05-16-2006 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 16, 2006
• Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:01 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Reverend Daniel C. White
St. Christopher's Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Lane
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey (arrived at 7:05 p.m.),
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, and Sanderson
Others Present: Pasmant, Fields, Alvarez-Glasman, Durbin, Elliott, Hoppe,
Mclsaac, Rush, Samaniego, Wills, Yauchzee
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the
Community Development Commission agenda were announced for
inclusion in the closed session discussion. All members were
present except for vice Chairman Touhey.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Northeast
corner of Valley/Nogales — Commission received briefing,
direction was provided to Agency negotiator, with no final action
taken and nothing further to report.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Northeast
quadrant of Amar Road/Azusa Avenue — Commission received
briefing, direction was provided to Agency negotiator, with no
final action taken and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Mayor Herfert presented a brief background on West Covina's
Clean -Up Saturdays program.
Angelica Garcia from LA Works made a PowerPoint presentation
on the Youth Program at LA Works.
Mayor Herfert presented Mike Miller, representing the West
Covina Lions, with a certificate from the City of West Covina for
the 36`a Annual West Covina Night on the Town Program to be
held on June 1, 2006.
• PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Herfert presented Clinton Carver from the Employment
Development Department a proclamation designating May as
Veterans Appreciation Month. Mayor Herfert also announced that
the Employment Development Department is conducting a Veteran
Job Fair at Cameron Park Community Center beginning May 17 at
8:30 a.m.
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Mayor Herfert presented Shannon Yauchzee, Public Works
Director with a proclamation designating the week of May 21 as
National Public Works Week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Andrew Pasmant announced the following
upcoming events:
Wednesday, May 17 — Tip a Cop at BJ's Grill and Brewery from
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. All gunds generated will be donated to the
Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Saturday, May 20 — Household Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the City Yard.
Saturday, May 20 — A Salute to the Armed Forces Perform-A-
Thon and Plaque Dedication for Lillian Keil, from 11:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. at the West Covina Civic Center.
Friday, June 2 through Friday, September 1 — Live at the Lakes,
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Live entertainment at the Lakes
Entertainment Complex.
Thursday, June 8 through Thursday, September 7 — Summer
Concert Series, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lakes. Live
entertainment by a variety of bands at the Lakes Entertainment
Complex.
City Manager Pasmant also announced an expansion to the City's
website to add City News.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Tyra Mason Tyra Mason, West Covina resident, promoted the Lions Club
Night on the Town and upcoming Chamber of Commerce
sponsored events.
George Ogden George Ogden, West Covina resident, invited all American
Veterans to the upcoming Perform -A -Thou on Saturday, May 20.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, addressed the Council
regarding several upcoming events in the City and a recent article
in the Tribune.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, inquired into the practices of
staff and the City Attorney gathering socially.
John Hughes John Hughes, West Covina resident, reported on a recent MDA
fundraiser and upcoming fundraising events.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, commented on several
issues including Shadow Oak Park and a recent social event of
Council
UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS
No reports for this meeting.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
No reports for this meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1
City Council Minutes
City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Special Meeting of April 18, 2006
Regular Meeting of April 18, 2006
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions a) Community Services 04/I 1/06
b) Planning 04/25/06 & 05/09/06
D-3 Award of Bid
Pavement Management System Pavement Management System Data Collection (Project No.
Recommendation is that the City Council accept the proposal of
IMS Infrastructure Management Services for an amount "not to
exceed $33,600 and authorize the Public Works Director/City
Engineer and City clerk to execute a consultant agreement for the
work to be done.
D-4a Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Cancellation of July 5 Meeting Cancellation of the July 5, 2006 City Council Meeting
Recommendation is that the City Council cancel the first City
Council meeting in July due to the 41h of July holiday.
D-4b Support for Infrastructure Bond and Proposition 42 Fix Ballot
Proposition 42 Measure
Recommendation is that the City Council approve sending a letter
supporting the proposed infrastructure bond ballot measure to the
League of California Cities and State elected officials serving West
Covina.
D-4c Miscellaneous — Communications
Communications System Federal Grant for Communication System
Recommendation is that the City Council accept and appropriate
the COPS Technology Initiative Grant as follows:
• $147,446 . into Account 204.33.3313.7160 (New
Communications System Equipment
• $50,000 into Account 204.33.3313.6110 (Professional Services
for System Specification/Design)
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
D-4d Purchase of UHF Portable Radios Utilizing Grant Funds Provided
by Congresswoman Hilda Solis
Purchase UHF Portable Radios Recommendation is that the City Council waive the formal
contract procedure and approve the purchase of 15 XTS5000 UHF
Portable Radios from Motorola, Inc. at a total cost of $51,547.57
including sales tax per Los Angeles County Contract #40856.
Miscellaneous — Human Resources Department
D-4e Medicare Benefits
Medicare Benefits Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2006-34 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-34 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE APPLICATION -
AGREEMENT FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA WHO ARE
MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
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D-4f
Collection of Sewer Service Charge
Resolution No. 2006-35
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Second Driveways
Resolution No. 2006-36
Miscellaneous — Public Works Department
West Covina Citywide Sewer Service Charge
Setting a Public Hearing Date on Method of Collection
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-35 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL
SEWER SERVICE CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY TAX
BILL AND SETTING A DATE OF JUNE 20, 2006 FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON METHOD OF COLLECTION
Councilmember Reports
Initiation of Code Amendment Regarding Second Driveways in
Single -Family Residential Zones
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-36 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 26 (ZONING)
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO SECOND DRIVEWAYS IN SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
D-6 Conference and Meeting Report (receive & file)
Conference/Meeting Reports In accordance with AB 1234, recommendation is that the City
Council receive and file this report.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and approve all other items.
AYES: Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 7:54 p.m. to
convene the Community Development Commission meeting. The
City Council reconvened at 8:05 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
G-1 Tow Service Contract
Tow Services Contract Lieutenant Dettor presented the staff report recommending that
Royal Coaches be awarded the remainder of the tow contract in
Area 2, due to the default of Budget Tow.
Manuel Moreno of Royal Coaches spoke in support of continuing
the contract between the City and Royal Coaches.
Bill Salazar of Royal Coaches spoke on the attributes of his
company, staff and equipment and urged Council to award the
remainder of the bid in Area 2 to Royal Coaches.
Taz Al-Badawi, Bob's Towing, requested Council's consideration
of Bob's Towing for the remainder of the current contract.
Robert Ring, representing Bob's Towing, requested Council award
the remainder of the bid to Bob's Towing.
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Royall Brown, West Covina resident, urged Council to request a
formal bid process.
Motion Motion by Lane and seconded by Hernandez to approve Royal
Coaches Towing for tow service in Area 2 at a bid of $50,000
annually for the remainder of the current tow service contract.
Motion carried by 5-0.
CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
1-1 Partnership with City of Baldwin Park to Seek Funding for
605/10 Interchange Improvements 605/10 Interchange Improvements
Mayor Herfert presented a brief background of the matter
requesting support to partner with the City of Baldwin Park to seek
funding opportunities for improvement to the 605/10 interchange.
Mayor also requested to incorporate staff to research AQMD or
other restricted funds for this purpose.
Motion Motion by Herfert ad seconded by Sanderson to partner with the
City of Baldwin Park to seek funding for improvements to the
605/10 interchange and direct staff to research AQMD and other
funding opportunities.
Amended Motion Councilmember Hernandez requested to expand the partnership to
neighboring cities. Mayor Herfert accepted the amendment.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
J-1 Request from Councilmember Roger Hernandez Requesting
the City Council to Consider Developing a Bike -Helmet Give -
Bike Helmet Give -Away Program Away Program with Air Quality Management District Funds
Councilmember Hernandez presented a brief background of the
proposed project and requested Council support to direct staff to
bring back options of funding sources and costs for a program.
Councilmember Hernandez also asked this be a Council
project and not necessarily a project under his name.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Touhey to direct staff to
seek funding options and provide costs for a bike helmet give-
away program. Motion carried 5-0.
J-2 Request from Councilmember Sanderson to Amend Zoning
Code Regarding Separation of Barns/Corrals and Swimming
Amendment to Zoning Code Pools
Councilmember Sanderson presented her request for Council
support to look at options to separate barns/stables/corrals from
swimming pools to protect the integrity of horse areas and for
safety.
Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Lane to direct staff to look
at options to require minimum separation between
barns/stables/corrals and swimming pools. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
No comments offered.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:34 p.m. in memory of Rev. Joseph Robert Maechler
of St. Christopher's Church. Motion carried 5-0.
• Respectfully submitted by:
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Assistant City erk Susan Rush
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