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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 9, 1974
The regular meeting of the City Council called to order at 7833 P.M.
in the West Covina Council Chambers by Mayor Chester Shearer. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Diana Spencer, Renee McConkey,
Melody Adams and Charlotte Eckler, members of Brownie Troup 444,
under the leadership of Mrs. Tiska. The invocation was given by
Reverend Myrus Knutson of Christ Lutheran Church in West Covina.
ROLL CALL
Presents Mayor Shearert Councilmen# Browne, Chappell,
Tice
Others Presents George Aiassa, City Manager
Lela Preston, City Clerk
George Wakefield, City Attorney
George Zimmerman, Public Service Director
Leonard Eliot, Controller
Michael Miller, Planning Director
Janet Williams, Administrative Analyst
Mark Volmert, Admin. Asst./Redevelopment
Gary Miller
Richard Klemp, Staff Reporter, S.G.V.D.T.
Eric Cohen, Staff Reporter, Sentinel
Kevin Northcraft, Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 18, 1974 Motion made by Councilman Chappell, seconded
by Councilman Browne to approve the minutes.
Motion carried$ 3 affirmative, Ticee--:abstained;
November 25, 1974 Motion made by Councilman Chappell, seconded
by Councilman Browne to approve the minutes.
Motion carrieds 4 affirmative, 1 vacant
CERTIFICATION OF
RESULTS OF SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
November 5. 1974 Motion made by Councilman Chappell, seconded
by Councilman Browne to receive and file the
Certificate of Canvass from Registrar -
Recorder. Motion carrieds 4 affirmative,
1 vacant.
RESOLUTION NO.4975 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING
THE CANVASS OF VOTES CAST AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS
OF THE WEST COVINA SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION HELD IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ON
NOVEMBER 5, 1974."
Motion
by Councilman Browne to waive
resolution. Motion carrieds
made by Councilman Chappell, seconded
further reading of the body of the
4 affirmative, 1 vacant
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Motion made by Councilman Chappell, seconded
by Councilman Browne to adopt said resolution. Motion carried.on
roll call vote as follows$
AYES, Browne, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES$ None
VACANT: One
Certification of Results of Special
Municipal Election as received from Leonard Panish, Registrar -
Recorder, County of Los Angeles$
"I, LEONARD PANISH, Registrar -Recorder
of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, do hereby
certify that the attached is a true and correct Canvass of the
Votes Cast for all candidates for the office of Member of the
City Council (Unexpired term ending March 9, 1976), for the
West Covina City Special Municipal Election consolidated with
the General Election held in the City of West Covina on November
5, 1974.
I further certify that the total Ballots
Cast at the West Covina City Special Municipal Election is as
follows$
ABSENTEE TOTAL,
VOTE VOTE BALLOTS CAST
229036 502 22,538
I further certify that the vote cast for
the office of Member of the City Council (Unexpired term ending
March 9, 1976)9 is as follows$
PRECINCT
ABSENTEE
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
VOTE
VOTE
TOTAL VOTE
RONALD BARBATOE
NANCY MANNERS
�,589
92 �
4:68490
GARY MILLER
4,798
83
4 881
RAY MOTLEY
1,428
41
1,469
JOSEPH S. PROVENZA
610
16
626
HERB TICE
5,019
97
5,116
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my seal this 26th day of November, 1974.
LEONARD PANISH,
Registrar -Recorder
County of Los Angeles"
(Official Canvass Election Returns
attached to these minutes as Exhibit A. on file in the office
of the City Clerk.)
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ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
OF OFFICE & SEATING OF
ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER Lela Preston, City Clerk, administered
the Oath of Office to Herb Tice and
presented the Certificate of Election
to him.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINT-
MENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 4976 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF GARY
MILLER TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE
BALANCE OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING
MARCH 9, 1976."
Motion made by Councilman Chappell, se-
conded by Councilman Browne to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution. Motion carrieds 4 affirmative, 1 vacant
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Browne to adopt said resolution. Motion
carried on roll call vote as follows+
AYES: Browne, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES# None
VACANT, One
SEATING OF APPOINTED
COUNCILMAN Lela Preston, City Clerk, administered
the Oath of Office to Gary Miller and
presented the Certificate of Appoint -
went to him.
