M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 21, 2006
Mayor Herfert called to order the special meeting of the West Covina City Council at 6:00 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Bachman
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA No comments were offered.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Herfert commenced the closed session at 6:05 p.m. to discuss the following matters:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiator: Fields, Bachman
Employee Organizations:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(b)
Claimant: Arturo and Rose Filippe
Agency Claimed Against: City of West Covina
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Herfert adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by
Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
Mayor Steve Herfert
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 21, 2006
Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:07 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Pastor Nestor Rebong
St. Christopher’s Church
PRESENTATION OF COLORS West Covina High School Air Force ROTC
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sanderson
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey,
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson
Others Present Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Garcia, McNeill, Morgan, Samaniego, Rush, Wills, Yauchzee
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman 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 were present
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee Organizations: Confidential Employees, General Employees, Maintenance & Crafts Employees, Mid-Management Employees, Non-Sworn Safety Support Employees — No final action and nothing further to report.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation — Claimant: Arturo and Rose Filippe vs City of West Covina - No final action and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Vanessa Carter, Senior Citizens Center Supervisor, was unable to be present to receive a Resolution of Commendation for her service.
Mayor Herfert thanked Secretary to the City Council Nancy Ramos and Executive Assistant to the City Manager Sandy Galvez (not present) for their service during his term as Mayor and presented City Manager Andrew Pasmant a plaque recognizing his leadership.
Mayor Herfert presented Sing Yam, owner of Rainbow Donuts, a certificate recognizing her outstanding business. (Presentation made during Oral Communications due to her late arrival).
ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Pasmant announced upcoming City events.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Grace Barrios Grace Barrios, West Covina resident, thanked the council for the Shadow Oak Park workshop and requested council to adhere to policy affording every councilmember the opportunity to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
David Wachtelborn David Wachtelborn, West Covina resident, spoke on the BKK project and the dust produced by the construction.
Cesar Cervantes Cesar Cervantes, West Covina resident, expressed support for Councilmember Hernandez to the position of mayor.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, inquired as to the status of the defibrillators, addressed accusations against Hernandez, and the placement of Hernandez in the rotation process.
Alfred Williams Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, thanked West Covina residents for participating in the Shadow Oak Park workshop and their support of the park; addressed a conversation he had with Mayor Pro Tem Touhey at the workshop.
Herbert Spillman Herbert Spillman, West Covina resident, addressed the mayoral rotation process and Councilmember Hernandez’ placement in the rotation.
Dana Sykes Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed issues of Shadow Oak Park and commented on the mayoral rotation process.
Fredrick Sykes Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed concerns of residents on the southern portion of the City.
Juan Diaz Juan Diaz, West Covina resident, addressed Councilmember Hernandez previously being passed over as mayor and voiced support for Councilmember Hernandez for the position of mayor.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Lance Corporal Mario D. Gonzalez, a recent victim of the Iraq war; addressed the recent Shadow Oak Park workshop, BKK Development groundbreaking, and Council rotation.
Ed Casanova Ed Casanova, West Covina resident, commented on a recent event honoring veterans.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, addressed excessive graffiti at Galster Park and the mayor rotation process.
Vicky Fisher Vicky Fisher, West Covina resident, addressed the rotation process of the mayor supporting Councilmember Hernandez for mayor.
Natalie Mendoza Natalie Mendoza, West Covina resident, addressed leadership and integrity of councilmembers.
Norma Martinez Norma Martinez, West Covina resident, commented on Shadow Oak Park workshop; mayoral rotation.
Leonard Mercado Leonard Mercado, West Covina resident, addressed graffiti, trash issues, and the mayoral rotation.
Mayor Herfert presented Sing Yam, owner of Rainbow Donuts, a certificate recognizing her outstanding business. (Presentation scheduled at beginning of meeting but delayed due to Ms. Yam’s late arrival).
Bill Roe Bill Roe, West Covina resident, requested the council support the rotation ordinance and allow Councilmember Hernandez the opportunity of mayor.
Tom Messman Tom Messman, West Covina resident, spoke in support of Councilmember Hernandez for the position of mayor.
Bill Berger Bill Berger, West Covina resident, president of Hurst Ranch thanked the City of West Covina and City Council for their continued support of Hurst Ranch.
Maria Gutierrez Maria Gutierrez, West Covina resident and Urban Graffiti associate, spoke in support of council unity.
Juan Reinoso Juan Reinoso, West Covina resident, commented on language in the graffiti contract and graffiti issues in the city.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, announced upcoming high school events, spoke on the Shadow Oak Park workshop and the right for Councilmember Hernandez to become mayor.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, thanked Mayor Herfert for the past year and wished good luck to the new incoming mayor, requested council work together and move forward.
