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REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
December 17, 1991
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Jennings at 7:37 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The invocation was given by Rabbi Nattiv of Temple Shalom and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Councilmember McFadden.
ROLL CALL Mayor Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers:
Manners, McFadden
Others, -Present: Starbird, Wylie, Miller, Holler, Brown, Koniarsky, Salazar,
Ure, McClelland, Orr, Manheim, Hanna, Glover, Johnson,
Holmes, Keating, Haley, Panas, Irwin, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve the following minutes of the City
Council: Special meeting offDecember 3, 1991 and the
regular meeting of December 3, 1991.
PRESENTATION Human Services Director introduced a video regarding the
West Covina Dial -A -Ride program and the Shuttle service.
Mayor Jennings acknowledged the decorations in the Council
Chambers, and announced that the new freeway sign for The
Plaza at West Covina has been installed in time for the
Christmas season.
HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
AGENDA AND ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Stuart York of the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, supportec
the staff recommendation to approve a certified Farmers'
Stuart York
Market for West Covina (Item E-3).
Jimmy Dixon, 1606 S. Conlon, spoke on several issues:
Item 0-1 - increase imposed by Cencom Cable Television
for CATV rates. He noted that,)Council has no authority over
the rate structure and believes Cencom is gorging the
citizens.
Item N-2 - vacancy on Council. He suggested Council
not call a special election to fill the vacancy and hoped
Jimmy Dixon
Council would appoint a minority to fill the position.
Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima, supported the certified
Katherine Castucci Farmers' Market for West Covina.
Ignacio Del Rio, owner of Red Onion restaurant, spoke in
support of the Farmers' Market as it is proposed to be
Ignacio Del Rio
located on his southwest parking lot.
Esther Feldman, representing MRCA, encouraged;: Council
to participate and support the placement of a measure
Esther Feldman
on the June 1992 ballot (Item K-2).
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• Betty Hamilton, 1027 Mar Vista, supported the certified
Betty Hamilton Farmers' Market proposal.
Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood Street,i,made the following
comments: 1) supported the Farmers' Market, 2) Council
can address Cencom service, if not the rates, and 3) sug-
gested leaving the vacant position open until the April
Xavier Hermosillo 14th election.
Jimmy Dixon, 1606 S. Conlon•; spoke of other concerns:
a) ,The excavations -from -the storm=,drainzproject has caused
driveway blockage and dust problems.
b) Would like Council to speak to the Labor Day police
Jimmy Dixon incident where a citizen was fatally shot.
• Mayor Jennings thanked the audience for their comments and
concerns. City Engineer addressed the storm drain project
as one of those being constructed by the County. His office
can pass along complaints to the County. Councilmember
Manners suggested the citizens also contact Sarah Flores,
the Supervisor's Field Representative.
Mayor Jennings explained that the Labor Day incident
is currently being investigated by the Sheriff's Depart-
ment and consequently Council cannot address the issue
until the investigation is over. .
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary cf Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission . 12/9/91
ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis
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a) CVS Pharmacy, 1234 W. Francisquito: stock transfer,
off -sale beer and wine.Type #20.
b) Sakura's of Tokyo, 533
(Chan, Cheng Yu-Tuan),
place Typ&a#41.
S. Glendora: addition of spouse,
on -sale beer and wine eating
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
Janelle & Steven Broadwell,filed a claim for property
damage on July 15, 1991.
Carmel Marti Day, Ph.D. filed a claim for property damage
amounting to $586.79 on July 25, 1991.
Jane:Warren filed a claim for property damage amounting to
• $2,858.61 on September 9, 1991.
Colonial Penn Insurance filed a subrogation claim for
property damage amounting to $1,168.34 on October 9, 1991.
Maria Luisa L. Raymundo filed a claim for property damage
on October 11, 1991.
Belaire Little People School (Raji Chander) filed a claim
for property damage amounting to $1,375.00 on October 16,
1991.
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• Carlos'. Quintal filed a claim for personal injuries and
property damage on October 25, 1991.
Donita Dix filed an application for leave to present a late
claim for personal injuries and property damage on October
29, 1991.
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2061-91 was issued to Citrus West Covina Plaza,
205-217 N. Citrus, for a sidewalk sale.
