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MINUTES OF,THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY. OF WEST COVINA,; CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 3, 1977
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7:30 P.M. by Mayor Shearer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Councilman Browne; the invocation was given by the Reverend
Donald Helsel,,Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Shearer; Mayor Pro Tem Tice;
Councilmen: Miller, Chappell, Browne
Others Present: R. Fast, L. Eliot, L. Preston,
G. Wakefield, M. Miller, H. Thomas,
R. Diaz, G. Salazar, N. Stevens,
K. Northcraft, C. Yoshisaki,
M. Volmert, T. Tynes,
B. Freemon - S.G.V.D.T.
PRESENTATIONS
WEST COVINA Mayor Shearer presented a Proclamation
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE declaring the week of October 9th
• through 15th, 1977 "West Covina Chamber
of Commerce Week" to representatives of
the Chamber.
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On behalf of the Council, Tice
complimented the Women's Division of the Chamber for the great
convention they conducted in the City.
NORTH WEST COLLEGE Mayor Shearer presented a Proclamation
declaring the day of October 10th, 1977
"North West College Day" to representa-
tives of the College.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETS
in the past year. November
dinner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 12, 1977
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Council received a dinner invitation
from the.Disabled American Vets to extend
their appreciation for Council cooperation
15th3l 1977 was tentatively set for the
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller
to approve the minutes as submitted.
Motion carried.
a. MARCH OF DIMES. Request permission to conduct -fund-raising
2635 Griffith Park campaign from January l - 31, 1978.
Los Angeles (Approved in prior years. Recommend
approval.)
CITY COUNCIL
Consent Calendar
b. COALITION FOR LOS
ANGELES COUNTY
PLANNING IN THE
• PUBLIC INTEREST
10932 Hasty Avenue
Downey, Ca.
C. EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATED STUDENT
BODY/CALIFORNIA
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
COMPANY
October 3, 1977
Page Two
Recommending that a comprehensive
specific plan be adopted for West
Covina prior to any amendments to
the hillside regulations and that
density transfer not be permitted
from undevelopable land.
(Refer to Hearing Item B-1)
Request approval of permit to have
a fireworks display on October 14,
1977''during half-time at the District
Field at Cameron and Lark Ellen Avenues.
(Fire Department Report. Recommend
approval.)
d. DONALD A. AND Request that an assessment district
EUGENIA D. THOMPSON be established to install curbs, gutters,
720 S. Prospero Dr. street lights, sewers, fire hydrants
West Covina, Ca. and water service, street paving and
other pertinent improvements for the
TOO block of Prospero Drive.
(Refer to Public Works Item No. A-5.)
2. PLANNING COMMISSION
a. SUMMARY OF ACTION September 21, 1977. (Accept and file.)
3. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
a. . _5UMMARY`.OF ACTION September 27, 1977. (Accept and file.)
b. ACTION ITEM From meeting of September 27. Refer
to City Manager's Agenda Items F-6 and 8.
4. PERSONNEL BOARD
a. MINUTES August 15, 1977. (Receive and file.)
b; ACTION ITEM From meeting of September 20, 1977.
Refer to City Attorney's Agenda Item D-1.
5. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
a. SUMMARY OF ACTION September 22, 1977. (Accept and file.)
b. ACTION ITEM From meeting of September 22, 1977.
Refer to City Manager's Agenda Item D-9.
6. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
a. MINUTES September 1 and 15, 1977. (Receive and
file.)
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Consent Calendar
7. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK
October 3, 1977
Page Three
a. DONNA HICKOX Alleges accumulated damage for past
• 1518 E. Idaho -me St. four years to her vehicle when parked
West Covina, Ca. on street under City tree. (Deny and
Claimant to be so notified.)
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8. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a. 1708 S. Accept curb, gutter, driveway approach,
PASS & COVINA ROAD aggregate base, asphaltic concrete and
Accept Improvements street tree improvements and authorize
W. A. Couch release of Bank of America Fixed Maturity
Certificate of Deposit No. 04023-265 in
the amount of $1,240, dated February 28,
1977. (Staff recommends acceptance.)
b. PROJECT NO.SP-77001 Location: Various throughout the City.
