04-12-1982 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
April 12, 1982
• The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West Covina was called
to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Chester Shearer in the City Hall Council Chambers,
1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember Bacon and the invocation was given by Pastor Larry Cole
of the Community Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Shearer, Mayor Pro Tem Tice, Councilmembers
Chappell, Tennant, Bacon
Others Present: Mooney, Calmes, Fast, Lenard, Thomas, Miller, Eliot,
Salazar, Fry, Meacham, McClelland, Southard, Pryor,
Holmes, Keating, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Tice, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March
22, 1982, and the adjourned regular meeting of March 30,
1982.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Shearer presented a Resolution of Commendation to
James Clopton in grateful appreciation for his dedicated
service on the Recreation and. Parks Commission. Mr. Clopton
had recently resigned from the commission as he moved out
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Mayor Shearer proclaimed PRIVATE PROPERTY WEEK (4/18 - 4/24)
and presented the proclamation to representatives of the
Covina Valley Board of Realtors.
Mayor Shearer proclaimed NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (4/18 - 4/24)
and presented the proclamation to Mrs. Miller, the Head
Librarian at the West Covina Branch County Library.
CONSENT CALENDAR "Written Communications
Compliance Inspection Report for BKK Class I Landfill .
Water Quality Control received from the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board Board,!Los Angeles Region. (receive and file)
Galaxy Little League Request for a parade permit received from the Galaxy Little
League for an opening day parade on April 17, 1982.
(approve subject to standard conditions)
West Covina Lion's Club Request fora parade permit received from the West Covina
Lion's Club to conduct a 5 and 10K run on May 16, 1982.
(approve subject to standard conditions)
Planning Commission
Summary of Action of March 24, 1982 (accept and file)
Summary of Action of April 7, 1982 (accept and file)
• Personnel Commission
Summary of Action of March 10, 1982 (accept and file)
Human Resources Commission
Summary of Action of March 25, 1982 (accept and file)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 12, 1982
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ABC Applications , (Chief of Police reports no legal
basis for protest)-
• Chang, Eun H. & dba PIZZA SKIDOO
Chang, Sok H. 2418 S. Azusa Avenue
Recreation and Parks Commission
Summary of Action o'f March 23, 1982 (accept and file)
City Treasurer
Report for the month of February, -1982 (receive and file)
Item removed from Councilmember Tennant requested Item A-1d be removed from
Consent Calendar the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tice to approve all items
listed on the Agenda, except Item A-ld. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
Item A-ld
A recommendation was received from the Board of Directors
of the West Covina Chamber of Commerce that the City of
West Covina contract with the Boys Club of San Gabriel
Valley for purposes of graffiti removal, prevention and
aftercare. (refer to staff)
Councilmember Tennant suggested staff prepare an
ordinance for graffiti removal on private property. He
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made a motion to that effect, it was seconded by Bacon,
and unanimously carried.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried to approve staff's recommendation to refer the item
END CONSENT CALENDAR
to staff.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bella Grattis, 1846 Broadmoor Avenue, addressed Council re
her letter to Council requesting'a hearing on the 26th of
April for Council to consider supporting the Alliance for
Bella Grattis
Survival. The subject matter would be a bilateral nuclear
weapons freeze.
Mayor Shearer indicated that the matter was already
scheduled for th.e April 26th meeting.
Leslie Cook
Leslie Cook, 2724 Miranda Street, answered his own comments
re city policies and sat down.
Milfred Walker
Milfred Walker, 1201 Durness Street, spoke against the use
and sale of fireworks within the.City boundaries. He asked
why Council hadn't passed on ordinance to that effect.
Oliver Riggins.
Oliver Riggins, 1239 Rowland Avenue, spoke about political
and campaign matters. He requested Council to take a stand
on one of the recent campaign.publications.
Louis Gilbert
Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street,..supported the statements
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made earlier banning fireworks in the City of West Covina.
Tom Whisenhunt
William T. Whisenhunt, 2132 Kings Crest Drive, asked if
Council had certified the results of the March 23 election.
Mayor Shearer answered in the.affirmative, pursuant
-to the Elections Code. There being no others addressing
Council, Mayor Shearer closed Oral.Communications and
the -following remarks were made in.response to the comments
raised during Oral Communications:.
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April 12, 1982
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City Manager Fast indicated that a comprehensive report
from the County regarding fireworks has been scheduled for
Council's review the first meeting in May.
Mayor Shearer responded to Riggins' questions re cam-
paign literature by noting that the Fair'Political Practices
Commission is the agency to enforce rules and regulations
regarding campaign literature and disclosures.
Councilmember Bacon disclaimed any association with
the campaign publication mentioned by Biggins.
In answer to a request by Louis Gilbert, the Mayor
indicated that Council would discuss Social Security at
END - ORAL COM.
the next regular meeting.
HEARINGS
MARKS-FORAN RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication.
Marks-Foran
Mayor Shearer opened the hearing and Gus Salazar, Director
of Human Resources Department, presented the staff report.
He introduced Rod Gunn who was available to answer questions.
Hearing opened
Mayor Shearer opened the hearing for public input. No
, No testimony
one addressed Council either favoring or opposing the pro -
Hearing closed
gram. The public portion of the hearing was closed.
