04-22-1985 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
April 22, 1985
• The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bacon
at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina, California. Mayor.Bacon gave the invocation and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Others Present:
PRESENTATIONS
David Haynes
David Waltquist
Mayor Bacon, Mayor Pro Tem Tennant, Councilmembers Shearer,
Chappell, Manners
Mooney, Thomas, Miller, Eliot, Fast, Southard, Heaton,:,Vol-
mert, Fowler, Curtis, Bugh, Salazar, Lennard, Meacham, Fry,
McClelland, Berry
Mayor Bacon presented individual resolutions of commendation
to David Haynes and David Waltquist who freed their neighbor
from underneath his car and saved his life.
James Brodnax, member of Recreation and Parks Commission
James Brodnax recently resigned, was.presented with a permaplaque reso-
lution of commendation for his outstanding service to'the
community.
A resolution of commendation was presented to Glenn Southard,
Glenn Southard Assistant to the City Manager, for his dedicated service
to the City of West Covina. After four years of employment
in the City Manager's Office, Mr. Southard accepted the
Assistant City Manager's position for the City of San Juan
Capistrano.
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS Lolly Bergman, 426 S. Leaf, addressed Council regarding the
Freeway Corridor Study. She encouraged Council to consider
Lolly Bergman extending the study to include the area of Glendora and
Hollenbeck.
Ron Gastalum, attorney for BKK Corporation, stood ready to
Ron Gastalum answer any questions Council may have regarding the letter
received from the BKK Corporation regarding gross receipts
tax.
Howard Spagel, owner of a business located at 224 S. Glendora,
Howard Spagel addressed a Redevelopment Agency item to improve his
neighborhood commercial area. He stated his opposition
to the design of the improvements.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications
Letter received from Kenneth B. Kazarian, President of BKK
Corporation regarding BKK Landfill Gross Receipts Tax.
(refer to staff)
Planning Commission
• Summary of Action of April 17, 1985 (receive & file)
Personnel Commission
Summary of Action of April 10, 1985 (receive & file)
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ABC Applications (Chief of Police reports. no legal basis
• for protest)
Grace Restaurants dba CHARLEY BROWN'S
3041 E. Garvey Avenue
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
On March 25, 1985, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $2,000,000 was received by the City Clerk's Office
from Issa Nassar.
Miscellaneous Public Works
SP 81003 Citrus Street Reconstruction
Resolution:7005 . RESOLUTION NO. 7005 - A RESOLUTI.ON'OF.THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF.WEST COVINA,.CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 18 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5259
AUTHORIZING THE. MAYOR AND -CITY CLERP. TO EXECUTE SAID SUP-
PLEMENT
Traffic Committee Minutes
Meeting of April 16, 1985 (accept and file)
Construction Activi
Report for the quarter ending March 31, 1985 (receive & file)
Items removed for Council removed Items B-la, B-6,.and B-7 from the Consent
separate discussion Calendar for separate consideration.
B-la - Letter Councilmember Shearer paraphrased the letter received from
from BKK Corp. the BKK Corporation. He.felt the request of BKK placed the
City in &- favorable position to obtain resolutions
to some of the Citv's concerns.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried to refer to staff,.as recommended.
B-6 Resolution 7005 Councilmember Shearer noted that he would have to abstain
from voting on the Resolution No. 7005, regarding Citrus
Street reconstruction.
Motion by.Manners, seconded by Tennant to waive further
reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion.carried with
Shearer abstaining..
Traffic Committee Upon Mayor Pro Tem Tennant's request, City Engineer Thomas
Minutes addressed the issue of past year's decline in the number of
traffic accidents.
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously
carried to receive and file the Traffic Committee Minutes.
HEARINGS 1) 1985-86 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROPOSAL
City Clerk' Mooney verified the affidavit of publica-
19Community t.ion. Mayor Bacon opened the hearing and Human Resources
Deevelvel opment Program .Director Gus Salazar presented the staff report.
