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07-01-2008 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL July 1; 2008 Mayor Lane called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:02 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Absent: Pastor Kelly Dupee Faith Community Church Councilmember Herfert Mayor Lane, Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez Councilmembers Herfert, Touhey Councilmember Sanderson REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION None CHANGES TO THE AGENDA PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lane, and City Manager presented Assistant City Manager Artie Fields with a Resolution of Commendation for over 10 years of service with the City of ' West Covina. Fields has been appointed as City Manager for the City of Salinas, California. Ronnie Jones, NAACP, presented. Artie Fields with a plaque recognizing him for his dedication and involvement with the San Gabriel NAACP. Field .Representative for Assemblyman Hernandez presented Artie Fields with a Certificate of Recognition. Mayor Lane presented Ted Hamachi with a Certificate of Recognition as a long-time resident and local business owner who has volunteered for over 32 years at Hurst Ranch as a farmer and landscaper. Mayor Lane presented Michelle McNeill, Community Services Director, a proclamation designating July as Parks and Recreation Month. Community Director McNeill presented a PowerPoint presentation on Big League Dreams highlighting the one-year statistics. Ms. McNeill also introduced Adrian Williams, General Manager of Big League Dreams. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman took his seat at 7:35 p.m. at the dais relieving Deputy City Attorney Nichols. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mike Miller Mike Miller, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Chamber of Commerce funding contract and expressed the Chambers' desire for a continued partnership with the city. Shirley Buchanan Shirley Buchanan, West Covina resident, thanked the Council for the ordinance and resolution relating to sex offenders; addressed safety issues at Big League Dreams; addressed the golf course award of bid; and asked whether Charter Communications could provide a community service agreement and not charge the city for televising City Council and Planning Commission meetings. Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, commented on the golf course award of bid and objected to being on the consent calendar; and addressed the decision made today by the Upper San Gabriel Municipal Water District. Elsie Messman Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, addressed recent budget reductions; proposed golf course project at Big League Dreams site; inquired about monies received from Big League Dreams; and cancellation of broadcasting of council meetings; expressed her opinion of the Discover newsletter; and sale of property at the Big League Dreams site. Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, stated his support of Veterans and Memorial Day events. Joanne Wilner Joanne, Wilner, West Covina resident, expressed concern with the elimination of the broadcasting of meetings; addressed proposed vending machine contract; suggested development of bike paths within the City; addressed items on the consent calendar not up for discussion but with alternative recommendations; and expressed objection to selling any of the land slated for a gof course. Alvin Love Alvin Love, West Covina resident, urged Council to reject bids on the proposed golf course and requested Council reconsider re- broadcasting meetings. Fred Sykes Fred Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to development of a golf course at Big League Dreams; addressed recent budget decisions and budget status; addressed revenue issues surrounding BLD. Dana Sykes Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, congratulated Artie Fields on his promotion; expressed opposition to awarding a contract for a golf course and supported staff recommended alternatives; and opposed the elimination of broadcasting meetings. Ken_Trinh Ken Trinh, West Covina resident, requested assistance of Council in addressing a residential location operating a foster home for children. Submitted a petition from neighbors and photos of the residential location. Irene Fleck Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, promoted upcoming library events. Bernie Wilner Bernie Wilner, West Covina resident; addressed cancellation of TV and Internet coverage of Council meetings; spoke in support of the golf course project but is concerned about the cost; and supported the alternative to construct a train facility if financially viable. FA City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, offered condolences to Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez on the loss of his father; congratulated Artie Fields on his promotion; addressed cancellation of council meetings over cable television; addressed commercial development at the Big League Dreams site and opposed the golf course development without first determining that the adjacent commercial center will be a success. Alfred Williams Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to cancellation of Council meetings and suggested the City compare costs of .producing the" Discover newsletter to the televising of meetings. City Manager Pasmant addressed security measures at Big League Dreams; reduction of Discover newsletter and budget reductions which included the elimination of City cable and broadcasting of