03-26-1979 - Regular Meeting - Minutes0
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 26, 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'Cou�n�cil Chambers. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by
Councilman Browne, invocation was given by
Councilman'Shearer.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Tice; Mlayor Pro Tem Chappell; Councilmen:
Miller, Shearer-, Browne
Others Present:
Fast, Calmes, Lennard,.Eliot, Miller, Thomas,
Volmert, Koniarsky, Tynes, Di�az., Pai,koff,
Freemon (Tribune).
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamations
The Mayor presented a proclamation to all
veterans organizations and commented on
the "Band"Aide. Brigade'!.
Col* * James Kordell
The following people presented proclamations
Disabled Veterans
to Col. James Kordell,represehting the Disabled
Veterans: Mayor Marvin Ersher, San Dimas;
Mayor Jack Crippen, El Monte; Mayor,'Cha�Tj-e
Storing, La Puente; Mr. Joe Guarrera, Community
Development Director of City of Azusa; Mayor
Herb Tice, West Covina.
American Legion #790
The American Legion made a presentation to
Ken Chappell for his work with the March
of Dimes Walk-a-Thoh.
Knights of Columbus Day
Mayor proclaimed March 29 as "Knights of
Columbus Day" ' A representative of the
Club invited the City Council to their
celebration of March 30, 1979.
Certificates Chief Meacham and Mayor Tice made the following
presentations to four citizens who were willing
to get involved by assisting in saving lives of
their fellow citizens. Certificates went to
Judith K.-Snook, Arnold R. Martinez, John L.
Martinez and Albert J. Franco.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 26, 1979 Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell to
March 12, 1979 approve the minutes of February 26, 1979 and
March 12, 1979. Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) Mlissionettes Club Request permission to sell snow cones to their
of Faith Chapel group at Cortez Park on May 28, 1979 as fund
1417 W. Badillo St. raiser. (Approve subject to staff review and
recommendation)
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Consent Calendar
March 26, 1979
Page two
b) American Heart Asso'IRequest permission to conduct Cyclethon in
ciation, the City on May 6, 1979. (Approve subject
2405 W. Eighth St-. to staff review and recommendation)
Los Angeles
PLANNING COMMISSION
Summary of Action March 21, 1979. Accept and file
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
Summary of Action March 22, 1979. Accept and file
ABC APPLICATIONS Chief of Police recomme'nds NO PROTEST
Marie Callender Pie Shops�'.,Inc.
Gary A. McArthur dba MARIE CALLENDER'S $75
1406 Obispo Avenue . 3117 E.' Garvey Ave., North
Long Beach
Armando Navarro
1602 Brightside
Duarte
Pronto Market No. 4 Inc.
Joseph H. Coulombe, President
P.O. Box 8287, San Marino
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVE-
MENTS AND OR RELEASE
OF BONDS
532 South Trona
Accept Slope Repair
Grading -Dr. -Steven
Skurow
dba LOS CHARROS
1216 E. Garvey Avenue
dba PRONTO MARKET NO. 12
220 S. Citrus Street
Location: North of Cortez Street, west of Grand Ave.
Staff recommends accepting grading repairs at
532 S. Trona and authorize release of Letter of
Credit in the amount of $800.
Precise Plan' No. 661 Location: Southwest corner Glendora and Merced
Revision (3-Accept On- Avenues
Site Grading..�.,, Staff recommends accepting on -site grading and public
Riggins Construc ' tion & works improvements and authorize release of Cash
Management, Inc. Deposit of $4,300.
Tracts Nos. 33663, 33930, Location: Vicinity of Shakespeare and Shadow Oak Drives
33900, 32981, 32982, Staff recommends acceptance of grading improvements
32983, 32984 - Accept and authorize the release of bonds from St. Paul
Grading Improvements Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Umark, Inc.
CITY TREASURER
Report for February Treasurer's report for February 1979. Receive
and file.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
Slight Modification No. Location: West of Azusa Avenue, between Francisquito
96 - Butler Housing Avenue and Autumn Drive.
