11-18-2003 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 18, 2003
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Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:20 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Jimmy Han of Good News
Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tern Miller
Councilmembers Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Durbin, Hoppe, Greene, Morgan,
Bommarito, Samaniego, Yauchzee, Chung, Lee, Freeland,
Anderson, Villegas, Janis, Bachman, Semblantes, Genovese,
Chaparyan, Berry
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that all Councilmembers/
Agency Members were present at the commencement of the closed
session at 6:10 pm and that all items for discussion for announced.
Two people addressed the Agency Board during the Public
Comment portion of the meeting. Regarding the two City Council
items: a) Labor Negotiations: no action taken in relation to the
Fire Association and the Mid -Management Association was not
discussed, and b) Existing Litigation regarding two workers' comp
issues (the Zarate case and the Ritson case): no action was taken on
either. Regarding the three RDA properties: All three were
discussed and no actions were taken relating to 1444 W. Garvey
Avenue South or Country Club Center; however, staff was given
direction for follow-up on the Citrus/Workman property.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of October 21, 2003
Regular meeting of October 21, 2003
Special meeting of November 4, 2003
Regular meeting of November 4, 2003
PRESENTATION The City's Blue Star Program video was aired.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, commented on Item B-3e
(California Parkette) and received a clarification from staff.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, commented on the opening
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of freight and crates everywhere on the sidewalk. He felt the
market should have everything stacked and put away before
opening to the public.
Edward Vollert Edward Vollert, 632 S. Donna Beth Avenue, complained about the
trash rates, noting the increases over the years.
Mayor Herfert suggested looking into the smaller bins and
directed Environmental Director to contact Mr. Vollert.
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Anela Freeman Anela Freeman, Field Representative for Congresswoman Hilda
Solis, announced the 32Id Congressional District College Fair and
Workshop scheduled for November 22, 203 at West Covina High
School and invited students and parents to attend. She left flyers
for distribution.
Scot Leczel Scot Leczel, 2245 E. Walnut Creek Parkway, talked about the
cracked concrete apron to his driveway. He stated that he offered
to fix it himself but Public Works wants to charge him for a permit.
Mayor Herfert referred Mr. Leczel to Public Works Direc-
tor Yauchzee.
Veronica Miranda Veronica Miranda, 232 S. Meadow Road, expressed concern about
safety on her street. Cars and tools have been stolen and by the
time the police arrive on the scene in response to the appearance of
drug dealers on the corner, the drug dealers are gone.
Mayor Herfert explained the Community Policing Program
in West Covina and directed the Police Chief to give Ms. Miranda
the name of the appropriate Commander to investigate the matter.
Phyllis James Phyllis James, 577 S. Fenimore, Covina, suggested the City
Council give serious consideration to constructing an equestrian
center on the BKK Landfill site.
Mayor Herfert noted that the City Council can certainly
look at that suggestion; although, the site has pretty much been
reserved for other things.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street #218, noted that
adjusting trash rates for multi -family complexes has been held over
several times and it is again not on the agenda. What is going on?
She implored them to stop dragging it on.
Don Carman Don Carman, 1238 Hollencrest Drive, discussed vehicular damage
caused by traffic problems at the intersection of Casa Linda/Holle-
crest Drive and that safety measures are needed. He requested
Council's assistance.
Mayor Herfert referred the matter to the Traffic Committee.
