04-27-1987 - Regular9GULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COU&
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
Monday, April 27, 1987 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Rabbi Elisha Nattiv
Temple Shalom
ROLL CALL Mayor Shearer, Mayor Pro Tem Chappell,
Councilmembers Manners, Bacon, Tennant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 13, 1987
Adj. Regular Meeting of April 14, 1987
PRESENTATIONS Proclamations:
Child Passenger Safety Week
May 3 through May 10, 1987
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
Elks National Youth Week
May 3 through May 9, 1987
West Covina Beautiful Month
May, 1987
"Days of Remembrance"
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council
April 26 through May 6, 1987
American Business Women's Association
Education Month, May, 1987
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
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR (Receive and file)
(1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
No letters received for this meeting.
April 27, 1987
(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) Transition/Waste Mgt. Comm.
(3) ABC APPLICATIONS
Regular Meeting April 15, 1987
Reg. Sleeting April 16, 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)
a) Ann Quach Ma dba
Monterey Park, CA
Larry Lam
Monterey Park, CA
Wah Fong Market
1222 W. Francisquito #12
West Covina, CA
(4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
a) Temporary Use Permit No. 1716-87, approved April 9,
1987, for West Covina Toyota for balloons at 829 South
Glendora on April 25th and 26th.
b) Temporary Use Permit No. 1717-87, approved April 10,1987,
for the City of Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency for
a construction trailer at 14651 Garvey (Stan Mar
location) until completion of project.
c) Temporary Use Permit No. 1717-87, approved April 13,
1987, for West Covina Unified School District for a
helicopter landing at Edgewood High School, Durness
and Orange on April 23, 1987.
d) Temporary Use Permit No. 1719-87, approved April 17,
1987, for West Covina Nissan for balloons at 1840 East
Garvey on April 17th and 18th.
AGENDA April 27, 1987
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED
(5) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) CITYWIDE SEWER STANDBY AND
Sewer Standby and Availability Charges for Fiscal Year
1987-88 as authorized by Resolution #5726. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the .following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.. 8019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 5726 AND SUSPENDING COST OF LIVING
ADJUSTMENT FOR SEWER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.
b) LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 4, 6, AND 7
1987-88 RENEWAL
Adopting resolutions approving the report for Landscape
Maintenance Departments 4, 6 and 7 and declaring its
intention to order renewal of the districts and set
the date for a public hearing. It is recommended that
the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 8020 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY MADE PURSUANT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 7999 OF SAID
COUNCIL.
RESOLUTION NO. 8021 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING
LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT AND
MODIFICATION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES NECESSARY
WITHIN SAID DISTRICTS, WEST COVINA CONSOLIDATED
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 4, 6 AND 7,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1987 AND APPOINTING
A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION
THERETO.
(Public Hearing: May 26, 1987)
LANDSCAPIP
AGENDA
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED
(6) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - April 21, 1987 (Accept and file)
The following items were considered by the Traffic Committee
on the date specified with accompanying recommendations.
a) The City -initiated report for vehicular accidents for
1986 was received and filed.
b) The ;City -initiated report of High Accident Rate
Intersections for 1986 was received and filed.
c) The request of the Los Angeles County Road Department
for north/south left -turn pockets on Valinda at
Francisquito was approved.
d) Mr. Greg Parham's request for an additional parking
restriction of 35' on Garvey Avenue northeast of Sunkist
was approved.
e) The request of Mrs. S. W. Hopkins for additional parking
restrictions. on Orange Avenue north of Pacific lane
was approved.
f) The City -initiated request for parking restrictions
for street sweeping purposes on Francesca Drive between
Woodgate and Nogales was approved.
g) The request of Gloria Rivera for parking restrictions
for street sweeping purposes on Orange Avenue in the
vicinity of Pacific Lane was approved.
h) The request of Virgil Goodman for parking restrictions
for street sweeping purposes on Garvey Avenue South
between Azusa and Cherrywood was approved.
i) The request of Alfred Gomez for installation of a third
northbound lane on Azusa Avenue between Cortez Street
and I-10 was held over for additional study.
j) The request of Mrs. S. W. Hopkins for protected left -turn
phasing and left -turn pockets at the intersection of
Cameron and Pacific Avenue was held over for further
study.
k) The request of the West Covina Unified School District
for the removal of a school bus stop and loading zone
from Bainbridge Avenue was approved.
1) The request of the Spanish Trails Girl Scout Club for
the installation of a traffic signal at Sunset and
Vine was held over for further study.
m) The City -initiated request for modification of Section
22-1888 of the Municipal Code to conform with the
California Vehicle Code was approved.
n) The City -initiated request regarding designation of
truck routes for the new federally mandated Supertruck
access requirement was approved.
