04-24-1978 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 24,-1978.
The regular meeting of the City Council called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Herb Tice. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman
Chester Shearer; the invocation was given by Councilman Gary Miller.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tice; Mayor Pro Tem Chappell;
Councilmen: Miller, Shearer
Absent: Browne (Due to illness)
Others Present: H. Fast, G. Wakefield, L. Preston,
L. Eliot, M. Miller, H. Thomas,
R. Diaz, M. Volmert, T. Tynes,
C. Meacham, Wm. Fowler, Norm Stevens,
Carl Anderson, R.. Paikoff, M. Hodge,
A. Koniarsky
8. Freemon - S.G.V.D.T.
PRESENTATION -Mayor-Tice presented a. Procl-ama.tion to
Beatrice de Uribe, .-President Hof - West Covina.
Beautiful;: -,procl.a.im_i.ng . ".West Covina. Beautiful
.Month" -, Ma.y..1978;- ,and expressed the City's
appreciation of the programs West Covina Beautiful has sponsored
and implemented benefiting the City and its citizens.
CONSENT CALENDAR
• 1.' WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) TIM ALTWINE Member of the 1977 West Covina
Independence. Day Parade Committee -
Re S470 Pepsi bill. (Withdrawn. Refer to
discussion on Page 3)
2. PLANNING COMMISSION
SUMMARY OF ACTION April 19, 1978. (Accept and file)
3. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) PROJECT NO. SP-77001-1 Location: Delvale,Street from
BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM Sunset to Tonopah Avenues, Orange
Sully -Miller Company Avenue from Doublegrove Street to
Francisquito Avenue, and intersec-
tion of Sunset and Francisquito
Avenues.
Accept improvements and authorize
release of Seaboard Surety Company
Faithful Performance Bond No. B46710
in the amount of S16,373.10, subject
to Notice of Completion procedure.
Project is completed, (.Staff
recommends acceptance).
b) PROJECT NO. SP-77005 Location: Citywide.
RESURFACING PROGRAM Accept improvements and authorize
Vernon Paving Company release of United Pacific Insurance
Company Faithful Performance Bond
No. U 95 41 20 in the amount of $69,330
subject to Notice of Completion procedure.
Project is completed. .(Sta.ff recommends
acceptance)
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c)
PROJECT NO. SP-78012
Location: Sunset Place between Sunset
SUNSET PLACE REMOVAL.
Avenue and Garvey Avenue.
Aman'Bros..
Accept improvements and authorize re-
lease of Travelers Indemnity Company
Faithful Performance Bond No.
421E116A in the amount of $54,416.75
subject to Notice of Completion pro-
cedure. Project is completed. (Staff
recommends acceptance)
d)
TRACT•NO.'32982''`
Location: Giano, Yvonne, Ynez and
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS
Veronica Streets.
Umark,.Inc.
'Accept street, sewer, storm drain,
water and street trees improvements
and trenching for street lights, and
authorize release of -St. Paul Fire
and Marine Insurance Company's
Faithful Performance Bond No. 400 DR
4400/138 in the amount of $172,100.
(Staff recommends acceptance)
e)
TRACT NO. 32981
Location: Rita, Regina, Rachel,
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS
Rebecca and Samantha Streets.
Umark, Inc.
Accept street, sewer and water im-
provement -and trenching for street
lights, and authorize release of St.
Paul Fire and Marine Insurance
Company's Faithful Performance Bond
No. 400 DR 4400/135 in the amount of
$195t800. (Staff recommends accept-
ancel
4.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK:. (DENY_ THE
FOLLOWING CLAIMS AND Clai-nia.nts
to be .so notifie.d..).
a)
STEPHANIE P. TROTH
Claims damages in auto -pedestrian
2600 E. Fenmead St.,
accident on 10/23/77 at La Puente
W.C.
Road and Nogales Street. (Not in
City territory) (Deny Late Claim)
b)
Judith Carolyn Yancey
Alleges bodily injury due to arrest
725 S. Valinda Ave.,
on 9/25/77.
W.C.
c) J.EFFREY PAYNE (mi.nor) Claims damages for alleged wrongful
214.Morada'.Street, . death of mother Geraldine Burgh on
W.C. 11/12/77.
d) JERRY, M. BURGH
214'N. Morada Street
W.C.
e) JOSEPH CERVANTES
18833 E. Renault St.,
La Puente; and
LAWRENCE, CISNEROS,
18825 E. Renault St.,
La Puente
Claims damages alleging -wrongful
death of Geraldine Burgh on 11/12/77.
Alleges damages due to flood on
12/28/77.
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CONSENT CALENDAR-- Cont'd.
5.- TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES
ACTION REVIEWED
6. CITY TREASURER
Mr. Wakefield:.
recommendation should be
claim.
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4/24/78
Of April 18, 1978. (Accept and file)
Item #IV withdrawn. Refer to Page4)
Month'of March, 1978 report.
(Accept and file)
Mr. Mayor, in connection with Item 4-a.
The denial of a claim. The application
is for leave to file a late claim. The
amended to deny permission to file a late..
Council requested the removal of Items
1-a and 5-a #4 for further discussion.
Motion by Chappell to approve the
Consent Calendar items with the exception of Item I -a and Item 5-a
#4; seconded by Shearer and carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
ITEM I -a Councilman Chappell:. Mr. Mayor,
This is the
balance of
the money owed by last year's Parade Committee - which we have
discussed several times and it was the opinion of the Council
that we receive a written request to pay this bill. We now
have received that request so I move that.we pay the bill in the
amount of $466;
Councilman Shearer: I will second the motion and add a
comment. As indicated -in our last
meeting I am only supporting'.this
on the basis that whether we like it or not the 4th of July Parade
is connected with the City of West Covina .even though it is
sponsored by a separate group. I am concerned that the nonpayment
of this bill would reflect with disfavor on our City. I think our
reputation is well worth the amount of the bill. I don't think
this is something we 'want to encourage in organizations going out
and incurring a debt and then coming to the City to be bailed out.
