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WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL'
REGULAR MEETING
November 12, 1990
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:35 pm
by Mayor Tarozzi in the City Hall Council Chambers,11444 W..Garvey Avenue. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Herfert and the invocation was given
by Councilmember Jennings.
ROLL CALL Mayor Tarozzi, Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, Councilmembers
Herfert, Jennings, Manners
Others Present: Thomas, Hanna, Holmes, Jones,.Hendrix, Wolff, Virata, Haley,
Glover, Yoshizaki, Johnson, Wylie, Brown, Manheim, Holler-
Koniarsky, Salazar, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert to approve the :.
minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 16,
1990. Motion carried with Manners abstaining, as she
was absent for that meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden requested an addition of "and other
similar City functions" to page five of the minutes of
October 29, 1990. Councilmember Jennings corrected the
references of 2 pm to 2 am on page 8. Motion by Jennings,
seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of October 29, 1990,
as_:corrected.
PRESENTATION Mayor Tarozzi presented TELEPHONE PIONEER MONTH (November)
proclamation.to Barbara Clark of the San Gabriel Valley
Chapter of Telephone Pioneers.
HEARING TIME EXTENSION: NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY INTERIM
URGENCY ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Tarozzi opened the hearing and Planning Director
Haley presented the staff report.
Mayor Tarozzi asked for comments favoring the amended
Public Testimony urgency ordinance. Speakers spoke on both.sides of the
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Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, suggested imposing
parking requirements.
Panee McDonald Panee McDonald, 1910.E. Merced, has plans to increase
their residence by 35% on a one -acre lot.
Edward Rodgers Edward Rodgers,: 1848 E. Merced, supported the original
ordinance limitation of 50%.
Roxanna Omar Roxanna Omar, 2216 E. Merced, wants to increase their
4500 sq.:foot residence to 6500 sq. feet.
Mark Haden Mark Haden, building contractor for 1829 E. Merced
Public Testimony closed Avenue, agreed with limitations, but 50% was ridiculous.
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Mayor Traozzi closed.the public testimony portion of the
hearing.
Council discussion Councilmember Herfert commenced Council discussion stating
his opposition to the.amended limitations in the ordinance,
preferring the 50% restriction for all residential zones.
Mayor Tarozzi stated he could not support the 50% restric-
tion.
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Councilmember Manners expressed support for the recom-
mendation. Discussion followed regarding the specific
zoning district restrictions as proposed by staff.
Motion by Herfert; seconded by Jennings to limit
expansion to 50%, except for District I and IA.at'100%.
Motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings
NOES: Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
Motion by Tarozzi,.seconded by Manners to,accept the
recommendations by staff. Further discussion followed.
Councilmember Manners felt there was room for compro-
mise and encburage& furtherccomments. Mayor Tarozzi
withdrew his motion with the concurrence of Manners.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners to amend the
proposed ordinance with the following percentages:
Area District I 100%
Area District IA 100%
Area District II 100%
Area District IIA 100%
Area District III 100%
Area District IV 150%
Area District V _ 200%
PCD71:; 100%
The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
-NOES: Herfert
Recess Mayor Tarozzi called a recess at 9:05 pm. Council recon-
vened at 9:17 pm.
Mayor Tarozzi asked for the heading of the ordinance.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance 1863 - ORDINANCE NO. 1863 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
extending Ord. 1861 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1861,
re mansionization AS.AMENDED, DECLARING A LIMITATION ON THE SIZE OF THE
EXPANSION OR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
.''Carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion
by Manners, seconded by McFadden to adopt the ordinance.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: Herfert
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, addressed E-2a, noting
that BKK Business License tax has not been increased in
six years and felt a 1� increase on each $1.00 gross
Jean Arneson receipts was fair.
Chuck Bates, 1637 Lang, addressed E-2b, encouraging
Council to study the issue of recycling before taking
Chuck Bates. action. He favored central collection and sorting.
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, addressed E-2b(i),
Royal Brown suggesting the City go to bid for a recycling program.
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Esther Swift, 1807 W. Swanee Lane, addressed E-2b, stating
that $1.21 might be too costly for those on fixed income
and noted that West Covina Disposal requires payment before
Esther Swift services are rendered.
Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood Street, addressed
E-2b, reminding Council of a proposed pilotcprogram sug-
gested -sometime ago and favored sending the entire subject
matter to the Waste Management and Environmental Quality
Commission. He also asked for clarification regarding
Xavier Hermosillo- Redevelopment Agency Item.No. II.
Roy Proctor, 1016 S. Montezuma Way, owner2of`West
Roy Proctor Covina Disposal, clarified rates charged in other cities.
David Shaw, 833 W. Lucille, addressed a code enforce -
David Shaw ment situation he was facing. Mayor Tarozzi reminded him
that Council could not comment on the issue since hec,had
filed suit against the City.
