07-13-1987 - RegularRE60MJ1R MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL•
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, July 13, 1987 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Father Lewis, Sacred Heart, Covina
ROLL CALL Chappell, Manners, Shearer, Bacon, Tennant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Adjourned regular meeting of June 15, 1987
Regular meeting of June 22, 1987
Adjourned regular meeting of June 27, 1987
Adjourned regular meeting of June 29, 1987
PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Certificate:
Yolanda: Nichols, President, -Women's Division
of West Covina Chamber of Commerce, 1986-87
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 later 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.
I certify that copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
Of were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
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Dated: 7/i/s.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR (Receive and file)
1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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
b) Recreation and Park Commission
c) Human Resources Commission
d) Transition/Waste Mgt. Commission
e) Personnel Commission
3) ABC APPLICATIONS
July 1, 1987
June 23, 1987
July 13, 1987
June 18, 1987
July 8, 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) Thrifty Jr., Inc. dba Thrifty Jr., Inc.
P.O. Box 92333 989 S. Glendora
L.A. CA 90009 West Covina, CA
4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
a) On November 10, 1986, a claim for property damage and personal
injury was received by the City Clerk's Office from Luther
Mandi. The amount of the claim had not been determined
at time of presentation.
b) On February 3, 1987, a claim for damages in excess of
$14,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office from
Jose Cabrales.
c) On February 24, 1987, a claim for damages amounting to $440.22
was received by the City Clerk's Office from Suburban Water
Systems.
d) On March 19, 1987, a claim for damages was received by the
City Clerk's Office from Carolyn Dorothy Selmyer. The amount
of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
e) On March 23, 1987, a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office from Karen Lynn Combs. The amount
of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
f) On March 26; 1987, a claim for damages amounting to $50,000.00
was received by the City Clerk's Office from Christine Dawn
Bowers.
g) On May 7, 1987, claim for damages was received by the City
Clerk's Office from Carolyn Dorothy Selmyer. The amount
of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
h) On June 8, 1987, an application to present a late claim
for damage amounting to $1,001,500.00 was received by the
City Clerk's Office from Peter A. Lombardo
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5) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
a) Temporary Use Permit No. 1736-87, approved June 18, 1987,
for Associated Helicopter for an Equipment lift on June
24, 1987.
b) Temporary Use Permit No. 1736-87, approved June 23, 1987,
for West Covina Toyota, for balloons at 821 S. Glendora.
6) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
Location: West of Azusa Avenue, between Roland and Workman
Accept sewer improvements and authorize the release of
Balboa Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No.
01-NAA-019991 in the amount of $1,000. Staff recommends
acceptance.
7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 616-Execution of Easement
Document
This is a request for an Easement Document in favor of
the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for storm
drain purposes. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 8071 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT IN
FAVOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
b) Quarterly Construction Activity Report - Informational
This report describes current Public Works construction
activity..
c) Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 81
This is a request for a Quitclaim Easement Document in
favor of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
for storm drain purposes. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8072 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT
IN FAVOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
d) TS-87172 - Azusa Avenue/Shopping Center Tr,
- Transfer of Funds
Due to unanticipated repair work an additional $4,700 is
required to be transferred from another project so that
final payments can be made. It is recommended that the
City Council authorize the transfer of $4,700 from Project
TS-87153 (124-320-3770-7800) to Project TS-87172
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e) County Sanitation District Agreement for Disposal Services
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This Agreement would allow the City of West Covina to dispose
of refuse at the Puente Hills Landfill that will not be
accepted by the B.K.K. Landfill.' It is recommended that
the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Agreement with the County Sanitation District.
f) Renewal of Maintenance Contract for Citywide Park Property
This contract provides for the landscape maintenance of
City Parks which include Woodgrove, Shadow Oak, Gingrich,
and Friendship Park, respectively, in addition to landscaping
north of Valley Blvd., at Morganfield Avenue. Staff
recommends that the City Council grant renewal of J & R
Landscape Maintenance Company's contract for the coming
twelve month period at a 3.4% increase.
