12-04-2007 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
December 4, 2007
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:14 p.m in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION
Reverend Alexandra Conrads
St. Martha's Episcopal Church
PRESENTATION OF COLORS/
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE West Covina Junior Girl Scouts Troop 417
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern Lane,
Councilmember Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson
Others present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Bachman, Durbin, Freeland,
Hoppe, McIsaac, McNeill, Samaniego, Wills, Rush
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION None.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS
Blue Star Video was aired.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rob Charles, Field Representative for Assemblyman Ed
Hernandez, announced the 571h Assembly District Holiday Open
House and Toy Drive on December 13.
Elsie Almer & Beverly Wheeler Elsie Almer & Beverly Wheeler of the West Covina VFW
Auxiliary 8620 presented Mayor Touhey and the City Council with
a Certificate of Appreciation for the continued support of the VFW
Auxiliary.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Milford Walker Milford Walker, West Covina resident, congratulated
Councilmember Hernandez on his re-election to the City Council.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, congratulated
Councilmember Herfert and Councilmember Hernandez on their
re-election and looked forward to the end of negativity from
speakers and the coming year.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, congratulated both
Councilmember Herfert and Councilmember Hernandez and hoped
to see all the Council at the Special Town Hall meeting on
December 6 regarding final closure plans of the landfill.
Mike Lee Mike Lee, City of Azusa resident, congratulated both
Councilmember Herfert and Councilmember Hernandez, thanked
Glenn Kennedy for curb painting and voiced his opinion on issues
affecting the country.
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Irene Fleck Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, announced activities scheduled
at the Library during the holiday season.
Council comment Mayor Touhey recognized elected officials from surrounding cities
that were present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
• Special Meeting of June 5, 2007
• Regular Meeting of June 5, 2007
• Special Meeting of June 19, 2007
• Regular Meeting of June 19, 2007
D-2 Commission Summary of Action (receive & file)
Summary of Action a) Human Resources 10/11/07
D-3 City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Treasurer's Report Report for the Month of October 2007
Miscellaneous — Public Works Department
D-4a Purchase of Medium Duty Dump Body Truck
Dump Truck Purchase Recommendation is that the City Council waive the formal
contract procedures and "Piggyback" on the formal bid of the City
of Ontario bid 06.11-03 for one 2008 GMC medium duty dump
body truck for a total price of $54,831.88 from Reynolds Buick
Pontiac, GMC Trucks of West Covina.
Emergency Repair of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling
D-4b Station
CNG Fueling Station Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Approve an emergency repair to the Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG) fueling station by Gas Equipment Systems, Inc. in the
amount of $39,283.87.
2. Authorize staff to reallocate Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) funds in the amount of $35,000 from
119.87.8758.7170 and $4,283.87 from 119.94.8639.7170 to
account number 119.83.8875.7500.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to approve all
items. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing
Adoption of the California Building and California Fire Code
E-1 Ordinance
CA Building/Fire Codes Mayor Touhey announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper public notice had been given.
Mayor Lane opened the hearing. Public Works Director/City
Engineer Yauchzee presented the report.
Public Testimony Mayor Lane opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for public comment.
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Closed Testimony With no other speakers wishing to address the Council, Mayor
Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Ordinance No. 2165 Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 2165 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, 111, IV, V, VI, VII, IX,
XIII, XV, XVI, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE I OF DRAINAGE AND
GRADING, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND THE 2007 EDITIONS
OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND 2006
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND THE 2007 CALIFORNIA
FIRE CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 INTERNATIONAL
SIGN CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, AND THE
2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the ordinance and adopt. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. to
convene the Community Development Commission meeting. The
City Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS None.
MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
None.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
None.
ELECTION RESULTS AND COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Official Results of the November 6, 2007 General Municipal
J-t 2007 General Election Staff report was presented by Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
announcing the certified results of the 2007 General Municipal
Election.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Resolution 2007-82 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
2007 General Municipal Election COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2007, DECLARING THE
RESULTS THEREOF
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waive further
reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
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J-2 Administration of the Oath of Office
Steve Herfert City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office to newly re-
elected Councilmember Steve Herfert and presented him with a
Certificate of Election.
Roger Hernandez Gilbert Hernandez, brother of Roger Hernandez administered the
Oath of Office to newly re-elected Councilmember Roger
Hernandez and presented him with a Certificate of Election.
Mayor Touhey thanked the Council and the community for
allowing him to serve as the Mayor for the past year.
Council Reorganization
J-3 Mayor Touhey requested a motion to uphold the Mayoral
Succession order.
Motion Motion by Herfert to uphold the succession and install
Councilmember Sherri Lane as Mayor and Roger Hernandez as
Mayor Pro Tem. Touhey seconded the motion. The motion
carried by 5-0.
Oath of Office to New Mayor
Sherri Lane City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office of Mayor to
Sherri Lane.
Presentation of Mayoral Plaque to Outgoing Mayor Touhey
Mayoral Plaque Mayor Sherri Lane presented outgoing Mayor Touhey with the
Mayoral Plaque. Mayor Lane thanked Councilmember Touhey for
his year of service as Mayor.
Brief Comments by New Mayor
Mayor's Comments Mayor Lane thanked the community for their support and made
brief comments regarding the upcoming year.
Brief Comments by Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez thanked the community for their
support and looked for to working with his colleagues.
Councilmembers Councilmember Herfert thanked the community for his re-election
to the City Council and thanked his family and campaign staff.
Councilmember Touhey thanked the City Manager and city staff
for their support during his term as Mayor and congratulated
Councilmembers Herfert and Hernandez on their re-election.
Councilmember Sanderson thanked councilmember Touhey for his
service as mayor to the community and congratulated the new
mayor and re-elected councilmembers.
Presentation Rob Charles, representing Assemblyman Ed Hernandez, presented
Councilmember Herfert and Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez with
certificates recognizing their re-election.
Designation of Alternate to Los Angeles County Sanitation
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Sanitation District Rep. Mayor Lane announced that as Mayor she will serve as the
representative to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District but an
alternate is required.
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Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to appoint Mayor
Pro Tern Hernandez as alternate to the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the
meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried by 5 — 0.
Submitted by:
Assistant 'City Clerk Susan Rush
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Mayor Sherri Lane
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