10-24-1977 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEET=ING: OF'.THE 'CITY,,COUNCIL.
CITY OF WEST COVINA , CALIFORNIA,
QCTOBER 24, 1977
The regular meeting of the City Council wa:s called to order at
7:30 P.M. by Mayor Shearer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Councilman Chappell; the invocation was given by Councilman
Miller.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Others Present:
PROCLAMATIONS
FAMILY WEEK
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 3, 1977
October 10, 1977
CONSENT CALENDAR.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Shearer; Mayor Pro Tem. Tice;
Councilmen: Miller, Chappell, Browne
R.-Fast, L. Eliot, L. Preston,
G. Wakefield, M. Miller, H. Thomas,
G. Salazar, R. Diaz, M. Volmert,
T. Tynes, B. Freemon - S.G.V.D.T.
Mayor Shearer presented a Proclamation
declaring the week of November 20 - 26,
1977, "Family Week" to representatives
of the Church of Jesus Christ o .. La.tter-
Day Saints.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Tice to approve the minutes as submitted.
Motion 'Carried.
None.
.2.. PLANNING COMMISSION
.a) SUMMARY OF ACTION October 19., 1977. (Accept and file)
3. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
a), MINUTES October -6,' 1977-. • (Receive and file)
4. ABC APPLICATIONS Chief of",Police recommends NO PROTEST.
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a). SAMA Food Corp. dba WESCO - MARKET
Samir E. Mobassaly 126 S. Glendora Avenue
,Bertha D. Mobassaly
Mazen E. Mobassaleh
11725 Gilmore Street
#5 and #11
North Hollywood, Ca.
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Consent Calendar
October 24, 1977
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b,),. Old World dba OLD WORLD DELICATESSENS
Delicatessens, Inc. 1200 S. Sunset Avenue
5332 Mountain Springs
Ranch Road
La Verne, Ca.
5. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK
a). Virginia Blandford Alleges property damage to her vehicle
4132 Winterhaven St. during exchange of gunfire in bank
Yorba Linda, Ca. robbery on September 14, 1977. (Deny
and the Claimant to be so notified.)
b)., Larry Richardson Alleges injuries due to falling on spike
1673 S. Hamilton Rd. on a roller in the West Covina High
Pomona, Ca. School gym. (Deny and Claimant to be
so notified.)
6. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a). TRACT NO. 31481 Location: Northerly of Shadow Oak Drive
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS and westerly of Nogales Street.
Kent Land Company Accept street, storm drain and water
line improvements and authorize release
of American Casualty Company of Reading,
Pennsylvania, Faithful Performance Bond No. 554 3327 in the amount of
$177,500. (Staff recommends acceptance.)
b) TRACT NO. 32768 Location: Northerly of the intersection
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS of Temple Avenue and Amar Road.
Covington Brothers (a) Accept street, sewer and water
improvements and authorize release of
The American Insurance Company Faithful
Performance Bond No. 7113831 in the amount of $79,700. (b) Accept
grading improvements and authorize release of The American Insurance
Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 7113830 in the amount of $68,2600.
(Staff recommends acceptance.)
7. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES
a) REVIEW ACTION October 18, 1977.• (Accept and file)
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried on roll call
vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
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Award of Bids
October 24, 1977
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GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
AWARD OF BIDS
BID NO. 78-74 Bids received -in the Office of the
FURNISHING A MULTI CHANNEL Purchasing Agent up to 10:00 A.M.,
TAPE RECORDING SYSTEM AND on Wednesday, October 12, 1977 and
INSTANT RECALL SYSTEM thereafter publicly opened and read.
Council reviewed Controller's Report.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller that the City Council hold over award for Bid No. 78-74
to provide a multi -channel logging recorder system and an instant
recall recorder system until the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting. Motion carried.
BID NO. 78-99 Bids received in the Office of the
FURNISHING TIRES FOR Purchasing Agent up to 10.:00 A.M.,
POLICE VEHICLES on Wednesday, October 19, 1977 and
thereafter publicly opened and read.
Council reviewed Controller's Report.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by
Miller that the City Council waive the ten percent bid bond normally
required and to award Bid No. 78-99 to furnish tires for the City's
police vehicles to Firestone Tire & Rubber.Company for the amount
• of $36.64 per tire, including balancing, mounting charges and sales
tax. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS'
PROJECT NO_.- SP-7.7005u , -Location: Various throughout the City.
