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02-06-1996 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL February 6, 1996 • The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order at 7:47 pm in the City Hall Council .Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Pastor Ernest Kennedy of Tri- City Southern Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Herfert. ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey, Council - members Manners, McFadden, Wong Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Dixon, Miller, Keating, Fong, Gardner, Samaniego, Greene, Glover, Collier, Mayer, McIsaac, Yoshizaki, Salazar, Miyasato, Palkhiwala, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Wong noted the closed session commencement time was in error in the special meeting minutes of January 16, 1996. Staff to correct. Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey to approve the following sets of minutes: Special meeting of January 16, 1996 Regular meeting of January 16, 1996 Joint meeting of January 18, 1996 Special meeting of January 30, 1996 Motion carried 5-0. PRESENTATIONS Bryan Garland of California Street Hockey Association presented the City with a check totaling $14,019 as the first installment of a 200s return to the City for the new hockey rink "Planet Hockey." Susie Harvey, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, presented a demonstration of the Chamber's new World Wide Web Site, noting that their address on the Internet is: http://www.wcovina.org/ ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Herfert announced that the second joint public hearing regarding an Owner Participa- tion Agreement re Concorde Battery Corporation will be held over until the February 20th meeting. Also being held over until the next • meeting is D-1 (pedestrian easement between Vincent and Maplewood). • Redevelopment Agency Mayor Herfert called to order the Redevelopment convened Agency at 8:07 pm for the purpose of conduc- ting the following joint public hearing. • • Minutes of 2/6/96 `a HEARING. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Mayor Herfert stated that the first order of business was the transmittal of Redevelop- ment's Report to the City Council. Redevelop- ment Director Yoshizaki presented the staff report. City Clerk presented Resolution 487 - RESOLUTION NO. 487 - A RESOLUTION OF THE transmitting the report REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND TRANSMITTING ITS REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Herfert stated that public hearing could now begin. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Herfert noted the following documents were under considera- tion: 1) The Agency Report to the city Council on the proposed Amendment No. 2, which includes the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission; and 2) The proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Redevelopment Plan for the West Covina Rede- velopment Project; and 3) The Negative Declaration prepared in connection with Amendment No. 2. Public Testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony por- tion of the hearing. City Clerk Berry stated that no written communications had been received regarding either Amendment No. 2 or the Negative Declaration. Mayor Herfert asked for oral comments in favor and the following addressed Council: Verbal Comment Jim Reeve, Pastor of Faith Community Church, urged the removal of the property in question from the Redevelopment Project area. Mayor Herfert asked for verbal comments in opposition and no one addressed Council. No one wished to address Council and Mayor Herfert closed the public testimony portion of the Testimony closed hearing. Councilmember Manners stated that the amend- ment was rather straight forward and requested the reading of the resolution heading. Redevelopment Action City Clerk presented: Resolution 488 - RESOLUTION NO. 488 - A RESOLUTION OF THE approving Neg. Dec. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Motion by Wong and seconded by Manners to waive further reading of the resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of 2/6/96 City Council Action 3 City Clerk presented: Resolution 9292 - RESOLUTION NO. 9292 - A RESOLUTION OF THE approving Neg. Dec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA • APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AMEND- MENT NO. 2 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. FOR THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion.carried 5-0. City Clerk presented Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SAID PROJECT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion 'carried by, roll call vote: AYES: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert NOES: None HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CONCORDE BATTERY CORPORATION Mayor Herfert repeated his announcement that this hearing is being held over until the next meeting, scheduled for February 20, 1996. RDA recessed Mayor Herfert recessed the Redevelopment Agency at 8:20 pm to continue the City Council Agenda. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Linda Siggins Linda Siggins, Library Director, stated she was available for questions in relation to the County Library's proposed CFD (Item K-1). Diana Davis Diana Davis, 2023 Edenview Lane, addressed Item K-1 as a member of Friends of the Library. Iris Delameter Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, commended Environmental Services Director Miller for a thorough report on the MRF issue (Item F-1). She favored the Pomona MRF proposal. Mabel Tronsgard Mabel Tronsgard, 1334 W. Glenmere, referred to an article in the Tribune which stated that Mayor Herfert abstained on the Lark Ellen • Towers project because of his employer, Southern California Edison. She asked for a • letter of explanation as to why he didn't abstain on all the park lighting issues. Mayor Herfert responded, and stated that he would also write her a letter. Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima, commented on the newly formed employee associations. She felt Council has overlooked mid -management for several years and should show more regard for its leaders. Minutes of 2/6/96 4 Raymond Santos Raymond Santos, Manager of Center Liquor, 1238 N. Citrus #4, stated his business has been robbed twice. He asked Council to please sup- port the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Touhey responded that placing more officers on the street was part of an overall public safety program and more police officers are in the field this year. John Locke John Locke, Manager of Big 5 Sporting Goods, expressed concern for more police coverage on Azusa Avenue. James Maldonado James Maldonado, a recent West Covina resident returnee, related his support for the Police Department.. City Manager Starbird related the recently implemented public safety program developed by the Police Chief and the significant increase of the number of officers in the field. Mayor Pro Tem Touhey asked for the percentage increase in field officers since 1990. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (receive & file) Letter of resignation, dated January 9, 1996, was received from Tracy Brown of the Human Services Commission. Commission Summaries (receive & file) Human Services 1/9/96 Planning 1/23/96 Personnel 1/10/96 Senior Citizens' 1/11/96 Waste Mgmt/Env. Quality 1/18/96 Claims For Action (deny & notify claimant) David Martinez filed a claim on 7/25/95 for personal damages. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Temporary Use Permits (receive & file) TUP #2300-96 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821 S. Glendora, for a tent sale 1/14 - 2/25. TUP #2303-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, for two radio pro- motions on 1/20. Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file) 1) Minutes of the regular meeting of 1/16/96. Ordinance introduction 2) Ordinance introduction setting speed limits: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA„ CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 23-131 AND 23-132 RELATING TO • DECREASE AND INCREASE OF. STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS • Award of Bids 1) PP 96206 - Installation of 50 Foot High Netting at Sunset Field PP 96206 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Woodman Pole Co. Woodman Pole Company, Huntington Beach, in the amount of $21,264 as presented at the bid opening of 1/30/96 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. Minutes of 2/6/96 5 2) PP 96259 - Provide Aluminum Bleachers at Various City Locations PP 96259 - Recommendation is to accept. the bid of Aluminum Seating Inc. Aluminum Seating Inc., San Bernardino, in the amount of $34,581.40 as submitted at the bid opening of 1/30/96 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. Miscellaneous - City Clerk's Office Destruction of Documents as Prescribed by Law Recommendation is to adopt the following: Resolution 9283 - RESOLUTION NO. 9283 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Destruction of Materials COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR- NIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW Miscellaneous - Public Works 1) Quarterly Construction Report (r & f) 2) WP 94116 - City Water Reservoirs Mis- cellaneous Improvements - Approval of Plans & Specifications WP 94116 - 'Recommendation is to approve the plans & specs approved and specifications for WP 94116 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. 3) Charlinda Street Storm Drain - Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Use of City Streets Recommendation is to adopt the following: Resolution 9284 - RESOLUTION NO. 9284 - A RESOLUTION OF THE Charlinda Storm Drain CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CERTAIN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHARLINDA STREET DRAIN PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC STREETS FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE FACILITIES 4) 1995/96 Transportation Development (TDA) Funding Recommendation is to adopt the following: Resolution 9285 - RESOLUTION NO. 9285 - A RESOLUTION OF THE TDA funding ($37,392) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB-821 AND RECONFIRMING THE ADOP- TION OF ITS BICYCLE AND. PEDESTRIAN PLAN 5) Left Turn Traffic Signal Phasing for Southbound Nogales at La Puente Road Recommendation is to adopt the following: Resolution 9286 - RESOLUTION NO. 9286 - A RESOLUTION OF THE Left Turn Signal CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE PORTION OF THE INTERSECTION • OF NOGALES STREET AND LA PUENTE ROAD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM • OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Miscellaneous - Police Department Police Department Computer'User License PD Computer License Recommendation is to authorize the Police Department to purchase an unlimited user license for a total price, not to exceed $28,860.00, from approved Drug Enforcement Rebate monies. Minutes of 2/6/96 6 Mayor Herfert commented on Item C-1, noting that he appreciated the efforts of Tracy Brown while on the Human Services Commission and wished her well in her new surroundings. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey to ' waive further reading of the ordinance and resolutions and to introduce/adopt, as applicable, and to approve all other items listed. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert .NOES: None PUBLIC WORKS REQUESTED VACATION OF PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT NORTHERLY OF THE SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY BETWEEN VINCENT AVENUE AND MAPLEWOOD AVENUE This item had been pulled off the Agenda, to be rescheduled before the City Council at a later Council meeting. WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports for this meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WASTE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY REPORT MRF Report Environmental' Services Director Miller elaborated on the staff report. He outlined the differences between the Pomona MRF and Athens MRF. Council requested Robert DeLoach, Public Works Director for Pomona, to present the Pomona MRF Project. Mr. DeLoach and Mr. Dave Ault of Taormina Industries (the MRF operator) did not make a full presentation but responded to Councilmembers' questions. Council requested Dennis Chiappetta, General Manager of Arakelian Enterprises (Athens), to address Council regarding the proposed Athens MRF. Recess Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 10:30 pm. Council reconvened at 10:40 pm with all members present. Mayor Herfert called upon Mr. DeLoach and Mr. Ault to present rebuttal to comments made by Mr. Chiappetta regarding both projects. Upon completion, lengthy Council discussion and questioning ensued. Councilmember McFadden favored the Athens project, citing its more lengthy history of involvement with the City of West Covina. He also urged the Council and Athens to initiate residential recycling as soon a possible. Councilmember Wong favored the Pomona project in light of the relative similarity of the projects' status in the • development stage and the cost-effectiveness of the Pomona project. Councilmember Manners • cited the City's favorable experience with Athens versus the relatively new information about the Pomona project as reasons to favor Athens. Mayor Pro Tem Touhey called into question several of the assertions about the Pomona project and anticipated that hidden costs and/or negotiations could narrow the present gap in costs between the two pro- posals. he suggested that if the City were to waive franchise fees and Integrated Waste • • • Minutes of 2/6/96 7 Management Fees on the Athens project, the cost to the rate_ payers would be reduced. Mayor Herfert also favored the Athens project, citing the lengthy process Athens had under- taken to bring the project to this stage. Additional debate ensued. Upon conclusion, motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to authorize staff to negotiate with Athens for commercial waste materials recovery services and to discuss the request by Athens for an automatic CPI increase. Motion carried 4-1 with Wong voting no. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council meeting at 11:37 pm to reconvene the Rede- velopment Agency. The City Council recon- vened at 11:40 pm with all members present. HUMAN SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting. PUBLIC SAFETY No items scheduled for this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE PROTEST HEARING PROCESS FOR LIBRARY CFD Assistant City Manager Wylie elaborated on the staff report, responding to questions and com- ments. Council concurred on holding this matter over until the next Council meeting. Staff was directed to rework the postcard question, incorporating their ideas and concerns. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve demands totaling $2,692,791.93 as listed on check registers FI 160292 through 160703. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert NOES: None ABSTAIN: Touhey re: Future America ESGV R.O.P. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, contrasted Council's discussions and actions between the County's proposed CFD of $20/year per parcel owner and Athens' proposed MRF of $100/year per resident. She felt the City Council had an obligation to its citizens, not to Athens. Mayor Herfert responded to her comments. MAYOR'S REPORTS RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR TRACY BROWN Council concurred on the approval of a reso- lution of commendation for resigning Com- missioner Brown (moving out of the City). COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember McFadden requested Council to direct Mayor Pro Tem Touhey, the City's SLAG representative, to vote for the Councilmember of Diamond Bar to fill the unexpired term of Tom Sykes as representative to the Southern Minutes of 216196 g California Council of Government for District 37. Councilmember Manners stated that she was interested in the position and asked Council if they had received her memorandum requesting their support. After further discussion, a ' motion was offered by Wong and seconded by McFadden to endorse Councilmember Manners in her bid for the position. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Herfert adjourned the meeting at 12:27 am. May teve—t rfer ATTEST: #itY4 rk Jane Be ry • •