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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
October 21, 2003
Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:19 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 Herfert, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Councilmembers:
Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Yauchzee, Chung, Freeland,
Durbin, McIsaac, Villegas, Morgan, Carter, Bommarito, Wills,
Sindelar, Lee, Bachman, Smilowitz, Martinez, Paul, Anderson,
Yuasa-Wang, Chaparyan, Reynosa, Williams, Cresap, Berry
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the closed session
began at 6:12 pm with all members present, except Council -
member Wong who arrived at 6:37 pm. Regarding the two RDA
issues, the one concerning Amar/Azusa property — the Agency
Board received a briefing but no final action was taken. Regarding
the other RDA issue (1444 W. Garvey Avenue South) — the matter
would be discussed at the close of the regular meeting.
Regarding the City Council anticipated litigation items: the
Council was briefed and no final action taken on one issue and the
other was held over for discussion at the conclusion of this regular
meeting. In regards to the matter of BKK, no final action was
taken and there was nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant stated that the City received a request
Douglas Jacobsen to hold over the third public hearing (Appeal of
Extension of Time: Development Plan No. 01-02 located at 3520-
3670 S. Nogales Street — Quail Ridge Shopping Center).
The matter was called up by Councilmember Hernandez to
have it heard before the City Council and he stated that he had no
problem with the hold over request.
Hearing Held Over Mayor Herfert opened the hearing to entertain a motion.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to hold over the hearing
until the next Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
City Manger Pasmant reminded Council that the first and
second hearings were scheduled for hold over: Termination of
Cable TV Contract and the Housing Element Update.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the regular meeting of September 2, 2003 were
approved as presented.
PRESENTATIONS The Blue Star Program video was aired on the cable channel.
With the assistance of Police Chief Wills, Mayor Herfert presented
Certificates of Recognition to the following Police Officers for the
2003 Police Summer Games:
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* Gold Medal in Triathlon, Masters Division
Commander Darrell Myrick
Sergeant Denis Bennallack
Officer Dave Long
* Silver Medal in Triathlon, Open Division
Officer Pete Gallardo
Officer Ken Plunkett
Officer Ray Perez
* Silver Medal, Weightlifting
Sergeant Marty Sevilla
* Gold Medal, Swimming— 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle,
50-yard breaststroke, 100-yard breaststroke
Commander Darrell Myrick
Mayor Herfert presented Certificates of Recognition to the
following summer program employees:
Lyndel Morgan
Scott Smilowitz
Adrian Reynosa
Pat Bommarito
Mike Cresap
Anthony Martinez
Monika Saenz
Angela Williams
Amber Webb
Sherri Yuasa-Wang
Nadine Weiss
Siva Williams
Andi Castaneda
Anthony Aguirre
Jessie Minjares
Marissa Rose
Al Lorello
Sonnae Taylor
Vanessa Carter
Vanessa Carter also
accepted Certificates for the staff at the Senior
Citizens Center:
Marian Landesman, Joyce Chung, Julie Fisher,
Gary Spurlock, Charlene Casanova, Eli Becerra, Angel Ortiz
Mayor Herfert proclaimed the week of October 23 through
October 30 as Red Ribbon Week and presented the proclamation to
Dr. David Alfaro of the West Covina Rotary Club and Chairperson
of the event.
Police Chief Wills introduced the following new Police Officers:
Bryan Gaboury
Bryan Meier
David Chavira
Josh Neiheisel
Nick Fanco
Water presentation Mr. Paul Carver, Vice President of Engineering for Suburban
Water, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the water quality in
West Covina and responded to Council comments. Mr. Mark
.Grejeda, General Manager of Valley County Water District stated
that he was available to respond to questions.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, felt her comments were
not accurately reflected in the minutes of September 2, 2003. She
wanted the minutes to reflect her opinion that all of the proceeds
from the sale of Shakespeare Park should be placed into the Park
District fund along with the proceeds from the sale of the park site.
On another issue, Mrs. Wilner felt that no alcohol should be
sold or consumed at the Big League Dreams sports park complex.
On another issue, she noted that the City has too few Code
Enforcement Officers to uphold the ordinances addressing resi-
dential property upkeep and maintenance.
In relation to E-4 (Air Quality Management Plan 2003), she
suggested the City Council support the AQMD's recommendation.
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Carl Slemboski Carl Slemboski, 214 Hillward, complained about the runoff
coming down his street from the Clippinger Chevrolet. He spoke
on behalf of his neighbors in requesting that the north side of
Hillward be blocked off as a cul-de-sac.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, stated his pleasure in
seeing that the Big League Dreams project is going to go forward.
