04-11-1988 - Regular9.
OEGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COAL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, April 11, 1988 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE '
INVOCATION Rev. John Reynolds, Congregational Church of
the Good Sheperd
ROLL CALL Chappell, Manners, Bacon, Tennant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of March 28, 1988
OATH OF OFFICE Newly appointed Councilmember Richard B. Lewis
PRESENTATIONS Proclamations:
*National Library Week, April 17-23, 1988
°Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the
Holocaust, April 10-17, 1988- Rabbi Nattiv
°San Gabriel Valley Crisis Evaluation Center
Day, Fifth Anniversary, April 15, 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)
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 6, 1988
b) Human Resources Commission. . . . . . . . . . . March 24, 1988
c) Recreation & Parks Commission . . . . . . . . . March 22, 1988
3) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
Dante T. Alcisto & Leilani Alcisto vs City of West Covina
On March 10, 1988, a claim for personal injuries was received by
the City Clerk's office.
4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1782-88 approved for First Baptist Church,
Eastland Center, for an Easter Pageant on March 30 to April 1,
1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1783-88 approved for the Redevelopment
Agency for a BBQ at the Lakes Site on April 5-6, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1784-88 approved for Mandy Williams, 2525
E. Workman, for balloons on March 26, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1785-88 approved for K-Mart Corp. 730
S. Orange, for a sidewalk sale on April 11-14, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1786-88 approved for West Covina Toyota,
821 S. Glendora, for balloons on April 2-3, 1988.
5) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) Tract 42861 - Sewer Improvements - J.E. Plount
Failure of developer to correct sewer line deficiencies requires
City Council to direct the bonding company to perform corrective
work. It is recommended that the City Council authorize demand
upon Balboa Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond No.
01-NAA-005234 in the amount of $25,000 for satisfactory
completion of the sewer improvements.
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6) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) SP-87127 - Transfer of Funds
The City of West Covina and Vernon Paving Company entered
into arbitration over a claim for extra work for this project.
The arbitrator ruled in favor of Vernon Paving Company and
directed the City to pay for the extra work. It is recommended
that the City Council authorize staff to transfer $20,000
from SP-87156 (124-320-3775-7200) to SP-87127
(124-320-3735-7200).
b) Quarterly Construction Activity Report - Informational
Public Works Construction Activity Report. (Receive and File)
c) Citywide Sewer .Standby and Availability Charges - 1988-1989
- Rates and Method of Collection
A Public Hearing is required to be held by the City Council
on the collection method for the Citywide Sewer Standby and
Availability Charges for 1988-89. It is recommended that
the City Council take the following actions:
1) Set the rates by City Council Minute action.
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8174 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY
AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL
TX BILL AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON. (Public Hearing: May 9, 1988)
7) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt)
Two ordinances were introduced at previous Council meetings and
are now before the City Council for final adoption. These ordinances
regulate small automatic car washes and amend certain provisions
of the public works construction tax. It is recommended that the
City Council waive further reading and adopt the following
ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO. 1772 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 21-89 ET SEQ OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL EXCEPTION TO
THE PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION TAX.
ORDINANCE NO. 1777 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XII (DIVISION 4), ARTICLE XI, AS IT RELATES
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SMALL AUTOMATED CAR WASHES IN CONJUNCTION
WITH AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS. (Amendment No. 209)
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8) AWARD OF BIDS
a) City Council Chambers Remodel
This project will provide the City Council with improved
communication through more direct visibility between themselves
and the public. It makes the entire Civic Center Council
Chambers accessible to the handicapped. It is recommended
that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with the firm of D.W. Jensen Corporation
of Temecula for the City Council Chambers remodel in the amount
of $155,418 and that City Council authorize a contingency
fund of $23,000 for the project.
b) Civic Center Lobby/Multipurpose Room/Police Prisoner Reception
This project will provide for a new multipurpose room and
lobby at the parking lot level of the Civic Center and enclosure
of existing Police Sally Port to a prisoner reception area.
