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04-27-1981 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE -CITY COUNCIL CITY OF'WEST COVINA, CALIF. Aprit 27 1981-- The regular meeting of'the,City Council of the City -of West Covina was called to order by Mayor Shearer at 7:30 PM in. the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W" Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman -Tennant and the invocation was given.bv George S. Johnstone, Reg. Director of -the Salvation Army. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Shearer, Mayor Pro Tem Tice, Councilmembers Chappell Tennant, Bacon Others Present:. Mooney, Lennard, Fast, Thomas, Miller, Eliot, Meacham, Fowler, Yoshizaki, Williams, Southard, Pryor, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Tice; seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to approve -the minutes for the adjourned regular meeting of April 7, 1981, and the regular meeting of April 13, 1981. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications Vine_ School PTA 1) Request for a business license to hold a carnival on May•15, 1981. (staff recommends approval) !dater Quality Control 2) Compliance Inspection Report of'the BKK Landfill Board received from .the . Los Angeles Regional plater Quality • Control Board. (receive and file) Tim Altwine 3) Letter received requesting Council to disregard his letter of March 30, 1981, re a variance from the. si gn- ordi nance . (receive a.nd file) Planning Commission Summary of Action.of April 15,1981. (accept and file) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant) Claim filed March'"10, 1981,.by.Paul and..Bobbie Breit, Fred and Linda Landsberg,�Lee and Carol Oldham, for• property and general.damages amounting to $2.4 million. Traffic Committee Minutes Regular meeting of April 21', 1981. (receive and file) Administrative Review Board Slight Modification Gus1omonaco, 1531 Alpine Drive, -requested approval for No. 102 a slight modification from the front setback requirements. (ARB recommends approval) CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION! Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tice.to approve all items of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: • AYES: Bacon, Tennant,.Chappell, Tice, Shearer NOES: None (VERR-A_TIM TRANSC-RIPTI0.N) Shearer;. At this time the Mayor has a statement. At .the April 13, 1981 Wrest Covina City Council meeting; the Council directed.the City Attorney and staff to do the following: 1.) Present at the next City Council meeting a regulatory program that CITY COUNCIL "•MINUTES April 2.7, 1981 Page Two will prohibit the disposal of hazardous wastes from abandoned dump • sites at the BKK Sanitary Landfill. 2) Consider an emergency ordinance that would place a moratorium on the disposal of all hazardous waste at the BKK Sanitary Landfill until the Planning Commission concludes its hearings on whether to revoke, amend or suspend BKK's Unclassified Use Permit. 3) Review and report back on a citizen initiative ordinance proposal to prohibit the generation, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes in the City of West Covina. 4) Review and report back on a citizen proposal to establish a building moratorium on property within two thousand (2000) feet of the peri-.- meter of the BKK Sanitary Landfill. 5) "Report on' the City's ability to increase the business license rate to provide for a higher rate for Class I wastes coming from outside of Los Angeles County, and the current rate for other waste mater- ials remain the same. Since the whole question of the disposal of hazardous wastes is the sub- ject matter of present, pending and potential litigation, the Council met with the City Attorney and the City Manager in closed session to discuss these items on April 20, 1981, and before tonight's meeting. Because it is the Council's belief that the matter of the BKK landfill site, and the disposal of hazardous wastes in the City is of such critical importance to the community, I am proposing that the fold owing actions be taken by,my fellow councilmembers: 1) That an urgency ordinance be adopted that prohibits the disposal • of hazardous wastes at the BKK. Sanitary Landfill that originates from abandoned dump sites, which will become effective immediately. Additionally, direct the City Attorney to.proceed with whatever legal action is necessary to enforce the provisions of this ordinance. 2) That the submitted citizen initiative ordinance be placed before the citizens of West Covina on the November ballot. 3) That staff continue to review the City's ability to increase the business license rate to provide for a higher rate for Class I wastes coming'from outside of Los Angeles County and report findings at the next City Council meeting. 