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10-14-1985 - Regular Meeting - Minutesn LJ MINUTES REGULAR MEETING. WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL October 14, 1995 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West Covina was called to order by Mayor.Pro Tem Shearer at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Manners and the invocation was given by Drue Boles of the West Covina Church of Christ. ROLL CALL Absent: Others Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Shearer, Councilmembers Chappell, Manners, and Bacon Mayor Tennant (out of town) Mooney, Fast, Belcher, Miller, Thomas, Fowler, Salazar, Curtis, Eliot, Rosemeier, Keating, Meacham, Fry, Volmert, Fertal, Berry, Wylie Mayor Pro Tem Shearer requested .an addition to the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of September 17, 1985. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to approve the following sets of Minutes, including the additional comment requested by Shearer: Regular meeting of September 9, 1985 Adjourned Regular.meeting of September 16, 1985 Adjourned Regular meeting of Septeinber 17, 1985 Regular meeting of September 23, 1985 ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Pro Tem Shearer.commented on an article in the Tribune stating that a proposed nightclub and condominium complex were going to be 'constructed on Garvey Avenue Tribune article. South. He clarified that a restaurant with live entertain - clarification ment was the only'project approved at that location, and that approval was given approximately two years ago,. AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS Bill Trader, 2522 Walnut Creek Parkway, thanked the City Bill Trader Council for the electrical entrance doors at the Senior Citizen Center. Joseph Karwowski, 1551 S. Willow Street, addressed Council Joseph Karwowski regarding his written communication requesting a change in the sub -division ordinance. Drew Carlson, immediate past president of the So. Calif. Drew Carlson Amateur Transmitting Society, spoke regarding his written communication. . Mayor Pro Tem Shearer noted the staff recommendation and that staff would be in contact with the group.. • CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications Request received from Mrs. Lark D. Karwowski, 1551 S. Lark D. Karwowski Willow Street for a change in the sub -division ordinance. (Recommendation is to deny the request for a revision) Lynette Stewart Letter of resignation received from Lynette Stewart of the Human Resources Commission. (receive and file) So. Calif. Amateur Request received from So. Calif. Amateur Transmitting Transritting Society Society for establishment of a permanent emergency com- munications amateur radio center in West Covina. (refer to staff) - 1 - 0 L_J CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 14, 1985 Page Two Commissions - Summary of Actions (receive and file) Planning Commission - October 2, 1985 Personnel Commission - October 9, 1985 Human Resources Commission - September 26, 1985 Transition/Waste Management Com. - September 19, 1985 Transition/Waste Management Com. - October 1, 1985 ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest) Ramon & Norma Sierra, dba FRANCISQUITO DAIRY 2125 W. Francisquito Doris & Mario Del Fante Hungry Tiger, Inc. Chili's, Inc. _ India's Oven of W.C. MARIO DEL FANTE FLORIST 811 West Covina Parkway HUNGRY TIGER, INC. 2200 E. Garvey Avenue CHILI'S, INC. 2929 E. Garvey Ave. INDIA'S OVEN OF W.C. 138 N. Grand Avenue Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant) On August 7, 1985, a claim for personal injuries was Rebeka Gonzales received from Dolores P. Allen for Rebeka Nicole Gonzales (a minor). Amount of claim had not been determined at the time of presentation. On August 19, 1985, a claim for personal injuries amounting Paul E. Hull to $360.00 was received from Paul Edward Hull. On August 26, 1985, a claim for property damage amounting Tim P. Cochran to $454.83 was received from Tim P. Cochran. On September 6, 1985; an application to file a late claim Booker T. Wren, Jr. was received from Booker Taliaferra Wren, Jr. for false imprisonment amounting.to $100,000. On September 13,.1.985, a claim for false arrest and personal Brian Jackson injury amounting to $750.'00 was received from Brian Keith Jackson. On September 16, 1985, a claim for property damage amounting West American Insurance Co. to $4,646.28 was received from West American Insurance Company. On September 23, 1985, a claim for false arrest and personal Patrick M. Duffy injury amounting to $25,000 was received from Patrick Michael Duffy. On October 2, 1985, a claim for personal injuries amounting Hilda Harden to $1,254,681.63 was received from Hilda Harden. On September 2, 1985, a claim for emotional stress and Geoffrey Avila strain amounting to $100,000 was received from Geoffrey . Avila. Approval of Final Map - Parcel Map 16435 - Cal -West Covina, Inc. (adopt resolution) . Parcel Map approval - Location: Southwest quardrant of Badillo and Orange 16435 RESOLUTION NO. 7095 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 7095 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP 16435 - 2 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 14, 1985 Page Three • Temporary Use Permits (Informational) Cameron Park - Haunted House - 10/30 through 10/31 St. Christopher's Church Fiesta - 10/4 through 10/6 Japanese Community Parking Lot Sale - 10/3 • Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds Precise Plan 10 - Location: 126 S..Glendora Avenue Queen of the Valley Hos- Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and pital releasing cash deposit in the amount of $7,100. Tract 39523 - Location: South of Amar, east of Nogales Walnut Venture Staff recommends accepting waterline improvements and releasing Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $112,000. Tract 41782 - Location: Fairway Lane at Garvey Surya Corporation Staff recommends acknowledging substitution of bond from D & D Development and releasing cash deposit in the amount of $20,750. Parcel Map 8647 - Location: Plateau Drive at Vanderhoof Bruce Mulhearn Staff recommends acknowledging setting of monuments and