M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
June 5, 2007
Mayor Touhey called to order the special meeting of the West Covina City Council at 6:35 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Lane
Councilmembers Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson
Others Present: Pasmant, S. Nichols, Fields, M. Gorman, Yauchzee
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA No comments offered.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Touhey commenced the closed session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss the following matters:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a)
City of West Covina vs. Valencia Heights Water Company
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiator: Pasmant
Miscellaneous Unrepresented Management Employee, including
-Assistant City Clerk
-Assistant City Manager
-Communications Director
-Community Development Commission Director
-Community Services Director
-Director of Human Resources
-Director of Risk Management
-Environmental Management Director
-Finance Director
-Fire Chief
-Planning Director
-Police Chief
-Public Works Director and City Engineer
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
- City Manager
Recess Mayor Touhey recessed the special meeting at 7:10 p.m. in order to convene the regular City Council meeting in the Council Chambers. The special meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m. to further discuss matters.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Touhey adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
Mayor Michael Touhey
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
June 5, 2007
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:15 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Pastor Kelly Dupeé
Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Pro Tem Lane
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Councilmembers Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson
Others present: Pasmant, Nichols, Durbin, Fields, Freeland, Holtz, Hoppe, McNeill, McIsaac, Yauchzee, Rush
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Nichols reported the following:
All members were present and prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City Council agenda and the Community Development agenda (CDC) were announced for inclusion in the closed session discussion.
Items on the City Agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation - City of West Covina vs. Valencia Heights Water Company — This item was continued to immediately after the regular council meeting.
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Miscellaneous Management Employees including: Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Communications Director, Community Development Commission Director, Community Services Director, Environmental Management Director, Finance Director, Fire Chief, Director of Human Resources, Planning Director, Police Chief, Public Works Director and City Engineer, Director of Risk Management — This item discussed with no reportable actions.
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee Organizations — W.C. Police Officers Association; W.C. Police Management Association; W.C. Firefighters’ Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226; W.C. Firefighters’ Management Association — This item discussed with no reportable action.
Conference with Labor Negotiators — City Manager — This item was continued to after the regular city council meeting.
Items on the CDC Agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation One potential case. — This item was continued to after the conclusion of the regular city council meeting.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant stated that resolutions pertaining to Items E-1, 2, 3, 4 (Public Hearing) were inadvertently omitted from the report and have been issued to the council and a supplemental report has been issued pertaining to Item D-5h (Waiver of Fees for Faith Community Church 4th of July Event) clarifying staffs recommendation.
PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired.
Sally Bixby of the Tournament of Roses presented Mayor Touhey with the official picture of the West Covina entry into the 2007 parade.
Mayor Touhey assisted by Michele McNeill, Community Services Director, presented certificates of recognition to the volunteers from Faith Community Church for their volunteer efforts in the City Clean-Up Party on April 28th during which parks, bus shelters, tot lots and other areas of the community were cleared of litter.
Mayor Touhey presented Steve Hanson, Principal of Giano Intermediate School, a certificate recognizing the school as a California Distinguished School. Giano School was one of 171 middle and high schools to be named a California Distinguished School.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Solis John Solis, West Covina resident, supports council consideration to approve purchase of equipment for volunteer paint program and suggested additional equipment.
Alfred Williams Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, also supported consideration of approval of equipment for the volunteer graffiti paint program and addressed the ambiguity of the terminology of the verbiage of sections of the Rules of Decorum.
Councilmember Herfert left the dais at 7:36 p.m.
Glenn Kennedy Glenn Kennedy, West Covina resident, encouraged Council approval of equipment for the Volunteer Graffiti Paint program.
Tom Messman Tom Messman, West Covina resident, does not support resident providing volunteer services for graffiti removal as it is a service the graffiti abatement contractor should do.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, supported purchase of equipment for Volunteer Graffiti Paint program and Councilmember Sanderson’s request to use landscaping and vegetation to deter graffiti on walls.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, supported the recommendation in support of HR 12 (Dreier) and AB 1010 (Hernandez) and raised questions regarding the change order to concrete project.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, opposed waiver of fees to Faith Community Church; supported acquisition of low emission vehicles; addressed volunteer graffiti removal program; Shadow Oak Park CIP funding; and several mid-year budget update items.
Councilmember Herfert returned to the dais at 7:56 p.m.
Fred Sykes Fred Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed prior council comments and promises; rules of decorum stated on the agenda; and encouraged residents’ involvement in City Hall.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, addressed comments written about himself in the Tribune; his involvement in the community; and requested Council looking into property on San Bernardino Road. and cross walk requested at senior apartments on Badillo.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Hernandez requested Items D-5e, D-5m, and D-6 be removed for separate consideration.
