06-14-1976 - Regular Meeting - MinutesA*
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 14t 1976.
The regular meeting of the City Council called to order at
7:30 P.M. in the West Covina Council Chambers by ,
Mayor Nevin Browne. The Pledge of Alle.giance- was led by
Councilman Ken Chappell. Mp�or_Bidwne�c'a'116d for a moment of silent prayer
in.imemory of _Plafininlg� co-mmi . ssio-ner Bob Jackson. The invocation��was given by the
Revereiid-Myrus-knutson-of tiie Christ Lutheran Churbh.
ROLL CALL I
Present: Mayor Browne; Councilmen: Miller,
Chappell, Shearer, Tice .
Others Present: Leonard Eliot, Acting City Manager
George Wakefield, City Attorney
Lela Preston, City Clerk
Michael Miller, Public Service Dir.,
Harry Thomas, City Engineer
Ramon Diazv Planning Director
Kevin Northcraft, Administrative Ass1t.,
Renee Futterg Administrative Aide
Craig Meacham., Deputy Police Chief
Bill Freemon, Staff Reporter - S.G.V.D.T.
PgFsFUTATIONS
Albert Reyes (In summary) (Mr. Reyes 'expressed his
Southern California thanks for the cooperation received from
Rapid Transit District the City of West Covina and for the invi-
tation to come in and give a report on
what is going on i'n public transportation.)
At this time we see the results of the 50
additional buses on the street and the 'adjusting of routes throughout
the area and more importantly a more conscious effort on our part to
provide the type of transportation that reflects today's needs and
the major reason for that is w-e have been able to meet the necessary
funding required to provide the'type of-service,needed. The program
has been in operation since April ll'*��we,have been taking gome
preliminary checks as to what ridership 'we,hav I e,been,attracting and
find as of the four week period we have a,growth of about 5% over and
above what we were carrying. With this early indication it gives us
reason to take heart in the fact we will,probably be attracting
additional riders. The 5% increase re . presents 5300 additional riders.
What we have been able to take note of
is
that we do have a valuation criteria for maintaining the buses on the
street and we will be making adjustments and modifications at the 90
day mark - about July 11 - and again 3 months after that. By then we
should have all -of the bugs taken care of that are in the system. We
do see that 20 of the 41+ bus(�signs that we have throughout the system
in the San Gabriel Valley area carry over 20 passengers per bus hour
which is the criteria set at this point, and then we have about 10
that are carrving 10 to 20 ner bus hour and in linoc "nH, in
passengers per bus hour.
Now what does this really mean to the
City of West Covina? Prior to coming here I was taking a brief
glance at the routes servicing your City and I f'ind approximately
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11 bus lines operating in the City of West Covina and 5 of those
lines operate between West Covina and downtown L.A. from points
east or originating in West Covina. (Explained routes of various
buses through the City to various points; most routes operate every
30 minutes throughout the day from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M.; on Sunday and
nights service is hourly.) We hope to see at the 90 day mark some—
thing approaching halfway between our 20 passengers per bus hour
criteria something like 10 passengers per bus hour and if we.see this
we can look optimistically to the bus improvements meeting the 20
passenger criteria by the end of the 180 day mark.
Some of the other things we have been doing;
we have been meeting with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce's
Transportation and Highway Committee to discuss the possibility of
looking at a Transportation Center. The District's position is that
we will-'Ary and be as cooperative as possible in looking at this with
the City if the City should decide this is of value. Because of the
expansion of services the District has been looking for a combination
maintenance/park/ride facility for the eastern end of the San Gabriel
Valley. This is basically to meet the problem we have of bringing
buses all the way from El Monte to the eastern limits of the service
area and the amount of time involved that is not in passe-nger service
that we are losin,g money on.
We have had a request from the West Covina
Plaza for reviewing the possibility of providing a direct service into
the Plaza itself. Originally our Planning Department looked at this
and felt there was no way of providing bus service directly into the
Plaza because of -the physical layout of the area; however, they are
going to be giving it a second look and there may be requirements for
some changes in order to manuever the buses in the area.
We have been looking at some of the routes
in West Covina where we h&ve had complaints about the number of
buses operating on the streets and in this case we will be in a
better position to do something after the initial 90 day period is
over,
We have had several things that have
happened to us this year. We have probably done a very magnificent
feat in redoing our bus service virtually throughout L.A. County
by instituting service improvements not only in the San Gabriel
Valley area but in East Los Angeles (Explained in further detail).
The other thing that has happened to us — June 8 the Rapid Transit
proposition was defeated and although we were disappointed from the
standpoint 'of hindering the development of rapid transit we still
have the starter line program going ahead and this is basically
where we have all of our efforts concentrated now. The starter line
is an incremental construction of a rapid transit program beginning
from the San Fernando Valley to the harbor area and this is something
that has been developed as a result of the June 1974 vote that would
allow the diversion of up to 25% of highway funds for the construction
of a rapid transit system.
The other area — we, as well as yourselves,
are in the midst of are budgetary considerations and tomorrow we will
be before the County Board of Supervisors hoping to get the necessary
tax money for us to maintain our buses and improve upon the services
we are already offering. The basic question is do we maintain the
present 25o bus fare or do we codn't, ' :o,n1.1a`budget that is somewhat
smaller in the amount of funding from the County and go for a fare
increase to 35o -and possibly increasing some of the special fares we
do have. We do have a 100 fare for Senior Citizens, handicapped, and
150 for students. We have a free fare for blind passengers and we are
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thinking along the line of adjusting our fares upwards and maintain—
ing a 350-fare. The other thing we are looking at is a reduction
in the amount of services we are providing. That is basically the
extent of my remarks as far as what is going on in transportation
today. Are there any questions?
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, a couple of questions. I am a
regular user of your product and every
opportunity I have — even though I do work
for Cal—Trans.and build freeways — I encourage people who live in
West Covina and work downtown to use -'--.the 480 line. -1 do that with
some reservations now and I am sure you are aware of th e problem. I
would hope one of the things you are considering,, at least -in the
morning and evening peaks where there is standing room only every day
between the station and downtown; it seems to even out at each end
so there seems to be an imbalance as far as.the boarding�and destina—
tion goes. I hope this is one area you are considering because the
480 line does give excellent service between West Covina and the
downtown area. Also I wonder if you can use your influence to get
the clock at the E ' 1 Monte Station updated to daylight savings time,
it is presently one hour slow. I -am very happy at least with the
interurban aspect of it and I hope that at least continues and even
improves if at all possible.
