01-04-1994 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 4, 1994
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
by Mayor Jennings at 7:35 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue. The invocation was given by Mayor Jennings and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Wong.
ROLL CALL Mayor Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Council -
members Herfert, Manners, McFadden
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Hanna, Miller, Thomas, Orr,
Urban, Keating, Evans, Fekete, Glover, Ure,
Samaniego, Greene, Salazar, Collier, Virata,
Yoshizaki, Patton, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners, seconded by Wong, and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting held December 7, 1993.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to
approve the minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of December 15, 1993. Motion carried
with Herfert abstaining (absent from meeting)..
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of December 21, 1993.
PRESENTATION City Manager Starbird related the recent
incident in which Officer Pete Mena was first on
the scene of a 911 call and delivered a baby
with the voice assistance of Dispatcher Mary
Cloud.
Communications Director Keating played back
the audio tape of the incident which clearly
revealed the cooperation and professionalism
exhibited by both of them throughout the ordeal.
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 21
EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 8
ZONE CHANGE NO. 642
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 51794
PRECISE PLAN NO. 845
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Birtcher Senior properties
LOCATION: 130-138 S. Barranca Street
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of
mailing and publication. Mayor Jennings opened
the hearing and the staff report was presented
by Planning Director Collier with slides of the
property in question. He responded to Council
• questions and comments.
Mayor Jennings opened the public testimony
portion of the hearing and asked for comments
favoring the project. The following persons
addressed Council:
Public —Testimony Al Marshall of Birtcher Senior Properties
In Favor: Janis Bonneville, 1521 Fairway Knolls
Emma Fischbeck, 1137.Auburn Drive
Ann Becker, 3043 Joy Street
In Opposition: . Mayor Jennings asked for comments in opposition
to the project and the following persons
addressed Council:
Herman Weskamp, President of Valencia
Heights Water Company
Norman Richman, 3432 Cortez Street
Carol Thompson, Valencia Heights Water
Board Member
Jim Rigney, Valencia Heights Water Company
• Board Member
In Rebuttal: Mayor Jennings asked for comments in rebuttal and
the following person addressed Council:
Al Marshall, developer
Public_Testimony_closed
At the conclusion of rebuttal, Mayor Jennings
closed the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked for comments by Council.
Council comments Mayor Pro Tem Wong was favorably impressed with
Mr. Marshall's comments regarding the project.
The idea of increasing the capacity of the
existing well or slant drilling sound like
feasible ways to satisfy the water company's
concern about increasing water supply. He
agreed with Mrs. Fischbeck's comment that it was
high time for a senior's condominium project
such as this one for West Covina.
Councilmember Manners concurred. She noted that
the property is owned by the City, it is an
excellent site for this project, and it's the
City's desire to provide affordable housing for
seniors.
Councilmember Herfert felt the parking
restrictions might be a problem. He was also
disappointed with the communication between the
water company and the City, and said the
electricity for the water pump should be
provided as soon as possible.
Councilmember McFadden appreciated the water
company's suggestion to locate the project
elsewhere in the City, but the suggestion came
too late. Although he felt the location wasn't
the best site, he. would vote in favor of the
project.
Mayor Jennings ,expressed his support, noting
that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission was unanimous and three of the
commissioners are shareholders of the water
company.
City Clerk presented the following:
Resolution 9639 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9039 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
cert. neg. dec.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. I-
94-21, EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 8,
ZONE CHANGE NO. 642, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
51794 AND PRECISE PLAN NO. 845, PURSUANT TO THE
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS
AMENDED
Resolution 9040 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9040 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Gen. Plan Amend.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
No. I-94-21
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
I-94-21 (Birtcher Senior Properties)
Resolution 9041 - RESOLUTION NO. 9041 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
East Hills Specific CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Plan No. 8 CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 8 (Birtcher Senior Properties)
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Resolution 9042 - RESOLUTION NO. 9042 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
TT No. 51794 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 51794
• Resolution 9043 - RESOLUTION NO. 9043 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Pre. Plan No. 845 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING PRECISE PLAN
NO. 845
Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of
the resolutions and adopt.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Zone Change No. 642 -
Birtcher Senior Properties)
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden,
and unanimously carried to waive further reading
of the ordinance and to introduce.
Recess Mayor Jennings called a recess at 11:00 pm.
Council reconvened at 11:11 pm with all members
present.
HEARING FRIENDSHIP PARR SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1
Friendship Park City Attorney Hanna verified the affidavit of
Specific Plan publication and Mayor Jennings opened the
Amendment No. 1 hearing. The staff report was presented by
Planning Director Collier.
Public —Testimony
Mayor Jennings opened the public testimony
portion of the hearing and asked for comments
from the audience in favor of the amendment.
The following individual addressed Council:
In Favor:
Patti Immerson, 3644 Sentous Avenue
Mayor Jennings then asked for comments in
In Opposition:
opposition to the amendment and no one addressed
Council.
