06-17-2014 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
June 17, 2014
Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:04 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Pastor Kelly Dupee
Faith Community Church
West Covina Police Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Corey Warshaw
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tern Sykes
Councilmembers Toma, Warshaw
Absent Councilmember Spence
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Nichols reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council/Successor Agency agendas were announced for inclusion
in the closed session discussion with all members present except
Councilmember Spence.
Items on the City Council/Successor Agency agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — City
of West Covina v. Hassen Imports Partnership, et al.; Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. KC048157; In re Hassen Imports
Partnership, Debtor, United States Bankruptcy Court Case No.
2:11-bk-42068-ER; In re Hassen Imports Partnership, Debtor,
United States District Court Case No. 2:13-cv-07532-CAS —
Deputy City Attorney Nichols reported that staff gave the City
Council/Successor Agency Board Members updated information
on those litigation cases with no reportable action taken.
Conference with Labor Negotiators - City Negotiators:
Chung, McKay — Confidential Employees, Maintenance & Crafts
Employees, Non -Sworn Safety Support Employees, W.C. Police
Management Association, W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F.,
Local 3226, General Employees, Mid -Management Employees,
W. C. Police Officers Association, W. C. Firefighters' Management
Association - Deputy City Attorney Nichols reported that City
Council was given an update on the status of negotiations
concerning these labor groups with no reportable action taken.
Mayor Herfert stated he did not participate in the Hassen Imports
Partnership and Bankruptcy litigation cases due to a potential
conflict of interest.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Herfert called forward Rod Perryman, Community and
Senior Services Commissioner to present him with a Resolution of
Commendation for his service to the Community.
For recognition for their support of the Adopt -A -Park program,
Mayor Herfert called forward Luanne Arrendondo, President of
West Covina Sunrise Rotary, for adopting Del Norte Park, and Ken
Manning, President of Kiwanis Club of West Covina, for adopting
Cameron Park.
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Mayor Herfert called forward Lisa Maggiore, Advisor of West
Covina High School Solar Boat Team, to introduce students and
advisors that participated in the Boat Team for winning I" Place in
the Rookie Division.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Chung stated that Item #4 Cell Tower Lease
_Agreement — Walmerado Park and Item #5 Cell Tower Lease
Agreement — Palmview Park are being pulled from the Agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sheena Heng Sheena Heng, West Covina resident, addressed cell towers.
Deputy City Attorney Nichols stated that the speaker's comments
regarding the South Hills Cell Tower would be more appropriate
during the Continued Public Hearing on July 15, 2014 so that the
applicant, Verizon, could hear her testimony. Otherwise, the
applicant is being denied the opportunity to hear her comments.
Mayor Herfert explained to her she could speak on cell
towers in general terms and that her comments would only be part
of the oral communications record.
Ms. Heng continued her comments on cell towers.
Petra McNair Petra McNair, West Covina resident, addressed proposed cell
tower at South Hills Country Club.
Mayor Herfert announced the South Hills Country Club
cell tower matter would be heard on July 15, 2014 at a continued
public hearing.
Dave Stewart Dave Stewart, West Covina resident, addressed the proposed
Orangewood Soccer field and referenced a previously approved
plan design and inquired why the City is pursuing an RFP for
design when one was already approved.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed a variety of line
items in the proposed budget report.
City Manager Chung addressed questions brought forth
from speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commission Summary of Actions
1) Planning Commission Planning Commission — June 10, 2014
Ordinances for Adoption
2) Amending Sections 22-131 of the West Covina Municipal Code
Speed Limit — Norma Avenue Relating to the Reduction of Posted Speed Limits
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2259 ORDINANCE NO. 2259 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 22-131 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION TITLED "INCREASES OF
STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS" TO REDUCE THE SPEED
LIMIT ON NORMA AVENUE
Award of Bid
3) Award of Bid for the Purchase of Two Fleet Repair Vehicle Lift
Purchase — Vehicle Lift System Systems
Recommendation is that the City Council accept the lowest bid
from Pacific Lift and Equipment Company in the amount of
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$89,923, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract to purchase two sets of four column new wireless mobile
vehicle lift systems.
