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12-13-1982 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF WEST COVINA December 13, 1982 • The regular,meeting,of the City Council of the City of West Covina was called to order by Mayor Tice at 7:30 PM in the West Covina City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Shearer and the invocation was given by Rev. Keith Hubbel of the First Baptist Church, West Covina. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tice, Mayor Pro Tem Chappell, Councilmembers Shearer and Bacon Absent: Councilmember Tennant Others Present: Lennard, Fast, Mooney, Miller, Thomas, Eliot, Fowler, Salazar, Wolff, McClelland, Southard, Pryor, Meacham, Calmes, Berry, Yoshizaki PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Shearer presented to Mayor Tice (accepting in behalf of the City) a check in the amount of his leftover campaign funds. He specified the money was to be used for supplying the kitchen in the new Senior Citizens' Center with equipment or items to make it a first class operation. Assisting Shearer with the presentation were Lolly Bergman and Josephine Antistia. • Mayor Tice presented a resolution of commendation to Charles Strole who had rescued a man from a burning home. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications Compliance Inspection Report for BK.K Landfill received from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, L.A. Region for the month of October, 1982. (receive & file) Compliance Inspection Report for BK.K LAndfill received from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, L.A. Region for the month of November, 1982. (receive & file) Request for a block party to be held in the 2600 block of Brynwood Avenue on December 19, 1982. (approval recommended) Letter from Joseph M. Michaelson re Appeal of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2499. (refer to public: hearing Item B-1) Planning Commission Summary of Action -of December 1, 1982 (accept & file) Personnel Commission Summary of Action of December 7, 1982 (accept & file) Human Resources Commission • Summary of Action of November 18, 1982 (accept & file) Acceptance of Improvements Arid/or Release of Bonds PP 82202 Location: Woodside Village CLARKE CONTRACTORS Staff recommends accepting irrigation subdrains and releasing Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $91,259.75, sub- ject to Notice of Completion procedure. - 1 - • C J CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 13, 1982 Page Two City Treasurer Report for the Month of October, 1982 (receive & file) Administrative Review Board Driveway Modification No. 1 Applicant: Orion Morrison, Jr. Location: 1324 W. Crumley Street Request: Widening of an existing driveway Decision: Approved Driveway Modification NO. 2 Applicant: W. Robert Hagerman Location: 761 S. La Serena Drive Request: Widening of an existing driveway Decision: Approved Major Construction Activity Report - November, 1982 Informational Report (receive & file) CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon to approve all items listed,on the Consent Calendar. ?Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Shearer, Chappell, Tice NOES: None ABSENT: Tennant AWARD OF BIDS 1) PUP -CHASE OF FORKLIFT FOR THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT BID NO. 83-72 Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6631 - RESOLUTION NO. 6631 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL surplus equipment OF THE CITY OF VEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- CERTIFIED LIFT TRUCK CO. mously carried to award Bid No. 83-72 to Certified Lift Bid No. 83-72 Truck.Company, Santa Fe Springs, in the amount of (forklift) $17,275.81, including tax and trade-in of Unit No. 504 for $400. 2) PP 82208 - DEL NORTE PARK TENNIS COURT IMPROVEMENTS Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- PP 82208 - mously carried to a) authorize the transfer of $15,000 DYNO CONSTRUCTION INC. from MP 79016-1 Shadow Oak Park Miscellaneous Improve - Tennis Courts ments to Project PP 82208, and b) accept the bid of Dyno Construction Inc., San Dimas, in the amount of $92,811.84 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. - 2 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 13, 1982 Page Three PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SP 83110-1 - APPROVE PLANS & SPECS PORTNER STREET RECONSTRUCTION Location: Portner Street, Lark Ellen to Leaf • Council reviewed Engineer's Report. Councilmember Shearer SP 83110-1 requested staff to make a special effort to notify all Plans & specs approved residents of the intended street reconstruction. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried.to approve plans and specifications for SP 83110-1 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. 2) TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - COST ADJUSTMENT Location: Citywide Council reviewed Engineer's Report. Cost Adjustment for Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- SIGNAL MAINTENANCE INC. mously carried to approve a 10% increase in hourly labor and equipment schedules for the Standby Traffic Signal and Maintenance Agreement with Signal Maintenance, Inc. as provided for in the current contract. 3) PARCEL MAP 15316 - APPROVE FINAL MAP - MAY CENTERS, INC. Location: Eastland Center Council reviewed Engineer's Report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6632 - RESOLUTION NO. 6632 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL approve parcel map 15316 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL • MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 15316 Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1) SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 239 (from Los Angeles County) Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 6633 - A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD Resolution 6633 - OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY Annexation No. 239 COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM THE REORGANIZATION PROPOSAL IDENTIFIED AS "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 239" TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA (WITHDRAWAL OF SAID TERRITORY FROM CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DIS- TRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.) RESOLUTION