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REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 18, 2003
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:17 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Jimmy Han of Good News
Chapel gave the invocation and West Covina Police Explorers Post 499 presented the colors. Council -
member Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson, and Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, McIsaac, Fields, Freeland, Yauchzee,
Hoppe, Galvez, Tedesco, Wills, Genovese, Samaniego, Durbin,
Bommarito, Berry
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant recommended that the public hearing,
regarding General Plan Amendment. No. 02-06 concerning a 35-
unit single-family residential project at Orange Avenue and Badillo
Street, be held over until the next Council meeting of April 1,
2003.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Touhey presented Loretta Feller a Certificate of Recogni-
tion for her 19 years of volunteer service at the Senior Citizens
Center.
Mayor Touhey presented Doris Sherman a Certificate of Recogni-
tion for her dedicated service to the children and their parents of
the Sherman Family Daycare. She also sits on the San Gabriel
Valley Foster Care Association Board of Directors and was
recently awarded the Angel Heart Award as the Foster Parent of
the Year for the San Gabriel Valley region.
Mayor Touhey presented Marlene Thrasher, wife of U.S. Marine
Corps Carlos Thrasher, with a Blue Star plaque, as Carlos is
currently serving our country in the war against Iraq.
Mayor Touhey Will Bayer, president of the Rotary Club of West
Covina, received a Certificate of Recognition commemorating the
Rotary Clubs 50`h Anniversary.
Mr. Bayer presented renderings of the fitness/exercise
equipment Rotary is donating to the Edgewood Middle School
track to W.C.U.S.D. board president, Steve Cox.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Phil Clayton Phil Clayton, 3298 E. Holt Avenue, congratulated the winning
candidates and hoped that the new Council could work together in
a non -partisan effort on the part of the City.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, 1809 Adams Drive, thanked Mayor Touhey for all
his work for the citizens over the last nine years. He also offered
to help him to anything else he wanted to do for the City.
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John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, stated that he would
miss Mike Touhey on the Council. He noted that he admired him
as though he were his own son.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Eckerman, said that all lot of citizens
would miss Mayor Touhey.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, thanked Mayor Touhey as
well and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Roberta Azpeitia Roberta Azpeitia, 1740 Oakridge Drive, thanked Mayor Touhey
for all that he's done for the citizens and noted that he will be
greatly missed. She urged the new Councilmember, Roger
Hernandez, to be an independent thinker.
Don Carman Don Carman, 1238 Hollencrest Drive, congratulated newly elected
Hernandez and reelected Councilmember Herfert. He then com-
mented on the recent campaign tactics.
Joseph Ore Joseph Ore, 1328 E. Cameron Avenue, thanked Mayor Touhey for
his many years of dedicated service. He urged the new Council to
operate with fiscal responsibility.
Terry Galzote Terry Galzote, 742 N. Hartley Street, spoke on behalf of the
Filipino -American service group, thanked the Mayor for his help
and support during the past years on the Sport fest.
Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 Pima Avenue, congratulated the new
Council and said she would be keeping an eye on the new Council -
member.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, congratulated newly
elected Councilmember Roger Hernandez and Steve Herfert on his
reelection. He looked forward to the new Council working
together.
INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Touhey introduced the following elected officials who were
in attendance:
Former Mayor Brad McFadden
Former Mayor Richard Melendez
La Puente Mayor John Solis
Baldwin Park Mayor Manny Lozano
Baldwin Park Mayor Pro Tent Marlen Garcia
Monterey Park Mayor pro Tern Sharon Martinez
Irwindale Mayor Mark Breceda
Irwindale Mayor Pro Tern Rosemary Ramirez
Irwindale Councilmember Manuel Garcia
W.C.U.S.D. Board of Trustee Steve Cox
W.C.U.S.D. Board of Trustee George Fuller
W.C.U.S.D. Board of Trustee Kami Poulos
Former W.C.U.S.D. Board of Trustee Pete Sabatino
Bassett U.S.D. Board of Trustee Paul Saltrano
Baldwin Park U.S.D. Board of Trustee Sergio Corona
Rio Hondo U.S.D. Board of Trustee Andre Cateria
Walnut Councilmember Tom King
Rowland U.S.D. Board of Trustee Gilbert Garcia
Rowland U.S.D. Board of Trustee Roger Hernandez
Rowland U.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Ronald Leon
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CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Joint Community Services/Senior Citizens 2/11/03 & 2/13/03
Planning 3/I1/03
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2097 - ORDINANCE NO. 2097 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Zone Change 03-01 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-01 (Comstock Homes)
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
* Brian Galvin vs City of West Covina
* Rosemarie Perez vs City of West Covina
* Mary Corbin vs City of West Covina
* Sharon Throop vs City of West Covina
* Richard Chavez vs City of West Covina
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Monthly Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the report.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Application for Urban Forestry Grant Program
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-36 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-36 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Urban Forestry Grant CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR
THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM AS PROVIDED
THROUGH PROPOSITION 12 FUNDING
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to waive further reading
of the resolution/ordinance and adopt, and to approve all other
items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 02-06
ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-05
APPEAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.53995
APPEAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 02-22
NEGATIVE DEC. OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Location: 35-Unit Single -Family Residential Project at
Orange Avenue and Badillo Street
Hearing held over to 4/l/03 Mayor Touhey stated that due to conflict of interest laws, he would
need to abstain from participating on this item — his pizza parlor is
located within 300 feet of the project site. He stepped down and
turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tem Herfert.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert introduced the matter for hearing. City
Clerk Bevy verified that the affidavits of mailing and publication
were on file. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert opened the hearing and
stated that staff has requested a continuation of this hearing to
April I, 2003.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to hold over
this hearing until the next Council meeting, April 1, 2003. Motion
carried 4-0-1 with Touhey abstaining.
