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11-28-1977 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES -OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF -THE CITY COUNCIL .CITY OF. WEST COVINA , CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 28, 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 Chappell; the 'invocation was' -given by Councilman Miller. ROLL CALL , Present: Mayor Shearer; Mayor Pro Tem Tice.; Councilmen: Miller, Chappell, Browne Others Presen..t:.; - .. R. ,Fast, G. Wakefield, L. Preston, L..'El-iot, M. Miller, H. Thomas, N.. Stevens, R. Diaz, G. Salazar, K. Northcraft, E. Sloman, T. Tynes, M,. Volmert, B. Freemon - S.G.V.D.T. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Miller, seconded by Tice November 142 1977 (Reg, Mtg.) to approve the minutes as submitted. November 215 1977 (Ad'j;;. Mtg. ) Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR -. • 1..,WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. SUPERVISOR K. HAHN Requesting support -to eliminate unjust BOARD OF SUPERVISORS and unfair automobile insurance premiums 866 Hall .of Adminis- charged to citizens of.Los Angeles County. tration, Los Angeles (Receive and file) b. MR. & MRS. E.G.DOWLAND.Protesting skating rink proposed in 820 W. Service Avenue. Preceise Plan No. 698 and Variance No. West Covina 747. (Refer to Hearing, Agenda Item B-2) C. LOCAL AGENCY Notice of Public Hearing on December 14, FORMATION COMMISSION. 1977 re Annexation No. 269 to the County Sanitation District No. 21 (Woodside Village Area). (Receive and file) d. LOCAL AGENCY Notice of Public Hearing on December 14, FORMATION COMMISSION 1.977 re Annexation No. 272, to the County Sanitation District No. 21 (Woodside Village Area). (Receive and file) • e. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Notice 1977 re of Public Hearing on Annexation No. 273 December 14, to the County Sanitation District No. 21 (Woodside Village Area). (Receive and file) - 1 - • • • CITY COUNCIL Consent Calendar November 28, 1977 Page Two f. LOS ANGELES FEDERAL Re manufacturing and flying the City flag. SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN. (Removed from Consent Calendar by Staff.) 1700 West Covina Pkwy. West Covina, g. COMMUNITY CULTURAL Interim.Report re Community Cultural CENTER COMMITTEE Center. (Receive and file) R. L. Bacon, Chairman 2.. PLANNING COMMISSION a. SUMMARY OF ACTION November 16, 1977. (Accept and file) 3. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION a. SUMMARY OF ACTION 4. PERSONNEL BOARD a. ACTION ITEMS 5. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION . a . SUMMARY OF ACTION 6. ABC APPLICATIONS-' November 22, 1977. (Accept and file) Special Meeting, November 22, 1977. (Refer to City Manager's Agenda Item F-3) November 17, 1977. (Accept and file) Chief of Police Recommends NO PROTEST a. JA-BUR,INC. Pedro Ruiz, Pres./Treas. 620 N. Montebello.Blvd, Montebello, Ca. John S. Siordia, Vice Pres./Sec. 2705 Jurado dba LA POSA DA 648 S. Sunset Avenue Hacienda Heights, Ca.. 7. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK a. RA YMOND REED Complains that daughter released from 2108 W. Yarnell St. West Covina High School without his West Covina consent on request of Police Department. (Deny and claimant to be so notified.) b. ANN SHUGART Alleges injury adjacent to public right - c/o Tristan Randall, of -way. (Deny and Claimant to be so Atty. notified.) 611 W. 6th Street Los Angeles - 2 - CITY COUNCIL Consent Calendar November 28, 1977 Page Three. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF'BONDS a. PRECISE PLAN NO.545, R:2 Location: North of Francisquito Avenue ,ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS east of Sunset Avenue, west of Broadmoor WATT INDUSTRIES, INC. Avenue. Accept street, sewer and sidewalk improvements and authorize release of Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company Bond for Faithful Performance No. 6ST-340 211 in the amount of $84,900. (Staff recommends acceptance.) b. PRECISE PLAN NO. 689 Location: We'st of Vincent Avenue, ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS south of West Covina Parkway. RUDOLPH & SLETTEN, INC. Accept street, sidewalk, storm drain and grading improvements and authorize release of Seaboard Surety Company Bonds for Faithful Performance No. 803910 in..the.amount of $6,500, and No. 803911 in the amount of $6,5.00. (Staff.recommendssacceptance.) c. TRACTS NOS. 33326 & 2-8958 Location: Woodside Village - Gabriella ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS and Felicia Streets. UMARK, INC. Accept.storm drain improvements and authorize releaseof St. Paul Fire and Marine -:Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 400 DR 4-0/146 in the amount of $99,000. (Staff recommends acceptance.) • d. TRACTS NOS. 31855 & 32081 Location: Southwest corner, Azusa ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS and Cameron Avenues. FAR WEST MANAGEMENT.CORP. Accept sanitary sewer, trenches and sidewal improvements and authorize release of Bonds for Faithful .Performance No..230867L in the amount of $21,000 and No. 230869L in the amount of $9,500. (Staff recommends acceptance. -A); 9. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES a. REVIEW ACTION November 22, 1977. (Accept and file) 10. CITY TREASURER a.. MONTHLY REPORT October, 1977. (Receive and file) Tice requested that Consent Calendar Item 1-a be 'withdrawn for.discussion/comment. Shearer requested that Consent Calendar Item 1-g be withdrawn for discussion/comment. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the • exception of .Items 1-a and.l-g. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice,.Shearer NOES: None - 3 CITY COUNCIL Consent Calendar November 28, 1977 Page Four Consent Calendar Item 1-a: Tice requested that Staff furnish information concerning the effect of Council support of Supervisor Hahn's measure on the insurance premiums in the City of West Covina. • Chappell reported that he had looked into this measure and found that support of same and ultimate institution of same would.cause a marked increase in the insurance premiums of the citizens of West Covina. Staff concurred with this report. Council indicated no desire to support a measure that would increase citizen's insurance premiums. Motion made by Browne, seconded by Miller that the City Council receive and file Consent Calendar Item 1-a. Motion carried. Consent Calendar Item 1-g: Shearer highlighted the Report, noting that the Committee recommended that the Council take no action this date to place the acquisition of the Sunset School Site on the March, 1978 ballot in order to allow more time for the Committee to gather information and input so as to intelligently and knowledgeably present the issue to the citizens for vote. Council concurred with the recommendation. Motion made by Tice, seconded by . Browne that -the City..Council receive and file Consent Calendar Item 1-g. Motion carried. GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS AWARD OF BIDS • PROJECT NO. SP-77005 Location: Citywide. CITYWIDE STREET Bidsreceived in the.Office of the City MAINTENANCE PROJECT Clerk up'to 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, November 22, 1977 and thereafter publicly opened -and -read. Council reviewed the Engineer's Report. Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice that the City -Council accept the bid of Vernon Paving Company as presented at the bid opening of November 23, 1977, for City Project SP 77005 and authorize the Mayor and,City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Vernon Paving Company for the work to be one. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, NOES: None ABSTAIN: Browne Chappell, 'Tice; -,Shearer r - 4 - CITY COUNCIL" November 28, 1977 Award of Bids Page Five PROJECT NO. 78-15 Location: Community Park on Shadow E.D..A. PROJECT NO. 07-51-27100 Oak Drive. • COMMUNITY CENTER Bids received in the Office of the City Clerk up to 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, November 23, 1977 and thereafter publicly opened and read. Council reviewed Staff Report. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement between Lloyd E. Moen Construction and the City of West Covina in the amount of $547,916. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None ABSTAIN: Chappell PUBLIC WORKS PRECISE PLAN NO. 699 Location: Northeast quadrant of AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF Vincent Avenue and San Bernardino CORPORATION GRANT DEED Freeway. JAN CZUKER Council reviewed Engineer's Report. • RESOLUTION NO. 5583 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CORPORA- TION GRAND DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5583. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None PROJECT NO. SP-75006-1 Location: North Vincent Avenue. VINCENT AVENUE/GLENDORA AVENUE Council reviewed Engineer's Report. CERTIFICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY The City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 5584 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE RIGHT OF WAY NECESSARY FOR PROJECT NO. SP-75006-1, VINCENT A VENUE / GLENDORA A VENUE , AND AUTHORIZING • THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CERTIFICATION. Motion made by Miller, seconded by Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5584. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None - 5 - CITY COUNCIL City Attorney CITY ATTORNEY November 283, 1977 Page Six ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REENACTING PART 6 TO CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE PLAYING OF BINGO TO NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE --:ORGANIZATIONS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 19 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS. Motion made by Browne, seconded by Tice to waive further reading of the body of said ordinance. Motion carried. : Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell to introduce said ordinance.. Motion carried, 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Miller). ORDINANCE NO. 1360 The City Attorney presented:. ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 6235.9 TO THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR MICROWAVE PAY TELEVISION SYSTEMS. Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said ordinance. Motion carried. • Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell to adopt Ordinance No. 1360. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller,_Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None RESOLUTION NO. 5585 ADOPTED Chappell to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 5585.' AYES NOES: RESOLUTION NO. 5586 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE_CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Motion made.by Tice, seconded by of the body of said resolution, .,Motion carried on roll call vote: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer None The City Attorney presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE MAILING OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE AND/OR MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SAMPLE BALLOT. Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5586'. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None - 6 - CITY COUNCIL City Attorney November 28, 1977 Page Seven RESOLUTION NO. 5587 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, •REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 7, 1978. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5587. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None RESOLUTION NO. 5588 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 7th DAY OF MARCH 1978, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF.THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. Motion made by Miller, seconded by • Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5588. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 22 Location: Northeast corner of La (PCD-1), REVISED Puente Road and Nogales Street. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 33553 Request: Approval of a revised HOLLENBECK DEVELOPMENT CO.,.INC. -development plan for 536 apartment units on Lots 1 through 5 (Study Plan B) (26.9 acres), and approval of a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 63.3 acres into 11 parcels. Recommended by the Report of the Planning Commission dated November 2, 1977. Set for Hearing on this day by the City Council on November 14, 1977. Proof of Publication in the West Covina Tribune of the Notice of Public Hearing on November 17, 1977, received. 96 Mailed Notices. Staff presented the Report, clarifying those comments/sections pertaining to circulation and proposed grading • phases. In answer to question by Miller, Staff reported the type of Environmental Impact Report that would be appropri- ate for Lots 6 through 10 would be determined at such time as the developer files for a Tentative Tract Map for those lots. - 7 - CITY COUNCIL November 282 1977 Public Hearings Page Eight Dev. Plan No. 22 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED • IN FAVOR Mr. J. Hollenbeck, Expressed appreciation for the 202 E. Alten professional input and long hours Santa Ana, Ca, spent by Staff on this project. Felt that if approved, the project would be a great benefit to the City in that it would provide many people a place to live. Study into the West Covina area showed that a number of people are in need of apartment type housing;; .e-,., young people who cannot yet afford the high cost of single family housing. Recalled that he purchased the subject property for a price based upon the multi -family zoning of the property.- He hired the best professional people that he could to design the project. The result was originally a design that would have accommodated 18 dwelling units/acre rather than the 25 dwelling units/acre permitted by.the zone. That was, however, after being approved by the Planning Commission, appealed and then denied by the City Council. Since that time, the design had been revised to overall accommodate 14.5 units/acre. Explained that he would mass grade • Lots 6 through 10 during the grading process of Tentative Tract No. 33553 so as to create pad sites for future development. Requested Council approve the project. Mr. R. Sloan, Umark, Inc. Reported that Umark would cooperate 30961 Augora Road, Suite 209 with the applicant, realizing the Westlake Village, Ca, concerns of the City and homeowners re grading. Mass grading of the area would be done as quickly as possible, much as other grading in Woodside has been done; i.e. where an exact design had not yet been determined, super pads were graded and then put to rest until actual development when finish grading was required. Explained that the portion of the property that would be.annexed to the City was not done so in the original annexation because at that time Umark had not yet acquired the property. IN OPPOSITION • Mr. P. Collins. President, Walnut Valley Homeowners 19414 Avenido del Sol Association. Requested and granted Walnut, Ca. additional speaking time. - 8 - k CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Dev. Plan No. 22 November 28, 1977 Page Nine Presented and read a letter from Dr. Oswald, Supt. of the Rowland School District, which requested • that the City Council hold any action on the proposed project until such time that the developer had submitted design plans for the total project, including'Lots-6 through 10, and commercial development. Reported that