04-01-2008 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
April 1, 2008
Mayor Lane 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 Andrew Pasmant
City Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Herfert
ROLL CALL Mayor Lane, Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez,
Councilmembers Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
Others present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Freeland, McIsaac,
Yauchzee, Wills, McNeill, Rush
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
All members were present except Councilmember
Sanderson and prior to convening into closed session, all
items on the City Council agenda were announced for
inclusion in the closed session discussion.
Items on the City Agenda:
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee
Organizations — W.C. Firefighters' Management
Association; W.C. Police Management Association — City
Council received briefing from City negotiators with no
further action and nothing further to report.
Public Employee Release - — City Council received
briefing with no further action and nothing further to report.
Threat to Public Services or Facilities —
Consultation with West Covina Police Chief Wills — No
further action taken and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS: Blue Star Video was aired.
Mayor Lane presented Communications Director Clay
Durbin with a Proclamation designating the week of April
6, 2008 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator
Week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported on a decision
from the California Court of Appeal on the matter between
Alhassen Motors vs. City of West Covina.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Forrest Wilkins Forrest Wilkins, West Covina resident, expressed his views
on the proposed ordinance prohibiting the possession of
weapons at City Hall and City -owned property.
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Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, addressed the Blue
Star street banner program and cost of installation; opposed
cost of "Walk of Fame" stating monies could be put to
better use; spoke in opposition of the formation of a public
arts commission; and addressed fees for the use of the gym
at the community center.
Elsie Messman Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition
to funding City of West Covina Walk of Fame and
addressed fiscal issues.
Bill Schafer Bill Schafer, West Covina resident, addressed concerns of
the proposed ordinance prohibiting possession of weapons
at city hall.
Fred Sykes Fred Sykes, West Covina resident, thanked Environmental
Management staff for the recent graffiti cleanup and Public
Works staff for their prompt response to a problem in the
community; and addressed budgetary concerns within the
City.
Dana Sykes Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to
several items on the agenda which requires expenditure of
funds in light of the budget issues.
Shirley Buchanan Shirley Buchanan, West Covina resident, addressed the sex
offender ordinance enacted in Long Beach requesting our
City review the ordinance for implementation in West
Covina; addressed the special meeting held at Big League
Dreams on March 20 and associated costs.
Irene Fleck Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, promoted upcoming
events at the Library.
Council discussion Councilmembers addressed issues brought forward by
residents and requested the City Manager to address several
of their concerns.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
Councilmember Steve Herfert
C-1 Formation of Public Arts Commission
Formation of Public Arts Comm. Councilmember Herfert provided a brief background of the
original intent in establishing a Public Arts Commission
and that funding would be through an assessment of the
development community. Planning Director McIsaac
presented a brief report which outlined the proposed
ordinance which would establish the commission with
seven members, five appointed by council and two
members being Planning Commissioners. The proposed
ordinance further outlined qualifications and
responsibilities of the commission. Mr. Mclsaac's report
also requested direction on stipend amount, funding and
commission oversight.
Ordinance introduced Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) AND CHAPTER 17
(PLANNING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
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Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce and also do
the following:
1. Allow the Planning Commission to select the two
planning commissioners that will sit on the
commission,
2. Allow the commission oversight to include visual and
performing arts, not just the Art In Public Places
Program (AIPP),
3. Set the stipend to equal other City commissions,
currently $100 per month,
4. Set the source of the Public Arts Commission funding
from the AIPP fund, and
5. Not pay any commission stipend until the AIPP fund
has a positive balance.
Councilmember Herfert also clarified that the requirement
for appointees to possess knowledge or experience in the
arts is recommended but not a requirement.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Touhey, Lane
NOES: None
Councilmember Steve Herfert
C-2 City of West Covina Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame Councilmember Herfert presented an overview of the
proposed Walk of Fame at Big League Dreams Sportsplex
which would honor/recognize residents highlighting the
process of nominating individuals through a committee.
Herfert proposed a $6,000 appropriation from the
Redevelopment Fund Balance.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to adopt the
"West Covina Walk of Fame" guidelines, authorize the
formation of a seven person Walk of Fame committee and
appropriate $6,000 from the Redevelopment Fund for the
installation of the Walk of Fame honoree plaques at Big
League Dreams.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez supported the concept but
voiced concern as to whether spending the funds was the
right thing to do at this time.
Substitute motion Substitute motion by Hernandez to make the "Walk of
Fame" a collaborate effort with Big League Dreams,
request funding from Big League Dreams and invite
sponsors to support to program
Councilmember Herfert stated the program should be
started with Redevelopment Funds first prior to seeking
sponsors. Councilmember Sanderson requested to amend
the original motion to include seeking sponsors once the
program is off the ground. Amendment accepted by
Councilmember Herfert.
Mayor Lane called for second on substitute motion.
Substitute motion died due to a lack of second.