Councilman Miller: Mr. Mayor, I mentioned my concerns
at prior meetings - hoping that this
will not become a precedent in the
future and because this year we will not have a parade and the
City will not have to expend some $1200 as in the past, I will
be supportive of this bill.
(The Mayor asked for the exact
amount of the,bill and Mr. Fast stated based on the discrepancy
between the two reports from the Parade Committee he would
suggest that -the. Council approve paying not more than $490." based
on the receipt of a substantiated invoice.)
Motion carried- on- roll call --vote:
AYES:- Miller, She-arer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None'
ABSENT: Browne
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5-a #4
(Traffic Committee Minutes)
Page Four
4/24/78
Shearer asked for clarification of
the staff recommendation. The City Engineer stated the staff
recommendation is contained on Page 12 of the Traffic Committee
• minutes and Part 2 of the recommendation should be amended "to
remove the presently existing parking prohibition from the south
side of Garvey Avenue North within the boundaries of the apart-
ment building." The City Engineer.: -explained exactly what the
end result would be.
Motion by Shearer to approve the
Traffic Committee recommendation regarding Item 4; seconded by
Miller and carried.
GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
AWARD OF BIDS
PROJECT NO. SP 75006-1 Location: Vincent Avenue between
NORTH VINCENT AVENUE/ Badillo Street and San Bernardino
SOUTH GLENDORA AVENUE Freeway, and Glendora Avenue between
West Covina Parkway and Merced Avenue.
Bids were received in the office of
the City Clerk up to 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, April 5, 1978, and
thereafter publicly opened and read. Held over from April 10,
1978. (Council reviewed Engineer's report)
Motion by Shearer to accept the
Alternate "A".bid of Aman Brothers, Inc. of Covina as presented
at the bid opening on April 59 197B for City Project SP-75006-1
• (low bid) and subject to the approval of the California Depart-
ment of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
said Aman Brothers, Inc. for the work to be done; and further
authorize the City Engineer'to prepare a change order deleting
from the project, the South Glendora Avenue Traffic Signal work
at three locations: Cameron, Vine and Merced Avenues, and
street lighting trenching and backfiil on North Vincent Avenue,
with the additional proviso authorizing staff to delete from the
work via change orders in any lesser combination of those above
projects depending on the availability of additional funds first
approved by City Council; seconded by Chappell and carried on
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
BID NO. 78-191
42" INDUSTRIAL SWEEPER
• recommendation to hold over
an Industrial Sweeper until
meeting; seconded by Miller
PROPOSED SALE OF MERCED
AVENUE (SKELTON) PROPERTY
Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
None
Browne
Bids received in the Office of the
Controller up to 10:00 A.M., on
Wednesday, April 12, 1978, and there-
after publicly opened and read.
(Council reviewed Controller's report)
Motion by Chappell to approve Staff
award for Bid No. 78-191 to provide
the next regularly scheduled Council
and carried.
Location: North side of Merced
Avenue, east of Glendora Avenue.
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AWARD OF BIDS-.Cont'd.
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4/24/78
Bids received in the Office of the
Controller up to 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20, 1978 and
thereafter publicly opened and read. (Council reviewed the
Controller's report)
• Motion by Chappell to approve the
sale of the Merced Avenue property to the high bidder - Citrus
Valley Associates, for the price of $79,280.88. Further, the
City Controller be authorized to execute escrow instructions,,and
as well authorize the execution of all legal documents, such'as
the grant deed, by the Mayor and the City Clerk; seconded by
Miller.
Herbert Hawkins, Partner Stated they were the unsuccessful
Herbert Hawkins, Inc., bidder; requested the City to hold
this over and permit another bidding
due to the fact that his partner was out of the country from
April 1 to April 16 and the bid had to be in on April 17 and he
was unable to et in touch with Mr. Hedrick in time to get their
bid revised. Recapped the history of .the bids and bidding pro-
cedure) Stated the reason for reviewing the bidding with Council
was in all three instances the successful bidder had the
advantage of knowing our bid and we feel that this is irregular
and due to the fact he was unable to get in touch with his partner
in time to change their bid requested that this be held over.
Dr. Kohan Did not agree with some of the state -
Citrus Valley Associates ments made by Mr. Hawkins - they were
never aware of the bids as the City
knows. (Recapped the bids made, etc.)
• Council is not here for the convenience of Herbert Hawkins and if
this has to be postponed or rejected I think it would be a very
sad thing for all of us in this City.
Mr. Wakefield: (The Mayor asked Mr. Wakefield to
comment.)
The procedure that has been followed
through the last meeting of the City Council has been thoroughly
discussed and reviewed and at that time it was determined to
reject both bids and readvertise for formal bids in which the
terms and conditions of the sale were carefully spelled out Both
parties were notified by certified mail of the fact that new bids
would be required; copies of the publicized notice were sent to
each of them and I think there have been no irregularities whatever
in this procedure -even though there were claims of irregularity in
connection with the prior bidding process.
This evening I think the record is
clear, the parties were given a full opportunity"t.o prepare and
submit new bids, they were opened at the appointed time and place
and the -`high bidder turn`ed.out to be Citrus Valley Associates and
I see no reason for not awarding the sale of the property to
Citrus Valley,Associates at this time.
Shearer asked Mr. Wakefield if both
• of these bids were received and opened at 3 P.M. and he answered
"Yes". -Shearer then stated if Citrus Valley knew what Hawkins
bid was that is the problem of Herbert Hawkins, Inc., in letting
Citrus Valley know -What they were going to bid. He then clarified
the statement made by Mr. Kohan stating the bids were not rejected
for the convenience of Herbert Hawkins, Inc., but were rejected
due to the fact they became so complicated and complex the City
Council felt it was in the best interests of the City and not
Mr. Hawkins, to reject the bids and afford everyone else the
opportunity.
