02-21-1995 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING of THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
February 21, 1995
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
by Mayor McFadden at 7:50 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Pastor Tommie
Farris of Faith Community Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Mayor McFadden.
ROLL CALL Mayor McFadden, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Council -
members Manners (left at 12:51 am), Touhey, Wong
Others Present: Wylie, McIsaac, Miller, Bonaparte, Pullin, Orr,
Keating, Greene, Jarrin, Glover, Dixon „ Cleary,
Irwin, .Clark, Yoshizaki, Distelrath, Salazar,
Patton, Ure, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Manners noted that a couple of
roll calls in the January 3, 1995 minutes indi-
cated that she voted aye, when in fact she was
absent from that particular meeting. Motion by
Manners and seconded by Herfert to approve the
following sets of minutes:
Regular meeting
corrected
Special meeting
Special meeting
Regular meeting
Motion carried 5-0.
of January
above
of February
of February
of February
3, 1995 as
6, 1995
7, 1995
7, 1995
PRESENTATION Maria Lengerke of Kaiser Permanente presented
the City with a grant of $2,900 for after -school
staff training.
HEARING CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT NO. 262
RESIDENTIAL LIGHT AND GLARE ORDINANCE
Mayor McFadden stated that this was a continued
hearing on a City -initiated amendment relating
to light and glare on single-family residential
properties.
The staff report was presented by Principal
Planner McIsaac and included a demonstration of
footcandle measurements and glare. He noted
that the goal was to create standards that would
not affect most residents, but would allow some
leverage for the City in addressing problems ex-
perienced in the community.
Councilmember Wong expressed concern over
subjectivity and involving the City in neighbor-
hood disputes. Mr. McIsaac stated that the City
would respond on a complaint basis and the
• ordinance gives the City many options in helping
residents with light and glare problems.
Public Testimony Mayor McFadden opened the hearing for public
testimony and asked for comments from the
audience. The following addressed Council:
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, 1809 Adams Drive, supported
the amendment and commented on motion detection
lights.
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Testimony closed There being no others wishing to address
Council, Mayor McFadden closed the testimony
portion of the hearing.
Council discussion Council comments favored the amendment and the
effort by staff to address the issue. It was .
noted that the subject matter can be revisited
if the amendment seems to be a problem.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN
AMENDMENT TO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1
(GENERAL PROVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIGHT
AND GLARE IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
(Amendment No. 262)
Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey to
waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong, McFadden
NOES: None
HEARING RECORD OF COST OF ABATEMENT HEARING
LOCATION: 1549 EAST ROWLAND AVENUE
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of
posting. Mayor McFadden opened the hearing and
the staff report was presented by Principal
Planner McIsaac.
Public Testimony Mayor McFadden opened the public testimony
portion of thehearing and asked for comments
none addressing this matter. No one addressed the
City Council and the public testimony portion was
Testimony closed closed.
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9183 - RESOLUTION NO. 9183 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Confirming cost CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST REPORT TO ABATE THE
DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE LOCATED AT 1549 EAST
ROWLAND AVENUE
Motion by Manners and seconded by Wong to
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor McFadden called to order the Redevelopment
Agency at 8:24 pm to consider the following con-
tinued joint public hearing.
HEARING CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, VAL J. FEJTER AND SOUTHLAND MOTORS
Motion by Manners and seconded by McFadden to
continue this meeting until the next regularly
scheduled meeting of March 7, 1995. Motion car-
ried 5-0.
Mayor McFadden recessed the Redevelopment Agency
at 8:26 pm to continue with the regular City
Council Agenda.
Minutes of February 21, 1995
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Jean Arneson Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, noted a change to
her statements reflected in the minutes of
January 3, 1995. Her change will be made by the
City Clerk.
• Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commended Council
for allowing the City Manager and the Local
Enforcement Manager to attend the meetings at La
Quinta - in relation to the CIWMB.
Robert Ramirez Robert Ramirez, 154 N. Roberto #B, father of the
following speaker, commented on political signs
that are still erect in West Covina.
