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06-09-1986 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• M I N U T E S WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 9, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of West Covina was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Shearer in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey • Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council - member Tennant and the invocation was given by Rev. Fred Landsberg. ROLL CALL Mayor Shearer, Mayor Pro Tem Chappell, Councilmembers Manners, Bacon, Tennant Others Present: Mooney, Fast, Lennard, Wylie, Penfield, Thomas, Miller, Meacham, McClelland, Koniarsky, Yoshizaki, Duggan, Fertal, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of May 27, 1986. PRESENTATION Mayor Shearer presented a resolution of commendation to U. Fred Landsberg for his contributions on the Transition/ Fred Landsberg Waste Management Commission and his work on the Transition Task Force prior to the commission. Rev. Landsberg recently resigned as he accepted.a job in Santa Ana. INTRODUCTION Diana Dowdey City Manager Bob Fast introduced the new executive secretary of the City Manager's Office, Diana Dowdey. AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS Tom Plunkett,.1105 Susanna Avenue, addressed an item in the Recreation and Parks Commission Summary of Action Tom Plunkett, wherein the commission denied.his request for .an extension Pony Baseball League Past "lights. otit ,-_;at"Walmerado Park to allow for the com- pletion of tourr%amen't'-play'." ` CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (refer to staff) A letter was received from West Covina Disposal Company requesting an increase in residential, apartment, and commercial rates. Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file) Planning Commission - 6/4/86 Recreation & Parks Commission - 5/27/86 Human Resources Commission 5/22/86 • ABC Applications (Police Chief_ reports no legal basis for protest) • Ann Ouach Ma aka dba WAH FONG MARKET Quach Quyen Xao 1222 W. Francisquito #12 Gene R. Lamaison & dba CAFE BIARRITZ John Pete Lamaison 4141 S. Nogales St. Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant) On May 13, 1986, a claim for personal damages, amount not known at time of presentation, was received by the City Clerk's Office from Sheri Ann Rubio. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1986 Page Two • Oil May 13, 1986, a claim for personal damages was received by the City Clerk's Office from Christine M. G. Gomba amounting to 8685.00. On May 13, 1986, a claim for personal damages amounting to $685.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office from • Arthur P. Garcia. On May 19, 1986, a claim for personal injuries amounting to $1 million was received by the City Clerk's Office from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rhome. On May 19, 1986, a claim for personal injuries amounting to $100,000.00 was receeved by the City Clerk's Office from Stephen Elsol Hymer. On May 22, 1986, a claim for personal injuries amounting to $150,000.00 was received by the City -Clerk's Office from Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Toole. Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds Tract 33393 Location: Donna Beth and Aroma Drive WELLINGTON GROUP Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and releasing Faithful Performance Bond amounting to $14,300. Precise Plan 756 Location: South side of Garvey Avenue, east of Azusa JOHNSON MOTORS Staff recommends acknowledging completion of grading and releasing Bank of America Time Deposit amounting to $9,400. Development Plan 32 Location: Nogales and Amar, FIRST HOMES INVESTMENT Staff recommends releasing Faithful Performance Bond amounting to $29,150. Substitute bond on file. (Miscellaneous Public Works Tract 32324 Lot Line Adjustment No. 50 - Ponderosa Homes PONDEROSA HOMES Staff recommends adopting: Resolution 7194 - RESOLUTION NO. 7194 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Lot Line Adjustment 50 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 50 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF SP 80003 - Street And Highway Dedication Agreement - SP 80003 - Alice G. Elko Alice G. Elko Staff recommends authorizing the :Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement on behalf of the City. Ordinance For Adoption (waive further reading & adopt) Ordinance 1721 - ORDINANCE NO. 1721 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL extending moratorium OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A • MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF PERMITS FOR CERTAIN RESIDEN- TIAL TYPE USES ON SPECIFIED PROPERTIES WITHIN 2,000 FEET OF THE ORIGINAL CLASS I AND CLASS II DISPOSAL AREA AT . THE BKK LANDFILL Award of Bid Purchase of staff cars Purchase of Staff Cars Staff recommends authorizing the replacement purchase of six 1986 Ford Tempos from the State of California, in the amount of $49,108.58, including tax and State processing fees. - 2 - CITY COUNCII, MINUTES .7 June 9, 1986 Page Three Miscellaneous Confirmation of Deputy City Treasurer Appointment Staff recommends adopting: Resolution 7195 - RESOLUTION NO. 7195 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . Charlene C. Jung as OF THE CITY OF FTEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE Deputy City Treasurer APPOINTMENT OF CHARLENE C. JUNG AS DEPUTY CITY TREASURER AND PROVIDING THE COMPENSATION THEREFOR Temporary Use Permits (Informational) Permit No. 1669-86 was issued to the Rotary Club of West Covina for a promotional event held May 25, 1986, at the Equestrian Park, 300 S. Citrus. Permit No. 1671-86 was issued to K-Mart for a parking lot sale on May 29, 1986 at 730 S. Orange Avenue. Item removed from Mayor Shearer'remove.d the request for extended ballpark Consent Calendar lighting from the Consent Calendar for separate considera- tion. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners to waive further reading of the ordinance and resolutions, and to adopt, and to approve all other items, except the one mentioned above. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Manners, Chappell, Shearer NOES: None Walmerado Park lighting Council discussed the matter noting that the Recreation & and the Pony League Parks Commission denied by reason of existing policy and that. Council had the power to supercede. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners to approve the extension of lights until 10:00 PM June 21 through July 4 to accommodate the Pony Baseball League this one time. Sta.f.f was directed to prepare a letter for the Mayor explaining the accommodation with the understanding that it is being granted this one time only. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Manners, Chappell, Shearer END OF CONSENT CALENDAR NOES: None PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled,for this meeting. • OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. • PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. CITY ATTORNEY No items scheduled for this meeting CITY MANAGER City Manager Fast requested permission to be absent from the June 23, 1986 regular City Council meeting. Motion l,y Chappell, seconded by Bacon, -and unanimously carried to approve the request. - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES . APPROVAL OF DEMANDS • ORAL CO-MMUNICATIONS Recess Motion by Chappell, totaling $1,434,024. 80033 through 80303: AYES: Tennant, NOES: None June 9, 1986 Page Four seconded by Manners to approve Demands 30 as listed on Check Registers FI Motion carried by roll call vote:. Bacon, Manners., Chappell, Shearer No one addressed the City Council. Mayor Shearer called a recess at 7:57 PM. The City Council reconvened at 8:00 PM. HEARING CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1986/1987 - RENEWAL Renewal of Citywide City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication. Street Lighting Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously ?Maintenance Dist.. carried to receive and file the affidavit. Mayor Shearer opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by City Engineer Harry Thomas. Mayor Shearer opened the public portion of the hearing. Public Testimony City Clerk Mooney stated that no written protests or objections had been received. Mayor Shearer asked for None oral comments or objections. Hearing none, he closed Public_Testimony_Closed the public portion of the hearing: City Attorney presented: Resolution 7196 - RESOIU.TION NO. 7196 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL approving the renewal OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THB CITY ENGINEER DATED MAY 7, 1986, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 7156 AND APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 7177 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE RENOVATED, IMPROVED AND MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND TRIMMING OF TREES AND FOR LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE,.FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1986 (,Jest Covina Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1986/1987 Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSITION.AND DEVELOPMENT AGREE- MENT WITH DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CORPORATION (GATEWAY CORPORATE CENTER) - WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PARKING AUTHORITY Joint Hearing with Rede- Mayor Shearer called to order the Parking Authority and velopment Agency and Redevelopment Agency at 8:06 PM and stated the purpose Parking Authority of the hearing was to consider: re 1) The proposed sale of land in the Central Business DDA with Development District Project Area as provided for in a proposed Research Corporation Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Development Research Cor- poration, and 2) the Negative.Declaration on the proposed Dis- position and Development Agreement. - 4 - • E CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1986 Page Five City.Clerk Mooney verified the affidavits of publication. Mayor Shearer stated that the record contains the following documents: 1) The proposed Disposition and Development Agree. 2) The Summary Report on the proposed DDA. which includes a "Re -use Analysis" dated August 1985. 