01-10-1977 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 10, 1977.
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7:30 P.M. by Mayor Nevin Browne. The Pledge of Allegiance was led
• by Councilman Ken Chappell; the invocation was given by the
Reverend Donald Helsel of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
Church.
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ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Browne; Councilmen: Miller,
Chappell, Shearer, Tice
Others Present: R. Fast, G. Wakefield, L. Preston,
M. Miller, L. Eliot, H. Thomas, R.. Diaz,
C. Meacham, C. Markham, R. Futter,
Eric Cohen — Sentinel and Bill Freemon,
S.G.V.D.T.
PRESENTATION The Mayor presented the City Tile to
Curtis Hedlund, Eagle -Scout, who attained
his Eagle Award by refurbishing old
bicycles and giving them to the Methodist
Church who in turn gave them to needy
families.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Manager stated Item 7—C (Consent
Calendar) of the December 27 agenda was
deleted from the Council's agenda and was
erroneously included in the minutes and
should have been excluded.
Motion by Tice to approve the minutes of�
the ;•regular meeting -'of•;-December 27; withrcor.rection; and approve
the December 27 Joint Meeting minutes as submitted; seconded by
Shearer and carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) BARBARA DAWSON EDUCA— Request permission to conduct a fund—
TIONAL CENTER raising drive from December 1, 1976
9001 Paramount Blvd., through April 17, 1977 and waiver of
Downey Charity Solicitation License'Fee.
(Approve subject to City Attorney's
review and recommendation)
2., PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARY OF ACTION
3. PERSONNEL BOARD
a MINUTES
b ACTION ITEMS
4. HUMAN RELATIONS COMM.
SUMMARY OF'ACTION
January 5, 1917. (Accept and file)
December 7, 1976. (Receive and file)
From 1/4/77 meeting: Refer to City
Attorney's Agenda, Items D-3a,b,c & d
December 16, 1976. (Accept and file)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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5. ABC APPLICATIONS — Chief of Police recommends NO PROTEST.
a) JA—BUR, INC. dba LA POSADA
3310 W. Beverly Blvd. 648._S_1..Sunset Avenue
Montebello, California -
6L CITY TREASURER Report for the month of November
1976. (Receive and file)
Motion by Tice to approve Consent Calendar
items; seconded by Shearer and carried on roll call. vote as follows-:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne -
NOES: None
GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
AWARD OF BIDS
BID NO. 77-57 Bids were received in the Office of the Pur
FURNISHING A STREET chasing Agent up to 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday,
SWEEPER December 2291976, and thereafter publicly
opened and read. Held over from December 27,
1976 to this date.
Council reviewed Controller's Report.
Motion
for furnishing a street sweeper
amount of $319592.200 including
and carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller,
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS
by Chappell to award Bid No. 77-57
to Dearth Machinery Company in the
tax and trade—in; seconded by Miller
Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
PROPOSAL OF HUNSAKER & Location: North of Amar Road and east of
ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE the easterly City boundary in the City of
THE GRADING AND SITE Walnut.
PLAN FOR RESERVOIR NO. Council reviewed Engineer's report.
2 IN WOODSIDE VILLAGE
Motion by Tice to approve the proposal of
Hunsaker & Associates for providing consulting services for the
preparation of a grading and site plan for Reservoir No. 2 in
Woodside Village in an amount not to exceed $39500; seconded by
(filler and carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
PROPOSAL OF LEIGHTON & Location: North of Amar Road and east'of
ASSOCIATES FOR PREPAR— the easterly City boundary in the City of
ING A SOILS ENGINEERING Walnut.
AND GEOLOGY REPORT FOR Council reviewed Engineer's report.
THE RESERVOIR NO. 2
SITE
Motion by Chappell to .accept the proposal
of Leighton & Associates for the preparation of a soils engineering
and geology report for Reservoir No. 2 site in an amount not to
exceed $109000; seconded by Miller and carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
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CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA
1/10/77
ORDINANCE NO. 1324
The City Attorney presented:
.ADOPTED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTIONS 2401.5 AND 6218.5 TO.THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING.TO ACCESS
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TO SUMMARY.CRIMINAL.HISTORY.INFORMATION.
Motion by Shearer to waive full reading
of said ordinance; seconded by Tice and carried.
Motion by Tice to adopt said ordinance;
seconded by Miller.and carried on roll call vote:
AYES:
Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 5382
The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RE-.
QUESTING ASSESSMENT INFORMATION FROM THE
.1977-78 ASSESSMENT ROLE.
Motion by Tice to waive full reading of.
resolution and adopt
same; seconded by Shearer and carried on roll
call vote:
AYES:
Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES:
None
ACTION ITEMS FROM PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 4 1977
RESOLUTION N0; 5383
Th'e City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
CLASSES OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AND
REDEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, AND AMENDING
SECTION VII OF RESOLUTION NO. 1277 .
RELATING TO TWO AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
..DEPARTMENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 5384
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASS
OF SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER, AND AMENDING
SECTION VII OF RESOLUTION NO. 1277 RELAT-
ING TO AN AUTHORIZED POSITION IN THE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT, AND ADJUSTING THE
COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO THE NEW CLASS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5385
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RULE IV.3(c) OF THE PERSONNEL RULES
(RESOLUTION NO. 1276), RELATING TO DIS-
QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANTS BY PERSONNEL
OFFICER.