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AWARD OF BIDS — Cont'd. 4/24/78
Motion by Chappell to approve the sale
of the Merced Avenue property to the high bidder, Citrus Valley
Associates, for the price of $79,280.88. Further, the City
Controller be authorized to execute escrow instructions,and as well
authorize the execution of all legal documents, such as the grant
deed, by the Mayor and City Clerk; seconded by Shearer and carried
on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne.
PUBLIC WORKS
TRACTS NOS. 32983 and Location: North of Wednesday Drive
32984 and east of Giano Street.
UMARK, INC. (Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5673 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING CORPORATION GRANT DEED
EXECUTED BY UMARK, INC., AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 5674 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPT—
ING CORPORATION GRANT DEED EXECUTED BY
UMARK, INC., AND DIRECTING THE RECORDA—
TION THEREOF.
Motion by Shearer to waive full reading
of said resolutions and adopt same; seconded by Chappell and
carried on roll call vote:
AY ES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRACT NO. 33327.9 LOTS 41
THROUGH 50, AND TRACT
NO. 33330
W & A BUILDERS
Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
None
' Browne
Location: North of Amar Road, east of
Ridgewood Drive.
(Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5675 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT.
Motion by Miller to waive full reading
of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Chappell and carried
on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, 6hearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS
TRACT NO. 32966
NEW BRITTANY, INC.
Location: West side of Hollenbeck
Street_:between Cameron and Vine
Avenue.
(Council reviewed Engineer's report)
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RESOLUTION NO. 5676 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY.OF WEST.COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL.MAP OF TRACT.NO.
32966 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY
THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO
SECURE THE SAME.
AND °
TRACT NO. 33330 Location: North of Amar Road, east
W '& A BUILDERS of Ridgewood Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. 5677 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO.
.33330 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY
THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO
SECURE THE SAME.
Lotion by Shearer to waive full read—
ing of said resolutions and °adopt same; seconded by Chappell and
carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
EXAMINATION OF TRACT MAPS Location: City—wide.
AND PARCEL'MAPS AGREEMENT (Council reviewed Engineer's report)
WITH THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES.'
Motion by Chappell to approve the
agreement with the County of Los Angeles for examination of tract
maps, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to.execute said
agreement; seconded by Miller and.carried on roll call -vote:
AYES:
Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES:
None'
ABSENT:
Browne
CITY—WIDE STREET LIGHTING
Location: City—wide'.
AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT
(-Council reviewed Engineer's report)
NO. 1978-79 — RENEWAL
RESOLUTION NO. 5678
The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 19 PART 2,
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT
OF 1972", BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN
STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND
APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED:
ELECTRICAL' ENERGY AND MAINTENANCE
TO BE FURNISHED FOR ALL STREET
LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY,
AND FOR THE FURNISHING OF LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE, APPURTENANCES
AND APPURTENANT WORK IN THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA: AS
SHOWN ON PLANS AND DIAGRAM NO. 1978-79,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JULY 19 1978 AND ENDING JUNE 309
1979.
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Motion by Chappell to waive full read
-
ing:of the resolution and adopt same; seconded by Shearer and
carried<on roll` -call. *vdte:
• AYES: Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: Miller (Opposed -the, -landscaping district
on its inception)
ABSENT! Browne
WOODSIDE VILLAGE LANDSCAPE Location: West of Azusa Avenue and
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT -NO. 4 east of the ridge line, north of Amar
(1978-79) RENEWAL Road and south of the landfill, south
of AmarRoad, east of Shadow Oak Drive,
west of Nogales Street.
(Council reviewed Engineer's report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5679 The. City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 29 "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972"
BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE
THEREOF IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING.ON JULY 11 1978 AND ENDING JUNE 309 1979.
Motion by Shearer to waive full reading
of said resolution and adopt same; seconded by Miller and carried
on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
WAIVER':OF UNDERGROUND Location: 550 S. Glendora Avenue.
UTILITIES (Council reviewed Engineer's report)
ROBERT E. FRIIS, JR.
City Engineer stated this is an
informal hearing item; presented staff report; staff recommenda—
tion is denial of the request. Council discussed the cost,
and whether the City can require the replacement of the damaged
area? City Engineer said the city cannot require the replacement
and neither can the telephone company as long as it does not
pose a hazard.to their facilities; explained it is the responsi—
bility of the owner to maintain.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED.
Robert E. Friis, Jr. Stated he is the lessee and did not
550 S. Glendora Ave., believe the ownership had changed;
asked for further explanation of the
owner's responsibility.
• Mr. Wakefield: The owner is responsible for provid—
ing the underground replacement of
the existing cable if it is to be
replaced. The question of who pays for it is something that
would have to be'worked out between you and the property owner.
The problem comes not from th.e presently existing service which
is underground but from the additional service provided on a
temporary. -basis that is overhead.
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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. COUNCIL DISCUSSION.
. Motion by Shearer to deny the waiver
request; seconded by Miller and carried on roll call vote:
• AYES: Miller, Shearer, Tice
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Chappell,(Applicant is a client)
ABSENT: Browne
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mary Eshelby Spoke with reference to the im-
1219 So. Willow -Ave., provements on the property at 2212
West Covina and 2217 W. Merced. Discussed with
the Engineering Department, Planning
Department, City.Manager and the Mayor, attempting to find out why
so much fill is needed. Received a copy of the grading plan that
says in the corner the maximum retaining Wall in the corner rear
property would be 4' maximum height. Measured it yesterday and
it now measures 418" and has been told by Mr. Miller that they
will be adding another row of brick for some other earth that
is going to be put in. The house will be almost at a 2—story
level. Stated the neighborhood has been totally alarmed at this
ground level -being changed so drastically from the street — the
first house had a 1'evel of 2' from the curb, the second house is
41. (Explained further ground levels in the area and the fact
she lived there for 35 years and never knew of a flood in the
area) Concerned about the damage that will be done to property
because it will depreciate. property values; the need for a fence
on top of. the 51one which is over thebalance of the area; can't
• see out; will need'an 11' fence to have privacy and safety. The
possibility of a sale of the property adjoining that which will
mean we will have 5'-of fill on the other side of our property —
we will be living in a prison.
