10-08-1979 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
• October 8, 1979
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The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor
Chappell in the West Covina City Hall Council Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilman Tice. The invocation was given by Rev. Lawrence Cole of the
Community Presbyterian Church in West Covina,
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Chappell, Councilmen Shearer, Tice, Miller
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Browne
Others Present: Fast, Lennard, Calmes, Eliot, Thomas, Miller, Diaz, Meacham,
Volmert, Paikoff, McClelland, Koniarsky, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Tice, seconded by Miller, and unanimously carried
to approve the Minutes of adjourned regular meeting held
September 28, 1979, and the regular meeting held September
10, 1979.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
SCAG Ad Hoc Committee
Civil Air Patrol
Mayor Chappell presented a proclamation to Mavis Thompson,
President of the West Covina Business & Professional Women's
Club for NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK, October 21 through
October 27, 1979.
Mr. Ed Cano received a permaplaqued Resolution of Commendation
for his tenure on the Human Resources Commission.
1) Written Communications
A letter dated September 12, 1979, was received from
the SCAG Alternative Ad Hoc Committee.(refer to staff)
Request to sell.:stuff.ed animals during the Christmas
season. (Approve subject to staff review and recom-
mendation)
2) Planninq Commission
Summary of Action for September 19, 1979
Summary -of Action for October 3, 1979 (Accept and file)
3) Recreation and Parks Commission
Summary of Action for September 25, 1979 (Accept and file)
4) Human Resources Commission
Summary -of Action for September 27, 1979 (Accept and fi le)
5) ABC Applications ;
John Frederick Andis dba GINGER'S
656 South Sunset Avenue
CITY COUNCIL
Consent Calendar (Cont)
October 8, 1979
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5) ABC Applications (Cont)
• Federated Department Stores, Inc. dba BULLOCK'S
1200 West Covina Parkway West
DeBartolo's Liquors, Inc. WESCO MARKET
126 S. Glendora Avenue
6) Acceptance of Improvements and/or release of bonds
Tract No. 32339 Location: Ridgewood and Natalie Avenue
Covington Brothers Staff*recommends accepting public work improvements
and release bond in the amount of $74,000.
Tract No. 32339 Location: Ridgewood and Natalie Avenue
Covington Brothers Staff recommends releasing monument bond, as monuments
are in place.
7) Traffic Committee Minutes
Minutes of Special Traffic Committee meeting of 10/2/79
Minutes of Regular meeting 9/18/79 (Receive and file)
8) City Treasurer
Report for month of August, 1979 (Receive and file)
• 9) Administrative Review Board
Slight Modification #99 Location: 1735 Michelle Street
Richard Lingensjo Request: To permit construction of a two-story
addition to a single family residence that exceeds 18
feet within thirty-five feet of the rear property line
by not more than three and one half feet (20%)in the
Single Family (R-1) Zone, Area District II -A. Approved
by ARB on 9/10/ 79. (Receive and file)
Mrs. Morris Drooks, 1632 S. St. Malo, West Covina, requested
Counci.l'to remove Item 7a from the Consent Calendar for dis-
cussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Tice, seconded by Miller to approve Items 1 through
9 on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 7a.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Tice, Shearer,_ Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
Item 7a Mrs. Drooks commended the Traffic Committee's recommendation
to install a signal on the corner of Durness and Sunset and
urged Council to approve their recommendation.
Item 7a Motion Motion by Tice, seconded by Miller to approve Item 7a
• of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Tice, Shearer, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commander Richmond Shulver of the Disabled American Veterans
invited Council to an appreciation dinner at the Prime Rib
Inn on November 14th to start at 7:00 P.M.
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Oral Communications (Cont)
October 8, 1979
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Mrs. Ellen Glazer, 1232 S. Gretta Avenue, West Covina,
• noted that the street sign on the corner of Gretta and
Michelle was knocked down some time ago. She said a pole
has been installed, but there is still no street sign.
Mayor Chappell referred the -.matter to staff.
There being no others wishing to address Council,
Mayor Chappell closed ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
AWARD OF BIDS 1) B(GD NO. 80-39 TO PROVIDE VARIOUS TRUCKS AND VANS
Council reviewed staff report.
Bid No. 80-39 Motion by Tice, seconded by Miller to award the
Fairway Chevrolet contract to the low bidder, Fairway Chevrolet, El
Monte, for $68,919.30 including tax. Motion carried
by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Tice, Shearer, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
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2) BID NO. 80-40 TO PURCHASE TWO DUMP TRUCKS
Council reviewed staff report.
Bid No. 80-40 Motion by Miller, seconded by Tice to award the
E1 Monte Ford contract to the low bidder, El Monte Ford, El Monte,
in the amount of $49,763.26 including tax. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
,AYES: Miller, Tice, Shearer, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
PUBLIC WORKS 1) TRACT NO. 37212 - APPROVE FINAL MAP - JOHN R. KIELY
Tract No. 37212 Location: Between Merced Avenue and Durness Street
John R. Kiely westerly of Sunset Avenue.