APPROVE PLANS AND Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
SPECIFICATIONS - STREET
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Motion --made by Tice, seconded by Chappell
that the City Council approve the plans
and specifications for City Project
SP 77005 and.,authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. Motion
carried'on roll call vote:
AYES: . Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
FIVE YEAR PUBLIC Staff, reviewed Engineer's Report.
WORKS PROGRAM
1977-82 Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell
• that the City Council adopt the 1977-82
Five Year Public Works Program and approve the funding for the 1977-78
fiscal year, subject to reassessment of the funding source for
capital outlay items for confirmation at a later date. Motion carried
-on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
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Public Works
October 24, 1977
Page Four
The Mayor continued the Public Works
Section of the Agenda for the purpose of adopting Resolution No. 5566.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
• APPOINTMENT TO FILL The Mayor introduced Mr. Gregory C.
VACANCY ON THE O'Brien, welcoming him to his new
RECREATION AND PARKS position as Recreation and Parks
COMMISSION Commissioner.
RESOLUTION NO. 5566 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING GREGORY C. O'BRIEN AS A
MEMBER OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS
COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED
BY THE RESIGNATION OF HENRY ALFARO.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5566. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS (CONTINUED)
• AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE
RIGHT OF WAY FOR WEST
COVINA PARKWAY
Location: South side of West Covina
Parkway near Fashion Plaza Way.
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by Tice
that the City Council approve an Agreement to Purchase tax delinquent
land in an amount not to exceed $700.00 and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said agreement. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
TRACT NO. 33663 Location: Northerly extension of Brentwood
APPROVE FINAL SUBDIVISION Drive,z_northerly of Amar Road, westerly of
MAP - RIDGEWOOD-DEVELOPERS Azusa Avenue.
(WOODSIDE VILLAGE) Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
RESOLUTION NO..5567 . The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 33663
AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUB-
DIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE SAME.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5567. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
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Public Works
FIRE STATION NO. 5 SITE
WOODSIDE VILLAGE
ANNEXATION TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
NO. 21
RESOLUTION NO. 5568
ADOPTED
October 24, 1977
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Location: Southwest corner of Nogales
Street and Shadow Oak Drive.
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
The City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CONSENTING TO THE ANNEXATION OF PROPOSED
FIRE STATION NO. 5 TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 21.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by
Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution,
and to adopt Resolution No. 5568. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
WOODSIDE VILLAGE RESERVOIR Location: North of Amar Road, east of
NO. 2 —INFORMATIONAL easterly City Limits in the City of
Walnut..
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by
Chappell that the -City Council receive and file the informational
report on Woodside Village Reservoir No. 2. Motion carried.
PROJECT NO. 77101 Location: Reservoir No. 2 - north of
REQUEST FOR ADDITION Amar Road, east of easterly City Limits
OF SUB -CONTRACTOR in the City of Walnut.
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller that the City Council authorize the addition of a sub-
contractor for Project 77101 on the basis of public necessity.
Motion carried.
PROJECT NO. SP-78012 Location: Sunset Place, south of Garvey
APPROVE PLANS AND Avenue (South), east of Sunset Avenue.
SPECIFICATIONS Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller that the City Council approve the plans and specifications
for Project No. SP-78012 and authorize" the City Engineer to call
for bids. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 1358 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 11202 - HILLSIDE (H)
OVERLAY ZONE OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE. (Amendment No. 138)
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City Attorney:,.
October 24, 1977
Page Six
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller to waive further reading of the body of said ordinance.
Motion carried - 4 in favor; 1 opposed (Browne).
• Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller to adopt Ordinance No. 1358. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: Browne
ORDINANCE NO. 1359 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP. (Zone Change No. 522 - Arciero
and Sons)
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 adopt Ordinance
No. 1359. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell,-
Browne, -Tice., Shearer ♦_ NOES`: None.
APPROVAL OF COOPERATION AND
Council reviewed Staff's Report.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
• TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION,
The City Attorney presented:
UTILITIES UNDERGROUNDING
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
IN THE EASTLAND REDEVELOP-
DETERMINING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
MENT PROJECT AREA
TO BE OF BENEFIT TO THE EASTLAND
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; CONSENTING TO THE
RESOLUTION NO. 5569
PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO
ADOPTED
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA OF THE VALUE
OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF
SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A COOPERATION AND REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT THEREFOR BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE AGENCY.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by
Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution,
and to adopt Resolution No. 5569. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEY AND
BURKE, WILLIAMS AND
• SORENSEN, INC. TO REPRESENT
CITY IN BURTON VS CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
.Council reviewed the Staff's Report.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne
that the City Council authorize the City
Attorney and Burke, Williams and
Sorensen, Inc. to represent the City in
Burton vs the City of West Covina.
