04-14-1975 - Regular Meeting - Minutes0
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 14, 1975.
_• The regular meeting of the City Council called to order at 7:33 P.M.
in the West Covina City Council Chambers by mayor Ken Chappell.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dina Weigan and Girl Scout
members of Troop 189. The invocation was given by
Reverend James N. Schultz of the First Baptist Church of West Covina.
ROLL CALL
Present: mayor Chappell; Councilmen Shearer,
Miller, Browne, Tice
Others Present: George Aiassa, City Manager
George Wakefield, City Attorney
Lela Preston, City Clerk
George Zimmerman, Public Service Dir.,
Leonard Eliot, Controller
Michael Miller, Planning Director
John Lippitt, City Engineer
Craig Meacham, Deputy Police Chief
Janet Williams, Administrative Analyst
Eric Cohen, Staff Reporter — Sentinel
Mark Landsbaum, Staff Reporter — S.G.V.D.T..
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Gavel to Mayor Chappell explained that traditionally
Councilman Shearer in recognition of the Mayor that has just
left office in appreciation of the work
and effort he put into the office in the
past year, he is presented with the Mayor's
Gavel. (Presentation made by Mayor Chappell -
to former Mayor Shearer.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilman Tice, seconded by
Councilman Shearer and carried, to approve
minutes of the Council meeting of March 24,
1975.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH (Mayor Chappell asked Council for permission
ADVISORY COMMISSION to move this item from the Mayor's Agenda
because this is a school.night and the'
appointments would be made quite late in the
evening if not handled now. Council agreed.)
RESOLUTION NO. 5036 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
JOANNE JOHNSON AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF'THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION."
_• Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Browne and carried,
to waive full reading of.said resolution.
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Browne to adopt
said resolution and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice,•Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RES. OF APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH ADVISORY COMM. 4/14/75
RESOLUTION NO. 5037 The City Attorney presented:
'ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINT-
ING SEVEN ALTERNATES TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY
• COMMISSION: CAMERON COY, MOLLY WEEGAR,
CINDY FLITTER, ROBIN KOMAN, CARRIE GERBRACHT,
PHYLLIS HOBSON AND SUE GREENBERG."
Motion by Councilman Browne, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried,
to waive full reading of said resolution.
Motion by Councilman Browne, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried
on roll call vote to adopt said resolution:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATION
South Hills High Mayor Chappell presented to Jim Jones,
School Football Team Athletic and Football Coach,Reso lution
No. 4993 commending the South Hills High
School Football Team for winning the
Sierra League Championship.
CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Chappell 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) Senator Alan Robbins Re SB 8 which provides for a directly
-elected Board of Directors for SCRTD.
(Council)
b) Mandy Williams Copy of letter to Harry Thomas,
Oldsmobile Assistant City Engineer, re request
for a change in parking signs in front
of Mandy Williams Olds, Inc.,
2525 E. Workman Avenue. (Refer to
Traffic Committee)
c) Miss Susan Croker Copy of letter to Planning Commission
1118 W. Workman Avenue re RTD proposed elimination of bus stop
West Covina at Cameron and Orange Avenues. (Refer
to Traffic Committee)
d) Local Agency Formation Re resolution establishing a schedule`
Commission of fees for processing applications
filed pursuant to the Knox -Nisbet and
District Reorganization Acts. (Receive
and file)
e) Richard H. Manley, Pres., Extending invitation to Council to Open -
Pacific Coast Little ing Day Ceremonies at 8:30 A.M., on
• League of West.Covina Saturday, April 19, 1975 at Palm View
Park. (Informational)
f) West Covina Post 790 Requesting permission to have three
American Legion fireworks stands in the City. (Approv-
ers in Prior yRars, Rpr�nmmpnd Rnnrnval.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Cont'd. 4/14/75
.g) Double Check Retreat Request permission to solicit for dis-
Hemet, California cards to raise funds toward support,
maintenance and operation of Double Check
Retreat, a rehabilitation home. (Review-
ed and approved by City Attorney and
• Police Chief. Recommend approval subject
to Staff recommendations.)
h) West Covina Veterans of Requesting permission to conduct annual sale
Foreign Wars Post and of Buddy Poppies on Friday and Saturday,
Auxiliary No. 8620 May 16 and 17, 1975. (Approved in prior
years)
i) Leukemia Society of Requesting permission to solicit for funds
America, Inc., May 23 to June 30, 1975. (Approved in
prior years. Recommend approval)
j) Multiple Sclerosis Requesting permission for studerts in
West Covina to solicit for funds to��sponsor
them in a dance marathon held at the
Pasadena Center the -weekend of May 9, 10
and 11, 1975. (Recommend approval)
k) St. Jude Children's Requesting permission for teenagers to..
Research Hospital- solicit funds in a Walk -Bike -A -Thou
Foundation, Inc., during the week of Friday, October 24th
thru Friday, October 31, 1975. (Approved
in prior years. Recommend approval)
1)
Vanguard Builders, Inc.,
(Developers
Requesting City participation to pave the
of Tract
easterly 1/2 of Van Horn Avenue on Temple
23211)
Shalom's right-of-way. (Refer to Staff).
m)
City of La Habra
Re the Omnibus Crime &-Safety Streets Act
grants in aid, administered by the LEAA
urging support of the program. (Council)
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Board of Supervisors
Re approval of Renewal of General Services
Agreements. (Receive -and file)
2.
PLANNING COMMISSION
a)
Summary of Action.
April 2, 1975. (Accept and file)
b)
ACTION ITEM
Environmental Impact Report Guideline
Amendments. (Refer to City Attorney's
Agenda Item D-7)
c)
Los Angeles County
Informational. (Receive and file)
Zoning Case No. 6091
(1)
3.
RECREATION•&_PARKS COMM.
a)
Summary of Action
March 25, 1975. (Accept and file)
b)
ACTION ITEMS
From 3/25/75 - Refer to City Attorney's
Agenda Item D-3..
• 4.
PERSONNEL BOARD
a)
Minutes
March 4, 1975. (Receive and file)
h)
ACT7nN TTFMI
from p/1./`% 9 - Hafer to City Attorney's
Agenda item D-2.
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CONSENT CALENDAR — Cont'd. 4/14/75
5. HUMAN RELATIONS COMM.
a'
Summary of Action March 27, 1975. (Accept and file)
. ACTION ITEMS: From 3/27/75 — Refer to City Manager's
Agenda Item F-4.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COMM.
