07-27-1987 - RegularALAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCI�
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, July 27, 1987 7:30 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL Chappell, Manners, Shearer, Bacon, Tennant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of July 13, 1987
PRESENTATIONS
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 underORAL 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
Calendaritems are considered routine in nature, they are normally
enacted in one motion. The Mayor may remove a questioned Consent
Calendar item for separate action.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Receive and file )
Letter received on July 20, 1987,. from Albert G. Perez, Mayor
of South E1 Monte, regarding the engineering and feasibility
studies for a trash -burning cogeneration facility authorized
by the South E1 Monte City Council.
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)
Human Resources Commission
July
23,
1987
b)
Transition/Waste Mgt. Comm.
July
16,
1987
c)
Personnel Commission
July
16,
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) Yung Lui dba Thai Hut Restaurant
San Gabriel, CA 1215 S. Glendora
& West Covina, CA
David Somali
San Gabriel, CA
b) Keiji & Hiromi Ugai dba Lan Japanese Restaurant
San Marino, CA 1034 West Covina Pkwy
West Covina, CA
4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Kevin B. Corral vs. City of West Covina
On June 1, 1987, a claim for Indemnification was received
by the City Clerk's Office.
b) Dorothy Durham vs City of West Covina
On March 3, 1987, a'claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office. The amount of the claim had
not been determined at time of presentation.
c) Manuel Jacques vs City of West Covina
On March 30, 1987, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $30,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
d) Gloria L. Jacques vs City of West Covina
On March 30, 1987, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $10,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
e) Jacqueline Jacques (a minor) by Manuel Jacques vs City
of West Covina
On March 30, 1987, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $7,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
f) Ernest P. Jacques III ( a minor) by Ernest Jacques Sr.
On March 30, 1987, claim for personal injuries amounting
to $2,500.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
g) Antoinette Jacques (a minor) by Manuel
On March 30, 1987, claim for personal injuries amounting
to $5,500.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
h) Charles & Normal Sweet vs City of West Covina
On June 18, 1987, a claim for personal injury amounting
to $2,000,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
i) Richard D. Taylor II vs City of West Covina
On May 4, 1987, a claim for personal injuries in excess
of $5,008,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
j) Estela Vega vs City of West Covina
On June 10, 1987, a claim for property damage was received
by the City Clerk's Office The amount of claim had not
been determined at time of presentation.
k) Gary Lee Klarer, Jr. vs City of West Covina
On June 3, 1987, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $1,252,500 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
1) Alicia McCutcheon vs City of West Covina
On June 4, 1987, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $5,000,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
m) Kimberly McCutcheon vs City of West Covina
On June 4, 1987, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $5,000,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
n) Dawn McCutheon vs City of West Covina
On June 4, 1987, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $5,000,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
5) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
a) Temporary Use Permit No. 1738-87, approved June 13, 1987,
for. Soroptimist International of Covina and West Covina,
300 S. Citrus for a promotional event on July 18, 1987.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
b) Temporary Use Permit No. 1739-87, approved June 15, 1987,
for Hiser Helicopter, 349 N. Azusa, for an Equipment lift
on July 16, 1987.
c) Temporary Use Permit No. 1740-87, approved July 17, 1987,
for West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey, for balloons on
July 18 and 19, 1987.
6) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) East San Gabriel Valley Consortium -Extension of Communit
Beautification Agreement
This agreement authorizes the San Gabriel Valley Consortium
to furnish to the City of West Covina 99 days of services
of a crew of five people. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium in
an amount not to exceed $27,920.
b) Lot Line Adjustment N0.61-Robert Holder
Robert and Christine L. Holder request to adjust a lot
line between their properties on Lark Ellen Avenue between
hlcWood and Michelle. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8076 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT NO. 61 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
(Robert and Christine Holder)
7) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES (Accept and file)
a) The City initiated request for review of the Garvey Avenue
North speed zone study was approved.
b) The request of Gil Oliver for parking restrictions for
street sweeping purposes on Vine Avenue between California
Avenue and Evanwood Avenue was approved.
c) The request of Caroline Mahoney for parking restrictions
for street sweeping purposes on Gloria Street from Gabriella
- Street West to the cul-de-sac was approved.
d) The request of Armando Rodriguez for parking restrictions
for street sweeping purposes on Mossberg Avenue from
Shadydale Avenue West to the cul-de-sac was approved.
