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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. • • • CITY.COUNCIL MINUTES March 12,..1984 Page Two 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 3) 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. 2 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 t: March 12, 1984 Page Three 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 . • 2) pt 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 :3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK March 12, 1984 Page Four 1) GENERAL.MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF APRIL 10, 1984 Council reviewed staff's report. • 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. • i 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 12, 1984 Page Five 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 • Community Development Program. The following persons Public Comments — — 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. - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 12, 1984 Page Six 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 - 6 - 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 • 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. - 7 -