12-19-2006 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
December 19, 2006
• Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:15 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Reverend Alexandra Conrads
St. Martha's Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Touhey
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Lane,
Councilmembers Hernandez, Herfert
Absent Councilmember Sanderson
Others Present ''Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Durbin, McNeill, Samaniego,
Elliott, Wills, Rush, Yauchzee
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
The City Council and Community Development
Commission convened the special meeting at 6:10 p.m. with all
members present except Councilmember Sanderson. Prior to
convening into closed session, all items on the City Council and
Community Development Commission agendas were announced
for inclusion in the closed session discussion.
Items on the City Agenda:
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee
Organizations: Confidential Employees, General Employees,
Maintenance & Crafts Employees, Mid -Management Employees,
Non -Sworn Safety Support Employees — Briefing provided by staff,
no final action and nothing further to report.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Property:
Approx. 2.6 acre area of the southeast corner o/ West Covina
Parkway and West Garvey Avenue South of the Civic Center
Property — No final action taken. The matter is on open session
agenda for consideration of extension of Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement. Nothing further to report.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Property:
Approximately 14,418 square feet of the southwest quadrant of
Sunset Avenue adjacent to the I-10 Freeway — City Council
provided direction to continue negotiating and to return with an
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for the next meeting consistent
with term expressed. Unanimous approval.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — City
• of West Covina vs. Valencia Heights Water Company — Mayor
Touhey abstained from participation due to previously declaring a
conflict; direction was provided to legal counsel, there was no final
action and nothing further to report.
Items on the CDC Agenda:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Property:
Northeast corner of Valley/Nogales Vice chairman Lane was not
present, direction was provided to continue negotiations by
unanimous consent, no final action and nothing further to report,
an agreement will come back at a future date.
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Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Property:
2538 East Garvey Avenue — Chairman Touhey abstained from
consideration of this matter. Commissioners rejected the terms as
presented by vote of 3 — 0.
• CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant announced there was an addendum to Item
D-4e.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Mayor Touhey presented Assemblyman Ed Hernandez with a City
Tile. Assemblyman Hernandez was elected on November 71h to
serve as the Assemblyman for the 57`h Assembly District of which
West Covina is a part.
Mayor Touhey called forward Michele McNeill, Community
Services Director and Vanessa Carter, Former Senior Citizens
Center Supervisor to be recognized for her service as the
Supervisor at the Senior Center.
ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements made.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, addressed several issues
listed on the agenda, stating that she would like to see all school
grounds open to the public when not in use for school.
Homer P. Castille Homer P. Castille, West Covina resident, owner of the Five Seas
restaurant promoted his new establishment in West Coivna.
Tyra Mason Tyra Mason, representing the West Covina Chamber of
Commerce, announced holiday wrapping and shopping at the Mall
and promoted the West Covina Farmers market. Ms. Mason
introduced Seanah Owen, a Covina resident, who demonstrated
yoga.
Dana Sykes Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed the lack of police
officers; traffic issues surrounding development at the BKK site;
and graffiti issues.
Fred Sykes Fred Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke on graffiti and ways
residents can assist with reporting graffiti and remarked on
comments made in previous meetings.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, made several comments
regarding the tree removal hearing; downtown signage program;
downtown development; and proposed park ranger program.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, addressed a traffic issue at
the Elephant Bar entrance on Lakes Drive.
• Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, addressed concern with
Galster Park (Item D-4b) and the proposed park ranger program.
Rudy Almeida Rudy Almeida, Hacienda Heights resident, wished the Council a
good holiday season and thanked them for their leadership.
Gary Lawson Gary Lawson, representing the West Covina Chamber of
Commerce, reported on the Chamber's progress over the past year.
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Robert Walker Robert Walker, West Covina resident, spoke on Katherine
Castucci, West Covina resident who recently passed and praised
the City Council for their dedication to the City.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, addressed the Investigative
Report on Alleged Hostile Work Environment against
. Councilmember Hernandez.
UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS No reports for this meeting.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
City/School Liaison Committee — Opening Up School Tracks
C-1 and Fields to the Public
Public Use of School Track Fields This item not discussed until the end of the meeting. The City
Council held this item over to the next regular meeting on January
16, 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
No reports for this meeting.