meetings. Pasmant also addressed the City's financial investment of Big League Dreams and the commercial development. Councilmembers addressed comments made by residents during Oral Communications and recent budget decisions and the state of the economy. CONSENT CALENDAR Items removed from the Consent Calendar Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez requested Items D-4a and D-4d be pulled for separate'consideration. D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file) Minutes • Special Meeting of March 4, 2008 • Regular Meeting of March 4, 2008 D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file) Commission Summaries a) Community Services 05/13/08 b) Human Resources 04/09/08 c) Senior Citizens 04/24/08 & 05/22/08 Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt) Ordinance Imposing Residency Requirements and Loitering Prohibitions on Registered Sex Offenders D-3 ORDINANCE NO. 2178 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ordinance No. 2178 COUNCIL OF THE .CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REPEALING SECTION 15-19 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 15-19 TO INCLUDE RESIDENCY AND LOITERING RESTRICTIONS FOR SEX OFFENDERS Award of Bid The following item was removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration. Award of Bid for Golf Course and Related Infrastructure and D-4a Facilities (Project No. BP-08314) Golf Course Bid Recommendation is that the City Council reject all proposals and direct staff to study other development options specifically item numbers 5 and 6 under alternatives of the staff report. Award of Bid for the Custodial Maintenance and Janitorial Services of the Civic Center Buildings, Community Education Center, Fire Administration and Cameron Gym (Project No. 3 City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 D-4b 0108-A) Janitorial Contract Bid Recommendation is that the City Council: 1. Reject the bids as submitted on June 12, 2008 for custodial maintenance and janitorial services of the Civic Center buildings, Community Education Center, Fire . Administration and the Cameron Gym, and 2. Accept a five-year extension to the amended contract with Come Land Maintenance 'that includes a reduction in maintenance services from five days to four day a week for the City Hall and Fire Administration buildings with an annual amount of $110,004 and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work to be performed.. Award of Bid for Landscape Maintenance Contract for D-4c Maintenance District Nos. 1, 2, and 4 — Amendment No. 1 MD 1, MD 2, MD 4 Recommendation is that the City Council: 1. Reject the bids as submitted on March 11, 2008 for the landscape maintenance of Maintenance District Nos. 1, 2 and 4. 2. Approve a five-year contract extension to Azteca Landscape of Ontario effective July 1, 2008 with a 3.1 percent increase to the current contract amount for landscape maintenance services and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute such contract. The following item was removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration. Award of Bid for Vending Machines in City Facilities and Parks D-4d (RFP No. 0408-A) Vending Machines Contract Recommendation is that the City Council accept the bid of California Vending Services and authorize the Community Services Director to execute an agreement with California Vending Services for vending machine services at various City facilities and park sites. D-5 Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2008 Traffic Committee Minutes Recommendation is that the City Council take the following actions: a. Accept and file the following minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting held on June 17, 2008. I. City Initiated That speed limits within the school safety zones be reduced from 25 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour. Traffic Committee'Recommendation: That the following resolution to reduce the speed limit on streets adjacent to schools from 25 'miles per hour to 15 miles per hour when children are going to and leaving the school be approved. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY , COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS ADJACENT TO SCHOOLS 1 II. Shane Parker, West Covina resident That speed humps be installed on the alley between Merced Place and Michelle Street east of Glendora Avenue. Traffic Committee Recommendation: That speed humps be installed on the alley between Merced Place and Michelle Street east of Glendora Avenue with the appropriate warning signs. rd City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 b. Adopt the.following resolution: Reso No. 2008-43 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS ADJACENT TO SCHOOLS D-6 City Treasurer's Report (receive & file) Treasurer's Report Report for the Month of May 2008 Miscellaneous — Risk Management Payment of FY 2008-09 Excess Liability Insurance Coverage and Approval of Continued Membership with the Big Independent D-7a Cities Excess Pool (BICEP) BICEP Insurance Coverage Recommendation is that the City Council: 1. Authorize payment of the City's 2008/09 excess liability insurance coverage with the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool (BICEP) in the amount of $335,547 to be paid from account 361.15.1530.6411. 