10-14-1985 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
Monday, 7:30 p.m. s October 14, 1985
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Drue Boles, West Covina Church of Christ
ROLL CALL Tennant, Shearer, Manners, Bacon, Chappell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of 9/9/85
Adjourned Regular Meeting of 9/16/85
Adjourned Regular Meeting of 9/17/85
Regular Meeting of 9/23/85
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.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a) A request was received from Mrs. Lark D. Karwowski,
1551 South Willow Street, West Covina requesting a
change in the sub -division ordinance.
(Recommendation is that the City Council deny the request
for the Subdivision Ordinance revision)
b) A letter was received
as a Commissioner on
(receive and file)
from Lynette Stewart resigning
the Human Resource Commission.
c) A letter was received from Southern California Amateur
Transmitting Society requesting establishment of a
permanent emergency communications amateur radio center
in West Covina. (refer to staff)
2) COMMISSIONS SUMMARY OF ACTION (Receive and file
a) PLANNING COMMISSION 10/2/85
b) PERSONNEL COMMISSION 10/9/85
c) HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION 9/26/85
d) TRANSITION/WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1. 9/19/85
2. 10/l/85
3) ABC APPLICATIONS (Chief of Police reports no legal
(basis for protest)
Ramon & Norma Sierra dba Francisquito Dairy
11627 Dune Street 2125 W. Francisquito Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650 West Covina, CA 91790
Doris & Mario Del Fante
742 S. Hillward
West Covina, CA 91791
Hungry Tiger, Inc.
2200 E. Garvey Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
Chili's, Inc.
2929 E. Garvey Ave., No
West Covina, CA 91791
India'Oven of W. C.
138 N. Grand Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
Mario Del Fante Florist
811 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
Hungry Tiger, Inc.
2200 E. Garvey Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
Chili's, Inc.
2929 E. Garvey Ave., No.
West Covina, CA 91791
India's Oven of W. C.
138 N. Grand Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
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4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
October 14, 1985
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a) On August 7, 1985, a claim for personal injuries was
received by the City Clerk's office from Dolores P.
Allen for Rebeka Nicole Gonzales (a minor). The amount
of claimant not been determined at the time of presenta-
tion.
b) On August 19, 1985,. a claim for personal injury
amounting to $360.00, was received by the City Clerk's
office from Paul Edward Hull.
c) On August 26, 1985, a claim for property damage
amounting to $454.83, was received by the City Clerk's
office from Tim P. Cochran.
d) On September 6, 1985, an application to file a late
claim for false imprisonment amounting to $100,000.00
was received by the City Clerk's office from Booker
Taliaferra Wren, Jr.
e) On September 13, 1985, a claim for false arrest and
personal injury amounting to $750.00 was received
by the City Clerk's office from Brian Keith Jackson.
f) On September 16, 1985, a claim for property damage
amounting to $4,646.28, was received by the City Clerk's
office from West American Insurance Company.
g) On September 23, 1985, a claim 'for false arrest and
personal injury amounting to $25,000.00, was received
by the City Clerk's office from Patrick Michael Duffy.
h) On October 2, 1985, a claim for personal injuries
amounting to $1,254,681.63, was received by the City
Clerk's office from Hilda Harden.
i) On September 2, 1985, a claim for emotional stress
and strain amounting to $100,000.00, was received
by the City Clerk's office from Geoffrey Avila.
5) APPROVAL OF MAPS
PARCEL MAP 16435 - APPROVE FINAL MAP - CAL -WEST COVINA,
Location: Southwest quadrant of Badillo and Orange Avenues.
Review Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 7095 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL
MAP OF PARCEL MAP 16435.
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6) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS - (Informational)
Cameron Park - Haunted House - October 30 - 31, 1985
St. Christopher's Church Fiesta - October 4 - 6, 1985
Japanese Community Parking Lot Sale - October 3, 1985
7) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a)
PRECISE PLAN 10 - PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS - QUEEN
OF THE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Location: 126 South Glendora
Avenue. Accept public
works improvements and authorize
release of cash deposit
in the amount of $7,100. Staff
recommends acceptance.
b)
TRACT 39523 - WATER IMPROVEMENTS
- WALNUT VENTURE
Location: South. of Amar, east of Nogales. Accept
waterline improvements and
authorize release of
Developer's Insurance Company
Faithful Performance
Bond No. 101641 in the amount of $112,000. Staff
recommends acceptance.
c)
TRACT 41782 - BOND SUBSTITUTION
- SURYA CORPORATION
Location: Fairway Lane at
Garvey. Acknowledge
substitution of bond from D
& D Development and
authorize the release of cash
deposit in the amount
of $20,750.
d) PARCEL MAP 8647 - MONUMENTS - BRUCE MULHEARN
Location: Plateau Drive at Vanderhoof. Acknowledge
setting of monuments and authorize release of'American
Motorists Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond
No. 2SM-S63-484 in the amount of 500.
e) PARCEL MAP 13898 - GRADING - ARNOLD GROSS
Location: South side of Cameron, east of East Hills.
Acknowledge completion of grading and authorize release
of Balboa Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond
No. L05-076487 inthe amount of $2,000.
8) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) TS-86119 AND TS-86104 - AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES - R. CHARLES CANO
Location: Valinda Avenue and Amar/Lark Ellen. Review
Engineer's report and authorize the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute contracts with Mr. R. Charles
Cano, Contract Administration, for engineering
consulting services, subject to the approval of
CalTrans.
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8) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
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b) SP-80003 - MERCED AVENUE WIDENING - AGREEMENTS FOR
STREET AND HIGHWAY DEDICATION - RICHARD AND HILDEGARD
ZWAHLEN AND RAUL AND CRUSITA BARBOSA
Location: Merced Avenue, between Willow and Garvey.
Review Engineer's report and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk, to execute said Agreements on behalf of
the City.
c) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS — QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT -
INFORMATIONAL
Location: Citywide. Review Engineer's report. Receive
and file.
d) RENEWAL OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE
MEDIANS AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS
Review Maintenance Director's report. Recommendation
is that the City Council authorize renewal of Creative
Landscaping, Inc.'s contract for the coming twelve
month period at a 4.5% increase.
9) AWARD OF BIDS
WEST COVINA COMMUNICATIONS/POLICE BUILDING FURNISHINGS
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council
award the bid for the furnishings for the
Communications/Police building to the firm of Interior
Resources, 4012 West Garry Avenue, Santa Ana 92704, in
the amount of $108,950.51.
10) MISCELLANEOUS'
1) SAFETY TOWN.USE AGREEMENT
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract between
the City of West Covina and the City of Monterey Park for
joint use of Safety Town.
ACTION OF FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10
Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance and adopt and
To APPROVE all other items. EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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C. ' PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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Hearings before the' City Council are rountinely set for 8:00
p.m. The procedures used for testimony are hearing those in
favor speaking first, then those in opposition speaking second,
followed by those in favor speaking 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) ZONE CHANGE NO. 589 - AL HAMEL AND RENE HAMEL
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 introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. (Zone Change
No. 589 - Al Hamel and Rene Hamel)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
2) AMENDMENT NO. 200 - FORTUNE TELLING
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 introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA, MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER,
26, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 26-597, AS IT RELATES TO
FORTUNE TELLING.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
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D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
October 14, 1985
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1) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS - BADILLO AVENUE SPEED ZONE,
PREFERENTIAL PARKING, OVERNIGHT PARKING
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council
introduce the following ordinances:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM
SPEEDS.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-174 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN
DAYS AND HOURS.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-175 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS
IN LIMITED AREAS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinances.
Motion by
2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Holy? fiver
2) SP-84101-1 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - SUNSET/
CAMERON STORM DRAIN
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City
Council approve plans and specifications for City
Project SP-84101-1 and authorize the City Engineer
to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE
Disapprove Hold Over
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3) MP-86115 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City
Council approve plans and specifications for City
Project MP-86115 and authorize the City Engineer to
call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
4) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION,
1985 EDITION
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
a) Introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1985
EDITION OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION BY REPEALING AND ADOPTING
SECTION'19-1 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE_Disapprove—Hold Over__
b) Set November 12, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. as the date
and time for the Public Hearing concerning the
adoption of said Standard Specifications.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove_ Hold Over
5) VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council
introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE X TO CHAPTER 20
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING VESTING
TENTATIVE MAPS.
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5) (Continued)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
6) SP-79011 AND MP-80006 - MASTER DRAINAGE STUDY - SELECTION
OF CONSULTANT
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council
take the following actions:
a) Transfer $20,000 from MP-85401 to MP-800006.
b) Accept the proposal of Walsh, Evans and Associates
of West Covina in an amount not to exceed $37,000
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement with Walsh, Evans and Associates for
the work to be done.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE_Disapprove_Hold Over
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) HU14AN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
a) THREE YEAR HOUSING ASSITANCE PLAN
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City
Council receive and file the Three Year Housing
Assistance Plan.
ACTION: Motion by
To APPROVE
2nd
Disapprove Hold Over
b) ANNUAL HUMAN SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City
Council review and approve the Annual Human Services
Award Program.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE —Disapprove —Hold Over
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 14, 1985
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F
G.
2) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DISPOSAL OF CITY OF LOS ANGELES NON -HAZARDOUS WASTE
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council
oppose additional City of Los Angeles non -hazardous waste
coming to West Covina for disposal.
ACTION: Motion by _ 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT AT STEP 2 - COMMUNITY PLANNER
Review staff report. The Assistant City Manager/Controller
and the Personnel Director have reviewed this situation
and recommends Council approval of an appointment at Step
2 of the Community Planner Salary Scale.
ACTION: Motion by _ 2nd by
To APPROVE__ Disapprove_
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
PURCHASE OF POLICE UNDERCOVER VEHICLE RADIOS
Hold Over
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council:
a) Find that it would be impractical, useless or uneconomical
to follow normal bidding procedures for the purchase of
Police undercover vehicle radios; and
b) Authorize the purchase of twenty-two (22) mobile radios
from Motorola Communications & Electronics for a total
cost not to exceed $41,486.82.
ACTION: Motion by
To APPROVE
H. CITY ATTORNEY
CLOSED -SESSION - LITIGATION
Disapprove
2nd by
Hold Over
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I. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Recess the City Council meetintg at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting
at p.m.
J. CITY MANAGER
1) MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS RELATIVE TO BUSINESS LICENSES
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council
introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
AMENDING SECTION 14-68 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To INTRODUCE Disapprove Hold Over
2) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND HARRY HILL VOLKSWAGEN, INC. (Refer to
Redevelopment Agency Agenda Item No. 1)
Review staff report. It "is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING
TO A PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD ON A PROPOSED DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HARRY HILL VOLKSWAGEN, INC., FOR
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING
TO HOLDING SUCH PUBLIC HEARING IN CONJUNCTION, CONCURRENT
AND JOINTLY WITH THAT TO BE HELD BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ON SUCH PROPOSED AGREEMENT (HARRY
HILL VOLKSWAGEN,.INC.).
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the resolution and
To ADOPT Disapprove Hold Over
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3) LEGISLATION
Review staff report. It is recommended that the City Council —
support HR 3129 and HR 3113, oppose unless amended HR 8
and S 1128, and authorize the Mayor to communicate these
positions to the appropriate individuals
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To APPROVE Disapprove Hold Over
4) CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
ACTION: Motion by
To APPROVE_ _Disapprove
ROLL CALL:
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Hold Over
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
L. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
October 14, 1985
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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 inquiries refer the matter to staff for further action.
Please limit your comments to three minutes.
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M. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION _
Lynette Stewart
2. PROCLAMATIONS:
Higher Education Week - October 13-20, 1985
Dave Nunn - Optimist Governor - October 9, 1985
National Business Women's Week - October 21-27, 1985
Emergency Medical Services Week - September 29, - October
5, 1985
N. COUNCILMENBER'S REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION:. Motion by 2nd by
To ADJOURN the meeting at p.m.
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