03-26-1990 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
March 26, 1990
The regular meeting of the West Covina Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Mayor Bacon in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Al Garcia and Boy Scout Troop 448 and the
invocation was given by Reverend Don Bommarito.
ROLL CALL Mayor Bacon, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Councilmembers
McFadden and Tarozzi. Councilmember Manners arrived
at 8:00 p.m.
Others Present: Fast, Hanna, Wylie, Eliot, Thomas, Wylie, Holler, Holmes,
Koniarsky, Jones, Jung, McClelland, Virata, Keating,
Diederichs, Haley, Johnson, Bommarito, Clark, Cleary,
Perkins
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Lewis, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of
February 26, 1990 and the Minutes of the regular meeting
of March 12, 1990.
PRESENTATIONS Steve Lange of South Hills Little League presented Mayor
Bacon with a replica of the dedication plaque at the
South Hills field. A replica plaque was also presented
to Greg Jones, Recreation Department.
HEARING Draft Housing Element
TP—ublic Testimony Portion of Hearing Closed)
Draft Housing Element Deputy City Clerk Perkins stated the affidavits of
publication and mailing were on file. Mayor Bacon explained
that the Council would consider adoption of the Draft Housing
Element. Planning Director Haley presented the staff report.
Council discussion ensued. Mayor Bacon pointed out that
Council Discussion we are one of only about 40 cities that have met the
13, requirements for the Housing Element. Council questions
were answered by staff.
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8474 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REVISED
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt.
HEARING Oversized Vehicle Parkjn R7%riition Ordinance
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TP—ublic Testimony Port n
Oversized Vehicle Parking Mayor Bacon opened the hearing and explained that this
Restrictions hearing is to consider the recommendations made by the
Ad Hoc Committee. City Engineer Harry Thomas presented the
staff report.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Tarozzi for sake of
discussion, to amend the 72 hour limit to apply to oversized
vehicles only. Motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: McFadden
NOES: Lewis, Manners, Tarozzi,.Bacon
The City Attorney presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-22(a) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF VEHICLES
FROM CITY STREETS.
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Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and carried by
the following vote to introduce the ordinance:
AYES: Lewis, Manners, Tarozzi, Bacon
NOES: McFadden
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously
carried to:
a) Direct the Planning Commission and staff to conduct
a study and prepare an appropriate draft ordinance
providing for recreational vehicle storage facilities
within the City including consideration of procedures
for allowing rental parking spaces on single family
lots.
b) Direct staff to prepare a brochure or other document
describing City parking regulations, suitable for
public dissemination.
c) Direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility
of a City -owned and/or operated recreation vehicle
storage facility.
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Drive, (Item K-5) requested
clarification on the Relocation Appeals Board as to its
function. Mayor Bacon responded as to the requirements of
State Redevelopment law.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
ABC Applications (Chief of Police reports no legal basis
for protest.)
Marie Callendar Pie dba Marie Callendar Pie Shop
Shop, Inc., Orange, CA 3117 E. Garvey Avenue
Froslev, John Richard dba Liquor Manor
Downey, CA 935 S. Glendora
Silva, Adela Litano dba El Serape
West Covina, CA 2696 E. Garvey Avenue
Prophet, Daniel R. dba 50's Plus Coffee Diner
Covina, CA 969-C Glendora Avenue
Hakim, Fereidun (Fred) dba Ranch Town Market
San Dimas, CA 522 E. Vine Avenue
Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant)
Carlos Thomas Vallejo vs. City of West Covina
On January 29, 1990 a claim for personal injuries was
received by the City Clerk's Office
Alex Benavides vs. City of West Covina
On January 30, 1990 a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $50,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office
Mabel M. Tronsgard vs. City of West Covina
On February 22, 1990 a claim for personal injuries was
received by the City Clerk's Office.