Mayor Bacon opened the public portion of the hearing
.and the following persons addressed Council:
Public Testimony Clark Hagstrom, tenant of Friendly Village
Jack Stinson, 320 S. Citrus
Kenneth.Van Hugles, Garvey Avenue
Lilly Rodgers, 1849 Stuart Avenue
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Sherry Hunter, 2775 Valley Blvd.
Baxter Walsh, 1304 W. Durness
Lolly Bergman, 426 S. Leaf
Public
Mayor Bacon closed the public portion of the hearing
—Testimony —closed
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and commenced council discussion. Staff was directed
Council discussion
to look into the following concerns:
l) The availability of the latchkey program for
pre-schoolers,
2) Eligibility rules and how they are enforced
regarding the latchkey program,
3) Contingencies for mobile home park assistance,
4) Screeri rig? -of applicants and more e'f'fective use
of funds..regarding,Attendant- Care Progr,am'.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 7006 -
RESOLUTION NO. 7006'- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
certifying 1985/86
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CDBG Environmental
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS
Review Record.
PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL HOUSING ANDCOMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED AND CERTIFYING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the reso-
lution and to adopt. The total estimated grant is
$767,088.
Recess
Mayor Bacon called a recess at 8:55 PM.. Council reconvened
at 9:05 PM with all`members.present.
2) ADOPTION OF UNIFORM CODES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION
AND FIRE SAFETY
Adoption of Uniform Codes
City Clerk Helene Mooney verified the affidavit
of publication. Motion by Chappell,.seconded.by
Shearer, and unanimously carried to receive and file
the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Bacon opened the hearing and the staff
report was presented by Building and Safety Director
Bill Fowler and Fire Chief Bob McClelland.
Public Testimony
Mayor Bacon opened the public testimony portion
None
of the hearing and asked for comments favoring the
adoption of the codes. No one addressed Council.
He then asked for comments opposi.ng.the adoption
of the codes. As no one addressed Council, Mayor
Public —Testimony closed
Bacon closed the public portion of the hearing.
C-ity Attorney presented:
Ordinance 1665 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1665 - AN ORDINANCE OF•THE CITY
Uniform Fire Code
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF.THE.MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1982 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
Ordinance 1666 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1666 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Uniform codes
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1982 UNIFORM CODES
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading. Motion
by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to adopt the ordi-
nances. Motion carried by roll call. vote:
AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer,. Tennant, Bacon
NOES: None
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3)
SAFETY MEASURES FOR SWIMMING POOLS AND ENFORCEMENT BY
THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
• Swimming Pools.- Safety
City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publica-
Measures
tion. Motion'by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the affidavit.
Mayor Bacon opened the hearing and Building and Safety
Director Bill Fowler presented the staff report.
Public —Testimony
Mayor Bacon opened the public portion of the hearing
and asked for comments favoring the proposed ordinance.
No one addressed Council and Mayor Bacon asked for
None
comments opposing the proposed ordinance. No one
addressed Council and the public portion of the hearing
Public —Testimony —closed
was closed...
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance 1667 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1667 - AN ORDINANCE,OF THE CITY COUNCIL
safety measures for
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
swimming pools
7 AS IT RELATES TO SAFETY MEASURES FOR SWIMMING POOLS
M.otion.by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant to adopt. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer,'Tennant, Bacon
NOES: None
AWARD OF BIDS _ 1)
BID NO 85-146-'- STREET CLEANING CONTRACT
Council reviewed staff's report.
Bid No. 85-146 -
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
R.F. Dickson Co.
mouslycarried to accept the bid proposal No. II of
R.F. Dickson Co., Inc., Downey, in the amount of
$1.3,152.15 permonth for a one year period at a cost
of $157,825.80.per year as submitted'at the bid opening
on April.16, 1985, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an agreement.
2)
MP 83126 - GROUNDWATER SPEPA.GE CONTROL INSTALLATION -
NOGALES STREET STORM DRAIN
MP 83126 -
Council reviewed staff's report.
