11-09-1987 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 9, 1987
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:30 pm
by Mayor Chappell in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chappell and the
invocation was given by Reverand Robert Beckstrom of Trinity Lutheran.
ROLL CALL Mayor Chappell, Mayor Pro Tem Manners, Councilmembers
Bacon, Shearer, Tennant
Others Present: Mooney, Fast, Allan, Thomas, Miller, Eliot, Londo, Fry,
Wylie, McClelland, Winters, Salazar, Koniarsky, Keating,
Meacham, Haley, Collier, Jung, Yoshizaki, Fowler, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
Bill of Rights Week
Gerald Schneider
Philip Punchard
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Shearer, and unanimously
carried to aprpove the minutes of the regular meeting
of October 26, 1987.
Mayor Chappell proclaimed the week of December 13 through
the 19, 1987, as BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK. The proclamation
was presented to Frank Baker of Coast Savings & Loan.
Mayor Chappell presented a Resolution of Commendation
to retiring Corporal Gerald Schneider for thirty years
of dedicated service on the police force.
Mayor Chappell presented a Resolution of Commendation
to retiring Corporal Philip Punchard for thirty years
of dedicated service on the police force.
Plaques were presented to both outgoing corporals.by
Police Chief Craig Meacham.,
No items discussed by the members of the audience.
Written Communications
No letters received for this meeting.
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission - 11/4/87
Human Resources Commission - 10/22/87
Recreation & Parks Commission - 10/27/87
ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis
for protest)
JuiChia Lin, dba CONNIE'S SANDWICH CORNER
• Koutarng Lin 1730 E. Cameron Avenue
Mt. Restaurants Inc. dba SAFARI COVINA
2917 Eastland Center Dr.
Circle K Convenience dba CIRCLE K CONVENIENCE
Stores Inc. 2540 West Amar Road
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Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
On August 4, 1987, a claim for property damage and per-
sonal injury was received from Mercury Casualty Company.
The amount of the claim had not been determined at time
of presentation.
On October 9, 1987, a claim for personal injuries
amounting to $4,000,000 was received from James Richard
Medina, Bruno V. Sandoval, Dylan Kristopher Sandoval,
and James Eric Medina.
On October 13, 1987, a'claim for damages amounting to
$150 was received from Dallas Robert Borden.
On October 15, 1987, a claim for personal injuries was
received from Rick P. Maloof. The amount of the claim
had not been determined at time of presentation.
On October 22, 1987, a claim for personal injuries
amounting to $1,000,000 was received from Lee Ann
Olenkamp.
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP No. 1750-87 was issued to Mike Steele Trees, 744
S: Glendora, for Christmas tree sales from 12/4 - 12/25.
TUP No. 1751-87 was issued to Choice Trees, 163 S.
California, for Christmas tree sales from 12/2 - 12/22.
TUP No. 1752-87 was issued to West Covina Mitsubishi,
1850 E. Garvey, for balloons on October 24, 1987.
TUP No. 1753-87 was issued to Tahoe Christmas Trees,
2141 S. Azusa and 909 N. Azusa for Christmas tree sales
from 12/4 - 12/24.
TUP No. 1754-87 was issued to Inland Christmas Trees,
530 N. Azusa for Christmas tree sales from 12/3 - 12/24.
TUP No. 1755-87 was issued to Eastland Christmas Trees,
143 N. Barranca, for Christmas tree sales from 12/1
12/23.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Tract 40799 - Location: Southwest corner Francisquito & Azusa Aves.
La Solana Corporation Staff recommends accepting public works improvements
and acknowledging completion of grading, and releasing
Faithful Performance Bonds No. 810625 for $54,800;
No. 8106-31-98 for $30,000; and No. 8106-31-99 for
$10,000.
Miscellaneous Public Works:
SP 88111 - Supplement No. 22 Local Agency -State Agreement
Recommendation is to adopt:
Resolution 8116 - RESOLUTION NO. 8116 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Local Agency -State Agree- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ment re SP 88111 APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 22 LOCAL AGENCY -STATE AGREE-
MENT N0. 07-5259 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 22
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Award of Bid:
Removal of Undesirable Street Trees,- CTS-87R-1 -
Re -award of Contract
CTS-87R-1 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of West Coast
West Covina Arborists Arborists of Buena Park for the amount of $2,750 and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
appropriate contract.
Miscellaneous:
Ratification of Fireworks DiSDla
Recommendation is to ratify the request for a fireworks
display at':West'_Covina High School on November 6, 1987.
9-1-1
Recommendation is to receive and file the informational
report.
