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11-28-1988 - Regular Meeting - Minutesu U • M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1988 The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Manners in the City Hall'Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lewis and the invocation was given by Rev, Robert Beckstrom of Trinity Lutheran. ROLL CALL Others Present; APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Bacon, Councilmembers Lewis, McFadden and Tarozzi Fast, Hanna, Wylie, Miller, Thomas, Haley, Meacham, Keating, McClelland, C61lier, Panas, Lucke, Gardner, Yoshizaki, Berry Motion by Bacon, ried to approve of November 14, 14, 1988. seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously car - the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting 1988, and the regular meeting of November APPEAL"HEARING 1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1, EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 5, ZONE CHANGE NO. 610, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0; 45768 AND FINAL EIR (C;W: Poss) City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing. Mayor Manners opened the hearing and the Project referred back to staff report was presented by Planning Director Haley. Planning Commission Ms. Haley indicated that since the time of the sub- mittal of the appeal letter, the developer -has been addressing the Planning Commission's concerns by modi- fying their project. Consequently, staff is recom- mending that the matter be referred back to the Plan- ning Commission to cbnsider the substantial changes. After some discussion on the proper course of action to take, Tarozzi offered a motion to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Lewis, and unanimously carried. Recess HEARING Mayor Manners called a recess at 7:55 pm. Council re- convened at 8:05 pm.with all members present. 2) General Plan Amendment III-88-2 Zone Change 611 Miden Corporation GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. III-88-2 ZONE CHANGE NO. 611 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (Miden Corporation) City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing. Mayor Manners opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Planning Director Haley. Mayor Manners opened the public testimony portion of Public Testimony the hearing and asked for comments favoring the pro - ject. The following individuals addressed Council: In Favor; Rick Moore a) Rick Moore, Anden Group, representing developer b) Fred Burkhardt, Executive V.P. of Chamber of Fred Burkhardt Commerce Harry Worthington c) Harry Worthington,'1804 F Cortez Oliver Riggins d) Oliver Riggins, 1239 W. Rowland - 1 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Two Mayor Manners asked for comments in opposition to the In Opposition: project and the following addressed Council: Thomas Lorincz a) Thomas Lorincz, 1020 Sandy Hook • Bea Winters b) Bea Winters, 1800 W. Badillo In Rebuttal: Mayor Manners asked for rebuttal comments: Rick Moore a) Rick Moore Public Testimony closed. Mayor Manners closed the public testimony portion of ------------- the hearing and Planning Director Haley responded further.to Council questions. Held over until 12/19/88 Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden to hold over the matter until December 19, 1988, for more review time of the EIR. Motion carried with Manners voting no. HEARING 3) IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICE FEE FOR POLICE IMPOUNDS OF MOTOR VEHICLES Impound Vehicle Fees City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Manners opened the heraing and Police Chief Meacham presented the staff report. Public_ Testimony Mayor Manners opened the public testimony portion of Cory Worshaw the hearing and asked for comments regarding the issue of implementing the service fee. The following person Public Testimony closed addressed Council favoring the fee: — — — — — — — — — — — — Cory Worshaw, 3330 E. Holt Mayor Manners closed the public testimony portion of the hearing and Council requested the reading of the resolution. . City Attorney presented: Resolution 8265 - RESOLUTION NO. 8265 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY setting impound vehicle COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST•COVINA, CALIFORNIA, fees SETTING THE RATE FOR POLICE IMPOUNDS OF MOTOR VEHICLES Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt, AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Roy Williams, 3429 Miriam Drive, addressed Item I-2, Roy Williams stating his support of.a fireworks ban.. Art Rubino Art Rubino, 221 E. Nubia Street, Covina, spoke on the same issue but favored a ballot measure on the issue of banning fireworks for the April,.1990, general municipal election. Milford Walker Milford Walker; 1201.Durness, stated that he had signed the fireworks petition not realizing the Council had already adopted an ordinance.banning fireworks. He favored a special election to get the matter over with. (Item I-2) Oliver Riggins Oliver Riggins, 1239,E. Rowland, supported a fireworks ban. • CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received) Commission Summary of Actions (.receive and file) Planning Commission November 16, 1988 Personnel Commission November 15, 1988 Human Resources Commission November 17, 1988 Waste Mgt. & Environ. Quality November 17, 1988 - 2 - • E • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Three ABC Application- (Police Chief recommends that the applica- tion for an On Sale Liquor License be protested on the grounds that the applicants stated use for the establishment does not meet local zoning code requirements) Quinones, Ronald & dba SALSA PALACE Quinones, Victor Manual 1428 S. Azusa ABC Applications (Police Chief -reports no legal basis for protest - Jablonsky, Gerald dba RED BARRON PIZZA 1931_W. Badillo Blvd. Kerdmanee, Amnuay dba THAI VILLAGE 1557 E. Amar, Unit E Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant) On October 10, 1988,'a claim for equitable indemnification was recieved by the City Clerk's Office from Susanta K. Ghosh, On October 20, 1988, a claim forloss of property amounting to $15,000,00 was received"by the City Clerk's Office from Julian Hernandez, Jr, On October 20, 1988, a claim for damages of property amounting to $100.