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11-23-1987 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF NEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AGENDA Monday, November 23, 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 Dennis Nelson, Christ Lutheran ROLL CALL Chappell, Manners, Shearer, Bacon, Tennant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of November 9, 1987 Adjourned regular meeting of November 16, 1987 AGENDA COPAIUNICATIONS 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 _&Zd LSZ wore posted in ac cof danbe with the 1/87 Brown Act Amendments. Dated: Office of the Cites Clerk City Council Agenda November 23, 1987 B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Receive and file) No letters received for this meeting. 2) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant) Richard Horrmann vs City of West Covina Page Two On August 10, 1987, a claim for personal injuries and property damage amounting to $115,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office. Ricardo A. Davis vs City of West Covina On October 30, 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. 3) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file) Temporary Use Permit No. 1750-87 approved for Mike Steele Trees, for Christmas tree sales on the northeast corner of Azusa and Cortez from December 4, 1987 to December 25, 1987. Temporary Use Permit No. 1751-87 approved for Carl's Christmas Trees, 905 S. Glendora, from December 3, 1987 to December 24, 1987. 4) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 1987 (Accept and file) I. The request of Vincent Manno for installation of two-hour parking restrictions on Pioneer Drive east of Azusa was denied. II. The request of P. M. Tabata for parking restrictions on the south side of Francesca east and west of Faye Lane was approved. III. The request of Frank Taormina for the installation of a traffic signal at Amar and Westport was held over. IV. The request of Principal Keith McGlothlin for parking restrictions at Hollingsworth School was approved. V. The request of Lilly Tam for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Cameron and East Hills Drive was denied. 5) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt) Four ordinances were introduced at the November 9, 1987, City Council meeting. These proposed ordinances would remove the Planning Commission from the landscape maintenance enforcement process; establish standards and permit procedures for recycling centers; clarify and strengthen the implementation of the Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance; and modify certain purchasing procedures of the City. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinances: -2- City Council Agenda • • Page Three November 23, 1987 B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued ORDINANCE NO. 1758 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 2 AS IT RELATES TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ( Amendment No. 215) ORDINANCE NO. 1759 - AN •ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XI, BY AMENDING SECTION 26-597, AND ARTICLE XII, BY ADDING DIVISION 14, AS THEY RELATE TO RECYCLING REDEMPTION AND PROCESSING CENTERS. (Amendment No. 212) ORDINANCE NO. 1760 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE III, OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES. ORDINANCE NO. 1761 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-333 AND 2-334 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PURCHASING PROCEDURES. 6) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1987 Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments. (Receive anU file) ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6- Motion by by To Waive further reading of the ordinances and adopt, and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT ROLL CALL: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR - 3- City Council Agenda • • Page Four November 23, 1987 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) Appeal of Planning Commission Precise Plan No. 783, Revis ack Mazmanian Public testimony portion of the Decision to Deny Zone Change No. 604, ion 1, And Variance No. 887 public hearing is closed.) The applicant, Mr. Jack Mazmanian, is requesting that the City Council set aside an October 21, 1987, decision of the Planning Commission which denied his request for a zone change from Open -Space (O-S) to Office -Professional (O-P) in the Freeway Corridor Overlay Zone, an accompanying request for a variance from lot -depth requirements, and a precise plan for a 10,294 square foot office building, on an 18,715 square foot site at 2635 East Garvey Avenue South. a) Presentation of staff report b) Council discussion c) Recommendation of the staff is that not been reached by the proponent and the options and recommendation as put 1987, staff report remain unchanged. ACTION: Motion by 2nc To Approve Disapprove if a mutual agreement has opponents of the project, forth in the November 9, Hold Over -4- City Council Agenda • Page Five November 23, 1987 HEARINGS Continued 2) Joint Public Hearing - Owner Participation Agreement with Robert Bozzani and Barbara Bozzani (Bozzani Motor Car Co.) Refer to Redevelopment Agency Item No. I] The City Council and Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the proposed Owner Participation Agreement and sale of real property pursuant thereto between the Agency and Robert Bozzani and Barbara Bozzani on property located at 1820 East Garvey Avenue. a) Verification of publication and mailing b) Open Hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Public testimony e) Close hearing f) Council discussion g) Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ROBERT BOZZANI AND BARBARA BOZZANI FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND ROBERT BOZZANI AND BARBARA BOZZANI; FAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY PURSUANT TO SAID AGREEMENT; AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolutions, and Adopt Disapprove Hold Over - 5- City Council Agenda • November 23, 1987 C. HEARINGS Continued 3) Joint Public Hearing - Di Hassen Imports. Partnership • ition and Devel r to Kedevelopment Agency Page Six nt Agreement with The City Council and Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement and sale of real property pursuant thereto between the Agency and Hassen Imports, Partnership on property located at 1932 East Garvey Avenue. a) Verification of publication and mailing b) Open Hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Public testimony e) Close hearing f) Council discussion g) Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HASSEN IMPORTS, PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND HASSEN IMPORTS, PARTNERSHIP; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY PURSUANT TO SAID AGREEMENT; AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolutions, and Adopt Disapprove Hold Over City Council Agenda • • Page Seven November 23, 1987 C. HEARINGS Continued 4) Appeal of Planning Commission Decision -to Deny Precise Plan No. 805 and Variance No. 893 (IVR Workman Limited) 1829 - 1841 East Workman Avenue and 1828 - 1840 East Thelborn Street The applicant is requesting a modification of a precise plan to add three dwelling units to an existing 138-unit apartment complex, a variance from certain sections of the West Covina Zoning Ordinance to allow less than the minimum required number of parking spaces, and a waiver of certain sections of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2513. The applicant has requested that this public hearing be continued to December 21, 1987. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that this public hearing be continued to December 21, 1987. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over 5) Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Deny Variance No. 894 (Colton General Partnership; 225 North Sunset) This project consists of a variance to allow the elimination of two parking stalls by converting carport space to maintenance/janitorial shop space in an apartment complex in the Medium Density Multiple -Family (MF-20) Zone. The applicant has requested that this public hearing be continued to December 21, 1987. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that this public hearing be continued to December 21, 1987. ACTION Motion by To Approve Disapprove 2nd Hold Over -7- City Council Agenda November 23, 1987 Page Eight D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) - Approve Plans and Specifications - This project consists of construction of a subdrain system at Shadow Oak Drive and Gemini Street to reduce the level of groundwater adversely affecting public improvements. Consultant's estimated total cost of the project is $145,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for City Project MP-87139 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. ACTION: Motion by To Approve Disapprove E. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 2nd 1) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) Detachment of City Territory from the Consoli Hold Over The City is making application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the detachment of land now in the City from the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District and a redistribution of property tax revenues. It is recommended that the City Council approve the detachment and the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues by the adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. - A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY FROM CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT -- "DETACHMENT 1-87, PARCELS 1 AND 2." ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and To Adopt Disapprove _ Hold Over m City Council Agenda . • Page Nine November 23, 1987 E. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION Continued b) Frank G. Bonelli Regional County Park Status Update On October 26, 1987 the City Council requested a status update regarding the Frank G. Bonelli Regional County Park's proposed site development by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, and accompanying views of the affected cities. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over. 2) PLANNING DEPARTMENT a) Penthouse Precise Plan No. 726 C-. " This report provides a background and update of the current status of the Penthouse Square Development as requested by the City Council. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report, and direct the City Attorney to transmit a letter to Mr. McCleary outlining project deficiencies, and to schedule an office conference between Mr. McCleary, City Staff, and the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by To Approve F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVIS No items scheduled for this meeting. 2nd Disapprove Hold Over City Council Agenda • November 23, 1987 G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 1) COMMUNICATIONS a) Renewal of Radio Maintenance Agreement • Page Ten This report recommends that the City Council approve a one-year extension of the Radio Maintenance Agreement with Radio Lab of Glendale, California. It is recommended that the City Council approve the renewal of the Radio Maintenance Agreement with Radio Lab for a period of one year and authorize staff to process a purchase order for such extension. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over b) Amendment to Alarm Systems Ordinance The alarm systems ordinance has been marginally successful in reducing false burglar alarms. Thus staff is proposing it be amended to increase its effectiveness. It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1438: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 4.5-7, 4.5-8, and 4.5-9 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FALSE ALARM PREVENTION, REINSTATEMENT OF POLICE RESPONSE, AND APPEAL. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance. Motion by 2nd by To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over -10- 0 City Council Agenda November 23, 1987 G TI I PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION Continued 2) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FIRE AUTHORITY a) Proposed Addit on Page Eleven At the Council's direction staff has prepared the 1985 Uniform Fire Code with amendments. State law requires the Council to introduce the Ordinance and set a public hearing for its consideration. It is recommended that the City Council: i) Introduce the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 10 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY REPEALING ARTICLE 2 THEREOF IN ITS ENTIRETY AND BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE 2 RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1985 EDITION, AS AMENDED. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance. Motion by To Introduce 2nd by Disapprove Hold Over ii) Establish Monday, January 11, 1988, at 8:00 p.m., as the time for a public hearing on the proposed ordinance. 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. -11- City Council Agenda • • Page Twelve November 23, 1987 J. K. CITY MANAGER 1) Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission has requested that the City Council of West Covina support the establishment of a Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) and designate the Commission as that Authority. It is recommended that the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, adopt the following resolution providing for the establishment of a Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies in the County of Los Angeles and the designation of the LACTC as the SAFE. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND DESIGNATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS THE SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, Adopt Disapprove Hold Over 2) National League of Cities Policies and Resolutions Each year the National Lei provides the opportunity 1 policies for presentation has prepared a compilation of these policies. It is staff recommendations and appropriate. gue of Cities annual Congress of Cities o review and establish local government to Congress and federal agencies. Staff with certain recommendations on several recommended that the City Council review instruct the City's voting delegates as ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove 3) Schedule of Pending Meeting - Oral Report 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 Hold Over ROLL CALL: -12- City Council Agenda Page Thirteen November 23, 1987 L. ORAL COF14UNICATIONS 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. Please limit your comments to three minutes. -13- , City Council Agenda • Page Fourteen November 23, 1987 M. MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) City Manager's Compensation Review Following a review of the City Managers performance, the City Council will consider compensation. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over 2) Proclamations National Year of Thanksgiving 1987/88 National Family Week November 22, 1987 N. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 0. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To adjourn the meeting at P.M. to 4:00 p.m. on November 30, 1987, in the Management Resource Center, Room 315. -14-