The Mayor stated he is familiar with
the property; having looked at it; asked staff for a complete
explanation.
Mr. Thomas, City.Engineer: Explained the property was recently
subdivided into two lots, one lot
being a flag lot, depth of the parcel
some 4001, width approximately 1001. The parcel drains away from
the street in a southerly direction. The Municipal Code requires
that any lot developed either drains towards the street or towards
an approved point of disposal or drainage device. On this property
there were no drainage devices or approved points of disposal
available to handle the natural drainage direction, and easements
were not obtainable. Subsequently the developer submitted a
grading plan for the site which called for importation of fill and
a grade of the pad of approximately 1%.towards the street.
(Explained) Pad elevation was to be approximately 12' above the
height of the curb on Merced.
In response to Mrs. Eshelby!s� request.
• I visited the site and later members of my staff determined if
the pad was at the proper elevation in relation to the curb and
it was found the pad was within an inch of the required elevation.
It was also found that the original grading plan was in error with
regard to the existing grades prior to the placement of the fill.
It was found that the actual grade along the easterly property
line was 2' below what was shown on the plan. Consequently in
order to establish the proper pad grade it was necessary to increase
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Cont'd. 4/24/78
the -height of the retaining wall which will be 56" or so in the
final condition.
The problem staff is faced with is
this: the existing development in the area was done many years
ago and,homes were built on natural ground. Construction pre—
valent prior to*1960 was to construct a foundation wall and
have wood floors in.the home. The foundation was anywhere from
15 to 18" above the -surrounding grade; therefore building on
natural ground even if the drainage was adverse did not present
any water problems to the homes. With the development of.
construction using slab floors, which is now the predominant
means of constructing homes, the problem of onsite drainage
became much more acute. If the drainage on the property is
adverse it is quite possible to get water in the home. We had
a -considerable problem with this type of thing in the recent rains.
Consequently staff has very carefully
examined grading plans to make sure the pad elevations are
sufficient for the property to drain; that swa.les are placed
alongside the pad to carry thewater to a proper disposal or to
the street. That is the situation we were faced with on this parcel.
It was furthercompounded by the fact.the parcel is quite deep, the
house is located over 200' from the street and even at 1%.if the
grade is adverse that can increase the height considerably.
Additionally the rear part of the parcel had not been graded to the
strict code requirements and would have necessitated a fill of some
8 to 10' on the rear property line. In view of the fact that
portion of the parcel was not to be constructed with inhabited
dwellings and that the regrading of the lower portion of the parcel
diverted water.away from the existing dwellings it was felt that
• this could be left essentially in its natural condition. (Explained)
So consequently the grading done was
limited to that necessary to provide adequate level of protection
for the new houses to be constructed. The City has no control
over the type of construction for the foundation. Additionally
there was a problem with the proximity of the building to the lot
line but it is 5' and that is all we can impose. Staff attempted
to negotiate with the builder to relocate the house and he refused
to do so. There was also concern over a fence along the property
line, the neighbors wanted a fence of an open nature so it would
not create the so—called prison feeling. Again the City could not
require the fence to be installed as a condition of the develop—
ment of the.zone; the developer agreed to installing a fence but
not a chain link, he decided to install a grapestick fence along
the property line.
At.the present time the,grading has
been completed, the foundations for the house have been formed
and the retaining wall is essentially complete with one more row
of block. .,T.he;developer is in full conformance with all
applicable.c;odes and the approved grading plan.
Council discussed the possibility of
• a pondin.g problem and the City,Engineer said it is possible but
not a major problem because the tributary drainage area has been
greatly reduced by'the grading of the balance of the site — the
drainage will go -generally in the south and easterly direction as
it goes now. I.After.furthe.r discussion -by Council it was agreed
under the circumstances there Was little they could do — they
did ask -that the ordinance be reviewed t,o see if something might
be done to avoid:this type of situation.
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4/24/78
Motion by Shearer to direct staff to
reevaluate the Grading Ordinance as it pertains,to drainage and
report back to City Council; seconded by Miller.
• Tice asked that in looking at this
ordinance consideration be given to possibly requiring a raised
foundation rather than allowing a slab foundation. Mr. Fast
advised staff would consider all alternatives.
Frances Sta.uber I live next door to, the project; I
am concerned with the mountain of
dirt at the back end of my property
too.. I.am sure it is going -to cause a flooding because of the
fact when they build their wide driveway the water is going to
come shooting over the hill and right out onto the street - Merced.
On April 15th`when we had that rain I watched the water purposely
and .it stood o.ut-in the middle of Merced, backed up to the front of
my property and went clear down to the edge of the apartments.
It has never done that before. And the statement made that you
have to have this dirt fill *'n before we build the house - this is
something new. 'Now if Mr. Arends on the other side of me decides
that he is going -to build.'something I will have a mountain of dirt
on the other side o`f.me and I will be right in the middle of a gully.
I also understand the dirt around the
edges of your..property also lowers the value of your property and
if you are going to -have these high hills on each side of you there
is no way that. water is not going to rush down.