Motion carried.
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City Manager
October 24, 1977
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THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:53 P.M. FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:56 P.M.
CITY MANAGER
FEDERAL SURPLUS Staff presented the Report.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5570 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
NAMING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF
SAID CITY TO SIGN FOR AND ACCEPT
FEDERAL SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell
to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5570. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
,SCAG'S 1977 REGIONAL Staff presented an informational Report.
HOUSING ELEMENT.- A
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller
that the City Council receive and file
the Report. Motion carried.
CURRENT STATUS OF: Staff presented the Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT CONTRACT AWARDS Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller that the City Council receive
and file the Report. Motion carried.
CITIZEN WORKSHOPS Staff presented the Report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Motion made by Browne, seconded by Miller
that the City Council receive and file the
Report. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE Staff presented the Report, with the
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM FOR following clarification by Fast:
VARIOUS PARK PROJECTS "As Council is well aware, the submittal
of fees for services of this type are
based upon professional services which
are not based upon firm unit prices or unit production figures and
cannot be as readily assessed on the basis of firm bids as we do in
street projects - brick and mortar, and things of that type. In
terms of the criteria that the evaluation team utilized, we assessed
the background and the similar experience of the various firms and
found that the firm that we recommended had considerable more experience
in the area that the City needed the expertise, and therefore, we felt
that the expenditure of the $1100.00 additional was well justified in
terms of the background and experience of architectural firm that we
have recommended."
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City Manager
between the low bid and the
approximately four percent.
October 24, 1977
Page Eight
Shearer noted that the difference
bid recommended by Staff was slight -
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne
that the City Council select,the firm of Saito/Sullivan, Recreational
Land Planners, to prepare.design plans, construction drawings, and
bid documents for various park projects, and authorize the Mayor and
the City Clerk to -execute a contract. Motion carried.
The -Mayor continued the City Manager's
Section of the Agenda'for.the purpose of conducting the Public_
Hearings.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP v
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VARIANCE NO. 745
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT,'-,"
CREATIVE HOMES
(CONTINUED HEARING)
Location: 1116.8pring Meadow Drive
Request: Approval of a tentative
parcel map for a two lot subdivision
on a 1.2 acre parcel in the R-1 (Single
Family)"Zone of the Hillside Overlay
Zone, Area District III, and approval of
a variance from the minimum lot area
standards of the Hillside Overlay Zone,
and certification of the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact.
(Held over from October 10, 1977 to
this date with Hearing open.)
Staff presented the Report.
Shearer asked how many of the less than
one acre lots were approved by Council action subsequent to -the
Hillside Overlay Zone. Staff reported none.
Upon request by Browne, Staff gave the
individual square footage of the lots proposed - 20,750 and 21,175
square.feet,-which did not.meet the criteria of the past Hillside
Overlay Zone either.
In.response to question by Tice, Staff
reported no knowledge of the reason for previous grading on the
subject property.
Staff reported that Notices of Hearing
had been sent to all appropriate property owners according to the
most current Homeowners List. None were returned as "Not Received."
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
IN FAVOR
Mr. M. Pearson, Developer
Creative Homes
Carson, Ca.
Presented a graphic display illustrating
the way that the proposed residences
would be developed..
CITY COUNCIL
Public Hearings
Tentative Parcel Map No. 8148
October 24, 1977
Page Nine
Believed that extraordinary circumstances
exist re the subject lot: most of the lot slope occurs within the
• first fifteen feet; two dwelling pads exist on the site.
Would like to take advantage of the two
existing pads in development.
Felt that it was important to note that
when considering the subject lots and other lots in the area, useable
space should be considered. While many of the lots in the area are
one plus acres, the houses and the way that they are placed on the
lots have taken advantage of the useable amount of space with the
usual amount of cuts and fills. To illustrate this, noted that
the distance between lot number 1056 garage and the residence of
lot number 1040 is only `:20 feet (on Spring Meadow Drive). The
residences of 1020 and 1032 only have a separation distance of
approximately 40 to 50 feet.