AWARD -OF BIDS
SO-87117 - Citrus Street Storm Drain Repairs
This is the repair of the storm
between Montezuma Way and Larkhill
transfer of the storm drain to
Department of Public Works. Th
$8,932.50. It is recommended that
the bid of Glamuzina Construction
amount of $8,932.50 as submitted
July 7, 1987, and authorize the h
execute an agreement with said G1
for the work to be done.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
a) DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION NO. 35
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drain in Citrus. Street
Drive necessary to allow
the Los Angeles County
construction cost is
the City Council accept
Co. of Reseda in the
at the bid opening on
layor and City Clerk to
amuzina Construction Co.
Applicant: Robert F. & Alice A. Cook
Location: 1132 Cedarbrook Street
Request: Circular Driveway
Decision: Approved
b) DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION NO. 36
Applicant: Mill Development Company
Location: 616 Wrede Way
Request: Circular Driveway
Decision: Approved
c) DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION NO. 37
Applicant: Robert L. & Elleen S. Severtson
Location: 2121 E. Cameo Vista Drive
Request: Circular Driveway
Decision: Approved
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10) MI
a)
b)
c)
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SCELLANEOUS
Ratification of Block Party Request
•
Residents of Phyllis Court requested that
closed on July 4, 1987, from 4:00 p.m. to
the purpose of holding a block party. It
that the City Council ratify the closure of
between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00
July 4, 1987, for the purpose of holding
July 13, 1987
the street be
10:00 p.m. for
is recommended
Phyllis Court,
p.m., Friday
block party.
Congressional Testimony by Mayor Pro Tem Manners
Mayor Pro Tem Manners testified before the Health and
Environment Subcommittee of the Committee on Energy and
Commerce on July 2, 1987. It .is recommended that the City
Council find the .requested personal testimony by Mayor
Pro Tem Manners to be appropriate and consistent with City
policy and of positive benefit to the City.
f 1987-89 Financial Plan <
Section 2-151 of the West Covina Municipal Code requires
the City Manager to prepare and submit a proposed annual
budget to the City Council for approval. This report requests
adoption of the 1987-88 Annual' Budget for the City of West
Covina, as well as approval of the 1987-89 Financial Plan.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
1) Approve the 1987-89 Financial Plan; and
2) Adopt the 1987-88 Annual Budget by the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8073 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
OPERATING BUDGET AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1987 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1988.
d) Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 1987-88
This report presents to the City Council requests from
CLOCEA and the West Covina Police Officer's Association
for recognition for the period beginning August 1, 1987
and ending July 31, 1988. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8074 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-88.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10
Motion by
To Waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt,
and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDER
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AGENDA • • July 13, 1987
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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.
SMALL DETACHED STRUCTURES LOCATED BEHIND THE
MAIN BUILDING IN
SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES - Amendment No. 207
This code amendment proposed to exempt certain small, detached
structures from the required side yards and rear
setbacks located
behind the main residence in the.Single-Family Zone.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open Hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation of the Planning Commission and
staff is that the
City Council take no action on Amendment No.
207 and that all
regulations of the Uniform Building Code and
the Municipal Code
relating to small structures remain unchanged.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
Hold Over
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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1) Water Lease Agrement with City of Covina
The City of West Covina owns one share of Covina Irrigating
Company stock which entitles the City to one share of water,
if available. The City of Covina wishes to lease this one share
for one year. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Water Lease Agreement
with the City of Covina.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
2) Ordinance Introduction - Vehicle Height Parking Restrictions
It is proposed to introduce an ordinance that would prohibit
the parking of large vehicles at certain locations on City streets
for traffic safety purposes. It is recommended that the City
Council of the City of West Covina, California, introduce the
following Ordinances
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-189 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO VEHICLE HEIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by.
