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01-13-1969 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING. OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 13, 1969. The regular meeting of .the City Council was called to order at 7:35 P.M., by Mayor Leonard.S. Gleckman in the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman. Nichols. The invocation was given by the Reverend. Roy Bullock of Delhaven Christian. Church. ROLL CALL Present-, Councilmen Chappell, Nichols,, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman Also•Present: George Aiassa, City Manager George Wakefield, City Attorney H. R. Fast, Public Service Director Lela Preston, City Clerk George Zimmerman, Ass"t. City Engineer Owen Menard, Planning Director Chuck Bahn, President - W. C. F. A. Robert Nordstrom, Chairman - Recreation & Park Commission APPROVAL OF MINUTES • December 16, 1968 - Approved as submitted, Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman. Nichols, and carried, that the Council minutes of the December 16, 1968, meeting be approved as .submitted. December 23, 1968 - Approved as corrected. Mayor Gleckman: One addition to the minutes. Ray Windsor, Administrative Assistant was in attendance at the meeting as the Deputy City Clerk. Councilman Nichols: A correction. on Page 5, fifth lane, top paragraph, the word 'bur" should be "are". Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the Council minutes of the adjourned joint meeting of Council and Planning Commission dated December 23, 1968, be approved as corrected. December 23, 1968. - Approved as submitted. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that the Council minutes of the regular meeting of December 23, 1968, be approved as sub-_ mitted. CITY CLERKS REPORTS AWARD OF BIDS • REG_C.Ca 1-13-69 Page Two CITY CLER-K'5-RE-PORTS-. PROJECT .SP--69001 LOCATION: Various throughout 1968--69'PRIORITY SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION the City. City Clerk read report, advising -4 bids were received in the -office of the City Clerk at 10'_A. °M, . on .Wednesday,. January 8, 1969, All bids were reviewed .and determined to be valid bid proposals: D & G CONCRETE LARRYJACOBY LOUIS,S LOPEZ AMAN BROS, 1010 Bid Bond I $13, 134.88 $15,233.64 $18, 743 , 46 $20,248.90 Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council accept the bid of D & G, Concrete Company of Azusa for- City Project S`P 69001 and that, the Mayor and. City Clerk be authorized to execute ,an.:agreement with D & G Concrete Company for the work. •'PROJECT MP-69018 WATER. LINE LOCATION: Galster Park .INSTALLATION City- Clerk read report, advising a total of 9 bids were received in the office of the City Clerk at 10 A; M. , on. Wednesday, January 8, 1969. All bids were reviewed and determined to be valid bid proposals: LOWE-HYDRO GO. $500, bid bond $3, 362, 00 ACE.PIPELINE 1010 bid bond $3, 9850 00 ROGERS &. DAVIS PIPELINE "° $4, 320. 00 WITON CONSTRUCTION CO. $4, 900. 00 P, E. HOWARD-CO. "' $5, 110.00 L. Do M. ,PIPE LINE PO $5, 500. 00 -ROYAL PIPELINE $5, 780. 00 REX W.:MURPHY " $6, 670. 00 EL -CO CONTRACTORS 'o $7, 592. 00 Motion. by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council accept the bid of Lowe -Hydro Go., of La'Habra as presented at the bid opening on January 8, 1969,. for project MP 69018 and that the Mayor and -City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the said Lowe -Hydro Company for the work. PROJECT SP-69002 LOCATION: Cortez Street, Azusa Avenue STREET IMPROVEMENTS to Citrus Avenue. SULLY -MILLER CONTRACTING. CO, Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by. Councilman. Lloyd, and carried, that Council accept the street improvements on,Project SP-69002, and authorize the release of Highlands I Insurance Company performance bond No, 900402 in the amount of $91, 417. 38, UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT 122 S TREE.T...IMPROVEMENTS CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS LOCATION: 1307. South Orange Avenue Motion by Councilman Gillum,. seconded by. Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council accept street improvements and authorize the release of The American Insurance Company performance bond No, 7101557 in the amount of $2900. 00, 2 - ,REG. C.C. 1-13-6-9 CITY CLERKS 'REPORTS Continued Page Three -R.ESOLUTION.NO. 3921 The -City Clerk pre-sented: "A --RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ,OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, ADOPTED APPR OVING. CERTAIN. SPECIFI GAT IONS FOR CONSTRUCTION -OF 1964 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE PROJECT NO. 1228 AND AUTHORIZING USE OF PUBLIC STREETS FOR OPERATION AND .MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES. " Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman Gillum,. seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that said Resolution be adopted, . Motion .carr:ied on roll. call vote as follows: .AYES: Councilmen Chappell,. Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None .::RESOLUTION NO. 3922 The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL .ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AUTHORIZING GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY .FOR UTILITY.PURP­OSES, '(Project PB- 6400), " Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objection, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by, Councilman Lloyd, that ,sai&Resolution be,.addptm-dv�t::. _ .. - - - Mayor Gleckman: A comment - the City. Council is only doing what is being asked of them in order to complete the operations that are necessary for the new Civic Center, Motion carried on roll call vote as. follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell., .Nichols, Gillum, .Lloyd, ,Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None PLANNING _COMMISSION 1 Review Planning Commission Action of January 8, . 1969 Councilman Gillum: On Item.3. I attended the Planning Commission meeting and .the request for the 45' sign was denied. The signs for • automobile, agencies are so confusing.I feel the Council should call this up - if my fellow members support me in this feeling. We have tried to attract this type of business to our community and I am deeply concerned r egarding signs and .in this particular one we have had a few problems and as 'I would like to be fair to the applicant -I would therefore suggest that we call this matter up and discuss it, particularly, regarding the various sign heights, Mayor Gleckman: The policy of the Council is that any member may call an item up but it takes the majority of the Council to do so, (Comments by Councilmen Chappell and Nichols in favor of calling up and discussing further,) - 3 - REG. C..C. 1-13-69 PLANNING COMMISSION - Continued Page Four Motion by Councilman Gillum, . seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that Variance No. 634 be called up -before the City Council. ... (Mr, Aiassa,, City Manager, advised Council it would be at the First meeting in February.) Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council accept and file the Planning Commission action of January 8, 1969. Motion by Councilman. Nichols, seconded by. Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council approve Planning Commission Resolutiion No. 2116. Motion by Councilman ,Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Gillum, and carried, that the City Council meet with the Planning Commission on January 20, 1969, at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall in. the. Council Chambers.. Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the letter from the Chairman of the Planning Commission regarding Skelton property zoning be received and filed. Letter from Chairman re. widening of San.Bernardino Freewa . Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council direct that a letter be prepared over the Mayor's signature reque.stin;g.'that the retaining walls be required only at the three locations enumerated in the report to the Council from the Planning Commission dated January 10, 1969. Letter from Chairman re. request of Division of Highways re, land acquisition Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, . and carried, that the Mayor be directed by Council to have prepared a letter over his signature, express- ing the City's position to wits that the City does not concur -in the StAte's position. THE CHAIR DECLARED AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:00 Po Mo FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION RE. A PERSONNEL.MATTER AND LITIGATION MATTERS PENDING BEFORE COUNCIL, RECONVENED AT 8:25 Po Mo HEARINGS PROJECT SP-68022 LOCATION: Francisquito Avenue PROTEST HEARING & CONFIRMATION from westerly City limits to Valinda OF ASSESSMENT (191 1 Act Short Form) Avenue, Mayor Gl.eckman: Madam City. Clerk do you have the affidavit of posting and mailing? City -Clerk: Yes sir. Motion by. Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the affidavit of posting and mailing be received and filed, (Mr. Fast, Public Services Director, verbally presented the Engineer's report. ) 4 - REGa C.C. 1-13-69 HEARINGS - -SP-68022 - Continued Page Five Motion by. -Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to receive and file the Engineer's report on Project SP-68022, •THE CHAIR DETERMINED THERE WERE NO WRITTEN PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS. THIS.IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING'ON PROJECT SP-6' &022, THERE WERE NO ORAL OBJECTIONS AGAINST THE. ASSESSMENT OR ANY OF THE REPORTS'.-__.'. Motion by. Councilman Gillum, seconded by. Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the public hearing on Project SP-68022 be closed, RESOLUTION NO, 3923 The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CONFIRMING THE. REPOR T OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR CON- STRUCTION DONE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO, 3871, FRANCISQUITO AVENUE FROM WESTERLY CITY LIMITS. TO VALINDA.AVENUEo" Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution, Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by. Councilman Chappell, that said Resolution, be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES-. Councilmen Chappell,. Nichols, . Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman . NOES-. None ABSENT: None, 0 VARIANCE NO, 632 CARPETERIA LOCATION-. 2526 East Workman Avenue REQUEST for approval of a variance to allow a 40 foot high free-standing sign in. the C-2 Zone denied by Planning ,Commission Resolution.No, 2112, Appealed by applicant on,December 16, 1968. Mayor Gleckman-. Madam City Clerk have you the affidavit of posting ,and mailing? City Clerk-. Yes and there were .14 notices mailed to the property owners. (Mr, Menard, Planning Director, read the staff report and explained locatipii of the property, surrounding property, etc„ with the use of display maps° ) THIS IS THE TIME AND, PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC H is EARING ON VARIANCE.NOa 632, IN FAVOR James Mastopietro As you see the sketch is what we are 7052'.Laurel Canyon Blvd, proposing on the basis that there are other North Hollywood signs in the area within 200' of this parti- cular store and the signs are larger and higher, We wanted a larger sign, in fact Carpeteria has a standard sign which is larger and we cut it down to about .:12:0 sq. feet, We feel that this complies almost within the Ordinance without a variance actually, It is about 10' more, My company installed the sign at Bank of America with a total height of 50' which evidently required a variance, We also installed the sign at' Charley Brown's which is 160 sq, ft and came under the Ordinance, We are not asking for anything that is .out of the ordinary in the 'REG. GoG. 1-13-69. Page Six HEARINGS - VARIANCE NO. 632 - Continued .ityibm a.C-2 zone. I feel there shouldn't have been, any question. on it to begin with and we have been fighting it fora year now. As far as the accessibility of the store it is cut off by a filling station on, one side and a theatre on the other, and like -it was stated here, there is a number of free standing signs - you can't tell one company he • can have a sign. and the other one he can't. The law of zoning shoui'd. prevail. If you have a M-zone you are allowed to do on.e thing, the C-2 another, etc. I am in the sign business but I. would not like anyone to put up a sign in front of my house, but if I am in business I surely would like to have a sign. Lon Boutin I am representing Carpeteria - I am an 7007 'Laurel Canyon Blvd. officer in the Company. We would like North Hollywood to resolve this matter, and basically what Mr. Masto.pietro has just pointed out, we would like approval for the particular sign we have applied for by variance, If this isn't possible then we would like to go back to the roof sign that now exists and put an illuminated sign on the roof and it would serve our purpose if we could have the same height that exists at the present time. Thank you. IN OPPOSITION None PUBLIC HEARING. CLOSED. COUNCIL DISCUSSION, Councilman Chappell: Mr, Mayor a question.,- - there is at the present time a roof sign, on the building ... are they planning to take that sign down if we give the free standing sign or are they • going to have both signs up? Mr. Mastopietro: That would be taken down. It is an illegal sign right now. Councilman Gillum: Mr. Menard - this is to be a free standing sign - where approximately would it be located in.relationship to the front of the building? (Mr, Menard. explained with the use .of the diagram,) Councilman Gillum: My reason for asking - in relation to the sign directly west of the theatre - it is almost out to the property line anal if we were to grant this request wouldn't the Eastland Theatre sign blot out anyone seeing this sign coming east on Workman? Mr. Menard: I would have to say I don't believe it would because the height of the Eastland sign is considerably lower than this one and one is going to appear over the top of the other depending where you are on the street - eventually one will blot the other out and vice versa. The Eastland sign - from memory - is about 25 to 30' high. As more and more detached signs are located on businesses they lose their effectiveness because they ultimately block out each other. Councilman Gillum: There are other businesses in the same area probably wanting this type of sign and if we allow one then before .long we have a number of free standing signs, so I am concerned not only with the applicants need of advertising but also with the view of the street if we apply this attitude of free standing signs. Councilman Chappell: In these areas don't we have some sort of arrangement where they can all advertise part of their business on that same sign? (Mr. Menard explained in detail detached signs are allowed by ordinance only on Department Stores, Shopping ,Centers and Servir,,e Stations.) is • REG. C.C. 1-13-69 HEARINGS - VARIANCE NO. 632 Continued Page Seven Councilman Nichols: Mr, Menard the report mentions that there are in this general vicinity a number of signs that would not .meet the standards of our current sign ordinance but are there by variance. I assume they did not in fact meet the requirements of the earlier sign Ordinance? Mr. Menard: This is correct. Councilman Nichols: Are any of those signs you referred to nonconforming and will have to change to come to standard in the future? Mr. Menard: These were granted by variance and although the variance is still valid; as the City Attorney has said to staff, they need not be precedent setting because there is now in effect a different sign ordinance. Councilman. Nichols: One thought strikes me and that is this particular business venture in our community - which is certainly welcome and has only been here a very short time - these premises were occupied by this business subsequent to our current sign ordinance and all of the conditions could have been -known to this applicant prior to setting up shop and we are trying to upgrade our sign ordinance and therefore I find it difficult to back up and go back to our older standards. My other thought is that under the current ordinance even a roof sign at this location would be limited to 30' on this structure and a 451 sign is greatly exceeding what the requirements are, Mr.. Menard: This is correct. If the building is 201 the roof sign could be about 27" - 28' from ground level. Councilman Nichols: The applicant has indicated he would like to have the matter settled and I am sure this could be settled quite readily if he put a sign up in accordance with the requirements of the.City. He has also mentioned something about if he could not have this sign then he would like to have the sign now on. the roof and I did hear a comment that the sign now on the roof is an illegal sign - I would like to have this natter clarified. Mr. Menard explained the existing sign., . stating it is slightly larger and taller than the ordinance allows. It is nonconforming but not by very much, Councilman Nichols: Could it be lighted under the Ordinance? Mr. Menard: The ordinance would allow back lighting or interior illumination. Councilman Nichols: What would be the normal procedure for the applicant to gain a. variance for using the existing sign rather than taking it off and putting up some new sign. at great. cost? What would be his procedure? Mr. Menard: He would have to request a normal variance request, Councilman .Nichols: 'Mr., City Attorney, in this type of application can the Council deny the request and grant a study of variance on some other sign on that site? Mr. Wakefield: Not under the circumstances that exist here because the applicant has requested a certain kind of a sign and the hearing on the variance .request has been advertised. Council, as the..Planning Commission was, is obligated to consider the request made, "R EG� .. C. C. 1-13 -69 Page Eight HEARINGS - VARIANCE NO. 632 - Continued otherwise people might be misled feeling the Planning Commission had denied the request for this particular sign. and the matter closed, • Councilman Nichols: There is no way that the Council could in fact provide an answer to the applicants needs in terms of any other type of signage within the framework of this application? Mr. .Wakefield: That is correct. If the height or sire of the sign requested became an issue that could be changed but not an Addition- al sign. Councilman. Nichols: Mr. Mayor for myself I would be very sympathetic to an application that involved a slight exception to size so the applicant might utilize the existing signage but I don't think I could in good conscience allow a variance that would extend to the type requested, which -is 'in opposition. to the present ordinance, Mayor Gleckman: If I am not mistaken didn't we have a variance applied by you regarding the present roof sign? Mr. Mastopietro: Yes, Mayor Gleckman: And wasn't .that variance heard by this Council and no one from your firm was in attendance to give us reasons why that sign should be allowed? • Mr. Boutin: Yes that is correct - I didn't realize we had to be here. That information was sent .to my office and Mr. Mastopietro was handling everything on the signs, etc, , with the City, and th.e notification was sent to _my office and I wasn't familiar with what takes place and when I got the information saying a meeting is being held, etc, , .I thought - great, they will decide and either we have it or don't have it, and on that basis I didn't tell Mr. Mastopietro there was