Miscellaneous Public Works:
Request for Temporary Transfer of Jurisdiction -
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
(adopt resolution)
Resolution 8761 - RESOLUTION NO. 8761 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Temple Avenue improve- OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE
ments ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF TEMPLE AVENUE WITHIN SAID
CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY^OF
LOS ANGELES
City Treasurer (receive and file)
Report for the month of November, 1991.
Administrative Review Board:
Maximum Unit Size Exception No. 3 (receive and file)
Applicant: Almark Construction for Glen & Kathy Pettigrew,
1727 Kerry Court
Request: Approval of a maximum unit size exception to
. add a 133+ sq. foot, one-story addition to an
existing two-story'single family residence in
the "Planned -Community Development" zone.
ARB Decision: Approved
Miscellaneous:
Revision of Personnel Rule X, Section 10.28 -
Family Care Leave of Absence (adopt resolution)
Resolution 8762 - RESOLUTION NO. 8762 - A RESOLUTION."OF-THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Family Care Leave THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
of Absence NO. 7223 RELATING TO THE PERSONNEL RULES AS AMENDED, RE-
VISING PERSONNEL RULE X, SECTION 10.28
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all
other items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion car-
ried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Jennings
NOES: None
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• PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) TRACT 46780 - APPROVAL OF PARK FEE AGREEMENT -
WEST COVINA VENTURE LIMITED (LEWIS HOMES)
Public Works Division Manager Thomas elaborated on the
Tract 46780 -
staff report. Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert,
West Covina Venture Limited
and unanimously carried to a) approve Planning Com-
(Lewis Homes)
mission recommendation for park fee credit in the
amount of $37,720.00 and b) authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a Park Fee Agreement with West
Covina Venture Limited (Lewis Homes) providing for
phased payment of park fees in the total amount of
$714,760.00.
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TRACT 46780 - APPROVAL FINAL MAP -
WEST COVINA VENTURE LIMITED (LEWIS HOMES)
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Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented: .
Resolution 8763 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8763 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Final map approval of
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Tract 46780
APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT 46780 AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF•'(WEST COVINA VENTURE LIMITED -
LEWIS HOMES)
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the reso-
lution and adopt.
3)
SOUTH.HILLS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
INFORMATIONAL REPORT
South Hills Community
Council reviewed the staff report.
Facilities District
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unan-
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mously carried to receive and file the report.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
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1)
FIRE STATION NO. 2
Community Services Division Manager Miller elaborated
on the staff report, noting that the selection of sites
is a City Council policy matter and there is no staff
recommendation.
Fire Station No. 2 -
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings to direct
status report
staff to proceed with the environmental assessment of
the existing Fire Station No. 2 ascthe prime site,;i,t'.
elimnating,;the.others from consideration. Council -
member Manners argued the point that there were pros
and cons toaall three sites and a better decision
could be made AFTER an environmental assessment was
done on all three sites. After further discussion,
the motion carried with Manners voting no .
Staff was directed to report back to Council on
the appropriate environmental assessment process t
using thecexisting Fire Station site as the prime site.
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) L.A. COUNTY PARATRANSIT NETWORK
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8764 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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• Resolution 8764 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
L.A. Co. Paratransit AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Network C COORDINATED PARATRANSIT NETWORK
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and to adopt.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1) CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET
Certified Farmers' Planning ,?Director Haley elaborated on the staff
Market report. Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert,
and unanimously carried to receive and file the status
• report, with appreciation to those individuals working
on the committee to bring the concept to fruition.
Recess Mayor Jennings called a recess at 9:07 pm. Council re-
convened at 9:22 pm with all four Councilmembers present.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1)
THREE-MONTH BUDGET REVIEW
Controller Panas elaborated on the staff report.
Budget review
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the quarterly
update of revenues and expenditures for FY 91/92
as of September 30, 1991.