Mayor Touhey requested Item D-5c be removed for separate consideration.
D-1 City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
D-2 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions a) Human Resources 04/11/07
b) Planning Commission 05/22/07
D-3 Ordinance for Adoption
Implementation of West Covina’s Eminent Domain Program —
Use of Eminent Domain A Description of West Covina’s Use and Limits of Eminent Domain
Ordinance No. 2161 Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2161 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A PROGRAM FOR THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA PURSUANT TO SB 53
D-4 City Treasurer’s Report (receive & file)
Treasurer’s Report Report for the Month of April 2007
Miscellaneous - City Clerk’s Office
D-5a Initiating the November 6, 2007 General Municipal Election
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
Reso No. 2007-36 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Giving Notice of Election COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
Reso No. 2007-37 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Consolidate with County COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007, WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION (UDEL — SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION) TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
Reso No. 2007-38 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Regulations for Candidates COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENT SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007
Miscellaneous - City Manager’s Office
Resolutions in Support of HR 123 (Dreier) — Federal Appropriation to San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund, AB 1010 (Hernandez) — San Gabriel Basin Water Quality
D-5b Authority Act, and AB 1010 (Eng) — Create State of California
Support of HR 123 San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
Reso No. 2007-39 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Cleanup of SGV Basin COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR HR 123 (DRIER) TO PROVIDE $50 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CLEAN UP OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN
Reso No. 2007-40 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Support of AB 1010 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR AB 1010 (HERNANDEZ) TO EXTEND THE SUNSET OF THE SAN GABRIEL WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY BASIN TO JULY 1, 2020
Reso No. 2007-41 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Support of AB 1114 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR AB 1114 (ENG) TO CREATE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SAN GABRIEL BASIN RESTORATION FUND
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
This item was removed for separate consideration
D-5c Selection of a Provider for Retiree Health Savings Plan
RHS Plan Adoption Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution adopting the ICMA Retirement Corporation VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Program and authorize staff to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the plan:
Reso No. 2007-42 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS) PLAN WITH VANTAGECARE
D-5d Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
FY 2008 Appropriations Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
Reso No. 2007-43 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-43 - 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, 2008
This item was removed for separate consideration
Approval of the Estoppel Certificate Related to the Sale of the Lakes Project by Ten West Associates, LLC to Gateway Crescent, LLC and Consent to Assignment of WCLA Interests in the
D-5e Property to Ten West Associates, LLC
Estoppel Certificate Re Lakes Recommendation is that the City Council approve the request of Ten West Associates to execute the Estoppel Certificate, which includes the assignment of interests in the Lakes parking facilities, in conjunction with the sale of the Lakes Project to Gateway Crescent, LLC.
Annual City Loan for the West Covina "Merged" Redevelopment
D-5f Project Area
Loan for "Merged" Redevelopment Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
Reso No. 2007-44 RESOLUTION NO 2007-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOAN TO THE WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROJECT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR THE WEST COVINA "MERGED" REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
D-5g Annual City Loan for the "Citywide" Project Area
Loan for Citywide Area Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
Reso No. 2007-45 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOAN TO THE WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROJECT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR THE "CITYWIDE" PROJECT AREA
Miscellaneous - Planning Department
D-5h Waiver of Fees for Faith Community Church 4th of July Event
July 4th Fee Waiver Recommendation is that the City Council advise whether it wishes to approve the waiver of City fees and charges in the amount of $11,512.59 for Faith Community Church’s 4th of July Event.
Miscellaneous - Public Works Department
D-5i Low Emissions Vehicle Resolution of Support
Low Emissions Vehicles Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
Reso No. 2007-46 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE ACQUISITION OF LOW EMISSIONS VEHICLES, ZERO EMISSIONS VEHICLES AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES, IN ALL THEIR VARIATIONS
Levy and Apportionment of Special Tax for the Community Facilities District No. 1, Coastal Sage and Scrub (CSS)
D-5j Community Facilities District
Coastal Sage Scrub (CSS) District Recommendation is that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AND APPORTIONING SPECIAL TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 2004-101 AND 2004-102 (CSS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT)
D-5k Change Order to Concrete Project Nos. SP-07104 and SP-07109
Change Order - Concrete Projects Recommendation is that the City Council take the following actions:
Purchase of Maintenance Equipment for the Community
D-5l Enhancement Volunteer Painting Program
Volunteer Graffiti Equipment Recommendation is that the City Council appropriate a total of $10,000 from Fund Balance to the necessary accounts and authorize staff to provide a pick-up truck, airless paint sprayer, and necessary maintenance supplies to volunteers as part of the City’s ongoing community enhancement painting program to aesthetically improve unsightly walls.
