10-03-2006 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
October 3, 2006
Mayor Pro TemTouhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:13 p.m.
• in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Pastor Stephan lchiriu
Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Touhey
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Touhey, Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane,
Sanderson
Absent Mayor Herfert
Others Present Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Freeland, Hoppe, Durbin,
Elliott, McNeill, Samaniego, Williams, Wills, Yauchzee, Rush
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
The City Council commenced the special meeting at 6:28
p.m. Prior to recessing into closed session all items posted on the
agenda were announced for inclusion in the closed session
discussion. All members were present with the exception of
Mayor Herfert.
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Five (5) Employee
Organizations — Confidential, General, Maintenance & Crafts,
Mid -Management, and Non -Sworn Safety Support employees —
Briefing was received from City negotiator, there was no final
action and nothing further to report.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Jennifer Rodriguez et al. vs City of West Covina — Direction was
provided with respect to possible settlement, there was no final
action and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant announced that Item D-3 is amended to
exclude the Tort Claim of Arturo & Rose Filippe vs. City of West
Covina.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Jim Hartman with Los Angeles County Department of
Agriculture/Weights & Measures gave a brief presentation on
coyote services provided in West Covina.
. Mayor Pro Tern Touhey and Police Chief Frank Wills presented
Bill and Bryan Delosa with a Resolution of Commendation for
assisting the West Covina Police Department in the arrest of
individuals responsible for numerous residential burglaries. Bryan
Delosa was not able to attend.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey presented Denel Dupree, widow of
Kenneth Scott Wrede, Maryanne and Ken Wrede, parents of
Kenneth Scott Wrede a Resolution of Commendation recognizing
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a portion of Interstate 10 as the Kenneth Scott Wredc Memorial
Highway.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey presented Assemblyman Ed Chavez with
a Resolution of Commendation for sponsoring the legislation
naming the highway.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey called forward Arianna Masten, who was
named "Hometown Hero for West Covina" by the Inland Valley
Daily Bulletin and Los Angeles County Fair. Arianna lost her left
arm while saving her 2-year-old brother during a car accident.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey presented Steve Samaniego,
Environmental Management Director with a proclamation
proclaiming October 2 through 6, 2006 as Rideshare Week.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey presented Fire Chief Richard Elliott with a
proclamation proclaiming October 8 through 14, 2006 as Fire
Prevention Week.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey presented Anna Lee Parker of the Lions
Club, with a proclamation proclaiming October 7 and 8, 2006 as
White Canes Day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Assistant City Manager Artie Fields announced that City Manager
Andrew Pasmant will receive the Humanitarian NAACP Award.
City Manager Pasmant announced upcoming City events.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Hughes John Hughes, West Covina resident, presented Community
Services Director Michelle McNeill with a certificate recognizing
the Community Services Department for their assistance with the
Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraising events.
Mr. Hughes also presented the West Covina Fire
Department and West Covina Police Department with certificates
recognizing their support and participation with the MDA
fundraising events.
Tyra Mason Tyra Mason, representing the West Covina Chamber, promoted the
West Covina Farmer's Market and upcoming Chamber sponsored
events.
Rainbow Yeung Rainbow Yeung from the South Coast Air Quality Management
District, spoke on the programs and current events sponsored by
the agency.
Stephen R. Goostrey Stephen R. Goostrey, Gustafson & Goostrey, LLP, spoke on behalf
of his client Councilmember Roger Hernandez regarding
allegations of creating a hostile work environment and lack of
® information provided to Councilmember Hernandez.
Brief discussion followed Mr. Goostrey's comments.
Michelle McNeill Michelle McNeill, Community Services Director, announced the
Ridge Riders' 50`h Anniversary event.
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Fredrick Sykes Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, requested the Council
address maintenance issues at Shadow Oak Park and public safety
in the area around the park.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, spoke on recent legislation
pertaining to redevelopment laws and development of the lower
plateau at Shadow Oak Park.
George Ogden George Ogden, West Covina resident, announced the renaming of
Rimsdale Covina Post Office after Capt. Lillian Kiel and the Red
Ribbon Rally at West Covina High School on October 28.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, commented on the limited
time for speaking; Shadow Oak Park; selling City property;
(budget items); requested staff to respond to questions; smoking in
City vehicles; the recent neighborhood meeting at Hollencrest
School.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, spoke on procedures for
addressing the City Council supporting the new ordinance allowing
5 minutes per speaker.
Don Carman Don Carman, West Covina resident, addressed oral
communications and comments made at previous meetings
regarding civility.
Two individuals spoke regarding item I-4 and asked not be
identified. Speakers requested Council's support of Jessica's Law
[Prop. 83] and for Council to take some action regarding sex
offender Steven Conklin, who has returned to West Covina.
Council discussion Councilmember Sanderson requested support of Jessica's Law.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey requested the following two items be
moved forward due to the number of interested audience members.
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
Request from Mayor Pro Tern Michael Touhey Requesting the
City Council to Consider Supporting Various Measures
I-4 Re2ardin2 Sexual Predators/Offenders
Sexual Predators Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to agendize for the
next meeting, support of the upcoming ballot proposition,
Proposition 83, (Jessica's law); stronger guidelines and monitoring
of sex offenders; and a task force within the Police Department to
track registered sex offenders.
