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M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF.
May 14, 1984
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West Covina was called to
order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Bacon in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey
Avenue, West Covina, California. Mayor Bacon led the Pledge of Allegiance and the
invocation was given,by George Johnstone of the Salvation Army.
ROLL CALL Mayor Bacon, Councilmembers Shearer, Chappell, Manners
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Tennant (arrived at 8,:45 PM from Ontario Airport)
Others Present: Mooney, Fast, Lennard, Miller, Eliot, Thomas, Meacham, Curtis,
Fry, Todd, Hunter, McClelland, Volm gt, Keating, Stevens,
Yoshino, Roger, Southard, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting of March 26, 1984, the regular meeting
-of April 9, 1984, and the adjourned regular meeting of April
17, 1984. Motion carried unanimously with Manners abstaining
on the April 9th minutes.
PRESENTATIONS
Emma Fischbeck received a Certificate of Recognition for her
outstanding community services,particularly with respect to
Emma Fischbeck
her tenure on the Library Council.
-Morris Radofsky
Morris Radofsky, named.as Citizen of the Year, was presented
a Certificate of Recognition.
Proclamations
Mayor Bacon presented a proclamation proclaiming the month
of May as WEST. COVINA BEAUTIFUL MONTH to the president of West
Covina Beautiful..
Mayor Bacon also presented a proclamation to City Clerk
Mooney proclaiming the week of May 13 through 19, 1984, as
MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK.
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
Edna Wate•rs'requested an opportunity to address Item F-la of
the Agenda and noted;that:tlree other persons would also be
Agenda Items
speaking.
Royall Brown and Louis Gilbert, individually, also requested
time to address the same item..
Consent Calendar Items
Mayor Bacon explained the�content of Written Communications
Item A -If regarding the denied request for a 501 hearing.
Councilmember Chappell commented on the WALK FOR HUNGER spon-
sored by the Church World Services.
CONSENT CALENDAR'
Written Communications
• Request received from Church World Services for a parade
Walk For Hunger permit to conduct a WALK FOR HUNGER scheduled for May 19,
1984, at 1:00 PM. (approve, subject to standard conditions)
Letter of resignation received from Nancy Manners from the
Nancy Manners Waste Management Advisory Committee, effective April 24, 1984.
(receive and file)
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S.G.V. CPR Foundation
; Letter receiv'ed.from San Gabriel Valley CPR Foundation dated
May 4, 1,984. introducing a. Two -Tier Pre -Hospital Emergency
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Heart Care. program under development by the foundation and
the West Covina Fire Department. (refer to Agenda Item H-2a)
W.C. Chamber of Commerce'
Letter dated May 9,•. 1984, received from the West Covina Chamber
of:Commerce requesting'an annual meeting date with the City
Council. (refer to staff for scheduling)
W.C. Chamber of Commerce
Letter dated May 9, 1984, receivedfrom the West Covina Chamber
of Commerce, acting in the capacity of the Business Improvement
Advisory Committee, requesting a meeting.after July 1, 1984,
to discuss joint economic development coordinating activities.
(refer to staff for scheduling)
DOHS
Letter dated May 3, 1984, received from the Department of Healtl-
Services, again denying the City's request for a 501 hearing.
(receive and file)
Planning Commission
Summary of Action of May 2,.1984 (receive and file)
Recreation and Parks Commission
Summary of Action of April 24, 1984 (receive and file)
Human Resources Commission
Summary of Action.of•April 26, 1984 (receive and file)
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ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis for protes
Woo, Ernest & dba BLACKIES DELI
,Yink, Ngon 1730 W. Cameron Ave. #110
Pan, Dat & dba WAH FONG MARKET
Truong, Nga T. 1222 W. Francisquito #12
Kunakom, Smard & dba MAMBO POLLO
Siera, Usanee Sue 1559 E. Amar Rd. Suite A,B
O'Day, Michael J. dba GATBY'S GOURMET SANDWICHES
429 N. Azusa Avenue
McCann, Marie C. dba ROYAL LOUNGE
210.S. Glendora Avenue
Approval of Final Maps (resolution adoption)
Parcel Map 15588 - Art Pizzo
Location: Southwest corner Sunset and Rowland Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. 6853 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 15588.
