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05-09-1988 - Regular Meeting - MinutesIs • M I N U T E S WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 9; 1988 The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Manners at 7:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Counci.lmember McFadden and the invocation was given by Rev. Don Bommarito, United Methodist. ROLL CALL Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Bacon, Councilmembers Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi Others Present: Berry, Fast, Lennard, Wylie, Thomas, Miller, Koniarsky, Eliot, McClelland, Haley, Salazar, Sotelo, Keating, Meacham APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Lewis, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 11, 1988, and the regular meeting of April 25, 1988. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Manners presented the following proclamations: OLDER AMERICANS MONTH (May, 1988) to Pat Bommarito, Senior Citizens Supervisor. "JUST SAY NO" WEEK (May 8-14, 1988) to a representative from the Just Say No Foundation. FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY (May 14, 1988) to Bob McClelland General Manager of the S.G.V. Fire Authority. CORRECT POSTURE MONTH (May, 1988) to Dr. Walter Koch. Stuart York presented a check for $500 towards the Chester E. Shearer Memorial Fund. The contribution was made by Past rlayor-Kenneth Chappell., who could not be present to make the pres,entation,as he was recuperating from an operation. AGENDA COMMUNI.CATIONS No items were discussed the members in the audience. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (receive and file) Letter received from Commissioner Richard D. Shockcor, resigning from the Transition/Waste Management Commission, effective May 30, 1988. Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file) Transition/Waste Management Commission - April 21, 1988 Personnel Commission - May 3, 1988 Human Resources Commission - April 28, 1988 Recreation & Parks Commission - April 26', 1988 ABC Applications Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest) Hiroshi & Shizuko Doi dba SHIZU RESTAURANT 116 N. Grand Avenue Dan Dong Liu & dba CHINA INN RESTAURANT Yuk-Lam Tsui 2411 S. Azusa Avenue - 1 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 9, 1988 Page Two Andreas Kusnday & dba HOKKAIDO RESTAURANT Christinawati Ong 834-45 S. Glendora • Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant) On April 8, 1988 a claim for personal injuries amounting to $20 million was received by the City Clerk's Office from Antonio Baptista. On April 18, 1988 a claim for property damage amounting to $170.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office from State Farm Insurance/Roy Taksas. Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP No. 1790-88 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821 S. Glendora, for balloons on April 23-24, 1988. TUP No. 1791-88 was issued to Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1420 Azusa, for a fireworks sale on July 1-4, 1988. TUP No. 1792-88 was issued to Canadian Legion No. 167 for a fireworks sale on July 1-4, 1988. TUP No. .1793-88 was issued to American Legion No. 790 for a fireworks sale on July 1-4, 1988. TUP No. 1794-88 was issued to Mandy Williams Oldsmobile, 2525 E. Workman, for balloons on April 29-30, 1988. • TUP No. 1795-88 wasissued to West Covina Mitsubishi, 2000 E. Garvey Avenue, for balloons on April 30-31, 1988. Acceptance of.Improvements and/or Release of Bonds Tract 40799 Location: Southwest corner on Azusa and Francisquito LA SOLANA CORPORATION Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and releasing Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $313,000. UUP 277, Revision 1 Location: Eastland Center Drive, west of Barrance CHILI'S Staff recommends acknowledging completion of on -site im- provements and release Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $30,000. UUP 345 Location: Southwest corner Glendora and Cameron SHELL OIL COMPANY Staff recommends acknowledging completion of on -site im- provements and release of Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $30,000. UUP 228 Location: 311 South Citrus Street CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Staff recommends acknowledging completion of on -site im- provements and releasing Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $95,000. Miscellaneous Public Works: a) SP 88113 - CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R. CHARLES CANO • SP 88113 - Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk R. Charles Cano to execute an agreement with R. Charles Cano for con- tract administration consultant services in an amount not to exceed $9,000. - 2 • • CITY COUNCIL MINUTESY �'_ ; ;�; 1988 Page Three b) SP 87117 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR RESURFACING Recommendation is to a) establish SP 88117, b) transfer SP 87117 - resurfacing $9,000 from SP 88102 to SP 87117 (161-320-3803-7200 to Elgenia & Grovecenter 161-320-3823-7200), c) adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8180 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONSEN- Resolution 8180 - TING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF ELGENIA STREET SP 87117 Cooperative AND GROVECENTER STREET WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF Agree. with L.A. County THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, and d) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the cooperative agreement for the resurfacing of a por- tion of Elgenia Street and Grovecenter Street. c) CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT 1988-89 RENEWAL Recommendation is to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. 