03-07-1995 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 1995
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
by Mayor McFadden at 7:36 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
41 Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Councilmember
Manners and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor McFadden.
ROLL CALL Mayor McFadden, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Council -
members Manners, Touhey, Wong
others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Miller, Collier, Yoshizaki,
Orr, Langston, Glover, Greene, Salazar, Patton,
McIsaac, Distelrath, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners and seconded by Herfert to
approve the following minutes:
Special meeting of February 21, 1995
Regular meeting of February 21, 1995
Special meeting of February 22, 1995
Special meeting of February 27, 1995
Motion carried 5-0.
PROCLAMATION Mayor McFadden proclaimed March 11, 1995, as
ARBOR DAY and presented the proclamation to
Geneva Nixon and Tina Daniels. The Arbor Day
celebration is scheduled for 2:00 pm on March 11
at Walmerado Park.
Mayor McFadden called to order the Redevelopment
Agency at 7:38 pm to conduct the following joint
public hearing.
HEARING CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
DDA BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, VAL J. FEJTER AND SOUTHLAND
MOTORS, INC.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Manners to hold
over this joint public hearing until the next
regular meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
The Redevelopment Agency was recessed at 7:39 pm
to continue the City Council Agenda.
HEARING WEED ABATEMENT 1995
Weed Abatement 1995 City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of
mailing. Motion by Manners and seconded by Her-
fert to receive and file the affidavit. Motion
carried 5-0.
Mayor McFadden opened the hearing and the staff
report was presented by Fire Chief Greene.
Public Testimony Mayor McFadden asked if any written protests or
objections had been received and the City Clerk
responded in the negative. Mayor McFadden asked
for verbal protests or objections and no one
addressed the City Council. Mayor McFadden
Testimony closed closed the public testimony portion of the
hearing.
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Motion by Manners and seconded by Herfert to
order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on
those properties described in Resolution of
Intention No. 9185. Motion carried 5-0.
• HEARING
CORTEZ PARK BANDSHELL PROJECT - CORTEZ PARR
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 6 AND NEGATIVE DECLA-
RATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Cortez Park
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of pub-
(Bandshell project)
lication. Mayor McFadden opened the hearing and
Planning Director Collier presented the staff
report with slides of bandshells used by other
cities and the proposed site at Cortez Park.
Public Testimony
Mayor McFadden opened the public testimony por-
tion of the hearing and asked first for comments
In Favor:
favoring Amendment No. 6. No one addressed
None
Council. He then asked for comments in oppo-
sition to the Amendment. The following addressed
In Opposition:
Council:
Tami Klenck
Tami Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia, in addition
to her comments presented a petition with 78
signatures from her neighborhood.
Royce Wilson
Royce Wilson, 530 Montezuma Way, presented
extensive oral comments. After a lengthy pre-
sentation by Mr. Wilson, Mayor McFadden
requested Mr. Wilson to summarize and conclude
his remarks. Councilmember Wong objected, and
preferred to let Mr. Wilson continue. After
much discussion, Mayor McFadden ruled Council -
member Wong out of order and directed Mr. Wilson
to briefly summarize and conclude his remarks,
and to submit his written comments to the City
Clerk.
Dorothy James
Dorothy James, 237 S. Garden Glen
Billie Wilson
Billie Wilson, 530 Montezuma Way
Charles Cook
Charles Cook, 404 S. Citrus
Robert Klenck
Robert Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia
Royal Brown
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive
Corey Warshaw.
Corey Warshaw, 3330 E. Holt Avenue
Iris Delameter
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman
Testimony closed
There being no others wishing to address Coun-
cil, Mayor McFadden closed the public testimony
portion of the hearing.
Council Discussion
Inasmuch as there was so much opposition to the
bandshell project for Cortez Park, Mayor Pro Tem
Herfert stated his reasons for initiating the
concept and noted that he felt the City would
still benefit from a bandshell; however, located
at another site.
Planning Director Collier responded to comments
made under public testimony.
Council action Motion by Wong and seconded by Manners to
receive and file the staff report. Motion
• carried 5-0.
Recess Mayor McFadden called a recess at 10;36 pm.
Council reconvened at 10:55 pm with all members
present.
Minutes of March 7, 1995
HEARING
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CORTEZ PARK FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT - CORTEZ PARK
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 7 - NEGATIVE DECLARA-
TION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Cortez Park (Lighting) Mayor McFadden suggested that due to lateness in
the evening Amendment No. 7 be taken up at the
next Council meeting.
Motion by McFadden and seconded by Manners to
hold over this item until the next Council
meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
Items for Hold Over City Manager Starbird suggested that the
following items could also be considered at the
next meeting:
E-1 (CIWMB Evaluation of LEA)
F-1 (Closure Plans re BKK)
K-la (Work Program Update)
K-lb (FY 95/96 General Fund Budget)
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to hold
over these items until the next Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chung Kuhn Lee Senior Pastor Chung Kuhn Lee of the Union Evan-
gelical Holiness Church (Los Angeles) addressed
Council regarding Redevelopment Agency Item No.
II (Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between RDA
and Pace Land & Development). He said that his
ministry is planning on relocating to the site
in question (Eastland Bowl) and has already
entered into escrow for the property.
Robert Duncan Robert Duncan, 1301 Sandy Hill Drive, president
of the Maverick Group, spoke favorably of the
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (RDA Item II)
with Pace Land & Development for the development
of an ice skating rink.
Herman Weskamp Herman Weskamp, 3034 Larkwood and representing
Valencia Heights Water Company, supported the
ice skating rink as well (RDA Item II).
Robert Klenck Robert Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia, stated that he
had, intended to support the ice rink project
until he learned that a church was competing for
the site. He favored the church (RDA Item II).