Mayor Shearers The next order of business will be to
turn the floor over to Councilman
Miller for any opening comments he
would like to make.
Councilman Millers I will just take a moment to say it is
indeed a high privilege and honor for
me to be here on this City Council to
represent the citizens of West Covina. A real personal thanks to
all those people for their efforts, time and prayers.
To take the challenge at this moment
to go forth and meet the challenges of our day and age with our
youth and youth programs, to meet our tax structure through our
central business district, and to move forward into meeting the
needs of our senior citizens, and to work with this fine Council,
I thank you.
Mayor Shearers I would just like to say a word of wel-
come to Gary. It has been a rather long
and difficult situation that the Council
has gone through - much debate, much soul searching. I think we
have come up with the best solution possible that we as mere mortals
can come up with. We have our limitations in the wisdom with which
we can operate. I wish Gary best wishes in the remainder of his term.
I i know from the few discussions I have had with him, he will work
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hard and apply himself. He has shown that to me already.
I feel like an old man nowt it wasn't
long ago I was the Junior member of the Council, and now I am
the second Senior member. Like all of us when we first cams on,
we had a lot to learn then, and I am sure Gary realizes he has
a lot to learnt and those of us who have been on, still have a
lot to learn.
Gary, good luck. We know that the
City of West Covina will move ahead under your helpful direction.
CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Shearer explained the procedure
of the Consent Calendar items and asked
if there were any comments on any of
the following items&
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) Southern California Rapid Transit,District - re approval
of modifications in the routing of the Los Angeles -El Monte -
Pomona via Covina Motor Coach Line No. 402.
(Refer to Staff for report back)
b) Southern California Rapid Transit District - re approval
of establishment of new service designated Azusa -West
Covina -Whittier -Motor Coach Line 170. (Refer to Staff
for report back)
c) Board of Supervisors - re restricting the use of Christmas
lights to regular County office hours and requesting
commercial establishments to use lighting displays only
during normal business hours and residents to use
Christmas lights between 700 and 1000 P.M. (Withdrawn)
(Refer to Pages 5 and 6)
d) West Covina Chamber of Commerce - recommending certain
name changes for certain portions of Garvey Avenue (North).
(Withdrawn. Refer to Pages 5 and 6)
.e) Mt. San Antonio Council Campfire Girls - reqquest permission
to conduct annual Candy Sale from January 22 - February 10,
1975• (Approved in prior years. Recommend approval)
f) Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 2512 approving City's
request for Aid to.Cities funds in the amount of $92,517
for the maintenance of the City's Select System Streets.
(Receive and file)
g) Local Agency Formation Commission - Notices of Public
Hearings 12/11/74s
i) Minor Boundary Relocation No. 1 - City of La Puente
(No Protest)
ii) Minor Boundary Relocation No. 1 - City of Industry
(No Protest)
h) Public Employees Union (Division of Teamsters Local
986)
requesting action to revise present method of filling out
annual evaluation forms. (Withdrawn Refer to Pages 5'and 6)
i) R. W. Cleghorn - Offer to sell 81 Shares of Covina Irri-
gating Company Stock on first come, first serve basis.
(Receive and file. Refer 'to Page 5)
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2. PLANNING COMMISSION
a) SUMMARY OF ACTION
b) SU99MARY OF ACTION
c) ARB
December 9, 1974
Page Five
November 13, 1974 (Adj Mtg)
December 4, 1974
(Accept and file)
Slight Modification No. 79
Dr. Trnaysky (Accept and file)
3. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
a) SUMMARY OF ACTION
4. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
a) SUMMARY OF ACTION
5. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
a) SUMMARY OF ACTION
b) SUMMARY OF ACTION
c) TENTATIVE PRIORITY/
GOAL STRUCTURE
6. ABC APPLICATIONSe
a) Arthur L. Olivier
1406 S. Countrywood,
#113,
Hacienda Heights
Anthony N. Faso
15902 Atitlan
Hacienda Heights
b) Daniel R. Dreaden
2313 E. Norma Ave.
West Covina
c) The Akron
5120 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles
November 26, 1974 (Accept and file)
November 21, 1974 (Accept and file)
November 27, 1974 Accept and file
December 3, 1974 Accept and file
(Receive and file)
Chief of Police recommends NO PROTEST
dba THE GOLDEN KEG
2713 E. Valley Blvd.
dba THE ISLANDER
2233 E. Garvey Avenue
dba THE AKRON
215 N. Citrus Street
Councilman Browne requested Item 1-c be
removed from the Consent Calendar, and Mayor Shearer reques ed
that Items 1-d and 1-h be removed.