RESOLUTION NO. 5386
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS.FOR THE CLASS OF
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POLICE OFFICER,..AND,AMENDING SECTION VIII
OF RESOLUTION NO. 1277 RELATING TO PAY.STEP
ON INITIAL.HIRE. (Permits establishment of
Police.Lateral Entry and Pre -service Trained
Recruitment Program)
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CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA 1/10/77
Motion by Shearer to waive reading of
above four mentioned resolutions and adopt same; seconded by
Miller and carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
• REPORT RE REQUEST The City Attorney summarized his written
FOR BUILDING MORATORIUM report to Council dated January 5, 1977, in
IN WOODSIDE VILLAGE answer to the request of.John A. Hall for
the enactment of a moratorium on building
in the Bowl Area -of Woodside Village. The
City Attorney stated in his opinion the adoption -.of an urgency
ordinance for the purpose of frustrating -the development of the 17.5
acres of land in the Bowl Area for multiple family use in accordance
with the approved. Master Plan for Woodside Village and the approved
development plan for that land would be determined by the courts to
v' be arbitrarily and discriminatory and an illegal impairment of the
vested rights of the land owner and developer. For the City Council
to taks'.the action recommended by Mr. Hall would not accomplish the
desired purpose and would expose the City to the risk of damages in
an indeterminable amount.
Motion by Shearer to receive and file the
City Attorney's report; seconded by Tice and carried.
THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AT 7:58 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8 P.M.
HEARINGS
• HILLSIDE MODIFICATION Location: 1427 Alpine Drive.
NO. .6 — CATEGORICAL Request: Approval of modification of the
EXEMPTION required front yard of 25 fdet to allow
ROBERT C. POTTER encroachment of a portion of their house
to within 15 feet of the front property
line in order to utilize a'rear—opening
garage on a residential lot in the R-1 Zone, Area District IV.
Recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 2703. The City
Clerk verified receipt of Proof of Publication in the West Covina
Tribune on December 30, 1976; and four notices mailed.
Report; Staff recommended
Hillside Modification..
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
The Planning Director presented Staff
that the City Council approve this
There being no public testimony for or
against, public hearing closed. Council
discussion.
Motion by Shearer to approve the Hillside
Modification; seconded by Tice and carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Beatrice Uribe Announced West Covina Beautiful's plans for
• West Covina Beautiful the City of West Covina's 54th Birthday Ball,
February 5,.1977 at Temple Beth.Shalom and
invited everyone to attend.,
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Gloria Hall
Representative F.I.G.H.T.
Treasurer - San Jose .
Hills Homeowners' Assoc.
2142 Evangelina Ave.,
West Covina
referred to the City Attorney
to.Council; seconded by Tice
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Presented a written request to Council
asking that they reverse their deci-
sion made at the City Council meeting
of December 13, 1976 approving Tenta-
tive Tract Map 33076. Orally summarized
request specifically stating allegations.
Motion by Chappell that this matter be
and City Manager with a report back
and carried.
Mr. Griffis Stated his feelings with regard to the
2655 Evelyn Ave., Council being the body voted in by the
West Covina citizens and that Council should listen
to the requests of the citizens. Voiced
his objection to the decision made years ago by a City Council point-
ing out that things have changed and that decision although it may
have been good at that time was now going to cause a lot of problems
for the citizens living in that area, mainly problems connected with
schooling.
G. Rios
Concerned with
the Police Officers
2141 Evangelina Ave.,
having
issued a
526% higher number of
West Covina
tickets
to the
residents of West Covina
in the
month of
December and asked the
City Council to stop this
harassment
to all
citizens.
Councilman Shearer advised Mr. Rios
that the City Manager has indicated all tickets are being carefully
looked at and those tickets which have an administrative error are
being voided - those are within the management of the Police Depart-
ment to do so. However if the ticket meets the requirements of the
Vehicle Code (State Lawj then this.is.not Within the power of the
City Council to void.
CITY MANAGER AGENDA
EXTENSION OF Motion by Tice to authorize the extension
RAY SCHWARTZ' EMPLOY- of Ray Schwartz' employment to March 26,
MENT P-AST AGE 66 1978, at which time he shall attain the
(Staff Report) age of 67; this authorization is subject
to successful completion of a new City
medical examination; seconded by Shearer
and carried.
CORTEZ PARK MASTER At the request of City Council a thorough
PLAN (Staff Report) search of the City Council, Planning Com-
mission and Recreation and Park Commission
minutes has been made and staff finds that
the Cortez Master Plan has never been adopted by City Council; :s
Armstrong & Sharfman design is pre-sently b-eing used for reference
for the future master park plan that is now under d.e.sign. Staff
feels there isa need'to update the citizens' input regarding the
design of this park as is required due to adopting the elements
according to the directives of the Environmental Quality Element.
A public meeting will be held in February for -this purpose.
Motion by Tice that the report be given
to the Recreation & Parks Comm-ission for fu-rt-her study; seconded
by Chappell and carried.