Susan Renne Susan Renne, West Covina resident, praised Councilmembers Herfert and Touhey for being instrumental in the closure of BKK many years ago.
UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS
No reports for this meeting.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
No reports for this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Sanderson requested item D-5c be removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes
No reports for this meeting.
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions
No reports for this meeting.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
D-3 Code Amendment No. 06-02
Roominghouses Roominghouses in Residential Zones
Ordinance No. 2156 ORDINANCE NO. 2156 — 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 THE REGULATION OF ROOMINGHOUSES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 06-02)
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No. 64555
Location: 1309 East Maplegrove Street
D-4 Subdivider: Julie Diep
Final Map/Parcel Map No. 64555 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-93 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2006-93 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 64555 LOCATED AT 1309 EAST MAPLEGROVE STREET AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (JULIE DIEP)
Miscellaneous — City Clerk’s Office
D-5a Destruction of Documents as Prescribed by Law
Destruction of Documents Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
Resolution No. 2006-94 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-94 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW
Miscellaneous — City Manager’s Office
D-5b Purchase of Cable Equipment for WCCT Channel 55
Purchase of Cable Equipment Recommendation is that the City Council take the following actions:
Miscellaneous — Community Services Department
D-5c Request for Maverick Field Lighting and Fee Waiver, Benefiting a
Corey Lidle Fundraiser Corey Lidle Fundraiser
Recommendation is that the City Council:
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
Purchase of Nine (9) Zoll Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators to Fulfill
D-5d a Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Mandate
Purchase of Defibrillators Recommendation is that the City Council:
Miscellaneous — Human Resources Department
D-5e Change in PERS Medical Contract — Retiree Health Contribution
Retiree Health Contribution Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution enabling implementation of the increase in the Public Safety retiree medical benefits per their MOU:
Resolution No. 2006-95 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-95 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-77, FIXING THE EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
D-6 Conference and Meeting Report
Conference and Meeting Report Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this report.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolutions and ordinance, read by title only and adopt, and approve all items except D-5c. Motion carried 5 —0.
D-5c Request for Maverick Field Lighting and Fee Waiver, Benefiting a Corey Lidle Fundraiser — Councilmember Sanderson requested that the event also include security. City Manager Pasmant stated that security would be arranged.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve Item D-5c per staff’s recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS No hearings for this meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION No meeting scheduled.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS None
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Herfert commented on his past year as Mayor and highlighted several accomplishments which included a balanced budget and numerous new developments. Mayor Herfert thanked the residents, his family and the Council and staff for their support.
Councilmember Hernandez requested to make a Councilmember Report.
MAYOR’S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the audience for attending and expressing their view and opinions of their community and it’s leadership and commented on the mayoral rotation process.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey gave a brief report, in compliance with AB1234, regarding a recent conference in Boston,"EPA Brownfields" and will provide a full report at the next Council meeting.
CONTINUED CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Oath of Office and Council Reorganization
Assistant City Clerk Rush read the mayor rotation process governed by City ordinance.
Mayor Herfert asked for a motion to confirm the mayoral succession as determined by the rotation process confirming Mayor Pro Tem Touhey as the new Mayor and Councilmember Sherri Lane as Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion by Lane and seconded by Touhey to confirm the rotation. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Hernandez abstained).
Councilmember Sanderson thanked Mayor Herfert for his past year of service and made several comments regarding issues brought up during oral communications.
Councilmember Lane also thanked Mayor Herfert for his service and for being able to serve under him.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey thanked Mayor Herfert for his leadership and commented on the decorum of this evening’s meeting.
Oath of Office City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office to incoming Mayor Michael Touhey
Mayor Touhey presented outgoing Mayor Herfert with the traditional Mayoral plaque for his past term as Mayor.
Mayor Touhey introduced his family and recognized the many officials from neighboring cities and agencies who where in attendance. Mayor Touhey shared his vision for the upcoming year.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Herfert gave a brief report of a recent Brownfield conference he attended, in compliance with AB1234.
Designation of Alternate to L.A. County Sanitation District
Mayor Touhey stated that as Mayor he would automatically become the City’s delegate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Board of Directors and opened the floor for nominations for an alternate to the board.
Councilmember Herfert nominated Councilmember Sanderson to serve as alternate. Nomination was seconded by Councilmember Lane. No other nominations were made and nominations were closed.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to appoint Councilmember Sanderson as the Alternate Director to the L.A. County Sanitation District. Motion carried 5-0.
CONTINUED COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Hernandez again thanked the residents for their attendance and support he received from them and initiated further discussion regarding Shadow Oak Park.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. in memory of Danny Stokes, former West Covina resident; and Marine Lance Corporal Mario D. Gonzales, Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
Mayor Steve Herfert