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04-18-1985 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL April 8, .1985. • The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West Covina was called to crder by Mayor Bacon at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor and the invocation was given by Frank Wulf of United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL Mayor Bacon, 'Mayor Pro Tem Tennant, Councilmembers Shearer, Chappell, Manners Others Present: Mooney, Calmes, Fast, Eliot, Lennard, Miller, Thomas, Volmert, Southard, Keating, Yoshizaki, Meacham, Keating, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously car- ried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 1985 and the adjourned regular meeting of April 1, 1985. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Bacon announced that the 5th grade class from Willowood School was present to observe local government in action. Joan Kreiger, representative of the Jr. Women's Club of Proclamation West Covina; accepted the GFWC CALIFORNIA JUNIORS WEEK proclamation (April 21-27) from the Mayor. Edward Reed, representative of the Optimist Club, accepted Proclamation the WC OPTIMIST BIKE SAFETY WEEK proclamation (April 20-27) • from the Mayor. AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS Gil. Boyne, president of Hypnotism Examiners Council of California addressed Council regarding the introduction of a hypnotism ordinance, Agenda Item K-3. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications Request received from Church World Service for a parade permit to conduct a "Crop Hunger Walk" scheduled for May 18, 1985, between the. hours of 10 AM and 2PM. (Staff recommends approval. subject to standard conditions) Letter received from C.E. Mitchhart, 1113 W. Durness Street, West Covina, regrading hypnotism practices. (refer to Agenda Item No. I-3) Planning Commission Summary of Action of April 3, 1985 (receive and file) Recreation. and Parks Commission Summary of Action of March 26, 1985 (receive and file) • Human Resources Commission Summary of Action of March 21, 1985 (receive and file) _ABC Applications_ (Chief of Police reports no legal basis for protest) Mc Cann, Marie dba ROYAL LOUNGE Pellerito, Robert 210 S. Glendora Avenue Brutocao, Leonard OODLES OF NOODLES, INC. Salata, George 1014 W:�Garvey Avenue, South - 1 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 8, 1985 Page Two Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds Tract 43819 Location: North-west corner.of Fran.cisquito and Orange Avenue • Tony Holquin & Staff recommends releasing cash deposit in -the amount of Ruben Robles $7,100 for substitution of Omni Bank Letter of Credit in the amount of $7,100. Citywide Sewer.Standby and Availability Charges - 1985-86 Method of Collection Council reviewed Engineer's Report. RESOLUTION -NO. 6999 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS IN- TENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (Public Hearing: 5/13/85) Quarterly Construction Report - Informational Report (receive and file CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant, Bacon NOES: None AWARD OF BIDS 1) MP 82115_'- FAIRGROVE SUBDRAIN SYSTEM • T Council reviewed staff's report. riP 821.15 - Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unani- all bids rejected mously carried to reject all bids. 2) MP 83126 - GROUNDWATER SEEPAGE CONTROL NOGALES STREET STORM DRAIN SIP 83126 - Council reviewed staff's report. award held over Motion by Chappell.., seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried to hold over the award for additional review. 3) SP 84121-1 - BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS Council reviewed staff's report. SP 84121-1 Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- E.G.N. Construction mously carried to accept the bid of E.G.N. CONSTRUCTION, Irwindale, in the amount of $21,106.50 as submitted at the bid opening.of April 2, 1985 and authorize the Mayor, and City Clerk to execute the appropriate agreement. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) MP 85115 - APPROVE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS - HENDEF. STREET SUBDRAIN IMPROVEMENTS Location: Hendee Street,.north of Gemini Street MP 85115 - Council reviewed Engineer's Report. • Plans & specs approved Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to approve the plans and specifications for City Project MP 85115 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. - 2 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 8, 1985 Page Three 2) SP 81003 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - . CITRUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS • Location: Vine Avenue southerly to Montezuma Way SP 81003 - Council reviewed Engineer's Report. Plans & specs approved Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to approve plans and specifications for City Project SP 81003 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. 3) EXTENSION OF TIME FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 Location: Sunset Avenue from West Covina Parkway to Merced Avenue Council reviewed Engineer's Report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 7000 - RESOLUTION 140. 7000 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL granting time extension OF THE CITY OF WEST.COVINA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN re utility district no. 4 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COMPLETION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 4) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE RESURFACING OF ORANGE AVENUE Location: From San Bernardino Road to Louisa • Cooperative Agreement Council reviewed Engineer's Report. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- .7ith Los Angeles County mously carried to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the cooperative agreement with Los Angeles County. City Attorney presented: Resolution 7001 - RESOLUTION NO. 7001 - A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL Orange Avenue OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF ORANGE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES . Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 5) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - ADVERTISING VEHICLE PARKING Location: Citywide Council reviewed Engineer's Report. City Attorney presented: Ordinance wntroduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST advertising vehicle COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION-3-2 TO THE WEST COVINA parking MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADVERTISING VEHICLE PARKING AND DESIGNATING VIOLATIONS THEREOF AS INFRACTIONS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. • Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1) ADOPTION OF UNIFORM CODES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE SAFETY Council reviewed staff's report. - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 8, 1985 Page Four Hearing set 8/22/85 Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to set the public_ hearing for April 22, • 1985. City Attorney presented: AN ORDINANCE OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Ordinance introduced - COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL Uniform Fire Code CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1982 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Ordinance introduced _ COVINA, .CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL 1982 Uniform Codes CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1982 UNIFORM .CODES Motion.by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinances. Motion by Shearer,, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinances. 2) SAFETY MEASURES FOR SWIMMING POOLS AND ENFORCEMENT BY THE BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT Council reviewed staff's report. Hearing set 8/22/85 Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to set the public hearing date for April 22, 1985. Ordinance introduced.- City Attorney presented: swimming pool safety AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST measures COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 AS -IT RELATES TO' • SAFETY °M°EASURES FOR SWIMMING POOLS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. RECREATION SERVICES 1) CITIZEN EXCURSIONS Council reviewed staff's report. Citizen excursions Council commented do the appropriateness of using disapproved. Prop A funds for the implementation of a transportation program to provide access to cultural and recreational events for low income citizens. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to disapprove staff's recommendation. HEARING APPEAL.OF ENVIROrIENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE SHADOW OAK PARK BALLFIELD LIGHTING Appeal of EIR - Shadow This,subject was heard at the regular meeting of March 25 Oak Park lighting at which time the .public portion of the hearing had been closed and the matter continued until this evening to give staff a chance to respond to the commends made. Planning Director Curtis presented the staff report, responding to comments made.during.the public portion of the hearing on March 25, 1985. Council discussion Motion by Manners, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to retain staff's Responses to Shadow Oak Park Lighting Questions, dated April 5, 1985, as part -of the record. Afte:r.Je�athy_discu4s on; Council took the following additional actions: - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES City Attorney presented: April 8, 1985 Page Five Resolution 7002 - RESOLUTION NO. 7002 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL certifying EIR re OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE is ballfield lighting ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR BALLFIELD LIGHTING AT SHADOW OAK PARK Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Report requested re Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously effect of lowering carried to instruct staff to report back to council on what two poles the effect woul be to lower poles numbered C-1 and C-2 ten feet and fifteen feet. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION. No items scheduled for this meeting. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION POLICE DEPARTMENT 1) APPROVAL OF C=CAP STATE-OF-THE-ART EXTENSION Council reviewed staff's report. C-CAP Extension City Manager Fast noted the success of the C-CAP approved Program in West Covina. Motion by Chappell, seconded . by Tennant, and unanimously carried to approve the ex- tension of the Office of Criminal Justice Planning State -of -the -Art Grant and authorize the'Chief of Police to sign the enabling documents. 2) NARCOTICS FUND SEIZURE REBATE Council reviewed staff's report. Narcotics fund seizure. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- rebate mously carried to receive and file the informational report. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT 1) HEAD END AND TOWER SITE LEASE Council reviewed'staff's report. Motion by Chappell, second=d by Tennant, and unani- Falcon Head End and mously carried to approve the Head End and Tower .Site Tower Site Lease Lease with Falcon Communications and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease. CITY ATTORNEY 1) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Ordinance 1663 - ORDINANCE NO. 1663 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY updating Chapter 26 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST C'VINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLES X, XI, AND XII, SECTIONS 26-573, 26-597, AND 26-273 AS THEY RELATE TO THE PLANNED ADMINISTRATIVE . RESEARCH (PAR) ZONE,. STORAGE LOTS AND MINI -WAREHOUSES, AND NON -MEDICAL RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, RESPECT" IVELY ORDINANCE NO. 1664 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 8, 1985 Page Six OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS Ordinance 1664 - 2-130 AND 2-132(b),.DELETING REFERENCES TO THE B.K.K. • deleting transition HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL TRANSITION TASK FORCE waste task force Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell., and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinances. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to adopt the ordinances. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant, Bacon NOES: None 2) ORDINANCE LIMITING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Council reviewed staff's report and commented on the proposed ordinance. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell to raise the limits to $500 per individual contributor and $1000:;zp:er organization. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Chappell, Shearer, Tennant NOES: Manners, Bacon City Attorney -presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Ordinance introduced - COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE IX TO CHAPTER XV OF limiting campaign THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PLACING LIMITS ON CONTRI- contributions, BUTIONS TO CAMPAIGNS OF CANDIDATES FOR WEST COVINA PUBLIC OFFICE, AS AMENDED Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to introduce .the ordinance. Recess Mayor Bacon called a recess at 9:04 PM. Council reconvened at 9:13 PM`with all members present. 3) HYPNOTIST ORDINANCE Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney responded to the comments made .under Agenda Communications regarding the proposed ordinance. City Attorney presented:, Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST re hypnotism COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15-11 OF THE WEST COIVNA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FORTUNE TELLING, PALMISTRY, ETC. AND ADDING SECTIONS. 15-11.1 THROUGH 15-11.6 REQUIRING A PERMIT FOR THE PRACTICE OF HYPNOTISM Motion by Chappell, seconded by.Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Bacon recessed the City Council meeting at 9:26 PM • to convene the. Redevelopment Agency.meeting. The City Council reconvened at 9:32 PM with all members present. CITY MANAGER 1) BINGO ADVERTISING Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST - 6 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 8, 1985 Page Seven Ordinance introduced - COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE III, advertising bingo SECTION 5-43(j) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE PAID ADVERTISING OF THE PLAYING OF BINGO • Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the. ordinance. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to introduce the ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant NOES: Bacon 2) RENEWAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE*COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Council.reviewed staff's report. City. Attorney presented': Resolution 7003 - RESOLUTION NO. 7003 - A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL general services agree- OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RE- ment with Co.. of L.A. NEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CON- CERNING GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 3) LEGISLATION Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to support .SB 290, AB 296, SB 927 and Legislation AB 545,'oppose SB 1254,.AB 1372, and SB 683, and authorize( • the Mayor to communicate these positions to the appropriat( individuals. • By special request of the Council, City Attorney presented; Resolution 7004 - RESOLUTION NO. 7004 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL supporting :SB 290 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SB 290 Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer.to approve. Demands totaling $1,644,556.70 as listed on check registers FT 69014 through FI 69311. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES.: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant, Bacon NOES: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, noted there were no health studies going on as part.of BKK update. Jean Arneson Council supported reiterating previous requests to the State and EPA. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to pursue a full health study with the State Department of Health Services and the Environmental Protection Agency. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Bacon reminded Council of reorganization schedulerl.for April 22, 1985, and asked them to contact him in regards to requested changes to the liaison appointments. - 7 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 8, 1985 Page Eight COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS . Councilmember Chappell stated he had been re-elected to the Los Angeles Division of LAFCO. Chappell I3e noted he would again be walking for the March of Dimes on Anil 28, 1985, his tenth year in a row. Tennant Mayor Pro Tem Tennant requested staff to look into SB 969 and report back to Council at the next regular meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:53: PM to April 15, �1985 at 6:30 PM in the Management Resource Center, Room 315. ATTEST: • City Clerk • Mayor — 8 —