02-21-2012 - Regular Meeting - Minutes--MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
February 21, 2012
Mayor Touhey called Ito order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION i
Officer Jeff Mosley
West Covina Police Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Herfert
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Councilmembers Herfert, Sanderson, Sykes
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Gorman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council agenda. were announced for inclusion in the closed session
discussion; all members of the Council were present with the
exception of Councilmember Lane.
Items on the agenda:
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee
Organizations: Confidential Employees, Maintenance & Craft
Employees, Non -Sworn Safety Support Employees, General
Employees, Mid -Management Employees, W C. Police
Management Association, W. C. Police Officers Association, W. C.
Firefighters' Management Association, W.C. Firefighters'
Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226, Miscellaneous Unrepresented
Management Employees: Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City
Manager, Community Development Dir., Community Services
Dir., Deputy City Manager, Finance Director, Fire Chief, Dir.
Human Resources, Planning Director, Police Chief, Public Works
Dir/City Engineer, Dir. Risk Management. — The matter was
discussed with City Council with no action taken and nothing
further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Touhey, assisted by Deputy City Manager Chris Freeland
introduced this year's Community Services Volunteer of the Year
Awards as follows:
• Senior Services Award - Howard Leech, SHOP Volunteer
• Community Services Award - Mona Jackson, VFW Auxiliary
Member
• Recreation Services Award - Dee Dee Hussey, Galster Park
Nature Center Volunteer
Mayor Touhey called forward John Hughes who, on behalf of
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) presented the City of
West Covina with a plaque for its support of the MDA.
Mayor Touhey called forward Reymundo Trejo, Assistant General
Manager of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
to present a PowerPoint presentation on the next phase of proposed
reclaimed water system through West Covina.
Mr. Trejo responded to questions from Council.
City Council/CDC
February 21, 2012
ORAL COMMUNI
Lloyd Johnson
Elsie Messman
Forrest Wilkins
John Solis
Art Ballin
Blanca Venzor
CONSENT
TIONS
Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, addressed concerns with
Councilmembers comments at the previous meeting regarding not
considering County public safety. and the effect their comments
could have during negotiations; Council's direction to combine
commissions as a cost saving measure; and Council benefits.
Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, addressed the Special
Meeting conducted on February 13, 2012 and budgeting issues.
Forrest Wilkens, West Covina resident, addressed the evergreen
contract with Athens Services.
John Solis, West Covina resident, addressed the draft obligation
payment schedule and requested a meeting with City staff to discuss
the schedule.
Art Bailin, President West Covina Youth Soccer, expressed his
concerns with the Youth Soccer program and finding a proper
location for the program.
Mayor Touhey addressed several of Mr. Ballin's concerns.
Blanca Venzor, West Covina resident, addressed concerns with
homeless problems at Palm View, and Walmerado parks and local
businesses requesting to know if the issue is being addressed.
Mayor Touhey asked Police Chief Wills to respond and address what
can legally be done.
Councilmember Sanderson addressed several comments from
speakers.
Councilmember Sykes addressed the issues facing the Youth Soccer
League regarding the loss of field usage; and the evergreen contract
with Athens Services.
Mayor' Touhey read a letter from Mayor 'Pro Tern Sherri Lane in
which she announced her retirement from the City Council. Ms.
Lane stated it had been an honor and privilege_ to serve the citizens of
West Covina. Ms. Lane's retirement was effective immediately.
1) Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Minutes Special City Council Meeting of January 10, 2012
Special City Council Meeting of January 17, 2012
Regular Joint City Council Meeting of January 17, 2012
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
2) Human Resources Commission Human Resources Commission — October 12, 2011
3) Senior Citizens Commission Senior Citizens Commission October 27, 2011
Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
5) City Treasurer's, Report Month of December 2011
6) CDC Treasurer's Report Month of December 2011
Successor Agency to West Covina Redevelopment Agency
7) Resolution Authorizing the City Council Acting as Successor
Use of LAIF Investment Fund Agency to the West Covina Redevelopment Agency to Use the Local
Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) as an Investment Alternative
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City Council/CDC Minutes February 21, 2012
Recommendation is that the City Council, acting as the Successor
Agency of the West Covina Redevelopment Agency, adopt the
following resolution entitled:
Resolution No. 2012-12
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-12 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WEST
COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE
USE OF THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND UNDER
THE OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER AS
AN INVESTMENT ALTERNATIVE
8)
Approval and Transmittal of a Draft Recognized Obligations
ROPS
Payment Schedule (ROPS) Pursuant to ABIX26
Recommendation is that the City Council, acting as the Successor
Agency of the West Covina Redevelopment Agency, adopt the
following resolution:
Resolution No. 2012-13
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-13 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE DRAFT
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS)
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1X26 (AB IX26)
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Sykes, Touhey
NOES: None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Herfert requested to agendize options to fill the
Council vacancy at the next meeting.
Councilmember Herfert commented on Councilmember
Sherri Lane's commitment to the community and the changes within
the community that have evolved over the years.
Councilmember Sanderson requested to agendize a resolution to
support Youth Soccer.
Councilmember Sykes commented on Ms. Lane and requested the
community participate jointly with Council and attend meetings.
Mayor Touhey addressed comments made by speakers and the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and options for reviewing
County services for public safety.
Council discussion ensued regarding public safety negotiations and
County services vs. City services.
ADJOURNMENT' Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to adjournthe meeting at
8:23 p.m.
Motion carried by 4 — 0.
Sub ted by:
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Assistant C. y.Clerk, Susan Rush Mayor Michael Touhey
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