2)
1992 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
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Resolution 8765 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8765 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Businesselicense tax
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST-COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUS-
PENDING ANY INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES RELATING
TO BUSINESS.LICENSE TAX FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR COM-
MENCING ON JANUARY 1, 1992
RESOLUTION NO. 8766 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8766 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Office & Commercial
SUSPENDING A PORTION OF THE CATEGORY A -II AND ALL
Rentals
OF THE CATEGORY A -III BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED
,ON OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL RENTALS
RESOLUTION NO. 8767 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8767 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Small Collection
SUSPENDING A PORTION OF CATEGORYCS(26)BUSINESS LICENSE
Facilities & Reverse
TAXES IMPOSED ON SMALL COLLECTION FACILITIES AND
Vending Machines
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REVERSE VENDING MACHINES
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolutions and to adopt.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1)
MOBILE DATA COMPUTER
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
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Mobile Data Computer unanimously carried to authorize staff to negotiate
contracts contracts with the following vendors:
a) USWest, Pleasanton, CA to provide software, not
to exceed $70,000 plus tax and 10% contingency.
b) Dataradio Corp, Atlanta, GA to provide the radio
backbone and associated communications3hardware and
services, not to exceed $178,369.54 plus tax and 10%
contingency.
c) Mobile Data Communications Corp., Pheonix, AZ
to provide up to 51 mobile computers and services,
not to exceed $445,944 plus tax and 10% contingency.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at 9:40 pm
to convene a joint meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and
the City Council. Actions taken by Council are listed
below - complete subject actions are contained ihethe
Redevelopment Agency minutes.
Annual Report - 90/91
Geographics, Inc.
Strategic Marketing Plan
Council Action:
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to receive and file the Annual Report for 1990/91.
Council Action:
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract with Geographics for an amount not to exceed
$50,000 to complete a strategic marketing program.
The Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 10:23 pm
PARKING AUTHORITY and Mayor Jennings commenced the Parking Authority meeting.
At 10:27 pm the Parking Authority meeting was adjourned
and Mayor Jennings reconvened the City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER 1) LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the summary
report.
2) L.A. COUNTY PARK, BEACH & RECREATION ACT OF 1992
Council reviewed the staff report and discussed several
possible actions available to them regarding this item.
and the consequential results.of each.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to take
L.A. Co. Park, Beach & no position in support of or in opposition to the
Recreation Act of 1992 placement of the measure on the June ballot; however,
if it does get placed on the ballot then include a
West Covina project. No-final'_action_-based on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, McFadden
NOES: Herfert, Jennings
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden to recom-
mend to the Board of Supervisors that the measure be
placed on the ballot. No final action based on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: McFadden, Herfert
NOES: Manners, Jennings
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L.A. COUNTY PARK, BEACH & RECREATION ACT (continued)
Motion by Jennings, seconded'by Manners to recommend
to the Board of Supervisors that the measure not be placed
on the June ballot. No final action based on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, Jennings
NOES: McFadden, Herfert
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to approve Demands
totaling $2,619,907.96 as listed on check registers FI
128713 through 129025. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Jennings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing --
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORT:_ 1)
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to approve a Resolution of Commendation for
retiring Fire Captain Howard Hill and Fire Chief
Robert McClelland. Motion included presenting a City
tile to Robert McClelland at his retirement dinner.
2)
In relation to the vacancy on the Council due to the
Council vacancy
recent death of Councilmember Tarozzi, motion by
Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried
to continue with the remaining four councilmembers
ascthat--positioncri§ccurrently'_slated for the impending
General Municipal Election of April 14, 1992.
City Attorney explained that Council will have to
take one action at the next Council meeting and that
is to adopt a resolution calling a special election
to fill that vacancy. This is in compliance with the
Government Code and thetspecial election will be held
on April 14, 1992.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1)
CENCOM CABLE RATE INCREASE
Council reviewed the staff report. It was explained
that Council has no jurisdiction over the rate increase
imposed by Cencom. However, Council did take the
following actions:
Cencom CATV rate increase
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to a) send a letter to Cencom stating
Council's displeasure with the rate increase and
remind them of their obligation to provide proper
service to the citizens of West Covina, b) instruct
staff to review the franchise agreement before it
comes up for renewal, looking for areas to strenghten
Council's scope of authority, and c) request our
congressional representatives to keep this situation
in mind when reviewing legislation'to 'regulate CATV.
2) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COALITION
RESPONSE To LACTC's 30-YEAR PLAN
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to continue the City's support
of the Coalition's efforts.
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CLOSED SESSION
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3) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COMMERCE AND CITIES CONSORTIUM —
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
Councilmember Manners reported on the last meeting
and announced the new Executive Director: Ms..Marco
Brown.
Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at 11:24 pm
to convene a closed session,to�discuss,,personnel matters.
�L ,::u C1Yc '-..c Council reconvened at 12:06 am.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:06 am in memory of
William "Bill" Tarozzi.