e) The request of Oscar Moser for parking restrictions for
street sweeping purposes on Craig Drive was denied.
f) The request of Mrs. Jeanie Reese for a school area traffic
signal at Hollenbeck Street and Rio Verde Drive was approved.
g) The request of Gil Oliver for parking restrictions at the
intersection of Cameron and Evanwood was approved.
h) The City initiated request for removal of the one hour
time limit parking restriction in front of 1230 West Cameron
was approved.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
7) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES Continued
i) The City initiated request for designating various City
truck routes STAA Super Truck routes was approved.
j) The request of Carol Roquemore for the installation of
a traffic signal at Nogales and Amanda was denied; however,
the staff was directed to review the location again in
January, 1988.
8) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt)
This is the second reading of two ordinances introduced at the
July 13, 1987 City Council meeting. The first ordinance restricts
the parking of large vehicles on City streets. The second changes
the closure time of City parks from midnight to 10:00 p.m.
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading
and adopt the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO. 1747 - 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1748 - 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.
9) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 1987
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments.
(Receive and file)
10) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
a) Slight Modification No. 119, 120, and 121
Applicant: Ziad Alhassen
Location: Westerly terminus of Hillside Drive
Request: Slight modifications on Parcels 70, 72,
and 74 of Tract No. 32324.
b) Driveway Modification No. 38.
Applicant: Johnny Mexia
Location: 1110 Evanwood
Request: Cirular Driveway
Decision: Approved
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
11) CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Quarterly Construction Report (informational)
This report is to provide the City Council with a summary of
major construction activity for the quarter ending June 30,
1987. Recommendation is to receive and file this report.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 11
Motion by
2nd by
To Waive further >reading of the ordinances and resolution
and adopt, and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 address
those items discussed in opposition. When recognized, please come
forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
1) SMALL DETACHED STRUCTURES LOCATED BEHIND THE MAIN BUILDING IN
SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES - Amendment No. 207 (Closed Hearing)
The City is considering an amendment to the Municipal Code to
allow small structures in the required side and rear yard setbacks
behind the main residence in Single -Family Residential Zones.
This is a City Council policy matter at this time. Should the
City Council decide to adopt Code Amendment No. 207, (as amended)
staff recommends the introduction of the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER
26, ARTICLE VIII, BY ADDING SECTION 26-405.5 AS IT RELATES TO
SETBACKS FOR SMALL ACCESSORY STRUCTURES LOCATED BEHIND THE MAIN
BUILDING IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES. (Amendment No. 207)
ACTION: Motion by -2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance.
Motion by
2nd
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over
Should the Council decide to deny Code Amendment No. 207 and
keep all Codes intact and unchanged, Council should then entertain
a motion to deny the Amendment.
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C. HEARINGS Continued
2) APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY
ZONE CHANGE NO. 604
PRECISE PLAN NO. 783, REVISION 1
VARIANCE NO. 887
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Jack Mazmanian
This project consists of a zone change from Open -Space (0-S)
Freeway Corridor Overlay Zone, and a precise plan for a two-story,
9,974 square foot office building with a variance from certain
standards of the Municipal Code to allow less than the required
minimum lot depth and to allow less than the required minimum
parking lot setback on a 0.43-acre site. On June 17,1987, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 6-87-3550 denying
the project by a unanimous vote of four to zero. The applicant
filed an appeal of the decision with the City Clerk on July
1, 1987.
Verification of publication
Open Hearing
Presentation of staff report
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
Because the decision of the Planning Commission that is
being appealed to the City Council was based on a design
which required a variance, and one which had different
characteristics from those of the redesign presented to
the City Council, staff recommends the City Council refer
Zone Change No. 604, Precise Plan No. 783, Revision 1, and
Variance No. 887 back to the Planning Commission for further
study.
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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HEARINGS Continued
3) LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1986-1987 WEED AND RUBBISH
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
This request provides for the City Council to hold a hearing
in order to receive and file the Affidavit of Posting, conduct
protest hearing, and order the levying of assessments.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open Hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
a) Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council confirm
the report of the General Manager of the Fire Authority
by adopting the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT
OF THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FIRE
AUTHORITY DATED JULY 27, 1987, MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS
39674 THROUGH 39576.5 LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEED
AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1986-1987 FISCAL YEAR.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
Adopt Disapprove Hold Over.