he (Collins) was present on behalf of the Homeowners Association, not for the purpose of stopping Mr. Hollenbeck, but for the betterment of the community and the maintenance of standards for the benefit of the residents and businessmen of the community. Realized that Hollenbeck had spent a great deal of money to provide a well planned design, but felt that the project would be a negative aspect to the subject community. As presented this date, it would be a piecemeal project. Reviewed some of the conditions of the area: proximity to Nogales High School, an escalating gang problem, and proximity to very low income unincorporated area. Concerned that the transient nature of apartment units would be a detriment to the area already faced with narcotics and gang problems. Did not feel that any price would pay for a young child being introduced to narcotics. Any type of owner -housing - condominiums, single family, etc., would not be of a transient nature and permit people to move at the "flip . of a finger." Reported that the Association has grown and received support from many people, not even living near the proposed project. Hoped and prayed that the Council would deny or postpone the project until such time that plans for the total development are submitted. Noted that the plan submitted only provided one ingress/egress street to a development of 544 apartments. Wondered what would happen.incase of fire. Did not feel that the Planning Commission had reviewed the revised plan because, since they had approved the original design, their feelings were hurt and they simply approved the revised design plan, too. Felt that the Council cared about the community .and future development of the community. Therefore requested that the Council not approve a piecemeal plan, but defer action until such.time_that a total plan is presented. Mr. P. McGuinn Stated that he had previously lived 307 in the, unincorporated area directly • Walnut, Ca. behind'Nogales High School., Was familiar with the crime and narcotic problems of the area. Felt that single family housing would ward off additional problems, in the neighborhood, whereas apartment units would increase the problems._ CITY.COUNCIL November 28, 1977 Public Hearings Page Ten Dev. Plan No. 22 Mrs. G. Hall Treasurer, San Jose Hills Homeowners 2142 Evangelina St. Association. • West Covina, Ca. Reported that the revised plan as presented this date did not meet the desires of the residents of Woodside Village in either West Covina or Walnut for the following reasons: (1) The proposed development of 20 dwelling units/acre ,for'the�apart- ment site does not meet the City's General Plan which specifies that a maximum of 14.9 dwelling units/acre be allowed in order to mitigate adverse affects on the area surrounding the proposed development. (In addition, felt that the figure presented of 14.5 dwelling units/acre for the overall development was incorrect, and that the figure should be 15.7.) (2) The proposed plan would still require waivers to the MF-20 Zone, thereby allowing the developer to "cram" more people into 26.8 acres. (3) There would be no guarantee that Lots 6 through 10 would be developed into 244 ownership type units. (4) The Planning Staff, in their Report, referred to the General Plan as adopted in 1969, not the current General Plan. • (5) The City had not addressed the adverse impacts that the develop- ment would have on residents of Walnut and West Covina. The residents of the area would request that the Council assure them a good quality of life, which would be the ability to safely walk through their neighborhoods at any time, to be able to leave their homes and be assured that there will be no burglaries, and to be able to send their children safely to school. Questioned why the -Planning Commission did not have a Public.Hearing on.'the revised plan. Felt the Council should follow the Municipal Code, and also deny,the proposal. In light of Watergate and other political scandels, reported that the citizens of Woodside Village find it difficult to believe that the Council represents the citizens who must live near the proposed apartments. Felt it was becoming clear that the Council owes its allegiance to not only the developers in Woodside Village, but also Umark Corporation, the owner of Woodside Village. • Mr. H. Artline Questioned how an apartment complex P P 211 Calle Redonda could be considered in a residential Walnut, Ca. area. Felt there would be an impact on the schools, since the more people that are brought in, the more problems that arise. - 10 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Dev. Plan No. 22 IN REBUTTAL November 28, 1977 Page Eleven • Mr. S. Rosen, Atty. Stated that he was appalled -at the 1515 Barenett Place assaults on the City Council by the Fullerton, Ca. Homeowners Association because the Council is supposed to represent the community, which is more than home- owners. It is a community of people living within a community - people who work in, own businesses in, live in, and wish to develop the community. The Council had, to that end, disagreed with -the Planning'Commission's recommendation for approval of the original plan, and requested that the development be revised to present a lesser.density than.that originally proposed. Reported that prior to the developer coming into the City, he'performed sItudies to determine the need for apartments in the City.,, -.Young people/couples today cannot immediately afford the high cost of single family homes, and they need a place to . live while saving.There is a large need of this type in the City. Noted that the subject property is:. adjacent to commercial development,'therefore, it would not be suitable for single'family homes." In fact, single family homes next to commercial development usually breeds crime and abandonment. The site • is suitable, however, for apartments the best kind of apartments that can be put there. The development proposed would be of high quality, with an average rental of over $300/month. It would be professionally managed. It would be an asset to the community, and increase the quality of life. Pointed out that the proposed plan was one plan for the total development of the site. The only parts ommitted at this point were the exact locations of and architecture for the buildings on Lots 6 through 10. The developer would not exceed the 14.5 dwelling units/acre for the total development. Mr. R. Mickleson, Engr. Reported that the apartment portion Robert,Fry, William Frost & of the development presented this Associates date was in and of itself larger than 1401 Quail many projects that have come into the Newport Beach, Ca. City and been considered on their own merit. Commitments made by the developer for development of Lots 6 through 10, not to exceed total development density of 14.5 dwelling units/acre, should guarantee to the City and the citizens the future development. • Stated that in addition to the paved street into the apartment development, there would also be two emergency driveways. The one leading to La Puente Road would be graded and could be graveled, if necessary, to provide emergency vehicle service. Emphasized that the Staff and Planning CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1977 Public Hearings Page Twelve Dev. Plan No. 22 Commission had thoroughly reviewed the waivers requested. The.waivers were of a technical nature, practical to the development, not detracting from the open space provisions. Noted .that he could not address the statements made to the adopted General Plan, and referred that subject to Staff. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COUNCIL DISCUSSION In response to question by Miller, Staff reported that the Fire Department had reviewed the proposed plan and found no problem in servicing the area, considering both the layout of the buildings and the circulation system._ In answer to question by Shearer, Staff explained that the General Plan adopted in 1969 (currently being updated) called for 14.9 dwelling units/acre for the subject site. The updated General Plan (which will come before Council on December 12, 1977) takes the entire Woodside area; the Master Plan for Woodside, and those development plans which have already been approved and superimposed them on the General Plan. Those developments already approved have been for an overall lesser density than that called out in the Woodside.Master Plan.. So, in the updated General Plan, the • subject site.will show a maximum density of 15 dwelling units/acre. The proposed project :would be consistent with the General Plan and the Woodside Master Plan.. In response to Tice, Staff affirmed that the developer woul-d'ha`ve 'to come back to the City for approval of precise development plans for Lots 6 through 10. -Staff and the City Attorney explained that; another safeguard to insure that Lots 6. through 10 would not be.developed beyond 244 units would be included in the. filing of`'the 4Tentative' Tract Map in that the Final -Map for .Lots 6 through 1-0 would havel:to conformwith the Tentative Tract Map. Chappell recalled that because the citizens asked-to'have the original.plan reviewed again, the Council referred .the plan. back ,to-Sta.ff; a.nd the Planning Commission..' After review with the developer, Staff and Commission, the project 'was reduced 196 .uni.ts;, it was . not reduced ,by any agreement between the developer and the Council`. Noted that the City has many other apartment units in the City, some just as fine as that proposed. There does not seem to be any tremendous narcotic, crime or gang •problems in those units. While he lived in an apartment for some six months, he found the people who were his neighbors to be very nice (young people saving to be able to afford a single family home) and there were no'probl.ems. Did not feel that apartment livers are all that bad. - 12 - CITY COUNCIL November'28, 1977 Public Hearings Page Thirteen Dev. Plan No. 22 The City does take pride in single family homes, but those homes are not exempt from burglary. In fact, • his home had, -been burglarized just one week ago, and it is not adjacent to any apartment units. Could not understand how Mrs. Hall could refer -.to the Watergate situation and the current Council. Felt that the proposed plan was a good compromise that the City could live with. Miller stated that he hoped that all people living in apartments were not bad since he lives in an apartment. While feeling that he would overall endorse the concept of single family dwellings, he�,:did feel that apartments have their place in life, too, and the. Council is to be representative of all people, not simply one segment. Considering all concerns - the location of the subject site, the reduction of units proposed, the safety of those people living in the apartments as well as the safety of those people in the single family home developments, noise, circulation, etc. and both points of view expressed re the proposed development, he felt that the plan proposed was a compromise of a positive nature. Pointed out that a building by itself.is not a negative impact - it is the people who come into it. At that point other agencies go into motion (i.e. the Police Department) to minimize negative problems. Felt that he would favor the proposed plan as a reasonable compromise. Was happy to see a positive attitude on the part of the developer as he could have come into the City with 25 dwelling units/acre as called out on the Master Plan for Woodside Village rather than the compromised plan presented. Felt that was what government was all about - 'working for the people and with the people to come up with a solution that everyone can live with whether or not everyone can agree with it;or not. Tice noted that hindsight is always better than foresight. In this case the developer could have come in with a plan to develop 25 dwelling units/acre as called out on the Woodside Master Plan and legally done so. Felt the Staff and Planning Commission performed the review requested by the Council, and that adequate safe- guards had been incorporated governing the remainder of the development to -insure that the"propo.sed overall density of 14.5 dwelling units/acre would not -be exceeded. Pointed out that the developer had voluntarily reduced the density, even though it might mean that the profits he originally envisioned would be less. He considered the feelings of the residents of adjacent single family areas and acted in good faith. - 13 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Dev. Plan No. 22 ment, particularly since • development of the site. November 28, 1977 Page Fourteen He would be in favor of the develop - safeguards had been provided for the total Browne stated that as a Councilman he had sat this date and on other occasions and heard pretty near liablous statements made against the Council inferring some relation- ship between the Council and developers of the Woodside area as well as Umark Corporation. Suggested that if someone would like to make such statements, they should have the facts and be in a position to go to a court of _law to substantiate them. He was sick and tired of individuals representing a homeowners group coming in to attack the Council. The Council has worked very earnestly to build Woodside Village into something that the people could be proud of and into a place that would be good to live. While some mistakes have been made, the Council has worked hard to rectify them. The Council has been pretty harsh on Umark and some of the developers who have come in with plans. Noted that the Council had sent the original plan back to the Planning Commission, and there it received considerable review and thought. Felt that the proposed plan was something that the City could live with and that it would provide a need in the City. Pointed out that there might come a time when the cities will be forced into providing certain types of housing, whether it is liked or not, and without choice of location. This would be based upon whether or not the city provides sufficient apartment units, condominiums, etc. for those persons who cannot afford to own a home. The proposed apartment complex would_provide a lifestyle to those persons who cannot afford -a home. The Council must consider these aspects as well. Shearer stated that he, as his colleagues, recognized when he took a position on Council, that he would be vulnerable to all types of statements. That goes with the job. But, when accused,, felt that the Council should have the right to defend themselves. The statement was made that the Council owed its allegiance to the developers of Woodside Village. Shearer said;:, "If this Council owed its allegiance to Mr. Hollenbeck, we would have been through with our whole Agenda tonight because we would have all voted for Study Plan A on October loth; the matter would have been laid to rest and there would have been no further discussion." Felt that if people were rationally thinking, they • would agree with :hi-s~.statemerit:. ; Shearer stated that he had never before in his life spoken with Mr. Hollenbeck; never' -met him nor had any dealings directly with him. Any discussion -with him has been in open meetings - the Hearing this date and on October loth, 1977. - 14 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Dev. Plan No. 22 before the Council was not a development plan. November 28, 1977 Page Fifteen Sheare-r.pointed out,that the matter zoning issue,, It'was an`evaluation of a As to the plan presented being"piece- meal", noted that Woodside Village had been..",pi( emealed'.' since 1972 in both West Covina and Walnut. The area was ".piecemealed" into existence. By the very nature of the amount of acreage of the area, it has been developed gradually. The Council could not produce any guarantees that what was presented would be built, if .approved. Recalled past projects approved by the Council, and yet, for one reason or another, they did not come into being. Any guarantee must lie in the trust and integrity placed by the citizens in the City Council. Felt that the plan presented this date was a reasonable -compromise where the desires of all could be met somewhere in the middle. Tice stated that he had chosen not to address the comments made by Mrs. Hall about the Council because he had felt they did not need an answer. . Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice that the City Council accept the recommendations and adopt the findings of the Planning Commission dated November 2, 1977. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5589 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST I;.OVINA , CALIFORNIA., APPROVING DEVELOPMENT. PLAN. .NO:...22 (PCD-1) (Hollenbeck.Development Company, Inc.) Motion made by Miller, seconded by Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5589. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES : ' None Motion made by, Chappell, seconded by Miller that the City Council adopt,the findings''of"Staff as presented to the Planning Commission November 2, 1977 with reference to Tentative • Tract Map No. 33553.` Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5590 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF" WEST COVINA , CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33553. (Hollenbeck Development Company, Inc.) 15 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Dev. Plan No. 22 November 28, 1977 Page Sixteen Motion made by Miller, seconded by Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and • to adopt Resolution No. 5590. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:30 P.M. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9 : 40 P.M_ PRECISE PLAN NO. 698 Location: North side of Service VARIANCE NO. 747 Avenue, west of Glendora Avenue. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Request: Approval of a Precise Plan OSBORNE/MAURER of Design to construct a roller skating rink, and approval of variances (2) from the West Covina Municipal Code relating to parking and off -site signing, on a 2.4 acre parcel of land, a nd certification of the Environmental Impact Report. Recommended by the Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 2792 and 2793. Appealed by E. J. Dowland on November 7, 1977. Proof of Publication in the West Covina Tribune of the Notice of Public Hearing on November 17, 1977 received. 42 Mailed Notices. Staff presented the Report, particularly • addressing the six points expressed in the letter of request for appeal. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED IN FAVOR Mr. R. Osborne 505 N. Tustin Avenue Santa Ana, Ca. Requested and received additional ,.speaking time. Felt Staff did an excellent job describing the property and the proposed use. Presented a history on roller skating, and the new concept roller skating rinks (as proposed) including slide illustrations. Reported that the City of West Covina had been chosen for study as a possible site for the roller rink because the City has always been a leader in recreation. The subject site was chosen for the project because the site would offer all of the pre- requisites that this type of use would require - Service -Commercial • Zoning, exceeds one and one-half acre site size, within close proximity to a major trade area and major arterials, compatible and complimentary to adjoining sites. The rink would provide a modern outlet for a badly needed type of recreation in the City. - 16 - CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1977 Public Hearings Page Seventeen Precise Plan No. 698 Reviewed the layout, plans for the building and landscaping, noting major assets of the project, and • explaining the traffic circulation proposed. Re the parking spaces, explained that the proposed plan originally contained 80 parking spaces, but that Staff recommended tying the parking lot into the parking lot for the bowling alley, which provided a better circulation pattern, and allowed for twelve additional parking spaces to bring the plan to the current 92 spaces. Felt that this would provide more than sufficient parking because the rink would primarily be a drop-off - pick-up use whereby children would be left by adults. Explained that some question had been raised concerning Phase II of the development. At this point, the developer's thoughts would be something such as an ice cream parlor. Whatever the use, it would be designed so as to provide its own parking. During the six month parking observation period approved by the Planning Commission, Phase II would be planted with pasture type grass and irrigated so as to be maintained. Reviewed the services that the rink would offer to the community - professionally run, well -supervised social center for young people, family recreation; inexpensive recreation, excellent avenue for fund raising parties, etc. • Basically agreed with all of the conditions setforth in the Staff Report and resolutions approved by the Planning Commission. Felt the project would be an asset to the community. Noted that at the Hearing before the Planning Commission, approximately 90 percent of the objections seemed to be directed towards the existing adjacent bowling alley. Stated that the plan before the City Council was for a roller skating rink, which adhered to all of the City standards and codes with the exception of two concerning parking and signage. In response to question by Miller, Osborne explained that while a potential use for Phase II would be some type of eating establishment, it would not be a use that would serve beer, wine or liquor, since those items are already provided in the bowling alley. In answer to question by Tice, Osborne reported that he would calculate the maximum number of persons to be in the rink during any one session would be 300. • IN OPPOSITION Mrs. R. Dowland 820 W. Service Avenue -West Covina, Ca. Requested that the Council appeal the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the skating rink being built on Service Avenue in a residential area. - 17 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Precise Plan No. 698 November 28, 1977 Page Eighteen Could not understand how the Commission could have granted the waiver that it didfrom the required 3 number of parking spaces - from a required 323 spaces to 92 spaces, • which would include parking for the employees. Felt that if the sport of roller skating is growing, as stated by Osborne, 92 spaces would not be adequate in the future. Stated that she did not feel that most of the business the rink would enjoy would be from children dropped of at the rink by their parents. Teenagers capable of driving, as well as groups for parties would be attending. It was suggested at the Hearing before the Planning Commission that overflow parking could use the parking lot of the bowling alley. Having observed the bowling alley use, felt that this would be impractical because there would be many times, particularly at night when the leagues bowl, when this would be impossible. Wondered where the overflow parking would go then. Pointed out that if Phase II is developed into an ice cream parlor, it would necessitate parking one parking space for each three persons. Reported that Staff had not mentioned future potential of removing the homes along Service Avenue to accommo- date parking, as listed as one of the alternatives in