LETTER OF INTENT
Motion by
Tice to
approve the submittal of
SUPPLEMENTAL.SECTION 8
a letter
of intent
to SCAG, and authorize
SUPPORT FUNDS
(Staff Report)
the City
Manager to
file a final applica-
tion for
Community
Development Supplemental
Section 8
support
funds; seconded by Miller
and carried.
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ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 29 Motion by Shearer to support Assembly Bill
TAX REFORM FOR 29.and instruct staff to notify the
SPECIFIC PURPOSES respective legislators; seconded by Chappell
(Staff Report) and carried.
CRITERIA FOR Motion by Tice to adopt the criteria for
COMMENDATIONS commendations in reference to City Tiles,
(Staff Report) commendation resolution and certificates,
as outlined in Staff Report dated January
10, 1977; seconded by Shearer and carried.
STATEMENT OF LABOR Motion by, Chappell to approve payment to
RELATIONS CONSULTANTS Mitchell, Silberberg and Knupp for legal
services in the amount of $962.55;
seconded by Shearer and carried on roll call:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Manager requested an Executive
Session on personnel matters; the Mayor
adjourned meeting to Executive Session at
9:02 P.M.; Council reconvened in Council
Chambers at 9:37 P.M.
Mr. Fast: Mr.,'.Mayor and Councilmen, in view of the
last offer from the Police Association
representative which deviates substantially
from the ability of the City to provide given the City's limited
revenue resources; and in light of the extensive meet and confer
discussions that have taken place over an inordinate amount of time
which has proven detrimental to all..concerned;-it appears that the
parties involved have been unable to reach agreement on an accept-
able Memorandum of Understanding related to wages, hours and other
terms and conditions of agreement for Police Association members for
fiscal year 1976-77. Therefore, in accordance with Section 2459
of the'Wes't'Covina Municipal Code I am requesting that the City
Council fix time and place to receive any additional pertinent
information either in writing or orally and make a final determina-
tion in this matter.
Motion by Shearer that the City Council
set Monday, January 17, 1977 at 5 P.M. in the Council Chambers
for receiving the pertinent information relative to the meet and
confer process, and further, it is hoped that staff will make sure
that both sides are prepared to present their position, assuming
they have not reached an agreement prior to that time and in case
they did reach an agreement, Council would at that time make their
decision; seconded by Tice and carried.
MAYOR's REPORTS
COUNCIL LIAISON Committee Appointments accepted and
APPOINTMENTS FOR approved as presented: January, February
JANUARY, FEBRUARY & and March 1977 - Personnel Board, Chappell;
MARCH 1977 Planning Commission - Shearer; Recreation
& Parks Commission - Tice; Human Relations
Commission — Browne; Youth Advisory Commission.- Miller; Chamber of
Commerce - Browne & Chappell; Annual Appointments: East San Gabriel
Valley Planning Committee - Browne, Alt. Chappell; SCAG-TASC - Browne,
Tice; League of Calif. Cities - Chappell, Browne; Rapid Transit. -
Shearer, Tice; Civil Defense Plann. Bd. - Fast; Sanitation District
Board - Browne, Shearer; Independent.Cities - Miller, Chappell;
USGVM WD - Chappell, Browne; Regional Library Council -_,Staff.
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COUNCILMEN'S REPORTSZCOMMENTS 1/10/77
Councilman Chappell called attention to
the League of California Cities installation of officers on
January 26 at the new Bonaventure Hotel and that he will be in-
stalled as the League's first Vice -President and hoped some of
the Council, with their wives, would attend.
Councilman Tice called attention to the
Mid -Valley Mental Health Council's annual recognition dinner at
the Huntington Sherator, January 14; public invited to attend.
Also requested staff to consider a follow-up.meeting on the two
meetings held last year on the Handicapped Citizens and the
Senior Citizens to see what the statistics are from the results
of the prior meetings; perhaps a follow up sometine in -the next
7/9 months with a workshop held with those two groups.
Mayor Browne stated Kiss Futter has
called his attention to Youth and Government Day - January 11.
The program starts at 7:30 A.M. The youth.will be taking over the
reins of the city, sitting in as Councilmen, judges, department
heads, etc. Tice, Chappell and Browne indicated they would be
present at 7:30 A.M. to welcome the youth.
Chappell suggested it might not be a bad
idea to make a recommendation to the organization sponsoring this
to next year make it on a City Council meeting day where they
could sit down with Council and look over what we do here thereby.
getting more factual information on what we really do on the day
we do it. And, it might be well to have the Council and the
various Chiefs of Staff to have dinner with their student that
represents them on this day prior to the day they do this. Council
agreed with this recommendation.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Lotion
by Shearer to approve
Demands
totalling
$4809099.25 as listed
on U.C.B.
sheets
58778 through 59000;
seconded by.
Tice and carried on
roll call:
AYES:
Miller,
Chappell, Shearer, Tice,
Browne
NOES:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
by Shearer to adjourn
meeting at
9:49 P.M.
to Monday, January
17, 1977 at
5 P.M.;
seconded by Tice and
carried.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
• CITY CLERK