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WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 22, 1991
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Tarozzi at 7:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Herfert and
the invocation was given by Rabbi Nattiv of Temple Shalom.
ROLL CALL Mayor Tarozzi, Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, Councilmembers
Herfert, Jennings, Manners
Others Present: Thomas, Wylie, Hanna, Holler, Manheim, Miller, Haley, Virata
Salazar, Wolff, McClelland, Fields, Koniarsky, McKenna,
Glover, Yoshizaki, Keating, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to approve the following Council minutes:
Regular meeting of March 11, 1991
Various special meetings of Council (3/15 - 4/1)
Adjourned regular meeting of March 18, 1991
Adjourned regular meeting of March 25, 1991
Regular meeting of March 25, 1991
Adjourned regular meeting of April 3, 1991
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Tarozzi presented the following proclamations:
WEST COVINA BEAUTIFUL MONTH (5/91)
FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY (5/11)
NATIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY (5/15)
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD (5/5.:- 5/11)
DESERT STORM VOLUNTEER DAY (4/16)
HIRE A VETERAN WEEK (5/5 - 5/11)
Mayor Tarozzi presented a Resolution of Commendation to
Mike Basura for ten years of community service to.the c..
City and its..residents (BASURA TOWING COMPANY).
HEARING
DRIVE THROUGH USES (AMENDMENT NO. 238)
City Initiated
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Tarozzi opened the hearing and the staff report was
presented by Planning Director Haley.
Public —Testimony
Mayor Tarozzi opened the public testimony portion of the
In Favor:
hearing and asked for comments favoring the amendment.
Royal Brown
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive
The Mayor then asked for comments in opposition to the
In Opposition:
amendment and the following spoke:
Bob Andrews
Bob Andrews, 3101 Joy Street
Sharon Andrews
Sharon Andrews, 3101 Joy Street
Donald Cudahy
Donald Cudahy, 3107 Joy Street
There was no rebuttal and Mayor Tarozzi closed the public
testimony of the hearing. Planning Director Haley responded
to the comments offered by the citizens.
Council discussed the pros and cons of the options avail-
able to them regarding the proposed amendment. Motion by
Manners, seconded by McFadden to approve Option No. 3 as
outlined in the staff report. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
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AYES: Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: Herfert, Jennings
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Drive-throughs COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) AS IT RELATES TO DRIVE -
THROUGH USES (Amendment No. 238)
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion
by Manners, seconded by McFadden to introduce the ordinance.
Motion carried with Herfert voting no.
Recess Mayor Tarozzi called a recess at 8:35 pm. Council recon-.
vened at 8:45 pm with all members present.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louis Gilbert, 428 S. Fernwood Street, commented on the
election of mayor process, hoping to see McFadden as mayor.
Lou Fine, 1210 Robin Road, agreed.
Susan Harvey, Executive Director of the Chamber of
Commerce, stated that several of the Chamber Board Members
favored M-1 (Support for Los Angeles as the 1994 World Cup
Soccer Site),
Brenda Ozuna, 1318 Parkside, addressed a program she
was desirous of starting with the aid of City funding.
Iris Delameter; 1212 W. Eckerman, complained that
Fashion Plaza was directed toward the teenage shopper
and not adults.
HEARING MANSIONIZATION ORDINANCE (_AMENDMENT NO. 237 AND
WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 5)
City Initiated
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Tarozzi opened the hearing and the staff report was
presented by Planning Director Haley.
Mayor Tarozzi opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for comments in favor of.the ordinance.
Lollie Bergman, 426 S. Leaf
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman
Mayor Tarozzi asked for comments in opposition to the
ordinance and no one addressed Council. The public testi-
mony portion of the hearing was closed and Planning Director
Haley responded to Council's questions regarding sideyard
setback requirements.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
mansionization COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1861, AND
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 26 (ZONING)
AND WOODSIDE.MASTER PLAN TEXT AS THEY RELATE TO LARGE
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME EXPANSIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION (Amend-
ment No. 237, Woo -side Village Master Plan Text Amendment
No. 5)
Motion by Herfert; seconded by Jennings, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and:unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (refer to staff)
1) Letter received from Nanci Sachs, Woman's Club of
.West Covina, seeking permission to use City logo as a
design on a fundrasing project.
2) Letter received from John Roy complaining about the
loud chimes emanating from St. Martha's Episcopal
Church on Lark Ellen Avenue.
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission 4/17/91
Personnel Commission 4/10/91
Senior Citizens Commission 4/11/91
Human Services Commission 4/09/91
ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis for
protest)
Clyde Blanchard & Asso. dba FRED'S RANCH MARKET
San Dimas 522 E. Vine Avenue
Gonzales, Richard dba BAKER'S SQUARE
Whittier 132 N. Grand Avenue
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2008-91 was issued to C.A. Hendrix for Earth Day
Celebration on 4/20/91 at City Hall Court yard.
