08-21-2012 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
August 21, 2012
Mayor Touhey 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 Officer Jeff Mosley
West Covina Police Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Herfert
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson
Councilmembers Herfert, Sotelo, Sykes
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council agenda and Successor Agency Agenda were announced
for inclusion in the closed session discussion; all members of the
Council were present except Mayor/Chair Touhey,"F and Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Sanderson.
Items on the agenda:
SUCCESSOR AGENCY Conference with Legal 'Counsel — Anticipated Litigation —
One matter — City Attorney Alvarez Glasman reported that all
members of the Successor Agency were present except Chairman
Touhey and Vice Chair Sanderson. One item of Anticipated
Litigation was discussed with Board Members Herfert, Sotelo, and
Sykes with no final action taken and nothing further, to report.
CITY COUNCIL Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Property:
Assessor parcel Nos. 8735-001-010, 8735-0011,` 8735-001-012,
8735-001-013, 8735-001-014, 8735-001, 015, 8735-001-933 &
8735-001-934 — Alvarez-Glasman reported that all members were
present with the exception of Mayor Touhey and Mayor Pro Tem
Sanderson. The matter was discussed with Councilmembers
Herfert, Sotelo and Sykes. Direction was provided for terms of
sale with no final action taken and nothing further to report.
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee
Organizations: Confidential Employees, Maintenance & Craft
Employees, Non -Sworn Safety Support Employees, General
Employees, Mid -Management Employees, Miscellaneous
Unrepresented Management Employees: Assistant City Clerk,
Assistant City Manager, Community Development Dir.,
Community Services Dirt, Deputy City Manager, Finance
Director, Fire Chief, Dir. Human Resources, Planning Director,
Police Chief, Public Works Dir/City Engineer, Dir. Risk
Management — Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson joined Councilmembers
Herfert, Sotelo and Sykes in the discussion on this item. City
negotiators provided a presentation with no final action taken and
nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant announced the following changes: Item #7
— Playground Improvements at Del Norte Park (Project No. PR
13208) — item to be removed and brought back to the next meeting;
Item #20 — Appointment of Community and Senior Services
Commissioner — There is an Addendum provided to Council and
the public.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Touhey called forward John Hughes, Chairman of the West
Covina Muscular Dystrophy Association Volunteer Committee
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who expressed his appreciation for the City's continued support of
the MDA and the success with the 0' of July event..
ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Touhey announced that Jerry Curcio has been selected the
2012 Hometown Hero by the Los Angeles County Fair and will be
recognized at West Covina Day at the Fair on September 6, 2012.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, addressed the video
streaming of meetings expressing his dissatisfaction with having
only one still camera, provided data from other ,cities regarding
costs of providing additional cameras for enhanced streaming and
cable viewing.
Carolyn Arndt. Carolyn Arndt, West Covina resident, addressed the injunction
filed to halt the development of the Civic Center project.
Blanca Venzor Blanca Venzor; West Covina resident, addressed graffiti removal
stating the removal process is inferior.
Forrest Wilkens Forrest Wilkens, West. Covina resident, addressed the evergreen
contract with Athens Services stating that the City ,could engage in
competitive bidding if the evergreen provision,, was removed;
addressed campaign disclosures of PAC's which made
expenditures during the last election,
Elsie Messman Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, expressed her
dissatisfaction with the Discover Newsletter stating the money
could be better spent; addressed Athens Services billings, and
Mayor Touhey's actions during his term and several other City
related issues which she feels are the result of Council's decisions.
Shirley Buchannan Shirley Buchannan, West Covina resident, addressed PEG funds
and video streaming of meetings stating residents paid into PEG
funds and should have, a say in the use of those funds to enhance
the current streaming by funding additional cameras. .
Vickie ScheligaVickie Scheliga, West Covina resident, thanked the Council for
their participation in National Night Out which she hosted at her
home, specifically thanking Mayor Touhey and former
Councilmember Lane for assisting with the event.
