11-05-2002 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 5, 2002
. Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:25 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Alice Bell -Gaines of Faith
Community Church gave the invocation and Mayor Michael Touhey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, and Councilmembers:
Miller, Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Freeland, Durbin, Hoppe,
Yauchzee, Anderson, Bachman, Wills, Tompkins, Hatch, Greene,
Chung, Morgan, Bommarito, Samaniego, Paul, Palkhiwala,
Rodriguez, Rush
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of October 16, 2002
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Touhey proclaimed the week of November 10, 2002 as
Westfield Works Wonders Day and presented the proclamation to
Alan Osadchey, General Manager of Westfield Shoppingtown
West Covina.
Mayor Touhey proclaimed the week of November 15, 2002 as
America Recycles Day and presented the proclamation to
Environmental Management Director Steve Samaniego.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments were offered.
HEARING ORANGEWOOD PARK MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO.3
Applicant: City of West Covina
Location: Orangewood Park
Mayor Touhey stated that the matter set for public hearing consists
of a request to amend the Orangewood Park Master Plan to allow
for the installation of two modular locker room buildings between
the existing roller hockey rinks. Deputy City Clerk Rush verified
the affidavit of publication and Mayor Touhey opened the public
hearing. Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report.
Mayor Touhey asked Council if there were any questions for staff.
• Councilmember Wong commented on relocating the doors to an
area where there would be more room for them to open.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey asked for comments in favor of the project. As
there were no comments offered, Mayor Touhey asked if there
were any comments in opposition of the project. No comments
were offered in opposition.
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Testimony closed Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
to commence Council discussion. City staff stated they would take
Councilmember Wong's comment of the doors into consideration
before finalizing the design.
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Deputy City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2002-114 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-114 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
General Plan Amendment COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ORANGEWOOD PARK MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO: 3
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolution and to approve. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to authorize the
Community Services Director to sign a letter of agreement with
California Street Hockey Association clarifying responsibilities for
the maintenance of operation of the proposed modular locker room
building. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Pro Tent Herfert commented on the status of the project.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 10/17/02
Planning 10/22/02
Claims Against the City
Southern California Sports Rehabilitation, Inc. vs
Citv of West Covina
Recommendation for indemnification of Southern California
Sports Rehabilitation, Inc. filed on September 24, 2002, be denied
and claimant's attorney be so notified.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting held October 15, 2002
Award of Bid
Purchase of Two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles and
Authorization to Apply for Local Government Match Program
Villa Ford Recommendation is to award the purchase of two Ford E250 Vans
to Villa Ford, using the restricted AB 2766 vehicle replacement
fund, Account No. 119-320-2319-7160 and adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2002-115 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Local Govn. Match Program COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE ALTERNATIVE
FUELS LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUBVENTION FUND
• MATCH PROGRAM
Radio Maintenance Agreement — Bid 0902-A
Bid 0902-A Recommendation is to award the bid to Advanced Electronics,
Advanced Electronics, Inc. Inc. for maintenance of the City's radio equipment and to authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract.
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City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of September 2002
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Adoption of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program as a
• Requirement to Receive Federal Funds for Street Improvements
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2002-116 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-116 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
DBE for street improvements COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND DIRECTING ITS
IMPLEMENTATION
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Donations for Police Department Programs
Donations Recommendation is to authorize an appropriation of $5,000 in 127-
320-2110-6469 and authorize the Finance Director to make future
appropriations and related budget entries for these restricted
donations in the appropriate amounts as they arise.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Approval of Request to Serve Alcohol at an Anniversary
Celebration Reception at the Senior Center
Recommendation is to approve the request by Mr. & Mrs. Juan
Herrera to serve beer and wine at their 25°i anniversary celebration
on November 30, 2002.
Miscellaneous — City Clerk's Office
Destruction of Public Documents and Records as Prescribed by
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution No. 2002-117 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-117 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Destruction of Documents COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading
of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items listed
on the Consent Calendar except: C-3. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
Item C-3 In relation to Item C-3 (Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of
Traffic Committee Minutes October 15, 2002) the following individual address the Council:
• Don Carman Don Carmen, 1238 Hollenerest Drive, addressed the Council on
traffic issues at Hollencrest Drive and Casa Linda Drive and the
action of the traffic committee. Mr. Carmen felt the
recommendation would not alleviates the unsafe environment.