There would be 90 feet between the
two proposed residences (90 to 100 feet depending on grading).
Therefore it would fit.in with the existing topography of the area
and what exists there.
Felt that home values in the area could
• only be enhanced by the two proposed dwellings, which would,sell for
approximately $175,000. While the dwellings would not conform with
the Hillside Overlay Zone, they would be compatible with the contours
of.the property as it exists.
Concurred with the Staff Report,
particularly concerning the extraordinary circumstances of the
situation.
In answer to question by Tice, stated
that there would probably be between 2,500-and 2,800 square feet
in each home, which, again, would conform with the area.
Mrs. J. Hadley Reported that in 1962:,.she and her
Laguna Beach husband had planted some $3,000 worth
of landscaping around.1100 Spring.
Meadow Drive to encourage privacy for
adjacent homes. The trees are now towering and would offer Mr.
Grayce privacy.for his pool and home.
Presented a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Trudeau (unsolicited), who live two doors from the subject
lot. The Trudeaus''advised that when they purchased their lot in
• 19524 it was written in their deed that the lots in the tract, which
were over one acre, could be split once. During the years, about
one dozen of the original lots have hence been split. Lot numbers
1145 and 1153 (Spring Meadow Drive) were split from one'lot and
built on as recently as one year ago. Did not feel that any of the
splits had been detrimental to their neighborhood.
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Public Hearings Page Ten
Tentative Parcel Map No. 8148
IN. OPPOSITION
Dr. R. H. Propper Noted that at the Planning Commission
• 1132 Spring Meadow Dr. meeting, Pearson stated that the
West Covina, Ca, proposed dwellings would be 3,500 to
4,000 square feet, whereas this date
he stated the homes would be 2,500 to
2,800 square feet. Did not feel that Pearson had taken a lot of
care in the planning of the development.
Questioned the existing grading on
the subject site. From daily observance of the -lot, he could only
see one . axea ..where a. -house- could, -,be constructed. To think of
placing .two ,dwellings' ' on the -site would defy the imagination, in
his opinion. °
Acquainted the Council with some
statistics,he. collected:, There were.44 original lots, averaging
1..61 acrese'�per lot'when the tract was first put together. Fifteen
of the original lots'- have 'been split; the first split occurring in
1953 and the most recent in 1970. The average size of a lot now
currently in, -.the area:is1-:26 acres. The proposed split would
create two lots`&ach less than half an acre, which would be a
tremendous change in the character of the neighborhood.
• Felt that while the developer stated
he would like to take advantage of the area, it would be his opinion
that he would like,to exploit the area.
The resident8'h,'in the area have spent
a large amount of money on their homes; i.e. he himself had recently
added a very large room, which would preclude any lot split of his
property. If the.Council were to grant a lot split to the applicant,
he would, therefore, be receiving an advantage that Propper could
never have
Noted that on one hand there are the
residents of the area, who live there,"put money into their homes
and enjoy the area. On.the other hand, there is the property owner
.of the subject property, who lives down at the.beach..and would like
to get as much money as possible out of the piece. -of property in
question. Too, there are the developer and contractor, who would
like to..put homes on the property for approximately $.175,000 each.
Felt that there would be nothing wrong
with developing the subject property with one dwelling in context
with the rest of the community. There would still be a nice profit
• without squeezing every dollar possible out of the area at the
disadvantage of the existing residents..,.
Re findings for.a variance - could not
understand how extraordinary circumstances could be power poles,
missing vegetation and two grading sites, and be considered justifica-
tion for changing an area and putting two houses on one lot.
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Public Hearings Page Eleven
Tentative Parcel Map No. 8148
Mrs. J. Br`ai-s_. Requested to go on record as completely
1100 Spring Meadow Drive agreeing with Dr. Propper...
• West Covina, Ca.
Did not believe that granting of the
variance would be in the best interest of the citizens of West
Covina, especially those in the immediate area, who are so strongly
opposed to it.
Felt it would only open the door to half
acre lots for proposed development in the hillside area- Had spoken
to .s;everal residents in the area, and reported that they are.
upset about other lot splits that had been permitted in..the area
already, particularly the one across from the country club entrance.
The residents would hate to see the rural community destroyed; they
like the one acre lots. Would like w see one home built on the
subject site.
Mr. D. A. Brais Noted that the lot across the street
1100 Spring Meadow Drive from the subject site had been split
West Covina, Ca. a few years ago, as reported, but it
had originally been a two acre parcel.
