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06-04-1996 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL June 4, 1996 The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Touhey at 7:35 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Pastor Lyle Griffin of the Seventh Day Adventist faith, from Salem, Oregon, who was here visiting his nephew, Mayor Touhey. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Touhey. ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern McFadden, Councilmembers Herfert, Wong Absent: Councilmember Manners (excused) Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Peters, Glover, Greene, Dixon, Distelrath, Jones, Ure, Miller, Pullin, Bonaparte, Collier, Salazar, McIsaac, Keating, Fong, Mayer, Cleary, Samaniego, Yoshizaki, Berry APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve the minutes of special meeting of May 13, 1996, the special meeting of May 20, 1996 and the regular meeting of May 21, 1996. Motion carried 4-0. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Touhey proclaimed July 1 through July 6, 1996, as MUS- CULAR DYSTROPHY WEEK and presented the proclamation to John Hughes and Bill Vann of the Elks Club. Mayor Touhey announced that the Elks Club was co -sponsoring the Fourth of July Events with the City and Mr. Hughes presented the schedule of events. Shuttles between Thyberg Football Stadium at West Covina High School and the parking lot at Faith Community Church will be provided by Foothill Transit. HEARING ADULT -ORIENTED BUSINESS ORDINANCE - CODE AMENDMENT NO.272 Mayor Touhey stated that the public testimony portion of this hearing was conducted on May 21st. The hearing had been closed at that time and continued until this evening for final determination. However, there being a number of citizens who wished to address this item, Mayor Touhey reopened the hearing. Code Amendment No. 272 City Attorney Dixon explained the changes in current law that governed the extent and limit to which the City's current ordinance could be changed. Planning Director Collier reviewed the specific changes. In compliance with state law, the possible locations for an adult -oriented business have been increased - with limitations as to proximities to schools, churches, and other adult - oriented businesses. Current law also permits very stringent regu- lations as to what takes place inside the facility and these have been incorporated into the proposed ordinance. City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 2 Public Testimony Mayor Touhey.asked for comments in favor of the ordinance and the In Favor: following addressed Council: David Saeger David Saeger, 1222 Bubbling Well Road, spoke favorably of the ordinance. He requested that staff look into a couple of areas which may strengthen restrictions even further: attractive nuisance to minors and child endangerment laws. Michael Duggan Michael Duggan, a Citrus Municipal Court Judge, read a ' letter from Bob Pamplin who could not attend the Council meeting. Judge Duggan stated that in his position with Citrus Municipal Court, he could not take a position on the issue. Robert Klenck Robert Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia, referred to the section regulating lighting within the business. He suggested that, rather than brighter lighting, the lights be turned off and then the per- formers could not be seen. Iris Delameter Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, suggested that the six foot barrier between performers and patrons be expanded to 10 or 12 feet which would make it impossible to tip the performers. Gail Zals Gail Zals, West Covina resident, suggested including limiting locations close to family oriented businesses. In Opposition: Mayor Touhey asked for comments in opposition to the proposed ordinance and no one addressed Council. He closed the public testi Public Testimony Closed mony portion of the hearing. Council Discussion City Attorney Dixon responded to the suggestions offered by the citizens: a) The lights are purposely bright to discourage any illegal actions. b) In reference to expanding the buffer zone between patrons and performers to dissuade tipping, the ordinance already provides for "no contact." c) The City may have some trouble with the definition of "family oriented businesses" but will look into that suggestion. d) The City will also look into the suggestions relating to child pornography and attractive nuisances. Mayor Pro Tern McFadden felt landlords and businesses need to be encouraged to discourage adult -oriented businesses in West Covina. Councilmember Wong thanked the audience for their comments, noting that it makes the Council's job so much easier when the citizens understand the issue. He stated he would support the ordinance. Councilmember Herfert concurred with Mr. Wong's statements. Mayor Touhey noted his wholehearted support for the ordinance and asked for the reading of the ordinance heading. City Clerk presented Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING) RELATED ADULT - ORIENTED BUSINESSES (Amendment No. 272) Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Wong, Touhey NOES: None ABSENT: Manners City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 3 HEARING CITYWIDE SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGES FOR FY 96/97 - METHOD OF COLLECTION City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor Touhey opened the hearing. Sewer Standby & Availability City Engineer Glover presented the staff report, noting that' ' the proposed rate for FY 96/97 is $21.95 per unit, the same rate as for the current FY 95/96. Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and City Clerk Berry stated that no written protests or com- None ments had been received. Mayor Touhey then asked for verbal comments and no one addressed the City Council. The public testi- Testimony closed mony portion of the hearing was closed. Council Discussion No comments offered. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9330 - RESOLUTION NO. 9330 - A RESOLUTION OF THE Sewer Standby & Availability CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGES THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0. HEARING WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTE- NANCE DISTRICT FY 96/97 City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor Touhey opened the hearing. City Engineer Glover presented the Citywide Lighting & Maint. Dist. staff report, noting that staff is proposing to decrease the assessment rates by 2 % from the current level of FY 95/96. He responded to several questions of Council regarding a necessary reserve level, the availability of $100,000 that had been earmarked sometime ago for a band shell, and the consequences of including those funds with the proposed reduction for a 5 % reduction in assessment rates. Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing regarding the Citywide Lighting & Maintenance District. City Clerk None Berry stated that no written protests of comments had been received. Mayor Touhey asked for verbal comments and no one addressed the Testimony closed City Council. Mayor Touhey closed the testimony portion of the - hearing. Council Discussion A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the availability and use of the $100,000. Councilmember McFadden supported Mr. Wong's proposal to use the money to reduce assessments by 5 % for FY 96/97 and find band shell money from another source. Motion Motion by Wong and seconded by McFadden to increase the reduction of assessment rates from 2% to 5% for the citywide district for FY 96/97. 46 Further discussion followed and Councilmember Herfert stated that he would not support the motion, nor would he support contracting for park maintenance. Mayor Touhey stated that he would support tonight's action and would not support an increase in next year's assessment. City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 City Clerk presented: Resolution 9331 - RESOLUTION NO. 9331 - A RESOLUTION OF THE Citywide Lighting & Maint. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGI- NEER DATED APRIL 30, 1996, PREPARED PURSUANT • TO RESOLUTION NO. 9296, DATED FEBRUARY 20, 1996, AND PRELIMINARILY APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESO- LUTIONNO. 9318 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESS- MENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE INSTALLED AND MAIN- TAINED AND TO ORDER CERTAIN PARKS TO BE IMPROVED AND MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996 (West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District FY 96/97) AS AMENDED Motion by Wong and seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt, as amended to reflect a 5% decrease in assessment rates. Motion carried 3-1 with Herfert voting' no. Mayor Touhey stepped out At 9:15 pm, Mayor Touhey left the Council meeting. HEARING PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING 219 N. Maplewood Avenue 3105 E. Virginia Avenue 900 E. Herring Avenue Public Nuisance Hearing City Clerk Berry verified the affidavits of mailing. Mayor Pro Tem (unkept swimming pools) McFadden opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Planning Director Collier. Public Testimony Mayor Pro Tern McFadden opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for comments. The following person spoke: Ernie Sweigart Ernie Sweigart, 219 N. Maplewood, spoke in favor. He stated that he has just moved into the home and the pool was pumped while under the previous owner. Testimony closed There being no others wishing to address the City Council, Mayor Pro Tern McFadden closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. There was no Council discussion. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9332 - RESOLUTION NO. 9332 - A RESOLUTION OF THE 219 N. Maplewood Ave. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 219 N. MAPLEWOOD AVENUE A PUBLIC NUISANCE • Resolution 9333 - RESOLUTION NO. 9333 - A RESOLUTION OF THE 3105 E. Virginia Ave. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3105 E. VIRGINIA AVENUE A PUBLIC NUISANCE Resolution 9334 - RESOLUTION NO. 9334 - A RESOLUTION OF THE 900 E. Herring Ave. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI- FORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 E. HERRING AVENUE A PUBLIC NUISANCE City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 3-0. Recess Mayor Pro Tern McFadden called a recess at 9:20 pm. Mayor Touhey returned at 9:35 pm and reconvened the City Council • meeting. RDA called to order Mayor Touhey called to order the Redevelopment Agency at 9:35 pm to conduct the following joint public hearing. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND EDWARDS THEATRES CIRCUIT, INC. 1st Amendment to DDA with Councilmember Wong stated that he would not be able to participate Edwards Theatres, Inc. in the discussion and vote on this matter due to conflict of interest laws. He stepped down from the Council table to take a seat in the audience, reserving his right, to speak as a citizen if he so chose. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and stated that the record contained: a) the First Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of West Covina and Edwards Theatres Circuit, Inc., b) a 33433 Report, c) an Addendum to the previously certified EIR, and d) the original Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Edwards Theatres. Mayor Touhey opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Redevelopment Director Yoshizaki. Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and City Clerk Berry stated that no written comments had been received on this matter. In Favor: Mayor Touhey asked for comments favoring the amendment to the DDA and the following addressed Council: Larry Davidson Larry Davidson, Vice President of Edwards, spoke favorably of the amendment and responded to Councilmember Herfert's question regarding the number and size of restaurants proposed for the site. Larry Dodd Larry Dodd of Zellman Development also addressed the restaurant issue. In Opposition Mayor Touhey asked for comments in opposition to the amendment • and the following addressed Council: Bruce Sanborn Bruce Sanborn of Sanborn Theaters opposed the amendment. He felt the project was substantially different than originally con- ceived, particularly with respect to stadium seating. He said the parking allotment will fall short by 600 stalls. John Dee John Dee, attorney for Sanborn Theaters, cited numerous differences in the current project vs the original project, and urged Council to reject the changes and reopen the project for RFPs. Gladys Cannon Gladys Cannon, 1106 S. Lark Ellen, preferred quick restaurants, but not fast food. City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 0 Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, would like the project to include quality restaurants, as promised. She expressed concern about the proposed parking on Glendora Avenue. Iris Delameter Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, asked where would the patrons park, if additional parking was needed. Robert Pellarito Robert Pellarito, owner of the Royal Lounge, looked forward to the development and the increased traffic and people on Glendora Avenue. It will be good for his business. Staff Response Redevelopment Director Yoshizaki addressed the comments. He noted that this was a better project and the Redevelopment Agency does not want to go back to a lesser project. He noted that the reduced restaurant parking demand increases the parking availability for the theater. The increase of on -street parking along Glendora will not take away the parking spaces currently fronting the Glendora Avenue businesses. Redevelopment Agency Special Counsel Tom Clark responded to the legal questions discussed during the public testimony portion. He clarified that approval was granted to Zellman and Edwards as the developers of the project and a "change in conception" is permis- sible under Redevelopment law. Mayor Touhey permitted additional comments from Mr. Sanborn about increase from 16 to 18 screens. Mr. Davidson responded that the new project is similar to all the other projects being constructed by Edwards at this time and is very progressive. He added that they have no intention of establishing fast food restaurants. Public Testimony closed Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Council Discussion Councilmember Herfert was not favorably disposed towards the proposed lighting fixtures. He expressed concern about the future of the restaurants for this project, desiring no downgrading at all City Council Action City Clerk Berry presented: Resolution 9335 - RESOLUTION NO. 9335 - A RESOLUTION OF THE approving 1st Amendment to DDA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOP- MENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND EDWARDS THEATRES CIRCUIT, INC. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-0-1 with Wong abstaining. Redevelopment Agency Action Secretary Berry presented: Resolution 492 - RESOLUTION NO. 492 - A RESOLUTION OF THE approving the addendum REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE EDWARDS ENTER- TAINMENT COMPLEX PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 7 W Resolution 493 - approving 1st Amend. to DDA RESOLUTION NO. 493 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECU- TION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND EDWARDS THEATRES CIRCUIT, INC. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong abstaining. The joint public hearing concluded at 11:03 pm at which time Chairman Touhey completed the remainder of the Redevelopment Agency Agenda. At 11:04 pm the City Council meeting continued. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Julie Austin Julie Austin, Assistant Manager of Foothill Transit, addressed Item K-lb, explaining the two amendments placed before the City Council for consideration. She responded to Council questions. Iris Delameter Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, commented on the Police Management MOU (Item J-1) and the proposed Glendora Avenue street improvements. James Fonseca James Fonseca, 816 N. Azusa Avenue, Apt. #2, suggested trimming the trees at Denny's park lot, as it was too dark in the evening. He also noted the light was out at the alley of 816 N. Azusa Avenue. Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on the Azusa Landfill report (Item No. F-1). He felt that staff didn't fully understand the issue. CONSENT CALENDAR WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None received. COMMISSIONS/SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive & file) Human Services 5/14/96 Planning 5/28/96 Senior Citizens' 5/09/96 Waste Management/Environmental Quality 5/16/96 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive & file) TUP #2318-96 was issued to Sears & Roebuck, 1400 West Covina Parkway (The Plaza) for a construction trailer on 5/21/96. TUP #2323-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan/KIA, 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, for a radio promotion on May 26, 1996. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS/RELEASE OF BONDS Tract No. 48997 - Location: Woodgate Drive, between Adrienne and Francesca Cham Developers Recommendation is to accept on -site improvements and release Certificate of Deposit of International Bank of California in the amount of $337,000. City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 • TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES (accept & file) Minutes of the regular meeting held May 21, 1996. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (waive reading & adopt) Ordinance 1973 - ORDINANCE NO. 1973 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Amendment No. 266 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING) RELATED TO DENSITY BONUSES AND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY (Code Amendment No. 266) MISCELLANEOUS - CITY MANAGER 1) Appropriation for WCCT WCCT Appropriation Recommendation is to appropriate $45,200 in revenues received from Charter Communications to account 110-320- 2632-6120. 2) Local Enforcement Agency Contract for Legal Services Colin Lennard of Recommendation is to approve the agreement for legal ser- Fulbright and Jaworski vices with Fulbright and Jaworski, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. MISCELLANEOUS - HUMAN SERVICES YMCA Agreement Renewal YMCA Agreement Recommendation is to approve Amendment No. 4 to the YMCA Facility Use Agreement for services at Shadow Oak Park. MISCELLANEOUS - FINANCE DEPARTMENT Surplus Property (adopt resolution) Resolution 9336 - RESOLUTION NO. 9336 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Surplus property COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the resolutions and ordinance and adopt, and to approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Wong, Touhey NOES: None ABSENT: Manners PUBLIC WORKS 1) PROJECT WCM-96-01- MAINTENANCE OF CITY PARKS, NATURAL AREAS, AND UNIMPROVED AREAS - AWARD OF BID Council reviewed the staff report and Councilmember Herfert stated that he would not support contracting out for City park maintenance. WCM-96-01 - Motion by McFadden and seconded by Wong to Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises accept the bid of Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., Irwindale, in the amount of $937,800 ($187,560 per year) as submitted at the bid opening of 5/28/96 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. Motion carried 3-1 with Herfert voting no. City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 9 2) GLENDORA AVENUE STREET EXPANSION BET- WEEN STATE ST. AND SOUTH GARVEY AVENUE - PROJECT SP 96117 - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Councilmember Wong stated that due to conflict of interest laws, he would abstain from the discussion and vote on this issue. Planning Director Collier and Principal Engineer Mayer presented the staff report, complete with pictures of the proposed lighting fixtures and outdoor furniture. SP 96117 - Councilmember Herfert disliked the proposed Plans & specs approved lighting fixtures as too cold and futuristic. He noted that he would support the approval of plans and specifications, and requested staff to research for other architectural fixtures. Motion by McFadden and seconded by Herfert to a) establish Project No. SP 96117, and b) approve the plans and specifications for SP 96117 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. Motion carried 3-0-1 with Wong abstaining. WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports for this meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1) USE OF AZUSA LANDFILL Council reviewed the staff report. Due to the lateness of the hour, Council decided to hold