Regarding Item 1-i. Mayor Shearer recommended
that the recommendation be change to "receive and file" since a note
has been received from the owner of this lot that he has already sold
it.
Motion made by Mayor Shearer, seconded by
Councilman Browne to change the recommendation on Item 1-i to
"receive and file". Motion carried.
SMotion made by Councilman Chappell, seconded
by Councilman Browne to approve Consent Calendar items with the
exception of Items 1-c. 1-d, and 1-h. Motion carried on roll call
vote as follows s
AYES= Browne, Miller, Chappell Tice, Shearer
NOESs None
ABSENT: None
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ITEM 1-c
Councilman Browne explained he had this
item removed because he wondered what steps the City Manager has
taken in regards to complying on a parallel basis with this request.
Mr. Aiassa reported that the City is
following the standards of the Board of Supervisors very closely.
Most of the Christmas decorations and lights in the interior of
City Hall will be closed at the time the office is closed.except
for some overhead lights for the janitorial service. It is being
discussed that maybe one tree will remain lit.
Councilman Browne replied that he did
not want to be a Scrooge, but he felt that the energy situation
is not as lessened as some people think it is, and any action that
the City takes along with the County will set an example for the
people in the community. He would like to see the policy adhered
to; but, if the City Manager would like to have one tree remain
lit until 10j00 P.M., that is fine.
Mayor Shearer agreed with Councilman
Browne. He noted that according to the Item, lights will be turned
off at the end of the workday, which in effect is nightfall, so why
have them on at all? He recommended that the Council take the
Position that if the City Hall has any outside decorations, even
the minimal amount, they should remain lit for a reasonable period
of time (10300 P.M.),
Mr. Aiassa will take care of
TheComattergreed with Mayor Shearers
ITEM 1-d
Maor he had
removed to recall the controversy,1eor®lengthyr exined discussion,this thatiWeem
had some years back when this very same matter came before us.
At that time the recommendation was to make a similar change. We
received a considerable amount of negative comment from the people
on the north side of North Garvey. As a result the Council decided
to leave things as they were. He suggested the Traffic Committee
take that into consideration.
ITEM 1-h
Mayor Shearer explained he had this item
removed because it refers to a Staff Report and one was not included
in the Council packet, only a letter.
discussed in meetings withThis the item,TeamstersoUniordinn andMtheAiassaFiremenj.asAt
the time the Agenda was made, it was intended to put out a Reports
however, it has been decided to put it off for a Personnel Session.
Mr. Aiassa suggested that City Council action be to "receive and refer
to Staff".
madeion
Councilman Browne to receivetand referbtoMStaffSItem
®1-hsof thed by
Consent Calendar. Motion carried.
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GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC WORKS
DESIGN STUDY OF SIGNAL LOCATIONs South Vincent/Glendora
COORDINATION SYSTEMS Avenues and Sunset Avenue. Review
GEORGE S. NOLTE & ASSOC. Engineer's Report.
Motion made by Councilman Tice, seconded
by Councilman Chappell to receive and file the Design Study of
Signal Coordination Systems, George S. Nolte and Associates.
Motion carried.
HEARINGS None.
PERSONNEL BOARD None. (Next regular meeting rescheduled
for Thursday, December 12, 1974.)
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO.' 1260 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTION 6239.1 TO THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION
AND REVOCATION OF AMBULANCE AND TOW TRUCK
OPERATOR BUSINESS LICENSES."
