02-12-1979 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 12, 1979
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7:30 PM by Mayor Tice in the West Covina City Hall Council
Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by.Mayor Pro Tem
Chappell; the invocation was given by Reverend Don Helsel of
the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor -Tice; Mayor Pro Tem Chappell;
Councilmen: Miller, Shearer, Browne
Others Present: Fast, Lennard, Eliot, Calmes (City Clerk)
Miller, Thomas, Diaz, -Keating, Wolff,
Paikoff,-Volmert Tyne.s, Yoshizaki,
Freemon (Tribune
.PRESENTATIONS
Mayor presented Russell Teall with a
perma plaqued resolution of commendation
for his service to the City since 1970
as a 'Commissioner on the Human Relations
Commission and the Human Resources
Commission.
West Covina Swim Team presented
Honorary'Member Plaques to each Council-
man in appreciation of their action with
regard to the Youth Swim Program.
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 15, 1979
Motion made by Browne, seconded by
January 22, 1979
Shearer to approve the minutes of
February 5, 1979
January 15, January 22 and February 5,
1979 as presented; motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
"WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) American Bus Shelter
Co., 17121 Sparkle -
berry, Fountain Valley
b) Spanish Trails Girl
Scout Council
1550 N. Garey Avenue
Pomona
PLANNING COMMISSION
Summary of'Action
RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION
Request to make presentation before
City Council. (Council)
Request permission to conduct annual
fund-raising appeal and waiver of
Charity Solicitation License Fee.
(Approved in prior years. Recommend
approval.)
February 7, 1979. (Accept and file)
Summary of Action January 23, 1979
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CITY COUNCIL
Consent Calendar
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
Summary of Action
February 12, 1979
Page Two
January 25, 1979 (Accept and file)
• ABC APPLICATIONS: Chief of Police recommends NO PROTEST
a) Leeanna Lee Knemeyer dba CODE 7
3949 Millbury, Baldwin Park 642 S. Sunset Avenue
b) Garnett & Josephine Luttrell dba NORTH FORTY
216 S. Virginia, Azusa 2105 W. San Bernardino Rd.
c) Fern Zachos Smith dba J'S MIXED BREED
1111 Larimore St., La Puente 2100 S. Valinda Avenue
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
a) Joseph & Marlen Escoboza Claims propert-V damages all ing
2854 Lark Hill Drive, W.C. flooding on March 4, 1978. Deny
and claimant to be so notifie-d)
b) W. E. Viney
1025 Spring Meadow Drive.
West Covina
c) James Douglas
1451 Hull Drive
Wheaton, ill.
d) Herbert E. Holmes
626 S. Magnolia, W.C.
Claims property damages alle ing
flooding on March 4, 1978. kDeny
and claimant to be so notified)
Re Property 1906 Woodgate, W.C.
Claims property damages alleging
flooding on November 3, 1978.
(Deny and claimant to be so noti-
fied)
Claims damages to vehicle
alleging traffic signals on Azusa
and Cortez Avenues were not
operating on November 3, 1978.
(Deny and claimant to be so noti-
fied)
e) Robert Escalera Claims damages to vehicle alleging
815 Orange Blossom hole in road on.Valinda Avenue on
La Puente November 23, 1978. (Deny and
claimant to be so notified)
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) PRECISE PLAN NO, 695 Location: Northwest corner of Glendora
United Rent -All Avenue and Christopher Street.
Accept grading and public works im-
provements and authorize release of
Certificate of Deposit in the amount of
$7,000. (Staff recommends acceptance)
b) PRECISE PLAN NO. 708,
Frank Wagnon`
Location: South side of Cameron
Avenue, westerly of Glendora Avenue.
Accept sewer and public works improve-
ments and authorize release of Cash
Deposit in the amount of $500. (Staff
recommends acceptance)
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Consent Calendar.
c) TRACT NO. 31619
UMARK, INC.
d) WOODSIDE VILLAGE MAJOR
STREETS
U'mark, Inc.
February 12, 1979
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Location: Giano Street easterly of
Gemini Street.