Parcel Map 11039 - Isabel Lank
Location: Pass and Covina Road and Lark Ellen Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. 6854 - A RESOLUTION OF THE'CITY COUNCIL OF
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THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 11039
Temporary Use Permits - Informational (receive and file)
West Covina Optimist Club to.,conduct a plant sale at Cameron
Park on May 12, A-3 from 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM.
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May Company,to conduct a parking lot sale from June 6 through
June 11 from 9:00 AM through 10:00 PM.
• Zody's to conduct a'parking lot sale on May 24 through May
28 from 10:00 AM through 7:00 PM..
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
UUP 240 Location: Azusa'Avenue, north of Garvey
Pete Reynolds Staff recommends releasing Faithful Performance Bond No.
98200'96(8) in the amount of $20,000.
Annual Clean -Up, Paint -Up, Fix -Up Week - May 12-18, 1984
Informational Report. (receive and file)
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by. Shearer, seconded by Chappell, to approve all items
listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Bacon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tennant
Agenda Items Discussed Edna and Lee Waters,.1314 Rimsdal.e Drive; Judy Ford, 647 E.
Arts & Crafts for sale Newberg Street, Glendora; Louise Harmer, 3033 E. Valley Blvd.;
at Cameron Park Royall Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive; Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood
Street, each addressed Council favoring a weekly arts and
crafts show at Cameron Park.
• Pamela Henry, 1050 E. Rowland Avenue, spoke in opposition to
the requested weekly arts and crafts show at Cameron Park.
Mayor Bacon stated their comments had been noted and the
item would be discussed further when it came up for considera-
tion.
Closed Session Mayor Bacon called a recess at 8:05 PM to discuss litigation
matters. Council reconvened at 8:30 PM. City Attorney Lennard
was excused to attend to his ailing father in the hospital.
HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this.meeting.
AWARD OF BIDS 1) PURCHASE OF TRUCK FOR THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT -
BID NO. 84-176
Bid No. 84-176 Council reviewed staff's report.
Award held over Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to hold over the bid award until the next
regular City Council meeting.
2) TRIMMING OF PARKWAY TREES
Council reviewed staf.f's report.
Trimming parkway trees Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani-
• GLENDORA TREE SURGERY* mously carried to accept the low bid of GLENDORA TREE
SURGERY for the sum of $14,475.00 for the contract and
authorize the work to be done.
3) SP 84107 - BARRIER,REMOVAL PROJECT
Council review6d:•staff's report.
SP 84107 - Motion .by Shearer,~seconded by Chappell, and unani-
SECURITY PAVING CO.,INC mously.carri_ed "to accept the bid of SECURITY PAVING COM
PANY, INC. of Sun Valley in the amount of $41,232.00 as
presented, at the'bid opening on May 8, 1984, and authorize
the.Mayor and City Clerk'to execute the necessary agree-
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ment.
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SD 84120 -
MEDALLION CONSTRUCTION CO.
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SD 84120 = STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS - LARKWOOD STREET
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Shearer., seconded by Manners, and unanimousl
carried to a) transfer $22,000 from City Project SD 84101
to Project SD 84120,.b) accept the bid of Medallion
Construction Co., Inc., of Azusa in the amount of $18,430
as presented at the bid opening of.May 8, 1984, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
for the work to.be done.
5) SL 83103 — STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani-
SL 83103 - mously carried to a) authorize the transfer of $40,000
C.T.& F. INC. from the Street.Light District Contingency Fund to Pro-
ject SL 83103, b) accept the bid of C.T.& F. INC. of
Bell Gardens in the amount of $41,032.85 as presented at
the bid opening of May 8, 1984, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreement.
6) PP 82207 - FRIENDSHIP PARK PICNIC SHELTERS
Council reviewed staff's report.
PP 82207 - Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
Award held over mously carried to hold over the award of the project until
the next regular meeting of May 29, 1984, to complete
evaluation of -bids.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Ordinance introduced -
Citrus speed zone
Tub grinder/wood densifier
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2)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - CITRUS STREET SPEED ZONE
Location: Citrus Street
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
City Attorney presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALI.FORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE LAW
MAXIMUM SPEEDS
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Chappell', seconded by Shearer, and unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance.
URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM - TUB GRINDER/WOOD DENSIFIER
PROPOSAL
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to.a) authorize the submittal of a proposal to the
California Department of Forestry for acquisition of a tub
grinder/woo,d.densifier, and b) authorize an advance of
'funds -not t61-exceed $15,000.00 from the Citywide Landscape
District Contingency Fund for the repair of the wood
densifier unit. .
3) .'WP'8,1011'- MASTER WATER PLAN UPDATE - INFORMATIONAL
„ Council reviewed,sta'ff's report.
WP 81011.- Master Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
Water Plan Update mously carried to receive and file the Master Water Plan
Update:
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
• COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) ARTS AND CRAFTS SALES IN THE CITY
Tennant arrived.at 8:45 PM Council reviewed staff's report and referenced the comments
made earlier under Agenda Communications.
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After much dis`cussion,- tie City."Counc"�
Arts & Crafts Sales. in felt.a weekly arts and crafts sales was not a proper u.se
City parks of•City,p'roperty, that•'continuous useLof_the park in that
manner was inappropriate. They were not opposed to a
quarterly activity, followi.ng� ^;the temporary use
permit process-.
Motion�by''Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
mously carried'to a) approve the recommendation of the
Recreation and Parks Commission denying County Fair
As'sociation'.s request, and b) approve the recommendation
of, the Recreation and Parks -Commission that regular profit
inaking actiwitie,s are not an appropriate use of.City parks,
an& Jhat7the.current regulations adequately address the
arts. and crafts activities in the community without amend-
ing the Municipal Code.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
PERSONNEL SERVICES .
• 1) EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY - JEANNE HUBBELL
Council reviewed staff's report.
Jeanne Hubbell Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously
carried to authorize an extension of a leave of absence
without.pay for Communications Operator, Jeanne Hubbell,
effective May 5, 1984.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION POLICE'DEPARTMENT
1) CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITH POLICE DATA SYSTEMS., INC.
Council reviewed staff's report.
PDS Contract modification Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani-
mously carried to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the PDS contract modification.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1) TWO-TIER PRE -HOSPITAL EMERGENCY HEART CARE
Council reviewed staff's report.
Two -Tier Pre -Hospital Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
Emergency Heart Care mously carried to endorse the concept of two-tier pre -
hospital emergency heart care as set forth'in this pilot
program. Ultimate agreement to participate to be con-
sid-ered when the pilot program is approved by the State
and subject to conditions existing at that time.
CITY ATTORNEY 1) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Manager presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 1633 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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Ordinance 1633 -
-Zone Change No. 599
May 14, 1984
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OF THE CITY OF'WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
(Zone Change No. 579 - Dighton, Inc. N.V.)
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to adopt the ordi-
nance. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant, Bacon
NOES: None.
2) WASTE MANAGEMENT MORATORIUM REQUEST
City Attorney to present the oral report at the next
regular City Council meeting.
3) CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES
Resolution 6855 -
City Attorney compensation
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Council reviewed staff's report.
City. -Manager presented:
.RESOLUTION NO. 6855 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLU-
TION N0. 6570 RELATIVE TO THE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution
and to adopt.
Mayor Bacon called a recess of the City Council meeting at
9:00 PM in order to conduct the Redevelopment Agency
meeting. Council reconvened at 9:05 PM.
CITY MANAGER
1) LEGISLATION
Council reviewed staff's report.
Legislation
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to support HR 5310, HR 5320, S 2540,
AB,3899j.and SB .1811; oppose SB 1440, SB 1668, AB 2369,
> ' AB- 3167 'AB 3215` and AB 3683; . and authorize the Mayor to
communicate these positions to the appropriate individuals
2) UPCOMING'.STUDY SESSIONS
Council.'reviewed staff's report.
Study Sessions
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously;carried to approve the content and priority sequence
of study'se.ssion stibjects. Motion included setting 6:30 PP
May'21 as::an'adjourned regular meeting to consider Prop A.