a meeting. The second time around we applied so that we would be sure to be here tonight, Mayor Gleckman: The reason I brought this out is because I remembered you -had asked for a variance on the sign on the roof and I also in good conscience feel that you might not have had any problem receiving thatsign hdd we had someone here to tell us the problems that we have been told this evening regarding this particular sign, The height particularly doesn't bother me, as the idea of both the height and amount of signage. does not fall within the sign ordinance as it exists today. The only reason I bring that up is because in this area where this store is located. I can understand how anyone coming ,into the City and locating a business would get the impression that they could put this type of sign up since there are existing signs across the street and next to it that do not comply with our present sign ordinance,. so with all due respect to the applicant I understand. why you are making the application. I think though that the policy of this. Council has to be because of the existing conditions • in and around your location whether we are to permit another sign that doesn't conform both to height and footage, Mr, Menard - if the word "draperies" came off the sign, would it then conform in square footage? (Answer: No,) Is it possible f.or you to design that very same sign and comply with the amount of square footage that would fall into your category? Mr.. Mastopietro: Ye s , Mayor Gleckman: Then the only variance you would be asking ,for would be the height variance and that would be 40!. -g- REG. C-C. .1-13-69 HEARINGS - VARIANCE NO, 632 - Continued Page Nine Mr, Menardo May I remind the Council the variance request is also for a detached sign which is not allowed, • Mayor Gleckmane I understand but in order to try and help the applicant - he has heard the discussion by Council - my question now is can you make it clear to the Council what you would be willing to do so we know you can conform to the proper square footage , which is 100 square feet? Mr. Boutin: We would like the detached sign and we will put the proper square feet in the sign and comply in. that manner, Mayor Gleckmane Is it possible to bring the sign down to the same height that your sign would be on the building, In other words 3 0' ? Mr. Boutin: Yes, Mayor Gleckmane Mr. Menard - wouldn't they be within everything except for the detached sign? They would alright in square footage and the only thing they would be asking for is a detached sign, Mr. Menardo This would be correct, • (Open discussion by Council and applicants) Mayor Gleckmane The question is why can't you then put it on the building rather than asking for a detached sign, Mr. , Mastopietro; That is what I just said, (Council Discussion) Councilman Nichols- I will stick to what I said - if he came in requesting a 3' height variance on a roof sign he would have my very friendly ear, but I can't go along with a detached sign which violates the sign ordinance, Mayor Gleckmane I have another question - the detached sign - is it ggainst the sign ordinance? Mr. Menardo Detached signs for a particular business other than a service station are pr®hibited, Mayor Gleckmane In order not to start a precedent by this Council- I would go along with Councilman Nichols suggestion and that would be •that the applicant be -aware that this Council, at least two of us so far, have stated we would look most favorably on a roof sign that would go to a height of 30' rather than a detached sign. Are there any other comments by Council? Councilmen Lloyd,. Chappell and Gillum, agreed they would go along with the suggestion. Mayor. Gleckmane The indication I get is that we would probably get a motion to deny this variance and then request the applicant to make another variance request pertaining to whAt was discussed this evening favorably by Council, - 9 - REG® C.C. 1-1-3-69 HEARINGS - VARIANCE NO, 632 - Continued Page Ten Mr. Menard: If I may - one other informational point, The variance request you are talking about is less than 2016 and could be handled by the Administrative Review Board and this would expedite the application, Mayor Gleckmano I would entertain a motion for denial, Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Conncilman Lloyd, that Variance No, 632 be denied, Motion carried on roll call vote as follows - AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, .Lloyd, . Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 410 1�OCATdON• East_ side of Azi4sa HAEENER CHRYSLER PLYMOU`I'H AGENCY venue etween WorKman an Garvey Avenues. REQUEST for approval of a zone change from C-1 (Neighborhood -Commercial) and R-3 (Medium Density Multiple Family) to S-C (Service -Commercial.) approved by Planning Commission.Resoluti.on No, 2109, (The City Clerk advised that the affidavits of posting and !publication were filed; 40 notices having been mailed to property owners. ) • (Mr,, Menard, Planning Director, presented the staff report,_ read Planning Commission .Resolution No, 2109, and explained the location with the use of maps. ) THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONE .CHANGE NO, 410, IN FAVOR Byron Hayes, Jr., . Lawyer The- Chrysler Realty Corporation has the for Chrysler Realty Corp, power of attorney from the McDougalls Office at 615 So, Flower St. to make this application for both their Rm. 1111 - Los Angeles .property and the Eldorado Motel, which property is going to be used for a storage lot by Chrysler. There are three distinct parcels involved, the Motel, the existing Agency and the storage lot owned by McDougalls, which Chrysler has an option to lease for 10 years and a further option at the end of 10 years to purchase, if it desires at that time. The ultimate use is for an automobile storage .lot for storing new cars. We don't understand that -there is much controversy about the merits of the zone change itself since it is in agreement with the North Azusa Plan and City policy, I would like to call your attention to two changes Chrysler would like to have made in the actual resolution itself. They both • pertain to waiver number 3. In the first line where it reads - "construction of a 6' height solid masonry wall along the north boundary line, , o , , " We would like to have changed to say "construction of a 6' height solid masonry wall and landscaping, .." The reason is this property abutes residential zoned property on the north. Chrysler originally requested a waiver of the landscaping and wall on the :north•orMthe ground that the property was vacant and there was no sense in putting in a wall and landscaping that wouldn't benefit anyone, The staff recommended that the waiver be denied. Chrysler was willing to go on this basis that the wall and landscaping be bonded for a period of time and if residential construction took place on, the north then Chrysler would put in the wall and landscaping, but if not for a period of time then the requirement would lapse, - 10 - REG.-C.C. 1-13-69 Page Eleven HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE NO. 410 - Continued We were surprised when we heard the Resolution read before the Planning Commission because we thought that both the wall and landscaping had gone together but it turns out the wall can be waived and bonded for a period of time b ut the landscaping has to be put in; which to us takes up valuable land that we would not • like to devote to landscaping until there is somebody there to appreciate it. Certainly our new cars that.will be stored there and the runners that will go out to get them will not be benefited by the landscaping, but on the other hand if there is a req�dential development, Chrysler is willing to put in the landscaping as well as the wall. The second change is in the same paragraph, A 10 year period stated in two places which Chrysler would like to change to 12 -years, Now that doesn't change the basic requirement if a residential development takes place then the wall and landscaping go in, all that changes is the period. of time which the way this resolution is worded at the end of this period of time we have to put in the wall and landscaping whether or not there is a residential development. Our logic in requesting this change is that. Chrysler has an option to lease for 10 years, if thugs don't work out and Chrysler gives up the land at the 10 year period and if the property to the north is not developed to a residential use at that time then. who knows what is going up there and we would like to have some period of time in which the owners can decide what the situation is and maybe make a new application. On the other hand if Chrysler buys the property at the end of the 10 year period and is willing to put up the wall and landscaping at the end of 12 years depending on the use. If Chrysler should expand. in that area then we might be back with a new application but 12 years allows a little breathing time after the lease expires and there is a chance to see what is going to be done with that property. Other than that I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. • IN OPPOSITION None. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED, COUNCIL DISCUSSION. Councilman Lloyd; It would appear that the presentation by the attorney for the Chrysler Corporation - Mr. Hayes, has made a logical case and I for one am swayed by his argument and would be favorably disposed to his request. Councilman Nichols- The 12 year period versus the 10 year period - I don't think it is of great concern and I would certainly go along with that. But the matter of landscaping. o , .. Mr. Menard, the landscaping requirements would be - 1: for beauty, or- 2: for screening? Mr. Menard: The landscaping strip as the S-C zone requires is for a buffer more than anything else. It requires heavy type landscaping, the idea being to separate with a living wall, the commercial and residential land uses, Councilman Nichols: If the requirement were held that the block wall and landscaping had to come in now, then if at a later time they were immediately abutting a residential use, they would have a built in protection. Now if both the wall and the growth belt were deferred until such time as some residential development might come, then as far as the growth belt providing some screening, it would require some length of time to do so. A block wall can go up almost overnight but landscaping requires time for growth, .I would more be inclined to bond the wall and let it delay but I for myself, would like to see the bushes growing back there for screening„ (Council discussion, ) Motion by Councilman Lloyd,. seconded by Councilman Gillum, that application for Zone Change No. 410 involving Haefner Chrysler Plymouth Agency be approved _. 1 1 REGo C.C. 1-13-69 Page Twelve HEARINGS - ZONE CHANGE NO, 410 e Continued subject to the conformance of all provisions of the -West Covina Code except the following waiver: Paragraph 3, construction of a 6' high solid masonry wall and landscaping along the north boundary line to be waived for a period of 12 years subject to the posting of a bond by the applicant in the amount determined by the • City Engineer in a form approved by the City Attorney with .the idea that the wall and landscaping will be constructed at the end of the 12 year period or at such earlier time that the property is developed for residential use. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: Councilman Nichols ABSENT: None THE CHAIR DECLARED A RECESS AT 9:20 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:30 P.M. RECREATION & PARK COMMISSION 1. Oral Presentation by Chairman re, architect for Galster Park R. M, Nordstrom, Chairman As requested by City Council the Recreation & Park. Commission Recreation & Park Commission did West Covina conduct interviews with architects of high regard with reference to park design for the development of Galster Park. The original list of approximately 30 architects was reduced to 8 by eliminating those who had not designed any • Wilderness Parks of 10 acres or more. Information in this respect was obtained from the architects by telephone, The 8 architects were further reduced to 4 by contacting various agencies for which the architects had performed. The 4 we .were privileged to inter«w were most eminently qualified, The evaluation of each however as to enthusiasm, reference information, originality of concept, what would be termed personal or remote involvement, experience in scheduling, was the rating system used on the Commission in the evaluating of these gentlemen, They also had met with city staff to review the needs of the Park, as well as personally reviewed the park site. After due deliberation it was a matter of ease for the members of the Commission to unanimously recommend to Council that the architectural services of Armstrong & Sharfman be retained to design and develop Galster Wilderness Park, It was the desire of the Commission to openly express the oustanding cooperation and of course I must add the endurance of Mr, Fast and the many other members of our city's Public Service Division, I was hopeful that other members of the Commission might be here this evening to display what you might term the unanimity of our recommendation, but their absence should not detract from that, and we do have the pleasure of having Mr. Sharfman with us this evening, myself, and Mr, Kirk Wilson, If there are any questions we will try and answer them, Councilman Lloyd: I would like to state that Mr. Kaelin was here but left. Also, .I had the privilege of attending the meeting at which the different people mode their presentations to the Commission and I would like to tell Council I thought the Commission acted in good . strength and good haste ,and gave due consideration to all people making their presentations and I am personally very pleased with their selection, Mayor GIe-ck-man: In discu-s-sing Item D-2 which is the summary of action taken by the. Recreation & Park Commission, 'Item�'1" s'their rec.6mmendati6n, of the ;architect for Galster Park, And if Council has no objection. I would like immediately to go to the City Manager's agenda Item 12 - Agreement with Park Architect for Galster Park, (Council had no objection) Mr. Sharfman is in the audience tonight and any questions the Council might have prior to coming to some decision, this would be the time and place for Council questioning, - 12 - -REG...C.C. 1-13-69 Page Thirteen Item 12 - 'City Manager-'s° - genda Mr. Aiassa: (Passed out a folder to each Council ---roan) We have also drafted an agreement, reviewed by the City.Attorney and staff, and the agreement is in form to be executed. If there are any questions wewould be glad to review with Council, (Council asked permission to question Mr., Sharfman) Lee Sharfman Armstrong & Sharfman, Architects West Los Angeles Councilman Gillum: You did visit the park site before presenting your presentation? Mr. Sharfman: Yes, Mr. Gingrich escorted me and we made an extensive tour, Mayor Gleckman: Are you aware of the time schedule we are fighting? Mr. Sharfman: Very, much so, Mayor Gleckman- Mr, -Aiassa - have you discussed with Mr. Galster the appointment of Mr. Sharfman and the details of the contract? Mr ,..Aiassa: Yes, .we called him and w e were. su.p.posed .to have lunch is today but Mr. Galster doesn't like to come west if the weather 'is bad and with the prospect of rain he did not come, I would like to -make a recommendation that the Mayor and myself meet with Mr. Galster after ton.ights meeting and bring him up-to-date. Mayor Gleckman: I just wanted to know and make sure Mr. Galster was aware of what we are doing, so he would be informed at all times, Mr, Aiassa: He was pleased when I advised him that we had called him before going to- Council. He said he felt satisfied we were doing the right thing and selected the right man. Motion by Councilman. Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contractual agreement with the architect and the City of West Covina:as presented here this evening with the covering memo of January 10, 1969. Motion by Councilman Nichols that Council instruct staff to proceed in accordance .with the target schedule as discussed in the joint meeting between the City Council and_Rer-reation & Park Commission. . Seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried. Mayor Gleckman: I would like to commend the Recreation & Park . Commission for their quick action and for their choice. Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council accept and file the minutes of the Recreation & Park Commission action of January 7., 1969, PERSONNEL BOARD 1, Review Miii.utes of: December 5, 1968 and December 12, 1968, Motion by Councilman Gilluxn. ,.seconde:d::byyc.6-uncilman.y I!-oyd:y_ and carried, that Council receive and file the Personnel Board minutes of December 5, 1965. 1 O • • • R EG, •C. C. 1-.13-69 PERSONNEL BOARD - Continued Page Fourteen Motion by Councilman Nichols, ---seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that Council receive and file the minutes of the Personnel Board dated December 12, 1968. 2. Recommendation of Medal of Valor Award Mayor Gleckrnan: The recommendation is that the City Council approve the awarding of Medals of Valor to Sergeant Elroy and Officers Conatser and Hardin at a luncheon to be arranged by the Police Department. This has to do with the three officers from the City of West Covina -when called in by the El Monte Police Department did serve above and beyond the call of duty when in face of eminent danger not only in the life of El Monte, Police and various other officers but in particulrar the protection the West Covina -.Police Officers gave to and probably saved the life of a fellow officer. Motion by.Councilman Gillum, seconded by. Councilman Chappell, that Council approve the awarding of medals of valor to Sergeant Elroy, Officers Conatser and Hardin., at a luncheon to be arranged by the Police Department. Councilman. Lloyd: Do we have the Medal of Valor already available or do we have to contract for them? . And has a design been set? Councilman Nichols: I sat in on this particular meeting when this matter came up and the Medal of Valor has been authorized for a number of years but it has never been presented. A certificate has been presented in the past, but not the actual medal, The Personnel Board did approve the medal as to form, also the Board recommended to staff that they come back with some definitive procedures to standardize these matters as to procedure for future awards. So the Council will be getting more detailed recommendation on the mechanics of this in the future. Mayor Gleckman: I also hope they come up with a recommendation for one Medal of Valor for the Safety Department and one for other city employees that might be involved in acts of heroism. Councilman Nichols: I don!t believe that came up. If you would like the Board to look into that I believe it will have to be so directed, Mayor Gleckmano ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Aiassa - will you pass that on. (Answer: Yes. ) Motion carried, Mrs, ,G.ornberio;.. Gentlemen, .I appear before you tonight in regard to the 1214 W. Devers Street development of Galster Park, This area would be a haven West Covina for the vandal at work, When I took children there a summer ago it was obvious that they had been there also, I would request your extreme moderation in the allocation of funds for any improvement, especially of buildings, Please can, the materials be most durable, non-destructive and certainly not luxurious, I am sure that all taxpayers would be seriously upset to see the lovely new facilities .desecrated . It is unfortunate that this type of activity exists -in our midst., but to not acknowledge and protect against it would be naive, Last October, 1968,. St. Christopher's Church on Glendora Avenue had a statute covered with hot wax, the repair cost was approximately $200. 