3) The Negative Declaration and Initial Study for the Gateway Corporate Center Redevelopment Plan., Mayor Shearer explained the procedures.to be used during the hearing and then declared the hearing open. Redevelopment Agency Manager Chet Yoshizaki presented the staff report and introduced representatives of Development Research Corporation'who outlined the project for Council's edification. Mr. Yoshizaki continued his discussion covering details of.the parking structure, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, and financial impact to the City. Public Testimony Mayor Shearer opened the public portion of the hearing . and asked City Clerk Mooney if any written communications had been received in favor of the proposed DDA. Ms. Mooney stated that none had been received. In Favor: Mayor Shearer asked for.oral comments and the following persons spoke in favor of the project: Ray Webb Ray Webb, Real Estate Manager of the Western Region of Unocal, presented Council with a letter regarding the gas station on Vincent/Garvey corner adjacent to the proposed project. Fred Burkhardt Fred Burkhardt, Executive Director of the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, stated that. the Board of Directors have found the project to be consistent with the Chamber's goals and objectives, and complies with the City's Land Use Element. Oliver Riggins Oliver Riggins, Chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Covina Board of Realtors, noted the Board felt the project was the best development of that property. In Opposition: Mayor Shearer asked the City Clerk if any written communi- None cation had been received opposing the matter. city Clerk Mooney noted none had been received. Mayor Shearer asked for comments in opposition and no one addressed Council. Public_ Testimony;Closed The public portion of the hearing was closed and discussion commenced. Councilmember Tennant noted he was abstaining due to a conflict of interest. City Council Action:_ City Attorney presented: Resolution 7197 - RESOLUTION NO. 7197 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL making environmental OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL findings FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOP- MENT AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DEVELOP- MENT RESEARCH CORPORATION, AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF. CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Resolution 7198 - RESOLUTION NO. 7198 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL approving the DDA OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH - 5 - • • C] • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1986 Page Six CORPORATION, AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; APPROVING THE PROPOSAED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SAID AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING.THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID AGREEMENT Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon to waive further reading of the resolutions and to adopt. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Manners,. Chappell, Shearer NOES: None_ ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Tennant Redevelopment Agency Action: General Counsel presented: Resolution 342 - RESOLUTION NO. 342 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT making environmental AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL findings FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOP- MENT AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DEVELOP- MENT RESEARCH CORPORATION, AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Resolution•343 - RESOLUTION NO. 343 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT approving DDA AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,.APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CORPORATION, AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SAID AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND IITILEMENTATION Or SATD.AGREEMENT Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners to waive further reading of the resolutions and to adopt. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Manners, Chappell,.Shearer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Tennant Parking Authority Action: General Counsel presented: Resolution 19 - RESOLUTION NO. 19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING approving DDA AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING THE DISPO- SITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CORPORATION AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WEST .COVINA; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID AGREEMENT Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners -to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES.: Bacon, Manners, Chappell, Shearer NOES: None ABSENT: None End of Hearing ABSTAIN: Tennant ADJOURNMENT OF PARKING AUTHORITY Motion by, Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Parking Authority at 8:39 PM. ADJOURNMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency at 8:41 PM. - 6 - r1 • • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAYOR'S REPORTS Planning Commission June 9, 1986 Page Seven Commission Appointments Mayor Shearer reviewed the process used for appointments. He noted .the..previous;. nominations; �:Vi.