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 -