11-21-2006 - Regular Meeting - Minutes11
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 21, 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
Pastor Nestor Rebong
St. Christopher's Church
PRESENTATION OF COLORS West Covina High School Air Force ROTC
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sanderson
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey,
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson
Others Present Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Garcia, McNeill, Morgan, Samaniego,
Rush, Wills, Yauchzee
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council agenda were announced for inclusion in the closed session
discussion. All members were present
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee
Organizations: Confidential Employees, General Employees,
Maintenance & Crafts Employees, Mid -Management Employees,
Non -Sworn Safety Support Employees — No final action and
nothing further to report.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation —
Claimant: Arturo and Rose Filippe vs City of West Covina - No
final action and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Vanessa Carter, Senior Citizens Center Supervisor, was unable to
be present to receive a Resolution of Commendation for her
service.
Mayor Herfert thanked Secretary to the City Council Nancy
Ramos and Executive Assistant to the City Manager Sandy Galvez
(not present) for their service during his term as Mayor and
presented City Manager Andrew Pasmant a plaque recognizing his
leadership.
Mayor Herfert presented Sing Yam, owner of Rainbow Donuts, a
certificate recognizing her outstanding business. (Presentation
made during Oral Communications due to her late arrival).
ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Pasmant announced upcoming City events.
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ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS
Grace Barrios Grace Barrios, West Covina resident, thanked the council for the
Shadow Oak Park workshop and requested council to adhere to
policy affording every councilmember the opportunity to serve as
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
• David Wachtelbom David Wachtelbom, West Covina resident, spoke on the BKK
project and the dust produced by the construction.
Cesar Cervantes Cesar Cervantes, West Covina resident, expressed support for
Councilmember Hernandez to the position of mayor.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, inquired as to the status of
the defibrillators, addressed accusations against Hernandez, and
the placement of Hernandez in the rotation process.
Alfred Williams Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, thanked West Covina
residents for participating in the Shadow Oak Park workshop and
their support of the park; addressed a conversation he had with
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey at the workshop.
Herbert Spillman Herbert Spillman, West Covina resident, addressed the mayoral
rotation process and Councilmember Hernandez' placement in the
rotation.
Dana Sykes Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed issues of Shadow
Oak Park and commented on the mayoral rotation process.
Fredrick Sykes Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed concerns of
residents on the southern portion of the City.
Juan Diaz Juan Diaz, West Covina resident, addressed Councilmember
Hernandez previously being passed over as mayor and voiced
support for Councilmember Hernandez for the position of mayor.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, requested the meeting be
adjourned in memory of Lance Corporal Mario D. Gonzalez, a
recent victim of the Iraq war; addressed the recent Shadow Oak
Park workshop, BKK Development groundbreaking, and Council
rotation.
Ed Casanova Ed Casanova, West Covina resident, commented on a recent event
honoring veterans.
Royal] Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, addressed excessive graffiti
at Galster Park and the mayor rotation process.
Vicky Fisher Vicky Fisher, West Covina resident, addressed the rotation process
of the mayor supporting Councilmember Hernandez for mayor.
Natalie Mendoza Natalie Mendoza, West Covina resident, addressed leadership and
integrity of councilmembers.
• Norma Martinez Norma Martinez, West Covina resident, commented on Shadow
Oak Park workshop; mayoral rotation.
Leonard Mercado Leonard Mercado, West Covina resident, addressed graffiti, trash
issues, and the mayoral rotation.
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Mayor Herfert presented Sing Yam, owner of Rainbow Donuts, a
certificate recognizing her outstanding business. (Presentation
scheduled at beginning of meeting but delayed due to Ms. Yam's
late arrival).
Bill Roe Bill Roe, West Covina resident, requested the council support the
rotation ordinance and allow Councilmember Hernandez the
opportunity of mayor.
Tom Messman Tom Messman, West Covina resident, spoke in support of
Councilmember Hernandez for the position of mayor.
Bill Berger Bill Berger, West Covina resident, president of Hurst Ranch
thanked the City of West Covina and City Council for their
continued support of Hurst Ranch.
Maria Gutierrez Maria Gutierrez, West Covina resident and Urban Graffiti
associate, spoke in support of council unity.
Juan Reinoso Juan Reinoso, West Covina resident, commented on language in
the graffiti contract and graffiti issues in the city.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, announced upcoming high
school events, spoke on the Shadow Oak Park workshop and the
right for Councilmember Hernandez to become mayor.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, thanked Mayor Herfert for
the past year and wished good luck to the new incoming mayor,
requested council work together and move forward.
Susan Renne Susan Renne, West Covina resident, praised Councilmembers
Herfert and Touhey for being instrumental in the closure of BKK
many years ago.
UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS
No reports for this meeting.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
No reports for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Sanderson requested item D-5c be removed from
the consent calendar for separate consideration.
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes
No reports for this meeting.