Accept street; -sewer-, storm drain and
water line improvements and authorize
the release of St. Paul Fire & Marine
Insurance Company Faithful Performance
Bond_#400 DR 4400/196 in the amount of
$3319000. (Staff recommends acceptance)
Location: Amar Road, between Shadow Oak
Drive and Nogales Street; Shadow Oak
Drive between Amar Road and Nogales St.;
and Nogales Street between Amar Road and
La Puente Road.
Accept public works improvements and
authorize release of St. Paul Fire &
Marine Insurance Company Faithful Per-
formance Bond #400 DR 4400/39 in the
amount of $1,35,000 (Staff recommends
acceptance)
QUARTERLY WATER REPORT " Informational (Receive and file)
ITEM 1-a :" Shearer p°oin'ted out Item 1-a did not
have a recommendation by staff and
after his previous discussion on this
matter he would prefer not to make any
`further comment re the bus shelters.
Mayor asked if there was a representa-
tive from American Bus Shelter present;
there wacs-not. City Manager said it
was his understanding the individual
merely requested an opportunity to dis-
cuss the matter with Council and was in-
formed'he`had the opportunity under Oral
Communications; other than that there was
no action necessary.
Motion Motion made by Shearer, seconded by
Browne to approve the Consent Calendar
items 1 through 6; motion carried on
roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
AWARD OF BIDS
PROJECT NO. MP-79016 Location: Shadow Oak Drive, west of
SHADOW OAK PARK Nogales Street.
PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS Held over from January 22, 1979 to
this date.
Motion Motion by Chappell to authorize the
advance of $+160,000 from the General
Fund Account No. 121 to City Project
No. MP-79016 and accept the bid of
Brutoco Engineering and Construction
Company of Covina as presented at the
bid opening on January 17, 1979, and
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Award of Bids Page Four
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with said Brutoco
Engineering -and Construction Company for
the work to be done. Motion carried on
roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne',Ghappell, Tice
NOES: None
BID NO. 78-48 Location: Various
MAINTENANCE OF FREEWAY Bids'received in the Office of the Con -
OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPING troller up to 10:00 AM on Wednesday,
January 310 1979, and thereafter publicly
opened and read.
Motion Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell
to award Bid No. 79-48 for Freeway Land-
scape Maintenance to J & R Landscape Main-
tenance For $125.00 per acre/month and
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS
TRACT NO. 33553 Location: Northeast quadrant of Nogales
APPROVE FINAL MAP Street and La Puente Road.
Konwiser Corporation The City Attorney presented:
Resolution No. 5862 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 33553.
Motion Motion made by Brown9,`.seconded by Chappell
to waive reading body of resolution and
adopt same. Motion carried on roll call
vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
TRACT NO. 33664 Location; Between Azusa Avenue and
ACCEPT WATER LINE Barham Avenue Cul-de-sac.
EASEMENT - Ridgewood The City Attorney presented:
Associates, Ltd.
Resolution No. 5863 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPT-
ING A CORPORATION GRANT DEED EXECUTED BY
RIDGEWOOD ASSOCIATES, LTD. AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
Motion Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Miller
to waive full reading of the body of said
resolution and adopt same; motion carried
on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
; NOES: None
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PRECISE PLAN NO. 712 and
PARCEL MAP NO. 10860
Irrevocable Offers to
Dedicate
West Covina American Legion
Post No. 790 and Donald L.
Zug and Mamie B. Zug
Motion
PROJECT NO. SP-79009
Street Name Signs
motion
February 12, 1979
Page Five
Location: East- side of Azusa Avenue
between Rowland and Workman Avenues.
Motion made by Chappell to receive
and file the two Irrevocable Offers to
Dedicate, one executed by the West
Covina American Legion Post�No. 790 and
the other executed by Donald L. Zug and
Mamie B. Zug, and authorize and direct
the City Clerk to --record said Irrevocable
Offers to Dedicate. motion carried 5-0.
Location: Citywide.
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Browne to approve the plans and specifi-
cations.and authorize the City Engineer
to call for bids. Motion carried 5-0.
PROJECT NO. TS-78003-1 Location: Amar Road and Temple
Traffic Signal Installation Avenue.
Approve Plans & Specs
Motion
.PROJECT NO. SP-78013
Street Improvements
Motion
BKK SANITARY LANDFILL.
Approval of 3 Year
Operational Plan
Motion
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Shearer to approve plans and specifica-
tions for City Project TS-78003-1 and
authorize the City Engineer to call for
bids at such time as the plans and
specifications are approved by the
California Department of Transportation
and the Federal Highway Administration.
Motion carried 5-0.
Location: Clydewood Avenue at Bromley
Avenue; and Service Avenue and Lark
Ellen Avenue.
Motion made by Browne, seconded by
Miller to approve plans and specifica-
tions.for.C.ity Project SP-78D13and
authorize the City Engineer to call for
bids 'at -'such ,time as the plans and
specifications are approved by the
California Department of Transportation
and the Federal Highway Administration.
Motion carried 5-0.
Location; East of Azusa Avenue, north
of Amar Road.
Motionma'de by Chappell, seconded by
Browne to approve the 1978-1980 3-year
Operational Plan for the BKK Sanitary
Landfill. Motion carried 5-0.
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Public Works
February 12, 1979.
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PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Motion made by Shearer to receive
FOR THE AROMA/AZUSA TRAFFIC and file informational report;
SIGNAL — Informational seconded by Chappell. Motion
carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTAL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTION
ITEMS:
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Annual Affirmative Action Informational.
Progress Report
Motion Motion made by Shearer, seconded by
Miller to receive and file. Motion
carried 5-0.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
West Covina Dispo.sal The City Manager presented the Staff
Service Review of Rate Report; asked for the addition of one
Schedule condition to the staff recommendation,
that the agreement be effective as of
February 1, 1979 with no retroactive bi 11 ing.
Motion Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Browne to approve the Staff Report and
authorize the City Attorney to draw up
an amendment to the existing agreement
dated July 1, 1975 between the City
and West Covina Disposal Company, to
provide for the new rates as outlined
and to be effective as of February 19.
1979; that City Council also authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the amendment on behalf of the City.
Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Response to Letter from Motion -.by Chappell, seconded by Miller
Dale Ingram on behalf of to receive and file report.
Property Owned b;y,,Mr.. Hamel
Council Discussion Shearer asked how much industrial area
ry is undeveloped in the City; staff
stated the'only area outside of
Orange/fterced would be north of the
SB.Freeway, in fact a very small amount
of acreage.
Shearer pointed out for all practical
puirpose.s.:the staff report is saying we
don't -want this kind of a facility
and he wondered if that is really what
this Council wants — because every so
often we have discussed the problems of
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Bobtds._;Commissions, ETC.
February 12, 1979
Page Seven
parked RV's on city streets and here we have
a situation that might alleviate that. Per—
haps a well developed, well designed and well
screened lot is in fact preferable to a pro—
liferation of parked RV's up and down the
• streets of our community; this recommendation
really says continue to park on city streets.
Perhaps we should look for someway of putting
some teeth into an ordinance if this is the
way we want to go.
Tice stated it was his feeling an area for
parking RV's was needed, however he did not
feel it should be along the freeway. He re—
called a previous report on this subject and
the City Manager said there was however there
has been a premise by staff that the only
place for this use is in the industrial area
and the concept of storage being allowed in
another zone with very strict conditions
perhaps under a UUP has not been looked at
recently.
Miller-sa'id he would favor a facility in an
industrial zone; his philosophy is not to say
we don't want it, he is open to alternatives
and:if staff is saying there is no room in the
industrial zone and there never will be then
he felt some other adjacent property should be
looked at and see if it can be adaptable.
Shearer commented we.fell all over ourselves
in trying to encourage Mr. Reynolds to build
his RV sales lot with no screening because
you want to see the nice shiny vehicles from
the freeway and Azusa Avenue and now we are
saying if you want to park them after they are
bought you have to go far away in some
surrounding area.
Browne pointed out this report is based on
available space in allowable zoning regula—
tions and there are parcels that could be
utilized in other parts of the City through
the UUP process, so we might ask staff to
explore these areas and come back to us with
a report and if it necessitates a zone
change even if we had to take it out of the
industrial area we could by action permit
such a project.
