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03-09-1987 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA A G E N D A Monday, March 9, 1987 7:30 pm Agenda material is available at the City Clerk's Office for review: 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, City Hall, Room 318. For sign language interpreter services at City Council meetings, please telephone (818) 814-8433 or (818) 960-4422 for TTY from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Four working days notice is required. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Father Paul Siebenand, St. Christopher's Church ROLL CALL Shearer, Chappell, Manners, Bacon, Tennant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of February 23, 1987 PRESENTATIONS Ratification of proclamation: ARBOR DAY (March 7, 1987) Presentation to the City of West Covina: 1987 Tree City Award A. AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS This is the time the City Council will receive comments on any non -hearing items found on the Agenda. Testimony regarding hearing matters, however, 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 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. - 1 - 0 March 9, 1987 B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Page Two No letters received for this meeting. 2) COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive and file) The following Commissions have met on the dates specified below, and now report to the City Council the items on which they have taken action. a) Planning Commission March 4, 1987 b) Recreation and Parks Commission February 24, 1987 c) Human Resources Commission February 24, 1987 d) Transition/Waste Management Com. February 19, 1987 3) ABC APPLICATIONS The following persons have applied to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission for licenses to sell alcohol, (Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest) a) National Convenience Stores dba STOP 'N GO MARKET Anaheim, CA 130 North Hollenbeck b) Pai-Loi Chan dba RED HOUSE CHINESE RESTUARANT Baldwin Park, CA 1040 West Covina Parkway 4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive and file) a) TUP No. 1709-87 was issued to West Covina High School for a carnival at 1609 East Cameron Avenue on February 21 through 23, 1987 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. b) TUP No. 1710-87 was issued to Mission Chrysler for balloons at 298 North Azusa Avenue on February 28 and 29, 1987 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. c) TUP No. 1711-87 was issued to West Covina Mitsubishi for string balloons, sales promotional signs above the roof on west side and banners within parking lot light standards at 2000 Garvey Avenue South for the following dates: February 21, 22, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September 5 5) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS Precise Plan 760, Revision 1 - Bond Release - Dighton Corporation Location: Northwest corner Azusa and Workman Avenues Staff recommends acknowledging receipt of new agreement and bond, and authorizing release of First Interstate Bank Letter of Credit in the amount of $84,500. mm A Fi March 9, 1987 B. CONSENT CALENDAR (CONT) 6) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS Street Cleaning Contract Renewal Page Three This contract renewal provides an annual update for the City's street cleaning contract. The present contract expires in 1990 with an annual renewal clause that provides for a cost increase based on the Consumer Price Index. Recommendation is to grant R.F. Dickson Company, Inc. a contract extension, with a 2.1% increase, or $14,005.73 per month,and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. 7) AWARD OF BIDS a) TS 87172 - Signal Modification - Azusa Avenue Median This project consists of the installation of a new traffic signal on Azusa 600' north of Amar. The total construction cost is $52,650.00. Recommendation is to accept the bid of Macadee Electrical Construction, Chino Hills, in the amount of $42,650.00'as submitted at the bid opening on March 3, 1987, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. b) Bleacher Replacement and Repair - Bid No. 87-4 As part of the Maintenance Department's program of bleacher replacement and repair, the City will purchase three replacement bleachers and aluminum covers to repair five other units. Recommendation is to authorize the purchase of bleachers and covers from Site Schemes, Inc. at a cost of $21,653.58 including tax. 8) MISCELLANEOUS Denial of GPA-1986-2.(Land Use Element), East Hills Specific Plan Amendment No. 2, Zone Change No. 600, Precise Plan No. 793, Tentative Tract Mao No. 45098 - Plannine Commission Reso. No, 1087-3495 The City Council conducted a public hearing on February 23, 1987, on this matter. The City Council voted to deny the appeal and requested a resolution of denial for the next Council meeting. This is the resolution of denial that was requested. Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8007 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMEND- MENT NO. 1986-2 (LAND USE ELEMENT), EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AMEND- MENT NO. 2, ZONE CHANGE NO. 600, PRECISE PLAN NO. 793 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 45098 AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AS IT RELATES THERETO (Planning Commission Resolution No. 1-87-3495) ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8: Motion by 2nd by To waive reading of the resolution and adopt, and To approve all other items. Except: ROLL CALL - 3 - d March 9, 1987 Page Four C. HEARINGS Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for B:OO.pm. 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. 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) APPEAL OF DENIAL OF TIME EXTENSION (CONTINUED) TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 43042 (Roy McCleary). 3132 EAST GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH At its regular meeting of February 23, 1987, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the applicant's request for a time extension for this tentative tract. The City Council's tie vote resulted in no action. The public hearing was reopened and continued to March 9, 1987. a) Staff presentation b) Public testimony ,c) Close hearing d) Council discussion e) Recommendation is to grant the subject appeal and approve the second one-year time extension for Tentative Tract No. 43042 to January 4, 1988. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SP 87177 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CITYWIDE STREET MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION This project consists of the construction of an asphalt overlay to improve the condition of a deteriorated street. The locations are various, citywide. Estimated construction cost is $231,000. Recommendation is to a) establish City Project SP 87177 and b) approve plans and specifications for City Project SP 87177 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve _ Disapprove Hold Over - 4 - March 9, 1987 Q E PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (CONT) 2) PROPOSED EXCHANGE FOR PROPOSITION "A" FUNDS FOR REGIONAL F.A.U. FUNDS (INFORMATIONAL) Page Five The City is proposing to exchange $600,000 in Proposition "A" transit funds for an equal amount of regional Federal Aid Urban System Funds to avoid possible loss of the Proposition "A" funds. Recommendation is to receive and file this informational report. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over 3) SP 87165 - SIDEWALK/BARRIER REMOVAL PROJECT - ADDITIONAL WORK Due to additional work on the sidewalk project an additional $10,000 is requested to finish the project. Recommendation is to authorize the transfer of $10,000 from MP 87122 (110- 320-3727-7900) to SP 87165 (110-320-3785-7200). ACTION Motion by To Approve COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2nd by Diapprove Hold Over a) DEMOLITION OF THE MAVERICK FIELD SNACK SHACK AND DUGOUTS This would provide for the removal of certain unsafe and deteriorated structures at Maverick Field. Recommendation is to authorize staff to proceed with the demolition of Maverick Field snack shack and dugouts. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over b) RECREATION EQUIPMENT USE POLICY This proposed Recreation Equipment Use Policy establishes guidelines for the use of recreation equipment by community groups and organizations. Recommendation is to approve the Recreation Equipment Use Policy. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove IHold Over - 5 - March 9, 1987 FD F COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (CONT) 2) OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Page Six REGULATION OF DANCING The current Municipal Code of the City of West Covina regulates nude and seminude dancing. A United States Supreme Court decision was rendered in November, 1986 that addressed the constitutionality of such regulations. The proposed ordinance would revise the West Covina Municipal Code section to conform with the 1986 United States Supreme Court decision. Recommendation is to amend the Municipal Code by the intro- duction of the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, BANNING NUDITY ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by To Introduce OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION 1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT 2nd by Disapprove Hold Over RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS Staff is requesting that Unit F-18, a 1967 Crown Pitman Snorkel be declared as surplus. Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS ACTION: Motion.by 2nd by To waive further reading of the resolution and To Adopt G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION Disapprove Hold Over No items scheduled for this meeting. - 6 - 0 March 9, 1987 H I J Page Seven CITY ATTORNEY 1) ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS BY LEGISLATIVE BODY The purpose of this report is to request the City Council to issue six subpoenas to provide witnesses in matters relating to personnel. Recommendation is to approve the issuance of six subpoenas and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over 2) CLOSED SESSION FOR LITIGATION OR PERSONNEL MATTERS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54930 ET SEQ. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene .the Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council at pm. CITY MANAGER 1) LEGISLATION At its meeting of February 23, the City Council requested information on HR 920, the California Ocean Sanctuary bill, which would create a two -hundred mile wide zone of protection along the entire California coast within which new offshore drilling would be prohibited indefinitely. Because.HR 920 does not directly affect the City of West Covina, staff makes no recommendaion on Council position. ACTION: Motion by 16 K. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS 2nd by The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable by the City. These demands represent accounts payable since the most recent regular meeting of the City Council. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve_ ROLL CALL Disapprove Hold Over - 7 - March 9, 1987 L. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Page Eight 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 or concerns on any municipal matter. Citizens wishing to address 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. M. MAYOR'S REPORTS N. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AT) T(1TMMMFTJT ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To adjourn the meeting at pm to 6:30 pm on March 16, 1987 in the Management Resource Center, Room 315.