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office from Roland Clements. On October 2.1, 1988, a claim for loss of property amounting to $300.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office from John Coleman. On November 8, 1988, a claim for property damage amounting to $127.20 was received by the City Clerk's Office from Valerie Remba. Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution) Resolution 8266 Parcel Map 20049 Interstate Hotels Parcel Map 20049 RESOLUTION NO. 8266 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (Interstate Hotels) OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 20049 Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP No. 1847-88 was issued to Alpha Beta, 1425 Amar Road, for Christmas tree sales from 12/2 - 12/18, TUP No. 1848-88 was issued to Reynolds Buick, 345 N. Citrus, for balloons on 1.1/12 - 11/13. TUP No. 1849-88 was issued to Mandy Williams, 2525 E. Workman, for balloons on 11/11 11/12, TUP No. 1850-88 was issued to Albertsons Grocery, 1320 Francisquito for Christmas tree sales from 12/3 - 12/24. Acceptance'of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds a) Improvement Security'Substi;tutions Cresthill Development, W.C. Recommendation is to authorize the release of the Joint Venture & Imperial Savings improvement securities as listed and accept the subs- titute improvement securities as listed. - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Four b) Precise Plan 799 - Onsite Improvements - M W Buildings Precise Plan 799 - Location: 3145 E. Garvey Avenue North. • M. W, Buildings Stuff recommends accepting completion of onsite im- provements„ and releasing Faithful Performance Bond 400GV6849 in the amount of $55,000. c) UUP 284 - Onsite Improvements - Richard F. Greene, Contractor UUP 284 - Richard F. Greene Location: 2133 W, Garvey Avenue North. Staff recommends accepting completion of onsite im- provements and releasing Faithful Performance Bond SUR007580 in the amount of $18,500. d) Precise Plan 762 - Grading = Southland Motors Precise Plan 762 - Location: Garvey Avenue South, east of Azusa Avenue. Southland Motors Staff recommends accepting completion of grading and releasing Faithful Performance Bond NO-038-0943 in the amount of $98,100, e) UUP 332 - Public Works Improvements - General Telephone UUP 332 - Location: Southwest corner of Cameron & Evanwood. General Telephone Staff_ recommends accepting public works improvements and releasing Faithful Performance Bond 143491 in the amount of $97,000, f) UUP 324 - Public Works Improvements - Wei-Chuan Construction UUP 324 - Location: 1431 West Garvey Avenue North. • Wei-Chuan Construction Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and releasing Letter.of.Credit 1090 in the amount of $34,000. g) Precise Plan 361, Rivision 1 - Public Works Improve- ments = Robert McKenna Precise Plan 361, R1 - Location: 933 Sunset Avenue. Robert McKenna Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and releasing Letter of Credit SB-50848-83 in the amount of $3,000. h) Village Oaks - Public Works Improvements - Teton Development Village Oaks - Location: North Garvey Avenue at Oak Canyon in Covina. Teton Development Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and releasing Faithful Performance Bond 35-SM-695650- 00 in the amount of $11,000. Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file) Minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 1988. Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) Ordinance 1799 - ORDINANCE NO. 1799 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF re parades THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN • SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE V OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARADES Treasurer's'Report (receive and file) Report for the month of October, 1988, - 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Five Award'of Bids a). PP 89202 = Slope Restoration = Shadow Oak Park PP 89202 - Staff recommends' i) transfer $55,000 from Maintenance Ronald L. Smith - District No. 4 contingency funds to PP 89202, and ii) accept the bid of Ronald L. Smith, Chatsworth, in the amount of $47,090.00 as submitted at the bid opening of November 21, 1988 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. b) Trimming City Parkway Trees = CTT-88-1 CTT-88-1 - Staff recommends accepting the bid of Steven Schultz Steven Schultz Company Company, Pasadena, in the amount of $2,334.23 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. c) Removal of Undesirable Street Trees - CTS-88-R2 CTS-88-R-2 Staff recommends accepting the bid of Golden Bear Golden Bear Arborists Arborists, Pasadena, in the amount of $2,481.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. Administrative Review Board Driveway Modification No. 48: Applicant: Mike & Patricia Ruiz, 2650 E. Cameron Request: Circular driveway • ARB Decision: Approve Miscellaneous Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the City of West Covina: ' , Status report (receive•and file) CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi to waive further reading of the ordinance and resolution, and adopt; and to approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Tarozzi, McFadden, Lewis, Bacon, Manners NOES: 'None PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) ADDITIONAL WORK FOR SAN JOSE HILLS WATER STUDY - WP 88106 Council reviewed staff's report. WP 88106 Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unani- Additional scope of work mously carried to authorize the additional scope of work for the San Jose Hills Water Study in the amount not to exceed $8,500 with Engineering -Science. • 2) TRACTS 32323, 32324, AND 42269 - MODIFICATION OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY-'HASSEN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Council reviewed staffs report. Motion by Lewis, seconded by Bacon to a) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Subordination 5 - n U • 0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Six Tracts 32323, 32324 and Agreement returning the City's existing Trust Deed to 42269 - 2nd Trust Deed status, and b) authorize the City Hassen Development Co. Engineer to execute a Set Aside Letter in the amount of $6,768,900 for Tracts�32.323, 32324 and 42169 guaranteeing construction of required public.improve- ments. Councilmember McFadden expressed a concern regarding .foreclosure consequences-:- Discussion fol-' lowed and Councilmember Tarozzi called for the question The motion carried with McFadden voting no. Motion by McFadden for a legal opinion as to whether he could ask the developer to approach the podium to state whether or not he would be willing to volunteer an accounting of where the money went. Motion died for lack of a second. 3) SCHEDULE OF FEES = AMENDMENTS Council reviewed staffs report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8.267 - RESOLUTION N0. 8267 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY schedule of fees COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 6873 RELATING TO SCHEDULE OF FEES Motion by Bacon, 'seconded by Tarozzi, and unani- mously.carried to waive .further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt. 4) PP 88204 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT -CONSULTING SERVICES `FOR PHASE II OF FREEWAY VISIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Council reviewed staff's report. PP 88204 - Motion by. Tarozzi, seconded by.Bacon, and unani- Environmental Images mously carried to a) authorize the transfer of $4,500 from the Citywide Landscape Maintenance District Con- tingency Funds to PP 88204 (180-320-3818-7900) and b) accept the Droposal of Environmental Images, Land- scape Architects, Orange, dated November 18, 1988, in the amount of $3,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. CO1rMUNITY " SERVICES ',DIV,ISION HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1) DIAL -A -•RIDE AGREEMENT Council reviewed staff's report. Dial -A -Ride agreement Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden,:and (Amendment No, 3) unanimously carried to approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Community Transit Services relating to the operations of the West Covina Dial -a -Ride services. 2) ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT Council reviewed staff's report. Assignment of Agreement Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Bacon, and unani- (Baldwin Park/West Covina) mously carried to authorize the Human Services Director to execute the Assignment Agreement assigning the agreement with Community Transit Services to the Baldwin Park/West Covina Joint Powers Transit Authority. - 6 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Seven OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION PERSONNEL SERVICES . 1) APPROVAL OF REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE COMMANDER Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8268 - RESOLUTION NO. 8268 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Police Commander COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICA- TION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR POLICE COMMANDER Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and adopt. 2) APPROVAL OF REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR LICENSE INSPECTOR Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: . Resolution 8269 - RESOLUTION NO. 8269 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY License Inspector COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICA- TION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR LICENSE INSPECTOR Motion by Lewis, seconded by Bacon, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and.adopt. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) " ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Council reviewed the staff report and Councilmember Annual Financial Reports Tarozzi pointed out several mistakes in the reports. held over to 12/19/88 Councilmember McFadden requested addifi6nal time to study the reports. Motion by McFadden, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously carried to hold over the matter until December 19, 1988. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES 1) SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Council reviewed staff's report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8270 RESOLUTION NO. 8270 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Emergency Mngt, Assistance COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, Program AUTHORIZING AN ALTERNATE SIGNATURE, IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CITY MANAGER, FOR REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS UNDER • THE EMERGENCY.MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Motion by.Bacon, seconded by McFadden, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt. -.. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Eight FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION CITY TREASURER 1) SUSPENDING FEE OF SMALL COLLECTION FACILITIES AND • REVERSE VENDING MACHINES (RECYCLING CENTERS) FOR 1989 Council reviewed the staff report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8271 - RESOLUTION NO. 8271 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Suspending business fees COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, for small collections SUSPENDING A PORTION OF THE CATEGORY BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED ON SMALL COLLECTION FACILITIES AND REVERSE VENDING MACHINES Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt. 2) 1989 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES Council reviewed the staff report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8272 - RESOLUTION.NO. 8272 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Business License Tax COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING ANY INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX, EQUAL TO THE INCREASE OF THE BASE INDEX IN THE THEN LATEST