07-11-1988 - RegularMonday, July 11, 1988
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A
7:30 pm
Library Conf. Room
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
A. HEARINGS
Rev. Don Bommarito, United Methodist
Manners, Bacon, Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi
Regular meeting of June 13, 1988
Adjourned regular meeting of June 20, 1988
School bus drive Elvira Tannon
No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
B. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Notice to Public
At this time the City Council will receive comments on any non -hearing item
found on the Agenda. When recognized by the Mayor, please come forward to
the podium and give your name, address and Agenda item you wish to discuss.
Your comments will be addressed at the time the Agenda item is considered.
Please limit your comments to three minutes.
Upon conclusion of Agenda Communications, the Council may allow a period of
time to receive comments on any other municipal matter not found on the
Agenda. When recognized by the Mayor, please come forward to the podium
and give your name, address, and subject matter you wish to discuss. Please
limit your comments to three minutes.
After a total of fifteen minutes of Agenda and Oral Communications, Oral
Communications will be continued later on the Agenda.
I certify that copies of the
Counc ends for the meeting
of were posted in
a000 d ce with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dated: V7/S
Office of the City�ferk
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
1. Written Communications
Letter received from George A. Kasem, requesting the Council to
enact an ordinance repealing restrictions surrounding the denial
of the opening of an AM -PM Mini Mart at Glendora Avenue.
(refer to City Attorney and staff)
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 . . . . . . . . . . . July 6, 1988
b) Human Resources Commission . . . . . . . . June 23, 1988
c) Recreation and Parks Commission . . . . . . June 28, 1988
3. ABC Applications
The following persons have applied to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission
for licenses to sell alcohol. (Chief of Police reports no legal basis
for protest)
Leung, Rebecca Sau Ying dba BAKERS SQUARE RESTAURANT
Etiwanda, CA 645 N. Azusa Avenue
Kim, Chul 6 Grace dba OLD WORLD DELICATESSEN
Westminister, CA 2532 S. Azusa Avenue
4. Claims for Action (deny and notify clamaint)
a) Richard Sandoval, et al vs City of West Covina
On June 8, 1988 a claim for personal injuries was received by
the City Clerk's Office.
b) State Farm Insurance Company/Hong No and Kook Eng No vs City of West Covina
On June 20, 1988 a claim for personal injuries and property
damages was received by the City Clerk's Office.
5. Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
a) Parcel Map 18364 - West Covina Joint Venture
Location: East of Highlight Drive and southerly of Hideout Drive
RESOLUTION NO. 8205 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 18364
6. Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #1813-88 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821 S. Glendora,
for balloons on June 25 through June 26, 1988.
TUP #1814-88 was issued to Mandy Williams Olds, 2525 E. Workman,
for balloons on June 25 through June 26, 1988.
TUP #1815-88 was issued to West Covina Mitsubishi, 2000 E. Garvey South,
for balloons on.June 29 through July 4, 1988.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR (CONT)
7. Miscellaneous Public Works
a) East San Gabriel Valley Consortium - Extension_of.Community
Beautification Agreement
This agreement authorizes the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium
to furnish to the City of West Covina 94 days of service of
a crew of five people. Recommendation is to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the East
San Gabriel Valley Consortium in an amount not to exceed
$30,040.
b) Approve Lot Line Adjustment No. 66 - Imperial Savings Association
Imperial Savings Association has requested a lot line adjustment
involving their property, consisting of two lots. (adopt
resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. 8206 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 66 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF (Imperial Savings Association)
c) Approve Lot Line Adjustment No. 67 - Garvey Hollenbeck Associates
Garvey Hollenbeck Associates has requested a lot line adjustment
involving their property consisting of two lots. (adopt
resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. 8207 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 67 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF (Garvey Hollenbeck Associates)
8. Miscellaneous
a) Appointment of Deputy City Treasurer
Sections 41006 and 41007 of the State Government Code
authorize the City Treasurer to appoint her own deputies.
Pursuant to these Sections of the State Code, the City
Treasurer is recommending that the Council confirm the
appointment of Deborah A. Vogt as Deputy City Treasurer.
