10-07-1991 - Regular Meeting - Minutesn
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
October 7, 1991
The adjourned 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. The invocation was given by Reverend Don Bommarito and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mayor Jennings.
There was a Pre -Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center Courtyard for a MIA/POW
Flag -Raising Ceremony at which time Mayor Jennings presented the MIA/POW DAY
proclamation (October 7, 1991) to veteran representatives.
ROLL CALL Mayor Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers
Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
Others Present: Starbird, Hanna, Thomas, Miller, Holmes, McClelland, Haley,
Manheim, Holler, Johnson, Warren, Salazar, Bommarito, Collier
Yoshizaki, Berry
PRESENTATIONS
Approval of Resolution of Commendation
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to approve a Resolution of Commendation for the
West Covina Police Department.
West Covina Rescue Vehicle: Fire Chief McClelland presented
a report withva video presentation on the recently purchased
paramedic unit that will be stationed at Fire Station No. 4.
Mayor Jennings presented a Resolution of Commendation to
Police Chief Holmes who accepted it on behalf of his depart-
ment. He introduced several sworn personnel from the Police
Department, explaining the various functions performed by
the personnel..
Mayor Jennings presented ESCROW MONTH proclamation (October,
1991) to Henry Vagt of the Escrow Association.
Mayor Jennings presented a Mayor's Commendation to Dick
Lewis and Carol Lee of the VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION in
celebration of their thirty-five years of service.
HEARING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT PROVISIONS' PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIP PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publicationaand
mailing. Mayor Jennings opened the hearing and the staff
report was presented by Planning Director Haley.
Mayor Jennings opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for comments favoring the Temporary Use
Permit Provisions amendments. The following addressed
Public —Testimony Council:
In Favor: Susan Harvey, Executive Director of the West Covina
Susan Harvey Chamber of Commerce, stated the support of the Chamber
noting that the Chamber worked closely with City. -staff
and auto dealership representatives.
Tim Connors Tim Connors of Mission Chrysler added his support to
the staff recommendations and answered Council questions.
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In Opposition:
Mayor Jennings asked for comments opposing the amendments
None
and no one addressed the City Council. The public testimony
Public —Testimony —closed
portion of the hearing was closed.
Council discussion
Councilmember Manners supported the staff recommendations,
particularly in light of the unanimous:.concurrence from the
Planning Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, and the
representatives from the auto dealerships.
Councilmember Tarozzi felt the new provisions weren't liberal
enough and suggested changes. After lengthy Councilidis--
cussion, Council:.concurred on -:expanding the proposed two week-
ends to:four:weekends.and 12 days to 24 days, and secondly,
eliminating a fee for wall -mounted banners.
City Clerk presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Ordinance introduced
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE,
CHAPTER 26, AS IT RELATES TO THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT PRO-
VISIONS FOR AUTO DEALERSHIP PROMOTIONAL EVENTS (AMENDMENT
NO. 242)
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden to waive further
reading of the ordinance and to introduce, amending the
language of the ordinance to reflect f6ur.weekends or 24
days. Motion carried bylroll call vote:
AYES: Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Herfert, Jennings
NOES: None
Resolution 8744 - RESOLUTION NO. 8744 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUP Application fees OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE
for certain uses FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THOSE USES WITH
DESIGNATED OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREAS ON APPROVED PRECISE PLANS
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to waive reading of the resolution and to adopt,
eliminating the fee for wall -mounted manners.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Susan Harvey, Executive Director of the West Covina:.Chamber
of Commerce, spoke in support of the farmers market concept
(Item No. E-3) noting the Chambers unanimously support for
Susan Harvey such an event.
Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, expressed her appreciation
towards to the Police Department for their fine work and
Jean Arneson suggested Mace classes be offered by the Department.
Recess
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Jennings called a recess at 8:43 pm. Council recon-
venediat 8:57 pm, with all members present.
ten Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission 10/2/91
Waste Mgmt/Environmental Quality Comm 9/17/91
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Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2045-91 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Gar-
vey for balloons,for 9/28 - 9/29.
TUP #2046-91 was issued to St. Christophers Church, 629 S.
Glendora Avenue for an annual fiesta,on 10/4 - 10/6.
TUP #2047-91 was issued to City of West Covina for the
annual festival scheduled for 9/28 at the Civic Center Court-
yard.
TUP #2048-91 was issued to ESGV Japanese Community Center,
1203 W. Puente for the Aki Matsuri Festival on 10/5.
ABC Applications
(Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest)
Corrows-'Restaurant 101 S. Azusa, West Covina
Pool Post Pizza, 2431 S. Azusa Avenue, West Covina
Scene One, 340 N. Azusa Avenue, West Covina
Stuart Andersons' Black Angus Restaurant, 445 N. Azusa Ave.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
PP 832 - Recommendation is to accept public work improvements located
Kaiser Foundation at 1517 W. Garvey Avenue North and authorize release of
Safeco Insurance Company Bond No. 554 2097 in the amount
of $265,600.
