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01-23-1978 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• • • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL . CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 23, 1978 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Shearer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Browne; the invocation was given by the Reverend Norris Barnes, United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL Present:: Mayor Shearer; Mayor Pro Tem Tice; Councilmen: Miller, Chappell, Browne Others Present H. Fast, G.-Wakefield,.L. Preston, L. Eliot, M. Miller, R. Diaz, J. Gurr, G. Salazar, M. Volmert, T. Tynes, B. Freemon.--S.G.V.D.T. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Browne, seconded by Tice January 9, 1978 to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a) SOUTHERN CALIF. CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS 1535.E. Chevy Chase Drive Glendale, Ca. Request permission to distribute informational journals on Drug Abuse, Alcoholism, Mental Health, Healthful Diet, and How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining'Weight. (Approved in prior years. Recommend approval.) b) UNITED METHODIST Request permission to conduct drive by CHURCH YOUTH door to door sales of Rubbermaid products. WORK TEAM (Other types of drives approved in prior years. Recommend approval.) 2. PLANNING COMMISSION a) SUMMARY OF ACTION January 18, 1978.. (Withdra.wn: Refer.to Page?3) 3. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION a), MINUTES, December 15, 1977. (Receive and file.) 4. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS a) TRACT NO. 30728 Location: Maria, Maureen and Magdalena ACCEPT IMPROVEMENT Streets; North of Amar Road, east of W&A Builders, Inc. Nogales Street. - 1 - a 0 CITY COUNCIL Consent Calendar 5. 6. January 23, 1978 Page Two Accept street, storm drain, sewer, water, and trenching improvements and authorize release of Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company Bond for Faithful Performance No. 6ST 340 226 in the amount of $170,700. (Staff recommends acceptance.) b) TRACT NO. 30830 Location: Miranda, Melissa and Magdalena ACCEPT IMPROVEMENT Streets; North of Amar Road, east of W&A Builders,'Inc. Nogales Street. Accept street, storm drain, sewer, water and trenching improvements, and grading improvements, and authorize release of Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company Bonds for Faithful Performance No. 6ST 340 297 in the amount of $166,300, and No. 6ST 340 202 in the amount'of $54,500. (Staff recommends acceptance.) c) TRACT NO. 30971 Location: North of Amar Road, east of .ACCEPT IMPROVEMENT Nogales Street. W&A Builders, Inc. Accept grading and on-site''improvements and authorize release of Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company Bond for Faithful Performance No. 6ST 340 135 in the amount of $176,000. (Staff recommends acceptance.) d) 1345 McW00D AVE. Location: 1345 McWood Avenue ACCEPT IMPROVEMENT Accept curb, gutter and sidewalk improve - Bob Holder ments and authorize release of balance of Cash Deposit in the amount of $700. (Staff recommends acceptance.) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES a) REVIEW ACTION CITY TREASURER a) MONTHLY REPORT Item .2-a be withdrawn. January 17, 1978. (Accept and file.) December, 1977. (Receive and file.) Shearer requested that Consent Calendar Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 2-a. Motion carried on roll call vote: • AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None -. 2 - CITY COUNCIL Consent Calendar January 23,.1978 Page Three . Shearer felt that due to the uniqueness of the situation, Variance No. 7561 approved by the Planning Commission, should be called up before the City Council. Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Browne that the City Council call up Variance No. 756. Motion carried. Motion made by Browne,: -seconded by Miller that the City Council approve Item 2-a of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried,,on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS AWARD OF BIDS PROJECT NO. SP-77001-1 Location: Orange Avenue, Doublegrove BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM Street to Francisquito Avenue. Delvale Street, Tonopah to Sunset Avenues. Intersection of Sunset and Francisquito Avenues. Bids received in the Office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M.., on Wednesday, January 18, 1978 and thereafter publicly opened and read. Council reviewed Engineer's Report. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne that the City Council accept the bid of Sully -Miller Contracting Company of Long Beach as presented for the sum of $16,373.10 and authorize -the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract agreement. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None PUBLIC WORKS PRECISE PLAN NO. 697 Location: North side of San Bernardino Road ACCEPT GRANT DEED between Azusa Canyon Road westerly City WILLIAM & MARGARET KIMBLE boundary. Council reviewed the Engineer's Report. RESOLUTION NO. 5626 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED EXECUTED BY WILLIAM F. AND MARGARET A. KIMBLE, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Motion made by Browne, seconded by Miller to waive further reading -of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5626. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None - 3 - 11 CITY COUNCIL January 23, 1978 Public Works Page Four TRACT NO. 23006 Location: Southwest quadrant of Priscilla APPROVE LOT LINE Drive and Penny Street. ADJUSTMENT Council reviewed the Engineer's Report. RIDGEWOOD DEVELOPMENT The City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 5627 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT. . Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Miller to waive: further reading of the body.of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No . 5627 . Motion carried' one roll ' ca ll vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, ,Browwne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None OPEN SPACE AREA Location': Woodside Village DISTRICT'NO. 4 - Council reviewed the'Engineer's Report. ACCEPT CERTAIN PARCELS FOR MAINTENANCE. The City Attorney presented: A RESOLUTION,.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE RESOLUTION NO. 5628 CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING ADOPTED CERTAIN PARCELS FOR MAINTENANCE WITHIN OPEN SPACE AREA.DISTRICT NO. 4. Motion made by Tice,.seconded by Browne to -waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to. adopt ResolutionnTNo. 5628. Motion carried on'roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None MASTER PLAN OF STREETS Location:* Various APPROVAL, OF AMENDMENT NO.3 Council reviewed the Engineer's Report. RESOLUTION NO. 5629 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA , CALIFORNIA , AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4085 ADOPTED DECEMBER 22, 19..69, APPROVING THEiMASTER PLAN OF STREETS OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. (Amendment No. 3) Motion made by Miller,,seconded by Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No.-5629. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None FAIRGROVE AVENUE Location: Fairgrove Avenue, Azusa Avenue PRECLSE.ALIGNMENT and Amar Road. FUND TRANSFER Council reviewed the Engineer's',Report. - 4 CITY COUNCIL January 23, 1978 Public "14orks Page Five Motion made by Chappell, -seconded by Tice that the City Council authorize the transfer of funds from the following accounts to SP 78117: 821-61, $2300; SP-76010, $2000; 802-53, $1500;.821-53, $57.7;.802-21, • $500 and 802-61, $123. Motion carried., DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR Location: Southeast corner of Cameron VEHICLES PARKING LOT and Glendora Avenues. INFORMATIONAL Council reviewed the Engineer's Report,. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne that the City Council receive and file the Report. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (7 : 45 ' P .M. ) None. CITY ATTORNEY • a ORDINANCE -INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8,1,! TO ARTICLE VII OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, DETERMINING THAT GRAFFITI OR OTHER INSCRIBED MATERIAL IS A NUISANCE AND AUTHORIZING ITS REMOVAL. Motion made by Miller, seconded by Chappell to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion carried. • Motion made by Miller, seconded by Chappell to introduce said ordinance. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1367 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION NO. 3190 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCREASE .IN MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS. Motion.made'by Tice, seconded by Chappell• to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion carried. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell to adopt: Ordinance No. 1367. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller,.Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer. NOES: None ORDINANCE NO. 1368 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE • CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION NO. 3191 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASE IN MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS. Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body.of the ordinance. Motion carried. - 5 - CITY COUNCIL City Attorney January 23, 1978 Page Six Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Miller to ado -it Ordinance No. 1368. Motion carried on roll call vote: • AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None RESOLUTION NO. 5630 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY. (SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 226 - NORTHEAST CORNER OF LA PUENTE ROAD AND NOGALES AVENUE) . Motion made by Browne, seconded by Tice to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5630. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None REPORT RE AUTHORITY OF The City Attorney presented the Report. THE CITY TO REQUIRE THAT ANY MODIFICATIONS IN THE Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Tice ADOPTED WATER STANDARDS that the City Council require that'any FOR THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY ::§;"-,modifications in the adopted water standards ZONE BE RECORDED. for the Hillside Overlay Zone be recorded. • Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5631 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS AND DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 1978. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell to waives further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5631: Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:50 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:53 P.M. CITY MANAGER • RE -ALLOCATION OF SWORN Staff presented the Report. POSITION TO NON -SWORN Motion made by Tice, seconded by Chappell that the City Council concur in the re -allocation as presented, and authorize the City Staff to amend the Authorized Position List and the 1977-78 Police Department budget accordingly. Motion carried. CITY COUNCIL City Manager January 23, 1978 Page Seven APPROVAL OF CETA CONTRACTS Staff presented the Report. (CONSORTIUM) Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice • that the City Council.authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements on behalf of the City of West Covina, California. Motion carried, 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Miller - opposed to expansion of CETA program .from inception..) EDA UPDATE REPORT Staff presented the Report. INFORMATIONAL Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne that the City Council receive and file the Report. Motion carried. LEGISIIATION Staff presented the Report. Motion made by Chappell., seconded by'Browne that the City Council: (1) Support Assembly Bill 37 (McAlister) (2) Oppose Assembly Bill 1264 (Briggs) (3) Support the League sponsored elements regarding property tax relief legislation. Urge the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities to emphasize to the State Legislature and to the public its commitment to the enactment of effective and responsible property tax relief. • (4) Authorize the Mayor to correspond with the appropriate legislators. Motion carried. (The City Manager portion of the Agenda continued at 8:00 to permit conduct of the Public Hearings.) PUBLIC HEARINGS FOURTH YEAR DRAFT (First Public Hearing held on January 9, APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL 1978 and continued to this date for FUNDS UNDER THE HOUSING second scheduled Public Hearing.) AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT ACT OF 1977 (TITLE I) BLOCK GRANTS Staff presented the Report, explaining that contracts would be let for barrier removal projects; and, the reasoning for inclusion of a Senior Citizens Center in the application. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Mr. C. Challet Reported that the feedback he had received • 1821wDanes Drive from the West Covina Senior Citizens Assn. West Covina, Ca. had been grossly in favor of continuing to meet at Cortez Park where the group would continue to work under the rules and regulations of the Recreation and Park Department. - 7 - CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings January 23, 1978 Page Eight Felt that Cortez Park has sufficient room for the association, and would have more room if some of the areas currently used for storage could be made available. Reiterated that the majority of the 700+ members of the association are desirous of staying at Cortez. Park. They would not be interested in a new building that would cost the City.and taxpayers money. Referenced an informational newsletter from Assemblyman Lancaster wherein he reported that many of the bills passed during the last session of Congress had to do with Senior Citizens. In particular, he (Challet) felt that AB-988 was significant and would lend to development of future Senior Citizen centers. Requested those Senior Citizens present to demonstrate by a show of hands the interest in remaining at Cortez Park versus development of a new center. The show of hands indicated majority support for remaining at Cortez Park. Noted that Senior Citizens are very important people with a wealth of experience and knowledge that should be sought at every opportunity. Mr. T. Collazzo Member of. -the Committee on Aging 1227 S. California Ave. of the East San Gabriel Valley, a group West Covina, Ca, representing all Senior Citizens, not one community. Was in favor of a new Senior Citizens Center in the City of West Covina, both to serve the Senior Citizens of West Covina and those of other communities. He would be proud to have a facility in the City where the'Senior Citizens Association could meet and invite other Senior Citizens to meet. Recalled the number of times he has joined other groups in -other cities. Pointed out that while the association has some T0.0+ members, there are probably some 9,000 more Senior Citizens in.the City that should also.lie considered when planning programs/facilities for Senior Citizens. Felt that while the City is "first.in line" for Police Department,, Fire Department, schools, etc. it should also be first for Senior'Citizens. Things done now, today, will benefit all Senior,:Citizens in the future. Hoped that the City would build a Senior Citizens Center and not be too tall to stoop down to other communities and Welcome all Senior Citizens to West. Covina Beautiful. • Mrs. B. Uribe Reported that since the last Council 1121 Greenville. Dr. meeting she had met with the City Manager West Covina, Ca. at which time he had further explained the program. She thanked Mr. Fast for his time and explanation, but reluctantly admitted CITY C01UNCI,L January 23, 1978 Public :Hearings Page Nine she did not understand much more than she did. Recalled the past press releases inviting the public to attend Hearings to express their concerns and desires for spending of the CDA funds. She responded by attending one of the Hearings before the Human Resources Commission where she voiced her concerns for City—wide needs. At that time, it was explained that the concerns she voiced would probably not be permissible for this funding,,:,because the funding had certain restrictions; i.e. low income, handicapped. She trusted that President Carter would hold true to his promises that such restrictions will ultimately be lifted from this funding, and other similar funding, so that when the word "community" is used, it will really reflect the community as a whole, and not just portions of it. On behalf of one segment of the citizens of the City mho .,.:cannot come forward to speak.for themselves, those Senior Citizens in convalescent homes, she requested that the City employ someone whose job it would be to see that every convalescent home in the City adheres to the State requirements. Felt those Senior Citizens would then be well taken care of. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COUNCIL DISCUSSION Shearer apologized for any confusion regarding the restrictions of the Housing . and Community Development Act, explaining that any attempt to publish in the newspaper the entire Act would be very lengthy and costly. The intent of the City was,therefore, to invite all citizens to come forward to express their concerns and desires and then have the Staff, with their expertise, review all of the projects to determine which ones could qualify under the Act. Browne expressed his appreciation to all those who had come to the Hearing, particularly the Senior Citizens, whose input was most valuable in consideration of a Senior Citizens Center. In response to Challet's comments, Browne concurred that a Center would cost the City and the taxpayers both in development and construction as well as.on=going maintenance. As to Collazzo's point that only 700+ out of some 9,000 Senior Citizens were represented in the association, Browne indicated his concern for the silent majority, too. Browne reviewed the choices suggested by Staff concerning the application.; He felt that Choice B would offer the most latitude - it would give the City more time to receive input . from more Senior Citizens (which he would have to have before he could take any action on a Center), and it would put the project on the application so that should it materialize, it would not be necessary to re -apply. Browne requested that some meetings be conducted where all Senior Citizens could attend, contribute their - 9 - CITY COUNCIL January 23, 1978 Public Hearings Page Ten input, and prioritorize the needs for consideration of the City Council.. • Miller requested that an in-depth study concerning cost factors of a Senior Citizens Center be conducted. Tice concurred with Choice B, listing the Center.a.s a possible project so as to allow time for the various studies to be. made, and yet including it in the application so that it could go through the A-95 review cycle in the original application.. Chappell reported that he had spoken with Challet previously concerning the desires of the Senior Citizens and their concern for the costs, both initial and continuing, of a Center. He thanked those who had come to the Hearing, indicating that he knew many others not present shared their feelings. In answer to question by Chappell, Staff explained that monies could be shifted among application projects during the year, and that monies could be continued to the next funding year, if necessary. Chappell agreed with his colleagues in selecting Choice B., In response to Uribe's suggestion, Tice • recommended that she speak with Staff after the meeting to determine if some State agencies do not already perform monitoring of conval- escent homes. It might be possible that the City could assist in some way. Shearer wondered if it would be possible to include the "Possible Projects" as listed in Choice A (Neighborhood Public Works and Neighborhood Social Program) with "Possible Projects" of Choice B so as to have them included in the application should any projects in those areas materialize. Staff stated that would be possible. Shearer, too, stated his support for Choice B (including the additional two "Possible Projects" as noted), particularly in light of revenue loss should the proposed Jarvis Bill be passed in the June election. Passage of the Bill would mean a revenue loss to the City of some 2 to 3 million dollars, which would greatly affect the services that the City offers; i.e. maintenance of parks and centers. Council concurred with Choice B as.amended by Shearer to add Neighborhood Public Works and Neighborhood Social • Program to the listofPossible Projects. - 10 - • 40 CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings January 23, 1978 Page Eleven RESOLUTION NO.5632 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1977 AND CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED WITH REFERENCE TO PROJECTS'PROPOSED IN THE APPLICATION. Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5632. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None THE MAYOR CALLED A RECESS OF THE COUNCIL AT 8:50 P.M. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9 : 05 P.M. VARIANCE NO. 751 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION Sylvan S. Shulman Co. Location: West Covina Fashion Plaza, Garvey Avenue ,east of Sunset Avenue. Request:. Approval of a variance from certan.standards.of the West Covina Municipal Code to constructa free- standing shopping center identification sign in the R-C (Regional - Commercial) Zone. This case being considered Categorically Exempt, no Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration required. Denied by the Planning Commission Resolution No. 2815. ..Called up by the City Council on December 27, 1977. Proof of Publication in. the West Covina Tribune of the Notice of Public Hearing on January 12, 1978 received. 15 Mailed Notices. Staff presented the Report. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED TN FA vnR Mr. M. Shulman, Reported that the West Covina Fashion General Mgr.. Plaza has been getting involved in West Covina Fashion Plaza community events; i.e. Health Fair, Boy Scouts demonstrations, etc. The proposed sign would offer a method of advertising these events as well as sales activity in the Plaza. Posting such things on the reader board would generate traffic into the Plaza, which would benefit both the Plaza and the City.. Recalled that the-.._ol-d West Covina Plaza, previously on the site, had a sign some 40 feet in height. • The applicant would basically request thatthe sign be put back in. The sign would be helpful to the Plaza considering the competition of some six other shopping centers within fifteen miles. Persons driving by the Plaza, perhaps on the way to another shopping center, could be attracted into the Plaza by the events listed on the reader board. CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings - January 23, 1978 Page Twelve Upon question by Shearer, stated that the applicant -would be in favor of the design proposed by Staff. Mr. F. Tennant Read aloud a letter from himself to the Chamber of Commerce City Council speaking in favor of the proposed sign and requesting Council approval of same. Reported that he had heard from the managers of.Bullock.'s and-Penney's.Department:_,Stores and had been requested to urge Council's approval of the sign on their behalf. In light of the Jarvis Bill pending the election in June, felt it was incumbent upon the Council and business- men in the community to continue to attract business to the City because the City may have to rely upon sales tax even more in the future. IN OPPOSITION No one came forth to speak In Opposition. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COUNCIL DISCUSSION 'Browne stated that he would be in favor of Exhibit 1 as prepared by Staff; he considered it to be an improvement over the original rendering submitted. He felt that signage calling • attention to the Plaza is necessary to attract passing traffic. Felt that the massiveness of the sign proposed was in order since it would compliment the design of the Plaza,and that .the variance for height was justifiable in that the Plaza is below grade level of the freeway and it is that traffic that the sign would attract. Tice stated that he, too, would be in favor of Exhibit 1 and granting the variance, feeling that the sign is necessary to attract attention to thePlaza. Miller stated that he would also support Exhibit 1, feeling that the Plaza was long overdue. for•:an identifica- tion•:sign, and that the variance would be in order. Chappell concurred with the need for a sign, indicating his preference for Exhibit 1. As to the variance, he pointed out that many individual businesses in the City have been permitted signs over 40 feet in height. The proposed sign would service many businesses. Shearer agreed with his colleagues, noting that he did not find Exhibit 1 proposed as offensive even though it was massive and large because it would blend with the architecture of the Plaza itself. - 12 - • CITY COUNCIL Public Hearings January 23, 1978 Page Thirteen Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution to approve Variance No. 751. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5633 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 751. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne to naive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5633. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:20 P.M. IN ORDER TO CONVENE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:21 P.M. IN JOINT SESSION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. PROPOSED LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND H. FRANK DOMINGUEZ, DOING BUSINESS AS VANIR RESEARCH COMPANY, PERTAINING TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND CERTIFICATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREON. Location: Generally located at the southwest corner of.Garvey Avenue and Sunset Place. Proof of Publication in the West Covina Tribune of the Notice of Joint Public Hearing on October 13 and 20, 1977, and January 12 and 19, 1978 received. Held over from November 14 and December 12 and 27 ; _-1977. ` to ,,this date. Staff presented the Report. In answer to question by Shearer, Staff explained that it would take approximately two years for the tax increment generated.by the proposed development to pay off Redevelop- ment Agency involvement in the project. Therefore, in relationship to other projects, the Agency involvement in the project will be minimal. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED TN PAWnP • Mr.:D',Stringer, Concurred with the Staff Report; General Counsel offered to answer any questions. Vanir Research Company - 13 - CITY COUNCIL - Public Hearings IN OPPOSITION: January 23, 1978 Page Fourteen No one came forth to speak In Opposition. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED • COUNCIL,/AGENCY DISCUSSION Having had several briefings on the matter, Council/Agency'offered support to the .project.. • Shearer stated that it was his feeling that City/Redevelopment Agency involvement in projects in the Redevelopment Zone should be based upon a short term pay off as compared with the initial involvement which entailed a long term pay off�,,project to get the area started. In that thinking, the proposed project was a fine example. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne that the City Council.approve the sale of the Sunset Place site to the Redevelopment Agency and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute: the Sales Agreement and the Grant Deed. Motion carried on roll. call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None RESOLUTION NO. 5634 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROPOSED LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND VANIR RESEARCH COMPANY FOR THE'PROPOSED LEASE OF REAL PROPERTIES IN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Browne. to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5634.. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:38 P.M. IN ORDER TO ADJOURN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:39 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CITY MANAGER Continued (9:40 P.M.) None. • SPECIAL CENSUS SUMMARY Staff presented the Summary. Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller that the City Council receive and file the Special Census Summary. Motion. carried. - 14 - CITY COUNCIL January 23, 1978 City Marra er Page Fifteen SHADOW OAK PARK., Staff presented the Report. SELECTION COMMITTEE The Council selected Tice, on behalf of • the Mayor, and Miller to. interview the consultants for the Shadow Oak Part: Phase l work drawings and specifications. REQUEST FOR JOINT MEETING Staff presented a request from the Chamber CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of Commerce for a joint meeting with the City Council. The Council concurred on February 6, 1978, 5:30 P.M., and requested Staff to arrange the meeting. MAYOR'S REPORTS The Mayor requested the Council approve Resolutions of Commendation as follows: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell ,OEFIGER,,JAY JACKS,ON that the City Council authorize Staff to -prepare a Resolution of Commendation for Officer Jay Jackson to be perma-plagued. .Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell • GORDON GREIN that the City Council authorize Staff to prepare a Resolution of Commendation for Gordon Grein to be perma-plaqued. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Tice DR. GLORIA PRADO that the City Council authorize Staff to prepare a Resolution of Commendation for Dr. Gloria Prado to be perma-plaqued. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None Shearer read a letter from Mrs. Hart (Valinda) commending the City of West Covina for its involvement in the "Orange Shirt"Program." He requested and received Council concurrence to direct Staff to communicate with adjacent cities to advise them of the program and to invite them to join in expanding • the program. - 15 - • • • CITY COUNCIL January 23, 1978 Mayor's Reports Page Sixteen LETTER FROM INDEPENDENT Shearer presented a letter from the CITIES OF L.A.,COUNTY RE Independent Cities of Los Angeles MEMBERSHIP IN LAFCO County regarding a vacancy created by Councilman Sinclair of Palm Dale. He suggested that since Chappell is President of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities and an alternate to LAFCO, that the Council not take an overt position at this time, but rather evaluate the various candidates as they indicate they will run for the vacancy. Council concurred; no Councilmen indicated any desire to run for the,office. COMMUNICATION FROM L.A. Shearer presented a letter from the COUNTY - RE 15th ANNUAL County requesting the City nominate OLDER AMERICANS an older citizen for recognition on RECOGNITION DAY the 15th Annual Older Americans Recogni- tion Day. He submitted the name of Florence Stewart, briefly elaborating on his reasons for the recommendation. Mrs. Stewart is 81 years old, a volunteer Teacher's Aide at Sunset School, and a very active church worker. Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Tice that the City Council nominate Mrs. Florence Stewart for recognition on the 15th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day. Motion carried. VACANCY - HUMAN Shearer reported that he and Tice had RESOURCES COMMISSION interviewed four candidates to fill the vacant seat on the Human Resources Commission created by the resignation of Brad Heinz. ",They recommended the Council appoint Mr. Kevin McReynolds to the Commission. Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Tice to appoint.Kevi,n McReynolds to the Human Resources Commission.. Motion. carried — RESOLUTION NO. 5635 The. City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A:RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE .LITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING KEVIN McREYNOLDS TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION TO SERVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF BRAD HEINZ. Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body of said resolution, and to adopt Resolution No. 5635. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None - 16 - • • 0 CITY COUNCIL Councilmen's Reports/Comments January 23, 1978 Page Seventeen COUNCILMEN'S In response to question by Chappell, REPORTS/COMMENTS Staff explained that CETA Title VI funds are being used to refurbish Senior Citizens homes. Chappell reported that the Executive Director.of the Consortium will attend the Council meeting (the second meeting in.February) to present an update on the program. by APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion made/Tice, seconded by Browne that the City Council approve Demands .totalling $638,175.37 as listed on Demand Register Sheets UCB 65524 through 65756. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:05 P.M. and reconvened at 10:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Tice, seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting at 10:31 P.M. in honor of Officer Jay Jackson, until February 6, 1978, 5:30 P.M. Motion carried.