Accept Improvements Accept sidewalk construction and
Dyno Construction authorize release of American Fidelity
Fire Insurance Company Performance Bond
No. 13389.17 in the amount of $39,622.50,
subject to Notice of Completion procedure.
(Staff recommends acceptance.)
c. PROJECT NO. MP-7704 Location: Fire Station No. 1 Parking Lot,
Accept Improvements southwest corner of Sunset and Cameron
S & M Paving Co. Avenues.
Accept parking lot improvements and
authorize release of Covenant Mutual
Insurance.Company Faithful Performance
Bond No. 005433 in the amount of $30,248.143,
subject,to•Notice of,Completion procedure.
(Staff recommends acceptance.)
9. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES
a. SUMMARY OF ACTION
10. CITY TREASURER
September'20, 1977.
(Accept and file.)
a. MONTHLY REPORT August, 1977.`,(Receive and file.)
Miller.requested that -Item 2-a be
withdrawn from the.Consent Calendar.
Motion made by.Tice, seconded by Browne
to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 2-a.
Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
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Consent Calendar
October 3, 1977
Page Four
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 2-a
Miller requested that Tentative Tract
No. 33669 be called up before Council in conjunction with Zone
• Change No. 522. It was explained that the time requirements for
such call up had lapsed.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller to accept and file Consent Calendar Item 2-a. Motion carried
on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller,.Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS - AWARD OF BIDS
BID NO. 78-43 FOR - Bids received in the Office of the
FURNISHING A MODULAR RESCUE Purchasing Agent up to 10:00 A.M.,
AMBULANCE_ VEHICLE on Wednesday, September 28, 1977, and
thereafter publicly opened and read.
Council reviewed Controller's Report.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller
that the City Council award Bid No.-78-43 for a paramedic rescue
vehicle, to Guardian Coach Corporation in the amount of $27,501.70,
including tax. Motion carried on roll call vote:
• AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES None
PUBLIC WORKS
TRACT NO. 32339 Location: Northwest corner of Amar Road
VACATION OF STORM and Ridgewood Drive.
DRAIN EASEMENT Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Covington Bros.-,
The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5548 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA .1 ORDERING
THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN STORM DRAIN
EASEMENT.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and
to adopt Resolution No. 5548. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
• TRACT NO. 32983 Location: Southerly of Gemini Street
APPROVE FINAL and -easterly of Giano Avenue.
SUBDIVISION MAP Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Umark, Inc.
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Public Works Page Five
RESOLUTION NO. 5549 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
• FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 32983 AND ACCEPTING
AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY
BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME.
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Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and
to adopt Resolution No. 5549. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
TRACT NO. 32984 Location: Southerly of Shadow Oak Drive
APPROVE FINAL and westerly of Shakespeare Drive.
SUBDIVISION MAP Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Umark, Inc.
The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5550 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA , APPROVING
FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 32984 AND ACCEPTING
AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY
BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by Tice
• to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5550. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT Loction: Citywide street lighting and
BETWEEN LAURENCE J. landscaping maintenance District No.
THOMPSON, INC. AND THE 1976-81; and landscaping maintenance
CITY OF WEST COVINA District No. 4 in Woodside Village.
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
RESOLUTION NO. 5551
ADOPTED The City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
LAURENCE J. THOMPSON, INC. AND THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne
to,waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5551. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
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Public Works
October 3, 1977
Page Six
PETITION FOR PROSPERO Location: Prospero Drive, north of
DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS Cameron Avenue. -
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
• Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller that the City Council authorize the City's Assessment Engineer
to perform the necessary preliminary work for the establishment of an
assessment district on Prospero Drive. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN AN Location: North Vincent Avenue.
APPRAISER FOR A Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPRAISAL
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell
that the City Council authorize Staff to retain an appraiser for the
supplemental appraisal of six parcels on North Vincent Avenue in an
amount not to exceed $1,000. Motion carried on roll call vote:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
AYES: Miller,Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
(None - 7:53 P.M.)
• CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION..NO. 5552 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASS
OF POLICE RECORDS CLERK.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution and to adopt
Resolution No. 5552. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
r. NOES: None
THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:55 P.M. FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -.MEETING.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:35 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENT NO. 138 Proposed amendments to Section 11202 -
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Hillside (h) Overlay Zone of the West
• CONTINUED PUBLIC'HEARING Covina Municipal Code, and certification
City -Initiated of the Environmental Impact Report. (Held
over on August 22nd to September 12th and
further held over to this date.
Staff presented the Report.
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Public Hearings h Page Seven
Amendment No. 138
In response to question by Browne,
Staff explained that while the requirement for a minimum pad
• size would be deleted, the requirement for minimum lot size,
according to the District, would be retained. Those properties
within the Hillside Overlay are currently in Area District IV,
which requires a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet.
Staff affirmed Browne's observation
that the existing Hillside Overlay Zone requires the property owner
to maintain his slopes. The same requirement would apply in the
proposed ordinance. The amount of landscaping imposed upon a
developer would depend -upon the site plan submitted. The require-
ments would be imposed upon the developer; he would not obtain
an occupancy permit until the conditions had been complied with.
The homeowners would then have to maintain all open space areas to
prevent fire hazards. A maintenance district would not be estab-
lished; the responsibilities of maintenance.would be clearly spelled
out in the ordinance, and would be established so as to assure fire
safety.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Mr. P. Sharp, Representative of a ---property owner
Walker and Lee Real Estate within the Hillside Overlay Zone.
• On behalf of the owners, expressed
appreciation for the work and efforts put into the proposed ordinance,
which he felt to be in good balance to achieve the intended purpose.
Re Paragraph 11202.5 - Noted that there
are a number of very nice communities that permit buildings of this
type.
Paragraph 11202.6a - Felt that an
option to the developer should be available wherein the open spaces
could be in a collective, private open space, or in a public open
space, were the owner willing to dedicate it to the City as a park
and were the City willing to accept it, or to allow inclusion of
the open space in the adjacent lots.
Paragraph 11202.6c - Felt that the
intent of this requirement would be to make a public park out of
the open space areas.
Paragraph-11202.7 .Wondered whether
similar requirements were or would be placed on other developments
in the City. Felt that it would be fair to all developers to have
landscaping requirements (submittal of plan) -,the same throughout
• the City.
Paragraph 11202.8 - Felt that reference
to a "slope greater than four feet in height" was`a rather vague.
definition - would that be a four foot slope within 100 feet, or a
quarter of a mile; four percent slope, or what?
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Public Hearings Page Eight
Amendment No. 138
Mr. S. Rozelle Representative of the Coalition for
10932 Hasty Avenue Los Angeles County Planning in the
Downey, Ca. Public Interest.
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Requested and was granted additional
speaking time.
Explained the purpose of the Coalition.
Re the specific plan - felt that it
is not appropriate to piecemeal together a plan for hillsides -
development subdivision by subdivision, and lot split by lot split.
That is not the way planning -is done today; that is why there is
the Specific Plan Section of the California Planning and Zoning Law.
Hoped that the City would consider the need for a specific plan,
the guide from which regulations spring, prior to approving the
proposed ordinance. Reviewed the content of a specific plan.
Felt that the ordinance as proposed,
would appear to.be backsliding in hillside development. Did not
understand the necessity to abandon the slope density formula at
a time when other communities with hillsides are adopting the formula.
Referred to the. Report published by San Dimas in September, 1977,
which spells out the importance of slope density formulas. Suggested
that the City, not abandon this plaritiing. tool.
• In terms of the proposed ordinance, felt
that a 35 percent slope is not'the time to talk about minimum grading;
should be changed downward to at least 15 percent. At 35 percent,
there should be no grading at all.
Re one dwelling per acre minimum, felt
a blanket statement of this nature would not be adequate. Again
referred to the San Dimas Report, wherein two different slope density
formulas are proposed. A specific plan would indicate where a higher
formula would be necessary.
Felt that density transfer is a good
concept, but that it should be applied only to lands that are develop-
able in the first place.
