10-18-2005 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 2005
• Mayor Sanderson called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:29 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION City Manager Andrew Pasmant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Pro Tern Wong
ROLL CALL Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tern Wong, Councilmembers
Herfert, Hernandez, Miller
Others Present: Pasmant, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Freeland, Samaniego,
Bachman, Chung, Yauchzee, Rodriguez, Rush
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
Prior to recessing into closed session, all items on the City
Council and Community Development agendas were announced
for inclusion in the closed session discussion. The record should
reflect that all members were present except for Mayor Sanderson.
Conference with Labor Negotiators: Council received a
briefing direction was provided, no final action taken and nothing
further to report. This matter will be brought back to Council at
the next open meeting.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators: 1444 West
Garvey Avenue South — Council received a briefing from the
agency's negotiator. Direction was provided, no final action taken
and nothing further to report. On the open session agenda there is
for review and consideration a separate action regarding extension
of an exclusive negotiating agreement.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation: There was no
final action taken and nothing further to report. This item will
return to Council at a later date for final action in open session
concerning possible amendments to the City Managers contract.
Property Located at 1700 West Covina Parkway: The
agency's negotiators provided a briefing to the Community
Development Commission. Direction was given. There was no
final action taken and nothing further to report. On the agenda for
open session there is consideration on a separate matter for an
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement.
Property Located at 2009 San Bernardino Road: Briefing
was provided to the Community Development Commission. There
was no final action taken and nothing further to report.
Property Located at the Northeast Corner of Valley and
Nogales: Briefing was provided to the Community Development
Commission. There was no final action taken and nothing further
to report.
• CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes were made but the City Manager reported an error in
the CDC agenda pertaining to item 1-A. It currently states that the
period for the extension is May 2, 2006. It should be corrected to
read March 16, 2006.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as submitted with
corrections of spelling errors to April 5, 2005.
Regular meeting of Apri15, 2005
Special meeting of April 19, 2005
Council minutes of October 18, 2005
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PRESENTATIONS
Blue Star Video was aired.
Anela Freeman, Field Representative for Congresswoman Hilda
Solis, presented a video by Families USA which provided an
overview of the Medicare D Program.
Mayor Sanderson introduced Willie Vogel, who was named
"Hometown Hero for West Covina" by the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin and Los Angeles County Fair. A short video was aired.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Sanderson to Marilee
Marrero of the West Covina Los Angles Library for Teen Read
Week — October 16-22, 2005.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Sanderson to Assistant
Fire Chief Alex Rodriguez and Doran Barnes of the West Covina
Rotary Red Ribbon Committee for Red Ribbon Week — October
23-29, 2005.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Attorney gave a briefing on the parameters regarding oral
communications in reference to political campaigning. He
reported individuals may only address issues that are within the
jurisdiction of the legislative body.
Sean O'Connor Sean O'Connor, a representative of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter and
Hampton, spoke in opposition to the recommended extension of
the ENA to the Charles Co. regarding property located at 730 S.
Orange. (K-Mart site)
Craig Cook Craig Cook, a representative of the D.C. Corporation, reported that
the D.C. Corporation no longer plans to build housing on the
property located at 1773 San Bernardino Road.
Bill Roe Bill Roe, West Covina resident, encouraged residents to attend the
hearing on November 1, 2005 regarding East Valley Health
Center.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, a West Covina resident, addressed the West Covina
local ordinance that limits campaign contributions.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, encouraged voters to vote at
the upcoming election.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, West Covina resident, addressed campaign
literature she received at her home and the misleading information
it contained.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, addressed the limitations
of the oral communication time limit and inquired as to the activity
at the BKK site.
Ed Casanova Ed Casanova, West Covina resident, addressed issues raised at the
prior meeting regarding his hosting of a candidates forum.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, addressed the City's
agreement with Mr. Ziad Alhassen and the development of his
projects.
Tyra Mason Tyra Mason, representative of the West Covina Chamber of
Commerce, promoted the West Covina Farmers Market.
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City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated the City Attorney's Office
is not going to respond to the questions regarding political matters
and individuals may contact the appropriate agencies with their
concerns (i.e. FPPC, Secretary of State).
City Manager Pasmant reported on the status of the closure at
• BKK and the grading that is currently going on.
UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS — No Reports.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS —No items carried over.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Sanderson recessed the City Council meeting at 8:45 pm to
convene the Community Development Commission. The City
Council reconvened the meeting at 8:54 pm.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Actions
D-1 a) Community Services ................................................... 09/13/05
Summary of Actions b) Planning...................................................................... 10/11/05
c) Senior Citizen................................................09/08/05
D-2 Approval of Final Map
Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No. 60718
Location: Northwest Corner of Barranca Street and North
Garvey Avenue
Subdivider: Barranca I, LLC
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2005-63 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approval of Map COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 60718
LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BARRANCA
STREET AND NORTH GARVEY AVENUE AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF (BARRANCA I, LLC.)
Miscellaneous - Communications
D-3a Lease Agreement with T-Mobile Wireless
T-Mobile Wireless Recommendation is that the City Council approve the proposed
Lease Agreement authorizing T-Mobile (formerly Cingular) to
locate wireless antenna on the City -owned BKK Tower and to
locate ground equipment in the north end of the existing equipment
building.
D-3b Joint Use Agreement with City of Industry
Agreement w/ City of Industry Recommendation is that the City Council approve the Joint Use
Agreement between the City of West Covina and the City of
Industry to share locations and operate certain land -mobile radio
equipment at the BKK Communications Facility and the Industry
• Hills Communications Facility.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
D-3c Day Care Center Maintenance Fund Appropriation
Day Care Maintenance Recommendation is that the City Council appropriate $18,000 from
the fund balance of the Fee and Charge Fund (I11) for day care
facility maintenance.
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D-3d Cooperative Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department
Amar/Azusa Rehabilitation of Public Works for Amar Road and Azusa Avenue Street
Rehabilitation and Median Landscaping (Project No. SP-04101)
Recommendation is that the City Council authorize the Public
Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute a
Cooperative Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works for street and landscape
improvements.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
D-3e Continuation of F.A.S.T. Helicopter Program
F.A.S.T. Recommendation is that the City Council authorize the payment of
$70,408 from 110.31.3120.6120 to the City of Pasadena for
continued participation in the F.A.S.T. Helicopter program.
Miscellaneous — Community Development Department
D-3f Extension to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the
Dynamic Business Holdings City of West Covina and Dynamic Business Holdings Inc. for the
Development of a 2.6 acre portion of the Civic Center Property
Recommendation is that the City Council approve an extension of
the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (the "ENA") for 60 days in
order for the Developer to obtain California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) compliance and planning entitlements, and bring back
a Lease and Development Agreement for City Council
consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further reading
of the resolution and adopt, and approve all items listed on the
Consent Calendar: Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
No reports for this meeting.
No Reports for this meeting.
CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
MAYOR'S REPORTS — None
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
I-1 Councilmember Hernandez
Walking Trail Cortez Park Walking Trail Funding
Councilmember Hernandez reported the plans for a walking trail at
Cortez Park have already been completed and recommended going
forward with the construction of the walking trail.
Motion Motion by Hernandez to develop and move forward with the
proposed trail and knoll improvements and fund out of the reserve
funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong inquired to costs of the project. Public
Works Director Yauchzee responded that the improvements to the
knoll to include a pavilion, landscaping, benches, and a small
amphitheater per the approved master plan are estimated at $1.6 to
$1.8 million and the walking trail is estimated between $400,000 to
$600,000. Yauchzee stated the first phase of design is estimated at
$180,000 for both components.
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Substitute Motion Substitute motion offered by Miller and seconded by Hernandez to
authorize staff to prepare the design plans to specification for both
components search for grant and other options for funding.
Motion carried 5-0.
I-2 Councilmember Hernandez
Traffic Signal Improvements Traffic Signal Improvements' Funding Options for the
Intersections of Vincent Avenue/Rowland Avenue and Lark
Ellen AvenueBadillo Street
Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Miller to appropriate
$80,000 of Proposition "C" transportation funds for the signal
improvements at Vincent Avenue/Rowland Avenue and defer the
improvements at Lark Ellen AvenueBadillo Street pending future
funding. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting at
9:04 pm.
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Assistant City CIleik Susan Rush
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Mayor Shelley Sanderson
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