Status Report Re Annual Report. (Receive and file)
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) PRECISE PLAN N0, 626, R2
CDP & COL RESTAURANTS
(Lord Charley's)
b) PRECISE PLAN NO. 659
THE O.K. EARL CORPORA—
TION (Mercury Savings)
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c) PRECISE PLAN NO. 660
KACHUK ENTERPRISES
(Carrows Restaurant)
d) DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 3
ALPHA BETA ACME MARKETS
INC.
e) PARCEL MAP NO. 3444
ALPHA BETA ACME MARKETS
j INC.
LOCATION: East side of Azusa Avenue,
north of Puente Avenue.
Accept driveway approach and sidewalk
improvements and authorize release of
Covenant Mutual Insurance Company
Faithful Performance Bond No. 001390
in the amount of $1,600, (Staff
recommends acceptance)
LOCATION: West side of Citrus Street,,
south of Workman Avenue.
Accept sidewalk and curb and gutter im—
provements and authorize release of
Federal Insurance Company Faithful Per—
formance Bond No. B0573536 in the amount
of $700. (Staff recommends acceptance)
LOCATION: Northwest corner Azusa and
Norma Avenues.
Accept sidewalk and driveway approach
improvements and authorize release of
balance of Cash Deposit in the amount of
$175. (Staff recommends approval).
LOCATION: Northeast corner Azusa Avenue
and Amar Road.
Accept sidewalk, driveway approach and
sewer improvements and authorize release
of St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance
Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 400
CR 3801 in the amount of $45,000. (Staff
recommends acceptance)
LOCATION: Easterly side of Azusa Avenue,
north of Amar Road.
Accept sidewalk improvements and authorize
release of St. Paul Fire and Marine
Insurance Company Faithful Performance
Bond No. 400 CR 3785 in the amount of
$99000. (Staff recommends acceptance)
8. ABC APPLICATIONS Chief of Police recommends NO PROTEST.
• a) James E. Moses & Joseph C. Piccoli dba CARAVAN.LOUNGE
1551 Nobhill 9012 Juniper 2804 E.. Garvey Avenue
Azusa Fontana
b) Lily B. Martinez dba LA COPA RESTAURANT
1565 W. Arrow #13—C 2696 E. Garvey Avenue
Upland
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CONSENT CALENDAR — Cont'd. 4/14/75
9. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
a) Frank H. Metcalf Parkway Tree roots grew into sewer
902.E. Cameron Avenue pipe. (Deny and refer to City Attorney.
West Covina and Insurance Carrier)
b) Russell W. Hubler Re damage to Windshield caused by flying
18202-3 Camino Bello rock from street sweeper. (Deny and
Rowland Heights refer to City Attorney and Insurance
Carrier)
c) Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Keith,_Jr. Re cut locks during search of pre-
138 North Mardina Street mises. (Deny and refer to Cit
West Covina Attorney and Insurance Carrier
d) Thomas R. Yuschak Re dama a to vehicle from fallen traffic
112 So. Cherrywood St. sign. ?Deny and refer to City Attorney
and Insurance Carrier)
10. PARADE PERMIT APPLICATION:
MARCH OF DIMES Walk—Bike—A—Thon on May 18, 1975.
Request waiver of $25 Application Fee
and $500 bond. (Approved in prior years.
Recommend approval subject to staff re
commendations)
(Councilman Tice requested removal of Item 1 (a) for discussion;
Councilman Shearer noted Item 1 (m) was marked for Council decision
and asked for removal of it; City Manager on staff recommendation
asked for Item 7 (c) to be held over to the meeting of April 28, 1975.)
Motion by Councilman Shearer to approve Consent Calendar items with the
exception of Items l(a), 1(m) and 7(c); seconded by Councilman Miller
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM 1(a) Councilman Tice: I think this parti—
RE SB 8 cular request by Senator Robbins has some
merit, at least in giving.the people a
more direct voice in the RTO. I am not so sure we want to endorse this
particular thing— I have no preference one way or the. other. It is a
little bit more democratic -and they have had problems over the years
but I don't know whether this will help or hinder. That is my question.
We have a request to endorse this and send a letter of support.
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor. I am caught between the theory
and practical on this matter. There is
no question in theory a democratically
' elected board would represent the wishes of the people. .However, un—
fortunately when -I look around and I see the turn out we have for such
an important post as that of the MSAC Board of Education, and for
that matter our own Board of Education or our City Council — I wonder
whether an elected Board of this type would really draw the people. I.
think the present Board of Directors as constituted is'made up primarily
of elected officers, such as Councilman Gregory of Baldwin Park;
Supervisor Schabarum of this area; Supervisor Ward of Pasadena and
other local elected officials. I wonder if another Board would do.
any more to really solve the problems of RTD. I don't see that as a
solution. I would not be prepared to take a position in support of
SB 8 at this time.
(Coancilman Tice said his feelings were
about the same.)
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Lotion by Councilman Shearer'to receive and file the ,letter from
Senator Robbins re SBB; seconded by Councilman Browne.
Mayor Chappell: I would like to say that I don't feel
an elected Board as recommended here
would really do any more to RTD than is
now going on. We have a number of City Councilmen elected to that
Board - 3 in number and 2 supervisors and we are close to them and can
give them our direction. It appears to me that this is such a large
undertaking and the cost is so great that even an elected group couldn't
figure out how to raise the money to get the thing done. I really don't
think that is where it is stymied — they don't have the money or know
how to get it or what they really want and until that is changed I
don't see how this would help.
Motion carried.
ITEM 1(m) Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, I would
CITY OF La HABRA that this item'be
re OMNIBUS CRIME & SAFETY returned to staff.
STREETS ACT GRANTS for input to us as to the effect of the
you know we have
not exactly sure
discussion later
or opposition I
deletion or its
move.
Mayor Chappell:
possible deletion of this program. As
applied for a grant for planning in this area. (I am
of the titel but I believe it is on the agenda for
this evening.) Before we take a position in support
would like staff to report to us the effect of its
continuation on the City of West Covina. I would so
Mr. Aiassa asked to carry out
GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC WORKS
Seconded by Councilman Browne.
And in your motion you would like the.
Chief to give his opinion on the pro—
gram also? (Councilman Shearer agreed.
this request.)
Motion carried.
PARCEL MAP NO. 4792 LOCATION: Intersection of Calvados and
STREET VACATION — JAMES AVE/ James Avenues, westerly of Citrus St.