After the split, one lot ended up about
1.2 acres, and the other, about 7/8 of an acre. Reported that he
could not find anything in the area less than 7/8 of,an acre, which
is pretty close to an acre, and would not bring about any complaint.
IN REBUTTAL
Mr. M. Pearson Re the size of the proposed dwellings,
stated that he would be more than
willing to agree to a set of contingencies
upon the lot split approval to set the size of each of the proposed
dwellings, plus or minus ten percent.
Grading would be done according to all
of the stipulations and requirements of the City.
All improvements would be subject to
City approval.
Re pricing, at this point it is done
by sitting back and taking a subjective viewpoint of the market.
Specifics cannot beset at this time.
Felt that the proposed development
would be aesthetically pleasing and conforming with the area.
• Mrs. J. Hadley Reported that lot number 1116 was graded
as far back as 1952 when the Trudeaus:.
purchased their property. Noted that
Mr. Cohen's lot, 114'5, his '33;.977 square feet.
CITY COUNCIL
Public Hearings
Tentative Parcel Map No. 8148
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
October 24, 1977
Page Twelve
• COUNCIL DISCUSSION Miller explained that it was his under-
standing from discussion with Staff that
during the existence of the Hillside
Overlay Zone no variances were granted as a property right to the
residents of the area in question.
Did not feel that the ,showings for
a variance had been met, particularly that the variance would be
necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right possessed by the property in the same vicinity and
zone, but which is denied to the property in question.
Felt that granting the requested variance
would start a new precedent, which would defeat the new Hillside Over-
lay Zone requiring one dwelling unit per acre.
Browne, having been opposed to the
recently adopted changes to the Hillside Overlay Zone, and given
the fact that the variance requested could not meet the criteria
of the prior Hillside Overlay Zone, concurred with Miller in the
feeling that the new ordinance would be decimated right from the
start should the requested variance be approved.
• Did not feel that the sfi_ ow"ings for
a variance had been met.
Tice asked'if it was. Staff's recommenda-
tion to approve the requested variance based on the topography of
the land. Staff confirmed that the recommendation was based mainly
on that basis.
Tice stated that while most of the lots
in the area are one acre lots, with some exceptions, he would be in
favor of granting the requested variance because the size of the
homes proposed would probably.enhance the area and be compatible
with it.
Chappell felt that the lot split was
justified. The proposed homes would not be placed close together,
and would enhance the area. Other homes are in the area on less
than one acre lots. In driving through the area, they do not destroy
the rural character.
While feeling this lot split was
justified, stated that he would not want anyone to feel that it
• would be a precedence in the hillside.
Shearer stated that he would agree with
the comments made that the proposed homes would be compatible with
the area. But, felt that the Council needed to look deeper into
the request. If it was only the intent to have compatible homes in
the hillside area, then -the Council°should consider removing the
area from the Hillside Overlay Zone.
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Public Hearings Page Thirteen
Tentative Parcel Map No. 8148
Felt that.as long as the area was
included in the Hillside Overlay Zone, that he must consider the
showings presented for granting of the requested variance. Did
• not feel that those showings had been met.
Recalled a comment made at the prior
Hearing on this matter,. "The property is worth too much not to build
two homes on it." Felt that current property values are inflated
and somewhat fictitious. The value of the property had not been
accrued on the basis of any effort of the owner; it has merely gone
up with the market.
Motion made by Brd"Voe, seconded by
Miller to deny Variance N-o. 745. Motion carried, 3 in favor;
2 opposed (Chappell, Tice).
RESOLUTION NO. 5571 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION*�OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY ,OF WEST ` COVINA , CALIFORNIA,
DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 8148
AND VARIANCE NO., 7451 AND CERTIFYING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRON-
MENTAL: IMPACT. (Creative Homes)
'Motion made-U' ,.Browne, seconded by
Miller to waive further reading
-of the body of said resolution.
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Motion carried.
Motion made by. Browne,;:seconded by
Miller to adopt Resolution
No.'55.7,1. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES:
Miller., Browne,, -.Shearer
NOES:
Chappell, Tice
1977--78 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL
Location: 'Various throughout the City.
WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
Set for Hearing on this date for protests
AMENDMENT - PROTEST HEARING
and/or objections from property owners
and/or other interested parties by
Resolution of Intention No. 5560, adopted
October 10, 1977.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Miller that the City -Council
receive and file the Affidavit of
Mailing. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No persons came forth to'speak.
