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05-11-1987 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL May 11, 1987 • The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Chappell at 7':30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Manners and the invocation was given by Councilmember Shearer. • ROLL CALL Mayor Chappell, Mayor Pro Tem Manners, Councilmembers Bacon, Tennant, Shearer Others Present: Mooney, Fast, Miller, Thomas, Eliot, Wylie, Penfield, Johnson, Meacham, Yoshizaki, Salazar, Lennard APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners, seconded.by Shearer, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 27, and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 20, 1987. Closed Session Mayor Chappell convened the Redevelopment Agency for.the pur- pose of conducting a joint closed session. City Attorney Lennard recommended the City Council recess to a closed session to'confer with the City Attorney to decide whether to initiate litigation, and the closed session is being held pursuant to Section 54956.9(c) of the Government Code. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. General-:Counsel--Lennard recommended the Redevelopment Agency recess to closed session to confer with Agency Counsel relating to pending litigation entitled the West Covina Rede- velopment Agency vs. Mitchell, et al., Superior Court C457363 and this closed -session is being held pursuant to Section. 54956.9(a) of the Government Code. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. Mayor Chappell -called a recess it 7:36 pm and both agencies reconvened at 8:00 pm.and the Mayor continued with the Council agenda. HEARING EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3 AND'APPEAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.44564 - BURR BALDWIN JR. INC. Location: Bounded by Los Cerillos Dr., Citrus St., Hillside Dr. and East Hills Dr. - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Mayor Chappell explained the purpose of the hearing and the procedures to be used throughout. City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of mailing and publication. Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and Council - member Ba:con_stated`.he-.would be' -abstaining -from discussion and voting on the matter due to a conflict of interest. Acting Planning Director Miller presented the staff report. Mayor Chappell opened the public portion of the hearing and asked for comments in favor of the project and the following Public addressed Council: -Testimony In Favor: Ron Ballard, applicant's representative, 523 S. Second Ron Ballard Avenue, Covina Louise Rice Lawsen Louise Rice Lawsen, representative of G1enFed Development, 11661 Ventura,. Encino, who introduced other member; from the architectural firm - 1 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES In Opposition: • Lee Hansen William Broquist Annette Lifeford Mike Anderson Terrie Anderson Diana Seymour saul Hoffman Lauro Neri May 11-, 1987 Page Two Mayor Chappell asked for comments opposing the project and the following persons addressed Council: Les Hansen, 1116 Spring Meadow Drive William Broquist, 3114 Los Cerrillos Annette Lifeford, 3106 L69fCerrillos Mike Anderson, 3005 Los Cerrillos Terrie Anderson, 3005 Los Cerrillos. Diana Seymour, 3021 Los Cerrillos Daul Hoffman, 3018 E. Cameron Lauro Neri, 3047 Los Cerrillos Mayor Chappell asked for comments in rebuttal to the remarks In Rebuttal: offered under opposition and the following persons spoke: Ron Ballard Ron Ballard, applicant's representative Louise Rice Lawson Louise Rice Lawson, architect Public -Testimony -closed Mayor Chappell closed the public testimony porrion of the hearing and convened Council discussion. Acting Planning Director Miller addressed the comments offered during the testimony portions of the hearing, and answered questions of the Council. Council expressed concern regarding traffic pattern and volume of vehicles .passing through the streets, possible cul-de-sacing within the project, and the existing East Hills Specific Plan. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Shearer to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission to a) amend the Specific Plan for double cul-de-sac on Los Cerrillos, b) amend the Municipal • Code relating to lengthening the existing cul-de-sac limit of 1,000 feet,if.`emergency vehicle access is provided, and c) amend the EIR regarding traffic impact changes. The motion carried with Bacon abstaining. The matter will be heard by the Planning Commission on June 3, 1987. Recess Mayor Chappell called a short recess. Upon reconvening the Council meeting, Mayor Chappell presented the following proclamations.: Proclamations CALIFORNIA DAY OF THE TEACHER (May 13) presented to Kathy Jones, W.C.U.S.D. President CORRECT POSTURE MONTH (May) presented' -to Dr. Andrew Keith WEST COVINA TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK (May 17-23) presented to Police Chief Criag Meacham MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK (May 10-16) presented to City Clerk Helene M. Mooney. MAYOR'S COMMENDATION TO BKK CORPORATION presented to Ron Fertig for BKK's assistance with the recent brush fire. HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1986-2 EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 ZONE CHANGE NO. 606 Applicant: Brian Barbuto Corporation City Clerk Helene Mooney verified the affidavit of mailing and publication. Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and Acting 0 Planning Director Miller presented the staff report. Public_Testimony Mayor Chappell opened the public testimony portion of the In Favor: hearing and asked for comments favoring the project: Brian Barbuto The applicant, Brian Barbuto, addressed Council Anthony Falco Anthony Falco, 2827 Vanderoof Drive Ray Guerrero Ray Guerrero, 2852 Vanderhoof'Drive In Opposition: Mayor Chappell asked for comments opposing the project. Frank Anzaloni Frank Anzaloni, 2886 E. Vanderhoof - 2 - • 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1987 Page Three Rebuttal Mayor Chappell asked for comments in rebuttal. Edna Owen . Edna Owen, 3292.E. Holt, president of East Hills Homeowners Association, clarified the consensus taking of the neighborhood Public -Testimony -closed in regards to the,support of the project. Council comments Mayor Chappell noted that the project,�jas. -presented.,:i`s, now acceptable,.'? after three tries, and Council supported moving forward with the project. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8027 - RESOLUTION.NO. 8027 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL adopting amendment OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1986-2 (LAND USE ELEMENT) TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND AMEND-.. MENT NO. 2 TO THE EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AS IT RELATES THERETO Motion by Manners, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. City Attorney presented: Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Zone Change 606 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.,(Zone Change No. 606 - Brian Barbuto Corporation) Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, And unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. HEARING 1987-88 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and Human Services Director Salazar presented the staff report. Mayor Chappell opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for comments relating to -.the Community Public -Testimony Development Program.for 1987/88. Carolyn_ Mershon, 922 W. Michelle, opposed`expa.ns ;on.of�Sr. Carolyn Mershon /Cit_ Center.. and_,expresse'd:- h_er desire ford a,. civic auditorium. .Yvonne Hillman Yvonne Hillman, 3030 E. Virgina, spoke in relation to Oliver Riggins the Equestrian Therapy Program at Ridgeridgers Center Oliver Riggins, 1329 Rowland, noted the expansion of the Senior Citizen Center is actually an upgrade of the entire park. Public -Testimony -closed Mayor Chappell closed the public portion of the hearing. -Council explained that these funds are not related to'the General Fund and can only be used for very specified items. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8028 - RESOLUTION NO. 8028 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL applying for grant OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION approved-' TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS'PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD Motion by Manners, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. HEARING CITYWIDE SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE - METHOD OF COLLECTION City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication. - 3 - • • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1987 Page Four Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to receive and file the affidavit. Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and City Engineer Thomas presented the staff report. Mayor Chappell asked if any written protests or objections had been received. City Clerk Mooney answered that none had been received. He then asked for oral protests or objections. Hearing none, Mayor Chappell asked`for.a motion`to'.close the public hearing. -- Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to close the hearing.. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8029 - RESOLUTION NO. 8029 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL collection of sewer OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE charges COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL .TAX BILL Motion by;Manners, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously carried to waive further reading .of the resolution and to adopt. AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS No comments!-�offered by the members.in the audience. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications Request received for a block party on Casa Linda Drive on Block party June 3 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Recommendation is to approve the closure of Casa Linda Drive between Hillward and South Hills Drive for the purpose of having a block party. Commission Summary of Action (receive and file) Planning Commission - May 6, 1987 Recreation & Parks Commission - Aprir 28, 1987 Human Resources Commission - April 23, 1987 A aoval of Final Map (adopt resolution) Resolution 8032 - RESOLUTION NO. 8032 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Parcel Map 16876 CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL Prime Tech Asso. MAP NO. 16876 Temporal Use Permits (receive and file) TUP No. 1720-87 was issued to West Covina Nissan for balloons at 1840 Garvey South on April 25 and 26. TUP No. 1721-87 was issued to West Covina Toyota for balloons at 829 South Glendora on May 2 and 3. TUP No. 1722-87 was issued to Vine School PTA for a carnival at 1901 E. Vine on May 8. • Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds: UUP 321 - On -site Improvements - Ball and East, Ltd. (Kentucky Fried Chicken/Goodyear) _ Location: Northwest corner Azusa and Amar Road Staff recommends acknowledging completion of on -site - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1987 Page Five improvements and releasing Bank of America Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 204420 in the amount of $88,000. • b) Precise Plan 750, Revision 1'- On -site Improvements - State Farm Mutual Precise Plan 750, Rev. 1 Location: 203 South Azusa Avenue State Farm Mutual Staff recommends acknowledging completion of on -site improvements and accepting public works improvements and releasing State Farm Fire & Casualty Faitthful. Performance Bond executed March 19, 1987, in the amount of $82,000. c) Parcel Map 17028 - Accept Public Works Improvements - R. L. Patel Parcel Map 17028 Location: Northeast quadrant of Garvey Avenue & Harbert R.L. Patel Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and releasing Wells Fargo Bank Assignment and Deposit Certificate No. 1627-27469 in the amount of $6,450. d) UUP 299 - On -site Improvements and Public Works,Improve- ments - Kinder Kare Learning Centers UUP 229 Location: Nogales Street, south of Shadow Oak Drive Kinder Kare Learning Center Staff recommends acknowledging completion of on -site .improvements and.accepting public works improvements and releasing Safeco Insurance Company Faithful Per- formance Bon No. 4818066 in the amount of $22,000. Miscellaneous Public Works a) City Street Lighting and Landscaping District - 1987/88 Renewal -.Setting of Public Hearing Recommendation is to waive readirig and -adopt: Resolution 8024 - RESOLUTION NO. 8024 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Lighting & Landscaping COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Main. Dist: 87/88 THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 7998 OF SAID COUNCIL City of West Covina Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1.9.87/1988 Resolution 8025 - RESOLUTION NO. 8025 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Setting 6/8/87 as COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING . public hearing date ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1987, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION. THERETO City of West Covina Lighting and .Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1987/1988 . b) Lot Line Adjustment No. 59 - Home Savings & Loan'Assn. Recommendation is to waive reading and adopt: Resolution 8026 - RESOLUTION NO. 8026 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Lot Line Adjust. 59 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA3 APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 59 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Home Savings & Loan Association) - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1987 Page Six c) Tract 32324 and Tract 33656 - Substitution of Securities Hassen Development • Staff recommends authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a request for partial reconveyance. Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) Ordinance 1741 - ORDINANCE NO. 1741 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF training jailors THE CITY OF WEST:`COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR CORRECTIONS PROGRAM CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Shearer, seconded by Manners to.waive reading of the resolutions and ordinance, and to adopt, and to approve all other items listed.on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Tennant, Bacon, Shearer, Manners, Chappell NOES: None PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SS 87147 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - SANITARY SEWEW CONSTRUCTION Council reviewed staff's report. SS 87147 - Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- Plans & specs approved mously carried to approve plans and specifications for City Project SS 87147 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1) ANNEXATION NO. 241 Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8030 - RESOLUTION NO. 8030 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Annexation No.,241 COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 241" ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso= lution and adopt. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION 1) EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY - ROSS HART Council reviewed staff's report. Ross Hart - extension of Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant, and unani- leave of absence without mously carried to authorize a 90 day extension of the pay leave of absence without pay for Maintenance Worker III Ross Hart, effective March 25, 1987, and ending June 22, 1987. • 2) AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES Council reviewed staff's report. Computer Services agreement - Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unani- CMSI mously carried to approve the Agreement, as amended; With Computer Management Services;'Iric:';;' and authorize the Finance Director to execute.,i,t,-`. - - -- - - _-I - -- . -. - 6 - • • 0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 1) Fireworks - issue tabled May 11, 1987 Page Seven FIREWORKS Council reviewed staff's report. Mayor Chappell noted that the issue of fireworks was before the legislature in the form of a bill and suggested Council wait on taking action until they see what the State is going to do. Councilmember Bacon felt that it could go on•=until next year and July 4 is coming up rather soon. He suggested the matter be set for a public hearing to gain input from the community. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to table the issue until after the State acts. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Tennant, Shearer, Manners, Chappell NOES: Bacon REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Chappell called a recess at 11:27 pm in order to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council reconvened at 11:28 pm. CITY MANAGER 1) FISCAL YEAR LICENSING Council reviewed. staff's report. City Attorney presented: . Resolution 8031 - RESOLUTION NO. 8031 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY fiscal year licensing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE BUSINESS LICENSE TERM FOR CATEGORY CODE S13 TO A FISCAL YEAR Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. 2) SCHOOL ELECTION CONSOLIDATION Council reviewed staff's report. . Councilmember Tennant felt that separate elections would facilitate discussion on school and city issues School election separately. Councilmember Bacon felt the voters are consolidation denied atcustomed to voting on several issues at the same time and there would be a cost savings in consolidating two elections into one. Mayor`pro:Tem Manners opposed the concept of consolidation based on lack of analysis of the various elements involved given the multiple school districts (6) serving West Covina students. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Manners to deny the request. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Tennant,..Shearer, Manners, Chappell. NOES: Bacon 3) LEGISLATION Council reviewed staff's report. Legislation Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tennant, and unani- mously carried to support HR 5, S 825, HR 1934, and S 742 and authorize the Mayor to contact the appropriate legislators. - 7 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May^11, 1987 Page Eight 4) PENDING MEETINGS Upcoming study sessions City Manager Fast suggested the annual budget workshop • and budget hearing be scheduled for June 15 at 3:00 pm and June 29 at 7:30 pm, respectively. Council concurred with the -.dates suggested. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Motion by Manners, seconded by Bacon to :appr'ove Demands totaling $2,282,790,94 as listed on check registers FY 088189 through 088526. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Shearer, Tennant, Bacon, Manners, Chappell NOES: None No comments offered by the audience. MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) STATE LEGISLATURE OPEN MEETINGS Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously State Legislature and carried to support the Board of Supervisor.'s request to the Brown Act urge the State Legislature to impose upon itself the same requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act that are applicable to local government. 2) ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Chappell asked for Council concurrence with the • Annual appointments annual appointments. The list was approved, as changed. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Tennant requested staff to place on the -next Council agenda countywide ,parity of waste disposal facilities. ADJOURNMENT i ATTEST: �\ Councilmember Bacon noted that he was not able to attend the last meeting when Council reorganization took place and commended Mayor Shearer on the past outstanding year. Motion by Tennant, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:46 pm. City Clerk Helene M—� o ney Q. *MaorMK=enneth I. Cha 11 - 8 -