02-08-1988 - Regular. b e
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, February 8, 1988 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. AGENDA CO1.2-1UNICATIONS
Chappell, Manners, Shearer, Bacon, Tennant
Regular meeting of January 11, 1988
Regular meeting of January 25, 1988
Presentation to the Mayor:
Mr. John Zienter, Western Regional Director,
Drug Enforcement Administration
Proclamations:
National Black History Month -February, 1988
Resolution of Commendation:
West Covina Mitsubishi"
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
uncil Agenda r the meeting
were posted in
aocor anoe with the 1/87 Brown
Aot Amendments.
Dated:
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City Council Agenda Page Two
February 8, 1988
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 3, 1988
b)
Human Resources Commission. . . . . . .
. . . . Jan.
28,
1988
c)
Recreation & Parks Commission . . . . .
. . . . Jan.
26,
1988
d)
Transition/Waste Mgt. Commission. . . .
. . . . Jan.
21,
1988
3) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
Kenneth King vs City of West Covina
On January 5, 1988, a claim for property damage amounting to $260.00
was received by the City Clerk's Office.
4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1765-87 approved for West Covina Toyota,
821 S. Glendora for balloons on Dec. 19-20, 1988 and Dec. 26-27,
1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1766-87 approved for Circus Vargas Corp.,
2648 E. Workman, for Feb. 19-22, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1767-88 approved for West Covina Nissan,
1840 Garvey, for balloons on Jan. 1-16 and Jan. 23, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1768-88 approved for West Covina Toyota,
841 S. Glendora for balloons on Jan. 23 - 24, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1769-88 approved for Reynolds Buick, 345
N. Citrus, for balloons on Jan. 23-24, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1770-88 approved for Inter -Community Medical
Center, 820 N. Phillips for a Hospice dedication on Feb. 4, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1771-88 approved for Women's Club of West
Covina, Cameron Park.for a rummage sale, on Feb. 27, 1988.
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February 8, 1988
B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
5) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) Irrevocable Offer of Dedication - Mr. and Mrs. Boyd
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with Mr. and Mrs. Boyd for five feet of added right-of-way
along Azusa Avenue at 1804 East Merced Avenue. It is
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk execute an Agreement
for an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication.
b) Parcel Map 12546 - Quitclaim Deed - Glen Vine Square, Ltd
A new sanitary sewer easement is being acquired in the Glen
Vine Center to replace a prior easement no longer needed.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8149 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CORPORATION QUITCLAIM DEED IN
FAVOR OF GLEN VINE SQUARE, LTD.
6) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt)
Two ordinances were introduced at the City Council meeting of January
25, 1988, and are now before the City Council for adoption . The
first ordinance amends the minimum bid amount in the City's
Purchasing ordinance. The second ordinance amends the business
license category S-14 to separate small recycling facilities and
reverse recycling facilities from junk dealers. It is recommended
that the City Council waive further reading and adopt the following
ordinances.
ORDINANCE NO. 1765 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-330 OF THE THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PURCHASING PROCEDURES.
ORDINANCE NO. 1766 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CATEGORY S OF SECTION 14-68
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE
TAX IMPOSED ON SMALL COLLECTION FACILITIES AND REVERSE VENDING
MACHINES.
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February 8, 1988
B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
7) MISCELLANEOUS
a) City Council Compensation
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Government Code Section 36516.2 provides for an annual 5 percent
increase in compensation for City Councilmembers. It is
recommended that the City Council introduce the following
ordinance, effective July 1, 1988:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-23 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION.
b) Small Recyclin
The City Treasurer is requesting that the City Council adopt
a resolution temporarily reducing the Business License Tax
for Category 5-26, Small Collection Facilities and Reverse
Vending Machines. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8150 A RESOLUTION .OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA SUSPENDING A PORTION OF
THE CATEGORY BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED ON SMALL COLLECTION
FACILITIES AND REVERSE VENDING MACHINES.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7
Motion by
2nd by
To Waive further reading of all ordinances and resolutions
and adopt; to APPROVE all other items listed on the Consent
Calendar EXCEPT ; and to introduce the remaining ordinance.
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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February 8, 1988
C. HEARINGS
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Page Five
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) Continued Joint.Public Hearing Disposition and Development Agreement
with Hassen Imports, Partnership (West Covina Mitsubishi)
[Refer to Redevelopment Agency Item No. I]
On February 8, 1988, 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. This item was held over from the meetings of November 23,
1987, December 21, 1987, and January 11, 1988.
Verification of publication
Open Hearing
Presentation of staff report
Public testimony
Close hearing_
Council discussion
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
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C. HEARINGS Continued
2) Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Regarding Tentative Parcel
Mao No. 19157
On January 6, 1988, the Planning Commission denied an application
requesting approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 19157, which would
have created two lots from an existing 21,250 square foot parcel
at 244 North Willow Avenue.
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 staff
following resolution:
is that the City Council adopt the
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO 1-88-3586, DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 19157
(J. GIBAS)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
. To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
Adopt Disapprove
Hold Over
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February 8, 1988
C.. HEARINGS Continued
3) Proposed Amendment No. 213 to the West Covina Municipal Code.
Code Amendment No. 213 regulates the use of exposed neon signs and
architectural lighting. Safety, glare, and aesthetics are addressed
through proposed provisions including installation requirements,
amperage limits, and design review.
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
recommendation of the Planning Commission and introduce an
Ordinance entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE II, ARTICLE VI (DIVISIONS 1 AND 2), ARTICLE
VII (DIVISIONS 1, 2, AND 3), ARTICLE X (DIVISION 3), AS THEY
RELATE TO THE USE OF EXPOSED NEON FOR SIGNS AND ARCHITECTURAL
LIGHTING AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT THEREFORE. (Amendment No. 213)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE.further reading of the Ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To Introduce Disapprove
Hold Over
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February 8, 1988
C. HEARINGS Continued
4) Major Hotel/Major Motel Alcoholic Beverages Service -
This code amendment provides for the establishment and operation
of alcoholic beverage services at major hotels and major motels that
do not have bona fide food service facilities.
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 staff
unanimous recommendation of
the following ordinance:
is that the City Council affirm the
the Planning Commission by introducing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER
26, ARTICLE IX SECTION 26-297 AND ARTICLE XII AS THEY RELATE
TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ESTABLISHMENTS NOT CLASSIFIED
AS A BONA FIDE EATING PLACE AS DEFINED IN THE BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 23038. (Amendment No. 214)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the
Motion by 2nd by
To Introduce Disapprove_
nance'
Hold Over
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D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
E.
1)
2)
Minor Traffic Signal Modifications - Establishment of Project
Page Nine
Installation of protected left -turn phasing at Amar and Temple and
replacement of three signal cabinets will be completed by this project.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Establish Project TS-8814
b) Transfer $55,000 in Unappropriated Gas Tax Funds to Project
TS-88114 (Account No. 124-320-3820-7200).
ACTION: Motion
To Approve Disapprove
2nd by
Hold Over
Underground Utility District No. 4 - Waiver of Formal Bid
It is proposed that the competitive bid requirements be waived to
facilitate the individual conversion from overhead to 'underground
utilities of approximately thirty homes. It is recommended that
the City Council find that the formal bidding procedures would be
impracticable, useless, or uneconomical and, therefore, authorize
the waiver of formal bid procedures and authorize the award of a
contract to ROM Electric Co., Inc.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapp
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1). COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Sludge Disposal
Hold Over
The City Council requested a report from the Transition/Waste
Management Commission on the disposal of sewer sludge at the BKK
Landfill. It is recommended this report be received and filed.
ACTION
Motion by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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2) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Conduct in Public Parks - Ordinance Revisions
Page Ten
The Recreation and Park Commission is proposing a number of revisions
to the Municipal Code section pertaining to public parks and places.
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 CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE II AND SECTION 15-5 OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARK AND RECREATION AREAS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Ordinance.
Motion by
To Introduce
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) PERSONNEL SERVICES
2nd by
Disapprove Hold Over
Pre -employment Drug Screening for Selected Positions
This report requests the City Council to approve the addition and
implementation of a Pre -Employment Drug Screening Program for selected
positions as part of the pre -employment physical examination process
for the City of West Covina. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize staff to implement pre -employment drug screening for selected
positions.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY
Hold Over
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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February 8, 1988
J. CITY MANAGER
1) Statement of Investment Policy
Section 53646 of the California Government Code requires the Treasurer
of a local agency to submit an annual statement of ,investment policy
to the Legislative Body. It is recommended that=.the Citv Council
accept the Treasurer's annual Statement of Investment voiicy for
the Redevelopment Agency for 1988.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
2) Supplemental Appropriation -San Gabriel Valley Fire Authority
This report transmits a resolution approving a supplemental
appropriation of $12,810 to provide adequate funding for the month
of February, 1988. The need is requested due to the lack of securing
an anticipated M.O.U. with Employees Union, Local 2415. This
resolution was adopted by the Fire Authority Board of Directors at
their regular meeting of January 26, 1988. 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, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
FROM GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY TO THE BUDGET FOR THE S.G.V. FIRE
AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1987 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1988.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
3) Legislation
Several pieces of legislation are pending before the legislature
which require Council action. AB 2684 and 2688 prohibit local
agencies from incurring debt or using a variety of funds to finance
any stadiums or other facilities for professional sporting events.
AB 2687 and SB 1795 places prohibitions on the manufacture, sale
or distribution of toy guns which look like real guns. AB 1097 would
repeal the provisions of the Worker's Compensation Law which .limits
the recovery of death benefits for dependents of a deceased PERS
member. SB 275, would increase the monthly allowances for employees
payable to retirees from the Investment Dividend Disbursement account.
SB 987 would allow the Public Utilities Commission to review any
.baseline quantity schedules of gas •or electric corporations. It
is recommended that the City Council oppose AB 2684, AB 2688, AB
1097, SB 275 and support AB,2687 and SB 1795.
ACTION: Motion
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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CITY MANAGER Continued
4) Public Access Subcommittee Appointment
Page Twelve
A tripartite agreement approved in 1987 between the City of West
Covina, Mount San Antonio College and Choice TV provided for a defined
commitment in cable television community programming resources for
the production and promotion of such. To partially fulfill that
commitment and to encourage community participation the formation
of a board and advisory subcommittees are required with Council
appointees as members. It is recommended that the City Council appoint
Charlene Cacchione to the Public Access Subcommittee.
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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:.
ORAL COtDWNICATIONS
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.
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February 8, 1988
N. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Opening Day Dates For Youth Baseball
The ten youth softball and baseball leagues have scheduled opening
day activities and desire City Council representation. It is
recommended that Councilmembers select representatives as appropriate
and convenient.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
N. COUNCILMENBERS' REPORTS
0. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion .by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
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