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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) - 2 - C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 Page Three 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: - 3 - C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 Page Four 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 - 4 - I I C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 Page Five 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 - 5 - C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 • Page Six n 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 G B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2nd by Disapprove Hold Over - 7 - C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 0 0 Page Eight g 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 - 8 - C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 Page Nine 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 �s� • C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 Page.Ten 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. - 10 - C.C. AGENDA - 8/14/78 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)