Temporary Use Permits (Receive and file)
TUP #1935-90 was issued to South Hills Homes Partnership,
1541 Alpine Drive, for a portable trailer installed for use
as a sales office from January 6, 1990 to January 5, 1991.
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MARCH 26, 1990
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TUP #1936-90 was issued to Aris Helicopters, Inc. for a
helicopter lift of air conditioning units on March 25, 1990.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
TP-90108 Bus Stop Shelters Improvements
TP-90108 Bus Stop Recommendation is to accept public improvements and release
Shelters American Motorists Insurance Bond No. 3SM755 351 00 in the
amount of $45,494.00, subject to Notice of Completion
procedure.
Miscellaneous Public Works
a) Lot Line Adjustment No. 73 - Ara Terminassians
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 8475 RESOLUTION NO. 8475 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Ara Terminassians COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 73 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF. (Ara Terminassians)
b) Woodside Village Maintenance District No. 4 - Landscaping
Co—n-tract Renewal
Maintenance District Recommendation is to grant renewal of J & R Landscape
No. 4 - J & R Landscape Maintenance Company's contract for the coming twelve
Company month period at a 5.2% increase.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 1990.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
Ordinance 1839- ORDINANCE NO. 1839 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Amending Municipal Code CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9-4, 9-11,
9-12, AND 9-13 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
GRADING AND DRAINAGE.
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments for the
month of February 1990.
Award of Bids
a) TP-90115 Bus Stop Pads Improvements - Amar Road and
TP-90115 - Bus Stop Shadow Oak Drive
Pads Improvements Recommendation is to accept the bid of Nobest Incorporated
of Westminster, in the amount of $124,407.00, as
submitted at the bid opening on March 19, 1990, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Agreement with said Nobest Incorporated for the work to
be done.
Administrative Review Board
DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION NO. 60
Applicant: George Lozynsky
Location: 1239 East Grovecenter
ARB Decision: Approved
Items Removed from Items C2a and C11b were removed from the Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden to waive further
reading of the ordinance and resolution and adopt, and to
approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar
except items C2a and C11b.
AYES: Lewis, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Bacon
NOES: None
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Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file) (Item C2a)
Waste Mgt. & Environ. Quality Commission . . . 3/15/90
Councilmember McFadden noted that he had addressed the
Commission on the Medfly issue on 3/15/90.
AYES: Lewis, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Bacon
NOES: None
Replacement of Fire Engines Bid No. 90-08 (Item C11b)
Recommendation is that the City Council award Bid No.
90-08 to replace two fire engi . nes to O'Neill Seagrave
in the amount not to exceed $426,993.00.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Tarozzi, and carried
unanimously to appropriate that amount out of contingency
reserves until finalization of funding alternatives
closer to the time of delivery.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION Establishment of Street Tree Grant Account
Recommendation is to:
a) Establish City Project MP-90124, and
MP-90124 - Street b) Appropriate $35,340.00 in Proposition 70 Park Bond
Tree Grant Account Grant Program funds to project MP 90124.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously
carried to establish the Street Tree Grant Account.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
CITY CLERK
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 8476 - Voting
RESOLUTION 8476 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Precincts
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING
PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD
MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1990.
Resolution 8477 - General
RESOLUTION 8477 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Election Canvass
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 10, 1990 TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt.
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 8:44 p.m.
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 9:13 p.m. with all members present.
Recess
Mayor Bacon recessed the City Council meeting at 9:14 p.m.
for a short recess. The City Council reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
with all members present.
CITY MANAGER
Extension of MSAC Cablevision Agreement
Council reviewed the staff report.
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 8478 - MSAC
RESOLUTION 8478 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Cablevision Contract
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AGREEMENT
extension
BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE,
AND CENCOM CABLE TELEVISION REGARDING THE COMMUNITY ACCESS
CABLE TELEVISION PROGRAMMING.
Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the Resolution and adopt.
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Revision of Deferred Compensation Agreement
Council reviewed the staff report.
