St. James Davis, 616 N. Vincent Avenue, shared some fond
memories of Chick Hearn, who recently passed away and will be
missed particularly by Los Angeles Lakers basketball fans.
He also suggested the City Council agenda be revised to
allow two oral communication sections on the agenda.
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John Lindow John Lindow, 415 N: Lyall, reminded the audience that today is the
57n' anniversary of dropping the H-Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
He commented on other items as well: remodeling of Food For
Less, article in the Tribune regarding the Kids Night -Out city
program, and a new restaurant in town "Costas."
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, 1809 Adams Drive, thanked Council for their work
on the parole office issue, encouraged Council to revamp the old
supermarket in his neighborhood, and favored the driveway cut-
back proposal discussed in Agenda Item M-3.
Robert Leitch Robert Leitch, 1816 E. Woodgate Drive, submitted a letter re-
garding several issues he had with Code Enforcement and hoped to
receive a written response.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, #218, pointed out the
inequities in trash ratelbin service and charges between multi -
tenant facilities (condos, townhouses, apartment complexes),
commercial rates, and single-family residents. She explained the
rate structure and brought to Council's attention that multi -unit
dwellers are being discriminated against.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 Holt Avenue, suggested the City invite
senior citizens, particularly those in the senior housing
developments, to attend the Summer Concert Series and provide
seating for them.
HEARING APPEAL HEARING OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR
FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
Appeal Hearing Applicant: Great Mountain, L.P.
Location: 3146 E. Virginia Avenue
Appellants: Charles & Marilyn McCain, Jr.
Paul & Shonda Tombrello
Mayor Touhey introduced the issue for discussion and City Clerk
Berry verified the affidavit of mailing and publication. Mayor
Touhey opened the hearing and Planning Director McIsaac
presented the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey asked for comments from individuals in favor of
the appeal and the appellants addressed Council:
In Favor of Appeal:
Paul Tombrello Paul Tombrello, 3136 E. Virginia Avenue, submitted a neighbor-
hood petition opposing the development.
Charles McCain, Jr. Charles McCain, Jr., 3133 E. Virginia Avenue, distributed the
definition of "surrounding residences" as defined in the Tentative
Tract Map No. 52956 text and the Municipal Code.
A letter was submitted via fax on August 5 by Brian Corder, 3150
Virginia Avenue, had been received by the City Clerk supporting
the appeal.
In Opposition: Mayor Touhey asked for comments from those opposed to the
appeal and the following addressed Council:
William Lee William Lee, general partner of the developing company, Great
Mountain, discussed the project.
Mayor Touhey asked Mr. Lee if he would be willing to
hold. over any Council discussion this evening until the next
council meeting to give the Mayor a chance to intervene between
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John Shewmaker
In Rebuttal:
is Charles McCain, Jr.
Paul Tombrello
the two parties. Once clarification regarding an extension to his
application was assured, Mr. Lee concurred on a postponement.
John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Drive
Mayor Touhey asked for rebuttal and the following spoke:
Charles McCain, Jr., 3133 E. Virginia Avenue
Paul Tombrello, 3136 E. Virginia Avenue
Testimony closed Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
and received further comments from the Planning Director as to an
automatic extension being granted to the developer.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to hold over this
matter until September 3, 2002 to give the Mayor an opportunity to
meet with both parties about reaching an agreement that would be
satisfactory to both sides. Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission 6/11/02 and 6/26/02
Waste Management & Environmental Quality 7/18/02
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2086 - ORDINANCE NO. 2086 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Permanent Make -Up COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULA-
TION OF "PERMANENT MAKE-UP" (Code Amendment No.
02-01)
Ordinance 2087 - ORDINANCE NO. 2087 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Skate Park Regulations COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREA-
TION BY ADDING ARTICLE III ESTABLISHING REGULA-
TIONS FOR THE SAFE USE OF SKATE PARK FACULTIES
OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
On May 15, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Timothy Patrick Ritson for personal injuries in the amount of
$1,010,000. Claimant is seeking monetary compensation to
include out-of-pocket expenses such as bail and attorney's fees as
well as mental and emotional distress.
On May 15, 2002 the city Clerk's Office received a claim from
James Harley Ritson for personal injuries in the amount of
$1,010,000. Claimant is seeking monetary compensation to
include out-of-pocket expenses such as bail and attorney's fees as
well as mental and emotional distress.
On May 2, 2002 the City Clerk's office received a claim from
Felicia Rae Valdez for wrongful death in the amount of
$1,500,000. Claimant is seeking monetary compensation for the
loss of love, comfort and support of her deceased finance.