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
a) Change in Park Closure Time
Concerns have been raised about the current 12 midnight closure
of City parks. It is proposed that the 12 midnight closing
time for City parks be changed to 10:00 P.M." It is recommended
that the City Council amend Section 16-17 (c) of the West
Covina Municipal Code and change the City park closure time
from 12 midnight to 10 P.M. by introducing the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
16-17 (c) DEALING WITH PARK CLOSURE TIME.
ACTION: -Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance.
Motion by 2nd
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over
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F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) PERSONNEL SERVICES
a)
b)
July 13, 1987
California Leaque of City Employee Associations (CLOCEA
-Kecognitlon ana, West Uovina Police Ufficer's Association
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This report presents to the City Council requests from CLOCEA
and the West Covina Police Officer's Association for
recognition for the period beginning August 1, 1987 and ending
July 31, 1988. It is the recommendation of the Personnel
Commission that the City Council grant recognition to the
California League of City Employee Associations and formal
recognition to the West Covina Police Officer's Association
for the respective groups of employees beginning August 1,
1987, and ending July 31, 1988.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove_
al of
ons
Hold Over
Sala
This report outlines a request to approve a revised class
specification and salary range for Superintendent of Building
Regulations. 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 RESOLUTION
NO. 7223, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF
POSITIONS, AS AMENDED; AND APPENDIX A OF RESOLUTION NO. 7128
RELATING TO MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES; APPROVING
CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
BUILDING REGULATIONS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
Adopt Disapprove Hold Over.
2) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
a) Purchase of Pickup Truck
The 1987-88 Budget provides for the purchase of a pickup
truck for the Maintenance Department. Because of substantial
cost savings, we have found it beneficial to purchase our
vehicles using the State of California Vehicle Purchasing
Program. The cost will be $10,757.03, plus tax, shipping,
and processing fees. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the purchase of a pickup truck 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 Disapprove
Hold Over
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G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
a) The franchise agreement between Falcon Cable TV and the
City calls for a defined financial and equipment commitment
in community programming. To partially fulfill that
obligation a tripartite agreement has been formulated in
cooperation with Mount San Antonio College and Falcon Cable
TV which would honor those commitments in part as well as
provide a realistic approach toward community programming
in West Covina. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the tripartite agreement between the City, Mount
San Antonio College, and Falcon Cable TV.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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) West Covina Disposal Company's Request for Rate Increase
The West Covina City Council has been asked to consider the
request for a rate increase by the West Covina Disposal Company.
Staff makes no recommendation as this is a matter of Council
policy.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
2) Legislation
The City Council has been asked to support AB 612 (Sher), which
would include wine and spirit cooler bottles in the State
recycling plan. The Council has also been asked to introduce
an ordinance which would include these containers in the local
system. It is recommended that the City Council support AB
612 (Sher) and authorize the Mayor to communicate this position
to the appropriate individuals.
It is further recommended that the City Council postpone
consideration of introducing an ordinance to include wine and
spirit bottles in the local recycling system pending City Attorney
analysis.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
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AGENDA July 13, 1987
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3) Solid Waste By Rail Feasibility Study
The San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities Solid Waste
Management Task Force is requesting financial support to conduct
a feasibility study on transporting solid waste by rail to
appropriate and willing locations for ultimate disposal. It
is recommended that the City Council reappropriate the amount
to fund a study by the Southern California Association of
Governments to explore in-depth the feasibility of transporting
solid waste by rail to appropriate and willing locations for
ultimate disposal.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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
ROLL CALL:
Disapprove Hold Over.
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I. ORAL COIMNNICATIONS
Jul, i.-, 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.
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M. MAYOR'S REPORTS
N. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORTS
1) Spadra Landfill
July 13, 1987
Councilman Tennant has requested that the City Council consider
directing the City's Sanitation District Representative to request
withdrawal of the Spadra incinerator project in support of
Supervisor Pete Schabarum's position in opposition to the project.
Staff makes no recommendation as this is a Council policy
decision.
ACTION
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by 2nd by
To:
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
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