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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. e to page 6 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 Fa 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. Minutes of March 21, 1995 W 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