03-21-1995 - Regular Meeting - Minuteski
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
March 21, 1995
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
by Mayor McFadden at 7:43 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by City Manager
Starbird and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brownie Troop #458.
ROLL CALL Mayor McFadden, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Council -
members Manners, Touhey, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Dixon, Clark, Collier, Glover,
Miller, Yoshizaki, Samaniego, Ure, Koniarsky,
Orr, Greene, Distelrath, Mayer, Patton, Berry,
Salazar
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
With.corrections mad
March 7th meeting,
seconded by Touhey
minutes:
Special meeting
Regular meeting
Special meeting
Motion carried 5-0.
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motion by
to approve
of the regular
Manners and
the following
of March 7, 1995
of March 7, 1995
of March 14, 1995
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor McFadden proclaimed March 19 through 25 as
POISON PREVENTION WEEK and presented the procla-
mation to Walt Popiela of the Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services.
Mayor McFadden proclaimed the month of April as
NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH and read the proc-
lamation.
Mayor McFadden proclaimed March 12 through 18 as
GIRL SCOUT WEEK and presented the proclamation
to Brownie Troop #458. The City Council was
presented with Girl Scout Cookies.
RDA called to order Mayor McFadden called to order the Redevelopment
Agency at 8:04 pm to conduct the following 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. FEJTEK AND SOUTHLAND MOTORS,
DDA with Mayor McFadden explained that this hearing had
Southland Motors been opened on February 7, 1995, and continued
several times until this evening for final con-
sideration.
The staff report was presented by Redevelopment
Director Yoshizaki, noting that the record con-
tained the following documents:
1) Disposition and Development Agreement
between the Redevelopment Agency, Val J. Fejtek
and Southland Motors, Inc.; and
2) Summary Report as required by Section
33433 of the Redevelopment Law.
Minutes of March 21, 1995
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Public Testimony Mayor McFadden opened the testimony portion of
the hearing. City Clerk Berry stated that no
written communications had been received in
favor of this matter. Mayor McFadden asked for
verbal comments in favor and the following
addressed Council/Agency:
In Favor:
Val Fejtek Val Fejtek, owner of Southland Motors, Inc.
Louis Blumberg Louis Blumberg, an associate of Mr. Fejtek.
In Opposition: City Clerk Berry stated that no written communi-
cations had been received in opposition to this
matter. Mayor McFadden asked for verbal comments
None in opposition and no one addressed the issue.
Mayor McFadden closed the public testimony
Testimony Closed portion of the hearing.
ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9188 - RESOLUTION NO. 9188 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving the DDA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CON-
SENTING TO THE APPROVAL BY THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREE-
MENT BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, VAL J. FEJTEK AND
SOUTHLAND MOTORS, INC.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
ACTION BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Secretary,Berry presented:
Resolution 472 - RESOLUTION NO. 472 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving the DDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, VAL J. FEJTEK AND SOUTHLAND MOTORS,
INC.
Motion by Wong .and seconded by Touhey to
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt, and to approve the following two actions:
a) the expenditure of $775,000 from Account No.
876-160, and b) the appropriation and expendi-
ture of $100,000 from Account No. 876-320-5100-
6425. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor McFadden recessed the Redevelopment Agency
at 8:27 pm to continue with the City Council
agenda.
HEARING CORTEZ PARR FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT - CORTEZ PARK
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 7 - NEGATIVE DECLARA-
TION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Cortez Park Lighting While introducing this hearing, Mayor McFadden
stated that he wished to limit speaking time of
those presenting testimony. Council discussed
this and agreed on a ten-minute time limit.
• City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of pub-
lication and mailing. Mayor McFadden opened the
hearing and the staff report was presented by
Planning Director Collier. He also presented
slides of Cortez Park, discussing the proposed
locations for the lights and the potential
impacts of spillover lighting and glare, noise,
traffic, and parking. He responded to Council
Minutes of March 21, 1995 3
questions regarding height and number of poles,
distance from residences, and use of the park.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Mayor McFadden opened the public testimony por-
tion of the hearing and asked for comments in
favor of the amendment. The following persons
IN FAVOR:
addressed Council:
Dino Diaz
Dino Diaz, 1241 Valinda Street, spoke as
president of the West Covina Bruins.
Gonzalo Hinojosa
Gonzalo Hinojosa, 1237 Michelle Street,
also of the West Covina Bruins.
Carolyn Robinson
Carolyn Robinson, Pomona, mother of a Bruin
team player, noted that the Bruins is the only
league imposing a 2.0 grade point average or
better of its players.
Mario Aguilar
Mario Aguilar, 230 S. Astell Avenue, also
of the West Covina Bruins.
Le Roy Elliott
Le Roy Elliott, 2539 E. Thackery, spoke as
secretary of the Maverick Group.
Jim Howell
Jim Howell, La Puente, father of a Bruin
team player.
Fernando Herrera
Fernando Herrera, La Puente, father of a
Bruin team player.
E.T. Snell
E.T. Snell, Irwindale, spoke in favor of
field lighting for little league teams.
Ella Rivera
Ella Rivera spoke in favor as well.