Frank Martinez Frank Martinez, 1993 E. Walnut Creek Parkway, noted that the
runoff coming down Hillward ends in front of his house because
the gutter gets clogged up and the area floods. He submitted a
picture of the problem.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, expressed his gratitude to
Councilmember Hernandez in voting to move forward with the
BLD project.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on the water pre-
sentation at the beginning of the meeting. He suggested the City
build a sump, and that the plume has been moving towards
Suburban's wells because Suburban has over -pumped the water
table.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, 1809 Adams Drive, submitted copies of a letter
from his wife and him to Annette Gonzales regarding problems
surrounding one of her tenant: Johnny Smith living at 1824 Adams
Drive.
Bernie Wilner Bernie Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, questioned the need to
change the Redevelopment Agency to a Community Development
Commission (Item B-4c).
Caleb Hanson Caleb Hanson, Glendora, addressed the City Council about a
program called "Angels Sing." Senior Citizens register with the
organization for carolers to come to their homes and sing
Christmas carols: www.aiielc�arcgivin,.com. He left flyers on the
back table for audience members.
Jed Checketts Jed Checketts, 3610 Nogales Street, addressed Council on
renewable energy programs and suggested that the City of West
Covina look at alternate fuel vehicles.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 8/21/03
Senior Citizens 9/11/03
Award of Bids
Graffiti Removal
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1. Award the bid for graffiti removal to Boys and Girls Club of
San Gabriel Valley for a three-year period, from September 1,
2003 through August 31, 2006 at $109,000 per year; and
2. Authorize the Environmental Management Director and City
Clerk to execute an agreement with Boys and Girls Club of San
Gabriel Valley for graffiti removal services in the City of West
Covina to August 31, 2006. Upon mutual agreement of the
City of West Covina and Boys and Girls Club of San Gabriel
Valley, the contract may be renewed on a year-to-year basis at
the prices bid to August 31, 2006; and
3. Approve the following maximum expenditures for payment:
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0 $43,200 from #110-320-2311-6169
0 $14,400 from #862-320-5100-6169
0 $12,240 from #876-320-5100-6169
• $ 2,160 from #877-320-5100-6169
$37,000 from #180-320-2244-6130
Grant Funded Purchase of Water/Cost Saving Computerized
Irrigation Controllers for Six City Parks
Irrigation System Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1. Accept the bid of Ewing Irrigation of El Monte in the
amount of $43,239.69 as submitted at the bid opening on
October 13, 2003, and authorize the Public Works Direc-
tor/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract.
2. Approve the following appropriations to fund this project:
Durham School Services
Shalimar Tours
Resolution 2003-97
Comstock Homes
Resolution 2003-98
Disadvantaged Business Program
Park
Account No.
Amount'
Grant Funds
$20,000.00
Friendship
114-320-3121-7700
3,500.00
Gingrich
152-320-3235-7700
3,000.00
Orangewood
172-320-3240-7700
1,900.00
Palmview
171-320-3127-7700
3,000.00
Shadow Oak
152-320-3241-7700
8,839.69
Walmerado
169-320-3287-7700
3,000.00
Total
$43,239.69
Recreational Bus Transportation Service
Recommendation is to award the lowest bids for a three-year
contract to:
1) Durham School Services, Baldwin Park, for school bus
services in the amount of $226 per (5) five hours and
$39.50 per additional hour for an amount not to exceed
$35,000 funded from account 122-320-2448-6120 per fiscal
year; and
2) Shalimar Tours, Ontario, for charter services in the amount
of $300 per (5) five hours and $48 per additional hour for
an amount not to exceed $35,000 funded from account 122-
320-2448-5120 per fiscal year.
Approval of Final Maps
Approval of Final Map for Tract No. 53821 —
Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue/Holt Avenue
Subdivider: Comstock Homes
Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-97 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53821
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Comstock
Homes)
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Capital Improvement Projects and Building Activity Report —
Third Quarter Ending September 30, 2003
Recommendation is to receive & file.