Council comments ensued.' It was suggested by Council -
member Bacon that the definition of "average area purchase
price" should be included. And that "final payment should
be limited to not less than 15% of purchase price" also
be included. Council questioned further about income
limits, types of improvements, length of residence status
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of applicants, etc. Mayor Shearer felt there should be
some limit on ability to turnover a loan.
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City Attorney presented:
Resolution 6509 - RESOLUTION NO.. 6509 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
approving Marks-Foran OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE JOINT
program with Baldwin WEST COVINA/BALDWIN PARK COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL REHABILI-
Park TATION FINANCING PROGRAM
Motion by Tice, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt..
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Shearer proclaimed the following:
NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH - April, 1982
GOODWILL.WEEK - May 2-8, 1982
VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK - April 18-24, 1982
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Tennant indicated that Independent Cities
has requested each of.its member cities to adopt a resolu-
Tennant tion requesting the Board of Supervisors to not charge for
paramedic training.
City Manager Fast stated that a report was.being pre
pared by staff for presentation at a later date.
AWARD OF BID 1) BID NO. 82-151
PURCHASE OF PARAMEDIC VAN
Council reviewed staff's report.
Purchase of paramedic van Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
LEADER INDUSTRIES, INC. carried to award the bid to LEADER INDUSTRIES, INC. of
South El Monte fora 1982 Super Van with emergency res-
cue accessories in the amount of $29,618.52, including
tax .
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PUBLIC WORKS 1)
INCREASE IN THE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 CONTRACT
Location: South of Ridgeline, east of Lark Ellen,
west of Nogales
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Increase in reimbursement
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
to J&R LANDSCAPE MAINT.
carried to grant J & R LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE a 10.3%
increase in their Maintenance District No. 4 contract,
effective April 25, 1982, and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the contract.
2)
SP 80050 - PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS APPROVAL -
VINCENT AVENUE/SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY INTERCHANGE
MODIFICATIONS
Location: Vincent and San Bernardino Freeway
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
SP 80050 - plans & specs
Motion by Tice, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously
approved
carried to approve the plans and specifications for
city project SP 80050 and authorized the City Engineer
to call for bids.
3)
DESIGN SERVICES FOR JOINT PUMP STATION
CITY OF WEST COVINA & SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS
Location: Azusa and Puente Avenues
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Design of pump station -
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
.PERLITER & INGALSBE
carried to a) authorize the establishment of project
account WP 83119 and transfer $55,000 from the un-
appropriated water fund balance, and b)_ accept the
proposal of PERLITER & III?GALSBE CONSULTING ENGINEERS
of Glendale in the amount of $50,500 for design of
the pump station.
4) ACCEPT COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD PROPERTY AS
ONE PARCEL: ARKENBERG AND BALL, INC. (McDonald's Corp)
Location: Southwest"corner of Azusa and Amar
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 6510 - RESOLUTION NO. 6510 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
approving a covenant & COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
agreement - Arkenberg & APPROVING A COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD PROPERTY
Ball, Inc. AS ONE PARCEL, EXECUTED BY ARKENBERG AND BALL, INC.,
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the reso-
lution and to adopt.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION There were no items scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION There were no .items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DIVISION
There were no items scheduled for this meeting.
CITY TREASURER
1) VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Council reviewed staff's report.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
• Ordinance introduced -
re vehicles for hire
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CITY ATTORNEY
Ordinance 1543 -
consuming alcohol
in public places
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY MANAGER
Legislation
Agreement with County_.
Fire Department
• APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
ADJOUPI,DTENT
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City Treasurer (cont)
City Attorney presented for introduction:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER
25, ARTICLE II, DIVISIONS 1 AND 2 OF THE WEST COVINA.
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance for first reading.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
City Attorney presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 1543 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15-5 RELATIVE TO
CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES
Motion by Tice, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Tice to adopt the
ordinance. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES None
Mayor Shearer recessed the City Council meeting at 8:22 PM
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened .at 8:24 PM.
1) LEGISLATION
Council
reviewed staff's
report
and took the following
positions as recommened
by the League
of California
Cities:
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
SB 1477
(Marks)
AB
2418
(Greene)
SB 1526
(Greene)
- AB
2447
(Greene)
SB 2001
(Mello)
SB
1718
(Sieroty)
SB 1752
(Russell)
SB
1534
(Mello)
SB 1618
(Greene)
AB
3701
(Costa)
SB 1648
(Marks)
AB
3149
(Roos)
AB 2353"(Vicencia)
AB
2383
(Floyd)
AB
3414
(Roos)
AMEND
SB
1624
(Maddy)
AB 2607
KSebastiani)
SB 1425
(Ayala)
2) City Manager Fast noted that Fire Chief McClelland
was successful in getting the County Fire Department
to sign an Automatic Aid -Initial Action Agreement with
the City of West Covina.
Motion by Tice, seconded by Chappell to approve the demands
totaling.$1,177,278.36 as listed on check registers FI
91037 through.92027. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
Motion by Tice, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to
adjourn the meeting at 8:32 PM until 7:30 PM on April 20th
t
o canvass the general municipal election and conduct the
A er
reor-.ganization.
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Cit Celerse T_ TToo y Ma
yor Herbert 0. Tice