Siglinde Schreyack Siglinda Schreyack, 2757 Brookfield Place, spoke in favor of an
equestrian center at the BKK Landfill site.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services 10/14/03
Senior Citizens 10/09/03
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 10/16/03
Planning 10/14/03 and 10/28/03
Claims Against the City
Ludwig von der Luhe vs City of West Covina
It is recommended that the property damage claim filed by Ludwig
von der Labe be denied and the claimant be so notified.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
OTS Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Funds
OTS Sobriety Grant Recommendation is to accept the Sobriety Checkpoint Grant from
the State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and appropriate the
$13,561 grant as follows:
* $11,330 into 198-320-2113-5113 (sobriety checkpoint overtime)
* $1,133 into 198-320-2113-5151 (overtime Workers' Comp benefit)
* $164 into 198-320-2113-5155 (overtime Medicare benefit)
* $934 into 198-320-2113-5157 (overtime retirement benefit)
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Resolution 2003-104
BICEP & LRCA
Miscellaneous — Risk Management
Big Independent Cities Excess Pool: Amendment of Liability Risk
Coverage Agreement and Joint Powers Agreement
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-104 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE LIABILITY RISK COVERAGE AGREE-
MENT AND THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING
THE BIG INDEPENDENT CITIES EXCESS POOL JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZING, RATIFYING,
AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Rescheduling the December 161h City Council Meeting to
December 9, 2003 and Canceling the January 6, 2004 Council
Canceling 1/6/04 meeting Recommendation is to reschedule the 12/15/03 meeting to 12/9/03
at Giano Intermediate School, and cancel the 1/6/04 City Council
meeting due to a light agenda.
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
Approval of Ordinance for SB 211 (Extend Debt Time Limit in
Project Areas) and SB 1045 (Extend Time Limit of Plan
Effectiveness in Proiect Areas)
Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
RDA Project Areas CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.2(c)
AND 33333.6(e)
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No. 26901
Location: 807 S. California Avenue (California Parkette)
Subdivider: City of West Covina and Suburban Water Systems
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-105 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-105 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
California Parkette CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
26901 LOCATED AT 807 S. CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (City of West
Covina and Suburban Water Systems)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 159
Location: 3644, 3650, 3652, and 3670 Nogales Street
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2003-106 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-106 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
RBE Quail Ridge, LLC CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.
159 LOCATED AT 3644, 3650, 3652 AND 3670 NOGALES
STREET AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(RBE Quail Ridge, LLC)
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans — Monthly Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the report.
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Resolution 2003-107
Mid -Management MOU
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Miscellaneous — Human Resources
MOU for San Bernardino Public Employees' Association (SBPEA
— Mid Management Employees' Association
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-107 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SAN
BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' ASSN (SBPEA) — MID -
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND
AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR
CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE AFOREMENTIONED
ASSOCIATION
Motion by Miller and seconded by Hernandez to waive further
reading of the resolutions/ordinance and to adopt/introduce; and to
approve all other items listed except: B-3b, B-3c, and B-3h.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Hernandez, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
Item B-3b In relation to Item B-3b (BICEP: Amendment of Liability Risk
Coverage Agreement and JPA), Councilmember Wong asked if
there was a need to adopt the resolution this evening. Risk
Manager Hoppe offered clarifying comments. Councilmember
Wong asked for a copy of the City of Pomona's staff report
regarding a related matter.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to
approve the staff recommendation to adopt the resolution
(Resolution No. 2003-104). Motion carried 5-0.
Item B-3c In relation to Item B-3c (Rescheduling City Council Meetings),
Councilmember Wong requested the City Council not cancel the
December 16 City Council meeting and explained why.
Council concurred on meeting at Giano School for a town
hall meeting on December 9, meet as regularly scheduled on
December 16, and cancel the January 6, 2004 Council meeting.
Staff was directed to send flyers home with students at Giano and
surrounding schools in addition to the WCCT Corkboard and
Discover West Covina.
Item B-3h In relation to Item B-3h (MOU re the Mid Management
Association), Assistant City Manager Fields presented a staff
report and explained the health care costs.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve
the staff recommendation to adopt the proposed resolution
(Resolution No. 2003-107). Motion carried 5-0.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Herfert moved forward the following item for consideration
at this time:
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE LIBRARY SPECIAL TAX
Administrative Analyst Freeland presented the staff report and Los
Angeles County Librarian Margaret Donnellan Todd responded to
questions and comments.
Library Special Tax
Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, wondered how one ballot
measure could cost $70,000.
