10-15-2002 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 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. Reverend John Foye of Christ
Fellowship Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Tompkins, Yauchzee, Hatch,
Orta, Freeland, Genovese, Morgan, Hoppe, Sahagun, Bommarito,
Houston, Tedesco, De Zara, McIsaac, Wills, Bachman, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Wong submitted corrections to the City Clerk for
the regular meeting of September 17, 2002. The following sets of
minutes were approved with corrections to September 17:
Special meeting of September 17, 2002
Regular meeting of September 17, 2002
Special meeting of October 1, 2002
Regular meeting of October 1, 2002
Special meeting of October 9, 2002
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Touhey presented a Resolution of Commendation to Joseph
Iniguez, Jr. for being selected as West Covina Community Hero
for his civic contributions.
Mayor Touhey announced a reception in the Community
Room, following the remaining presentations, in honor of Joseph's
recognition.
With the assistance of John Klena, Manager of the West Covina
America Little League All -Stars District 19 Champions, 9-10 Year
Olds, Mayor Touhey presented Certificates of Recognition to each
member of the baseball team.
With the assistance of Larry Carter, Manager of the West Covina
American Little League All -Stars District 19 Champions, 11012
year Olds, Mayor Touhey presented Certificates of Recognition to
each member of the baseball team.
Mayor Touhey recognized Margo Perusse, the Executive Director
of the Family Birth and Newborn Center at Citrus Valley Medical
Center- Queen of the Valley Campus, and presented her with a
Certificate of Recognition for the 30`s Anniversary of the Newborn
Intensive Care Unit at the hospital.
• Mayor Touhey recognized Candace de Zara, West Covina Fire
Explorer, who received the Explorer of the Year Award.
Carlos Thrasher announced the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony
to be held at the Civic Center and the golf tournament for the Toys
for Tots Program.
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Recess Mayor Touhey called a recess at 7:25 pm to provide time for the
audience to participate in the cake and punch in the Community
Room, honoring West Covina's Community Hero, Joseph Iniguez,
Jr. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:38 pm with all
members present.
Mayor Touhey recognized Robert Zeller and presented him with a
Resolution of Commendation for his work on the Personnel Com-
mission. Mr. Zeller recently resigned from the commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, spoke as a member of the
CARE Loan Review Committee and gave a status report on the
work completed. He requested Council to consider appropriating
more funds for disbursement as this year's allotment of funds have
been used.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, discussed the inequities
of the trash rates between commercial service and service provided
to condominium complexes. She is the president of the Courtyard
Home Owners Association.
Chris Nuhfer Chris Nuhfer, 1614 Lark Ellen, spoke of his problems with the
police in issuing traffic tickets to him unfairly.
Phil Clayton Phil Clayton, 3298 E. Holt Avenue, addressed Mayor Touhey's
campaign reports and asked questions regarding his contributions.
Mayor Touhey responded.
HEARINGS
No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summaries of Action (receive & file)
Community Services 9/10/02
Personnel Commission 9/10/02
Planning Commission 10/8/02
Senior Citizens Commission 9/12/02
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 9/16/02
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
On May 6, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Frank Estrada for property damage in the amount of 3,370.
Claimant is seeking to recover costs he incurred to replace the
sewer lateral at his residence.
On July 30, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from Jay
J. Neal for property damage in the amount of $9,178.32. Claimant
is seeking to recover cists to repair damage of his recreational
vehicle.
On April 1, 2002 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Juan Higuera for personal injuries. The amount of claim had not
been determined at time of presentation. Claimant is seeking
monetary compensation for injury to his left wrist.
On August 9, 2002 the City Clerk's office received a claim from
Phyllis Gardner for monetary loss in the amount of $235.
Claimant is seeking to recover costs she incurred for the release of
her impounded vehicle.
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Award of Bids
Five -Year Extension of the Landscape Maintenance Contracts for
Maintenance Districts No. I. 2, and 4
Landscape Maintenance - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Azteca Landscape 1) Waive the formal bidding process per WCMC § 2-333(I)(2)
and extend the existing contracts for an additional five
• years with a ten percent decrease in the contract amount.
2) Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and
City Clerk to execute the agreement with Azteca Landscape
of Pomona, CA.
Purchase of Ford Expedition for Fire Department Senior Volunteer
Program Utilizing Grant Funding_
Ford Expedition - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Villa Ford 1) Award the bid purchase to Villa Ford for a 2003 Ford Ex-
pedition, according to specification in Bid No. 0702-A,
purchase price $30,039.37.
2) Transfer the funds from the General Fund to Account No.
139-320-2182-7170 to purchase the senior volunteer
vehicle.
Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus Purchase
Special T Fire Equipment Recommendation is to authorize the award of bid to replace
outdated breathing apparatus with new ones to Special T Fire
Equipment.
Award of Bid for Lease/Purchase of Fire Engine
Replace Fire Engine Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Jay Bressler Fire & Rescue 1) Award the bid to Jay Bressler Fire and Rescue Apparatus
Spartan -Saulsbury for the lease/purchase of one Spartan -
Saulsbury fire engine according to specifications for Bid
No. 2000-7.
2) Adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-110 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-110 — A RESOLUTION OF
Approving lease agreement THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT, EQUIP-
MENT SCHEDULE NO. 01, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND
RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AND DETERMINING OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION TI4EREWITH
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Name Change of Personnel Services to Human Resources
Human Resources Recommendation is to approve eliminating the name "Personnel
Services Department" and adopt the recommended title of "Human
Resources Department" and approve the classification name
changes of "Director of Personnel' to "Director of Human
Resources" and "Personnel Analyst" to "Human Resources
Analyst."
Personnel Commission Change in Meeting Time
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-111 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-111 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
. Change in meeting time CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CHANGING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PER-
SONNEL COMMISSION (from 7:30 pm to 6:30 pm)
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Monthly Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
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Miscellaneous — Police Department
OTS Seat Belt Compliance Grant
Seat Belt Safety Program Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Accept the State Office of Traffic Safety CSBCC grant and
appropriate the $12,073 as follows into the 198-320-2111
accounts:
• * $9,192 into 5113 for traffic enforcement overtime;
* $910 into 5151 for overtime Workers' Comp benefit;
* $133 into 5155 for overtime Medicare benefit;
* $1,838 into 5157 for overtime retirement benefit.
New Grant to Fund Three Police Officers
Grant for 3 Police Officers Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Accept the COPS UHP grant for $225,000 over three years,
and appropriate the first year as follows:
* $35,000 into 136-320-2110-5XXX
* $35,000 into 136-320-2111-5XXX
* $35,000-into 136-320-2112-5XXX
2) Appropriate the remaining 2001 SLESF grant of $151,557
to 155-320-2110-5XXXX from the fund balance, as part of
the required cash match.
3) Accept and authorize appropriation the next SLESF grant
(an estimated $216,706) into 155-320-2110-5XXX as the
continued cash match.
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
Training Reimbursement Fund Agreement —
Palo Verde Community College District
Training Reimbursement Recommendation is to authorize the Fire Chief to enter into an
agreement with Palo Verde Community College District for
participation in the joint training program.
Miscellaneous — City Clerk's Office
Follow -Up to Biennial Review of the City's
Conflict of Interest Code
City Manager Pasmant pulled this item from the Consent Calendar
and it was not considered by the City Council at this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further reading
of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items listed
except Item C-4a. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
Item C-4a In relation to Item C-4a (Changing the name of Personnel
Services to Human Services), the following individual addressed
Council:
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, noted his support and
suggested that the commission also change names. City Manager
Pasmant noted that the Personnel Commission is still deliberating
• that issue.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT — THIRD QUARTER 2002
Public Works Director/City Engineer Yauchzee narrated a five-
minute video on the improvements during this particular quarter.
Councilmembers expressed their pleasure with the progress made
by the Public Works Department. Councilmember Sanderson
commended the Public Works Departmental personnel, as the City
is looking great.
Councilmember Wong requested a status report on the
work that's been done on Vincent Avenue.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT No reports for this meeting.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
1) AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDER-
STANDING —FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
WC Firefighters MOU
Personnel Director Tompkins presented the staff report.
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
* Approve the amendment to Section 9, Retiree
Health Benefit, of the current MOU, to provide up to $400
per month to offset retiree medical premiums, subject to
verification of premium payment amount, for all retirees
effective December I, 2002.
* Appropriate $23,100 to Account No. 110-320-2550-
5160.
* Adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-112
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-112 — A RESOLUTION OF
MOU Amendment
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2002-22, RELATING TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND WEST
COVINA FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, I.A.F.F.,
LOCAL 3226
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to
waive further reading of the resolution and adopt, and to
approve the preceding two recommendations.
Councilmember Wong stated that he would not
support the motion because he felt this item came up after
the normal process of meet and confer. Councilmember
Miller stated his objections as well. He stated that he
would have no problem considering the benefit within the
meeting and confer process.
Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting
no.
AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIRE-
MENT SYSTEM RETIREE HEALTH BENEFIT
CONTRIBUTION — FIRE SAFETY EMPLOYEES
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 2002-113 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-113 — A RESOLUTION OF
Fire Safety Retirees THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2000-42, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRI-
BUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to
waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion
carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COMMUNITY SERVICES
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
MAYOR'S REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
Councilmember Sanderson
Councilmember Sanderson commended the Police Depart-
ment for the fine public safety programs presented at the schools.
Councilmember Miller
Councilmember Miller commended the Fire Department
for the program presented at Merced School.
Councilmember Wong
Councilmember Wong requested a status report for the next
meeting in relation to the accounting of the BLD project: which
bills have been paid to which vendors, what amounts have been
authorized but not expended, and anticipated budgeted items that
have not yet come before the City Council.
Mayor Touhey
Mayor Touhey reported on the fire memorial at New York
City at which he had the privilege of attending with repre-
sentatives from the City's fire department.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 8:28 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Bey
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Mayo I Michael Touhey
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