CALVADOS AVENUE (Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5038 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING
CERTAIN STREET RIGHT-OF—WAY SUPERSEDED BY
REALIGNMENT OF SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD AND
SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY."
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Miller and carried;
to waive full reading of said resolution.
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Miller to adopt
said resolution, and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PROJECTS NOS. SP-75005/ LOCATION: California Avenue at West
SP-75006 Covina Parkway; Vincent Avenue/San
Bernardino Freeway to Walnut Creek Wash.
(Council reviewed Engineer's report.)
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PUBLIC WORKS: SP-7500 /75006 4/14/75
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members of Council, this
recommendation from staff requests that-.
the City Council approve the right—of—
way appraisals made by the Verne Cox Company and authorize staff to
negotiate for the acquisition of the necessary rights —of —way required
for the widening of California Avenue at West Covina Parkway and
Vincent Avenue adjacent to the -San Bernardino Freeway to Walnut Creek
• Wash.
So moved by Councilman Browne; seconded
by Councilman Shearer and carried.
SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY LOCATION: Azusa Avenue underpass.
WIDENING (Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5039 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST—
ING STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN A. C. PAVING WORK AND THE CITY TO
AGREE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING TREATMENT IN THE FUTURE IN
THE FORM WHICH THE.A.C. PAVING HAS BEEN DELETED."
Motion by Councilman Browne, seconded by Councilman Tice to waive full
reading of said resolution, and carried.
Motion by Councilman Browne, seconded by Councilman Tice to adopt said
resolution and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Shearer
PROJECT NO. TS 74002 Motion by Councilman Shearer to receive
AZUSA AVENUE TRAFFIC and file status report; seconded by
SIGNALS Councilman Browne and carried.
COUNTY SOLID WASTE Motion by Councilman Shearer to receive
MASTER PLAN and file informational report; seconded
by Councilman Browne and carried.
HEARINGS
UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT
LOCATION: 2210 South Azusa Avenue.
NO. 71, REV 5 (Amendment),
REQUEST extension of time limit from
AMENDMENT NO. 2
April 1, 1975 to October 1, 1975, for
B.K.K. COMPANY
B.K.K. Company to continue to operate a
waste disposal facility in order to
expedite the conclusion of negotiations
for the acquisition of the landfill site
by the City of West Covina; and
a clarification of conditions governing
the operation of said waste disposal
facility.
Mr. Wakefield:
Mr. Mayor and members of Council, this is
the time and place scheduled for a public
hearing to afford those in the audience,
who may desire to do so, to be
heard with reference to the proposed
amendment to the Unclassified
Use Permit, which governs the operation
of the landfill disposal site
in the southwesterly portion of the City.
The first change requested is
with.respect to the extension of the
time limit to permit the operation
of the landfill in thelsame manner
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as in the past for an additional 6 months in order to conclude the
negotiations that are now underway.for the acquisition of the landfill
site by the City.
There are also three changes proposed in the
operating conditions that are in the existing permit relating
primarily to the disposal of liquid wastes. These changes are desir-
ed to clarify the provisions of the existing permit and they make no
substantive change in the provisions.
THIS.IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON UNCLASSIFIED USE
PERMIT NO. 719 REV. 5 (AMENDMENT), (AMENDMENT NO. 2); THERE BEING NO
PUBLIC TESTIMONY FOR OR AGAINST PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. COUNCIL DIS-
CUSSION.
Councilman Browne: Mr. Mayor, a question of the City Manager.
Attorney Hart has requested this extension,;
Having sat in on some of the meetings prior
to this time it was my understanding that he was to come back with a
pretty complete plan as far as the acquisition of the dumpsite. Can you
enlighten us on this?
Mr. Aiassa: Mr. Wakefield has the last meeting with
Mr. Hart -
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members of Council,
O'Melveny & Myers, the legal consultants
in the formation of the non-profit
corporation and who will ultimately issue its bonds to pay for the
acquisition of the site has completed a draft of the Articles of
Incorporation and the By-laws, and is in the process of forwarding
to the Internal Revenue Service the necessary request for a tax
exempt status for the bonds of the non-profit corporation. Mr. Hart r
and I have had three meetings with respect to'the drafting of the
lease agreement between the City and the B.K.K. Company. Mr. Hart had
expected to have his comments on my draft of the lease available before '
this meeting but I didn't receivethem today. I expect' by your next
meeting you will have it, at least a tentative draft of the proposed
lease for your review and comments.
Staff has met with the staff of B.K.K.
and has tentatively agreed upon an allocation of the land which will
be made immediately available to the City for development for
recreational purposes. That land encompasses approximately 80 acres
fronting roughly on Azusa Avenue. The land in question will be
southerly of the existing entrance roadway into the disposal site,
which is currently maintained by the B.K.K. Company. The 80 acres
Will include the 20 acres which is under consideration for develop-
ment as a Little League Ball Diamond.
The balance of the 585,acres will be
used by the B.K.K. Company for disposal purposes. Some of that land,
in fact substantial portions, will be available to the City for
interim recreation uses subject however to the ultimate obligation of
B.K.K. to fill portions of the area in connection with its disposal
operation. When the site is filled and as the waste disposal project
is completed, additional areas, substantial additional areas in
addition to the 80 acres will become available to the City for
recreational and other public uses.
The basic provisions of the Unclassified
Use Permit as previously approved by the Planning Commission and City
Council will govern the actual operations on the landfill; the City
reserving the right to amend or change those provisions from time to
time as may be necessary. The remaining provisions of the proposed
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lease are really not in controversy. The only problem that remains
to be resolved is a provision for the acceleration and an increase in
the basicrental payments should the landfill operation proceed at a
faster rate than that which was originally contemplated. It is
expected that the landfill operation will be completed within 25 years
from this date and how fast the site will be filled will depend upon
demand and a number of other factors which are not immediately fore—
seeable at the present time. The objective is to provide a rental
base which will pay for the land over the life of the landfill
operation;if that is a shorter period than 25 years then at the con—
clusion of the fill process the City must have in hand a sufficient
amount of revenue or income from the lease to discharge the obligation
of the non—profit corporation on its bonded indebtedness. We are pro—
gressing with the negotiations and I hope before your next meeting
you will have at least a tentative draft of a proposed lease for your
review and comments.