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Joanne Wilner City Manager Pasmant explained that the City would have
cost as the County of Los Angeles has indicated that the cost shall
be borne by the City.
Council discussed the matter. Motion by Wong and seconded by
Sanderson to receive and file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-04, ZONE
CHANGE NO. 03-06, WEST COVINA SPORTSPLEX PARK
MASTER PLAN, SUPPLEMENTAL EIR
Applicant: City of West Covina
Location: 2210 South Azusa Avenue
Sportsplex Park Master Plan City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of mailing and publication.
Mayor Herfert opened the hearing and Planning Director McIsaac
presented the staff report. Consultants Mark Alpers, Environ-
mental Science Associations, who prepared the supplemental
environmental impact report, and Bill Dvorak of Kimley-Horn &
Associates, who prepared the traffic study, responded to questions
and comments.
Public Testimonv Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments. The following addressed Council:
Alex Baltodano Alex Baltodano, 1847 Gretta Avenue, urged Council to please
consider soccer fields as the City is seriously lacking in enough
fields for the players.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, suggested Council amend
the General Plan as amended; however, Parcel 7 and several other
lots should be reserved for park activities.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, discuss horse owner needs and
the fine location at BKK for such a facility.
Testimony Closed Mayor Herfert closed the public testimony portion as there were no
other speakers interested in addressing Council.
Council expressed their opinions on the Supplemental EIR and the
Sportsplex Master Plan. Councilmember Miller addressed the
process used by the consultant to prepare the Supplemental EIR.
He felt that the Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Considerations is deficient. In his opinion, not enough
information is available to the public and suggested holding the
matter over for additional answers.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to approve the
draft "Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Consideration for the Big League Dreams City Park, Sports
Complex and Commercial Retail Center Environmental Impact
Report."
Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 2003-108 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-108 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Certifying Supplemental EIR CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2002081092)
FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-04, ZONE
CHANGE NO. 03-06, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 60193,
WEST COVINA SPORTSPLEX PARK MASTER PLAN AND
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 503, REVISION 1,
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution 2003-109 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-109 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving General Plan CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
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Resolution 2003-111 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-110 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving Master Plan CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE WEST COVINA SPORTSPLEX
MASTER PLAN
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Hernandez, Sanderson, Herfert
NOES: Miller, Wong
City Clerk Berry presented
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 03-06 (Sportsplex)
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Hernandez, Sanderson, Herfert
NOES: Miller, Wong
Recess Mayor Herfert called for a recess at 10:20 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 10:37 pm with all members present.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 10:37 pm to
commence the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 10:38 pm with all members present.
BIG LEAGUE DREAMS REPLICA BALL FIELD SELEC-
TION AND MULTIPURPOSE PAVILION SPORTS USE
CHANGE FROM INLINE HOCKEY/BASKETBALL TO
INDOOR SOCCER
Big League Dreams Council reviewed the staff report.
Councilmember Wong asked to hold this item over to get
all the replica ball fields available from which to choose, and
maybe with pictures.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, requested that the pavilion
be deemed a smoke -free facility and that any advertisements be
reviewed for appropriateness.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, supported the replica fields
listed in the staff report.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to approve the
selection of replica ball fields as recommended by Big League
Dreams:
* Boston's Fenway Park
* New York's Yankee Stadium
* Detroit's Tiger Stadium
* Chicago's Wrigley Field
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* Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium
* Anaheim's Edison Field
And, change the multipurpose pavilion sports use from inline
hockey/basketball to indoor soccer.
Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON AMBULANCE SERVICE QUESTIONS
Fire Chief Greene presented the staff report and responded to
questions.
Francis Dowling Francis Dowling of Schaefer Ambulance Service addressed the
City Council, countering some of the points in the staff report.
Richard Senor Richard Senor of Teamsters 986, representing Schaefer Ambulance
Service, stated that they will be losing drivers if the Council moves
forward with this program.
Greg Christmas Greg Christmas, Alliance Ambulance Service based in Covina,
stated that his company submitted a bid to provide ambulance
service. He noted that his proposal included a living wage.
