05-29-1990 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 29, 1990
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Tarozzi at 7:35 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Manners and the invocation
was given by Syd Friested of West Covina Assembly of God.
ROLL CALL Mayor Tarozzi, Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, Councilmembers
Herfert, Jennings, Manners
Others Present: Fast, Wylie, Miller, Keating, Thomas, D6iderichs, Holler,
Holmes, Hanna, Eliot, Panas, Koniarksy, Haley, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
HEARINGS
Regarding the minutes of May 14, 1990, page three incor-
rectly referenced Mayor Bacon instead of Mayor Tarozzi,
and on page five the minutes should read that Herfert
suggested the six-inch caliper, rather than McFadden.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to approve the minutes of April 16, May'7,
and May 14, as corrected.
Mayor Tarozzi proclaimed June 4 - 8, 1990 as MANAGEMENT
WEEK, presenting the proclamation to the local repre-
sentative from MMA, Ron Burlson.
Mayor Tarozzi presented a Mayor's Commendation to
Alvaro Garcia, Jr., and Lisa Delfin, both students were
recipients of the Silver Congressional Award.
Mayor Tarozzi presented a resolution of commendation to
Pete Reynolds, Covina's Citizen of the Year and an out-
standing member of the West Covina community.
No hearings scheduled for this evening.
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS Louis Fine, 1210 S. Robin Road, opposed automated refuse
Louis Fine pickup but supported recycling (Agenda Item E-lc).
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, opposed mandated automated
refuse pickup (Item E-lc), opposed financial incentives
for carpooling employees (Item E-lb), and requested infor-
mation regarding cross -connection control program
Royal Brown required of water purveyors (Item C-6c).
Hywanna Berkow, 2245 E. Walnut Creek Parkway, spoke in
support of her request to the Traffic Committee for a
multi -way stop sign at Hollenbeck and Walnut Creek Park-
Hywanna Berkow way (Item C-7 VIII).
• Albert Foster, 1232 Farlington, supported the Traffic
Committee's recommendation for a left -turn pocket on
Albert Foster Francisquito adjacent to the Faith Lutheran Church.
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, opposed incentives to
employees carpooling (Item E-lb), opposed automated trash
pickup (Item E716), and questioned the language of the
resolution specifying the City's monthly flexible spending
Iris Delameter amount (Item F-2).
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Gloria Sullivan, 3298 E. Holt, objected to the EIR
adopted by Council last year regarding the Poss project.
Mayor Tarozzi asked her to leave a copy of her material
• Gloria Sullivan with the City Clerk for him..
Annette Lyford, 3106 Los Cerillos Drive, opposed the
Annette Lyford Poss project when it was approved by Council.
Councilmember Manners noted that a very extensive public
hearing was conducted on the Poss project two years ago.
There was a lot of interaction between.the developer and
the adjacent neighborhood.citizens which led to a project
that gained the concurrence. of almost every person
surrounding the project area.
City:Manager Fast clarified the EIR process and
independent consultant analysis.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none)
Commission Summary of. Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission 5/16/90
Waste Mgt & Environ. Quality Commission 5/17/90
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
On January 5, 1990 a claim for personal injuries was
received by the City Clerk's Office from Rogelio Godinez
Arros (deceased), Maria Godinez, Rogelio Godinez, Jr.,
• Yesenia Godinez, Rosa Palamino.
On March 30, 1990 a claim for property damage amounting
to $170.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Shirley York,
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #1944-90 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821 S.
Glendora, for balloons on 5/19 - 5/20.
TUP #1945-90 was issued to Best Products, 501 S. Vincent,
for a sidewalk sale on 5/26 - 5/28.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Mission Car Wash Mission Car Wash - Water System Improvements
Location: 748 N. Nogales in Walnut.
Recommendation is to accept water system improvements
and release cash deposit of $12,000.
Miscellaneous Public Works
a) Lot Line Adjustment No. 77 - Elliott and Barbuto
Recommendation is to adopt:
Resolution 8510 - RESOLUTION NO. 8510 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Lot Line Adjustment 77 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
• APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 77 AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Mr. Elliott and Mr. Barbuto)
b) Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 (90/91)
Recommendation is to set the public hearing date for
June 25, 1990 and adopt the following:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8511 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8511 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
City Engineer's Report APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PUR-
(MD No. 4) SUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8455
(West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 -
90/91)
RESOLUTION NO. 8512 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8512 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
MD No. 4 hearing date: 6/25/90 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE
OF EXISTING LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS,
REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SAID LANDSCAPING
AS IT BECOMES NECESSARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT NO.. 4, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
1990 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (Public Hearing: 6/25/90)
(West Covina Landscaping Maintenance District No. 4 -
90/91)
c) Ordinance introduction - Cross -Connection Control
Ordinance and Setting Public Hearing Date
Recommendation is to set June 25, 1990 as public
hearing date and to introduce the following:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance introduced - WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 23-237,
Cross -connection control REPEALING SECTION 23-239 AND ADDING SECTIONS 23-246
(re water purveyors) THROUGH 23-250 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO PROVIDE FOR CROSS -CONNECTION AND BACKFLOW CONTROL
d) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7
Recommendation is to set July 23, 1990 as the public
hearing date and adopt the following: .