this matter over until the next Council meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The RDA meeting was held earlier in the evening. HUMAN SERVICES No reports for this meeting. PUBLIC SAFETY No reports for this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERSONNEL SERVICES 1) TRANSMISSION OF MOU AND IMPLEMENTING RESOLUTION FOR WEST COVINA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION WC Police Mngt. MOU Council reviewed the staff report. City Clerk presented: Resolution 9337 - RESOLUTION NO. 9337 - A RESOLUTION OF MOU approved THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE WEST • COVINA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6482, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT SER- VICES, AND RESOLUTION NO. 7223, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPEN- SATION OF POSITIONS Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 4-0. City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 10 CITY MANAGER 1) COMMISSION SELECTION PROCESS Council reviewed the staff report. Mayor Touhey suggested this matter be held over until the next Council meeting and requested the other Councilmembers to submit their recom- mendations to him. ' 2) AMENDMENT TO FOOTHILL TRANSIT JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT Foothill Transit Amendments Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Herfert requested minutes of the Foothill Transit meetings. Motion by Wong and seconded by McFadden to approve the following two amendments. The motion carried 4-0. Amendment No. 4 - AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR to the Joint Exercise of Clarifying Terms Powers Agreement between the County of Los Angeles, the Cities of Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Clare- mont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Industry, Irwindale, La Verne, Monrovia, Pomona, San Dimas, South El Monte, Temple City, Walnut and West Covina to clarify Board Members terms and to expand zone options for designation of Secretary to the Board, Treasurer, and Controller of the Zone Amendment No. 5 - AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE to the Joint Exercise of Adding City of La Puente Powers Agreement between the County of Los Angeles, the Cities of Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Clare- mont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Industry, Irwindale, La Verne, Monrovia, Pomona, San Dimas, South El Monte, Temple City, Walnut and West Covina to include the City of La Puente in the Foothill Transit Zone APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to approve Demands totaling $872,073.58 as listed on check registers FI 162879 through 163164. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Wong, Touhey NOES: None ABSENT: Manners ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE Touhey re Future America and West Covina Community Food Bank ORAL COMMUNICATIONS James Fonseca, 816 N. Azusa Avenue, Apt. #2, complained about his CATV reception. • MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) POTENTIAL CULTURAL FACILITY & VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL IN THE COURTYARD AT WEST COVINA CITY HALL City Manager Starbird elaborated on the staff report. Veterans Memorial Wall and Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to Potential Cultural Facility - approve the potential project and that an architect be selected Funding approved to prepare preliminary plans and cost estimates for review; and that the funding for the project will be decided upon Tuesday evening during the CIP budget review. City Council Minutes of 6/4/96 - 11' • COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Upon further discussion, the motion was amended by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to appropriate $100,000 from the BKK Augmentation Fund and $75,000 from the Construction Tax Fund. Motion carried 3-1 with Wong voting no. Mayor Touhey volunteered to work with the Veteran organizations. 2) RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING STATER BROS. 60TH ANNIVERSARY Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to approve a resolution commemorating Stater Bros. 60th Anniversary. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Touhey announced Covina's Picnic in the Park event scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 1996 at Covina Park between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Councilmember Herfert announced Vine School's Bone Marrow Drive scheduled for June 8th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm at the school. Councilmember Wong reported that the Heart Association's dinner/theater fund raiser generated $15,000 the previous week , noting that Mayor Touhey did an excellent job at the event. Councilmember McFadden reported on the Lions' movie fund raiser and attended the opening of the Covina Democratic Club. Councilmember Wong noted the contributions made by Sanborn Theaters in the annual Lions fund raising event. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to adjourn the meeting at 11:59 pm. Motion carried 4-0. - Attest: City Cierk-Janet Berry • N I i, J, n'07'. J, " Ma 0r Michael Touhey