All bids rejected
Motion by Shearer, seconded, by.Chappell, and unani-
mously, carried to reject all bids and authorize the
City Engineer to readvertise.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1)
SP 80050 - APPROVE PLANS & SPECS - MODIFICATION OF
CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND VINCENT AVENUE OFF -RAMP ON SAN
BERNARDINO FREEWAY
Location: Southwest quadrant of San Bernardino Fwy
and Vincent Avenue
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
SP 80050 -
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
• Plans & specs.approved
carried to approve the plans and specifications for City
Project SP 80050 and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids, subject to the approval of CalTrans.
2)
WP 83119 - APPROVE .PLANS & SPECS - PUMP STATION B-4
Location: Southeast corner of Azusa and Puente Avenues
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
I,TP 83119 -
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant,.and unanimously
Plans & specs approved
carried to approve plans and specs, and authorize the
City Engineer to call for bids in accordance with the
Joint Use Agreement dated January 30, 1985.
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3) IS 85121-1 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER CONDUIT
Location: City Hall and adjacent parking facilities
and Sunset Avenue
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
TS 85121-1 - Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously
Plans & specs approved carried to approve plans and specifications for the
project and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
4) MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT RENEWAL
Location: East of Lark Ellen, south of Francisquito
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
J & R Landscape Maintenance I -lotion by Chapnell, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously
contract renewed carried to grant renewal of J & R Landscape Maintenance
Company, Inc.'s contract for the coming twelve month
period at 4.5% increase.
5) 1984 STATE PARK BOND ACT - ROBERTI-Z'BERG FUNDS
Location: Del Norte Park
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 7007 -
'RESOLUTION NO. 7007 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Application for
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
Roberti-Z'Berg funds
THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG
URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM BOND
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading -of the resolution
and to adopt.
6) AGREEMENT FOR SHARING COST OF STATE HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL
FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Location: Azusa Avenue north of S. Garvev Avenue and
various ramp terminals
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 7008 -
RESOLUTION NO. 7008 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Cost sharing agreement
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
f.or'state highway
AN AGREEMENT FOR COST SHARING OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE
electrical facilities
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell to waive
further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion
carried with Shearer abstaining.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
PLANNING DEPARTMENT'
1) FREE14AY CORRIDOR STUDY
Council reviewed staff's report.
Freeway corridor study
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
mously carried to direct staff to advertise an interim
ordinance relative to the areas shown on the map for
Public hearing on May 13, 1985.
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OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
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PERSONNEL SERVICES
1) CHANGE IN CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE -
ASSISTANT CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 7009 -
RESOLUTION NO. 7009 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Asst. Code Enforcement
COUNCIL OF.THE.CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Officer
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1277, AS .AMENDED, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS AND RESO-
LUTION 6967, AS. -AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFIED SER-
VICES; CHANGING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
RANGE FOR ASSISTANT CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 6881 ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND
APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984-85
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tennant., and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the resolu-
tion and to adopt.
PUBLIC SAFETY.DIVISION
No items scheduled.for this meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY
1). ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 1668 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ordinance 1668 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA! CALIFORNIA, ADDING
advertising vehicle
SECTION 3-2 TO THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
parking
TO ADVERTISING VEHICLE PARKING AND DESIGNATING VIOLA-
TIONS THEREOF AS INFRACTIONS
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Ordinance '1669 -
limiting campaign
contributions
Ordinance 1671 -
re hypnotism
Ordinance 1672 -
bingo advertising
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
ORDINANCE NO. 1669 - AN ORDINANCE OF -THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ,TEST COVINA,.CALIFORNIA, ADDING
ARTICLE IX TO CHAPTER XV OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
PLACING LIMITS ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO CAMPAIGNS OF CANDI-
DATES FOR WEST COVINA PUBLIC OFFICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1671 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 15-.11 OF THE WEST COVINA 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
ORDINANCE NO. 1672 -- AN ORDINANCE.OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE III, SECTION 5-43(j) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE PAID ADVERTISING
OF THE PLAYING OF BINGO
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 all
three ordinances. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant, Bacon
NOES: None
Mayor Bacon called a recess at 9:31 PM in order to con-
vene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.. Council recon-
vened at 9:44 PM with all members present.
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CITY MANAGER 1) LEGISLATION
Council reviewed staff's report.
• Motion by Chappell, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
Legislation mously carried to support SB 969, AB 1509, SB 19, SB 880,
AB 1978, AB 2198 and legislation exempting public agencies
from the FLSA; oppose AB 143 and SB 887;.and authorize
the Mayor to communicate these positions to the
appropriate individuals.
2) WEST COVINA DISPOSAL AGREEMENT
Council reviewed staff's report.
West Covina Disposal Co. Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
Change in stock ownership mously carried to agree to the transfer of corporate
stock in West Covina Disposal Company Inc. from Paul
W. Thorsen to Margaret Thorsen in accordance with the
City's franchise agreement, Section XI, and that they
authorize the Mayor to inform West Covina Disposal of
this action.
3) RUBBISH AND GARBAGE COLLECTION
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
re trash collection and COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
enforcement thereof CODE IN REGARDS TO TRASH COLLECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani-
mously carried to waive :further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by.Tennant, and.unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jack Stinson
Bob Levy
Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer to approve Demands
totaling $1,156,143.78 as listed on check registers FI
69312 through 69749. Motion carried by roll call =Tote:
•AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant, Bacon
NOES: None
Jack Stinson, 320 S. Citrus Avenue, expressed agreement with
the actions taken b•7 Council throughout the meeting. He
asked Council to remember the handicapped when approving
sidewalks and avoid cobblestone.
Bob Levy, Falcon Cable Television, presented the status .
of "Falc`o.n's'"eoiistriict'ion aiid= phan`s for` the `future:'" =
MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) PROCLAMATIONS
Life Insurance Week - April 21-27, 1985
Proclamations National Day of Prayer _ May 2, 1985
National Teachers Ap?reciation Week - May 5-11, 1985
West Covina Small Business Week - May 5-J1, 1985
Fire Service Recognition Day May 11, 1985
2) CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ANTI-D.U.I. CAMPAIGN
Council reviewed staff's report.
CHP - Anti DUI campaign Motion by Manners, seconded by Shearer, and unani-
mously carried to issue a proclamation in support of
the Anti-D.U.I. campaign.
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ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Bacon noted that some of the appointments should take
• place after the election of the new Mayor; therefore the
members will follow Reorganization, below.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Manners noted that there are positions on the
Transition/Waste.Management Commission expiring in June, 1985.
Manners She suggested considering the membership on the committee be
reduced to .five members.
Mayor Pro Tem Tennant reported on the liability problems
Tennant facing cities today.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Tennant elected Mayor
Shearer elected
Mayor Pro Tem
Annual appointments
L.A. Co. Sanitation
District
Upper San Gabriel
Valley Water Assn.
Audit committee
AT).TnTTRNMFNT
ATTEST:
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City rk
City Clerk Mooney conducted the election for mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Tennant was nominated for the Position of mayor:
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously car-
ried to elect.Forest Tennant.as Mayor.
Newly elected Mayor Tennant conducted .the election of
mayor pro tem. Councilmember Shearer was nominated for the
position. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to elect Chester Shearer as Mayor Pro Tem.
Congradulatory remarks and presentations ended the
ceremony.
Annual appointment recommendations -of the new mayor
were supported by the following motions: -
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried that Shearer be appointed the alternate to the L.A.
County Sanitation District Board.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried that Tennant be appointed as representative to the
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association. Motion'by
Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried that
Manners be appointed the alternate to the Upper San Gabriel
Valley Water Association.
Mayor Tennant appointed Mayor Pro Tem Shearer and himself
as the audit committee.
Council concurred with the remainder appointments
listed on the Annual Appointment_.List.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 PM.
Mayor