Councilman Tice: I would like more information on your
maintenance bus area. We have been talk—
ing about this for quite awhile in the
City and I think we all have a scaled down version in mind. So at
your earliest convenience I would'like to havb a presentation made
to this Council on'what your thoughts are in that area.
Mr. Reyes: Regarding the 480 line — we recognize
that as being the most difficult because
that is basically a backbone route for the
San Gabriel Valley and part of the problem was we took a line that
�operated three or four buses at the same time and tried to spread it
out during the day making it 20 minute frequencies and naturally we
encountered many problems and this is where we.are looking to rebuild
the schedule and use other alternatives. For example, we put the
.double decker on that route and also we are looking at the possibility
of adding additional trips. The major problem is the timing. On
April 11 we started the program and shortly thereafter the District
had whatis called a "system shake up", where the drivers bid for the
runs they would like and as a result our schedule divisions time was
pretty much taken.up with this bidding procedure which takes place
one a yearp-and now that that is behind them we will be looking at the
schedules an'd,rebuilding. We are aware of some of the problems being
experienced on -the 480 line. -
The maintenance and bus facility, as I
sta.t.ed, we have-be,en in discussions before the Transportation
Comm ittee of the Chamber.,and the type of facility we are looking at
is on a footing that would be somewhat of a satellite division to
El Monte.9 wh6re we would have storage for buses and also incorporate
a park and.ride area. Our basic problem right now is we are looking
at two site's with one preferable site, with a lot of question marks..,
The other problem is exactly what are�goiag to be -the bus require—
ments when we have fulfilled the 6 month trial period for the services
we have., what . adjystme'nt�s will be'required. In all probability we
will r6quire a-petmanent facility. As a result our Bus Facilities
Departme ' nt' is looking at the project,from'a temporary facility
standpoint on an interim basis until we have gone the full route of
the trial period and then looking for a permanent facility on which to
develop this,pro'gra.m.�,-'Th.e thing that has been raised by the Trans-
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portation Co.mmittee to us is our willingness to work with them in
looking at,the feasibility of a Transportation Center for West
Covina and we -have expressed th6t we would be willing to cooperate
as much as we could. The basic question mark is the amount of money
needed and where are we getting it? Naturally I think we would be
looking to the City to make this decision and solicit or enlist our
cooperation in'working with whomever the City feels should be doing
i t-.
Councilman Tice:. I wonder if you would consider operating
the so called maintenance area apart from
the park/ride area?
Mr. Reyes: Yes, they can be considered separately.
One thing I might point out another
thing brought up in these discussions
is the fact when we did the initial study prior to implementing
this program, Wilbur Smith & Associates did in fact have a Master
Plan concept of park/ride facilities throughout the Valley, of
which West Covina was according to this Master Plan tagged for a
park/ride facility in this area in addition to the present
Eastland Shopping Center that we have in the operation now.
We have expressed one basic problem with
park and ride; We have a certain amount of questioning as to the
type of park and ride service we will offer and should that be a
premium fare charged over and above what we are now charging. That
is one potential. The other problem we have in instituting park
and ride facilities is the availability of funds and vehicles to
pro . vide additional park and ride services.
Councilman Tice: We have a modified park and ride at the
Eastland Center now at no cost to the
0 taxpayers at this point.
Mayor Browne: Mr. Reyes, we thank you for taking the
time to come down and give us a report
on the progress of the Rapid Transit
in our area and we will look forward to communitatihg,_:furthek'-with
you in regards to the station and storage area and hope'that we
can work some of these problems out in the near future. You say
that money is a problem and we are in the same situation so we
will hold,that in abeyancep however, we would like to make some
future planning in this relationship and ask your cooperation.
COMMENDATION
TO GEORGE ZIMMERMAN (Mayor Browne presented a Certificate
of Commendation to George Zimmerman
who worked for the City for a period of
12 years. Mr. Zimmerman said he was pleased to receive the
certificate and that it had been wonderful to be associated with
so many good public servants.)
APPROVAL - OF MINUTES Motion by Councilman Miller to approve
the minutes of the May 24, 1976 meeting;
seconded by Councilman Tice.
Councilman Shearer asked for a correction on Page 13, second para—
graph from the bottom, third line should read ..... "I am not going
to challenge Mr. Bacon's reason for voting for it ..... 11.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
3. RFrRFATTON & PARK COMM.
SUMMARY OF ACTION
4. PERSONNEL BOARD
a) MINUTES
b) ACTION ITEMS
5. HUMAN RELATIONS COMM.
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May 259 1976. (Accept and file)
April.22, 1976; May 4. 1976 and
May 6. 1976. (Receive and file)
From June 1. 1976: Refer to City
Attorney's Agenda Item Nos. E-5. E-69 E-74
SUMMARY OF ACTION May 27, 1976. (Accept and file)
6. ABC APPLICATIONS Chief of Police recommends NO.PROTEST.
Michael Joseph Capuano dba CAPPY'S.
Bernice Rita Capuano 2646 E. Garvey Avenue
1130 W. Rowland Ave.,
West Covina.
7. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
a) G. William Shaeffer, A ttorney on behalf of Ida M. Phillips
Re claim for additional $10,000 life insu*ra'nce proceeds provided
by MOU dated October 14, 1975. (Rudy Phillips, retired Police
Officer) (Deny and refer to City Attorney and 'Insurance Carrier)
b) Bruce Ridling for Kelli'Ridling, 1451 S. Sunkist, West Covina —
Re bicycle accident while riding on sidewalk May 13, 1976.
(Deny and refer to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier).,
c) Amelia Salinas, 1002 E. Thackery St., West Covina — Re traffic.'
collision with city street sweeper on June 4 1976. (Deny and
refer to City Attorney and Insurance Carrierl .
(Kathleen Jones requested removal of Item I—g; Councilman Chappell
requested removal of Items I—h and I—�; Councilman Miller requested
removal of Item I—f.)
Motion by Councilman Shearer to approve Consent Calendar items with
the exception of Items I—f,g, h and i; seconded by Councilman Miller
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM I—f Councilman Miller: I just want to
CHFA make my comments
to this. Of
course I this will possibly have a report back to Council which
will entail the whole City in general, but I am very interested
in the staff comments,, especially relating to the Orange/Merced
area, I realize many things are being considered in that area and
feel that some thought should be given to this area in detail.