Councilman Browne: One further question. The extension of
the use permit was predicated upon the
approval of the Water Quality Control
Board requirements of the.building of a barrier system to be placed
on the westerly portion of the project which would enable the operation
to move to a lower level and in the minds of the operators would
totally eliminate the odors. In view of the progress is.it in
compliance with the Water Quality Control Board?,
Mr. Zimmerman: The work has we understand been
commenced. It is not well along
however because of the size of the
operation. They have been held up somewhat by wet weather otherwise
they would have started a couple of months ago. It is proceeding as
rapidly as they can work it. However if you wish we will be glad to
make an inspection and give the Council a more thorough report at
your next meeting.
Councilman Browne:
Mr. Wakefield:
the so—called barrier
is available for the
indicated the work on
I would request same to be made in
conjunction with Mr. Wakefield's
report.
Mr. Mayor — I am sure .you are all aware
the Water Quality Control Board has
preliminarily approved the plans for
and has outlined the scope of the area which
disposal of liquid wastes and as Mr. Zimmerman
that barrier is in process bfinstallation.
RESOLUTION NO.5040 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMEND—
ING THE UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 719
REV. 5, AS ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 4918.
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Browne and carried,
to waive full reading of said resolution.
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Miller. -to adopt
said resolution and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:_ Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PRECISE PL,AN•NO. 665, LOCATION: Northeast corner of California
REV. 1 Avenue and Vine Avenue.
H.' A. GEIB REQUEST: Approval of a precise plan of
design for a 20-unit apartment develop-
ment on a 1.08 acre lot in the MF-20
• (Medium Density Multiple Family) Zone.
Recommended by Planning.Commission
Resolution No. 2581.
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Mr. Miller: Mr. Mayor and members of Council, the
Planning Director Precise Plan was called up by City
Council for review at this public hearing.
The information in your packet is that
information which was presented to the Planning Commission which they
acted upon. The basic difference pertains to the walkways from Vine. -
and California and the other street to the interior. These walkways
have been minimized. There are only two locations. (Explained with
the use of the displayed map.) All patios have been located in the
interior rather than exterior. This brings the plan in conformance
with the recommendations of the city staff and the Planning Commission.
THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PRECISE PLAN
NO. 665, REV. L. THERE BEING NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY FOR OR AGAINST
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. COUNCIL DISCUSSION.
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor, there were a number of
conditions that were attached to the
Precise Plan of design as approved -by,
the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 2581. If there are
any changes desired in any of those conditions this would be the time
to make those changes.
Councilman Miller: Mr. Mayor - in regards to the circula-
tion pattern. I have a -concern from
the standpoint when travelling down Vine
Avenue in front of the school you come to the stop.sign, making a
right hand turn on California Avenue going towards Francisquito and
before making the right hand turn you will be faced witha car making
a left hand turn to the back part of this complex, keeping in mind
this is realistically in a sense a one way street which provides
to the right - parking. Hopefully there are not that many cars parked
along there but somebody could possibly make a right hand turn and go
to the right, also keeping in mind you have your traffic flow coming
from behind and the other direction. At this point this is my con-
cern of a possible traffic congestion at that point. I am not saying
this will occur during the day but possibly at the peak hours when
school lets out and also when people are coming home from work. I just
want to throw that out.for consideration of the Council.
Mr. Miller: The Traffic Engineering Department re -
Planning Director viewed these plans taking into considera-
tion the traffic flows and movements
there and it appeared that there was not a problem. We could however
at the time the plans are brought through give it a further scrutiny to
see if there was anything we missed. (Explained further)
Motion by Councilman Tice to approvethe Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2581; seconded by Councilman Browne and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MAYOR CALLED A RECESS AT 8:20 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:35 P.M.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVAL OF FINAL APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM CALIFORNIA
•COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CCCJ) FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING
AND RESEARCH. (Staff Report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5041 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A FORMAL
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT PLANNING AND RESEARCH."
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Miller and
carried, to waive full reading of said resolution.
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Miller, to adopt
said resolution and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(The City Attorney advised Item 2 of the City Attorney's agenda was
deleted and will be re —submitted if and when the current a plication
for the Criminal Justice planning funds has been approved.5
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH (City Attorney stated at.the request of
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD staff this item was asked to be held
CONTROL DISTRICT over to the April 28, 1975 meeting of
(Staff Report) Council.)
Motion by Councilman Browne to hold over to the Council meeting of
April 28, 1975; seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
REQUEST OF MR. CRUZ TO (Held over from 3/24/75)
MAINTAIN A PORTION OF Status Report
CITY PROPERTY (Woodside Village)
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members of Council, this
pertains to a matter involving a piece
of property which has been dedicated
to the City for open space purposes. The property is contiguous to
a piece of property owned by, Mr. Cruz. The proposal by Mr. Cruz is
that the property be made available for use by him and that he would
be willing to maintain the property and preserve its open space
character.
It seemed to me in reviewing the matter -
with staff the simplest way to accomplish the request of Mr. Cruz was
to simply convey the property to him subject to the condition that
it be maintained as open space and in the event it was oot maintained
as open space it would revert to the City. -Mod4_0ill notice there is
attached to the staff report a small map. The parcel of property in
question is a sort of triangular piece at the northern tip of the
subdivision map (explained locatio'n). It was my understanding that
e Mr. Cruz was in the audience this evening and would be available to
answer any questions Council may have. I don't know if he is or -not.
(Mr. Cruz was not present)
I might add that the area in question
is hillside slope and the access to the property for maintenance
purposes would only be through Mr. Cruz's property. So we have a
difficult situation from a practical standpoint insofar as the
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physical maintenance of the property is concerned by the City.
(Councilman Browne inquired if this was presently under the Maintenance
District in that area and was advised it was designated as part of the
District but was not being property maintained and that staff had
pictures that would show this if Council wished to see them.)
Councilman Browne: Mr. Mayor, under those circumstances
I think Mr. Eruz is very generous in
offering to take.over the maintenance
of that area and I would move to approve it.
Seconded by Councilman Shearer and
carried.
APPROVAL OF PETITIONS FOR RECOGNITION
ACTION ITEMS FROM PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING OF 4/l/75:
WEST COVINA FIREMEN'S ASSOC. Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and
(Teamsters Local No. 986 members of Council,
the petitions have been reviewed by the
WEST COVINA POLICE OFFICERS Personnel Board and.are accompannied
RELIEF ASSOCIATION by staff reports. If the City Council
desires to recognize the two agencies
it would be my recommendation that you do it by two separate motions.
The classes of employees which the Firemen's Association has petitioned
recognition to represent are: firemen, engineers and captains. It is
the recommendation of staff that the West Covina Firemen's Association
be recognized as the representative of the firemen, engineers and
captains employed in the Fire Department.