8182 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Resolution 8182 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVIN( approving Engineer's THE.REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY MADE PUR- Report SUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8162 OF SAID COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 8183 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Resolution 8183 - COUNCIL OF -THE CITY -OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE - setting hearing for 6/13 CLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIX- TURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1988, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PRO- TESTS IN RELATION THERETO (.Protest Hearing: June 13 '88) Award of Bids a) TP 88116 - Valinda Avenue Bus Pad Improvements TP 88116 - Recommendation is to a) trasnfer $98,000 from TP 88108 Martinez Concrete, Inc. to TP 88116 (121-320-38.14-7900 to 121-320-3822-7900), b) accept the bid of Martinez Concrete, Inc., Azusa, in the amount of $83,954 as submitted at the bid opening on May 3, 1988, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work. Miscellaneous: 1) Confirming Appointment of Deputy City Clerk Recommendation is to adopt the following: Resolution 81818 RESOLUTION NO. 8181 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY appointing Helene Mooney COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CON - as Deputy City Clerk FIRMING .THE APPOINTMENT OF HELENE M. MOONEY AS DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND PROVIDING THE COMPENSATION THEREFOR Items removed from Council removed the following items for separate consid Consent Calendar eration: B-5 (TUPs), B-7c (Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping District Renewal), and B-8b (Police Uniforms). CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Bacon, seconded by McFadden to approve waive reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items except B-5, B-7c, and B-8b. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Tarozzi, McFadden, Lewis, Bacon, Manners NOES: None - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 9, 1988 4 Page Four: B-5 Mayor'Pro Tem Bacon stated that it was too late this year to discuss the banning of safe and sane fireworks within • the City boundaries, but first thing after the Fourth of July, he plans to pursue the matter. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi to receive and file the Temporary Use Permits listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried with Mayor Manners voting in opposition, B-7c Councilmember McFadden requested clarification of the renewal process of the Citywide Street Lighting and Land- scaping District 1988/89. Mayor Pro Tem Bacon explained that tonight's action is only setting the protest hearing date and the subject will be covered in depth at that time. City Attorney read the titles of the two resolutions. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolutions and to adopt. B-8b Councilmember Tarozzi asked if the drug rebate monies could be used to fund new uniforms for the Police Department per- sonnel. City Manager Fast answered that those monies could be used for any law enforcement activities. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. • Mayor Manners recognized and welcomed the young people in South Hills Little League the audience to the Council meeting and asked if there was Mary Muell a representative of the group that wished to speak to the Council. Mary Muell, president of South Hills Little League, addressed Council, reiterating her request for assistance in relocating the little league. Mayor Manners stated that staff has been directed to review the matter and respond back to Council with a report. Mrs. Muell will be notified when it will be placed on the Council Agenda for considera- tion. HEARING AMENDMENT NO. 218 - CHILD CARE FACTLITIES Mayor Manners explained that the::purpose of the amendment Amendment No. 218 would amend the Municipal Code to comply with State Child Care Facilities regulations relating to child care facilities. She noted the hearing had been held over from March 28, 1988. Mayor Manners reopened the hearing and Planning Director Haley presented the staff report. Mayor Manners opened Public -Testimony the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for testimony favoring the amendment. No one addressed the In Favor: Council and she asked for testimony opposing the amendment. None The following individuals addressed Council: In Opposition: Lollie Bergman, 426 S. Leaf, -suggested any business Lollie Bergman license or permit be waived. • Steve Herfert Steve Herfert, 1124 Donna Beth, wondered who monitored Royal Brown child care facilities. Public Testimon 'closed Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, wondered how the amend- ment pertained to.apartment and condo complexes. The public testimony portion of the hearing was closed and the following responses were given: - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 9, 1988 Page Five The State Department of Social Services monitors the program, the amendment pertains to single-family residential • zones only, and staff was"directed to address the issue of business license fees at a later date. In response to a.question by Councilmember McFadden, City Attorney Lennard explained that State statutes stipulate the language incor- porated into the ordinance and.takes precedence over local preferences. City Attorney presented: Ordinance introduced"- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Amendment No. 218 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, BY ADDING; ARTICLE II., SECTION 26-42.7, SECTION 26.37.5, AND SECTION 26053.8; ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 7, SECTION 26-287(a); AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 1, SECTION 26-202(c); SECTION 26-205; ARTICLE XI, SECTION 26- 597; ARTICLE XII, DIVISION 5, SECTION 26-672(a) AND SECTION 26-673(c); AS THEY RELATE TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES (Amendment No. 218) Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and.unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. HEARING 1988=89 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM • Mayor Manners explained that the purpose of the hearing 1988-89 Community was to consider a_ number of projects funded from the City's Development Program, federally funded'Community Development Block Grant. City..Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor Manners opened the hearing. The staff report was presented by Human Services Director Salazar. Councilmem- ber Tarozzi questioned the amount for administrative costs and Councilmember- McFadden favored a more detailed expendi- ture report. Mayor Manners opened.the public testimony portion of the Public -Testimony hearing and asked for comments. The following individual addressed Council: Oliver Riggins Oliver Riggins, 1239 W. Rowland, asked and received the amount proposed for.the Senior Citizens Center upgrade. Public -Testimony -closed There being no other public comments, Mayor Manners closed the public testimony portion and commenced Council discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Bacon noted the value to the very worthwhile program. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8184 - RESOLUTION NO. 8184 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CDBG Program OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION 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 Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unanimously • carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. HEARING CITYWIDE SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE - METHOD OF COLLECTION Mayor Manners explained that the government code requires a hearing on the method of collection be conducted before the Annual Sewer Standby & Availability Charges can be included on the general county tax bill. - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 9, 1988 Page Six HEARING (CONT) City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Motion'by Bacon,.seconded by Manners, and unanimously car - Citywide Sewer Standby & ried to receive and file the affidavit. Availability Charge Mayor Manners opened the hearing and City Engineer Thomas presented the staff report. Public_Testimony City Clerk Berry stated that no written protests or objections had been received regarding the method of col- lection. Mayor Manners asked for verbal objections and the following -individual addressed the Council: In Opposition; Royal Brown,.2153 Aroma Drive, felt the rates should Royal Brown' be included in the discussion because he felt condo owners paid a higher rate. Mayor:'Manners.-closed-the"7public testimony portion of the Public hearing as no one else addressed the Council. The City -Testimony -closed Engineer was asked to respond to the comments: He explained the sewer line hookups and the difference between water billing and sewer billing. City Attorney presented: Resolution 818,15 - RESOLUTION NO. 8185- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL method of collection OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL Motion by Lewis, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION SP 88.104 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECI.FICATIONS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND BARRIER REMOVAL SP 88104 - Council reviewed the Engineer's. Report. Plans & specs approved Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications for City Project SP 88104 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. 11 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION Canyon Crest Villas Homeowners Assn. HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT .1) CANYON CREST VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SANCTIONING Council reviewed staff's report. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unanimousli carried to approve the sanctioning of the Canyon Crest Villas Homeowners Association. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled for this agenda. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION SAN GABRIEL VALLEY'FIRE AUTHORITY 1) Resolution 8186 - S.G.V.Fire Authority supplemental appropriation SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION-S.G.V. FIRE AUTHORITY Council reviewed the staff report. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 8186 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY TO THE BUDGET FOR THE S.G.V. FIRE AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1987 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1988 Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and adopt. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 9, 1988 Page Seven POLICE DEPARTMENT • 1) JAIL SALLYPORT Jail Sallyport Council reviewed the staff -report, Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to use drug asset seizure funds in the amount of $5,000 to fund the project. CITY ATTORNEY 1) CITY MANAGER EXCEPTION CONTRIBUTION PAY (ORAL REPORT) Special merit pay City Attorney Lennard explained special merit pay and noted that it is constitutional and complies with the provisions of the City's Management and Confidential salary plan. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at 9:00 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 pm and Mayor Manners called a short recess. WEST COVINA COMMUNITY INFORMATION; INC. MEETING Mayor Manners called to order the City Council meeting at • 9:10 pm to convene the West Covina Community Information, Inc. Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm and Mayor Manners continued with the City Council agenda. CITY MANAGER 1) LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WEST COVINA COM- MUNITY INFORMATION;.INCORPORATED Council reviewed the staff report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8187 - RESOLUTION NO_ 8187 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL WCCII OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND RATIFYING A LOAN OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000) TO WEST COVINA COMMUNITY INFORMATION, INCORPORATED AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT Motion by Lewis, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. 2) WILLIAM MC ALPIN VS CITY OF WEST COVINA Council reviewed the staff report. William McAlpine Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously carried to authorize the settlement in the amount of $14,500.00 and that said payment be subject to standard conditions. • 3) COUNCIL/COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING CONSTRUCTION Council reviewed the staff report. Meetings to be held, at Motion by..Bacon, seconded by Tar.ozzi, and unani- Library Conference Room mously carried to approve the use of the auditorium of the County Public Library, West Covina Branch, 1601 West Covina Parkway, as the location of City Council and Planning Commission meetings, during the recon- struction of the City Council Chambers. - 7 - • n it CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVAL OF DEMANDS May 9, 1988 Page Eight Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis to ratify demands totaling $38,659.99 as listed on Check Registers FI 097101 through FI 097252 and to.approve demands totaling $.1,287,659.91 as listed on Check Registers .FI 09725.3 through FI 097546. Motion carried by roll call vote AYES; Tarozzi, McFadden, Lewis, Bacon, Manners NOES: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ThomasLorncz•; 1020 Sandyhook Drive, urged the Council to consider a cultural center for the community and suggested ThomasLorincz a committee to develop funding.p.roposals and to find a site. Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, spoke in regards to the Jean Arneson bonus given".the City Manager and wanted to know if it was then included the retirement plan. She also wanted the City Attorney's definition of bonus -.and a copy of the plan he referred to in his oral report. Katherine Castucci, 430 Pima Avenue, read a prepared letter Katherine Castucci with several questions regarding the $567,000 promissory note between the Redevelopment Agency and the developer of West Covina Village. Steve Herfert, 1124 Donna Beth, suggested that graphs or Steve Herfert pie charts be included in appropriate staff reports to ease understanding of the subject matter. Joseph Castucci, 430 Pima Avenue, referred to a newspaper Joseph Castucci article regarding a.Long Island, New York, program which bans plastic bags and suggested that West Covina could do the same. Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, felt the City Engineer's Royal Brown answer regarding sewer lines was incorrect and suggested that information given to the Council be accurate. Vince Teresi, 1015 S. Hillborn, commented on the City Vince Teresi Manager bonus and suggested the Council wasn't listening to the citizens. George Castro, 1051 W. Puente, commented about election George Castro forums. Lollie Bergman, 426 S,. Leaf, favored a decrease in CDBG Lollie Bergman administrative costs -and encouraged Council and staff to cut costs wherever possible. Oral Communication Oral Communications was closed and the following responses Comments were offered: a) As soon as the citizens committee has submitted the report for increased funding for the City, the issue of a cultural center will be pursued. b) Jean Arneson was directed to -pick up the documents she sought from the -City Clerk's Office. c) Staff was-directed.to report back to Council and Mrs. Castucci responding to her letter of concern. d) The matter of banning plastic bags was referred to the.Transition/Waste Management Commission. e) It would be helpful if the staff reports were more explanatory. f) Staff was directed to look into the correct size of condo sewer Pipes. g) The CDBG outline as presented is for HUD's approval of the proposed program and the Council is responsible for the budget amounts. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 9, 1988 Page Nine MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS • Mayor Manners had previously presented Council with her Council liaison appointments and now asked for confir- Annual Appointments mation of those appointments. Councilmember Tarozzi was not satisfied with the allocation and wanted a more equitable distribution. .Mayor Manners explained that Councilmembers could attend any and all meetings and become involved to the extent they desired. Councilmember Lewis noted that the appointments are the Mayor's prerogative and was ready to take action. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis to concur with the appointments. Motion carried with Tarozzi voting in opposition. 2) PROCLAMATIONS Mayor:`Manners.proclaimed HIRE -A -VETERAN WEEK (May 8-14, 1988) and INDEPENDENT LIVING MONTH (May, 1988). 3) Mayor Manners noted her continued opposition to the sale of safe and sane fireworks and requested staff to place the matter on a future agenda. • COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Bacon commented on the concept of urban villages which contain a balance of availability of jobs Bacon and housing in the same city. He hoped it would be a dis- cussion matter for a future study session. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 pm to 7:30 pm at the West Covina County Public Library, 1601 West Covina Parkway (temporary location for meetings during Council Chambers upgrading project).. Mayor Na c Manners ATTEST: City Clerk Janet Ber. - 9 -