08-14-1978 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Monday - 7:30 P.M. AGENDA August 14, 1978
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
INVOCATION - Rev. Lawrence Cole - Community Presbyterian Church
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 20, 1978 (Adj Reg Mtg)
July 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) Arthur A. Brooks, Jr., Attorney, 640 S. Sunset Avenue, W.C. - requests
permission to present brief oral testimony concerning rental and
habitable matters at Tropic Isle Apartments.
b) Robert Reich, 2135 E. Vine Avenue, W.C. - re Resolution No. 5726 -
Sewer Maintenance Charges. (Refer to Public Works Agenda Item No.
A-6 )
c) National Encounter With Christ - request permission to conduct a
fund-raising drive and -waiver Charity Solicitation License Fee.
(Recommend approval subject to City Attorney review)
d) LAFCO, Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple St., L.A. - Notices of
Hearings on Wednesday, October 25, 1978 at 9 A.M. - re proposed
Annexation No. 283 to County Sanitation District No. 21 and
proposed Annexation No. 173 to County Sanitation District No. 15
(Woodside Village Area) (Receive and file)
2. PLANNING COMMISSION
a) Review Summary of Action of August 2, 1978. (Accept and file)
C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 Page Two
Consent Calendar - cont'd
3. RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
a) Review Summary of Action of July 252 1978. (Accept and file)
b) ACTION ITEMS: Refer to Agenda Item Nos. D-la & D-lb
4. PERSONNEL BOARD
a) Minutes of May,2, 1978 )
May 31, 1978 ) (Receive and file)
June 13, 1978)
5. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
a) Review Summary of Action of July 27, 1978. (Accept and file)
b) ACTION ITEM: Refer to Agenda Item No. D-3a
6. ABC APPLICATIONS: Chief of Police recommends NO PROTEST
a) Frank & Maria Armienti dba JOHNNY'S QUALITY MEATS
1201 E. Workman Avenue, W.C. 2514 E. Workman Avenue
b) Pic ' N' Save of California, Inc.
P.O. Box 586679 Los Angeles
c) Cham-Sand Inc.
Michael & Shirley Rosen
205' Ashdale Street, W.C.
Barbara Bernstein
411 N. Palm #14, Beverly Hills
Mac & Doris Rosen
412 N. Palm, Beverly Hills
d) Deloris Jo Kerwin
1010 W. Spruce Street, W.C.
dba PIC 'N' SAVE
635 N. Azusa Avenue
dba PRIME RIB INN
313 N. Azusa Avenue
dba THE MINE SHAFT
971A S. Glendora Avenue
7. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: (Deny the following claims.
Claimants to be so notified)
a) Julian Granado, 20510 Divonne Road, Walnut - claims damages re acciden,
at Valley Blvd. and Fairway Avenue on 5/23/78. (Not in West Covina)
b) John Lesko, 14644 Fairgrove Avenue, La Puente - claims street sweeper
came too close and broke rear view mirror on 6/30/78.'(N6t in'City)
c) Raymond Imbro, 324 Walnuthaven Drive, W.C. - claims damages alleging
hole in road on Vincent Avenue on 7/9/78
LATE CLAIM
d) Southern California Edison Co,, 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead -
alleges underground electrical facilities were damaged during
construction activities on Amar Road, between Westport Street and
Shadow Oak Drive by Vernon Paving on 2/2/78. (Deny)
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Consent Calendar - cont'd
8. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) PARCEL MAP NO. 7199 - ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS - UMARK INC.
Location: North side of Amar Road, approximately 500 feet
easterly of Ridgewood Drive.
Accept storm drain improvements, and authorize release of St. Paul
Fire & Marine Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No.
400 DR 4400/141 in the amount of $18,000. (Staff recommends
acceptance and release of bond.
9. ANNUAL WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT - INFORMATIONAL - (Receive and file)
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
AA. AWARD OF BIDS
1) PROJECT NO. SP-78005 - EASTLAND TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
ocat on: ntersection of ran Avenue and Fairway Lane, Citrus
Street and Garvey Avenue, south.
Bids were received in the Office of the City Clerk up to 10:00 P.M.,
on Wednesday, August 9, 1978, and thereafter publicly opened and read.
Review Engineer's report and take the following action:
a) Authorize transfer of $80,000 from unappropriated Gas Tax
Funds to Project Account SP-78005.
b) Accept the bid of Steiny and Company, Inc. of Anaheim,in the
amount of $75,100, for City Project No. SP-78005 and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said
Steiny and Company, Inc. for the work to be done.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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A. PUBLIC WORKS
1) 1978-79 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM
ocation: Various throughout the City.
Review Street Superintendent's report. Approve weed and rubbish
abatement program according to list attached to resolution of
intention, and set date of August 28, 1978, for protest hearing
on the proposed. removal. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF Vf1—EST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH
AND REFUSE UPON, AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED
STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE,
AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO REMOVE AND ABATE
THE SAME UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF
TITLE 4, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, OF THE GOVERN-
MENT CODE.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further rea ng of the body of the reso ut on
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
2) TRACT NO. 31987 - APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP - COVINGTON BROS.
Location: South of Shadow Oak Drive, west of Shakespeare Drive.
Review Engineer's report. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP
OF TRACT NO. 31987 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE
SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove
ROLL CALL: I
Hold Over
3) TRACT NO. 33014 - APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP - MAYER CONSTRUCTION CO.
Location: Northeast'quadrant of Virginia Avenue and Barranca Street.
Review Engineer's report and take the following action:
a) RESOLUTION N0. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING CORPORATIO
QUITCLAIM DEED EXECUTED BY MAYER GROUP, INC. AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the reso ut on
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
PLC
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A. Public Works - Tract No. 33014 - cont'd
b) RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH:
CITY70T_WMT COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE.
