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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 2003
Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:38 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Ernie Benavides of Faith
Community Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Councilmembers:
Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Yauchzee, McIsaac, Freeland,
Morgan, Adams, Genovese, Samaniego, Smilowitz, Palkhiwala,
O'Keefe, Chaparyan, Wills, Tedesco, Janis, Berry
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the closed session
convened at 6:07 pm with all members present. Concerning labor
negotiations, no final action was taken and there is nothing further
to report. Concerning potential litigation with the cable company,
Council gave direction to counsel but there was no final action
taken and nothing further to report. Concerning existing litigation
with Reina Reudas/Freemont Investment Company, direction was
given to Counsel but no final action was taken and nothing further
to report. Concerning the property at Shakespeare Park and creek
mitigation matter, direction was given to Counsel, but there was no
final action taken and nothing further to report.
In regards to the matters scheduled for discussion with the
Redevelopment Agency, all schedules items were discussed with
the Agency Board giving direction. No final actions were taken
and there is nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes were made by the City Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Miller requested an addition to the his continents
relative to the BLD project at the BKK site on page 12 of the June
17, 2003 regular meeting minutes.
The following sets of minutes were approved as presented
with the additional comments as noted above:
Special meeting of April 22, 2003
Regular meeting of June 17, 2003, as amended
Special meeting of June 23, 2003
Regular meting of July 1„2003
Special meeting of July 22, 2003
Regular meeting of July 22, 2003
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Herfcrt recognized several individuals who helped make the
Fourth of July MDA fundraiser a success:
MDA John Hughes of the West Covina Elks, who takes on the
MDA fundraisers as his favorite project. In turn, he thanked key
members of City staff that assisted him.
Scott Matthews, West Covina Elks
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joanne Wilner
Beverly Crase, West Covina Emblem Club
Todd Muncie, cyclist, who collected donations for the
MDA raffle drawing.
Mayor Herfert presented Jim Teal of the Inter -Community Men's
Club with a proclamation celebrating their 59°i Anniversary.
With the assistance of Coach Guido Fonseca, Mayor Herfert
presented Certificates of Recognition to the members of the West
Covina Youth Pony Red All -Stars and Shetland World Series
Champions.
With the assistance of John Lee, Manager of the American Little
League 9/10 All -Stars and District 19 Champions, Mayor Herfert
presented Certificates of Recognition to each of the team members.
With the assistance of Manager John Lee of the American Little
League I I A 2 All -Stars and District 10 Champions, Mayor Herfert
presented Certificates of Recognition to each of the team players.
With the assistance of Nellie Torres, Manager of the West Covina
U10 All -Stars and State Tournament Qualifiers, Mayor Herfert
presented Certificates of Recognition to each of the players.
With the assistance of Tony Valdez, Manager of West Covina
Girls Softball So Cal Commotion and National Tournament
Qualifiers, Mayor Herfert presented Certificate of Recognition to
each of the players.
Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, addressed Council on
several issues: 1) the need for code enforcement to uphold and
enforce the ordinances regarding the parking of vehicles and
recreational vehicles and canopies; 2) how is the revenue going to
be used after the sale of the Shakespeare Park; 3) opposed the pro-
posed intention to celebrate Mexican Independence Day; 4)
suggested that the vending machines at the skate park do not
include soft drinks containing caffeine.
Marsha Folliott Marsha and Dennis Folliott, 2613 Mary Court, addressed the issue
of her husband's trailer parked temporarily on the street. She
discussed the inconsistencies between the City's Municipal Code
definition and the Vehicle Code definitions.
Ray Hernandez Ray Hernandez, 2604 E. Mary Court, discussed the trailer parked
on the street, stating that it has been parked there for such a period
of time that it has been in violation of the Municipal Code and sub-
mitted photographs of the trailer in question.
Mayor Herfert stated that he has talked to both parties about the
trailer and a good -neighborhood policy. He suggested that the
owner finish building it and have it out of there in four weeks. He
received a nod from Mr. Folliott. He then directed staff to place it
on the agenda for the next Council meeting and the subject should
be moot by then.
,lames Perkins James Perkins, 1244 Pontenova Avenue, Hacienda Heights, com-
plained about appearing a Citrus Court Commission regarding a
traffic citation. He requested Council's assistance.
Mayor Herfert requested the Police Chief to contact Mr.
Perkins.
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Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 Pima Avenue, encouraged Council to
support staff s policy regarding speed humps and bumps.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 7/8/03
Senior Citizens 7/10/03 & 7/24/03
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 7/19/03 & 7/14/03
Claims Against the City
It is recommended that the personal injury claim of Carlyn
Elizabeth Christian be denied and the claimant's attorney be so
notified.
