03-12-1979 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 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 in-
vocation was given by the Reverend John Freitag of the Immanuel First
Lutheran Church.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tice, Mayor Pro tem Chappell;
Councilmen: Miller, Shearer, Browne
Others Present: Fast,'Terzian, Calmes (City Clerk),
Volmert, Tynes, Ste.vens, Thomas, Miller.,
Diaz, Eliot, Salazar,.Koniarsky, Keating,
Meacham, Wolff, Hodge, McClelland,,Pa.ikoff;
Freemo.n - SGVDT
PRESENTATIONS ...The.=Mayor, presented a Resolution of Com-
m endati,o'n"to retired Commander Bill Ryan
Bill Ryan for his 33. years of service with the West
Covina -Police Department.
CONSENT ,CALENDAR
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION'S
West Covina Lions
Club
PLANNING COMMISSION
Summary of Action
Request permission to conduct 10 Kilometer
run throughout the City on May 19, 1979.
(Approve subject, to staff review and
recommendation.'
March 7, 1979. (Accept and file)
RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION
Summary of Action February 27, 1979. (Accept and file)
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
Summary of Action February 22, 1979. (Accept and file)
ACTION ITEM: Refer to Agenda Item No. F-2a
ABC APPLICATIONS Chief of Police recommends'NO PROTEST.
Cornell McCollum dba THE MINE SHAFT
12406 Waterloo Lane 917 (A) S..Glendora Avenue
Chino
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: (Deny and claimant
to be so notified)
John Cooper (ConAm
Development Corp.)
2760 Fifth Ave.
San Diego
(Re property 2716 S. Azusa Avenue, W.C.)
Claims property damages alleging City
water main break on October 19, 197B..
Frank C. & Marilyn Alleging personal injuries and false
Saunders; Frank M. arrest on October 24, 1978.
Saunders, 1848 Woodgate
Drive, W.C.
CITY COUNCIL Page Two.
Consent Calendar March.12, 1979
Frank D. DiGiovdnna. Claims damages to vehicle alleging traffic
1213 E. Grovecenter signals at Badillo & Vincent Avenues were
West Covina all green on December 26, 1978.
• ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
TRACT NO. 33329 Location: Nanette Avenue, Lainie and
ACCEPT PUBLIC WORKS Lisa Streets.
IMPROVEMENTS Accept street, sewer and water line im—
W & A Builders provements and authorize release of
Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Faithful
Performance Bond No. 8ST341-107 in the
amount of $115,200. (Staff recommends
acceptance)
Mr. DiGiovanna requested removal of Item.
6 (c) for discussion.
Motion Motion by Shearer, seconded by Chappell,
to approve Consent Calendar items with
the exception of Item 6(c). Motion
carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ITEM 6(c) Mr. DiGiovanna explained to Council the
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES circumstances involved and stated he and
t-he other party involved both claim having
green lights. The Mayor explained that
the Council would deny his claim and in
. turn it'would be handled by the insurance
carrier who in turn would be in touch with
Mr. DiGiovanna.
Motion Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller,
to deny claim and turn.the matter over to
the insurance carrier; motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Miss Trujillo Re Informed Consent on Abortions:
1555 No, Central.Ave., Briefly presented a report and asked for
South El Monte City Council approval of an ordinance
entitled "Informed Consent on Abortions".
Presented Council with a copy of ordinance
and a petition signed.by interested
citizens.
The Mayor suggested referring the Ordinance
to staff for meview and a report back;
Miller agreed. Shearer said -h-e was 100'/'0'
opposed to abortions except in a few
personal cases, however in looking at the
proposed ordinance he did not feel it was something the City could
• handle from the enforcement standpoint. The City does not have a
Health Department or a Health Officer or control over the medical.
profession-. He could support the principles involved but felt this
kind of thing could only be handled at the State level.
Motion Motion by Tice that this be referred to
staff for review and.a report back;
seconded by Miller.
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Oral Communications
• Caroline Judziewicz,
1320 Roseway
West Covina
(Chairperson)
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AWARD OF BIDS
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March 12, 1979
Chappell reinforced Shearer's comments.