2. Approve West Covina's continued membership in BICEP for an additional three years beginning July 1, 2008. D-7b Payment of FY2008/09 Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Workers' Compensation Coverage Recommendation is that the City Council authorize payment of the City's 2008/09 Excess WorkersCompensation coverage with the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool (BICEP) in the amount of $61,931 to be paid from account 363.15.1530.6418. Miscellaneous — Public Works Department West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 — Setting of 2008-2009 Assessment Rate D-7c Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following MD No. 1 Rates resolution, which includes a 3.5% rate increase from 11.42 cents to 11.652 cents per 100 dollars of assessed valuation. Reso No. 2008-44 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-44 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID MAINTENANCE 'DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008 D-7d j West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 - Setting of MD No. 2 Rates 2008-2009 Assessment Rate Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution, which includes a 2% rate increase from 6.06 cents to 6.18 cents per 100 dollars of assessed valuation. Reso No. 2008-45 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-45 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIAI SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008 Miscellaneous — Community Services Department D-7e Proposed "Go West" Fixed Route Change Shuttle Route Change Recommendation is that' the City Council accept the recommendation of the Community Services Commission to 5 City Council Minutes of July I, 2008 approve the proposed change to the Green Line on the Go West fixed route effective September 1, 2008. Miscellaneous — Human Resources D-7f PERS Service Credit for Department Heads PERS Credit for Dept. Heads Recommendation is that the City Council: 1. Approve the PERS Resolution authorizing two years of service credit for eligible members; 2. Approve the PERS certification document that the City is in compliance with Government Code Section 20903, which describes the criteria for the recommended Resolution; and 3. Approve the designation period for eligible employees to retire with two years of PERS service credit to be from June 18, 2008 to September 18, 2008. Revised Salary Range for the Limited Services Classifications of D-7g Day Care Teacher and Day Care Director Day Care Teacher/Director Salary Recommendation is that the City Council approve salary adjustments for the limited services positions of Day Care Teacher and Day Care Director by the following resolution: Reso No. 2008-46 RESOLUTION NO.. 2008-46 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATED TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR LIMITED SERVICES CLASSIFICATIONS OF DAYCARE TEACHER AND DAY CARE DIRECTOR AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE IDENTIFIED IN RESOLUTION NO. 2006-98 FOR DAY CARE TEACHER AND DAY CARE DIRECTOR. THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER LIMITED SERVICES CLASSIFICATIONS IDENTIFIED IN RESOLUTION NO. 2006- 98 REMAIN THE SAME Miscellaneous — Public Works Department D-7h Water Conservation Implementation — Citywide Water Conservation Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution: Reso No. 2008-47 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-47 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT A WATER SHORTAGE EXISTS AND IMPLEMENTING A VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and second by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinance and adopt, and approve all items as recommended except Item D-4a and D-4d. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Touhey, Lane ABSENT: Sanderson Item D-4a Award of Bid for Golf Course and Related Infrastructure and Facilities (Project No. BP-08314) Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez supported staff recommendation to reject all proposals. . Hernandez stated that during these difficult economic times, now is not the time to spread ourselves any thinner. Motion Councilmember Touhey concurred and made .a motion to approve Alternative No. 4 — Reject all bids and indefinitely postpone the golf course development. Motion seconded by Hernandez.. Motion carried by 4 — 0. on City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 Item D-4d Award of Contract for Vending Machines in City Facilities and Parks (RFP No. 0408-A) Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez spoke of his concerns with the contents of the vending machine, opposed high sodium chips and sodas and supported healthy snacks. Community Services Manager Lyndel addressed the products in the vending machines. Councilmember Touhey supported the contract as proposed. Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to accept the bid of California Vending. Services and authorize the Community Services Director to execute an agreement with California Vending Services for vending machine services at City facilities and park sites. Motion carried by 3 —1 (Hernandez No). PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal Hearing Appeal of Reconsideration of Precise Plan No. 08-01, Condition Regarding Street Repaving Fees Location: 1211 E. Badillo E-1 Appellant: Mel Gaines — Faith Community Church Request to Waive Fee Mayor Lane announced the hearing matter and Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given. Planning Director McIsaac presented the staff report outlining the background of the parking lot project and approval condition which requires a fee for future street rehabilitation work. The parking lot project does not have a direct impact on Badillo as the new parking area will be accessed from San Bernardino Rd. which is under . the