06-25-1979 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Monday - 7:30 P.M. AGENDA June 25, 1979
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION - Rev. Norris Barnes - United Methodist Church
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 11, 1979
June 12, 1979 (Adj Reg Mtg)
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Items A-1 thru A- 6 make up the CONSENT CALENDAR portion of the
Agenda. As they are considered routine in nature they will all be
enacted in one motion. Any member of the public who wishes to speak
on a CONSENT CALENDAR item, should state the item number when re-
quested by the Mayor. Those items to be discussed will be acted
on separately. Please come forward to the podium at the request of
the Mayor and state your name and address for the record. The City
Council may, as a result of your inquiries refer the matter back to
staff for further action. In those instances the item referred to
staff will be brought back to Council at a later date.
1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) Mr. Forest Wilkins, 488 Glenn Alan, W.C. - request for block
party on July 4, 1979 from 3 P.M. to 10 P.M.,(Approved in
Prior years. Recommend approval subject to staff review)
2) PLANNING COMMISSION
a) Review Summary of Action of June 20, 1979. (Accept and file)
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A. Consent Calendar - cont'd
3) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) PARCEL MAP NO. 7617 - ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CONTINENTAL
MULTI -HOMES
Location: East of Azusa Avenue, south of Amar Road.
Accept street improvements and authorize release of Great
American Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No.
6993055 in the amount of $9,600. (Staff recommends acceptance)
b) PRECISE PLAN NO. 711 - RELEASE GRADING GUARANTEE - SINCLAIR
PAINT COMPANY
Location: North Garvey Avenue, west of Citrus Street.
Authorize release of grading guarantee Cash Deposit in the
amount of $1,800. Grading completed. (Staff recommends release)
c) PRECISE PLAN NO. 672 - ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - INTERNATIONAL
CONSOLIDATION CONTRACTORS
Location: Northwest corner of Sunset and Merced Avenues.
Accept street improvements and authorize release of American
Fidelity Fire Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 1554980
in the amount of $3,700. (Staff recommends acceptance)
d) PRECISE PLAN NO. 682 - RELEASE GRADING GUARANTEE - H.A. GEIB
Location: West side Glendora Avenue, north of Wescove Place.
Authorize release of grading guarantee Letter of Credit in
the amount of $1,900. Grading completed. (Staff recommends
release)
e) TRACT NO. 32889 - RELEASE OF GRADING GUARANTEE - H.A. GEIB
Location: Vine and California Avenues.
Authorize release of grading guarantee Cash Deposit in the
amount of $1,150. Grading completed. (Staff recommends release)
f) TRACT NO. 32889 - ACCEPT STREET AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS -
H. A. GEIB
Location: California and Vine Avenues.
Accept street and sewer improvements and authorize release
of Cash Deposit in the amount of $12,500. (Staff recommends
acceptance)
4) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES
a) Review action of June 19, 1979. (Accept and file)
5) CITY TREASURER
a) Report for the month of May, 1979. (Receive and file)
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A. Consent Calendar - cont'd
6) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
a) Slight Modification No. 98 - Jerome Boswell, 925 W. Glenmere
Street, W.C.: Request approval of a slight modification
to allow encroachment of 1'4" (19%) into the required seven
foot side yard with an air conditioning compressor in the
R-1 Zone. Approved by ARB subject to staff recommendation.
(Informational -Accept and file)
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THRU 6:
Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
This is the time for citizens to discuss items of interest with
the City Council. Citizens wishing to address Council should come
forward to the lectern and state name, address and item number (if
on the Agenda). Persons interested in providing testimony concerning
a hearing will be given an opportunity to do so during the hearing.
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C. HEARINGS
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for 8:00 P.M.
The procedures used for testimony are hearing those in favor speak
first, those opposed speaking second and allowing those who support
speak in rebuttal. However, the rebuttal may only address those items
discussed in opposition. When recognized please come forward to the
podium and state your name and address for the record.
1) AMENDMENT NO. 152
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
City Initiated
Proposed amendment to Article X, Chapter I of the West Covina
Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10807.08(h) relating
to yards around buildings to permit the modification of the
required yard area around buildings at the time of precise plan
approval. This case being considered Categorically Exempt, no
Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required.
Approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 6-79-2964. Proof
of Publication in the West Covina Tribune •of- the Notice of Public
Hearing- received. No mailing -required•.
a) Staff Report.
b) Open Public Hearing.
c) Close Hearing.
d) Council Discussion.
e) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 10807.08(h
TO PART VIII, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE X,
RELATING TO YARDS AROUND BUILDINGS.
(Amendment No. 152)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of -the -body of the ordinance
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
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C . Hearings - cont ' d
2) METHOD OF COLLECTION OF, SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGES -
PROTEST HEARING
Location: Citywide
Review Engineer's report and take the following action:
a) Review and File Affidavit of Publication.
b) Conduct Hearing.
c) Allow or overrule protests, if any.
d) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION_NO, - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND
AVAILABILITY CHARGES THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL
TAX BILL.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the
resolution and to
Disapprove
Hold Over
3) PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS AND 1979-80 BUDGET
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
a) Staff Report.
b) Conduct Hearing.
c) Close Hearing.
d) Council Discussion.
e) Receive and File Staff Report.
(ACTION ITEMS: Refer to City Manager's Agenda Item No. J-1 )
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D. AWARD OF BIDS
E.
None.
PUBLIC WORKS
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PARCEL MAP N0. 10511 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - DATHOL M. ANDERSON
AND ELISEO SCHIAVON
Location: California and Merced Avenues.
Review Engineer's report and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Cooperative Agreement for the construction of
public improvements.
1)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
2) PROJECT NO. SP-79001 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Location: Northeast corner Merced and California Avenues.
Review Engineer's report and approve plans and specifications
for City Project No. SP-79001 and authorize City Engineer to
call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by .2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
F. COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS
1) RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
a) FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES IN PUBLIC PARKS (Staff Report)
Approve staff recommendation and introduce the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 4201 (1) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
UNLAWFUL ACTS IN PUBLIC PARKS AND
PUBLIC PLACES.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the ordinance
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
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F. Commissions, Boards, Departmental Items - cont'd
b) FACILITY USE (Staff Report)
Approve staff recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove_
ROLL CALL:
Hold Over
c) REVISED CONTRACT PROPOSAL FOR FEE -AND -CHARGE PROGRAM
_COORDINATION (Staff Report)
Approve staff recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
2) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
a) REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY - ROSE BELAIR (Staff
Review staff report and approve three-month leave of Report)
absence from 6/30/79 to 9/30/79.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
b) PROPOSAL FOR EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM TO ASSUME NEW
CETA RESPONSIBILITIES (Staff Report)
Review staff report and authorize staff to proceed in implement-
ing the Comprehensive Public Service Employment Program in
cooperation with the Consortium.
ACTION:, Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
3) MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
a) LITTER CONTROL (Staff Report)
Approve staff recommendation and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOCATING ITS'
ENTITLEMENT UNDER THE LITTER CONTROL, RECYCLING AND
RESOURCE RECOVERY ACT OF 1977 TO THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO CARRY OUT A SINGLE COORDINATED COUNTY -WIDE
LITTER CLEAN-UP AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE
WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the resolution
and to ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
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F. Commissions, Boards, Departmental Items - cont'd
4)
RISK MANAGEMENT
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS
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a) .-FRED S. JAMES & COMPANY (Staff Report)
Review staff report and authorize the Mayor to execute agree
ment with Fred S. James & Company, establishing a new maximum
service fee of $13,500.
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ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove_
ROLL CALL:
b) R. L. KAUTZ & COMPANY (Staff Report)
Hold Over
(i) Authorize the Mayor to execute agreement with R. L. Kautz
& Company establishing claim procedures and service fees
of $4 , 250. 00 annually.
ACTION:
Motion by 2nd by_
To APPROVE Disapprove
ROLL CALL:
(ii) Adopt the following resolution:
Hold Over.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMEND-
ING RESOLUTION NO. 5370, APPROVING A PROCEDURE
FOR THE PROCESSING OF CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND AUTHORIZING THE
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ALLOW, COMPROMISE
OR SETTLE CLAIMS FILED AGAINST THE CITY IN THE
AMOUNTS OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000)
OR LESS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the
resolution and to
ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
5) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
a) SUSPENDING CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AUTOMATIC ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT
OF REVENUES (Staff Report)
Review staff report and adopt the following ordinances and
resolutions providing for suspending for one year any auto-
matic increases based upon Consumer Price Index and to extend
for eighteen months the suspension of a portion of the tax
on commercial rentals.
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F. Commissions, Boards, Departmental Items - cont'd
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
URGENCY CITY OF WEST COVINA,,CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1385, RELATING
TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX INCREASE OR
DECREASE FROM THE BASE CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX AND DECLARING THE URGENCY, THEREOF,
AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
URGENCY CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1388, RELATING
TO THE CONSTRUCTION TAX INCREASE OR
DECREASE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY,
THEREOF, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
URGENCY CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1384, RELATING
TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
FILING FEE INCREASE OR DECREASE FROM
THE BASE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND DECLAR-
ING THE URGENCY, THEREOF, AND PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT
IMMEDIATELY.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of each of the
foregoing ordinances.
Motion by 2nd by
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,_ SUSPEEDING .ANY .IN -
.CREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF .CHARGES RELATING TO BUSINESS--
LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE NO. 1385 EQUAL TO THE INCREASE
OF THE BASE INDEX IN THE -THEN LATEST AVAILABLE -CON-
SUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,_SUSPENDING ANY IN
CREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES RELATING TO CONSTRUC-
TION TAX, ORDINANCE NO. 1388 EQUAL TO THE INCREASE
OF THE BASE INDEX IN THE THEN LATEST AVAILABLE CON-
SUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING ANY IN-
CREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
FILING FEES EQUAL TO THE INCREASE OF THE BASE INDEX
IN THE THEN LATEST AVAILABLE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80.
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F. Commissions, Boards, Departmental Items - cont'd
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING ANY IN-
CREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOR CERTAIN FIRE
DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC SERVICES EQUAL TO THE INCREASE
OF THE BASE INDEX IN THE THEN LATEST AVAILABLE CON-
SUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING ANY IN-
CREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOR ENGINEERING FEES
EQUAL TO THE INCREASE OF THE BASE INDEX IN THE THEN
LATEST AVAILABLE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1979-80.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY F WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING A PORTION
OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED ON OFFICE AND
COMMERCIAL RENTALS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of each of the
foregoing resolutions and to
ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
b) SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY TO CITY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
Authorize sale of one 1 Hall Scott 1091 Engine to the City of
Los Angeles for the amount of $500 plus tax and two Fuller
five speed transmissions for $250.00 each plus tax.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove
ROLL CALL:
Hold Over
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F. Commissions, Boards, Departmental Items - cont'd
c) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING VEHICLE SURPLUS
Review staff report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CITY -OWNED
VEHICLES LISTED AS SURPLUS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of the
resolution and to
ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
d) AUTHORIZATION TO SELL SURPLUS VEHICLES TO BOULEVARD MOTORS.
Approve staff recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
G. CITY ATTORNEY
None.
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H.
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT
THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
P.M. IN ORDER TO CONVENE
1) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Special Agenda
2) PARKING AUTHORITY - None
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT
J. CITY MANAGER
P. M.
1) ADOPTION OF BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZED
POSITION LIST (Staff Report)
Review staff report and take the,following action:
a) Appropriate the funds for the project of the 1979-80 Capital
Improvement Program to be further studied by Council.
ACTION:
Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove
ROLL CALL:
b) Adopt the following resolutions:
Hold Over
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET
AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1979 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1980.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION VII
OF RESOLUTION NO. 1277 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
58062 RELATING TO THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
AND SALARY RANGES.
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) SEVEN PERCENT SALARY INCREASE - CITY EMPLOYEES (Staff Report)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA; AMENDING APPENDIX "A"
OF RESOLUTION NO. 5879, THE CITY'S BASIC PAY RANGE
STRUCTURE, AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR CLASSIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE CITY'S SERVICE.
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J. City Manager #2 - cont'd
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6
JUL OF RESOLUTION NO. 5887.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the body of each of the
foregoing resolutions and to
ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
3) BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT TAX (Staff Report)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
4 ) CITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Staff Report)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
.To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
5) FUNDING FOR CITY PROGRAMS (Staff Report)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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K. MAYOR'S REPORTS
L. COUNCILMEN'S REPORTS/COMMENTS
M. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting Monday, July 9, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
ACTION: Motion by
To adjourn at
2nd by
P.M. to
(If an adjourned meeting)
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