Noted that the City is endowed with a
tremendous hillside resource area, and the Council has the responsi-
bility to protect those hillsides to the degree that the public
interest demands. Reiterated his concern that the City consider the
appropriateness of a specific plan, and not abandon the slope density
formula. Would not want the City to look back ten years from now
• and regret the decisions made at this point in time. Felt that the
City of West Covina could set a precedence in hillside planning which
the Coalition could point to with pride.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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CITY COUNCIL
Public Hearings
Amendment No. 138
October 3, 1977
Page Nine
MAYOR SHEARER CALLED A RECESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:20 P.M.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:35 P.M.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Upon Council request, Staff addressed
the following issues:
Re Paragraph 11202.5 - Staff explained
that the intent of the prohibition of overhanging eves, structures
or apertences was to eliminate any potential fire hazard. Require-
ment of the 25 foot setback would avoid a fire hazard situation.
Re Paragraph 11202.6a (options suggested
by Sharp) - Staff explained that if the open space would be used for
park purposes, it would be the responsibility of the City to maintain
it. Staff would not recommend inclusion.of the open space in the lots,
so as to preserve the natural open space of the hillsides as much as
possible. Inclusion in the lots would not permit control of the
preservation.
Re Paragraph 11202.6c (the intent implied
by Sharp) - Staff explained that the intent would not be to require
easements to lend the open space area to a public park situation, but
rather to permit flexibility should the City at a later date determine
• that a system of riding or hiking trails be developed in the area.
The right of easement would then be available to the City to ease the
development.
Re Paragraph 11202.7 - Staff felt that
there should not be a conformity of landscaping requirements through-
out the City. The hillsides are a unique type of land configuration
with unique problems. The landscaping requirements in the hillsides
should pertain to the needs of the area.
Re elimination of the slope density
formula, as opposed by Rozelle, Staff explained that they have
found the formula system to be unworkable from two facets - (1) From
where is the slope density measured, and (2) Exactly what density
should be permitted per slope? Noted that this City was not the first
nor the only city to have used the slope density formula: The City
of Walnut Creek in Northern California has used a formula also, but
it would permit a greater density than what this .City has applied.
So, while the slope density formula can be fine - it is necessary to
compare apples with apples, and to determine what is to be allowed
for the average slope, not how you arrive at the average slope.
With regard to -fire trails, Staff
• explained that the.developer would be responsible, as part of the
site plan, to submit a system of fire trails and roads, to then
clear and maintain those trails and roads. After sale of the homes,
maintenance would become the responsibility of -'the owners of the
private open space (would be clearly spelled out in the C.C.R.'s,
which would be reviewed by the City).
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Public Hearings Page Ten
Amendment No. 138
Tice stated that the questions and
concerns that he had had re the proposed ordinance had been answered.
Felt the ordinance would be a step in the right direction, providing
a good planning tool for the City, while considering cost and safety
standpoints.
Chappell stated he felt the comments
and concerns-expressed'at the study session and first Hearing on
this matter had been addressed adequately. The proposed ordinance
appeared to offer logical development. Hoped to see development
in the near future - all conditions of development having been met.
Miller stated that his questions had
been answered; he was satisfied with the Ordinance. Felt it
adequately addressed the concerns and needs for sound development
in the area.
Browne noted that he had probably
asked more than his share of questions at the study session and
first Hearing on'this matter, but stated that he still had questions.
Felt, that Rozelle made a pertinent
statement re looking back on this decision ten years from now with
regret. Recalled that some seven years ago decisions were made
concerning the Planned Community Development. Nothing was precise
• in those plans - they included floating decibles, trade-offs, etc.
At this point in time, the City is suffering the consequences of
those decisions.
Felt that the proposed ordinance had
gone a long way in alleviating some problems, but he would rather
see a precise rendition. He would hate to see mass movements of
dirt to create super pads and spoil'an area that makes a nice
environment to the City. With a density of one dwelling unit/acre,
with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet, it might be possible
to have three houses adjacent to each other with scarring of the
land to provide roads to'get to the next_location where there might
be two homes.
Concerned for the maintenance of the
open spaces, -that potential fire hazards would be eliminated.
Unsatisfied with the statements con-
cerning the ability.to supply water to the area. Would want to see
a complete feeder system.
