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06-27-1988 - RegularQEGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUI• L CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA A G E N D A Monday, June 27, 1988 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 George Johnstone, Salvation Army ROLL CALL Planners, Bacon, Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of May 23, 1988 Adj. regular meeting of June 6, 1988 Adj. regular meeting of June 7,.1988 Adj. regular meeting of June 8, 1988 PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Certificate Covina High Scholl Baseball Team 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. cue o that 00 ©ndQ or the t $nc fr�S7 fi tln D et Amend en the Ieri87°stod in ated: 6te. Brown Offloe of e city 02, City Council Agenda i • June 27, 1988 Page Two 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15, 1988 b) Personnel Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 9, 1988 c) Transition/Waste Mgt. Commission. . . . . . . . June 16, 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) Bullocks, Inc. dba Bullocks N.Y., N.Y. 1200 West Covina Parkway West Covina, CA 4) CLAIMS. FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant) Gladys Le Cour vs City of West Covina On May 23, 1988, a claim for personal injuries amounting to $10,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's office. 5) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file) Temporary Use Permit No. 1809-88 approved for Disabled Veterans, for a fireworks sale on July 1-4, 1988. Temporary Use Permit No. 1810-88 approved for the -Chamber of Commerce for a ceremony at the Civic Center Courtyard on June 20-22, 1988. Temporary Use Permit No. 1811-88 approved for the Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 15-16, 1988. Temporary Use Permit No. 1812-88 approved for Mission Chrysler, 298 N. Azusa for balloons on June 18-19, 1988. 6) ACCEPTANCE OF -IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS a) Precise Plan 266, Revision 3 - Security Substitution - Sterik Company Location: Azusa Avenue, south of Puente. Acknowledge substitution of passbook for cash deposit and authorize release of cash deposit- in the amount of $10,000. - 2 - City Council Agenda • June 27, 1988 Page Three b) Parcel Map 17976 and Unclassified Use Permit 327 - Public Works Improvements and Monuments - Marketnl, Location: Southeast corner Sunset and Francisquito. Accept public works improvements and acknowledge completion of grading and monuments. Authorize the release of Developer's Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bonds #939444S in the amount of $1,000; #939443S in the amount of $38,205 and #192505S in the amount of $60,000. Staff recommends acceptance and release. 7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS a) West Covina City Water Rate Study - Informational A Water Rate Study for the City's water service area has been made and no rate increase is necessary for 1988-89. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Water Rate Study. b) Approve Lot Line Adjustment No. 65 - West Covina Redeveli West Covina Redevelopment Agency 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. 8200 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 65 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (West Covina Redevelopment Agency) 8) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 21, 1988 Accept and file I. The City initiated informational report of 1987 - High Accident Rate Intersections - was recommended for receive and file. II. The request of Jonie Johnson for school bus loading on Sunset at Olympus was approved. III. The City initiated request for a 35 foot parking restriction on West Covina Parkway westerly of the K-Mart drive approach was approved. IV. The City initiated request for temporary school crosswalk and school crossing guard at the intersection of Cameron and Pima was approved. V. The City initiated request to allow permit parking on the south side of Mobeck between Fernwood and Azusa was approved. VI. The request of B. C. Bianco for two hour time limit parking restrictions on Garvey Avenue adjacent to Harry Hill Volkswagon was approved. VII. The City initiated request regarding marked crosswalks resulted in a recommendation to change a crosswalk at Hollenbeck and Rio Verde and at Merced and Michelle from school crosswalks to pedestrian crosswalks and the removal of the crosswalk at Sunset and Delvale upon commencement of construction at the Tonopah school site. -3- City Council Agenda • . June 27, 1988 Page Four VIII. The City initiated request for installation of "Stop Ahead" signs and pavement messages at Lark Ellen and Vine was approved. IX. The City initiated request for installation of a protected left turn phase at Cameron and Fernwood was approved. X. The City initiated Traffic and Engineering study of Azusa Avenue recommended retention of the speed limit at 40 MPH between the San Bernardino Freeway and Francisquito and lowering of the speed limit between Francisquito and Amar to 45 MPH. XI. The request of Pete Mostoufi for installation of a stop sign at Eastnor and Fenmead was approved. XII. The City initiated request for striping a third lane on Nogales from Fenmead to Valley Boulevard was approved subject to con- currence by the City of Industry. XIII. The City initiated request for installation of a 200 foot acceleration lane in the painted median on Nogales north of Fenmead was approved 9) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt) An ordinance to extend the speed limit zone on Amar Road was introduced at the April 25, 1988 City Council meeting and is now before the City Council for final adoption. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS. 10) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 1988 Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments. (Receive and file) 11) AWARD OF BIDS a) Award of Bid - City Council Chambers Audio -Visual Equipment This award of bid will provide for the equipment and installation of the audio-visual system for the remodeled City Council Chambers. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the firm of GMF Sound, Inc., for the installation of the audio-visual system in the Council Chambers in the amount of $160,682.00 b) MP-87148 - Removal of Underground Fuel Tanks This project consists of the removal of underground and overhead tanks at various locations citywide. The total construction cost of the project is $16,000. It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Tank Protect Engineering of Santa Ana in the amount of $13,900 as submitted at the bid opening on June 21, 1988, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said Tank Protect Engineering for the work to be done. - 4 - City Council Agenda • June 27, 1988 Page Five c) Purchase of Public Safety Vehicle The 1987-1988 Police Budget provides for the replacement of Patrol vehicles. It is recommended that the City Council find that it would be impracticable, useless or uneconomical to initiate a formal bid process. That the City Council authorize the purchase of one (1) 1988 Chevrolet Police Sedan budgeted in 1987-1988 from Sopp Chevrolet in the amount of $12,536.50 including tax and fees. 12) MISCELLANEOUS Adoption of 1988-89 Annual Budget Section 2-151 of the West Covina Municipal Code requires the City Manager to prepare and submit a proposed annual budget to the City Council for approval. This report requests adoption of the 1988-89 Annual Budget for the City of West Covina. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 1988-89 Annual Budget by the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8201 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1988 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1989. ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 12: Motion by 2nd To Waive further reading of the ordinance and resolutions and adopt, and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT ROLL CALL: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR - 5 - City Council Agenda June 27, 1988 • • Page Six 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) Continued Joint Public Hearing - The Lakes Public Parking Facilities Project [Refer to Aoencv Aaenda Item No.II public testimony portion c The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint public hearing on the sale of $7,750,000 in 1988 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds for the development of The Lakes public parking structure project. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency will consider approval of a Lease Agreement between the Agency and City, and authorize the issuance and sale of 1988 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: a1 Council discussion b) Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council: I. Give second reading and adopt the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIO14 OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE,furt evading of the ordinance. Motion by 2nd by To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over ROLL CALL: Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,750,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF LEASE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (THE LAKES PUBLIC PARKING PROJECT), THE SUBLEASE OF LAND AND PARKING IMPROVEMENT TO WATT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. AS DEVELOPER AND THE OPERATING AGREEMENT RELATING TO SUCH LAND AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL ACTIONS. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over - 6 - City Council Agenda • June 27, 1988 Page Seven C. HEARINGS Continued 2. Landscaping Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6 AND 7 - 1988-89 - Renewal This .is the Annual Public Hearing for confirmation of the 1988-1989 assessments to be levied for Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6 and 7. a) Verification of publication b) Open Hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Allow or overrule protests, if e) Close hearing f) Council discussion g) Recommendation of the staff following resolution: any is that the City Council adopt the RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER DATED APRIL 28, 1988, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 8163 AND APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 8188 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATING AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1988. (West Covina Consolidated Landscaping Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6 and 7 - 1988-1989) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) TP-89108 - Avenue ove Plans and S - Bus StoD Pad This project consists of the construction of concrete pads for bus stop areas to improve the condition and extend the life of the street. The locations are Azusa Avenue from Cortez Street to Amar Road. Estimated total project cost is $270,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve plans and specifications for City Project TP-89108 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove - 7 - Hold Over City Council Agenda • • June 27, 1988 Page Eight D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION Continued 2) TS-89110 - Cameron - Fernwood Traffic Signal Modification - Waiver of rmmnatitiva Ridc E F Installation of protected eastbound left turn phase at Cameron and Fernwood will be completed by this project. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: a) Establish City Project TS-89110. b) Transfer $12,571.26 from Project TS-89101 (Account No. 161-320-3901-7800), to Project TS-89110 (Account No. 161-320-3913-7800). c) Approve waiver of competitive bidding procedures and authorize the purchase of traffic controllers and cabinets from Multisonics in the amount of $12,571.26, including tax. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over C0144UNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT State Earthquake Rehabilitation Assistance Staff is requesting that the City Council rescind the Resolution previously adopted to apply for State Earthquake funds to help City resident victims of the October 1, 1987 earthquake because the State has agreed to process the loans through their offices. 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, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8159. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and To Adopt OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION Disapprove Hold Over No items scheduled for this meeting. G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting. City Council Agenda • . June 27, 1988 Page Nine H. CITY ATTORNEY [1 J 1) Fee Proposal for 1988-89 Fiscal Year The City Attorney has forwarded a proposal for fees of Burke, Williams and Sorensen for the 1988-89 fiscal year. It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed fee schedule for the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over 2) 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 Several pieces of legislation are pending before the California Legislature which require Council action. It is recommended that the City Council oppose SB 2072, ACA 16, AB 3049, and AB 3558. ACTION: Motion by 2nd 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 To Approve ROLL CALL: 2nd by Disapprove Hold Over, - 9 - City Council Agenda • June 27, 1988 Page Ten L. ORAL COWUNICATIONS 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. - 10 - Y City Council Agenda • • June 27 1988 Page Cleven rup C MAYOR'S REPORTS Approval of Resolution of Commendation for West Covina Unified School District Bus Driver. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion 2nd by To adjourn the meeting at P.M. to Ju';( 5, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. in Room 315 of City Nall. City Council Agenda • June 27, 1988 Page Twelve Tuesday, July 5, 1988 Monday, July 11, 1988 Monday, July 18, 1988 Monday, July 25, 1988 Monday, August 8, 1988 Monday, August 15, 1988 CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR 7:30 p.m. (Proposed Change of Date) Study Session Topics: Fireworks; Citizen Communications 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. Study Session Topics: South Hills Infrastructure Systems; Cultural Center 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. Study Session Topics: Recycling; Citizen's Committee on Public Services and Facilities Monday, August 22, 1988 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 12, 1988 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 26, 1988 7:30 p.m.. Regular Council Meeting - 12 -