AGENDA O • April 27, 987
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CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED
(7) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
This is the second reading of the ordinance introduced
on April 14, 1987 and adopted that date as an urgency
measure, prohibiting residential construction on property
in the vicinity of the BKK landfill It is recommended
that the City Council waive further reading and adopt the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 1740 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 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.
(8) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1987
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments.
(Receive and file)
(9) AWARD OF BIDS
a) SP-87177 - CITYWIDE STREET MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION
This project consists of the resurfacing of various
streets citywide. Total construction cost is $192,107.00
It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
1) Transfer $185,000 from Unappropriated SB-300 Funds
and $45,000 from Project TS-87153 (124-320-3770-7800)
to Project SP-87177 (127-320-4702-7200).
2) Accept the bid of Vernon Paving Company of Anaheim
in the amount of $192,107 as submitted at the bid
opening on April 21, 1987, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with said
Vernon Paving Company for the work to be done.
b) SP-87176 -
N OF WHEELCHAIR
The barrier removal project consists of construction
of wheelchair ramps at intersections of various streets
citywide. The construction cost is $69,900. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
1) Transfer $80,000 from Project SP-87144
(131-320-3756-7200) to Project SP-87176
(131-320-4701).
2) Accept the bid of DeArmand Construction of Fontana
in the amount of $69,900 as submitted at the bid
opening on April 21, 1987, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with said
DeArmand Construction for the work to be done.
AGENDA April 27, 1987
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED
(9) AWARD OF BIDS (Continued)
c) GP-87307 - TEMPORARY CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS
The project consists of temporary parking facilities
to serve the Civic Center during the construction of
the parking structure addition. The location is
southeast of Sunset Place and Sunset Avenue. The
construction cost is $43,457.25. It is recommended
that the City Council accept the bid of Excel Paving
Company of Long Beach in the amount of $43,457.25 as
submitted at the bid opening on April 21, 1987, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Agreement with said Excel Paving Company for the work
to be done.
d) TRIMMING OF RESIDENTIAL STREET TREES CITY PROJECT
Fin DCT_07_T_1
This project provides for the trimming of approximately
255 of West Covina's larger residential tree species
at various locations, citywide. Included will be Silver
Maple, Evergreen Ash, and Chinese Elm varieties. It
is proposed to award the bid to the low bidder. It
is recommended that the City Council accept the bid
of Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. of Irvine, California
in the amount of $65,080.00 and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said Golden
Bear Arborists, Inc. for the work to I)c done.
e) TRIMMING OF TREES - MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 CITY
PROJECT NO. MD2-87T-1
This project provides for the trimming of approximately
134 Eucalyptus tree species in Maintenance District
No. 2 located south of Fairgrove Ave. It is proposed
to award the bid to the low bidder. It is the
recommendation that the City Council accept the bid
of Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. of Irvine, California
in the amount of $9,916.00 and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said Golden
Bear Arborists, Inc. for the work to be done.
AGENDA
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED
(9) AWARD OF BIDS (Continued)
f) AWARDING OF BID FOR CIVIC CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE
CITY PROJECT GP-87307
This project consists of the construction of new grade
and two level parking structure, Civic Center parking
lot. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
the firm of Berry Construction, Inc. of Upland,
California, for the construction of the Civic Center
Parking Structure in the amount of bid of $1,644,643.00.
It is also recommended that the City Council authorize
a contigency fund for unknown construction problems
in the amount of $160,000.
(10) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
a) DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION NO. 32
Applicant:
Request:
Decision:
Jesse Garcia
Circular Driveway
Approved
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10
Motion
2nd
To Waive further reading of the ordinance and resolutions and
adopt, and
To APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA April 27, 1987
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C. HEARINGS
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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. However, the rebuttal may only adrress
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 ZONE CHANGE 603
AND UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT 336
MOTEL CONSTRUCTION AT 2005, 2009
2013 WEST GARVEY AVENUE - DONALD COTTEN
The applicant is proposing the construction of a three-story
thirty-nine (39) unit motel on a 0.54 + acre site at 2005, 2009
and'2013 West Garvey Avenue. On March 18, 1987, the Planning
Commission voted 5-0 to deny the applicants request for the
zone change and the unclassified use permit. The applicant
has appealed the decision of the Planning Commission.
Verification of publication
Open Hearing
Presentation of staff report
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council reaffirm
the decision of the Planning Commission and deny the
applicant's appeal by the adoption of the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 603 AND UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 336 AND CERTIFYING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution
Motion by
2nd by
Adopt Disapprove Hold Over.
