03-04-2008 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
March 4, 2008
Mayor Lane called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:10 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
City Manager Andrew Pasmant
Mayor Lane
Mayor Lane, Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez,
Councilmember Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
Others present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Nichols, Fields, Freeland, Bachman,
Dettor, Hoppe, LaCommare, Hoppe, McIsaac, McNeill, Segalla,
Yauchzee, Rush
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Nichols reported the following:
All members were present and 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 Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation:
One Case — No action taken.
Public Employee Release — No action taken.
Items on the CDC Agenda:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Property:
730 So. Orange Ave. — No action taken.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman replaced Deputy City Attorney Nichols at the dais.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Mayor Lane presented Lloyd Johnson and John Solis with
certificates recognizing their volunteerism with the Community
Enhancement Program in removing graffiti throughout our
community.
Mayor Lane assisted by Community Services Director McNeill,
introduced the following Volunteers of the Year and presented
each with a certificate:
* Michelle Souza-2007 Recreation Services Volunteer of the Year
* Aurora Valles-2007 Community Services Volunteer of the Year
* Gene Huber-2007 Senior Services Volu8nteer of the Year
Mayor Lane assisted by Community Services Director McNeill,
presented a Resolution of Commendation to outgoing Community
Services Commissioner Luis Chacon.
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Mayor Lane assisted by Interim Human Resources Director Artie
Fields presented outgoing Human Resources Commissioner Bill
with a Resolution of Commendation.
Mayor Lane also recognized outgoing Community Services
Commissioner Norma Martinez and outgoing Planning
Commissioner Gordon Fisher for their Services to the community,
neither of whom was able to attend tonight's meeting.
Assemblyman Ed Hernandez's field representative Rob Charles
presented the three Volunteer's of the Year with certificates and
thanked them for their volunteerism to the community.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, complimented the Target
Grand Opening; addressed the street sweeping contract and
requested council support staff recommendation to not implement
an evergreen provision for the contract and felt it should be
awarded through RFP process.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, thanked outgoing Planning
Commissioner Fisher for his service; commended the City
Attorney and staff for their efforts towards dismissal of the
Scheuplein v. City of West Covina lawsuit; addressed a speaker's
comments from a previous meeting.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, addressed the transition of
elections over the year and urged the council to change the day of a
city council meeting when the meeting is scheduled on an election
day.
Irene Fleck Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, announced upcoming Library
news.
P. J. Joyner P. J. Joyner, West Covina resident, addressed rent control issue at
mobile home park on San Bernardino Road and requested
Council's support in enforcing the rent control ordinance.
Anthony Chacon Jr. Anthony Chacon Jr., West Covina Basketball League, requested
Council consider waiving fess for their use of the community
center for league play that is not during their normal season.
Cheryl Jamison Cheryl Jamison, student at Mt. SAC, addressed opportunities at
Mt. SAC and encouraged Council's continued support.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Touhey requested that Item D-4b be removed for
separate consideration.
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes
No minutes submitted.
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
D-2 a) Community Services 01/08/08
b) Human Resources 01 /09/08
c) Planning 02/26/08
d) Senior Commission 01/24/08
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Identification Card Requirement for In -Home Services
D-3a Workers
Required ID Cards ORDINANCE NO. 2170 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
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Ordinance No. 2170 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
IMPLEMENTING A MANDATORY IDENTIFICATION CARD
REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES
OF BUSINESSES WHO ROUTINELY PROVIDE IN -HOME
SERVICE TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Amending Section 22-183.1
D-3b Display of "For Sale" Signs On Vehicles
"For Sale" Signs on Vehicles ORDINANCE NO. 2171 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ordinance No.2171 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 22-183.1 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DISPLAY OF "FOR
SALE" SIGNS ON VEHICLES
Ordinance for Adoption
D-3c Change in Bid Limits
Change in Bid Limits ORDINANCE NO. 2172 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ordinance No. 2172 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ARTICLE VII (PURCHASES AND SALES)
INCREASING THE DOLLAR THRESHOLDS AS DEFINED IN
SEC. 2-333 AND SEC. 2-334 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance for Adoption
D-3d Historic Preservation Ordinance
Historic Preservation ORDINANCE NO. 2173 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ordinance No. 2173 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (PLANNING) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM FOR THE
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
Award of Bid
Award of Contract for Sewer System Management Plan —
D-4a Phase II (Project No. SP-08113)
Sewer System Mtc Plan Recommendation is that the City Council accept the proposal of
Willdan in the amount of $111,650 for the preparation of Phase II
of the City's Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and
authorize the Public Works Direct/City Engineer and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
This report was removed for separate consideration. See below for
action taken.
Citywide Street Sweeping — Contract Amendment to Include
D-4b Alternative Fueled Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Sweepers
Alternate Fuel Street Sweepers Recommendation is that the City Council accept the proposal
submitted by NES excluding the seven-year evergreen term and
authorize the City Manager to execute a seven-year contract
extension.
D-5 Traffic Committee Minutes of February 19, 2008 (accent & file)
Traffic Committee Minutes .
I. City Initiated
That speed limit for Morganfield Avenue from Hollingworth
Street to Forecastle Avenue be deleted from the Municipal Code.
Traffic Committee Recommendation
That the speed limit for Morganfield Avenue from
Hollingworth Street to Forecastle Avenue be deleted from the
Municipal Code.
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That Morganfield Avenue from Hollingworth Street to
Forecastle Avenue be posted at 25 miles per hour.
That Police Department begin enforcement of the prima facie
25 miles per hour.