Mr. Wakefield] This ordinance is designed to place the
City's procedure in line with the pro-
cedures recently adopted by the County
of Los Angeles which provides for the revocation of tow truck and
ambulance operator's business licenses for violations of the State
laws which prohibit soliciting business for attorneys.
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Browne to waive further reading of the body
of the ordinance. Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Browne to adopt said ordinance. Motion
carried on roll call vote as followss
AYESs Browne, Miller, Chappell,, Tice,
Shearer
NOESs None
ABSENTS None
RESOLUTION NO. 4977 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING TAXATION DISTRICTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1975-76."
Mr, Wakefields This is the usual type of resolution
adopted annually. It fixes the boundaries
for levof
It incorporated limits of the City ofeWestyCovinaty taxes identical with
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Motion made by Councilman Chappell, seconded
by Councilman Browne to waive further reading of the body of the
resolution. Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Browne, seconded
by Councilman Miller to adopt said resolution. Motion carried on
roll call vote as follows$
SEPARATION OF WALLS
REQUIRED BY ZONING
ORDINANCES
occurring again in the
AYESs Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice,
Shearer
NOES, None
ABSENTS None
Staff requested approval to continue work
to obtain voluntary resolution of the
problem, and that the Planning Commission
be requested to initiate such appropriate
changes to prevent the situation from
future.
Motion made by Councilman Browne, seconded
by Councilman Miller to approve the request.
Councilman Tice reported that he had looked
over the area that had specifically called the problem'to attention.
There could be some real problems in that area. He felt that the
situation should be resolved post-haste before someone gets hurt.
Mayor Shearer noted that everyone agreed
with Councilman Tice, but it is a very difficult thing to pinpoint
who is at fault or who is responsible for any corrective measures.
Motion carried.
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS
RESOLUTION "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN RECORDS."
Mr. Wakefields The Report from the Chief of Police requests
authority to destroy crime reports and inci-
dent reports covering the period from 1965
to 1972, and arrest records prior to January 1, 1969. The existing
provisions of the Government Code provide that the City Council may
authorize the destruction of certain records that are not required
by law to be maintained subject to the adoption of a resolution and
with the approval of the City Attorney,
all been microfilmed. Mayor Shearer asked if these records have
Mr. Wakefieldo Some have and some have not, I
purpose of the destruction of
records is simply to avoid the
microfilming.
think. The
these particular
necessity for
Mayor Shearer indicated he was under the
impression the records had been microfilmed, therefore they were
to be destroyed.
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Mr. Wakefields If that is true, then no action of the
City Council is necessary. In other
words, once they have been microfilmed,
a record is maintained and the original record may be destroyed
pursuant to the statute.
Mr. Aiassa noted that some of the cases
have gone to higher cases and the duplication is made already.
The Council asked that more information
be supplied to them on this matter.
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Browne to hold this matter over until the
next regular meeting of the City Council. Motion carried.
AT 8r00 P.M. THE MAYOR RECESSED THE COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CONDUCTING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. COUNCIL RECONVENED
AT 8805 P.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Carr
Sometime back, we were here to discuss
1240
S. Sunkist
an alley with you people one
night.
West
Covina
At the time you were going to
redevelop
the ground behind us. At the
time I
brought up the question of water
drain-
age.
It seems to
have been ignored. The other night we
had quite
a bit
of rain and
we had water in my buildings - about 5
inches
deepf
we had to throw away a lot of things.
I had the assistant something from over
here out there and he couldn't tell me if water ran uphill or
downhill. So, we are here to see if we can get something done
about water drainage on our side of the grading. What you have
done there is charge the contour of the ground. We want drainage
put in there like it should have been:
Councilman Brownes
Were you relating to a time that you
appeared before the Council and spoke
in opposition to some project that was
coming into the City?
George Carr+
Yes, I am, sir.
Councilman Brownes
What is the location?
George Carr:
1240 S. Sunkist.
Councilman Brownes
And, what project is it that went in
adjacent to it?
George Carr:
Nichols.
Councilman Browner
I believe there are certain conditions
on that development relative to drainage.
g
Are there not, Mr. Miller?
Mr. Miller:
I would think so.