Resolution 8513 - RESOLUTION NO. 8513 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
City Engineer's Report COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
(MD No. 7) APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PUR-
SUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8457
RESOLUTION NO. 8514 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8514 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
MD No. T hearing: 7/23/90 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE
OF EXISTING LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS,
REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF,SAID LANDSCAPING AS
IT BECOMES NECESSARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 1990, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS.IN RELATION THERETO
(Public Hearing: 7/23/90 - West Covina Landscaping
Maintenance District No. 7.- 90/91)
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Minutes of the regular meeting held May 15, 1990.
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
Ordinance 1844 - ORDINANCE NO. 1844 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Zone Change No, 617 OF THE CITY.OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP (Zone Change No. 617 - Lewis Homes of Calif.)
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ORDINANCE NO. 1845 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance 1845 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
Zone Change No. 631 COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
(Zone Change No. 631 - Lewis Homes of California)
is Ordinance 1846 - ORDINANCE NO. 1846 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Sr. Citizens Commission OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
ORDINANCE NO, 1847 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance 1847 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
Amendment No. 227 COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, AS IT RELATES TO
TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR LARGER BUILDINGS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL
ZONES (Amendment No. 227)
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month of April, 1990.
Award of Bid
Bid Award to Ask Mr. Foster/Morgan Travel
Ask Mr. Foster/Morgan Travel Recommendation is to a) find that the use of Ask Mr.
Foster s Bid No. 89-97695 with the State Department
(City travel arrangements) of Health Services eliminates the need for the use
of a formal bid process; and b) authorize staff to
enter into an agreement with Ask Mr. Foster/Morgan
Travel to handle all City travel arrangements.
• CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading and adopt the resolutions and ordinances and to
approve the other Consent Calendar items, except 6(a),
6(b), 6(c), 7(I), 7(VIII), 8(b), 8(c), 8(d), and 10.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
Council commented on the items removed for separate
discussion. Regarding Item 7(VIII), staff was directed
to conduct an additional traffic count at the intersection
of Hollenbeck and Walnut Creek Parkway.
Discussion regarding temporary signs for larger buildings
(ordinance proposed for adoption) led to the following
motion:
Temporary Signs ordinance Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to amend the ordinance to reflect a two
year maximum time limit for displaying temporary signs
with the ability to apply to the Planning Commission
for another two-year period.
Recess Mayor Tarozzi recessed the City Council meeting at 9:13 pm
to provide time for the City Attorney to rework the
ordinance language to incorporate the motion. Council
reconvened at 9:23 pm with all members present.
• City Attorney presented Ordinance 1847 as amended.
Ordinance 1847 Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
reintroduced, as amended mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to reintroduce the ordinance, as amended.
Finance Director Koniarsky introduced the representative
from Ask Mr. Foster/Morgan Travel to clarify the proposed
agreement for City travel services.
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Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners to approve
the remaining items of the Consent Calendar. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
• AYES: Herfert,.Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
However, Councilmember Manners voted no in relation to
the adoption of.the ordinance implementing a senior
citizens commission (Ordinance Not 1846)-. - +.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 7 - RATE STABILIZATION FUND
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Manners, and unani-
Rate Stabilization fund mously carried to a) establish a Rate Stabilization Fund
(Land. Main. Dist. 7) for Landscape Maintenance District No. 7, and b) transfer
$56,000 from general fund contingency to Land. Main.
District No. 7 Contingency and Reserve Fund.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1) COMMERCIAL RECYCLING
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to
Commercial Recycling approve the recommendation,for discussion purposes.
Council comments did not support implementing two
different requirements and time frames: one for
existing businesses and one for new businesses.
The vote on the motion was as follows:
• AYES: McFadden
NOES: Jennings, Manners, Herfert, Tarozzi
2) COMMUTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Council reviewed the staff report and discussed
various points of concern. Council was not supportive
of any of the four options, particularly reimbursing
employees for carpooling.at a cost of $56,000.
Councilmember Manners was supportive of flexible
Commute Management Plan hours, but not incorporating benefit negotiations
into the meet and confer process. Councilmember
Herfert favored an internal reward system, using
little or no general fund monies. Councilmember
Jennings suggested merging with other large businesses
to come up with a joint effort. Mayor Tarozzi
requested Council to phone in their suggestions to
Community Services Director Miller.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to refer the plan back to staff
for alternate solutions,
3) AUTOMATED REFUSE SERVICE AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING
Council reviewed the staff report.
