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WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
A REGULAR MEETING
May 28, 1991
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Jennings at 7:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The Pledge of Allegiance wasildd by Mayor Pro Tem Herfert and the invo-
cation was given by Councilmember McFadden.
ROLL CALL Mayor Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers
Manners,.McFadden, Tarozzi
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Markham, Manheim, Miller, Hendrix, Berry,
Hanna, Bommarito, Diselrath, Gardner, Hon, Holler, Keating,
McClelland, Thomas,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of May 13, 1991.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Jennings proclaimed the following:
PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS
MANAGEMENT WEEK
Certificates of Recognition for Earth Day Teacher parti-
cipants were given to:
Mrs. Claudia Cochran
Mrs. Stephanie Newlon
Ms. Mary Perez
Miss Kay Schemmer
Mrs. Diane Shaffer
Mill Keum Yoo
Mayor Jennings presented a Mayor's certificate to
Harry Thomas for his outstanding job as Interim City
Manager.
HEARING 1991/92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Jennings opened the hearing and Human Services
1991/92 Community Program Administrator Markham presented the staff report.
Development Program
Council discussed increasing the Careship Program by
$9,000 and reducing the Home Improvement Program by the
same amount. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert suggested placing
part of the $9,000 towards the Food Bank.
Mayor Jennings opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing to receive comments from the audience. Those
Public Testimony who spoke were:
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Drive, favored leaving
the $9,000 in the Home Improvement Program.
Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, responded to
an earlier comment that she would disapprove of any City
funding assisting Bien Venidos Children's Center as she
believed it received funding from the County.
Louis Gilbert Louis Gilbert, 428 S. Fernwood Street, urged the
Council to continue financial support for the Senior
Citizens Center.
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Gloria Gonzales Gloria Gonzales, Fair Housing Coordinator for the
Fair Housing Council, requested Council to approve the
$10,000 earmarked for the Fair Housing Council.
Ed Lydeen Ed Lydeen, a client of the Center for Drug & Alcohol
Abuse Center, related how beneficial the Center had been
for him,and asked Council to continue funding. Three
other persons concurred with his statements, requesting
Council to approve the proposed $5,000.
Public_Testimony_closed Mayor Jennings closed the public testimony portion of the
hearing and commenced Council discussion.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi to approve
the budget with an amendment to increase the Careship
Program by $7800 by decreasing the Home Improvement
Program by the same amount and allocating an additional
$1200 to be provided to the Food Bank.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8684 - RESOLUTION NO. 8684 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Community Development COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
Program FY 91/92 ITS INTENTION TO APPLY.FOR GRANT FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE
FEDERAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
AS AMENDED AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
THEREON
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi, and unanimousl}
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt, as amended by the above motion.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
James Decker, Covina, President of Crippen Ambulance,
stated he was available to answer questions regarding
James Decker
Agenda Item No. G-1.
Louis Gilbert, 428 S. Fernwood Street, asked for a
Louis Gilbert
clarification of Item G-1 (Ambulance contracts).
Jim McNeal, representing Schaeffer Ambulance, also
Jim McNeal
stated he was available to answer questions.
Katherine Castucci; 430 S. Pima Avenue, read a letter
submitted by Iris Delameter which stated that the Chamber
of Commerce Civic Directory should have listed all the
businesses of West Covina, not just those that were
Katherine Castucci
members of the Chamber.
Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood, requested for the
second meeting -in a row'.. what was the.status_of the
Xavier Hermosillo
Mitsub-ish'i'_ dealership.
David Shaw, 833 W. Lucille, reported on a recent meeting
with the Planning Director and stated he hadn't received
David Shaw
a copy of the City's code of ethics as promised.
Ellen Sherwood, Dispute Resolution Center, asked.about
Ellen Sherwood
reserving room at City Hall for meetings. She was
referred to the City Manager's Office to reserve City
meeting rooms.
Susie Harvey, Executive Director of the West Covina Chamber
of Commerce, stated that every business in West Covina
that has a business license with the'City is listed in
Susie Harvey
the new Civic Directory.
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Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, reported on recent water
forums.
Staff response City Manager Starbird'responded to comments offered with:
a) City.a received a�requestgfr6m:°Alhassen%fOr an extension
to a note for the Mitshubishi property and meetings will
be forthcoming.
b) The Organizational Values Statement and staff
response should be completed by staff before the next
Council meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION FIRE DEPARTMENT
.1) AMBULANCE CONTRACTS
The staff report was presented by Fire.Chief McClellan(
• Ambulance contracts Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to approve:.the agreements and.::'.
authorize::the City Manager to execute them.
Recess
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Jennings called a recess at 8:42 pm. Council
reconvened at 8:55 pm with all members present.
Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission . 5/15/91
Personnel Commission 5/08/91
Senior Citizens Commission . 5/09/91
Human Services Commission 5/14/91
Waste Managementy&i_Environmental Quality Comm 5/16/91
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
• TUP #2016-91 was issued to Mission Chrysler, 298 N. Azusa
Avenue, for balloons on 5/11 and 5/12.
TUP #2017-91 was issued to Southland Motors, 2010 E.
Garvey Avenue, for balloons on 5/18 and 5/19.
Claims Against the City (deny and notify claimant)
Lucie M. Holliday vs City of West Covina: On April 1,
1991 a claim for property damage amounting to $2,793.00
was received by the City Clerk's Office.
Southern California Rapid Transit District vs City of
West Covina: On April 24, 1991 a claim for indemnification
was received by the City Clerk's Office.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Regular meeting of May,14, 1991.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
Ordinance 1880 - ORDINANCE NO. 1880 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
speed zone THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-
131 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCREASES
OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
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City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month.of April, 1991.
Miscellaneous:
Revision of the Personnel Rules and Amendment of Reso-
lution No. 6482 (adopt resolution)
Resolution 8685 - RESOLUTION NO. 8685 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
overtime OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLU-
TION NO. 6482, AS AMENDED; RELATING TO MANAGEMENT AND CON-
FIDENTIAL SERVICES, AND RESOLUTION NO. 7223, THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA PERSONNEL RULES, AS AMENDED; AND REVISING
PERSONNEL RULE IX - SECTION 9.20, OVERTIME
• CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden to waive further
reading of the resolution and ordinance, and to adopt;
and to approve all other items listed on the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Jennings
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SERVICE CLUB SIGN INSTALLATIONS
The staff report was presented by Public Works
Division Manager Thomas, which was followed'by
Council discussion. Councilmember Manners suggested
that the City start with one strategically placed
club sign and expand the number of signs in the
future. Her first_.:choice;'.!atcthO,;civic%center,-gained
the: support: of,Mayor' Pro-Tem •Herfert who additionally
Service Club Signage favored staff's second recommendation and suggested
a City slogan .be placed on the top of the sign.
Other Councilmembers voiced their"preference for
• more than one site -and gave suggested locations.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden to
direct staff to report back with four locations,
contact service clubs for level of interest, and
prepare cost analysis for development and installation.
Councilmember Manners felt the motion was too
specific. `The motion-*is:.amended by Tarozzi, and
seconded by McFadden to exclude "four locations."
The motion carried unanimously.
2) PP 88201 - SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR TRAILS
SYSTEM FOR GALSTER PARK
PP 88201 - Mayor Jennings removed this item from Council's
Item removed from consideration per request of the City Manager.
consideration for further staff review.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY
The staff report was presented by Community Services
Division Manager Miller, who responded to Council
questions and comments.
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Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unani-
Sphere of Influence
mously carried to request LAFCO to designate the area
in question as being in the City of West Covina's Sphere
of Influence and take into consideration what is in the
bestiinterest of the residents of the area. Staff was
directed to pursue all reports required in relation to
this issue with Council's directive in mind.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1) PLANNING FEES AND CHARGES (AMENDMENT NO. 243)
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Amendment No. 243
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26 (ZONING), TO ALLOW FEES
AND CHARGES FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT SERVICES TO BE
ESTABLISHED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION (Amendment
No. 243)
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
ordinance. Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners,
and unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at
9:57 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The City"Council reconvened at 10:04 pm with all members
present.
CITY MANAGER 1) RECLASSIFICATION OF THE "ASSISTANT TO THE CITY
MANAGER" POSITION TO "ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER"
CitycMAnager Starbird presented the staff report.
Assistant City Manager Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi, and
position unanimously carried to approve the concept of the
permanent reclassification of the "Assistant to the
City Manager" to that of '.'Assistant City Manager"
subject to approval of the job description and com-
pensation range by the Personnel Commission.
2) BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to set June 3 and June 5 as
budget study sessions to begin at 5:30 pm.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi to approve Demands
totaling $2,037,099.55 as listed on check registers FI
124400 through 124740. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Jennings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE bill
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sam Wright, 2253 W. Barranca, requested Council's assis-
tance a second time regarding the Asian gang members
living next door to him. City Manager Starbird stated Mr.
Wrighte would receive a response the following morning
Sam Wright since he didn't receive one after the last Council meeting.
MAYORS REPORTS 1) SELECTION OF COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE
Council Audit Committee
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
City Clerk Janet Berr
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi, and
unanimously carried to select Manners and Herfert as
the Council Audit Committee, understanding that the
motion to approve may not be made by Herfert due to
his employment with Southern California Edison.
Mayor Jennings proclaimed CALIFORNIA PEACE DAY.
Councilmember McFadden showed his support for recycling,
by disposing his agenda packet in the properly designated
paper bins.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 pm to 5:30 pm on
Monday, June 3, 1991 in the Management Resource Center.
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