Councilman Shearer moved approval of the recommendation; seconded by
Councilman Tice and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members of Council, the
recommendation with respect to the
recognition of the West Covina Police
Officers Relief Association is that the Police Association be
recognized as the representative of the following classes of -
employees in the Police Department: Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants,
Detectives, uniform officers And cadets.
Councilman Browne moved approval of the recommendation; seconded by
Councilman Tice and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
LEAGUE LEGISLATIVE Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members
BULLETINS 3/28/75 and of Council, there were
4/4/75 (Staff Report)a some recommendations for City Council
action with respect to two items that
appeared on recent legislative bulletins of the League of California
Cities. One of these items that had been referred to previously as
having been dropped in committee apparently has been revised. I have
reference to AB64 which provides for the election of Councilmen by
Districts in cities having a population in excess of 15,000. This
bill was amended to apply specifically to cities the size of West
Covina. It has been approved by.the First Policy Committee and is now
pending in the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. It is the
recommendation of staff that the City Council go on record as opposed
to the legislation and authorize the Mayor to direct a letter of
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CITY ATTORNEY: League Legislative Bulletins 4/14/75
opposition to the members of the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.
Mayor Chappell: I do think we should go on record opposing
this item. If the citizens of West Covina
decide that is the way they want their
City Councilmen elected they have the right do do that through a
ballot. I don't see the State Legislature telling us once again how
to rule our City — unless our citizens choose to have it that way. I
suggest that we violently oppose this. We have had studies, at least
two, since I have been on the City Council and it has been overwhelmingly
turned down by the citizens that have studied it. I think it is our
right to determine this and not Sacramento's right and it is time that
we again tell them local control is still the name of the game and
the way we want to play it.
Motion by Councilman Browne to send a letter in opposition to AB 64;
seconded by Councilman Tice and carried.
Mr. Wakefield: The other item has reference to AB 301.
This is similar to legislation intro—
duced last session and it is denominated
as the Policemen and Firemen's Bill of Rights. Really what it does is
establish statutory procedures that have to be complied with by cities
and counties before they can take any disciplinary action involving,,..
firemen or policemen. The legislation is just one more example of
the legislature attempting to dictate the terms and conditions of
employment at the local level.
(Mayor Chappell asked if this was not the bill that. gives them certain
changes pertaining to permanent employment from then on out, even
better than tenure and Mr. Wakefield said "Yes".)
Motion by Councilman Shearer that Council go on record in opposition
to AB 301; seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
Mr.. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor, just one other comment, if I
may. In the last League bulletin just
received today it indicates that th'e
League of California Cities and others have been successful in
obtaining amendments to SB 275 which would remove the right of public
employees to strike and eliminate compulsory and binding arbitration
and mandatory fact finding. There are still other provisions of the
legislation which are unacceptable to cities generally but I think
the accomplishments thus far represent a substantial victory on the
part of city officials like yourself, who undertook to make the,
electors of individual communities aware of the dangers that were
inherent in the legislation as originally proposed.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor, the next
REPORT GUIDELINE item is a recommenda-
AMENDMENTS tion coming from the .Planning Commission
(Staff Report) for certain amendments to the rules
adopted by the City for the evolutioniof
environmental impact reports on public and private projects. These
amendments are made necessary by certain amendments to.the guidelines
which have been adopted Eorthe States Resources Agency. For conven—
®fence we have incorporated the changes in a new resolution which Would,
re —adopt the existing rules and amendments in a single resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 5042 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REVISED GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR
PROPOSED PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROJECTS.",
Motion by Councilman Browne to waive full reading of said resolution;
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CITY ATTORNEY: RES. #5042 4/14/75
Motion by Councilman Browne, seconded by Councilman Miller to adopt
said resolution and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
• SB 325 BICYCLE AND Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES of Council, this item
MONIES (Staff Report) is a resolution for
adoption. The legislature changed the
basis for the apportionment of certain
gasoline tax monies available to cities and counties for use in
connection with bikeways from a strictly population basis to a
priority basis. SCAG is in the process now of attempting to set up
some priority schedules for the allocation of these funds. The cities'
in the East San Gabriel Valley have been -considering the matter and
have recommended the two resolutions to the City Councils of the
cities in this area.
RESOLUTION NO. 5043 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, URGING
THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT THE
RECOMMENDED PRIORITIES FOR DISTRIBUTION
OF SB 325 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
FACILITIES MONIES."
The priority is really predicated upon
the adoption of a network of bikeways which will be a -,continuous
system with the recommendation that the so—called backbone portion of
that system be given priority in the allocation of funds. .
Motion by Councilman Shearer to waive full reading of said resolution;
seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
Motion by Councilman Shearer to adopt said resolution; seconded by
Councilman Miller and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MAYOR RECESSED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 9 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDUCTING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FOLLOWED BY
THE PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT,9:12 P.M.
RESOLUTION NO. 5044 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS THAT IT CONSIDER THE FUNDING OF THE BIKEWAYS WITHIN
THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ON THE BASIS OF THE EXHIBIT_WHICH IS
ATTACHED." ;x
The exhibit describes the allocation
for funds for planning purposes for a"period not to exceed 2 years.
The remaining funds in the subsequent years to be utilized for con—
struction purposes on an incremental basis as the bikeways can be
improved and put into operation.
Motion by Councilman Browne to waive full reading of said resolution;
seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
Motion by Councilman Browne, seconded by Councilman Miller to adopt
said resolution and carried on roll call vote as follows:.
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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CITY MANAGER AGENDA 4/14/75
ACQUISITION OF SUNSET Mayor Chappell: As you will remember
SCHOOL SITE AND Mayor Pro tem Browne
FACILITIES and myself were instructed to.meet,with
(Oral Report) members of the West Covina Unified.School
District and our staff and try to come
to some conclusions for recommending to
Council a decision on the purchase of the Sunset School Site. We
met and I started the meeting off by asking the representatives —
Dick Brammer , President and the Vice —President Sam Sornborger, who
were the two representing the,School Board and Dr. Thyberg and
Mr. Eastman, — I asked them to form a joint organization between the
School District and the City Council with the idea of developing
the Sunset School into a park site. I asked -them to pay their share
of it by donating the land and our share would be the money for
moving the project along so the property could be used for a park site
in a most speedy amount of time. I won't say this met with dead
silence but I would say in the discussion that went on afterwards it
was felt this couldn't be done.