00. Vandals systematically ripped at the tennis court wind buffers at Edgewood High until they finally had to be removed. This past weekend the vandals pulled four letters from - 14 - REGo C.G. -:I-13-6-9 .ORAL GO-MMUNICATIONS -- Continued Page Fifteen the name plate .at Temple Shalom--at--Merced near -Orange. If the -se activities can go on in the afor-ementioned areas then they -will have a field day in the lonely area of Galster Park. Thank you for your consideration for fiscal responsibility, Mayor Gleckman: Thank you, .Mrs, Gombert.;. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a) Resolution from City of Long Beach re, offshore airport site Motion by Councilman. Gillum, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that this item be referred to staff, b)�Resolution from'City of Baldwin Park re Campus disorders Councilman Gillum: Mr. Mayor - a comment before going on, May I make the statement that sometimes our action up here when we refer an item to staff - there is some misunderstanding by citizens. I would -like to clarify this. The reason we refer to staff is. so that we are better able to justify our (action when we have a full report on the matter from s taff Mayor Gleckman: Might I add that anything referred to staff by Council comes back to us, • Councilman Gillum: On the Resolution from the City of Baldwin Park re, the campus disorders, I would like very much to support the city of Baldwin Park and any other City that felt the same. Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Coubncilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution along the same lines as the one in Baldwin. Park stating our objections with regard to campus disorders, c) Resolution from City.of Upland re, campus disorders Mayor Gleckman: I would entertain a motion to receive and file, So moved by Councilman Chappell., Councilman Lloyd: I think we should perhaps notify both Cities that we are taking supportive action, ( Council agreed) Motion seconded by Councilman Gillum, and carried. d) :Resolution from City of Marysville re, Property Taxes • Motion by Councilman. Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to receive and file, e) Request from Queen of Talley Hospital for -Exempt Business License Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that this item be referred to staff, - 15 -REG. C.C. 1--13-69 Page Sixteen WRITTEN .COMMUNICATIONS- Continued f. . Public Utilities Commission opinion re. Application of Douglas Bus Lines for extended service Motion by Councilman Gillum, .seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that this informational item be r..eceived and filed, CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE NO, 1072 The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO 'AS TO .REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. (Zone Change No. 406 - Donald Mellman) Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried; waiving further reading of the body of said Ordinance. Motion by Councilman Gillum, . seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that said Ordinance be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote ass follows - AYES: Councilmen Chappell, .Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, -Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO.- 3924 The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY MANAGER. " Motion by Councilman .Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, waiving further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman.: Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, .Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, :Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None SYNANON REPORT Motion by''Councilman, Nichols, Ls.egonded b�y:Gouncilman Lloyd, and carried, that this item be rereferred to staff for a final recommendation to Council and to appear on the agenda for the next Council meeting. • REQUEST OF M.R. &MRS.,STA,LLINGS re. KEEPING OF DOGS IN CITY Mr, Wakefield: The Planning Director and I met with Mr. & Mrs. Stallings regarding a problem they had involving the interpretation and application of two. sections of our Municipal Code, Section-4305 relating to the keeping of more than 3 dogs over 6 months of age; also the section which requdres the keeping of 5 or more adult dogs over 4 months of age constitutes the maintenance of a kennel, The Stallings were cited and appeared in the Municipal Court for the keeping of dogs which exceeded the Ordinance specifi- cation, The Planning Director volunteered to undertake a study of the Ordinances of other cities to see what they had done with reference to this problem, ..So far as the 1 G. • --REG. C.C. 1-13-6.9 Page Seventeen CITY ATTORNEY - Re. Keeping of Dogs - Continued Stallings are concerned, .it is a hobby, They -keep and breed dogs for the purpose of showing . Ultimately if a.change -is made there will have to be a change in the zoning ordinancewhich will have to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council., There will be a report back to City Council with reference to this problem. Motion. by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the oral report be received and filed, MONIES OWED CITY BY CAROUSEL THEATRE (Item discussed in the Executive Session held by Council) Mayor Gleckmano Mr, Wakefield, .I believe you have been directed to try and get our money, Mr_, Wakefield: If a satisfactory settlement is not negotiated the directive from Council is that the City Attorney be authorized to file suit to get the monies due. So moved by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Council- man Lloyd, and carried, _CITY. MANAGER 1. Request for Leave of Absence with Pay - Robert E. Reuss • Mr, Aiassa: You have before you a written report from staff, signed by myself and approved by the Fire Chief, requesting a leave of absence with pay for Robert E. -Reuss, .Fireman, You also have the signed medical slip from Dr. Wolverine. I would like to request a 60 day leave of absence with pay and that within that time we meet with Mr. ReussI s doctor. This man has been with us over 4 years and has a very good record and served the City well, Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that. Robert E. Reuss be granted a 60 day leave of absence with. pay and at the end of that period this matter be reviewed with a recommendation forthcoming from staff to Council. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Chappell, Nichols, .Gillum, .Lloyd, . Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None 2, T.I.C, .Contract Termination Mr, Aiassa: Now that we have a full-time Communications Director I don't believe we need the services of T.I.C, and we need a motion by Council approving final payment. Motion by Councilman Nichols, . seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that Co,ancil- authorize bhes`k-drminationr:of,,fhe� g�e-d.rn ?nt with T.J. Co Engineers, Inc., for consultant services on Communications Center and that this termination be subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. The contractor be released from the obligation to perform on -site inspection, equipment and systems acceptance; 2. The amount of the final payment to the contractor be reduced from. $1500 to $1050, representing a savings to the City of $450, and authorize the Controller to make a final payment of $1050, acceptance of that amount considered full payment for the City's obligation, under the contract. Motion carried on, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, :Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None - 17 - REG. C.Ca 1-13-69 Page Eighteen CITY MANAGER - Continued TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JANUARY 7, 1969. (Council considered each item) Mayor Gleck.man: Item 3 - the recommendation is that the request be Is denied. I am not really familiar with what criteria was used in coming to this decision and being familiar with this particular corner I think it is probably one of the most hazardous in the City of West Covina due to the topography of the land, First of all I think a stop sign should be .installed and secondly, if I can't get enough votes to get a stop sign installed, I would like to request that the Council meet with the Traffic Committee people to find out what criteria they used in this instance. Councilman Nichols: Could I have a visual presentation of this? (Mr. Fast advised that no one from the Traffic Committee was present tonight) Councilman Gillum: I would like more information on where tae stop sign is recommended. Mr, Aiassa: Mr. Mayor - I would recommend that this be referred back to the Traffic Committee and we do a large map study and refer back to City Council at the next meeting Motion by Councilman. Gillum, seconded by, Councilman Chappell, that this item be referred back to staff for further study and be returned to Council at the next meeting with _a more detailed report. Councilman Chappell: Just past this proposed boulevard stop sign is also another curve as it comes down into Merced and there is stop sign there, but I think we should have some sort of warning stop ahead before we negotiate the turn. I went up there today and looked this area over and if 1 didn.