Community Services Department
Item 4 was removed from the Agenda
4) Cell Tower Lease Agreement — Walmerado Park
Cell Tower — Walmerado Park Recommendation is that the City Council approve the lease
agreement between the City of West Covina and Verizon Wireless
for a cell tower at Walmerado Park.
Item 5 was removed from the Agenda
5) Cell Tower Lease Agreement — Palmview Park
Cell Tower — Palmview Park Recommendation is that the City Council approve the lease
agreement between the City of West Covina and Verizon Wireless
for a cell tower at Palmview Park.
6) Playground Improvements at Walmerado Park
Playground Improvements Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Adopt the following resolution:
Resolution No. 2014-24 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-24 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK
AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR FIRST SUPERVISORIAL
DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDING FOR THE WALMERADO
PARK PLAYGROUND
2. Authorize the upgrade of the existing playground at Walmerado
Park per Innovative Playgrounds' design prepared on January 17,
2014;
3. Approve the purchase and installation of the playground
equipment by Innovative Playgrounds of Whittier, California,
representing BCI Burke playgrounds, at a cost not to exceed their
proposal of $227,255.76
4. Confirm the Finance and Administrative Services
Department/Purchasing Officer's findings that the purchase and
installation of the playground equipment through The Cooperative
Purchasing Network (TCPN) satisfies West Covina's bid process
as stated in the West Covina Municipal Code -Chapter 2, Article
VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-333 (i) (2);
5. Establish Project No. PP-14212 and appropriate a total of
$249,978.34 for the purchase, installation, and contingencies for
the upgrade of the existing playground at Walmerado Park, as
follows:
• $123,752.45 from Park Dedication Fee Account
173.82.843 5.7700;
• $125,000 from General Fund Account 110.82.8435.7700.
These funds will be reimbursed by Los Angeles County
Proposition "A" Park Grant Funds;
• $1,228.89 in donations on deposit with the West Covina
Community Services Foundation Account 220.51.5150.6490
and transfer into Account 220.82.8435.7700.
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7) Finance and Administrative Services Department
Appropriations Limit FY 2014/2015 Appropriations Limit for FY 2014/2015
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2014-25 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-25 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Police Department
8) 2013-2014 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
SLESF Grant (SLESF) Grant
Recommendation is that the City Council accept the 2013-2014
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) grant, and
appropriate the estimated $171,114 grant as follows:
• $33,629 into 155.31.3110.6120 for Graffiti Tracker and
LEXIPOL services
• $82,485 into 155.31.3110.6220 for police supply items,
including surveillance items, weapons components, specialized
ammunition, and vehicle exterior graphics/paint
• $55,000 into 155.31.3110.7160 for door access security system
components for the Police Station
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve all items listed
on the Consent Calendar as presented except for items #4 — Cell
Tower Lease Agreement, Walmerado Park and #5 — Cell Tower
Lease Agreement — Palmview Park.
Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: Spence
HEARINGS
Public Hearing
Continued Public Hearing
Code Amendment No. 14-02
Accessory Living Quarters
9) General Exemption
Accessory Living Quarters Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the hearing and Planning
Director Jeff Anderson provided a brief report.
He reported that this hearing was continued from the June
3, 2014 City Council meeting. At the hearing, the City Council
requested the three following modifications to the proposed code
amendment. 1) Change terminology from guest house/accessory
living quarters to accessory living quarters. The terminology has
been changed in the code amendment to accessory living quarters.
2) Eliminate the 15,000 square foot minimum lot size requirement
to allow accessory living quarters. That requirement has been
eliminated. 3) Include an allowance to rebuild destroyed accessory
living quarters if the structure has a completed building permit. In
addition, the proposed code would require structures to be rebuilt
to comply with standards in the proposed code for windows on
side property lines for architectural compatibility and for review by
the Planning Commission Subcommittee for Design. The
ordinance has been revised to include these revisions and then
Anderson offered to answer any questions.
Mayor Herfert stated for the record that he did review the
tape of the June 3, 2014 meeting, the staff report and the public
comments made and said he will be participating in the discussion
and outcome of this item.
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Councilmember Warshaw inquired about windows and
Mayor Herfert had a question about the side setback and Planning
Director Anderson responded to their questions.
