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04-13-1987 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 13, 1987 • The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order 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 Mayor Pro Tem Chappell. • • ROLL CALL Absent: Others Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESENTATIONS proclamation proclamation Mayor Shearer, Mayor Pro Tem Chappell, Councilmember.: Manners . Councilmembers Bacon and Tennant (out of town) Mooney, Kane, Fast, Wylie, Penfield, Thomas., Miller, Fong, Meacham, Salazar, Keating, Fertal, Londo, Krieger, Berry, Johnson, Pachares (Special Counsel) Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting.of March 23, 1987, and the adjourned regular meeting of March 16, 1987. Mayor Shearer proclaimed April 26 through May 2 as AMERICAN HOME WEEK and presented the proclamation to Oliver Riggins, representing the Covina/San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors. Mayor Shearer proclaimed April 12 through April 18 as NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK and presented the proclamation:to Human Services Director Gus Salazar. AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS Ron Sloan, owner and developer of a parcel of land within the 2000 foot boundary of the Class II area at the BKK Landfill, clarified his position regarding the Ron Sloan proposed extension to the moratorium, Agenda Item D-1. Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, complained that the Agenda Jean Arneson packet could not be found in the library when she went to study it. Carolyn :Mejia from the Department of Health Ser Carolyn :Mejia vices, stated she was available to answer any questions of the Council regarding the determinations made by DOHS, Agenda Item D-1. Geneva Wood, 218 N. Lang, addressed Council regarding Geneva Wood her letter opposing the inclusion of a window in the. construction of a second story building facing her back- yard,'Agenda Item B-1. Pat Troutman, 212 N. Lang, concurred with Mrs. Wood's Pat Troutman statements regarding loss of privacy, Agenda Item B-1. Robert Roudebush, 206 N. Lang, agreed with the statements Robert Roudebush regarding Agenda Item B-1. Mayor Shearer closed Oral Communications and the following Council comments were offered. Mayor Shearer apologized to Jean Arneson for her in- convenience and noted the packet had been delivered but had been misplaced. - 1 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES.. • CONSENT CALENDAR Troutman & Wood • April 13, 1987 Page Two Mayor Shearer explained that there were three Council - members present and that was not enough to address the issue of the moratorium extension. He noted that Council would probably take an action to hold the matter over until the following evening when a fourth member would be able to join in the deliberations. Written Communications Letter received on March 31, 1987, from Pat and Phil Troutman and Neil and Geneva Wood, regarding the con- struction of a second story window. (recommendation is to receive and file, and authorize staff to send a letter to the homeowners).. Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file) Planning Commission - 4/1/87 and 4/4/87 Personnel Commission - 4/8/87 Human Resources Commission - 3/26/87 Recreation & Parks Commission - 3/24/87 Transition/Waste. Management Commission - 3/19/87 ABC Applications (Chief; of Police reports no legal basis for protest) Lucita Sun Chan dba WEST COVINA MARKET South Pasadena 1555 E. Amar Road, Suite A James Sexton & dba TORINO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Philip Sexton 969 "C" South Glendora Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant) On February 12, 1987, Robert N. Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries amouting to $250,000. On February 24, 1987, Dolores Arriola filed a claim for damages. Amount -of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. On February 26, 1987, Mark P. Marciel filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. On February 26, 1987, Aurora N. Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. On February 26, 1987, Ecolastico Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. On February 26, 1987, Robert Navarro Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount had not been determined at time of presentation. On February 26, 1987, William Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. On March 12, 1987, Marco Sergio Chazaro filed a claim for personal injuries amounting to $260,000. - 2 - r� L • L� CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1987 Page Three On March 29, 1987, Walter F. Eimans and Lorraine K. Eimans filed a claim for damages amounting to $103.35. Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP No. 1714-87 was issued to Mission Chrysler for bal- loons at 298 North Azusa on March 28 and 29, 1987. TUP No. 1715-87 was issued to West Covina Rotary for an equestrian event at the Ridge Riders Equestrian Center. on June 28, 1987. Miscellaneous Public Works: Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges - 1987/88 - Method of Collection Recommendation is to adopt the following: Resolution 8010 - RESOLUTION NO. 8010 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Hearing set for 5/11/87 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (May 11, 1987) Lot Line Adjustment No. 57 - Chen & Chien Kuo Recommendation is to adopt the following: Resolution 8011 - RESOLUTION N0. 