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12-06-2005 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL December 6, 2005 Mayor Sanderson called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:05 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. INVOCATION Pastor Kelly Dupee Faith Community Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Presentation of Colors United States Army Color Guard Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Shelley Sanderson ROLL CALL Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Councilmembers Herfert, Hernandez, Miller Others Present: Pasmant, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Anderson, Bachman, Freeland, Yauchzee, McIsaac, Samaniego, Wills, Elliott, Rush REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following: The special meeting commenced at 6:13 p.m. Prior to recessing into closed session, all items on the City Council agenda were announced for inclusion in the closed session discussion. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Richard Sher vs. City of West Covina: Briefing was given to Council, direction was provided with respect to potential settlement by unanimous vote. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: Briefing was given to Council on one matter involving Councilmember Hernandez. Direction was provided by a 3-2 vote, (Wong, Miller, Hernandez voting aye) to provide legal representation for Councilmember Hernandez. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented: Regular Meeting of May 17, 2005 Special Meeting of June 7, 2005 PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, spoke on City publications pertaining to elections, political signs located at City fire stations and she requested kinder campaigns in the future. Khan Abdul Kayum Khan Abdul Kayum, West Covina resident, commented on a recent encounter with a Councilmember. Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, thanked Councilmembers • Miller and Wong for their service and congratulated Mayor Sanderson and Councilmembers-elect Touhey and Lane. Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, West Covina resident, congratulated Mayor Sanderson on her reelection. Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, congratulated Mayor Sanderson and welcomed Councilmembers-elect Touhey and Lane and thanked Councilmembers Wong and Miller for their service. Council minutes of December 6, 2005 Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, congratulated Mayor Sanderson and thanked the City for the progress made of projects on North Azusa Avenue. He also commented on an agreement between two local water agencies. Tyra Mason Tyra Mason, a representative from the Chamber of Commerce, • promoted several programs sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce including the Farmers Market and thanked Councilmembers Wong and Miller for their service. Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, West Covina resident, congratulated Mayor Sanderson and thanked Councilmembers Wong and Miller for their service. Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, congratulated Mayor Sanderson and Councilmembers-elect Lane and Touhey and thanked Councilmembers Miller and Wong for their service. Tony Ahumada Tony Ahumada, representing the American Legion, presented the City with a donation of $500, on behalf of the American Legion, for the purchase of the Lillian Keil memorial plaque. Betty Valles Betty Valles, West Covina resident, congratulated the new members to the Council, thanked the outgoing members and thanked Councilmember-elect Touhey for running a clean campaign. ELECTION RESULTS Official Election Results of the November 8, 2005 General Municipal Election 2005 General Election Staff report was presented by Assistant City Clerk Sue Rush announcing the certified results of the 2005 General Municipal Election. Assistant City Clerk Rush presented: Resolution 2005-79 RESOLUTION NO.2005-79 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 2005 General Municipal Election COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2005, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF Motion Motion by Miller and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 5-0. Comments from Outgoing Councilmembers Comments from Outgoing Councilmember Michael Miller Councilmember Miller thanked the voters for the opportunity to serve over the past four years and stated his votes on the Council were for the betterment of the community. Councilmember Miller mentioned different projects and programs that he helped to facilitate and implement with the support of his colleagues, which included: • The West Covina Services Group • Plan to relieve traffic congestion at Amar and Azusa • Grade separation at Nogales and Valley • Proposition lA to stabilize funding for cities • Moving the financing of the Rose Float from public to private • Started a sister city program with Kurobane, Japan • Worked toward a balanced budget -2- b Council minutes of December 6, 2005 Councilmember Miller thanked his family, his campaign committee, the voters who supported his campaign, the commissioners he appointed and the community. He stated he would stay involved with the City. Comments from Outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Wong • Mayor Pro Tem Wong congratulated the newly elected