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01-24-1983 - Regular Meeting - MinutesC • • M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL January 24, 1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West Covina was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Herb Tice in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Chappell and the invocation was given by Pastor Bob Graham of the Faith Community Church. ROLL CALL Mayor Tice, Mayor Pro Tem Chappell, Counci.lmembers Shearer, Tennant, Bacon Others Present: Mooney, Calmes, Lennard, Fast, Eliot, Miller, Thomas, Keating, Meacham, McClelland, Todd, Southard, Salazar, Yoshizaki, Fry, Kreuzer, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 6, 1982 and the regular meeting of January 10, 1983. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications Compliance Inspection Report for BKK Class I Landfill for the month of December, 1982, received from the Califor- nia Regional Water Quality Control Board. (receive & file) Letter dated January 10, 1983, from Jack Lawrence, Temple Beth Ami, requesting a change to West Covina's bingo ordinance. (refer to staff) Letter dated January 20, 1983, from Glenn E. Stern, repre- senting WESCO Cablevision, Inc., requesting an opportunity to address Council on the 24th of January re an extension to the CATV RFP. (Council determination: refer to Agenda Item G-la) Planning Commission Summary of Action of January 19, 1983 (accept & file) Traffic Committee Minutes Regular meeting of January 18, 1983 Citv Treasurer Report for month of November, 1982 BKK Odor Complaint Summary Report for month of December, 1982 City Waste Management Activities Progress Report Major ConstructionActivity'Report Report for month of December, 1982 (receive & f ile) (receive & file) (receive & file) (receive & file) (receive & file) - 1 - • L� CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Item removed from Consent Calendar Early Flood Warning System Informational Report Quarterly Construction Report Informational Report January 24, 1983 Page Two (receive & file) (receive & file) Jack Lawrence requested his letter under Written Communi- cations be removed for separate discussion. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon to approve all items listed in the Consent Calendar, except Item A -lb. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Shearer, Chappell, Tice NOES: None . Glenn Stern Glenn Stern, 100 S. Vincent Avenue, attorney for WESCO CABLEVISION stated that his clients would not submit a proposal because it appeared to them that the City was opposed to local ownership. Mayor Tice remarked that this subject -vas scheduled for discussion later in .the meeting and Council would be commenting at that time. Jack Lawrence Jack Lawrence, 1218 Claremont Road, La Verne, addressed Council as -the Executive vice -President of Temple Beth Ami. He spoke to the prohibition of newspaper advertising for bingo games. Mayor Tice assured Lawrence that the subject matter would be referred to staff for a report. Mr. Lawrence would be notified as to when that report would be sub- mitted to council. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to approve staff's recommendation to refer the END OF ORAL COMM. bingo matter to staff for a report back. to Council. Councihmember Bacon remarked that CATVz-RFP=d6&_6 ih'ot° discourage"local owners,"but:'they must abi(fe"by the ' same:. rules= as.,everyone else:... AWARD OF BIDS 1) PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ADDRESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, BID NO. 83-83 P.A. System Council reviewed staff's report. FILAMENT PRO AUDIO Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unani- mously carried to award the bid to FILAMENT PRO AUDIO, San Dimas, in the amount of $4,857.47, including tax. 2) PURCHASE OF PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE FIRE DE- PARTMENT, BID N0: 83-95 Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6645 - RESOLUTION 1\70. 6645 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY • surplus city property COUNCIL OF WEST COVINA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt.. Portable air compressor Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- AMERICAN BRISTOL INDUSTRIES mously carried to award the bid to AMERICAN BRISTOL INDUSTRIES, INC., Harbor City, CA, in the amount of $39,736.80, including tax and trade-in of Unit No. 02855 for $1,500. 2 - • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PUBLIC WORKS January 24, 1983 Page Three 1) SP 82106 - APPROVE PLANS & SPECS. - SUNSET AND FAIRGROVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS Council reviewed Engineer's Report. SP 82106 - Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unani- plans & specs. approved mously carried to approve plans and specifications for City Project SP 82106 and to authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES,DEPAR.TMENT 1) SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 239 (From Los Angeles County) Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: . Resolution 6646 - RESOLUTION NO. 6646 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL final approval to OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND So. Annexation No. 239 ORDERING THE.REORCANIZATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY, DESIG- NATED AS "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 239" TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA (DETACHMENT FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT) Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to give final approval to Annexation No. 239 by waiving further reading of the resolution and adopting the resolution. 2) Resolution 6647 - negotiated exchange of property tax (Annex. 224) SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 224, EASTERLY ANNEXATION NO. 225, SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 226 (From Los Angeles County) Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION N0. 