Andy Ramirez Andy Ramirez, 154 N. Roberto #B, noted that his
signs have been taken down as of January 31st.
He favored the idea of a sign posting ordinance.
Tracy Brown Tracy Brown, 2715 Vanderhoof Drive, noted the
need to have an ordinance update to housing of
horses. She related the history of the City's
intention to complete this, but it has been
several years since then and has still not been
done.
Sheley Sanderson Sheley Sanderson, 630 N. Leaf Avenue, concurred
with Ms. Brown's statements, offering her own
survey of 18 surrounding.cities for City staff.
She also mentioned that there is a particular
citizen who continually harasses the horse
owners and the Police Department has issued a
restraining order against him.
Rita Callahan Rita Callahan, 1533 E. Rio Verde Drive, com-
plained about inoperable vehicles in her neigh-
borhood and submitted pictures.
Staff Response The horse ordinance has been calendared for
Council in June of 1995 and had been delayed to
accommodate other matters, such as the BKK
issue. Mayor McFadden asked that it be
expedited and that Council be given the back-
ground on the situation.
The inoperable vehicle matter will be
forwarded to Code Enforcement.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert commented on political
signs remaining up long after elections are
over. He noted that Council candidates remove
them promptly, but the larger election candi-
dates have a problem removing theirs in a timely
fashion.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
• Personnel Commission 2/8/95
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Location: 3337 East Virginia Avenue.
Resolution 9184 - RESOLUTION NO. 9184 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Lot Line Adjust #115 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 115
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Said
Sayegh and Salwa Sayegh)
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Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2232-95 was issued to FIL-AM Seniors for a
parade and celebration on February 4, 1995, at
1559 E. Amar Road and Cameron Park.
Acceptance of Improvements/Release of Bonds
1) Precise Plan No. 794-R4 -
Zelman Retail Partners, Inc.
Recommendation is to accept rough grading
and sewers, and authorize release of
Cashiers Check No. 0755013261 as surety in
the amount of $55,500.
2) GP 87308 - New Fire Station No. 2
Recommendation is to accept completion of
GP 87308 and authorize release of Contrac-
tor's Bonding and Insurance Company of
Washington Bond No. CA8833 in the amount of
.$1,293,000.
Miscellaneous - Fire Department
1) Weed & Rubbish Abatement Contract Extension
Extension of Weed
Recommendation is to approve an extension
Abatement contracts
of the 1993 contracts for one (1) year at
the 1993 Weed Abatement prices and author-
ize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contracts.
2) Weed Abatement 1995 (adopt resolution)
Resolution 9185 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9185 - A RESOLUTION OF
Weed Abatement 1995
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON, AND
ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS
AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE
A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DECLARING ITS INTEN-
TION TO REMOVE AND ABATE THE SAME UNDER AND
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE
4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE
2, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE
Recommendation included setting March
7, 1995, as the date for hearing of any
objections or protests to said program.
Miscellaneous - Police Department
Contract - Computer Support Services
Recommendation is to empower the Chief of Police
with the authority to execute computer support
contracts with other municipal jurisdictions.
Miscellaneous - Public Works
1) PP 95204 - Approval of Plans & Specs -
Outdoor Patio Rehabilitation at Sr. Center
• PP 95204 - Recommendation is to approve the plans and
Plans & specs approved specifications for.PP 95204 and authorize
the City Engineer to call for bids.
2) PP 95205 - Approval of Plans & Specs -'
Rehabilitation of Community Youth Center at
Cameron Park
PP 95205 - Recommendation is to approve the plans and
Plans & specs approved specifications for PP 95205 and authorize
the City Engineer to call for bids.
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Miscellaneous - Personnel Services
Approval of Reclassification of Positions Due to
Reorganization (adopt resolution)
Resolution 9186 - RESOLUTION NO. 9186 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Positions within Public CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
Works & RDA FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS
AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATIONS FOR REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, SEN-
IOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER, REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT COORDINATOR -AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
MANAGER
Miscellaneous - Human Services
Budget for 1995 Summer Concert Series
Recommendation is to approve the Summer Concert
Series budget in the amount of $18,000.