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D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
No items for this meeting
E. COMIMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) Leaf Blowers
July 27, 1987
The City Council received a request from some West Covina
residents to consider banishing lawn blowers. The City Council
requested a staff review and report on this matter. Staff
recommends that City Council receive and file this report.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd
To Approve
F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) PERSONNEL SERVICES
a) Approval of Class S1
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Disapprove Hold Over
ificati
Range for Plannin
This report proposes the adoption of a class specification
and salary range for the position of Planning Associate.
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; APPROVING CLASS SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY RANGE FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATE.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
Adopt
2) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
a) Audit Contract Renewal
Disapprove Hold Over
This report requests the City Council to approve the renewal
of the contract for audit services. It is staff's
recommendation that the City Council authorize the Finance
Director to renew the 'agreement with McGladrey Hendrickson
& Pullen to perform annual audits of City, Agency, and
Authority records for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1987
for a sum not to exceed $47,520.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
Hold Over
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G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) FIRE AUTHORITY
a) First Supplemental Weed & Rubbish Abatement List
July 27, 1987
This request provides for the lawful and safe removal of
dangerous and/or noxious weeds and trash from vacant
residential properties under the established Weed Abatement
Program. It is recommended that the City Council adopt
the following resolution approving the First Supplemental
Weed and Rubbish Abatement List for 1986-87 and set the
date of Monday, August 10, 1987, at 8:00 p.m. for the Protest
Hearing on the proposed removal of weeds and rubbish from
the properties described in the First Supplemental List.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION NO. 7986 BY APPROVING THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL
WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT LIST.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
Adopt
2) POLICE DEPARTMENT
Disapprove Hold Over
a) Mid -Year Crime Status Report
Each year the Chief of Police prepares an annual and a
mid -year report to the City Council on the status of major
crimes 'documented in the community. The instant report
reflects a substantial decrease in major crime for the
first six months of 1987 and when compared to similar time
frames for the period 1982. through 1986, this year's first
six months experience is at the lowest point in the time
frame described. Recommendation is to receive and file
this report.
ACTION: Motion by
CITY ATTORNEY
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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.
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CITY MANAGER
1)
2)
3)
4)
Constitutional Bicentennial
The City of West Covina has been invited to become a Designated
Bicentennial Community by the California Bicentennial Commission.
It is recommended that the City Council designate the West Covina
Jaycees as the Bicentennial Committee for the City and authorize
the Mayor to apply to the State and Local Affairs Commission
on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
Amendment of Eastland Project Area and Preparation of a
Preliminary Redevelopment Plan
In implementation of the Freeway Corridor Study, the City Council
is requesting "the Planning Commission to review and amend the
Eastland Project Area. It is recommended that the City Council
request the Planning Commission to amend the Eastland Project
Area and prepare a preliminary redevelopment plan.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
Audit Authority of City Treasurer
Hold Over
The City Treasurer is requesting that the City Council adopt
an ordinance which would provide authority to the treasurer
to perform audits and to issue subpoenas to enforce the City's
business license tax. 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 14-37 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE, PROVIDING THE CITY TREASURER, THE DESIGNATED CITY LICENSE
COLLECTOR, THE POWER TO PERFORM AUDITS AND ISSUE SUBPOENAS WITH
RESPECT TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX.
ACTION:. Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To Introduce
Legislation
Disapprove
Hold Over
The City Council has been requested to adopt an ordinance that
would include wine and spirit cooler bottles in the local
implementation of the State recycling plan. It is recommended
that the City Council not introduce an ordinance to include
wine and spirit containers in the local implementation of the
State recycling Plan.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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J. CITY MANAGER Continued
5) Oral Report - Proposed Meetings
The City Manager proposes to schedule adjourned regular meetings
in the month of August.
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:
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I. ORAL COMPIUNICATIONS
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
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1) Appointment of Commissioners and Sunset of a City Commission
A total of eleven positions on the City's five Commissions are
due for appointment or .reappointment. In addition, the City
Council may consider the sunsetting of one of the City's
Commissions. Because Commission appointments are the sole purview
of the City Council, staff makes no recommendations.
ACTION: Motion by
To
COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORTS
1) Fireworks
2nd by
Councilmember Bacon has requested the matter of. fireworks to
be placed on the agenda for discussion, following the tabling
of this item on May 11, 1987.
0. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
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