Felt he could not vote in favor of the
. proposed ordinance until more precise planning had been done as he
would not want to look back with regret on this decision as he does
with the decisions concerning the Planned Community Development.
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Public Hearings
Amendment No. 138
October 3, 1977
Page Eleven
Shearer stated that he shared some of
Browne's concerns. However, he felt that the City needs an
ordinance by which the developers can go, otherwise, they would be
"shooting in the dark."
Believed the concept of development
was good. It would leave a lot of decisions,granted, as any
ordinance does, for the City Council to make in the future.
Felt to expect any type of reasonable-
ness in the area, the City must give property owners something to
work towards. The proposed ordinance would provide some flexibility
as with the site plan, but would also provide some stringent require-
ments as an adequate water system (the adequacy to be determined at
the time of development). If such a requirement is not met, then
the development would be denied.
Browne stated he felt the existing
ordinance would be sufficient until such time as the Council would
be convinced that something better was offered. Noted that eleven
years ago, residents in the hillside were promised a better water
system. That has yet to come, and he did not see the situation
changing. He would want to see proof of the ability to supply water.
• Noted that Staff and Council members
change over the years. With the leeway in interpretation of the
proposed ordinance, it could be interpreted in at least three
different directions, depending upon who was reading it, and who
was pushing the issue.
Tice stated that different interpretations
by different people at different times was a calculated risk;. Felt
the proposed ordinance would offer consistency and guidelines.
Upon request by Chappell, Wakefield
reviewed the provisions of the proposed ordinance for an adequate
water supply to be required.
RESOLUTION NO. 5553 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND CERTIFYING AN ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR AMENDMENT NO 138.,
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller to waive further reading of the body of said resolution,
and to adopt Resolution No. 5553. Motion carried;,on roll call vote:
• .AYES: Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: Browne
RESOLUTION NO. 5554 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,,
CLARIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IN HILLSIDE AREAS.
CITY COUNCIL
Public Hearings
Amendment No. 138
October 3, 1977
Page Twelve
Motion made by Miller, seconded by
Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution,
and to adopt Resolution No. 5554. Motion carried on roll call vote
i AYES: Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: Browne
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION. 1.1202 —HILLSIDE (H) OVERLAY ZONE OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL .CODE. ..(Amendment No. 138)
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell
to waive further reading of the body of said ordinance. Motion;,carried.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell
to introduce said ordinance. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES:_ Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES:, Browne
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None - 10:00 P.M.)
CITY MANAGER
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS Staff presented the Report.
SIMULATION TRAINING Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice
• that the City Council approve the Exercise and authorize the City
Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
West Covina and the University of Southeran California. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR JOINT PUBLIC Staff presented the Report.
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
"LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT" The City Attorney presented:
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
AGENCY AND VANIR RESEARCH THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
COMPANY AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD
ON A PROPOSED LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 5555 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA
ADOPTED. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND VANIR RESEARCH
COMPANY FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO HOLDING SUCH
PUBLIC HEARING IN CONJUNCTION, CONCURRENT, AND JOINTLY WITH THAT TO
BE HELD BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ON
.SUCH PROPOSED AGREEMENT.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5555. Motion carried on roll call vote:
. AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
RENTAL OF THE K-1 ROOM AT Staff presented the Report, explaining
TONOPAH SCHOOL FOR THE that no facility exists at City Hall to
1977 SPECIAL CENSUS service the magnitude of the function;
i.e. 125 people working a twelve hour
day, seven days a week.
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City Manager
October 3, 1977
Page Thirteen
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Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller that the City Council authorize the rental of a classroom at
Tonopah Elementary School for the 1977 Special Census Headquarters
and authorize the City Manager to execute the Civic Center Permit
and Hold Harmless Statement. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
CITY'OF,WEST COVINA TRAFFIC Staff presented the Report.
ENFORCEMENT PROJECT -
The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5556 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF FORMAL
APPLICATION FOR CITY OF WEST COVINA
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROJECT.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by Tice
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5556. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Staff presented the Report.
AGREEMENT FOR CITY
OWNED TELEPHONE SYSTEM Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller that the City Council approve
a one year full service maintenance agreement with International
Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (ITT) to provide maintenance
and repair services to the City owned telephone system and authorize
the Finance Director and the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Motion carried.