Motion Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell
to instruct staff to follow the instructions
of Council and report back; and to receive '
and file the present report. Motion carried
5-0.
0 HEARINGS
ZONE CHANGE NO. 533
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL.IMPACT
West Covina Hospital
(Ramada Medical Corp)
Location: Between Orange Avenue and San
Bernardino Freeway; westerly of Cameron and
easterly of,".Garvey_ Avenues.
Request: Approval of a change of zone from
MF-20 and Neighborhood Commercial (N—C) Zones
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Hearings
Page Eight
to Regional Commercial (R—C) Zone, and
certification of the Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact. Approved by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1-79—
2928. City Clerk verified Proof of Publica—
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tion in the Daily Tribune of the Notice of
Public Hearing on February 2, 1978 received.
Mailed 26 Notices to property owners.
Staff presented report along with slides;
analyzed the 5 requirements for a zone
change and recommended to Council that it
reaffirm the recommendation of the Planning
Commission approving the Zone Change and the
Negative Declaratio.n'of Environmental Impact.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
IN FAVOR
Paul Hirsch (Representing Ramada Medical)
IN OPPOSITION
None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Motion Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Miller
to approve and direct City Attorney to pre—
pare the necessary ordinance. Motion
carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE
The City Attorney presented:
INTRODUCTION
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. (Zone Change No.
533, West Covina Hospital)
Motion by Browne to.waive full reading of
the body of Ordinance; seconded by Chappell
and carried 5-0.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
introduce Ordinance. Motion -carried 5-0.
ZONE CHANGE NO. 534
Location: 'On'the northwest corner of
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Fairway Lane -and East Garvey Avenue.
OF ENVIRONMENTAL
Request: Approval of zone:on an approxi—
IMPACT
mately 1.4 acre site from R=A (Residential
Steve L. Soboroff
Agricultural) and C-2 (General Commercial)
to R—C (Regional C:ommercial), and certifica
tion of the Negative Declaration of Environ—
mental Impact. :Approved by Planning Com—
mission Resolution No. 1=79-2929. City Clerk
verified Proof'of Publication in the West
Covina Tribune on February 1, 1979 received.
Mailed 9 Notices to property owners.
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Staff presented report along with slides;
and recommends`that Council affirm the
recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve .Zone Change 534 to Regional
Commercial and the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact.
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Hearings
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
February 12, 1979
Page Ten
In Favor R."Gatman (One of the Owners)
Urged Council to act favorably; present.
only to answer questions.
In Opposition None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED,.
Motion
ORDINANCE
INTRODUCTION
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Motion'made by Shearer, Seconded by Miller
to approve and direct City Attorney to pre—
pare the necessary ordinance. Motion
carried 5-0.
.City Attor.ney'presented:
AN'ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COUINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
THE OFFICIA.L`'ZONING MAP. (Zone Change No.
534, Steve L. Soboroff)
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
waive full reading of the body of
the ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer
to introduce Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTAL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTION
ITEMS:
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT
Council Chambers City Manager presented the report.
Modification
Motion Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Miller
to approve the selection of Cashion and
Horie and expenditures of $1,400 for design
of council modification. Motion carried on
roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne,Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighting Breath— City Manager presented the report, and
ing Apparatus requested an addition to the recommenda—
tion re #2 to include tax making the
figure $925.
Motion Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer
to authorize staff to proceed with bidding
process for the purchase of 16 firefighter
breathing apparatus and spare bottles; and
authorize joint purchase of high pressure
.pump with the cities of Azusa and Covina
in the amount not to exceed $925. Motion
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Boards. Commissions, ETC. Page Eleven
carried on roll, call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell,Tice
NOES: None
• PRESENTATION Mayor�presented"to Mayor Pro Tem
Chappell a Resolution -.of Commendation
for his..ded cation and service to the
City of West Covina -and other Valley
cities as an+actiVe participan in the
League of•California Cities as a Vice-
President:and then a President.
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF -THE -:CITY COUNCIL OF THE
INTRODUCTION CITY OF WEST.COUINA, CALIFORNIA, AMEND-
ING PART IV OF CHAPTER III OF THE WEST
"COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE'RELATING' TO THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COM-
MISSION.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
waive full reading of the body of said
Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
introduce Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1424 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
• SECTION 7502-OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY`.'LINES.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Miller to
waive full reading of the body of Ordinance.