We discussed this matter further and it
was their firm decision that under the government code underwhich they
placed this property for sale that the price they were willing to
negotiate for was the $770,000 third appraisal that had been paid for
'jointly by ourselves and the School District. After discussion it was
agreed the city just couldn't pay $770,000 and to keep this project
moving perhaps change over to another set of code rules, from the
government code to the educational code. We should, in order to do
that, write a letter explaining to them we were withdrawing out
request to purchase the property under the government code and cite
the educational code as a new vehicle of discussion, stating that we
could pay X number of dollars for this site payable over a period of
time and they would at that time discuss it at a School Board meeting.
They would like to have this information by their next meeting because
they would like to move it along and make a decision as to what to do
with the property.
Mayor Pro tem Browne will probably have
some comments, but it was my.feeling they are definitely interested
in the city obtaining this site at a reasonable price, one that we
could afford. They need the money; and they have expressed that on
several occasions. They have places for this money and naturally
would like to make a reasonable sale to us. It was a very friendly
meeting in my mind. I thought the exchange of conversation went
that way at all times. They gave us alternatives.
This morning, with staff � Mr. Aiassa,
Mr. Eliot and Councilman Browne and myself — we met and discussed
just about where we were in the way of paying for this property and
how we would go about it. During the meeting.we did show them the
foot chart, (that you have all seen) regarding the various costs we
thought necessary to spend,to bring this property up to a complete
park — some two million dollars. We told them that.the more we paid
for the property the less money we would be able toput into develop—
ing it. We explained to them we couldn't develop it at all at one
time but would have to do it over a period of time. This morning we
came up with some figures, figures made from studies made from
estimates of future monies that will be coming into the city and at
that time we agreed that perhaps a reasonable offer for the property
® would be $4509000 paid in $509000 increments starting July 1 of this
year prior to us obtaining the property so by the time we obtained it
there would be at least $100,000 to $150,000 in the pot, so they would
have some money to do.their capital improvements on.and the balance
paid over a period of years at $50,000 a year with no interest. So
basically that is the conclusions we came to this morning. Mayor Pro
tem Browne, would you interject your thinking at this time.
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Councilman Browne: Mayor Chappell pretty well summed up
th6 context of the meeting. The Board
did express they would like to continue
moving on this rather than getting stymied on it discussing dollar
for dollar. The first action on our part, if Council decides to go
along with it, is refusing the $770,000. This would allow the
Board to take the necessary action and get off into another area of
negotiation with.us. It is important that we keep .moving for the
simple reason the school site is at present under lease to the County
which extends to July of next year. We cannot possibly take possession
of that site until that lease expires but hopefully.if we keep moving
at.that time negotiations will be completed,
As the Mayor indicated the meeting was
very cordial. We took a firm stand that everything Would be
accomplished by both.bodies before making any firm commitments
publicity -wise and such would be made jointly so that there would be
no misunderstandings such as we are now in on the tri-city fire
study. I think sometimes things are taken out of context and mis-
quotes are made and this then causes problems.
The important thing tonight is to have
Council take action of refusing this $770,000 appraisal bid on the
property and -this will allow the District to go ahead and implement
the action they have to take. We will hold another meeting relative
to a price that the Council may wish to offer and the Mayor threw
one out and this morning and he further stated the necessity of
immediately placing.some improvements on the site which would make
that $450,000 price a`reasonable one and still afford them to have some
money to show that"th.ey are on the right track in disposing of the pro-
perty in a legal manner.
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, is it your recommendation
and Councilman Browne's that we do
both - that we turn down saying what
we can't do and then the'offer? If so, I would move that the Council
,reject the $770,000 appraisal and make an offer to the West Covina
Unified School District under the terms of the educational code to
purchase the property at a figure of $450,000 payable at $509000.a
year with no interest.
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members of Council, I
would think simply for,convenience'sake
that the two actions ought to be
separated so that we reject the offer and then take whatever action
you choose to make a separate offer to the School District to purchase
under the provisions of Section 16201 through 16203 of the Educational
Code.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilman Shearer that City Council reject the offer of
$770,000. Seconded by Councilman Tic.e and carried on`roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, :Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
• ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Shearer that the City Council make an offer to
the West Covina Unified School District to purchase Sunset School for
$450,000 under the appropriate sections of the Educational Code, pay-
able commencing July 1, 1975 at $50,000 with no interest. Seconded
by Councilman Tice.
Mayor Chappell: The no interest factor, which is a
considerable item, would allow us to
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start using the place, the Senior Citizens are waiting for a place
in this project.
Councilman Miller: Mr. Mayor, a question. At a later
date we will be negotiating as to the
overall program, to what extent we will
be involved as to the development of it?
Mayor Chappell: Yes. Two things can happen. At the
time the offer is accepted we can then
dith our Finance Department go into
this. The Shopping Center will be open by that time and perhaps
through"some other funds available — we will put all the figures
together and start.possibly the first phase of a possible three or
four phase project. The first phase will go to the Senior Citizens
area. (Explained further) Phase I is basically the Senior Citizens
area and including irrigation, painting, putting in some new lights
and.things of that nature.
Motion carried on roll call vote as
follows: AYES: Shearer, Diller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Chappell:
We will prepare a letter; they are asking
that the letter get to them no later
than Thursday of this week so they can
present it to their Board.
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
(Mr. Aiassa asked that Council receive
RE PHASE III OF THE
this report and that a further report
CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC SAFETY
will be made at the.Counci'l meeting of
AWARENESS PROGRAM
4/28/75)
(Bicycle Safety — Staff
Report)
Motion by Councilman Browne,
seconded by Councilman Diller and carried,
to receive and file staff report.
LETTER TO WEST CO.VINA
(Mr. Aiassa stated this item will be
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
turned over to the Police Department
FROM HELEN ADAMS
and Traffic Committee and a complete
report will be made to Council at
their meeting of 4/28/75;-and
in the meantime Helen Adams will be
advised that the matter is under
consideration.)
i
So -moved by Councilman Tice, seconded
by Councilman Browne and carried.._
LETTER TO COUNCILMEN
(Mr. Aiassa stated staff will have a
BROWNE & TICE RE
report for Council at.the meeting of
MOTORCYCLES RACING UP AND
4/28/75)
DOWN 700 BLOCK ON E.
FLORENCE AVENUE
Councilman Tice:
Mr. Mayor — just before starting the
meeting tonight, Mr. Wakefield gave
®
me the proposed additions to our
ordinance on the :regulation
of noise that may cover this. However
since I am the only one that
received this before taking action I
would like to have the record
note that I received this and am
turhi•ng'it over to staff to
be brought back to Council with the
full report on 4/28/75.
