09-19-2006 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
September 19, 2006
Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:07 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Reverend Amy Arnold
Citrus Valley Hospice
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Herfert
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson
Absent Mayor Pro Tern Touhey
Others Present Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Freeland, Holtz, Dominguez,
Dettor, Isman, McNeill, Morgan, Paul, Lee, Elliot, Samaniego,
Bachman, Yauchzee, Rush,
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council and Community Development agendas were announced
for inclusion in the closed session discussion. All members were
present with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman
Touhey and Councilmember/Commissioner Sanderson.
CDC Item — Conference with Real Property Negotiators,
Parcels, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7 and 8 of Parcel Map 60193 —
Commission received a briefing, no final action taken and nothing
further to report.
City Items — Conference with Labor Negotiators — Council
received a briefing and provided direction to negotiators, no final
action taken and nothing further to report.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators, 2121 East
Shadow Oak Drive — The City Council unanimously approved the
termination of negotiations with Rowland Unified School District
and negotiations for the sale of property and future development of
the property. The proposed project by any potential developer has
been terminated.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Rick Pesante, Site Coordinator with the Community Services
Department and advisor to the West Covina Youth Council
introduced members of the Youth Council who presented a
PowerPoint presentation highlighting the Youth Council activities
from the past year.
Mayor Herfert presented Miriam Kim, Principal of Hollingworth
Elementary School with a Certificate of Recognition recognizing
Hollingworth as an outstanding and award winning school.
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Mayor Herfert, assisted by Community Services Director Michele
McNeill, presented Erin Mayor of Starbucks with a Certificate of
Recognition for Starbuck's generous donation to the West Covina
Senior Citizens Center.
Mayor Herfert, assisted by Rudy Moreno, manager of the West
Covina National Little League 9-10 All Star Team and District 19
Champions, presented certificates to the player.
Mayor Herfert, assisted by Rudy Moreno, manager of the West
Covina National Little League Minor Champions, presented
certificates to the players.
Recess Mayor Herfert called a recess at 7:50 p.m. The City Council
reconvened at 8:00 p.m. with all members present except Mayor
Pro Tem Touhey who was absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Andrew Pasmant announced upcoming City -
sponsored events.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Hughes John Hughes, West Covina resident, thanked Starbucks for their
support at the 41h of July event and announced the upcoming MDA
fundraising event that will be held at Margarita Jones on
September 21.
Gary Lawson Gary Lawson, representing the West Covina Chamber, invited the
City Council, staff and the community to the Chamber sponsored
`Taste of West Covina' event at Westfield Shoppingtown on
October 6, 7, and 8.
Tyra Mason Tyra Mason, representing the West Covina Chamber, promoted
several upcoming Chamber sponsored events including the
Farmer's Market.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, commented on recent
letters printed in the local newspaper, and several items on the
agenda including Mayor Pro Tern Touhey's conference and
meeting report and the budget follow-up.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, also addressed concerns
regarding Mayor Pro Tern Touhey's conference and meeting
report.
Alfred Williams Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, commented on the
Council's decision to not sell a portion of Shadow Oak Park and
requested that Council agendize what they do plan on doing with
the undeveloped portion.
Fredrick Sykes Fredrick Sykes, Wet Covina resident, thanked the Council for their
decision to not proceed with selling a portion of Shadow Oak Park,
addressed concerns with police response times and service to the
is area, specifically within the paseos and greenbelts.
Dana Sykes Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, requested Council consider
additional amenities at Shadow Oak Park such as shade trees and
play equipment not made with metal.
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Natalie Mendoza Natalie Mendoza, West Covina resident, commented on the recent
newspaper article regarding Councilmember Hernandez and
allegations of harassment.
Rudy Almeida Rudy Almeida, Hacienda Heights resident, spoke on protection for
school children [Jessica's Law, Prop 83].
Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, West Covina resident, commented on recent
negative communication towards the Council, thanked the Council
for serving the City, a job the residents elected them to do and
requested that the negative comments come to a halt.
Glen Kennedy Glen Kennedy, West Covina resident, reiterated the preceding
speakers comments and thanked the Council for serving the
community.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, commented on recent
accusations towards Councilmembers.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, also commented on recent
negative comments made toward the Council.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, commented on the status of
the Council, as elected by the people, and complimented them on
doing their jobs.
Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to address the concerns
brought forward regarding Shadow Oak Park and concerns of
"unwanted activity" in the paseos.
Councilmember Hernandez requested to agendize the development
of the lower undeveloped portion of Shadow Oak Park.
Mayor Herfert addressed
regarding their positions
community.
UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS
No reports for this meeting.
several of the comments by speakers
as elected officials and serving the
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
No reports for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Special Meeting of June 29, 2006
Special Joint Meeting with CDC and PFA of June 29, 2006
Special Meeting of July 13, 2006
Special Joint Meeting with CDC of July 13, 2006
Special Meeting of August 1, 2006
Regular Meeting of August 1, 2006
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions a) Planning Commission 09/12/06
b) Senior Citizens 08/10/06
c) Community Services 08/08/06
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Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Code Amendment No. 06-03
Separation of Barns/Corrals and Swimming Pools in Single -Family
D-3a Residential Zones
Ordinance No. 2153 ORDINANCE NO. 2153 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SEPARATION OF
BARNS/CORRALS AND SWIMMING POOLS IN SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (CODE AMENDMENT NO.
06-03)
Code Amendment No. 06-01
D-3b Second Driveways
Ordinance No. 2154 ORDINANCE NO. 2154 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SECOND DRIVEWAYS IN
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 06-01)
Miscellaneous — City Clerk's Office
D-4a Biennial Review
Biennial Review Conflict of Interest Update
Recommendation to receive and file the report.
Miscellaneous — Planning
Waiver of Fees: Chamber of Commerce Taste of West Covina
D-4b Event
Waiver of Fees Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to waive City fees
of $520 in conjunction with the Taste of West Covina event
scheduled for October 6-8, 2006.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
D-4c 2006 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant
OTS Grant Recommendation to accept the 2006 California Office of Traffic
Safety (OTS) grant for traffic enforcement activities, and
appropriate the $116,034 reimbursable grant as follows:
• $85,175 in 198.31.3121.5113 (traffic enforcement
overtime)
• $9,859 in 198.31.3121.5XXX (overtime -derived benefits)
• $2,400 in 198.31.3121.6050 (grant travel and training)
• $4,000 in 198.31.3121.6270 (supplies for 'Every 15
Minutes" education program)
• $14,600 in 198.31.3121.7160 (traffic control message
board/trailer)
D-6 Conference and Meetina 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 ordinances and adopt, and approve all other
items on the consent calendar.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Touhey
PUBLIC HEARINGS No hearing scheduled.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
No meeting scheduled.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2006-2008 Budget Follow -Up Items
G-1 Finance Director Bachman presented the staff report. The report
Budget Follow -Up outlined staff's recommendations to the several items that the City
Council requested be brought back with more information for their
review and consideration from the June 13 budget meeting. Mr.
Bachman stated that a few of the items will be brought at a later
date for Council action including the request of additional police
officers, in which a funding source must first be identified.
Direction was also requested regarding the request for a Senior
Center lap pool, as staff recommends consideration of a fitness
center instead. The staff report also included a PowerPoint
attachment of Economic Development & Housing Opportunities.
Prior to review and consideration of the items, Mayor Herfert
requested that Council take action on the following specific
recommendations from staff.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to approve
the following items:
1. Authorize the hiring of a consultant to perform a fire station
location study/facility needs assessment and appropriate
$30,000 from the Construction Tax Fund (160).
2. Authorize the hiring of a consultant to perform a police facility
needs assessment and appropriate $30,000 from the
Construction Tax Fund (160).
3. Approve moving the police vehicle evidence enclosure capital
project into the 2006-07 CIP and appropriating $35,000 from
the Construction Tax Fund (160).
4. Approve publishing the Discover newsletter on a monthly basis
(currently done bi-monthly) and appropriate $27,500 from the
General Fund Reserve (Fund 110) and appropriate $27,500
from the CDC reserve (Funds 876, 877 and 862).
Motion carried 4-0.
Following a brief discussion regarding the current vacancies and
recruitments within the police department, Councilmember Lane
requested seeking funding sources for the additional officers be a
priority.
Councilmember Hernandez commented on the revenue
opportunities that economic development will bring in and referred
to the revenue opportunities that have been voted down.
Discussion ensued regarding the senior lap pool and fitness
programs for seniors. Council inquired as to grant opportunities
for the project.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to have staff look
into grant opportunities for the development of a fitness concept
for seniors, with possible options being a new municipal pool
instead of a lap pool and implementing fitness programs for
seniors. Motion carried 4-0.
MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
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COUNCIL REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
Request from Mayor Steve Herfert Requesting the City
Council Adopt a City Policy to Regulate Door to Door
I-1 Solicitations and Employees Making Service Calls to Residents
Mayor Herfert presented a brief background of his request.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to have staff
bring back options regulating door to door solicitation and
identification procedures for employees to identify themselves on
service calls.
Motion carried 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Lane complimented the new "My Town" banners
that are now hanging in the City.
Councilmember Sanderson announced an upcoming event that will
be held celebrating the Ridge Riders anniversary.
Councilmember Hernandez requested that procedures for
addressing the City Council be brought back for reconsideration,
reinstating the three minute time limit to address items on the
agenda and continue to allow five minutes per speaker under Oral
Communications for items not on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to adjourn the
meeting at 9:35 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
Submitted by
Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
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