ROBERTI-Z'BERG OPEN
SPACE AND RECREATION
PROGRAM (SB 174) SECOND
YEAR APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 5557
ADOPTED
Staff presented the.Repor.t.
The City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by Tice
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5557. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
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October 3, 1977
Page Fourteen
AMENDMENTS TO AUTHORIZED Staff presented the Report.
CETA POSITIONS
Motion made by Browne, seconded by
Shearer that the City Council authorize the following regarding
the City's CETA program:
(1) Employment of an unspecified number of CETA Title VI Economic
Stimulus employees in the authorized limited service classifica-
tions within authorized funding for each approved project.
(2) Approval of two mini -specs for PABX Operator and Printer's Aide
as presented this date.
(3) Approval of the change in the authorized CETA unincorporated
area position in the Engineering Department from Engineering
Aide to Administrative Analyst, Jr.
(4) Employment of a Junior Accountant in the Finance Department to
be funded wholly by CETA administrative funds.
Motion,carried, 4 in favor, 1 opposed
(Miller)
Chappell,not'ed that in reading the
minutes of the Personnel Board, it.did not appear that the thinking
of the Board was in line with the thinking of the City Council.
Browne indicated that he would -elaborate on"this"matter during
Councilmen's Report.
• PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR Staff and Mark Horie:presented plans
PUBLIC WORKS BILL PROJECTS for the Community Building on Shadow
(ROUND TWO) Oak Drive and the Fire Station No. 5
at.Shadow Oak Drive and Nogales Street.
In answer to questions by Council,
more fully delineated the community input received on the project,
and explained that the proposed cost of $44/square foot would appear
to be fairly accurate. Should costs exceed that.proposed, the
building could be constructed with certain omissionsso as to lower
the costs.
Shearer noted that possible consideration
should be given to bi-sexual facilities at the Fire Station, since
this could be the situation in the future.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice
that the City Council approve the preliminary drawings for the
community building on Shadow Oak Drive as presented, and authorize
the project architect to proceed with the preparation of the working
drawings and specifications; and, that the City Council receive and
file the plans for Fire Station No. 5 as presented. Motion carried.
REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM Staff presented the Report.
GLENDORA AVENUE RESURFACING
PROJECT TO THE 1977 SPECIAL Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice
CENSUS that the City Council authorize the re-
allocation of $37,000 from the Glendora
Refacing Program to the 1977-78 Planning
and Management Account for use in connection with expenses of the
1977 Special Census. Motion carried.
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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS REPORT
October 3, 1977
Page Fifteen
Staff presented the Report.
Council determined that it will hold
a special.study session to discuss the Economic Analysis Report on
October 20, 1977, 7:30 P.M.
SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY Staff announced that the official
LANDSCAPING PROJECT opening of the Freeway Landscaping
Contract would be conducted at
10:00 A.M., October 4, 1977, with
special groundbreaking ceremonies.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW Fast introduced Mr. A. Koniarsky,
STAFF MEMBER new Staff member replacing Mr. R.
Bonham. Council welcomed Mr.
Koniarsky to the City.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
CREATION OF PARK AND Council concurred with the park
PUBLIC FACILITY NAMING and public facility naming policy
COMMITTEE presented by Staff. Name recommendations
for the Committee will be submitted by
the next Council meeting, October 10.
• YOUTH ADVISORY The Council accepted the resignations
COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS of Janice Maude and Zari Weiss from
the Youth Advisory Commission.
RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Tice to instruct Staff to prepare
Resolutions of Commendation for
Mr. Henry Alfaro (Recreation and Parks Commissioner), Ms. Janice
Maude and Mr. Zari M. Weiss (Youth Advisory Commissioners).
Motion carried.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell
to instruct Staff to perma-plaque the Resolution of Commendation to be
presented to Mr. H. Alfaro. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES Council reviewed Staff Report.
AS REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION The City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 5558 THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTED APPOINTING THREE ALTERNATES AS REGULAR
• MEMBERS OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5558.''Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
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COMMITTEE LIAISON
APPOINTMENTS TO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
October 3, 1977
Page Sixteen
The Mayor presented the following,
requesting that should the appointed
liaison person be unable to attend a
scheduled meeting, that he contact
the Mayor.