°t know the boulevard stop was there I would have gone through it. It is a bad hill all the way down. Councilman Gillum: Mr. Aiassa can we have some photographs to accompany this? Mr, Aiassa: Yes. Mayor Gleckmane I also .request that the residents that made this request be notified when this will be on the agenda so they may be in. attendance. Councilman. Nichols: One further comment. I have noticed a rather interesting thing on the requests that come up for stop signs. When we get a report back I would like to get some sort of a discussion from the Traffic Committee on the basis of determining where stop signs go, Sometimes I see a request come and then word comes back from the Traffic . Committee that this persona wants to put a sign in. to slow traffic down and we don't put stop signs in to slow traffic downy another time a request will come in that basically asks for a stop sign to slow down speeding automobiles because it is a hazard and here comes the Traffic Committee stating that this request is based upon performing a function of slowing or stopping vehicles rather than determining th.ebasic warrants and for this reason they don't issue a stop sign. I would like to know when there should be stop signs and why they put stop signs in? It seems to me the function is to stop somebody but the way this is worded it indicates that the suggestion of wanting to do that - stop someone - is not the correct reason for putting stop signs in. I would like some clarification, Mayor Gleckman: Mr. Aiassa - you might have the Traffic Committee listen REG® .C-Co 1-13-69 Page. JNinet4,pen CITE' MANAGER - TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - Continued to the tape before they come to the next meeting. Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by -Councilman .Lloyd, and carried, that • Council approve the Traffic Committee minutes of January 7, 1969, with the exception of Item 3. WILLIAMS, -COOK & MOCINE STATEMENT - December 1968 Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that Council approve payment of $300.. 00 for professional services rendered under contract dated December 12, 196.6, with Williams, Cook & Mocine, Motion carried on roll call as follows - AYES: Councilmen.Chappel.l., ,Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES- None ABSENT- None CIVIC CENTER DEDICATION Mr. Aiassa- As you will note we have added the West Covina Lion°s Club to the list. Mayor Gleckman- I notice we do not have Mr, Hugh Flournoy on here. • Besides being the State Controller he was our. Assemblyman for a long time. Will you please add? (Agreed) Mr. Aiassa- We have two alternative dated picked - staff recommended the 18th or 25th. The second date was recommended in case of unpredicted rain, etc. , and also an extra week would help us. Councilman. Lloyd- An overture has been made both to the President and the Governor with. negative results. They are pursuing possibilities in other areas, Also, the final date will be decided upon when we acquire the main speaker, that will be the controlling factor, as it appears at the present time, Mayor Gleckman- Has the Committee been, authorized any money and has there been any money authorized in the budget? I believe Council should have a part in this. Mr . Aiassa- No no money has been authorized as yet. This report simply states proposed budget -it is not asking for approval yet. At present we wanted some tentative dates and direction on the selection, of a Master of Ceremony for the program. Does Council have any strong feeling on who is to be the Master of; Ceremony - our time • is drawing to a close and maybe by the 27th we could come to a conclusion. Mayor Gleckman- I would entertain a motion that this report be received and filed, So moved by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, ter' rill.: Mayor Gleckman- On theitems mentioned by Mr. Aias sa I would like to have the Committee come back with a recommendation to Council on the 27th of January. ;19 - REG. Co Co-1-13-69 Page Twenty - CITY ,MANAGER - CIVIC CENTER DEDICATION - Continued Councilman Nichols. If I may - I have one comment. The thought I have on this is that I see in most of this report very fine work and I concur in every recommendation throughout except one. One area I think is providing a very .poor return to the City for the money expended. • I think the purchase of 2500 key chains at an expenditure of $2000. 00 - perhaps it is too strong to say it is wasting money, but I feel there are better ways of achieving what we would like to achieve through the expenditure of this amount of money. Everywhere you go you get key chains and that sort of thing, and I just don't think this would represent what we would like to represent .for the City of West Covina, by giving out key chains. • Motion carried. PROPOSAL FROM PANEL ADS OF CALIFORNIA RE, WASTE RECEPTACLES Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell., and carried, that the Council refer this matter to the Planning Commission in terms of possible interpretat'ibm in the Zoning Ordinance and further that Council direct the City Attorney to prepare appropriate ;ordinane qs• tb'iricbrporate this in the Municipal .Code , COURTESY BUS BENCHES Motion by Councilman Chappell that staff be instructed to contact the Rapid Transit System for guidelines as to the most convenient locations for construction of bus benches, the facilities upon receipt of such information submitting final proposal of full information. regarding location and ultimate cost. Seconded by Councilman Nichols. Councilman Chappell: Mr. Mayor - I would like to defer this to our next Budget Session for the fiscal year 1969-170. And not do anything until it is discussed at that time, And at that time we will know if. Rapid Transit will continue to conduct the buses - because as I see them going down. the street it looks like a real loser. Mayor Gleckman-, In, answer to the elimination of the business service this would only come about upon recommendation from the staff of the Transit District to the Board of Directors of Rapid Transit, of which, as you know, I am a member. Prior to it coming to the floor of the District directors I would be able to inform this Council of this taking place. I think your point of, view regarding the question whether the buses will be continued or not may have some indication from the Rapid Transit District if this recommendation and motion is carried out. If this is referred to Rapid Transit for guidance, they in turn would then. say this is what we will tell these people what we recommend, or else turn around and say don't do anything we are still looking at that particular bus line, etc, , .and I think this is probably about the nicest way of getting an indication of that type, rather than asking them if you are g,6ing2.to-:caritinue the buses or not. Un.lesstih2s .C6.*unciL,, which,..I:r_—e r- dsent,-a.s'.well._as'the:..other cities,,:c would like• -to' make...tha-,sarequest of myself to get this information and then I would be gl ad to do it. Councilman Nichols-, I am certainly in favor of providing benches for people. I too see the buses moving around and realize they are not exactly overcrowded at the present time. I would tend to concur with Councilman Chappell. Unless the ultimate recommendation would come back for a modest expenditure for benches - I in no event ever would be willing to n R EG. C.C. .1-13-69 Page Twenty-on[e CITY MANAGER - COURTESY BUS BENCHES - Continued --s-ee expended this sum of money for these benches, I think it is beautiful and something I would expect to see at Disneyland or in Beverly Hills, but not in West Covina, • Mayor Gleckman: ..My first reaction to this report -was why don't we ask Rapid Transit District --what they would recommend and then we can always take the action suggested by Councilman Chappell afterwards. Motion carried, Four in favor, .Councilman Lloyd absent during this discussion, REQUEST EXPENSES FOR FIRE TRUCK IN. BALDWIN,PARK PARADE - $15. 00 Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Gillum, .that Council approve the request of expense money not to exceed $15, 00 for the Fire Truck to participate in the Baldwin Park parade, Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, .Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORT • Motion by Councilman .Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council authorize submission of the costs for undergrounding utility wires to the CBD Committee for their .review and recommendation. STAFF TRIP TO' SACRAMENTO - February 18 and 19, 1969 Mr. Aiassa: Every year the controller and myself go to Sacramento to audit the Sales Tax returns, Authorization from Council is requested; with regard to cost it will be an overnight trip for two, (Discussion by, Council) Mayor Gleckman: With regard to the cost - Mr, Aiassa will you please bring back a report to Council as to the cost. Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman. Lloyd, and carried, approving trip to,Sacramento for the City Manager and the Controller, RADAR TRAFFIC LAW .ENFORCEMENT • Councilman Lloyd: Mr. 