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
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• 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.
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CITY COUNCII, MINUTES
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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.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
• ORAL CO-MMUNICATIONS
Recess
Motion by Chappell,
totaling $1,434,024.
80033 through 80303:
AYES: Tennant,
NOES: None
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
Planning Commission
June 9, 1986
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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-
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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
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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
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seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
the meeting at 9:28 PM to June 16,
the Council Chambers.
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