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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 7, 2003
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:03 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. City Manager Pasmant gave the
invocation and John Lindow led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Yauchzee, Hoppe, Durbin, Freeland,
Tompkins, Rodriguez, Tedesco, Bachman, McIsaac, Wills, Fields,
Anderson, Samaniego, Berry
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the City Council met
in closed session as properly noticed and all members of the City
Council were present.
In relation to the RDA conference item regarding property
negotiations with BKK, by a vote of 5-0, direction was given to
staff to proceed with the final acquisition terms as expressed in
closed session.
In relation to the City Council conference items, no final
actions were taken, therefore nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant stated that the Award of Bid regarding the
construction of concrete bus pads (Item B-4) was pulled from this
evening's agenda and would be considered at the next Council
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following sets of minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of November 19, 2002
Regular meeting of November 19, 2002
Special meeting of December 3, 2002
Regular meeting of December 3, 2002
Special meeting of December 10, 2002
Special meeting of December 18, 2002
PRESENTATIONS City Manager Pasmant introduced a short video on the 2003 West
Covina Rose Parade Float.
Communications Director Durbin introduced a short 9-1-1 Public
Service Announcement video, which explained the need for
telephone callers to stay on the line if they have dialed 9-1-1 by
accident. Accidental 9-1-1 calls tie up police officers who may be
needed elsewhere for a real emergency.
Mayor Touhey introduced a short video on the recent Winter Fest
at City Hall held December 7, 2002.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Corey Warshaw
Councilmember Miller assisted the Mayor in recognizing Elba
Comeau for her work at Coronado Alternative School and other
community events.
Councilmember Herfert assisted the Mayor in recognizing
Elizabeth Geiger for her work as the Director of the Community
Food Bank of West Covina.
Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, addressed various options
suggested by the Governor of California in solving the state budget
problems, including the keeping of Vehicle License Fees.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 Barranca Street #128, addressed Council as
the Courtyard Homeowners Association President. She explained
the cost of bin services for her condominium complex, which is
double the commercial rate for exactly the same level of service.
Martha Aviles Martha Aviles, 208 N. Mardina Street, complained about the
power outage in her neighborhood that has gone on for about 48
hours.
Staff was directed to contact Southern California Edison on
her behalf.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Street, commented on the up-
coming election campaigning period.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, appreciates the new beautiful
Hummer sign at West Covina's Auto Row.
Terry Galzote Terry Galzote, 742 N. Hartley, thanked Council for past support of
his organization, the Filipino -American Community of San
Gabriel. He announced future events in West Covina and flyers
will be available in the near future.
Councilmember Herfert related his records since 1990 in response
to comments made earlier by Corey Warshaw relative to actions
taken by Council with past budgets.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Action (receive & file)
Personnel Commission 10/9/02
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 11/21/02
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2092 - ORDINANCE NO. 2092 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Zone Change 02-01 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-01 (2461 and 2465 Grand
Avenue)
Ordinance 2093 - ORDINANCE NO. 2093 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Speed Limit on Workman COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 22-131 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE
LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of November 2002
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Award of Bid
Construction of Concrete Bus Pads — SP 03106
SP 03106 - Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Concrete Bus Pads 1) Authorize the transfer of $40,000 (Proposition "A" funds)
from Project No. SP-03115 (Account No. 121-323-3349-7200) to
Project No. SP-03106 (Account No. 121-320-3340-7200).
2) Accept the lowest responsive bid of Gentry
Brothers in the amount of $122,275 as submitted at the bid opening
on December 12, 2002.
3) Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer
and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Gentry Brothers of
Irwindale, California, for the work to be done.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) —
Aoneal to State Court
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-1 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
NPDES Permit CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT CHAL-
LENGING THE STORM WATER/URBAN RUNOFF
PERMIT FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND
THE INCORPORATED CITES THEREIN, EXCEPT THE
CITY OF LONG BEACH (NPDES NO. CAS004001)
2) Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to issue
a Purchase Order in the amount of $3,000 from Public
Works Sewer Operating Fund (Account No. 189-326-2257-
6120) to the Coalition for Practical Regulation (CPR).
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded Sanderson to waive further reading
of the resolution/ordinances and adopt; and to approve all other
items except B-4 (pulled earlier in the meeting by the City
Manager), and B-2a. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ITEM B-2a In relation to Item B-2a (Zone Change No. 02-01 re 2561 and 2465
Grand Avenue), Councilmember Sanderson stated that her vote for
the record would in opposition.
