05-18-2010 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 18, 2010
Mayor Sanderson called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:03 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
,INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Andrew Pasmant, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert
Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert
Councilmembers Herfert, Lane, Touhey
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant announced a correction to Item G-1 —
2010-11 Fiscal Year Preliminary Budget Preview due to an error
related to the 2010 Year End Estimates for Account 110-11-1110-
6040 through 110.11.110.6050. Corrected pages were made
available.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Sanderson presented Mary Donielson, Principal of
Orangewood Elementary School, and Denise Patton, Principal of
San Jose Edison Academy, certificates of recognition for receiving
the Title I Achievement Award from the California Department of
Education.
Mayor Sanderson, assisted by Police Chief Wills, introduced and
recognized Mr. Chuck Foote for establishing and coordinating the
Baker to Vegas Police Relay.
Mayor Sanderson, assisted by Tony Nunez and Mike Wooten from
South Hills High School, introduced the members of the South
Hills School Percussion Ensemble who recently won the Gold
Medal at the 2010 Winter Guard International World
Championships.
Mayor Sanderson presented Public Works Director Shannon
Yauchzee with a Proclamation designating May 16-22, 2010 as
Public Works Week.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Larry Whithorn Larry Whithorn, West Covina Fire Department, expressed
concerns with the proposed cuts to the Fire Department that will
affect service to the community.
Travis Tibbets Travis Tibbets, on behalf of West Covina Police Officers
Association, expressed the association's opposition to the proposed
cuts that would affect the safety of the residents.
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Cory Cisneros Cory Cisneros; oh behalf of West Covina Firefighters Association,
thanked the City and the surrounding communities for their
donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Mike Fountain Mike Fountain, President of West Covina Firefighters Association,
requested council to consider the consequences of the proposed
cuts to the fire department and that these cuts would reduce
response times to emergency calls.
Doug Murray Doug Murray, West Covina Police Department, addressed
concerns over the proposed cuts to Police budget and asked that
Police Chief be given time to explore other ways of making cuts.
Gene Huber Gene Huber, West Covina resident, spoke in support of the police
and fire departments and addressed discretionary and non -essential
activities of the city, which should be eliminated before any
reductions to public safety.
Ed Cano Ed Cano, West Covina resident, stated it is the responsibility of the
Council to protect and preserve the police and fire departments and
expressed his disapproval of awarding a. contract to Athens without
a bid process.
Bill Schafer Bill Schafer, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with
budget cuts to public safety.
Fred Sykes Fred Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed several issues
relating to health and welfare; requested council consider a ban on
tobacco in parks; addressed vehicles driving on sidewalks at
Shadow Oak Park; vagrants causing blight throughout the city;
graffiti at the schools; and city contracts.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, concerned with previous
speakers in regards to preservation of public safety; inquired into
income and debt relating to Big League Dreams; addressed finding
other areas to cut to prevent cuts to Police and Fire.
Yolanda Saldana Yolanda Saldana, West Covina resident, addressed personal
situation in which the Fire Department responded and saved a
family member's life and requested Council reconsider the cuts to
Fire and Police departments.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, expressed his disapproval of
graffiti contractor's work; addressed tow company revenues and
requested a performance report from the police department on
towing companies' response time and working relationships;
expressed opposition to reductions in Fire Department budget;
opposed cuts to SWAT Team.
Mario Garcia Mario Garcia, West Covina resident, introduced himself and his
company, which provides. portable fencing and restrooms and
offered his services to the city.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file).
Minutes Special Meeting of April 20, 2010
• Regular Meeting of April 20, 2010
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions Planning Commission 05/11/10
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D-3a Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Elimination of Staggering Ordinance Amending Section 2-68 and 2-69(c) of the West Covina
Commissioner Terms Municipal Code to Eliminate Staggering of City. Commissioner's
Term of Office
Recommendation is that the City Council introduce the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-68
AND 2-69(c) OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE THE
STAGGERING OF COMMISSIONERS TERMS OF OFFICE
D-3b Miscellaneous — Community Services Department
Grant Application for Galster Authorization to Apply for a State Grant for Construction of a
Nature Center Permanent Facility to House the Galster Nature Center
Recommendation is that the City Council:
1: Authorize the application to the Nature Education Facility
Program Funds Grant for construction of a permanent facility to
house the Galster Nature Center.
2. Approve and adopt the following Resolution:
Resolution No. 2010-25 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR NATURE
EDUCATION FACILITY PROGRAM FUNDS SAFE
DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY,
FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION
BOND ACT OF 2006
D-3c Miscellaneous - Police Department
2009 SLESF Grant 2009 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF)
Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Accept the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
(SLESF) grant, and appropriate the $100,000 grant from the
fund balance of Fund 155 as follows:
• $29,630 into 155.31.3110.6120 for Graffiti Tracker service
• $14,200 into 155.31.3110.7160 for LIDAR traffic enforcement
items
• $56,170 into 155.31.3110.7170 for two patrol vehicles,
conversion costs, etc.
