10-06-2009 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
October 6, 2009
Mayor Hernandez called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:09 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLIEG
ROLL CALL
Absent
Pastor Stephan Ichiriu
Faith Community Church
CE Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson
Mayor Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson,
Councilmembers Lane, Touhey
Councilmember Herfert
REPORTING OUP' FROM CLOSED SESSION
The special meeting with a scheduled closed session item did not
take place due to lack of a quorum.
CHANGES TO THE A
PRESENTATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Herb Redholtz
Elsie Messman
No changes.
Mayor Hernandez called forward Police Chief Frank Wills and
Stephan Ichiriu, Pastor of Campus Ministries at Faith Community
Church. Chief Wills recognized Faith Community Church and
Pastor Ichiriu for the use of their facility and their assistance in the
Police Department's recent training and presented the church with
a plaque thanking them.
Police Chief Wills introduced Police Officer Peter Gallardo and his
K9 partner Quattro, who is retiring from service with the City.
Mayor Hernandez presented Officer Gallardo with a plaque
recognizing Quattro.
Mayor Hernandez presented Dr. Davi& Alfaro of West Covina
Rotary with a proclamation designating October 18 — 24, 2009 as
Red Ribbon Week. Dr. Alfaro announced the Red Ribbon Rally at
West Covina High School on October 24, 2009.
Mayor Hernandez introduced Jose Martinez and Genoveva
Arellano who made a video presentation on the proposed
California High Speed Rail project.
Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, addressed campaign
material that was being distributed with the County seal printed on
the material and requested an explanation as to the criteria of such
use and possible election law violation.
Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with
campaign signs being removed from yards; addressed the
distribution of West Covina •Discover newsletter; and restated a
concern she previously brought forward regarding vacant property
at the West Covina Heights that is still not developed.
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Councilmembers Touhey and Lane responded to comments
regarding missing campaign signs.
Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson requested the City Attorney respond to
the question regarding the use of seals on campaign material.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated he would not
comment on the use of the County seal due to the County
reviewing the issue at this time; however the use of any local or
governmental seal is not permitted under the Elections.,Code on
campaign material without permission. The use of the City seal
with the intent to mislead or misrepresent matters to the voters can
be a misdemeanor and prosecuted by the District Attorney's
Office.
Per Resolution No. 2009-25 adopted June 2, 2009, when titles of ordinances and resolutions appear on
the City Council agenda, they shall be deemed to have been read by title and further reading is waived.
CONSENT
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City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Minutes
Special Meeting of May 5, 2009
Regular Meeting of May 5, 2009
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Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions
a) Planning Commission 09/22/09
Ordinance for Adoption (adopt)
Ordinance for Adoption Amending Section 22-132 of the West
Covina Municipal Code Relating to Decreases of State Law
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Speeds Azusa Avenue)
ORDINANCE NO. 2197 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ordinance No. 2197
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE
LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
Ordinance for Adoption Amending Section 22-132 of the West
Covina Municipal Code Relating to Decreases of State Law
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Speeds (Shakespeare Drive)
ORDINANCE NO. 2198 — -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ordinance No. 2198
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE
LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
Award of Bid
Award of Bid for Project No. TP-09507 — Traffic Signal
Modification at Various Locations, American Recovery and
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Reinvestment Act of 2009, Federal Project ESPL-5259 (017)
Recommendation is that the City Council accept the bid of
Traffic Signals
Freeway Electric in the amount of $189,180.00 as submitted at the
bid opening on September 1, 2009, and authorize the Public Works
Director/City Engineer to execute an agreement with Freeway
Electric to perform the work.
Award of Bid for Citywide Street Rehabilitation Improvements,
Street Barrier Removal, and Curb and Gutter Repair, and
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Construction of Storm Drain on Workman Avenue
Recommendation is that the City Council accept the bid of Gentry
Street Rehab etc.
Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $2,143,412 as submitted at the bid
opening on September 22, 2009, and authorize the Public Works
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Street Rehab
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Traffic Committee
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Treasurer's Report
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Grant
Director/City Engineer to execute an agreement with Gentry
Brothers, Inc. for the work to be done.