'Mayor - while I appreciate the use of modern methods in Police work and all the rest of it, .I don't feel that our citizens require the use of this equipment right at the present moment, I am sure sometime in the future we will find the necessity of this type of equipment to continue on with law enforcement. I think law enforcement, at least at the point in time where we reside in West Covina, is still somewhat a m atter of education, pamphlets, lectures, etc, , that our Police Department does well, and probably do more good than the nfe'eessity of using this type of equipment. I realize this equipment is legal but it has the quality of entrapment to it. -2.1- REG. C.C. 1-13-69 CITY MANAGER - RADAR - continued Page Twenty-twdt '. Motion by Conncilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Gillum, and carried, to receive and file, Councilman Nichols: The only other comment I would like to make, is that I . made a request when this came up before for the Chief to try and translate to Council some objective-_,, evidence. I really don't feel that this report constitutes objective, information, 0 • (Agreement with Park Architect for Galster Park - covered by Council earlier) CITY MANAGER'S SPRING MEETING Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Gillum, that Council authorize the City Manager's attendance at the Spring Meeting of City Managers with an expenditure not to exceed $125, 00, Motion carried on roll call vote as f ollows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None GLENDORA AVENUE PROJECT REVIEW Mr., Aiassa: Council has a map of the layout of the median strip, also the tentative schedule, Councilman Nichols: The report says they have begun this work between the south City limits and Merced Avenue; actually the work they have been doing extends quite a bit north, Mr. Aiassa: The median strip will go from the city limits of LaPuente to the intersection at Service by St, Christopher's Church, Councilman Nichols: It says between south city limits and Merced Avenue, Mr, Aiassa: There are two parts to this, Councilman Nichols: This statement then does not incorporate all of the places where the utilities are working on Glendora Avenue, Mr. Zimmerman: Your point is well taken, Councilman Nichols, The utility companies are actually working on the-,pr.oject and the limits are from the south city limits to the inter- section of Glendora and Vincent or near Service Avenue easterly just north of St. Christopher's church, The Gas Company at the present time is putting in a line from Cameron Avenue southerly to the south city limits on the east side. This will be continued shortly by quite a few other utility company installations, Mr. Aiassa: I would like to have the Council accept the median strip as presented, and also the time schedule so you will know that street is going to be disturbed for 120 days, Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, to accept and file, - 2 ;2 - R.E.G.. C.C. 1-13-69 Page Twenty-E:hfe'e -CITY-MANAGER - -PROGRESS-REPORT on CA-LIFORNIA-AVENUE .QFF-RIMP Motion by Councilman Nichols, .seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that this _informational re -port be received -and filed, • POLICE INTER -SYSTEM AGREEMENT Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that the City Council approve the Orange County Agreement for members of the Southern California System Radio network be approved, and that a figure of $7. 50 per month as a reoccurring charge be also approved for funding; and further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. CAMERON AVENUE PROGRESS REPORT Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded .by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that the report be received and filed, CITY:CLERK 1. Request of Boy Scouts of America, San Gabriel Valley Council Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that the re -quest to conduct a fund raising campaign by the Boy Scouts of America, San Gabriel Valley Council,. be approved. Motion carried. 2, Re of ' erican Cancer Society Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that the request of the American Cancer Society to conduct a fund raising campaign be approved, 3. ABC Applications: George Broughton,. dba.Stop &: Go Market - 130 N. Hollenbeck Joe Castillo,, dba 7.-Eleven Food Store - 409 E. Merced Motion by Councilman Nichol-s-;--.--second-ed -by -Councilman Chappell, and carried, that no protest be filed on the ABC applications made by George Broughton, dba Stop & Go Market, 130 N. Hollenbeck; and Joe Castillo dba 7-Eleven Food Store, 409.E, Merced, 4, Request of March of Dimes to conduct Annual Solicitation Motion by Councilman -Nichols, . seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the request of March of Dimes to conduct annual solicitation be granted, •---------- 5, Resolution of. California Highway Commission re. Freeway locations Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by ,Councilman Chappell, that this informational Resolution of the California Highway- Commission re., Freeway locations be received and filed. Motion carried, - 23 - REG. C:.C. 1-13-69 -Page Twenty -OUT MA YO'R ° S ..REPOR TS 1 ' West Covina, FactBook Mayor Gleckman: The reason thus is on the agenda is because I understand the West Covina -Chamber of Commerce has engaged an • or-ganization to put out :a West. Covina Fact Book, and I thought the -staff --should look into this to see if we would like to advertise in this book or seek free space -or -whatever in this book. This is also to -make the present council aware of the Fact Book. I would suggest the staff look into it and come back to us with a report and recommendation, 2. Reappointment of Walter Leband to Public Authority Board Mayor Gleckman: I would like to announce the confirmation and reappointment of Walter -Leband to the Public Authority Board, fora .ter .of four years (4) . Appoirtment to be confirmed by a roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Chappell,. Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Gleckman: I would like a copy of the reappointment of Mr. Leband to be sent both to the Public Authority and also to Mr, Leband, Also the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution, if this is i:he manner in which it was done previously, • PROCLAMATION Mayor Gleckman: If there are no objections by Council, I will proclaim the week of January 18-25, 1969 as Youth .Hockey Week, No objections, so proclaimed, RESALE OF TICKETS Mayor Gleckman: :I have an item .that was received in the mail by the. City Clerk pertaining to the Retarded Childr.en's Association of the San Gabriel Valley with regard to a fund raising drive by selling tickets and seeking permission. I need a motion to put this item on the agenda, So moved by Councilman Nichols,, seconded by Council - man Gillum, and carried, City. Clerk. The request is .to approach the local business establishments regarding the sale of tickets - should we . rcefer this to the Chamber of. Commerce ? • Mayor Gleckman: Yes, .refer to the Chamber of Commerce; and otherwise permission be granted. I would entertain a motion that permission be granted, man Lloyd, and carried, So moved by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Council- 5, Citizens Award - 2'4 - R.EGo .Co -Co .1--13-69 Page Twenty-f.ve MAYOR'S REPORTS - Citizen's Award - Continued Mayor Gleckmam Tlis xregards the certificate of appreciation to be awarded to Mr. Michael,Scott - on December 8-Mr. Scott was instrumental in causing the arrest of a suspect and the return of property to Gigi's:Restaurant. Mr, Scott is unable to be present tonight • but I would like the record to reflect that a. certificate will be sent to him. I would also like to request Council to authorize a Resolution commending .Mr., -Chris Tambe for his services to the City of West. Covina as the Chamber of Commerce manager. -I would like the Resolution presented to him on :January 28th at the Chamber of Commerce dinner, and .I would like the ,resolution. perma-plaqued, So moved by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Gillum. and carried. (The City,Attorney was requested to prepare said. Resolution) RESOLUTION,NO. 3925 CU1\�_1'ENDTNv j., CHRIS TAMBE FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY. Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that said Resolution be adopted by Council. Motflon carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: -Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, .Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman • NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNCIL COMMITTEE. REPORTS Metro -Port -Study Councilman. Nichols.: I.would make one comment. I will defer the bulk of my remarks over to Councilman .Lloyd except to say Councilman Lloyd has done the. significant bulk of work in initiating and doing the research in, connection with this report that is being .presented to the Co.-.uncil tonight relative to the Metro. Port -Study, This is because Councilman. Lloyd is much more conversive in this subject matter than I am. However, I have followed this in every step of the way and Councilman Lloyd has related to me the findings enumerated in this report and I have had advance opportunity to study it with him and make suggestions that have been incorporated in the report. Therefore I would say in terms of the recommendation appearing at the conclus�on.of this report that in relation to this recommendation I am in full accord, Although '•Mr , Lloyd will make any detailed comments on this report, in terms of my name being with it and standing behind it, let the record reflect that it is a joint report, Councilman Lloyd. I wi-l1 just read the recommendations of the report which pertains to the Metro -Port Study, (Related previous history of this item. ) This is now the Committee report, The recommendation is as follows: It is, therefore, recommended that studies be conducted by staff to determine the feasibility and method of a Metro -Port serving the West Covina -area and its.surrounding community. These studies have taken into accountthe a.valibility,of land, impact of such a facility, upon the immediate surrounding area to assure minimum disturbing influence, and finally the market- ability of such a concept so that there will be financial gains for the city in the operation of this airport, thereby giving new sources of revenue to the City as well as general employment openings locally, I would like to elaborate a little bit with regards to the - 25, - -REG. -C.C. . 