09-14-1987 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
Monday, September 14, 1987 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Clyde Hodson, Bethany Baptist
ROLL CALL Chappell, Manners, Shearer, Bacon, Tennant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of August 24, 1987
Adj. regular meeting of August 31, 1987
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
Proclamations:
School Attendance Improvement Year
Bells Across America Day, Sept. 17, 1987
Resolutions of Commendation:
Deputy District Attorney Tim Hansen
West Covina Youth Pony Baseball Team
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.
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September 14, 1987
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Receive and file)
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
Sept.
2,
1987
b) Personnel Commission
August
20,
1987
Sept.
9,
1987
c) Human Resources Commission
August
27,
1987
d) Recreation & Parks Commission August 25„ 1987
e) Transition/Waste Mgt. Comm. August 20, 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) Cheng-Yuan Lin dba Connie's Sandwich Corner
Hui -Min Lin 1730 West Cameron Ave. #110
Arcadia, CA West Covina, CA 91790
b) Shirley & William Hong dba Famous Jack Restaurant
L.A., CA 1029 South Glendora
West Covina, CA
c) Shirley Dy dba Manny's Mini Market
Manuel Kho 640 S. Sunset Avenue
West Covina, CA West Covina, CA
d) Felipe V. Fregoso dba Next Time Country
Baldwin Park, CA 1831 West Badillo St.
West Covina, CA
4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Mary Ann Rizkowsky vs City of West Covina
On July 13, 1987, a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
b) Priscilla Morales vs City of West Covina
On July 27, 1987, a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
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September 14, 1987
B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
5) APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS
Parcel maps 18362 and 18363 -
Final
t Covina
The West Covina Joint Venture is requesting approval of Parcel
Maps 18362 and 18363 in order to create extra lots within Tract
No. 33835 that were lost due to poor soils conditions in another
portion of the tract. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 8098 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
18362.
RESOLUTION NO. 8099 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
18363.
6) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
a) Temporary Use Permit No 1742-87 approved for West Covina Toyota,
821 S. Glendora for balloons on August 29th and 30th.
b) Temporary Use Permit No. 1743-87 approved for West Covina
Toyota, 821 S. Glendora for balloons on Sept. 5th, 6th and
7th.
7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) 1987-92 Capital Improvement Program
Staff has submitted the proposed 1987-92 Capital Improvement
Program, as prepared by staff, for City Council consideration.
The 1987-88 Fiscal Year Section of the program has been approved
and budgeted. It is recommended that the City Council receive
and file the 1987-1992 Capital Improvement Program.
b) Renewal of Maintenance Contract for Maintenance District 1 8 2
This contract provides for the landscape maintenance of 23
acres of developed green belt area with ornamental plantings
located south of Fairgrove Avenue and east of Lark Ellen Avenue.
Staff recommends that the City Council grant renewal of Mariposa
Landscape's contract for the coming twelve month period at
a 4% increase.
8) AWARD OF BIDS
a) Purchase of Portable Radios Bid 88-1
Bids were solicited for the purchase of nine (9) portable
radios, chargers, and associated spare parts. Upon reviewing
the bids received, it is proposed to award the bid to the
lowest bidder. It is recommended that the City Council award
Bid 88-1 for the purchase of nine (9) portable radios, chargers,
and associated spare parts to Rockwell Communications, Azusa,
California, in the amount of $5,602.90 plus tax.
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September 14, 1987
B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
b) TP-88108 - Bus Stop Pads
This Dro.iect consists of the construction of (7) hus stop areas
to improve the condition and extend the life of the street.
The locations are in West Covina Parkway from Toluca to Vincent
Avenue. The construction cost is $69,673.00. It is recommended
that the City Council accept the bid of EGN Construction,
Inc., of Irwindale 1n the amount of $69,673.00 as submitted
at the bid opening on September 8, 1987, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with said EGN
Construction, Inc., for the work to be done.
c) Purchase of Equipment for the Maintenance Department
Due to the excellent results we have had in the past with
the State of California and Los Angeles County Cooperative
Purchasing Agreements, we are recommending waiver of the formal
bid procedures, and request approval to purchase equipment
along with the City of Los Angeles and the County of Riverside.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Waive the formal bid procedures for the purchase of an
aerial tower truck and front end loader.
2) Authorize staff to purchase a new, fifty-two foot Hi -Ranger
Aerial Tower Truck, utilizing the City of Los Angeles'
Bid No. F8448, from West Coast Utility Equipment Co.
for $73,994.82, including tax and trade-in.
3) Authorize staff to purchase a new John Deere 544D Front
End Loader, utilizing the County of Riverside's Bid No.
92085, from Coast Line Equipment for $64,039.52, including
tax.
4) Adopt a resolution declaring Unit No. 443, a 1975 Ford
LR50 Aerial Tower Truck as surplus:
RESOLUTION NO. 8100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY
PROPERTY AS SURPLUS.
9) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
a) SLIGHT MODIFICATION NO. 122
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Hassen Real Estate Partnership
LOCATION: 469-479 North Azusa Avenue (Pad 3)
REQUEST: To encroach a single -story commercial building three
feet into the required fifteen foot front yard setback in the
Service -Commercial (S-C) Zone.
