05-08-1978 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Monday - 7:30 P.M. AGENDA May 3, 1978
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION - Rev. Lawrence Cole - Community Presbyterian Church
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 10, 1978
April 17, 1978 (adj Reg Mtg)
April 24, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered by the Council
to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below.
There will be no separate.discussion of these items prior to the time the
Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, staff or the public
request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR
for separate action.
Members of the public who wish to discuss a CONSENT CALENDAR item should
come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the Mayor, state their name,
address and CONSENT CALENDAR item number.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) Al, Hamel and Son, 122 N. Mardina Street, W.C. - request for a recrea-
tional vehicle storage lot. (Refer to staff report)
b)- Pete Schabarum, Chairman, Board of Supervisors, 856 Hall of Administra-
tion, Los Angeles - requesting endorsement for a Yes vote on the
county Proposition "A" on the June, 1978 ballot. (Refer to City
Manager's Agenda Item G-5 )
c) Billy R. Taylor, San Gabriel Valley Community Action Agency, 730 E.
Merced Avenue, W.C. - request support for the formation of a Community
Action Agency in the San Gabriel Valley. (Refer to staff report)
d) V.F.W. Post No. 8620, 2328 W. Merced Avenue, W.C. - request permission
to conduct annual sale of Buddy Poppies. (Approved in prior years,
recommend approval)
2. PLANNING COMMISSION
a) Review Summary of Action of May 3, 1978. (Accept and file)
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
a) Review Summary of Action of April 25, 1978. (Accept and file)
b) ACTION ITEMS: Refer to D-laa '&"_D-lb
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Consent Calendar - cont'd
4. PERSONNEL BOARD
a) Minutes of March 14, 1978. (Receive and file)
b) ACTION ITEMS from May 2, 1978: Refer to D-2a
5. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
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a) Review Summary of Action of April 27, 1978. (Accept and file)
6.. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) TRACT NO. 22927 - ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS - BAUER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Location:, Meadowside Street, Bauer Drive, Ford Drive, Berglund Drive,
Webster Circle, and Summerplace Court.
Accept street, sewer, storm drain improvements, trenching and backfill
for street lights, and grading. Authorize the release of American
Motorists Insurance Company's Bonds, No. 7SM 169 098 in the amount
of $185,400; No. 7SM 169 099 in the amount of $52,300;. and No.
7SM 169 100 in the amount of $1,000. (Staff recommends acceptance)
b) TRACT NO. 32081 - MONUMENT BONDS - FAR WEST MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Location: Southwest corner Azusa and Cameron Avenues.
Authorize release of Financial Indemnity Company's Monument Bonds,
No. 230868L in the amount of $850 and No. 230870L in the amount of
$290. Monuments in place. (Staff recommends release of bonds)
c) TRACT NO. 30728 - MONUMENT BOND W & A BUILDERS, INC.
Location: Maria Court, Maureen Street, and Ma ca-lena Drive.
Authorize release of Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company's Monument
Bond No. 6ST 340 227 in the amount of $730. Monuments in place.
(Staff recommends release of bonds)
7. ABC APPLICATIONS: Chief of Police recommends NO PROTEST
a) Cesar & Linda Lizarraga and
The Southland Corporation
P.O. Box C-19527
Irvine, CA 92713
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dba 7-ELEVEN FOOD STORE #2132
1319 W. Merced Avenue
8. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK.(Deny the following claims and
refer to the City's insurance carrier):
a) Ralph Funderburk, 590 S. Fernwood Street, Apt. C2, W.C. - alleges
flooding.of apartment due to sewage back-up on 3/4/78.
b) Jerry Michael, 590 S. Fernwood Street, Apt. C3, W.C. - alleges flood-
ing of apartment due to sewage back-up on 3/4/78.
c) Michael Siemer, 2210 W. Willow, W.C. - alleges damages re party on
10/28/78.
d) John Siemer, 2210 W. Willow, W.C. - alleges damages re party on
10/28/78.
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Consent Calendar - Claims for Damages - cont'd
e) Elijah Harris, 207 N. Centinary Drive, Walnut - cliams damages re
accident on ll/l/77, alleging malfunction in traffic signal, Grand
and Holt Avenues.
f) Monarch Properties, (West Park Apartments) 600 S. Fernwood Street,
W.C. - alleges flooding of 3 apartments due to sewage back-up on
3/4/78.
9. QUARTERLY WATER REPORT - INFORMATIONAL - (Receive and file)
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion by
To APPROVE
ROLL CALL:
GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
AA. AWARD OF BIDS
2nd by
EXCEPT
1) BID NO. 78-191 - 42" INDUSTRIAL SWEEPER
Bids received in the Office of the Controller up to 10:00 A.M. on
Wednesday, April 12, 1978, and thereafter publicly opened and read.