jurisdiction of Covina. Public Works Director Yauchzee responded to questions regarding funding for street paving. Public testimony Mayor Lane opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for public comments. In Support Pastor Kelly Dupee of Faith Community, requested the Council's consideration to waive . the fees and pointed out the many contributions Faith Community has provided to the city, which included numerous volunteer hours to assist West Covina residents and the use of their parking which the police department uses for training for no fee. The waiving of the fees would also allow Faith Community to expand their ministry and further serve the community: Alex Gonzales, West Covina resident and member of Faith Community Church, stated the Church is a great asset to the City and the street in West Covina will not be impacted with the parking lot. With the benefits the church provides to the city he felt it would be appropriate for the fees to waived. Brian Don Levy, . West Covina resident and partner at Faith Community Church, stated that with access on the Covina side of the church, traffic will be lightened up on the West Covina side and the money would be used to invest in the community through the church. In Opposition None Close testimony There being no one else desiring to address the Council, Mayor Lane closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to approve and waive the fees and overturn the Planning commission decision.. 7 City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez asked for clarification of the motion and said . he would support staff s alternative recommendation to reduce the fee by 50 percent due to economic times and would support a 100 percent waiver if we could afford it. Councilmember Touhey clarified the motion is to waive the fee. Motion to overturn the Planning Commission decision and waive the fees carried by 3-0-1 (Hernandez abstained). Public Hearing West Covina Auto Plaza Business Improvement District 2008=. B-2 2009 Annual Report and Assessment Auto Plaza Annual Report Mayor Lane announced the hearing matter and Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.. Community Development Commission Management Analyst Karina Gonzales presented the staff report. Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that no written communications were received. Public testimonv Mayor Lane opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for public comments. Close testimonv There being no one wishing to address the council, Mayor Lane closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Assistant City Clerk Rush presented: Reso No. 2008-48 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-48 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only. and adopt. Motion carried by4-0. Public Hearing Amendment to the FY 2008-2009 Community Development E-3 Block (CDBG) Action Plan CDBG FY 2008/09 Action Plan Mayor Lane announced the hearing matter and Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given. Community Services . Management Analyst McDonald presented the staff report. Public testimonv Mayor Lane opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for public comments. Close testimonv There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Lane closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve the proposed amendment to the FY 2008-2009 CDBG Action Plan to include $60,000 for the construction of wheelchair ramps at various location's for handicap accessibility.- Motion carried 4-0. Public Hearing E-4 West Covina Citywide Sewer Service Charge Citywide Sewer Service Charge Mayor Lane announced the hearing matter and Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given. Public Works Director Yauchzee presented the staff report. Staff is 8 City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 recommending an increase of 18% for the FY 2008/09. Increased costs are primarily due to an increase in State Water Board unfunded mandates and raising street sweeping costs. Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that three letters in opposition had been received. Letters in opposition from Ms. Arlene Patton, Pacific Plaza, and Prudent Investment Company were read into the record. Public testimony Mayor Lane opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for public comments. Alex Gonzalez, West Covina resident, inquired into the Notice. of Assessment Formula outlined in the public hearing notice and the associated $1.4 million cost for the development of the Sewer System Management Plan. Royall Brown, West Covina resident, objected to a flat fee for all users and submitted a notice from a neighboring city, which distributed costs proportionately amongst users. Mr. Brown requested a change to the system for fairness. Close testimony There being no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor Lane closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Public Works Director Yauchzee responded that the $1.5 million stated in the public hearing notice is projected revenue, not the cost from the consultant for the development of the plan. Assistant City Clerk Rush presented the following: Resolution No. 2008-49 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-49 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE RATE AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY TAX BILL Motion Motion by Herfert and second by Touhey to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried by 4 — 0. Public Hearing Declaration of Property Nuisance and Confirmation of the Cost Report — Abandoned