1-13-69 Page Twenty-sixc_i COUNCIL COMMIT TEE`REPORTS - Metro -Port Report - Continued report, In the finalization of the report we are recommending a runway size somewhere between 2000 and 2500' . -Of course, in the recommendation we have to look for some .suitable area, Actually it is our opinion that the only deterrant to the • airport .is the available and usable .land in regard to cost and the factor of noise, etc. I.w_ould like to conclude by -saying that there has been some suggestions by some individuals that there was -a possibility,of some conflict of interests because I happen to serve a client which in this case happens to be Cable Community Airlines, I have t-aken the liberty of asking the City.Attorney to render an opinion with regards to the generalities of the conflict of interest and he very kindly did so and tBota.t report was submitted to all the members of the City Council and I would like the City,Attorney at the point to comment, Mr, Wakefield- There are two kinds of interests which are prohibited by law, -One is an interest in a contract which is authorized and entered into by a public agency such as the City Council on behalf of the City,ic-Aprohibited inter est,inla..contract-:rdqu;i(r6a,�of- :.�rse, that the City actually approve a:formal contract in which a member of the City Council may or.may not have a financial interest in, A financial interest in a contract may not be waived and in most instances it doesn°t solve a problem to have.the member who has that interest declare the fact. The other kind of interest prohibited byjaw.is a financial interest in any other matter that comes before City Council, The financial interest must be a direct financial interest in. the xnatter tlkhat is directly before-City,Council. For example: if. Council were to authorize a change of zone on a -piece of property in which- a member of the Council had an interest that would constitute a.prohibitive financial interest in that action. You will note thtt it • does not necessarily relate to interests in a contract but interests in other kinds of actions whichcome before the City,.Council. The law simply requires that under those circumstances the member of. Council may declare the fact .that he has an interest butdoesnot disqualify. City Council from proceeding with the action, In my opinion no action has been taken to date, including the current. recommendation, that involves any conflict of interest which prohibits it by law on the part of Mr , Lloyd. Councilman .Nichols- One additional comment or observation, I would hope that the Daily Tribune would pick up .its ears on this, Every - time .I read a story in the press about this Committee assignment it mentions a proposed facility of some sort in the southwest section of the City. -I don't know where this particular statement originally got to be a press article, but'I.would like the record to reflect that at no time has any member of the City Council ever, here on the.Council mentioned a.southwest section of the City, or infact any ,specific section or area of the City for the location of the airport, in connection with the work of this Committee. And my position is that this. Committee did not at anytime and has not at anytime entertained any site location for this very geheral preliminary discussion, I am sure Councilman Lloyd would concur -in that, I am speaking for my understanding of it and if any other information has gotten out - I know members of the PTA from my own school • wanted to know if the acreage being discussed was down on Sunset Avenue where the strawberry patch was because that was the southwest portion .of the City, and.I had to go to some great length to inform them that it was not. Let me reiterate that I have never at anytime mentioned to anyone any concept of a precise .location where this could be established and have not: myself ever at anytime engaged in such dis- cussions nor,.,, have I. ever had- any,such discussion with. -Councilman ..Lloyd a<s to precise locations of this in or adjacent to West Covina. Mayor Gleckman- Thank you, I would only add to your remarks that I thought this report by, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Nichols has actually answered the request made by myself and this Council, that these two gentlemen do this type of a report for this Council, and - 26- • REG.:C...C. - 1- 13-b9 Page Twenty. -seven CITY.COUNCIL COMMITTEE. REPORTS - Metro -Port' Studv Continued regardless of what -is -written in the press or magazines, I would hope that the people of our area are not influenced that this Council is so shortsighted that we would not look into anything that this City might be benefited by, regardless of what outside information the people on this Council might have.. When the day • comes, because you have a -lawyer on your Council your communication in looking into new types of legal law would be stopped, and for -example - I am a -stock broker and you cannot look into inve-stments for this City because one of your members happens to be a -stock broker - I would hate to think that this would be one of the -qualifications of running for public office because then your City would suffer because you might have some .experience in a private enterprise - that you could lend information to that. City and that City could no longer seek that information because you served on that Council. I also might add that this City Council as long as I sit on. it, and I am sure as long as the four members sit on:it that are now on it, will not be dictated to by any articles written in the newspapers or any place else, or will it have an effect as to what we as an elected body would seek out as best for our community. The newspapers and magazines do not make decisions for this City Council, but the five elected officials elected by the people to do what they feel is right to do. I might also add that certain things going through the mail do not also influence the City,Council as to whether they are treading on soft ground or.not. It is most unfortunate but factual that when you are elected to a local office that you have to engage in things that -may not .set right with certain people in and. outside of your City, but you are obligated by being elected to lookinto anything that would be of benefit to the citizens. And, until such time and there has never been a decision to my knowledge by any City Council without a public hearing, citizens being -duly notified in those very same newspapers and publications, _which would give the citizens of this community or any community, • an opportunity to voice their opinions. It is _-most unfortunate that the -Metro -port Study got the type of publicity ;it did, and the reaction from people in and around the City of :West Covina, and the people who are positive have never been asked to discuss it because the action has not come before this Council as a matter of business. Until that time comes you are going to have to take whatever the newspapers or magazines decide to write and whatever people are going to talk about. Unfortunately, .again, that is the problem of serving in public office. I compliment both of you gentlemen on the job you have done.. I feel you have completed your -work and there is no need to continue with this Committee. Motion by Councilman. Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, that Council turn this matter over to City Manager."and;-s fa,.ff for_ further looking into this general subject area. Seconded by Councilman Chappell. Councilman Chappell: This is an outstanding report and I think some of the things you have stated - Mr. Mayor, are very astute and I think.we are obligated to look into things that will improve our .community. There are many things we will be looking .into that will cause someone to object to:, but in this excellent report there are recommendations to staff - that make me suggest that staff really grab this one by the horns and do an .excellent job,of research and come back with the pertinent information that will • allow us to vote intelligently on this matter. Mayor Gleckmano With all duerespect to, my remarks to the newspapers, J.realize they have to sell newspapers, the only thing is it is unfortunate that they have to do it at the expense of the Council when it has to do with a -subject that really hasn't come before the Council, and in all fairness to the Council if they would report on every subject that does come before Council in the manner in which they have discussed this area, then we would probably finally receive the type of publicity,that we would like the citizens to have. - Z,7 - a� pN a� REG. C.C. 1-13-69 Page Twenty-eight COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Metro -Port Study - Continued Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor. Gleckman: Let the, recordreflect .that this report has been referred to staff for a recommendation and report back .to Council and does not necessarily mean that we have adopted the idea of a Metro -Port or any other type of port in any section in or around our City. When that time comes the people of this. City will be given every opportunity to, express their opinions, as well as the members of this Council, DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Gillum., seconded by Councilman Chappell, approving demands totalling $484, 640, 05 as listed on Demand Sheet B397 through B401 and payroll reimbursement sheet. This total includes time certificate of deposits in the amount of $300, 000. 00, Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, .Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None -Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that this meeting adjourn at 11:05 p.m. to the next meeting at 7:30 p.m. on • January 20, 1969, to meet with the Planning Commission, ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED: MAYOR