Motion carried 4-0.
Request from Councilmember Hernandez Requesting the City
Council to Instruct City Staff to Research the Development of
I-2 the Lower Plateau at Shadow Oak Park
Motion by Hernandez to start proceedings to develop the lower
portion of Shadow Oak Park for park use commencing with
community meetings in the immediate future, to receive input as to
what the residents would like.
Council discussion ensued in regards to having budgetary
figures available prior to holding community meetings. It was the
consensus of the council to have idea costs prior to community
meetings. Councilmember Hernandez stated his motion is to
include having costs prior to the community meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey stated he would support looking at
the development of the lower portion of the park as long as the
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development attracts all the residents of West Covina and offered a
second to the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS
No reports for this meeting.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
No reports for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Special Meeting of August 15, 2006
Regular Meeting of August 15, 2006
Special Meeting of September 1, 2006
Regular Meeting of September 1, 2006
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions a) Planning Commission 09/26/06
Claims Against the City (deny & notify)
D-3 Goverment Tort claim Denials
• Mya Ankele vs. City of West Covina
• Aura Juarez vs. City of West Covina
• Arturo & Rose Filippe vs. City of West Covina
• Lydia Fabres vs. City of West Covina
(Amended to exclude Arturo & Rose Filippe vs. City of West
Covina
D-4 Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Traffic Committee Recommendation is to accept and file the Traffic Committee
minutes of the meeting of September 19, 2006.
D-5 City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Treasurer's Report Report for the Month of August 2006
D-6a
Miscellaneous — Communications
Royal Street Communications
Proposed Lease Agreement with Royal Street Communications
Recommendation is that the City Council grant final approval to
the proposed Lease Agreement authorizing Royal Street
Communications to lease space to build a wireless
telecommunications facility in Walmerado Park and authorize the
Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement.
D-6b
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
NIMS Emergency Program
Adoption of the National Incident Management System
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Resolution No.2006-78
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
AND DIRECTING ITS IMPLEMENTATION
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to waive further
reading of the resolution, read by title only and adopt, and approve
all items on the Consent Calendar with the record reflecting
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Touhey abstaining on Item D-6a.
Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Herfert
ABSTAIN: Touhey on Item D-6a only
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PUBLIC HEARINGS No hearings scheduled.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:55
p.m. to convene the Community Development Commission
meeting. The City Council reconvened at 9:56 p.m. with all
members present except Mayor Herfert.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
No reports for this meeting.
MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
Reconsideration of City Council Procedures for Accepting
I-1 Public Testimony at City Council Meetings
Public Testimony Councilmember Hernandez opined that the recently adopted
ordinance addressing public testimony at council meetings has
resulted in limiting speakers' ability to accurately address issues.
Councilmember Hernandez supported reinstating the three (3)
minute limit for agendized items and to retain the five (5) minute
speaking time for Oral communications, items not on the agenda.
Motion Motion by Hernandez to bring this item back to reconfigure
the residents' ability to speak to multiple items on the Council
agenda.
Councilmember Sanderson stated there is a multitude of ways for
residents to speak with council besides during a council meeting
and feels the current process does allow residents the affordability
to speak.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey and Councilmember Lane also
voiced reasons not supporting reconsideration.
Motion died for a lack of second.
Request from Councilmember Hernandez Requesting the City
Council to Instruct City Staff to Research the Development of
I-2 the Lower Plateau at Shadow Oak Park
Shadow Oak Park This item discussed following Oral Communication earlier in the
meeting.
Request from Mayor Pro Tern Michael Touhey Requesting the
City Council to Consider Replacing the Dugouts at Maverick
I-3 Field
Maverick Field Mayor Pro Tern Touhey stated the dugouts at Maverick Field are
set inside the playing field and would like to see them set back
flush with the foul ball lines.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to direct
staff to obtain costs to relocate the dugouts at Maverick Field and
® to return to Council for consideration. Motion carried 4-0.
Request from Mayor Pro Tern Michael Touhey Requesting the
City Council to Consider Supporting Various Measures
I-4 Re2ardine Sexual Predators/Offenders
Sexual Predators This item discussed following Oral Communication earlier in the
meeting.
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Request from Mayor Pro Tern Michael Touhey Requesting the
City Council to Consider Partnering with West Covina Unified
School District for the Construction of a New Football Field
I-5 And Track at West Covina High School
WCUSD Football Field Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to bring back for
consideration partnering with the West Covina Unified School
District for the construction of a new football field and track
isimprovements. Motion carried 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sanderson requested to agendize for Council
consensus options for coyote control.
Councilmember Lane stated it was a privilege to meet the West
Covina Hometown Hero at the County Fair,
Councilmember Lane asked whether the city was going to have a
Haunted House or Halloween event this year. City Manager
Pasmant stated that there is no budget for an event this year but
staff could move forward with a scaled down event.
Councilmember Hernandez gave a verbal report on a National
League of Cities, Hispanic Elected Official Summit he recently
attended.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Lane to adjourn the
meeting at 10:25 p.m. in memory of Public Works Director
Shannon Yauchzee's mother-in-law, Ms. Anita Fitzpatrick;
Edward Kinsale, long time resident; and Art Velasquez, former
employee and commissioner. Motion carried 4-0.
Submitted by
Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
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Ma r Pro Tem Michael Touhey
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