TUP #2009-91 was issued to Mission Chrylser, 298 N. Azusa
Avenue, for balloons &.pennants on 4/13 and 4/14.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release.,of Bonds
Parcel Map 11039 - Reg Thibalt:
Parcel Map 11039 - Location: Pass and Covina Road, opposite Jennifer P1.
Tr 46939 Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and
Reg Thibalt releasing Assigned Passbook No. 026-064328-3 from Homes
Savings of America. Assigned passbook has been replaced
by surety for TR 46939.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Regular meeting of April 9, 1991.
Miscellaneous Public Works:
1) Lot Line Adjustment No. 63 - S & S Investment
Recommendation is to adopt:
Resolution 8672 - RESOLUTION NO. 8672 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Lot Line Adjustment 63 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVIN(
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 63 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF (S and S Investment)
2) Approve Plans and Specs - Francisquito Avenue Storm
Drain - and Authorizing Use of City Streets
Recommendation`is':to adopt:
Resolution 8673 - RESOLUTION NO: 8673 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Francisquito storm drain COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CERTAIN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRANCISQUITO DRAIN PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE
USE OF PUBLIC STREETS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF THESE FACILITIES
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month of March, 1991.
Award of Bids
a) SL 90116 - Intersection Lighting Upgrade - Various
Locations
SL 90116 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of C.T. & F. INC.
C. T. & F. INC. of Bell Gardens, the lowest responsible bidder, in the
• amount of $95,643.75 and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the agreement for the work:to be done.
b) GP 91305 - City Hall Elevator Rehabilitation -
GP 91305 - Recommendation is to: i) transfer $5,000 from GP 91303
Amtech Reliable Elevator Co. to GP 81305 (161-320-3131-7500), and ii) accept the bid
of Amtech Reliable Elevator Company in the amount of
$55,092.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
c); Replacement of Police Department Photocopy Machine
P.D. Copy Machine Recommendation is to approve the lease/purchase upgrade
Kodak Company of the current machine to a Kodak photocopier, model
235AF, from existing Police Department appropriations,
and to approve the trade-in of the existing Kodak
photocopier.
d) PP 91205 - Safety Railing Installation - Open Space Area
PP 91205 Recommendation is to accept bid of Ace Fence Company,
• Ace Fence Company Industry, in the amount of $8,749.00 as submitted at the
bid opening and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement.
Quarterly Construction Activity Report (receive and file)
-Report ending March 31, 1991.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert to waive reading of
the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll
calL.vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION PROPOSITION 1"1I - MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT REQUIREMENT
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Recommendation is to approve the following transfers:
a) Transfer Construction Tax Funds as listed to the Main-
tenance Department,Street Maintenance Account 2230:
Project Amount
90113 (3013) $29,000
90102 (3002) 30,000
87115 (3717) 101,408
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91103 (3102) 50,000
81105 (3104) 41,000
Proposition III - 91106 (3105) 40,000
Transfer of funds 91115 (3115) 50,000
TOTAL. $341,408
b) Transfer Gas Tax Funds from the Maintenance Department,
Street Maintenance Account 2230 to the projects below:
Project
Amount
'9011Y (3013)
$29,000
90102 (3002)
30;000
87115 (3717)
101,408
91103 (3102)
50,000
91105 (3104)
41,000
• 91106 (3105)
40,000
91115 (3115)
50,000
TOTAL
$341,408
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to approve the above transfers.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Air Quality Improvement COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADMINISTRATING THE IMPOSITION OF
Fund ADDITIONAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES TO BE USED FOR AIR
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES, AND ESTABLISHING A TRUST
ACCOUNT'FOR THE DEPOSIT OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF SUCH FEES
RECEIVED FROM THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
• DISTRICT
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance.
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) VETERANS' MEMORIAL
Council reviewed the staff report.
Councilmember Jennings agreed with the concept.but
suggested looking for alternate funding sources.
Councilmember Manners suggested ihvolving::the_Cultural
Veteran's Memorial Committee on this project. Upon conclusion of the
discussion, motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to direct staff to contact the
veteran groups for a response in 30 days as to any
plans they may have regarding veteran memorials.
Staff to include any other organizations that would
like to participate.
2) AIASSA MEMORIAL
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to i) authorize staff to set up the
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appropriate revenue and expenditure accounts for receipt
of donations for the George Aiassa Memorial, and ii)
approve the location of the memorial under the silk
tree in the civic center.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
GP 91306 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
CITY HALL EXTERIOR PAINTING
Council reviewed the staff report.
GP 91306 - Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
Plans & specs approved carried to a) establish GP 01306, b) transfer $50,000 from
GP 91303 to GP 91306 (161-320-3135-7500), and c) approve
plans and specifications, and authorize the Building and
Safety Director to call for bids.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO PURCHASE FOR POLICE SET TEAM
Council reviewed the staff report.