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Councilman Browner If you spoke in oppostion to this at
the time it came up for a Public
Hearing, there were certainly conditions
relating to this development requiring compliance for drainage. But,
we would have to have a copy of the resolution passing that.
George Carrs I do have that. There is no provision
made in there for drainage on our side.
Councilman Brownes I don't think the minutes would reflect
that, Mr. Carr.
Mayor Shearers What Councilman Browne is talking
about - that would be on the plan.
Is there someone on Staff, Mr. Aiassa,
that is familiar with the drainage problem and could shed some
light, or is this something that would have to be looked into?
Mr. Aiassas
Mr. Zimmerman, could you comment on this?
Mr. Zimmermans We would be very glad to meet with Mr.
Carr and investigate it on the grounds.
We are not prepared at this time to
comment on the situation; and be happy to report back to the next
Council meeting, if Council should so desire.
Mr.Aiassas And, also check on the development plan
to.see if a drain was provided, Mr.
Miller.
fully for
The area in question was described more
Councilman Tice.
Mayor Shearers I think you will find that the
provisions of most approvals for
precise plans require that provisions
be made for adequate drainage. It is also a matter of law, I
believe, that certain things such as diversion, blockage of flow,
etc. is prohibited . If any of these things have taken place, I
am sure there is some recourse either through the courts or through
the City, depending upon whether it is a matter of the precise plan
or whether it is a matter within the law. We would not be in a
position, I don't believe this evening, to say what is the proper
course of action. I would request Staff to look into this post-
haste, before the next rain, if at all possible, and make
recommendations to us if there is something that the City should
be doing.
George Carrs I believe that Mr. Wakefield has a little
answer for you, too. Mr. Nichols told
him that he would not sell us that alley
until he found out if he needed it for drainage.
Mr. Wakefields Yes, I remember, Mr. Carr. We discussed
this with some previous problems. The
last communication I had with Mr. Nichols
involved the title to the property - a 24 foot strip which you have
referenced. Mr. Nichols was originally under the impression that he
owned the 24 foot strip. The deed on file with the City indicated
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that was not the case, that it belonged to the previous owner of
the subdivision area. However, in a series of correspondence
between Mr. Nichols and myself, he was able to pursuade the title
company that the title company had made a mistake in the prepara-
tion of the original deed. That mistake was corrected. The supple-
mental deed was obtained to the 24 foot strip investing it to Mr.
Nichols. At his request I prepared a deed conveying the 24 foot
strip to Mr. Carr and suggested that Mr. Nichols execute the deed
a nd deliver it to him directly. I have had no further conversa-
tion with Mr. Nichols since that time. This was about 4 weeks ago.
Mayor Shearer: I take it the deed has not been executed
and delivered.
George Carr: It amazes me how he could get a deed to
an easement,
Mr. Gilbert I am new here, been here since October
1234 Sunkist 1st. I do know this rain brought down
West Covina clay from the fill at the end of my
backyard. I had a good 6 inches of
water in my yard. A Mr. Green was
supposed to come out and look at it, but he has not come yet.
Mayor Shearer: Who is Mr. Green?
Mr. Gilbert: In the City Building Department, or
something.
Mayor Shearer: As we have indicated, to discuss this
this evening would serve no purpose
Two of us on the Council are familiar
with this problem in another veins the drainage is a new aspect
of it. Staff has been requested to look into the matter and report
on the subject of drainage at the earliest possible date.
Mr. Martin Mr. Mayor, I have just one more thing
1220 S. Sunkist to add to this - the easement that belongs
West Covina to the Edison Company. I have a pole
directly at the rear of my property
and it seems as though with this new
building project going in back there, that there is absolutely no
access to the easement coming in on their side. I would like, at
the same time they check this out for Mr. Carr, that they check out
the easement and find out if it lies on both sides of the property
or on one side of the property. If they have to access to the heavy
pole back there, running their equipment through my yard, somebody
is going to be tearing up my driveway.
Mayor Shearers I would think that the matter of an ease-
ment is a matter between you and the
Edison Company. Frankly, with all due
respect, sir, I don't think this is a matter for the City to be
determining whether it is on your property or not. That is a matter
between the property owner and the owner of the easement, in this
case, the Edison Company. Is that correct, Mr. Wakefield?
