06-01-1999 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 1, 1999
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 7:36 pm
in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given
by Dr. Kundan Peter from West Covina United Methodist Church and Councilmember Touhey led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Howard, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers
Herfert, Touhey, Wong
Others Present: Hobbs, Greene, Yauchzee, McIsaac, Lee, Pidgeon, King, Chung,
Fields, Collier, Wills, Gardner, Bommarito, McDonald, Martyn,
Keating, Schimanski, Fox, Fong, Mayer, Marticorena, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Wong requested that his statement to Mayor
Howard regarding the May 23rd Council meeting be included in
that set of minutes. Mayor Howard to forward the statement to the
City Clerk for inclusion. With this correction, the following sets of
minutes were approved:
Special meeting of May 4, 1999 (ALS Fees)
Regular meeting of May 4, 1999
Special meeting of May 18, 1999
Special meeting of May 23, 1999 (as corrected above)
PRESENTATION Community Library Manager Linda Siggins and Children's
Librarian Erica Carr announced the Summer Reading Program at
the County's Library, West Covina Branch.
RDA Called to Order Mayor Howard called to order the Redevelopment Agency at 7:45
pm to conduct the following two joint public hearings between the
City of West Covina and the Redevelopment Agency.
HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING — WEST COVINA
CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
RDA Project Area City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor
Howard opened the joint public hearing and Redevelopment
Agency Director Chung presented the staff report. Mr. John Huff
of Urban Futures, the City's consultant, presented the Project
Binder and reviewed the various documents contained therein. He
also addressed the purpose of redevelopment and it's history in
West Covina.
Public Testimony Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and City Clerk Berry stated that no written communications had
been received regarding the proposed project. Mayor Howard then
asked for verbal comments by members of the audience.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street #211, addressed the City
Council. She asked if the City's proposed project would be taking
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homes away•from residents. She also suggested more senior condo
projects, rather than senior apartments.
Redevelopment Agency Director Chung stated that the
Redevelopment Agency is not contemplating taking residential
properties.
• Testimony closed Mayor Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Redevelopment Agency Action
Secretary Berry presented:
Resolution 540 - RESOLUTION NO. 540 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Monies for Project REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE USE OF
MONIES FROM THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSING FUND OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WILL BENEFIT
THE PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPEND-
ITURE OF SUCH FUNDS
Resolution 541 - RESOLUTION NO. 541 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Certifying EIR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA CERTIFYING THE COMPLETION OF A FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Resolution 542 - RESOLUTION NO. 542 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving the Plan REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
City Council Action
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9687 - RESOLUTION NO. 9687 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving Use of Funds CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE USE OF MONIES FROM
THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND
OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITYWIDE REDE-
VELOPMENT PROJECT WILL BENEFIT THE PROJECT
AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH
FUNDS
Resolution 9688 - RESOLUTION NO. 9688 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Certifying the EIR CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CERTI-
FYING THE COMPLETION OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
Resolution 9689 - RESOLUTION NO. 9689 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopting the Plan CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive
• further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopting the RDA Plan CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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Motion by Herfert and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
• HEARING
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SECOND
AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOP-
MENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY
AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
HASSEN IMPORTS PARTNERSHIP AND WEST COVINA
MOTORS INC.
AND
APPROVAL OF VARIABLE RATE BOND FINANCING
AND THE FINANCING TEAM
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Council -
member Touhey stated that he was in the process of purchasing a
house within 300 feet of project area and would consequently
abstain from participating in the discussion and vote, due to
conflict of interest laws. He then vacated his seat.
Hassen Imports Inc.
Mayor Howard opened the joint public hearing and
Redevelopment Agency Director Chung presented the staff report..
Public Testimony
Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and City Clerk Berry stated that a written communication had been
received. The letter was submitted by Thomas Parrington, Covina
Redevelopment Agency Counsel, who would address the matter
during oral testimony.