the Environmental Impact Report. (Read that section of the"Report, pages-37 and 38.) Pointed out that the Report listed the homes,as over 40 years old when in fact they are only 28 years old. Felt that if the subject site would not be large enough to accommodate parking for the use, they should not be allowed to build. It should not be considered that parking could be expanded by moving out homes. Recalled that the Commission had stated that the residents could not expect._the.community to stay as it was 28 years ago. As an adult in the community for 28 years, she was well aware of the changes that have .taken place, and had not fought them.. But, in this case, she was fighting for her life because she and her husband have put 28 working years into their home, and would not :want it moved off. She and her husband are now retired, as are many people on the block, and could not afford to move. Asked the Council to protect the residents and their homes by saying "no" to the building of the skating rink. Mr. E. Dowland Read a portion of the letter from Police 820 W. Service Chief Sill on this matter, "Having West Covina, Ca. these two places together (bowling alley and roller skating rink) will become a hazard, a meeting place for young people, and will definitely require increased Police patrol - that is disturbing the peace, stolen cars, thefts, vandelism, occasional traffic accidents both on the streets as well as in the parking lot." 18 - CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1977 Public Hearings Page Nineteen Precise Plan No. 698 Reported that there had already been vandelism in the bowling alley parking lot. In addition, a young girl •had run into the Dowland's front yard screaming because a man in a car had exposed himself to her. The residents do not need that type of thing in their neighborhood; they have had enough. Stated that the two new concept rinks currently operating in Southern California - in Mission Viejo and Placentia; are in altotally different environment, a relatively new environment. Whereas the rink in West Covina would draw from the crime element in Baldwin Park, Azusa, Pomona, La Puente, Bassett, E1 Monte, San Gabriel, etc. The residents do not want this. Recalled that at the Hearing before the Planning Commission`, a petition against the project with 45 names on it was submitted to the Commission, and it seemed to do no good whatsoever. Yet, in another Hearing that evening concerning a lot split, one man opposed the project and the Commission denied it. Felt that somebody should do the residents of the area some good. Mr. S. Ramey Recalled that at the Hearing before 824 W. Service Avenue the Planning Commission the developer West Covina, Ca. stated that he wanted to be a good • neighbor, but felt that he would also want to be a good businessman too so he would want to get the most out of his property. Therefore, as far as neighbors are concerned, they will suffer. Reported that he had driven down to the project in Mission Viejo and found it to be very attractive with a nice market area to draw from. The project in West Covina would not be as attractive, being a tilt' --.,up- building, and would not have such a nice market area to draw from. --Therefore, did not feel there could be a comparison. Reiterated the areas that the project would draw from in West Covina, noting that he felt the pre -formed opinions re crime and delinquency would hold true. The fact that the developer proposed to have a uniformed security guard on the site during operating hours would indicate that he, too, expects problems. Pointed out the problems that have occurred just since the bowling alley opened - fights in the street, theft, etc. Felt that the slides shown by the developer projected only the good side of the proposed project. • Noted that the Environmental Impact Report stated that if the applicant was unable to develop his property because of the zoning, he should be recompensed for his loss. Felt that since the residents, who owned their property before the applicant owned his, would behaving -something come in that would be a detriment 19 - CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1977 Public Hearings Page Twenty Precise Plan No. 698 to their property values that they should profit in some way. • Noted that the subject site exceeded the depths of other commercial sites in the area, and that.t has residential property on three sides. Felt that the proposed building mould be somewhat tall for the area, the -tilt up architecture would be unattractive, and the most unattractive wall mould face potential apartment or commercial property. In addition, the proposed placement of the building on the lot would be out of view, and would require extra signage to call attention to it. Felt that commercial development in a residential area should be compatible with the area, having its most intense use during a time least bothersome to the residents. Such a development should also be low-keyed. In summary, noted that the project would have a negative social impact on the area, and that the plan submitted was inconsistent on an overall basis. Suggested that the property could be used for apartment units. IN REBUTTAL Mr. R. Osborne Felt that the tone of the opponents was more emotional than factual. Re the parking situation, noted that the-City's code does not really address the type of facility proposed, but rather a theater with an all adult audience. Reiterated the drop-off pick-up nature of the business proposed, which would deal mostly with children (very few adult skaters). He -,:and his partner had observed six like facilities and the Planning Staff had personally observed three others, all to conclude that the parking proposed would be more than sufficient. Stated that the subject site is in a commercial area, not a residential area, although it is unfortunate that there is an island of residential. That fact will not change and probably some of the older homes will phase out in years to come. .With respect to the comments in the letter from Police Chief Sill, the applicants requested that he go to any of the new concept rinks for observation. He did visit the Yorba Linda facility and since made a revised response to the Planning Department which indicated that he was very pleased overall with the facility and did not see any problems. • Regarding the criminal element, agreed that there is-a.criminal element in West.Covina, just as there is in any other city. Felt that the key to the success of any rink was the manner in which the management enforces the rules and regulations. - 20 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Precise Plan No. 698 liable, however, to compensate him. November 28, 1977 Page Twenty-two •As to the possibility of multi -family development, an alternative not mentioned in the E.I.R., the property was originally zoned in 1968 as R-3, and was changed to S-C in 1970.. In 1971 there was a request to rezone from S-C to multi -family, but because of the opposition, the request was subsequently denied. There- fore, it was felt that this was not a viable alternative.at this time. In response to question by Chappell, Staff explained that the 323 parking spaces requirement was derived from a formula based on the floor space of the proposed use. Staff reported upon question by Miller that an additional 58 parking spaces could be accommodated on Phase II site. Chappell stated that based on past experience in the City, he would be in favor of the project only if the Phase II site was immediately developed for parking. Felt that -the City has a need for this type of facility. Reports from the Youth Advisory Commission and other groups in the community have indicated that there are not adequate recreation facilities for the younger