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03-13-1978 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE .REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY.OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 139 1978. ® The regular meeting of the City Council. called to order at 7:30 P.M., by'Mayor Shearer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Tice; and the invocation was given by the Reverend Donald Helsel of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran 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, H. Thomas, M. Uolmert, N. Stevens, M. Wolff; R. Paikoff, T. Tynes, A. KoniarskT, G. Salazar, J. Kolb, B. Freemon — S.G.U.D.., J.Varela, J. Keating. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Gordon Grein Mayor Shearer: Traditionally Dr..Gloria Prado recognition is given to people at the completion of their particular service; however, this evening we are departing from that and recognizing two people in our community during their term of service. The first is a gentleman who the ® Council appointed -to the County Library Board.sometime ago and prior to that the City's representation on that Board has been rather hit and miss. However, with the appointment of Mr. Grein this took a considerable turn for the better. He has participated very actively; he has written a number of very factual and helpful reports and done a job that needed to be done but prior to his appointment it was not being done in the manner it deserves. The other presentation is to Dr. Gloria Prado, who is on the staff of Sunset School and in this capacity has served not only West Covina but the surrounding communities,in an outstanding manner. The item we are specifically recognizing Dr. Prado for is her suggestion and her perserverance to bring to the City Council a program whereby young people Who are students at Sunset School, who do have the capability of.pro.ducing productive work but because of their problems have di.fficulty,in.,finding gainful employment. It was through her.efforts than the City has a very active Orange Shirt.Program — we have several young men working in our parks doing a very fine Job. In recognition of the efforts of both Dr. Prado and Mr. Grein we are happy to present these commendations. AP;P_R.0_UL;._O,.FmINUTES Motion b.y Tice, seconded 'by Browne and carried, to approve the minutes of the ® City Council meeting of .February 27, 1978 and March 6, 1978 as submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a) SAN-GABRIEL.VALLEY Request permission to c,o•nduc.t..'a:nnual.fund— YWCA-A'-.961 9'.'Glendora raising 'appe-al:and 'Waiver- of. -Charity..,-'-. ._ Ave., West Covina Solicitation License Fee. (Approved in — 1 — CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR b) WEST COVINA FOURTH OF . JULY PARADE COMMITTEE 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Page Two 3/13/78 prior years. Recommend approval) Request for Parade Permit for 4th of July Parade with waiver of fee and bond; and request for payment of outstanding bill from 1977 parade event. (Withdrawn. Refer to discussion on Pages 2 and 3) SUMMARY OF ACTION March 1, 1978'. (Accept.and file) 3. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION SUMMARY OF.ACTION February 28, 1978. (Accept and file) 4. ABC APPLICATIONS: Chief of Police recommends NO PROTEST. a) Southland Corporation dba 7—ELEVEN FOOD STORE P.O.Bo*x C-19527, Irvine 1319 W.Merced Avenue 5. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: Fredrick D. Grattan 1708 Lark Ellen Ave., West Covina 6.. PARADE PERMIT APPLICATION' • Bridget Arent, Galaxie Little League 3532 Forecastle West Covina 7. CITYTREASURER Claims damages to vehicle alleging chuckholes on Nogales Street on 1/14/78. (Deny and refer to City's Insurance Carrier. Claimant to be so notified) Request to conduct opening day parade on April 15, 1978 and waiver of application fee and.:bond. (Recommend ap,pr.ova1 subject to staff review and regulations) Month of January 1978 report. (Receive and file) Browne asked that Item I—b be with— drawn'for Council discussion. Motion by Tice to approve Consent Calendar items with the exception of Item I—b; seconded by Browne and carried on roll call vote:. AYES: Miller,. Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None. ITEM I-b Browne referred to the letter request — WEST COVINA FOURTH OF JULY ing certain waivers of fees and bonds PARADE COMMITTEE and that the City pay the $446: .. incurred in the 1977 parade which is still, outstanding to the Pepsi Cola Company. Stated Council has helped many of the community organizations but only for a year or • two until they were self —subsidizing and he recommended that this City.Council take a stand as. we have in the past in being supportive of parades, symphonies, etc., but he was not in favor of the .expenditure of monies for subsidization after a year or two pointing out the many..other needs the City has. Asked that Council not honor this request. — 2 — CITY COUNCIL