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05-13-1991 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL May 13,:'.1991 The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Jennings in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Tarozzi and the invocation was given by Rev. Lawrence Cole of Community Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL Mayor Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi • Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Holler, Manheim, Thomas, Miller, Hanna, Bommarito, Koniarsky, Ure, Haley, Virata, Panas, Holmes, Keating, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Manners requested.a correction to the April 22nd Minutes to more accurately reflect the election of Mayor Jennings. The original April 22 Minutes to -be . corrected by the City Clerk. Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of April 22, 1991 and the minutes of April 8, 1991, as corrected above. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Jennings presented the following proclamations: OLDER AMERICANS MONTH (May, 1991) NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK (May 19 - May 25) GOODWILL MONTH (May, 1991) LIFESAVERS DAY (May 16, 1991) • Mayor Jennings presented a Resolution of Commendation to Mrs. Fran Andreozzi as an Older American Honoree. Mrs. Barbara Clothier was not present to receive her Resolution of Commendation as the other Older American Honoree. Mayor Jennings introduced newly appointed City Manager Jim Starbird, who in turn introduced newly appointed Personnel. -Director Diane Ure. HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for .this meeting. AGENDA-,AND'ORAL,COMMUNICATIONS- Lillian Fine of the East San Gabriel Valley Sane -Freeze organization, addressed her letter opposing a proposal for Lillian Fine a low-level radioactive dump'.site at Ward Valley, CA. Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, urged Council to support performance standards for all drive -through Katherine Castucci businesses (E-1) and hoped to see a different audit com- pany in the future (F-1a). Iris Delameter, 1212 W._Eckerman, addressed several Agenda items including: C-10 (Waste Management Activities Report) needs to include a scavanger provision and E-1 (Drive - Iris Delameter Through Facilities) matter should be referred back to Plan- ning Commission for performance standards for all drive- thrus. L_J • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5/13/91 Page 2 David Shaw David Shaw, 833 W. Lucille, addressed his written communi- cation (C-la). Xavier Hermosillo Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood, requested clarification . . oh =the status:_ ;"o'f.th'e west: C6vina Mitshubishi dealership. Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, urged Council to pass the.ordinance banning..drive-through facilities in NC zones. He also read a letter by Bob Andrews, 3101 Joy Street, voicing the same position. Susan Harvey Susan Harvey, Executive Director of the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, presented Civic Center Directories to the individual Councilmembers, thanking them for the'.City's financial assistance with the directories. Helen Ritson Helen Ritson, 1119 E. Herring Avenue, submitted a letter to Council complaining about a neighbor.who does auto repairs, etc. in his front yard. The letter was signed by several neighbors. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (receive and file) Letter received May 8, 1991 from David Shaw regarding a model Code of Ethics, an annual $1.00 property tax for animal services, re-establishing rock and gravel for residential off street parking, and parking citation codes. Letter received May 3, 1991 from Lillian Fine, Chairperson of East San Gabriel Valley Sane -Freeze, requesting Council to oppose a proposal for a low-level radioactive dump site in Ward Valley, California. Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file) Planning Commission 5/1/91 Waste Management & Environmental Quality Comm. 4/18/91 Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP #2010-91 was issued to Mission Chrysler, 298 N. Azusa Avenue, for balloons & pennants:;on 4/20 and 4/21. TUP #2011-91 was issued to West Covina Village, 447 N. Azusa Avenue, for a sidewalk sale on 5/4 and 5/5. TUP #2012-91 was issued to Pic-N.-Sav, 635 N. Azusa Avenue, for a sidewalk sale on 4/26 through 4/28. TUP #2013-91 was issued to Mission Chrysler, 298 N. Azusa Avenue, for balloons on 4/27 and 4/28. TUP #2014-91 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey, for balloons on 5/4. TUP #2015-91 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821 S. Glendora Avenue, for balloons on 5/4 and 5/5. Claims Against the City (deny and notify claimant) Preferred Risk Group- On November 15, 1990 a claim for subrogation amounting to $1,054.80 was received by the City"Cleik's Office. - 2 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5/13/91 Page 3 Mark Paul Iskenderian: On April 9,. 1991 a claim for per- sonal injuries was received by the City Clerk's Office. Uriel Mendoza: On April 5, 1991 a claim for monetary loss amounting to $7,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office. Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds Tract 46780 - Location: Sunset Avenue, south of Durness. LEWIS HOMES OF CALIF. Recommendation is to acknowledge substitution of surety and release cash deposit in the amount of $6,000 for grading and stock piling. work. TR 45656 - Location: End of Los Cerillos Drive. • NICHOLS DEVELOPMENT & Recommendation is to acknowledge completion of monumenta- CONSTRUCTION tion and release Indemnity Company of California Bond No. 972029S'.in the amount of $1,000. Project 91107 - Location: Rowland Avenue from Toland to Lark Ellen. WHITE CONSTRUCTION Recommendation is to accept sidewalk improvements and release Winston Hill Assurance Company Limited Bond No. WH2O85 in the amount of $18,165.00, subject to Notice of Completion procedure. Miscellaneous Public Works (adopt resolutions) Citywide Sewer Standby & Availability Charges - FY'91/92 - Method of Collection , RESOLUTION NO. 8674 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 8674 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS IN - Sewer Standby & Avail. TENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.THEREON (6/10/91) • West Covina Landscape Maintenance Districts 4, 6, 7 AND Citywide Lighting &.Maintenance District 1991/92 RESOLUTION NO. 8675 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 