I would move that we fe.fek�-this to the Community Development office.
Seconded by Councilman Tice and carried on roll call
vote as follows.*
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
'ABSENT: None
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Motion carried approving minutes as corrected.
Motion by
Councilman Tice to approve minutes of the
meeting of June 2. 1976;
seconded by.Councilman Miller and carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Browne explained the procedure of
the Consent Calendar items and asked if
there were comments on any of the follow—
ing items:
1.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a)
VTN CONSOLIDATEDt INC.
Requesting a one year'time extension
(On behalf *of Umark
for recording Tentative Tract No.
Inc.)
30231. (Recommend approval per staff
report.)
b)
INTER —COUNTY AIRPORT
Requesting City Council to sup port the
AUTHORITY
ICAA study effort. (Refer to Staff)
c)
THE AMERICAN LEGION
WEST COVINA POST 790
Requesting permission to sell fire —
works in the city from July 1-thru
July 5, 1976 at three'.1obitions.
(Approved.in prior years. Recommend
approval)
d)
CANADIAN LEGION POST
Requesting permission to sell fire —
NO. 167
works in the city from July 1 thru
July 5. 1976 at one location.
(Approved in prior years. Recommend
approval)
e)
JEWISH WAR VETERANS
Requesting permission to sell fire—
OFTHE UNITED STATES
works in the city from July 1 thru'
July 5. 1976
at three locations.
(Approved in prior years. Recommend
approval)
f)
CALIFORNIA HOUSING
Re,First Round Funding, CHFA
FINANCE AGENCY
Neighborhood Preservation Program.
(Refer to Community Development
.office) (Refer to discussion on Page 6)
g)
KATHLEEN J,JONES
Re Parking problem at Wescove Theatre.
1428 Sandia Avenu'e
West Covina
(Receive and file) (Refer to discussion on Pages
7 and 8)
h)
CITY OF LAPUENTE
Requesting support of Councilman
MAYOR ALLEN T. LEFEVER
Charles H. Storing to R.T.D. Corridor
110"Board vacancy. (Council) (Refer to Page 8)
i)
SOUTH EL MONTE
Requesting support for his nomination'
COUNCILMAN ALBERT G.
to the R.T.D. Corridor I'D" Board
PEREZ
vacancy. (Council) (Refer to Page 8)
2.
PLANNING COMMISSION_
a)
SUMMARY OF ACTION
June 2, 1976. (Accept and file)
b).
SLIGHT MODIFICATION
NO. 84
(James J. & Ann M. Conno.rs, 940 South
Manzanita Dr.) (Administrative Review
Board)
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ITEM I—g Kathleen Jones: As I stated in my
RE PARKING AT letter the patrons
WESCOVE THEATRE of the Wescove Theatre
will have a parking problem at the.
matinee shows this summer. This is due
parly because there is a lack of agreement between property owners
and partly by the action taken by the City Council during the early
1960's and partly because of the courthouse parking. I would like to
read to you from a letter dated August 27, 1975, which I received
from,the Plannin,g.Department. (Read letter)
I have a copy of the parking agreement
referred too, which states that 14 spaces are the property of the
Sanborn (Wescove) Theatres and 79 spaces are the property of Roelle-
Enterprises. The parking agreement states Sanborn Theatres a'"
re pro—
vided with the use'of 79 spaces on the Roelle property primarily but
not exclusively for night time, weekend and holiday joint parking usage
and that the Roelle property is provided with the use of 14 spaces
primarily but not exclusively for daytime parking privileges. Also
there is a community,parking agreement dated May 1. 1962, which pro—
vides joint use by all of the property owners on that block of land.
Although it appears the situation could
be resolved by the owners of the Roelle property and the Sanborn
Theatres my contact has proved fruitless. However, all parties have
agreed that the parking situation has grown increasingly worse
because of the confusion related to the lack of parking directions
for the courthouse patrons. This could possibly be alleviated with
proper signs directing courthouse patrons to the parking structure,
Although this might help to eliminate some of the improper court—
house parking on the Roelle property this does not solve the
Theatre parking problem. Since a variance was granted by the City
to construct the theatre provided it had 93 parking spaces it seems
that it is the City's responsibility to assure that the theatre
either provide parking for its patrons as allowed'.by the Parking
Agreement during the daytime or cease operation of its summer
matineed program.
I would like to.add if that theatre
were built today under the present parking requirements it would
need 375 parking -spaces. If you have'a'n,y qud . stions regardin any of
my.comments I would be happy to answer.
Mayor Browne: Miss Jones, we do recognize that there
is a problem there. Going back to 1960
when variances were granted based on the
then growth factor within the City I thi - 6k you will'find that many
apartment houses were built that had lesser parking requirements
than they do today but as time went by the City did recognize this
and as you stated in your presentation, we require many more parking
spaces per theatre than we did then. I might ask the City Attorney
if there is any method by which the City 'mi-ght force the property
owners to provide parking for matinee parking. But it seems to me
that this is a civil situation wherein the.property owners involved
in the agreement dated way back are involved and that there is very
little the City can do.
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor, as you know this has been a
matter of discussion over the years. It
is a complex problem. There are no
.easy answers, As.far as I am concerned there is oothing the City
can do insofar as the existing variance is concerned or the number
of spaces provided It will take some further development in the
area before there can be any adequate relief provided.
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Motion by Councilman Chappell to receive and file; seconded by
Councilman Tice and carried.
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, my silence, I.guess, said
11yes" to the motion, but I think we
have -to recognize here what the City
'can do and' ' can't do. Obviously the numbers that have been given
to us this eve-n-ing indicate that in the early 1960's we had a
different view of the number of people that would arrive at the
theatre in cars and that figure can't be undone. I don't think
it is the responsibility for the City tostep in and provide
parking today anymore here than.':,as pointed out for many of our
apartment residences in the community who now have parking less
than the current standards. If it is possible.through coopera—
tion with the property owners and in someway the area can be
posted so that illegal parke'd.vehicles can be tagged — but this
becomes very difficult to determine which vehicle is going to the
courthouse or the theatre, etc. We.have put up signs directing
people off of West Covina Parkway as wd 1 as Sunset in regard
to parking at the courthouse and frankly for the present time I
think this is about the extent we can go. ,
One further statement. The gentle—
man here this evening pointed out there is excellent bus service
past that corner from areas throughout our City. So if there is
a problem in parking maybe someone might check into that. There
is a bus stop where at least three lines stop right in front of
the Wescove Theatres.