DECISION: Approved
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
10) MISCELLANEOUS
Destruction of Certain Documents as Prescribed by Law
The microfilm program has produced a number of boxes of materials
no longer required to be maintained by the City. In accordance
with the provisions of State Law, these materials may now be
destroyed. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10
Motion
2nd by
To Waive further reading of the resolutions
and adopt, and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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C. HEARINGS
No hearings scheduled for this meeting
D. PUBLIC VORKS DIVISION
1) Ordinance Introduction - Garvey Avenue South, Speed Zone
Page Six
In August, the Traffic Committee approved various changes to the
Garvey Avenue South speed zone which must be enacted by ordinance.
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 SECTIONS 22-131 AND 22-132 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCREASES AND DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM
SPEEDS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance.
Motion by 2nd
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Ove
2) PP-88203 - Park Picnic Tables
Staff is proposing a project for the addition of picnic tables at
various parks. It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
a) Establish Project PP-88203 for the installation of picnic tables
in various parks.
b) Appropriate PDF (Park Dedication Fees) to project PP-88203,
162-320-3817-7700, as follows:
District A $ 200
District E $ 3,600
District H $ 800
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
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September 14, 1987
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISI
1) COMMUNITY SERVICES
a) Property Maintenance Equipment Ordinance
Upon receiving a report on the use of such property maintenance
equipment as leaf blowers, the City Council requested staff
prepare an appropriate ordinance. This report reviews the impacts
of limiting the use of such equipment to selected hours of the
day, the question of deposition of debris onto public property,
and the discussion of enforcement procedures. It is recommended
that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ADDING SECTION 15-97
TO THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RESTRICTING THE HOURS OF
OPERATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over.
b) Detachment of City Territory From Consolidated Fire Protection
The City of West Covina is making application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission for detachment of land in the City from
the Consolidated Fire Protection District. This land was annexed
to the City in 1978 (Annexation No. 225) and is located south
of Cameron Avenue west of Grand Avenue. 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, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY
FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
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E. COPMINITY SERVICES Continued
2) PLANNING DEPARTMENT
a) Small Detached Structures
This code amendment proposes to exempt certain small, detached
structures from the required side yards and rear setbacks located
behind the main residence in the Single -Family Zone. Staff
recommends that the City Council approve Code Amendment No.
207 in its revised form, by introducing 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 furthe— er reading of tfie Ordinance.
Motion by _2nd by
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over
b) Agreement Regarding Precise Plan No. 780 (Brian Barbuto Corp)
A Planning Director's Modification for Precise Plan No.780 was
required to resolve a deviation from the approved precise plan
elevation for a project on Virginia Avenue, west of Barranca.
An agreement between the developer, abutting property owner,
and the City is proposed to resolve the differences between
the parties. Staff recommends that the City Council approve
the Settlement, Compromise and Release, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) PERSONNEL SERVICES
a) West_ Covina
A report has been prepared pertaining to the recognition of
Communications Operators' 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 West Covina Communications
Operators' Association for the Public Safety Dispatcher employees
beginning August 1, 1987 and ending July 31, 1988.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
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F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION Continued
1) PERSONNEL SERVICES
b) Approval of Class Specification and Salar
Communications Operator
Page Nine
This report proposes the adoption of a class specification and
salary range for the Senior Communications Operator class.
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
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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.
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September 14, 1987
J.
K.
CITY MANAGER
1)
2)
on the Pr000sed Disposition and
The City Council and Agency Board will consider consenting to hold
a joint public hearing on the Disposition and Development Agreement
to build a full -service, high-rise hotel on The Lakes at West Covina
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, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO A
PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD ON A PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND INTERSTATE
HOTELS, 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 PROPOSED AGREEMENT ( INTERSTATE HOTELS, INC.)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution,
Adopt Disapprove HOId Over
Biennial Management/Confidential Salary Review
The Council -approved Management and Confidential Productivity
Compensation Plan provides for a biennial review and adjustment of
salary ranges for the City's management and confidential employees.
The required market survey and internal alignment accommendations
have been submitted for Council consideration by the City's consultant,
William Hamilton and Associates. 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 RESOLUTIONS 6482 AS AMENDED,
7990 AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES
AND RESOLUTION NO. 7223 AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of t F—Resolution, an
Adopt Disapprove
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Hold Over
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 Hod Over
ROLL CALL:
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L. ORAL COWNICATIONS
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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September 14, 1987
M. MAYOR'S REPORTS
N.
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1) Pending Retirement of the City Treasurer
City Treasurer Yvonne Calmes has submitted her resignation from office
effective October 1, 1987. State law requires the City Council to
fill the vacancy by appointment within the thirty days or to call
a special election for this purpose. The City Council may consider
either option at this meeting. Because the filling of vacancies
in elective office is within the sole purview of the City Council,
staff makes no recommendations. Resolutions for either alternative
are available for the Council's consideration
Motion by
To:
2) Proclamations:
National Emblem Club Week - 9/20-9/26
National POW/MIA Recognition Day 9/18/87
Integrity Day - 9/24/87
3) Resolutions of Commendation:
Mayor Chappell has requested consideration of presentation of framed
Resolutions of Commendation to Yvonne Calmes, City Treasurer, City
of West Covina and Jack Thompson, General Manager of BKK, on the
occasion of their respective retirements.
COUNCILNEMBER'S REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To ad4ourn the meeting at P.M. to Monday,
September 21, 1987 at 1,00 P.M.
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