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, suggested the City waive
Royal Brown watering lawns during droughts.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission 11/7/90
Human Resources Commission 10/25/90
Recreation and Parks Commission 10/23/90
ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis
for protest
Brar, Ajaib & Dalbir dba JERRY''S HOUSE OF SPIRITS
West Covina 944 West Covina Parkway
Houdini, Inc. dba WINE COUNTRY GIFT BASKETS
Fullerton 621 Fashion Plaza
Claims for Action (deny -and notify claimant)
Gloria D. Costales for minor Jesse Lee Costales filed•'a
claim on August 27, 1990 for personal injuries amounting
to $210.00.
Geoffrey and Edna Wolfsont filed a claim on September 12,
1990 for property damage amounting to $2,565.00.
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #1973-90 was issued to Orangewood Little League for a
rummage sale on 10/27 - 10/28 at.West Covina Unified School
District's parking lot.
TUP #1974-90 was issued to Bozzani Motors, 1800 Garvey
Avenue, for balloons on 10/27'- 10/28.
TUP41975-90 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 Garvey
Avenue, for balloons on 10/27 - 10/28.
TUP #1976-90 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821 S.
Glendora, for balloons on 11/3 - 11/4.
TUP #1977-90 was issued to Reynolds Buick, 345 N. Citrus,
for balloons on 11/8 - 11/11.
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Acceptance
of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
UUP 398 -
1)
UUP 398 - Public Works Improvements - Refugio Garcia
Refugio Garcia
Location: 1711 South Sunset Avenue
Recommendation is to accept public works improve-
ments and release Great American Bank Passbook No.
168-307-0021.in the amount of $6,000.
SP 90115 -
2)
SP 90115 - Concrete Bus Pads - Nobest, Inc.
Nobest, Inc.
Location: Amar Road.from Valinda to Shadow Oak Drive
Recommendation. is to accept concrete bus pads and
release Continential Insurance Company Bond No.
119-71-38 in the amount of $124,407.00, subject to
Notice of Completion process.
Miscellaneous Public Works
1) MP 90107 - Walnut Creek
Recommendation is :to abandon the bikeway project
and authorize staff to return $120,000 plus accumulated
interest to the Los Angeles County Transportation
Commission,
2) MD No. 6 - Tract Nos. 39469, 33835, 39470, 39471, and
Parcel Map No. 18364 — Accept Open Space Lots
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 8593 - RESOLUTION NO. 8593 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MD 6 - open space lots COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING LOTS 56, 57 AND 58 IN TRACT 39469; LOT 51
IN TRACT 39470; LOTS 26 AND 27 IN TRACT 39471 AND
PARCEL 4 IN PARCEL.MAP 18364 FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF .
3) MD No. 6 - Landscape Contract Renewal
MD 6 - Landscape renewal Recommendation is to grant a renewal of J & R Landscape
with J & R Landscape Maintenance Company's contract for the coming twelve-
month period at a 5.7% increase, for an annual cost
of $64,362.04.
4) Street Medians and Rights -of -way - Landscape Main-
tenance Contract Renewal - Creative Landscaping, Inc.
Street medians & rights -of -way Recommendation is to grant a renewal of Creative Land -
contract renewal with scaping's contract for the coming twelve-month period
Creative Landscaping at a 5.7% increase, for an annual cost of $146,132.36.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
ORDINANCE NO. 1864 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Ordinance 1864 - THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
tree preservation COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26 AND CHAPTER 24, REGARDING
THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, AND REMOVAL OF SIGNIFICANT
TREES, HERITAGE TREES AND PUBLIC TREES.
Administrative Review Board (receive and file)
Driveway Modification No. 64:
Applicant: Carlos:;Gonzales, 2736 Brookfield Place
Request: Approval of a driveway modification to
permit an additional pavement width of
12 feet for recreation vehicle parking.
ARB Decision: Approve
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Quarterly Construction Activity Report (Informational)
Third quarter report ending September 30, 1990, based on
building permits issued.
Miscellaneous
Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay - Barbara Collins
Recommendation is to authorize a six -day extension of
the leave of absence without pay for Barbara Collins,
effective October 23, 1990 and ending October 28, 1990.
Item removed from Councilmember Jennings requested Item C-7a be removed for
Consent Calendar separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden to waivevfurther
reading of the ordinance and resolution and to adopt both,
and to approve all other items listed, except Item C-7a.
Motion carried by -roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
Item C-7a Upon request, Interim City Manager Thomas clarified the
bikeway funds intended for return to the L.A. Transportation
Commission because of overwhelming sentiment expressed by
property owners adjacent to proposed bikeway.
Councilmember Jennings requested additional information
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to approve staff's
recommendation. Motion carried with Jennings voting NO.
Staff to respond with further information.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SS 87133 — APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
AZUSA AVENUE SEWER LIFT STATION
SS 87133 - Council reviewed the staff report.
Plans and specs approved Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unani
mously carried to approve the plans and specifications
for SS 87133 and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids.
2) SP 90130 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
GLENDORA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and
SP 90130 - unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications
Plans and specs approved for SP 90130 and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids, subject to authorization from the State of
California, Department of Transportation and the
Federal Highway Administration.
3) SP 91110 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
BUS STOP_�PADS IMPROVEMENTS
SP 91110 - Council reveiwed the staff report.