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions a) Community Services 10/10/06
b) Senior Citizens 10/12/06
c) Planning 12/12/06
Approval of Final Map
Location: 2750 — 2808 East Cortez Street
D-3 Subdivider: Michael Fuerst
Final Map 2750-2808 E. Cortez Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
Reso 2006-97 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-97 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 51600 AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (MICHAEL
FUERST)
Miscellaneous - Communications Department
D-4a Proposed Lease Agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc.
T-Mobile Lease Agreement Recommendation is that the City Council approve the proposed
Lease Agreement authorizing T-Mobile USA, Inc. (formerly
Cingular Wireless) to lease space to build a wireless
telecommunications facility in Cortez Park and authorize the
Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement.
Miscellaneous - Community Services Department
D-4b Authorization for Staff to Proceed with a Trailer Purchase for the
• Galster Park Nature Center (Project No. PP-07205)
Trailer Purchase — Galster Park Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to proceed with the procurement of a trailer,
which will be utilized as a nature center at Galster Park.
2. Appropriate $39,500 from the General Fund reserve to account
110.82.8734.7700.
D-4c
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June
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Financial Report June 30, 2006 Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file the
City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2006.
Miscellaneous — Human Resources Department
D-4d State Minimum Wage Adjustments
• Minimum Wage Increase Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Approve wage adjustments for five positions to comply with
the state minimum wage, and six additional positions to
address compaction within each position series, and hiring and
retention issues.
2. Adopt the following Resolution:
Reso No. 2006-98 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-98 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF
CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITED SERVICE
CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION
NUMBERS 2000-100, 2001-92, AND 2002-7
1. Fiscal Year 2006-2009 Memorandums of Understanding
(MOUs) for Miscellaneous Employees Confidential
Maintenance and Crafts, Mid -Management Employees'
Association, and the San Bernardino Public Employees'
Association (SBPEA) General Employees', and
2, Approving Change in Job Title of Department Administrative
Assistant (formerly Department Secretary) to Senior
D-4e Administrative Assistant
Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed Memorandums of Understanding
(MOU's) for the West Covina Confidential Employees'
Association, Maintenance and Crafts Employees'
Association, Mid -Management Employees' Association and
the San Bernardino Public Employees' Association
(SBPEA) General Employees' and adopt the proposed
resolution:
Reso. No. 2006-99 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-99- A RESOLUTION OF THE
2006/2009 MOUs CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE WEST COVINA
CONFIDENTIAL, MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS,
MID -MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
AND THE SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION (SBPEA) GENERAL EMPLOYEES',
FIXING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR
CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE
AFOREMENTIONED ASSOCIATIONS
2. Approve the change in job title of the Confidential
Employees classification of Department Administrative
• Assistant (formerly Department Secretary) to Senior
Administrative Assistant.
Reso. No. 2006-100 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-100 - A RESOLUTION OF
Title Change to Senior Admin. Assist. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2005-68, RELATING TO SALARY RANGES, AND
TITLE CHANGES FOR VARIOUS CITY
DEPARTMENTS APPROVING THE TITLE CHANGE
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OF DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TO SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Miscellaneous — Planning Department
D-4f Waiver of Fees for San Gabriel/Pomona Parents' Place Event at
Parents' Place Fee Waiver Cortez Park
Recommendation is that the City Council approve the request of
the San Gabriel/Pomona Parents' Place Family Resource Center to
waive all permit fees associated with their Information Fair and
Festival planned for April 29, 2007 at Cortez Park.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
D-4g Solicitation of Federal Fundingfor or City Proiects
Federal Funding for Projects Recommendation is that the City Council authorize City staff to
submit the projects mentioned in this staff report to
Congresswoman Hilda Solis for possible funding consideration.