Held over from April 24, 1978 to this date. Review Controller's
report. Reject all bids and readvertise.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
2) PROJECT NO. SP-77005-.1 .- STREET RESURFACING AND CHIP SEALING PROGRAM
Location: City-wide
Bids were received in the Office of the City Clerk up to 10:00 A.M.,
on Wednesday, May 3, 1978,*and thereafter publicly opened and read.
Review Engineer's report. Award contract to Sully -Miller in the
amount of $224,390 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
agreement.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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AA. Award of Bids - cont'd
3) REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) 100-HP AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSORS (CHILLERS)
Bids received in the Office of the City Clerk up to A.M. on
Wednesday, May 3, 1978, and thereafter publicly opened and read.
Review staff report. Award contract to Western States Air, Inc. in
the amount of $52,900 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute agreement.
ACTION: Motion by and by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
4) BID NO. 78-168 - DIAL ACCESS PAGING TERMINAL
Bids received in the Office of the Control er up to 10:00 A.M. on
Wednesday, May 3, 1978, and thereafter publicly opened and read.
Review Controller's report. Hold over until May 22, 1978.
ACTION: Motion by
To
A. PUBLIC WORKS
1) APPROVAL OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
2nd by
a) METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION NO. 135-227 - APPROVE LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT - BRUCE MULHEARN
Location: East side of Citrus Street, approximately 300 feet
northerly of Vanderhoof Drive.
Review Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST.COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT.
b) TRACT NO. 23006 AND TRACT NO. 33112 - APPROVE _LOT LINE ADJUST-
MENT - RIDGEWOOD DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Location: Southeast corner of Phyllis Court and Petunia Street.
Review Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of each of the
foregoing resolutions
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
2) ACCEPT TAX DEED - LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Location: South side of West Covina Parkway West, approximately
100 feet easterly of Service Avenue.
Review Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
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A. Public Works - cont'd
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A TAX DEED FROM THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND DIIECTING THE CITY CLERIC TO
RECORD THE AGREEMENT FOR THIS PROJECT.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE urt er rea ing o t e body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
3) STREET NAME CHANGE - HOLLY OAK DRIVE TO STUART AVENUE
Location: Holly Oak Drive between Azusa Avenue and Stuart Avenue.
Review Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAME OF HOLLY OAK
DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO STUART AVENUE.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE-7urther readings the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
4) TRACT NO. 33329 - ACCEPT GRANT OF EASEMENT - W & A BUILDERS, INC.
Location: North of Amar Road, east of Ridgewood Drive.
Review Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
ACTION:
and to
NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT
EXECUTED BY W & A BUILDERS, INC. AND DIRECTING THE RECORDA-
TION THEREOF.
Motion by 2nd-by
To WAIVE further reading o the body of the resolution
ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
5) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED TO RICHARD A. HAGGARTY
OLD BARRANCA STREET
Location: North side of Garvey Avenue -North, approxiamte y 100 feet
west of existing Barranca Street.
Review Engineer's report and'adopt the following resolution:
RESOLTUION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A CORPORATION QUITCLAIM DEED IN FAVOR OF
RICHARD A. HAGGERTY AND VALERIE A. HAGGERTY, WERNER FRED
BIEWERS AND YOLANDA BIEWERS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading o t e body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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A. Public Works - cont'd
6) PROJECT NO. SP-78003 - FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM TO CORRECT HIGHWAY
LOCATIONS
Location: Cameron and Va inda Avenues, Amar Road and �Azusa Avenue, an
median opening 500 feet east of Azusa on Amar Road.
Review Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 TO
THE LOCAL AGENCY/STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-52-59 AND AUTHOR-
IZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID SUPPLEMENT
NO. 3 AND FOR THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A CERTIFIED COPY TO
THE STATE.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to WAIVE further reading of the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
7) TRACT NO. 29126 - STORM DRAIN FOR UPPER BALLFIELD AREA
Location: Aroma Drive, north of Galster Park.
Review Engineer's report. Authorize the establishment of Project'
Account No. 7900.2 to be funded after July 1, 1978 for the construction
of a storm drain.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
8) SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROJECT NO. SP-78002 - AMAR ROAD, NOGALES
STREET AND SHADOW OAK DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Location: Amar Road, easterly of Westport Street; Nogales Street an
Shadow Oak Drive.
Review Engineer's report. Approve the transfer of $100,000 form the
City-wide Resurfacing Project 77005-1 to the Amar Road, et al Project
No. SP-78002.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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C. HEARINGS
1) EAST IiILLS SPECIFIC PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1977-7
City -Initiated
Location: Bounded on the north by the San Bernardino Freeway, on the
west by Citrus Street, and on the south and east by the City
of Walnut city boundary.
Request: Approval of a proposed Specific Plan of Design which includes
goals, policies and implementation steps, and certification of the
Environmental Impact Report. Recommended by Planning Commission Res-
olution No. 2851. Proof of Publication in the West Covina Tribune of
the Notice of Public Hearing on April 27, 1978 received. 18 Notices
mailed to committee.