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CITY MGR.: - Cont'd. 4/14/75
REQUEST FROM Mr. Aiassa: Mr. Mayor and members of.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMM. Council, this is a request
(Staff Report) from the Commission for $125. for news-
paper advertising - actually it is a
1975/76 budget requ.es.t. This is a decision that Council does not
i have to make until they.consider the 1975/76 budget.
,Councilman Tice: One comment, Mr. Mayor. My feeling is
if we decide to go on this I think we
should do it for all the Commissions
and Boards.
Mayor Chappell: What you are talking about is a little
blurb once a month for all the
Commissions with regard to the time
an�`date of their meetings -.I think we had better send this back for
a cost figure and have it brought up at budget time.
(Councilman Shearer stated although $125. is a relatively small item
he would like to know what the Commission hopes to accomplish by
having this publicity --are they hoping to solve a problem by such
ads, etc. Asked for a more detailed report as to the benefits
possible, this to be included when brought back at budget time.)
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Tice, to have
this item come up for discussion during the budget sessions. Motion
carried.
WORK-STUDY AGREEMENT (Mr. Aiassa advised that as yet there
WITH PITZER COLLEGEis no formal commitment from
William Sias - asked Council to have
this item carried over•to the meeting
of the 28th of April.).
REVIEW OF hNGLEWOOD'S Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, I
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE did bring this
ORDINANCE up and I feel. the report and review
staff made is'adequate. I recognize
that an ordinance of this type while it might be well the means of
getting the problem solved it may be beyond the means.of our
capability. It involves several full-time employees. Staff makes
a very good point that too often additional regulations are added
to the code in response to community interests and concerns and
:are allowed to be enforced on a complaint basis only. I would
.agree that unless we are in a position to actively enforce the pro-
visions of such an ordinance of the magnitude the City of Inglewood
has we best not even get into the area. I am satisfied with the
report and the recommendation and perhaps as time goes we can phase
into it. I thank staff for the fine report and would move that we
receive, accept and file the report.
Seconded by Councilman.Tice and carried.
SEISMIC SAFETY & PUBLIC (Mr. Aiassa stated the staff report
SAFETY GENERAL PLAN includes a request for .a joint meeting
UPDATES with the.Planning Commission. When
® (Staff Report) the report was made ou.t.the thinking
on it was a meeting possibly at 4:30
on the 29th; in further.discussion with
the Commission they will be acceptable to a meeting on 5/5/75 either
at 4:30 or 7:30. Council discussed, decided on May 5, 1975 at
7:30 P.M.)
(Mayor Chappell pointed out that the report should.be either left
at City Hall and given to the -Council at the meeting of 5/5 or
Councilmen should bring the report back with them; further pointed
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CITY MGR.' SEISMIC SAFETY REPORT
that many such things
received by Council are of many pages and
many times are rerun
thus running into a great expense over a
period of time and if
in the future Council would either leave
such reports at City
Hall with their name on they could be reused
at the next time it was
discussed or if. -they preferred to take them
home and read the report
please bring it back. Council agreed that
quite a bit of time and
expense involved in running off these
Mayor's suggestion.)
various reports could
be saved and agreed to the
i
Mr. Miller:
Mr. Mayor, with regard to the Seismic
Planning Director
Report we would like to.have you read
that report before the next meeting.
Mayor Chappell:
I did take some time yesterday to look
this report over and I wondered if
this isn't a form that was just
mimeographed and produced
for city after city.
li
Councilman Tice:
Mr. Mayor, you are absolutely correct.
In my work I see a lot of these
reports and although it is good informa—
tion I am sure they use the same basis for city after city.
Mr. Miller:
Mr. Mayor, the information we are
really paying for is the technical
report, which is about.three times as
thick and which you do not have as yet.
RUSS NICHOLS
Mr. Aiassa: Mr. Mayor and members of
MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Council, one additional
item. On Saturday,
April 19 at 10:30 we
are going to unveil the plaque and the tree
here at City Hall.in
memory of Russ Nichols.
Mayor Chappell: Yes, I think this is a very important
occasion in our City. As you walk out
of the entrance tonight you can see where
the project has been completed and the plaque is covered up and will
be unveiled on Saturday.. I think we should get as many citizens out
as possible and let the people know that this is going on. There are-
a lot of people in West Covina that knew Russ and would probably be
present if they were aware of it — perhaps the newspapers can help
in this regard.
MAYOR's REPORTS
PROCLAMATIONS: Hearing no objections the Mayor pro—
claimed the following proclamations:
"Respect For Law Week" — May 1/7/75;
"Realtors Week" — April 20/27175; "YWCA Week" — April 21/27/75.
RATIFY CHANGE OF DATES FOR Mayor Chappell: This Committee has
CLEAN—UP, PAINT —UP, FIX —UP been working and
WEEK unfortunately I have „had meetings at the
same time and could not attend.
Mrs. Betty Plesko is chairing the Committee again and what we are ask—
ing for is a change in the date to May 14 through the 20th of May.
This gives us a little more time in getting the Committee organized
and the project underway.
So moved by Councilman Browne, seconded
by Councilman Tice and carried.
COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS Councilman Shearer: First I would
like to apologize
for missing the meeting last Monday.
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I cam home from work fully intending to attend at 7:30 P.M. and too
late found out it was at 4:30 P.M. I did avail myself last Week of
the opportunity to listen to the recording of the meeting and I found
it very informative, not as much though as being here personally.
• I am wondering if the members that were present
asked or heard of the time involved in making such a study. Or at
one time are we going to come to a conclusion of the item — I mean
a decision for or against or temporarily delaying? I think we owe
it to the citizens of the city that have been advised by press
notices that we had this meeting and also to our own fire fighters
who made this request and particularly to the County Fire Department
to tell them either "yes" or "no".
I would like to comment in addition that I don't
feel personally that any kind of a discussion on this matter is in
anyway a violation of any kind of agreements that may have been made
by West Covina and some other cities involved in the tri—city study,
or that we violated some gentlemen's agreement. I know of none and
served as Mayor through a majority of the negotiations on this.
During the course of the discussion I didn't catch it on the tape —
was there any indication as to how long it would take for the County
to make the study, how much lead time would it take — was that
mentioned?
Mayor Chappell:
To my knowledge the question wasn't
approached, nor did they volunteer
that in their presentation.