4) That no other action be taken at.this time regarding the other items It should also be pointed out that the.actions of this City Council to- night, if so authorized by my fellow councilmembers, will be in addition to the process that we have already started concerning the hearings to be held by the Planning Commission relating to the use permit now held by BKK: The preparation of the Environmental Impact Report and the holding of the hearings will go on as scheduled with respect to the odors emanating from the landfill. (EIND OF VERBATIM TRANSCRIPTI0N) Mayor Shearer asked the City Attorney to read the entire proposed ur(,iency ordinance and then explained to the audience that an urgency ordinance requires four affirm- atives votes for adoption and becomes effective immediately Urgency Ordinance City Attorney Lennard presented: read in its entirety ORDINANCE NO. 1507 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VII TO CHAPTER 15 OF THE ZEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS 1,,,1ASTES FROM ABANDONED DUMP SITES (EMERGENCY ORDINANCE) Motion by Tice, seconded by Tennant to introduce and adopt. Motion carried by roll call vote: Adoption of AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer Ordinance No. 1507 NOES: None - 2 - CI C1 • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1981 Page Three Mayor Shearer stated the ordinance became effective immediately. He then requested a motion on the ballot measure referred to in his statement. Motion by Tice, seconded by Chappell that the ordi- nance submitted to the City Council relating to the pro- hibition of disposal of hazardous waste in the City be put on the ballot for vote of the citizens at the Novem- ber election and that the staff prepare the necessary documents and resolutions for setting of such election Initiative -ordinance to date.. Motion carried by roll call vote: be placed on November AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer 3rd ballot NOES: None Mayor Shearer commented that the action speaks for itself; That in essence the democratic process will make the de- cision and that he trusts the decision of the voters in November will be accepted by everyone involved and that the matter of further discussion will be reserved to cam- paigning. He hoped that business in.the City will go on in a normal manner. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Gerry Miller, 320 S. Citrus Avenue, addressed Council in regards to Agenda Item No. F-2a, the transportation program proposed by the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium. Gerry Miller He asked questions re the source of funding in addi- tion to the $10,000 pledge, if the $1440 had already been spent, and if the participating cities would be splitting the cost evenly.. Mayor Shearer stated his questions would be answered when the item came.before Council later on the Agenda. Tanny Palmese Tanny Palmese, 2209 Paseo Tepic, addressed Council re hazardous wastes. He supported Council's actions taken earlier. He noted that Huntington Beach had an evacuation plan for the removal of their hazardous waste. He asked if the City of West Covina had an evacuation plan, and if .not, why not. Mayor Shearer.referredthe matter to staff for- a re- port back to-Couricil. He stated that no negotiations had been entered into between -the cities of'Huntington Beach and West Covina. V Louis Gilbert Louis Gilbert; Fernwood Street, stated his pleasure in Council's earlier actions but would like to see each councilmember's personal opinion re the subject on record. Lee'Oldham Lee Oldham, 2401 Leanna Drive, congratulated Council and stated that he had just given Councilman Tennant a letter.dated September that indicated knowledge on the part of West Covina of the hazardous wastes coming from Huntington Beach. Oldham submitted a letter regarding slope problems within the Hearthstone tract that he wished the'City would correct.. Royall Brown Royall Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, asked what the date of the election in November would be. The Mayor answered it would be the first Tuesday after the first Monday. He also wanted to know if the initiative ordinance refer- red to earlier by Council was the same one that had been filed with the City Clerk on April 6. The Mayor answered in the affirmative. - 3 - E CITY COUNCIL.MINUTES Bob McCracken Oliver Riggins ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1) Public Testimony In Favor End of Public Testimony Resolution No..6323 certifying neg. dec Resolution NO. 6324 ordering the work Resolution No. 6325 awarding contract to GRIFFITH COMPANY, Long Beach Adoption of-res.olutions April 27, 1981 Page Four Bob'McCracken, 2136 Kings Crest Drive, commented that if Huntington Beach felt their hazardous wastes were bad enough for an emergency ordinance, then what about the other hazardous wastes coming into BKK. Mayor Shearer stated that the City Attorney indicated that,. the -'Council `:s earl i er`act:i on, was?.a::proper - cour'se4r: of action and;-anyifur.ther -comments on the subject may jeopar- dize any further actions. Oliver-Riggins, 1239 W. Rowland Avenue, commented on Mayor Shearer'_s remarks of April 13, 1981, re individuals being motivated by political forces.. He finished by declaring his candidacy for the April '82 General Municipal Election. The.Mayor responded by stating that he stands by his statements of April 13, 1981, and felt that implications could be drawn from Mr. Wiggins comments as well. AD 80-1 PROSPERO DRIVE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - HEARING ON THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried to receive and file the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing. Presentation and slides by City Engineer Thomas. City Clerk Mooney stated no written protests had been received re the matter. ,Mayor Shearer opened the hearing for public input. Mr. Thompson, 720 S. Prospero Drive, a property owner effective by the assessment district, stated his support of the project and appreciated the cooperativeness between staff and the other homeowners within the project. No one else addressed Council and Mayor Shearer closed the public portion of the hearing. Council comments followed supporting the project. City Attorney presented: . RESOLUTION NO. 6323 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT AD 80-1, PROSPERO DRIVE IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 6324.- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON PROSPERO DRIVE AND CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 6302 (AD 80-1) RESOLUTION N0. 6325 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF I+ZEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA, AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE PROSPERO DRIVE AND CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE ►WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 6302 (_AD 80-1 ) Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried to.waive further reading of the resolutions and to adopt. Motion by Tice, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to -release the good faith Cash Deposits by Jim Wall and Mohammed Anwar in a total amount of $3,000. -4- • • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SP 80050 Off -ramp at Vincent Public Testimony In Opposition Public Tesimony closed Adoption of Resolution No. 6326 April 27, 1981 Page Five 2) SP 80050 - VINCENT AVENUE/SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY INTER- CHANGE MODIFICATION - PUBLIC HEARING Council reviewed staff's report. City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavits of publi- cation and mailing. Presentation was given by City Engineer Thomas. He noted that the remaining ramp would be widened which would eliminate stacking. Mayor Shearer opened the hearing for public comments. Mr. Sylvan Shulman, 112 Fashion Plaza, expressed. his opposition stating that he felt the modification would cause a bottleneck of cars entering into the Fashion Plaza parking lot and more thru, traffic driving through the shopping center. No one else addressed Council and ['Mayor Shearer closed the public portion of the hearing. City Engineer Thomas stated in response to Shulman's comments that detailed studies of the traffic flow in the area indicated the freeway modification would alleviate rather than aggravate the traffic flow problems. Council comments supported staff's findings and the project. v City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 6326 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROJECT SP 80050, VINCENT AVENUE/SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT THEREFOR Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 3) ZONE CHANGE NO. 558 Zone Change No. 558 Location: 600, 604, 610 N. Azusa Ave. & 1809 E. Danes Ave. (.from 0-P to N-C) Council reviewed staff's report. City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavits of publi- cation and mailing. Presentation was given by Mike "Miller. Public Testimony Mayor Shearer opened the hearing for public comments. In Favor = Gladys LaBerge, 28517 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, Gladys LaBerge also the applicant, spoke in favor of the zone change but Edward LaBerge requested a change in the agreement re the payment of 51712 for the, cul =de=sac to�' not• requi re bayment for" constrocti.on they may do" that' requires a;,buildinq-permit.: Edward LaBerge sai& they need to change the marquee & r.eroof the building. Mayor Shearer.closed the public portion of the hearing Staff's recommendation was to allow the applicant to pay their portion of the cul-de-sac at the time they submit -a precise plan or. otherwise-.requ�i,re=a`buil_,dingz permit. Mayors Shearory concurred with staff',,`s��recommendat�ion_sta,t- i.ng 'it `was- tfiedevel ope�r's responsi bil i ty to pay for the "I %tstorne y y presented: y AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APENDING THE NPEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Zone Change No. 558 - Edward J. & Gladys LaBerge) Notion by Chappell, seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion Ordinance introduced by.Chappell,'seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1981 Page Six Recess Mayor Shearer called a recess at 8:48 PM. Council reconvened at 9:00 PM. • AWARD OF BID 1) AD 80-1 PROSPERO DRIVE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The award of this contract was addressed during the AD 80-1 first public hearing and awarded by the adoption of GRIFFITH COMPANY Resolution No. 6325. 2) CARPET REPLACEMENT BIDS - CITY HALL Carpet Replacement Council reviewed staff's report. WEST COAST -CARPET & Motion by Tice, seconded by Tennant to authorize FLOOR COVERING CO. the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with WEST COAST CARPET AND FLOOR COVERING CO., Baldwin Park, in the amount of $7,505.59 for the total labor and materials to remove the existing carpeting and pad and install new carpeting per the City specifi- cations with the necessary base materials. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer NOES: None PUBLIC 14ORKS 1) SP 81006 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STREET RESTORATION PROGRAM Location: Citywide • SP 81006 Approve & Council reviewed staff's report. .plans specs. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifications for City Project SP 81006 and authorize the City Engineer to call for. bids. 2) CITY14IDE SEWER STANDBY AND AVIALABILITY CHARGES - RENEWAL Citywide Sewer Standby & Location: Citywide Availability Charges Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution NO. 6327 RESOLUTION NO. 6327 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Waiving cost of living COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, .adjustment AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5756 ESTABLISHING WAIVING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR SEI,!ER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Resolution No. 6328 RESOLUTION NO. 6328 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Setting public hearing COUNCIL -OF THE CITY OF HEST.COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE - date of 5/26/81 CLARING ITS INTENTION TO.COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (Public Hearing Date: May 26, 1981) Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the • Adoption of resolutions resolutions and to adopt. COMMISSIONS & DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS . ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1) LANDFILL ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TASK FORCE Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tice, and unani- mously carried to authorize staff to actively partic- - 6 - . 0 • 11 • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Landfill Enforcement Agencies Task Force April 27, 1981 Page Seven ipate in the Landfill Enforcement Agencies Task Force at the BKK Landfill as outlined in the staff report. 2) CITY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY SUMMARY City Construction Summary Council reviewed staff's report.. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to receive and file the infor- .mational report. 3) SIGN APPEAL AT 1035'SOUTH GLENDORA (TIM ALTWINE) Sign Appeal Council reviewed staff's report. (Tim Altwine) Motion by Tice, seconded..by Tennant, and unani- mously"carried to receive and file the report. EIR Consultant Proposals re UUP No. 71, Rev. 5 E.S.G.V. Consortium' Transportation'Program 4) EIR.-CONSULTANT PROPOSALS UUP NO. 71, REVISION 5 ( BKK CO) Oral report was presented to Council by Mike Miller. He stated that five proposals were submitted to the -City for considerati-on by the deadline of 5:00 PM April 23rd,.and that staff was in the process of evaluating the proposals. In order;to.expedite the whole procedure of the landfi-11 problem, Council concurred to meet on May 5 for adjourned regular meeting to discuss, evaluate, and award the contract. EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Council reviewed staff's report. City Manager Fast noted that the $1440 requested of !-lest Covina is equal to the.amount requested- of all par- -ticipating.cities. The program would geographically en- compass the cities of Azusa,aCovina, Glendora, La Puente, Walnut, West Covina and neighboring unincorporated areas. Mary Ann Gaston of the E.S.G.V. Consortium explained the intent of the program and noted the following: a) fund- ing for the entire program would be $600,000 per annum, but the program is intended to generate enough money to sustain itself after the first year, b) the $10,000 one- time pledge will cover vehicle acquisition and aid in the first year operational costs, c)-the.$.2000 in -kind services will cover advertisements and brochures, and d) final approval of the grant is dependent upon the Los Angeles Transportation Commission. Questions and comments by Council followed. Council - member Tennant felt the $10,000 should be used within the City of West Covina, rather than for a social service. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon to approve staff's recommendation. Mayor Shearer stated that the motion before Council to approve staff's recommendation includes $1440 commi.ttment now, an in -kind match, as well as a pledge of $10,000 if -the grant is approved by the County Transportation Commission. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Chappell, Tice, Shearer NOES: Tennant -7- s CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1981 Page Eight RECREATION AND PARKS lf)' GALSTER PARK_OPENING Galster Park Opening Council reviewed staff's report.. Motion by Tice, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to receive and file the informational report. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) DEFINITION OF LOIJ BID IN PURCHASING PROCEDURES Definition of low bid Council reviewed staff's report. in purchasing procedures City Attorney presented°.for introduction: AN::ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE IN RELATION TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES Motion by Tice, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Tice,.seconded by Chappell, Ordinance introduced and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. CITY ATTORNEY OPAL REPORT RE INITIATIVE PROPOSAL • This item was addressed earlier in the meeting just after .the Cdnsent'.Calendar. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1) ZONE CHANGE NO..557 Zone Change No. 557 Ci,ty,Attorney presented: ORDINANCE NO. 1508 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF I+IEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE VEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE, OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Zone Change No. 557 - City of West Covina) Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried by roll.call vote: Adoption of AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer Ordinance No. 1508 NOES: None 2) City Attorney presented: Ordinance No. 1509- ORDINANCE NO. 1509 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 14EST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY PUR- CHASING PROCEDURES Ordinance No. 1510 ORDINANCE NO. 1510 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES Motion by Tice, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordi- nances. Motion by Tice, seconded by. Chappell to adopt the ordinances. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer Ordinances_ adopted NOES: None -8- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1981 Page Nine Recess for Mayor Shearer called a recess at 9:30 PM for the purpose Redevelopment Agency of conducting the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened at9:35 PM. CITY MANAGER 1) LEGISLATION Council reviewed staff's report. Oppose AB 1693, Motion by Tice, seconded by Tennant, and unani- SB 469 mously to oppose AB 1693, SB 469, AB 1721, and AB 1721 authorize the Mayor and staff to communicate with the appropriate legislators. 2) LEGISLATION Councilreviewed staff's report. Support repeal of Motion by Chappell,.seconded by Tice, and unani- Section 301 of mously carried to support the repeal of Section 301 Fuel Use Act of the Fuel Use Act and authorize the Mayor and staff to communicate with the appropriate legislators. MAYOR'S REPORTS '1=) _ Mayor Shearer proclaimed the following: MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK - May 10 - May 16, 1981 CLEAN-UP, PAINT -UP, FIX -UP WEEK - May 13-19, 1981 2) COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS Council concurred with all appointments. Resolution of Commendation 3) Mayor Shearer suggested a Resolution of Commendation for City employees. for all,'City employees and thought it would be appropriate to present it at the City Picnic scheduled for May 31, 1981. Suggestion was seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried to approve the resolution of commendation. 4)_ COUNCILMANIC SALARIES Counci.1manic salaries Mayor Shearer began a discussion on an increase of the councilmen's salaries -noting the following a) the government code provides•that the salaries for the councilmen could be raised to 1387.72 from the current $250 and $300 for mayor, b) if an increase is voted by the Council it would become'effective April of 1982, and c) the last time Council voted for a raise was in 1966. Council comments followed. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant to increase the salaries to $387.72, effective April 2, 1982. Motion carried by roll call vote: Increase to.be effective AYES: Bacon, Tennant,'Chappell, Tice, Shearer April, 1982. NOES: None City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. • COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS REPORTS / Counci1member Bacon re ested staff quto check into the weed abatement -program in relation to the Butler tract on the corner of Granoble and Azusa Ave. Councilmember Tennant asked i,f the City sub- scribes to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority, City Manager Fast answered that the city had participated in the investigatory sessions - 9 - F CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 0 April 27, 1981 Page Ten Councilmembers' comments taken at staff level in the creation of the authority, but (cont) at the present time the City is not participating because - there is no cost advantage. The rates that the City gets from the current insurance carrier overrides the rates of the Authority; however staff will continue to monitor it in case the situation should change.. Councilmember Chappell requested Tennant to meet with the Consortium executive director to better understand the entire concept of the intent of the Consortium. Chappell also mentioned that the City does not have collective bargaining. Parked vehicles A question was raised regarding the length of time a wrecked vehicle could be parked before it would be towed away.,. City Manager Fast answered that no vehicle could be parked.upon a street for more than seventy-two hours and no wrecked or inoperable vehicle could be left standing on private oroperty if it was exposed to public view from any public street. County Audit of E.S.G.V: Mayor Pro Tem Tice asked if:_the'County}:audit of the Consortium E1::S.G:V"Consortium would be coming up soon before Council. City Manager fast answered that the County's timetable re the audit was.not available, but staff would give Council a report as soon as the required exit interview is submitted to staff. Mayor Shearer congratulated.Councilmember Chappell ` on compTeti-ng his ?_0-mile`:.wal,k for'the March of Dimes in p - their Superwalk h6ld.on April 26, 1981. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion -by Tice, seconded.by Chappell to approve the De- mands totaling $925,782.85 as listed on check registers UCB 854.51 through 85690. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer NOES: gone ADJOURNMENT Notion by Tice, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PPN1 to May 5th at 7:00 AM.at Coco's Restaur nt. Ma .or Chester Shearer ATTEST: izz• ��Cell Ci y Clerk Nele-ne :M, Moone - 10 -