Corp. Request approval of slight modification to.encroach
into certain front yard setbacks in Tract 33669.
Accept and file.
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Consent Calendar
Motion
March 26, 1979
Page three
Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to
approve the Consent Calendar items l.through
7. a), motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dennis Yoshi In favor of rent control. Read a protest letter
Barranca Vista Apts. signed by the renters at the Barranca Vista
2900 E. Virginia St. Apartments. Stressed a.great need for rent
control measures. -
M. R. Celdon Explained some of the problems that the City
909 S. Fircroft would face if we have rent control.
Maurice 0. Malone Urged the Council to consi.der this matter
906 E. Herring seriously. Stated'the solution.would be2.,
more housing
Jay Wallace Has worked with the El Monte Rental Mediation
Board and stated that the Board does not have
any legal rights with regard to rent control.
Councilman Miller
Stated that the Rental Mediation Board has a
lack of legal authority with regard to rents.
He pointed out that rent control is a method of
trying to get two.sides to come to a fair agree-
ment. Urged Council*to look for other methods
to address this issue.
Mayor Tice...
Stated:` that this matter will be taken under
advisement.
Councilman Shearer
Informed Council —that this would not be the
answer and -that he would not support rent
control .
Motion
Miller made a motion that this matter be referred
'to's taff for further study and input. Mbtion
dies for lack"of a second.
Arnold Tubb
Asked Council how they would know if rent control
Barranca Vista'Apts._
was wrong if they didn't,know if it was right.
Margaret Novak
In fa'Vor of' rent control
200 N. Grand
Jeff Standort
Address the Council about the inability of being
840 E. Service
ab-le to control landlords from raising rents.
Townhou,se Apts.
Codmci-lman Miller
Informed the citizens that they should go through
the initiative process and that he would be happy
to assist them.
Charlotte Brooks
Said that most of the renters will not complain
Barranca Vista Apts.
because they are of being evicted.
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Oral Communication
March 26, 1979
Page four
Authur A. Brooks Serves on the Rental Mediation Board. Was
Barrance Vista Apts. evicted because of his activities in rent
control.
Marilyn Turner Stated the majority of renters at her apartment
1234 W. Cameron are senior citizens.
Edward Welsh Asked other members of Council how they felt
Barranca Vista Apts. about this issue.
Council stated that they cannot seal one segment
such as rent control without sealing everything
else. If this were to happen, it would cause
many problems. Stated that a small City our
size could not enforce such an issue, that
it should be done at the State level. The
general feelings of the Council were that of
opposition of rent control enforced by the City.
.Jim King
Explained reasons for citizens who do not show
Barranca Vista Apts.
up in favor of rent control their fear of
eviction.
HEARINGS
Zone Change No. 536
Location: 853 and 861 South Glendora Avenue
Negative Declaration
Request: Zone change from O-P to S-C.
of Environmental
Impact
Staff presented report along with slides.
Glen Henry Buckingham/
Larry Lucas
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
In Favor:
None
In Opposition
None
PULIC HEARING CLOSED
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
None
Motion
Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to
approve and direct City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance; motion carried 5-0.
Ordinance Introduction
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMEND.ING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP. (Zone Change No. 536, Glen Henry Buckingham/
Larry Lucas)
Motion.
Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to waive
further reading of the body' of ordinance and to
introduce same; motion carried 5-0.
AWARD OF BIDS
Project No. SP-79009 Location: Cityw'ide
Street Name Signs Council reviewed Engineer's report.
LA DOT-(H)-2779-991
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Award of Bids
March 26, 1979
Page five
Motion Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Chappell to
approve the transfer of $6,000 from Project
Acct. SP-79001 and _Accept the bid of Cote Mark,
Inc. in the amount of $55,247.24 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for
the work to be done subject to the approval of the
Federal Highway Administration and'California
Department of Transportation. Motion carried on
roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS
Tract No. 33669 Location: . Westerly of Azusa Avenue, adjacent
Approve Final Map to Aroma Drive.'