Motion carriedr5-0.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
'adopt Ordinance. Motion carried on roll
call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
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ORDINANCE NO. 1425 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE,
Adopted CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. (Zone Change No.
5319 M. J. Brock and. Sons, Inc.)
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell,, -,to
waive full reading of body of Ordinance.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to
• adopt Ordinance. Motion carried on roll
call vote:
AYES: Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: Miller
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City Attorney
February 12, 1979
Page Twelve
ORDINANCE NO. 1426 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2101 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO.THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to
waive full reading of the body of Ordin-
ance. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to
adopt Ordinance. Motion carried on roll
call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
CONTROL OF THE SALE (Council withheld this item until after
OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA the Executive Session)
RESOLUTION NO. 5864 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted CITY OF WEST COUINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 5762 AND AUTHORIZING CITY
MANAGER TO FILE NEW APPLICATION WITH
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO SELF -
INSURE FOR WORKERSt COMPENSATION PURPOSES.
Motion by Browne, -seconded by Miller to
waive full reading of body of Resolution
and adopt same; motion carried on roll
call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
The City Council recessed at 8:33 PM in order to convene the
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting. City Council reconvened at
8:36 PM.
CITY_MANAGER
Amendment to Chamber City Manager presented the Staff Report.
of Commerce Agreement
Motion Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to amend
the Agreement with Chamber of Commerce and City of
West Covina to require bi-annual meetings and to
authorize the Mayor and laity Clerk to execute the
amended agreement,; motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
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City Manager Page Twelve (a)
CONTINUATION OF ANIMAL City 'Manager presented the Staff Report.
CONTROL.SERUICES
• Council Discussion Council felt that people just were not
declaring their dogs and that this was
an area that should be looked into.
City Manager advised staff is reviewing
in its entirety the various methods of
collecting fees. Of the 9 cities having
dealings with the SG Humane Society the
City of West Covina is the last one that
is contracting for full services and by
weight of that situation staff has to
delve deeply into why the other cities no
longer use the full services. With
regard to collecting fees we feel it is
quite possible there is a more thorough
manner in which the fees can be solicited.
(Explained)
Motion Motion made by Chappell, seconded by
Shearer to authorize the extension of the
existing agreement with the San Gabriel
Valley Humane Society until February 28, 1979;
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and authorize the City Manager to make any
necessary,extension-t-o the contract after
February 28, until a master agreement is
negotiated between the San Gabriel Valley
Animal Control Authority and the San Gabriel
Valley Humane Society; and appropriate an
amount not to exceed $55,000 from the un-
appropriated. General Fund balance to pay for
animal control services until- June 30, 1979.
Council Comments Shearer stated sometime ago he made a
request for•information that he. does not
recall receiving. He felt $55,000 is a lot
of money for.6 months and he is still
wrestling with what. -do we really get for
that exorbitant amount of money. He asked
for some statistics as to number of stray
dogs picked up each month - - statistics
showing what the City is getting for the
$8,000 plus a month - does the -City really
need a dog catcher? He stated it was -his
hope that in the process of working out a
JPA that Council will be given some
information as to what really happens for
that $8,000 plus of services each month.
City Manager assured Council they will be
provided with the information requested.
Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
CETA LEGISLATION City Manager presented the Staff Report,
PERTAINING. TO PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
Motion Motion made by Browne, seconded by Shearer
that the City Council affirm its intent to
comply with these regulations governing the
use of CETA funds to pay for CETA employee
retirement benefits. Motion carried 5-0.
REQUEST FOR A CHANGE
Administrative Analyst
IN AUTHORIZED POSITION
(Staff Report)
LIST
The City Attorney presented:
'RESOLUTION NO. 5865
A-RESOLUTION``OF.:'THE CTTY.COUNCTL OF THE CITY
.Adopted
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,'-AMENDING-.•RESOLU-
TION NO. 5B06 RELATING TO THE CITIES
AUTHORIZED POSITION LIST, BY APPROVING THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE.ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
1 POSITION IN THE CI-TY'M•ANAGER/EMERGENCY
SERVICES OFFICE, TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II.