ITEMS I—h. I—i Councilman Chappell: Mr. Mayor, I
RE RTD CORRIDOR I'D" ask that these
BOARD VACANCY be held in
abeyance because I know there will be
several other Council persons looking
for this R.T.D. Corridor I'D" board vacancy. So I would like to
hold it over until we have received them all and then prior to
the meeting the Mayor will be'attending we can make our selection.
I will so move.
Seconded by Mayor Browne.
(CouncilmanTice commented both gentl emen who submitted letters
were very capable individuals; Councilman Shearer suggested that
,the Council should express to the Mayor alternates — sometimes
the first choice ma5 not be around for a second ballot if there
is a second ballot.
Motion carried.
, . , PUBLIC HEARINGS —
SLIGHT MODIFICATION NO. Location: 1616 E. Thelborn Street.
83 — DIMITRY BURKOVSKY Request: Sli ht , dification to
permit.a four 4) foot 'encroachment
.into the required,front setback in the
R-1 Zone, Area District II. The said modification was denied by
the Administrative Review Board on May 39'1976 and,appealed by the
Applicant on May 19, 1976. City Clerk verified that -no publication
was required and 9 Notices were mailed..
Mr. Diaz, Planning Director: Mr. Mayor and members of Council,
as noted in the minutes of the
meeting the fbeling of the
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HEARINGS: Slight Modification #83 6/14/76
Administrative Review Board was thbt the showings required for a
variance were not met in this case, that there were no other homes
built with similar setbacks to the one being requested -in th.e area.
A Slight Modification is a matter of a degree of variance. The
Administrative Review Board has a right to modify setback require-
ments or other requirements such as height up to 20%,.but the showings
that are required for a Slight Modification are the same as for any
other variance, whether it be a 21% variance ora 1% variance. While
staff and the Administrative Review Board can empathize with the
applicant, as indicated in the report the home is small and could be
enlarged, the limits of its authority are clear and they are within
the required four showings for a variance, particularly the one
showing that states you must show something unique or unusual that
denies you the right to use your property for which it is zoned and
in this case it would be for a single family residence. Therefore,
we would continue to recomend that the application be denied. That
the applicant can indeed add a substantial area on to his home and
still meet the setback requirements for the area.
(Councilman Shearer asked if there was a map. Mr. Diaz said he had
two maps and he passed them to the Council and explained. Questions
of the Council were answered by Mr. Diaz. Mayor Browne asked if
Mr. Burkovsky was present and if he had been notified of the hearing?
The City Clerk said he was notified as of June 2. Mr. Diaz stated he
had not contacted staff since the Notice of the Hearing was sent;
staff had attempted to contact the architect today but was unable to
do so.)
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, I would agree with the
Administrative Review Board that the
findings have not been met and in the
absence of anyone being here to.convince me otherwise I would say I
have to agree with the Review Board and I move to deny.
Mayor Browne: Inasmuch as there were 9 notices mailed
is there anyom in the audience that was
appearing in defense of or against this
modification? (No one)
Motion seconded by Councilman Tice and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT Location: 2210 South Azusa Avenue.
NO. 71v REV. 5 (Amendment) Request: Approval of the Unclassified
B.K.K. COMPANY Use. Permit No. 71, Revision 5 (Amend -
SANITARY LANDFILL ment) for B.K.K. Company to operate a
waste disposal.facility. On March 22,
1976 an extension of time to operate
the waste facility was granted to July 1, 1976. The'City Clerk
verified Proof of Publication in the West Covina Tribune on
June 3. 1976 received and that 17 Notices were mailed.
Mr. Miller: The Staff Report is fairly self -
Public Services Dir., explanatory, Mr. Mayor. (Summarized
what transpired previously.) We have
reviewed the conditions -. the Fire
Department, Engineering Department and Planning Department, -
along with the applicant and have in many ways clairified conditions
that were previously left somewhat vague and added.conditions that
guarantee the sebbrity-'--ano safety of p6rsonnel,_inspections, the
public and the workers on site. We provided for perpetual mainten-
ance of the landfill when the landfill is completed 'and a condition
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is set up to -provide funds for that perpetual maintenance unless
superceded by an equal type of maintenance program set up by the
State which is currently being considered by the legislature and
could be'adopted within the next 2 years.
The ultimate use of the landfill site
is not 6pecifically stated. The applicant has flexibility as any
other private property owner in determining what types of u'ses he
would like to have on the site provided they conform with the
General Plan and zoning regulations of the City and taking into.
consideration the fact they would only have a relatively small area
on which to construct on solid ground and anything going on the
landfill would have to meet certain State and City criteria regard-
ing gas migration and things of that nature.
After 3-1 years of working on this land-
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fill I believe we have.the conditions fairly well polished. By no
means will they be the absolute end but at the same time we have a
good working relationship with the applicant and have his agreement
on what has been presented to you tonight. With that Staff
recommends that you adopt Unclassified Use Permit No. 719 Revision 51,
subject to the attached conditions presented to you.
Mayor Browne: The Master Development Plan which was
submitted was in compliance with item
2?
Mr. Miller: The only element of the Master Develop-
ment Plan that was approved almost 1�
years ago that would not be in
compliance att his point would be the land use element of that
requirement. This would have to be held in abeyance until such
time as the applicant determined what ultimate use he would want
on ' that site and then we woul.d have to come through with an
approval.and a2revision of that. The previous land use showed a
regional type park with a golf course and things of that nature.
Mayor Browne: It is noted here that this plan will
be submitted within 6 months - - we
nave the option of extending this
until such time as they determine the future use?
Mr. Miller: That is correct.
PUBLIC HEARING- OPENED
IN FAVOR
Leonard Tinnan Mayor Browne, members of the Council,
.295 Corona.[ ' Avenue I am the Vice -President of the b.K.K.
Long Beach.- Company. I would like to make a brief
statement on behalf of the Company.