Adoption of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program as a
Requirement to Receive Federal Funds for Street Imorovements
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-98 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A DISADVAN-
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Ordinances introduced
Resolution 2003-99
Plan. Dept. Authorized List
TAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND
DIRECTING ITS IMPLEMENTATION
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
Establishment of a Community Development Commission
Recommendation is to introduce for first reading the following two
ordinances which establishes the need for a Community Develop-
ment Commission (CDC) and which designates the City Council as
the members of the CDC:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE
NEED FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND TRANSFERRING ALL
DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REDE-
VELOPMENT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO BE
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Miscellaneous — Human Resources
Approval of MOUs and Implementing Resolutions for the West
Covina Confidential Employees' Association (formerly referred to
as the Confidential Exempt Employees' Association), San
Bernardino Public Employees' Association (SBPEA) — General
SBPEA — Maintenance Employees, and Public Safety Dispatchers;
and approving a revision to the Planning Department's Authorized
Position List
Recommendation is to:
(1) Approve the MOUs for the Confidential Employees'
Association, the SBPEA- General, SBPEA — Maintenance, and
Public Safety Dispatchers; and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-99 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CONFI-
DENTIAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, SAN BERNARDINO
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION — GENERAL EMPLO-
YEES, SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' — MAIN-
TENANCE EMPLOYEES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIS-
PATCHERS; AND FIXING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
FOR CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE AFOREMENTIONED
ASSOCIATIONS
(2) Approve the revision to the Planning Department's
Authorized Position List, as outlined in the FY 2003/04 Budget, to
replace the Secretary 11 classification with the Department
Secretary classification, and replace the Senior Planner
classification with the Principal Planner classification.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
New OTS Seat Belt Grant Funds
OTS Seat Belt Grant Recommendation is to accept the November 2003 California Seat
Belt Compliance Campaign (CSBCC) grant from the State Office
of Traffic Safety (OTS) and appropriate the grant as follows for a
total of $15,351:
• $11,844 into 198-320-2111-5113 for seat belt enforcement overtime;
• $1,162 into 198-320-2111-5151 for overtime Workers' Comp
benefit;
• $172 into 198-320-2111-5155 for overtime Medicare benefit;
• $2,353 into 198-320-2111-5157 for overtime retirement benefit.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Monthly Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Miller to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt; and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar except: B-2a and C-4c. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Hernandez, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
Item C-2a In relation to Item C-2a (Graffiti Removal bid award), Admin-
Graffiti Removal contract istrative Analyst 11 Paul presented the staff report and responded to
questions and comments. The following speakers addressed
Council:
Juan Reinoso Juan Reinoso, Urban Graffiti Enterprises, distributed information
to the City Councilmembers and expressed his displeasure with the
way the bid conference was handled and the recommendation
made by staff. He noted his willingness to work Saturdays and
Sundays. He spoke of the fourteen other cities for which he has
contracts for graffiti removal and his methods for combating
graffiti.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, didn't feel a change in the
contractors was necessary, as there doesn't seem to be a problem
removing graffiti with the Boys & Girls Club of San Gabriel
Valley.
Maria Gutierrez Maria Gutierrez, Urban Graffiti Enterprises, spoke of the
professionalism of Urban Graffiti and the superior quality of their
work.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, discussed the comparison
chart between the Urban Graffiti Enterprises and the Boys & Girls
Club of San Gabriel Valley regarding matching wall paint and
patchwork coverage. City Manager Pasmant clarified.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, reminded Council of the switch
in graffiti removal contractors several years ago which turned into
a fiasco and suggested that the City Council with the Boys & Girls
Club.
Jed Checketts Jed Checketts, 3610 Nogales Street, gave supporting comments to
Juan Reinoso's derogatory comments against the Environmental
Management Director.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, wondered how the City
would cancel a three-year contract if the work performed was
unsatisfactory. Citizens do like professional work and the City
could always make a donation to the Boys & Girls Club.
Council Comments Councilmember Sanderson commenced Council discussion and
noted that looking objectively at the comparison chart, she favored
Urban Graffiti Enterprises if they would agree to weekend
removals with no extra cost.
City Manager Pasmant responded to the questions that were posed,
noting that City contracts have a thirty -day escape clause and that
hydro blasting is appropriate on a limited basis.
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Juan Reinoso clarified his commitment, should his company be
awarded the contract.
Councilmembers Wong, Miller, and Hernandez expressed their
reasons for supporting the staff recommendation.
Mayor Herfert stated that prior to receiving comments this evening
• at the podium he favored changing graffiti removers to Urban
Graffiti Enterprises. However, working relations are very im-
portant and he senses conflicts already; therefore, he would support
the staff recommendation as well.
Action Motion by Miller and seconded by Hernandez to approve the staff
recommendation. Motion carried 4-1 with Sanderson voting no.
Item C-4c In relation to Item C-4c (Establishment of a Community
Development Commission), City Manager Pasmant elaborated on
the staff report.