Mayor Tice said in the 5 Year Public
40 Works Program there is the improvement of Merced which will be
possibly done in the next 2 or 3 years. Shearer pointed out the
purpoEe of his motion is for staff to reevaluate this kind of
a situation from occurring in the future. Mrs.. Sta.uberthen asked
if this house was to be above the top of her wall and the City
Engineer explained the 'finished floor elevation of the house
is about a foot above the top of the wall (detailed the conditions
for this).
Motion carried.
David Meyer Stated he recently purchased a home
2728 Miranda St., in West Covina and it seems to be
West Covina downwind of the BKK Landfill.
Present tonight to add his voice to
that of his neighbors, requesting that the City attempt to
identify the sources of the obnoxious odors and rectify the
situation.
Mayor Tice: Mr. Meyer, as a bit of information.
Mayor Pro Tem Chappell and I, along
with staff members, did meet with
the.BKK people last week and hopefully out of that discussion we
will have some positive actions taken.. We cannot guarantee 100%
improvement but something will be done to improve the situation.
BKK is submitting a report to us which will probably be available
• in a month or so. (Asked Mr. Fast if he had anything he would
like to add)
Mr. Fast: Only as a result of that meeting
there was -a high degree of .assurance
expressed by the operators that the
summer situation will be much changed over that experienced in the
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Cont'd. 4/24/78
past and that is being experienced now, which in a great measure
is due to the adverse conditions caused by the rainstorm and the
very heavy rainfalls in the .last few months which did not allow
them to,do,'any ,of the corrective actions that they would normally
• do. We have received very strong assurances from them that as
they make these repairs there will be great improvement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PALM VIEW PARK SPECIFIC. Location: Southwest corner of Lark
PLAN — NEGATIVE DECL.ARA— Ellen and Puente Avenues®
TION OF ENVIRONMENTAL Request: Approval of a proposed
IMPACT — City —Initiated specific plan which includes facili—`
ties, such as walks, picnic shelter
and tables, bike rack, sand volleyball courts, passive activity
area, drinking fountains, play apparatus, benches, a trash
enclosure and appurtenant signs, and certification of the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact. Recommended by Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2847. Proof of Publication in the West
Covina Tribune of the Notice of Public Hearing on April 13, 1978
received. No notices mailed.
Staff Report presented by Mr. Stevens,
Director of.Recreation and Parks.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
IN FAVOR
Di ::Orva.l.,Tellis (Senior Citizens Group) Thanked
• 936 So. Gretta. Avenue Council for the improvements going in
West Covina especiallybocce ball; expressed
appreciation for -the nice clean
facilities provided and for eliminating the noise problem. Advised
senior citizens use the Center on Mondays and also will be using it
for their dances because the -audio system is great for records, thus
saving them the cost of providing a band. Using the facility at
least twice a week. Invited everyone to join them -.in their planned
4th of July Old Fashion Picnic at the park.
Charles Hatfield Lives adjacent to the park and has seen
1314 E. Eckerman a lot of development in the park in the
West Covina past 10 years. And although there have
been problems with the park and the
community, as a whole there has been
no problems directly related to it that haven't been worked out quite
successfully. Concerts have posed problems but they were experiments
and have worked out beneficial to all. Thanked Council also for
the bocci ball area and the horseshoe.pits stating the whole
community will be using them, not only the senior citizens.
Very much in favor of the added facili—
ties; the security lighting has been most adequate and has worked
out for`the benefit:of all in the community,._not only those that use
the park but also the surrounding homeowners. And the activities
• provided in the Center are of use to all in the community.
Stated he would like to see some more
projects planned for the park, such as has been proposed and as soon
as possible. It'was his feeling that the planned programs set up by
the Recreation De,part,ment caused no problems,it was the unorganized
and individual`,uses of the park that caused the problems. In favor
of the plan and hoped to.see it put into service for summer use.
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PUB. HEARING: "PALM VIEW PK.
Page Thirteen
4/24/78
Bill
Br.a.nconier
Involved in park activities for the
1052
E. Swanee. Lane
past 13 years — Little League. Much
West
Covina
in favor of the proposed plan;
Felt the issue tonight is just one
thing
and that is that the
federally funded money be used for the
purposes
it is earmarked
for — Senior Citizens and the handicapped.
In favor
of making improvements
to the parks rather than allowing
them
to deteriorate over
the years.
Betty
Martin
(President — Handicapped Group).
1428
Rio Verde Drive
Inquired if of the $54,000 allocated
West
Covina
for the handicapped and elderly will
the sidewalks for the handicapped
just
specifically lead to
the bathrooms?
Mr. Stevens advised they will -lead
to the restrooms, around the recreation center, the picnic area,
the shelter area and the game core area.
'Betty Martin Mr. Mayor, one problem we seem to be
running across with the handicapped
parking spaces is the same as we
have all over the City — keeping the public aware of these spaces
for handicapped persons. Would it be possible to provide signs on
each of these spaces?
but not with signs;
to put the signs uP.
patrolled more.
IN'OPPOSITION
,The Mayor.stated they are marked now
Mr. Stevens advised there is a campaign on now
The Mayor suggested these spaces might be
None.
HEARING CLOSED. 'COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Council expressed satisfaction with
the plan and the input received from the citizens; asked when
this work would be started. Stevens stated hopefully within the
next two months we will be going out to bid. Miller said having
the opportunity to sit in�on some of the citizen meetings he
personall.y:commended them.for.their help in this plan.
Shearer said it was a good.:plan, it continues basically the
character of the park,, there is no significant use change other
than improvements...to;make it more effective in its usage.
Mayor Tice: I attended several of the meetings
at Palm View Park on the input and
I am in favor, but I feel it is only
fair that I bring out a couple of points made to me from several
people who were in opposition. The points they brought out:
they did not want federal money spent on this type of thing,
they wanted it sent back to Washington; they did not want to raise
the level of activity at the park; and they felt there is an
increased burglar,y_,";aspe.ct surrounding the park because of the
activities taking place.