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CORPORATION QUIT-
CLAIM DEED IN FAVOR OF MAYER GROUP, INC. AND DIRECT-
ING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CKEET-
c) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO.
33014 ON THE BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AS THE OWNER
OF LOT NO. 22.
ACTION: Motion by
To APPROVE
2nd by
Disapprove Hold Over
d) RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE
CITY—ff-MT COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP
OF TRACT NO. 3301.4, AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY
THE SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove
ROLL U=-
Hold Over
e) PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE ABOVE RESOLUTION SUBJECT
TO THE RECEIPT OF THE SURETY BONDS AND AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
NO. 33 014 .
ACTION: Motion by
To APPROVE
Disapprove
2nd by
Hold Over
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A. Public Works - cont'd
4) PROJECT NO. SP, 78005 - ACCEPT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GRANT DEED -
TARA PROPERTIES LTD.
Location- East side or Grandvenue, directly opposite Tairway Lane.
Review Engineer's report. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITYY OF-WffT COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP GRANT DEED EXECUTED BY TARA PROPERTIES, LTD.
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
ACTION:. Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL
5) ACCEPT GRANT DEED - HAROLD REMBA AND FRANCES VALERIE REMBA
ocation: 1342 5ouths rive.
Review Engineer's report. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY T COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED
EXECUTED BY HAROLD REMBA AND FRANCES VALERIE REMBA
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over.
ROLL CALL:
6) SEWER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CHARGES
Review staff report.Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY"COUNCIL OF THE
CITYT COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5726 ESTABLISHING A CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICE AND.
MAINTENANCE.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the reso ut on
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
RL CALL:
7) FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON A REQUEST FOR A MEDIAN OPENING ON VINCENT AVENUE
AT GREENDALE STREET
Location: N. Vincent Avenue, between Workman and -Row and Avenues.
Review Traffic Committee's report.
a) Authorize the relocation of proposed median opening at
Thelborn Street to Greendale Street.
b) Authorize the retention of a two-phase traffic signal at the
intersection of Rowland and Vincent Avenues.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE
Disapprove Hold Over
MEMO
C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 • Page Seven
A. Public Works - cont'd
8) A REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF A PORTION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
FROM COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1744
Review Engineer's report. Authorize the withdrawal of a portion of
West Covina from County Lighting Maintenance District No. 1744 and
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF W-E-T COVINA, CALIFORNIA) WITHDRAWING ALL THAT
PORTION OR THAT PART OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CONTAINED
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1744.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading---oY the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
9) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE HEARTHSTONE HOMEOWNERS
AND W & A BUILDERS
Review Engineer's report. Authorize CityManager and City er o
execute the agreements with the Hearthstone Homeowners and W.& A
Builders for the repair of storm damaged slopes.
ACTION: Motion by
To APPROVE
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B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2nd by
Disapprove Hold Over
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C. HEARINGS
1) ZONE CHANGE NO. 529
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Levitt -Turner, Inc.
Location: On the east side of Grand Avenue, north of the San
Bernardino Freeway.
Request: Applicant is requesting a change of zone from Medium
Density Multiple Family (MF-20) to Neighborhood Commercial (N-C)
on a 5.14 acre parcel, and certification of the Negative Declara-
tion of Environmental Impact. Recommended by Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2882. Proof of Publication in the West Covina
Tribune of the Notice of Public Hearing on August 3, 1978 received.
25 Mailed Notices.
a) Staff Report.
b) Open Public Hearing on:
(i) Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Report for
Zone Change No. 529.
(ii) Zone Change No. 129.
Comments will be received on all items at the same time.
c) Close Hearings.
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, AMEND-
ING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING THE OFFICAL ZONING MAP.
(Zone Change No. 529 - Levitt -Turner, Inc;
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further rea ng of the body of the
ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE isapprove Hod Over
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D. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTAL AND OTHER•MISCELLANEOUS ACTION ITEMS:
1) RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
a) Commission Monthly Compensation - Staff Report
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
b) San Gabriel Winter Baseball Program Sanctioning Withdrawal -
Staff Report
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
2) BUILDING DEPARTMENT
a) Amendment to Ordinance No. 1388 - Construction Tax - Staff Report
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1388 TO�PROVIDI
ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS TO CONSTRUCTION
TAX.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further read ng of t e body of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
3) HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
a) Architectural Barrier Removal Projects - Staff Report
ACTION: 'Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
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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 RELAT-
ING TO AN INCREASE IN MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WANE further reading of the body of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd-by
ToJNTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
2) ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION
10101.161 TO PART 1, AMENDING SECTION 11001
OF PART X, AND ADDING SECTION.11102 TO PART
XI, TO CHAPTER '1 OF ARTICLE X, RELATING TO
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING IN THE MF-15, AND
MF-45 ZONES.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd
To ADOPT Disapprove
ROLL CAS -
by
Hold Over
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.
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Page Eleven
G. CITY MANAGER
1) LEGISLATION - Staff Report
SB 1297 - Prohibiting Disapproval of Final Map by Reason of
Change in General Plan
H. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) PROCLAMATIONS
a) "Women's Equality Day" - August 26, 1978
b) "Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Weekend" - September
3 - 4, 1978
c) "Union Label Week" - September.4 - 9, 1978
d) "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month" - August, 1978,
2) RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - SELMA CALNAN
I. COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
J. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
K . ADJOURNMENT
Next regular,meeting Monday, August 28, 1978.at 7:30 P.M.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn at P.M. to
(If an adjourned meeting)