During.'the past..2 months'I and other members of the B.K.K. team
had the opportunity t6participate in a series of coordination
meetings with key members of City Staff relative to the U.U.P.
before you. I believe these meetings have been both effective
and productive. We appreciate and wish to commend particularly
the diligent efforts of'Mi. Leonard Eliot,, Mr. Michael Miller and
Mr. Harry Thomas for structuring a comprehensive highly rigorous
yet workable set of operating conditions. The U.U.P. before you
constitutes the most complete and toughest set of'operating condi-
tions imposed on any disposal site operator in the State of
California and probably the entire United States. It may well
become the model for many communities throughout the Country.
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HEAHIHG: UUP #71, REVISION �5 6/14/76
B.K.K. is not totally happy with a few specific conditions set
forth in this U.U.P. but we find nevertheless the overall condi-
tions therein to be both reasonable and acceptable to our
Company.
Mr. Mayor and members of Council,
you may not be aware the B.K.K. Company instituted the first
sanitary landfill in the State of California over 30 years ago
and since that time we have operated 8 sanitary landfills and
have successfully completed these, some of which are now in the
form of golf courses and other recreational facilities. Of -all
those we have operated during this period of time we take -the
greatest pride in the Class I landfill that we operate here in
the City of West Covina. Our facility at 2210 South Azusa Avenue
is probably the most advanced and most proficient Class I facility
in the nation. The United States Environmental Protection Agency
considers this a -model site and continually refers visitors from
all over the Country and from foreign nations to inspect this
facility to ' serveas a model fof their own needs. This facility
provides a vital,, low cost and environmentally protected public
service to many surrounding communities and to a major.portion
of the industry in the entire greater,Los Angeles region. We are
proud of our public post,ure and the role we have set for the
industry and look forward to a';Iong and harmonious relationship
with the City. B.K.K. Company hopes that it may continbe to �ro-
vide strong-�economic and employment benefits to the City and its
residents. We hope that you will continue to find us a good
neighbor and will share in our pride of this nationally recognized
West Covina based industrial operation. B.K.K. recommends your
immediateapproval of the amended Unclassified Use -Permit -submitted
by the City Staff for your consideration. Thank you.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER PUBLIC TESTIMONY FOR OR AGA '
INST PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED. COUNCIL DISCUSSION.
Councilman Miller: Mr. Mayor, my only comments would be
that it is a job well done to Staff
and O.K.K. for their cooperation and
involvement. This is a real plus in pro6r1ess for our City which
is what makes the City go, --involvement and working together from
both ends.
Councilman Chappell: I would like to say that this docu-
ment is here, at least the 8 years
that I am aware of, because of the
constant improvements made by our staff, and the B.K.K., when
problems arose they were immediately worked on so they would
not happen again. In looking back 8 years this is indeed a
tight version of the way they were then operating. I think they
have made a sincere and outstanding effort in the making of this
landfill what it is today. We have a safeguard built into this
to protect the citizens, and as Councilmen that is our first and
prime objective to allowing a use of this type in the City. I
believe with the work staff has put into this and the various
CoOncilmen that have sat in these meetings throughout the years
I feel we now have a document that our citizens can live with
and that B.K.K. can live with in a profitable situation. I feel
this is as good a document as any that we can come up with at
this time.
Councilman Tice: I had a couple of concerns which I
discussed,with Mr. Miller during
the week and my concerns were
satisfied. So the only statement I have is that it is about
time we got it!
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HEARINGS: UUP #71, REV. 5 6/14/76
Councilman Shearer: I would echo Councilman Tice — that
it is perhaps long ove-r due. I want
to make sure that no one th�nks..-.
because of the recent imposition of a rather substantial license
fee on B.K.K" that the -City in return has relax-ed its operational
requirements: B.K.K. can attest that if anything they are more
stringent today than it was at the time we were thinking. -..,about
some other means of the City benefiting from the presence of a
facility that we perhaps would not rank as Number 1 if we were
setting out to outline an ideal City.
I do think we are adequa tely protected.
We have provisions for fines and I trust we never have to impose
them. We have provisions for closing the operation down and I
hope we never have to impose those. We have provisions for bonding,
provisions for money to be set aside once the.operation is complete
and in additionp perhaps long overdue, the citizens will begin to
realize in the not too distant future park improvements of existing
parks and not have to wait 30 years for a bird or two birds in the
bush. Right now we have'received the first payments on.the
business license and I am sure before too long the Recreation and
Parks Commission will be coming forward with some recommendations
as to how that money should be spent. So I think overall we have
got as good a situation as is humanly possible.
Mayor Browne: In summation, this agreement now
culminates a tremendous amount of work
and effort on the part of both parties
to come into compliance. When I first became involved in this I
had apprehensions about what could be accomplished, but within a
period of 6 months my attitude changed and within the first year
after working with the people of B.K.K. I was satisfied they
were sincere. They had insurmountable problems — they had State
Agencies to contend with — the Water Quality Control — they had
to spend a tremendous amount of money building a dam.
This City Council went out and
visited like sites operated by the County District to satisfy in
our own minds that this operation would be equal too or better
than those operated by the County. As of 3 weeks ago I visited a
County landfill operation and.also the B.K.K. site and I would say
B.K.K. does have the edge over the County at this time.
I hope this will be a joint venture
that all people in the community will benefit by. As Councilman
Shearer stated, we have ou'r first payments towards the park fund
and we hope the citizens of West Covina will benefit through the
progress of B.K.K.
RESOLUTION NO. 5245 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINAv CALIFORNIAv AMEND—
ING UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 71v
q REVISION 5 (AMENDMENT) AS ADOPTED BY
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS NOS. 49191
5040 AND 5211.
Motion by Councilman Tice to waive full read ing of said resolution;
seconded by Councilman Shearer and carriec.,',,
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HEARINGS: UUP ±WL1, FREV. 5
Page Thirteen
6/14/76
Motion by Councilman Tice to adopt said resolution; seconded
Councilman Miller and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1975-76 SECOND
SUPPLEMENTAL WEED
RUBBISH ABATEMENT
PROTEST HEARING
by
Browne
& Location: V ' arious throughout the City.
PROGRAM Set for hearing on this date for pro-
tests and/or objections from property
owners and/or other interested parties
by Resolution of Intention No. 5240
adopted May 24, 1976.
Council reviewed Engineer's report.