Open testimony Mayor Herfert proceeded to open the public testimony portion of
the hearing and called for public comment.
Marietta Spillone Marietta Spillone, West Covina resident, read concerns she
forwarded in an email to the City Council regarding amendments
made by Council to the code at the 6/3/2014 meeting. Some of her
concerns involve questions on outdoor bathrooms, window size
and style, consideration of the difficulty in reporting violations
with only one code enforcement officer for the city, and
grandfathering a rebuild component in case of loss of the facility.
Wendy Duncan Wendy Duncan, West Covina resident, expressed concern for the
City's aesthetics and opposed guest/accessory housing, however
she requested Council to approve the proposed code amendment.
Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that no written communications
regarding this matter had been received.
Close testimony With no one else wishing to address Council, Mayor Herfert
proceeded to close the public comment portion of the hearing.
Council discussion Councilmembers expressed both concern for the residents'
situation and supported the approval of the proposed code
amendment and thanked those residents that brought the matter to
their attention.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve staff s
recommendation to introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26
(ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS
(PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS GUEST HOUSES)
Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
10) Public Hearing
Lighting & Maintenance District Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the hearing and Public
Works Director Shannon Yauchzee provided a brief report stating
that the funding is only for the operation and maintenance of street
trees and street lights within the City. The Citywide District was
approved by the voters in a mailed ballot election in 1997 and
includes a Consumer Price Index increase not to exceed 2%. He
addressed depleting reserves by 2019 and an inadequate fund
balance to meet cash flow needs and therefore, staff is
recommending implementation of the 1 % increase approved by the
voters in 1997 which represents less than 4 cents per month per
single family household. He then offered to answer questions.
Assistant City Clerk verified that no written communications had
been received by the City on this matter.
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Open testimony Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the public testimony portion
of the hearing and called for public comment.
Close testimony With no one wishing to address Council, Mayor Herfert closed the
public comment portion of the hearing.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2014-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-26 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND THE
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; ORDERING
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO BE
FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TO ORDER
STREET TREES TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED IN
THE WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEARS
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014
Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
Public Hearing
11) Citywide Sewer Service Charge
Citywide Sewer Service Charge Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the hearing and Public
Works Director/City Engineer Shannon Yauchzee presented a brief
report informing the Council that this District funding pays for the
operation and maintenance of the City's sewer system and funds
compliance with State and Clean Water Act requirements which
include street sweeping; provides reserves for future sewer repairs,
replacements, and emergency repairs. Staff recommends a 1 %
increase based on the CPI which would represent a 41/2 cent
increase per month per residence. Without the increase, the funds
cannot cover future cash flow and the reserves would be depleted
as projected in approximately 2020. Approval includes collection
by placement on the tax bill, the most efficient method of
collection. If not collected through the tax bill, it could cost the
City $30,000.00 annually for billing and collection of these fees.
He then offered to answer questions.
Assistant City Clerk verified that no written communications had
been received by the City on this matter.
Open testimony Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the public comment portion
of the hearing and called for speakers.
Close testimony There being no one wishing to address Council, Mayor Herfert
closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Motion Motion by Sykes and seconded by Toma to approve a 1.0% rate
increase for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2014-27 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-27 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING THE RATE AND AUTHORIZING THE
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COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
THROUGH THE COUNTY TAX BILL
Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
Public Hearing
12) FY 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
CDBG Service Providers Public Service Project Funding
Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the hearing and Community
Services Management Analyst Kelly McDonald provided a
summary of the report stating that this hearing concerns the
allocations for FY 2014-2015 CDBG funding for public services
from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The City Council, at its May 6, 2014 meeting, approved the
FY 2014-2015 Action Plan, and stated its intent to fund public
services to the maximum allowed by regulation. Staff estimates
funding available for this purpose to be $133,438 and a Notice of
Funding Availability was published in February 2014. Staff
received 12 service provider funding requests which were
considered and underwent the evaluation process and final
approval by the Community and Senior Services Commission on
May 13, 2014. He then outlined the recommendations in the
report.
Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that no written communications
had been received on this matter.
Open testimony Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the public comment portion
of the hearing and called for speakers.
Close testimony There being no one wishing to address Council, Mayor Herfert
then closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Motion Motion by Sykes and seconded by Warshaw to approve staff s
recommendation to allocate $133,438 in CDBG funds to the Public
Service Projects as follows and to authorize the necessary
appropriations.
Applicant/Project Recommendation
1. Senior Meals Program*
60,000
2. Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
20,000
3. Careship *
15,000
4. Housing Rights Center
10,000
5. SGV YWCA — Senior Citizens Assistance 5,000
6. Action Food Pantry
4,938
7. SGV YWCA — Meals on Wheels
4,500
8. ESGV Coalition for the Homeless
3,500
9. Project 29:11
3,500
10. Cory's Kitchen
3,500
11. Love INC
2,500
12. Assistance League of Covina Valley
1,000
Total
133,438
*City Projects
Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
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Public Hearing
General Plan Amendment No. 13-04
East Hills Master Plan Revision No. 13
Zone Change No. 13-14
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Brandywine Homes and the Irvine Asset Group (Brett
Whitehead)
13) Location: 3228, 3238 and 3244 Holt Avenue
Brandywine Homes/Holt Avenue Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the hearing and Planning
Director Jeff Anderson provided a detailed description of the
proposed project to build a 48-town home residential development
on a 5.35-acre site comprised of three parcels with frontage on
Holt Avenue on the north and Oak Knoll Drive on the south.
He gave a description of the surrounding land uses and a
geographical description bordering the project site and provided
data on the current and proposed density. He then outlined the
required approvals for the project; the project's consistency with
the goals and policies of the General Plan and the Housing
Element. He reported on the Planning Commission's review and
approval to assure it met the elements of the General Plan with
consideration for access to the site, impact to traffic while exiting
the complex; the Homeowner's Association's responsibility; and
consideration of existing trees. Other features covered were the
input of the neighboring community and the revisions by the
developer to address their concerns; open space; parking spaces
and garage capacity; preservation of the natural topography of the
lot and area including the preservation of the natural streambed;
architectural design of the structures; the various environmental
studies and then concluded with staff s recommendation to
approve the General Plan Amendment No. 13-04; East Hills
Master Plan Amendment No. 13; Zone Change No. 13-04, and
certification of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact. He then offered to answer questions.
Council discussion Councilmember Warshaw inquired about the CC&Rs and
requirements for garage use for parking vehicles. Anderson
responded to his question.
Mayor Herfert inquired regarding the trees to be removed and
Anderson responded to his question.
Open testimony Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the public comment portion
of the hearing and called for speakers.
In Favor Analee Sarmanino, representing Brandywine Homes, thanked staff
Jeff Anderson and Fabiola Wong for their guidance. Brandywine
worked with the community and felt they had reached consensus
with their vision.
Councilmember Warshaw asked if they would make a
provision in the CC&Rs that garages need to be used to park
vehicles and she replied that they would.
Joe Maxey, West Covina resident, spoke in favor of the
development and had only one issue with the access gate which
has since been resolved.
Councilmembers Toma and Warshaw spoke in favor of a
pedestrian access through the complex.
Mayor Herfert addressed the removal of Oak trees and
stated he would not support approval of the EIR due to the removal
of the trees.
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Analee Sarmanino provided a response explaining the
decisions regarding the Oak tree removals and its relation to the
development and explained that there would be replacement trees
provided.
Planning Director Anderson and Ms. Sarmanino elaborated
on the replacement of Oak trees to be provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Sykes explained his decision regarding the
tree removals.
Close testimony There being no one else wishing to address Council, Mayor Herfert
closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Deputy City Attorney Nichols suggested separate votes for each
item for the record.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to adopt the following
resolution:
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Resolution No. 2014-28 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 13-04, PRECISE PLAN NO. 13-07,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 72579 AND TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT NO. 13-09 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Motion carried 3 — 1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw
NOES: Herfert
ABSENT: Spence
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to adopt the following
resolution with an amendment to include:
1) Include in CC&Rs that garages should be used to park vehicles
2) Add a gate for pedestrian access to Oak Knoll
Deputy City Attorney Nichols stated that the more appropriate
inclusion of the amendment should be with the Ordinance.
Planning Director Anderson agreed.