8011 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Lot Line Adjustment 57 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 57 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Chen and Chien Kuo) Resolution 8012 - Parcel Map 18145 (final approval) Parcel Map 18145 - Approve Final Map - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones Recommendation is to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. 8012 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 18145 Street Name Change - Hamden Court to Halsey Court Recommendation is to adopt the following: Resolution 8013 - RESOLUTION NO. 8013 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Hamden Court changed to OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAME Halsey Court OF HAMDEN COURT WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO HALSEY COURT Award of Bids:. SP 80003 (SP 87102) - Merced Avenue Improvement SP 80003 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Mobassaly Engi- Mobassaly Engineering neering Company, Azusa, in the amount of'$11'1,823.05 as presented at'the bid opening of April 7, 1987, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an approp- riate agreement, subject to the concurrence of the State of California, Department of Transportation. SP 86104 (SP 87129) - Willow Avenue Improvement Recommendation is to a)^transfer'$45,00.0-from Project - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1987 Page Four SP 86014 - SP 80003 (SP 87102), (133-320-3702-7200), to Project Mobassaly Engineering SP 86104 (SP 8712,9), 033-320-3737-7200); and b) accept • the bid of Mobassaly Engineering Company, Azusa, in the amount of $140,514.75 as submitted at the bid opening of April 7, 1987, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an appropriate. agreement, subject to the con- currence of the State of California, Department of Transportation. SP 87175 - Citywide Street Maintenances& -Rehabilitation Recommendation is to a) transfer $175,000 from Project SP 87175 - SP 87115 (125-320-3717-7200) and $31,000 from Project ;Vernon Paving Company SP 87170 (127-320-3790-7200) to Project SP 87175 (127- 320-4700-7200); and b) accept the bid of Vernon Paving Company, Anaheim, in the amount of $187,000 as submitted at the bid opening of April_7, 1987, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate agreement. Construction Activities (receive and file) Quarterly report from Engineering Department Quarterly report from Buiding & Safety Department Items removed from The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar Consent Calendar for separate discussion: B-1, B-7a, and B-7b. Motion.by Manners, seconded by Chappell to approve • CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION all other items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer NOES: None ABSENT: Bacon, Tennant Item B-1 After a clarification of Council's legal restraints., Second story window Mayor Shearer explained to the audience that the Council cannot order the property owner to eliminate the window on the second story. He did, however, with Council's concurrence authorize staff to prepare a letter for his signature to the property owner in behalf of the adjacent neighbors. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously"carried to.instruct•the Planning Commission to review the construction- of -second -story windows adjacent =_ - - - t- to residential buildings. Items B-7a & B-7b Mayor Shearer wondered if the bids could be awarded by Both bids awarded two affirmative votes, as he works for CalTrans and would be approving the projects from that end. City Attorney answered in the affirmative. Motion by Chapepll, seconded by Manners, to approve the two bid awards as recommended by staff. The motion carried by the following voice vote: • AYES: Chappell, Manners NOES: None ABSENT: Bacon, Tennant ABSTAIN: Shearer CLOSED SESSION City .Attorney Kane stated there would be rio closed session due to the absence of two councilmembers. - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1987 Page Five HEARING 1) EXTENSION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1720 Mayor Shearer explained that due to the absence of two Matter held over until councilmembers, it was recommended that this item be April 14, 1987 held over until April 14, 1987, at which time there • would be four councilmebers present to consider this matter. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried.to hold over until 5:30 pm on 4/14. 2) CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH IRVEN G. REYNOLDS AND CAROLINE E. REYNOLDS (Reynolds Buick) Continued hearing regarding Mayor Shearer called the Redevelopment Agency to order OPA with Reynolds Buick to convene the. .joint hearing with the City Council. He stated the purpose of the hearing was to consider the. proposed sale of land in the Eastland Redevelopment Project Area as. provided for in a proposed Owner Partic- ipation Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Irven G. Reynolds and Caroline E. Reynolds. City Clerk Mooney stated the affidavit was on file. Mayor Shearer opened the hearing and Redevelopment Agency Manager Chet Yoshizaki presented the staff report Public Testimony opened City.Clerk Mooney stated uo written communications In Favor: had been received favoring the OPA. Mayor Shearer asked for verbal comments favoring the OPA and the following idividuals:addressed Council: Fred Burkhardt Fred Burkhardt, Ex. Director of Chamber of Commerce William Viney William Viney, Reynolds Buick representative City Clerk Mooney stated no written communications • In Opposition: had been received opposing the OPA .and