NO. 6634 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL Resolution 6634 - AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR REORGANIZATION OF CERTAIN Applying to LAFCO for TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 239" • reorganization TO THE CITY.OF WEST COVINA (FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) AND DETACHMENT FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DIS- TRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE GARO LIGHTING DISTRICT, ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1, AND THE CONSOLIDATED SEWER DISTRICT Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the two resolutions and to adopt. - 3 - CJ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES } COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION December 13, 1982 Page Four HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 1) ESGV CONSORTIUM DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM Council reviewed staff's report. Councilmember Bacon inquired about provisions for purchasing an additional handicap van. City Manager Fast noted that such recom- mendations will come out of a subregional needs assess- ment which should take place in approximately six months. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6635 - RESOLUTION NO. 6635 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Prop. A funds to OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ESGV Consortium ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS TO THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM FOR CONTINUATION OF THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION POLICE DEPARTMENT 1) APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TAMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Council reviewed staff's report. . Tamas & Associates, Inc. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried to approve the contract with TAMAS & • ASSOCIATES, INC. and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY'SERVICES 1) SUMMARY - STORY CONDITIONS AND RESPONSE OF 11/30/82 Council reviewed staff's report. Councilmember Bacon Storm conditions requested a follow-up report regarding emergency communi- cations with Edison Company. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried to receive and file the report. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DIVISION CITY TREASURER 1) GAMES OF SKILL OR SCIENCE Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6637 - RESOLUTION NO. 6637 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL fees for games of OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE skill or science TO BE CHARGED FOR EACH GAME OF SKILL OR SCIENCE FOR WHICH A PERMIT IS ISSUED AND INCREASING THE DUPLICATE PERMIT FEE Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. The resolution established a fee of $150 for games of skill or science and a. duplicate permit fee of $5. 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 13, 1982 Page Five HEARINGS 1) APPEAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2499 (Nick Todorovich/Assad) • City Clerk: Mooney verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Tice opened the hearing and Environmental Services Appeal of Tentative Director Mike Miller presented the staff report with Parcel Map 2499 slides of the area in question. Mayor Tice asked for those in favor of the appeal to Testimony address Council. No one addressed Council. In Favor - none Mayor Tice asked for those speaking in opposition to the appeal to address Council. Those speaking in oppo- In Opposition - sition were: Michaelson Joe Michaelson, 1500 E. Cameron Avenue Bergman Lolly Bergman, 426 S. Leaf Avenue Mayor Tice closed the public portion of the hearing and the City Attorney advised Council that the appellant has the burden of introducing evidence before the City Council and being absent, Colin recommended the Council deny the appeal. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to deny the appeal. Shearer also commented that staff should look into bringing the use of property into conformance with. the zoning of the property. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6636 - RESOLUTION NO. 6636 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL denying the appeal OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL TAP NO. 2499 Motion by Shearer, seconced by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 2) OFF-STREET PARKING IN COMMERCIAL CENTERS - AMENDMENT.NO . 178 Amendment. No. 178 City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Tice opened the hearing and Environmental Services Director Miller presented the staff report. Testimony - none Mayor Tice opened the public portion of the hearing and asked for testimony in favor of the amendment. No one addressed Council. He then asked for testimony in opposition to the amendment. There being no one interested .in addressing Council, Mayor Tice closed the public portion. City Attorney presented: Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLES II AND X, AS THEY RELATE TO NON-RESIDENTIAL OFF-STREET PARKING IN SHOPPING CENTERS (Amendment No. 178) Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to introduce the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DIVISION (CONT) PERSONNEL SERVICES 1) AMENDMENT OF CLASS SPECIFICATION — ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE Council reviewed. staff's report. - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 13, 1982 Page Six AMENDMENT OF CLASS SPEC. - ENGINEERING ASSO. (CONT) • City Attorney presented: Resolution 6638 - RESOLUTION 6638 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF approving class specs: THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLASS Engineering Associate SPECIFICATION FOR ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE; AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 1277, CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF PO- SITIONS; AND RESOLUTION 6569, ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83 Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 2) AMENDMENT OF CLASS SPECIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF SALARY RANGE - ASSISTANT TO.THE CITY MANAGER Council reviewed