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05-11-1987 - Regular&ULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COU41 CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA A G E N D A Monday, May 11, 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 Chappell, Manners, Shearer, Bacon, Tennant APPROVAL.OF MINUTES Adj. Regular Meeting of April 20, 1987 Regular Meeting of April 27, 1987 PRESENTATIONS WEST COVINA TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK, May 17-23 MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK, May 10-16 CALIFORNIA DAY OF THE TEACHER, May 13, 1987 CORRECT POSTURE MONTH, May 1987 MAYOR'S COMMENDATION TO BKK CORPORATION 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. CITY COUNCIL AGEND# May 11, 1987 Page Two it B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request received for block party on Casa Linda Drive, between Hillward Avenue and South Hills Drive, on Wednesday June 3rd, at approximately 6 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. It is recommended that the City Council approve the closure of Casa Linda Drive between Hillward Avenue and South Hills Drive on Wednesday, June 3, 1987, between 6 P.M. and 8:30 P.M.. for the purpose of having a block party. 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 May 6, 1987 b) Recreation & Parks Commission April 28, 1987 c) Human Resources Commission April 23, 1987 3) APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS (Approve and file) a) PARCEL MAP 16876 - APPROVE FINAL MAP - PRIME TECH ACClVTATCC RESOLUTION NO. 8023 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 16876. 4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file) a) Temporary Use Permit No. 1720-87, approved April 23, 1987, for West Covina Nissan for balloons at 1840 East Garvey South on April 25th and 26th. b) Temporary Use Permit No. 1721-87, approved April 27, 1987, for West Covina Toyota for balloons at 829 South Glendora on May 2nd and 3rd. c) Temporary Use Permit No. 1722-87, approved April 28, 1987, for Vine School PTA for a carnival at 1901 East Vine on May 8th. 5) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS a) UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT 321 - ON -SITE IMP - RAII ANn FACT ITT) VCh1TIII`vv COTrn ru,rvru,,� Location: Northwest corner Azusa Avenue and Amar Road Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and authorize the release of Bank of America Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 204420 in the amount of $88,000. Staff recommends release. -2- CITY COUNCIL AGENS it May 11, 1987 Page Three B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED b) PRECISE PLAN 750, REVISION 1 - ON -SITE IMPROVEMENTS - STATE FARM MUTUAL Location: 203 South Azusa Avenue Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and accept public works improvements and authorize release of State Farm Fire & Casualty Faithful Performance Bond executed March 19, 1987, in the amount of $82,000. Staff recommends release and acceptance. c) PARCEL 14AP 17028 - ACCEPT PUBLIC WORKS IMPR( Location: Northeast Harbert Avenue Accept public works of Wells Fargo Bank No. 1627--27469 in recommends acceptance. d) UNCLASSIFIED USE quadrant of Garvey Avenue and improvements and authorize release Assignment and Deposit Certificate the amount of $6,450. Staff - ON -SITE I Location: Nogales Street, just south of Shadow Oak Drive Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and accept public works improvements and authorize release of Safeco Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 4818066 in the amount of $22,000. Staff recommends release. 6) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS a) CITY STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT - 1987-88 The following resolutions set a hearing date of June 8, 1987, for Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping District for 1987-88. Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 8024 - 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. 7998 OF SAID COUNCIL. City of West Covina Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1987-1988. RESOLUTION NO. 8025 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO .ORDER CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE INSTALLED A14D MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1987, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO. City of West Covina Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1987-1988. - 3- CITY COUNCIL AGENO May 11, 1987 Page Four B. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED b) LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 59 - HOME SAVINGS AND LOAN Home Savings and Loan Association requests an adjustment of a lot line on their property located on the northeast corner of Vincent Avenue and Garvey Avenue. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8026 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 59 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATIONTHEREOF. Home Savings and Loan Association c) TRACT 32324 - HaCCFN nF' SECURITIES Hassen Development is requesting the acceptance of substitution of securities in order that the City of West Covina may execute a partial reconveyance per that certain document known as "Amendment to Ten Subdivision .Improvement Agreements Relating to Tracts 32323, 32324, and 42169 in the City of West Covina. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to. execute a Request for Partial Reconveyance. 7) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt) This is the second reading of the ordinance introduced at the April 27, 1987 Council meeting, which the City Council is required to adopt in order to qualify for State Board of Correction funds for jail personnel training. ORDINANCE NO. 1741 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR CORRECTIONS PROGRAM. ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7= Motion by 2nd by To Waive further reading of the ordinance and resolutions and adopt, and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT ROLL CALL: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR -4- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 11, 1987 Page Five 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) EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3 AND APPEAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 44564 BURR BALDWIN JR., INC. LOCATION: BOUNDED BY LOS CERRILLOS DRIVE, CITRUS STREET, HILLSIDE DRIVE AND EAST HILLS DRIVE On February 18, 1987, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this 68 unit single family development. On April 15, 1987, the Planning Commission received responses to the public hearing comments and concerns and acted to approve this development. This action was subsequently appealed by an adjoining homeowner. Verification of publication Open Hearing Presentation of staff report Public testimony Close hearing Council discussion Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council affirm the unanimous decision of the Planning Commission by adopting the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AS IT APPLIES THERETO. (Burr Baldwin Jr., Incorporated) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Reso ution Motion b 2nd by Adopt Disapprove Hold Over -5- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page Six C. HEARINGS CONTINUED 2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. AMENDMENT NO. 2 ZONE CHANGE NO BRIAN BARBUTO CORPORATION it May 11, 1987 1986-2 EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN 606 LOCATION: SOUTHSIDE OF VIRGINIA AVENUE, EAST OF VANDERHOOF DRIVE On April 15, 1987, the Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to the General Plan and East Hills Specific Plan and a zone change to allow a sixteen unit condominium project at this location. These amendments and zone change are before the City Council for final action. a b c d e f 9 Verification of publication Open Hearing Presentation of staff Public testimony Close hearing Council discussion Recommendation of the the decision of the following resolution: report staff is that the City Council affirm Planning Commission• by adopting the RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1986-2 (LAND USE ELEMENT) TO THE GENERAL PLAN AD AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AS IT RELATES THERETO. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution Motion 2nd by Adopt. Disapprove Hold Over It is also recommended that the City Council affirm the recommendation of the Planning Commission by introducing 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. 606 Brian Barbuto Corporation). ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance. Motion by To Introduce 2nd Disapprove Hold Over CITY COUNCIL AGENDA j May 11, 1987 Page Seven HEARINGS CONTINUED 3) 1987-88 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated $569,200 to West Covina for programs that benefit low income, elderly, and handicapped persons. The Human Resources Commission has recommendeda number of programs and projects. Verification of publication Open Hearing Presentation of staff report Public testimony Close hearing Council discussion Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council certify the 1987-88 CDBG Program Environmental Review Record and adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution Motion by Adopt 2nd by Disapprove Hold Over. 4) CITYWIDE SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE - METHOD OF COLLECTION - PUBLIC HEARING In order to authorize the collection of the Annual Sewer Standby and Availability Charges through the General County Tax Bill a Public Hearing must be held on the method of collection. Verification of publication Open Hearing Presentation of staff report Public testimony Close hearing Council discussion Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council receive and file Affidavit of Publication, Conduct hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution Motion by 2nd by Adopt Disapprove Hold Over 7 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 11, 1987 Page Eight D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SS-87147 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION This project consists of the construction of a sanitary sewer line to provide sewer availability to unsewered areas of the city. The location is in Vanderhoof Drive from Virginia Avenue to 350 feet south. Estimated construction cost is $23,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve plans and specifications for City Project SS-87147 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. ACTION: Motion by_._._ 2nd by To Approve Disapprove— E. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1) BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT Hold Over In January, 1987, the City Council approved a negotiated exchange of property tax with the County for Annexation No. 241. This property is located at the northeast corner of Walnut and Francisquito Avenues. The Local Agency Formation Commission has approved the proposal and authorized the City to proceed with final annexation actions. It is recommended that the City Council approve this annexation by the adoption of the following: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TERRITORY DESIGNED AS "ANNEXATION 241" ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and Motion by 2nd by Adopt Disapprove. Hold Over F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION 1) PERSONNEL SERVICES a) EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY- ROSS HART Maintenance worker Ross Hart is requesting extension of his leave of absence without pay to allow time for a complete evaluation of his medical condition by a City physician to determine if his continued employment is feasible. It is recommended that the City Council authorize a 90 day extension of the leave of absence without pay for Maintenance Worker III Ross Hart, effective March 25, 1987, and ending June 22, 1987. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over 10 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA j May 11, 1987 Page Nine Q H J 2) FINANCE DEPARTMENT a) AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES Tamas, the company providing support for the City's computer software applications, has been purchased by CMSI and a new agreement is necessary to avoid any lapse in service. It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached agreement with Computer Management Services, Incorporated, and authorize the Finance Director to execute the attached agreement. ACTION: Motion by To Approve PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 1) FIRE AUTHORITY Disapprove.Hold Over a) 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. At its April 27, 1987, regular meeting the City Council moved to hold this item over to the regular Council meeting of May 11, 1987. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove__ Hold Over CITY ATTORNEY Closed session for litigation or personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54930 et seq. 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. CITY MANAGER 1) FISCAL YEAR LICENSING The City Treasurer's Office is requesting that the Commercial and Non -Commercial solicitation licenses (Category Code S13), which currently expire at calendar year-end, be changed to an expiration date corresponding to that of the related permits, which are on a fiscal year basis. 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, SETTING THE BUSINESS LICENSE TERM FOR CATEGORY CODE S13 TO A FISCAL YEAR. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution Motion by 2nd Adopt Disapprove Hold Over - 9 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA j May 11, 1987 Page Ten J. CITY MANAGER CONTINUED 2) SCHOOL ELECTION CONSOLIDATION The West Covina Unified School District has elected to consolidate its biennial elections with those of the City of West Covina. The County of Los Angeles has requested concurrence from the City Council in this consolidation. 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, CONSENTING TO CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS BY THE WEST COVINA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of Motion by 2nd by the Resolution and Adopt Disapprove Hold Over 3) LEGISLATION Some measures directly affecting municipalities are being considered by Congress at this time. HR 4, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, and the Senate version S 825 would authorize appropriations for the Community Development Block Grant. S 742, the Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987, and its companion measure, HR 1934, would codify the application of the fairness doctrine to television and radio broadcast stations and locally originated cable television programming. It is recommended that the City Council support HR 5, S 825, HR 1934, and 5742 and authorize the Mayor to contact the appropriate legislators. ACTION: Motion 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over. 4) PENDING MEETINGS (Oral Report) The City Manager desires to schedule the annual Budget Workshop and Budget Hearing, recommended for June 15 (3:00 P.M.) and June 29 (7:30 P.M.) respectively. K. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable These demands represent accounts payable since the most meeting of the City Council. ACTION: Motion To Approve Disapprove Hold Over ROLL CALL: by the City. recent regular 10 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA j Page Eleven I. ORAL COW-1UNICATIONS May 11, 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 Rlayor 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 1) STATE LEGISLATURE OPEN MEETINGS The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor's has urged the State Legislature to impose upon itself the same requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act that are applicable to local government, and has requested the support of local agencies in this matter. ACTION: Motion by T 2) ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS 2nd by Each year, following the reorganization of the City Council, the Council appoints its members to positions within a large number of organizations at the local and statewide level. It is recommended that the City Council review the Annual Appointments list and establish such appointments as may be desired. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To N. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORTS 0. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by. 2nd by To adjourn the meeting at P.M. -11-