City Clerk Berry read the title of Ordinance No. 2092.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to waive further reading
and adopt. Motion carried 4-1 with Sanderson voting no.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 02-02 RELATED TO
WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES
(INCLUDING DRIVEWAY CUTBACK AREA)
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Touhey opened the public hearing. Planning Director McIsaac
presented the staff report. He also responded to written questions
submitted by Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey asked for testimony in favor of the code
amendment. No one addressed the City Council. He then asked
for comments in opposition. No comments were offered in oppo-
Testimony closed sition and he closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Councilmember Miller discussed a concern regarding the height of
wrought iron fences on street corners creates a sight obstruction.
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He suggested that pilasters not be allowed in those areas. He
suggested that staff devise a way to get the word out to residents
who are interested in constructing such a fence need to come in to
Planning for a consultation before beginning.
Councilmember Herfert noted that the intent of this amend-
ment is to be enforced from this point forward, not to seek
violations caused by construction in the past.
City Clerk Berry presented
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Coe Amendment 02-02 OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26
(ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES IN SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Code Amendment No. 02-02)
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to adopt. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
HEARING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
LEASE REVENUE BONDS, 2003 SERIES A
COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT)
Lease Revenue Bonds City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and
Mayor Touhey opened the hearing. Finance Director Bachman
presented the staff report. The Councilmembers asked several
questions concerning the bonding structure and the following
individuals responded: Mr. Bachman, Finance Director; Fred
Kuhlman, Fulbright & Jaworski; and Suzane Harrell, Harrell and
Company.
City Manager Pasmant assured the City Council that he
would verify that the anticipated usage of the bond proceeds is
within the parameters set by law.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wong, Finance
Director stated that he would provide a report on the operational
(revenues versus expenditures) budgets for the last three years and
the current year, apart from capital projects.
Public Testimonv Mayor Touhey opened the hearing for public testimony and asked
for comments in favor of the subject matter and the following
spoke:
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive
Mayor Touhey then asked for comments in opposition and the
following spoke:
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, #128, stated that
she didn't object to the actual project, but that the location was
wrong for it. It should be located somewhere else in the City.
Testimony Closed
Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 2003-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-2 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Lease Revenue Bonds CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROJECT LEASE, A
LEASE AGREEMENT, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATE-
MENT, A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A CONTINUING
DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND A BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE RETENTION OF CERTAIN
PROFESSIONAL FIRMS; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING
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OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THERE-
WITH
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.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:25 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 10:02 pm with all members present.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 10:02 pm to
convene the Public Financing Authority meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 10:05 pm. with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Business License Fees for Video Arcades
Business License Fees Mayor Touhey stated that since he has video arcades within his
for Video Arcades business as an ancillary use, he would step down and turn the gavel
over to Mayor Pro Tern Herfert in compliance with conflict of
interest laws.
Councilmember Sanderson requested that the item be held over
for additional information that she hasn't received yet.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to holdover
until the next Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Touhey
abstaining.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert returned the gavel to Mayor Touhey.
Recess Mayor Touhey called a recess at 10:07 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 10:25 pm with all members present.
MAYOR'S REPORTS WEST COVINA HONORS PROGRAM
City Manager. Pasmant presented the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve and
authorize marketing the "West Covina Honors Award Program."
Motion carried 5-0.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Miller to reappoint
Councilmember Steve Herfert as the City's representative to the
S.G.V. Mosquito & Vector Control District. Motion carried 5-0.
CREATION OF A CITY OF WEST COVINA
EDUCATION COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
Mayor Touhey requested that this item be held over to some future
meeting.
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RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT
DAY FO HIGH SCHOOLS SERVING WEST COVINA
Council reviewed the staff report and concurred on suggesting that
the City Manager volunteer Administrative Analyst Chris Freeland
to handle this program.
COUNCH.MEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Wong —
Athens Services Trash Collection Multi -Family Rates
Information
Council reviewed the staff report.
Councilmember Wong requested staff verify number of
bins for major multi -family complexes in actuality versus the
numbers asserted in the Athens Services letter.
Mayor Touhey requested staff to also double check number
of bins and cans. Councilmember Sanderson noted that there was
also some confusion as to the rates.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to hold over
this matter until February 4 for the requested clarifications. Motion
carried 5-0.
Councilmember Miller —
2002/03 Budget Update
Councilmember Miller noted his appreciation for the information
City Manager Pasmant presented further information with slides
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to receive and file
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Herfert requested an update of the Parole Office
for the next Council meeting.
On another matter, he noted that Mayor Touhey sent a
letter to Accessible America 2002 Award Competition seeking an
award for the City's achievement in the ADA Committee.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting
at 10:50 pm in memory of Isabel Harris, a long-time resident of
West Covina and neighbor of Councilmember Miller; and Mayor
Touhey also requested adjournment in memory of Randy Brown, a
recent West Covina High School graduate who died in a skiing
accident. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
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City Clerk Janet Be
Mayor Michael Touhey
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