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, 3330 Holt Avenue, countered Mayor
McFadden's remark that he hadn't received any
phone calls regarding the bandshell - Mr.
Warshaw hadn't received a phone call from the
Mayor indicating any displeasure with his work
on the Planning Commission before being relieved
of his duties.
Earl Haugen Earl Haugen, 432 La Serena Drive, a member of
the Maverick Group, complimented the Police
Department and commissions for responding to his
concerns over the years.
Tami Klenck Tami Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia, offered her
assistance if ever the City needed some help
with issues relating to her neighborhood.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commission summary of Actions (receive & file)
Human Services 2/14/95
• Planning 2/28/95
Senior Citizens' 2/9/95
Waste Mgmt/Environmental Quality 2/16/95
ABC Applications (no protest),
Keith, Narinderjit dba RANCH TOWN LIQUOR
Keith, Ravinder 522 E. Vine Avenue
Claims For Action (deny & notify claimant)
On November 16, 1994, the City Clerk's Office
received a claim from Simon V. Herrera for
property damages. The amount of claim had not
been determined at time of presentation.
On February 7, 1995, the City Clerk's Office
received an application for leave to present a
late claim from Jennifer Cedena for personal
injuries. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2233-95 was issued to Aris Helicopters for
an air conditioning lift at The Plaza at West
Covina on February 15, 1995.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Regular meeting minutes of February 21, 1995.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 1956 - ORDINANCE NO. 1956 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Amendment No. 262 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING 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)
Miscellaneous - Police Department
Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) Project - Airbag
Compliant Computers
MDTs - Recommendation is to approve the purchase of four
Public Safety mobile computer systems from Public Safety Tech -
Technologies nologies at a per unit price of $4,500 for a
total price not to exceed $18,000.
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
• Surplus Property (waive reading & adopt)
Resolution 9187 - RESOLUTION NO. 9187 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Surplus property CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS
SURPLUS
Consent Calendar Motion Motion by Manners and seconded by Herfert to
waive further reading of the resolution and
ordinance and to adopt both, and to approve all
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other items listed. Motion carried by roll'call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong, McFadden
NOES: None
• PUBLIC WORKS No reports scheduled for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor McFadden recessed the City Council meeting
at 11:14 pm to continue the Redevelopment Agency
agenda. The City Council reconvened at 11:53 pm
with all members of the Council present.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
CALIFORNIA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD EVALUATION
RESULTS OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
The City Council took action earlier in the
evening to hold this item over until 3/21/95.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PRELIMINARY CLOSURE AND PRELIMINARY POSTCLOSURE
PLANS FOR THE BKK LANDFILL CLASS III DISPOSAL
SITE
The City Council took action earlier in the
evening to hold this item over until 3/21/95.
NOTICE OF VIOLATION: BKK LANDFILL, UNCLASSIFIED
USE PERMIT NO. 71, REVISION 5 (AMENDMENT)
Council reviewed the staff report.
BKK: Violation Notice Motion by Manners and seconded by Herfert
to authorize the Planning Commission to conduct
a hearing on Unclassified Use Permit No. 71,
Revision 5 (Amendment) violation remedies that
include revocation and suspension of the Unclas-
sified Use Permit and/or levying of fines.
Motion carried 5-0.
HUMAN SERVICES WEST COVINA SHUTTLE SERVICE CONTRACT
Human Services Director Salazar elaborated on the
staff report. Mayor McFadden requested staff to
write to the legislators of the City's intent to
procure electric vehicles, if funding were ever
available. ,
Shuttle Contract Motion by Manners and seconded by McFadden
to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with
DAVE Transportation Services, Inc. for continu-
ation of the West Covina Shuttle service for
another five years. Motion carried 5-0.
• PUBLIC SAFETY No reports scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports scheduled for this meeting.
CITY MANAGER 1) WORK PROGRAM UPDATE
Council took action earlier in the evening
to hold this matter over until the next
regular Council meeting.
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2) FY 95/96 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Council took action earlier in the evening
to hold this matter over until the next
regular Council meeting.
• APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to
approve Demands totaling $859,923.41 as listed
on check registers FI 153620 through 153920.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong, McFadden
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE
Touhey re Community Food Bank
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor McFadden reported on the Bobby Sox Grand
Opening. He also reminded the audience of his
Mayor's Show on Channel 56 which airs Thursday
evening at 7:00 pm.
' REPORTS Councilmember Manners stated that she wasn't
able to attend the Bobby Sox Grand Opening, one
of her favorite openings, because of a prior
engagement.
Councilmember Touhey suggested overflow speakers
outside the Council Chambers during Council
meetings.
Councilmember Wong noted that Mayor McFadden has
declared him out of order three times and he
suggested that the Mayor review Roberts Rules of
Order.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to
adjourn the meeting at midnight. Motion carried
5-0.
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2) FY 95/96 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Council took action earlier in the evening
to hold this matter over until the next
regular Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to
approve Demands totaling $859,923.41 as listed
on check registers FI 153620 through 153920.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong, McFadden
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE
Touhey re Community Food Bank
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor McFadden reported on the Bobby Sox Grand
Opening. He also reminded the audience of his
Mayor's Show on Channel 56 which airs Thursday
evening at 7:00 pm.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Manners stated that she wasn't
able to attend the Bobby Sox Grand Opening, one
of her favorite openings, because the Mayor had
asked her to attend another engagement.
Councilmember Touhey suggested overflow speakers
outside the Council Chambers during Council
meetings.
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Councilmember Wong noted that Mayor McFadden has
declared him out of order three times without
just cause and he suggested that the Mayor
review Roberts Rules of Order.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to
adjourn the meeting at midnight. Motion carried
5-0.
Pyorradley Mc adden
Attest:
City Clerk Janet erry