05-05-1992 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 5, 1992
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
• Manners at 7:38 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The invocation was given by Rev. Lawrence Cole of Community Presbyterian
Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Wong.
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ROLL CALL
Others Present:
PRESENTATIONS
HEARING
East Cameron Avenue
Park Specific PlAn
Public Comments.
Mary B`r'ightwell
Talmadge Ross'_'.
Shiela Gross
Torrence Maxwell
Betsy Ross
Harry Prados.
Mike Jones
Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, Councilmembers Herfert,
McFadden, Wong
Starbird, Wylie, Hanna, Thomas, Miller, Orr, Haley, Collier,
Ure, Salazar, Keating, Schieldge, Holmes, Glover, Berry
Mayor Manners presented the following proclamations:
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH (May)
WEST COVINA BEAUTIFUL MONTH (May)
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES MONTH (May)
ELKS NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK (Week of May 1)
BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK (May 3 - May 9)
HIRE A VETERAN WEEK (May 3 - May 9)
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (May 7)
FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY (May 9)
NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK (May 11 - May 15)
Police Chief Holmes addressed the recent events in Los Angeles
and the precautions West Covina Police took in the event some-
thing similar were to happen in West Covina.
Battalion Chief Schieldge recounted the situations that
happened to two of West Covina's Fire companies that were
dispatched to Los Angeles to help suppress the fires.
Mayor Manners welcomed Mr. (Cimino's High School governments:
class.
EAST CAMERON AVENUE PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AND HOUSE RELOCATION
(Informational hearing)
Mayor Manners announced that this was not a formal hearing,
but an informational hearing at the request of adjacent
residents to the property in question.
The staff report was presented by Planning Director Haley.
She presented slides of the area and noted the following
concerns have been brought up by the residents at previous
meetings.and the staff response:
a) security of adjacent properties
b) access by car and foot traffic
c) aesthetics of -the house'proposed'for relocation
d) project timing and estimated'project completion
Mayor Manners asked for public comments -and questiorns'about the
project and the following adressed Council:
Mary Brightwell, on behalf of historical society
Talmadge Ross, 1141 E. Ashwood Street
Shiela Gross, 3340 E. Cameron Avenue
Torrence Maxwell, no address available
Betsy Ross, 1141 E. Ashwood Street
Harry Prados, 946 Heritage
Mike Jones, 1428 Sandia
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Louis Gilbert
Carolyn Kraiker
Jane Thompson
Annette Lyford
Iris Delameter
Katherine Castucci
Tina Daniels
Harry Prados
May 5, 1992
Louis Gilbert, 428 S. Fernwood Street
Carolyn Kraiker, 2716 E. Cameron Avenue
Jane Thompson, 3167 Hillside Drive
Annette Lyford, 3106 Los Cerill6siDrive
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman
Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue
Tina Daniels, 2117 E. Cortez Street
Harry Prados, 946 Heritage--
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Upon c6nclusion of public comment, Planning Director Haley
Staff Reponse explained that there was $170,000 earmarked for the project
and a topographic map and grading plans were currently being
prepared. Park Planner RFP's have been prepared and when
finalized, another meeting will be held with the residents.
City Engineer Thomas addressed traffic considerations.
Council Comments Council,comments included fencing around the park, parking,
working with the residents to make them comfortable with
project, and the basic concept behind the park is preservation.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to uphold the decision to proceed with implementation
of Phase I of the Cameron Avenue Park site, and reaffirmed
their commitment of the development of Heritage Park on the
site.
Recess Mayor Manners called a recess at 9:24 pm. Council reconvened
at 9:35 pm with all members present.
HEARING
1992/93 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Manners stated that the Human.; Services Commission
92/93 Community Develop-
is recommending a number of programs and projects funded from
ment Block Grant
the City's 92/93 CDBG from the federal government. A total
of $889,611 is available for the coming fiscal year. Projects
and programs must benefit lower income, elderly or disabled
persons.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Manners opened the hearing and the staff report was
presented by Human^Services Director Salazar.
