02-04-2003 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:15 pm
in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Kelly DuPee of
Faith Community Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Sanderson led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers Miller, Sanderson, and
Wong
Absent: Mayor Touhey (ill)
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Freeland, Dewus, Durbin, Bachman,
Hoppe, Johnson, Bommarito, McIsaac, Tedesco, Lee, Fields,
Samaniego, Berry
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency met in closed session at 6:12 pm as
scheduled to discuss items previously and properly noticed. He
stated that no final actions were taken and there was nothing
further to report.
Upon request by Councilmember Wong, City Manager
Pasmant elaborated on the issue of unreported trash discovered at
the landfill. Mr. Wong requested that the item be agendized for the
next City Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following sets of minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of January 7, 2003
Regular meeting of January 7, 2003
Special meeting of January 23, 2003
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Herfert stated that due to reapportionment the City
of West Covina has new representatives and tonight the City
wishes to present City tiles to the newly elected officials. Tiles
were presented to the following field representatives:
* Nidia Bautista for Congresswoman Hilda Solis
* Ed Espinosa for State Senator Gloria Romero
* Jorge Adame for State Assemblyman Ed Chavez
* J. Gomez for County Supervisor Michael Antonovich
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert recognized Reserve Officer Don Holtz,
• who attends to just about every Council meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Phil Clayton Phil Clayton, 3298 E. Holt Avenue, chastised the Mayor for
assisting with locating Wal-Mart in the City of Baldwin Park, a
deal that will cost the City of West Covina approximately
$400,000 in sales tax revenues.
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Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, presented the Mayor Pro
Tem with a gift from the grand opening activities of the Active
Health Care Medical Clinic in West Covina.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 Barranca Street, discussed her concerns
regarding the Athens' bin survey (number of bins and various
rates) that has not been submitted yet and the inequity in the
charges, particularly for the condo complex she lives in.
Council comments followed.
Marian Purdy Marian Purdy, 242 N. Lang Avenue, complained about a noisy
neighbor (band practicing in the garage) and asked for an
ordinance that would impose a fine. Police Chief Wills responded
there were ordinances on the books currently and would contact
Mrs. Purdy. The City Council requested a report on the conclusion
of the matter.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, discussed a notice received
in the mail today from Charter Communications raising the cable
rates. He wondered about this if the company didn't have a current
contract with the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert stated that the City has not had a
contract with Charter for the last two years. The City is in dispute
over the sale of the company to Paul Allen and would balance the
payments of the sale on the backs of the ratepayers. It happens that
the federal government regulates the cable companies - the City
has control over very little.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City
Council would be conducting a hearing on April I't regarding the
revocation of the franchise with Charter.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert requested the subject matter of
objecting to the rate increase be agendize for the next meeting.
Don Carman Don Carman, 1238 Hollencrest Drive, discussed his objections
with Charter Communications, from service to marketing
techniques.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, complained, about Covina
candidates political signs located in the City of West Covina.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission 1/28/03
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 1/16/03
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
* Reuben Caldwell vs City of West Covina
* Carco Enterprise, Inc., dba Dollar Rent A Car vs City of
West Covina
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Regular meeting of January 21, 2003
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of December 2002
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
2003 Investment Policy
Recommendation is to adopt the City's Investment Policy and
accompanying Investment Portfolio Guidelines
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
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Resolution 2003-6
Older Americans Act funds
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
May 10, 2003 L.A. County Household Hazardous Waste/
Electronic Waste Collections ("Roundup") in West Covina
Recommendation is to authorize the Environmental Management
Director to sign the County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program Siting Liability Agreement with Los Angeles
County.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Reapplication for Older Americans Act Funds
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-6 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PROPOSAL FOR
COMPETITIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SENIOR NUTRI-
TION PROGRAM
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt, and to approve all other items
except Item B-6a (2003 Investment Policy). Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Touhey
Item B-6a Relative to Item B-6a (2003 Investment Policy), Councilmember
Miller requested the Finance Director to discuss the difference and
similarities between the City's investment policy and the County's
investment policy. Finance Director Bachman stated that he would
be able to provide that by the next meeting.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to hold over
until the next Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
HEARINGS
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert announced that he would be requesting
RDA Item ILA to be held over until Mayor Touhey is able to
attend.
No hearings scheduled for this evening.
COMMUNITY SERVICES INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN 2004 TOURNAMENT
OF ROSES PARADE
2004 Rose Float Interim Community Services Director Samaniego presented the
staff report. Councilmember Miller requested a clarification on the
balance sheet of the Preliminary Financial Report presented by
staff. Further discussion of the float funding led to questions by
Councilmember Wong: Could the City arrange for a smaller float
for less than $100,000 and is it too late to go out to bid for the
2004 float.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to advance
the $2500 entry fee on behalf of the West Covina Rose Float
Foundation and request reimbursement.
Councilmember Miller recalled a pledge made by the City
Council of raising $20,000 each towards the cost of the float. Dis-
cussion followed regarding that recollection and Councilmember
Sanderson requested a copy of the Council tape at which that
pledge was made.
Action Action on the motion to advance the $2500 entry fee
carried 4-0.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Vice Chairman Herfert called to order the Redevelopment Agency
meeting at 8:26 pm. To consider the following item concurrently
with a related RDA item, the City Council was reconvened.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT MID -YEAR OPERATING BUDGET REVIEW
Finance Director Bachman presented. the staff report, discussing
the mid -year budget review for both the City and the Redevelop-
ment Agency. He responded to questions and comments regarding
both entities. Police Chief Wills responded to a question regarding
the number of sworn personnel and vacant positions in the Police
Department. Redevelopment Agency Director Chung responded to
questions regarding legal costs concerning the BKK/Big League
Dreams project.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, also questioned the legal
costs for the BKK/Big League Dreams project.
Mayor Pro Tent Herfert asked about the reserve level. Finance
Director Bachman responded $53.3 million. Mr. Herfert congratu-
lated staff on the sizeable reserve level.
Councilmember Miller asked for a breakdown of those
reserves and Mayor Pro Tern Herfert requested that breakdown be
agendized for the next Council meeting.
Action Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to hold over this matter
until the next City Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert finished the remaining RDA items and at
9:01 pm the RDA was adjourned and the City Council continued
with the remaining City Council agenda items. All Council -
members were present, except Mayor Touhey.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Miller —
SCAG — City Council Liaison Meetings
Councilmember Miller presented an overview of the highlights of
the SCAG meeting.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file the informational report. Motion carried 4-0.
On another matter, Councilmember Wong expressed his support
for the issue Emma Fischbeck has been discussing at the Council
meetings. The rates charged by Athens Services versus the
services provided are inequitable and he added that it is high time
for the City Council to correct this.
Councilmember Wong requested that the issue of Athens'
rate structure be agendized for the next Council meeting.
On another matter, Councilmember Sanderson reported that the
County of Los Angeles has an anti -gang ordinance and requested
that it be reviewed and agendized for the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Miller —
League of CA Cities — City Council Liaison Meetings
Councilmember Miller summarized his report.
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On another matter, Councilmember Miller requested that staff
create a draft ordinance prohibiting political signs in the public
right-of-way.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to adjourn the meeting
at 9:20 pm in memory of Carolyn Moyer, who passed away during
Christmas. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
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City Clerk Janet Bfly
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