M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
December 4, 2007
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:14 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Reverend Alexandra Conrads
St. Martha’s Episcopal Church
PRESENTATION OF COLORS/
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE West Covina Junior Girl Scouts Troop 417
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Lane,
Councilmember Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson
Others present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Bachman, Durbin, Freeland, Hoppe, McIsaac, McNeill, Samaniego, Wills, Rush
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION None.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rob Charles, Field Representative for Assemblyman Ed Hernandez, announced the 57th Assembly District Holiday Open House and Toy Drive on December 13.
Elsie Almer & Beverly Wheeler Elsie Almer & Beverly Wheeler of the West Covina VFW Auxiliary 8620 presented Mayor Touhey and the City Council with a Certificate of Appreciation for the continued support of the VFW Auxiliary.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Milford Walker Milford Walker, West Covina resident, congratulated Councilmember Hernandez on his re-election to the City Council.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, congratulated Councilmember Herfert and Councilmember Hernandez on their re-election and looked forward to the end of negativity from speakers and the coming year.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, congratulated both Councilmember Herfert and Councilmember Hernandez and hoped to see all the Council at the Special Town Hall meeting on December 6 regarding final closure plans of the landfill.
Mike Lee Mike Lee, City of Azusa resident, congratulated both Councilmember Herfert and Councilmember Hernandez, thanked Glenn Kennedy for curb painting and voiced his opinion on issues affecting the country.
Irene Fleck Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, announced activities scheduled at the Library during the holiday season.
Council comment Mayor Touhey recognized elected officials from surrounding cities that were present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
D-2 Commission Summary of Action (receive & file)
Summary of Action a) Human Resources 10/11/07
D-3 City Treasurer’s Report (receive & file)
Treasurer’s Report Report for the Month of October 2007
Miscellaneous — Public Works Department
D-4a Purchase of Medium Duty Dump Body Truck
Dump Truck Purchase Recommendation is that the City Council waive the formal contract procedures and "Piggy back" on the formal bid of the City of Ontario bid 06.11-03 for one 2008 GMC medium duty dump body truck for a total price of $54,831.88 from Reynolds Buick Pontiac, GMC Trucks of West Covina.
Emergency Repair of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling
D-4b Station
CNG Fueling Station Recommendation is that the City Council take the following actions:
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to approve all items. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing
Adoption of the California Building and California Fire Code
E-1 Ordinance
CA Building/Fire Codes Mayor Touhey announced the hearing matter and Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper public notice had been given. Mayor Lane opened the hearing. Public Works Director/City Engineer Yauchzee presented the report.
Public Testimony Mayor Lane opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for public comment.
Closed Testimony With no other speakers wishing to address the Council, Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Ordinance No. 2165 Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 2165 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, XIII, XV, XVI, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE I OF DRAINAGE AND GRADING, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 INTERNATIONAL SIGN CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, AND THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the ordinance and adopt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. to convene the Community Development Commission meeting. The City Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS None.
MAYOR’S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
None.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
None.
ELECTION RESULTS AND COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Official Results of the November 6, 2007 General Municipal Election
J-1 2007 General Election Staff report was presented by Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush announcing the certified results of the 2007 General Municipal Election.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Resolution 2007-82 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
2007 General Municipal Election COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2007, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
J-2 Administration of the Oath of Office
Steve Herfert City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office to newly re-elected Councilmember Steve Herfert and presented him with a Certificate of Election.
Roger Hernandez Gilbert Hernandez, brother of Roger Hernandez administered the Oath of Office to newly re-elected Councilmember Roger Hernandez and presented him with a Certificate of Election.
Mayor Touhey thanked the Council and the community for allowing him to serve as the Mayor for the past year.
Council Reorganization
J-3 Mayor Touhey requested a motion to uphold the Mayoral Succession order.
Motion Motion by Herfert to uphold the succession and install Councilmember Sherri Lane as Mayor and Roger Hernandez as Mayor Pro Tem. Touhey seconded the motion. The motion carried by 5-0.
Oath of Office to New Mayor
Sherri Lane City Clerk Carrico administered the Oath of Office of Mayor to Sherri Lane.
Presentation of Mayoral Plaque to Outgoing Mayor Touhey
Mayoral Plaque Mayor Sherri Lane presented outgoing Mayor Touhey with the Mayoral Plaque. Mayor Lane thanked Councilmember Touhey for his year of service as Mayor.
Brief Comments by New Mayor
Mayor’s Comments Mayor Lane thanked the community for their support and made brief comments regarding the upcoming year.
Brief Comments by Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez thanked the community for their support and looked for to working with his colleagues.
Councilmembers Councilmember Herfert thanked the community for his re-election to the City Council and thanked his family and campaign staff.
Councilmember Touhey thanked the City Manager and city staff for their support during his term as Mayor and congratulated Councilmembers Herfert and Hernandez on their re-election.
Councilmember Sanderson thanked councilmember Touhey for his service as mayor to the community and congratulated the new mayor and re-elected councilmembers.
Presentation Rob Charles, representing Assemblyman Ed Hernandez, presented Councilmember Herfert and Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez with certificates recognizing their re-election.
Designation of Alternate to Los Angeles County Sanitation
J-4 District
Sanitation District Rep. Mayor Lane announced that as Mayor she will serve as the representative to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District but an alternate is required.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez as alternate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried by 5 — 0.
Submitted by:
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Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
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Mayor Sherri Lane