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01-17-2006 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL January 17, 2006 0 Mayor Sanderson called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:07 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. INVOCATION Reverend Alexandra Conrads, St. Martha's Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilmember Lane ROLL CALL Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Touhey Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Freeland, McIsaac, Yauchzee, Samaniego, Chung, Lee, Cendejas, Villegas, Rush REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following: The City Council and Community Development Commission commenced the special meeting at 6:00 p.m. with all members present. Prior to convening into closed session all items scheduled on the City Council and CDC closed session agenda were announced for inclusion in the closed session discussion. Items on the CDC agenda: Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation — One potential case — CDC Board provided direction, by unanimous vote, to the Executive Director to execute a document consistent with the direction. There was no final action and nothing further to report. Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Tentative Parcel Map 60193 — CDC Board provided direction, by unanimous vote, to complete all negotiations within one week from tonight. There was no final action and nothing further to report. Items on the Council agenda: Conference with Real Property Negotiators — 1444 West Garvey Avenue South — Direction was provided to the City's negotiators, there was no final action taken and nothing further to report. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant requested item No. E-3, Dynamic Investments at the southeast corner of the Civic Center, be moved to the meeting on February 21, 2006 to be considered at the same time as the Lease Development proposal. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to open the public hearing for the purpose of continuing the public hearing to the meeting of 2/21/06. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Touhey requested that item No. J-1, WI-FI Wireless Internet System, be moved to the meeting of February 21, • 2006. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Lane to move J-1 to 2/21/06. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented: Special Meeting of July 5, 2005 Regular Meeting of July 5, 2005 Special Meeting of July 19, 2005 Regular Meeting of July 19, 2005 Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 E PRESENTATIONS Recess ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Shirley Buchanan Blue Star Video was not aired due to technical difficulties. Mayor Sanderson called forward Steve Bogan, South Hills High School Football Coach of the CIF Football Division VII Champions, to present Certificates of Recognition to the players and coaches on the team. Mayor Sanderson announced that a brief reception will be held in the Community Room. Mayor Sanderson called for a recess at 7:25 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m. with all members present. Shirley Buchanan, West Covina resident, addressed Council on the issue of a rooming house in her neighborhood and asked why it is allowed in an R-1 zone. Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, requested Council's assistance with the matter of a property in the County area that needs cleanup. Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, addressed Councilmember Touhey in regards to comments made at the last meeting regarding campaign statement reporting. Councilmember Touhey responded that he had been attacked for the reporting of his employer on Form 700 while another Councilmember was defended for not reporting something. Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, stated communications sent to Council via e-mail or other means should be read into the record and not just acknowledged. In response to property in the County area, Councilmember Touhey requested a meeting with Supervisor Antonovich to discuss issues of joint nature including the property in question. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert said there are also parking issues at Options Daycare and the impact to the surrounding area, which need to be included in the discussion. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a -mails are part of the public record when they are used for the purpose of City Council deliberations or when they are included as part of a file. Public records are defined as those records, which the public agency retains in its normal course of business. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman confirmed, at the request of Mayor Sanderson, that pursuant to the municipal code speakers are to address the Council through the chairperson. UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS - None ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS - None CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to move item D-4I, Traffic Committee Minutes of December 20, 2005, to February 21, 2006 due to the resident making the request being unable to attend tonight's meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Sanderson called the following residents forward who requested to comment on consent calendar items. Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, stated that the North Azusa Avenue Relinquishment fund should not be used for work on residential streets and also addressed several issues regarding the lower portion of Shadow Oak Park. Miguel Amezcua, West Covina resident, reminded Council that at • a meeting last year, residents said they did not want any residential development in the lower portion of Shadow Oak Park and he stated that the south side of West Covina is often neglected. Royall Brown, West Covina resident, stated residents were not properly notified regarding the item on tonight's agenda regarding Shadow Oak Park. Mayor Pro Tem. Herfert asked for a staff report on item D-3b: D-3b Award of Bid for Street Rehabilitation Work for Residential Streets (Project No. BP-03304) Public Works Director Yauchzee gave a staff report regarding the proposed paving project and the funding of the project per Council's prior direction. Mr. Yauchzee stated residents could view the various residential street segments that are being paved on the City's website. Mayor Herfert stated he wanted the residents to know the City is maintaining its roads and also how much the City is spending. In response to the speaker comment that the south side is being neglected, Councilmember Touhey recited several projects and developments in the area. D-1 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file) a) Human Resources 11 /09/05 b) Planning 12/13/05 & 12/19/05 D-2 Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant) a) Maria Dominguez vs. City of West Covina b) Mercury Insurance vs. City of West Covina c) Dawn Ehlers vs. City of West Covina d) George Arroyo vs. City of West Covina e) Vega, et al. (Maria Estela Vega, Kelly Pereira and Luisa Pereira) vs. City of West Covina Award of Bid Award of Bid for Senior Center Parking Lot Repairs (Project No. D-3a BP-06306A) Senior Center Lot Repairs Recommendation is to accept the bid of NPG Corporation in the amount of $29,126 as submitted at the bid opening on December 13, 2005 and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract. Award of Bid for Street Rehabilitation Work for Residential D-3b Streets (Proiect No. SP-06109) Street Rehabilitation Work Recommendation is that the City Council take the following • actions: 1. Award a contract to Sully -Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $1,430,887.50, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract for residential street rehabilitation. 2. Appropriate $325,000 from North Azusa Avenue Relinquishment fund (215.41.4521) to Project No. SP-06109 (215.81.8630.7200). 3 Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 3. Appropriate $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund and appropriate an additional $160,000 from the unappropriated CDBG fund balance to Project No. SP-06109 (131.81.8630.7200). Award of Bid for the Construction Contract for the Removal or • Upgrades of the City Maintenance Yard Fuel Station D-3c (Project No. BP-03304) Removal at Fuel Station Recommendation is that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Award a contract to Advance Petroleum Corporation in the amount of $96,926, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract for the decommissioning and removal of the fuel station equipment and underground storage tanks located at the City Maintenance Yard. 2. Accept the State of California bidding requirements and "piggy -back" on the State contract with US Bank Corp for Voyager fuel card services. 3. Direct staff to return with a report on the installation of above ground fueling tanks at one or more City facilities for future emergency preparedness. D-4 Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file) Held over to 2/21 /06 Minutes from the regular meeting of December 20, 2005. D-5 City Treasurer's Report (receive & file) Report for the month of November 2005 Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office D-6a Agreement with Mt. San Antonio College for Operation of WCCT Operation of WCCT Channel 55 Recommendation is that the City Council: 1. Authorize payment of $57,301 to Mt. San Antonio College for the operation of WCCT Channel 55 for the period of August 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005; 2. Appropriate $22,976 from the Public Education Government (PEG) Fund to account 205.11.1130.6120 and $22,325 from the Charter Cable Settlement Fund to account 203.11.1130.6120 for the operation of WCCT Channel 55 for the period of August 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Mt. SAC for the operation of WCCT Channel 55 for the period of January 1, 2006 through January 1, 2009 in the amount of $177,819 plus CPI adjustments in the second and third years. Miscellaneous — Human Resources Department D-6b Petition for Formal Recognition of John Adams and Associates to Mid -Management Association the West Covina Mid -Management Association Recommendation is that the City Council approve the Petition for Recognition from John Adams and Associates to represent the West Covina Mid -Management Association. • Miscellaneous — Community Development Commission D-6c Authorization to Send Written Offer Letters to Public Entities for Shadow Oak Park the Purchase of a Portion of Shadow Oak Park Recommendation is that City Council instruct staff to send written offer letters for the purchase of the lower portion of Shadow Oak Park to the public entities required by Government Code § 54222. n Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 CJ • CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve all items except item D-4I and D-6c: Motion carried 5 — 0. D-4I Traffic Committee Minutes from meeting of December 20, 2005. This item was carried over to the meeting of February 21, 2006. D-6c Authorization to Send Written Offer Letters to Public Entities Shadow Oak Park for the Purchase of a Portion of Shadow Oak Park Councilmember Hernandez stated that at a previous community meeting, the residents in that area said they did not want to see any housing development on the undeveloped portion of Shadow Oak Park but desired to see the area developed as originally intended per the general plan. Councilmember Hernandez stated that the city should focus on blighted areas in the city. Motion Motion by Hernandez to disapprove this item. Motion failed by lack of second. City Manager Pasmant stated previous direction of Council