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 8479 - Deferred RESOLUTION 8479 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Compensation Plan THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING IN ITS
Revision ENTIRETY, THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the Resolution and adopt.
Legislation
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to support and request an amendment to SB 1980, and
oppose AB 2779, AB 2541, and SB I unless amended.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Lewis, to oppose AB 1776,
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Lewis, Manners, Bacon
NOES: McFadden, Tarozzi
San Gabriel Valley Image Project
Council reviewed the staff report. Mayor Bacon commented on
the history and importance of this project.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to appropriate $1,000 from unappropriated excess
Business Improvement Tax funds to complete the start up phase
of the project.
Ot Appeais boara members
Council reviewed the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the required number of votes to
approve an action and the appointing process.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously
carried to approve the amended Relocation Appeals Board
Bylaws, as amended regarding votes.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Lewis, and carried by
the following vote to appoint the following individuals
to the Relocation Appeals Board and to approve such appoint-
ments: Curtis Bonneville
Wendell Wellman
William Fowler
Teri Anderson
Anna Lee Farber
Don Bommarito (Alternate)
AYES: Lewis, Manners, Bacon
NOES: McFadden, Tarozzi
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve Demands totaling $1,719,797.73 as listed
on check registers FI 114735 through 115517.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Iris Delameter, 1212 West Eckerman, commended on the footrace
from Baker to Las Vegas in which 20 off -duty West Covina
Iris Delameter
officers participated and did very well.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Pasadena Light Rail Line
Council reviewed the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the rail line service to the San
Gabriel Valley and on the funding aspects through Proposition
III and 108. Mr. William Forsyth, of Foothill Transit,
answered Council questions.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to support the early construction of the Pasadena
light rail line and commuter rail line to San Bernardino.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
MARCH 26, 1990
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Proclamations
Mayor Bacon proclaimed March, 1990, as Home Safety Measures
Month (Earthquake Survival Program).
Mayor Bacon proclaimed April 2-7, 1990, as Public Health
Week '90.
Mayor Bacon proclaimed April, 1990, as Fair Housing Month.
Landscape Maintenance District #6 Rate Stabilization Fund
Reagendizing (Tarozzi)
Councilmember Tarozzi requested that no action
on this item because he was satisfied that citizen
had been addressed. There were no objections.
be taken
concerns
Councilmember Tarozzi explained his reasons for voting no
on the Relocation Appeals Board appointees. He also
commented on a recent visit by the Mayor of LaTrinidad,
Tarozzi Benguet, Philippines and the tour she took of City Hall.
Councilmember McFadden reported on the groundbreaking
ceremony he attend for the Takaneka building. He also
explained his reason for voting against the Oversized
Vehicle Parking ordinance.
Councilmember Manners presented a plaque to Mayor Bacon
from SCAG for his service on the Environmental Quality
Manners Committee.
Councilmember McFadden congratulated Mayor Bacon on his
recognition by SCAG and Councilmember Manners for being
McFadden named Woman of the Year by the Legislature.
Lewi s
Bacon
Tarozzi
McFadden
Closed Session
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lewis commented on his upcoming meeting with
eight Japanese exchange students and encouraged some of the
other Councilmembers to be there also.
Mayor Bacon commented on West Covina's excellence in
municipal government. He reviewed some of his past comments.
He commented on the need for voters to consider how much
time council candidates have to devote to the City,what
their motivation is for running, and their past record of
service.
Councilmember Tarozzi commented on the amount of Council
travel and suggested the Mayor or his appointee should attend
conferences, etc. and bring back tapes for the rest of the
Council. He also commented on his stand on the Fashion
Plaza expansion.
Councilmember McFadden commented on earlier references to
his running for State Senate and that he is here to stay
in West Covina and will be running for reelection.
Mayor Bacon called a recess at
a closed session on litigation
at 11:26 p.m.
10:50 p.m. for the purpose of
matters. Council reconvened
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor Bacon
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City Clerk Berry 6/