Motion not concluded.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to adopt the following
resolution:
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Resolution No. 2014-29 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-29 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13-04
AND EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13
Motion carried 3 — 1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw
NOES: Herfert
ABSENT: Spence
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to introduce the
following Ordinance with an amendment to include:
1) Include in CC&Rs that garages be used to park vehicles
2) Add a gate for pedestrian access to Oak Knoll
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 13-04
Motion carried by 3 — 1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
Sykes, Toma, Warshaw
NOES:
Herfert
ABSENT:
Spence
Public Hearing
Public Hearing Regarding West Covina Auto Plaza Business
14) Improvement District 2014-2015 Annual Report and Assessment
Auto Plaza BID Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the hearing and Assistant
City Manager/CDC Director Lee gave the staff report presentation
reporting that this matter is to confirm the Annual Report for the
West Covina Auto Plaza Business Improvement ''District and set
the direct assessments that will be placed on the Los Angeles
County tax roll for the Fiscal Year. He detailed' the assessment
budget total and how it would be divided among the six auto
dealers, which funds will provide for the maintenance, electricity,
programming, and insurance for the existing electronic readerboard
sign, landscape maintenance, and taxes. In addition, he reported
that the Board decided to establish a three month operating reserve
of $11,550 for FY 2014-2015 and stated that there would be no
impact to the General Fund. He then offered to answer any
questions.
Council discussion Councilmember Warshaw inquired about the impact of the State's
freeway widening project to landscaping in the Auto center area.
City Manager Chung and Public Works Director Yauchzee
provided a brief response.
Open testimony Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the public testimony portion
of the hearing and called for public comment.
Close testimony There being no one wishing to address Council, + Mayor Herfert
then proceeded to close the public comment portion of the hearing.
Motion Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2014-30 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE WEST
COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015,
Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
Finance and Administrative Services Department
Adoption of the City of West Covina Fiscal Year 2014-15
15) Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget
Budget Adoption Mayor Herfert introduced the matter and City Manager Chung
offered preliminary comments reporting that the Budget report
being presented is a true balanced budget for the second year in a
row with revenues exceeding expenditures. He thanked Finance
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and Administrative Services Director Nita McKay and her staff for
their hard work and turned the presentation over to' Ms. McKay.
McKay began her presentation stating that this budget is a
spending plan for which she then outlined the fund types involved
and quoted the total projected revenues and appropriations on an
all funds basis. There were Budget Study sessions conducted on
05/28/14 and 06/09/14 and the focus for this budget was the
General Fund. She reported a projected surplus for end of the
Fiscal Year.
Through a PowerPoint presentation, McKay reviewed and
highlighted the revenues, expenditures, the SAFER grant revenues,
a breakdown of the Fund Balance reserve non -spendable and
spendable funds and a rainy -day set -aside fund.
McKay moved on to the General Fund showing projections
of increases in revenues for next year on sales and property taxes
and then followed with a department by department review, a
review of Fees and Charges, reorganization of some departments
highlighting additional positions and equipment in the Police and
Fire Department and continued to further illustrate details of
expenditures under the Successor Agency and the ROPS
obligations.
City Manager Chung further explained the strain on the
City's General Fund due to the elimination of redevelopment and
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McKay outlined the various financial policies being
adopted to further protect the City financially;, showing how
Council's requests during the Study Sessions were being
addressed. She then outlined the resolution for adoption of this
budget and offered to answer questions.
Councilmember Toma thanked staff for the effort to
conduct Budget workshops and appreciated the material that was
covered for a better understanding of the budget process.
Mayor Herfert expressed appreciation :that the City
achieved a balanced budget and reserve funds.
Motion Motion by Sykes and seconded by Warshaw to:
1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Proposed Operating and
Capital Improvement Program Budget, and take action as
appropriate, and,
2. Adopt the following resolution:
Resolution No. 2014-31 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-31 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; SUCCESSOR AGENCY;
WEST COVINA COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION,
INCORPORATED; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM;
AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OPERATING
BUDGETS AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2014 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Herfert attended the Eighth Grade class graduation of South
Hill Elementary.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sykes and seconded by Toma to adjourn the meeting ate
9:27 p.m. -
Submitted by:
istant City Clerk Susan
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May Ite Herfert
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