Council concurred with Mr. Carmen's concerns.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to send this item
back to the Traffic Committee for further review. Motion carried
5-0.
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PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Regarding the second item listed on the Traffic Committee
Minutes (Item C-3II), a motion was made by Wong and seconded
by Sanderson to approve the recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 7:47 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 7:49 pm with all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES THE CITY HALL ANNEX LEASE EXPIRES ON
DECEMBER 21, 2002 AND THIS REPORT PROVIDES
OPTIONS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE FACILITY
Community Services Director Hatch presented the staff report.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Dr., spoke in support of the City
Hall Annex and encouraged Council the retain the Annex in the
south side of town and further supports the relocation to Shadow
Oak Park.
Councilmember Miller asked if the Community Services
Commission had reviewed the staff report. Staff responded in the
negative. Miller suggested that the item be held over for the
Commission's review.
Mayor Touhey preferred the Annex remain at its current
location until the Big League Dreams project is completed and
then relocate the Annex to that location.
Councilmember Sanderson agrees with Mayor Touhey and
stated her objection of disrupting classes as Shadow Oak Park.
Councilmember Herfert concurred with Touhey and
Sanderson.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to adopt
Option No. 2 of the staff report.
Councilmember Wong asked for clarification regarding the
disruption of classes and staff responded.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert clarified his motion as Option 1 of
the staff report, not Option 2 as previously stated.
Councilmember Wong expressed his concerns and
recommended relocating to Shadow Oak.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert stated his support for keeping the
Annex open at its current location.
Staff responded to Councilmember Sanderson's question re
the BKK enhancement Funds.
Mayor Touhey supported retaining the Annex at its current
location and moving programs from Cameron Park to Shadow Oak
Park.
Mayor Touhey restated the motion on the floor. Motion
carried 4-1 with Wong voting no.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
SELECTION OF CIVIC CENTER WATER FOUNTAIN
ART DESIGNER
Civic Center Water Fountain Assistant City Manager Fields presented the staff report. The
Design winning artist of the Water Fountain Art, Claudio Banzer, gave a
brief presentation his design.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve
the design of Claudio Banzer of Viamala Design, Los Angeles in
the amount of $45,000 and authorize the City Manager and City
Clerk to execute a contract for services. Motion carried 5-0.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER — DRAFT INITIAL STUDY/
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT — INTERSTATE 10
HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES
Interstate 10 HOV Councilmember Miller discussed the issue of the proposed High
Occupancy Vehicle Lanes on Interstate 10. Miller encouraged
residents to attend a meeting being held by Cal Trans on
November 21, 2002 at City.Hall in the Community Room. Miller
requested a status report from the November 21 meeting at the
Council Meeting of December 3, 2002.
Representative from both MTA and Cal Trans were present
and responded to questions from Council.
No Council action was taken on this matter.
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER — SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE ALAMEDA
CORRIDOR -EAST CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY CITY
COUNCIL LIAISON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
COG — Alameda Corridor -East Councilmember Miller commented on the status of the
construction in the Valley Blvd. and Nogales Street vicinity. The
informational report was received and filed.
Councilmember Miller requested that the proposed Regional
Community Center/Gym at BKK be agendized for the next
meeting.
Councilmember Sanderson commented on the Touchscreen Voting
that was held at City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert stated that there will be a Veterans Day
remembrance at City Hall on Monday, November II°i and a
Veterans Day Celebration Golf Tournament benefiting Toys For
Tots.
Mayor Touhey announced the Rose Parade Golf Tournament
fundraiser that will be held on Friday, November 15°i at the
California Country Club.
Councilmember Wong announced his appointment of Darrell
Higuchi to the Personnel Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 8:12 pm in memory of Joy Hobson, a former City employee and
long time resident and John Trinkaus, a long time resident of West
Covina. Motion carried 5-0.
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Deputy City Clerk Sue Rush
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May I'Michael Touhey