Mayor Shearer asked for verbal comments in oppostion. Those speaking .in opposition were:, John Charleston John Charleston, owner of 315 & 321 N. Citrus addressed the issue of parking in the easement. Dave Zelibra Dave Zelibra, owner of Eastland Transmission, noted his business has Qnly four parking slots without the easement and felt the matter should be addressed in the agreement. Dan Eaton Dan Eaton, attorney for..,General Tire, asked for a clarification of the easement before he would support the OPA. Mandy Williams Mandy Williams, Williams Oldsmobile, wants the por- In-Rebuttal: tion of land west of the easement to his propert; None Mayor Shearer asked if there was any rebuttal comments and,no one spoke. He closed the public portion of the Public -Testimony -closed hearing and asked for staff response. Chet Yoshizaki, explained that the fifteen foot strip Staff Response of land in question, was encumbered by an easement in favor of the adjoining property to the west of the site. The easement provides ingressand egress to both the adjoining property on the west and to the General Tire property. Special Counsel, Olympia Pachares, outlined the legal ramifications of this issue. Ms. Pachares ex- plained that the agreement contained a section which provided for a reconfiguation of the site to address the easement. She noted that the easements could be modified to accommodate the businesses and be brought back to the Council/Agency for ratification before actual conveyance. - 5 - • • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES City Council Action Resolution 8014 - making environmental findings Resolution 8015 - approving the OPA April 13, 1987 Page Six City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 8014.- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA, MAKING ENVIRON- MENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED OWNER PARTICI- PATION AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND IRVEN G. REYNOLDS AND CAROLINE E. REYNOLDS FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL :PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE EASTLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA RESOLUTION NO. 8015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND IRVEN G. REYNOLDS AND CAROLINE E. REYNOLDS: MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE .CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY PURSUANT TO SAID AGREEMENT: APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY: AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolutions and to adopt. Redevelopment Agency Action: General Counsel presented: RESOLUTION N0. 357 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOP-. Resolution 357-- MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA MAKING ENVIRON- making environmental MENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED OWNER PARTICI- findings PATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND IRVEN G. REYNOLDS AND CAROLINE E. REYNOLDS FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE EASTLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA RESOLUTION NO. 358 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOP - Resolution 358 - MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE approving the OPA PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE EASTLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA: APPROVING THE PROPOSED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND IRVEN G. REYNOLDS AND CAROLINE E. REYNOLDS, PERTAINING THERETO:"AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID AGREEMENT Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolutions and to adopt. Recess Mayor Shearer recessed.the City Council meeting at 8:32 pm to continue the Redevelopment Agency Agenda. Council reconvened at 8:39 pm at which time Mayor Shearer called a five minute recess. The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:45 pm. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION WP 87154 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - FENCE IMPROVEMENT AROUND RESERVOIR NO. 1 WP 87154 - Council reviewed the Engineer's Report. Plans & specs approved Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to approve plans and specifications for City Project WP 87154 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. .r_ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1987 Page Seven SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, WATER POLICY - Council reviewed Engineer's Report.. • City Attorney presented: Resolution 8016 - RESOLUTION NO. 8016 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY So. Calif. Water Policy COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE'S WATER POLICY Motion by Manners,.seconded by Chappell, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. SP 87174 - STREET MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION - EXTRA WORK Council reviewed Engineer's Report. SP 87174 - Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani- funding for extra street mously carried to authorize the transfer of $15,000 from work approved City Project SP 87170 (127-320-3790-7200).to City Project SP 87174 (127'320-3794-7200). COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1) VALENCIA HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and Valencia Heights Water Company unanimously carried to a) authorize staff to prepare re Ridge Riders area a report indicating the short and long range improve - priorities and responsibilities as a part of the staff task force report; b), authorize staff to meet With representatives of the Valencia Heights Water Company, the Ridge Ride.rs,.Mount San. Antonio College, Pony/Colt Baseball League and others to begin development of a specific plan of the area;. and c) waive the repayment of the $1,760 arrears and treat the Ridge Riders Organization like any other league organization by relieving them of any further monthly payments. Mayor Shearer forwarded a report from the, Ridge Riders to staff which indicated their practice of leasing the area to third parties. Staff to review. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) PURCHASE OF ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE'. Council reviewed staff's report. Animal Control Vehicle Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and authorized for purchase unanimously carried to authorize the purchase of an Animal Control Vehicle through the State of California Vehicle Purchasing Program at a cost of $10,757.02, plus:tax,`�shipping and processing fees. • PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION POLICE DEPARTMENT 1) ANNUAL REVIEW--- DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS POLICY ,Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 8017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY - 7 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April".13, 1987 Page Eight Resolution 8017 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, revision to P.D. policy AMENDING THE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS POLICY re destruction of records • OF THE WEST COVINA POLICY DEPARTMENT BY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF MASTER CARDS AND DEALER'S RECORD OF SALE FORMS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. FIRE AUTHORITY 1) FIREWORKS Council reviewed staff's report. Fireworks - Mayor Shearer stated that Councilmember Bacon held over until 4/27/87 wished this item to be held over until he could be present:to discuss the item. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to hold over the item until the next regular Council meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING The Agenda for the Redevelopment Agency was considered earlier in the'meet.ing. CITY MANAGER 1) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED • CENTRAL DISTRICT PROJECT; RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDE- VELOPMENT AGENCY AND WATT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. Council reviewed the staff report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8018 - RESOLUTION NO. 8018 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY joint hearing with R.A. re COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ' Watt Investment Properties, Inc. AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO A PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD ON A RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WATT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC., FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO .HOLDING SUCH A PUBLIC HEARING IN CONJUCTION, CONCURRENT AND JOINTLY WITH THAT TO BE HELD BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ON SUCH RESTATED AGREEMENT (Watt Investment Properties, Inc.) Motion by Manners,, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 2) ALTERNATE FUNDING FOR COMPUTER UPGRADE Council reviewed staff's report. • Lease/Purchase agreement Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and with Hewlett Packard unanimously carried to authorize staff to enter into a Lease/Purchase Agreement with Hewlett Packard. 3). LEGISLATION Council reviewed.staff's report. Motion by.Chappell, seconded by Manners, and - 8 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1987 Page Nine Legislation unanimously carried to support AB 422, AB 2418, SB 564, SB 589, SB 713; oppose SB 1037, SB 1412, AB 2190, ACA 34, and oppose SB 2 and AB 18 unless amended. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners to approve Demands totaling $2,034,385.25 as listed on Check Registers FI 087394 through 087778. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Manners, Chappell, Shearer NOES: None ABSENT: Bacon, Tennant ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered by the members in the audience.. MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) BONELLI PARK Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unani- Bonelli Park mously carried to support the request of the City of San Dimas in,their opposition to the proposed development of Bonelli Regional Park. 2) LETTER TO MILLER BREWING COMPANY Miller Brewing Company Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to send a letter of thanks to Miller Brewing Company._for its.efforts in regard'to the Pacific Waste Management waste -to -energy proposal. 3) PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Shearer proclaimed: Proclamations WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS (May.28, 1987) 9-1-1 APPRECIATION WEEK (April 4 - 10, 1987) 4) Mayor Shearer attended the Special Olympics at West Special Olympics Covina High School and had been presented with a plaque.by the sponsoring Optimist Club. He accepted on behalf of the City of West Covina. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS ADJOURNMENT i • ATTEST: City Clerk Helene M, e'ooney Mayor Pro Tem Chappell noted that Walk America is scheduled for April 25, 1987 at Bonelli Park. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting•at 9:14 pm to Tuesday, April 14, 1987 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers. yor ester E, ,hearer - 9 -