M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 6, 2007
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:02 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Pastor Doug Wilson
Bethany Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Touhey
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Lane,
Councilmember Sanderson
Absent: Councilmembers Herfert, Hernandez
Others present: Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Pasmant, Rush, Samaniego
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Mayor Touhey along with City Manager Andrew Pasmant presented retiring Fire Chief Richard Elliott with a Resolution of Commendation for his service. Fire Chief Elliott is retiring from the City of West Covina on November 16, 2007.
Mayor Touhey presented Environmental Management Director Steve Samaniego with a proclamation designating November 15, 2007 as America Recycles Day.
Mayor Touhey presented Sandy Hamilton, Territory Manager for Citrus Valley Hospice, with a proclamation designating November 2007 as Hospice Month.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, reminded citizens there is still time to vote in today’s municipal election.
Irene Fleck Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, provided an update of programs at the West Covina Library.
Alfred Williams Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, commented on a statement made by a Planning Commissioner at a previous Planning Commission meeting and cautioned the current council and new council of the type of persons they appoint to the commissions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
D-2 Commission Summaries of Action (receive & file)
a) Planning Commission 10/09/07 & 10/23/07
b) Human Resources 09/12/07
Approval of Final Map
Approval of Final Map Tract No. 68135
Location: 2701 E. Valley Boulevard
D-3a Subdivider: C.G.M. West Covina LLC
Final Tract Map No. 68135 Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
Reso No. 2007-74 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-74 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 68135 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (C.G.M. WEST COVINA LLC)
D-4 Traffic Committee Minutes of October 1, 2007 (accept & file)
Traffic Committee Minutes I. Request of Martha Hernandez, West Covina Resident
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Toland Avenue from Idahome Avenue to North Garvey Avenue.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Toland Avenue from Idahome Avenue to North Garvey Avenue.
II. Request of Jarulv Egeland, West Covina Resident
That traffic conditions be reviewed at Cortez Street from Forestdale Avenue to Grand Avenue.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That additional speed limit (R2-4) signs with "Radar Enforced" plate be installed along east and westbound Cortez Street between Grand Avenue and Forestdale Avenue.
That W7-6, Hill Blocks View and W13-1, advisory speed of 25 miles per hour be installed on westbound Cortez Street east of Charvers Avenue.
III. Request of Miriam Kim, Hollingworth Elementary School Principal
That a school bus loading zone be established at Hollingworth Elementary School.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That a school bus loading zone be established at Hollingworth Elementary School.
IV. Request of Gordon Pfitzer, Merced Elementary School Principal
That the existing parking restriction along the north of Merced Avenue Adjacent to Merced Elementary School be removed.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That the No Parking restriction on the north side of Merced Avenue adjacent to Merced Elementary School be removed.
That R9-3a, No Pedestrian Crossing, and R9-3b, Use Cross Walk signs be installed on Merced Avenue adjacent to Merced Elementary School.
D-5 City Treasurer’s Report (receive & file)
Treasurer’s Report Report for the Month of September 2007
Miscellaneous — City Manager’s Office
D-6a Purchase of Cable Equipment for WCCT Channel 55
Purchase Cable Equipment Recommendation is that the City Council take the following action:
Miscellaneous — Communications
D-6b Proposed Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless Recommendation is that the City Council approve the proposed Lease Agreement authorizing Verizon Wireless to lease space to build a wireless telecommunications facility within the City Maintenance Yard at 825 South Sunset Avenue and authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
EPMC Replacement Supplemental Retirement Plan:
D-6c Supplemental Retirement Plan for Executive Staff and Council
EPMC/RHS Supplement Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this report.
Miscellaneous — Human Resources
D-6d Approval of Revised Class Specification for Firefighter Paramedic
Paramedic Class Specification Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
Reso No. 2007-75 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-75 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
Miscellaneous — Public Works
D-6e Purchase of Four Ford Escape Hybrid Vehicles
Ford Escape Hybrids Recommendation is that the City Council approve an award of purchase of four 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid vehicles to Clippinger Ford of West Covina for a total cost of $98,594.10 including sales tax and standard warranty.
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
D-6f Authorization for Fireworks Display
Fireworks Display WCHS Recommendation is that the City Council validate staff’s administrative approval for the fireworks display at the West Covina High School homecoming ceremony held on October 26, 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Lane to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and approve all items with the record reflecting that Touhey abstained on Item D-6b — Proposed Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Lane, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Hernandez
PUBLIC HEARINGS No hearings for this meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Touhey adjourned the City Council at 7:35 p.m. to convene the Community Development Commission meeting. The Council reconvened at 7:36 p.m. with all members present except Councilmembers Herfert and Hernandez.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
No reports for this meeting.
MAYOR’S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
Councilmember Roger Hernandez
I-1 Request from Councilmember Roger Hernandez Seeking the City Council’s Consensus to Review the Downtown
Revitalization Plan (Scenario C)
Downtown Revitalization This item was held over to the next meeting.
Councilmember Roger Hernandez
I-2 Request from Councilmember Roger Hernandez Seeking the
City Council’s Consensus to Discuss Graffiti Issues
Graffiti Issues This item was held over to the next meeting.
Councilmember Roger Hernandez
I-3 Request from Councilmember Roger Hernandez Seeking the City Council’s Consensus to Instruct Staff to Consider the Use
Neighborhood Speed Humps
Speed Humps This item was held over to the next meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Touhey stated that Councilmembers Herfert and Hernandez were not present due to the election.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lane and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. in memory of Councilmember Sanderson’s horse.
Submitted by:
Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
Mayor Michael Touhey