Publ—Testimo- .-^, .:::
Mayor Manners opened the public testimony portion of the
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hearing and the following adressed Council:
Louis Gilbert
Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood, felt that this matter should
come before the Senior Citizens Commission.
Annette Lyford
Annette Lyford, 3106 Los Cerillos, encourage Council to
consider before and after school care.
Kathy Jones
Kathy Jones, 1428 Sandia, spoke of school programs.
Corey Warshaw
Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt, questioned the time frame
for -getting the information back to the Federal
Government.
Lindsey Parker
Lindsey Parker, from Project Sister.
Royal Brown
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive.
Public Testimony closed
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Mayor Manners closed the public testimony portion of the
hearing and staff responded to the questions and comments.
City.Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 8812 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8812 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
application approved
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING 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 Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading and adopt.
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HEARING
APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Manners explained that Council would consider an appeal
Appeal Hearing by
of the Planning Commission's decision to deny Sign Adjustment
Shoe City
No. 1 (Shoe City, -Shoe City, Etc.).
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and
mailing. Mayor Manners opened the hearing and the staff report
was presented by Planning Director Haley.
Public —Testimony
Mayor Manners opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for comments favoring the appeal. The
In Favor:
following addressed Council:
Bob Garber
Bob Garber, appellant, addressed the issue of the color
of his signs. He did note that the color name is
"red" although the sign -'sample appeared fluorescent
pink.
Frank Blanco
FrAnk•`Blanco of the: Lamppost Pizza in the same shopping
center, felt the color of the sign made no difference
in detracting from the shopping center as a whole.
Lillian Fine
Lillian Fine, 1210 Robin Road, felt that deciding what
color is pleasing or not pleasing is very subjective.
Lee Young
Lee Young, a stockholder of the appellant's parent company,
felt several of the Municipal Code's sections were
anti -business.
Mayor Manners asked for comments in opposition"to the appeal
In Opposition:
and the following spoke:
Katherine Castucci
Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, felt that develop-
ment standards are created for several reasons," r"-
including aesthetics and consistencies, and should
be adhered to.
Corey Warshaw
Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue, urged support of the
Planning Commission's decision.
Annette Lyford
Annette Lyford, 3106 Los Cerillos, felt the matter had
been thoroughly reviewed and discussed by the Planning
Commission and didn't like the idea of over-riding
the Commission's decision.
Mayor Manners asked for rebuttal comments, addressing only
In Rebuttal:
those items discussed under opposition. The following spoke:
Bob Garber
Bob Garber, appellant
Wayne Myers
Wayne Myers of the sign company in Duarte that manu=r"_---
factured the signs.
Public
There being no further comments, the public testimony portion
—Testimony —closed
of the hearing was closed by Mayor Manners.
Council discussed at length much the.same issues as those
presented 'under public testimony.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8813 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8813 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
denying the appeal
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING AN APPEAL OF SIGN
ADJUSTMENT NO. 1
Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried with
Herfert and McFadden voting no.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Written -Communications ".(none,received) _.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 5, 1992
CommissionSummaryof Actions (receive & file)
Human^Services Commission .
Planning Commission .
Waste Management & Environmental Quality Comm.
Waste Management & Environmental Quality Comm.
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4/14/92
4/27/92
4/16/92
4/27/92
ABC Applications (Police Chief recommends protesting this
application due to a history of attracting a criminal
element)
Villa, Benito Monzona dba ANA'S NITE CLUB
Villa, Mercedes Monzona 1831 W. Badillo
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2072-92 was issued to West Covina Community Services
Department for an Earth Day Activity event scheduled for
April 25, 1992 at the civic center.
tance of Improvements -and/or
scheduled for this meetine)
Miscellaneous Public Works
a)
Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges -
1992/93'Rates and Method of Collection
(recommendation is to adopt resolution and set hearing
date for June 2, 1992)
Resolution 8814 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8814 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
setting hearing for 6/2/92
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAIL-
ABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE.COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND
ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THERE OF (6/2/92)
b)
City Fueling Facilities Upgrade - Funding Transfer -
MP 87152
Mp 87152 -
Recommendation -is to authorize the transfer of $74,340.00
transfer of funds
from Proposition "A" unappropriated balance to MP 87152
for the upgrading of the City's fueling facilities.