6647 - A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES AS A RESULT OF THE ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION 224 " (EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 29, 1978) RESOLUTION NO. 6648 - A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD Resolution 6648 - OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY negotiated exchange of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST.COVINA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING property tax.(Annex. 225) NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES AS A RESULT OF THE ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA - "EASTERLY ANNEXATION 225" (EFFECTIVE DECEM.BER 29, 1978) RESOLUTION NO. 6649 - A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD Resolution 6649 - OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY negotiated exchange of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING property tax (Annex. 226) NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES AS A RESULT OF THE ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA - "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION 226".(EFFECTIVE JULY 28, 1978) Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolu- tions and to adopt. - 3 - • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 24, 1983 Page Four y ' a 3) STATUS OF HA' •PENNY INN (Formerly Ambassador Inn) Location:. Garvey Avenue, approximately 100' east of Ha' Penny Inn Sunset Avenue, north of San Bernardino Freeway (formerly Ambassador Inn) Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to receive and file the informational_ report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (AMENDED PROJECT Joint Hearing between' AREA): AZUSA/ROVLAND SITE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Redevelopment Agency AND DRAFT SUPPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON SAID and City Council AGREEMENT; SETTING, TIME, DATE, AND PLACE OF HEARING; AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID HEARING (Refer to Redevelopment Agency Agenda Item 1) Resolution 6650 - City Manager to set public hearing date..& time PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION. Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 6650 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON THE PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PRO- JECT (AMENDED PROJECT AREA): AZUSA/ROIL?LAND SITE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND DRAFT SUPPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SAID AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SET THE TIME, DATE, AND PLACE OF SAID HEARING: AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID HEAPING Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT 1) CATV REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) AND FRANCHISE ORDINANCE Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried. to receive and file the letter dated January 13, 1983 sent to all prospective franchise applicants. City Attorney presented.: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Ordinance introduced COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 11-23(a) AND 11-23(b) amending CATV ordinance RELATING TO FRANCHISES FOR COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. Council comments ze:terate: _Counclmemhe'r'`Bacon's ear -Tier""' feelings about.CATV ownership and interpretations of the R.FP. - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES POLICE DEPARTMENT January 24, 1983 Page Five • 1) PART I CRIME EXPERIENCE 1982 Crime Experienced Council reviewed staff's report. in 1982 :Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried to receive and file the informational report. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DIVISION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT 1) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS, THE WEST COVINA COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR'S ASSOCIATION, AND THE WEST COVINA.CITY...GENERAL.. EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION Council reviewed staff's report. MOUs received and filed Mayor Tice expressed his reservations re,.the :two: -year agreements, but would vote favorably for it. Mayor Pro Tem Chappell clarified the conditions of the two-year agreement. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to receive and file the agreed upon MOUs with CLOCEA, West Covina Communications Operator's Asso- ciation and the West Covina General Employee's Association. • 2) SALARY'AND BENEFITS RESOLUTIONS Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 6651 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX Resolution 6651 - "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 6489, THE CITY'S BASIC PAY RANGE CLOCEA STRUCTURE AND RESOLUTION NO. 1277; A14D FIXING THE COMPEN- SATION AND BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES IN CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS RESOLUTION NO. 6652 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILt Resolution 6652 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA; AMENDING APPENDIX Communication Operators "A" OF RESOLUTION 1\10. 6501, THE CITY'S BASIC PAY RANGE STRUCTURE AND RESOLUTION NO. 1277; AND FIXING THE COMPEN- SATION AND BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES IN CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE WEST COVINA COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR'S ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. 6653 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 6653 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX General Employees "A" OF RESOLUTION 6479, THE CITY'S BASIC PAY RANGE STRUCTURE AND RESOLUTION NO ..1277; AND FIXING THE COMPEN- SATION AND BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES IN CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE WEST COVINA CITY GENERAL EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. 