11. Request of Oscar Garza, West Covina Resident
That no parking on street sweeping days be removed on Gretta
Avenue from Charlinda Street and East Larkwood Drive.
Traffic Committee Recommendation
That no parking on street sweeping days be removed on Gretta
Avenue from Charlinda Street and East Larkwood Drive.
D-6 City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Treasurer's Report Report for the Month of January 2008
Miscellaneous — Human Resources
Approval of Class Specification for Head Cook (Senior Center
D-7a Chef) Formerly Cook Position
Class Spec — Head Cook Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution No. 2008-9 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR HEAD
COOK (SENIOR CENTER CHEF)
D-7b Approval of Class Specification for Police Cadet
Class Spec — Police Cadet Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Reso No. 2008-10 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR POLICE
CADET
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Sanderson and second by Touhey to waive further
reading of the resolution/ordinances and adopt all items except
Item D-4b. Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Touhey, Lane
NOES: None
Item D-4b Citywide Street Sweeping — Contract Amendment to Include
Alternative Fueled Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Sweepers —
Councilmember Touhey spoke in support of the proposed
amendments to the contract including the seven-year evergreen
term.
Motion Motion by Touhey to approve the contract amendment as proposed
by Nationwide Environmental Services (NES) for the inclusion to
provide CNG street sweepers and to include the seven-year
evergreen contract term.
Councilmember Sanderson inquired as to additional
funding for the amendments and Public Works Director Yauchzee
stated that staff would be returning with the annual sewer
assessment and would be recommending an 8% increase in sewer
assessments to fund the amendments.
In response to questions regarding the evergreen term, the
president of NES stated their proposal included the request for the
evergreen term due to the large capital investment and the
maintenance and operation costs with "green" vehicles.
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Councilmember Sanderson offered a second to motion made by
Touhey.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez inquired as to why staff recommended
excluding the seven-year evergreen term, to which Yauchzee
responded.
Alternate motion Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez expressed concern with an evergreen
contract and offered an alternate motion to approve staff
recommendation to accept the proposed contract amendment
without the evergreen term and to execute a seven-year contract
extension.
Motion died for lack of second.
Action Original motion by Touhey carried 4-1 (Hernandez opposed)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
E-1 Public Hearing
Fees & Charges Fees and Charges (Pet Store Permit Fee)
Mayor Lane announced the public hearing matter. Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and
Mayor Lane opened the public hearing. Finance Director
Bachman presented a brief staff report regarding the proposed fee
being established for cost recovery of the issuance of a permit
requirement for pet stores engaged in the retail sale of dogs.
Public Testimony Mayor Lane opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for public comments.
Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, thanked the City Council for
the ordinance prohibiting the sale of dogs in West Covina that are
bred in puppy mills.
Close Testimony There being no one else desiring to address the Council, Mayor
Lane closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Reso No. 2008-10 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-10 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING AND INCREASING CERTAIN FEES (PET STORE
PERMIT FEE)
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Lane recessed the City Council meeting at 8:04 p.m. to
convene the Community Development Commission. The City
Council reconvened at 8:05 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
City Attorney's Office
Update on Dismissal of the Scheuplein V. City of West Covina
G-1 Lawsuit
Dismissal of Scheuplein Lawsuit City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman provided an update of the
dismissal of the Scheuplein vs. City of West Covina lawsuit.
Motion Motion by Touhey and second by Hernandez to receive and file.
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
Motion by Hernandez and second by Touhey to receive council
consensus to approve the three items to come back as action items.
Councilmember Sanderson and Herfert offered varying
comments. Councilmember Herfert stated he would not support
any of the items and Councilmember Sanderson stated she would
not support items I-1 and I-2 but would support I-3. Following
further discussion it was determined to take separate action on the
items.
Substitute motion by Sanderson and second by Herfert to consider
each item separately.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Roger Hernandez
Request from Mayor Pro Tern Roger Hernandez Seeking the
City Council's Consensus to Adopt a Policy to Require
I-1 Competitive Bidding on the Sale of any City Owned Land
Sale of City Land Bid Process Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to bring back an
action item to adopt a policy to require competitive bidding on the
sale of any city owned land.
Motion failed 1-4 (Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey, Lane
opposed)
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez
Request from Mayor Pro Tern Roger Hernandez Seeking the
City Council's Consensus to Initiate an Ordinance to Change
the Day a City Council Meeting is Held when it Lands on
1-2 Election Day
Council Meeting on Election Day Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Touhcy to bring the item
back as an action item.
Motion carried 3-2 (Herfert, Sanderson opposed)
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez
Request from Mayor Pro Tem Roger Hernandez Seeking the
City Council's Consensus to Request City Staff to Provide an
I-3 Update on the Public Safety Facilities Needs Study
Facilities Needs Study Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to bring the item
back as an action item.
Motion carried 4-1 (Herfert opposed)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Touhey requested to agendize the West Covina
Basketball League's proposal to add addition play time at the
community center.
Councilmember Touhey requested to amend the Blue Star banner
program to allow residents with a family member in the service to
place a banner close to their home at their own cost.
Councilmember Herfert commented on the ribbon cutting
ceremony at Target located in the commercial development at West
Covina Heights and the success of the transformation of the area
from a former landfill to a commercial site.
Councilmembers Touhey, Hernandez, Sanderson and Lane
concurred with Councilmember Herfert and added their comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
Submitted by:
Assistant. City herk Susan Rush
Motion by Sanderson and second by He
meeting at 8:47 p.m. Motion carried by 5-0.
. Lea
Mayor Sherri Lane
rnandez to adjourn the
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