Mayor Touhey returned to the Council table to continue with the
City Council meeting.
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ELECTION MATTERS
Resolution 2003-26
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OFFICIAL RESULTS OF THE MARCH 4, 2003
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk Berry presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-26 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNIC-
IPAL ELECTION OF MARCH 4, 2003 AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS THEREOF
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Comments from Retiring Councilmember Michael Touhey
Mayor Touhey thanked his family for the last nine years while he
was on the Council. He noted his appreciation for the City em-
ployees and thanked the City Manager for his hard work.
Mayor Touhey outlined his accomplishments with the different
Councils that he served with, some of which included:
Closing BKK Landfill in 1996
Completion of The Lakes development
Several commercial and residential developments
Many new stores
Social services for the youth and seniors
Providing full pay to those called back to regular military
duty while serving our country
Changing the Sex Offender law
Councilmember Miller stated his appreciation for working the last
couple of years with Mayor Touhey.
Councilmember Wong joined the community in thanking Mayor
Touhey for his tremendous accomplishments.
Councilmember Sanderson appreciated Mayor Touhey's dedi-
cation to his family and the City. She noted that she was going to
miss his sense of humor.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert noted his appreciation to Mayor Touhey as
well by reading a prepared statement about the Mayor's start on
the Council and finished by outlining a list of accomplishments.
Presentations to Retiring Councilmember Michael Touhey
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert presided over the plaques and commenda-
tions presented to outgoing Mayor Touhey. The following came
forward as Mayor Pro Tern Herfert recognized them:
* Field Representative Adele Andrade-Stradler presented a
Certificate of Recognition from Congresswomen Hilda
Solis
Field Representative Ed Espinoza presented a Certificate of
Recognition from State Senator Gloria Romero
Field Representative Jorge Adame presented a Certificate
of Recognition from State Assemblyman Ed Chavez
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert presented the following:
• Certificate of Recognition from Gary Miller, United
States Congressman
Certificate of Recognition from Los Angeles County
Supervisor Mike Antonovich
City's Outgoing Mayoral Plaque with gavel
West Covina City tile
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dation to Mayor Touhey from the City Council
* An Irwindale City tile from the City of hwindale
* A Baldwin Park City tile from the City of Baldwin Park
Oaths of Office to Councilmembers and Comments
Steve Herfert City Clerk Berry administered the Oath of Office to newly re-
elected Councilmember Steve Herfert and presented him with a
Certificate of Election.
Roger Hernandez City Clerk Berry administered the Oath of Office to newly elected
Councilmember Roger Hernandez and presented him with a Cer-
tificate of Election.
Councilmember Hernandez took a seat at the Council table and by
invitation from Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, addressed the audience.
He promised to bring his experience from the Rowland Unified
School District Board of Trustees and his love for West Covina to
the Council to serve the citizens of West Covina.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert thanked his family, campaign committee,
and the citizens of West Covina for supporting him and reelecting
him to the City Council. He looked forward to the next four years.
City of Irwindale Irwindale Mayor Mark Breceda, Mayor Pro Tem Rosemary
Ramirez, and Councilmember Manuel Garcia presented West
Covina Councilmembers Herfert and Hernandez on their recent
election and looked forward to working with them.
City of Baldwin Park Baldwin Park Mayor Manny Lozano and Mayor Pro Tem Marlen
Garcia presented West Covina Councilmembers Herfert and
Hernandez with plaques for their recent election and looked
forward to working with them.
Council Reorganization
City Clerk Berry stated that the City of West Covina has a rotating
Mayor selection process and in keeping with the rotation, Mayor
Pro Tem Herfert would rotate into the Mayor's seat and
Councilmember Michael Miller would rotate into the Mayor Pro
Tem position, unless by an affirmative vote of four Council -
members, the rotation list is modified.
Mayor Herfert Motion by Hernandez, seconded by Sanderson to uphold
Mayor Pro Tem Miller the rotation process and designate Steve Herfert as Mayor of West
Covina and Michael Miller as Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion carried 5-0.
Designation of Alternate to L. A. Countv Sanitation District
Mayor Herfert stated that the Mayor automatically becomes the
Director to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District; however,
the City Council needs to designate an Alternate Director to
function in his absence and asked for a motion to that effect.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Sanderson to nominate
Councilmember Miller as the Alternate Director to the Board of
Directors to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. Motion
carried 5-0.
Councilmember Miller requested that the Award of Bid for BP
20309B (Cameron Park community center and gymnasium) be
placed on the next Council agenda for reconsideration.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 9:24 pm in memory of Jim Gurr, a retired thirty-year tenured
employee with the City of West Covina, and in memory of Waste
Management/Environmental Quality Commissioner Chris Altura's
wife who also recently passed away. Motion carried 5-0.
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City Clerk Janet Berry
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