6654 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 6654 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLU- • Management &Confidential TION NO. 6482, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 6655 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 6655 - OF THE CITYf'OF:14EST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPEN- Limited service SATION PAYABLE TO CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA'S LIMITED SERVICE: AND RESCINDING APPENDIX "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 6483 Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further.reading of the resolutions and to adopt. - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 24, 1983 Page Six 3) REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY FOR PBX OPERATOR ELIZABETH AST • Council reviewed staff's report. Leave of absence without pay - Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- Betty Ast mously carried to authorize a leave of absence without pay for PBX Operator Betty Ast commencing January 29, 1983 and ending March 13, 1983. 0 CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Council,,reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: ORDINANCE NO. 1571 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1571 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-131 Traffic speeds RELATING TO THE INCREASES OF THE STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEED ORDINANCE NO. 1572 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1572 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 14-UNICIPAL Parking commercial CODE CHAPTER 22 BY REVISING SECTION 22-184(a) RELATIVE TO vehicles THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ORDINANCE NO. 1573 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1573 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING ORDINANCE Administrative Review NO. 1530 (Amendment No. 168) BY AMENDING SECTION NO. Board 26-4O2.5(0 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD PROCEDURES ORDINANCE NO. 1574 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1574 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL Prohibited parking CODE CHAPTER 26 BY REVISING SECTION 26-391(h) AND SECTION on residential property 26-438 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITED PARKING OR STORING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Motion by Shearer; seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinances. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to adopt the four ordinances. Motion carried by roll call vote:. AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Shearer, Chappell, Tice NOES: None REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING I HEARINGS 1) i Public Testimony I; Charles Pine Bill Tarozz` Steve Pescevic Mayor Tice called a recess at 7:58 PM to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Upon its conclusion, Council reconvened at 8:03 PM. GAMES OF SKILL OR SCIENCE - Informal Heari Mayor Tice noted that notices had been sent to video game owners and a notice published in the newspaper. He then opened the hearing for public input. The following per- sons addressed Council,: . Charles Pine, E1 Monte, noted his average profit from his video machines. He also stated his preference for a percentage of the gross receipts, rather than a flat fee, to cover a., 6rmit charge. Bill Tarozz;,:, owner of Perino's Liquor Store, expres- sed his preference for a flat rate fee and talked about rotation of video games (renting vs. buying the machines). Steve Pescevic, Temple City, owner of Pudgy's, West Covina, addressed Council regarding the arcade owner's view point. City Attorney Lennard explained the situations where the taxes paid are based on gross receipts vs. flat fee. - 6 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 24, 1983 Page Seven Bill Stevio i Bill Stevio, Redondo Beach, representing Sega Centers in West Covina, favored a percentage tax. Others addressing Council were: • Oliver Riggins, 1239 Rowland Avenue C. Lizarraga, 2465 Damien, La Verne Mayor Tice closed the public portion of the hearing and Council discussion.followed regarding flat fee vs. gross receipts, current governing laws, profit vs. direct city costs, effect on local businessmen and the status of the video game business in general. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to refer the matter back to City Attorney and staff for further review and recommendation for the next regular Council meeting. i HEARING 2) WEED ABATEMENT - 1983 WEED ABATEMENT 1983 City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of mailing. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to receive and file the affidavit. City Clerk Mooney stated that no written protests or objections regarding weed abatement had been received. Public_ Testimony Mayor Tice opended the public portion of the hearing by asking if there was anyone wishing to make an oral objection or protest. William Toth, 3117 Eddes Street, discussed his last year's problem to avoid a recurrence of the same. This led.to a discussion of the program procedures. Toth • was referred to the Fire Department. Public portion was then closed. 'No council discussion. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution of'Intention No. 6643. Recess i Mayor Tice called a recess at 8:52 PM. Council reconvened I t 9:17 PM. HEARING 3). APPEAL OF UNCLASSIFIED -USE, PERMIT_NO. 258 (Michel Yacoub) APPEAL OF UUP NO. 258 I City Clerk Mooney verified`the affidavit of publication. Mayor Tice opened the hearing and Mike Miller, Environ- mental Services Director, presented the staff report with slides of the area in question. Public —Testimony i The appellant, Michel Yacoub; submitted newly revised plans for Council to consider. Michel Yacoub Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to refer the newly revised plans back to.the Planning Commission and staff for review and recommendation to Council. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to continue the hearing until February 28, 1983, at which time the matter will be brought back to Council for consideration. HEARING 4) APPEAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 730, REVISION 1 (Chateau Le Cabaret — Dave Carlson/Ken Kaneshiro) APPEAL OF PP 730, REV 1 City Clerk Mooney verified.the affidavit of publication. Mayor. Tice opened the hearing and Mike Miller, Environ- mental Services Director, presented the staff report with slides of the area in question. \ 7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 24, 1983 Page Eight Public —Testimony Harvey Krieger, the applicant's representative, stated his agreement with staff's recommendation. As there was Harvey Krieger no one else interested in addressing Council, either in favor of or in opposition to the matter, Mayor Tice held the public portion of the hearing.openy. Motion by Tice, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to grant the applicant"s request to refer the Precise Plan back to the Planning Commission for a second consideration of a revised project proposal addressing and mitigating all identified issues of concern. Motion included continuing tre hearing; to February 28, 1983,. c' HEARING 5) APPEAL OF VARIANCE NO. 830 (J.K. Eichenbaum/Pep Boys) APPEAL OF VARIANCE 830 City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Tice opened the hearing and Mike Miller, Environ- mental Services Director, presented the staff report with slides of the area in question.. Public Test' Those speaking in favor of the appeal were: John Burgess John Burgess., manager of J.K. Eichenbaum & Associates Bob Van Gerpen Bob Van Gerpen, QRS Corporation There was no one interested in addressing Council opposing the variance, and Mayor Tice closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Council discussed the matter at length.. Councilmember Bacon moved to deny the variance • for a free standing sign, but grant a variance for the existing sign to increase the maximuml.heigh:t.'.to�forty=two feet. As Council was in agreement with this, the City Attorney presented: Resolution 6656 - RESOLUTION NO. 6656 - A RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL re Variance 830 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PART OF AND DENYING A PART OF VARIANCE NO. 830 AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREOF Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. CITY MANAGER 1) COMMUNICATIONS WITH EDISON COMPANY DURING STORM OF NOVEMBER 30, 1982 Council reviewed staff's report. Communications with'Edison Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to receive and file the report. 2) CONFIRMATION OF FIFTH BOARD MEMBER TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY/ WEST COVINA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY Council reviewed staff's report. L.A. Co/W.C. Civic Center Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- Authority reappointing mously carried to ratify the action of the Governing Board Robert Nordstrom of the Los Angeles County/West Covina Civic Center • Authority reappointing Mr. Robert Nordstrom to a four- year term on the board. 3) WORD-PROCESSIID?G NEEDS'ASSESSMENT'= SELECTION OF CONSULTANT Council reviewed staff's report. Word Processing Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell to accept the THE 14ARNER GROUP proposal of THE WARNER GROUP in an amount not to exceed - 8 - • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVAL OF DEMANDS January 24, 1983 Page Nine $16,000 and that $4,000 be authorized as a contingency fund. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Bacon, Shearer, Chappell, Tice NOES: Tennant Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to approve Demands: totaling $1,457,876.15 as listed on check registers FI 49833 through 50270. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Shearer, Chappell, Tice NOES: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John Gunn, president of WESCO Cable TV, spoke about the CATV RFP. He felt staff worked very well in clarifying John Gunn the RFP, but that the local. ownership was not possible according to WESCO's MSO attorneys. Therefore, WESCO was going out of business. Jim Davis Jim Davis, 616 N.,Vincent, addressed Council_ re the ordinance prohibiting inoperable vehicles to be left in front yards. He feels that the automobiles that he places in his front yard are on display, are not inoperable, and are placed on gravel, not grass. Mr. Davis' matter was referred to staff and City Attorney for a report back to Council. Oliver Riggins Oliver Riggins, 1239 Rowland, complimented the City for • work at Rowland and Sunset. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Tice proclaimed the month of January as JR. WOMAN's MONTH. WESTSIDE STUDY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Tice, seconded Westside Study Committee by Chappell, and unanimously carried to appoint the fol- appointments lowing persons to the Westside Study Committee: D'Artagnan,"'B:. Correll, Amy Elko, Edwin Cunningham, Christine Hanich, Deborah Delaney, James Hoklotubbe, Edwin Ito, Linda Pierce, Helen Jacobson, Carl Schlingman, Steven Kelish, Steve Shott,,Michael Mc Kinney, M. Simon, Ronnie Peters, Elmer Taly, Nerendra Heieck;;Wayne Tambe, J.C. Manwi11, Ronald Amador, William Marshall, G. Code, Gary Pierson, Ellen COUNCILMEMBER.�' REPORTS/CONT,`ENTS' Councilmember Bacon. requested staff -to- seer what,.. can, be done about'' alleviat1fig a'high increase,:, iri.,_ gas_ (re__ HR. 6.3.2,,,Natural Gas, °Deregii�lation' Act) . Councilmember Tennant noted that he had received a letter from a Jean Chamberlin re graffiti. He inquired of staff as to when the graffiti program was to start and that he had expected a report back. - 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • January 24, 1:983 Page Ten City Manager Fast answered his inquiries and noted .a report is forthcoming by the next regular council meeting. Councilmember Shearer suggested the restroom requirements for video arcades be based on users, rather than employees. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried to have staff investigate and report.back. City Manager Fast was directed to contact Walt Garrison, L.A. County Sanitation District, re a meeting with State Capitol representatives regarding hazardous waste. Closed Session Mayor Tice called a recess at 11:22 PM for the purpose of holding a closed session to discuss personnel matters. Council reconvened at 11:34 PM. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:35 PM in memory of Al Martin (r"ayot. of-1a .Puente) and. Charles' Powland' (Council - member of the City of Industry), who recently passed away. • ATTEST: Helene M. Mooney 0 Mayor Herb Tice -10-