02-02-1993 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 1993
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Manners
at 7:35 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The
invocation was given by Don Bommarito and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mayor
Pro Tem Jennings.
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ROLL CALL Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, Councilmembers
McFadden and Wong
Absent: Councilmember Herfert
Others Present: Starbird, Hanna, Thomas, Miller, Salazar, Orr, Keating,
Panas, Glover, Collier, Nelson, Warren, Samaniego, Pat
Bommarito, Cheramie, Holmes, Greene, Berry, Wylie,
Yoshizaki, Rossman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of January 19, 1993.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Several students from the Vine Elementary School Speech
Class spoke to the audience as part of their class assign -
Vine School Student Speakers ment. Council commended the young speakers as well as
their speech teacher and the principal of Vine School,
Gary Lawson.
Councilmember Wong presented Certificates of Recognition
to the recipients of Daughters of the American Revolution
for their Good Citizen Awards:
Good Citizen Awards Nidia Bautista William Workman School
Claudia Jiminez . . West Covina High
Amita Sapra South Hills High
Nicole Kefalas Covina.High School
*Jessica Vega . Charter Oak High
Richard Gutierrez Baldwin Park High
*Maria Jiminez Northview High
* present -to accept the Certificate
HEARING
Amendment No. 254
and Neg. Dec.
Mayor Manners presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Gary Enderle for his support of community youth sports
programs.
Mayor Manners proclaimed the month of February as AFRO-
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH and WEST COVINA BEAUTIFUL MONTH.
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE/LAND USE
ANALYSIS PROGRAM (AMENDMENT No. 254): NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR AMEND. NO. 254; REVISIONS TO
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 8648 - GUIDELINES IMPLEMENTING
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
In response to the statutory requirements of the Los
Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP.),
Amendment No. 254 would establish provisions, development
standards and guidelines for a Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Ordinance and a Land Use Analysis Pro-
gram (LUAP). In addition, a minor modification to
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Resolution No. 8648 - implementing CEQA - will include
the TDM and LUAP requirement for transit operator review
and input in the Environmental Impact Review process.
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City Clerk verified the affidavit of publication. The
staff report was presented by Planning Director Collier.
Public
Mayor Manners opened the hearing for comments in favor
—Testimony
of the amendment and the following individual addressed
In Favor:
Emma Fischbeck
Council:
Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Drive, asked for a clari-
fication for this amendment. Mayor Manners responded that
In Opposition;
the purpose is to ease congestion.
None
Mayor Manners asked for comments in opposition to the
amendment and no one addressed Council. She then closed
Public —Testimony —closed
the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8918 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8918 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING,
certifying Neg. Dec.
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 254, REVISIONS TO CITY COUNCIL RESOLU-
TION NO. 8648, REVISIONS TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
NO. 2513, AND A PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION FOR A LAND
USE ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Amendment 254
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26 (ZONING), TO ESTABLISH
PROVISIONS, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR A
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) ORDINANCE AND A
LAND USE ANALYSIS PROGRAM (LUAP) (Amendment No. 254)
. Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings, and unanimously
carried to waive further -reading of the ordinance and to
introduce.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8919 - RESOLUTION_..NO. 8919 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ;-
implementing procedures COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
of CEQA RESOLUTION NO. 8648 AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Jennings; seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution
and to adopt.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Jennings, and,:unanimously
carried to receive and file a revision to Planning Com-
mission Resolution No. 2513 "Design Standards for Off -
Street Parking Facilities", and a new Planning Commission
. resolution for a land use analysis program.
V.A.I.D.E.P. added City Manager Starbird explained that an item has come up
to the Agenda from the Police Department that is in need of Council
• action if the Police are going to participate in a state
grant, in cooperation with several neighboring cities.
After further discussion, motion by Jennings, seconded
by McFadden, and unanimously carried to place the item
on the Council Agenda as Item I-2.
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AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, addressed F-2 (Puente Hills
Landfill). She suggested Council take no action on this
Jean Arneson item as previous Councils have done, and she cited her
reasons for this position.
Mayor Manners noted that because Councilmember Herfert
was absent, Council would be taking action to hold this
matter over until a full Council was present to discuss
it.
Jack Wong, 1139 S. Valinda Avenue, spoke in opposition to
Jack Wong Traffic Committee .Item VI wherein the MeilindajSthool
principal had requested parking restrictions along Valinda.
Mark Brasher, 1135 Valinda Avenue, also spoke in opposition
the parking restrictions on Valinda Avenue adjacent to
Mark Brasher the school. He felt the school was very demanding, un-
cooperative, and wanted the City to solve itsoproblem.
•He works for the Hacienda/La Puente School District and
related the solutions that were implemented by his employer
Phyllis McDonald Phyllis McDonald, Principal of Merlinda School, explained
the problems occurring during drop-off and pick-up times
at the school and the reasons behind the recommended
parking restrictions.
Gilbert Dominguez Gilbert Dominguez, 705 E. Barbara, related the situations
as he views.;them based on his own experience in dropping
off and picking up his children. He felt the parking
restrictions a'crecommended were a fair solution.to the
congestion and unsafe conditions.
Sandy Brasher Sandy Brasher, 1135 Valinda Avenue, noted that it really
isn.;t going to matter whether the curb is painted red or
not - parents will continue to stop at the curbs for their
children.
Susan_Stanley Susan Stanley, PTA president at Merlinda School, encouraged
Council to proceed with implementing the parking pro-
hibition with red curbs.
Susanne Barnes Susanne Barnes of Families United, Inc., a non-profit
organization, requested City funds to assist with the
administration of Families United.
Mayor Manners referred her to Human Services Director
Salazar and explained that her request will be considered
by Council during.the appropriate budgetary review process.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Street, commented on several
items: a) CSO's, S.H.O.P., and Police Officers should
help with the Merlinda School traffic congestion,. b)
reminded the City Council of its obligation to provide
affordable housing because the City of Industry will be
looking for land within fifteen miles of its borders to
comply with the same state.lAws that governor West Covina,
and c) asked for a clarification regarding Council's
action (purported to be in violation of the Brown Act
according to2the Tribune) in relation to the wildlife
sanctuary accident.
Agenda and Oral Communications was closed and the following
responses were given. City Manager Starbird clarified the
situation in which the contractor, on a joint project with
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Staff Response
the City of Walnut, drained his water lines into the catch
basin which emptied into the pond at Mt. SAC and sub-
sequently killed some of the small animals and micro-
organisms. Council was alerted to the possibility of
a claim resulting from this accident during a closed
session on another matter sometime in December. Council
has not yet received any further information or reports
from staff because Mt. SAC and City personnel have been
working on a satisfactory resolution of the problem and
are not yet ready to bring it to Council. The Tribune
article implied that the incident was being kept a secret.
That statement is false; in fact..Mt.:.:SAC.reported the
incident on the front page of the Mountaineer, the City
of Walnut printed the story in their community newsletter,
and the City was contacted by a Highlander reporter
(however no article followed). City Engineer Thomas
stated that he encouraged Mt. SAC to contact the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and the Fish and Game Depart-
ment.
City Attorney Hanna clarified that the Brown Act
provides closed,: session for councils to meet with their
legal advisors on pending and threatening lawsuits as
well as ongoing lawsuits.
City Manager Starbird and Assistant City Manager Wylie
addressed the affordable housing issue mentioned by Ms.
Fischbeck. Mr. Wylie noted that her point was well taken.
CONSENT.CALENDAR
Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Human Services 1/12/93
Planning Commission 1/26/93
Senior Citizens Commission 1/14/93
Waste Mgmt. & Environmental Quality 1/21/93
ABC Applications (no protest)
Villegas, Madalyn dba TEX'S BULLSHIP BAR
West Covina 939 S. Glendora Avenue
Claims for Actions (deny and notify claimant)
Alicia Araiza filed a claim in the City Clerk's Office on
December 2, 1992 for property damage amounting to $103.87.
Rodney Thompson filed a claim in the City Clerk's Office
on October 15, 1992 for personal injuries and property
damages exceeding $25,000.
Theresa Leblanc Nguyen filed a claim in the City Clerk's
Office on December 7, 1992 for property damages amounting
to $752.51.
Staley Pitts filed a claim in the City Clerk's Office
. on September 24, 1992 for reimbursement of incurred
costs amounting to $1,566.00.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
UUP 228, Revision 1 - Location: 311 S. Citrus Street
Lloyd Moen Constr. Recommendation is to accept improvements and release
MCA Insurance Company Bond #BO10512 in the amount of
$76,500.
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Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1993.
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month of December, 1992.
Award of Bid.:- Lease/Purchase of Fire Truck
Recommendation is to: a) find that the use of the City of
San Bernardino's bid number F92-017 from the O'Neal Sea -
grave Company eliminates the need of a formal bid process
and b) adopt the following:
RESOLUTION 8920 - RESOLUTION NO. 8920 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Fire Pumper Truck OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STAFF
TO NEGOTIATE AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE/PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH LA SALLE NATIONAL BANK FOR THE FINANCING
OF THE ACQUISITION OF A FIRE PUMPER TRUCK
Miscellaneous - Engineering Department:
Parking Restructions for Street Sweeping Purposes
Location: Siesta Avenue (adopt resolution)
RESOLUTION 8921 - RESOLUTION NO. 8921 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Street Sweeping OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO
PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR STREET SWEEPING PURPOSES
RESOLUTION 8922 -
Surplus property
Item removed for
separate action
Miscellaneous - Finance Department:
Surplus Property (adopt resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. 8922 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN
CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS
Item C-6f (parking restrictions on Valinda adjacent to
Merlinda School) was removed for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all
other items listed, except C-6f. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: McFadden, Jennings, Wong, Manners
NOES: None'
ABSENT: Herfert
Item C-6f Transportation<Engineer Nelson responded to Council's
questions and comments regarding the situation and options
to alleviate traffic congestion.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to r3 efe tback eo-staff' for a better reso-
lution between all concerned parties.
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PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No items scheduled for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1) WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
DUTIES
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Commissioner duties WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 6
AS IT RELATES TO THE DUTIES OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT
AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
o. ordinance and introduce.
2) PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL
Puente Hills Landfill Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and unani-
mously carried to carry over to the next meeting when
all five Councilmembers can discuss it.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at
Redevelopment Agency 9:27 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City
Council reconvened at 9:29 pm with Herfert absent.
HUMAN SERVICES SHUTTLE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Council reviewed..the staff report.
Extension of shuttle service Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and unanimously
to Metrolink station carried to approve Amendment No. 2 to the West Covina
Shuttle Agreement with DAVE Transportation Services, Inc.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT - 1992
Chief Holmes elaborated on the staff report.
1992 Annual Report Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the informational
report.
VALLEY AGENCIES IMPAIRED DRIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
(V.A.I.D.E.P..)
• This item was placed on the Agenda earlier through
Council action. Chief. Holmes elaborated on the staff
report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8923 - RESOLUTION NO. 8923 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
• V.A.I.D.E.P. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO AN
ANGREEMENT ALLOWING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICI-
PATE IN THE V.A.I.D.E.P. GRANT
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Wong, an&.unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION City Attorney stated there would be a need for a closed
session at the end of the meeting to discuss pending or
threatening litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b).
CITY MANAGER STATUS OF NOMINATION FOR THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL
BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8924 - RESOLUTION NO. 8924 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Brad McFadden nominated COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CASTING
ITS VOTES FOR COUNCILMEMBER BRADLEY J. MC FADDEN TO
REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF
THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY
Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings, an& -unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to approve Demands
totaling $2,327,452.24 as listed on check registers FI
137368 through 137677. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, thought it was a good
idea to get all parties involved to solve the problem of
Iris Delameter the traffic congestion at Merlinda School. Ms. Delameter
stated that there should be a consistent policy on this
matter.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Manners requested staff to agendize the concept of
a graffiti ad hoc committee for Council consideration.
' REPORTS Councilmember McFadden reported two spots of graffiti.
He also asked about the Chamber.:of Commerce's report
regarding markers and paint:.cans in the local shops.
Councilmember McFadden stated that his mother was
improving from a recent cardiac arrest.
Mayor Pro Tem Jennings expressed support for the graffiti
ad hoc committee idea. He also reminded the audience of
the upcoming March 8th study session on expenditures.
He noted that he had received many favorable comments
about staff's presentations at the January 25th study
session regarding revenues.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at
10:14 pm to conduct a closed session, as requested,
earlier by the City. Attorney.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 pm to 7:00 pm
• on Monday, February 8, 1993 in the Management Resource
Center.
ATTEST-:
City Clerk Janet Berr
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Mayor NancManners
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