• RESOLUTION NO. 5680
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY'OF WEST.COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR PALM VIEW PARK.SPECIFIC.
PLAN.
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CITY COUNCIL
PUB. HEARING: PALM VIEW PK.
Page Fourteen
4/24/78
Motion by Chappell to waive full
reading.of the resolution"and adopt same; seconded by Shearer
and carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
'NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
RESOLUTION NO:-5681.: The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF•W.EST_COVINA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING PALM VIEW.PARK SPECIFIC PLAN.
Motion by Chappell to waive full read—
ing of -the resolution and adopt same; seconded by Miller and
carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
Councilman Shearer commented in regard
to something Mrs. Martin said with reference to enforcement of the
"No Parking", he assumed the Recreation and Parks personnel cannot
issue citations for people illegally parked and Mr. Wakefield said
that is correct.
Motion by Shearer that the City
develop some sort of a small information card because lack of
information is probably why people use the spaces designated for
the handicapped, this card to be available in all of the Parks
offices and personnel politely place a card on the windshield of
an illegally parked.car and the bottom line might read "You are
subject to having the car towed away". Seconded by Chappell.
(Tice said he believed a card was now
available and Mrs. Martin advised the Dept of Rehabilitation did
supply.cards of that type; Shearer said he would prefer to see
this from the City and. not the State. Mr. Fast advised the City is
now using the card supplied by the State Department but staff
would look into using a card from the City carrying the information
suggested.)
REQUEST FOR RELIEF OF
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
ROLAND BARTHOLEMY
.,INFORMAL HEARING.
slides shown.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
IN FAVOR
Roland Bartholemy .
494 So 4Gre,tta.'...Ave. (Res..)
West Covina
Motion carried.
Location: 1818 East Rowland Avenue.
Request: Waiver of underground
utilities. Planning Commission
recommended approval on April 5, 19T8.
(Council reviewed Staff Report)
Staff presented the Staff Report;
Explained there is a street light
now at the end of the alley which
protects the backyards of those
people and also down the alley,
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PUB. HEARING: WAIVER REQUEST
Page Fifteen
4/24/78
Engineering said there would be a new pole installed about 60'
away but to get to that pole they either had to come from the
gas station and go under two driveways and clear across or
underneath that wall and the alley, whichallthe trucks have
• to use to unload and'as.far as that drive—in is concerned that
is his livelihood, it has to be cars that are moving. The
walk—in trade is next to nothing. My objection is based on the
fact that you are adding that light pole — you are not replacing
an old light pole. Estimated cost was $1600 and that was with—
drawn when they saw there was a wall there and they would have to
go under the driveway — they then said they would not do it for
under_321,000 and this -.is a firm commitment.
•
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. COUNCIL DISCUSSION.
Shearer commented on the considerable
difference in cost figures,— $2,000 versus $700. Asked for staff
comment. The City Engineer said "a rule of thumb" for a total
light situation is about $1',000 per pole if the light were
furnished bythe applicant.. With Edison installing and owning
the light the cost would'be around $600/700 (Listed what it
covered). The other cost involved would be the trenching and
backfilling furnished by the developer, with an approximate cost
of $700. Based .on staff experience it would appear that the
costs are'not unreasonable and there...are no unusual problems exist—
ing at this location.
Shearer said in -the staff presentation
it was indicated all of Rowland.'.in this area was substandard, so if
at such time in'the future the city would form some sort of a
lighting district to bring the area up to standard — how would that
be paid for? Staff said the property owners would be assessed
along the route where the lights would be brought up to standard.
Shearer asked if the applicant in this would then be exempt from
that if he installed the undergrounding now?
Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and members of Council,
I think it would depend on whether
or not the purpose of the project
was simply to upgrade the quality of the lighting that was pro—
vided in the area or whether it was actually to underground the
existing facilities and provide whatever additional facilities
are necessary. If it was simply to upgrade the lighting facili—
ties then this particular property owner would pay his share
because he would be benefiting; if it were to underground the
existing system and also upgrade it he would be assessed a
smaller amount simply because he has already performed the
work of undergrounding.
Councilman Shearer: I assume there are some spacing
standards for lights — so say
there was one pole required in
front of his property, would we have the situation we. have
this evening'if he were 100' west? (Staff answered "no, if the
lighting requirement did not call for a pole in'front of his
property he would not be required to install it.") This is an
example of something that has bothered me for quite sometime,
the justice in our undergrounding ordinance. Obvinusly a
light pole benefits more than just the property in question.
I have a light pole in front of my home, say my house burned
down and I wanted to rebuild my home, I am assuming I would
have to underground and pay the whole cost and my neighbors on
either side would get Whatever benefit there is. I have a pro—
blem reconciling that.
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PUB. HEARING: WAIVER REQUEST
Page Sixteen
4/24/78
On the other hand i.f we don't start somewhere we never get the
-things underground. We had one or two situations similat;a.t our
last..meeting. and three tonight — I think the whole question of
underg.rounding in this kind, of a situation should be reevaluated.
So because of that reason I will support the request to grant the
waiver. (Council indicated their agreement)
Motion by Shearer to waive the
undergroundind requirement for the streetlight located on public
property; seconded by Chappell and carried.
Shearer asked that in his request for
reevaluation..of.t.he ordinance that -staff apply a standard of fair—
ness and jus,tige.
REQUEST,FOR RELIEF OF Location: 2531 E. James Avenue.
UNDERGROUND.UTILITI-ES
JACK F:`& BETTY`J.•L,IDLE Request: Waiver of underground utili—
INFORMAL HEARING ties. Planning Commission recommended
denial on April 5, 1978.