Butler Housing Corp. Council '�,eviewed Engineer's report.
The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5880 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT
MAP OF TRACT NO. 33669 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREE-
MENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO
SECURE THE SAME.
Motion Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Miller to
waive further reading of the body of the
resolution and to adopt same. Motion carried
on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
Tract No. 32375 Location: Northerly of Tuesday Drive, westerly of
Approve Final Map Shakesp.eare Drive
Covington Bros. Counci ' I reviewed Engineer's.report.
The City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5881 A RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF'
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP
OF TRACT NO. 32375 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY
THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TOSECURE THE SAME.
Motion Motion -made by Browne, seconded by Chappell to waive
further reading of the body of the resolution and
to adopt same.- Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
Parcel Map No. 10860 Location: Easterly side of Azusa Avenue, between
Approve Final Map Rowland and Workman Avenues ,
W. C. American Legion.- Council reviewed Engineer's report.
Post No. 790 The City Attorney presented:
RESO LUTION NO. 5882 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 10860.
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Public Works
Motion
March 26, 1979
Page six
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
waive further reading of the body of resolution
and to adopt same. -Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer,.Browne; Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
Tract No. 33664
Street Name Change from
Cumberland to Renown
Terrace
Ridgewood Development
Location: North of Amar Road,'west of Azusa Avenue
Council reviewed Engineer's report. -
The City.Attorney pres.ented:
RESOLUTION NO. 5883 A RESOLUTION OF TH I E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CAL IFORNIA., CHANGI NG THE NAME OF
CUMBERLAND DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY GF WEST COVINA
TO RENOWN TERRACE
Motion Motion made by Chappell, s-econded by Browne to
waive further reading of the body of the resolu-
ti on arid- to adopt. same. Motion carried on rol I
call vote:
AYES:
NOES :
SCAG Request for City
Action Relative to
Compliance with Section
208 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act
of 1972
Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
None
Location: Citywide
Council reviewed Engineer's report.
Motion Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne to direct
City Manager to advise SCAG of the City's intent to
maintain or improve current programs to prevent
water pollution and litter within the context of
over-all City priorities to the extent financially
feasible. Motion carried 5-0.
Project No. SP-79004 Location: Citywide
Street Restoration and Council reviewed Engineer's report.
Rehabilitation Program
Motion Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Browne to
approve plans and specifications and authorize
City Engineer to advertise for bids for Project
No. SP-79004. Motion carried 5-0.
Citywide Sewer Standby Location: Citywide
and Availability Council reviewed Engineer's report.
Charges - Assessment
Engineering Services
Motion Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
accept the proposal of Patrick N. Rossetti,
Assessment Engineer, in the amount of $3,500
in connection with the 1979-80 renewal of citywide
sewer standby and availability charge. Motion
carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
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March 26, 1979
.Public Works
Page seven
Tract No. 33663
Location: Westerly of Azusa Avenue, northerly of
Easement Grant Deed
Amar Road
for Slope Purposes
Ridgewood Associates
Council reviewed Engineer's report.
Motion
Motion made by,Chappell, seconded by Browne to
receive and fil:e Easement Grant Deed, executed by
Ridgewood Associates, Ltd. and authorize and direct
the City.Clerk'to record said Easement Grant Deed.
Motioh,,carOed-5-0.�
COMMI.SSIONS, BOARDS AND
DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENY
Human Services Consortium Lease City:Hall Space
Motion
Motion made by'�Shear"er, 's'6conded by Browne to
approve the,lease for 1,888 s,q._ft. located in various
areas of the,-C,ity Hall. for a' period of six months
at a �ental' fee� of 1 $1132*.80 ($.60 a sq. ft.).
Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES:
Miller, Shea�er, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES:
None
CITY ATTORNEY
Revisions to Municipal
The City Attorney introduced:
Code
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCJL OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance Introduction.
