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05-23-1983 - Regular Meeting - Minutesa M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF. May 23., 1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West Covina was called to order by Mayor Chappell at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Bacon and the invocation was given by Councilmember Shearer. ROLL CALL Mayor Chappell, Mayor Pro Tem Bacon, Councilmembers Shearer and Tennant Absent: Councilmember Tice (excused) Others Present: Mooney, Calmes, Fast, Lennard, Eliot, Thomas, Salazar, Keating, Meacham, McClelland, Southard, Pryor, Fry, Yoshizaki, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to approve the following minutes: Adjourned regular meeting of April 16, 1983 Regular meeting of April 25, 1983 Regular meeting of May 9, 1983 PRESENTATIONS Mayor• Chappell presented Resolutions of Commendation to • Richard T. Morgan and Kelly B: Perkinson, eighth graders Resolutions of Commendation who found stolen property valued at over $2700. They contacted the Police Department and the victim of the theft was able to recover his property. National Public Works Mayor Chappell proclaimed National Public Works Week, Week May 22 through May 28, 1983, and presented the proclamation to City Engineer Harry Thomas. Toastmasters International The president and vice president of Toastmasters Inter- national, West Covina Chapter, presented a resolution and plaque to the City Council in appreciation of being the first non -senior citizen group to meet in the Senior Citizens Center. Mayor Chappell received them in behalf of the Council, Recreation and Parks Commission, and the Department of Recreation Services. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communication Letter received May 9, 1983 from the Department of Health Services regarding the BKK Landfill. (receive and file) Planning Commission Summary of Action of May 18, 1983. (receive and file) • Personnel Commission Summary of Action of May 11, 1983. (receive and file) ABC Applications Ernest U. Cruz dba ERNIE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1125 West Covina Parkway - 1 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 23, 1983 Page Two Albert Hwang, dba PIZZA SKIDOO Pidhua Shen Hwang 2418 S. Azusa Avenue Drew McConaughy dba DREW PATRICK'S Lorraine McConaughy 313 N. Azusa Avenue Trent Cornelsen dba PHILLY MIGNON Wayman Cornelsen 719 Fashion Plaza Acceptance of Improvements ,"and/or Release of Bonds 623 St. Malo Street Staff recommendation accepting driveway approach and re- RICHARD HERRERA leasing Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $1,000. Traffic Committee Minutes Meeting of May 17, 1983. (accept and file) Administrative Review Board Slight Modification No. 106 Applicant: Ponderosa Homes - Ron Federici Location: 2987 Citrus Street (Lot 1 Tract 33656) Request: Two -foot side yard variance Staff recommendation'is.to deny variance request. BKK Odor Complaint Summary Report for month of April, 1983. (receive and file) • City Waste Management Activities Progress report. (receive and file) Major Construction Activity Report for month of April, 1983 (receive and file) Item removed from Councilmember Bacon requested the written communication Consent Calendar item be removed from the Consent Calendar for comment. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar, except the item mentioned above. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Tennant, Shearer, Bacon, Chappell NOES: None, ABSENT: Tice Letter received Councilmember Bacon felt the response received from the from DOHS Department of Health Services was disappointing and skirting the issue. He hoped for a better response to the request for a 501 Hearing. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to receive and file the written communication. AWARD OF BID BID NO. 83-147 - MICROFILM READER/PRINTERS • Council reviewed staff's report. Bid No. 83-147 Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to reject all bids for microfilm reader/printers. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. - 2 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION 0 Parking commercial vehicles in residential zones HEARING Citywide maintenance district 1983-84 renewal Public Testimony Oliver Riggins Public Testimony Closed Resolution 6707 - citywide maintenance district 183-84 0 May 23, 1983 Page Three ZONING DEPARTMENT 1) PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES Council reviewed staff's report and City•Engineer offered additional comments. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon to approve staff's recommendation to not amend the Municipal Code. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Tennant, Bacon, Chappell NOES: Shearer ABSENT: Tice Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer to direct staff to investigate the possibility of using an old school site for a commercial truck parking area. Motion carried by the -following vote: AYES: Tennant, Shearer, Bacon NOES: Chappell ABSENT: Tice 1) CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT•NO. 1983-84 - RENEWAL ° Motion';_by.-.Bacon, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to receive and file the affidavit of publication Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and the staff report was given by City Engineer Thomas. City Clerk Mooney noted that no written objections or protests had been received. Mayor Chappell asked if anyone wished to address Council in opposition to the renewal of the maintenance district. Oliver Riggins, 1239 W. Rowland, noted a street light on the corner of Rowland and Walnuthaven does not function properly. There being no others wishing to address Council, Mayor Chappell closed the public portion of the hearing. Staff was directed .to forward the information regarding the malfunctioning street light to the Edison Company. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 6707 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CON- FIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER DATED APRIL 22, 1983, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 6667 AND APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 6690 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPUR- TENANCES TO BE RENOVATED, IMPROVED AND MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND TRIMMING OF TREES AND FOR LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1983 WEST COVINA STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAIN- TENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1983-84 Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt. - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES HEARING • JOBS BILL Public Testimonv Louis Gilbert Royall Brown • CJ May 23, 1983 Page Four 2) JOBS BILL CDBG FUNDING PROPOSAL City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publi- cation. Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Gus Salazar. Mayor Chappell asked if anyone wished to address Council on this matter. The following persons spoke: Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street, wondered how many jobs would this bill provide and felt the city would lose control if the projects were handled by outside contractors. Royall Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, suggested each pro- ject be separated and contracted out to"'iiidividual West Covina'.residents. As there was no one else interested in addressing Council, Mayor Chappell closed the public portion of the hearing and opened council discussion. Council noted that the city would use the existing competitive bidding procedure as there would be legal and regula- tory problems with any other procedure. Since the Jobs Bill program is nationwide, residents can be hired elsewhere,if not in West Covina. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6708 - RESOLUTION NO. 6708 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY applying for CDBG - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE - Jobs Bill CLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE 1983 JOBS BILL FOR BLIGHT PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION PROJECTS AND CERTIFY- ING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREON Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. HEARING 3) BENTON'S LIMOUSINE SERVICE REQUEST PERMIT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of mailing BENTON'S LIMOUSINE SERVICE and publication. Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by City Treasurer Calmes. Public Testimony Mayor Chappell asked for public testimony, first in favor of the permit then in opposition. No one none addressed Council, and.the public portion of the hearing was closed. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION 6709 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 6709 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ordering the issuance of CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE AN OWNER'S PERMIT TO BENTON'S taxicab permitLIMOUSINE SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A VEHICLE FOR HIRE IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon, and unanimousl; carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to -adopt. HEARING 4) WEED ABATEMENT - PROTEST HEARING Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon, and unanimousl} carried to receive and file the affidavit of mailing. WEED ABATEMENT Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and City Clerk Mooney stated that no written objections or protests had been received. - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 23, 1983 Page Five Mayor Chappell asked if anyone wished to make an oral • protest. No one addressed Council and the public portion was closed. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unanimousl; carried to order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution of Intention No. 6706. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION (CONT) BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1) STATUS OF HA'PENNY INN (Formerly Ambassador Inn) Location: Garvey Avenue, approximately 100 feet east of Ha'Penny Inn Sunset Ave., north of San Bernardino Freeway status report Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to receive and file the status report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: DISPOSITION AND • DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY AND HASSEN IMPORTS, INC. (West Covina Mitsubi- shi) Refer to Redevelopment Agency Item No. V Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6710 - RESOLUTION NO. 6710 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL joint hearing with OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND Redevelopment Agency CONSENTING TO A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON A PROPOSED re Mitsubishi DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HASSEN IMPORTS, INC. FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSI- NESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND CON- SENTING TO HOLDING SUCH PUBLIC HEARING IN CONJUNCTION, CON- CURRENT AND JOINTLY WITH THAT TO BE HELD BY THE REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ON SUCH PROPOSED AGREEMENT (WEST COVINA MITSUBISHI) Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Shearer, Bacon, Chappell NOES: None ABSENT: Tice ABSTAIN: Tennant • 2) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: ORANGE/NORTH GARVEY SITE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Refer to Redevelopment Agency Item No. VI Resolution 6711 - Council reviewed staff's report. joint hearing with City Attorney presented: Redevelopment Agency RESOLUTION NO. 6711 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL re W.C. Auto Parts, Inc. OF THE7 CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO A PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD ON A PROPOSED - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 23, 1983 Page Six Joint hearing with DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST • R.A. re W.C. Auto Parts - COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ALLEN J. SHEERIN FOR REAL continued PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO HOLDING SUCH PUBLIC HEARING IN CONJUNCTION, CONCURRENT AND JOINTLY WITH THAT TO BE HELD BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ON SUCH PROPOSED AGREE- MENT (WEST COVINA AUTO PARTS, INC.) Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried by thefollowing vote: AYES: Shearer, Bacon, Chappell NOES: None ABSENT: Tice ABSTAIN: Tennant HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 1) ESGV CONSORTIUM DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented,' Resolution 6712 - RESOLUTION NO..- 6712.-'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Dial -A -Ride Prop. A OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE funding ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS TO THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM TO JULY 1, 1984 Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of"the resolution and to adopt. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION POLICE DEPARTMENT 1) NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH UPDATE Council reviewed staff's report. Mayor Pro Tem Bacon Neighborhood Watch Update commended staff on the fine Neighborhood Watch Program. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to receive and file the status report. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DIVISION FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) RESOLUTION DECLARING VARIOUS ITEMS OF CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS Council reviewed staff's report. City Manager Fast amended the resolution proposed for adoption by limiting the items scheduled for disposition to all items other than vehicles. City Attorney presented: Resolution 6713 - RESOLUTION NO. 6713 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL • surplus items OF.THE CITY OF';WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING VARIOUS ITEMS OF CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS, AS AMENDED Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. - 6 - • • 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Ordinance 1591 - PERS amendment (Urgency measure) May 23, 1983 Page Seven PERSONNEL SERVICES 1) ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CONTRACT WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney read"iv .its entirety: ORDINANCE NO. 1591 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon to introduce and adopt as an urgency ordinance. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Tennant, Shearer, Bacon, Chappell NOES: None ABSENT: Tice City Attorney presented: AN''ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Ordinance introduced - COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CON- PERS amendment TRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINIS- TRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance as a regular ordinance. CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 1592 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1592 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA Amendment No. 180 MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VII,.DIVISION 2, SECTION 26-341 AS IT RELATES TO SIGNS FOR LEASE, RENTAL AND SALES OF BUILDINGS OR PREMISES IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Amendment No. 180) ORDINANCE NO. 1593 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1593 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA Amendment No. 181 MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 2, SECTION 26-337 AS IT RELATES TO CONSTRUCTION SIGNS (Amendment No. 181) ORDINANCE NO. 1594 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1594 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 22-132 .Traffic speeds RELATING TO INCREASES AND DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS ORDINANCE NO. 1595 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1595 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO SENIOR CITI- Sr. Cit. Housing ZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY IN ALL ZONES Developments (Urgency Measure) ORDINANCE NO. 1596 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Ordinance 1596 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA Vehicles for sale MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 22-183(a) RELATIVE TO PARKING A on public streets VEHICLE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF SELLING OR OFFERING FOR SALE SAID VEHICLE Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinances. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon to adopt all ordinances. Motion carried by roil call vote: AYES: Tennant, Shearer, Bacon, Chappell NOES: None ABSENT: Tice CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 23, 1983 Page Eight REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Chappell called a recess at 8:56 PM for the pur- pose of conducting the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened at 9:01 PM. Recess Mayor Chappell called a recess at 9:01 PM. Council reconvened at 9:07 PM. CITY MANAGER 1) DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously Surplus property - carried to a) declare surplus to city needs the parcel 130 S. Barranca at 130 S. Barranca, b) refer appropriate zoning to the Planning Department, and c) authorize staff to proceed in accordance with the Government Code for disposal of subject property. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Bacon, seconded by Shearer to approve Demands totaling $1,163,744.92 as listed on check registers FI 52465 through FI 52819. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Tennant, Shearer, Bacon, Chappell NOES: None ABSENT: Tice • ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Chappell stated that he had attended the BKK grand opening at Chula Vista, which will receive all the toxic wastes from the San Diego area. Louis Gilbert Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street, invited the City Council and staff to an art show at the Senior Citizen Center on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. In regards to the Jobs Bill, he felt there must be something wrong if city employees cannot perform as well as employees in the private sector. Joanne Wysocki Joanne Wysocki, 1006 Kings Avenue, Wilmington, spoke in oppo- sition to landfills, toxic wastes, and_,.treatment plants. Stan Turner Stan Turner, 1309 Parkside Circle, addressed Council repre- senting Wheels and. Chains Square Dance Club. He was requesting his group be allowed to dance at the Shadow Oak Park Recreation Center. Current City policy dictates that 51% of a group's membership must be city residents and the square dance club members live in several surrounding cities. Mayor Chappell closed Oral Communications and Council offered the following comments. Mayor Chappell noted that the City employees are excellent and in regards to the Jobs Bill comment by Gilbert, it isn't practical to have them handle additional small projects nor hire employees on short term. basis. Councilmember Shearer moved and Tennant seconded, unani- mously carried to refer the square dance club issue to the Recreation and Parks Commission for review and evaluation. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Chappell proclaimed BUDDY POPPY DAYS - May 25-27, 1983 Motion by Tennant, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to permaplaque a Resolution of Commendation for Beatrice Uribe. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 23, 1983 Page Nine • COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Tennant reported on the Independent Cities Association meeting. He noted that William Hamm, State legislative anaylst, addressed the group stating Tennant that bailout funds would not be forthcoming this year or in the future, that Project Independence is dead, that Sacramento legislators view city councilmembers with distain, and that cities throughout the State of Cali- fornia are not exercising their abilities to use what funding mechanisms that are available to them. Tennant noted that the seminar sessions were to enlighten the association members of various ways that cities could save money. Of all the suggestions he heard, he noted that West Covina was doing almost all the suggested methods. Shearer Councilmember Shearer reported on Girls State and Boys State in Sacramento, a program whereby students are selected to represent their school and go to Sacramento for a week in relation to running for office at their respective schools. He suggested that since Council recognizes outstanding achievements by members of the community, that the representatives selected to Boys State and Girls State residing in West Covina also be recognized. Mayor Chappell concurred and directed staff to prepare letters for his signature. • Bacon Mayor Pro Tem Bacon noted that he: -.met with Congress- man Torres in Washington D.C. who pledged to work toward solving problems for West Covina. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 PM to May 31, 1983, at 6:30 PM in the Management Resource Center, Room 315. Mayo ATTEST: 0 City Clerk 9 -