Mayor Howard asked for verbal comments and the following
addressed Council/RDA:
Thomas Parrington Thomas Parrington, Covina RDA Counsel, stated that the
City of Covina had a vested interest in this particular project
because Clippinger Chevrolet has been in the City of Covina and
they would like to keep it in Covina. He disagreed with finding of
the West Covina Redevelopment Agency and expounded on them.
He hoped the City of West Covina would reconsider this proposal.
Thomas Seelig Thomas Seelig, 2223 E. Deodar Avenue, wondered if Mr.
Alhassen paid off his last loan regarding the Mitsubishi dealership
or was it a part of his bankruptcy. He disagreed with the idea of
paying $4.1 million to put someone in an ideal location for them to
conduct business. It should be the other way around - they should
be paying the City for the use of that ideal property.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, favored the project as he felt
Mr. Alhassen is one of the better developers in the City.
Tami Klenck Tami Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia Avenue, opposed the use of tax
money to the applicant in light of the other obligations he has not
met.
• Ziad Alhassen
Ziad Alhassen, the applicant, defended his business, Hassen
Development Company, and spoke favorably of his proposal.
Staff Response In response to the City of Covina letter, City Attorney Marlyn
stated that for the administrative record, she would read the title of
approximately 25 various documents that have been included.
Special Counsel Clark addressed the issues raised in the Covina
letter, point by point. John Fitzgerald of Seiler -Fitzgerald Public
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Financier of Los Angeles, underwriter for bond counsel, stated that
the bond counsel has stated that this is a public purpose financing
project and as such it is tax exempt.
Testimony closed There being no others wishing to speak to this project, Mayor
Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Council Discussion Council spoke in support of the project and stated their reasons.
Redevelopment Agency Action
Secretary Berry presented:
Resolution 538 - RESOLUTION NO. 538 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving the ARDDOPA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPA-
TION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND
HASSEN IMPORTS PARTNERSHIP AND WEST COVINA
MOTORS, INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Resolution 539 - RESOLUTION NO. 8539 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
appointing bond counsel REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA APPOINTING AN UNDERWRITER, A FINANCIAL
ADVISOR, BOND COUNSEL, DISCLOSURE COUNSEL, AND
CREDIT PROVIDER, AND APPROVING, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF RELATED FEE AGREE-
MENTS ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED 1999
VARIABLE RATE DEMAND TAX ALLOCATION BONDS
(West Covina Motors Project)
Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 3-I-1
with Howard voting no and Touhey abstaining (conflict of
interest).
City Council Action
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9690 - RESOLUTION NO. 9690 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving ARDDOPA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION,
DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREE-
MENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND HASSEN
IMPORTS PARTNERSHIP AND WEST COVINA MOTORS,
INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 3-1-1
with Howard voting no' and Touhey abstaining (conflict of
interest).
• RDA Adjourned Mayor Howard completed the Redevelopment Agency agenda and
at 9:07 pm the Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned.
The City Council meeting continued with all members present.
Mayor Howard moved forward the following item for the City
Council to consider at this point in the meeting.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
Valencia Heights Water Co
REJECTION OF CITY'S FINAL OFFER AND NOTICE TO
VACATE PROPERTY BY VALENCIA HEIGHTS WATER
COMPANY — 300 AND 330 SOUTH CITRUS STREET
Councilmember Wong stated that as a customer served by the
Valencia Heights Water. Company (VHWC), a mutual water
company, he owns one stock. Due to conflict of interest laws, he
would therefore need to abstain from the discussion and vote on
this matter.
City Manager Hobbs stated that a meeting with Valencia
Heights Water Company resulted in a letter received today. He
presented its contents to the City Council of which the following
four points were made:
1) VHWC will grant the City an additional 90-day extension
with the lease fee to apply to the purchase price.
2) The sale price will be $1.15 million, fee simple, payable
over 30 years at 5% interest for the approximate eight acres
of land with no prepayment penalty.
3) The sale price includes easements for ingress and egress
and the repair, maintenance, and operation of the Water
Company equipment.
4) Should the City sell the land within ten years, with the
intent to develop, the City will pay to VHWC 50% of the
appreciated price.
The City Council commended the City Manager for his role in
helping to continue negotiations with Valencia Heights.
John King John King, 657 S. Chaparro, Covina, asked for a clarification of
where the two acres that will remain the property of Valencia
Heights Water Company.
Staff responded that the location is still uncertain; however,
it is known that the two acres are not where the Ridge Riders
Center is currently located. The ninety -day extension is for the
purpose of working out the specific location.
June Waller June Waller, 3306 E. Holt Avenue, thanked the Council for the
new win -win position reported by the City Manager.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1520 E. Newcrest Drive, was glad that it appears
to have worked out.
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez agree with the
counter offer from Valencia Heights Water Company, contingent
on the two -acre location, and to refer the matter back to staff to
bring forward a complete agreement within the ninety -day
extension period granted by VHWC. Motion carried 4-0-1 with
Wong abstaining (conflict of interest).
Recess Mayor Howard called a recess at 9:20 pm. The City Council
meeting was reconvened at 9:35 pm with all members present.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Redevelopment Agency meeting was conducted earlier in the
meeting.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
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PUBLIC SAFETY — COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS —
CATV SERVICE RATES & FRANCHISE FEE CHARGES
Communications Director Keating presented the staff report.
• CATV Service Rates & Fees Councilmember Herfert stated his opposition to increasing
fees for both the service rates and franchise fees. Special Counsel
Marticorena clarified several points and responded to questions.
Joe Camicia Joe Camicia, Alhambra, representing Charter Communications,
addressed the increased franchise fee. He suggested eliminating
the franchise fee. In fact, he offered the following deal: if the City
cancels the ancillary franchise fee which saves the customers that
money, then Charter will go back to being rate regulated on the
expanded tier.
Discussion ensued regarding profit margins and the cable industry
in general.
Mayor Howard stated the City wouldn't be interested in the terms
Mr. Camicia just presented; however, with some additional terms,
the discussion might be interesting. She added to the elimination
of the franchise fee and regulating the expanded tier, five years, no
rate increase and no lawsuits. Mr. Camicia wasn't favorably dis-
posed to that. Special Counsel Marticorena suggested getting these
offers in writing.
Special Counsel Marticorena clarified that the franchise fee is a fee
imposed on the operator for the use of the public rights -of -way, it
is rent. And none of it is a fee, tax, or charge imposed on the
subscribers of the City of West Covina by the City Council. He
then suggested authorizing staff to review the transcript of this
hearing to explore the exact proposal of Mr. Camicia. A report
back to Council in 3 or 4 weeks could be expected.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to take the following
actions:
a) Authorize the City's CATV legal counsel to join with the
legal counsels representing other Local Franchising Authorities in
Southern California to determine what appropriate legal actions
may be taken to protest Charter Communications' March 1, 1999
increase in local franchise fees; and
b) ' That such participation be funded by an advance from the
City's unrestricted reserve account, to be reimbursed by delinquent
franchise fees to be paid by Charter Communications; and
c) That a report will come back in 3 or 4 weeks regarding Mr.
Camicia's proposal. Motion carried 5-0.
CITY SUPPORT OF CATV CHANNEL WCCT-TV
OPERATED BY MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
Communications Director Keating presented the staff report.
WCCT — production vehicle Motion by Melendez and Howard to authorize staff to
• transfer to Mt. SAC, ownership of the WCCT-TV production
vehicle, a 1984 GMC box bed with video related equipment. The
transfer will serve as an in -kind compensation to Mt. SAC for
services rendered through June 30, 1999. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Herfert noted that he has received
complaints from some of the residents that the cable channel plays
the same programs over and over.
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CATV FRANCHISE RENEWAL NEGOTIATIONS
CATV Franchise Renewal Communications Director Keating presented the staff report.