Councilmember Wong expressed a little concern about the
formation of the Commission in light of the reference in'the staff
report about adopting "Bylaw." He preferred to see the bylaws
.before approving the commission formation.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, commented on this
issue. He thought it was a little confusion, but would defer to the
City Manager and the City Council.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, wondered why this item was
placed on the Consent Calendar, which is normally reserved for
routine matters. He felt the big question is "Why?" He suggested
an ad hoc committee that would review and monitor
redevelopment projects.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, agreed with Mr. Redholtz on the
need for more communication between the City Council,
Redevelopment Agency, and staff. He liked the idea of a commit-
tee overseeing the various projects.
Council discussed the matter
Council action Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to hold over this
issue until the next Council meeting. Motion failed 2-3 with
Hernandez, Sanderson, and Herfert voting no.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to waive
further reading of the two ordinances and introduce. Motion
carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no.
Recess Mayor Herfert called a recess at 9:49 pm. The City Council recon-
vened at 10:12 pm with all members of the City Council present.
As the Mayor had a number of speaker cards from members of the
audience and had the City Council consider items out of agenda
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Wong -
Unfair labor Charges by the Services Employees International
Union — Local 99 and Options, Inc.
Councilmember Wong elaborated on the staff report.
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The following individuals addressed Council regarding the
negotiation process as they've experienced it concerning their
employer, Options, Inc.:
Georgianna Taylor, Covina
Tomas Montoya, Los Angeles
Araceli Rangel, West Covina
• Councilmember Wong requested Council's support in adopting a
resolution proposed by representatives from SEIU — Local 99, the
union representing the teachers at Options, Inc. and he read the
resolution in its entirety.
Action Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to direct staff
to prepare the resolution as proposed and attached to the staff
report, and to execute it once prepared.
Councilmember Sanderson felt it was a little awkward for
the City Council to take an action on an employee negotiation situ-
ation outside of the City organization, but since it brought forward
by residents of West Covina, she would support the request.
Mayor Herfert said he would not take a position as a
member of the City Council, representing 110,000 people.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller initially felt the same as Mayor
Herfert, but decided that he could support the concept of fair
negotiations.
Resolution 2003-100 OPTIONS City Clerk Berry assigned Resolution No. 2003-100 to the
Options, Inc. draft resolution as read by Councilmember Wong. Motion to
adopt the resolution carried 4-1 with Herfert voting no.
HEARING PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION
TERMINATION OF CABLE TV CONTRACT
This hearing was continued to November 4, 2003 as recommended
by staff.
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 01-04
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (1998 — 2005)
NEGATIVE DEC. OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
This hearing was continued to November 4, 2003 as recommended
by staff.
HEARING APPEAL OF EXTENSION OF TIME:
DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 01-02 AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NOS. 01-10 AND 01-12
LOCATION: 3620 — 3670 Nogales Street
"Quail Ridge Shoppine Center"
Early in the meeting, under Changes to the Agenda, City Manager
Pasmant stated that the applicant requested that this be held over.
The Council opened the hearing and held the matter over until the
next City Council meeting.
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-02
• EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13
ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-04
NEGATIVE DEC. OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Location: 3630 E. Temple Way
Applicant: Henry Melendez, Dynamic Investments
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing
and Mayor Herfert opened the public hearing. Planning Director
McIsaac presented the staff report.
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Public Testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments favoring the project.
Henry Melendez Henry Melendez, applicant, requested Council's support for this,
his fourth attempt at developing the project site.
Mayor Herfert asked for comments in opposition to the project and
• no one addressed the City Council. He then closed the public testi-
Testimony closed mony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2003-101 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-101 —A RESOLUTION OF THE
Certifying Neg. Dec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMEND-
MENT NO. 03-02, EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMEND-
MENT NO. 13, ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-04, TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 53698 AND PRECISE PLAN NO. 03-05,
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution 2003-102 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-102 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
General Plan Amendment 03-02 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
03-02 AND EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
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Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 03-04
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Miller to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Hernandez, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 10:27 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 11:00 pm with all members of the City Council
present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Waste Collection Multi -Family Per Unit Rate Service
Adjustment and Amendment of Franchise Agreement to
Change Submission Date of Consumer Price Increase (CPI
Request from April 15 to May 31
Administrative Analyst H Paul presented the staff report.
• John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, commented on
the issue at hand.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street #218, restated her
position on this issue as the president of the Courtyard Home
Owners Association.
Councilmember Sanderson suggested a senior citizens condo-
minium complex discount to resolve the problem. She was not
supportive of spreading the shortfall among the residential users.