Larry Gerill Larry Gerill, representing Cole -Schaefer, and addressed ambulance
services generally.
Councilmember Miller stated that he would rely on the good
judgment of the City Attorney and staff, and would be making a
motion to go with the RFP with a livable wage, and go forward
with that. "That's my motion."
Councilmember Hernandez supported the move forward
with the RFP and suggested that the RFP be worded correctly to
ensure that livable wage is included, if legally feasible.
Motion carried 3-2 with Sanderson and Herfert voting no.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Wong —
Unfair Labor Charges by the United Food And Commercial
Food Workers
Councilmember Wong elaborated on the staff report, noting that
the title of the subject matter was incorrectly stated. He read a
resolution adopted by the City of Los Angeles, which would be
applicable for West Covina, if the City Council concurred.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to direct staff
to prepare the sample resolution appropriately and adopt.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, felt it was inappropriate for the
City to take a position between a private employer and its workers.
Gene Hurd Gene Hurd, 1509 Valley Center, Glendora, the resolution is
important because it takes a positive position on the negotiators on
both sides to get back to the table and continue the discussions.
Debra Hurd Debra Hurd, 1509 Valley Center, Glendora, urged Council to
support the resolution.
Frank Cannon Frank Cannon, 1106 S. Lark Ellen, concurred with the comments
made by the Hurds.
John Retired president the grocery unions talked about the importance
of the two factions getting back to the table and hashing out their
differences.
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Amended motion
Resolution 2003-110
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
Terminating City Hall Annex
Councilmember Miller offered a friendly amendment the motion to
delete the fifth "Whereas" clause and revise the "Now, Therefore"
clause of the sample resolution. Councilmember Wong and
Hernandez concurred.
Motion carried 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2003-110.
Mayor Herfert asked the City Manager to indicate which items still
remaining on the Agenda could be held over until the next Council
meeting.
City Manager Pasmant stated that the lease for the City
Hall Annex expires at the end of the year and should be addressed
this evening; the rest can be continued.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
CONTINUATION OF CITY HALL ANNEX LEASE
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Miller to take the following
actions:
a) Because of the current economic situation, terminate the
existing City Hall Annex lease agreement, and
b) Appropriate $10,000 from Proposition C Fund Balance to
account No. 122-320-2361-6184 for Annex lease payment
July through December 2003.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, felt that there is a need for
some presence in the south side, but not necessarily a 1900 square
foot office.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, suggested that it be placed at the
BKK site using trailers.
The motion carried 3-2 with Hernandez and Herfert voting no.
Staff was directed to report back with further options and costs for
minimal level of staffing/service.
Items to be Held Over Mayor Herfert stated that the following items are held over and
will be listed on the next City Council agenda:
Community Services Amend the Contract to Defer the Payment Schedule for the
California Street Hockey Association
Fire Department Purchase of Three (3) Type II Ambulances
Mayor's Report Development of New Soccer Fields at Orangewood Park
Policy for naming Citv Facilities After Individuals
Councilmembers' Reports Councilmember Miller —
City Council Liaison Meetings Highlights
Councilmember Miller —
Letter of Opposition to AB 1160 (Steinberg)
Councilmember Miller —
West Covina International Festival
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Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to look into areas within
the City for equestrian activities and report back to Council. To be
included in the report will be the economics of the regional centers
that are closing.
Mayor Herfert requested the concept of an educational platform
come back to the Council regarding the BKK site project.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to adjourn the meeting
at 12:27 am in memory of the following persons:
* Joseph Alan Berry, City Clerk Janet Berry's stepson
* Ralph Smith, Fire Captain Todd Smith's father
* Michael Guardado, City Maintenance employee
* Reginal Stone, Suburban Water Systems
* Jim Schoonover, Sr., past Planning Commissioner Jim
Schoonover's father
Motion carried 5-0.
Attest: ,
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City Clerk Janet Berry
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