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing on:
(i) Environmental Impact Report for East Hills Specific Plan
(ii) East Hills Specific Plan
Comments will be received on all items at the.same time.
c) Close Hearings
d) Staff response to comments on Environmental Impact Report.
e) Council Discussion - Environmental Impact Report.
RESOLUTION.NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA# CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
CERTIFYING A ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR EAST
HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further rea ing of the body of the
resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
f) Council Discussion of East Hills Specific Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the
resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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C. Bearings - cont'd
D.
y
2) AMENDMENT NO. 142
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
City -Initiated
Location: City-wide
Request: To resolve the problem of excessively large monument signs in
relation to the building or offices they are intended to identify by
reducing the height and width of monument signs in the O-P, P-B, O-S
and I-P Zones. This case is considered Categorically Exempt and no
Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required.
Recommended by "Planning Commission Resolution No. 2852. Proof of
Publication in the West Covina Tribune of the Notice of Public Hearing
on April 27, 1978 received. No Notices mailed.
.a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing on Amendment No. 142
c) Close Hearing.
d) Council Discussion
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by '
To APPROVE and direct City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance, or
Disapprove Hold Over
e) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST.COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 10602.05 OF ARTICLE X,
CHAPTER 1, PART VI, RELATING TO MONUMENT
SIGNS IN THE O-P, P-B, O-S and I-P ZONES.
(Amendment No. 142)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAI further reading of the body of the
ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE D psai prove Hold Over
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTAL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTION ITEMS:
1) RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
a) San Jose Little League Request for Sponsor Signs - Staff Report
ACTION: Motion by
To
2nd by
b) Park Athletic Use Agreement - Staff Report
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
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L. Boards, Commissions, Departmental etc. - cont'd
2) PERSONNEL BOARD
a) Title Change from Police Agent to Police Corporal —Staff Report
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5139 APPROVING A CHANGE OF CLASS TITLE FROM
POLICE AGENT TO POLICE CORPORAL.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the
resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
3) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Request for Leave of Absence - Robert De La Houssaye - Staff Report
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
E.. CITY ATTORNEY
1) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
3190 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO AN INCREASE IN MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS. (Staff
Report)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the -body of the ordinance.
Motion by _ _ 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
2) ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
(URGENCY) WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 7320 TO
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CON-
TROL OF GRADING METHODS, DECLARING THE URGENCY
HEREOF AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. (Staff Report)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the -body o t e ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
Motion by 2nd by
To ADOPT
ROLL CALL:
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E. City Attorney - cont'd
3) ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6227
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE ISSUANCE OF FREE PERMITS TO CHARITABLE,
RELIGIOUS AND NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the ordinance.
Motion by . 2nd by
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
4) RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORIES (EASTERLY ANNEXTION DISTRICT
NO. 225 - SOUTH OF CAMERON AND WEST OF GRAND AVENUES).
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
F..:..RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT P.M. IN ORDER TO CONVENE
THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
a) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Special Agenda
b) PARKING AUTHORITY - None
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT P.M.
G. CITY MANAGER
1) HEALTH SYSTEM AGENCIES - Staff REport
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
2) PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY - CONTINUATION/TERMINATION - Staff Report
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
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G. City Manager - cont'd
3) LEGISLATION - Staff Report
AB 1874 - re Island Annexations °
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
4) RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION VII OF RESOLUTION
NO. 1277, ADDING ONE POSITION IN THE CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE
AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION THEREFOR. (Staff REport)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by _
To WAIVE further readingo the body oot a reso ut on
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
5) COUNTY PROPOSITION "A" - Staff Rbport
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
6) LETTER OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN JOINT STUDY RE ANIMAL CONTROL
ACTION: Motion by. 2nd by .
To
7) APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER TO CITY -COUNTY CONSOLIDATION.COMMITTEE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES L.A. DIVISION
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
8) JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION ON MAY 15, 1978 FOR STUDY SESSION
Staff Report
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
H . MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) PROCLAMATIONS:
a) "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" - May 21 - 27, 1978
b) "GOODWILL WEEK" - May 7 - 12, 1978
c) "FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY" - May 13, 1978
d) "COME TOGETHER-RIDESHARING WEEKS" - May_15 - 28, 1978
e) "BUDDY POPPIES DAYS" - May 19 - 20, 1978
2) RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR GEORGE W. WAKEFIELD
3) MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM MEETING WITH BKK COMPANY REPORT
s S,
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I. COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
J. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
K. ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting Monday, May 22, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
ACTION: Motion by _ 2nd by
To Adjourn at P.M. to Monday, May 15, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
in City Manager's Conference Room 305 for Joint Meeting with Planning
Commission.
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