Item -Removed from Consent Mayor Chappell removed the last item for separate
Calendar consideration (9-1-1 report).
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded by Chappell to waive further
reading of the resolution..and adopt, and to approve all
other items, except Item B-9b. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Tennant, Shearer, Bacon, Manners, Chappell
NOES: None
9-1-1 Communications Director Keating presented the.staff
report, noting that 80% of California, including the
City of West Covina, has the enhanced 9-1-1- system.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried to receive and file the report.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) THEME SHUTTLE - AWARD OF CONTRACT
Human Services Director Salazar presented the staff
Theme Shuttle - report. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and
Community Transit Services unanimously carried to 'a) authorize the Mayor to
execute a three-year agreement with Community
Transit Services for the operation of the West
Covina Theme Shuttle, and b) authorize the Human
Services Driector to submit project description
documentation to the Los Angeles County Transpor-
tation Commission for its approval.
HEARING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES - AMENDMENT NO. 215
Mayor Chappell explained the code amendment is designed
Landscape Maintenance - to alleviate the concerns of the City Attorney and Dis-
Amendment No. 215 trict Attorney regarding legal complications involved
with the Planning Commission review of property main-
tenance infractions prior to referral of the case to
the. -District Attorney.
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City Clerk Mooney verified..the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and Planning Director
• Haley presented the staff report.
Public -Testimony Mayor Chappell opened the public testimony portion of
None the hearing as asked for comments favoring the amendment.
No one addressed Council. He then asked for comments
Public Testimon closed opposing the amendment. Again no one addressed Council
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Councilmember Bacon commenced the council discussion by
supporting the amendment.and asked for the reading of
the heading.
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance introduced
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
(Amendment No. 215)
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 2,
AS IT RELATES TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (Amendment No. 215)
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Chappell,. seconded by Shearer, and unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance.
HEARING
AMENDMENT NO. 212 - RECYCLING CENTER ORDINANCE
Mayor Chappell explained the city -initiated amendment to
Amendment No. 212 -
the Municipal Code relates to recycling redemption and
• Recycling Center
processing centers.
City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and Planning Director
Haley presented the staff report.
Public -Testimony Mayor Chappell opened the public testimony portion of the
None hearing and asked for comments favoring the amendment.
No one addressed the Council. He then asked for com-
Public Testimony closed ments opposing .the amendment and again no one addressed
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the hearing.
Councilmember Shearer commenced council discussion by
suggesting the ordinance be amended to include a "price
per can" posting requirement. Council concurred and
asked for the reading of the heading.
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Amendment No. 212 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XI, BY AMENDING
SECTION 26-597, AND ARTICLE XII, BY ADDING DIVISION
14, AS THEY RELATE TO RECYCLING REDEMPTION AND PRO-
CESSING CENTERS (Amendment No. 212)
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unani-
mously carried to waive further -:reading of the ordinance.
• Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance, as amended to include
the posting requirement.
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HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY ZONE
CHANGE NO. 604, PRECISE PLAN NO. 783, REVISION 1, AND
VARIANCE NO. 887 (Jack Mazmanian)
Mayor Chappell explained the appellant is seeking a
reversal of Planning'Commission decision to deny the
Appeal.of Zone Change 604, zone„change, precise plan and variance. Appeals of
Precise Plan No. 783, Rev. 1, Planning Commission decisions are forwarded to the
Variance 887 City Council.
City Clerk Mooney verified the affidavit of publication
and mailing. Mayor Chappell opened the hearing and
Planning Director Haley presented the staff report.
Public Testimony
In Favor:
George Kasem
Margaret Courtney
Harry Mooradian
Richard Menki
Recess
Mayor Chappell opened the public testimony portion of
the hearing and asked for comments favoring the appeal.
The following individuals addressed Council:
George Kasem, attorney for appellant
Margaret Courtney, project architect
Harry Mooradian, half -owner of property in question
Richard Menke, 610 N. Leaf
Mayor Chappell called a short recess at 9:14 pm. Council
reconvened at 9:20 pm with all members present.
Mayor Chappell asked for comments opposing the appeal
In Opposition: and the following individuals addressed Council:
Norman Watkins Norman Watkins, attorney representing Crestview
Tony Kirkoff Cadillac
Katherine Castucci Tony Kirkoff, attorney representing Country Club
Edna Owen Center
Katherine Castucci, 430 Pima Avenue
Edna Owen, 3292 E. Holt
There being no further comments in opposing to the appeal,
In Rebuttal:
Mayor Chappell offered an opportunity for rebuttal and
George Kasem
the following individual addressed Council:
George Kasem, appellant's attorney
Public —Testimony —closed
Upon the concluding statements, Mayor Chappell closed
the public testimony portion of the hearing and commenced
Council discussion. He noted that due to a conflict of
interest he would not be able to participate in the dis-
cussion or the vote in this matter.
