04-11-1988 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
April 11, 1988
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of' West Covina was called to
order by Mayor Chappell in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue,
West Covina, at 7:37 pm.
OATH OF OFFICE
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Absent:
Others Present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• PRESENTATIONS
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COMMENTS
City Clerk Mooney administered the Oath of Office to Richard
B. Lewis, newly appointed Councilmember filling the unexpired
term of the late Chester E. Shearer.
Rabbi Nattiv of Temple Beth Ami gave the invocation.
Mayor Chappell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Chappell, Councilmembers Bacon, Lewis
Mayor'Pro Tem Manners, Councilmember Tennant
Mooney, Jung, Fast, Lennard, Thomas, Miller, Eliot, Fowler,
McClelland, Keating, Salazar, Meacham, Koniarsky, Haley, Berry
Wylie
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 28, 1988
Mayor Chappell presented the following proclamations:
1) NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (4/17 - 4/23)
Received by Mary Miller, Librarian at W.C. Branch
2) DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST
(4/10 - 4/17) Received bu Rabbi Nattiv
3) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CRISIS EVALUATION CENTER DAY -
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY (4/15/88) Received by Tim Shultz
Council welcomed Richard B. Lewis to the City Council, noting
his fine service and dedication to the community.
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
1) Louis Gilbert, 428 S. Fernwood Street, addressed the
Redevelopment Agency item regarding a policy review board
Louis Gilbert
relative to staff actions. He suggested increasing the
recommended number of 2 to five or seven and conduct as
open meetings.
2) Katherine Castucci, 430 Pima Avenue, also favored a
citizens' board of:individuals with no financial interest
Katherine Castucci
in the City, invite the press to attend, and insist that
there be no changes in Redevelopment` -agreements _
without approval of the citizens' board.
3) Steve Herfert, 1124 Donna Beth, .,thought all_DDA changes
Steve Herfert
should be agerrdized. Also;,:: he didn't want to change the
Dial -a -Ride Program (Agenda Item No. E-3a) and urged the
Council to declare the area involved in the residential
building moratorium as open space (Agenda Item No. E-la).
4) Joseph Castucci,'430 Pima Avenue, suggested the award of
contract for Valinda Avenue bus pad improvements be held off
Joseph Castucci
until the transit zone is evaluated (Agenda Item No. D-1).
He also felt parking of trucks in residential areas should
not be allowed (Agenda Item No. E-4a).
5) Mr. Moncada, 421 S. Mesita Place, noted his show tractor
Mr. Moncada
cannot be seen from the street and -,thanked Council in advance
for their decision in the matter (Agenda Item No. E-4a).
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Vince Teresi Vince Teresi, 1015 Broadmoor, suggested a citizens' committee
to review Redevelopment policy relative to staff actions
• (.Item.No. I on Redevelopment Agenda).
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS CLOSED Suggestions and comments will be considered at the time
the particular item is discussed by the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications
No letters received for this meeting.
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission - April 6, 1988
Human Resources Commission - March 24, 1988
Recreation & Parks Commission - March 22, 1988
Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant).
On March 10, 1988 a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office from Dante T. Alcisto and Leilani
Alcisto.
Temporary Use Permi.ts'(Informational)
• TUP No. 1782-88 was issued to First Baptist Church, Eastland
Center, for an Easter Pageant on 3/30 to 4/1.
TUP No. 1783-88 was issued to the Redevelopment Agency for
BBQ at the Lakes Site on 4/5 and 4/6.
TUP No. 1784-88 was issued to Mandy Williams, 2525 E. Workman,
for balloons on 3/26.
TUP No. 1785-88 was issued to K-Mart Corp. 730 S. Orange,
for a sidewalk sale on 4/11 - 4/14.
TUP No. 1786-88 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821 S.
Glendora, for balloons on 4/2 and 4/3.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Tract 42861 -
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize demand upon
J.E.PLOUNT
Balboa Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No.
01-NAA-005234 in -the amount of $25,000 for satisfactory
completion of sewer improvements.
Miscellaneous Public Works
a) SP 87127 - Transfer of Funds
SP 87127 -
Recommendation is to authorize staff to transfer $20,000
VERNON PAVING COMPANY
from SP 87156 (124-320-3775-7200) to SP 87.127 (124-320-
3735-7200).
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b) Quarterly Construction Activity Report (receive and file)
c) Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges -
1988/89 - Rates and Method of Collection
Recommendation is to set the rates by minute action and
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO, 8174 - A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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. Resolution 8174 - COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
Sewer Standby & Avail- ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND
ability charges AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL
AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREOF
(May 9, 1988 - public hearing date)
Ordinances for Zdoption (waive reading and adopt)
Ordinance 1772 - ORDINANCE N0; 1772 -*AN ORDINANCE OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Exception to Public CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 21-89 ET
Works Construction Tax SEQ OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL
EXCEPTION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION TAX
Ordinance 177'7 - ORDINANCE NO. 177,7 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Amendment No. 209 CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XII (DIVISION 4), ARTICLE
XI, AS IT RELATES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SMALL AUTOMATED
CAR WASHES IN CONJUNCTION WITH AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
(Amendment No. 209)
Award of Bids
a) City Council Chambers Remodel
Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
• Council Chambers remodel
D.W. Jensen Corp.