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DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
Speed Humps
Councilmember Wong requested that this be held over to the next
meeting as the Council received an opinion from the City Attorney
but haven't had a chance to discuss it with him.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to hold over the matter to
the next meeting. Motion carried 3-2 with Sanderson and Herfert
voting no.
PUBLIC WORKS
Review of the City Speed Hump Guidelines
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve
the proposed guidelines for the use of speed humps on City
residential streets. Motion carried 5-0.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2002/03 and 2003/04 Fiscal years Budget Update
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to hold over this
item until the next Council meeting, November 4, 2003. Motion
carried 5-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Air Quality Management Plan 2003
Air Quality Management Plan Council reviewed the staff report.
Natalia Porche Natalia Porche of South Coast Air Quality Management District
addressed Council concerning the Plan.
City Manager Pasmant suggested that the City Council
remain neutral on the plan until other cities take action.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to support
the Air Quality Management District along the lines of the letter
that has been proposed. Motion carried 5-0.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Request to Have the City of West Covina Co -Sponsor the West
Covina Rotary Club's Red Ribbon Rally
Council reviewed the staff report.
Red Ribbon Rally sponsorship Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Miller to approve
the co-sponsorship of the West Covina Rotary Club's Red Ribbon
Rally to be held at West Covina High School on October 25, 2003
funded from Special Events Account 110-320-2349-6188. Motion
carried 5-0.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Approval of Contract for Meet and Confer Consultant
Council reviewed the staff report.
Jack Hoffman & Assoc. Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Miller to authorize
the Assistant City manager to enter into a contract between the
City of West Covina and John "Jack" Hoffman and Associates to
provide consulting services for the City's Meet and Confer process
and other personnel -related matters, in an amount no to exceed
$52,000. Motion carried 5-0.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Public Works Capital Improvement & Engineering Consultant
Council reviewed the staff report.
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Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to receive
and file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
Big League Dreams Negotiations Update
BLD Negotiations Update Council reviewed the staff report and each Councilmember
commented on their position regarding the financial aspects of the
BLD Sports Park.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Policies for Naming of Public Facilities
Naming Public Facilities Mayor Herfert stated that he would like to rename the Senior
Citizens Center the "Glen Buckingham Senior Citizens Center"
and would like staff to bring this matter back to the Council at the
next Council meeting.
Councilmember Wong suggested that we don't get caught
up in the emotional moment and have a policy prepared that has a
cooling off period.
Councilmember Sanderson suggested a wall of tiles of
people who have supported the community.
Proposed Policies for Dedication Plaques
Dedication Plagues Councilmember Miller discussed this item, noting current plaques
in the City. Council discussed the placing of names on a dedi-
cation plaque of the Councilmembers sitting at the time of dedi-
cation versus the name of the Councilmembers who supported the
project at the time it was voted as a City project.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to list
everyone on the plaque — those that voted for the project and those
sitting on the Council at the time of dedication. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Sanderson -
Cortez Park Master Plan Update
Councilmember Sanderson stated that due to the late hour, she
wouldn't mind if the matter was held over until the next meeting.
Councilmember Miller -
Request to Planning Commission Review and make Recom-
mendation Within the Supplemental EIR on the Conceptual
Plans for a Communitv Park
Motionby Miller and seconded by Herfert to receive and file the
report. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Hernandez -
Housing Assistance Programs for Senior Citizens
Councilmember Hernandez commented on what he would like to
have staff to research.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Miller to direct
staff to bring back a report on options available to Council in
supporting seniors with their housing needs. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Miller —
Citv Council Liaison Meeting Highlights
Councilmember Miller elaborated briefly on the status report.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to receive and file
the report. Motion carried 5-0.
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Councilmember Sanderson —
Expansion of the Senior Citizens Center
Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to look into the needs of
the seniors at the center. Discussion followed and staff was
directed, to have the Senior Citizens Commission include questions
into the survey they are developing at the present time.
On another matter, Councilmember Wong requested staff look into
a mechanism to enable employees to make payroll deductions to
support campaign funds; for example, the League of California
Cities has proposed a ballot proposition for November 2004 ballot
which would require the state legislature to require voter approval
before taking away local revenues.
On another matter, Councilmember Hernandez suggested the
Council look into having a retreat to create a more working
together atmosphere.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting at
12:07 pm in memory of John Martin, Maintenance Lead Worker
from 1 1979 through 1989 and also in memory of Martin Samaniego,
father of Steve Samaniego, the Environmental Management
Director. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Be
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Mayor Steve erfert
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