01-23-1978 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
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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.
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Consent Calendar
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January 23, 1978
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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$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
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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.
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Motion made by Miller, seconded by Chappell
to introduce said ordinance.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1367
The City Attorney presented:
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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.
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City Attorney
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.