staffs•report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6639 - RESOLUTION NO. 6639 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL approving class specs: OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE Asst. to City Manager CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER; AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 6482, MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL SALARIES; RESOLUTION 1277, CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION.OF POSITIONS; AND RESOLUTION 6569, ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83 Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously • carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE ADOPTION Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: ORDINANCE NO. 1569 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA Ordinance 1569 - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VI, SECTIONS 26-235 AND Time extensions 26-252 AS THEY RELATE TO TIME EXTENSIONS FOR PRECISE PLANS for precise plans '' OF DESIGN AND UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMITS (Amendment No. 179) and UUPs Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Shearer, Chappell, Tice NOES: None ABSENT: Tennant REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Tice recessed -the City Council 'meeting at 8:36 PM to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened at 8:40 PM. CITY MANAGER 1)ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND POLICE FACILITY EXPANSION Council reviewed staff's report. Expansion of P.D. & Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously Communications: carried to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute FRANK SATA & COLLABOFATES an agreement with the firm of Frank Sata and Collaborates, Inc. in the amount of $170,000 for the preparation of plans, specifications and bid document for necessary 6 - • 0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 13, 1982 Page Seven CITY MANAGER (CONT) architectural and engineering services to construct the new Communications building and Police Department ex- pansion as described in -the scope of work. 2) SUPPORT FOR CITY. OF.ANAHEIM SB 90 TEST CLAIM Council reviewed staff's report. Anaheim - SB 90 Test Claim Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried to support the City of Anaheim's SB 90 Test Claim and authorize an expenditure from contingency funds of up to $500 to the City of Anaheim to assist with court costs. 3) WEST COVINA BEAUTIFUL BUMPER STICKER PROGRAM Council reviewed staff's report. Council discussed this West Covina Beautiful item as to the level of the City's participation in the bumper stickers program: Final motion to purchase 200 bumper stickers to be placed on City vehicles. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Shearer, Chappell, Tice NOES: Bacon ABSENT: Tennant 4) MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT WORK MANAGEMENT STUDY - FINAL REPORT Council reviewed staff's report. t^.'•ork study report Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to receive and file the report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street, asked for a clarification of the sale of the Red On and the lease problem. Council Louis Gilbert stated that the Redevelopment Agency approved the sale at an adjourned regular meeting and the lease problem was a separate issue. Mr. Gilbert agreed with. the Council's reasoning. Beatrice Uribe, 1121 E. Greenville Drive, thanked Council for Beatrice Uribe their action regarding the bumper stickers and reminded them of the annual Outdoor Christmas Decorations Contest sponsored by West Covina Beautiful. The Christmas party to announce the winners will be held at Palm View Center on the 19th of December from 2;00 PM to 4:00 PM. CITY MANAGER (CONT) 5) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT - 1981-82 Council reviewed staff's report. R.A. Annual Report (81/82) Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to receive and file the report. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS 6) DECEMBER 27th CITY COUNCIL MEETING - ORAL REPORT City Manager Fast noted that there wasn't enough City business to warrant a Council meeting on the 27th. He then introduced Judy Walker, newly hired Senior Citizen Supervisor. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to approve Demands totaling $1,217,204.86 as listed on check registers FI 96483 through 96849 and 48901 through 49259. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES:' Bacon, Shearer, Chappell, Tice NOES: None ABSE17: Tennant - 7 - L� CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAYOR'S REPORTS December 13, 1982 Page Eight. 1) Mayor Tice proclaimed the following: HOLIDAY SAFETY WEEK (12/24/82 - 1/2/83) DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK (12/12-12/18) DELHAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER WEEK (1/12 - 1/18) 2) APPOINTMENT TO WEST COVINA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD Oral Report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6640 - RESOLUTION NO. 6640 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Harvey S. Krieger OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REAPPOINTING HARVEY S. KRIEGER AS MEMBER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY - WEST COVINA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 3) COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS The following appointments were made for January, February; March and April of 1983: Council liaison Human Resources Commission Bacon appointments Personnel Commission Tennant Planning Commission Shearer Recreation &: Parks Commission Chappell COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Bacon noted that he would forward to the City Manager a survey of "keeping business in your community" offered at the SCAG meeting. Closed Session Mayor Tice recessed the City Council meeting at 9:10 PM for the purpose of holding a closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Council reconvened at 10:50 PM and took the following action: Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to proceed with condemnation proceedings regarding the Rowland School District case. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 PM. Mayor Herb Tice ATTEST: • elehe M,. Mooney - 8 -