Page Three ITEM I-b 3/13/78 Tice stated he.shared;some of Browne's views, however he felt they incurred this debt in good faith and if Council turnsthe request down he would offer his personal check. Miller noted they are not asking for the parade permit • for 1978 due to the construction work on Cameron -Avenue but will be in 1979 and will.probably be requesting funds from Council at that time. He concurred the $446, should be made up by the . organization but in the future as far -as Council;subsidizing the parade he was still open to that. Shearer said it was .his feel- ing due to the manner in which this debt was incurred its non- payment will reflect disfavorably.an.the City even though the parade was the idea and brainchild and implementation of a citizens group, it is very closely tied with the. City of West Covina and.,he felt the lack of payment of their bill will reflect adversely on the City and.not the Committee. He would like to see the City pay this bill and then take a very hard look at any future request for future funding.. Council could perhaps consider this $446. in lieu of a much larger subsidy request.had there been a parade in 1978; he would be in favor of paying the $446 with the understanding that future requests be scrutinized carefully. Chappell pointed out the organization -that puts on this parade has been working very hard to give the City some recognition on a holiday that we all respect; and he knows they have been attempting to make up this deficit without coming to. Council; he felt Council should support their request, but before going Zany further on any requests in future years he felt the Committee should come before Council and make a presentation showing Council what they are doing in attempting to raise their funds. The Mayor asked: the City Manager what his • recommendation would be if:the.Council is desirous of helping in this situation? City Manager stated_ there is an allocation in Account 139.11 that would cover the amount requested if Council so desires. Additionally from reading their letter it appears there is nothing else this Committee is requesting in 1978 - they are intending to hold some sort of"ceremony in the park and further other.entertainment" — so at_this point we do not know if their activities would in fact require money, permits, waivers of fees .and bonds - we could consult with them .and determine if they have to make an additional 'request of Council. 'At'this time he felt Council should not grant approval for.any function because if in fact they desire to have a function that requires insurance this then becomes a problem. Motion by Browne that*.'the request by the Parade Committee be referred back to staff for.. a',repdrt back to Council requesting a meeting with -the members of the Parade Committee to explicitly draw out what their requirements will"be this year and possibly next year, and afford Council a rundown on the alloca- tion of monies that may be needed; seconded by.Tice and carried. GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS AWARD OF BIDS • BID NO. 78-121 PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR that the original bid on December 12, 1977 b id. Bids received in th'e'office-..o-f the Pur- chasing Agent up to 10:00 A.M.., on Wednesday, March 1, 1978,*.and thereafter publicly opened and read. Council reviewed Controller.'s_Report listing bids. received. (Browne pointed out it was at his reque.s.t received -from Ingersoll-Rand Equipment Co., was rejected based.on the. receipt of only one - 3 - CITY COUNCIL Page Four AWARD OF BIDS 3/13/78. Motion by Browne to approve staff's recommendation that Bid No. 78-121,.for a portable air compressor .be awarded to Engine.& Equipment Company for the amount of $7,838.70, including tax; seconded by Chappell and carried on roll call vote: • AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None. PUBLIC WORKS TRACT NO. 28406 Location: Bren Tract, bounded by Kimberly STATUS OF.PASEO LAND— Drive, Jacqueline Drive and Gemini Street. SCAPING, LIGHTING AND IRRIGATION — BREN COMPANY Motion by Tice to approve the Staff Report recommendations; seconded by Chappell and carried. (The Mayor asked that a copy of the report dated March 9, 1978 be sent to the people who spoke on the matter at the previous Council meeting.) FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY AND Location: Federal Aid Urban System. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (Council reviewed Engineer's report. ) IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1978 Motion by Chappell to support amendments to the Federal Aid Highway and Public Transportation Improvement Act of 1978, permitting greater local discretion in the use of these funds; seconded by Miller and carried-. • AMENDMENT NO.''1,TO AN Location: Woodside Village. AGREEMENT FOR AN (Council reviewed the Engineer's report) EMERGENCY INTERTIE BETWEEN THE WATER Motion by Tice to.authorize the Mayor and SYSTEMS OF THE CITY OF City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to WEST COVINA AND WALNUT an agreement for an emergency intertie be — VALLEY WATER DISTRICT tween the water systems.of;the City of West Covina and Walnut Valley Water District; seconded by Browne and carried. STREET NAME CHANGE Location: West of Grand Avenue, parallel WEST COVINA PARKWAY TO and north of. Virginia Avenue$' angling off OAK KNOLL DRIVE of Holt Avenue. (Council reviewed:Engineer';s report) Motion by Chappell to reaffirm the decision of the Planning Commission and approve the street name change; seconded by.Browne and carried.' TRACT NO. 33014 Location: West Covina Parkway and DETERMINATION OF NEED Virginia.Avenue. TO ACQUIRE RIGHT —OF -•WAY (Council reviewed Engineer's report) WEST COVINA PARKWAY Motion by Tice to set hearing for March 27, 1978 for determination of the need to acquire right-of—way for West • Covina Parkway; seconded by Miller and carried. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS TRACT NO. 32620 Location: Southeast quadrant, Maplegrove BAUER DEVELOPMENT Street and Valinda Avenue. (Council reviewed.Engineer's report) — 4 — • CITY COUNCIL Page Five PUBLIC WORKS 3/13/78 RESOLUTION NO. 5651. The City Attorney presented: - ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY _COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROV— ING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 32620 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME. Motion b.y Chappell to waive. full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Miller and carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None PARCEL MAP NO.n7674 Location: Southwest corner of Workman and G. W. ASCHENBRENNER Azusa Avenues. (Council reviewed Engineer's report) RESOLUTION NO. 5652 The City Attorney presented.: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 7674. Motion by Browne to waive full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Tice and carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None • TRACT NO. 33665 RIDGEWOOD-DEVELOPMENT Location: Westerly of Azusa Avenue, ° approximately'800 ft. northerly of Amar Road. (Council reviewed -Engineer's report) Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members of'Co:uncil, the Subdivision -Map Act in effect'provides that the approval of a final tract map must be acted upon by the City Council within 10 days after the map is received by the City Council. If it is not acted upon within that time then the'maps are automatically,approved. The two maps before you this evening will be automatically approved if the Council does not act upon them this evening. Your action tonight does not accept or acknowledge that anything has been constructed satisfac— torily. RESOLUTION NO. 5653 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROV— ING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO: 33665 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME. Motion by Chappell to waive full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Miller and carried • on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None TRACT NO. -33329 Location: Northerly of Amar Road, easterly W & A BUILDERS, INC. of Ridgewood Drive.. (Council reviewed Engineer's report) - 5 — CITY COUNCIL Page Six APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS 3/13/78 RESOLUTION N0, 5654 The City.Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CI.TY,COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,CALIFORNIA, APPROV— ING FINAL MAP OF.TRACT NO. 33329 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY. THE SUBDIA/IDER • AND SURETY BONDS -TO SECURE THE SAME. Motion by Miller to,waive full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded'-by,Chappell and carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None HEARINGS REQUEST FOR -RELIEF OF Location: 2531 E. James Avenue. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Request: Waiver of underground utilities. JACK F. & BETTY J. LIDLE Planning Commission recommended denial on March 1, 1978.. (Council reviewed Staff Report) PUBLIC HEARING OPENED. THERE BEING NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY FOR OR AGAINST, HEARING CLOSED. Motion by Tice to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to reject a request for the waiver of underground utilities.at 2531 E. James Avenue; seconded by Browne and carried -on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne,`Tice, Shearer • NOES: None PUBLIC WORKS — CONT'D. TRACT NO. 33327, Location: Northerly of Amar Road, easterly of ACCEPT -GRANT OF EASE- Ridgewood Drive: MENT — W.& A BUILDERS (Council review.e•d Engineer's report) RESOLUTIO'N'NO. 5655 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED' "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF,WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPT— ING GRANT OF EASEMENT EXECUTED BY W & A BUILDERS, INC., AND DIRECTING THE RECORDA— TION THEREOF. Motion by Chappell to waive full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Miller and.carried roll call vote: on AYES: -Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES:. None RECEIVE AND FILE .IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATIONS .CITRUS AVENUE Location: East side of Citrub Street adja— PROPERTIES, LTD. cent southerly to Walnut Creek Wash. • (Council reviewed Engineer's report) Mr.. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members of Council, at this time it is not'the intention of -the --staff that the offers be accepted but simply to put them to record so subsequent purchasers will be advised of the .pendency of the offers. _ 6 CITY COUNCIL Page Seven IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATIONS 3/13/78 RONALD C. MOWRY Location Prospero Drive, northerly of. - Cameron Avenue, easterly of Barranca St. (Council reviewed Engineer's report) Motion by Chappell to receive and accept irrevocable offers of dedication executed by Citrus Avenue Properties, Ltd., and by Ronald C. Mowry; and authorize and direct the City Clerk to record said irrevocable offers; seconded by Miller and carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None. APPROVAL OF SOUTHERN (Council reviewed Engineer's report) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 208 MILESTONE REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 5656 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROV— ING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 208 MILESTONE REPORT. Motion by Tice to waive full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Chappell and carried on roll call vote: AYES: NOES: • ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Maher Friendly Village Mobile Home Park 3033 East Valley Blvd., West Covina the rentals in the area park has gone up 40% in Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer None I would like to address Council on a matter that is becoming of grave importance to a number of people in West Covina and throughout the State — the growing cost of buying homes thus forcing many people on fixed incomes to rent and have been going up with rapid rises. Our the last 2 years. I would like to have your idea of what you might consider some -type of moratorium on rents and some type of a rent control board. Many cities are thinking about this at the present time and studies are being made. Most of the studies come to the conclusion that a very moderate rent oontrol policy setting up an arbitration board would be a good thing for a city. It wouldn't stop people -from building or investing in apartments yet it.would stop the rent gouging done by some people. The Mayor responded saying he was not in a very good position to give an intelligent answer because he has not had any input but off the cuff his reaction is somewhat negative from the standpoint of picking out one area of the economy and • controlling it. Tice said he was hoping after the June election if Proposition 13 passed that this might help the situation. After further discussion Council said they would be willing to review this matter and have Mr. Maher present to them some of the reports he referred to on the subject. Miller said he is a renter and sympathizes with this gentleman but at .this point thought it would be more advantageous to wait and see — 7 — CITY COUNCIL page Eight ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3/13/78 what happens in Juneand if something passes that does not alleviate the renters he would be open to rese'arch-on rent, stabilization for this City. Maher offer.ed.to get some information and • send it to the City Manager; Mr. Fast was asked to prepare a report back to City Council in regard to what is available within'the prerogative of the Council to do. Frank — — Inquired of Council'kf`they had any 262'9 Maureen St., answers to the questions the Hearthstone West Covina Homeowners ask'ed,at the Special Meeting (Hearthstone Tract) last Monday concerning the rain"damage, mud, water, etc. Mayor.Shearer: It was my understanding, a meeting was scheduled for tonight with the developer and the homeowners from that area. Frank — — Advised most of the homeowners are there but he was asked.to attend the Council meeting and inquire regarding some of the questions asked such as was the Council reviewing their relation with the W & A Builders as far as the codes go? Mayor Shearer: Yes, that is in the process of being done. However, this evening specifically regard— ing leaking fireplaces, wiring, etc., Council is not in a position to talk on that. Our main concern is the repair of the storm damage and we are hopeful as a result of this meeting this evening that some major progress will be • made and that we will be advised of that at our adjourned meeting tomorrow evening. Frank — — Has the City Council through the City Manager's office started a review of W & A Builders compliance with city codes? (The Mayor answered: Yes) Has anything further been done with the City Attorney re a