• Councilmember Manners favored unlimited pickup,
start with a recycling program, and implement an
Automated Refuse Service automated service later.in phases.
Mayor Tarozzi noted:there were three companies
offering different types of, services that he-,cJould
lookinto,and ,pass along to staff.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to refer back to staff for
further analysis.
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SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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1) CARESHIP PROGRAM
Council reviewed the staff report.
Careship Program Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the report
and request the Human Resources Commission to comment.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) AUDIT CONTRACT
Council reviewed the.staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Jennings, and
Audit Contract with unanimously carried to authorize the Finance Director
McGladrey and Pullen to extend the agreement with McGladrey and Pullen
to perform annual audits of. City, Agency, and
Authorities' records for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1990, for a sum not to exceed $66,000.
Resolution 8515 -
Flexible Spending Amount
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
• WEST COVINA COMMUNITY
INFORMATION INC,
PERSONNEL SERVICES
1) RESOLUTION SPECIFYING THE CITY'S MONTHLY FLEXIBLE
SPENDING AMOUNT
Council reviewed the staff report.
Mayor'Pro Tem McFadden requested financial
amounts to be included in the Agenda summary.
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8515 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE INCREASES IN THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTIO
TO THE MONTHLY FLEXIBLE BENEFIT AMOUNT
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1) ANTIQUE FIRE TRUCK
City Manager Fast withdrew this item from the Agenda
explaining that the City's policy is to loan out the
fire truck to nonprofit organizations, and the request
from Warner Brothers Productions doesn't qualify.
Council -concurred:
No items scheduled for this meeting.
Mayor Tarozzi recessed the City Council meeting at 11:05pm
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The Council
was called back to order at 11:18 pm to convene the
annual meeting of the West Covina Community Information,
Inc. The City Council was reconvened at 11:20 pm with
all members present.
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CITY MANAGER
1) APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO INDEPENDENT CITIES
RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (I.C.R.M.A.)
Council reviewed the staff report.
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City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8516 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8516 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
I.C.R.M.A.
TO APPOINT SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDE-
PENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and to adopt.
2 ) AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY CONSORTIUM
Council reviewed the staff report.
JPA Amendment re San Gabriel
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
Valley Consortium
unanimously carried to approve Amendment No. 2 to
the JPA and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the amendment.
3) LEGISLATION
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Jennings, and unani-
Legislation
mously carried to support AB 1820. Motion by
Manners, seconded by Herfert to support SCA 50.
Motion carried with McFadden voting no.
• APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners to approve
Demands totaling $1,857,346.20 as listed on check
registers FI 116317 through 116753. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, complained that the
McIntyre property on Sunset was not cleaned up often
enought,'and the Tonopah site was in poor condition.
She also would like the ability'to obtain a full
Council packet from the City Clerk's Office, for a fee
Iris Delameter if need be.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve a resolution of commendation for
Sherwin Elkins, a retiring Fire Department employee,
Resolutions of Commendation and for St. Chritopher's Emergency Preparedness Program.
Mayor Tarozzi proclaimed the following:
NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH (May)
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK (6/2 - 6/10)
• Relocation Appeal Board Appointments
Mayor Tarozzi suggested David Solinger, Katherine
Appointees to Relocation Castucci, Bob Levy, Bill Fowler. Councilmember Herfert
Appeals Board suggested Iris Delameter.as'the fifth member.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to approve the five appointees and John
Drake as an alternate.
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COUNCILMEBERS' REPORTS Citywide Mailings During Election Periods
Councilmember Herfert suggested prohibiting the
Citywide mailings dissemination of citywide mailings during the time prior
to the municipal elections, perhaps 60 days.
Councilmember Manners felt Herfert's objectives
could be attained by instructing staff to use more
sensitivity in the articles that are included in the
mailings, rather than implementing a ban on the dis-
semination of all citywide informational mailers.
Councilmember Herfert requested cost figures for the
"Economic Directions".
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Herfert to prohibit
the dissemination of official city mailings -,City news-
letter "West Covina Today," and "Directions" for a
period of 90 days prior to a municipal election. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: Jennings, Manners
Manners Councilmember Manners related an article regarding La
Puente's drug problem and asked for information about
a possible intercity coalition or task force.
She also spoke of possible areas the new Senior
Citizens Commission address, including an outreach pro-
gram for shut-ins and visitations to convalescent homes.
McFadden
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Herfert
Tarozzi
Manners
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
1
City Clerk Berry
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden asked for a status report on
West Covina Playhouse and Historical Society Building.
He also suggested the idea of a community parade.
Councilmember Herfert noted the subject of community
projects such as garden, parades, etc., will come
before Council at a future date.
Mayor Tarozzi reported on'the Edgewood Middle School
Eighth Grade class' project regarding recycling.
Councilmember Manners reported on Students in Government
Day.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 midnight.
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Mayor Tarozzi
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