Property E-5 Swimming Pool Abatement Swimming Pool Nuisance Mayor .Lane announced the hearing matter and Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given. Public Works Director Yauchzee presented the staff report. Public testimony Mayor Lane opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for public comments. Close testimony There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Lane closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Assistant City Clerk Rush presented the following Declaration: THAT 1200 EAST SWANEE, LANE, WEST COVINA, A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE WATER IN THE SWIMMING POOL AND IS SUBJECT TO ABATEMENT 0 City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 BY DRAINING THE SWIMMING POOL AND CONFIRMATION OF COST REPORT Motion Motion by Touhey and second by Herfert to approve the above Declaration. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Touhey, Lane ABSENT: Sanderson COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Lane recessed the City Council meeting at 9:28 p.m. to convene the CDC. The City Council reconvened at 9:29 p.m. with all members present except Councilmember Sanderson. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS No reports for this meeting. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez H-1 City Co -Sponsored Veterans' Day and Memorial Day Events Veterans' & Memorial Day Events Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez requested support to have a formal event in collaboration with local Veterans groups in West Covina. Motion Motion by Touhey and second by Herfert to co-sponsor Veterans' and Memorial Day events with local Veterans organizations. Motion carried by 4 — 0. COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS Councilmember Steve Herfert Request from Councilmembef' Steve Herfert Seeking the City Council's Consensus to Prepare a Resolution Opposing the Proposed Congestion Pricing Plan (Toll Roads) Along I-1 Interstate 10 and 210 Oppose Toll at 10/210 Freeways Motion by Herfert and second by Touhey to bring back a resolution in opposition to the Proposed congestion pricing plan (Toll Road) along Interstates 10 and 210. Motion carried by 4 — 0. Mayor Pro Tem Roger Hernandez Request from Mayor Pro Tem Roger Hernandez Seeking the City Council's Consensus to Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report Supporting SB1420 (Padilla) — Requiring Nutritional I-2 Information on Menus and Menu Boards SB1420 Menu Nutritional Info. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez requested the consensus of the Council to support the SB 1420 which. would require nutritional information on menus and menu boards of those businesses, which have a specific number of establishments within a specific region. Councilmember Herfert stated he would not support the bill as there is nutritional information available to consumers and there is more important legislation issues that state should be looking at. Councilmember Touhey also stated he would not support as this would create an unfounded mandate to businesses during current tough economic times Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Lane to have staff prepare a report in support of SB 1420. Motion failed 2 — 2 (Herfert, Touhey — No). Mayor Pro Tem Roger Hernandez 10 City Council Minutes of July 1, 2008 Request from Mayor Pro Tem. Roger Hernandez Seeking the City Council's Consensus to Instruct Staff to Study the I-3 Development of an Annual Multi -City Regional Bicycle Ride Multi -City Regional Bike Ride Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez requested Council consensus to support this request for the purpose of creating an awareness of exercise of health. Hernandez stated officials from surrounding cities have stated an interest and funding could be through independent fund raising sources. Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Lane to have staff study the development of an annual multi -city regional bicycle ride. Motion failed 2 — 2 (Herfert, Touhey No). COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez requested to agendize reinstating the televising of council meetings as he did not have an opportunity to vote on this matter. Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez thanked the resident for the opportunity to attend the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) conference. Councilmember Touhey requested the City Attorney look into the recent investment loss of Ca1PERS with an investment through LandSource Communities Development LLC. Touhey is concerned with Ca1PERS doing speculative investment on retirement funds and what can be done. Councilmember Herfert inquired as to the process of Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez' request to bring back televising council meetings as the item was a component of the budget, not an individual item. Herfert is concerned whether a request for reconsideration can be requested by a member who was not present at the meeting in which the action took place. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lane and seconded by Touhey.to adjourn the meeting in memory of Mrs. Francis Fowler, long time resident and Raul Guerrero owner of the Mariposa restaurant. Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to hold a closed session meeting in the future to discuss personnel in the City Manager's Office and the City Manager's performance evaluation. Motion carried 3-1 (Hernandez no, ' does not feel necessary at this time) Submitted by: As ista ify.Clerk.Susan Ru ., t Mayor Sherri Lane 11