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions
No reports for this meeting.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
D-3 Code Amendment No. 06-02
Roominghouses Roominghouses in Residential Zones
Ordinance No. 2156 ORDINANCE NO. 2156 — 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 THE
REGULATION OF ROOMINGHOUSES (CODE AMENDMENT
NO. 06-02)
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Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No. 64555
Location: 1309 East Maplegrove Street
D-4 Subdivider: Julie Diep
Final Map/Parcel Map No. 64555 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-93 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2006-93 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 64555
• LOCATED AT 1309 EAST MAPLEGROVE STREET AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (JULIE DIEP)
Miscellaneous — City Clerk's Office
D-5a Destruction of Documents as Prescribed by Law
Destruction of Documents Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2006-94 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-94 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
D-5b Purchase of Cable Equipment for WCCT Channel 55
Purchase of Cable Equipment Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Authorize payment of up to $70,000 to Mt. San Antonio
college for the purchase of cameras and editing equipment for
the operation of WCCT Channel 55; and
2. Appropriate $70,000 from the Public Education Government
(PEG) Fund to account 205.11.1130.7160.
Miscellaneous — Community Services Department
D-5c Request for Maverick Field Lighting and Fee Waiver, Benefiting a
Corey Lidle Fundraiser Corey Lidle Fundraiser
Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Authorize the use of Maverick Field lights on Sunday,
November 26, 2006 for the Cory Lidle Memorial Tournament.
2. Direct staff to waive the Maverick Field rental fees on Sunday,
November 26, 2006 for the Cory Lidle Memorial Tournament.
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
Purchase of Nine (9) Zoll Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators to Fulfill
D-5d a Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Mandate
Purchase of Defibrillators Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Approve the Fire Department's request to waive the formal
contract procedure and award the purchase of nine (9) ZOLL,
Series E, EKG monitor/defibrillators to ZOLL Medical
Corporation. The total cost for the purchase is $141,966.25,
• which includes sales tax. The pricing is consistent with the
contract price established by Los Angeles County on their
formal bid and Contract No. 41877 with the purchasing
deadline prior to December 31, 2006.
2. Appropriate $141,966.25 from the General Fund Reserve to
Account No. 11.32.3220.7160 to purchase the nine
defibrillators.
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Miscellaneous — Human Resources Department
D-5e Change in PERS Medical Contract — Retiree Health Contribution
Retiree Health Contribution Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution enabling implementation of the increase in the Public
Safety retiree medical benefits per their MOU:
Resolution No. 2006-95 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-95 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-77, FIXING THE
EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
D-6 Conference and Meeting Report
Conference and Meeting Report Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolutions and ordinance, read by title only and
adopt, and approve all items except D-5c. Motion carried 5 —0.
D-5c Request for Maverick Field Lighting and Fee Waiver, Benefiting
a Corey Lidle Fundraiser — Councilmember Sanderson requested
that the event also include security. City Manager Pasmant stated
that security would be arranged.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve
Item D-5c per staffs recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS No hearings for this meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION No meeting scheduled.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS None
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Herfert commented on his past year as Mayor and
highlighted several accomplishments which included a balanced
budget and numerous new developments. Mayor Herfert thanked
the residents, his family and the Council and staff for their support.
Councilmember Hernandez requested to make a Councilmember
Report.
MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the audience for attending and
expressing their view and opinions of their community and it's
leadership and commented on the mayoral rotation process.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey gave a brief report, in compliance with
AB1234, regarding a recent conference in Boston,"EPA
Brownfields" and will provide a full report at the next Council
meeting.
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CONTINUED CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Oath of Office and Council Reorganization
Assistant City Clerk Rush read the mayor rotation process
governed by City ordinance.
Mayor Herfert asked for a motion to confirm the mayoral
• succession as determined by the rotation process confirming
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey as the new Mayor and Councilmember
Sherri Lane as Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion by Lane and seconded by Touhey to confirm the
rotation. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Hernandez abstained).
Councilmember Sanderson thanked Mayor Herfert for his past year
of service and made several comments regarding issues brought up
during oral communications.
Councilmember Lane also thanked Mayor Herfert for his service
and for being able to serve under him.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey thanked Mayor Herfert for his leadership
and commented on the decorum of this evening's meeting.
Oath of Office City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office to incoming
Mayor Michael Touhey
Mayor Touhey presented outgoing Mayor Herfert with the
traditional Mayoral plaque for his past term as Mayor.
Mayor Touhey introduced his family and recognized the many
officials from neighboring cities and agencies who where in
attendance. Mayor Touhey shared his vision for the upcoming
year.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Herfert gave a brief report of a recent Brownfield
conference he attended, in compliance with AB 1234.
Designation of Alternate to L.A. County Sanitation District
Mayor Touhey stated that as Mayor he would automatically
become the City's delegate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District Board of Directors and opened the floor for nominations
for an alternate to the board.
Councilmember Herfert nominated Councilmember
Sanderson to serve as alternate. Nomination was seconded by
Councilmember Lane. No other nominations were made and
nominations were closed.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to appoint
Councilmember Sanderson as the Alternate Director to the L.A.
County Sanitation District. Motion carved 5-0.
• CONTINUED COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Hernandez again thanked the residents for their
attendance and support he received from them and initiated further
discussion regarding Shadow Oak Park.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 9:50 p.m. in memory of Danny Stokes, former West Covina
resident; and Marine Lance Corporal Mario D. Gonzales, Motion
carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted by:
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