It is recommended that the personal injury claim of Yao Fang Tsoi
be denied and the claimant's attorney be so notified.
Traffic Committee Meeting (accept & file)
Regular meeting held July 15, 2003
City Treasurer's Report (receive &file)
Report for the month of June 2003
Miscellaneous — Police and Fire Departments
Appropriating State Homeland Security Grants
Homeland Security Grants Recommendation is to accept and appropriate the following State
Homeland Security grants, to purchase federally approved
domestic preparedness equipment:
The 2001 State Homeland Security Grant ($36,945):
a) $19,030 to Account 9196-320-2122-7160 (Police Equipment)
b) $17,915 to Account#196-320-2172-7160 (Fire Equipment)
The 2002 State Homeland Security Grant ($33,460.20):
a) $30,542.40 to Account 4196-320-2123-7160 (Police)
b) $ 2,917.80 to Account #196-320-2173-7160 (Fire)
The 2003 State Homeland Security Grant ($36,082.80):
a) $ 6,912 to Account 9196-320-2124-7160 (Police)
b) $29,170.80 to Account #196-320-2174-7160 (Fire)
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Lot Line Adjustment No. 154 —
2965 Hillside Drive and at 2969 Hillside Drive
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-78 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-78 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Lot Line Adjustment 154 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CFfY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 154 AT
2965 HILLSIDE DRIVE AND AT 2969I-IILLSIDE DRIVE AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Centex Homes)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 155 —
229 S. Vincent Avenue and 301 S Glendora Avenue
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-79 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-79 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
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Lot Line Adjustment 155 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 155 AT
220 S. VINCENT AVENUE AND 301 S. GLENDORA AVENUE
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Pacific
Western Bank/Elephant Bar and Wicks)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 158 —
1709 Gigar Terrace and 1798 Giaar Terrace
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-80 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-80 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Paul and Ann Gigar CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 158 AT
1709 GIGAR TERRACE AND 1798 GIGAR TERRACE AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Paul and Ann
Gigar)
Acceptance of Open Space
Lot 74 and Lot 75 of Tract No. 47809
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-81 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-81 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Open Space: Tract 47809 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE INVEST-
MENT OF EXCESS FUNDS IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
TREASURY POOL
Miscellaneous — Risk Management
Placement of Additional Layer of General and
Auto Liability Insurance Coverage
Insurance Coverage Recommendation is to appropriate $37,117 from the Self
Insurance Reserve Account 9361-320-2831-641 1 for payment of an
additional $10 million in General Liability Insurance coverage
placed through the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool (BICEP).
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Replacement of Two Leased Bus Fleet Vehicles With Two
City -Owned Vehicles Purchased through an MTA Grant
Replacing two buses: Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Buswest & Damiler Chrysler 1. Authorize the execution of the Grant Agreement between
the City of West Covina and the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to purchase
two Thomas (Damiler Chrysler) SLF (CNG) transit
vehicles from Buswest that will replace two existing leased
vehicles with City -owned vehicles for the purpose of City's
bus fleet expansion through an MTA Grant. The requested
funds of $550,000 would be expended from Proposition A
— Account 9121-320-2452-7170 and $138,000 in required
matching from Proposition C — Account #122-320-2452-
7170.
2. Authorize staff to execute an annual bus maintenance
contract with Buswest (a division of Los Angeles Truck
Center, LLC) for a total $330 per month per vehicle
0 expended from Account 4121-320-2452-7170
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
Covina Lakes Development/Hillerest Lakes Associates —
Owner Participation Agreement
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-83 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-83 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
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Covina Lakes Develop. OPA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE OWNER PAR-
TICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AND COVINA LAKES DEVELOPMENT AND
HILLCREST LAKES ASSOCIATES, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt; and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except: B-6e, B-6h, B-6i. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Hernandez, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
Item B-6e In relation to Item B-6e (Acceptance of Open Space — Lot 74
and Lot 75 of Tract No. 47809), Public Works Director Yauchzee
responded to the question posed earlier by Mrs. Wilner under Oral
Communications.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to approve
the staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Item B-6h In relation to Item B-6h (Replacement of Two Leased Bus
Vehicles with Two Others Through an NITA Grant), John
Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, expressed concern with the
staff report.