It provides for construction of handicapped restrooms. It
is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute an agreement with the firm D.W. Jensen
of Temecula for the Civic Center lobby enclosure, multipurpose
room and Police prisoner reception area in the amount of
$451,238 and that the City Council authorize a contingency
fund of $65,000 for the project.
c) PP-88204 Freeway Landscaping Modifications
The project consists of providing freeway (I-10) landscaping
and irrigations modifications to provide improved freeway
visibility to auto dealers. The consultant estimated total
cost of the project to be $47,000. It is recommended that
the City Council authorize the City Engineer to locate and
negotiate a contract with an appropriate contractor, subject
to subsequent City Council approval.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
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
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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.
No Hearings scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1) TP-88116 - Approve Plans and Specifications - Valinda Avenue
Bus Pad Improvements
This project consists of the construction of bus stop areas to improve
the condition and extend the life of the street. Estimated total
project cost is $140,000. It is recommended that the City Council
take the following actions:
a) Establish City Project TP-88116.
b) Approve plans and specifications for City Project TP-88116
and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
2) SP-88113 - Approve Plans and Specifications - Azusa Avenue Improvements
This project consists of the construction of an asphalt overlay to
improve the condition of a deteriorated street. Estimated total
cost of the project is $896,000. It is recommended that -the City
Council approve plans and specifications for City Project SP-88113
and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids, subject to
authorization from the State of California, Department of
Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve
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Disapprove Hold Over
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E. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
2)
3)
a) Residential Building Moratorium Expiration Report
This is a report required to be filed with the City Council
prior to the expiration of the Residential Building Moratorium
enacted by the City Council on April 14, 1986. The staff
recommends that the City Council direct the Planning Commission
to:
1) Commence the processes necessary to amend the General
Plan and the zoning maps for the two affected properties
to change the existing land use designations to
non-residential land uses.
2) Continue work with the affected property owners to
devise the appropriate land use plans to implement
those land use options.
3) Commence the appropriate environmental reviews to
achieve the desired change in land use.
ACTION
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
a) Chester E. Shearer Memorial
This is a request to establish the Chester E. Shearer Memorial
project and appropriate the funds to complete the project.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the establishment of Project No. 88303 "Chester
E. Shearer Memorial".
2) Appropriate $1,500 from General
fund balances to Fund Account
to fund Project No. 88303.
Fund unappropriated
No. 110-320-3821-7900
3) Authorize the creation of the Chester E. Shearer
Memorial Donation account.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Disapprove Hold Over.
a) Joint Baldwin Park/West Covina Dial -A -Ride Program
Staff proposes a consolidation of the City's Proposition A -funded
Dial -A -Ride service with the City of Baldwin Park as a means
of expanding service and reducing expenses. It is recommended
that the City Council authorize staff to file an application
for incentive funds for the Joint Baldwin/West Covina Dial -A -Ride
Program.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
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F.
G.
4) PLANNING DEPARTMENT
a) Petition to Amend the Zoning Code (Mr. Moncada)
A petition submitted on February 28, 1988, requests that the
necessary steps be taken to allow the parking of a full size
truck tractor on a residential lot. Staff recommends that the
City Council deny the request to initiate an amendment to the
Municipal Code.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Disapprove Hold Over
a) Amendment to the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance
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 (repeat offenders only) of the Transient
Occupancy Tax to 50% of the tax due. It is staff's recommendation
that the City Council introduce 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
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over
No items scheduled for this meeting.
H. CITY ATTORNEY
Closed session for litigation or personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956 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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J.
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CITY MANAGER
Legislation
Proposition 71 will be voted upon by the people of California in June
and Federal legislation HR 3988 is pending before the U.S. Congress.
These measures require Council action. It is recommended that the City
Council support Proposition 71 and HR 3988.
ACTION
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Motion by
2nd by.
To Approve Disapprove 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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
Resolution of Commendation
Approval of a Resolution of Commendation for Charles E. Skaggs.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
N. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
0. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M. to April 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m.
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