releasing Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $500. Parcel Map 13898 - Location: South side of Cameron, east of East Hills Arnold Gross Staff recommends acknowledging completion of grading and releasing Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $2000. Miscellaneous Public Works: TS 86119 & TS 9.6104 - Agreement for Professional Services R. Charles Cano TS 86119 & TS 8,6104 - Location: Valinda Avenue and Amar/Lark Ellen Agreement with R. Charles Staff recommends authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk Cano to execute contracts with Mr. R. Charles Cano, Contract Administration, for engineering consulting services, sub- ject to the approval of CalTrans. SP 80003 - Merced Avenue. Widening -`Agreements for Street and Highway Dedication - Richard and Hildegard Zwahlen and Raul and Crusita Barbosa SP 80003 - Location: Merced Avenue, between Willow and Garvey Street & highway dedi- Staff recommends authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk cations to execute said Agreements on behalf -of the City. Capital Improvement Projects - Quarterly Status Report Informational Report. (receive and file) • Renewal of Landscape Maintenance Contract for Citywide Medians and Right -of -Ways Creative Landscaping Inc. Recommendation is to authorize renewal of Creative Land- 4:'5% increase scaping, Inc.'s contract for the coming twelve month • period at a 4.5% increase. Award of Bid: West Covina Communications/Police Building Furnishings Interior Resources Recommendation is to award the bid to the firm of Interior Resources, 4012 W. Garry Avenue, Santa Ana, in the amount of $108,950.51. 3 - • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Safety Town Agreement (final version) October 14, 1985 Page Four Miscellaneous: Safety Town Use Agreement Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract between the City of West Covina and the City of Monterey Park for joint use of Safety Town. . ITEM REMOVED FOR SEPARATE Item B-.la was removed for separate consideration ( re CONSIDERATION Karwowski request for ordinance change). Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon to approve.all items listed on the Consent Calendar, except B-la. Motion CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION carried by roll cal]. vote: AYES: Bacon, Manners, Chappell, Shearer NOES: None ABSENT: Tennant ITEM B-la Upon Council request, City Engineer Harry Thomas explained Subdivision ordinance the current subdivision ordinance and the reasons for change request staff's recommendation. Council concurred with the recommendation, but questioned the two-year waiting period as a condition to the construction of second units. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to support the recommendation to deny the request. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to refer the two-year waiting period for construction of second units.to the Planning Commission for review. PRESENTATION Mayor Pro Tem Shearer proclaimed NATIONAL,BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEE (October 21-27, 1985). President Mariam Tennant elaborated on the organization's background and purpose. HEARING 1) ZONE CHANGE NO. 589 AL HAMEL AND RENE HAMEL Mayor Pro .Tem Shearer explained that the public hearing regarding Zone Change No. 589 and the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact thereof would reclassify a .99 acre site from open -space (0-S), Freeway Corridor Overlay to Condominium (FM-8), Zone Change No. 589 and Freeway Corridor Overlay Zone; and further, that the reclassification was dependent upon Variance No. 866, Negative Declaration previously approved by the Planning Commission, allowing a site size of less than two acres. City Clerk Helene Mooney verified the affidavits of mailing and publication. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Planning Director Paul Curtis.. Public Testimony Mayor Pro Tem Shearer opened.the public portion In Favor: of. -.the hearing and asked for comments favoring the Jack Brekovitch matter. The following persons addressed Council:. Rene Hamel Jack Brekovitch, representing the property owner, Arnold Carlson noted that he was available to answer questions. Al Hoop Rene Hamel, 806 Foxdale, favored the matter. Arnold Carlson, Los Angeles, owner of freeway excess parcel, felt any improvement would be welcomed. Al Hoop, 1415 Mardina, felt the current situatiot was an eyesore and favored the zone change. -In Opposition: Harmon Fink Those speaking in opposition: Harmon Fink, 209 N. Lark Ellen, stated that he was not in opposition, but did request clarification or the site access plans. Planning Director Curtis responded with the 'schedule to be followed by the Traffic Committee. - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 14, 1985 Page Five • Ken Monroe Ken Monroe, 203 N. Lark Ellen, objected to the manner in which the Planning Commission was handling the project. He requested Council defer action on the matter until all items of contention were re- solved. Rebuttal: none. No one addressed Council in rebuttal. Mayor Pro Tem Pu'ulic_Testimony Closed Shearer closed the public portion of the hearing and commenced council discussion. Council felt the reclassification was compatible with surrounding neighborhood. The.process for approving the project was outlined to clarify questions of procedures. City Attorney presented.: Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Zone Change 589 (Hamel) COVINA, CALIFORDTIA., AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Zone Change No. 589 - Al Hamel and Rene Hamel) Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. HEARING 2) AMENDMENT NO. 200 - FORTUNE TELLING Mayor Pro Tem Shearer explained that Amendment Amendment No. 200 - No. 200 was a city -initiated amendment to the Fortune telling Municipal Code as it relates to fortune telling. City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication.. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer opened the hearing and Planning Director Curtis presented the staff report. Public Testimony Mayor Pro Tem Shearer opened the public portion of the hearing and asked for oral comments in favor None of the amendment. As no one addressed Council, he asked for oral comments in.opposition to the amend- ment. Again no one addressed Council,, and Mayor Pro Public Testimony Closed Tem Shearer closed the public portion of the hearing. City Attorney presented: Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Fortune telling OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 26-597, AS IT RELATES TO FORTUNE TELLING Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. • Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) ORD.INANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - BADILLO SPEED ZONE, PREFERENTIAL PARKING, OVERNIGHT PARKING Council reviewed staff'.s report. City Attorney presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ordinance introduced - WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF Badillo Speed Zone THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS -5-_ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 14, 10,85 Page Six introduced - AN ORDINANCE.OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Parking prohibitions isParking WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-174 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN DAYS AND HOURS Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF • Overnight parking WEST COVINA, CALIFORN;IA, AMENDING SECTION 22-175 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN LIMITED AREAS Motion by Manners, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinances. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinances. 2) SP 84101-1 -.APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS - SUNSET/CAMERON STORM DRAIN SP 84101-1 - Council reviewed Engineer's Report. Plans & specs approved Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to approve plans and specifications for City Project SP 84101-1 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. 3) MP 86115 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS - LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS MP 86115 - Council reviewed Engineer's Report. Plans & specs approved Motion by Manners, seconded by Bacon, and unani- mously carried to approve plans and specifications for City Project MP 861.15 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. 44) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1985 EDITION Council reviewed Engineer's Report. City Attorney presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ordinance introduced - WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION 1985 edition of Public OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS Works Construction CONSTRUCTION BY REPEALING AND ADOPTING SECTION 19-1 OF THE WEST COV°INA MUNICIPAL CODE Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to introduce"the ordinance. Public Hearing set for Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unani- . November .12, 1985 mously carried to set November 12, 1985, 8:00 PM, as the date and time for the public hearing concerning the adoption of the Standard Specifications. • 5) VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS Council reviewed Engineer's Report. City Attorney presented: Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Vesting tentative maps WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE X TO CHAPTER 20 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. - 6 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 14, 1985 Page Seven • Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. 6) SP 790.11 AND MP 80006 - MASTER DRAINAGE STUDY - SELECTION OF CONSULTANT • Council reviewed Engineer's Report. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and SP 79011 & MP 80006 - unanimously carried to a.) transfer $20,000 from MP Walsh, Evans & Associates 85401 to MP 80006, and b) accept the proposal of Walsh, Evans and Associates, West Covina, in an amount not to exceed $31,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work. Recess Mayor Pro Tem Shearer called a recess at 8:43 PM. Council reconvened at 8:50 PM. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 1) THREE YEAR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN Council reviewed staff's report. Housing Assistance Plan Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and received and filed unanimously carried to receive and file the Three Year Housing Assistance Plan. 2) ANNUAL HUMAN SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM Council reviewed staff's report. Annual Human Service Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and Award Program unanimously carried to review and approve the Annual Human Services Award Program. OFFICE'OF COMMUNITY SERVICES 1) DISPOSAL OF CITY OF LOS ANGELES NON -HAZARDOUS WASTE Council reviewed staffs report. Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and L.A. Non -hazardous waste unanimously carried to oppose additional City of Los Angeles non -hazardous waste coming to West Covina for disposal. Mayor was authorized to send a letter to Mayor Bradley of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles City Council conveying Counci_l's opposition. Council also requested a :report from the City Attorney on the options available to the City in this matter. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION PERSONNEL SERVICES • 1) APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT AT STEP 2 - COMMUNITY PLANNER Council reviewed staff's report. • Community Planner - Hired at Step 2 Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to approve appointment at Step 2 of the Community Planner Salary Scale. PUBLIC -SAFETY DIVISION COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT 1) PURCHASE OF POLICE UNDERCOVER'VEHICLE RADIOS Police undercover vehicle Council reviewed staff's report. radios - Motorola Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to a) find that it would be - 7 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 14, 1985 Page Eight . impractical, useless or uneconomical to follow normal Undercover Police vehicle bidding procedures for the purchase of Police under - radios (cont) cover vehicle radios; and b) authorize the purchase of twenty-two mobile radios from Motorola Communica- tions & Electronics for a total cost ndt to exceed • $41,486.82, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Shearer called a recess at 9:00 PM in order to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council reconvened at 9:14 PM. CITY MANAGER 1•) MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS RELATIVE TO BUSINESS LICENSES Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ordinance introduced - WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 14-68 OF re Business Licenses THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. . Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. 2) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HARRY HILL VOLKSWAGEN, INC. Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 7096 - RESOLUTION NO. 7096 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Joint Public Hearing approved COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, with Redevelopment Agency AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO A PUBLIC HEARING re Harry Hill Volkswagen BEING HELD ON A PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT DDA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HARRY HILT, VOLKSWAGEN, INC., FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: AUTHORIZING AND CON- SENTING 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 Volkswagen, Inc.) Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and . unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 3) LEGISLATION • Legislation Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Manners, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to support HR 3129 and HR 3113. Council requested more information regarding HR 8 and S 11283 relating to amendments to the Clean Water Act. 4) Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously City Manager absence -carried to excuse City Manager Fast from the October 28, 1985, council meeting. - 8 - CITY COUNCIL•MINUTES October 14, 1985 Page Nine • APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners to approve Demands totaling $2,028,035..12 as listed on check registers FI 73752 through FI 74159. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Manners, Chappell, Shearer NOES: None ABSENT: Tennant L� ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Al Hoop, 1415 E. Mardina, asked how one would change a Al Hoop municipal ordinance. Opposition toconstruction The following individuals spoke in opposition to a night - on Garvey Avenue South club and condominium complex on South Garvey Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem Shearer noted that a restaurant with live entertainment and office condominium had been approved two years ago for that particular location. -Louis Caldwell, 3322 E. Holt Karen Baird, 3224 Oak Knoll Mary Jo Visosky, 3110 Virginia Edna Owen, 3292 E. Holt Philip Slacks, E. Virginia Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on BKK's request to discharge runoff from landfill site to offsite drainage facilities. He suggested Council oppose the proposal before the Water Quality Control Board. Council comments Council offered comments regarding the concerns expressed under Oral Communications.-.°P.rocedural:?,changes to the M.C. were explained. Explanation of the restaurant proposal was given, but staff was requested to report back to Council on the status of the project, conditions, parking, etc. Council also requested more information, on the BKK proposal. MAYOR'S REPORTS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to approve a Resolution of Commendation for Lynette Lynette Stewart Stewart who recently resigned from her Human Resources Commission post. Proclamations The following proclamations were proclaimed: HIGHER.EDUCATION WEEK. - October 13-20, 1985 DAVE NUNN - OPTIMIST GOVERNOR - October 9, 1985 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK - September 29 through October 5, 1985 COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS BKK Transition MOU _ w . Congressional Youth Leader- ship program After introducing the following subject by Mayor Pro Tem Shearer, motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to refer to the Transition/Waste Management Commission a proposed BKK Transition MOU for review and recommendation in accordance with existing Council policy. Council requested a response by October 28, but no later than November 11, 1985. Upon Councilmember Manners comments, motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried .to authorize West Covina High School students participating in the Congressional Youth Leadership program to be recognized with appropriate commendations and to be invited back for a report following their visit to Washington. The two students are Nicole Rutberg and Mike Horner. - 9 - MW CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 14, 1985 Page Ten. Closed Session City Attorney John Belcher recommended the City Council recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9Ka) to confer with its City Attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated for- mally and to which the City is a party. The title of the litigation is West Covina Friendly Village vs the ' City of West Covina. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon,.and unani- mously carried to recess the City Council meeting per recommendation of the City Attorney and to also discuss personnel matters. The time was 10:08 PM. Council reconvened at 11:21 PM. Council discussed a potential Exceptional Performance Award for the City Manager and an appropriate amount based on Mr. Fast's continuing exceptional performance. City Attorney presented: Resolution 7097 - RESOLUTION NO. 7097 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Exceptional Performance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, Award for City Manager' RECOGNIZING THE EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF A MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to'waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion included authorizing the appropria- tion from the contingency funds of $3500. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting- at 11:29 PM to October 21, 1985, at 6i00 PM. ATTEST: City Clerk • n Mayor - 10 -