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07-08-1985 - RegularMonday 7:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AGENDA July 8, 1985 For Sign Language Interpreter services at City Council meetings, please telephone (818) 962-8631, extension 240 (voice) or (818) 960-4422 (TDD) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A notice of four working days is required. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Reverend Willcoxen, South Hills Baptist Church ROLL CALL Tennant, Shearer, Chappell, Manners, Bacon APPROVAL OF MINUTES Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 22, 1985 Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 3, 1985 Regular Meeting of June 24, 1985 PRESENTATIONS RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION Carol Salminen Ted Walsh A. AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE TO PUBLIC ' At this time. the City Council will receive comments on any non -hearing item found on the Agenda. Testimony regarding hearing matters will be received at the time of HEARINGS and comments regarding any municipal matter not on the Agenda will be received under ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Anyone wishing to address the City Council on a non -hearing Agenda item should come forward to the podium when requested by the Mayor and state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to three minutes. Your comments will be addressed by the City Council at the time the Agenda item is considered. As Consent Calendar items are considered routine in nature, they are normally enacted in one motion. The Mayor may remove a questioned Consent Calendar item for separate:action. 11 �J CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 8, 1985 Page Two B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a) Letter received from Bernard Bregman, President of the West Covina Chamber of Commerce recommending that surplus Business Improvement Tax revenues be disbursed in the following manner: 2) PLANNING COMMISSION Review Summary of Action of July 3, 1985. (receive and file) 3) HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION Review Summary of Action of June 27, 1985. (receive and file) 4) fRANSITION/WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Review Summary of Action of June 20, 1985. (receive and file) 5) ABC APPLICATIONS (Chief of Police reports no legal basis for protest) a) Sophie Chang dba Connie's Sandwich Corner Mei-Ling Du Lin 1730 W. Cameron Avenue N110 b) Cynthia Wong Toy dba Great Wall Restaurant Benjamin Soo -Nan Wong 230-32S. Glendora Avenue Margie Ling Tam Boy Jin Wong 6) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS PRECISE PLAN 686, REVISION 3 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - R. D. PALUMBO Location: 221 and 223 Bandy Accept street improvements and acknowledge completion of grading and authorize release of cash deposit in the amount of $4,922.00. Staff recommends acceptance. TRACT 33656 - GRADING - PONDEROSA HOMES Location: East of Citrus and south of Cameron Authorize release of Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, Bond No. 59SB021825 in the amount of $87,300.00 and accept the substitution agreement bond No. 59SB100068684 BCA in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company. Staff recommends accept- ance. - 2 - 0 0 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS July 8, 1985 Page Three a) TRACT 39468 AND TRACT 39469 - STREET VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY - EAST HILLS DRIVE Location: East Hills Drive between Cameron Avenue and Hillside Drive Review Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 7048 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF STREET WHICH IS EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY (HILLSIDE DRIVE). b) EXCHANGE OF CUSTOMERS BETWEEN CITY OF COVINA AND SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEM - INFORMATIONAL Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this report. 8) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Review staff report. Recommendation is to adopt the following Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 1684 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOADING OR UNLOADING MERCHANDISE. 9) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT Report for the month of May, 1985. (Receive and file) 10), ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD SLIGHT MODIFICATION NO. 11 APPLICANT: Louis and Bettye Krout LOCATION: 2833 East Mesa Drive REQUEST: Encroachment of eight (8) inches with two structures into the required five (5) foot rear setback. DECISION: Approved with the condition that plans be submitted to Building Department for issuance of .building permits within 30 days of this approval (Plan required by 7-24-85) 11) QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION REPORT - INFORMATIONAL Recommendation is to receive and file. - 3 - 0 • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 8, 1985 Page Four 1 2) RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION Review Summary of Action of June 25, 1985. (Receive and File) ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-THROUGH 12 Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinances and adopt, and To APPROVE all other items. EXCEPT ROLL CALL: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR - 4 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA C. PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE TO PUBLIC Ju,ly 8, 1985 Page Five Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for procedures used for testimony are hearing those in favor those in opposition speaking second, followed by those in in rebuttal. However, the rebuttal may only address those in opposition. When recognized, please come forward to state your name and address for the record. 2) AMENDMENT NO. 197 8:00 p.m. The speaking first, favor speaking items discussed the podium and a) Verification of publication and mailing b) Open Hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Public testimony e) Close hearing f) Council discussion g) Recommendation is to affirm the actions taken by the Planning Commission by introducing the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 26-402.5 (a) AS IT RELATES TO FRONT YARD PAVEMENT IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY (R-A AND R-1) ZONES. (AMEND- MENT NO. 197) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance. Motion by 2nd by To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold,Over AMENDMENT NO. 199 a) Verification of publication b) Open hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Public testimony e) Close hearing f) Council discussion g) Recommendation is to affirm Commission by introducing the the actions taken following Ordinance: 1. by the Planning AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY, OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 2 AS IT RELATES TO LANDSCAPE MAINTEN- ANCE OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (AMENDMENT NO. 199) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance. Motion by 2nd by To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over - 5 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 3) GENERAL PLAN UPDATE July 8, 1985 'Page Six Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council open the public hearing of the General Plan Update and continue the hearing until August 26, 1985. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over F D. AWARD OF BIDS 1) PP-84203 - DEL NORTE PARK IMPROVEMENTS Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council take the following action: a. Transfer $20,500 from Unappropriated Park Dedication Fees to PP-84203 b. Accept the bid of DeArmond Construction of Fontana in the amount of $94,409.50 as submitted at the bid opening on July 2, 1985, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with said DeArmond Construction for the work to be done. ACTION: Motion by To APPROVE 2nd by Disapprove Hold Over 2) AWARD OF BID NO. 85-233 - CELLULAR TELEPHONES Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council award the bid to the next lowest bidder, Call America Inc., in the amount of $15,580.00 plus tax. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over 3) GP-85106 - CIVIC CENTER FENCE IMPROVEMENT Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council reject all bids and authorize the City Engineer to readvertise. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over - 6 -- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 8, 1985 Page Seven E. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) MP-800014-2 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - NOGALES STREET AND AMAR ROAD - MEDIAN LANDSCAPING Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council approve plans and specifications for City Project MP-80014-1 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE To Disapprove F. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 2) a) r LANDFILL TRANSITION RESOLUTION To Hold Over Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S OBJECTIVE TO TRANSITION THE B.K.K. LANDFILL TO OTHER BENEFICIAL LAND USES. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT a) ATTENDANT CARE TRAINING PROGRAM Review staff report. Recommendation is that the $12,000 allocated for Attendant Care Training be reallocated to the 1985-86 Careship Program for additional latchkey children slots. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over - 7 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2) HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (Continued) b) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM July 8, 1985 Page Eight Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the 1985-86 contract with the San Gabriel Valley YMCA -WINGS for the implementation of the Domestic Violence Prevention Program. ACTION: Motion by To APPROVE 2nd by Disapprove 0 3) PLANNING DEPARTMENT a) FREEWAY CORRIDOR MORATORIUM Hold Over Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council direct staff to advertise a public hearing to be held on July 22, 1985, to extend the Interim Ordinance (moratorim). ACTION Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over. b) SIGN ORDINANCE - REQUIRING ENGLISH ON SIGNS Review staff report. Recommendation is if, on the basis of the staff report regarding the public safety issue, the City Council wishes to proceed with the requirement of English signs, staff recommends that the Council refer the item to the Planning Commission for further study and appropriate ordinance amendment. ACTION: Motion by 2nd To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over c) WEST COVINA 2000 Review staff report. Staff recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this report for further reference. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To,APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over - 8 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 8, 1985 Page Nine G. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION 1) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT . a) COMPLIANCE,WITH THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this informational report regarding the City's actions to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over 2) FINANCE DEPARTMENT a) CERTIFICATE.OF CONFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file the report. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE H. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION Disapprove Hold Over u 1) COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT a) TELEPHONE SYSTEM STUDY Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council - accept the consultant's report and authorize him to prepare bid specifications for a new telephone system. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over - 9 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 8, 1985 Page Ten 2) POLICE -DEPARTMENT a) REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council waive competitive bidding for purchase of an undercover communica- tions system on the basis that it would be impractical, useless and uneconomical for the reason that only one vendor packages and sells the equipment designed specifically for this use. And further, on the basis that it would not be in the public's welfare to go out to bid, we recommend that Council approve the purchase of the Fargo Company F-2 Stealth System in an amount not to exceed $8,500.00. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over b) REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council waive competitive bidding for the purchase of the automatic weapons on the basis that it would be impractical, useless, and uneconomical for the reason that the handguns are designed specifically for SWAT operations to the exclusion of other handguns. Further, it would not be in the public's welfare to go out to bid for this specialty item. We recommend that Council approve the purchase of the Heckler and Koch 9mm, automat- ic handgunsin an amount not to exceed $11,000.00. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over. I. CITY ATTORNEY J. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the Redevelop- ment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m. K. CITY MANAGER 1) LEGISLATION - STATUS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT REORGANIZATION PROPOSALS Review staff report. Recommendation is that City Council receive and file this report. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To ,APPROVE Disapprove - 10 - Hold Over CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ' 2) 3) RIDGE RIDERS FACILITY July 8, 1985 Page Eleven Review staff report. Recommendation is that City Council approve the proposed Land Lease and Facility Use Agreement, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute these documents. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove_Hold Over. PLACEMENT OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION LIABILITY COVERAGE Review staff report. Recommendation is that City Council approve the insurance proposal of Marsh & McLennan, Inc. (I.C.R.M.A.) and authorize the procurement. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over 4) BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT TAX Review staff report. Recommendation is that the City Council appropri- ate $45,000 as funding for a local economic development corporation and $15,000 for promotional programs in marketing and visitor develop- ment by the West Covina Chamber of Commerce from the Business Improve- ment Tax collected for fiscal year ending June 30, 1985. L. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over ROLL CALL: 0 ,' , 0 0 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 8, 1985 Page Twelve M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE TO PUBLIC This is the time for citizens to discuss items of interest with the City Council. Please feel free to come forward and present your thoughts, suggestions, concerns on any municipal matter. Citizens who wish to address the City Council should 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 inquires refer the matter to staff for further action. Please limit your comments to three minutes. 12 - .,. ,, ",, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA N. MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Tim Altwine 2) COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 0. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORTS An 1n11DUUCUT July 8, 1985 Page Thirteen ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To ADJOURN the meeting at p.m. - 13 -