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS
OF ARTICLES I, II, III, IV AND VI OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FUNCTIONS OF THE
CITY CLERK.
Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Browne to
waive furtheri'reading of the body of ordinance
and to introduce same., Motion carried 5-0.
At 8:55 PM, the Mayor recessed
the City,Council meeting for -the purpose
of conducting the Redevelopment
Agency !Meeting. City Council reconvened
at 8:56 PM.
CI -TY MANAGER
Request Permission
Council reviewed Staff report.
to Change Authorized
Position List
The City Attorney presented:
Aide
Building & Safety Dept.
RESOLUTION NO. 5884
A RESOLUTION:OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA,'CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION V-II
OF RESOLUTION NO. 1277 RELATING TO A POSITION
IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Motion
Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell to
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waive further readinq of -the body of resolution
and. to adopt;same. Miller stated his op'osi'tibn of this
P
program since its inceptio'n. Motion carried on roll
call vote: 4'- 1'
AYES:
Shearer, Browne, .-Qhappell,-.,Tice
NOES
Miller
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City Manager
CITY MANAGER
March 26, 1979
Page eight
City Management
Hold over to discuss in the Executive Session
Program
at end of meeting.
COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Mid -Valley Mental Clinic
Shearer asked for clarification of Council's
decision as to the*Mid Valley Clinic and the
,City's support. Stated that the Board of
Directors are considering consolidating the
three clinics to cut costs. Shearer asked for
the Council's confidence in Mayor Tice and his
judgements and decisions with regard to Mid Valley.
Motion
Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
approve and support the decisions made by Mayor
Tice and Councilman Shearer in regard to the
Mid Valley Mental Clinic. Motion carried 5-0.
League Bulletin
SB 182 was brought up and it would repeal the
SB 182
permissive authority granted the school districts
to hire crossing guards.
Motion
flbti:on.��ma:d6-_by Shearer, seconded by Chappell that
Council oppose Senate Bill 182. Motion carried
5-0.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Demand Register
Motion ma.de'by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
UCB 7256 & 72775
approve demands tota.Iling,$749,560.71 listed on
the demand register. Motion carried on roll call
vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne,' Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
Meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 9:12 PM.
Meeting reconvened at 10:10 PM.
Fire Battalion Chief The City,Attorney presented:
as a Management and
Exempt Position A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTABLISHING
RESOLUTION NO. 5885 THE POSITION OF FIRE BATTALION CHIEF AS A MANAGE-
MENT AND EXEMPT POSITION.
Motion Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt same,-. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
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Sr. Building Inspector, The City Attorney presented:
Special Services Officer,
Park Supervisor, Tree A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Supervisor, Shop WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTABLISHING
Supervisor, Redevelop- CERTAIN POSITIONS AS MANAGEMENT AND EXEMPT POSITIONS
ment Project Coordinator. (SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR, SPECIAL SERVICES
OFFICER, PARK SUPERVISOR, TREE SUPERVISOR, SHOP
RESOLUTION NO. 5886 SUPERVISOR, REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COORDINATOR)
Motion Motion made by Browne, seconded by Chappell to
waive further reading of resolution and to
adopt same. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
Salaries and Benefits The City Attorney presented:
for Management
Employees A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA FIXING AND ESTABLISHING POSITIONS,
RESOLUTION NO. 5887 SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES,
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5668.
Motion Motion made by Chappell, seconded by Browne to
waive further reading of resolution and to
adopt same. Motion carried on roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice
NOES: None
Compensation of the The City Attorney read:
City Treasurer
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION WEST COVINA, AMENDING SECTION 2501 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, FIXING THE COMPENSATION
OF THE CITY TREASURER.
Motion Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to waive
further reading of the body of the ordinance and
to introduce same. Motion carried 5 - 0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion made.by Chappell, seconded by Shearer to
adjourn the meeting at 10:12 PM until 7:30 PM
on Monday, April 9, 1979.. Motion carried 5-0.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Mayor-
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