Action Original motion carried 4-1 (Hernandez — no)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
D-I City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
• Regular Meeting of November 20, 2007
• Regular Meeting of December 4, 2007
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions a) Community Services 02/12/08
b) Senior Citizens 02/28/08
c) Planning Commission 03/25/08
D-3 Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimants)
Claims Government Tort Claims Denial
• Leticia Baez vs. City of West Covina
• Javier Ramirez vs. City of West Covina
• Randal Ruiz vs. City of West Covina
Award of Bid
Award of Bid for Bus Shelter Powder Coating/
D-4a Refurbishing — Project No. SP-08103
Bus Shelter Refurbishing Recommendation is that the City Council take the
following action:
I. Accept the bid of Green Giant Landscape, Inc. in the
amount of $181,140 as submitted at the bid opening on
March 17, 2008, and authorize the Public Works
Director/City Engineer to execute an agreement with
Green Giant Landscape of Corona, California, for the
work to be done.
2. Appropriate $30,000 from Proposition "A" funds to
Project No. SP-08103
Award of Bid for the Purchase and Installation of Trash
D-4b Receptacles at Bus Shelters — Project No. SP-08102
Trash Receptacles — Bus Shelters Recommendation is that the City Council accept the quote
from Highland Products Group in the amount of
$120,317.75 for the purchase and installation, including
tax, shipping and handling, of 140 trash receptacles at bus
shelters at some shuttle bus stops.
D-5 City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Treasurer's Report Report for the Month of February 2008
Miscellaneous — Public Works Department
Morganfield Avenue Speed Limit Reverts Back to 25 Miles
D-6a Per Hour
Speed Limit — Morganfield Ave. Recommendation is that the City Council introduce the
following ordinance deleting Morganfield Avenue from
Section 22-131 of the Municipal Code:
Ordinance introduction AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 22.131 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO INCREASES OF STATE LAW
MAXIMUM SPEEDS
Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for
Amendment to the Coastal Sage and Scrub Community
Facilities District ("CSS District") to Allow for Funding of
Ongoing Maintenance Costs for Additional Public
D-6b Infrastructure Facilities and Services Within the District
CSS Funding Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the
following resolution:
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Reso No. 2008-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-16 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING IT DETERMINATION
THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE AN EXTENSION OF THE AUTHORIZED
FACILITIES AND SERVICES FINANCED BY THE
COASTAL SAGE AND SCRUB COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Lane to waive
further reading of the ordinances/resolution and
introduce/adopt, and approve all items. Motion carried 5 —
0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Touhey, Lane
NOES: None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tem Lane recessed the City Council meeting at
8:39 p.m. to convene the Community Development
Commission meeting. The City Council reconvened at
8:40 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
Consideration of an Ordinance Which Would Prohibit
the Possession of Weapons at City Hall and on Adjacent
G-1 City -Owned and Operated Property
Weapons at City Facilities Police Chief Wills presented a staff report which outlined
the proposed ordinance which, if enacted, would preclude
individuals from possessing weapons at City Hall and
adjacent property.
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez stated that the proposed
ordinance appears to be discriminatory as current law exists
prohibiting the carrying of weapons in government
building, and would be prohibiting off -duty and retired
peace officers from carrying weapons at City Hall.
Police Chief Wills explained that as the proposed
ordinance does narrow the current state law, it prohibits all
weapons, some that are legal to carry but considered
weapons, not just firearms, from being carried into City
Hall.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to introduce
the following ordinance:
Assistant City Clerk presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTION 15-32 TO ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 15 OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF WEAPONS IN CITY
HALL
Motion carried 3-1-1 by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Lane
NOES: Touhey
ABSTAIN: Hernandez (due to ordinance duplicating
state law and being discriminatory to off -duty or retired
officers).
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MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
Councilmember Michael Touhey
Consideration to Waive Cameron Community Center
Gymnasium Fees for the West Covina Youth Basketball
H-1 League
Waive Gym Fees at Cameron Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to offer
available time to the league, but requiring the league to
properly request time next year.
Motion carried 4-1 (Hernandez — no).
Councilmember Michael Touhey
H-2 Blue Star Banner Program
Blue Star Program Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to give the
residents the opportunity to place a Blue Star banner, at
their own cost, on their own street.
Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Lane requested to agendize the feasibility of a dog
park.
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez addressed a statement in the
Tribune by Councilmember Herfert and requested from
Councilmember Herfert as to whether his printed opinion
was misrepresented or in error regarding the alleged
domestic dispute reported at the home of Mayor Pro Tem
Hernandez. Councilmembers engaged in discussion on the
subject matter.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and second by Herfert to adjourn the
meeting at 9:10 p.m. in memory of Al Anneberg of Al -Sal
Oil Company, Evelyn Morrin, Peter Atina, and Robert
Ramon. Motion carried 5-0.
Submitted by:
Assistant City, terk Susan Rush
Mayor Sherri Lane
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