Joe Camicia Joe Camicia, Charter Communications representative, stated that it
is Charter's position is still on the table. Charter is offering the
City $1.1 million along with a 1% pass -through in the final three
years of their franchise in exchange for a contract length of fifteen
years. He stated that Charter is still interested in talking and
moving forward with negotiations.
Councilmember Herfert suggested Council approve the staff
recommendation with the addition that special counsel is looking
into the rate issues discussed earlier.
Councilmember Touhey said he would like the City to wean itself
from the $1.1 million over the next three years and rebate it to the
subscribers.
Councilmember Wong favored the City's original position, which
was $1.6 million over a ten-year period.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Howard to take the following
actions, bearing in mind the attorneys are looking into the rate
structure:
a) Reaffirm the City's position which, assuming
agreement is reached on all other issues, sets Charter's monetary
level of support for community access at $1.1 million and the
length of the renewal agreement at no longer than twelve (12
years; and
b) Direct staff to advise Charter that the City Council
will not extend the "tolling agreement" beyond June 1.
Motion carried 4-1 with Touhey voting no.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
Mayor Howard returned to the Hearing portion of the Agenda to
have the City Council consider the remaining hearings.
HEARING ZONE CHANGE NO. 662 — NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT — APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVAL OF: PRECISE PLAN NO. 868,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 520, TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 25328
Applicant: USA Properties Fund, Inc.
Appellant: USA Properties Fund, Inc.
Location:. 1950 E. Badillo Street
Zone Change No. 662 — City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing.
USA Properties Mayor Howard opened the hearing.
City Planner McIsaac presented the staff report.
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Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the public testimony of the hearing. The
following addressed Council:
Steven Gall Steven Gall, USA Properties, stated he was available to
answer questions and urged Council support for the project.
Robert Klenck Robert Klenck, 609 S. Magnolia Avenue, asked if the
project included elevators. Mr. Gall responded in the negative.
• Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca, #211, asked about the
availability of parking spots for visitors. Mr. Gall answered that
the project includes plenty of parking spots.
Testimony closed Mayor Howard closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9691 - RESOLUTION NO. 9691 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Neg. Dec. certified CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 662,
PRECISE PLAN NO. 868, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
520, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 25328, PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 662
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to waive
reading of the ordinance and to introduce. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9692 - RESOLUTION NO. 9692 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Precise Plan 868 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 868
Resolution 9693 - RESOLUTION NO. 9693 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CUP 520 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 520
Resolution 9694 - RESOLUTION NO. 9694 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Tent. Parcel Map 25328 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 25328
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
'• Mayor Howard noticed that she had skipped a speaker's card and
asked E. T. Snell if he would like to come forward at this time and
make his comments intended for Oral Communications.
E. T. Snell E. T. Snell stated that he was in possession of seven tapes
that he had made and that Century Cable had aired them. He has
tried to get them aired on Channel 56 to no avail. He suggested
West Covina adopt similar guidelines as those of Century Cable.
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HEARING WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING
& MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Citywide Lighting & Maint. Dist. City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor
Howard opened the hearing and City Engineer Mayer presented
• the staff report. Mr. Mayer stated that staff is proposing to
maintain the current assessment rates for FY 1999/2000.
Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and City Clerk Berry stated that no written communications had
none been received. Mayor Howard then asked for comments from the
audience. No one addressed the City Council and Mayor Howard
Testimony closed closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9695 - RESOLUTION NO. 9695 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Citywide Lighting & Maint. Dist. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; ORDERING
CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL CUR-
RENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND
TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET TREES TO BE INSTALLED
AND MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY
1, 1999
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING WEST COVINA CITYWIDE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE —
METHOD OF COLLECTION
Citywide Sewer Standby City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Howard opened the hearing. City Engineer Mayer presented the
staff report, noting that the proposed rate of $21.95 per unit is
unchanged from the current fiscal year rate.
Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and City Clerk Berry stated that no written communications had
been received regarding this matter. Mayor Howard then asked for
none verbal comments from the audience and no one addressed the City
Council and Mayor Howard closed the public testimony portion of
Testimony closed the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9696 - RESOLUTION NO. 9696 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Method of Collection CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE
ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE THROUGH THE
COUNTY TAX BILL
Motion by Wong and seconded by Melendez to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
• HEARING ADOPTING & AMENDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, THE 1997 EDITIONS OF UNIFORM
BUILDING CODES AND FIRE CODES RELATING TO
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN W. C.
Adopting Standard Codes City Clerk Berry.verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Howard opened the hearing. Building Official Yauchzee presented
the staff report, noting that the proposed ordinance was introduce
at the last meeting.
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Public Testimonv
Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Mayor Howard asked for verbal comments relative to this hearing
none
and no one addressed the City Council. Mayor Howard closed the
Testimony closed
public testimony portion of the hearing.
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City Clerk presented:
Ordinance 2033 -
ORDINANCE NO. 2933 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
adopting standard codes
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, III, IV, V,
VI, VII, IX, XIII, XV, XVI, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE I, AND
CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE. CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND THE 1997 EDITIONS
OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE,
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, UNIFORM SIGN CODE, UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY
CODE, AND THE 19996 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the ordinance and to adopt. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 289 — PIGEON KEEPING
REGULATIONS — GENERAL EXEMPTION
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor
Howard opened the hearing and City Planner McIsaac presented
the staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Howard opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for verbal comments relative to this matter. No one
none addressed the City Council and Mayor Howard closed the public
Testimony closed testimony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Keeping pigeons CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNIC-
IPAL CODE RELATE TO PIGEON KEEPING IN THE
"SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" (R-1) AND "RESIDEN-
TIAL AGRICULTURAL" (R-A) ZONES (Code Amendment 289)
Motion by Melendez and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
• CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions receive & file
Community Services 5/I1/99
Senior Citizens' 5/13/99
Waste Mgmt/Environmental Quality 5/20/99
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Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2510-99 was issued to Fortune Supermarket at 450 South
Glendora Avenue for a Grand Opening on 5/5/99.
TUP 92511-99 was issued to Joshua Mouse at Eastland Shopping
Center for a walk-a-thon on 5/8/99.
• TUP #2514-99 was issued to Rotary of Covina at 2506-34 East
Workman Avenue for an outdoor auction from 5/11/99 thru
5/17/99.
TUP #2515-99 was issued to Circus Vargas K & M Production at
1200 Francisquito Avenue for a circus from 5/12/99 thru 5/16/99.
TUP #2517-99 was issued to K-Mart at 730 South Orange Avenue
for a parking lot tent sale from 5/27/99 thru 6/15/99.
TUP #2518-99 was issued to the Lions Club at Edwards Theater
fountain area for a fundraiser event from 5/25/99 thru 5/26/99.
TUP 42519-99 was issued to the Keyboard Company at 210 North
Sunset Avenue for a parking lot tent sale from 5/21/99 thru
5/23/99.
TUP #2520-99 was issued to the Trust Bank at 3548 South
Nogales Street for summer festival kid's activities on 6/5/99.
TUP #2521-99 was issued to the West Covina Girls Softball at
Cameron Park/School for a tournament from 5/28/99 thru 5/31/99.
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolutions)
Lot Line Adjustment No 137 — Tooez-West Covina
Resolution 9697 - RESOLUTION NO. 9697 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Lot Line # 137 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 137 , AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Topaz -West
Covina)
Parcel Man No 25328 — USA Properties Fund Inc
Resolution 9698 - RESOLUTION NO. 9698 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Parcel Map 25328 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 24328 AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (USA Properties
Fund, Inc.)
Traffic Committee Minutes (approve & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 1999.
