03-28-1988 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, March 28, 1988 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Pastor Sidney Frazen, Immanuel First Lutheran
ROLL CALL Chappell, Manners, Bacon, Tennant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of March 14, 1988
PRESENTATIONS Resolution of Commendation:
To Councilmember Tennant from Assemblyman Bill Lancaster
Proclamations:
California Traffic Safety Week, May 22-28, 1988
National Telecommunicators Week, April 10-16, 1988
Missing and Exploited Children Month, April 1988
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.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Receive and file)
No letters received for this meeting.
2) COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (Receive and file)
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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 . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . March
16,
1988
b)
Personnel Commission . . . . . . . . .
. . . . March
17,
1988
c)
Transition/Waste Mgt. Commission. . . .
. . . . March
17,
1988
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)
Talebi Habibollah & Vahid - Ziba
Claremont, CA 91711.
dba Pizza Plus
106 N. Grand Avenue
West Covina, CA
4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Albert B. Espinoza vs.City of West Covina
On March 4, 1988, a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office.
b) Kevin C. Valle vs City of West Covina
On March 7, 1988, a claim for property damage amounting to
$259.97 was received by the City Clerk's office.
5) APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS (Approve and file)
Parcel Map 18916 - Approve Final Map - Joseph Angiuli
Joseph Angiuli is requesting final map approval in order to develop
a portion of his parcel on the north side of Rowland Avenue between
Sunset and Vincent Avenues. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8170 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF PARCEL
MAP NO. 18916.
6) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1779-88 approved for Macco Construction,
north east corner of Azusa and Pioneer for equipment storage on
March 1, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1780-88 approved for Mandy Williams
Oldsmobile, 2525 E. Workman, for balloons on March 12-13, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1781-88 approved for West Covina Nissan,
1840 E. Garvey, for balloons on March 19, 1988.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
7) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) Unclassified Use Permit 346 On -Site Improvements -
Safari Bar & Restaurant
Location: Eastland Center
Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and authorize
release of Cash Deposit in the amount of $5,800. Staff
recommends release.
b) Tract 39528 - Water Improvements - Citation Homes
Location: East of Nogales, south of Amar.
Accept water improvements and authorize release of American
Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 6398396 in
the amount of $74,500. Staff recommends release.
c) Tract 39523 - Water Improvements - Walnut Venture
Location: East of Nogales, south of Amar.
Accept water improvements and authorize release of American
Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 712 9274
in the amount of $ 11,200. Staff recommends release.
d) SP-88111 - Street Improvements - Vernon Pavina Company
Location: West Covina Parkway, Toluca to Glendora Avenue.
Accept street improvements and authorize release of Seaboard
Surety Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 14163487
in the amount of $193,193 subject to Notice of Completion
procedure. Staff recommends release.
8) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
Lot Line Adjustment No. 64 - Garvey Investment Group
Garvey Investment Group has requested a lot line adjustment involving
their property, consisting of three lots. It is recommended that
the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8171 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
NO. 64 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
9) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES(MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1988(Accept and file)
I. The City initiated request for development of a policy regarding
installation of pedestrian push buttons on raised medians
was approved.
II. The request of Frank Taormina, Jr., for installation of a
traffic signal at Amar and Westport was denied and mitigating
measures 1 - 12 were approved as appropriate.
III. The mitigating measures described in Item II recommended for
immediate implementation in the vicinity of Amar and Westport
are as follows:
a) No right turns on red for northbound Temple at Amar
between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M.
b) Prohibition of "U" turns at Amar and Westport.
c) Prohibition of parking on the east side of West port -
between Amar and Greenleaf.
d) Installation of a right -turn lane on Westport at Amar.
IV. The City initiated request for review of parking restrictions
on Holly Place between Cameron and Herring was held over.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
9) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES Continued
V. The request of G. J. Kidwell for review of sight distance
and circulation patterns at 1517 West San Bernardino Road
resulted in approval of an addition to the existing "No Stopping
Any Time" zone at this location.
VI. The City initiated request for relocation of the marked
crosswalk at Sunset and Sunset Place was approved.
VII. The City initiated request for left -turn phasing at Amar and
Shadow Oak was approved.
VIII. The request of Barbara Kekich requesting temporary closure
of Valley Boulevard between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 11:00
P.M. was approved subject to required conditions.
IX. The request of Ken Cash for additional advance pavement messages
and lane control sign on Cameron south of Pacific Avenue was
approved.
X. The request of Louis Mason for additional parking restrictions
on the east side - of Lark Ellen south of Larkwood Street was
approved.
10) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
11) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1988
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments.
(Receive and file)
12) AWARD OF BIDS
Woodside Village Maint. District No. 4 - Landscape Maint. Contract
This contract provides for Maintenance of Landscape, Natural Areas,
Hardscape and Sprinkler Systems, including but not limited to
Woodside Village Maintenance District No. 4. It is recommended
that the City Council accept the bid of J & R Landscape Maintenance
Co., Inc. of Pomona, in the amount of $448,980.00 annually and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
said J & R Landscape Maintenance Co., Inc. for the work to be
performed.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 12:
Motion by
d 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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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) Child Care Facilities - Amendment No. 218
Amendment No. 218 proposes amendments to the zoning ordinance as
it relates to child care facilities. The proposed changes will bring
the zoning ordinance into compliance with the State Health and Safety
Code.