- to execute an agreement with the firm of D.W. Jensen
Corporation of Temecula for remodeling the Council Cham-
bers in the amount of $155,418 and a contingency fund
of $23,000 for the project.
b) Civic Center Lobby/Multipurpose Room/Police Prisoner
Reception Area
Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
Lobby/multipurpose room/
to execute an agreement with the firm of D.W. Jensen
Policy sally port -
Corporation of Temecula for the civic center lobby
D.W. Jensen Corp.
enclosure, multipurpose room and Police prisoner reception
area in the amount of $451,238 and a contingency fund of
$65,000 for the project.
c) PP 88204 - Freeway Landscaping Modifications
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Recommendation is to authorize .the City Engineer to
City Engineer to locate
locate and negotiate a contract with an appropriate
a contractor
contractor, subject to subsequent Council approval.
CONSENT CALENDAR.ACTION Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell to waive further
reading of the resolutions and ordinances and to adopt,
and to approve all other items listed on the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Lewis, Bacon, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tennant, Manners
HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) TP. 88116 -- APRPOVE PLANS -AND SPECIFICATIONS r
VALINDA, AVENUE BUS PAD IMPROVEMENTS
Council reviewed staffs report. Councilmember Bacon
stated that if the proposed transit c6mpariy-fails, the
program reverts back to RTD and Valinda is intended for
a bus route.
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TP 88116 - Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously car -
Plans & specs approved ried to a) establish project TP 88116, and b) approve
plans and specifications for TP 88116 and authorize the
City Engineer to call for bids.
2) SP 88113 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
AZUSA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
SP 88113 - Council reviewed staff's report.
Plans & specs approved Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to approve plans and specifications for
SP 88113 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids,
subject to authorization from the State of California,
Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway
Administration.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MORATORIUM EXPIRATION REPORT
Council reviewed staff's report. Councilmember Bacon
explained that the recommended uses for the area within
the 2000 foot boundary are appropriate with the guidelines
Residential building set forth by the Department of Health Services. If the
moratorium land was declared open space, the City may have to pay
for it.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to a) commence the processes necessary to
amend the General Plan and the zoning maps forthe two
affected properties to change the existing land use
designations to non-residential land uses, b) continue
work with the affected property owners to devise the
appropriate land use plans to implement those land use
options, and c) commence the appropriate environmental
reviews to achieve the desired change in land use.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
1) CHESTER E, SHEARER MEMORIAL
Council reviewed staff's report.
Chester E. Shearer Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously
Memorial carried to a) approve the establishment of Project No.
88303 "Chester E. Shearer Memorial" b) appropraite $1,500
from unappropriated fund balances to Fund Account No.
110-320-3821-7900 to fund Project No. 88303, and c)
authorize the creation of the Chester*E. Shearer Memorial.
Donation account.
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) JOINT BALDWIN PARK/WEST COVINA DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM
Dial -A -Ride Program Council reviewed the staff report and noted that there
with Baldwin Park would be no decrease in services, rather the consolidation
would enhance the service.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously
carried to authorize staff to file an application for in-
centive funds for the ,joint Baldwin Park/West Covina Dial -
A -Ride Program.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1) PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE (MR. MONCADA)
Request to exempt show Council reviewed staff's report, and Councilmember Bacon
tractor from statutes noted the difficulty with exceptions to'the statutes.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to deny the request to initiate an
amendment to the Municipal Code.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) AMENDMENT TO'THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ORDINANCE
Council reviewed staff's report.
City Attorney presented:
Ordinance introduction - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
amendment to occupancy COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 21-50 OF THE WEST
tax COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR SECOND -
TIME VIOLATORS OF THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried to introduce the ordinance.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Mayor Chappell recessed the City Council meeting at 8:34 pr
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 8:36 pm.
CITY MANAGER 1) LEGISLATION
Council reviewed staff's report.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unani-
mously carried to support Proposition 7.1 and HR 3988.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell to approve Demands
totaling $1,207.112.92 as listed on check registers FI
096387 through 096724. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Lewis, Bacon, Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tennant, Manners
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No one addressed the City Council.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously carried
to approve a resolution of commendation -for Charles E-. Skaggs,
Batfalion Chief of the San Gabriel -Valley Fire Authority.
COUNCILMEMBER.S1 REPORTS Councilmember Bacon requested the following request of Agoura
Hills to be placed on the next' agenda: Support AB 3813 to
ban billboards.
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• Closed Session City Attorney Lennard recommended the City Council recess
to closed session to confer with its City Attorney on pending
litigation matters, particularly McAlpine vs West Covina.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried to recess to closed session pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.7. The time was 8:43 pm. Mayor Chappell
noted that there would be no action taken by the Council
upon return..
The City Council reconvened at 9:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bacon, seconded by Chappell, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 pm to April 19,
1988 at 7:30 pm.
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