Motion=carried 5-0.
Re Orangewood Little League: Explained
each year the boys participate in a fund
raiser, this.year the plan is to hold a
Jog-A-Thon'ori March 25 at Orangewood Park.
Asked Council permission for use of the
field and to have a Dime -A -Dip. Stated.
the boys are insured.
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne
t-o approve request subject to staff re-
quirements. Motion carried 5-0.
(The Mayor requested that a letter be
sent stating the request so that their
would be a record on file)
PROJECT NO. SP-79009
Location: Citywide
STREET NAME SIGNS
Bids
received in th.e
Office of the City
LA DOT-H-2-79-991
Clerk
up to 10:00 AM
on Thursday, March.8,
1979,
and thereafter
publicly opened and
read.
Council reviewed
Engineer's report.
Motion
Motion
by Chappell,
seconded by Shearer to
hold
over the award
of Project SP-79009
until
March 26, 1979
to allow Staff time to
determine
the source
of the additional
funds
required. Motion
carried 5-0.
BID NO. 79-52 Bids received in the Office of the Con -
FURNISHING THREE (3) troller up to 10:00 AM on Wednesday,
ONE TON PICKUP TRUCKS February 28, 1979, and thereafter publicly
opened and read. Council reviewed staff
report.
Motion Motion by Browne, seconded by Shearer to
award Bid No. 79-52, for the purchase of
three (3) one ton trucks to Leo Hoffman
Chevrolet for $25,804.98 including tax.
Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS
INTENTION OF STREET Location: South Frontage Road, between
VACATION - WEST GARVEY Sunset and California,Avenues.
AVENUE, SOUTH Council reviewed Engineer's report.
WEST COVINA FASHION The City Attorney presented:
PLAZA
RESOLUTION NO. 5872
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF.WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RESCIND-
ING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 5867 AND
DECLARING ITS INTENTION.TO VACATE A
CERTAIN PORTION OF WEST GARVEY AVENUE,
,SOUTH, SUBJECT TO.THE RESERVATION AND
EXCEPTION.OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS.
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Public Works
Page Four
March 12, 1979
Motion
Motion by Chappell, seconded by Shearer, 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
PRECISE PLAN NO. 684,
..Location: Westerly side of Azusa Avenue,
REVISION 2, COVENANT
between -Workman and the San Bernardino
OF JOINT USE
Freeway..
Chas. R & Doris L Cricks
The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5873
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.
ADOPTED
CITY OF'WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING -
COVENANT FOR RESERVING OF JOINT USE OF NON-
EXCLUSIVE RECIPROCAL VEHICULAR.AND
PEDESTRIAN EASEMENTS, EXECUTED BY
CHARLES R. CRICKS AND DORIS L. CRICKS, AND
DIRECTING.THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
Motion
Motion by�Chappell, seconded by Browne, to
waive full reading of the body of resolution
and adopt same. Motion carried on roll call
.vote:
AYES:
Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES:
None
TRACT NO. 34895
Location: Westerly of Azusa Avenue,
APPROVE FINAL MAP
southerly and adjacent to Fairgrove Avenue.
RIDGEWOOD DEVELOPMENT
The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5874 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING FINAL TRACT MAP OF TRACT NO. 34895 AND
ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER
AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME.
Motion Motion by Browne, seconded by Chappell, 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
PARCEL MAP NO. 11358 Location: Southeast quadrant of Sunset and
APPROVE FINAL MAP Merced Avenues.
WEST COVINA PROFESS-
IONAL PARTNERSHIP The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5875 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
FINAL MAP OF PARCEL.MAP NO. 11358.