AVAILABLE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1988/89 Resolution 8273 - RESOLUTION NO. 8273 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Office & commercial rentals COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, (business license tax) SUSPENDING A PORTION OF THE CATEGORY A -II AND ALL OF • THE CATEGORY A -III _BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED ON OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL RENTALS Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Bacon, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt. CITY ATTORNEY REFERENDUM PETITION ON'FIREWORKS Council reviewed the City Attorneys report and discussed the options available to them. Both Councilmember Tarozzi Fireworks Referendum and McFadden favored placing the issue of banning fire - Special election set works on the April, 1990 General.Municipal Election. The for March 7, 1989 other Councilmembers favored placing the issue before the electorate as soon as possible. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis to set a special election for March 7, 1989, Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Lewis, Bacon, Manners NOES; McFadden, Tarozzi City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 8274 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 8274 - OF THE CITY'OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING calling the election NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1989) FOR THE SUBMISSION TO • THE VOTERS A QUESTION RELATING TO THE BANNING OF FIREWORKS IN THE CI.TY OF 14EST COVINA Resolution 8275 - RESOLUTION NO, 8275 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL requesting services OF THE CITY OF'WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA? REQUESTING THE BOARD of the County OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1989 • • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Nine Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolutions. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Manners to adopt. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Lewis, Bacon, Manners NOES: McFadden, Tarozzi Resolution 8276 - RESOLUTION NO. 8276 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL setting priorities OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES for written arguments FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS Resolution 8277 - RESOLUTION NO. 8277 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL allowing for rebuttals OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolutions. Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously carried to adopt the resolutions. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting to conduct the Redevelopment Agency meeting at .10:30 pm. Council reconvened at 10:34 pm.with all members pre- sent, PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at 10,34 pm to conduct the Parking Authority meeting. Council reconvened at 10:36 pm..with all members present. CITY MANAGER 1) ANNUAL REPORT'- 1987/88 Council reviewed the staff report, Annual Report of the Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Bacon, and unani- Redevelopment Agency mously carried to hold over this item until December 19, 1988. 2) AMENDMENT TO FIRE AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS " AGREEMENT Council reviewed the staff report. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8278 - RESOLUTION NO. 8278 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY terminating Fire Authority COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND TERMINATING BY.MUTUAL CONSENT THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FIRE AUTHORITY Motion by Bacon, seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried with Tarozzi voting no. 3) NATIONAL -LEAGUE OF CITIES POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS National League of Cities Council -reviewed -the staff report. resolutions Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis that the City's voting delegates review the proposed amend- ments and cast votes consistent with,the interests of the City. Motion carried with McFadden voting no, as he was not presented the resolutions for review. - 9 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 28, 1988 Page Ten APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis to approve Demands totaling $1,946,864,58 as listed on Check Registers FI 102305 through 102677, Motion carried by roll call vote: • AYES: Tarozzi, McFadden, Lewis, Bacon, Manners NOES: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Roy Williams, 3429 Miriam Drive, expressed his concerns with the fireworks proponents unduly influencing the Roy Williams election. Oliver Riggins, 1239 Rowland Avenue, reported that Mayor Manners had received the Covina Valley Board of Realtors Distinction Award. He also expressed concern about Council Oliver Riggins members coming to the meetings unprepared. MAYOR'S REPORTS Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously car- ried to approve Resolutions of Commendation for Alice Watkins (retiring from the Personnel Commission) and Christine Londo (leaving the City to work for Walnut). COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Lewis encouraged the West Covina shopping centers to support the Salvation Army fundraising activities Lewis during the Christmas season, Councilmember Lewis asked for a proclamation for Visiting Lewis Nurses Week (February 19 - 25, 1989). • Tarozzi, McFadden Councilmembers Tarozzi and McFadden reminded the audience that some of the backup material is quite lengthy and takes time to read, and they don't feel comfortable voting on an issue if there hasn't been enough time to study all the backup reports, Manners Mayor Manners noted that Martin Luther King Week is coming up the first part of January and staff needs to prepare a proclamation. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Bacon, and unanimously carried to adjourn -the meeting at 10 50 pm to November 29, 1988 at 6:30 pm at West Covina High School. ATTEST:. • Ci.y Clerk -Janet Be y r.� " Id 14 Mayor Nancy nners - 10 -