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03-23-1987 - RegularSREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COS L CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AGENDA Monday, March 23, 1987 T�.30 P.M. 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 (voice) or (818) 960-4422 (TTY) 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 Gary Tessone First Baptist Church ROLL CALL Mayor Shearer, Mayor Pro Tem Chappell, Councilmembers planners, Bacon, Tennant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of March 9, 1987 PRESENTATIONS National Fair Housing Month (April) National Telecommunicators Week (April 12-18) National Library Week (April 5-11) 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. o • Agenda Page Two B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS No letters received for this meeting. 2) COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive and file) March 23, 1987 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 18, 1987 b) Personnel Commission 3) ABC APPLICATIONS March 12, 1987 The following persons have applied to the Alcoholic Beverages Commission for licenses to sell alcohol. (Chief of Police reports no legal basis for protest) Hyun Kyung Kwon dba Woodside Liquor Tae Joon Kwon 2339 South Azusa 2401 So. Hacienda Blvd. West Covina, Hacienda Heights, CA 4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant) a) On January 20, 1987, a claim for personal injuries from Jessie Villaria De La Cruz was received by the City Clerk's Office. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Recommendation is that claim be denied and that the claimant's attorney be so notified. b) On January 20, 1987, Cindy Lou De La Cruz filed a claim for pain and suffering amounting to $50,000 with the City Clerk's Office. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Recommendation is that claim be denied and that the claimant's attorney be so notified. c) On January 14, 1987, Evan Wade filed a claim for personal injuries amounting to $1,000,000 with the City Clerk's Office. Recommendation is that the claim be denied and that the claimant's attorney be so notified. d) On November 13, 1986, Herbert Giraldo filed a claim for personal injuries with the City Clerk's Office. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Recommendation is that the claim be denied and that the claimant be so notified. e) On February 5, 1987, Willie I. Wright filed a claim for personal injuries amounting to $100,000 with the City Clerk's Office. Recommendation is that the claim be denied and the claimant's attorney be so notified. f) On February 18, 1987, Derrin J. Webber filed a claim for damages amounting to $260 with the City Clerk's Office. Recommendation is that claim be denied and that the claimant be so notified. AGENDA March 23, 1987 Page Three B CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 5) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive and file) a) TUP No. 1712-87, approved for outdoor tent services on March 5, 1987 for Christ Lutheran Church for Palm Sunday on April 12th at 311 South Citrus. b) TUP No. 1713-87, approved March 13, 1987, for West Covina Nissan for balloons at 1840 East Garvey on March 14th and 15th. 6) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS Precise Plan 483. Revision 1 - On -site Improvements - Location: 1600 West Cameron Avenue Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and authorize release of First Financial Credit Union Letter of Credit in the amount of $18,400. Staff recommends release. 7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS a) & SP-87169 - CONSULTANTS Locations: West Covina Parkway from Toluca to Vincent Valinda Avenue from Vincent to Service It is proposed to enter into Consultant Services Agreements with R. Charles Cano, Contract Administrator, to assist staff in the administration of two Federal Aid Urban projects: the- resurfacing of West Covina Parkway from Toluca to Vincent to Service and from Cameron to Merced. The cost of consulting services is not to exceed $5,000 for each project. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Consultant Services Agreements with R. Charles Cano, R. E. 24474, for Projects SP-87168 and SP-87169 in amounts not to exceed $5,000 each, subject to the approval of the State of California, Department of Transportation. b) MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 4 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT RFNFWAI - ,1 R R I ANnirARTNG Location: South of Fairgrove, east of Azusa Ave. This. contract provides for the maintenance of the landscaping for Maintenance District #4. Staff recommends .that the City Council grant renewal of J & R Landscape Maintenance Company's contract for the coming twelve month period at a 2.5% increase. - 3 - 0 AGENDA March 23, 1987 Page Four B. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 7) c) CIVIC CENTER - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT REI CREATIVE LANDSCAPING, INC. Location: West Covina Civic Center This contract provides for the maintenance of the landscaping for the West Covina Civic Center. It is recommended that the City Council approve waiver of competitive bidding procedure and grant the renewal of Creative Landscape, Inc.'s contract for the coming fiscal year with a 4.9% increase. 8) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - March 17, 1987 (accept and file) The. following items were considered by the Traffic Committee on the date specified with accompanying recommendations. a) The request of Mr. Pat Trautman for a review of parking violations near the intersection of Garvey Avenue North and Orange will be handled by increased enforcement parking prohibitions. b) The request of Gloria Rivera regarding street sweeping restrictions on Orange Avenue near Pacific Lane was held over to allow more response time for the postcard survey. c) The request initiated by the City for street sweeping restrictions on Francesca Drive was held over to allow more response time for the postcard survey of adjacent residents. d) The request of Virgil Goodman for street sweeping restrictions on Garvey Avenue South west of Azusa was held over to allow more response time for the postcard survey of adjacent residents. e) The request of Rowland Unified School District for the removal of the school bus stop located on Amar east of Leanna was approved. f) The request of Vicki Green for parking restrictions for street sweeping on Orange Avenue north of Cameron was approved. g) The request of Curtiss D. Bonneville regarding traffic problems in the vicinity of Hollybrook Drive and Fairway Knolls will- be handled by .posting a 20 MPH curve advisory sign. h) The request of Larry at the intersection was denied. Simons for multi -way stop sign of Cortez and Hillward Avenue - 4 - AGENDA O • March 23, 1987 Page Five B. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 8) i) The request of Alfred Gomez for third lane striping on Azusa Avenue between Cortez and Garvey Avenue South was held over to allow more response time from the affected property owners. j) The request of L.A. County Road Department for installation of third lane striping for northbound Nogales Street between Valley Boulevard and La Puente Road was approved. k) The 'request of L.A. Co. Road Dept. for parking prohibitions on the west side of Valinda Avenue at Francisquito in order to install north/south turn lanes was held over in order to allow more time for the affected property owners to respond. 1) The request of the City of Walnut for the installation of multi -way stop signs at the intersection of Camino De Gloria and Calle Baja was denied. 9) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 1738, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, BANNING NUDITY IN ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES. 10) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1987 Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments. (receive and file) 11) AWARD OF BID PURCHASE OF VIDEO CAMERA BID NO. 87-3 Funds were provided in the 1986-87 Budget for the purchase of a Video Camera. This camera will be utilized by the Maintenance Department for sewer pipeline inspection. The cost will be $24,415.13, including sales tax and installation. It is staff's recommendation that the City Council authorize the purchase of a Video Camera from Dew -Par Sales & Service in the amount of $24,415.13, including tax. 12) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION NO. 31 Applicant: Karen Sanders, 624 Florence Request: Circular Driveway A.R.B. Decision: Approved NG CONSENT 12: To Waive further reading of the ordinance and adopt, and to approve all other items, except ROLL CALL: - 5 - AGENDA Page Six C. HEARINGS March 23, 1987 Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for 8:00 -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) CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT The Agency will consider a request by Agency staff to continue the joint public hearing until their April 13, 1987 meeting. Agency staff has reviewed Mr. Reynold's request for a continuance and recommends that the West Covina City Council continue the joint public hearing until their April 13, 1987 meeting.. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over 2) EXTENSION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1720 On April 14, 1986, the City Council enacted an interim ordinance prohibiting the —'construction of residential property within the vicinity of BKK Landfill. This action was taken in response to actions by the California Department of Health Services, the Environmental ;Protection Agency and written information received from the California Department of Health Services. This ordinance was extended at a hearing in May, 1986, to April l3 j+, 1987. It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to prepare a feasibility report by December 31, 1987, on the non-residential land uses options for property affected by- this moratorium and adopt an ordinance entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF PLANS AND PERMITS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL -TYPE USES ON SPECIFIED PROPERTIES WITHIN 2,000 FEET OF THE ORIGINAL CLASS I AND CLASS II DISPOSAL AREA AT THE BKK LANDFILL: SAID ORDINANCE TO BE ADOPTED AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 658 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by 2nd by To introduce Disapprove Hold Over - 6 - AGENDA Page Seven D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) March 23, 1987 The project consists of temporary parking facilities to serve the Civic Center during the construction of the parking structure addition.. The location is southeast quadrant of Garvey Avenue and Sunset Avenue. Estimated construction cost is $45,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve plans and specifications for City Project GP-87307 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by. To Approve Disapprove Hold Over COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Dial -A -Ride Program In light of increasing ridership and the pending expiration of the current contract, staff is requesting expansion and renewal of the Dial -A -Ride Program serving senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to: Renew the contract with Community Transit Services, Inc. for a three-year period from July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1990 with an additional 6.5 vehicle service hours per day, as indicated in option B. Amend the current contract with Community Transit Services, Inc. for an additional 6.5 vehicle service hours from April 6, 1987 to June 30, 1987, as indicated in option C of the staff report. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disaprove Hold Over - 7 - AGENDA • Page Eight March 23, 1987 F G. H. I J. OPERATIONAL SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. CITY ATTORNEY Closed session for litigation or personnel Government Code Section 54930 et seq. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING matters pursuant to Recess the City Council meeting at p.m, to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m. CITY MANAGER 1) REAL ESTATE BUSINESS LICENSES As directed by the City Council on February 23, 1987, City Staff met with representatives from the real estate profession to address the question of how real estate salesmen should be licensed to conduct business within the City of West Covina. Recommendation is that the City Council accept the proposals as presented, and direct staff to proceed with the licensing of real estate salesmen as employees. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over AGENDA March 23, 1987 Page Nine CITY MANAGER (Continued) 2) CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CENTRAL BUS The West Covina City Council and West Covina Redevelopment Agency will consider consenting to hold a joint public hearing on a proposed Owner Participation Agreement between the West Covina Redevelopment Agency and Robert Bozzani on property located at 1820 East Garvey Avenue South within the Central Business District (CBD) Project Area. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8009 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING.AND CONSENTING TO A PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD ON A PROPOSED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ROBERT BOZZANI FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE 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. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To waive further reading of the resolution and To Adopt Disapprove 3) FUNDING FOR PUBLIC I Hold Over EL VALLEY FIRE The Board of the San Gabriel Valley Fire Authority has requested the City Council to consider participation in the purchase of a $1,000,000 public liability insurance policy for a $70,784 pro-rata premium cost to the City. It is recommended to reject the San Gabriel Valley Fire Authority's request for the City of West Covina to participate in the purchase of a $1,000,000 public liability policy for a $70,784 pro-rata share of the premium. ACTION: Motion by 2nd To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over OLOJE AGENDA Page Ten March 23, 1987 3) 4) LEGISLATION A large number of legislative proposals have been introduced in the State Legislature pertaining to public safety and law enforcement. The staff has provided a brief synopsis of each. It is recommended that the City Council support SB 402, AB 572, AB 627, AB 628, AB 630, and SCA 9; and oppose AB 326, SB 243, AB 768, and AB 1099. ACTION Fiotion by To Adopt Disapprove. PENDING STUDY SESSION (ORAL REPORT) 2nd by Hold Over Staff desires to schedule a study session with the City Council concerning issues relating to the Theme Shuttle and Cable Television. ACTION: Motion To 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 To Approve ROLL CALL 2nd by Disapprove Hold Over - 10 - AGENDA Page Eleven L. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS March 23, 1987 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 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 you comments to three minutes. M. MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES At the regular meeting of the City Council of March 9, the Council requested the staff to bring to the Council an ordi.nance amending the Municipal Code to permit City Council meetings to commence at 7:00. pm. It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-31(a) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TIME OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by__ To waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by 2nd by To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over 2) RETIREMENT OF MAL EATON - RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION At the regular meeting of the City Council of March 9, the Council requested the staff to place on the agenda a proposed Resolution of Commendation honoring Mal Eaton on the occaision of his retire- ment. 3) PROCLAMATION Earthquake Preparedness Month - April, 1987 AGENDA Page Twelve March 23, 1987 N. COUNCILWMERS' REPORTS ADJOURNMFNT ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To adjourn the meeting at - 12 -