(Council reviewed staff report)
Staff presented the Report; slides
shown of location, etc. Staff recommendation and that of the
Planning Commission is to deny the, applicant's request.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Mrs. Li.dle -I am here to appeal this because I do
2530 East Cameron Avenue feel it is an undue hardship on me.
• West Covina. Had the State following through on
their Parcel Map none of us would be
here tonight entertaining this. Staff said it is not the
aesthetic value we are looking at but the safety value. I have.
lived in the area for 8 years and the city was ❑ot concerned
about my safety coming or going for that length of time it was
atrocious during the widening of the freeway which was only
supposed to last for about two years. There are some things in
the letter from.Mr. Diaz that I do not understand. When I started
to read about this parcel this is not development of virgin land,
this is redevelopment of two existing -properties. I am in total
agreement with the wiring to the residents and the overhead wiring.
(Explained contents of letter she was i'n disagreement with)
I was asked to take out a bond for
this project prior -to breaking ground,which I did and it amounted
to something like $1,000 of which I was given to understand that
like,,$900 would be returned to me. If the $900 is for what this
is for,'that would only be the tip of_the iceberg because of the
unfortunate events that took place because the State did not
go on with the Parcel Map — that cost me another $2,000 which
covers the three parcels where this undergrounding and wiring
will extend across. Mr. Diaz says there are only two wires
.we are concerned with and that is true, but unfortunately the
total area was not shown on the slide,that involves about 500'
• of back hoeing. It will uproot three driveways plus replacing
the driveways, the landscaping, backhoei.ng.and paying for the
three standards which I was given to +1nderstand would cost
$1200 and my portion would be $300 eabh. I don't know what that
cost would total for replacing the driveways, the landscaping,
etc..
CITY COUNCIL
PUB. HEARING: WAIVER REQUEST
Page Seventeen
4/24/18
(Advised she had a letter from Edison Co., copy of which was given -
to the Mayor; the Mayor said he would read the letter into the re—
cord)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mayor Tice: I visited the property and the
question I had was that the street
light did not appear to be on her
property but was a couple of feet over. The utilities have all ..
been undergrounded leading to the house; it is a beautiful house.
The cost to underground those wires if she were forced into that
would be quite high and I don't believe .it is too practical.
(Explained) I think until such time the whole area is under —
grounded I can't see forcing Mrs.. Lidle to underground those
particular wires at this time. (Read letter from Southern
California Edison Company — requesting it be made a part of the
record)
"Gentlemen: This letter is not
being written with any intent to disagree with the West Covina
Street Lighting policy; however this particular application,
it is my opinion that the City should review the merits of
Mrs. Lidle's request before a decision is made because of the
large amount of trenching, repaving and landscaping repair
required to install these lights the cost to the customer will
be -extremely high. Signed:. Keith LeFever - Customer Service.
Branch."
I would support a waiver in this
• case; and.I still:axgue-the point that the light is on her
property,
Motion by Shearer that the waiver
be granted;�seconded,by Miller.and carried.
Councilman Shearer:, Mr. Mayor, an additional comment.
I hope that staff nor the Planning
Commission will take my comments
as a criticism of their efforts. Based on the ordinance that
the City Council .in<the,.past has given them they really had no
choice in the matter Uut to make the recommendations they did.
So it is not in anyway casting a reflection on staff. I would
also request that this ordinance be reviewed as to its real
fairness and hopefully at an early date.
THE MAYOR CALLED A RECESS AT 9:4S P.M. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
AT 9:55 P.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — REOPENED
Robert Meisner Asked Council consideration in
1503 W. Garvey amending or giving a special permit
West Covina with regard to the truck ordinance
prohibiting vehicles over 6000 lbs.
• to travel on Sunset Avenue. His employer is at thecorner of
Cypress. and Irwindale Avenue in Covina, and he resides in West
Covina. Would like to be able to have a special permit allowing
him to come straight down.Sunset to the Little Chapel Church
(Commercial property) where he resides. Thus saving him over
the years a lot of time and expense.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Cont'd. 4/24/78
Council discussed and determined that
there is a truck route he can use to get to his home although it
is longer.
• Councilman:7Shearer: My personal feeling, with all due
respect to the young man before us
this evening., I would seriously
question making a change to accommodate an individual require—
ment, truck routes are set fo.r the overall benefit of the
community and'to change them to make it a -more direct and conven—
ient route for a particular individual would defeat the whole
intent and purpose of developing truck routes. I would not be in
favor of changing it.
Meisner explained he did not want the
truck route changes, just a special permit to use Sunset Avenue to
get to and from his home. Council indicated they would not be in
favor of changing for that reason; Wakefield advised truck routes
are adopted by the City but it is done pursuant to State Law and
the City has no authority under the State Law to do anything but
set the truck route; it do'esn't'have the authority to issue special
permits to authorize exception to truck routes that are established.
Mayor Tice: If Council is agreeable, we can ask
staff to review the truck route
situation and report back to us. Not
only because of Mr. Mesiner's problem but because of changing
conditions it probably should be looked at. (Council agreed;
Mr. Fast said staff would take a look and report back)
• BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTAL & OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTION ITEMS:
None
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented:
INTRODUCTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 6227 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE ISSUANCE OF FREE PERMITS TO
CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND NON—
PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Motion by Shearer to waive full
reading of the ordinance; seconded by -Chappell and carried.
Motion by Shearer to introduce said
ordinance; seconded by Chappell and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1375 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
• MAP. (Zone Change No. 528 — Louis B.
Anderson, Jr.)
Motion by.Chappel.l to waive full read—
ing of said ordinance and seconded by Shearer. Motion carried.
•
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA
Page Nineteen
4/24/78
Motion by Shearer to adopt said
ordinance; seconded by Chappell and carried on roll call vote:
AYES:
Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Browne
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM IN
The City
Attorney presented the Staff
THE MATTER OF
Report.
