04-25-1988 - Regular0
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, April 25, 1988 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Rev. Lawrence Cole, Community Presbyterian
ROLL CALL Manners, Bacon, Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi
PRESENTATIONS
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
Proclamations:
West Covina Beautiful Month - May, 1988
Be Kind to Animals Week - May 1-8, 1988
Child Passenger Safety Week - May 1-8, 1988
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
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a) Letter received April 18, 1988 from Supervisor Peter Schabarum,
again requesting the City of West Covina to 'ban Los Angeles
City trash and sludge from disposal at BKK Landfill. (Refer
to City Attorney)
b) Letter received April 15, 1988 from Vincent J. Toresi regarding
City Manager's bonus. (Refer to City Attorney.)
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
20,
1988
b)
Personnel
Commission . . . . . .
. . . . . . .April
13,
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)
Fata, Laura J.
dba
Parkway Pizza Shoppe
Fata, Steven J.
356 S. Glendora
Ave.
Glendora, CA
West Covina, CA
91790
Bing Nien Chu Fung
dba
7-11 Convenience
Store
Kally Snenghsin Fung
1341 S. Azusa
Ave.
San Gabriel, CA
West Covina, CA
91790
Saksit Lerdsuwanrut/
dba
7-11 Convenience
Store
Sriprapa Ledsuwanrut
2887 E. Valley
Blvd.
West Covina, CA
West Covina, CA
91790
Adnan Ulhaq Khan
dba
7-11 Convenience
Store
Walnut, CA
1319 W. Merced Avenue
West Covina, CA
91790
4) APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS
a) Parcel Map 19214 : Approve Final Map - Seven Seeds, Inc.
Seven Seeds, Inc. is requesting final map approval in order
to develop their parcel on the southeasterly corner of
Maplegrove Street and Pass and Covina Road. It is recommended
that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8176 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL PAP
OF PARCEL MAP 19214.
b) Parcel Map 19312 - Approve Final Map - Vincent Manno
Vincent Planno is requesting final map approval in order to
develop a portion of his parcel at the northeasterly corner
of Azusa Avenue and Pioneer Drive. It is recommended that
the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8177 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 19312.
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April 25, 1988
5) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1787-88 approved for Mandy Williams, 2525
E. Workman, for balloons on April 9-10, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1788-88 approved for Vine PTA, 1401 Vine
Ave, for a carnival on April 28, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1789-88 approved for May Centers, West
Covina Fashion Plaza, for construction trailers on April 25 to
November 1, 1988.
6) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) Precise Plan 768, Revision 1 - On -Site and Public Works
Location: Northeast corner Orange Avenue and North Garvey
Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and accept
public works improvements. Authorize the release of Empire
Bank and Deposit Company Certificate of Deposit in the amount
of $36,000.
b) Tract 44180 - Public Works Improvements and Grading - Brian
Location: Virginia Avenue, westerly of Barranca
Accept public works improvements and acknowledge completion
of grading. Authorize the release of American Interstate
Savings Faithful Performance Bond No. 061003745 in the amount
of $13,700. Staff recommends acceptance and release.
7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
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The County of Los Angeles and the City of West Covina have
periodically renewed an Agreement for checking of tract maps and
parcel maps by the County. Previously this was done every five
years. This Agreement will be renewed automatically every year.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
for examination of tract maps and parcel maps.
8) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES (Accept and file)
I. The City initiated request for extension of parking
restrictions on Thursdays on Holly Place between Cameron
and Herring was approved.
II. The City initiated request for a traffic signal study at
the intersection of Temple and Woodgate was approved for
inclusion in the City's Deficiency List.
III. The City initiated request for a new traffic and engineering
study of Amar Road for speed limit posting recommended
45 MPH between Valinda and Temple and 50 MPH between Temple
and the east City limit.
IV. The request of Norman Bowen for review of conditions on
Service Avenue resulted in posting of additional school
signs and increased police enforcement.
V. The City initiated request
at Amanda and Nogales was
restudy in February, 1989.
for traffic signal installation
recommended for denial with a
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April 25, 1988
VI. The City initiated request for a deceleration lane on Amar
at Westport was approved.
VII. The City initiated request for review of parking conditions
at the Wings nightclub was recommended for receive and file.
VIII. The request of Karen Brock for utilization of 21107.6 of
the California Vehicle Code at the Glen -Vine Shopping was
denied.
IX. Request of Barbara Strutman for additional parking
restrictions on California Avenue adjacent to 909 West Cameron .
was approved.