was to solicit proposals to sell and possibly develop the undeveloped area, but before proposals can be brought back before Council and the public for review, the City must meet requirements of the Government Code by giving an opportunity to public agencies to submit letters of interest or proposals. Council engaged in discussion regarding the previous direction of Council and the required State law regarding the process of disposing of public land. One element of Council discussion included that all proposals, including those already received and those received through the surplus property disposition requirements, would be brought back for public review and public input. Chris Freeland, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that this is an administrative process. The area is parkland and the City would first have to abandon the undeveloped lower portion of the park and then declare it surplus property. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman further stated that any park that is going to be abandoned of park use requires a public hearing for that purpose. If property is going to be declared surplus, it must be offered to other public agencies to see if they have an interest in purchasing the land, all which must be done before offering it to a private developer. Motion Following Council discussion regarding citizen input for the development of park grounds, motion was made by Herfert and second by Touhey to receive and file the report. Mayor Pro Tern Herfert stated his motion was in error and requested to retract his motion ,to receive and file, and Councilmember Touhey agreed to retract his second. Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to instruct staff to send written offer letters for the purchase of the lower portion of Shadow Oak Park to public entities required by Government Code § 54222. City Manager Pasmant confirmed that if the property is sold, public hearings will be held to receive public input. Action Mayor Sanderson requested a vote on the motion. Motion carried 4-1 with Hernandez voting no. 5 Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Appeal of Precise Plan No. 04-09 E-1 Appeal of Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Crestview Cadillac Applicant: RHL Design Group, Inc. Location: 2700 E. Garvey Avenue South (Crestview Cadillac) Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. Principal Planner Jeff Anderson presented the staff report explaining the proposed project. Anderson presented pictures of the proposed project and line of sight pictures from neighboring residential properties. Public Testimonv Mayor Sanderson opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal (in opposition to the project as currently proposed). In favor of appeal Robert L. Walker, West Covina resident, stated some changes need to be made to the proposed project. He stated the building should be two stories instead of three, painted green to blend in with the surrounding area, the top story should be enclosed and trees should be brought in at a mature level. Katherine Castucci, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed project and requested the project be redesigned to address peoples concerns. Karin Armbrust, West Covina resident, inquired as to how many other four-story structures were in West Covina within 100 feet of residences and she is concerned with the noise level of the PA system. Robert McIntosh, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to the project and supported Mr. Walker's concerns. Mayor Sanderson called forward speakers who are in opposition to the appeal (in favor of the project as proposed). In opposition of appeal Royal Brown, West Covina resident, spoke in favor of the proposed project stating the developer has met the City's requirements and has addressed the concerns of the residents. Bob Supemeau, architect of the proposed project, explained how the design of the project addressed residents concerns. He also stated the owner of the project has agreed to update the PA and security system. Rebuttal Robert Walker, West Covina resident, gave a rebuttal to the comments made by those in favor of the proposed project stating the development is intrusive of privacy and would like a compromise. In response to questions from Council, Planning Director McIsaac stated the developer was willing to reduce the height of the stairwell, there would be no exterior public address system or amplification devises and the security system will be upgraded to reduce the impact of noise. Council discussed the height of the parking structure and their desire to lower the height. Mayor Pro Tern Herfert suggested the 2. Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 0 • structure possibly be lowered and elongated or moved towards the direction of the north area. Councilmember Touhey shared concerns of setting a precedent with other dealerships if we allowed a four-story structure. Planning Director McIsaac said staff would have to meet with Mr. Superneau regarding design changes. Council could either approve the project with conditions or the hearing could be continued with redesigned plans brought back to Council. Councilmember Lane suggested the planting of mature trees to help mitigate some privacy issues, which McIsaac responded that the developers planned to put in a larger specimen trees such as 40- inch box trees. Councilmember Lane also suggested sending the proposal back to staff and see if a mutual agreement could be reached between the applicant and the residents. Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to continue the hearing in 30 days, directing staff to work with the applicant and the residents to address the comments made by Council. Motion carried 5-0. E-2 Public Hearing Olson Company Zone Change 05-09 (20-Unit Single -Family Residential Project) Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Applicant: Olson Company for Annie Mondino Location: 1951 South Sunset Avenue Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. Planning Director Doug McIsaac presented the staff report. Public Testimonv Mayor Sanderson opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in objection or in favor of the appeal. Royall Brown, West Covina resident, spoke in favor of the planned development. Eric Everhart, Vice President of Development for the Olson Company, announced he was available to answer any questions of Council. Testimony closed There being no further comments Mayor Sanderson closed the public testimony. Councilmember Herfert inquired as to the setback on some of the lots. Planning Director McIsaac stated the lot lines go in a "Z" that goes on one side of the homes and there is an easement on the opposite property. There is a normal 5-foot side -yard setback for each property. Planning Director McIsaac and Mr. Everhart responded to several questions from Councilmembers. Mr. Everhart also stated the development would generate an estimated $438,000 in park dedication fees. Mr. Everhart also addressed questions regarding parking issues and highlighted parking locations on a map. Assistant City Clerk Rush presented: Resolution No. 2006-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2606-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Olson Company Development COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, 7 Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 • Motion CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-09, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63356, PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-14, AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 05-06 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance Introduction Assistant City Clerk Rush presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.05-09 Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried 5-0. E-3 Public Hearing Civic Center General Plan Amendment No. 04-03 Zone Change No. 04-03 Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Applicant: Dynamic Investments Location: Southeast corner of West Covina Parkway and West Garvey Avenue South (Civic Center) At the beginning of the Council meeting the public hearing was opened for the purposes of moving the hearing to the meeting of February 21, 2006. E-4 Public Hearing Administrative Use Permit Appeal of Administrative Use Permit No. 05-36 (Maximum Unit Size Exception) Applicant: Jose and Vivian Campis Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report providing a general overview of the project and answered questions from Council. Public Testimony Mayor Sanderson opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in objection or in favor of the appeal. In favor of appeal Louise Cronk, West Covina resident, is against the proposed project because it will affect her privacy and it will impact her capital gains when she plans to sell her house. She stated she is not opposed to the appellant improving her home but felt an addition to the house can be put on the ground level instead of building an addition on the second floor. Jane Hursch, West Covina resident, opposed the proposed project because it would also take away her privacy. Royall Brown, West Covina resident, opposed this project because this area was designed for single story housing. Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, is opposed to the proposed project because it is out of sync with the rest of the houses in the neighborhood. N Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 In opposition to appeal Vivian Campis, West Covina resident and applicant of the project, stated that windows would be constructed and trees would be planted to address privacy concerns. Rebuttal Louise Cronk, West Covina resident, gave her rebuttal and stated the applicant had several other options to address the privacy • concerns of the neighbors. Testimony closed There being no further comments Mayor Sanderson closed the public testimony. Councilmembers shared their views on the residents concerns of privacy. Councilmember Touhey felt that the privacy issues could be addressed with the proper placement of windows and landscaping and would, therefore, support the project. Motion Motion by Hernandez to direct staff to work with the applicant to revise the proposed project so that it is more in line with the character of the community and would address the concerns of the appellant. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert concurred with bringing back a redesign but the issue at hand is approving or denying the appeal. Motion failed due to lack of second. Planning Director McIsaac stated the type of redesign being suggested to mitigate privacy issues is quite substantial, suggesting the best course of action would be to grant the appeal and deny the application and allow staff to work with the applicant. Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Lane to grant the appeal and direct staff to work with the applicant to develop an alternative plan. Assistant City Clerk presented Resolution No. 2006-3 RESOLUTION NO.2006-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Administrative Use Permit COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 05-36 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 4-1 with Touhey voting no. E-5 Amendments to the FY 2005-2006 Community Development CDBG Action Plan 2005-06 Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. City Manager Pasmant presented the staff report explaining the proposed amendment. Public Testimony Mayor Sanderson opened the public Testimony and with no one wishing to address the Council closed the pubic testimony. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Hernandez to approve the proposed amendment to the FY 2005-2006 CDBG Action Plan to increase funding for the ADA Street Barrier Removals Project to a total of $110,000. Motion carried 5-0. E-6 Public Hearing CDBG Action Plan 2006-07 FY 2006-2007 — Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan E Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 • Public Testimony Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. Community Services Director Samaniego presented the staff. Mayor Sanderson opened the public Testimony and with no one wishing to address the Council she closed the pubic testimony. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Lane to direct staff to develop a draft FY 2006-2007 CDBG Action Plan, which incorporates the recommendations of the Community Services and Senior Citizens Commission. Motion carried 5-0. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Sanderson recessed the City Council meeting at 10:30 p.m. to convene the Community Development Commission. The City Council reconvened at 10:31 p.m. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS None CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfred L. Williams, West Covina resident, stated he disagreed with the Council's decision regarding Shadow Oak Park. MAYOR'S REPORTS None COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS J-1 Councilmember Touhey Wireless Internet System WI-FI (Wireless Fidelity) Wireless Internet System This item continued to the meeting of February 21, 2006 during changes to the agenda. J-2 Councilmember Herfert Placing Items. on the Agenda Procedures for Placing Items on the Agenda for City Council Discussion Mayor Pro Tern Herfert stated he would like to hold this item over for another meeting. J-3 Councilmember Hernandez General Plan Update Status of General Plan Update Councilmember Hernandez reported the general plan is supposed to be updated every 20-25 years but is now lapsed and stated there are many areas in the City that need to be rezoned. Councilmember Hernandez inquired as to how short the City is on funding for the general plan. City Manager Pasmant answered approximately $230,000. Motion Motion by Hernandez to bring this item back to a future meeting with to discuss funding options for updating the general plan. Councilmember Touhey asked for the total cost of updating the plan. Planning Director McIsaac responded that an estimated cost is $450,000 to $550,000, and that a more precise figure would require an RFP. McIsaac confirmed the shortfall is estimated at $230,000. Currently there is approximately $200,000 in prop. C funds, $78,000 in our general plan update fund and an estimated $50,000 in CDBG funds. Redevelopment funds could potentially be a source to bridge the gap. 10 Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 Mayor Pro Tern Herfert shared his views against updating the general plan, believing West Covina is a single-family neighborhood. He felt the City has a good general plan and the City does not support spending the money. Councilmember Lane has concerns with higher density and concurred with Mayor Pro Tern Herfert. • Councilmember Hernandez reminded Council they previously gave direction to staff to update the general plan excluding the residential areas. He stated there are areas that are causing problems for the community that need to be rezoned. In response to inquiry by Councilmember Hernandez, City Manager Pasmant explained that the general plan deals with the types of land uses. Zoning is an implementation tool while the general plan is a guidance tool. Planning Director McIsaac added that the general plan is the foundation from which zoning will follow in terms of establishing the types of development and density. City Manager Pasmant suggested Council look at general plans form other cities and the option of specific plans and targeting certain areas. Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to direct staff to bring back general plans from other cities and at a future date hold a study session to look at commercial development and traffic issues. Motion carried 5-0 J-4 Councilmember Hernandez Amar Road and Azusa Avenue Street Rehabilitation and Median Landscaping Cooperative Project — Informational (Project No. SP-06101) Councilmember Hernandez requested that, following the upcoming formal action by the Board of Supervisors, he would like this item brought back for the purpose of directing to staff to move forward with design plans and to move forward with the project. Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, addressed the lack of marked bike paths on Amar and addressed median landscaping. Councilmember Touhey suggested the City work with the City of Industry regarding a reclaimed waterline in this area. Mayor Pro Tern Herfert also suggested studying traffic congestion and the impact of pedestrian traffic. City Manager Pasmant stated there are some grant funds that could be used to study this and the City is currently working with the City of Industry regarding the waterline. Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Touhey to have this item • come back to Council immediately after County Supervisors have taken action regarding funds, so the Council may provide direction as to the design and construction. Amendment to Motion Motion amended by Touhey and seconded by Hernandez to add that a meeting be arranged with the City of Industry and City Manager to discuss the future funding of landscape maintenance. Motion carried 5-0. 11 Council Minutes of January 17, 2006 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sanderson asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of George Zimmerman former West Covina employee and World War H veteran. Submitted.by Assistant City Cl rk Susan kush 17A Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting, in memory of George Zimmerman, at 11:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Shelley Sanderson 12