No written protests were received..
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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Motion made b Browne seconded b Tice
by.Browne, y
that the City Council authorize the Street Superintendent to proceed
with abatement of weeds and
rubbish on those properties described in
Resolution of Intention No.
5560. Motion carried.
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SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING Staff presented the Report.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
Tice indicated concern for the
recommended parking of one space/three
units. Wondered if perhaps two spaces/three units might not be more
in keeping with the needs of the senior citizens in West Covina.
Staff explained that the cities of
Los Angeles, La Puente and Inglewood, who already have senior
citizen housing, had been contacted.for input. The recommendation
of Staff was based on•that'input. In fact, those cities indicated
that with a ratio of 1:3, there would probably be an excess amount,.
of parking.
Tice and Browne questioned the
recommended size of the units.
Staff explained that efficiently
designed units.of a minimum size of 550 square feet could better
serve the needs of senior citizens than 750 square feet of poorly
designed interior. With'the unclassified use permit procedure
that mould be employed, the Commission would have the right to
analyse interior layout proposed.
Chappell reported that the last time
• he looked into the senior citizen development at Francisquito and
Sunset Avenues, it seemed that there was an over abundance of
automobiles per unit. Felt that more information was needed on
this subject because West Covina might be a different environment
than the other cities contacted, and more parking spaces might be
needed. The senior citizens living in their own units would be
healthy and would have the desire to move about. They -would not
have the availability of buses in this area to the extent that
busing is available in other areas. Noted that the City of Los
Angeles is in the process of reviewing their parking requirements
for senior citizen developments.
Browne reported that he had heard the
City Council of the City of Los Angeles had requested a study be
done to consider the feasibility of renovation of some of the
older buildings along Spring Street for senior citizen developments.
This would provide living accommodations near transportation systems.
Suggested that Staff poll the senior
citizens in the City of West Covina to better determine the needs
they have; study the transportation system in the City to determine
how available.it would be to senior citizen developments; and,
reconsider the size of the units recommended.
• As to conversion of the units at a later
date, in response to request by Browne, Wakefield explained that the
City would have to adopt a devise similar to that used by the City of
Los Angeles, whereby the recording of the agreement to maintain the
property as a senior citizen facility would include language so as if
the use is ever discontinued, necessary steps would be taken to bring
the building into conformity with the then existing requirements for
multiple family use.
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Chappell asked if�the requirement for
eight percent landscaping would be eliminated in the subject type
of project.
• Miller questioned if:the one bedroom
units proposed would be sufficient for senior citizens. Wondered
if two bedroom units would not be more appropriate in some cases.
Shearer noted that the thrust of the
program - to provide reasonable housing for senior citizens at a
low cost, has to be considered in the planning. Those who can
afford more would not need this type of project.
Requested that some sketches of the
units proposed be presented to the Council.
Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne
that the City Council refer the matter of Senior Citizen Housing,
Zoning Requirements to the Staff, Human Resources Commission and
the Planning Commission for consideration of the proj.ect, including
the comments made this date by the City Council, and to request the
Planning Commission to recommend an appropriate ordinance for same
to the City.Council. Motion carried.
Browne asked if Councilman Storing -of
La Puente,,who was present in the audience, had any input on this
• matter since the City of La Puente already has such a development.
Storing reported that in La Puente most
of the senior citizens do not have automobiles, therefore, there is
no parking problem. Most of the senior citizen.developments are
located near to a bus system that runs constantly, so they are
provided with that transportation. Felt that the absence of auto-
mobiles would usually be the case in a low income senior citizen
group. The bulk of the senior citizens in La Puente live on a
social security check, and they simply cannot afford an automobile..
Perhaps the senior citizens in West Covina are at a different
economic strata.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. P. Brite Presented copies of a letter from a.
2701 Miranda group of homeowners living in the
West Covina, Ca. Hearthstone Tract in Woodside. Read
the letter, which concerned the following:
Registration of an.'official complaint
against the City of West Covina and the B.K.K. Landfill Site due to
numerous incidents of uncontrolled garbage and -.chemical odors.
Browne recalled past problems with the
Landfill Site and the efforts and actions of,the. Council to produce
an unclassified use permit for the Site.that would impose the most
stringent operating conditions and control. Felt that in light of
the current problems, the City might have to consider taking action
to levy a higher Ona.lty fine to convince B.K.K.' that ,they have to
live in a. community and adhere as a good=.neighbor and not allow
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odors to permeate in any direction.
