07-27-2004 - Special Meeting - Minutes0
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
July 27, 2004
Mayor Miller called to order the special meeting of the West Covina City Council at 6:53 pm in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson
Councilmembers Herfert, Hernandez, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Paul, Dewus, McIsaac, Bachman,
Swink, Taylor, Wills, Fields, Chung, Smilowitz, Lee, Freeland,
Berry
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman explained that oral comments at
special meetings, such as this evening, must be restricted to only
the items listed on the agenda. This is unlike regular City Council
meetings when speakers may comment on any municipal matter
under "Oral Communications." These regulations are spelled out
in the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, commented and questioned
sections of the staff report concerning the Community Survey and
its methodology.
John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, commented on the
proposed survey and Winco versus Wal-Mart at the former BKK
landfill site. He urged Council to proceed with the charter desig-
nation and placing the military memorial plaques on the wall.
Cookie Nance, West Covina resident, did not favor the survey and
reiterated her position of constructing Wal-Mart in West Covina.
CHANGES ON THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant requested that Item C-3 be considered last,
as the staff member giving the report won't be able to arrive until
later this evening.
STUDY SESSION COMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
City Manager Pasmant introduced Mr. George Ross of Strategy
Research Institute (SRI), the consultant hired to conduct a survey
of the community for the City. Mr. Ross spoke of the various
types of surveys and the reliability and validity of telephone
surveys. He explained the type of questions, the objective method
of presenting questions, and the importance of framing the context
of questions to the recipients. He noted that his company has two
rules: clients (in this case the City Council) can tell SRI what to
ask, but cannot tell SRI how to ask it and how to measure it. He
explained the random sampling that would be conducted in West
Covina. Council asked questions throughout his presentation
regarding the methodology of the survey and analysis of residents'
responses.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution 2004-69
Approving Final Map
Mayor Miller stated that no action was necessary this
evening on the part of the City Council. The purpose of the study
session was to hear from the consultant and have the consultant
understand the positions and concerns of the City Council.
Traffic Committee Minutes (approve & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 2004.
Approval of Final Map
Final Map for Parcel Map No. 26462
Location: 2461 Grand Avenue and 2465 Grand Avenue
Subdivider: Billary Development, Inc.
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-69 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
26462 LOCATED AT 2461 GRAND AVENUE AND 2465
GRAND AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF (Billary Development, Inc.)
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waive reading of
the resolution and adopt, and to approve all other items listed on
the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
NOES: None
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
West Covina Auto Plaza Business Improvement District
2004105 Annual Report and Assessment
This hearing was opened on July 20 and carried over until this
evening. City Manager Pasmant elaborated on the staff report.
Councilmember Wong asked about whether or not a replacement
amount was built in to the assessment.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2004-70 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-70 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Auto Plaza Bus. Improvement CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CON-
FIRMING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE WEST COVINA
AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/05
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt, and to direct staff to meet with
the Auto Plaza Business Improvement District members regarding
additional funding for replacement costs in the future. Motion
carried 4-1 with Wong voting no.
COMMUNITY SERVICES Placement Location of Plaque Honoring Members of the
World War II Japanese American Combat Army Units and
Future Plaques Within the Same Category
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to take the
following actions:
* Approve the placement of the plaque on the existing
Veterans Memorial Wall next to the Prisoner of War plaque.
* All costs (materials and installation) to be paid for by the
requesting party.
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* For uniformity, all plaques shall be of a standard 18" x 18"
clear -coasted bronze, Times Roman font, two plaques per alter-
nating panels, and mounted to be uniform with heights and base of
existing Veterans Memorial Wall plaques.
Motion carried 5-0.
• POLICE DEPARTMENT Update on Increasing Traffic Fines in School Zones
Lt. Marc Taylor presented the staff report.
Traffic Fines in School Zones Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to approve staff
contacting Senator Romero's office to request Los Angeles County
be included in Assembly Bill 2001. Staff will also request that the
assembly bill be amended to authorize cities to use these additional
revenues to fund existing crossing guard positions.
Motion carried 5-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Graffiti Removal Contract Update
Administrative Analyst II Paul presented the staff report.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to receive and
file the staff report with the caveat that ALL City employees report
graffiti when they see it.
Motion carried 3-2 with Hernandez and Sanderson voting
no.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT Art in Public Places Ordinance
Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report. Council -
member Sanderson voiced her opposition to the costing mechan-
ism for the program.
Ordinance introduced City Clerk presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAP-
TER 17 (Planning) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING AN ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES
PROGRAM
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Wong, Miller
NOES: Sanderson
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORT Councilmember Herfert —
Coyote Control Needs
Coyote Issues Councilmember Herfert felt the needs of the neighborhoods were
not being met by the current contractor for coyote control and
wondered what other options were available to the City.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to have the
County Agriculture Commissioner on Weights/Measures come to a
Council meeting and explain what they do and direct staff as to
what else the City could do, particularly including education.
• Motion carried 5-0.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Charter City Designation
Special Assistant to the City Manager Freeland presented the staff
report and responded to Council questions and comments. Staff
was requested to provide information re: a) examples of when less
then the prevailing wage has been used by Charter cities for
various City projects, and b) a survey of cities that have recently
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changed with their reasons for it and any benefits derived from the
change, and if their objectives were achieved. Neither Council -
members Herfert, Sanderson, nor Wong expressed support for the
change if the intent behind it was to increase or impose new taxes.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to direct
staff to prepare a draft charter for community input and decide then
• whether the Council wants to move forward at that time.
Wong suggested that perhaps staff could indicate the
options and why one option was chosen over another. In response
to a question as to incurring additional costs on this project, City
Manager Pasmant estimated $7,000 or $8,000.
Motion carried 4-1 with Herfert voting no.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Miller to adjourn the
meeting at 9:50 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Berry
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Mayor Michael L. Miller
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