03-12-1984 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITV OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
March 12, 1984
I- The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West Covina was called to'
order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Chappell -in the City.Hall,Council Chambers, 1444 W.
.Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl
Scout members,- and the invocation was given by Mayor P-ro Tem Bacon.
ROLL CALL Mayor Chappell, Mayor Pro Tem Bacon, Councilmember-2 Tice
Absent: Gouncilmember Tennant (excused and arrived at 8:45PM)
Councilmember Shearer (excused)
Others Present.: Mooney, Calmes, Fast,-Lennard, Thomas, Eliot, -Keating, Fry,
Meacham, Gurr, Volmert,-Southard; Salazar,..Yoshizaki, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
Girl Scout Week
Glenn Bashore
Motion by Tice, seconded -by Bacon, and unanimously carried
to approve the minutes for the regular meetings held on
February 13, 1984; and February 27, 1984.
Mayor Chappell proclaimed Girl Scout Week (March 11 through
March 17) and.presented the proclamation to representatives
of the different levels of Girl Scouts in West Covina.
Mayor Chappell presented a Resolution of Commendation to
Glenn Bashore,,an active member in community affairs, who
recently. retired from Southern California -Edison Company.
CONSENT CALENDAR Planning Commission
Summary of Action,'of.March 7, 1984 (receive and file)
Recreation and Parks Commission
Summary of.Action of February 28, 1984 (receive and file)
Human Resources Commission
Summary.of 'Action of February 23, 1984 (receive and file)
ABC' Applications (Police Chief reports no .legal basis for
protest)
The Southland Corp..' dba 7-Eleven Store
.2539 E. Amar Road
Brightwell, Mary dba Jerry's House of Spirits
Tomeo, Jerry, 944:West Covina Parkway
The Southland Corp. dba 7-Eleven Store
Amar Road and Nogales St.
Romano,, Philip dba Fuddruckers, Inc.
730 N. Azusa Avenue
Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant)
On`January 3, '1984, a claim for damages in excess of $51,000
was received by the City•Clerk's Office,from Augustus Gibson.
On January 16, 1984, a claim for personal'injuries was re-
ceived by the City Clerk's -Office from George Dorta. Amount
of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
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CITY.COUNCIL MINUTES
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On February 2, 1984, a claim for property damages amounting
to $657.55 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Connie Robertson.
On February 7, 1984, a claim for property damages amounting
to $1,087.52 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Pagona Polytarhos.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
PP 106 Rev. 2 Location:. North side of Merced, west of Glendora
West Covina Elks Staff recommends accepting public -works improvements and•re-
leasing Passbook No. 47-1070557 in the amount of $5,000.
Tract 34895 Location: 'Parkside and Fairgrove
Ridgewood Association Staff recommends accepting the setting of monuments and re-
leasing Faithful Performance Bond 7118-711 in the amount of
$1,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR P?OTION, Motion by Tice, seconded by Bacon to approve all items listed
on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Tice, Bacon, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tennant, Shearer
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS No comments offered by the audience.
AWARD_ OF BIDS 1)
Trimming parkway trees -
JOHNNY'S TREE SERVICE
2)
PP 84206
DEWCO
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MP 83118-2
B.L.M CONTRACTOR, INC.
TRIMMING OF PARKWAY. TREES
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion'by Bacon, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
carried to accept the low bid of JOHNNY'S TREE SERVICE
for the sum of $17,721.00 for the contract.
PP-84206 - PASE'O LIGHTING INSTALLATION'
Council reviewed staf,f's=report.
Motion, by Tice,'seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried''to a) authorize the transfer, of $20,000 from
Street Light District Contingency Fund to Project SL 84206,
and b),4accept the bid of.DEWCO, GENERAL CONTRACTORS &
DEVELOPERS,,Yorba Linda; in the amount of $26,012 as
presented at the bid opening of March 6, 1984, and
authorize.the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement.
MP'83118-2 - SLOPE RECONSTRUCTION
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
carried.'to accept.'the' bid of B.L.M. CONTRACTOR, INC.,
Chatsworth, in the amount of $22,222.00 and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement.
4) SL 83103 - STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION
SL 83103 - Council reviewed staff's report.'
Award held over to 3/26/84 Motion by Tice, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried to hold over award of this contract to March 26,
1984.
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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SP 84114 - CURB AND GUTTER MAINTENANCE
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
SP 84114 Motion.by Bacon,.seconded by Tice, and unanimously
Plans & specs approved carried to approve plans and specifications for City
• Project SP 84114 and authorize the••City-Engineer to call
for bids.
SD 84101
G.P.S.. Consulting
Civil Engineers
Resolution 6833 -
Parcel Map 14547
final approval
2) SD 84181 - SUNSET AVENUE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS -
SELECTION OF CONSULTANT
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Location:' Sunset, south, between Merced and Cameron, and
Sunset north, between Workman and Puente
Motion by.Tice,..seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried
to accept the proposal of.G.P.S. CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS
in an amount not to exceed $20,600.00 plus the supplemental
amount.of $3,475.00 for soils engineering investigation and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with G.P.S.