Motion Motion by Browne, seconded by Chappell, 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
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COf°MISSIONS, BOARDS & DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS March 12, 1979
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Approval of Deferred Compensation Investment Agreement
With Glendale Federal Savings and Loan Association
(Staff Report)
• Motion Motion by Chappell, seconded by Miller,to
approve the Deferred Comp,ensation.Invest-
ment Agreement with Glendale Federal
Savings and Loan Association and authorize
the City Manager to proceed with the execu-
tion of the necessary documents. Motion
carried o.n roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
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Placement of City.'s Liability Insurance - (Staff Report)
Motion Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller, to
approve the. -proposal of Christ & Spang,
Incorporated, with a self -insured reten-
tion level -of $75,000, aggregate coverage
of $300,000'and an upper limit of $5
million.. The premium for this coverage
$129,458.62. Motion carried on roll call
vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Tice
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Chappell
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
Handicapped Resources Center - Accessible Housing Survey
(Staff Report)
. . Motion
PERSONNEL
RECREATION & PKS. DEPT.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Browne, to
approve the allocation of $12,039.00 to
the Handicapped Resources Center, located
at 114 East Italia in the City of Covina
for work in accordance with the proposal
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract. Motion carried 5-0.
Proposal for Hourly Wage Rate Increases - Limited Service.
Recreation and Pool Employees (Staff Report)
RESOLUTION NO. 5876 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORN_IA,. RESCIND-
ING RESOLUTION NO. 5507,.'APPENDI.X B, RE-
LATING TO GROUP III, RECREATION,AND POOL
CLASSES, AND AMENDING SECTION VII OF
RESOLUTION NO. 12772 TO FIX THE.COMPENSA-
TION.FOR LIMITED SERVICE PERSONNEL WITHIN
THE RECREATION AN.D PARK DEPARTMENT.—_.
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Commissions, Bds., & Departmental Items March 12, 1979
Motion Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne, 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
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Radio Coverage Contract Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne, to
Study (Staff Report) receive and file report ,a.n.d .refer..subjedt',to..
Five -Yeas C.I.P. process. Motion carried 5-0.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S
Resolution of the San (Staff Report)
Gabriel Planning
Commission The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5877 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AMEND ITS SUB-
DIVISION ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR DEDICATION
AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE PERIPHERAL STREETS .
AND MAJOR AND SECONDARY HIGHWAYS AS A CONDI-
TION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL.
Motion
AYES:
NOES:
CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Browne, to
waive full reading of body of resolution and
adopt same. Motion carried on roll call vote:
Miller, Shearer, Browne, -Chappell, Tice
None
Response to Legal Question regarding Written Complaint of
Mr. & Mrs. Pretzlik, 1418 Hollencrest Drive (Consent Calendar
2/26/79)
City Attorney presented an oral report
and recommended that City Council accept
the letter as a claim, deny it and refer
to Insurance Carrier.
Motion So moved by Chappell, seconded by Browne
and carried 5-0..
AT 8:11 PM THE MAYOR RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF CONDUCTING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. CITY COUNCIL
RECONVENED AT 8:13 PM.
CITY MANAGER AGENDA
Implementation of
Confidential/Exempt'
Service
RESOLUTION NO. 5878
ADOPTED
Staff report.
The City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE.CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT
SERVICE AND FIXING SUCH POSITIONS AND
AMENDING SECTION VII OF RESOLUTION NO.
1277-.RELATING.TO THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS..-
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City Manager Agenda March 12, 1979
Motion Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne, to
-."waive full reading of resolution and adopt
same. ,;.Motion carried on roll call vote:
• AYES: Shearers Brownef.Chappell., Tice
NOES: Miller .(Opposes this classification level
because of budgetary restraints only)
IMPLEMENTATION OF z..
SALARY INCREASE }
CERTAIN CITY CLASSIFI—'
CATIONS
RESOLUTION N0. 5879
ADOPTED
Staff Report:®
The City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION O'F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVhNA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING
THE COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO CLASSIFICATIONS_
WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA'S CLASSIFIED
AND LIMITED SERVICES AND RESCINDING RESOLU—
TION NO. 5507 IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Motion Motion by Chappell to waive full reading -of
body of resolution and adopt same; seconded
by Browne. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
1979 CETA CONTRACT Staff report presented'.
BETWEEN CITY OF WEST
COVINA AND EAST SAN
• GABRIEL VALLEY CON—
SORTIUM
Motion Motion by Shearer, seconded by Browne, to.
authorize the Mayor to execute the 1979
CETA contract agreement on behalf of the
City of West Covina. Motion.carried on
roll call vote:
AYES: Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: Miller (Opposes the growth of this program)
LEGISLATION S8481 Staff Report Presented.