moratorium? Mayor -Shearer: There is an item on our agenda later this evening that indicates as far as a moratorium on continuing to build under the present permits there is no basis in law for a moratorium. Mr. Wakefield, will you elaborate? Mr. Wakefield: That is correct, Mr. Mayor. The problem with the moratorium arises from the fact that under the Uniform Building Code that the City is required to adopt and has adopted, the responsibility for the -issuance of .building permits and the inspection of building structures in the course ofconstruction rests with a.Building official of the City. Insofar as grading is concerned the issuance of grading permits is the responsibility of the City Engineer and he is obligated to seek compliance with the approved.' grading plans as far:as the.execution of the grading is concerned. We - have no authority under either the building code or,our City grading ordinance to stop -a -single builder or d'eve.loper who is in the course of building either pursuant to the building permits that have been issued or the grading plans which have been approved. All we can do in that respect is to insure that the builder or the developer is complying with the approved grading plans and the permits that have been issued. CITY COUNCIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Page Nine 3/13/78 . It is my understanding staff is in the Process of reviewing those matters that were brought up at the last meeting of Council and that report.will be available hopefully. by the next regular meeting of the City Council - March.27, In reply to the matter of the dumpsite the Mayor advised that is also being done - that was started before the meeting on Monday. Clyde Swensrud Apologized to Mayor Shearer and Council- 2914 Jacqueline man Browne for.not being able to reach West Covina them to advise that the Homeowners meeting scheduled did not materialize. Asked if Council had arrived at any conclusion re additional'.patrolling of their area. Mayor Shearer said if Council gave the impression that they would consider putting an extra patrol car in a specific area that was either a mistake on Council's part or a misunderstanding because that is.not.within the budget which means putting on about 5 extra police officers plus a patrol car; that would have to come at the next budget session to see if funds were available. Advised further that Council was holding an adjourned meeting tomorrow night and expected to have a report from W-& A Builders, but this meeting would not cover the question of additional police patrol. Guillermo. Rios. In. a written invitation handed to Council 2930 Elena; '.Ave., offered the services of the East Hills West Covina Master Choral.Group sponsored by the Rowland Unified School District for use • at special events, particularly the dedication of the community center at Woodside Village. Mayor Shearer.. Thanked.Mr. Rios, stating he was happy to know the group was available and thought it would be appropriate to have the group help.'us'dedicate.the community center, probably the first part of September. Letter was referred to the Recreation Department. Mr. Freemon, Staff Reporter for the S.G.V.D.T. was asked if he might publicize this group, and he agreed to do so. CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION CODE, 1976 EDITION, AND MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS.. The City Attorney presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3201 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN REQUIRED TO (Re Smoke Detectors) Motion by Chappell to waive full reading of said ordinance; seconded by Miller and carried. Motion by Chappell to introduce said . ordinance; seconded by Miller and carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5657 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZ- ING THE OPENING OF A PAYROLL ACCOUNT FOR THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM AND DESIGNATING THE OFFICERS ENTITLED TO.,SIGN WARRANTS. (Staff Report) CITY COUNCIL Page Ten CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA 3/13/78 Motion by Browne to waive full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Tice and carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None STATE OF LOC.A'L (S'taff report summarized by City Attorney; EMERGENCY Council I asked to reaffirm the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency by resolu Lion extending the emergency for an addi— tional 2 weeks.) Motion by Tice to approve; seconded by Miller and carried. RESOLUTION NO. 5658 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZ— ING.CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT (PUBLIC LAW 2889'93RD CONGRESS) OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE FROM THE PROCEEDS DISASTER RELIEF FUND. Motion by Tice to waive full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Miller and carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None • RESOLUTION NO. 5659 