3)--PARCEL MAP 14547 - APPROVE FINAL MAP.- CITY OF WEST COVINA
Council reviewed Engineer's Report..
Location:- East side of Sunset, north of San Bernardino
Freeway
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 6833 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF.THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,-APPROVING FINAL
MAP.OF PARCEL MAP 14547
Motion by Tice,,seconded by Bacon; and unanimously
.carried to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt;
4). SP 80003 - RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT
Council reviewed Engineer's Report..
Location: Merced; between Willow and South Garvey
SP 80003.- Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
Right-of-way agreement' carried to authorize the Mayor and'City.Clerk to execute
an Agreement with the State of California (Caltrans) for
right-of-way services.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled for the meeting.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION -
PERSONNEL SERVICES
1) MEMORANDUM OF -UNDERSTANDING -
WEST COVINA FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION
Council?`revi.ewed staff's report..
MOU.with W.C. Firemans', ',Motion.'by Bacon, seconded by -Tice, and unanimously
Asso. carried .to -receive and file the agreed -upon Memorandum
of Understanding.with•the West Covina.Fireman's Association
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REQUEST FOR EXTE&,SION-OF LEAVE OF.ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
Council :'reviewed s�taf f' s report .
Tlotion by. Tice;;seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
Leave of absence carried to authorize an extension of absence without
without -pay pay for Communications Operator Kathleen Walker, effective
March 2,,1984
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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1)
GENERAL.MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF APRIL 10,
1984
Council reviewed staff's report.
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City Attorney presented:
Resolution 6834 -
RESOLUTION NO. 6834 -A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
precincts & polling place's
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING VOTING
PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING
PRECINCT BOARD
MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION OF THE CITY 'ON TUESDAY, APRIL
10, 1984, CALLED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 6798
RESOLUTION NO. 6835 - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution 6835 -
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CAN -
ordering canvass of
VASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON
election
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1984 TO BE MADE BY THE
CITY CLERK
Motion by Tice, seconded by Bacon,
and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and
to adopt.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No
items scheduled for this meeting.
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CITY MANAGER. RISK MANAGEMENT-
1) BLACEMENT OF GENERAL AND AUTO LIABILITY COVERAGES
Council reviewed staff's report.
Fred S. James & Co. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
carried.to approve -the insurance proposal of FRED S..JAMES
& CO.. and authorize the procurement.
Employee life insurance
coverage
CCC - $3200
2) EMPLOYEE LIFE.INSURANCE COVERAGE
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
carried to direct the Personnel Department to notify all
of the employee associations of this proposed change in
benefits..
CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR CABLE
Council reviewed, staf f.%r report.
Motion by'Bacon,.seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried
to.appropriate $3200 additional funds to CCC for the purpose
bf lobbying for:..positive federal cable legislation.
HEARINGS 1) .-DIAMOND LIMOUST-NE SERVICE
Diamond Limousine Service, City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publica-
Resolution 6836 -
approving application
' ation. Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and City Treasur
Calmest. pr.esent:ed•_`,the staff report.
Mayor" Chappell asked for public comments.in favor of
the application. Mr. Ruben Dominguez, owner of Diamond
Limousine Service, addressed Council. No one spoke in
,:opposition.to the application and Mayor Chappell closed
t the public po .-ion of r the hearing.
Council comments favored market place.competition
and asked for the reading of the resolution.
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 6836 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY
TREASURER TO ISSUE AN OWNER'S PERMIT TO DIA14OND LIMOUSINE
SERVICE FOR THE.PURPOSE OF OPERATING VEHICLES FOR HIRE IN
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Motion by Tice,'seconded by Bacon, and unanimously car
ried to waive further reading of the 'resolution and to
adopt.
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2) 1984-85 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
1984-85 Community
City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of .publicatior.
Development Program
Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and Human Resources
Director Salazar presented the staff report.
Mayor Chappell asked for public comments regarding the
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Community Development Program. The following persons
Public Comments
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addressed Council:
Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street, asked questions
Louis Gilbert
about the.Attendant Care Training Program.
Lollie Bergman, 426 S. Leaf Avenue, favored barrier
removal on .private property, suggested a limit of one year
Lollie Bergman
for families to utilize the Careship program so that other
families can take advantage-of.the available funds,
cautioned Council to avoida nursery school atmosphere
with the Latchkey program.
.Ken.Smith
Ken Smith, Mid -Valley. School, spoke about his school's
willingness to participate in the Latchkey Program.
Ken Dan.houl
Ken Danhoul , Center for Independent Living, outlined
his program as it would pertain to the Attendant Care
Training Program.
Aldona Martin
Aldona Martin spoke favorably of the Center for In-
dependent Living.
Beverly Caan
Beverly Caan, 402 S. Holly Oak, also spoke favorably
of her experience with the Center for Independent,Living.
Ed Connolly
Ed Connolly, 1317 E. Michelle, felt the Latchkey Pro-
gram would have many positive benefits..
(Councilmember Tennant arrived at this time, 8:45 PM.)
Knora Jackson
Knora Jackson favored the use of the Cortez Recreation
Hall for the disabled citizens of West Covina.