Mr. Wakefield:
That is correct.
which you have to
probably indicate
I think that the deed
your property would
the extent of the ease-
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ment. If you have a 6 foot easement, then I would assume that half
is on your property and half on the adjoining property because
normally those easements are wider than 6 feet.
Mr. Martins This is the way I understood it. It is
a serious problem they have created back
there though. I have just as high an
embankment as Mr.,Carr, but did not have floods with the last rain.
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor; this is really all a part
of the overall drainage problem, and
when that is resolved, I think the ease-
ment problem will be also.
CITY MANAGER ,
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, Re Replacement Grievance - Fire Department
A DIVISION OF TEAMSTERS
LOCAL 986 Mr. Aiassa reported that after discussing
this matter with the representatives of
the Union and also of the Fire Depart-
ment, the City Manager would like to recommend that the City Council
adjourn to December 16 1974 at 4830 and set this up as a Public
Hearing to hear the grievance,
Councilman Tices Was this grievance before the Personnel
Board?
Mr. Wakefields Both the current Memorandum of Under-
standing and the previous year's
Memorandum of Understanding between the
Firemens Association and the City provided that grievances would go
directly (that were unresolved at Staff level) to the City Council
rather than to the Personnel Board. For that reason this matter
has not been before the Personnel Board.
The particular type of grievance that
is provided for in our salary resolution and personnel procedures
relates to grievances that involve individual employeest maybe
either an individual's working condition, his assignment, or maybe
disciplinary action that has been taken. This is a matter which
involves really a matter of interpretation of the provisions of the
Memorandum of Understanding as interpreted by Staff and members of
the Fire Department. It is not an individual grievances it is a
grievance of the representative association.
of Mr. Aiassa. The Council agreed to the recommendation
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Millers The Staff Report indicates
ZONING CASE NO. 6091-(1) the Staff comments that were trans-
mitted to the County Regional Planning
Commission on this particular matter.
The applicant is asking for unlimited
C-3 Zoning on the Southeast corner of Azusa and Temple. Staff
indicated it would be far better to limit that to C-2 or C-1 Zoning.
This would still allow the uses that are already on the site, but
would eliminate many uses that would not necessarily be the most
conducive The City of West Covina, the adjacent St. Martha's church
and other residential in that area.
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This is brought to Council attention
because it was referred to us by the Council and, if you have
any strong feelings that you want us to convey to the County
Regional Planning Office, we stand ready. The Public Hearing
was continued from December 4th to December llth, so we do have
time to make additional comments, if you feel it is warranted.
Mayor Shearers What type of uses are allowed here, as
an example, that would not be in the best
interest of the church or West Covina?
Mr. Millers Fairly heavy body and fender, types of uses
that are related to heavy automotive works
bars and things of this nature that could
be located within the confines of this property.
One point, and it is quite apparent, that
while we are dealing with a certain amount of acreage (about 5).
a vast majority of this land has already been developed with a
Seven -Eleven type of store and a service station. However, it
would mean that if at some future date one of these particular
facilities were to be vacated, it would permit a much heavier
type of use to come in.
The C-3 in the County is quite similar to
the old C-3 that the City of West Covina had as far as uses, and
this allows some pretty heavy uses.
Mayor Shearers Would the uses in that area that are already
developed - the motorcycle shop across the
street, the trailer home sales, Marie
Calanders, and Thrifty Drugstore, be allowed under C-1 or C-2?
Mr. Millers
Yes, it would take a C-2.
Mayor Shearers
So, we are talking about something,possibly,
that is far beyond what is already in the
neighborhood.
Mr. Aiassas
For Council information, the Plaza is
originally C-3, and I think the new Longs
Drugstore is C-2.
Councilman Ticer
It would seem to me that it would have some
effect on the residents in the area.
Councilman Brownes
Are we going to have a Staff member repre-
sent the City at the Public Hearing?
Mr. Millers
Yes sir.
