09-23-2003 - Special Meeting - MinutesIs
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SPECIAL MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
September 23, 2003
Mayor Herfert called to order the special meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:10 pm at the
Senior Citizens Center located at 2501 E. Cortez Avenue, West Covina, and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tern Miller
Councilmembers Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Urban, Morgan, Tedesco,
Taylor, Weischedel, Freeland, Semblantes, McIsaac, Yauchzee,
Bommarito, Villegas, Wills, Genovese, Yuasa-Wang, Berry
Mayor Herfert stated that the City Council would consider the
matter of the location of the Senior Citizens Commission meetings
at the conclusion of the staff presentations.
CITY ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
Community Services Acting Community Services Director Smilowitz presented
programs offered by his department for seniors and others in the
general area of the eastern portion of the City.
Police Department Lt. Weischedel, Service Area No. 2 - covering the eastern portion
of the City, addressed policing issues and programs applicable to
his service area. Of note was the implementation of a hot line
number to call the Police Department anonymously (939-8688).
Public Works Public Works Director Yauchzee summarized current and
upcoming capital projects scheduled for the eastern portion of the
City.
Planning/Redevelopment Planning Director McIsaac and Redevelopment Agency Director
Chung presented items of interest from their respective
departments.
In response to a question from the audience City Manager Pasmant
stated that the City Council granted a 120-day Exclusive Right to
Negotiate to Mclntrye Company/Penske Automotive to redevelop
the property generally located at Workman Avenue and Citrus
Street. This was a unanimous decision of the City Council at their
last closed session meeting of September 20, 2003.
Mayor Herfert stated that this was time to consider the matter of
the meeting location of the Senior Citizens Commission. He sug-
gested taking a survey of the seniors at the senior citizens center to
get their input. Councilmember Sanderson concurred with him.
Councilmember Wong agreed with the survey idea and
suggested further that the whole community be included.
Councilmember Miller suggested that the commission be
given the flexibility to hold their meetings elsewhere in the City
when warranted.
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Councilmember Wong recommended that the Senior
Citizens Commissioners develop the questions for the survey.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to direct the Senior
Citizens Commission to develop questions for a citywide survey to
be included in the Discover West Covina. Motion carried 5-0.
• ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following speakers addressed Council on various issues of
concern.
Tom Lacy Tom Lacy of the West Covina Lions announced the annual
fundraiser WHITE CANE DAYS scheduled for October 3 and
October 4 and encouraged everyone to participate by donating to
any of the Lions members. He said they would all be wearing their
official Lions vest and can be spotted at various locations around
the City.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive, 4247, reported on several
issues discussed at the last Planning Commission meeting. As a
Senior Citizens Commissioner, he stated that he initiated the dis-
cussion at the last Senior Citizens Commission meeting that it
might serve the seniors of the City better if the Commission
meetings were held at the Center, and he explained why. He sug-
gested a joint meeting between the City Council and the Senior
Citizens Commission whereat the Councilmembers could open the
commissioners' minds.
Don Pascoe Don Pascoe, 560 S. Azusa Avenue, spoke about the difficulties
with the subsidized lunch program at the Senior Citizens Center in
trying to accommodate the wishes of the Senior Citizens Associ-
ation.
Kenneth Butera Kenneth Butera, 142 S. Myrtlewood Street, addressed Council as
the president of the Senior Citizens Association and expressed his
association's difficulties in accommodating the Wednesday
luncheon program.
Phil Clayton Phil Clayton, 3298 E. Holt Avenue, said that although the City
Council did not choose his proposal for the development of the
Citrus/Workman site, they did, nevertheless, choose an excellent
proposal with McIntrye Company/Penske Automotive. He was
encouraged that the City Council favored several of the proposals
and looked forward to possibly implementing his plan somewhere
else in the City.
John Hughes John Hughes, 129 Poxon Place, introduced himself as the newest
member of the Senior Citizens Commission and assured the
audience that he was always available and to free feel to call him
with any concerns.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, announced the next upcoming
Planning Commission meeting and the main topics for con-
sideration.
Ed Casanova Ed Casanova, 809 S. Avington, talked about the fire and vandalism
caused a couple of weeks ago to the Hummer dealership and that it
happened not far from his home. He hoped the Police would catch
the vandals and get them off the streets for the rest of their lives.
Mayor Herfert asked for a report from staff regarding the
possibility of hiring a CIP oversight consultant.
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CLOSED SESSION Mayor Herfert recessed the meeting at 8:50 pm to convene the
scheduled closed session to discuss the following matters:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(b)
One case relating to existing agreements with Big League Dreams
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
Fields, Hoffman
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
Employee Organizations:
• SBPEA — General Employees' Group
• Mid -Management Employees' Association
• Confidential/Exempt Employees' Association
• SBPEA — Maintenance Employees'
• Public Safety Dispatchers Association
The closed session concluded at 9:50 pm.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Herfert adjourned the meeting at 9:50 pm.
Attest:
City Clcrk Janet Berry
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