02-26-1990 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 26, 1990
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
by Mayor Bacon in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Lewis and the invocation was given
by Reverend Rikard Bailey of the West Covina Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
ROLL CALL Mayor Bacon, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Councilmembers Manners,
• McFadden, and Tarozzi
Others Present.: Fast, Hanna, Thomas, Miller, Eliot, Wylie, Collier, Virata,
Haley, Keating, Dunlap, Holmes, Koniarsky, Holler, Panas,
Orr, Perkins
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Lewis, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried
to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 12,
1990.
PRESENTATIONS
HFARTNG
Appeal Zone Change,628
& Precise Plan 829
• Public Hearing
Tn Favor:
Michael McCasland
Bea Uribe
In Opposition:
Mabel Phyllis
Rebuttal:
None
Public Testimony Closed
Resolution 8466 -
Neg. Dec. certified
Ordinance introduced -
Zone Change 628
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Mayor Bacon proclaimed March 11, 1990 as ARBOR DAY and
presented the proclamation to Tina Daniels of West Covina
Beautiful.
APPEAL OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 628
PRECISE PLAN NO. 829
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
(Garellen Properties - Damon Petta)
The request is to appeal the Planning Commission decision
denying a zone change and precise plan to allow the construc-
tion of an 11,400+ square foot professional office building.
Deputy City Clerk Perkins verified the affidavit of publica-
tion and mailing. Mayor Bacon opened the hearing and Planning
Director Haley presented the staff report.
Mayor Bacon opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments favoring the matter. The following
addressed Council:
Michael McCasland, applicant
Bea Uribe, 1121 E. Greenville Drive
Mayor Bacon asked for comments opposing the matter.
Mabel Phyllis, 114 S. Butterfield
Mayor Bacon asked for rebuttals. There were none. The public
testimony portion of the hearing was closed.
Mayor Bacon commenced Council discussion and comments offered
favored moving ahead with the project.
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8466 - A —RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 628
AND PRECISE PLAN NO. 829. (Garellen Properties)
Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt.
City Attorney presented:
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. (Garellen Properties Zone
Change No. 628)
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waiver further reading of the ordinance and to
introduce the ordinance.
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City Attorney presented:
Resolution 8467 - RESOLUTION NO. 8467 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Precise Plan 829 THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN
NO. 829. (Garellen Properties)
Motion by Tarozzi; seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt.
HEARING Second Units on Single Family Lots (Amendment No. 229)
The request is to introduce an ordinance relating to
Second Units on Single development standards for second -units on single family
Family Lots lots.
Deputy City Clerk Perkins verified the affidavit of mailing.
Mayor Bacon opened the hearing and Planning Director Pat
Haley presented the staff report.
Public Hearing
Tn Favor:
Katherine Castucci
Steve Herfert
Mayor Bacon opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments favoring the matter. The following
addressed the Council:
Katherine Castucci, 430 Pima Avenue
Steve Herfert, 1124 Donna Beth
In Opposition: Mayor Bacon asked for comments opposing the matter. The
following addressed the Council:
Bea Uribe Bea Uribe, 1121 East Greenville Drive
Ms. Aquino Ms. Aquino, 1828 Greenleaf Drive
Santiago Mendoza Santiago Mendoza, 2821 Greenleaf Drive
Art Hernandez Art Hernandez, 1008 South Meeker Avenue
Public Testimony Closed The public testimony portion of the hearing was closed.
Council discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of
changing the current ordinance to meet state regulations.
Motion by McFadden to hold this item over. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Motion by McFadden to table this item. Motion died for
lack of a second.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Tarozzi, to increase the
maximum size to 1,000 square feet. Discussion followed
regarding square footage requirements.
Substitute motion was offered by McFadden to increase the
maximum size to 800 square feet. Motion died for lack of a
second.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, to call for the
vote regarding the maximum size of 1,000 square feet.
AYES: McFadden
NOES: Lewis, Manners, Tarozzi, Bacon
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance Introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26 AS IT RELATES TO THE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR SECOND -UNITS ON SINGLE FAMILY LOTS.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Lewis, Manners, Tarozzi, Bacon
NOES: McFadden
HEARING Draft Housing Element
Motion by Manners, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously carried
to continue this item to March 26, 1990, per request of staff.