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WEST COVINA COMMUNITY TNFORMATION,'INC.
West Covina Community
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Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion ty,Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
Information, Inc.
mousl,y;carried to a) amend the bylaws.to stipulate that
the regular meeting shall be held on the second Monday
in May of each year, b) elect Nancy Manners to the Board
of Directors, and c) elect Bob Bacon as President, Forest
Tennant as Vice -President, Helene Mooney as Secretary,
and Yvonne Calmes as,Treasurer.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to approve Demands
• totaling .$1,483,885.09 as listed on check registers FI 60477
through FI 61027. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners,' Chappell, Shearer, Tennant, Bacon
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, addressed Council regarding
report from County Health on Willco excavation concerning
Jean Arneson the handling of drums.
Beatrice de Uribe Beatrice.de Uribe, 1121 E. Greenville Drive, expresssed
appreciation for the landscaping project on West Covina Parkway.
She encouraged everyone to notice the new trees planted in
the civic -center and to notice that this is the season when
the flowers and trees are in bloom.
MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) APPOINTMENT OF REGIONAL LIBRARY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Mayor Bacon suggested Kay Ragan as.the liaison to the
Kay Ragan appointed to Library`C.ouncil. Motion.by Chappell, seconded by Shearer,
Library Council and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
2) 'APPOINTMENT'OF,WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Mayor Bacon initiated a discussion of changing the com-
mittee ,.to,a commssion.and increasing the number of member:
• Waste Management Advisory from"five,to seven'.- He.spoke of increasing the proposed
Commission commiss on"s responsibilities. Motion by Manners,
seconded..by. Shearer to.direct the City Attorney and staff
to'draft an'.0dinance to create the Waste Management
Advisory Commission and increase the members to seven.
Council commented'('?n eliminating the word "transition"
from the origYnal- name -of the group. Motion by Chappell,
seconded, by Shearer, to amend the motion to retain the
word and call the group "Transition Waste Management
Commission." The amendment passed by the following
voice vote:
='AYES:Chappell, Shearer, Bacon
NOES: 'Manners, Tennant
The,original motion to change the committee to a commission
Increase to seven members and increase the number of members to seven passed by the
Persons nominated for
interviews:
Gloria Hall
David Meyer
William Polich
Anita Nadel
George Tracy, Jr.
Tom Walsh .
Robert Levy
Oliver Riggins
Emma Fischbeck
Eugene Code
Nancy Adin
following voice vote:
.AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer,.Bacon
NOES: Tennant
Council suggested several persons from the applications .
received to serve on the newly renamed Waste Management
Advisory Commission. Mayor Bacon outlined the procedures
to be used for interviewing and final appointment.
3) PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Bacon proclaimed the following:
FIRE SERVICE'DAY - May 12, 1984 (ratified)
HIRE A VETERAN.WEEK - May 6-12, 1984 (ratified)
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - May 7-11, 1984 (ratified)
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK - May 13-19, 1984
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - May 20-16; 1984
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES MONTH - May, 1984
CORRECT POSTURE MONTH - May, 1984
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH - May, 1984
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4) COUNCIL COMPENSATION
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Council reviewed staff's report.
City Manager presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Ordinance introduced.-
COVINA, CALIFORNIA,.AMENDING SECTION 2-23 OF THE WEST
councilmembers' salaries
COVINA,MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING SALARIES FOR MEMBERS OF
THE .CITY,.COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH'STATE LAW
Motion by Chappell, seconded'by Shearer, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
h. Motion by Chappell; seconded by Shearer to adopt the
ordinance. Motion cirr.ied.with Manners abstaining.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Chappell noted that he had prepared high-
-lights of the, quarterly meeting of the State Board of
Directors, o'f `the League. of California Cities and i,t. would
Councilmember Chappell
be.forwarded to each member of Council.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moti'on.by.Shearer,'seconded by*Chappell, and unanimously car-
ried to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 PM, to May 21, 1984, at
6:30 PM in the Management Resource Center, Room 315 at City
Hall.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ale" &Aovv
City Clerk
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