IN OPPOSITION: Mayor McFadden asked for comments in opposition
and the following addressed Council:
Charles Cook Charles Cook, 404 S. Citrus, who felt the
Negative Declaration was incomplete and
submitted his comments to the City Clerk.
Royce Wilson Royce Wilson, 530 Montezuma Way, suggested
the lighting be paid for by the league, parking
on the east side of Citrus be restricted, and
the P.A. amplification be controlled.
Robert Klenk Robert Klenk, 609 S. Magnolia, stated that
the time limits for play are currently being
disregarded.
Tami Klenck Tami Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia, suggested a
neighborhood/league committee be formed to
resolve problems.
Dorothy Jennings Dorothy Jennings, 1312 E. Larkwood Street,
suggested team practices start earlier in the
day.
Mayor McFadden asked for comments in rebuttal and
REBUTTAL: the following individual spoke:
Mario Aguilar Mario Aguilar, 230 S Astell Avenue, com-
mented on the issues raised in opposition. He
invited the neighbors to attend the league's
board meetings to discuss issues and concerns.
He also noted that the Bruins was a self-
supporting league and related their various
expenses, including a scholarship fund for
outstanding student players.
TESTIMONY CLOSED Mayor McFadden closed the public testimony por-
tion of the hearing to commence Council discus-
sion.
• COUNCIL DISCUSSION Councilmember Wong suggested a neighborhood
coordinating committee to work with all the park
users, not just the football league. .
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert clarified the funding
source for this project as well as some other
misstatements made during the testimony portion
of the hearing. He spoke favorably of moving
forward with the project.
Minutes of March 21, 1995 4
Councilmember Touhey remarked that it is cheaper
to build kids than to rebuild adults, and for
the sake of the children he favored the project.
Councilmember Manners complimented the speakers
giving testimony. She stated she had strong
reservations about the project, particularly
when the Human Services Commission could not
make a recommendation for approval.
Councilmember Wong discussed available practice
hours for the team and the change in daylight
savings time that occurs in October each year.
Mayor McFadden supported the idea of a coordi-
nating effort between the park users and the
surrounding neighbors and suggested more police
units patrol in the evening to discourage any
inappropriate activities in the park.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9189 - RESOLUTION NO. 9189 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
certifying Neg. Dec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR CORTEZ PARK MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 7, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution 9190 - RESOLUTION NO. 9190 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Amendment No. 7 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING CORTEZ PARK MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 7
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to
waive further reading of the resolutions.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to
adopt the resolutions. Motion carried 4-1 with
Manners voting no.
Recess Mayor McFadden recessed the City Council at
11:00 pm. Council reconvened at 11:20 pm with
all members present.
Mayor McFadden announced that due to the late-
ness of the meeting, Council would conduct
Agenda and Oral Communications tonight and hold
over all other items until the next evening at
7:00 pm.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Janice Bonneville Janice Bonneville, 1521 Fairway Knolls, stated
two priorities for the City: support the Police
and close the landfill.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, presented com-
ments for Jean Arneson regarding Item F-1 (Pre-
liminary Closure and Preliminary Postclosure of
• the Landfill) as she was unable to attend the
meeting. He stated his support of the issue as
well.
Sally Ramirez Sally Ramirez, S.E.I.U. representative (of the
City's Maintenance Department labor force),
spoke in opposition to privatization of
services. In her experience, contracting for
services has not always proven to be cost-
effective.
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Councilmember Touhey commented on his
perspective of union work vs contract work.
E.T. Snell E.T. Snell, Irwindale, complained about his
treatment from the Police Department and accused
Council of meeting in secret with BKK for the
• last six months. He made other various negative
remarks, some of which were directed at Council -
member Wong. Councilmember Wong tried to inter-
ject corrections to Mr. Snell's misstatements.
Mr. Snell continued and Mayor McFadden inter-
vened, instructing him to refrain from making
personal attacks at the podium.
Giancarlo Massarotto Giancarlo Massarotto, 1026 S. Valinda, opposed
the Materials Recovery Facility proposed in
Walnut (Item 0-1). He also commented on testi-
mony given at the last Council meeting wherein
citizens threatened to sue the City if the
Council decision wasn't to their liking.
Tami Klenk Tami Klenk, 609 S. Magnolia, requested restric-
ted parking on her street, free of charge, as
offered by the Mayor.
City Manager Starbird'explained the mandatory
settlement conferences as ordered by the
Superior Court Judge. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert
expressed his frustration with the court system
and Mayor McFadden commented'on the litigation
process in general.
In reference to Mr. Snell, Councilmember Touhey
asked the City Attorney for written advice
regarding the Council's ability to restrict
speakers at the podium from making caustic
remarks.
Councilmember Wong noted his appreciation
for Council's support in trying to address the
manner in which Mr. Snell presents his remarks.
Councilmember Manners noted that Mayor
McFadden deserves credit, not condemnation, for
doing his best throughout the mandatory settle-
ment conferences.
ADJOURNMENT At 12:07 am, motion by Manners and seconded by
Touhey to continue the meeting to Wednesday,
March 22, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.
Motion carried 5-0.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Janet B y