Councilman Shearer: I will give you my feeling on the
matter. I would like to have a study
made by the County prior to any
ultimate determination by this body to do anything different than we
are doing now whether it is tri—city or something yet not under
consideration. Now I recognize that there will probably be sometime
passed before the final product or all of the unanswered questions
with regard to tri—city will be answered. I would like to see
Council discuss this sometime, maybe not tonight, and request the
study merely for information. I feel in the position we are that we
need to have all alternatives fully explored and explained to us
pros and cons before we can make a rationale decision on any matter.
I have some feelings about change and we are all reluctant to change,
but I don't think we would be doing ourselves a service if we did
not get all th3 information that is available. So to kind of get
this around to what I am asking I would really like to see a contact
made through staff with the gentlemen that were present at our
meeting between now and our next meeting and find out how much lead
time they would need to make such a study. If Council will give me
that consideration I will not pursue the matter further at this time.
Mayor Chappell: In our conversations and in the gist
of the thing there was.as I understood
it some sort of a remark made by County
we are not really wanting to do this just to give you a study — if
you want it and are really considering coming into the county fire
service then we are will because it takes time and money to make
the study." So from that as I read it I thought they were not
really willing to go that far unless we showed a great interest.
Councilman Shearer: Yes, I read that into it also which
confuses me, because If. I take that
literally that is saying..I will make the
study providing you will agree to do something in.advance, and I don't
agree with that.
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Councilman Browne I think I'recall his making the state-
ment thz:t the decision would. be entirely
ours and not a binding one on our part
but they didn't want to invest time and effort if we were not
interested.
• Mayor Chappell: Yes, I got the same feeling that unless
we were seriously considering going
in their direction they would not be
interested in giving us the man time needed to give us the report.
Councilman,Shearer:
information that I would have
some sort of an indication of
I couldn't say to the County
am interested"? I can't make
regarding the cost factor and
etc.
Councilman Tice:
That places me in a -_--zther difficult
situation because that report I would
look upon as just another piece of
in my decision making, but if there is
a string attached implied or otherwise,
"Yes, I am interested, now tell me why I
that decision without the information
the. possibility of closing two stations,
I don't feel that a study would
necessarily bind us to it because that
is the object of the study to find out
all of these things.
Mayor Chappell: In the area of pursuing - in this
instance the tri-city study - in my
first meeting with the Mayors and City
Managers last week it was brought out that because of budget
sessions and the fact the city managers have now taken the reins and
are making the study between themselves that from the conversation it
appears this will considerably slow down at all staff level all
things until the budgets are all wrapped up. Then they will be'able
to spend more time on other things. We did in fact agree that July 1
was no deadline any longer and there was no date picked as a -
deadline. All three cities felt this will be a tough year to balance
the budget and a lot more work will be going into it, so basically
we are now slowing down the negotiations on the tri-city matter.
So I would assume that would be the same in any other area, that
time could really be devoted only to the budget.
Councilman Shearer: That is why, Mr. Mayor, I would like to
have some idea of time involved. I
wish I had been there.so I could have
asked the question as to how lbng it would take assuming Council
would go that way - say it took two months and we made the request
tonight and we would have the study in two months, maybe tri-city
would not come in for a year or a year,and a half - I would like to
see them come in about the same time. If we can get that information
then perhaps I will make a motion at our next meeting.'
(Mayor`Chappell asked.Mr. Aiassa to get that information - how long
it willtake to make the survey?)
G
• Councilman Tice: Mr. Mayor - I would like to give an
accolade to one of our citizens here in
the city - Mrs. Slyvia Rozzen, who has
taken it upon herself to make almost a one -woman campaign on the Nox
smog devicei; I know I hear from her two or three tines a week advising
me as to what is happening. She must have spent a tremendous amount of
money on telephone calls and telegrams to legislators and other people
asking their help to repeal the Nox Law. She sees some success now.
It is still in the senate for confirmation..
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We will write a letter to her signed
by the Mayor. (Mr. Aiassa asked to
take care of the letter.)
PROCLAMATION Mayor Chappell: One more proclamation.,
If there are no
objections I would like to proclaim
the second week in May - Municipal
Clerks Week. No objections, so pro-
claimed.
Mr. Aiassa: Mr. Mayor - I would like to clarify one
thing. The joint meeting with the
County Fire Department and all the talk
about secret meetings, etc., I made it a specific point to call each
of the city managers and requested -they send a member of their office
to the meeting. Both Azusa and Covina had a representative at this
meeting, so no one can say they were left out. (Mayor agreed -that
was an excellent idea.)
Mayor Chappell: Under Mayor's Reports at a recent meeting
I asked Council to submit .names to
me or the City Manager for the Senior
Citizen presentation on May 10. I took it upon myself to nominate
Mr. Friedberg for this recognition. Many of you may have read of him
in the Tribune, Sunday supplement section a couple of weeks ago as
having been our city's radiologist chief for 20 years and many other
things were mentioned. Staff has asked me to ask Council to approve
a perma plaque resolution for this gentleman for his services to our
city and for his services to our area and also as our nominee .for
the Senior Citizens presentation in Los Angeles on May loth. Does
anyone have any objections to that?
Motion by Councilman Shearer to approve the Mayor's recommendation
and the perma plaqued resolution. Seconded by Councilman Miller
and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5045 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,CALIFORNIA,
CONGRATULATING MR. FRIEDBERG FOR HIS
CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITIZENS OF WEST COVINA."
Motion'by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Miller and
carried, to waive full reading of said resolution.
Motion by Councilman Shearer, seconded by Councilman Miller, to adopt
said resolution and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC SAFETY Mayor Chappell: I mentioned to you
STATE COMMISSION sometime ago that I
FEDERAL COMMISSION ON had been appointed by the League of
SAFETY California Cities to the Public Safety
State Commission and also the Federal
Commission on Public Safety. The first meeting is being held this
coming Friday, April 18 in Sacramento. I am asking Council to
approve the necessary funds to fly up on the morning of April 18th
and return the same day - up to and including $75.00, so that I might
attend the meeting.
So moved by Councilman Browne, seconded
by Councilman Tice.
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Mayor Chappell: I might say that I will make a report
to Council on what we did while there.
Motion carried on roll call vote as
follows:. AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
• NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Browne to approve
demands totalling $484,629.20. as listed
on demand sheets.B661A, 8663A. C1056
and C1062. Seconded by Councilman Tice
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Tice, seconded by
Councilman Browne and carried, to
adjourn meeting at 10:.05 P.M.
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ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR