12-21-1993 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
December 21, 1993
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
• at 7:35 pm by Mayor Jennings in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Rev. Don
Bommarito of United Methodist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Councilmember Herfert.
ROLL CALL Jennings, Wong, Herfert, Manners, McFadden
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Hanna, Thomas, Miller, Berry,
Panas, Orr, Greene, Salazar, Collier, Samaniego,
Koniarsky, Shott, Distelrath, Tucker, Patton,
Keating, Yoshizaki
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of
the adjourned regular meeting of December 9,
1993.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS None presented.
HEARING
FIVE-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
STRATEGY (CHAS)
CHAS - 5 YR Plan
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of
publication and 'Mayor Jennings opened the
hearing. Human Services Director Salazar
presented ,the proposed 1994/99 CHAS. He also
introduced Paula Kelly from the consulting firm
used by staff to complete the document:
Cotton/Beland Associates. Ms. Kelly responded
to questions regarding the process used in
compiling the number of homeless people in West
Covina and the significance of lead based paint
used in older homes (repainting such homes is an
acceptable project for low income households).
Public —Testimony
Mayor Jennings opened the public testimony
portion of the hearing and asked for comments
regarding the proposed 1994/99 CHAS. No one
None
addressed Council and Mayor Jennings closed the
Public_Testimony_closed
public testimony portion of the hearing.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Wong, and
unanimously carried to approve the 1994/99
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Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy and
authorize its submission to the HUD area office.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Richard Lewis Richard Lewis, President of the West Covina
Historical Society, commented on K-2 (Options re
City -owned building at 811 S. Sunset Avenue),
• favoring the restoration alternative.
Jean Arneson Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, addressed E-1
(Bird control at BKK) noting that the Puente
Landfill uses "lines" to scare the birds away,
rather than noisy firearms. On another matter
she asked about the process for choosing
projects for the Healthy Cities Program (0-1).
Tom McGuiness Tom McGuiness of Queen of the Valley Hospital
spoke favorably of Councilmember Manners'
proposal for the City to participate in the
"California Healthy Cities Project" (0-1).
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Susie Harvey Susie Harvey, Chief Executive ; Off icer of the
Chamber of Commerce, noted the Chamber's support
for whichever option Council decided upon
regarding the building at 811 S. Sunset,
•- currently housing the Chamber (K-2).
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Suzanne Dunn Suzanne Dunn, President of the Chamber of
Commerce, noted the Board's cooperation in
Council's deliberations regarding K-2 and that
rent is a negotiable item. The Chamber would
.continue to maintain the inside and already has
the necessary furnishings. She noted that the
Chamber would like the new building, but would
be agreeable to the Council's decision.
Mike Touhey Mike Touhey, 223 N. Toland, spoke about a matter
that was not on the Agenda. He complained about
uneven code enforcement activities relating to
his business, Rockview Dairy, compared to.other
businesses in West Covina.
Mayor Jennings stated that all items discussed
relating to Agenda items will be considered by
Council at the time they come up on the Agenda.
. Planning Director Collier responded to Mr.
Touhey's concerns relating to code enforcement.
Council expressed sympathy and concern about
differing restrictions throughout the business
community and directed staff to report back with
alternatives regarding temporary signage.
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CONSENT CALENDAR WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None received.
COMMISSION' SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive & file)
Planning Commission . . . . . . 12/14/93
Senior Citizens' Commission . . . . . 12/09/93
ABC APPLICATIONS (no protest)
Chonos, Diane & Ronald dba JUG & JIGGER LIQUOR
Safar, Zouhair & Valerie 2650 E. Garvey Ave.
Roberts, Ralph dba NATIONAL SPORTS GRILL
McCaffrey, William 1360 W. Garvey Avenue
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive & file)
TUP #2158-93 was issued to Hassen Development
for a sidewalk sale at the northwest corner of
Azusa and Workman scheduled for 12/11 - 12/12.
TUP #2159-93 was issued to Mission Chrysler for
banners on 12/1 - 2/1 at 293 North Azusa Avenue.
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS_&/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
Tract 48997 - Recommendation is to authorize the release of
U.B.S. Partners Pacific States Casualty Company Bond Nos. 7590
and 7591 in the amount of $337,000 and $10,000,
respectively, and accept the American Motorist
Insurance Company Bonds 3SM799 270 and 3SM799
265, in .the amount of $337,000 and $10,000,
respectively, as replacement bonds.
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 1927 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1927
- AN ORDINANCE OF THE
merges 2 project areas
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CITY COUNCIL OF WEST
COVINA APPROVING AND
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
FOR THE EASTLAND REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHICH MERGE THE TWO PROJECTS (the "West Covina
Redevelopment Project")
Ordinance 1928 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1928
- AN ORDINANCE OF THE
merged CBD Red. Plan
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
& Eastland
AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE MERGED CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
EASTLAND REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT (the "West
Covina Redevelopment
Project")
AWARD OF BIDS
1)
GP 94307 - FIRE STATION NO. 3 - ROOF REPAIR
GP 94307 -
Recommendation is to: a) transfer $4,000
Coast Roofing Company
from 110-320-2331-6310 to GP 94307; and b)
accept the bid of Coast Roofing Company,
Fullerton, in the amount of $17,058 as
submitted at the bid opening of 12/10/93
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement.
2)
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET REPLACEMENT -
ANNUAL PURCHASE FOR 1994
IDC Traconex/Multisonics
Recommendation is to approve waiver of
competitive bidding and authorize the
purchase of replacement traffic signal
cabinets from IDC Traconex/Multisonics
within a cost range of $10,000 to $20,000
for the year 1994.
MISCELLANEOUS - FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) 1994 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES (adopt reso)
Resolution 9038 - RESOLUTION NO. 9038 - A RESOLUTION OF
suspending certain CPI THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
increases CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING ANY INCREASE IN THE
AMOUNT OF CHARGES RELATING TO BUSINESS
LICENSE TAX FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1994, AND SUSPENDING
ALL OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED
UNDER SECTION A-111 OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL
RENTALS, AND A PORTION OF THE BUSINESS
LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED ON CATEGORY S(26)
• SMALL COLLECTING FACILITIES AND REVERSE
VENDING MACHINES AND CONFIRMING THE
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RATE
MISCELLANEOUS - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Remodeling PD Lobby - 1) POLICE DEPARTMENT LOBBY RE -MODEL
HMC Design Group
Recommendation is to approve a design
services contract with HMC Design Group
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for the remodel of the Police lobby for a
total fee, including reimbursables, not to
exceed $18,000. Funding for the project
. has been approved by Council in the 93/94
Drug Enforcement Rebate (SET) budget.
Item removed from Councilmember Wong requested Item C-6 (Ordinances
Consent Calendar for Adoption) be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration. Due to
conflict of interest laws, he would need to
abstain from voting.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt, and
to approve all other items listed on the Consent
Calendar, except Item C-6. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Jennings, Wong, Herfert, Manners, McFadden
NOES: None
Item C-6 Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to waive
further reading of the ordinances and adopt.
Motion carried with Wong abstaining.
END OF CONSENT"CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING WCMC SECTION 15-29
ALLOWING BKK LANDFILL TO USE FIREARMS TO BE
DISCHARGED FOR BIRD CONTROL AT THE LANDFILL
WITHIN THE CITY UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS
Waste Management Enforcement Manager Samaniego
presented the staff report. Discussion ensued
regarding the noise from the firearms. Staff
was directed to monitor the situation.
Urgency Ord. 1929 - City Clerk presented:
Bird control at BKK ORDINANCE NO. 1929 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF, THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15-29 AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings,
and unanimously carried to waive further reading
of the ordinance. Motion by Herfert, seconded
by Jennings, and unanimously carried to adopt
the urgency ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting.
• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1) Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council
meeting at 9 : 3 3 pm to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. Council reconvened
at 9:40 pm with all members present.
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2) Redevelopment Agency Annual Financial Report
Council reviewed the staff report.
RDA .Annual Financial Report Motion by Manners, seconded by Wong,
and unanimously carried to receive and file
the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for
1992/93, certified by Moreland and
Associates, independent auditors.
PARKING AUTHORITY
1) Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council
meeting at 9:42 pm to convene the Parking
Authority meeting. Council reconvened at
9:44 pm with all members present.
2) Parking Authority Financial Report - Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 1993
Council reviewed the staff report.
Parking Authority Annual Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners,
Financial Report and unanimously carried to receive and file
the independent auditor's report of the
Parking Authority financial statements
covering the fiscal year ending June 30,
1993.
HUMAN SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES POLICE DEPARTMENT SUB -STATION STAFFING
Council reviewed the staff report and Commander
Distelrath responded to questions and comments
of Council.
Sub -station staffing Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to authorize the Police
Department to increase its Community Service
Officer staffing levels by one position.
Funding to be provided in part by CenterMark
Properties. Staff to report back on other
staffing options at the mall.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FINANCE DEPARTMENT - COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT_(CAFR)
Council reviewed the staff report.
CAFR Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the
City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,
audited by Moreland and Associates.
• GENERAL ADMINISTRATION City AttorneV
City Attorney Hanna stated that there would be
a need for a closed session at the end of the
meeting pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) - pending litigation entitled City of
West Covina vs BKK Corporation.
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CITY -OWNED BUILDING AT 811 S. SUNSET AVENUE
Chamber building Assistant City Manager Wylie presented the staff
report, discussing the various alternatives.
Council discussed their preferred options.
Both Councilmember Manners and Mayor Jennings
noted the inherent advantages to a new building,
but the current economic situation makes it
difficult to justify. Councilmember Herfert
wondered if there were private organizations
that would be willing to contribute funding; and
if not, he would be supportive of retrofitting
the building unless Council was interested in
holding over the matter. Mayor Pro Tem Wong
noted that rehabing the building doesn't address
the parking situation, but a new building would
- having a smaller footprint on the lot. He
suggested looking into design/build firms as
perhaps another viable option.
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden to
refer the matter back to staff for better
numbers for new construction. Motion carried
with Jennings and Manners voting no.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners to approve
Demands totaling $1,009,034.97 as listed on
check registers FI 144328 through 144631.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Jennings
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Janis Bonneville, 1521 Fairway Knolls, commented
Janis Bonneville on several issues facing the city including the
vinyl chloride/Prop 65 notification' process,
priorities of the City, and the Healthy Cities
Project.
Mike Touhey Mike Touhey of Rockview Dairy suggested including
residents in any committee formed by the Council
to address banners and signage in the City.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to approve a resolution of
commendation for Police Chief Ron Holmes upon
his retirement from the City after 32 years of
service.
City Manager Starbird announced an open
house at the Police Department scheduled for
December 28, 1993 at 11:30 am.
• COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS HEALTHY CITIES PROJECT
Healthy Cities Project Administrative Analyst II Orr presented the staff
report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Wong, and
unanimously carried to:
a) approve the formation of a community '
steering committee as outlined in the staff
report to develop a Healthy Cities Project
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b) appoint a councilmember(s) to act as a
liaison and oversee the formation of the
community steering committee; and
c) direct staff to bring back a report on the
community steering committee's
recommendation for a Healthy Cities Project
for Council approval.
Motion by Wong, seconded by Herfert to
appoint Manners as the Council liaison. Motion
was amended by Manners, seconded by McFadden to
appoint Wong as the second Council liaison.
Motions carried unanimously.
Herfert Councilmember Herfert commented on Valencia
Heights Water Company and the need to keep
communications open with the subcommittee.
McFadden Councilmember McFadden requested the following
items be agendized for a future Council meeting:
adding another staff member to the Planning
Department, assigning a sworn police officer to
the mall, and modifying BKK taxes. He then
asked Councilmember Manners for a status on the
smoking ordinance. Councilmember Manners
responded.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong Mayor Pro Tem Wong hoped that with the upcoming
election period, Council would not be receiving
campaign statements during the Council meeting
from citizens.
City Manager Starbird announced the swearing -in
ceremony for John Distelrath, recently appointed
Police Chief for West Covina. The ceremony will
take place at 6:00 pm January 4 in the Council
Chambers and the reception will be upstairs in
the MRC immediately following.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting
at 11:30 pm for the purpose of conferring with
the City Attorney regarding pending litigation,
as mentioned earlier. Council reconvened at
12:35 am with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
12:35 am to 6:00 pm on January 4, 1994, for the
swearing -in ceremony for newly appointed Police
Chief Distelrath.
• Attest:
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City Clerk Janet rry
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