Miscellaneous — Risk Management
This item was removed for separate consideration
D-5m Placement of Property Insurance for FY 2007/08
City’s Property Insurance Recommendation is that the City Council approve renewing the City’s property insurance coverage for FY2007/08 with The Hartford, at a cost of $69,884.
D-6 AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (receive & file)
Conference & Meeting Report International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Spring Convention & California Contract Cities Conference (CCC)
Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this report.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Lane seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinances and introduce/adopt, and approve all items except D-5c, D-5e, D-5m, and D-6. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Item D-5e Approval of the Estoppel Certificate Related to the Sale of the Lakes Project by Ten West Associates, LLC to Gateway Crescent, LLC and Consent to Assignment of WCLA Interests in the Property to Ten West Associates, LLC
Finance Director Bachman presented the staff report and answered questions.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve the request of Ten West Associates to execute the Estoppel Certificate, which includes the assignment of interests in the Lakes parking facilities, in conjunction with the sale of the Lakes Project to Gateway Crescent, LLC. Motion carried by 5-0.
Item D-5m Placement of Property Insurance for FY 2007/2008
Risk Management Director Hoppe gave a brief staff report and answered questions regarding how insurance is placed.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to approve renewing the City’s property insurance coverage for FY 2007/08 with The Hartford, at a cost of $69,884. Motion carried by 5-0.
Item D-6 AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report -International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Spring Convention & California Contract Cities Conference (CCC)
Councilmember Hernandez asked the City Manager if any potential leads of developers were obtained from the reported conferences and City Manager Pasmant responded to questions regarding types of developers and locations of interest.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Lane to receive and file the report. Motion carried by 5-0.
Item D-5c Selection of a Provider for Retiree Health Savings Plan
Mayor Touhey requested this item be held over for further review.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Lane to hold over. Motion carried by 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
E-1 Public Hearing
Landscape MD No. 4 West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4
Landscape MD No. 6 West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6
Landscape MD No. 7 West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7
Citywide Ltg & MD West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
Mayor Touhey announced the public hearing matters and Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given. Mayor Touhey proceeded to open the hearing. Public Works Director Shannon Yauchzee announced that the public hearings for Maintenance Districts 4, 6, 7 and the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District have been combined. Mr. Yauchzee presented the staff report which recommended the assessment rates for MD 4 be maintained at their current level, that the assessment rate be increased 13% from its current level in MD 6, that the assessment rate be increased 10% from its current level in MD 7, and proposed to use the voter approved Consumer Price Index adjustment to increase the assessment by 2% in the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District.
Assistant City Clerk Rush announced that no written comments have been received.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for public comments.
Testimony closed With no speakers wishing to address Council, Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Council Discussion Councilmember Hernandez inquired as to why there was no proposed increase for Maintenance District 4. Yauchzee stated this district has reached its maximum assessed amount and it cannot be increased without going out to a vote of the residents in that district.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented the following:
Resolution No. 2007-48 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD No. 4 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND THE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4; ORDERING LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented the following:
Resolution No. 2007-49 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD No. 6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND THE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6; ORDERING LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented the following:
Resolution No. 2007-50 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD No. 7 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND THE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7; ORDERING LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented the following:
Resolution No. 2007-51 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Citywide Ltg and MD 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, 2007
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 8:50 p.m. to convene the Community Development Commission meeting. The City Council reconvened at 8:51 p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
Finance Department
G-1 2006/07 and 2007/08 Fiscal Year Mid-Term Budget Update
Mid-Term Budget Update Finance Director Bachman presented a brief overview of the two-year mid-term budget update along with a PowerPoint presentation and Public Works Director Yauchzee provided an overview of the one year CIP budget.
Finance Director Bachman answered questions from Councilmembers regarding property tax revenue and sales tax revenue.
Public Works Director Yauchzee gave an overview of the proposed CIP program as a 5-year program with funding for the first year. Yauchzee provided a brief summary of the proposed projects and funding sources.
Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to approve staff recommendations #1 through #4 as follows:
|
|
|
|
Gen Fund |
Other Funds |
Total |
|
1 |
CM |
New position - CMO Mgmt Analyst II |
51,822 |
51,822 |
103,644 |
|
2 |
CM |
Increase Discover publication |
27,500 |
27,500 |
55,000 |
|
3 |
Personnel |
PERS rate savings |
(275,142) |
(43,433) |
(318,575) |
|
4 |
Personnel |
Part-time cable TV production assistants |
20,000 |
- |
20,000 |
|
5 |
Personnel |
MOU adjustments - Miscellaneous Units |
76,975 |
75,228 |
152,203 |
|
6 |
Personnel |
Misc MOU - RHS plan @ $75/month |
97,704 |
114,696 |
212,400 |
|
7 |
Personnel |
Misc MOU - RHS lump sum contribution |
81,656 |
105,744 |
187,400 |
|
8 |
Personnel |
Minimum wage adjustments |
46,573 |
91,498 |
138,071 |
|
9 |
Personnel |
Realignment of Part-time hourly rates |
10,396 |
38,156 |
48,552 |
|
10 |
Finance |
Increase property tax administration |
65,000 |
|
65,000 |
|
11 |
Comm. |
Salary Adjustments - Supervisor, tech. |
30,506 |
- |
30,506 |
|
12 |
Comm. |
Security Maintenance - Galster Park |
1,900 |
|
1,900 |
|
13 |
Police |
Add 4 officers - Park & Commercial team |
480,000 |
- |
480,000 |
|
14 |
Police |
Hiring incentive for Lateral police hires |
80,000 |
|
80,000 |
|
15 |
Pub Works |
Adjust tree-trimming budget |
|
67,000 |
67,000 |
|
16 |
Pub Works |
Temporary building inspector |
100,000 |
|
100,000 |
|
17 |
Pub Works |
Salary adjustment - building inspector |
12,250 |
- |
12,250 |
|
18 |
Pub Works |
Park Maintenance - Cortez, Aroma |
32,000 |
|
32,000 |
|
19 |
Pub Works |
Tree trimming cost increase |
|
18,000 |
18,000 |
|
20 |
Pub Works |
HVAC contract extension |
11,540 |
|
11,540 |
|
21 |
Comm Svcs |
2 add'l days for 4th of July event |
25,470 |
|
25,470 |
|
22 |
Comm Svcs |
Increase CDBG - Public Service Projects |
- |
38,765 |
38,765 |
|
23 |
CDC |
Debt Service - BLD bonds |
|
575,000 |
575,000 |
|
24 |
CDC |
City publicity/marketing |
|
20,000 |
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED |
976,150 |
1,179,976 |
2,156,126 |
|
1 |
City Clerk |
Reclass office assist to LS Admin Tech |
13,042 |
|
13,042 |
|
2 |
Comm Svcs |
Halloween |
- |
8,000 |
8,000 |
|
3 |
Comm Svcs |
Park Grand Opening Events |
4,000 |
|
4,000 |
|
4 |
Police |
3 commander, 1 shop vehicles to ERF |
(111,692) |
111,692 |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
TOTAL RECOMMENDED |
(94,650) |
119,692 |
25,042 |
|
Type of Improvement |
2007-2008 |
|
|
|
|
BUILDINGS |
$ 229,800 |
|
GENERAL |
301,700 |
|
PARKS |
534,000 |
|
STREETS |
2,075,000 |
|
TRAFFIC SIGNALS |
439,300 |
|
UTILITIES |
167,000 |
|
VEHICLES |
549,200 |
|
YOUTH SPORTS |
139,700 |
|
|
|
|
TOTALS |
$ 4,435,700 |
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
MAYOR’S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
Councilmember Shelley Sanderson
Councilmember Shelley Sanderson Request — Options to Use
H-1 Landscaping and Vegetation to Deter Graffiti
Vegetation to Deter Graffiti Councilmember Sanderson gave a brief report and requested staff’s support.
Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to direct staff to continue to pursue all options and funding to use landscaping to screen walls that are exposed to graffiti. Motion carried by 5 — 0.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Touhey Reported for the record that a letter was received in support of foul ball netting at Del Norte Park from Mary Ann and Joseph Koval and Toni and William Knight.
Councilmember Hernandez Thanked staff for bringing forward the resolution supporting low emissions vehicles.
Requested to agendize for Council consideration 1) an environmental purchasing policy for the City, 2) bike path signage promoting awareness and safety of bicyclists, 3) to work with neighboring cities and legislators on bike path connectivity.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m. to a closed session and to adjourn in memory of Frank Scalfaro’s father, Antonio Scalfaro; Fire employee Janice Petty’s mother, Mary Green; Stan Miner, long time resident; Ruth Hurst, wife of former mayor; and Royce Solo of Blackard Towing.
Submitted by:
Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
Mayor Michael Touhey