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10-08-1990 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• • • M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL October 8, 1990 The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:36 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was'led by Mayor Pro Tem McFadden and the invocation was given by Reverend John Reynolds of Congregational Church of the Good Shepherd. ROLL CALL Mayor Tarozzi, Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, Councilmembers Herfert, Jennings Absent: Councilmember Manners (excused) Others Present: Thomas, Hanna, Wolff, Nelson, Keating, McClelland, Salazar, Holler, Wylie, Koniarsky, Miller, Holmes, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 24, 1990 and the regular meeting of September 24, 1990. HEARING Woodgate Drive - Street Closure Public Testimony In Favor:, Robert Mooney Frank Anselmini Roberta Azpeitia Barbara Ryals Lynda Herron Patricia Finley Tom Beardsley Linda Mooney Carmen Lopez Fred Beasley Robert Mooney Iris Delameter Christine Sims WOODGATE DRIVE - STREET CLOSURE Council to discuss four alternatives in consideration of the permanent closure of Woodgate Drive. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Tarozzi opened the hearing and Interim City Manager Thomas presented the staff report. Mayor Tarozzi opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for comments favoring the closure to speak first. Robert Mooney, 1721 Woodgate Drive Frank Anselmini, 1821 Woodgate Drive Roberta Azpeitia, 2950 Jacqueline Drive Barbara Ryals, 1856 Woodgate Drive Lynda Herron, 2737 Tory Street Patricia Finley, 2804 Courtnay Circle Tom Beardsley, 1842 Woodgate Drive Linda Mooney, 1721 Woodgate Drive Carmen Lopez, 1940 Woodgate Drive Fred Beasley, 2754 Brookfield Place Robert Mooney, 1721 Woodgate Drive Iris Delameter for Fred Romens, 1863 Woodgate Drive Christine Sims, 1860 Woodgate Drive In Opposition: Mayor Tarozzi asked for comments opposing the closure: Neil Mann Neil Mann, 2724 Brookfield Place Bill Schulte Bill Schulte, 2709 Torey Street Liza O'Guin Liza O'Guin, 2740 Greenleaf Drive In Rebuttal: Mayor Tarozzi asked for rebuttal comments: Robert Leitch Robert Leitch, 1816 Woodgate Drive Public Testimon closed Mayor Tarozzi closed the public testimony portion of the — — — — — — — —y— — — — hearing and Interim City Manager Thomas responded to the points brought up during public testimony.-. - 1 - Cl • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 1990 Page Two Council comments Council discussed the results of the temporary closure and the four alternate locations for the permanent c closure. They acknowledged the preference for Option No. 4 expressed during public comments and concurred with that choice. Council was concerned with the higher traffic flows on the other major thoroughfares and directed staff to investigate mitigating measures for the intersection at Amar and Temple. City Attorney presented: RESOLUTION NO. 8579 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Resolution 8579 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYINi certifying neg.cdec: THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR STREET CLOSURE_ ON WOODGATE DRIVE Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and unani- mously carried to waive further reading of the resolu- tion and to adopt. Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously Permanent closure approved carried to approve the permanent closure of Woodgate (Alternate No. 4) . Drive in accordance with Alternative Number Four and authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. Councilmember Herfert requested staff to investigate and report on the left hand turn from Woodgate to Temple. Recess Mayor Tarozzi called a recess at 8:40 pm. Council reconvened at 8:50 pm with all members. present, except Manners. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ken Camarella, 2144 Kings Crest Drive (Item E-la) clarified the.points in his letter to Council as the Chair of the Committee for San Gabriel Valley Civic Ken Camarella Arts Center. Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth Avenue, agrees with increasing BKK business license tax (E-lb), and noted that the City has been lenient with odors emanating Jean Arneson from BKK - violations of the UUP. Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Drive, (RA Item II), felt the two properties in question were below standards for residential homes and recommended the Agency upgrade Emma Fischbeck them before renting them to tenants. She also suggested closing streets emptying into Azusa Avenue and rerouting the traffic to other feeder streets. Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, opposed any additional taxes and encouraged Council to look at all possible revenue generating sources before taking such an action. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, felt Item E-lb (Integrated Waste Management Program Funding) should have been referred to the Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission. Xavier Hermosillo Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood Street, felt enough information has been gathered regarding waste management and opposed the expenditure for additional survey questions (ItemE-lc).' - 2 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 1990 Page Three Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, concurred with Jean Arneson's statements regarding the increasing of • Corey Warshaw BKK Landfill's business license tax. Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, supported the staff recommendation for E-lb (Integrated Waste Management Iris Delameter Program funding) and the additional paramedic unit. David Shaw, 833 W. Lucille, complained about the City Prosecutor's procedures in handling the Code:Enforcement David Shaw complaints filed against him. He stated that he had filed suit -yin the Superior Court. Mayor Tarozzi stated that since he has filed suit against the City, the Council could not discuss his item as it is now classified as pending litigation. John B.-Shaw John B, Shaw, father of David Shaw, agreed with his son's comments and added that he felt some of.the requirementscoT the City's Municipal Code were not in agreement with federal'rights and requirements. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications Letter received October 2, 1990 from Ken Camarella regarding the proposed Civic Arts Center (refer to E-la) Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file) Planning Commission 10/3/90 • Human Resources Commission 9/27/90 Recreation & Parks Commission 9/25/90 Waste Mgt. & Envir. Quality Comm. 9/20/90 ABC Application (Chief of Police reports no legal basis for protest) Adams, Milford Dwayne dba RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT Azusa, CA 381 N. Azusa Avenue Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant) Potlatch Corporation and Simpson Paper .Company vs City of West Covina. On September 12, 1990, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for indemnification regarding the above mentioned case. Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP #1967-90 was issued to the City of West Covina for the West Covina Festival on 9/22/90. TUP #1968-90 was issued to St. Christopher's Church, 629 S. Glendora for the annual Fiesta on 10/5 - 10/7. TUP #1969-90 was issued to the East San Gabriel Japanese Community Center, 1203 W. Puente for the AKI Matsuri • Festival on 10/6/90. TUP #1970-90 was issued to Harry Hill Imports, 1900 E. Garvey for a hot dog stand and balloons on 10/1 - 10/30. Miscellaneous Public Works a) Quarterly Capital Improvement Report - Informational (receive and file) - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 1990 Page Four b) 1990/91 Capital Improvement Program • (Receive and file the updated 1989/95 Capital Improvement Program). Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) Ordinance 1862 - ORDINANCE NO. 1862 - AN ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Zone Change No. 625 THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Zone Change No. 625 - Sam Lee & Daniel Tsai) CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings to waive reading of the ordinance and adopt, and to approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar, Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Tarozzi NOES: None ABSENT: Manners PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION WP 87126 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - AMAR ROAD WATER LINE - PHASE I Council reviewed the staff report. WP 87126 - Motion by McFadden, seconded by Herfert, and unani- plans & specs approved mously carried to approve plans and specifications for • WP 87126, and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES 1) CIVIC ARTS CENTER - DEMAND RESEARCH Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to a) authorize staff to approach Covina Valley Unified School District and West Covina Unified School District to determine interest in and Civic Arts Center - support for a joint financial partnership for a civic Demand Research arts center, b) authorize the commitment of funds up to $18,000 to finance a fund raising feasibility and design a fund raising program subject to formal appropriation at the time of approval of a contractor and subject to reimbursement form the foundation within one year after the formation of the foundation c) authorize staff to prepare and -release a request for proposals to conduct a fund raising feasibility and design a fund raising program for a civic arts center, and d) encourage the formation of a nonprofit foundation for the civic arts center. • 2) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY OPINION SURVEY" Council reviewed the staff report. After Council S.G.V. Opinion _Survey. comments, motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings. _e. toydisapprove a)ethe'selection of five questions to be included in the Rose Institute Survey, and b)" the expenditure of up to $9,000 from the Integrated Waste Management Program account for the -cost of the survey. Motion carried with McFadden voting in.favor of the survey.and expenditure. - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 1990 Page Five HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT is 1) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DIAL -A -RIDE AGREEMENT Council reviewed the staff report. Dial -'A -Ride Agreement Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden to with County of Los Angeles authorize the Mayor to execute the Westpark Dial -A - Ride Service Agreement with Los Angeles County. Motion carried with Herfert voting NO. 2) HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM Home Improvement Grant Council reviewed the staff report. Program Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to hold over this item until the next Council meeting. 3) BIENVENIDOS CHILDREN'S CENTER FOUNDATION INC. SANCTIONING Council reviewed the staff report. Bienvenidos Children's Center Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to grant'sanctioning to the Bienvenidos Children's Center Foundation Inc. 4) YOUTH LEAGUES INSURANCE • Council reviewed the staff report. Youth Leagues Insurance Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and .unanimously carried to remove the property insurance requirement for sanctioned Youth Sports leagues using city -owned facilities and assume all liability for property damage. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION FIRE DEPARTMENT 1) PARAMEDIC SERVICE Paramedic Services Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings to hold over this item until November after the study sessions on long range fiscal planning have been conducted. Motion carried with Tarozzi voting NO. COMMUNICATIONS 1) PURCHASE OF CROSS BAND RADIO SYSTEMS Council reviewed the staff report. Cross Band Radio Systems - Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and Fujitsu Ten Corporation unanimously carried to a) find that it would be • impractical to use formal bidding procedures in this instance; and b) authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Fujitsu Ten Corporation in the amount of $24,746.00 for the purchase of 12 VHF/UHF Cross Band Radio Systems. - 5 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 1990 Page Six REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Tarozzi recessed the City Council meeting to con- duct the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 10:19 pm. The City Council reconvened at 10:30 pm. CITY MANAGER 1) 'FISCAL PLANNING STUDY SESSIONS Council reviewed the staff report. Study Sessions Motion by Herfert,, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to approve October 29, 30 and November 28, 1990 for continuation of the long range fiscal study sessions. 2) City Manager Thomas explained that an emergency item has come up since. -the printing.of the Agenda and requires the consideration of. Council. He stated that a patrol unit was totalled this weekend and it Replacement of marked can be replaced at the same bid price as that being patrol vehicle provided to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department. Police Chief Holmes clarified the timing constraints in obtaining black and white units. Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to add the item to the Agenda, per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2). Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to authorize staff to purchase one marked partrol unit (1990 Chevrolet Caprice) • from Maurice J. Sopp & Son Chevrolet, Huntington Park, for a total cost not to exceed $15,438.93, including tax and delivery charges. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by McFadden, seconded by Herfert to approve Demands totaling $674,024.66 as listed on check registers FI 119445 through 119749. Councilmember Herfert noted he would abstain from voting on Warrant No. 119603 in the amount of $142,000 pending an opinion from the City Attorney. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Tarozzi NOES: None ABSENT: Manners Roll call vote taken on Warrant No. 119603: AYES: Jennings, McFadden, Tarozzi NOES: None ABSENT: Manners ABSTAIN: Herfert ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood Street, asked why Councilmember Herfert abstained from the one Warrant. Councilmember Herfert stated that it was the Edison Xavier Hermosillo bill and he works for Edison Company. Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, asked about the • recruitment process for replacing the City Manager. Corey Warshaw City Attorney Hanna explained the recruitment process MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Tarozzi proclaimed the following:. NATIONAL YOUNG READER'S DAY (11/14/90) PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH (10/90) - 6 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 1990 Page Seven Resolution of Commendation Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to approve resolutions of commendation for • Charlene Judzievicz and Sean Pasquale for assisting others from a recent fire. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Motion by McFadden, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to hold over public hearing procedures until Councilmember Manners could be present to participate in the discussions. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tarozzi recessed the City Council meeting at 10:54 pm to convene a closed session per Government Code Section 54959.6(b) to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. Council reconvened at 12:02 am and took the following actions. INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING Council reviewed the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding other possible revenue generators, as well as Integrated Waste Management the consequences of a 1% bu'siness tax increase to BKK Program Funding Landfill. Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi, and unani- mously carried to hold over the matter until October 22, 1990 with staff to report back on other available • options. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS Council reviewed the staff report and supported the changes^described by the Interim City Manager. City Attorney presented: Resolution 8580 - RESOLUTION NO. 8580 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Administative reorganization COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE REORGANIZATION OF CITY DEPARTMENTS AND REASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN STAFF Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the reso- lution and to adopt. Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Herfert, and unani- mously carried to increase the Interim City Manager's salary by 5%. " ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jennings; seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:23 am to 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 1990 in the mul ipurpose room. ATTEST: , J) _ ld& • Mayor Tarozzi City Clerk Berry - 7 -