Award of Bid for Project No. SP-09111 — Major Street
Rehabilitation Improvements, American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009, Federal Project ESPL-5259 (018)
Recommendation is that the City Council accept the bid of All
American Asphalt in the amount of $2,586,500.00 as submitted at
the bid opening on September 1, 2009, and authorize the Public
Works Director/City Engineer to execute an agreement with All
American Asphalt to perform the work.
Traffic Committee Minutes of September 15, 2009
(accept and file)
I. City Initiated
Annual Intersection Collision Rate Report for the year 2008
(informational).
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That 85-feet of curb on the north side of Cameron Avenue east
of Evanwood Avenue be painted red and 85-feet of curb of the
south side of Cameron Avenue west of Evanwood Avenue be
painted red.
That staff prepare warrants for the installation of a multi -way
stop and/or traffic signal at the intersection of Orange Avenue
and Pacific Lane.
That 20-feet of curb on the east side of Ardilla Avenue south of
Pacific Avenue be painted red.
Submit request to the City of Baldwin Park to paint 70-feet of
curb on the south side of Pacific Avenue west of Ardilla Avenue
red.
That 70-feet of curb on the south side of La Puente Road west of
Forecastle Avenue be painted red.
That staff continue to monitor Ardilla Avenue at Pacific
Avenue, Forecastle Avenue at La Puente Road, and Lark Ellen
Avenue at Vine Avenue intersections.
II. Quan Tran, West Covina Resident
Review traffic control devices on Hillside Drive between Alpine
Drive and Rolling Hills Drive.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That advance curve warning signs (W1-5) be installed on
Hillside Drive between Alpine Drive and Rolling Hills Drive.
That speed limit signs with Radar Enforced plate be installed on
Hillside Drive east of Hollencrest Drive and west of Rolling
Hills Drive.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the Month of August 2009
Miscellaneous — Police Department
2009 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Grant Competitive Grant for
Civilian Police Support Personnel
Recommendation is that the City Council:
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Police Dept. Grants
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Appropriate the 2008 State Homeland Security grant, totaling
$255,831, as follows:
• $83,710 into 228.31.3120.5111 (CSO salary)
• $34,112 into 228.31.3120.5XXX (CSO benefits)
• $92,532 into 228.31.3116.5111 (Dispatcher salary)
• $37,707 into 228.31.3116.5XXX (Dispatcher benefits)
• $3,000 into 228.31.3110.6050 (USDOJ-sponsored grant
meetings)
2. Authorize one additional CSO position and one additional
Dispatcher position.
3. Authorize the future appropriation of the retention funding
using local funds for 1 year for these 2 positions, as required
under the terms of the grant by the U.S. Department of Justice,
at the conclusion of the grant in FY 2011-2012.
State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement
Prop -ram (STEP) Grant
It is recommended that the City Council accept the 2006 California
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program (STEP) grant for traffic enforcement overtime activities,
• $43,237 in 198.31.3110.5113 (traffic enforcement overtime)
• $2,500 in 198.31.3110.6050 (grant travel and training)
ACTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Touhey to adopt the
ordinances as recommended and approve all other items.
Motion carried 4-0.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Hernandez recessed the Council meeting to convene the
Community Development Commission meeting at 7:56 p.m. The
City Council reconvened at 7:57 p.m. with all members present.
COUNCILMEMBERS'
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ADJOURNMENT;
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TS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
Mayor Roger Herndndez
Request from Mayor Roger Herndndez Requesting the City Council
to Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report to Prohibit Street Parking
on Street Sweeping Days
Mayor Herndndez announced the item and requested council
consensus to seek options to prohibit parking on street sweeping
days. Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Touhey to instruct
staff to prepare a report with options.
Councilmember Touhey requested that alternatives be
considered for areas that don't allow any off street parking (i.e.
homes with short driveways, alley parking only).
Motion carried 4-0.
MMENTS
Rush
No Councilmember Comments
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Lane to adjourned the City
Council meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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