VHF.radios - Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and unani-
Motorola mously carried to a) find that the use of the County of
Los Angeles' existing contract with Motorola eliminates
the need of a formal bid process; and b) authorize staff
to purchase 12 VHF portable radios and 2 six unit battery
chargersfrom Motorola at a total cost of $22,164.00
including tax and shipping.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Tarozzi recessed the City Council meeting at 9:44 pm
to convene the.Redevelopment Agency'meeting.:.The-City .::
Council'recohvened at 9:54 pm for a joint closed session
with the•Redevelopment Agency'regarding a) personnel matters
and b) real property negotiations. The City Council
reconvened again at 10:35 pm.
CITY MANAGER 1) GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Council reviewed the staff report, discussing the
options outlined in the report.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to approve the following options:
1. Direct staff to research the feasibility of
Graffiti removal providing alternative financing for anti -graffiti pro-
grams outside of the City's general fund prior to
implementing any.new programs.
2. Direct staff to research the feasibility, costs,
and funding of a citizen involved program for removing
graffiti on a neighborhood basis.
35 Direct staff to implement WeTip's graffiti sign
program. A limited program, at a cost of $5,000 may be
implemented at this time using existing revenues, or be
included in the 91/92 budget with funding to come from
existing or new revenues.
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Graffiti Removal (continued)
Councilmember Herfert noted that a Neighborhood Watch
meeting was scheduled for the near future. Police Depart-
ment personnel were directed to contact the judges at Citrus
Municipal Court regarding' -.the possibility of imposing the
task of removing graffiti to apprehended perpetrators.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners to approve Demands
totaling $1,986,598.34 as listed on check registers PI
123663 through 124008. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE bill
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Drive, reported that she picks
up litter during her walks and suggested Council try to
instill pride in the citizens of West Covina.
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, appreciated the action taken
earlier by Council regarding the storm drain project,
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, suggested community ser-
vice hours be imposed on court offenders.
MAYORS REPORTS 1). SUPPORT FOR LOS ANGELES AS THE 1994 WORLD CUP SOCCER
SITE
LA as 1994 World Cup Council reviewed the staff report.
Soccer site Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to direct staff to work with Southern
California Edison in support of bringing World Cup
Soccer to the Los Angeles area.
2) Mayor Tarozzi proclaimed:
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK (5/6.- 5/12)
BETTER SLEEP MONTH (5/91)
BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK (5/5 - 5/11)
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1) NEW RECREATION PROGRAM PROCESS
Council reviewed the staff report,
Brenda Ozuna Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to refer the proposal from Brenda
Ozuna for merit and if appropriate, work:with',her,.,in',
implementing her program: _S,taff :to :report back to
Council.
2) ADMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TO FOOTHILL
TRANSIT DISTRICT
Diamond Bar to Foothill Council reviewed the staff report.
Transit District Motion by Manners, seconded by Jennings, and unani-
mously carried to approve the admission of the City of
Diamond Bar and so::notify Foothill Transit District.
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden reported on the recent SGVAC meeting
and the Earth Day Celebration here at City Hall. He asked
staff to report back on an E1 Monte ordinance regulating
spray cans and an Azusa ordinance regarding marking pens.
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Councilmember Manners noted she received an excellent
pamphlet regarding veteran recognition that she requested
Manners staff to forward to the Fourth of July Parade & Picnic
Committee. She also requested staff to reagendize the
matter of limiting Commissioner terms of office.
Councilmember Herfert noted he had received a letter from
Mariam Tennant of the West Covina Historical Society
Herfert requesting black walnut trees be included in the City's
tree preservation ordinance.
He also reported on Earth Day celebration and felt the
City needed to advertize such events more rigorously. -
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Mayor Tarozzi turned the meeting over to the City Clerk for
the election of Mayor for the upcoming year.
Councilmember Manners nominated McFadden. Council -
member Herfert nominated Jennings. There being no further
nominations, the City Clerk closed nominations.
Richard Jennings Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi to elect Richard
elected Mayor Jennings as Mayor. Manners abstained on that motion.
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden stated that he could support that
motion, whereupon Councilmember Manners then favored unani-
mously support. Motion was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
Newly elected Mayor Jennings accepted nominations for
Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Manners nominated Herfert.
Steve Herfert There being no further nominations, Mayor Jennings closed
elected Mayor Pro Tem nominations.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to elect Steve Herfert as Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Jennings explained that as Mayor, he automatically
becomes the City's delegate to the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District. However, the District requires an
• Brad McFadden designated alternate delegate to serve in his absence.
as alternate to Sand. Councilmember Tarozzi nominated McFadden as the alter -
District nate delegate. There were no further nominations and
Mayor Jennings closed nominations.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to designate Bradley McFadden as alternate
delegate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Board.
Newly elected Mayor Pro Tem Herfert thanked immeidate past
Mayor Tarozzi for the fine year and newly elected Mayor
Jennings presented Councilmember Tarozzi with a plaque
and gavel.
Councilmember McFadden noted his support for the new
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:26 pm to Tuesday,
April 23, 1991 at 4:30 pm for a closed session on per-
sonnel matters.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Janet Ber 8