c)
Tract 47915 - Taico Properties, Inc. -
ExtensionofImproyement Agreement
Tract 47915 -
Recommendation is to grant the extension for one year,
Taico Properties, Inc.
per the request of Taico Properties. No written report.
d)
SP 87115 - Cortez Street. Improvements -
Repair -of CountyStormDrainTrench
SP 87115 -
Recommendation is to authorize the negotiation of an agree -
County storm arain trench
ment with LosAngelesCounty satisfactory to the City
Attorney and City Engineer for the trench on Cortez
Street and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement.
ITraffic CommitteeMinutes(accept and file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1992.
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Award of Bid - Computer Mounting Hardware
Computer hardware for Recommendation is to authorize the Police Department to pur-
police vehicles - chase sole source from the manufacturer, LEDCO, a computer
LEDCO mounting hardware and associated equipment for a cost not
to exceed $58,000.
Miscellaneous
a) Transmission of Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to
the'PERS Retirement Contract for Safety Employees
(introduce ordinance to allow safety employees to pur-
chase priorrmilitary service time)
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
PERS amendment COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CON-
TRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
b) Appropriation for Senior Citziens' North -`Wing Project
GP 87309 - Recommendation is to approve the transfer of $115,000
Sr'.Citizens' north wing from the unappropriated Community Development Grant
project: fund transfer account to account 131-320-3776-7500 for GP 87309.
c) GP 92392 - Approvallof Plans and Specifications for
Maintenance Building Reroof
GP 92392 - Plans & specs Recommendation is to i) establish GP 92302, ii) transfer
approved, etc. $25,000 from 110-320-2220-6310 to GP 92302, (110-320-
3226-7500), and iii) approve plans and specifications,
and authorize the Building afi&Saf.ety Direttor to call
for bids.
Itemaremoved for separate The ABC application was removed from the Consent Calendar
discussion for separate discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong to waive further reading
of the ordinance and resolutions, and to introduce or adopt,
as applicable; and to approve allnother items listed except
for the ABC application: Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Jennings, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ABC Application Police Chief Holmes explained the reason for the recommended
protest of the ABC application submitted by Ana's Nite Club.
Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings, and unanimously
carried to approve the Chief's recommendation.
Recess Mayor Manners called a recess at 11:21 pm. Council recon-
vened.at 11:26 pm with all members present. She announced
that due to the lateness of the meeting, Council would con-
sider a few of the items scheduled for the evening and take
the rest of the items on May 6 at 7.:30 pm.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louis Fine, 1210 Robin Road, addressed E-lb (automated
residential waste collection).
Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street, addressed same item.
Jean Arneson; 1116 Donna Beth, talked about automated costs:
Walnut vs. West Covina regarding manual rates.
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Joan Coleman, Director of San Gabriel Valley Humane Society,
addressedlJ71(animal shelter services) requesting two weeks
to permit her to submit a proposal for shelter services and
full services.
• Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive,.talked about Project Sister
and the amount of services provided by Project Sister to
the schools:
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNTY SERVICES
1) LOCALENFORCEMENTAGENCY— ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM PLAN
LEA - Council reviewed the staff report.
Program Plan Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the staff report and
authorize the submittal for,the Enforcement Program Plan
of the City's Local Enforcement Agency.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at 12:13 am
to conduct the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 12:16 am with all members present..
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1) ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
Animal Shelter services Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
held over to 5/19/92 carried to hold over the matter until the next regular
Council meeting to allow the San Gabriel Valley Humane
Society Director, an opportunity to present a proposal.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to approve Demands
totaling $994,132.56 as listed on check registers FI
131621 through 132080. Motion carried by.roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Jennings, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, commented on response time
of animal control officers.
-ADJOURNMENT I Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:20 am to May 6 at
6:00 pm in the Management Resource Center at City Hall.
ATTEST; Mayor Na y Manners
City Clerk Janet Berr
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