Miscellaneous — Community Development Commission
Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with
Dynamic Business Holdings, Inc. for the Development of a 2.6
D-4h Acre Portion of the Civic Center Propertv
ENA Amendment — Dynamic Recommendation is that the City Council approve an Amendment
to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Dynamic Business
Holdings, Inc. and extending the term of the agreement for a
period of one hundred fifty days to allow Dynamic Business
Holdings, Inc. time to resolve various project development issues
in order to prepare a Lease and Development Agreement for City
Council consideration. (see change to recommendation below)
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Item D-4h - Councilmember Herfert requested the motion and
vote include changes made during closed session to Item D-4h.
Council consensus during closed session was to approve an
extension for 60 days instead of 150 days and to hold the developer
to his proposal to building a parking structure.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to waive further reading
of the resolutions, read by title only and adopt, and approve all
items with the record reflecting that Touhey abstained on Item D-
4a and to reflect change in Item D-4h as noted above. Motion
carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey on Item D-4a
ABSENT: Sanderson
Mayor Touhey requested Item E-2 be moved forward due to
request to hold over.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing
Woodside Village Master Plan Amendment No. 10
Deletion of "Mini -Storage" as a Permitted Use
E-2 (Quail Ridge Shopping Center)
Deletion of Mini -Storage Mayor Touhey announced the hearing matter. Assistant City Clerk
Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor
Touhey opened the hearing.
Motion by Herfert to continue to January 16, 2007 meeting.
Discussion followed regarding request to continue. Planning
director McIsaac explained that the Planning commission had
initiated the Master Plan Amendment to delete the mini -storage
use as a permitted use. The developer requested he would like to
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keep the option open until he could secure a tenant for the vacant
space. Following discussion regarding to hold over or table the
issue Council moved forward with the item and Herfert withdrew
his motion and the item moved forward.
Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for public comments.
Len Kristensen, representing Realty Bancorp Equities, stated that
they have not yet been able to secure a tenant for the major tenant
space in the Quail Ridge shopping center and wanted to keep the
option open of a mini -storage.
Mr. Kristensen answered questions from Council regarding
efforts in securing a tenant.
Royall Brown, West Covina resident, supported the Planning
Commission recommendation deleting mini -storage use from the
Master Plan.
Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident and Planning Commissioner,
also supported the Planning Commission recommendation.
Rebuttal Mr. Kristensen requested that the City Council approve keeping
their option open for self -storage.
Close Testimony There being no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor
Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Council discussion Councilmember Herfert stated the dynamics of the center have
changed since the project had begun and supported the Planning
Commission recommendation to remove min -storage use from the
Master Plan.
Assistant City Clerk presented
Resolution No. 2006-101 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-101 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Deleting Mini -Storage Uses COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 10 RELATED TO DELETING MINI -
STORAGE USES IN THE "PLANNED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NO. 1" ZONE
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Hearing
Athens Services Waste Collection Proposed Contract
Amendments on Service Rate Increase, Waste Diversion
Guarantee, Annual Clean -Up Campaign and Administrative
E-1 Approval Process for Service Rate Increase Requests
Athens Services Rate Increase Mayor Touhey announced the hearing matter. Assistant City Clerk
Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor
Touhey opened the hearing. Environmental Management Director
Samaniego gave a summary of the staff report and
recommendations and explained Prop 218 requirements.
Samaniego and City Manager Pasmant responded to questions
from Council regarding the citywide waste diversion guarantee
(recommendation #d), establishing requirement for clean-up
Saturday (recommendation #e) and authorizing administrative
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approval of future rate increases (recommendation #f) and
retroactivity of rate increase.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for public comments.
Dennis Chiappetta of Athens Disposal briefly reviewed each of
Athens requests:
Mr. Chiappetta responded to question regarding their
request for Special Fuel Rate Increase, stating that fuel rates have
exceed the CPI. Mr. Chiappetta stated that if fuel prices do go
down, they would rebate back to the citizens and commercial
business whatever it goes down.
John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, voiced several opinions,
concerned with the retroactive increase, supported adjusting the
CPI period; and supported the special interim fuel rate increase.
Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, made several comments
regarding each amendment recommendation.
Royall Brown, West Covina resident, commented on waste
diversion requirements and stated he did not get the notice of the
hearing.
Gabriel Bautista, West Covina resident, voiced concerns with
language in the public hearing notice, requested Council consider
all comments opposing retroactivity.
Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, opposed the retroactive rate
increase and special interim fuel rate increase, and voiced several
opinions regarding the other provisions of the proposed
amendment.
Testimony Closed There being no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor
Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Assistant City Clerk Rush stated that the City Clerk's Office
received 28 responses to the Proposition 218 notification
concerning the proposed refuse collection and that Proposition 218
requires that a rate increase be denied upon receipt of written
protests from a least 50% of affected property owners which has
not been meet, therefore, the rate increase may be considered.
Council discussion Councilmember Herfert states he does not support the retroactivity
of the rate increase to be home by the residents but will incorporate
into his motion that the City absorb 50% of the retro rate increase
to be from future franchise fees and will request that Athens
Services absorb the other 50%. Herfert does not want to change
the Annual Clean-up Saturday program but suggests a possible
sub -committee with West Covina Beautiful to address large items.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to:
• a) Approve revising the Schedule of Rates to include a 4.67%
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase,
b) Approve 2.19% Special Interim Fuel Rate Increase,
c) Deny retroactive rate increase to July 1, 2006 from residents,
having the City pay 50% of the retroactive increase from future
franchise fees and Athens absorbing the other 50% of the
retroactive increase.
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d) Approve the revision of the 50% citywide waste diversion
guarantee definition which would reduce the percentage of
waste diversion from 61 % to no less than 50%,
e) Not make any changes to the Annual Clean -Up Saturday
• program but possibly put together a subcommittee to address
large items issues,
f) Approve authorizing administrative approval of service rate
increases,
g) Approve adjusting the CPI period from May -April to March -
February and rate review application submittal deadline to
March 20,
h) Approve the pass -through of the disposal fee increase.
Councilmember Herfert asked Athens if they would absorb 50% of
the retro rate increase. Mr. Chiappetta stated they would.
Mayor Pro Tern Lane commented on the notice of the public
hearing, waste diversion, retroactivity and clean-up Saturdays.
Mayor Pro Tern Lane requested that any future notices of this type
be presented in a clear and concise manner.
Councilmember Hernandez had Councilmember Herfert repeat his
motion for clarity. Councilmember Hernandez was opposed to the
special interim fuel increase and the CPI should include that
increase.
Alternate Motion Alternative motion by Hernandez to:
a) Approve revising the Schedule of Rates to include a 4.67%
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase,
b) Deny 2.19% Special Interim Fuel Rate Increase,
c) Deny retroactive rate increase to July 1, 2006 from residents,
d) Deny revision of the 50% citywide waste diversion guarantee
definition which would reduce the percentage of waste
diversion from 61 % to no less than 50%,
e) Maintain Annual Clean -Up Saturday program,
f) Deny authorizing administrative approval of service rate
increases,
g) Approve adjusting the CPI period from May -April to March -
February and rate review application submittal deadline to
March 20,
Alternate motion failed Motion failed due to lack of second.
• Mayor Touhey made several comments and addressed components
of the contract with Athens Services.
Amendment to original motion Mayor Touhey supports the original motion by Herfert and
requests to amend the motion to include Athens proposal to lower
the Special Interim Fuel Increase (#b) if fuel rates go down.
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Councilmember Herfert and Mayor Pro Tem Lane accept the
amendment to the motion.
Council engage in discussion regarding retroactivity.
Action on original motion Councilmember Herfert calls for the question. Motion carried 3-1
• as follows (Hernandez no)
a) Approve revising the Schedule of Rates to include a 4.67%
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase,
b) Approve 2.19% Special Interim Fuel Rate Increase and to
include a rebate to citizens and the commercial businesses if
fuel costs decrease.
c) Deny retroactive rate increase to July 1, 2006 from residents,
having the City pay 50% of the retroactive increase from future
franchise fees and Athens absorbing the other 50% of the
retroactive increase.
d) Approve the revision of the 50% citywide waste diversion
guarantee definition which would reduce the percentage of
waste diversion from 61 % to no less than 50%,
e) Not make any changes to the Annual Clean -Up Saturday
program but possibly put together a subcommittee to address
large items issues,
f) Approve authorizing administrative approval of service rate
increases,
g) Approve adjusting the CPI period from May -April to March -
February and rate review application submittal deadline to
March 20,
h) Approve the pass -through of the disposal fee increase.