Award of Bid
PP 95227 - Design Services Contracts for In -line
Roller Hockey Facility in Orangewood Park
PP 95227 - Recommendation is to a) accept the proposal of
Purkiss-Rose R.S.I. Purkiss-Rose R.S.I. for the architectural design
in an amount not to exceed $15,000 and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement,
Leighton and Assoc. and b) accept the proposal of Leighton and Asso-
ciates, Inc., for the soil investigation in an
amount not to exceed $2,950 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Consent Calendar Motion Motion by Manners and seconded by Herfert to
waive reading of the resolutions and adopt, and
to approve all other items listed on the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong, McFadden
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
Assistant City Manager Wylie reported that the
CIWMB meeting City Manager had phoned him to relay that the
meeting with the subcommittee of the California
Integrated Waste Management Board had gone well.
The City's request to take decertification of
the City's LEA off the table for consideration
was granted for thirty days. The actual Board
meeting will take place tomorrow, February 22,
at La Quinta City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert added that this effort
was aided by. local legislators and concerned
citizens. He was appreciative of the editorials
in the San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune.
Councilmember Manners noted that she had
met at length with Assemblyman Horcher regarding
his particular bill and the upshot of the dis-
cussion was that Mr. Horcher was willing to do
whatever he could to assist West Covina.
Mayor McFadden noted that BKK had applied
pressure on the legislators in Sacramento to
have the City's LEA decertified.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RESPONSE FROM BRR RE: UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO.
71, REV. 5 (AMENDMENT) NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Status Report Council reviewed the informational report.
re UUP 71, Rev 5. Motion by Manners'and seconded by McFadden
to receive and file the staff report. Motion
carried 5-0.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1) Mayor McFadden recessed the City Council
meeting at 9:04 pm to reconvene the.Rede-
velopment Agency.
Councilmember Manners left the meeting at 12:51 am.
The City Council reconvened at 12:56 am with
Councilmember Manners excused.
2) First Amendment/Restatement of Park and
Ride Agreement - Park and Ride Facilities
at the Plaza at West Covina
Park & Ride at The Plaza Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by
Touhey to approve the First Amendment/Re-
statement of Park and Ride Agreement
between the Redevelopment Agency, the City
of West Covina and Centermark Properties,
Inc. of West Covina. Motion carried 4-0.
HUMAN SERVICES 1) OLDER AMERICANS RECOGNITION DAY
Penny Schaefer Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong
to select Thelma "Penny" Schaefer as the
City's nominee for Older Americans Recog-
nition Day. Motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY No reports scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports scheduled for this meeting.
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports scheduled for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to
approve Demands totaling $583,404.95 as listed
on check registers FI 153225 through 153619.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Touhey, Wong, McFadden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manners
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE
Touhey re Community Food Bank and
• ESGV R.O.P.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor McFadden reminded the audience of his show
on Channel 56 scheduled for Thursday at 7:00 pm
focusing on Black History Month.
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Herfert commenced a discussion to
consider regulations which would allow Little
Leagues to place sponsorship signs/banners on
the outfield fences.
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Councilmember Touhey noted that West Covina
High School uses banners and takes them down
between games.
Councilmember Wong suggested that the
guidelines be developed in conjunction with the
school district to avoid conflicting policies.
He also noted that CalTrans has standards that
may be useful to staff in developing guidelines
for the City.
Councilmember Touhey suggested that the
City individual responsible for each park be
named as the designated person to remove and
maintain the various sponsorship signs. He
asked staff to look into the Western Cities
article on Pepsi's sponsorship of scoreboards in
the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert asked staff to
contact Charles Hewett, Cal Spas, who is leaving
the City because of sign restrictions.
Councilmember Touhey suggested looking into
purchasing mobile snack bars for use by soccer
leagues and other sport teams in locations where
the City does not have facilities.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to
adjourn the meeting at 1:05 am (Wednesday 2/22).
Motion carried 4-0.