Motion by Councilman Tice to receive and file Affidavit of Mailing;
seconded by Councilman Shearer and carried.
Harry Thomas, City Engineer, briefly summarized Staff Report,
stating this is the second revision to the Weed Abatement Program,
9 parcels are involved and half of them are vacant parcels.
Notices have been mailed to all.
PUBLIC HEARING,-OPENED-�'%�:-THERE!-?,BEING�-:NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED.
Motion by Councilman Shearer to authorize City Engineer to proceed
with abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described
in Resolution of Intention No. 5240. Seconded by Councilman Miller
and carried. I
PLANNING COMMISSION
TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
32462 (PCD-1,, D.P. NO. 6t
REV. 1) BUTLER-UMARK9 INC.
Location: Northwest corner Nogales.
Street and Shadow Oak Drive.
Request: Approval of a tentative
tract map an a 19 acre parcel in the
Woodside Village PCD-1 Zone, 7 DU/AC.
Recommended by Planning Commission
Resolution No. 6-76-2660.
Mr. Diaz, Planning Director, presented slides, explained and
summarized Staff�Report dated June 2. 1976.
Mayor.Browne asked if there was a representative from Butler
present, - no one.
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, technically this is not a
hearing and the absence of the appli-
cant is really not of as much concern
as that of a regularly advertised public hearing. I find the
tract is consistent with many that we have already approved down
there and even on the plus side of the Master Plan as far as
density is concerned. I would move approval of Tentative Tract
No. 324,62 (PCD_l,-D�.P. NO. 69 REV. 1).
Councilman Tice: I will second that, but I also have
a comment. I have been concerned with
the density in the Woodside Village
area, however, the dye was cast many years ago and so it is a'
little difficult to make any changes.
Motion carried.
THE MAYOR CALLED A RECESS OF THE MEETING AT B:50 P.M. COUNCIL
RECONVENED AT 9 P.M.
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ORAL:1COMMUN1CATION'S 6/14/76
Mr. Gibbs, and We recently sent you an invitation to
Mr. Souak, Commander attend a dinner which was accepted
Disabled American and we are grateful. We are here
Veterans tonight to make a change in our plans.
It was originally set for the VFW
Hall on Merced Avenue and it will now be held on the same date,
same time but at the Royal Coachman, 313 N. Azusa Avenue, West
Covina. We are looking forward to having you as our guests.
We appreciate your help and without it we could never have done
what we have done for the sick and disabled veterans in this
country. Thank you.
PiaNNaNf-, COMMISSION — Cont'd.
EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN Mr Diaz, Planning Director, summarized
WORK PROGRAM the Staff Report dated June 14, 1976
(Staff Report) wherein it was recommended that the
study area boundary be expanded to
include Montezuma Way, Golden Vista, etc. (The Villas Area); and
the Committee be expanded'to 30 members; 20 members selected as
indicated in staff report and 10 members selected from those
citizens in the area who may wish to volunteer to serve on the
Committee. Staff recommends adoption of the'Work Program Report
with the changes recommended by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, I would like to suggest a
change in the'6umber of members on
the Committee, but I would suggest
that it go in the opposite direction. To me a Committee of 30
is rather cumbersome. I would like to suggest to Council that a
total Committee of 10 along with the Chairman of the Planning
Commission and:�.the,_-.fty.or work together. It is,difficult to set
meeting dates, etc., when working with a Committee of 30.
Councilman Tice: Mr. Mayor, I would,suggest we leave
it at 30. However; those 30 members
elect an Executive Committee of 5 or
10 to make the presentations and be the nucleus-, working,
committee. I have the same reservations that Councilman Shearer
has that the larger the Committee the less happens b'd't I do think
they should have this input from at least 30 members.
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Mayor, I would submit that any
Committeev whether it is made up of
3 or 30, if they do their job as
intended will solicit and consider input from 300 or however
many residents in the area would care to input. I think the
Committee that finally comes up with the recommendations should
only be large enough to enable them to function appropriately.
I guess we agree in principle but not in the method of getting
there.
Councilman Chappell: I would say that 10 to 15 would be
a more manageable group. We do our
thing with 5 and we certainly draw
from a large source of citizen information to come to our con—
clusions. I think it would be easier to organize and keep
int-erest going. One of the things I found with larger
committees the interest wanes and you drop off those that are
really not getting in there and working and if we have 10 or 15
strong workers we.get more done. I don't know if 10 is too
small but I could hold still for 10 if the rest of the Council
agree, but I really feel it should be an odd number type
situation such as 15.
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PLAN. COMM: East Hills SL3,ecific Plan 6/14/76
Councilman Miller: I go along with the same thinking of
bringing the number down and I feel
that it should be an odd number —
11/15.
Councilman T'Ice:
from there on down it
or whatever could be
My reasoning for leaving it at 30 is
the first several meetings I think
you will have ample attendance and
will drop off and an Executive Committee
selected.
Mayor Browne: May I interject here? Invariably
'when you select a specific number for
a committee you have a turn out of
interested persons coming in to give input and I am relating this
to the ' Ta6'k Force recently created eliminated to 14 or 15 people.
The first meeting night there were some 25/30 people present,
all wishing. -to give input and it was. unwieldy. I think if we get
respective individuals from homeowners gi�,oups they will attain
enough input'through their associations and research and
involving ev6rything we have here and they will probably delve
into deeper aspects than what we are asking for. I think we
should keep it down to the 10/15 factor with an open invitation
to people that they can attend if they want to give advisory input
to these people — I wouldn't resent that.
Motion by Councilman Shearer that the Committee be set at 15 and
that the Mayor and Chairman of the -Planning Commission work
together to compose the membership of the -Committee considering
input from the members of the Council and the Planning Commission
to be ultimately ratified by City Council; seconded by
Councilman Tice and carried.
GEN'E�RA';.L''-A'G�E':ND'A:';,I'TE.IPTS�
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PRdJ:E:C:T"'NO ` 1�76008
TENNIS COU�T LIGHTING
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re commen'ds'H'did* Gver to June 28, 1976.
Motion by Councilman Sh ' earer that the award of City Project No.
MP 76008 be deferred until the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting on June 28, 1976; seconded by Councilman Tice.
Councilman Chappell: Mr. Mayor, I know we are going to do
this and I am going to vote for it,
but we have "drug" our feet on this.