Councilman Browner
If you recall, this particular area was
subject to a study of annexation by the
City of West Covina approximately two and
Home Site was developed.
one half years ago, at the time the Mobile
One of the considerations at that time
was the Sphere of Influence. That is directly in the Sphere of
Influence of the City of
West Covina. If at a future date, we
are to consider annexing
this particular portion, I would certainly
stress this matter. We would want the zoning contiguous with ours.
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I don't think that they would want to
put any heavier industry
in that areal however, you never know.
I think this ought to
be stresseds if they want to place this
within our Sphere of
00 consideration.
Influence, we certainly should be given
Mayor Shearers
According to the report, the property in
question is less than half an acre. Is
there any particular useage proposed that
you are aware of, Mr.
Miller?
Mr. Millers
There are no additional uses being
requested at this time.
Councilman Browne:
Do you have any idea what prompted the
request for the zoning change?
Mr. Millers
We have no idea at this time.
Mr. Aiassa:
They do not have precise plans in the
county.
Mayor Shearers I would recommend that we take a position
to authorize the Planning Director or the
Staff be present at the Public Hearing in
opposition in the absence of information to what is being proposed
there.
Motion made by Councilman Tice, seconded
by Councilman Chappell to authorize the Planning Director or the
Staff to be present at the Public Hearing, according to the
recommendation of Mayor Shearer. Motion carried.
Mr. Aiassas I think there is one thing the Council
should be aware of. Once the County
Planning Commission approves this, there
is no limited time before it goes to the Board of Supervisors. So,
we really don't get much notice that this case will be reviewed and
approved by the Board.
Motion made by Councilman Tice, seconded
by Councilman Chappell to amend the preceding motion to include that
this matter be followed through the County Board of Supervisors.
Motion carried.
REPORT ON UNDERPASS Motion made by Councilman.Miller, seconded
FLOODING DURING DECEMBER by Councilman Browne to receive and file.
4, 1974 STORM Motion carried.
Councilman Chappells We have taken the position that West
Covina has no flooding problems, and
I think the last rain we had gave us
a good opportunity to uncover any problems that might have developed
in the City.
1 I am fully aware of one problem. The
regrading of Citrus Avenue and partially closing the drainage ditch
between Christ Lutheran Church and part of Cortez Park caused the
church to flood. Considerable damage was done. As you know, the
basic Fire Policy does not include flood coverage. There are also
probably many other areas of the City that we are not aware of.
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Mr. Aiassa: I have the background on that. The
channel used to run south of the church
and when they gunited the channel,
they actually put it to the north of the church and then they
filled in the area and also where there was a wooden bridge. I
believe the party that was involved was the Los Angeles Flood
Control. I think Mr. Zimmerman and myself could check back with
the Flood Control records.
The Council directed Mr. Aiassa to
look into the matter.
CITY PARTICIPATION IN 1974 This item is in the budget for $950.00,
AWARDS DINNER/CHRISTMAS
PARTY Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Browne to
approve City partici ation in 1974
Awards Dinner/Christmas Party for the amount of 9950.00. Motion
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYESs Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice,
Shearer
NOESs None
ABSENTS None
-- THE COUNCIL RECESSEDTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS AT 8:32 P.M
AND RECONVENED AT 9:29 P.M.
HIRSCH/STERN REQUEST FOR EXTEN- Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
SION OF TIME - Staff Report seconded by Councilman Browne to
PRECISE PLAN 641 & VARIANCE 687 receive and file. Motion carried.
CITY CLERK None.
CITY TREASURER None.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS TO Confirm appointments of Joe Provenza
C.D.A. CITIZENS ADVISORY and Joe Riordan to the C.D.A. Citizens
COMMITTEES Advisory Committee.
APPOINTMENT TO THE RECREA- Mayor Shearers I think from the amount
TION & PARKS COMMISSION of time we spent in the back room, it is
an indication of the difficulty in
reaching a decision to fill the vacancy
on the Recreation and Parks Commission. Four members of the City
Council spent two very interesting evenings and one afternoon
interviewing 16 people who expressed an interest for this one position.
Needless to say, by its very number it was difficult, particularly.
when you consider that all 16, I am sure, could have done a good job.