- Christopher and'. , Russell (Gordon to° the.;Pl.inning 'Commisgiori-:*.'Councilmember Manners nominated Audrey Lynberg and Edna Gwen. Council - member Tennant nominated Margaret Courtney. Roll call by City Clerk Mooney revealed the following choices; Tennant - Margaret Courtney Bacon - Russell Gordon Manners - Vi Christopher Chappell - Russell Gordon Shearer - Vi Christopher Mayor Shearer stated the two highest vote getters would be voted upon again. After roll call: Tennant - Russell Gordon Bacon - Russell Gordon Manners - Vi Christopher Chappell - Russell Gordon Shearer - Vi Christopher Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to make the appointment unanimous,.-. City Attorney presented: Resolution 7199 - RESOLUTION NO. 7199 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY appointing Russell COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING Gordon RUSSELL GORDON TO THE PLANNING COMPASSION Motion by Chappell, seconded by Bacon, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt. Mayor Shearer nominated Louis Gilbert and Richard Lewis to the Transition/Waste Management Commission. Council- Transition/Waste member Tennant nominated Cathy Turney. Management Commission Roll call by City Clerk Mooney revealed•' the f.ol- - — — — — — — — — — — lowing choices, voting for two: Tennant - Richard Lewis, Kathy Turney Bacon - Richard Lewis, Louis Gilbert Manners - Richard Lewis, Louis Gilbert Chappell - Richard Lewis, Louis Gilbert Shearer - Richard Lewis, Louis Gilbert Mayor Shearer noted Richard Lewis and Louis Gilbert were appointed and asked for the resolution heading. Resolution 7200 - City Attorney presented: appointing Richard Lewis RESOLUTION NO. 7200 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY and Louis Gilbert to COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, T/W Mngt. Commission APPOINTING RICHARD LEWIS AND LOUIS GILBERT TO THE TRANSITION/WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Motion by.Chappell, seconded by Bacon to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Bacon, Manners, Chappell, Shearer NOES: Tennant Irwindale Toxic Incinerator Mayor Shearer referred to a letter from Mayor Van Doren Irwindale Toxic of Duarte requesting Council's support in opposing the Incinerator sale of certain recreational property known as the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Park currently owned by the Army - 7 - 1• • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 1986 Page Eight Corps of Engineers to the City of Irwindale for construc- tion of.a toxic waste incinerator. Discussion followed. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Manners to oppose the hazardous waste incinerator proposed for Irwindale, with an option to reconsider when more information is submitted. An amendment was offered by Shearer and-.secorid'ed by Bacon to state opposition to the conversion of the property, but take no position on the toxic waste situation until more information is available. The amendment carried by the following vgte: AYES: Bacon, Manners, Chappell, Shearer - NOES: Tennant The amended motion became the primary motion voted by Council with the following roll call vote: AYES: Bacon, Tennant, Manners, Chappell, Shearer NOES: None S.G.V. Asso. of Cities Mayor Shearer noted that the San Gabriel Valley Associ- Task Force commencing - ation of Cities is starting a task force to determine Manners appointed what cities would be willing to do or accept in the matter of toxic waste disposal. Councilmember Manners was suggested..to represent West Covina. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unani- mously carried to appoint Manners, and City Manager to forward the information to the SGVAC. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Tennant referred to a letter dated June 3, 1986, from Mayor Van Doren of Duarte encouraging Council Tennant to attend the California Waste Management Board on June 12, 1986, and request the Solid Waste Management Plan be rescinded for lack of adequate public hearings. Councilmember Tennant's motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Shearer felt.there was not sufficient information to find the hearings inadequate. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unani- mously carried to authorize Councilmember Manners to speak for the City if she feels enough information has been presented (she will be attending the meeting). Doug Ufritas Doug Ufritas, representing the West Covina National LIttle League, requested permission to conduct a game at 9:00 AM Sunday, July S, 1986, as part of tournament play". Motion by 'Tennant, seconded by Bacon, and unani- mously carried to grant permission for the one game, noting there would be no P.A. system during the.game. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chappell, • carried to adjourn 1986, at 7:30 PM in ATTEST: City Clerk - 8 - seconded by Bacon, and unanimously the meeting at 9:28 PM to June 16, the Council Chambers. Playo r