10-20-2009 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
October 20, 2009
Mayor Hernandez called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:06 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Absent
Reverend Alexandra Conrads
St. Martha's Episcopal Church
Councilmember Herfert
Mayor Hernandez
Councilmembers Herfert, Lane, Touhey
Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The special meeting with a scheduled closed session item did not
take place.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Hernandez called forward West Covina Fire Explorer Tony
Saldana who was selected by the Los Angeles County Fair as one
of West Covina's Hometown Heroes. Tony assists the Fire
Department and volunteers at many of West Covina's city
functions.
Mayor Hernandez called forward Glenn Kennedy who was also
selected by the Los Angeles Count Fair as one of West Covina's
Hometown Heroes. Glenn volunteers his time with the City of
West Covina Volunteer Graffiti Abatement Program and several
groups in the community.
Jennifer Quan, Regional Public Affairs Manager for the League of
California Cities presented the City of West Covina the Helen
Putnam Award for Excellence for the West Covina Commercial
Center and Sportsplex.
Mayor Hernandez called forward Police Chief Wills who
introduced members of the West Covina Police Explorers (Post
499) and recognized them for taking first place at the Explorer
Games Competition in Pasadena.
Mayor Hernandez presented Public Works Director Shannon
Yauchzee with a proclamation designating November 15, 2009, as
America Recycle Day.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Larry Ward Larry Ward, representing Holiday Retirement Corporation who
owns and operates Bridgecreek Retirement Home, requested the
City Council's assistance with expediting the permit process
involved with the upgrading of the elevators at Bridgecreek
Retirement Home.
City Council Minutes of October 20, 2009
Olga Lepe Olga Lepe, West Covina resident and owner of catering truck,
expressed to council that she had lost her location for her catering
truck due to the new ordinance and requested council's
consideration to be able to, relocate back to her original location.
Harvey Sherman Harvey Sherman, West Covina resident, expressed his concerns
regarding the lack of installation of Verizon Vios in his
neighborhood.
Public Works Director Yauchzee responded that Verizon
has currently postponed the installation due to the economy.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, addressed the candidates
forum hosted by the California League of Women's Voters and
commented on one candidates response to a question regarding
council districts.
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 CALENDAR
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Minutes Special Meeting of June 2, 2009
Regular Meeting of June 2, 2009
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions a) Planning Commission 10/13/09
Award of Bid
Addendum to Award of Contract to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for
D-3a Purchase of a Pro iect Accounting Software System
Accounting Software Recommendation is that the City council take the following
actions:
1. Authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute an
amendment to its current Software License and Use Agreement
with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (formerly Eden Systems) to
purchase a new project account software system in an amount
not to exceed $37,198 including license fees, taxes and all
professional services necessary to implement the system, and
2. Appropriate an additional $5,398 to 161.84.8008.7900 from the
Construction Tax Fund balance reserves of Fund 161.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
D-4a Proposition lA Securitization Program rTax-Exempt Proceeds)
Proposition lA Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution No. 2009-62 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-62 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PURCHASE AND SALE
(AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH
RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THE SELLER'S PROPOSITION
IA RECEIVABLE FROM THE STATE; AND DIRECTING
AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to adopt the resolution as
recommended and approve all other items.
Motion carried 4-0.
City Council Minutes of October 20, 2009
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Hearing Continued
Appeal Hearing
Precise Plan No. 07-07
Conditional Use Permit No. 08-05
Tree Removal Permit No. 08-05
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant/Appellant: Roland Cordero (Foothill Transit)
Foothill Transit submitted a letter requesting the hearing be
rescheduled to December 15, 2009 due to a scheduling conflict.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to continue the
hearing to December 15, 2009.
Motion carried 4-0.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
No meeting scheduled.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Hernandez reiterated a previous requested for an update on
the Senior Villas II project.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to adjourn the City
Council meeting at 7:56 p.m. in memory of:
• David Chung, father of Community Development Director
Chris Chung, and
• Harold Sarnecki, previous City Commissioner.
Sub teed by:
Assisty'C1erk;Susan Rush
Mayor
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