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Resolution 2002-89
Approving final map
On Mayo 2, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Patricia Mary Aguirre for wrongful death in the amount of
$1,500,000. Claimant is seeking monetary compensation for the
loss of love, comfort and support of her deceased son.
On February 2, 2002 and on March 25, 2002 the City Clerk's
Office received claims from Lourdes M. Lira for personal injuries.
The amounts claimed had not been determined at the time of
presentation. Claimant is seeking to recover costs she incurred for
medical treatment and monetary compensation for per pain and
suffering.
Approval of Final Maps
Parcel Map No. 25889
Subdivider: City of West Covina and Valencia Heights Water Co.
Location: 380 Citrus Street (Maverick Field/Ridge Riders site)
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-89 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
25889 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(City of West Covina and Valencia Heights Water Company)
Resolution 2002-90 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-90 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Easement 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
VALENCIA HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY
SP 02111 -
Silvia Construction, Inc.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Release of performance Guarantee for Precise Plan No. 880R1
Location: 901 W. Service Avenue (mini storage facility)
Recommendation is to accept all on -.site and off -site improvements
for Precise Plan NO. 880R1 and authorize the release of Certificate
of Deposit No. 004/40099435-6 by World Savings Bank in the
amount of $139,000.
Release of Performance Guarantee for Precise Plan No. 844
Location: Hollenbeck Avenue and Garvey Avenue South
Recommendation is to accept all on -site and of -site improvements
for Precise Plan No. 884 and authorize the release of cash deposit
by Penske Motor Cars in the amount of $51,000 from Account No.
550-240.
Minutes of the Traffic Committee (accept and file)
Minutes of the regular meeting held July 16, 2002
Award of Bid
SP 02111 — Street Rehabilitation Work on Bus Route Streets
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Establish Project No. SP 02111.
2) Authorize the transfer of the following funds to SP 02111:
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3) Accept the bid of Silvia Construction, Inc., Rancho Cuca-
monga, in the amount of $1,979,340.07 as submitted at the
bid opening on July 24, 2002 and authorize the Public
Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute
the contract.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of June 2002
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Award of Bid for CDBG Consultant Services
CDBG Consultant - Recommendation is to authorize the Community Services Director
Castaneda and Associates to enter into a three-year contract with consultant Castaneda and
Associates in the amount not to exceed $20,000 per year for the
completion of the Action Plan and Consolidated Performance and
Evaluation Report and consulting services.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Bureau of Justice Grant New BJA Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Approve the spending breakdown of the new BJA Grant (a
total of $115,714, including the match) as follows:
• $10,714 into 135-320-2112-5112 for part-time positions for
DARE service and background investigations;
• $25,000 into 135-320-2112-5113 for special community
policing overtime activities;
• $20,000 into 135-320-2112-6110 for LEXUS/NEXUS.
• $25,000 into 135-320-2112-6270 for CEC action.
• $25,000 into 135-320-2112-7160 for public safety
equipment, including radios.
• $10,000 into 135-320-2112-6050 for supplemental police
training and the mandatory BJA grant recipient training.
2) Accept the $104,143 federal grant, and authorize the
transfer of $11,571 from 110-320-2110-5113 (Police
Department overtime) as the required local cash match to
Fund, 135.
3) Authorize the future appropriation of interest earned under
this grant. (The interest must, according to grant rules, be
spent on these activities by the end of the grant period, or
be returned to the federal government.)
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Payment of San Gabriel Valley Council of Government -
FY 2002/2003 Dues
Recommendation is to authorize the payment of the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments (COG) dues in the amount of
$29,184 from the following accounts:
Membership dues: COG * Transit and Transportation program fee (Prop A. & C.) of
$13,092 to be paid out of Account No. 121-320-2440-6120.
* Air Quality program fee (AB 2766) of $13,092 to be paid
out of Account No. 119-320-2319-6120.
* General Fund fees of $3,000 to be paid out of Account No.
110-320-2640-6087.
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Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Approval of New and Revised Class Specifications
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-91 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-91 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
new & revised class specs CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WES COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING
TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSI-
TIONS, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASS
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ HOUS-
ING MANAGER; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST;
ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN; DEPUTY CITY CLERK;
SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST; AND LIFEGUARD; AND
APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR, AND LIFE-
GUARD/INSTRUCTOR
Public Employees' Retirement System Contract Amendment
Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance to carry
out previously expressed Council directions regarding pre -
retirement death benefit for surviving spouse of police and fire
sworn employees:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
PERS amendment CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolutions/ordinance and to adopt/introduce; and to
approve all other items on the Consent Calendar, except Item C-4.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
Item C-4 Councilmembers Sanderson and Wong stated that they would
abstain from the discussion and vote on this item, due to conflict of
interest laws: Wong owns one share of the Valencia Heights Water
Company and Sanderson resides within 300 feet of the project.