X. The request of Terry Hollister for east -west protected left
turn phasing at Sunset and Cameron was denied with a restudy .
in six months.
XI. The request of Syd Friestad for review of the intersection
of Sunset and Badillo was recommended for receive and file.
XII. The City initiated informational report of annual vehicular
accidents for 1987 was recommended for receive and file.
9) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Waive,reading and adopt)
An ordinance was introduced at the April 11, 1988 City Council
meeting and is now before the City Council for final adoption.
This ordinance would increase the penalty for second -time violators
of the Transient Occupancy Tax
ORDINANCE NO. 1778 - 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.
10) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1988
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments.
(Receive and file)
11) MISCELLANEOUS
a) Ron Tolleson vs City of West Covina
On February 2, 1981, a summons and complaint was filed with
the Superior Court for Wronged Death, Infliction of Emotional
Distress, Misrepresentation, General Damages and Punitive
Damages sustained by Mr. Ron Tolleson. It is recommended
that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8178 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
GENERAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE CASE OF RONALD
ALAN TOLLESON VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA,et al.
b) William McAlpin vs City of West Covina
On April 25, 1984, a summons and complaint was filed with
the Superior Court for Assault & Battery, False Imprisonment,
General Damages and punitive Damages sustained by William
Brad McAlpin. It is recommended that the City Council adopt
the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8179 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
GENERAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE CASE OF WILLIAM
MC ALPIN VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA,et al..
c) Edward Von Slomski vs City of West Covina
On April 7, 1988, a claim for lost property amounting to $604.79
was received by the City Clerk's office. It is recommended
that the claim of Edward Von Slomski filed on April 7, 1988
be denied and that the claimant be so notified.
d) Darrell C. Witowski vs City of West Covina
On April 7, 1988, a claim for personal injuries amounting
to $16,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's office. It
is recommended that the claim of Darrell C. Witowski filed
on April 7, 1988 be denied and that the claimant's attorney
be so notified.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 11:
Motion
2nd by
To Waive further reading of the ordinance and resolutions and adopt,
and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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April 25, 1988
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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.
No Hearings scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1)
2)
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Graffiti Removal Contract
The increase in gang activity throughout Southern California has
increased the number of responses for graffiti removal by the Boys
Club of San Gabriel Valley. This increased effort will exceed
available funds for this fiscal year, 1987-88. It is recommended
that the City Council:
1) Appropriate $6,000 from General Fund contingency to fund the
Graffiti Removal Contract, Account No. 110-320-2630-6169 for
the balance of the 1987-88 fiscal year.
2) Authorize staff to discuss with the Chamber of Commerce the
institution of a voluntary donation program for businesses
for graffiti removal and report the results to the City Council.
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Shuttle Fares
Hold Over
The City Council originally approved the two -week no -fare promotion
program for the Corridor Shuttle, which is scheduled to end April
25, 1988. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the extension
of this promotion for the Corridor Shuttle for a six-month period
to end October 24, 1988.
ACTION: Motion by
nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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April 25, 1988
F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
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1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Revenue and Expenditure Status Report
Council requested periodic status reports on the City's revenues
and expenditures. This is the second such report with others to
follow on a quarterly basis. It is recommended that the City Council
receive and file this report.
ACTION: Motion by
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
No items scheduled for this meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY
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.
CITY MANAGER
1) Legislation
Three pieces of legislation are pending before the California
Legislature and require Council action at this time. It is recommended
that the City Council support AB 3813 and oppose AB 4166 and SB 2740.
ACTION: Motion
To Approve
2nd by
Disapprove Hold Over
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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
L. 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.
City Council Agenda • •
M. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Replacement for Chester Shearer and Ken Chappe
Fire Authority
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April 25, 1988
abriel Valle
This report requests City Council to appoint a replacement to the
Board of Directors for Councilmember Shearer and appoint an alternate
for Kenneth Chappell. It is recommended that the City Council appoint
one member and alternate to the Board of Directors of the San Gabriel
Valley Fire Authority.
ACTION: Motion by
2) Annual Appointments
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
Each year, following the reorganization of the City Council, the
Council appoints its members to positions within a large number of
organizations at the local and statewide level. It is recommended
that the City Council review the Annual Appointments list and confirm
such appointments as may be desired.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
3) Resolution of Commendation Approval
Approval of Resolution of Commendation for Kenneth I. Chappell and
Forrest S. Tennant, Jr.
ACTION
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by
Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
2nd by
Hold Over
To adjourn the meeting at P.M. to 2 P.M.
May 2, 1988 in the Redevelopment Agency Offices for the
Redevelopment Project Tour.
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