Council discussion
Councilmember Bacon supported the zone change but
suggested the precise plan be referred back to the
Planning Commission to reduce size of building and
more landscaping. Mayor Pro Tem Manners favored the
zone change and also felt the building was too massive.
She was not opposed to sending it back to the Planning
Commission. Councilmember Shearer supported the project
as presented, and was opposed to sending it back to the
Planning Commission. Councilmember Tennant supported
the Planning Commission recommendation and would rather
see the opposition purchase the site for open space.
At -this point, Norman Watkins spoke in behalf of his
client stating that they would be interested in pursuing
a discussion with the property owners along that line.
Matter held over until
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tennant
11/23/87
_ -?.to hold over the matter until November
23, 1987. Motion carried with Chappell abstaining.
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OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
November 9, 1987
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) AMENDMENT TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ORDINANCE
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
transient.occupancy tax WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21,
ARTICLE II, OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RE-
LATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the
ordinance. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Shearer,
and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance.
2) AMENDMENT TO PURCHASING ORDINANCE
Council reviewed staff's report, and recommended
alternate limits:
No bids required for requests under $500.
Informal bids required for requests from $500
to $5,000.
Informal written bids required for requests
from $5,000 to $10,000.
Formal bids required for requests greater than
$10,000.
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
new purchasing limitations OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-333
AND 2-334 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RE-
GARDING PURCHASING PROCEDURES
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Shearer, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
ordinance._ Motion by Bacon, seconded by Shearer,
and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance,
as amended by the above stated limitations.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items scheduled'for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Chappell recessed the City Council meeting at
11:00 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The City Council reconvened at 11:05 pm.
CITY MANAGER 1)
1988 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 8117 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Business License Tax
COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUS-
PENDING ANY INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES RELATING
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.TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX, EQUAL TO THE INCREASE OF THE
BASE INDEX IN THE THEN LATEST AVAILABLE CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987/88
Resolution 8118 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
re office & commercial
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUS -
rentals
PENDING A PORTION OF THE CATEGORY A -II AND ALL OF THE
CATEGORY A -III BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED ON OFFICE
AND COMMERCIAL RENTALS -
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Motion by Shearer, seconded by Bacon, and unanimousli
carried to waive further reading of the resolutions and
to adopt.
2) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - THE LAKES
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 8119 - RESOLUTION NO. 8119 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
joint public hearing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
re The Lakes AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO A PUBLIC HEARING BEING
HELD ON THE FIRST IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT TO A RESTATED
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST
COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WATT INVESTMENT PROPERTIEf
INC., FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST COVINA
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO HOLDING SUCH A PUBLIC
HEARING IN CONJUNCTION, CONCURRENT AND JOINTLY WITH
THAT TO BE HELD BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA ON SUCH IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
(Watt Investment Properties, Inc.)
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion
carried with Tennant voting NO.
3) COUNTYWIDE AMBULANCE SERVICES
Countywide ambulance Council reviewed staff's report.
services Motion by Bacon,- seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the informational
report.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Manners, seconded by Bacon to approve Demands
totaling $1,697,723.55 as listed on Check Registers
FI 092735 through 092987. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Tennant, Shearer, Bacon, Manners, Chappell
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No one from the audience addressed the Council.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Chappell proclaimed the following:
NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK (11122 - 11129)
CALIFORNIA HOSPICE MONTH (November)
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Tennant recommended Lewis Gilbert for
Older American recognition:_.
Councilmember Shearer noted there were still political
Political signs signs standing from the school board election and
requested staff to report back on what the City could
do.and send letters to the;candidates`:with.remaining
signs.
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Manners Mayor Pro Tem Manners reported on the latest League
of California Cities Transportation Committee meeting.
• She requested staff to report back at the appropriate
time about a possible one dollar charge at vehicle
registration time.to cover upgrading and maintenance
of the freeway emergency phones.
Closed Session City Attorney suggested the City Council recess to
closed session to discuss personnel matters, pursuant
to Government Code Section 54930 et seq.
Mayor Chappell called a recess at 11:21 pm to
conduct a closed session and stated that no action
was anticipated at the conclusion of the closed
session. Council reconvened at 12:20 am.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Tennant, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:20 am to November
16, 1987, at 6:00 pm for a joint meeting with the
Personnel Commission .
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ATTEST:
Sec: e'tary Helene M. ooney
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