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 is that the City Council concur
with the Planning Commission's recommendation 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, BY ADDING; ARTICLE II, SECTION 26-42.7, SECTION 26-37.5,
AND SECTION 26-53.8; ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 7, SECTION 26-287 (a);
AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 1, SECTION 26-202 (c), SECTION
26-205 AND SECTION 26-206 (a); ARTICLE XI, SECTION 26-597; ARTICLE
XII, DIVISION 5, SECTION 26-672 (a) AND SECTION 26-673 (c); AS
THEY RELATE TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES. (Amendment No. 218)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To Adopt Disapprove
ROLL CALL:
Hold Over
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C. HEARINGS Continued
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March 28, 1988
2) Proposed Amendment No. 209 To The West Covina Municipal Code
Code Amendment No. 209 regulates the establishment of small automatic
car washes in conjunction with automobile service stations.
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 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, CHAPTER
26, ARTICLE VI (DIVISION 3), ARTICLE XI, AS IT RELATES TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF SMALL AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES IN CONJUNCTION WITH
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS. (Amendment No. 209)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To Adopt
ROLL CALL:
Disapprove Hold Over
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HEARINGS Continued
3) Weed Abatement - 1988
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This request is the final step in the administrative process for
the Weed Abatement Program. It asks the City Council to receive
and file the Affidavit of Mailing, conduct a public hearing to hear
any public protests, and order the abatement of weeds and rubbish.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open Hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation is that the City Council order the abatement
of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution
of Intention No. 8167.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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E. C0*1UNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
a) Detachment of City Territory from the Consolidated Fire Protection
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. It
is recommended that the City Council approve this action 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
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
b) Fair Share Waste Management Program
This is a report on the fair share waste management program
in Los Angeles County which has been supported by the City of
West Covina. It is recommended that the City Council reaffirm
their position taken in 1987 to support fair share waste
management and continue to encourage efforts to achieve a
reasonable fair share waste management in Los Angeles County.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove_
2) BUILDING DEPARTMENT
a) Memorial for Chester Shearer
This report was requested by the City
meeting. The report presents information
to Councilman Shearer. It is recommended
review the report and take the action
policy.
ACTION: Motion by
To Approve
3) PLANNING
2nd by
Hold Over
Council at their last
on a possible memorial
that the City Council
consistent with their
Disapprove Hold Over
a) Petition To Amend the Zoning Code (Mr. Moncada)
The petition requests that the necessary steps be taken to allow
the parking of a Los Angeles express tractor on residential
lot. Staff recommends that the City Council take no action
towards the initiation of an amendment to the Municipal Code
to allow the parking or storing of commercial vehicles in
residential zones.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
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1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Amendment To The Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance
Page Nine
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Due to the fact that some hotels/motels are .habitually late in
forwarding to us our Transient Occupancy Tax, staff is proposing
an Ordinance which would increase. the penalty for second -time
violators of the Transient Occupancy Tax to 50% of the tax due.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 21-50 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR SECOND -TIME VIOLATORS OF THE TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
Motion by
2nd by
To Adopt Disapprove
ROLL CALL:
No items scheduled for this meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY
Hold Over
Closed session for litigation or personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956 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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J. CITY MANAGER
1) Foothill Transit Zone
Over the past two years, several cities in the San Gabriel Valley
have been working toward the formation of the Foothill Transit Zone,
a separate transportation provider for the Valley. A draft Joint
Powers Agreement and Proposed Rules are now before the City Council
for consideration. It is recommended that the City Council approve
the Joint Powers Agreement and Proposed Rules for the Foothill Transit
Zone.
ACTION: Motion by
2) Legislation
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
Two pieces of legislation are pending before the California Legislature
and one issue is seeking a legislative remedy which requires Council
action. ] 3838 would authorize the District Attorney to start civil
action for enforcement of the Gann Limit. AB 4521 would restrict
future Transient Occupancy Tax uses and place a two-thirds vote
requirement. The League of California Cities has requested legislation
to address the appointing process for selecting members to the district
governing board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
It is recommended that the City Council oppose AB 3838, AB 4521 and
request Senator Presley to carry a bill to the Legislature which
would add one seat to the SCAQMD Board for the City of Los Angeles
and remove the City of Los Angeles from the Los Angeles City Selection
Committee SCAQMD appointment process and establish an interim
appointment process.
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
To Approve
ROLL CALL:
2nd
Disapprove Hold Over
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L. ORAL COM14UNICATIONS
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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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M. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) City Council Vacancy
The City Council will consider options to fill the vacancy in the
office of Councilmember Chester E. Shearer. As a matter of Council
policy, staff makes no recommendations.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
2) Resolution of Commendation
Approval of Resolution of Commendation for Tina Sicuranzo.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
N. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
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