I was hoping we would have had this completed for some good
summer playing and it just is not going to happen. I hope some—
where along the way we will learn a lesson from this project and
get future projects completed much faster.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
TRACT NO. 29080 — TRACT
NO. 29957
SOUTHPORT DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Motion carried.
Location: Westerly of Citrus Street
and southerly of Vine Avenue "The
Villas".
(Council reviewed Engineer's report)
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Request: Waive requirements of
Section 8113.b of the West Covina
Municipal Code and in lieu thereof,
require an easement for street light-
ing, traffic.control facilities and.
sidewalks.within Tracts 29080 and
29957.
Mr. Harry Thomas, City Engineer, summarized staff report, stating
staff is recommending that the requirement of Section 8113.b for
dedication purposes be waived and ' in lieu thereof the existing
planting and utility easement be used for the street lighting and
sidewalk and a new easement for similar purposes be required on
Hollywood Drive. This would give an arrangement similar to what
the City has. been requ ' iring in Woodside Village and would allow for
installation of normal utilities that would be required in the
future.
Motion by Councilman Tice to waive the requirements of Section
8113.b of the Municipal Code and in lieu thereof, require an
easement for street lighting, traffic control facilities and side-
walks within Tracts 29080 and 29957; seconded by Mayor Browne.
Councilman Shearer: A clarification - for the record when
we say "street width" the curb to curb
width will be the standard street width?
Mr. Thomas: Yes.
Motion carried.
TRACT NO. 30682 Location: Easterly of Nogales Street
W & A BUILDERS, INC. and northerly of Amar Road.
(Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5246 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINAt CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 30682
AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUB-
DIVIDER�':AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE
SAME.
Motion by Councilman Shearer to waive full reading of said resolu-
tion; 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: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TRACT NO. 31271 Location: Southerly of Shadow Oak
GLOBAL/UMARK, Inc. Drive and Westerly of Nogales Street.
(Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO. 51247 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTLON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL*MAP OF TRACT NO. 31273
AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUB-
DIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO.SECURE THE
SAME.
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Motion by Councilman Shearer
tion; SEj67 onde.d by Councilman
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to waive full reading of said resolu-
Miller and carried.
Motion by Councilman Shearer to adopt said resolution; seconded by
Councilman Miller and carried on roll call vot-a a-s follows:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STREET LIGHTING Location: Citywide.,
& LANDSCAPE (Council reviewed Engineer's report)
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1976-77
RESOLUTION NO. 5248 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RE,SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINAPCALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF
SAID CITY MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 5230 OF CITY
COUNCIL., (West Covina Street Lighting
& Landscaping District 1976-77)
Motion by Councilman Chappell to waive 'full reading of said resolu-
tion; seconded by Mayor Browne.
Councilman Miller: Mr. Mayor, this is an item I worked
hard'on all weekend and I am goingto
make my statements. At this time I am
not supporting approving this as it stands. I don't support the
intention of forming a citywide landscape maintenance district.
Based on the seriousness I feel in respect to its being ari- ' 'added
taxing method and anytime we go into- a new taxing method I feel it
is very important that a more comprehensive written report to
Council is needed documenting the need for forming a citywide
county maintenance district. This report - and I am'not refer ring
to the lighting of the streets - but'only referring to the land-
scaping be deleted. I feel at this time there is much more
information that I need before I even want to put it to a hearing.
I want to be clear in my mind that this is the best method we can
go. At this time I am not clear in my mind on this. I will not
support it.
Councilman Tice: Mr. Mayor, I believe Councilman Miller
and I sat in a briefing on this several
months ago for several hours. I thought
it was pretty adequately explained to� us regarding the alternatives,
taxing methods and the statistics. I know I didn't have any
questions after the briefing.
Councilman Mliller:' What I'heard four or five months ago I
did not like. The figures I heard I feel
ar . e too high and I am not supportive of
those figures. I would like to see them documented versus what we
are doing. -1 feel we are taxing the people beyond what is reasonable.
Councilman Shea,re*r*. Mr. Mayor, am I correct in the assumption
that a;-ihearing will be held on this
matter? (Mr. Wakefield answered "yesil.)
I think,the concept of an ass'essment district forr--a particular
pur"pbs'd May '0eft`.'rbsu-lt in a tax increase. There is no getting
around it., Fo-r exam 'ple, as the cost in lighting the streets goes
up the.,cost in the'lig,hting district goes up, and that is �assdd
on directlyto the"voters in the.community and in this case on a
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benefit situation. Theoritically if we have a street in our City,
which I don't believe we have, that doesn't have lights on they
would pay nothing. My street I would perhaps pay less than in the
business area because the illumination is less. I am sure that con-
cept is the same in landscaping. I am paying right now out of my
general property tax for tree maintenance and I don't have a tree
anywhere -on my street that receives any attention from city crews
and yet I pay the same amount that theoritically comes out of the
General Fund. When I go down some of the streets in the City,
like Sheffield, and think of all the -money that will come out of
the General Fund for that type of situation I kind of shudder.
So the concept of the assessment district based on benefit I
think is good and if the Council conversely.wants to lower the
General Fund Tax rate in an equivalent amount then that can also
be taken,, but I think it is a separate item. I think we should
move ahead with the hearing on this concept and later if we
choose to lower the tax rate by an equivalent amount we can discuss
it then.
Mayor Browne:
I am in agreement with your concept.
Motion carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Chappell, Shearer,. Tice, Browne
NOES: Miller
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO,; 5249 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINAt CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING.FACILITIES
AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLEDp MAINTAINED9 AND ELECTRIC CURRENT
TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FACILITIES, AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LAND-
SCAPING TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 19 197-69 AND APPOINTI'NG A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION THERETO. (West Covina Street Lighting & Landscaping
District 1976-77) Setting date of July 12, 1976 for hearing)
Motion by Coun'cilman Shearer to waive fullreading of said resolu-
tion; setonded by Councilman Tice and carried.
Motion by Councilman Shearer to adopt said rebblution; seconded by
Councilman'Tice and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYE§�: Chappell..Shearer, Tice, Browne'
NOES: Miller
ABSENT: None
DOODSIDE VILLAGE LAND- Location: All o I f Woodside Village,
SCAPING MAINTENANCE exceot area located south of Amar Road,
DISTRICT -NO. 4 (1976-�77) west of Shadow Oak Drive, and generally
northerly of Gemini Street; and
excepting the area located between Lark
Ellen Avenue, the ridge line west of
Azusa Avenue, Amar Road and Fairgrove
Avenue.
(Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5250 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A.REPORT IN'ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE 4t CHAPTER.lv PART.2t
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING.ACT OF 1972119
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District -No,_4aj976-77)
BEING DIVISION 159 STREETS AND HIGH
WAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE INSTALLATION.OF LANDSCAPING
AND, THE.MAINTENANCE THEREOF IN THE CITY.OF WEST-COVINAO.CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON JULY 11 1976, and ENDING
JUNE 30'v 1977�, -(West Covina Woodside Village Landscaping Mainten-
ance District No. 4)
Motio I n�by Qounci-lman Tice to waive full reading of said resolution;
seconded by Counci-lrfian, Shearer and carried.
Motion by Councilman.Tice to adopt.said resolution; seconded by
Councilman,,Shearer,.and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Councilman Shearer asked if'this also provided for the lighting
of paseos and was advised it does.)
RESOLUTION NO. 5251 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY
ENGINEER OF SAID CITY MADE PURSUANT TO
THE REQUIREMENTS OF RIESOLUTION NO. 5250
OF SAID COUNCIL.
Moti ' on by Councilman Tice to waive full reading of said resolution;,
seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
Motion by Councilman Tice to adopt said resolution; seconded by
Councilman
(Councilman Shearer questioned if he were correct and this area
is basically undeveloped and if there were any people living in
the area? He was advised there were recent move -ins, when the
District was formed a year ago there were noti Councilman
Shearer then asked if a legal notification goes out on the basis
of the last-asse_ssment rble?�, Pat Rossetti, Consulting Engineer
explained,.t�e procedure and advised tha�,this is.,jupt a renewal
-'d h
a no as. 6 posted last yea !r'.!1'_`C;ou';h t! 1"' dbti 0 1 s oG
stated after the resolution is passed
066tdd bo,�ain'. '�' r' *
Council can instruct staff to post the area.)
Motion carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer,, Tice,, Browne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Shearer th-at Area District 4, which has
residents, be posted, even though legally bound not to do so;
seconded by Councilman Tice and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5252 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINAt CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN
MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS,
REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES
NECESSARY WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1�
1976p.AND APPOINTING A TIME.AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN
RELATION THERETO. (West Covina Woodside Village L.andscaping
Maintenance District No. 5 (1976-77) (Setting date of July'12, 1976
for hearing)
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Motion by Councilman Shearer to waive full reading of said resolu-
tion; 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: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WOODSIDE VILLAGE Location: Woodside Village in area
MAINTENANCE DISITRICT located south of Amar Road, west of
NO. 5 Shadow Oak Drive, and generally
northerly of Gemini Street; and area
located between Lark Ellen Avenuet the
ridge line west of Azusa Avenue, Amar
Road and Fairgrove Avenue.
(Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO.-5253 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA� CALIFORNIA9 ORDER-
ING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE
A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 49 CHAPTER 11 PART 2f "LAND-
SCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972119 BEING DIVISION 159 STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY lt 19769 AND ENDING
JUNE 309 1977. (West Covina Woodside Village,Landscaping Maintenance
District No. 5)
Motion by Councilman Chappell to waive full reading of said resolu-
tion; seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
Motion.by Councilman Miller to adopt.said-resolution; seconded by
Councilma.n Chappell....,%..'
(Councilman Shearer asked for a clarification re hearing date,
when will that come back? Mr. Rossetti stated a report will be
prepared which will be presented to Council and Council approves'
and then it will probably be t*he last week in July for the hearing.
Further advised he has written the County and received a 30 day
extension on this matter.)
Motion carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Ticet Browne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF WATER RATE (Council reviewed the Engineer's report)
STUDY FOR WEST COVINA
WATER COMPANY
Mr. Harry Thomas: Mr. Mayor and members of Council, you
City Engineer have before you a study of the water
rates for the West Covina Water Co.
which services the Woodside Village area both within the City of
West Covina and the City of Walnut. 'The study proposes an overall
35% increase in rates effective July 1. The process that weare
recommending to be followed on this is: Since the water rates
along with many other fees and charges are contained within the
Municipal Code, that the Ordinance be introduced this evening.
The Ordinance essentially would delete all the rates and charges
from the code and call for them to be established by resolution.
We would then propose, if Council desires, to hold a briefing
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session between now and the second reading of the Ordinance. At
the time of the second reading we would propose the resolution
for the future rate increases which would also contain all the
other fees and charges which are not proposed for increase.
The action that we -would recommend tonight in addition to the
introduction of the Ordinance is that the report be received and
filed.
Motion by Councilman Shearer to receive and file the Engineer's
report; seconded by Councilman Tice and carried.
CITY*ATTORNEY AGENDA
ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented:
INTRODUCTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,- AMEND—
ING CHAPTER 7'OF ARTICLEVII OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER
SERVICE.
Motion by Councilman Shearer to waive full reading of said ordinance;
seconded by Councilman Tice and carried,
Motion by Councilman Shearer to introduce said ordinance; seconded
by Councilman Tice.
Councilman Shearer: A comment,'Mr'. Mayor'. Am I correct — as
I understand it a "yes" vote on the
ordinance in no way changes the water
rates, it merely changes the method in which the rates can be raised
or lowered? (Mr. Wakefield answered that is.correct.) And if in
two weeks the Council desires in the form of a resolution we can
re—establish the current rates or raise them 35% as recommended or
even lower them? (Mr. Wakefield answered that is correct.)
Motion carried.
Councilman Tice: A c.omment, Mr. Mayor. I have said this
before but I would like to see at the
first possibility the City get out of
the water business and turn this over to private enterprise where
it belongs — if we can get somebody interested.
ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented:
INTRODUCTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 3140 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
TRUCK ROUTES.
Motion by Councilman Chappell to 6aive,`full---1-ri3bdind_'of said
ordinance; seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
Motion by Councilman Mill ' er to introduce said ordinance; seconded
by Councilman Chappell -and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1303 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST.COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 9224.3, 9230.4,.and
9231.5 OF THE.WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE9 ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF -FEES FOR.THE PROCESSING OF
MATTERS BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PLANNING.COMMISSION.
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