RECESS Mayor Bacon called a recess at 9:12 p.m. The City Council
reconvened at 9:25 with all members present.
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AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood, (Item E-2 and 0-1) spoke in
opposition to voting machines. He also spoke in favor of
Xavier Hermosillo
publishing the City Council votes.
Frank Barbagallo, 1023 Hooper Drive, (Item D-1) spoke in
favor of MD 6 Rate Stabilization but that 10d on the dollar
for money paid in wasn't enough, and didn't address the
• Frank Barbagallo
Citizens' Committee's concerns.
Steve Herfert, 1124 Donna Beth, (Items E-2 and C-5d) spoke in
opposition to voting machines but if it is done suggested
installation by volunteer labor. He noted his support for
Steve Herfert
the relocation of the Woodgate Drive barrier.
Carolyn Mershon, 922 W. Michelle, spoke on behalf of West
Covina Playhouse and requested a copy of Supervisor Pete
Carolyn Mershon
Shabarum's letter offering grants for cultural enhancements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/21/90
Personnel Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/14/90
Waste Mgmt. & Environmental Qlty. Commission . . . 2/15/90
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
William J. O'Neill vs City of West Covina
On January 8, 1990 a claim for property damage amounting
to $598.26 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
Daniel Albert Wurster vs City of West Covina
On January 24, 1990 a claim for personal injuries in excess
of $1,000,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
• Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) Tract 33553 - Lots 2 & 5 - WEBBCO
Tract 33553 - Recommendation is to authorize release of Merrill -Lynch
WEBBCO Certificate of Deposit 230-07-G91 in the amount of
$75,000.00.
b)
PP266-Rev. 3 - Substitution of Security - Sterik Company
PP266-Rev. 3 -
Recommendation is to acknowledge substitution of Passbook
Sterik Company
in the amount of $10,000.00 and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to release cash deposit in the amount of
$10,000.00.
Miscellaneous Public Works
a)
Water Well Permit Fees
Water Well Permit Fees
Recommendation is to set March 12, 1990, as the hearing
date for establishing a schedule of fees for Water Well
permits.
b)
Contract Renewal of Landscape Maintenance for Los
Angeles County/West Covina Civic Center
L.A. County/West Covina
Recommendation is to grant renewal of contract for
Civic Center - Creative
Creative Landscaping, Inc. for the coming twelve month
Landscaping, Inc.
period at a 5.2% increase.
c)
Dissolution of Lot Line Adjustments - South Hills Homes
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Partnership
South Hills Homes
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Partnership - Lot Line
RESOLUTION NO. 8468 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adjustment Dissolution
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7194, RELATING TO LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENTS FOR TRACT 32324, LOTS 56, 57, 74 and 75.
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d) Woodgate Drive - Minor Relocation of Temporary Barricade
Woodgate Drive - Recommendation is to relocate temporary barricade located
Barricade Relocation on Woodgate Drive east of Brookfield Place be relocated
100 feet easterly at the extended property line between
1844 and 1846 Woodgate Drive.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 1990.
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month of January, 1990.
Award of Bids:
SP-90119 - Barranca and North Garvey Street Improvements
Cooperative Project
Recommendation is to:
SP 90119 - Barranca and a) Transfer $45,000.00 from Project TS87158 to SP-90119
N. Garvey Avenue (112-320-3025-7200)
b) Appropriate $74,000.00 in Developer Participation Funds
to SP-90119 (161-320-3025-7200)
c) Transfer $12,000.00 from Project SP-90106 to SP-90119
(112-320-3025-7200)
d) Accept the bid of Excel Paving Company in the amount
of $113,475.89 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute an agreement with said Excel Paving Company
for the work to be performed, subject to the receipt
of the Developer's Participation Funds.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt, and to approve all
other items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried
by roll call vote:
AYES: Lewis, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Bacon
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION Landscape Maintenance District #6 Rate Stabilization Fund
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and carried
unanimously to authorize the transfer of $30,000.00 from
the General Fund Contingency to Landscape Maintenance
District #6.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Earth Day Celebration
Council reviewed the staff report. Mayor Bacon suggested
an essay contest in the schools with the theme of "What Can
Earth Day Celebration I Do As An Individual."