BURKHART J. WOLF
(Staff Report)
Motion by
Shearer to approve payment
in favor
of Burkart J. Wolf in the
amount of
$1,250 as recommended by
the City
Attorney and Risk Manager
in order
to conclude the settlement;
seconded
by Miller and carried on
roll call
vote:
AYES:
Miller, Shearer,
Chappell, Tice
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Browne
RESOLUTION NO. 5682 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO MEETING TIMES AND PLACES
OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Motion by Shearer to waive full read—
ing of the resolution and adopt same; seconded by Miller.
Councilman Shearer: Mr. Wakefield, does the resolution
allow a polling of the Council through
the City Manager's office rather than
formal action at a meeting?
Mr. Wakefield: No, we did not include that, but it
can be included.
Council asked that it be included and
if it can be reworded accordingly the motion would stand.
Mbtion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor and
members of Council,
we have two actions
that have been filed against the city. One involves an action for
damages for false arrest and malicious proscu.tion rising out of an
attempt by the Police Department and Fire Department to arrest a.
person that was thought to be guilty of arson, th-e.charges were
ultimately dismissed in the Municipal Court and also in the
Superior Court. The action is entitled Allen Stewart versus the
City of W st Covina and certain officers of the Police Department
and Fire Department.
The second action is brought by
Gary R. Rona against the City of West Covina in which he contends
his civil rights were violated because he was advised that he was
ineligible to complete the Civil Service examination for Fireman
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CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA
Page Twenty
4/24/78
inasmuch as he did not meet the City's age and height requirements.
I think both actions are without
merit, however we do need to provide a defense and I would
• recommend that the City Attorney and Burke, Williams & Sorensen
be'authorized'to represent the City in the actions.
So moved by Chappell; seconded by
Miller and carried.
GEORGE WAKEFIELD Mayor Tice: At this time I would
RESIGNATION like to say that I
don't think there is
any finer City Attorney in the State of California, if in the
nation._' He has -.always given us good advice and kept us out of
a lot. of trouble over the years. I shall miss you.
Councilmen Shearer, Chappell and
Miller thanked the City Attorney for his services to the City,
wished him health and enjoyment in his new undertaking as
City Attorney for Rancho Mirage — a few minutes from his home
in Palm Springs.
THE MAYOR CONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 10:17 P.M. FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. CITY
COUNCIL RECONVENED'AT 10:19 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
AB 603
AB 2553
AB 3546
Manager.
Urban Service Areas
Motor Vehicle in Lieu Fees
Re Annexations
Staff report presented by the City
Mayor Tice: I would like to mention one other
item that came to my attention this
evening in the legislative bulletin
of the League of California Cities in the area of labor relations
shops — AB2744. "As expected this week the Assembly Committee
on public employees and retirement passed legislation which would
authorize the negotiation of agency shop agreements in California
cities, counties and districts. The League opposed this measure
but the bill was passed by a 5 to 1 vote." It might behoove
us to send in letters to our Assemblymen again on this issue.
Mr. Fast advised the Council has
taken a position and Council policy is once you have acted on a
matter Staff is instructed to continue to make such recitals and
communications as necessary to continue to show what the Council's
positions are.
Mayor Tice: Also, another one coming up for
hearing on April 25th on Compulsory
• and Binding Arbitration — AB 9,
it will be interesting to see what comes out. of Committee on that.
Motion by Shearer to oppose AB 35460
support AB 2553 and AB 603 and authorize the Mayor to correspond
with the appropriate legislators; seconded by Chappell and
carried.
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CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
PROCLAMATION OF -
TERMINATION OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY
HELD 1OVER�
Page Twenty—one
4/24/78
Staff Report presented by the City
Manager recommending that City
Council approve the Proclamation Of
Termination of Local Emergency.
Council discussed and favored
continuing for another two weeks.
Motion by Chappell that this be
continued for another two weeks; seconded by Miller and carried.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
PROCLAMATIONS Hearing no opposition by Council
the Mayor proclaimed "Respect for
Law Week" — May 1/7, 1978.
"West Covina Beautiful Month "
May — 1978 (Proclaimed earlier in
the meeting.
COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilman Chappell: One bit of information. The League
has been meeting in the Roger Young
Auditorium for many years. They
notified us that the next meeting will be the last one we will
hold there.
Mayor Tice: One item. I had the opportunity
• to attend the long range planning
seminar with the West Covina Chamber
of Commerce along with Mr. Eliot and Mr. Fast. It was a very
informative meeting; many of the items they suggested a year ago
have been implemented by this Committee. I was very pleased
with the plans the Committee has.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chappell to approve
Demands totalling $7044,914.02 as
listed on U.C.B. No. 67311 through
67569; seconded by Shearer and
carried on roll call vote:
Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
None
Browne
Council recessed at 10:28 P.M, for
an Executive Session. City Council
reconvened at 10:57 P.M.
Mayor.Tice; Read the official letter of resigna—
tion of George Wakefield effective
April 30, 1978.
• Motion by Shearer that the City
Council reluctantly accept the resignation of George Wakefield;
seconded by Miller and carried..
Mr. Fast: Mr. Mayor and Council, I have made a
recommendation to you that between
this current period and June 30, 19789
you appoint Colin Lennard of the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen
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Page Twenty-two
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
4/24/78
as City Attorney for the City
of West Covina.. The particulars
of that appointment are contained
in the Staff Report which is
embodied in a Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO 5683
The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING COLIN LENNARD AS CITY
ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA.
Motion by Shearer to waive full
reading of said resolution and
adopt same; seconded by Miller and
carried on roll call vote:
AYES:
Miller, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Browne
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Shearer to adjourn meeting
at 11P.M.,-seconded by Miller and
carried.
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ATTEST:
City Attorney
0
APPROVED:
MAYOR
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