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation and Parks Commission
Human Resources Commission
Youth Advisory Commission
Chamber of Commerce
REPORT - SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES
invited to attend the Study
to elaborate on the Report.
Shearer
Chappell
Browne
Tice
Miller
Chappell
Council received a general Report on
the San Gabriel Valley Association of
Cities. Concurred with the Mayor's
suggestion that Mr. C. Story be
Session scheduled for October 20, 1977
COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Browne reported that he had attended
the last meeting of the Personnel Board, September 20, 1977. He
took the opportunity to address the Board, being sympathetic with
some individual thoughts, but at the same time, trying to express
that as,long as the Council sets the policies and the direction
for the City, it would be up to the Board to uphold the duties of
the Board and the responsibilities of individual.Board members.
This would apply to any and all CETA programs approved by Council.
The Board was considering forwarding
a Board resolution to the Council -expressing their feelings,
particularly regarding CETA programs. Browne recommended that
they not send the resolution, but, rather, individually contact
the Council or Mayor by some means to express their viewpoints.
Chappell reported that during his
term as liaison to the Board, he had explained the Council's
position re CETA programs, as well as fully explaining the manner
in which CETA funds are allocated.
Chappell reviewed the positive aspects
and the progress of the Consortium Program, noting that many dollars
had been saved by direct handling of the program, and that several
of the City's residents had benefited emmensely from the program.
A formal report will be forthcoming.
Tice noted that he had also addressed
the Personnel Board on this matter.
Tice again congradulated the Women's
Division of the Chamber of Commerce for a well -planned,. well -run
Convention.
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Approval of Demands Page Seventeen
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne
to approve Demands totalling $682,794,38
as listed on Demand Register UCB 63314
through 63550. Motion carried on roll
call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
THE MAYOR ADJOURNED THE MEETING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:10 P.M.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:45 P.M.
EMPLOYMENT OF BURKE, Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice
WILLIAMS & SORENSON that the City Council authorize Staff
AND CITY ATTORNEY to,employ the firm of Burke, Williams
and Sorenson and the City Attorney to
represent the City and the Redevelop-
ment Agency in pending litigation. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5559 Mr. Fast presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5446 RELATING
TO MANAGEMENT SALARIES OF CERTAIN MANAGEMENT POSITIONS, POLICE
COMMANDERS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS, AND ACTING FIRE CHIEF.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by Tice
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5559. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller to adjourn the meeting at
11:50 P.M. until October 10, 1977,
7:30 P.M. Motion.carried.
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PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS & PLANNERS
September 30, 1977 ..
Mr. Jim Hollenbeck
Hollenbeck Development Company
202 East Alton
Santa Ana, California
Subject: Woodside Park R-1 Alternate Cost Estimate
Dear Jim:
In accordance with a request by the City of West Covina, our office has
prepared a feasibility cost estimate for use in determining the potential
feasibility of a single-family residential development for the Woodside
Park Apartments site.
Our estimate of offsite improvement costs is based on the development of
• 250 single-family units on 49.9 net acres (excluding the commercial site
and public streets shown;on the tentative map) with a resultant density of
five units per acre. Based on this number of units, and considering the
master planned improvement costs with anticipated single-family development
costs, we estimate that the cost per unit will be $17,,250. This would gen-
erate a per acre offsite improvement cost of $86,250 per acre.
The City has outlined that a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Revised
Development Plan, Tentative Map and Environmental Impact Report would take
a minimum of four to six months to process. Filing fees for these applica-
tions would be approximately $2000 to $2500. An additional.expenditure of
approximately $20,000 for consultants and an additional period of two months
would be required to prepare this information for submittal to the City.
We hope that the information provided herein is sufficient for you to develop
a total cost per lot for an R-1 development; however, we will be glad to
provide you with any additional information.
Sincerely,
William J..Fros ✓
Executive Vice resident
WJF:st
P.O. BOX 2590 9 1401 QUAIL STREET, NEWPORT BEACH. CALIFORNIA 92663 • (714) 833.0070