Award of Bid
PP 98204 — Orangewood Park Ballfield Lighting
PP 98204 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Maverick Electric Com-
MaverickElectric Co. pany, Downey, in the amount of $48,000.00 as presented at the bid
opening of May 25, 1999 and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a contract for the work to be done.
• Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2934 - ORDINANCE NO. 2934 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
re sewer pipe COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
REVISING SECTION 22-36 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO KIND AND SIZE OF
SEWER PIPE
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Miscellaneous — Fire Department
First Supplemental Weed & Rubbish Abatement List
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution and to set
June 15 at 7:30 pm for the protest hearing on the proposed removal
of weeds and rubbish from the properties described in the First
Supplemental List.
• Resolution 9699 - RESOLUTION NO. 9699 — .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Weed Abatement List COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 9665 BY
APPROVING THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL WEED AND
RUBBISH ABATEMENT LIST
Statement of Agreement for the Use of Facilities as
Mass Care Shelters
American Red Cross - Recommendation is to authorize the Fire Chief to enter into an
shelter services agreement with the American Red Cross permitting the City of
West Covina to cooperate in mass shelter and disaster services.
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Approval of Classification and Job Description
for Victim Advocate — Police Department
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 9700 - RESOLUTION NO. 9700 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Victim Advocate COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, A
AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION
AND JOB DESCRIPTION OF VICTIM ADVOCATE
Approval of Classification and Job Description for
Contract Coordinator — Public Services Department
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 9701 - RESOLUTION NO. 9701 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Contract Coordinator COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS,
AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFI-
CATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT
COORDINATOR
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Funding Printing and Mailing Costs for the
California Police Chiefs Newsletter
Calif. Police Chiefs Assn. Recommendation is to approve the use of Police Department fund
for the publication and mailing of the quarterly newsletter of the
California Police Chiefs Association.
Amending Municipal Code Section 15-5 Relating to the
Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages
Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance:
Ordinance introduction AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15-5,
SUBSECTIONS (b), (c) AND (d)
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
Auto Plaza Business Improvement District
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution and set June
15, 1999 for the public hearing to consider the budget and
proposed assessment for the Business Improvement District
Resolution 9702 - RESOLUTION NO. 9702 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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Auto Plaza B.I.D. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO LEVY
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1999/2000 AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON TO BE CONDUCTED JUNE 15, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Melendez and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the ordinances/resolutions and introduce/adopt, as
applicable, and to approve all other items listed, except B-5b, B-9c,
and B-9g. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
Item B-5b In response to a Council question, City Engineer Mayer clarified
that the proposed establishment of red curb standards pertains to
collector and arterial streets, not the residential streets.
Item B-9g Councilmember Wong stated that the auto row freeway sign is no
longer aesthetically sound and asked about its maintenance.
Redevelopment Agency Director Chung responded that he would
look into it.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve
these two above items as recommended by staff. Motion carried
5-0.
Item B-9c E.T. Snell, spoke favorably of the new position in the Police De-
partment for a victim advocate.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to approve
staffs recommendation for the new victim advocate position.
Motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve demands
totaling $1,932,390.25 (of which $1,223,863.02'was made through
wire transfers) as shown on check registers #185567 through
#185887. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Community Food Bank
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mike Miller Mike Miller, 735 E. Herring, noted that Written Communications
has been removed from the Agenda and understood that his two
letters were inserted into the Council mail packets. He stated his
concern about cutting off communications with the residents.
Mayor Howard responded that there is no policy or
precedent for the handling of written communications. Coun-
cilmember Wong agreed that there is no consistency with the way
letters have been handled.
Councilmember Herfert.requested that the City Council be
informed of any changes to the Agenda before the changes are
implemented. He requested a report back on various methods of
handling written communications.
E. T. Snell E. T. Snell, San Gabriel Valley activist, attempted to discuss a
matter that he has attempted to address before. Mayor Howard
stated that the matter is not under the jurisdiction of the City
Council.
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