But, unfortunately, there are only five positions, and four of them
are already filled. It has been the decision of.the Council, after
considerable discussion, to appoint Mr. Jim Clopton to the
Recreation and Parks Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 4978 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINT-
ING JIM CLOPTON TO THE RECREATION & PARKS
COMMISSION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF
BUZZ BEMOLL."
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Motion made
by Councilman Chappell to waive further
resolution. Motion carried.
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by Councilman Tice, seconded
reading of the body of the
Motion made by Councilman Browne,
seconded by Councilman Miller to adopt said resolution. Motion
carried on roll call vote as follows#
AYES: Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice,
Shearer
NOES, None
ABSENT: None
VACANCIES ON YOUTH
ADVISORY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 4979 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
RENEE PARKER, DON HENRY, AND CORNELIUS
MORLEY TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION."
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Browne to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution. Motion carried.
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Browne to adopt said resolution. Motion
carried on roll call vote as follows#
AYES# Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice,
Shearer
NOES: None
ABSENT# None
Mayor Shearer:
Council has
also
decided at this time
that due to
the
relatively short period
between now
and
the first of April,
when the present terms
of the Commissioners
will expire, that at
least for the present
we will not fill
the
vacancies in the alter-
nate positions.
REVISIONS TO COUNCIL Mayor Shearers Mr. Miller will be
LIAISON APPOINTMENTS appointed as Council liaison to the
Personnel Board, taking the position
that Mr. Lloyd had.
Mayor Shearer: We asked last meeting if there was any-
one interested in taking the rather
important, and sometimes time consuming,
appointment to SCAG. The appointment can be made with an alternate.
Councilman Browne volunteered to accept
the appointment and Councilman Tice volunteered to be the alternate.
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Mayor Shearer to appoint Councilman Browne as the
Is delegate to SCAG, with Councilman Tice as the alternate. Motion
carried.
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COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilman Millers I would like to bring to the attention
of the press to do all they possibly
can in regard to the Community Develop-
ment Workshop that will be here this Saturday between 1000 A.M.
and 4s00 P.M. to help set up goals for the use of the federal
money under the Community Development Act of 1974.
Mayor Shearers Further information on that would be
available from Mr. Salazar.
Councilman Tice: I have been in contact with Supervisor
Kenneth Hahn's office and also the
Air Pollution Control District on the
Retrofit Knox Smog devices for 1966 to 1970 automobiles. From the
information I have been able to obtain on the effectiveness and
cost - it is one of the biggest "rip-offs" that has ever hit the
American public.
Councilman Tice read various facts and
figures to support his statements.
Councilman Tices Just recently the State Senate and
Assembly requested the State Highway
Patrol not to cite individuals for not
complying with this law until after a suit that will be heard some-
time in mid -January by the Board of Supervisors against the State
is settled.
The other members of Council agreed
with Councilman Tice and discussed their knowledge of the device.
Motion made by Councilman Tice,
seconded by Councilman Chappell to prepare a letter to Assemblyman
Lancaster on the Retrofit Knox Smog device. Motion carried.
Mayor Shearers Mr. Aiassa, will you please have some -
on on the Staff prepare a very brief
letter for my signature to correspond
with the Council discussion.
Councilman Tices I want to ask Staff if they have any
background information on recycling
centers. The City of Covina has one
at the corner of Hollenbeck and Puente. I would like to know how
effective these are, or if they are self-sustainings whatever
information is available.
Mayor Shearers I would like to recognize the City Manager
of Covina, Don Russel, and his lovely wife.
Also, we do have a vacancy on the
Personnel Board as a result of Councilman Tice's election. We
have received four responses to an article in the paper. It is
Council's intention to interview these people starting at 7130 P.M.
on December 16th, 1974.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Tice to
approve Demands totaling $466,031.05
as reflect on Demand Sheets C1022, C1024, C67A, B648A and B6508.
Motion carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice,
Shearer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MISCELLANEOUS
Plaques of commendation for service on
commissions will be checked into by
Mr. Aiassa.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Councilman Chappell,
seconded by Councilman Browne to adjourn
the meeting at 9:45 P.M. to December 16,
1974 at 4130 P.M. Motion carried.
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