Motion made: by Chappell, seconded by Miller
to waive full reading of body of resolution
and adopt same. Motion carried on roll
call vote:` -
AYES:.
Millet, Shearer, Browne, ,Chappell, Tice
NOES:
None .
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City Manager Agenda
February 12, 1979
Page Fourteen
COUNCIL DETERMINATION City Manager presented Staff -Report.
REGARDING MEET & CONFER
PROCESS BETWEEN,,CITY
MANAGEMENT REPRESENTA—
TIVES & SEIU
Council Discussion
Mayor expressed -.his disappointment by the
threats ma.de by the union representative —
Mr. Stromberg — in the' SGVDT, where --the
threatened a sick —in and a work —slow down.
The Mayor felt under the financial re—
straints of this City that the offer made is
a pretty fair offerand consistent with the
offers made to the other employee associa—
tions who have accepted. In addition if the
requested benefits were .given to the SEIU
they would have'to be•given to the other
city employees and the City is not in a
financial position at this time to do so.
Stated he was in support of the management
recommendation.
Browne agreed stating further that it was
his feeling that Mr. Stromberg did not
reflect the total consensus of the SEIU
employees; also he took exception to some
of the attachments which totally violates
the Personnel Rules and management preroga—
tives. Stated he was in support of the
recommendation.
• Shearer agreed, adding the comment that
during the presentation made 2 weeks ago
this Council was requested to dismiss our
negotiator — Mr. Hamilton and he publicly
wanted to state that as far as he was con—
cerned Mr. Hamilton did a fine job for the
City of West Covina and in no way was he
accepting the statement that he has not
done so and is deserving of anything less
than the City's gratitude.
Chappell wondered if the employees were
really aware of all that has taken place —
he felt it is an outstanding group of
employees and many of them have been
around a great number of years and involved
in the community and in times when we had
funds we were able to grant more and when we
could not they have accepted that. He
wondered if they knew of the untold number
of meetings Mr. Hamilton and staff had
since April 6, 1978 trying to resolve the
differences and come up with a product that
all could live with — the, -:other employee
organizations have accepted the product.
Under the rules we are not allowed to contact
each employee and tell them what we ar.e doing
they have to find that out from their own
negotiators; felt they would be surprised at
the efforts made by staff and Mr. Hamiltono
in trying to resolve the problem. .
CITY COUNCIL February'12, 1979
City Manager Agenda Page Fifteen
'Miller stated .he agreed with the comments
made by his .colleagues and felt the
management :pos t on.,is a very fair asking
of. then employees ate this' time because of
the- budget-°res,traints Which may get tighter
down the road,.
At the Mayor's reouest''the City Attorney
advised ,,,the...fo.11owing actions would be
appropriate 'at` this .t.iibe
1 - To,adopt the City.'s increase in con-
cbntribution t,owar.ds health care
effective January 1, 1979;
-2 - The City Council declare its inten-
tionswto grant a 4/.salary increase
effective July 1, 1979 to all employee
members .of the SEIU;
3 - The City Council declare its intentions
to pursue the concept of the calendar
year Memorandum of Understanding; and
4 (which is consistent with staff
recommendation #2) to direct staff and
the. City Attorney to prepare the
necessary-res.' olutions and bring back
to the Council at 'such appropriate times in
"the future. -
Motion Chappell moved approval of the City Attorney
recommendations, seconded.by Browne and
carried on'roll call vote:
• AYES.: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
MAYOR'S REPORT'S Thanked the West Covina Swim Team for their
thoughtful presentation to the City Council
members.
COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilman Miller: I received a letter from the West Covina
Unified -School District who has gone on
record opposing the Metropolitan Bus Plan
for desegregation. I would not be adverse
to a council type of stand on this issue.
I will goon record in support of the West
Covina Unified School District in their
efforts in this area.
Motion seconded by Chappell.
Councilman Browne: Having received the same letter I would like
to state I am in direct opposition to the
Metropolitan Bus Plan for many reasons. I
think we maintain a good local control and
• a good sense of balance in our city.
Councilman Shearer: I support school busing for one reason bhly
�an7d that is td,get'ki.ds to;scho.ol, any other
Fuse 'of buses I think is a' 'misuse and.. i.s not
constructive..
Motion carried 5-0..�.
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CITY COUNCIL
February 12, 1979
Councilmen's Reports/Comments,
Page -'Sixteen
Councilman Chappell:
Reported Don Beethoven, Executive Director
of_the League of Calif -.'Cities statewide,
came'befor:e the League. -recently and discuss—
ed the funding of cities. There is a propo—
sal the'League.approved at the last General
Session for a lo'ad'ditional'portion of the
sales tax as it now.exists. Statistics bore
out the -fact -that this -would actually give
us,more—money than we would have been getting
if Prop 13 had not passed. There is an
effort to get it with the Counties and the
League representing the Cities and perhaps
some of the Special Districts to make sure
the funding is done properly. There are
also a lot of bills in the State Legislature
now trying to develop some sort of reason—
ableness to funding the cities, which ones
will come out no one knows as yet. As the
League follows through the legislative
procedure I will keep Council informed.
Mr. Fast may have more up—to—date informa—
tion on this having just come back from the
League City Manager's meeting.
(Mayor said he had a copy of AB301 before
him but did not believe it was passed as
yet. (Read excerpts)
Mr. Fast:
Stated there was an official press conference
indicating there was some solidarity between
the County organization and the League.
However, unfortunately LA County does not
•
necessarily go along with what the statewide
organization is proposing. They want the
full 10 for the County.
Re A8301 — originally it called for a
40-40-20 split of the 10; 40 to the City,
40 to the County and 20% to Special Dis—
tricts. At the conference it was
emphasized that it is very important that
legislation be pursued immediately for a
formula and it was predicted that the
legislators would not be able to develop
that formula this year and there would be
another year of surplus sharing approxi—
mately in the same amount as last year. So
with inflation it will actually be less in
utilization by local governments. There
was concern in the fact that if final fund—
ing is not adopted very soon the State
Legislature may get used to the idea of
cities, counties and special districts
going to the state each year and begging
for the allocation which then essentially
•
amounts to local government from Sacramento.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Demand Register
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne
UCB 71824 and 72118
to approve Demands totalling S1,197,754.75
as shown on.the UCB .:registers. Motion
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Approval of Demands
February 12, 1979.
Page Seventeen
carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
• EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council convened to the Executive Session
at 9:10 PM. Council reconvened in the
Council Chamber at 10:23 PM.
CONTROL OF THE SALE OF,
The City Manager advised that the City
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Attorney recommends that the Council
continue this matter for a report back.
So moved by Chappell, seconded by Miller
and carried 5-0.
LAWSUIT AGAINST THE
City Manager stated the City Attorney
CITY OF WEST COVINA
recommends that City Council direct staff
VERSUS ROWLAND SCHOOL.
'to.set' hearings for this matter.
DISTRICT
5o moved by Chappell, seconded by Browne
and carried 5-0.
LAWSUIT HOLLY VERSUS
City Manager stated the City Attorney
CITY OF WEST COVINA
recommends that City Council authorize
him to file.a.he necessary appeal.
So moved by Chappell, seconded by Browne
and carried 5-0.
COURT CASE REGARDING
City Manager stated the City Attorney
THE LEGITIMIZING OF
recommends City Council to authorize the
1911 ACTS UNDER THE
City to join in amicus re the assessments
• JARVIS GANN AMENDMENT
of and Jarvis Gann.
So moved.by Chappell., seconded by Browne
and carried 5-0.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE The City Manager requested City Council
Gus Salazar to authorize a 60 day leave of absence
for Gus Salazar for the month of January
and February.
So moved by Chappell, seconded by Miller
and carried 5-0.
LETTER BY MAYOR Chappell requested that the Mayor be
instructed to write West Covina Beautiful
commending them on their 56th West Covina
Birthday. Ball. Se:c.onded by Shearer. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT Motion'by Chappell, s-ei,-onded by Miller to
adjourn meeting at 10:27 PM.., Motion carried.
APP
ATTEST: MAYOR
CITY CLERK
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