Staff read the current restrictions
placed upon B.K.K. operation.
• The Council concurred with Browne that
it was time to "take the bull by the horn" and keep the restrictions
imposed on the Site .until such time as the odors diminish, and people
are allowed to live in their own homes without becoming nauseated.
It was determined that the Mayor and
Mayor Pro Tem would meet with Staff and representatives of B.K.K.
as soon as possible.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Shearer proclaimed the week of
November 13-20, 1977, "SOUTHERN'
CALIFORNIA TEEN CHALLENGE WEEK."
Mayor Shearer proclaimed the week of
November 14-20, 1977, '_'YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK."
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY The Mayor presented a communication from
ASSOCIATION .OF CITIES" the:, President of the Association wherein
he reported that he was proposing to the
• Association that Section 3-c of the
Bylaws be changed from, "To undertake a feasibility study for the
establishment of County government Jor the San Gabriel Valley."
to "The Association will moni-tor the efficiency of County government
to make sure that it is best serving the needs of the County."
Browne stated that he would rather have
the Association take action on the proposed change before committing
the City of West Covina -to the Association.
.Miller recalled that originally he was
concerned with the dues for the Association because there was no way
to justify the benefit to the City. Felt that since that point, the
Association had established a "track record" that would show that
they have dealt on the local level in the areas of crime, etc. and
have been supportive on the higher levels. So, he could now feel
that the dues could be justified:`.,,,'. as a benefit to the City.
Each fiscal year the City of West Covina reviews all of the organiza-
tions to which it belongs, therefore, this membership would also be
reviewed down the road and could be dropped if it was deemed that
it did not benefit the City.
Chappell stated that he felt one city
• can no longer stand alone; it is important tounitewith other cities
to get the job done, i.e. Consortium, Burglary Detail, etc. It is
not to form another layer of government, but to allow individual
cities to get together to discuss concerns and perhaps to come up
with solutions that would be an advantage and benefit to all.
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Would not have felt comfortable to
join the Association had the City not had a representative,.but
since Miller had volunteered to represent the City, that concern
had been eliminated.
Tice stated that he was concerned with
the number of organizations to which the City'.belongs. Wondered
if the City could not get the same effectoutof the other organiza-
tions to which it belongs. Was not so sure that joining another
organization would add that much more benefit to the City.
Chappell felt that each of the organiza-
tions to which the City belongs provides a'different type of benefit,
i.e. SCAG permits funding of federal projects, Independent Cities
Association protects the independent cities, etc. The subject
Association would be a group of cities within the San Gabriel Valley -
independent cities and contract cities, all with basically the same
problems and situations. Concurred with Miller that the membership
could be dropped should the benefit to the City not materialize.
Browne noted that while it would be
possible to discontinue the membership, it seemed that the City
never really does drop out of organizations. Felt that there are
some organizations that the City does not get the full thrust or
benefit out of, and that they should be dropped.
• Felt that the -County Supervisor is.
probably responsible for most of the cities -in -the Association,
and that he could be contacted at any time and that°:theecities.•could
direct -the same -suggestions or problems to.him as they could to the
Association.
Stated that should. Section 3-c be
changed to read as proposed, he might consider•voting in favor
of joining the Association, but only for a period of one year :so,
as to assure that the membership would be evaluated for its benefit.
Miller suggested that the Council,
before the start of budget sessions,.establish a procedure for
evaluating the various memberships of the City..,.
Shearer stated that the section of
the Bylaws of the Association which caused him to oppose.joining
the Association was still there - Section 3-6. He would, therefore,
continue to oppose joining until it is not there in its present
form and intent.
The Council determined that this
• matter should be held over until December 12, 1977 so as to
allow the. Association time to act on the proposed change to
Section 3-c of the Bylaws.
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COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Tice reported that he and Mayor
Shearer had attended the Half -Time
Show competition. Complimented
• West Covina High School for hosting
the successful event.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Motion made by Tice, seconded by
Browne that the City Council approve
demands totalling $630,163.16 as
listed -on Demand Register Sheets
UCB 63811 through 63838, and UCB
63839 through 64061. Motion
carried on roll call vote:
AYES:
Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer
NOES:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Tice, seconded by
Miller to adjourn the meeting at 9:43
P.M. until November 14, 1977, 7:30
P.M. Motion carried.
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