Public Hearing
Appeal of Tree Removal Permit No. 06-08
Applicant/Appellant: Gary Preston
E-3 Location: 1007 S. Sunkist Avenue
Appeal of Tree Removal Mayor Touhey announced the hearing matter. Assistant City Clerk
Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given. Planning
Director McIsaac presented the staff report in which the applicant
is requesting approval of a tree removal permit. McIsaac answered
questions from Council.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for public comments.
Gary Preston, applicant, stated the tree was originally planted by
his family and has overgrown and creates a mess. He also pointed
out a section in the ruling that permits should be granted if
• interfering with power lines.
In Support Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, supports the appeal
commending the resident for going through the proper process to
obtain a permit.
Opposed John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, voiced his concerns with
possible liability to the City by neighbor who the shares tree.
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Opposed John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, voiced his concerns with
possible liability to the City by neighbor who the shares tree.
Rebuttal Mr. Preston reiterated that the tree is in the power lines and has no
historical value.
Council discussion Council was in consensus to overturn the decision of the Planning
is
Commission and approve the tree removal permit.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Resolution No. 2006-102 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-102 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND APPROVING TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
NO.06-08
Motion Motion Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waive further
reading of the resolution, read by title only and adopt. Motion
carried by 4 -0.
Public Hearing
Appeal of Administrative Use Permit No. 06-49
(Maximum Unit Size Exception)
Applicant: Gunnar and Connie von Kohler
E-4 Location: Vacant Lot Behind 501 N. Vincent Avenue
AUP No. 06-49 Mayor Touhey announced the hearing matter. Assistant City Clerk
Rush verified proper legal notice had been given. Principal
Planner Anderson gave a summary of the staff report in which the
applicant is seeking to construct a new home on a vacant lot.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for public comments.
Connie Von Kohler, applicant, requested the Council overturn the
Planning Commission decision stating they have complied with the
Planning commission's direction by reducing the size of the home
from the original plans and revised the second -story window to
address privacy concerns.
In Favor The following individuals spoke in support of the applicant
requesting the Council overturn the decision of the Planning
Commission.
Marjorie Cheatle, West Covina resident
Dennis Sampson, West Covina resident
Ken Cable, West Covina resident
Oppose Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, supported the decision of the
Planning commission stating the house was out of character for the
neighborhood.
• Rebuttal Connie Von Kohler stated there are several houses in the
neighborhood that are two story and of similar size.
Closed Testimony There being no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor
Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Council discussion Council was in consensus to overturn the decision of the Planning
Commission and approve the Administrative Use Permit.
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Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Reso No. 2006-103 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-103 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND DENYING ADMINISTRATIVE USE
• PERMIT NO. 06-49
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
C-1 Mayor Touhey stated the following item was not addressed at the
beginning of the meeting. Councilmember Hernandez requested
the item be held over to the following meeting.
City/School Liaison Committee — Opening Up School Tracks
and Fields to the Public
Public Use of School Track Fields The City Council held this item over to the next regular meeting on
January 16, 2007.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS No reports for this meeting.
MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Herfert
H-1 Request from Councilmember Herfert Concerning Possible
Park Ranger Program Park Ranger Program Ranger Program
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to explore an option of
hiring 4 or 5 more police officers to develop a park
patrol/commercial task force team. Motion carried 4-0.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 11:35 p.m. to
convene the Community Development Commission. The City
Council reconvened at 11:38 p.m. with all members present.
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
No requests for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Hernandez requested an update on the
development of new Fire Stations.
Mayor Pro Tern Lane wished the residents Happy Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Hernandez to adjourn the
meeting at 11:40 p.m in memory of Terry Cammack; long time
resident Katherine Castucci; Adrienne Scheuplein-Benner, mother
of resident John Scheuplein; and Dave Wynn Sr., former City of
Industry Mayor Motion carried 4-0.
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submitted by:
Assistant C y Clerk Susan Rush
Nl4pr Michael Touhey
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