8675 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY report of City Engineer APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT TO THE (MD #4) REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8636 (West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4) RESOLUTION NO. 8676 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 8676 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS Setting hearing: 6/10 INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING LAND - (MD #4) SCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICA- TION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES NECESSARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1991 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (public hearing: June 10, 1991) RESOLUTION NO. 8677 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 8677 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY report of City Engineer APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT TO (MD #6) THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8637 (West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6) - 3 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5/13/91 Page'4 Resolution 8678 - RESOLUTION NO. 8678 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Setting hearing: 6/24 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS (MD $6) INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING LAND- SCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICA- TION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES NECESSARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1991 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (public hearing: June 24, 1991) Resolution 8679 - RESOLUTION NO. 8679 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL report of City Engineer OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY (ME #7) APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8638 (West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7) • RESOLUTION NO. 8680 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 8680 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS Setting hearing: 6/24 INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING LAND - (MD #7) SCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICA- TION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES NECESSARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1991 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (public hearing: June 24, 1991) Resolution 8681 - RESOLUTION NO. 8681 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ieport of City Engineer OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY (citywide) APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8639 (Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District 1991/92) RESOLUTION NO. 8682 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution 8682 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS Setting hearing: 7/6 INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPUR- TENANCES TO BE INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT (citywide) TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN • LANDSCAPING TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AND TO ORDER CERTAIN PARKS TO BE IMPROVED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY-1, 1991 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS THERETO (public hearing: 7/6) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) Ordinance 1878 - ORDINANCE NO. 1878 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL mansionization OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1861, AND AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 26 (ZONING), AND WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN TEXT AS THEY RELATE TO LARGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME EXPANSIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION (Amendment No. 237 - Woodside Village Master Plan Text Amendment No. 5) Ordinance 1879 - , ORDINANCE NO. 1879 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Air quality fees THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADMINISTRATING THE IMPOSITION OF 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. Award of Bid SP 91124 - Azusa Avenue Recommendation is to accept the bid of E.G.N. Con- struction, Pomona, in the amount of $42,617.00 as submit- - 4 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5/13/91 Page 5 SP 91124 - ted at the bid opening of May 2, 1991 and authorizetthe E.G.N. Construction Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract. Administrative Review Board (receive and file) Driveway Modification No. 68: Applicant: Alonso & Sandra Silva, 1143 S. Shasta Request: Circular driveway ARB Decision: Approved Waste Management Activities Report (receive and file) Informational ;monthly report. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden to waive reading • of the resolutions and ordinances and to adopt, and to approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar, except the two written communications. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Jennings NOES: None C-la Council discussed David Shaw's letter and commended him for his model Code of Ethics. Councilmember Manners reminded,' Council of the City's Organizational Values Statement that the employees developed a couple of years ago. Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani- mously carried to receive.and file the Shaw letter. Staff to report_.backato,.Council with response and a copy to be sent to David Shaw. C-lb Council discussed the proposed low radioactive dump:.site to.be located 13 miles from the Colorado River, noting that they are not necessarily opposed to such a site, but the location was questionable. . Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners to oppose the location_of:_the proposedesite,and,:have the Mayor send a letter stating Councils position to the appropriate agencies. A substitute motion was offered by McFadden to request more information before taking a stand. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Jennings felt anyuposition taken by Council would actually be taking action beyond the Council's jurisdiction. Mayor Jennings asked for a vote on the original motion which passed with Jennings voting no. Recess Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at 8:52 pm. Council reconvened at 9:04 pm with all.members present. Upon reconvening the meeting, City Manager Starbird responded to comments offered under Agenda Communications. Redevelopment Services Director Wylie addressed the Mitsubislii'.auto.'dealership questions. - 5 - • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5/13/91 Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - ORANGE AVENUE SPEED ZONE Council reviewed the staff report. City Clerk presented: Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Orange Ave..t speed zone WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-131 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and -unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance. 2) PP 88201 - SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR TRAILS SYSTEM FOR GALSTER PARK PP 88201 - Council reviewed the staff report. Held over to 5/28/91 City Manager Starbird recommended holding over the item to give staff an opportunity to provide Council with more information. 'Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to hold over the matter until the May 28th Council meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1) DRIVE -THROUGH FACILITIES (AMENDMENT NO. 238) The staff report was presented by Planning Director Drive -Through Facilities Haley, who also responded to Council questions. referred to Planning Com- After some discussion, motion by Tarozzi, seconded mission by Herfert to refer the matter to the Planning Com- mission for7.performance standards for all drive - through facilities. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Tarozzi, Jennings NOES: Manners, McFadden OPERATIONAL SERIVCES DIVISION FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) AUDIT CONTRACT The staff report was presented by.Finance Director Audit Contract - Koniarsky,:with additional.comments by Rod-Lamond McGladrey and Pullen of McGladrey and Pullen. Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to authorize the Finance Director 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, 1991 for a sum not to exceed $72,950. 2) NINE -MONTH BUDGET REVIEW Nine -month Budget review Council reviewed the staff report. Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. - 6 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5/13/91 Page 7 3) FIXED ASSET INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL CONTRACT Council reviewed the staff report. Inventory & Appraisal Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani- Services - Marshall & mously carried to enter into a contract with Marshall Stevens Inc. and Stevens, Inc. for fixed asset inventory and appraisal services in an amount not to exceed $19,500. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at 10:00 pu to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council reconvened at 10:03 pm with all members present. • CITY MANAGER 1) BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS CitycMAnager Starbird presented the staff report and noted that no action was required of Council. 2) RINCON TOWN MEETING FOLLOW-UP STATUS REPORT. The staff report was presented by Administrative Analyst'.% Holler. Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi to Rincon Town meeting nominate Jennings and Tarozzi to attend the Community status report Summit on'gangs as official representatives on behalf of the Council. Tarozzi amended the motion to include the appointment of Xavier Hermosillo. Herfert agreed with the amendment. After a clarification that'the appointees.!are simply -attending the meeting on behalf of the Council, action was taken on the motion. The motion carried unanimously. . Recess Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at"! 10:21 pm. Council reconvened at 10:30 pm with all members present. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners to approve Demands totaling $1,989,318.62 as listed on check registers FI 124009 through 124399. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Jennings NOES: None ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE bill ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Samual Wright, 2253 W. Farlington, complained about Asian gang activities. City Manager to follow through with Samual Wright Police Chief. Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima, stated that the Police event to register vehicles was not well advertised. She also urged Council to seek -other auditing firms for Katherine Castucci subsequent years. Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood Street, commented on Xavier Hermosillo a particular legislative bill regarding Kettleman project. - 7 - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5/13/91 Page 8 Councilmember Tarozzi suggested staff prepare a report as to the contributions and returns to auto dealerships from the Redevelopment Agency. MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS Annual appointments Mayor Jennings reviewed the appointments for the coming year. Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried in concurring with the appointments with the Audit Committee appointments to be held over until May 28, 1991. 2) RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION • Resolution of Commendation Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi, and unani- for Al Aronson mously carried to approve a resolution of commendation for retiring Battalion Chief Al Aronson. 3) POTENTIAL ABANDONMENT OF HIGHWAY 39 • Council reviewed the staff report. City Clerk presented: Resolution 8683 - RESOLUTION NO. 8683 - A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY Highway 39 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE RETENTION OF HIGHWAY 39 IN THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1) RESERVATIONS FOR PORTIONS OF CITY PARKS Councillreviewed the staff report. Park reservations Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unanimously carried to refer this to the Human Ser- vices Commission to have a policy developed for the reservation of parks. 2) RESPONSES TO CITIZEN QUESTIONS Council reviewed the staff report. Speaker cards Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to hold over for a discussion by a Council subcommittee of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem who will report back at a future Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: City Clerk Janet Ber Mayor Pro Tem Herfert commented on the efforts made to counteract' gang: activity'and noted a proposed volunteer program to be located at Shadow Oak Park. Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:01 pm to 11:00 am on Monday, May 20, 1991 in the Management Resource Center.