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5446 RELATING TO THE COM— PENSATION PAYABLE TO THE RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Motion by Chappell to waive full reading of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Miller and carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO (City Attorney explained the proposed AGREEMENT BETWEEN amendment -is to an agreement previously ROWLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL entered into with reference to a school DISTRICT and CITY OF site in the Woodside Village area. This WEST COVINA and UMARK, amendment authorizes the payment for the INC. (Staff Report) site on an amount agreed upon between the School District and Umark. Concurrence of the City is required inasmuch as the..City was a part of'the original agreement;) Motion by Chappell to approve; seconded by . Miller and carried. W & A BUILDERS (Covered under Oral Communications) HEARTHSTONE TRACT 10 — 0 CITY COUNCIL Page Eleven 3/13/78 THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:40 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE. REDEVELOPMENT.AGENCY MEETING. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:42 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA MATERNITY LEAVE OF The City Manager advised there was a ABSENCE REQUEST slight revision in the recommendation; KATHY GREFFLY the Leave of Absence was to be from March 16, 1978 to and including May 16, 1978 (60 day period) and if employee has not sufficiently recuperated to her physician's satisfaction the City Manager is authorized by the City's rules and regulations to grant an additional 30 day leave of absence. So .approved by Tice; seconded by Browne. Motion carried. LEGISLATION Re Statement of Economic Impact. AB 2227 (Staff Report) Miller asked that this item be over, stating he would like to see the bill before making any comments. He felt the information in the staff report was vague and general. Shearer stated he felt the bill is vague and that is a reason for opposing it. Motion by Tice to approve staff recommenda— tion opposing Assembly Bill 2227; seconded by Browne and carried on roll call vote: • AYES: Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: Miller (Only because. he wanted to hold it over dueto lack of information) MAYOR'S REPORTS PROCLAMATION Hearing no objections the -Mayor proclaimed "Knights of Columbus Day" Marth.29, 1978; City Councilmen acknowledged the presence of Mr. Bertinni, representative from Knights of Columbus and commended the organization on its fine work in -the City.. . COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS Tice congratulated Mayor Shearer and Councilman Browne on their reelection; commented it is a pretty sad commentary when people do not get out and -vote to elect their representatives — we had 4900 people vote out of 35,000 — about 15%. The City had 309000 ballots printed at a cost of $11,000 coming out to about $2.25 per vote. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Tice to approve Demands totalling $19052,715.73 as listed on Demand Sheets UCB 663969 666.6; seconded by Browne and carried on roll call vote: AYES.: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None, EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session called by Mayor at (Personnel) 8:55 P.M. City Council reconvened at 9:40 P.M. — 11 — 0 CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION Page Twelve 3/13/78 . The City Manager reported due to the uncertainty relative to Proposition 13 and the fact the City's hiring must take into account the insurance aspects that went into effect January 1 that effective immediately the City Manager will be reviewing all vacancies relative to the filling of those vacancies until such time as a budgetary policy directive is received from City Council, which we anticipate establishing on April 17, occurs. At which time a further decision can be made pending the outcome of the election on June 6, 1978. Additionally there is an action required of the City Attorney relative to some legal action. Mr. Wakefield advised Council it is the recommendation of the City Attorney that the City Attorney and Burke, Williams and Sorenson be prepared and authorized to represent the City of West Covina in two actions. One entitled Stewart Campbell versus the City of West Covina in the U. S. District Court; the other is Terry Washington versus the City of West Covina in the Superior Court. Motion by Chappell to approve and authorize the recommendation; seconded by Miller. Motion carried on roll.call vote:' AYES: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer NOES: None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Browne to adjourn meeting in memory of Richard. Brammer, a member of the West Covina ..Unified Scho.o.l. District.._Board;'who passed • away March..9, 1978 with;"services _held today, Adjourned -at ' 9 24 •P. M. to March l4„ 1978-i -:7:3O'.P.M; :. Seconded by Tice. Motion carried. ATTEST: CITY CLERK — 12 —