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
Adoption of
Resolution No. 6000
Tract No. 33666
Ridgewood Associates, Ltd.
Adoption of
Resolution No. 6001
City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP OF TRACT
NO. 37212 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER
AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME
.Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading and to adopt.
2) TRACT NO. 33666 - APPROVE FINAL MAP - RIDGEWOOD ASSO., LTD.
Location: Southeast corner of Parkside and Fairgrove.
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
City Attorney presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP OF TRACT
NO. 33666 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER
AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading and to adopt.
3) SP-77006 - CITRUS/WORKMAN PROJECT
Council reviewed Engineer's Report.
SP-77006 -Motion by Tice, seconded by Miller to authorize
execution of an agreement with Eastland Theaters - San-
born Theaters for the relocation of on -site improvements.
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Public Works (Cont)
October 8, 1979
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3) SP-77006 - CITRUS/WORKMAN PROJECT (Cont)
• Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Tice, Shearer, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS
1) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
AMENDMENT TO AUTHORIZED POSITION LIST - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Amending authorized
City Attorney presented:
position list - P.D.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5952
RELATING TO THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS BY THE
ADDITION OF.TWO POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion by Miller, seconded by Tice, and unanimously
Adoption of
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and
Resolution No. 6002
to adopt.
CITY ATTORNEY
There were no items scheduled for this Agenda.
Recess for
Mayor Chappell called a -recess at 7:50 P.M. for the purpose
• Redevelopment Agency
of conducting the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council
reconvened at 7:58 P.M.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Chappell proclaimed the Month of October, 1979, as
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION MONTH.
He also proclaimed the week of October 1 through 7,
1979, as WEST COVINA JUNIOR FOOTBALL WEEK.
COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilman Tice reported.on his meeting with the Queen of
The Valley Hospital re crime victims. He was pleased with
the comprehensive program they are putting together and
stated it would be implemented..shortly after the first of
the year.
Twice a month
Councilman Tice requested staff to report back to
street sweeping
Council after studing the possibility of implementing
street cleaning twice a month.
He also mentioned that he attended the Water Otter's
Awards Banquet and found it very informative. They thanked
the City for its support during the past year.
• PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE NO. 544
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
City Initiated-!
Zone Change No. 544
City Clerk verified Affidavits of Publication and Mailing.
Staff presentation by Planning Director Diaz.
Mayor Chappell opened the hearing for public input.
Webster Casson, 1729 E. Francisquito, r-equ.ested;a
clarification of the zoning changes. Diaz answered his
question.
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Public Hearing (Cont)
October 8, 1979
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Zone Change No. 544 (Cont) Mr. Philip Underwood, 17314 Autumn Drive, expressed
• concern about the effects of heavy rains on the developing
hillsides.
There being no others wishing to address Council re this
matter, Mayor Chappell closed the public portion of the hearing
Council discussion followed.
Councilman Shearer noted that the change of zones!�are just
a technicality to change the wording to correspond with the
West Covina Municipal Code and that the allowances in each
zone, after this prezoning procedure, will basically remain
as those designated by the County.
Councilman Tice felt Mr. Underwood's concern was valid.
He stated that West Covina does have requirements for hill-
side developments and that ground cover has been planted in
the portion already belonging to West Covina.
City Attorney presented for introduction:
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 (Pre -zone Change No. 544 -
City of West Covina)
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller, and unanimously
carried.to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller to introduce the
ordinance. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES:: Miller, Tice, Shearer, Chappell
NOES: None
• Ordinance introduced ABSENT: Browne
CITY MANAGER 1) Mr. Fast requested an adjourned regular meeting of
October 15, 1979, to discuss Meet and Confer items and
to present a directional sign program involving the City
and the County of Los Angeles.
2) Mr. Fast requested permission to be absent from the
October 22nd meeting. Motion by Shearer, seconded by
Tice; and unanimously carried to grant the request.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Shearer., seconded by Tice to approve Demands
totaling $501,042.24 as listed on Registers No. 75666 and
75859• Motion carri-ed by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Tice, Shearer, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Browne
Executive Session Mayor Chappell called a recess at 8:18 P.M. for the purpose
of conducting an Executive Session. Council reconvened at
8: 30 P.M.
Rowland School District The City Attorney,,.was instructed to defend the City in
the court case of Rowland School District vs. The City of
West Covina.
• ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shearer, seconded by Tice, and unanimously carried
to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 P.M. to October 14, 1979, at
6:30 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room.
ATTEST:
yor Kenneth I. Chappel
ity Clerk Yvonne Calmes
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