Motion by Miller and seconded by I-[ernandez to approve
the staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Item B-6i In relation to Item B-6i (Covina Lakes Develop men t/Hillcrest
lakes Associates — OPA), Councilmember Wong stated that he
would abstain from the discussion and vote on this matter due to
conflict of interest laws — the development in question is in close
proximity to property owned by his family. He stepped down from
the dais.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to approve the
staff recommendation. The developer, Ted Slough, responded to a
question posed by Councilmember Hernandez. Motion carried 4-0-
1 with Wong abstaining.
HEARING CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
TERMINATION OF CABLE TV CONTRACT
Recommendation is to hold over this hearing to September 2, 2003
to allow staff to review Charter Communications' counter offer.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to approve
the staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING HEARING ON THE FORMATION OF
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7
Underground Utility District City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Herfert opened the hearing. City Manager Pasmant presented the
staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk Berry stated that no written communications had been
received regarding the formation of the underground utility district.
none Mayor Herfert then asked for public comment and no one from the
audience addressed the City Council. Mayor 1-Ierfert closed the
Testimony closed public testimony portion of the hearing.
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City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 2003-84 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-84—A RESOLUTION OF THE
Underground District No.7 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CREATING AN UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 7
(Azusa Avenue and Amar Road)
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Based on the number of people who expressed an interest in
addressing Council on the following item, it was moved forward
by the Mayor to be considered at this time.
FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT AMBULANCE TRANSPORT
SERVICES
Fire Chief Greene presented the staff report with overheads and
responded to questions posed by the City Council.
Ambulance Transport Service
The following individuals addressed Council in opposition to the
proposal:
Michel Leight Michael Leight, Long Beach, for Schaefer Ambulance
Art McKiernan Art McKiernan, Irwindale, opposed the City's plan
Francis Dowling Francis Dowling, Los Angeles, Schaefer Ambulance
Pat Belmonte Pat Belmonte, 1234 W. Butterfield Road
Robert & Linda Hansen Robert & Linda Hansen, 2907 Topaz Lane
Jim McNeal Jim McNeal, Los Angeles, Schaefer
Rosalie Garcia Rosalie Garcia, 1236 McWood Street
Larry Carrillo Larry Carrillo, Pico Rivera, for ambulance drivers
Ed Rendon Ed Rendon, El Monte, for teamsters paramedics
Richard Sena Richard Sena, Norwalk, Teamsters L-986 EMT -Paramedics
Mark Pinkas Mark Pinkas, Ventura, International Association of EMTs &
Paramedics
Those speaking in support of the proposal were:
Carl Johnson Carl Johnson, 329 N. Orange Avenue
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive 9247
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive
Todd Smith Todd Smith, West Covina Fire Department Paramedic
Council agreed that they would like to be informed of situations
where West Covina Fire Department personnel are unduly waiting
for an ambulance to arrive at the scene of an emergency.
Council discussion followed regarding the implementation
of a City ambulance transport program, number of ambulances,
response times, fee recovery rates, and tracking performances if
the plan is adopted.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Wong to approve the staff
recommendation:
1) Authorize the Fire Department to resume a fire department
operated ambulance service as described in the business
plan, and
2) Authorize the Fire Department to issue requests for
proposals for: a) purchase of three ambulances, b) contract
for billing services, and c) contract for ambulance per-
sonnel service.
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Motion carried 3-2 with Sanderson and Herfert voting no.
Staff was directed to report back to Council regarding ambulance
personnel services and costs.
Mayor Herfert stated that he would like to hold over all the
remaining items on the Agenda except the voting delegate at the
League Conference. City Manager Pasmant concurred that items
could be held over, and those include:
* General Plan Amendment No. 01-04 re Public Hearing
* 2003 Congestion Management Program Public Hearing
* Review of Speed Humps and Bumps Policy
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Wong to designate
Councilmember Hernandez as the voting delegate and Council -
member Miller as the voting alternate. Motion carried 5-0.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Herfert requested that the possibility of using the baseball
fields at Orangewood Park for soccer fields be agendized for the
next Council meeting.
On another matter, Mayor Herfert asked for a report as to what
could be done about wild parrots in the trees on Eckerman Ave.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Sanderson thanked City staff for the Grand
Opening ceremony at the Ridge Riders facility.
Councilmember Sanderson suggested adding walking trails at
Cortez Park where the City acquired additional property along
Citrus Street.
Councilmember Hernandez requested a status of the open space
property from Azusa through Grand just south of the freeway,
thinking that a moratorium on new construction may be in order.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Hernandez to adjourn the
meeting at 11:35 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
NMayorStefert
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Berry
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