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Lewis, and carried
unanimously to approve the theme, "Earth Day 1990 - Our
Family, Our City, Our Earth," and to appropriate $1,000 from
the unappropriated general fund balances for Account No.
2311-6121.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Cost of Voting Machines
Voting Machines Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Manners that
the City purchase voting machine equipment at a cost not to
exceed $500, to be installed by City staff or volunteers,
and that she would reimburse the City up to $500 from her
personal funds. Mayor Pro Tem Lewis seconded the motion
for discussion purposes. He suggested that this item be
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considered during next year's budget process. Mayor Bacon
discussed the advantages and disadvantges of the oral voting
order and that a voting machine would eliminate both.
Councilmembers McFadden and Tarozzi expressed their lack of
support for a voting machine. The motion was withdrawn by
Councilmember Manners.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously
carried to table this matter until the 1990-91 budget
deliberations.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Revised Guidelines and Procedures for Imolementina the
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution No. 8469 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8469 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
CEQA
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 8342 AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Six Month Budget Review
Council reviewed the staff report.
Six Month Budget Review
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve the following appropriations:
1) 110-320-2110-5113 Gang Sweep overtime for $111,000.00
2) 110-320-2181-5113 Fire overtime $54,000.00
3) 110-320-2630-6169 Graffiti removal $25,800.00
4) 110-320-2313-5112 Limited Service $9,600.00
5) 110-320-2511-5112 Pet License Program $18,000.00
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
a) Approval of New Class Specifications for Switchboard
Operator and Community Information Coordinator
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 8470 -
RESOLUTION 8470 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Switchboard Operator
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION, AS
AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR
SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR.
Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt.
City Attorney presented:
Resolution 8471 -
RESOLUTION 8471 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Community Information
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
Coordinator
NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION, AS
AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR
COMMUNITY INFORMATION COORDINATOR.
Discussion ensued regarding additional requirements
for the position.
Motion by Lewis, seconded by Manners, to hold this
item over for further study. Motion failed by the
following vote:
AYES: Lewis, Manners
NOES: McFadden, Tarozzi, Bacon
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden, to waive
further reading and adopt. Motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: McFadden, Tarozzi, Bacon
NOES: Lewis, Manners
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PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Bacon recessed the City Council meeting at 10:20 p.m.
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 10:23 p.m. with all members present.
• CITY MANAGER
Legislation
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to support AB 2660, SB 1250, and S1972; and oppose
SB727, AB17X, and S1880.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden to approve Demands
totaling $1,983,707.47 as listed on check registers FI
113989 through 114436. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Lewis, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Bacon
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No one addressed the Council.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Ratification of Resolutions of Commendation
Motion by Manners, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously
carried to approve resolutions of commendation for retiring
City employee George Smith and Executive Vice -President of
the Chamber of Commerce, Fred Burkhardt.
Mayor Bacon requested that the item of a public hearing
on recycling and automated waste disposal be agendized for
the March 12, 1990 meeting.
Mayor Bacon commented on the need for open decision
• making by the City Council and expressed his belief that
Councilmember Tarozzi was unduly influenced by one citizen,
citing the Fashion Plaza development as an example.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Publication of City Council Votes
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners, unanimously
carried to request the FPPC to issue a written opinion
regarding the publishing of Council votes in a City -sponsored
publication.
McFadden Councilmember McFadden requested that the item of subsidizing
the West Covina Food Bank truck rental be agendized for the
next meeting. He also had several questions of staff
regarding source reduction/waste minimization, SCAG/AQMD
plans, and out -of -county trash coming to BKK. Community
Services Director Miller and City Attorney Hanna responded.
Tarozzi Councilmember Tarozzi countered the Mayor's earlier
statements regarding citizens influencing Councilmembers.
Closed Session Mayor Bacon called a recess at 11:14 p.m. for the purpose of
a closed session on personnel matters. Council reconvened at
11:18 p.m.
• ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor Robert Bacon
City Clerk Janet Be - 6 -