• Audrey Lynberg
Audrey Lynberg, president of the YWCA, offered the
YWCA for consideration in the Latchkey Program.
Jack Stinson
Jack ,Stipson,•320.S. Citrus, said he would like to
see the Cortez Park Recreation Center converted to a
handicapped center.
Ann Dougherty
Ann'Doughert"-, executive director of the San Gabriel
..,Valley -YWCA, spoke favorably of the proposed funds for
the'Latchkey Progr'
Nancy Manners
Nancy;Manners, 734 Eileen, supported the comments
offered by Jackson and Stinson..
Jim Schalinski
,J'im-Schaliriski, First -Baptist. Church of West Covina
and Cameron. -Preschool, addressed Council regardin g the
Latchkey Program:.
Leroy Holtz
Leroy Ho•itz,: Emmanual"First Lutheran School, expressed
coricern'of'summer time and programs for the children.
Oliver•Riggins
Oliver Riggins,.'1239 Rowland; spoke about the Home
Improvement Program and asked questions regarding the
Fair Housing Council.
P.ublic.Comments Closed
There being no others interested in addressing Council,
Mayor.Chappe,ll closed the public testimony portion of the
hearing: Human Resources Director Salazar answered ques-
tions brought up during public comments.
After Council comments and questions, Bacon moved
to approve the Community Development Program. Motion
was seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried.
City Attorney presented:
.Resolution 6837 - RESOLUTION NO. 6837 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
approving application OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
for grant funds INTENTION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL
HOUSING AND URBAN -RURAL RECOVERY ACT OF 1983
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt.
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CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
ORDINANCE 1628 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
• Ordinance 1628 - CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
re inoperable vehicles MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 1, AS IT
RELATES TO INOPERABLE VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously car-
ried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by
Bacon, seconded by Tennant to adopt.the ordinance. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Tennant, Bacon, Chappell
NOES: Tice .
ABSENT: Shearer
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Chappell called a recess at 9:20 PM in order to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council recon-
vened at 9:29 PM.
CITY MANAGER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENZ
AGENCY AND HARRY HILL IMPORTS, INC.
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 6838 - RESOLUTION NO. 6838 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
consent to joint public OF THE-CITY"OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO
hearing with R.A. re A PUBLIC ,HEARING BEING HELD ON A PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND
DDA with Harry Hill Imports,DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENZ
AGENCY AND HARRY HILL IMPORTS, INC., FOR REAL 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 AGREEMENT
(Harry Hill Imports, In.c.)
Motion by Tice, seconded by Bacon to waive further
reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried
by�the following voice Vote:
AYES: Tice, Bacon, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shearer
ABSTAIN: Tennant
2) 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 VAL FEJTEK, DBA SOUTHLAND MOTORS, INC.
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 6839 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Resolution 6839 - OF THE CITY OF 14EST COVINA AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO
consent to joint public A PUBLIC HEARING*BEING HELD ON A PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND
hearing with R.A. re DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
DDA with Val Fejtek AGENCY AND VAL FEJTEK, DBA SOUTHLAND MOTORS, INC., FOR REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING
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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 (Southland Motors, Inc.)
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tice to waive further
reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried
by the following voice vote:
AYES: Tice, Bacon, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shearer
ABSTAIN: Tennant
LEGISLATION
Legislation
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Tice, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously
carried to support Metro Rail, SB 271, SB 1495, SB 1341,
SB 1340, AB 3865, AB 2818, and AB 2344; oppose SB 1840 and
AB 3108, and authorize the Mayor to communicate these po-
sitions to the appropriate,individuals.
Bond consultant
City Manager Fast reported that the City was in receipt of
bond counsel's completed study of financial alternatives
in regards to the proposed commitni_cations buildi.na.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tice to approve Demands totaling
$971,694.51 as listed on check registers FI 59053 through
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FI 59367. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES:',`Tice, Tennant, Bacon, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shearrer
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
.,.Jack Stinson, 320 S....Citrus, spoke about the unaccessibility
to the'hand"icapped,at the Country Club Center on Citrus and
the Eastland Shopping Center.. The items were referred to
Jack Stinson
'thee City, ' staff.for review.: ,
Jean Arneson
Jean Arneson,.1116 Donna Beth, voiced a complaint regarding
the alleged -dumping of radioactive materials at the landfill.
Mrs. Stinson
Mrs.'Jack-`Stinson; 320 S. Citrus, noted that there was not a
„sidewalk on the west .s'ide`of Citrus between Norma and Cortez
Park, forcing pedestrians to walk in -the street..
City Manager Fast,-stated.a letter had been sent to Jean
Arneson regarding her 'questions after the last council meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
.-Mayor Chappell proclaimed the following:
March 4 _ 10., 1984'as WOMEN'S ACHIEVEMENT WEEK
March 12 - 17, 1984 as KELLY WEEK
Motion by Tice, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to
Emma Fischbeck
direct staff to"prepare a permaplaque resolution of commenda-
tion for Emma Fischbeck who is retiring from her position as
liaison to -the Library Council.
Mayor Chappell appointed Nick Garafal`o• as the nominee`." z
for Older Americans Recognition Day.
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