S8186
Motion Motion by Browne to support SB 481'and SB
186 and authorize the Mayor to correspond
with the appropriate legislator; and to
urge.State Legislators to reject the
Governor's proposal and authorize staff
to communicate with the Office of Planning
and Research the City's opposition to the
proposal; and further authorize staff to
communicate to the Leage of California
Cities and the -Los Angeles Division of t-he
• .League of'California Cities the City's
opposition to the Governor's proposal;
seconded by Chappell. Motion carried 5-0.
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City Manager Agenda
CONSORTIUM
IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL
FLOOR SPACE
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March 12, 1979
City Manager requested permission to
negotiate with the Consortium re
additional floor space; the City does
have 580 sq'. ft. that could be leased
to them; th7e lease would contain a 60/90
day cancellation clause should the City
have need:for the space; and at the same
time staff will be discussing a modest
increase in the rental fee.
Motion Chappell moved approval of request,
seconded by Browne and carried 5-0.
Recreation &'Parks '.City.Mana.ger requested Council considera-
Commission tion to refer to the Recreaion and Park
Referral Commission their study of the new and.
innovative methods of fund raising that
the various organizations.are coming up
with. They will be using public facili-
ties and staff feels our current ordinance.
did not contemplate these types of
activities so we would like a study made
to.see if our ordinances are appropriate
and broad enough.
Motion So moved by Browne, seconded.by Chappell
and carried.
Informational City Manager stated a week from tonight
at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers city
staff will be meeting.with various
interested groups of the Burglar Alarm -
Systems; letters have been sent out to
attract as many users as we can as well as
to companies.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
PROCLAMATIONS: Hearing no objections the Mayor proclaimed
the following:
"EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL
SORORITY DAY" - March 18, 1979; PRIVATE
PROPERTY WEEK April 15/21/79; CANCER
CONTROL MONTH - April, 1979; and
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD - 1979.
CHARTER CITY
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,
ETC. APPOINTMENTS
A couple of,months ago I brought up the
matter of a charter city and since talking
to a number of people and receiving the
report from the City. Attorney I will not
pursue the matter further. The only
advantage to a Charter City is there is a
little more flexibility from the taxing
standpoint.
Asked Council members if they would
continue on in their liaison appointments
until the end of this month; Council
reorganizes in April and at that time a
new.mayor will be appointed. No objections.
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Mayor's Reports
Page Nine
March 12, 1979.
INSURANCE FOR COUNCIL A few months ago I asked staff to look into
MEMBERS & CERTAIN the situation of insurance for members of
STAFF MEMBERS Council when on city business and also
certain staff members --have we had any
additional information on that? The City
Manager advised staff has it.in writing
and it will be distributed to Council
members.
BOBBY SOX SOFTBALL The Mayor advised the Leagues start this
LEAGUES coming Saturday at 8 AM - three Council
members indicated they would be attending.
COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilman Shearer: There is a SCAG meeting this coming Friday
and although I am not sure I will be able
to attend, it costs $15.00 to go, so I
would like Council.approval.
Motion Motion by -Chappell approving request,
seconded by Browne and carried 5-0.
Councilman Chappell: Just a comment - I.was reelected to my
position as a LAFCO'representative.
(Council members congratulated Chappell)
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Chappell to'approve Demands
totalling B788,902.17 as listed on two
check registers UCB 72321 and 72560;
seconded by Browne and carried on roll
call vote:.
AYES: Miller, Shearer,_Browne, Chappell,Tice
NOES: None.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shearer to adjourn meeting at
8:31 PM; seconded by Chappell and carried
5-0.
ATTEST:
TY CLERK
APPROVED: