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04-13-1987 - RegularRULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNC• CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA A G E N D A Monday, April 13, 1987 7:30 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 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESENTATIONS A. AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS Dr. Lee Thomas South Hills Baptist Mayor Shearer, Mayor Pro Tem Chappell, Councilmembers Manners, Bacon, Tennant Adj. Regular Meeting of March 16, 1987 Regular Meeting of March 23, 1987 Proclamations: American Home Week April 26 - May 2 National Community Development Week April 12 - 18 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. AGENDA • • April 13, 1987 Page Two B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a) On March 31, 1987, the City Clerk's office received a letter from Pat and Phil Troutman and Neil and Geneva Wood, regarding a neighboring residence. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the staff report and authorize staff to send a letter to the homeowners. 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 b) Planning Commission c) Personnel Commission d) Human Resources Comm. e) Recreation & Parks Comm f) Transition/Waste Mgt. Regular Meeting April 1, 1987 Adj. Reg. Meeting April 4, 1987 Regular.- Meeting April 8, 1987 Regular Meeting March 26, 1987 Reg. Meeting March 24, 1987 Regular Meeting March 19, 1987 3) ABC APPLICATIONS The following persons have applied to the Alcoholic Beverages Commission for licenses to sell alcohol. (Chief of Police reports no legal basis for protest) a) Lucita Sun Chan So. Pasadena, CA b) James E. Sexton Duarte, CA Philip Ray Sexton Arcadia, CA dba West Covina Market 1555 East Amar Rd. Suite A West Covina, CA dba Torino's Italian Restaurant 969 "C" So. Glendora West Covina, CA 91790 AGENDA April 13, 1987 Page THREE • B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED 4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant) a) On February 12, 1987, Robert N. Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries amounting to $250,000. b) On February 24, 1987, Dolores Arriola filed a claim for damages. Amount of claim has not been determined at time of presentation. c) On February 26, 1987, Mark P. Marciel filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount of claim has not been determined at time of presentation. d) On February 26, 1987, Aurora N. Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount of claim has not been determined at time of presentation. e) On February 26, 1987, Ecolastico Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount has not been determined at time of presentation. f) On February 26, 1987, Robert „Navarro Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount has not been determined at time of presentation. g) On February 26, 1987, William Zepeda filed a claim for personal injuries. Amount has not been determined at time of presentation. h) On March 12, 1987, Marco Sergio Chazaro filed a claim for personal injuries amounting to $260,000. i) On March 29, 1987, Walter F. & Lorraine K. Eimans filed a claim for damages amounting to $103.35. 5. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file) a) TUP No. 1714-87, approved March 23, 1987, for Mission Chrysler for balloons at 298 North Azusa on March 28th and 29th. b) TUP No. 1715-87, approved March 30, 1987, for West Covina Rotary for an equestrian event at the Ridge Riders Equestrian Center on June 28, 1987. AGENDA Page Four • • April 13, 1987 B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED 6. MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS a) Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges - 1987-88 Method of Collection A Public Hearing is required to be held by the City Council on the collection method of the Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges for 1987-1988. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8010 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. b) Lot Line Adiustment No. 57 - Chen and Chien Kuo Chen and Chien Kuo request an adjustment of their lot line between their properties located at 1431 West Garvey Boulevard. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8011 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 57 AND DIRECTING RECORDATION THEREOF. (Chen and Chien Kuo) c) Parcel Map 18145Approve Robert Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones are requesting final map approval in order to develop a portion of their parcel at the southwest corner of California and Merced Avenues. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 8012 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 18145. d) Street Name Change - Hamden Court to Halsey Court Hampton Court and Hamden Court not only sound similar but have similar spelling. For these reasons, staff recommends a name change. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8013 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAME OF HAMDEN COURT WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO HALSEY COURT. AGENDA • • April 13, 1987 Page Five CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED AWARD OF BIDS a) SP-80003 (SP-87102) - Merced Avenue Improvement This project includes widening of Merced Avenue from South Garvey Avenue to Willow Avenue. Total construction cost is $111,823.05. It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Mobassaly Engineering Company of Azusa in the amount of $111,823.05 as submitted at the bid opening on April 7, 1987, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said Mobassaly Engineering Company for the work to be done, subject to the concurrence of the State of California, Department of Transportation. b) SP-86104 (SP-87129) - Willow Avenue Improvement This project includes widening of Willow Avenue from South Garvey Avenue to Merced Avenue and construction of curbs, gutter, etc. The construction cost is $104,514.75 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Transfer $45,000 from Project SP-80003 (SP-87102), (133-320-3702-7200) to Project SP-86104 (SP-87129), (133-320-3737-7200). 2) Accept the bid of Mobassaly Engineering Company of Azusa in the amount of $140,514.75 as submitted at the bid opening on April 7, 1987, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said Mobassaly Engineering Company for the work to be done, subject to the concurrence of the State of California, Department of Transportation. c) SP-87175.- Citywide Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation This project consists of the resurfacing of various streets citywide. Total construction cost is $187,000. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Transfer $175,000 from Project SP-87115 (125-320-3717-7200) and $31,000 from Project SP-87170 (127-320-3790-7200) to Project SP-87175 (127-320-4700-7200). 2) Accept the bid of Vernon Paving Company of Anaheim in the amount of $187,000 as submitted at the bid opening on April 7, 1987, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said Vernon Paving Company for the work to be done. AGENDA • • April 13, 1987 Page Six B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED 8. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (Receive and file) Quarterly Construction Report - Summary of large project activity in the City in the past three months. a) Engineering Department b) Building Department ING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8: Motion by: 2nd by To Waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items, except: ROLL CALL: C. CLOSED SESSION - LITIGATION Closed session for litigation or personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54930 et seq. AGENDA • April 13, 1987 Page Seven HEARINGS Hearings before the City Council are routinely 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. 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. EXTENSION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1720 On April 14, 1986, the City Council enacted an interim ordinance prohibiting the construction of residential -type uses on property in the vicinity of the BKK Landfill. This ordinance was subsequently extended to April 13, 1987. The City Council conducted a public hearing March 23, 1987, on the proposal to extend the interim ordinance to April 14, 1988. At the close of the public hearing, the matter was held over to this meeting for a further report from the City Attorney and City staff. It is recommended that the City Council introduce and adopt the following ordinance as an urgency measure: 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. (URGENCY MEASURE) ACTION ROLL CALL: ACTION Motion by 2nd by To waive further reading of the ordinance. To Adopt Disapprove —Mold Over Plotion by 2nd by. To waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by 2nd by. To Introduce Disapprovp Hold Over AGENDA • Page Eight • April 13, 1987 HEARINGS CONTINUED 2. ICIPATION AGREEMENT The West Covina City Council and West Covina Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the proposed Owner Participation Agreement and sale of real property pursuant thereto between the Agency and Irven G. Reynolds and Caroline E. Reynolds on property located at 315 and 321 North Citrus Avenue. (Continued from February 23, 1987 and March 23, 1987.) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND IRVEN G. REYNOLDS AND CAROLINE E. REYNOLDS FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE EASTLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE OWNER PARTICIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY :'F WEST COVINA, AND IRVEN G. REYNOLDS AND CAROLINE E. REYNULDS: MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TJ THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY PURSUANT TO SAID AGREEMENT: APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY: AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT. ACTION: Motion by end To Adopt Disapprove, Hold Over AGENDA 0 • Page Nine E. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1 2 3 April 13, 1987 WP-87154 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - FENCE IMPROVEMENT AROUND RESERVOIR NO. 1 This project consists of repairing the fence around Reservoir No. 1 located near Nogales Street and Amar Road. The estimated construction cost is $20,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve plans and specifications for City Project WP-87154 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER POLICY Organizations from business, government and the water industry have developed a water policy for California that establishes a framework for important water decisions in the future. The Southern California Water Committee is requesting the City Council's support for this water policy. 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, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE'S WATER POLICY. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Waive further reading of the resolution and To Adoptisapprove Hold Over SP-87174 - STREET MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION - EXTRA WORK - Due to additional work on the paving project on Valley Boulevard, $15,000 is requested to finish the project. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $15,000 from City Project SP-87170 (127-320-3790-7200) to City Project SP-87174 (127-320-3794-7200). ACTION: Motion by. 9nd by To Approve ---Disapprove Hold Over AGENDA • Page Ten April 13, 1987 G. CO1#1UNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1. HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) Valencia Heights Water Company Human Services staff is recommending actions regarding the use of the Valencia Heights Water Company property currently leased by the City, and certain revisions to the Ridge Riders Inc. Agreement. Recommendation is to: authorize staff to prepare a report indicating the short and long range improvement priorities and responsibilities as a part of the staff task force report; authorize staff to meet with representatives of the Valencia Heights Water Company, the Ridge Riders, Mount San Antonio College, Pony/Colt Baseball League and others to begin development of a specific plan of the area; Waive the repayment of the $1,760 arrears amd treat the Ridge Riders Organization like any other league organization by relieving them of any further monthly payments; ACTION: Motion by. 2nd by To Approve Disapprove. Hold Over OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION 1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Purchase of Animal Control Vehicle The 1986-87 Budget provides for the purchase of an Animal Control Vehicle. Because of the State's volume buying, we have found it beneficial in the past to purchase our vehicles using the State of California Vehicle Purchasing Program. The cost will be $10,757.02, plus tax, shipping and processing fees. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of an Animal Control Vehicle through the State of California Vehicle Purchasing Program at a cost of $10,757.02, plus tax, shipping and processing fees. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve To Disapprove. Hold Over AGENDA • • April 13, 1987 Page Eleven H. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT a) Annual Review - Destruction of Records Policy In October 1981, the West Covina City Council adopted Resolution No. 6447 that specified time frames for retention of Police records and authorized destruction of obsolete records after a mandated period as set forth in Government Code 34090. The resolution further required annual review of the records policy by the Chief of Police and City Attorney. This agenda item is in reponse to the annual review requirement. 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, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS POLICY OF THE WEST COVINA POLICE DEPARTMENT BY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF MASTER CARDS AND DEALER'S RECORD OF SALE FORMS. ACTION: Motion by- - 2nd by To Waive further reading of the resolution To Adopt._----Io Disapprove Hold Over 2. FIRE AUTHORITY a) Fireworks On February 24, 1987, the San Gabriel Valley Fire Authority Board of Directors considered a report concerning fireworks. The Board recommended that the City Council of the City of West Covina ban safe and sane fireworks in the City of West Covina. Because this issue is a matter of Council policy, staff makes no recommendation. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over I. CITY ATTORNEY J. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Recess the CityCouncil meeting at p.m. to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m. AGENDA Page Twelve • K. CITY MANAGER 1. . April 13, 1987 CONSENT TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT: RESTATED DISPOSITION AND The City Council and Agency Board will consider consenting to hold a joint public hearing on the Restated Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Watt Investment Properties,. Inc. on property known as the Atrium Project site. 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 RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WATT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC., FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST COVINA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO HOLDING SUCH A PUBLIC HEARING IN CONJUNCTION, CONCURRENT AND JOINTLY WITH THAT TO BE HELD BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ON SUCH RESTATED AGREEMENT (WATT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC.) ACTION: Motion bv,_ 2nd by To Waive further reading of the resolution and To Approve Disapprove Hold Over— AGENDA • • April 13, 1987 Page Thirteen K. CITY MANAGER CONTINUED 2. ALTERNATE FUNDING FOR COMPUTER UPGRADE At the Regular Meeting on December 8, 1986, City Council approved the upgrade of data processing capabilities in the Police Department, Communications, and .City Hall. Staff has researched a number of funding alternatives for the project. It is recommended that City Council authorize staff to enter into a Lease/Purchase Agreement with Hewlett Packard. ACTION: Motion by end by To Approve. nisapprove__ Hold Over_____. 3. LEGISLATION Several measures currently being considered in the State Legislature require Council's attention at this time. These bills pertain to issues concerning public safety and law enforcement, local elections, personnel matters and public transit. Staff has provided a brief analysis of each. It is recommended that the City Council support AB 422, AB 2418, SB 564, SB 589, SB 713; oppose SB 1037, SB 1412, AB 2190, ACA 34, and oppose SB 2 and AB 18 unless amended. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve nisapprove —.Hold Over L. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS 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 nisapprove—gold Over. ROLL CALL: AGENDA Page Fourteen • April 13, 1987 M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 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. N.. MAYOR'S REPORTS 1. BONELLI PARK Mayor Shearer has received a letter from the City of San Dimas requesting support for its efforts to oppose the proposed development of Bonelli Regional Park. 2. LETTER TO MILLER BREWING COMPANY Mayor Shearer requests Council concurrence in writing a letter of thanks to Miller Brewing Co. for its efforts in regard to the Pacific Waste Management waste -to -energy proposal. 3. Proclamations Women Entrepreneurs 9-1-1 Appreciation Week AGENDA Page Fifteen • 0. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORTS ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion • by April 13, 1987 To adjourn the meeting at p.m. to Monday, April 20, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. in the Management Resource Center, Room 305, City Hall.