citizens. • The Chief of Police indicated that the facility should be well supervised, and the Planning Commission included that condition in their approval of the precise plan. Miller concurred with Chappell's statement on immediate development of the Phase II site for parking. Had also heard from the Youth Advisory Commission as well as other youth in the community re the need for additional recreation facilities for the young people. Felt that a use should be compatible with the community. Pointed out that the subject site is zoned S-C, so the question would be if the use would be acceptable and environ- mentally adaptable to the surrounding areas. Was impressed that the noise factors had been very satisfactorily addressed in the E.I.R., as was the matter of circulation. ' Did not see any negative elements that would warrant denying the project. From time to time, there may be a problem or two, but the security officer should control those • incidents. Again, a facility is not what is negative; it is the people. The applicants must run the business efficiently as they have proposed to do. While the use may draw from other cities, the Council must consider the City's own youth and their needs. In looking at the total impact, felt the good outweighed the bad. - 22 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Precise Plan No. 698 November 28, 1977 Page Twenty-one To have a viable entity, it must be managed properly to make sure that there are no criminal problems that would drive away good business. •Therefore, he would be willing to spend the money to bring in security to enforce the same rules outside of the rink as inside. Inside of the building there would be four floor guards, a manager, an assistant manager, two cashiers, two skate rental clerks, two snack clerks, and a maintenance person. Did not feel that the criminal element would bother the facility with the type of management that it would have. Stated that the issue before the Council was not one of zoning, but rather a precise plan, because the zoning does exist. He and his partner had complied with all of the standards and codes of the City, with exception of the two variances applied for. Felt that the Environmental Impact Report covered all of the direct issues and pointed out that the project would not have any detrimental impact on the community. Other commercial uses that would be permissible on the site could present more problems - traffic all hours of the day and night, the serving of alcoholic beverages, etc. Reported that from a design standpoint, the building as proposed was placed correctly on the lot to allow the best circulation for the drop-off and pick-up nature of the use. • Architecturally, the building would not be as high as a two story building. It would be a very nice looking building with the tilt up, as are all of the new concept rinks with the exception of Mission Viejo. It would be an asset to the community. In response to question by Chappell, Osborne reviewed the design of the building, noting architectural and landscaping treatment that would be used to make the exterior walls of the building more aesthetically pleasing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COUNCIL DISCUSSION Staff addressed those comments made re the Environmental Impact Report as follows: Regarding the alternatives listed on pages 37 and 38, stressed that the options listed were alternatives as required by the State of California to be listed. Their listing did not mean that the Staff advocated or did not advocate them; they are simply alternatives to the proposed project. Alternatives 4 and 5 are long term alternatives. Concurred with Mrs. Dowland in that the • homes in the area are 28 years old, not 40 years old, and reported that correction had been made in the addendum to the E.I.R. As to the comments re recpmpensatory payment made by Mr. Ramey, that would not mean that the City would have to compensate the developer for rejecting his project. Under Alternative 1, if the property were not to be developed, there would be two alterna- tives open to the developer - (1) sell his property to recover his losses, or (2) to ask the City to compensate him. The City would probably not be - 21 - CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1977 Public Hearings Page Twenty-three Precise Plan No. 698 Browne felt that the plan presented met the criteria of the:S-C.Zone. • _ He, too, had heard'from the Youth Advisory Commission re there being too few things for the youth to do. The proposed use would offer another recreation Concurred with Chappell's statement on immediate :development },of the ,Phase ,II. site for parking.. Tice felt that the City need8%..o.ther recreation outlets, particularly with pending fuel shortages. Concurred`with.immediate development of the Phase II site for parking. Requested that Staff investigate. measures that would -be- st: all'eviate the problem of vehicle lights shining into.the residences along Service Avenue. Noted°that the subject site is zoned S-C. Shearer recalled that while he attended the Human Resources Commission, he heard a.report from the representative of the Youth Advisory Commission in which he stated that one... -"of the problems. that the youth of the City have is that • there is.nothing to do. Was concerned that, while he very much would like to have the facility in the City, placing it adjacent to.the bowling alley might compound a problem. The heaviest use of both of the facilities would be at a time when the people in a resi- dential area desire the least intense -use. After hearing his colleagues and the concerns of the Youth Commission, was more concerned that the City provide wholesome, healthy recreation activities for the citizens (primarily in this.case, the youth).' Felt the proposed project would answer a need in this area. Recalled those projects in the City where required parking was provided, yet it has not been sufficient. Therefore, concurred with immediate development of the Phase II site for parking. Wakefield explained that a variance would still be required for parking from the required 323 spaces to 150 spaces, In order to give some planning leeway, Staff suggested that the variance be amended to read, "The. maximum amount of parking shall be provided in Phase II in accordance with Resolution 2513." Council concurred with the variance requested for signage. 23 CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings .Precise Plan No. 698 November 28, 1977 Page Twenty-four Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice that the City Council approve.the two variances requested as amended to read ,"The maximum amount of parking shall be provided in • Phase II in accordance with Resolution 2513." Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO, 559l" The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CA LIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CERTIFYING AN ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR PRECISE PLAN NO. 698 AND VARIANCE NO. 747. (Osborne/Maurer) Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Miller to -waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5591. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller that the City Council accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission and adopt the findings of Staff as presente& to the.Planning Commission on November 2, 1977. Motion carried. • RESOLUTION NO. 5592 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 698. (Osborne/Maurer) Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body of --sad resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5592. Motion carried.on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None RESOLUTION NO. 5593 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING VARIANCE NO. 747. Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Miller to -waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5593. Motion carried on roll call vote: • AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None ZONE CHANGE NO. 525 NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Location: Northeast corner of Vincent Avenue and eastbound San Bernardino Freeway off -ramp. - 24 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings Zone Change No. 525 November 28, 1977 Page Twenty-five Request: Approval of a Change of Zone from 0-S (Open Space) to N-C (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone on • a 0.66 acre parcel of land, and certification of the Negative Declara- tion of Environmental Impact. Recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 2795. Proof of Publication in the West Covina Tribune of.the Notice of Public Hearing on November 17, 1977 received. 22 Mailed Notices. • RESOLUTION NO. 5594 ADOPTED PUBLIC HEARING OPENED T N FA 17nR Mr. J. Czuker 9201 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca. IN OPPOSITION PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Staff presented the Report. Briefly reviewed rendering of the project that would be developed on the subject site. Requested Council approval of a project that would be an asset to the City. No,:;one- came forth,•}to,_speak-:.in opposition. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Motion made by Chappell seconded by Miller that the City Council accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission and adopt the findings of Staff as presented to the Planning Commission on November 2, 1977. Motion carried. a The City -Attorney presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA., APPROVING AND CERTIFYING"A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 525. (Jan Czuker) Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution -No. 5594. Motion carried on roll call vote: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None The City Attorney presented: 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. 525 - Jan Czuker) Motion made by Miller, seconded by Chappell to waive further reading:of the body of said ordinance. Motion carried. Motion made by Miller, seconded by Chappell to introduce said ordinance. Motion carried. - 25 - CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1977 Oral Communications Page Twenty-six ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. M. Johnson On behalf of the League of Women Voters 2411 N. Cameron Avenue requested that the Council be furnished Covina, Ca. • a copy of the statement of the League re the proposed update of the General Plan as presented to the Planning Commission, November 2, 1977, and a copy of the memorandum from Supervisor Schabarum re the County's Plan for Open Space and his request of.:the Council to defer its action on the General Plan until such time as the County's Plan.is available. THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 11:35 P.M. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:37 P.M. CITY MANAGER SCAG HOUSING ELEMENT Staff presented the Report. Miller stated that he would support the subcommittee's stand on item 14-E. On item 14-G he would support neither the subcommittee's stand nor the Planning Directors Committee modification, feeling it was a regulatory approach, rather than advisory. Shearer concurred on item 14-G. Tice commented on the element as follows: Item 6-B, Should be more specific. Item 6-C, Would this • help people who take over foreclosures to fix those places up? Item 7-C, Should try to eliminate redlining; that is overstepping the bounds into the private sector. Item 10-F, Dangerous statement as presented; ;could try to curtail housing speculation. Item 10-H, This is shifting taxes not a reform; should address reform. Item 14-F, Supported Planning Directors Committee modification Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice that the City Council incorporate the report of. the SCAG Planning Director's Committee in its testimony to the SCAG Regional Housing . Element. Motion carried. STREET TREE DESIGNATION POLICY Staff confirmed that this item could be held over until December 12, 1977. Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Miller that the City Council hold over this matter until the meeting of December 12, 1977. Motion carried. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN Staff presented the Report. Motion made by Chappell, seconded by • Miller that the City Council approve the Affirmative Action Program and Goals and Timetables as presented this, date as the City's commit- ment to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Motion carried. - 26 - CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1977 City Manager Page Twenty-seven WORK STUDY AGREEMENT Staff presented the Report. CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Motion made by Chappell, seconded by (POMONA) Miller that the City Council approve the Work Study Contract with California State University, Pomona, and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to execute the contract. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None MEETING WITH Staff reported that Assemblyman Lancaster ASSEMBLYMAN LANCASTER had requested a meeting with the City Council. After discussion of available dates, Council instructed Staff to arrange said meeting after the first of the year. MAYOR'S REPORTS PROCLAMATION Mayor Shearer proclaimed the month of January, 1978, "March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month." "WETIP" Mayor Shearer introduced a letter from • "WETIP" requesting City participation in their program. . Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice to refer the matter to Staff for evaluation of funding as well as a recommendation from the Police Department. Motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION Mayor Shearer reported that the list of persons interested in serving on the Human Resources Commission was very low. One vacancy currently exists. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell that the City Council authorize Staff to advertise in the newspaper for citizens interested in serving.on the Human Relations Commission. Motion carried. EAST SAN GABRIEL <VALLEY Mayor Shearer reported that the proposed ASSOCIATION OF CITIES change to the Bylaws had been referred to Committee. A report would not be forth- coming until February, 1978. • DR., CLIFFORD'S'a°-T.HYBERG Mayor Shearer requested that the Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Dr. Clifford S . Thyberg., - 27'- • • r. CITY COUNCIL _ November 28, 1977 Councilmen's Reports/Comments Page Twenty-eight COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS Tice reported that he and Miller attended the State Senate Committee Hearing on the proposed ramp metering system. Felt that sufficient. input was given concerning the lack of information contained in the Environmental Impact Report re the impact on surface streets. Tice reported that he had received two telephone calls concerning the lack of observance of handicapped parking stalls by the physically non -handicapped. While he realized that the City had no jurisdiction without permission to enforce the law on private property, he requested that the City increase enforce- ment on public property and on any private property where the City has been given permission. The Council concurred. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne to approve Demands totalling $531,929.57 as listed on Demand Register Sheets UCB 64442 through 64603. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Miller that the City Council adjourn at 12:15 A.M. in memory of Dr. Clifford ._:;.. S„ -,-Tfiyberg•. Mot ion:.ca.r'ried: 28 -