officials and thanked fellow Councilmember Michael Miller for his service to the community. Mayor Pro Tem Wong also thanked city staff that he has worked with, past West Covina City Councilmembers, friends and volunteers, and his family. Presentations to Outaoine Councilmembers Presentations to Retiring Councilmember Michael Miller Mayor Sanderson presided over the presentation of plaques, certificates and commendations to outgoing Councilmember Miller. The following came forward: • Assemblymember Ed Chavez presented a Certificate of Recognition. • Susan Simons, of the California League of Cities, presented a plaque honoring his service to the California League of Cities. • Brian Mejia, Field Representative for County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, presented a Certificate of Recognition. • Henry Lowe, Field Representative for State Senator Gloria Romero, presented a Certificate of Recognition. • Anela Freeman, Field Representative for Congresswoman Hilda Solis, presented a Congressional Record highlighting Councilmembers Miller's accomplishments. • Charles Taylor, representing the Honorable John Chung Chair of the California State Board of Equalization, presented a Resolution. • Mayor Sanderson, on behalf of the City of West Covina, presented a resolution and a City tile. Presentations to Retiring Councilmember Benjamin Wong Mayor Sanderson presided over the presentation of plaques, certificates and commendations to outgoing Councilmember Wong. The following came forward: • Assemblymember Ed Chavez presented a Certificate of Recognition. • Susan Simons, of the California League of Cities, presented a plaque honoring his service to the California League of Cities. • Brian Mejia, Field Representative for County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, presented a Certificate of Recognition. • Henry Lowe, Field Representative for State Senator Gloria Romero, presented a Certificate of Recognition. • Anela Freeman, Field Representative for Congresswoman Hilda Solis, presented a Congressional Record highlighting Councilmembers Wong's accomplishments. • Charles Taylor, representing the Honorable John Chung, Chair • of the California State Board of Equalization, presented a resolution. • Mayor Sanderson, on behalf of the City of West Covina, presented a resolution and a City tile. Administration of the Oath of Office Marion Smithson Assistant City Clerk Rush administered the Oath of Office to re- elected City Treasurer Marion Smithson and presented her with a Certificate of Election. -3- Council minutes of December 6, 2005 Laurie Carrico Assistant City Clerk Rush administered the Oath of Office to newly elected City Clerk Laurie Carrico and presented her with a Certificate of Election. Sherri Lane City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Sherri Lane and presented her with a • Certificate of Election. Michael Touhey City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Michael Touhey and presented him with a Certificate of Election. Shelly Sanderson City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office to newly re- elected Councilmember Shelley Sanderson and presented her with a Certificate of Election. Comments from Incomine Councilmembers Councilmember Lane took a seat at the Council table and by invitation from Mayor Sanderson addressed the audience. Councilmember Lane thanked her family, friends and committee members for their support and thanked outgoing Councilmembers Wong and Miller for their service to the City. Councilmember Lane stated her vision is to continue with the finest public safety. She would like to improve infrastructure, improve programs for seniors and youth, improve commerce and continue with a balanced budget. Councilmember Lane also stated she would like the City to continue to produce events that will increase community unity. Councilmember Touhey took a seat at the Council table and by invitation from Mayor Sanderson addressed the audience. He thanked his family, friends, campaign staff and volunteers for their support. Councilmember Touhey introduced the following elected officials that were in the audience: • West Covina Unified School District Board Member Steve Cox • West Covina School Board Member Jessica Shewmaker • La Puente Councilmember John Solis • Baldwin Park Councilmember Anthony Bejarano • South El Monte Councilmember Hector Delgado • Baldwin Park Unified School District Board Member Tony Bejarano • Upper San Gabriel Water District Board Member Leon Garcia • Azusa City Councilmember Angel Carrillo • Riverside County Park District Member Dan Hughes • Baldwin Park Mayor Emmanuel Lozano • Baldwin Park Unified School District President Sergio Corona • Bell Gardens Mayor Pedro Aceituno • Bell Gardens Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Rodriguez • Bell Gardens Councilmember Mario Beltran • • West Covina Unified School District Board Member Mike Spence • Former West Covina Mayor Brad McFadden • Former West Covina Unified School District Board Member Pete Sabatino • Former Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department William Booth • Azusa City Manager Fran Delach -4- Council minutes of December 6, 2005 • • • Ontario City Manager Greg Devereaux • El Monte Councilmember Louie Aguinaga Comments from Reelected Councilmember Shelley Sanderson Councilmember Sanderson congratulated City Treasurer Smithson, City Clerk Carrico, and Councilmembers Lane and Touhey. She thanked her friends and family and looked forward to working with staff and the new Council. Councilmember Herfert congratulated Mayor Sanderson and Councilmembers Touhey and Lane and said he looked forward to working with them. Councilmember Hernandez congratulated Mayor Sanderson and Councilmembers Touhey and Lane and said he looked forward to working with the new Council and also thanked Councilmembers Wong and Miller for their service to the City. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported reorganization would take place at the next Council Meeting. ROLL CALL Mayor Sanderson, Councilmembers Lane, Herfert, Hernandez, Touhey UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS - None ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING C-1 General Plan Amendment No. 05-05 Westside Plan Amendment Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 4 Applicant: Joseph Lan Due Vu and Anh Nguyen Vu Location: 2207 West Merced Avenue Councilmember Lane reported that as a Planning Commissioner she voted on this matter and to avoid the appearance of a conflict, she recused herself from the discussion and left the Council Chamber. Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing. Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the hearing. Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report explaining the request for a zone change. Public Testimony Mayor Sanderson opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for comments. No one addressed the Council and Mayor Sanderson closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Assistant City Clerk Rush presented: Resolution No. 2005-79 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Westside Plan Amendment COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN NO. 05-05 AND WESTSIDE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4 Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1. Lane abstained. -5- Council minutes of December 6, 2005 • • CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Actions D-1 Recommendation is to receive and file. Summary of Actions a) Community Services 11/08/05 b) Human Resources 08/24/05 & 10/12/05 c) Senior Citizens 11/10/05 D-2 Claims Against the City of West Covina Claims Against the City Recommendation is to deny and notify claimant. a) David Betancourt vs. City of West Covina b) Ivette Mercado vs. City of West Covina c) Rosalinda Rodriguez vs. City of West Covina d) Dale A. Peters vs. City of West Covina Approval of Final Map D-3 Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No. 60602 Final Map Approval Location: 226 and 234 Monte Verde Drive Subdivider: Mimi McKenzie Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution: Resolution No. 2005-81 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Final Map Approval COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 60602 LOCATED AT 226 AND 234 MONTE VERDE DRIVE AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (MIMI MCKENZIE) Award of Bid D-4 Award of Bid for City Entrance Monument Signs Monument Signs (Proiect No. SP-06102) Recommendation is that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Accept the bid of Hondo Company in the amount of $123,900 as submitted at the bid opening on October 11, 2005, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract. This work will include the negotiation of change orders to allow for the optional signs to be located on North Azusa Avenue, Amar Road, and South Azusa Avenue. 2. Authorize staff to issue a change order to install solar cell powered lighting on the entrance signs at a total change order cost not to exceed $10,000. 3. Appropriate $10,000 from General Fund (110) for solar cell powered lighting installation. D-5 City Treasurer's Report receive & file) Treasurer's Report Report for the month of October 2005 Miscellaneous - Human Resources Department D-6a Petition for Formal Recognition San Bernardino Public Employees' San Bernardino Public Employees' Association (SBPEA) West Covina Public Safety Dispatchers Recommendation is that the City Council approve the Petition for Recognition from the San Bernardino Public Employees Association (SBPEA) to represent the West Covina Public Safety Dispatchers' Association. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt, and approve all items listed on M Council minutes of December 6, 2005 the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0 with the following exceptions: Item D-3. Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No. 60602. Motion carried 3-1-1. Sanderson voted no and Lane abstained. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Sanderson recessed the Council meeting at 9:15 p.m. to • convene the Community Development Commission meeting. The City Council reconvened at 9:16 p.m. with all members present. I • DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS None CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None MAYOR'S REPORTS None COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting in honor of Councilmember Touhey's sister-in-law Nancy, Evridika Brewer the wife of an employee of Councilmember Touhey and Lloyd York, the father of Planning Commissioner Stuart York at 9:19 p.m. Motion carried 5 — 0. ayor Shelley Sanderson ATTES : Assistant City Jerk Susan Rush -7-