Dora Gomez Dora Gomez, on behalf of Covina Assembly of God Church,
addressed the recent Back to School Class event on Friday;
thanked Councilmember Sykes for his attendance and thanked the
Council for their support.
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Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, inquired as to why the video
streaming and camera equipment cannot be upgraded with the
funds in the PEG fund; addressed the Planning Commission and
current commissioners expressing his disappointment with the
commissioners; stated his support of term limits for
Councilmembers and a cap on campaign expenditures.
Ray Hernandez Ray. Hernandez, West Covina resident, addressed the current video
streaming of the Council meeting expressing his dissatisfaction and
shared research conducted with other cities of enhanced video
streaming on websites, and requested Council agendize the video
streaming item to have staff come up with a solution using the
PEG funds available.
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Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, thanked both Ray
Hernandez and Bruce Leinbach for their time and effort in
researching the information brought forth and stated West Covina
should be providing premier streaming; expressed his support of
the City continuing to support provision for the Brown Act;
addressed improvements at the car dealerships as read in the
newspaper and requested consideration to be appointed to the
Community and Senior Services commission.
Mayor Touhey addressed several issues brought forward by
speakers.
Deputy City Manager Chris Freeland addressed staffing costs to
operate video steaming camera operations.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson addressed graffiti; Athens issues and
several issues brought forward.
Councilmember Sykes addressed and requested an explanation of
the evergreen clause.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman provided abroad overview
of an evergreen contract.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
1) Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2012
Minutes Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2012
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 29, 2012
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
2) Human Resources Commission ' Human Resources Commission — June 13, 2012
3) Planning Commission Planning Commission — July 24, 2012
Claims Against the City
4) Government Tort Claim Denials (deny & notify claimant)
Claims Recommendation is that the City Council deny the following
Government Tort Claims, and the claimants and/or their respective
attorneys be so notified.
• Maria Perez Cortez vs. City of West Covina
• Oliverio Jimenez vs. City of West Covina
• Elizabeth Montanez vs. City of West Covina
Ordinances for Adoption
5) Ordinance for Adoption
Accommodation Standards Reasonable Accommodation Standards
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2235 ORDINANCE NO. 2235 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION STANDARDS (CODE AMENDMENT
NO, 11-02)
Award of Bid
6) Award of Bid for Residential Street Rehabilitation Work
Residential Street Work Project No SP-12105
Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Award the contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc., in the amount of
$1,064,960.00 and authorize the Public Works Director/City
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Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract for residential
street rehabilitation work.
2. Approve a change order to the project in the amount of
$227,298.84 for additional streets to be paved.
This item was removed from the Council Agenda under Changes to
the Agenda and will be brought back at a future meeting.
7) Playground Improvements at Del Norte Park
Del Norte Park Improvements Project No. PP-13208
8) Traffic Committee Minutes of Jul 17, 2012
Traffic Committee Minutes Recommendation is that the City Council accept and file the
Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2012:
1. Request
Lisa Pangan, West Covina resident
That a multi -way stop be installed at the ' intersection of
Shadydale Avenue and Farlington Street and vehicle speeds be
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Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That two-way stop signs be installed on the west and eastbound
approaches of Farlington Street at Shadydale Avenue.
That 25 miles per hour speed limit signs with radar enforced
plates be installed on the north and southbound approaches of
Shadydale Avenue.
9) Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Treasurer's Report — March 2012 City Treasurer's Resort for the Month of March 2012
Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
10) City Treasurer's Report for the Month of April 2012
Treasurer's Report — April 2012 Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
11) City Treasurer's Report for the Month of May 2012
Treasurer's Report — May 2012 Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
10) City Treasurer's Report for the Month of June 2012
Treasurer's Report — June 2012 Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
City Manager's Office
13) Award of Bid for Printing of Discover West Covina
Award Printing of Discover WC Recommendation is that the City Council approve a three-year
contract with Sari Art & Printing, Inc. for the printing of "Discover
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Public Works
14) Informational Update on the City Sharps Collection Program
Sharps Program Recommendation is that the City Council receive. and file this
informational report.