2. Find that Los Angeles County RFB#IS-232810-1 for Ford
Police Interceptors satisfies West Covina's bid process and
authorize the purchase of two (2) vehicles per specifications,
directly from Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra for
$48,614.80 including taxes and fees, from account
155.31.3110.7170.
D-3d 2010 BJA Justice Assistance Grant
2010 BJA Justice Assistance Recommendation is that the City Council approve the 2010 BJA
Grant Justice Assistance Grant and authorize the appropriation of an
estimated $43,896 for future grant purchases, as follows:
• $5,811 into 208.31.3115.5113 for supplemental overtime for
enforcement and training
• $5,000 into 208.31.3115.6220 for public safety and counter
terrorism items
• $5,000 into 208.31.3115.6215 for police computer supplies
• 28,085 into 208.31.3115.7170 for one patrol vehicle
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D-3e Private Grant (Kaiser Permanente) for Victim Services Overtime
Kaiser Grant for Victim and Training
Services Recommendation is that the City Council accept the new Kaiser
Permanente grant and appropriate this $5,000 grant as follows:
• $3,000 into 221.31.3114.5113 for overtime
• $2,000 into 221.31.3114.6050 for training
D-3f Asset Forfeiture Funds for . West Covina . Service Group
WCSG Asset Forfeiture Funds Development and Implementation Projects
Recommendation is that the City Council appropriate $375,939 in
federal asset forfeiture from the fund balance of Fund 117 to fund
supplemental West Covina Service Group development and
implementation projects, and make the following appropriations:
$25,000 into 117.31.3119.5113 for overtime
$10,000 into 117.31,3119.6050 for training and materials
$240,939 into 117.31.3119.6220 for project supplies
• $100,000 into 117.31.3119.7160 for project equipment
D-4 Councilmember Reports
Auto Repair Businesses Request from Mayor Shelley Sanderson Requesting the City
Council Amend the Municipal Code to Adopt Clear and Concise
Regulations to Address Auto Repair Businesses Operating in
Residential Zones
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2010-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 10-02 RELATED- TO
AUTO REPAIR BUSINESSES OPERATING IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herndndez and seconded by Lane to approve all items
on the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried 5 — 0.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
G-1 FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2010-11 Budget Preview 2010-11 Fiscal Year Preliminary Budget Preview
Introduction to the City's budget was presented by City Manager
Pasmant. Mr. Pasmant emphasized the current economic crisis and
the limited choice to preserve basic services.
Finance Director Bachman presented a PowerPoint
presentation detailing the current financial crisis facing the City, a
review of past service reductions, overview of the proposed 2010-
11 budget with focus on the General Funds, review of proposed
cuts to reduce the deficit and the need for change and developing a
sustainable budget. The presentation highlighted that a status quo
rollover budget contains an operating deficit of $8.7 million and if
no action is taken all cash reserve will be depleted at the end of the
2010-11 fiscal year.
Councilmember addressed several issues at the State level in which
the City has no control and commented on the limited use of
restricted funds.
Councilmember Herndndez stated that proposed cuts are on
the backs of public safety and requested staff to return with a
proposal more aligned with the priorities of the community and
recommended the elimination of all travel and conference budgets,
except those that would constitute economic development for the
city, and the reduction of positions of unequal levels throughout
the city. Herndndez stated he would not support the budget and
proposed reductions to the 2010-11 deficit.
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Motion Following further comments as to the need to make tough
decisions, partner with employee groups to develop options to
reduce the deficit and to educate the community to eliminate a
possible emergency financial situation, motion by Herfert and
second by Touhey to approve the budget and as presented and
proposed reductions.
Substitute Motion Substitute motion by Hernandez to not make any decision tonight
and to return in 30 — 45 days with a better thought out proposal
aligned with the requests of the community.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Action on original motion Motion carried by 4 — 1 (Hernandez — No) to approve budget and
budget reduction proposals as presented and to adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2010-11 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-11 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF WEST COVINA OPERATING
BUDGET, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND
LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUDGET AND
APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JULY 2, 2010 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2011
Break Mayor Sanderson called a recess of the City Council meeting at
9:50 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m. with all members
present.
MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert stated he attended the Contract Cities
Conference in Indian Wells and attended several sessions
regarding economic issues facing cities.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 10:02 p.m. in memory of-
0 Mr. Milton Barnes, long time resident
• Mr. Gilbert Roy Maxson, long time resident and member of
founding family in West Covina
• Suzette Teran, employee at West Covina High School
• Peggy Bradley, owner of Flowers by Peggy
• Ana Mercedes Alvarez, long time resident
Submitted by:
tant City Clerk Susan Rush
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Mayor Shelley Sanderson
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