Miscellaneous Public Works
SP 87115 - Supplement No. 31 - Local Agency/State Agreement -
Cortez Street Improvements
Resolution 8745 - RESOLUTION NO. 8745 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Local Agency/State THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT
Agreement.Suppl. #31 NO. 31 - LOCAL AGENCY/STATE"AGREEMENT NO. 07-5259 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
SAID SUPPLEMENT NO. 31
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
Ordinance 1889 - ORDINANCE NO. 1889 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Black Walnut trees THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26 AS IT RELATES
TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BLACK WALNUT
TREE AS A. HERITAGE TREE
Administrative Review Board (receive and file)
Maximum Unit Size Exception.. No. 1
Applicant: Perry Stevens, 2024 Barham Avenue
Request: With the addition, will exceed the maximum
allowable .35 floor to area ratio in the Planned
Community Development, PCD-1 Zone.
Decision: Approved
Waste Management Activities (receive and file)
No scheduled report.
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• Miscellaneous
a) Surplus Property (waive reading and adopt)
Resolution'8746 - RESOLUTION NO. 8746 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
surplus property OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAII
CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS
Claims for Action (.deny and notify claimant)
Gerdes Construction, Inc. On August 21, 1991, a claim for outstanding obligations
regarding a contractor's lien amounting to $43,000 was
received by the City Clerk's Office..
• CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners to waive reading of
the ordinance/resolutions and to adopt, and to approve all
other items listed. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Herfert, Jennings
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION CITY.PROJECT SP 92104 - CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR -
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Council reviewed the staff report:
SP 92104 - Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
Plans & specs approved carried to approve the plans and specifications for SP 92104
and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PARATRANSIT NETWORK PROJECT
Council reviewed the staff report.and Human Services
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Director Salazar responded to questions.
Pomona Valley Transporta-
Motion by Tarozzi;.seconded by McFadden, and
tion Authority
unanimously carried to approve the agreement with
Pomona Valley Transportation Authority and authorize
the Mayor to execute the proposed agreement.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1) CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET
Planning Director Haley elaborated on the staff report.
Council favored the proposed -concept., -
City Clerk presented:
Resolution'8747 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8747 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
re Farmers' Market
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT A CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET IS SIMILAR
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TO A RETAIL USE, AND IS THEREFORE PERMITTED BY RIGHT TO
OPERATE IN ANY COMMERCIAL ZONE
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi, and unani-
mously carried to waive reading of the resolution and
to adopt.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at 9:15 pm
to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council meeting
reconvened at 9:50 pm with all members present.
CITY MANAGER No items scheduled for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi to approve Demands
totaling $2,057,118.29 as listed on check registers FI
127321 through 127655. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi, Jennings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing
• ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS -
1) SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
Interviewing committee
mously carried to appoint: Herfert and Tarozzi as the
interviewing committee to make recommendation to the
Council on the three vacancies on the commission.
2) Mayor Jennings reported on the recent Antique Auto Show
held at the Eastland Center. It was a well attended
event and it was -a success for--the'first fundraiser,
conducted by the- Fire Associafion.LL
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) CITY COUNCIL MEETING DAY
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance introduced -
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
council meeting days
MUNICIPAL CODE, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-31(A) REGARDING
THE TIME AND LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Tarozzi to introduce the
ordinance. Motion carried with Manners voting no.
The results of this ordinance would change the Council
meeting days from the secondc:andtfourth Mondays of the
month to the first and othird Tuesdays of the month, and
change?^thee meeting days of the Planning Commission to
the secondnafid fourth Mondays of the month.
Manners
Councilmember Manners commented on the Antique Auto Show and
stated that she would not;;,becableat ocaft end -the r'League of
California Cities Conference.
Tarozzi
Councilmember Tarozzi noted his displeasure with the Governor'
decision to cut funding to the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control, the entity that controls liquor licenses.
He suggested a letter from the Mayor to the Governor
expressing opposition to the decision and faxing a copy
to all the cities in California.
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Councilmember Tarozzi asked staff to agendize the matter
of an additional one to three police officers to the Police
Tarozzi force.to address specific problems in the community.
Councilmember McFadden reported on the West Covina Festival.
He suggested that Mike Miller take the Source Reduction
Element to the Soviet Union on his trip. He also sug�_.u-
McFadden gested Council consider the formation of a Youth Commission.
Closed Session
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert requested staff to agendize the matter
of the formation of a transportation coalition in the San
Gabriel Valley. He also noted -that Mike Powell broke the
long jump record and suggested a commendation lie prepared
for him.
Mayor Jennings recessed the meeting for a closed session
at 10:20 pm pursuant:to:Government Code Section 54956.9(b).
Council reconvened at
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at
City Clerk Janet Berr ayor Rich.r Denning
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