Human Resources
15) Approval of Class Specification and Salary Range for Deputy Fire
Deputy Fire Marshal Marshal
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Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution regarding the proposed class specification for Deputy
Fire Marshal.
Resolution No. 2012-65 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-65 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
RANGE FOR DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL
16) Approval of Salary Range Adjustment for Fire Chief and Police
Fire & Police Chief Salary Change Chief
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution regarding a salary range adjustment for Fire Chief and
Police Chief.
Resolution No. 2012-66 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-66 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-65 RELATING TO
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND
CLASSIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Finance Department
17) Resolution Authorizing Investment in the Local Agency
LAIF Investment Fund Investment Fund (LAIF)
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution entitled:
Resolution No. 2012-67 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-67 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,'CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT FUND UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE
CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER AS AN INVESTMENT
MEDIA ALTERNATIVE
Cooperation Agreement between City of West Covina ("City") and
Successor Agency to the West Covina Redevelopment Agency
18) ("Successor Agency") for Advance and Reimbursement of
Cooperation Agreement — City Administrative Overhead and Other Expenses
and Successor Agency Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2012-68 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-68 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE ADVANCE AND
REIMBURSEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS,
ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS, AND PROJECT RELATED
EXPENSES
Councilmember Herfert commented prior to Consent Calendar
Action regarding Item #13 — Award of Bid for. Discover West
Covina — to thank staff.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Sotelo to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
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DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
City Manager's Office
19) Resolution Reaffirming City's Commitment to the Brown Act
Brown Act Reaffirmation Mayor Touhey announced the subject matter regarding the City's
reaffirmation to adhere to the Brown Act regardless of the State's
actions.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to adopt the
resolution:
Resolution No. 2012-69 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-69 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, �CALIFORNIA,
REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO OPEN
GOVERNMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE RALPH M.
BROWN ACT
20) Appointment of Community and Senior Services Commissioner
Appointment of Community & Mayor Touhey requested this item be held over to include names
Senior Services Commissioner of commissioners not reappointed when commissions were
consolidated.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to hold this item
over. Motion carried by 5 — 0.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 8:35 p.m. to
convene the Successor Agency meeting. Mayor Touhey
reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:37 p.m. with all
members present
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
Councilmember Fredrick Sykes
Request from Councilmember Fredrick Sykes Requesting the City
Council to Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report, on the Steps to
Introduce State Legislation Mandating Pharmaceutical Companies
21) and Retail Establishments that Sell Needles to Fund and Provide
Needle Recycling Programs. _
Sharps Needle Recycling Councilmember Sykes addressed the need to look into expanding
the recycling of sharps needles products by contacting State
legislators.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sotelo to receive and file the
report. Motion carried by 4 — 1 (Sykes - No).
Request from Councilmember Fredrick Sykes Requesting the City
22) Council to Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report Reviewing Types
Review of Contract Provisions of Contract Provisions Contained in City Service Agreements
Councilmember Sykes explained his request to review City
contracts for,"traps" and to encourage the bidding process.
Council engaged in discussion regarding review of contract
provisions.
Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to receive and file
the report. Motion carried 4 — 1 (Sykes — No).
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Herfert addressed the State's actions and their
effect on California cities.
Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson requested staff look into grants for
another Dog Park.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to adjourn the
Subu,itted-by:- -
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ssisfaritlC ky-Clerk^Susan Rush
meeting at 9:20 p.m. in memory of the following who have passed
away. Motion carried 5 — 0.
Lillian Hill, grandmother of Nick Lewis, Community & Senior
Services Commissioner
- Randy Pearman, son of West Covina Police Lieutenant Jerry
Pearman
- Linda Carrico, mother of Alan Carrico.
- Loenzo Mercado, son of residents Ofelia and Roman Mercado
- Adrianne Herrera, fonner wife of Community &` Senior
Services Commissioner Glenn Kennedy
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May Michael Touhey
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