Plans and specs approved Motion by Jennings,. seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to' approve plans and specifications for
SP 91110 and authorize the City Engineer to call for
bids.
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4) SL 90116 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
UPGRADE SAFETY LIGHTING
SL 90116 - Council reviewed the staff report.
Plans and specs approved Motion by McFadden, seconded by Jennings, and
unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifi-
cations for SL 90116 and authorize the City Engineer
to call for bids.
5) TS 90128-tAPPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
CBD TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
TS 90128 - unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications
Plans and specs approved for TS 90128 and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids, subject to authorization from the State of
California, Department of Transportation and the
Federal Highway Administration.
6) TS 90129 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
NOGALES TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Council reviewed the staff report.
TS 90129 -
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Jennings, and
Plans and specs approved
unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications
for TS 90129 and authorize the.City Engineer to call
for bids, subject to authorization from the State of
California, Department of Transportation and the
Federal Highway Administration.
7) MP 91120 - GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION - CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT
Council reviewed the staff report.
MP 91120 - Geotechnical
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
investigation
unanimously! --carried to a) establish MP 91120; b)
appropriate $5,000 from MD No. 4 Contingency Funds
to MP 91120 (184-320-3127-7900); and c) accept the
proposal of Douglas P. Hildenbrandt, P.E., in the
amount of $4,040.00 and authorize the.Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an agreement with Mr. Hildenbrandt.
Recess Mayor Tarozzi called a recess at 10:21 pm. Council
reconvened at 10:30 pm.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT ..
1) GP 87309 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
CORTEZ PARK SENIORS CENTER ADDITION
Council reviewed the staff report and asked questions
about the impact of this project on Fire Station No. 2.
GP 87309 - Discussion followed.
Plans and specs approved Motion by Manners, seconded by Jennings, and
unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifi-
cations for GP 87309 and authorize the Building and
Safety Director to call for bids.
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OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING
Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmember
Herfert asked questions of the BKK representative,
Bob Levy. City Attorney clarified the M.O.U. between
the City and BKK.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Tarozzi to approve
the M.O.U. Further discussion with Roy Proctor of
West Covina Disposal answering Council questions.
A substitute motion was offered:by Manners,
seconded by McFadden to have a subcommittee of Council,
BKK;:;West..Covina,:Disposilti.tocdiscuss.. equitable dis-
tribution of costs. Councilmember Jennings felt such
a discussion should take place between West Covina
Integrated Waste Management - Disposal and BKK. Councilmember Herfert requested
subcommittee to meet tonage statistics from BKK. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: Herfert, Jennings
The discussion should take place before the Council
meeting of December 10, 1990.
2) PROPOSAL FOR RECYCLING SERVICES
Council reviewed the staff report.
Recycling Services - Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and
held over unanimously carried to hold over this item until
December 10 to receive a recommendation from the
subcommittee, discussed above.
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
J) RECREATION TRANSIT PROGRAM
Council reviewed the staff report.
Recreation Transit Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
Program unanimously carried to approve the submittal of a
project description for the Recreation Transit Program
in the amount of $20,000 to the Los Angeles Trans-
portation Commission.
2) FACILITY RENTAL
Council reviewed the staff report.'
Facility rental Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to approve the Rental of Facilities
Program and direct staff to implement the program.
3) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Independent contractors Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
for recreation classes unanimously carried to approve the use of independent
contractors as instructors and authorize the Human
Services Director to execute contracts as needed.
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OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
Resolution 8594 -
Three cities to join ICRMA
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
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OFFICE OF THE RISK MANAGER
APPROVAL FOR THE CITIES OF COSTA MESA, EL SEGUNDO AND
UPLAND TO JOIN ICRMA AND PARTICIPATE IN THE LIABILITY
PROGRAM
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8594 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDEPENDENT•CITIES RISK MANAGE-
MENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ADMITTANCE TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITIES OF COSTA
MESA, EL SEGUNDO, AND UPLAND AND DESIGNATING CITY
REPRESENTATIVES
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Tarozzi recessed the City Council meeting at
11:33 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The City Council reconvened at 11:44 pm.
CITY MANAGER No items scheduled for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners to approve Demands
totaling $2,168,593.88 as.listed on check registers FI
120099 through 120503.. Motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Check No. 120318 payable to Southern
California Edison (Herfert)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to approve a resolution of commendation
for retiring city employee Jim'Yost.
2) Mayor Tarozzi proclaimed:
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH (Nov.)
NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK (11/18 - 11/15)
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Herfert noted staffcieported"that:Council is
preempted by State law to limit Council terms, but' -it was a
report he requested of staff and would prefer that .it come
Herfert back to Council, for consistency sake.
Councilmember Jennings requested staff to agendize bikeways
tA for the next meeting, with alternative suggestions.
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Recess for Mayor Tarozzi called a recess at 11:47 pm to conduct a
closed session closed session to discuss pending litigation entitled
Potlach & Simpson vs the City of West Covina with the City
Attorney. This is pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) and b(1). Council reconvened at 12:08am.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meetingat 12:08 am.
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City Clerk Janet Berry
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Mayor Bill Tarozz
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