City Clerk Berry read the titles of Resolution No. 2002-89 and
Resolution No. 2002-90.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 3-0-2 with
Sanderson and Wong abstaining (conflict of interest).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Item L-I held over to 9/3 Mayor Touhey requested Council's concurrence in holding over
Agenda Item L-I under Mayor's Reports, Establishment of a
Housing Authority JPA, until the next Council meeting. Council
concurred.
Recess Mayor Touhey called a recess at 9:17 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 9:28 pm with all members present.
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PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE OPTIONS FOR THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL POOL FACILITY
AT EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public Works Director Yauchzee presented the staff report and
responded to questions and comments.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to direct
staff to proceed with Items 1 through 11 totaling $81,930.00:
No.
Description
Amount
1.
Remove and replace the front window and roll up door
$6,000
2.
Install a shade fabric over the remodeled trellis and over
the men and women's shower areas
7,000
3.
Remodel the staff locker room area
10,000
4.
Provide a cosmetic remodel of the existing staff restroom
8,000
5.
Install new screening on the fence surrounding the pool
and lower the height of the chain link fence
5,000
6.
Install, paint, and upgrade signage
2,000
7.
Paint shower/locker floors
4,000
8.
Minor ADA improvements *
15,000
9.
Repair the wiring and underwater light fixtures*
12,000
10.
Upgrade the pool heater
6,000
11.
Administration, inspection, and contingency (10%)
6,930
TOTAL
$81,930
These items may not be entirely completed while the pool is
in operation.
Other items can be completed this summer.
Councilmember Miller suggested the City obtain some standard
plans for restrooms, etc., to eliminate the need of creating from
scratch such facilities.
The foregoing motion carried 5-0.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:30 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 9:32 pm with all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY — COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AT& T
Mayor Touhey stated that he would abstain from the discussion
and vote on this issue, due to conflict of interest laws. He owns
property at 551 E. Vine Avenue, within 300 feet of the subject
property.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to hold this
item until the next meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Touhey
abstaining (conflict of interest).
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to designate
Councilmember Miller as the voting delegate for the annual
conference to be held this year in Long Beach from October 2
through October 5, 2002. Motion carried 5-0.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOUSING AUTHORITY JPA
Earlier in the meeting Mayor Touhey gained the concurrence of the
City Council to hold this matter over until ,the next Council
meeting.
• COUNCH,MEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Miller —
City Council Liaison Meeting Highlights
Councilmember Miller elaborated on his report, emphasizing the
plans involving the reconstruction of the Alameda Corridor
Construction at Valley Boulevard and the railroad tracks. he
encouraged citizens to avoid the area during construction because
it is going to be very congested.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file the informational report. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Miller —
Cameron Park Community Center/Gymnasium
Proposed Gymnasium(s) Councilmember Miller expressed concern that there appears to be
two gymnasiums in the plans for West Covina and in his opinion
the City can only afford one. One is proposed for Cameron Park
and the other is included in the Big League Dreams site plans. He
suggested deleting the one gym proposed for Cameron Park, but
continue the plans for upgrading the current Cameron Park facility
as a community building; and move forward with designating a
gym at the BLD site.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file Mr. Miller's suggestion.
Councilmember Wong commenced a discussion on the
staff report and its attachment concerning the final action relative
to Big League Dreams taken at the special meeting of July 6. City
Attorney Alvarez-Glasman responded.
Councilmember Sanderson stated that it was her
understanding that the motion made on the 6u' of July did not
include relocating the gym from Cameron Park to the BLD site.
Action on the motion to receive and file the staff report was
approved 3-1-1 with Miller voting no and Wong abstaining.
Councilmember Herfert —
Drivewav Cutback Area
Councilmember Herfert elaborated on the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to have the
Planning Commission to study and recommendation to the City
Council. Motion carried 5-0.
On another issue, Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to
look into the possibility of creating architectural standards for
neighborhoods.
On another issue, Councilmember Sanderson supported the
suggestion made by an earlier speaker to invite the senior citizens
to the Summer Concert Series.
On another issue, Mayor Touhey requested staff to prepare a staff
report regarding the Armed Forces Blue Star Program for the City
of West Covina.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 9:51 pm. in memory of the following persons:
Chick Heam — well-known and respected basketball announcer for
the L.A. Lakers.
• Thomas Baca — Father of Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca.
Donna Hammond — Mother of Monrovia Mayor Pro Tent Robert
Hammond.
Maria Garcia — Mother of Irwindale Councilmember Manuel
Garcia.
Motion carried 5-0.
May r Michae Touhey
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Berry
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