Public —Testimony —Closed
Mayor Jennings closed the public testimony
portion of the hearing and asked for Council
comments. IComments were favorable and the
resolution heading was asked to be read.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9044 - RESOLUTION NO. 9044 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Friendship Park CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Specific Plan Amend 1 CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FRIENDSHIP PARK SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ALLOW BALLFIELD
LIGHTING, RELOCATION AND MODIFICATION OF THE TOT
LOT PURSUANT TO THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES
ACT (ADA), LIGHTED BASKETBALL COURT, AND
RECREATION BUILDING AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREOF
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of
the resolution and to adopt.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
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CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Starbird suggested that Item C-3a
(ABC application re National Sports Grill) be
removed from the Consent Calendar because the
concerns generating the PROTEST recommendation
will be addressed in another manner.
• written Communications
A letter dated 12/10/93 was received from Jim
Shade re the Senior Slow Pitch program. Recom-
mendation is that staff continue to work with
the Senior Slow Pitch team and the Little League
to resolve the conflict in a manner acceptable
to both groups. If conflict cannot be resolved
at this level, then the matter can be taken to
the Youth Sports Council and to the Human
Services Commission if necessary for resolution.
Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Personnel 12/08/93
Planning 12/14/93
Waste Mgmt./Environ. Quality 12/16/93
Human Services 12/14/93
ABC Applications
a) Chief of Police reports there is a legal
basis for protest re:
Local Favorite, Inc. dba NATIONAL SPORTS GRILL
1360 W. Garvey Ave.
b) Chief of Police reports there is no legal
basis for protest re:
Patel, Arvind & Nayan dba QUICK STOP MARKET
Garden Grove, CA 1555 E. Amar #A
Acceptance of Improvements &/or Release of Bonds
SP 94128 - Recommendation is to accept street rehabilitation
A.L. Chavez work located at Amar Road and Shadow Oak Drive
and release Golden Eagle Insurance Company Bond
No. SUR153727 in the amount of $43,116.00,
subject to Notice of Completion procedure.
TS 93123 - Recommendation is to accept traffic signalization
Macadee Electrical located at Sunset and Vine Avenues and release
Construction Great American Insurance No. 6142949 in the
amount of $58,169.00, subject to Notice of
Completion procedure.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting held 12/21/93.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 1930 - ORDINANCE NO. 1930 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
PERS Amendment COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
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SP 94104 -
Griffith Company
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of November, 1993.
Award of Bid - SP 94104 - Curb & Gutter Repair
Recommendation is to accept the bid of Griffith
Company, Santa Fe Springs, in the amount of
$29,685.00 as submitted at the bid opening of
12/21/93 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the agreement.
Miscellaneous - Engineering Department - Parcel
Map 22683 - Corporation Ouitclaim Deed
Resolution 9045 - Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Paul Moghadam RESOLUTION NO. 9045 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE A CORPORATION QUITCLAIM DEED IN FAVOR
OF PAUL N. MOGHADAM AND MITRA ARBAB MOGHADAM
Claim for Action (deny and notify claimant)
On September 20, 1993, the City Clerk's Office
received a claim from Terence T. Quilatan for
property damage amounting to $3,578.81.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded by Wong to waive
further reading and adopt the ordinance and
resolution and to approve all other items listed
on the Consent Calendar except Item 3-Ca
(removed from consideration). Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong,
Jennings
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES No
items scheduled
for this
meeting.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY (LEA)
No items
for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Vinyl Chloride Measurement for Risk vs
Enforcement
City Manager Starbird suggested that this item
be held over to the next regular Council
meeting.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Herfert,
and unanimously carried to hold over this item
until January 18, 1994.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Redevelopment Aaencv
Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting
at 11:26 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council reconvened at 11:27 pm with all
members present.
HUMAN SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting.
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PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) Review of General Fund Revenues and
Expenditures for FY 93/94
Revenues/Expenditures City Manager Starbird elaborated on the
staff report. Councilmember McFadden
stated that increasing the BKK business
license fees would compensate for the
$400,000 deficit in revenues.
Motion by Manners, seconded by
McFadden, and unanimously carried to
receive and file the report.
2) Amendments to Investment Policy
Amendments to Controller Panas elaborated on the staff
Investment Policy report.
Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners,
and unanimously carried to a) approve the
following language amending the amount of
the portfolio that may be invested in a
reverse repurchase agreement:
"No more than 30% of the market value
of the portfolio may be invested in reverse
repurchase agreements,"
and b) to add the following to the
investment policy:
"The proceeds from reverse repurchase
agreements may be invested only in
instruments with a fixed principal value
and these instruments may not be used for
additional reverse repurchase agreements."
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION City Attorney Hanna stated that a closed session
at the end of the meeting is not needed.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Wong, seconded by Manners to approve
Demands totaling $2,173,055.71 as listed on
Check Registers FI 144632 through 144927.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong,
Jennings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to approve a resolution of
commendation for 1993 Citizen of the Year.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to approve a resolution of
commendation for Azusa's Mayor Moses.
ERS' REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Wong noted that Council was in
agreement this evening on the disposition of the
various Council items, as evidenced by the
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unanimous votes.
Councilmember McFadden felt Council had worked
hard and accomplished a lot during 1993.
• ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
.unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:47 pm to Monday, January 10, 1994 at 6:00 pm
in the Management Resource Center.
Attest:
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City Clerk Janet rry
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