AGENDA
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D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1) SP-87156 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIO1
RECONSTRUCTION
2)
3)
April_27, 1987
AVENUE
The project consists of reconstruction of asphalt pavement to
improve irregularities of cross slope of the street. The location
is Francisquito Avenue 500' westerly of Glenview Avenue.
Estimated construction cost is $28,000. It is recommended that
the City Council approve plans and specifications for City Project
SP-87156 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by,
To Approve Disapprove Hold
FEDERAL -AID -URBAN - PROPOSITION "A" FUNDING TRADE
The City Council has previously approved an application to the
Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) for a trade
of City Proposition "A" Funds with LACTC Federal -Aid -Urban Funds.
The LACTC has approved the trade and requires certain actions
by the City to process the trade of funding. 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, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION "A" LOCAL RETURN TRANSIT FUNDS TO THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR REGIONAL
FEDERAL -AID -URBAN HIGHWAY FUNDS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Waive further reading of the resolution, and
To Adopt nisapprove Hold Over
SP-87165 - SIDEWALK/BARRIER REMOVAL PROJECT TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Transportation Development Act funds, at the time Project SP-87165
was awarded,were in Project SP-87144 and were to be transferred.
Those TDA funds were not transferred as intended and are now
recommended for transfer. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the transfer of $20,000 from SP-87144
(132-320-3756-7200) to SP-87165 (132-320-3785-7200).
ACTION: Motion by 2nd
To Approve nisapprovP Hold Over
AGENDA • • April 27, 1987
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COMPIUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
a) LEASE/PURCHASE OFFICE TRA
This item will provide needed Administration/Fire Prevention
office space located at Fire Station #1, City.of West Covina.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute a Lease Purchase Agreement with
the firm of Space Leasing in Pomona in the amount of $42,000
with the payments spread through a 5 year period. At this
time, with the payment of $1, the unit will be totally City
owned.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by.
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
(1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
a) REJECTION OF BID 87-5 COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE MONITOR
Bids were solicited for the purchase of a Communications
Service Monitor. Since only two bids were received and
one is non -responsive to the bid specifications, the bids
should be rejected and the request for bid readvertised.
It is recommended that the City Council reject all bids
received in response to bid solicitation 87-5 and direct
that the Request for Bid be readvertised.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd
To Approve Disapprove _ Hold Ove
(2) PERSONNEL SERVICES
a) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF WEST COVINA-REVISION
The purpose of this report is to request the City Council
to approve the revised Affirmative Action Plan for the City
of West Covina. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the revised Affirmative Action Plan for the City of
West Covina.
ACTION: Motion by end
To Approve nisapprove Hold Over
AGENDA
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PUBLIC SAFE14IVISION
G.
•
April 27, 1987
(1) 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
To Approve_Disapprove _Hold Over.
(2) POLICE DEPARTMENT
a) STATE FUNDING FOR JAIL PERSONNEL TRAINING
In order to qualify for State Board of Corrects funds for
continued maintenance and improvement of training, for
municipal jail personnel it is necessary for the City Council
to adopt the proposed ordinance requiring the City to adhere
to the standards for training and selection established
by the Board of Corrections. It is recommended that the
City Council amend the Municipal Code by adopting the attached
ordinance as an urgency measure.
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING
FOR CORRECTIONS PROGRAM. (URGENCY MEASURE)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by _
To Waive further reading of the ordinance,
Motion by 2nd
To Adopt nisapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to Waive further reading of the ordinance,
Motion by end
To Introduce _DisapproveHold
AGENDA • April 27, 1987
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H. CITY ATTORNEY
Closed session for litigation or personnel matters pursuant to
Government Code Section 54930 et seq.
I. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Recess the City Council meeting at P.M. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council Meeting
at P.M.
J. CITY MANAGER
1) LEGISLATION
Legislation has been introduced in Congress which would establish
a procedure mechanism for challenging legislation which mandates
costs for local government (S 933 and HR 178). At the state
level, legislation has been introduced clarifying the collection
of school impact fees (SB 97 and SB 20). A brief synopsis of
these proposals is provided by staff. It is recommended that
the City Council support S 933, HR 178, SB 20 and support SB
97 if amended, and authorize the Mayor to communicate these
positions to the appropriate individuals.
K. 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 ------Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA , • April 27, 1987
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I. ORAL COM14UNICATIONS
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.
M. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Proclamations:
Be kind to Animals Week
May 3rd through May 9th
N. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORTS
0. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
The West Covina Municipal Code requires an annual reorganization
of the City Council, which is the election by the City Council of
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for the next twelve month period.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M. to Monday, May
11, 1987