(adopt resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. 8208 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF DEBORAH A. VOGT AS DEPUTY CITY TREASURER
AND PROVIDING THE COMPENSATION THEREFOR
b) Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 1988/89
Article XIIIB of the California Constitution imposes an
appropriations limit on units of State and local govern-
ment. This report requests adoption of the 1988/89
appropriations limit for the City of West Covina. (adopt
resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. 8209 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1988/89
9. Quarterly Construction Report (receive and file)
Over the last few years staff has been providing a summary of
major construction activity in the City. This is based on the
building permits issued during each quarter of the year.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR (CONT)
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and
to approve all other items, except:
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1 ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - AZUSA AVENUE SPEED ZONE
In order to implement the Council approved speed zone on Azusa
Avenue, it is necessary to modify the Municipal Code. Recommendation
is to introduce the following ordinance:
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
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To introduce Disapprove Hold Over
2. TS 89110 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CAMERON AND FERNWOOD
Plans and specifications have been completed for the modification
of the traffic signal at Cameron and Fernwood. This modification
will include the installation of a protected left -turn phase for
eastbound Cameron Avenue. Recommendation is to approve plans and
specifications for City Project TS 89110 and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To approve_ Disapprove Hold Over
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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (CONT)
3. VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Because of inadequate rainfall the past two years, watersheds
across the State are critically dry. Metropolitan Water Dis-
trict is urging all agencies within their service area to
implement water conservation measures with a goal of reducing
water usage by ten percent. Recommendation is to authorize the
implementation of the Voluntary Water Conservation Program.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
4. PP 88204 - FREEWAY VISIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - AWARD OF
NEGOTIATED CONTRACT
The project consists of providing freeway (I-10) landscaping
and irrigation modifications to provide improved freeway
visibility for certain commercial properties. Contract amount
is $61,624. Recommendation is to take the following actions:
a) Transfer $70,000 from Unappropriated Citywide Land-
scape Maintenance Funds to City Project PP 88204
(Account No. 180-320-3818-7900), and
b) Accept the proposal of Roy C. Barnett of Riverside,
dated May 20, 1988, in the amount of $61,624 and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with said Roy C. Barnett for the work.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1. HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Hold Over
a) HOME IMPROVEMENT AND CARESHIP PROGRAM - HOUSEHOLD IMCOME
LIMITS REVISION
The Human Resources Commission has proposed increasing the
current Household income limits to the new HUD approved
limits for the City's Home Improvement and Careship Programs.
Recommendation is to approve the proposed household income
limits for the Home Improvements and Careship Programs.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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1. b) RTD BUS PASS BUYDOWN SUBSIDY
The RTD has increased the price of their monthly passes.
Staff is requesting consideration of -adjustments to the City's
current pass buydown program for elderly and handicapped
residents. The amount of subsidy is a Council policy
decision and therefore there is no staff recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION - NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
a) PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
The 1988/89 Budget provides funds for the support and main-
tenance of the Public Safety Computer System and this agenda
item authorizes the execution of that contract. Recommendation
is that the City Council:
i) find that it would be impractical, useless or uneconomical
to initiate a formal bid process, and
ii) authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a contract
agreement with Command Data Systems for such support and
maintenance.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
b) AUTHORIZATION FOR AMICUS PARTICIPATION BY CITY IN APPELLATE CASE
The City of Los Angeles has requested assistance in seeking to
overturn a ruling in Youngblood et a1 v. Gates et al, which will
significantly rdduce the period of time in which arrestees must
be arraigned. The Chief of Police and the City Attorney recommend
that the City Council authorize the preparation of an Amicus Curiae
brief in support of the City of Los Angeles. Recommendation is to
authorize the City Attorney to file an Amicus Curiae brief with the
California Supreme Court in the matter of Youngblood v. Gates.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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H. CITY ATTORNEY
1. Closed Session - Closed Session for litigation or personnel matters
,_pursuant to Government Code Section 54930 et-seq.
2. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
The City Attorney will present a report on the termination of the
City's contract with Barrett Consulting for underground tank
management services.
I. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Recess the City Council meeting at _ pm to convene the Redevelopment
Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm.
J. CITY MANAGER
1. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FIRE AUTHORITY
The San Gabriel Valley Fire Authority has transmitted a request for
a supplemental appropriation of $8,200 for the month of July to meet
the cost of three additional firefighters. Recommendation is to deny
the request for a supplemental appropriation, and notify the Fire
Authority that it is the City of West Covina's position that the cost
of the subject positions is the sole responsibility of the City of
Covina.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
2. LEGISLATION
Several pieces of legislation are pending before the California
Legislature which require Council action. Recommendation is to
support AB 3371 and oppose SB 1741 and AB 4536.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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CITY MANAGER (CONT)
3. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION/EMPLOYERS'..LIABILITY COVERAGE
On July 1, 1988 the City's Workers' Compensation Employers' Liability
Insurance policy was due for renewal. This policy provides coverage
of $10 million excess of a $250,000.00 self -insured retention. Recom-
mendation is to approve the recommendation of March & McLenna
(I.C.R.M.A.) raising the self -insured retention to $250,000.00
and authorize placement of the Workers' Compensation/Employers'
Liability Excess Insurance coverage at a cost of $36,632.00 for
FY 1988/89.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
4. INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (I.C.R.M.A.) LIABILITY
SELF-INSURANCE POOL FY 1988/89 PREMIUM
On July 1, 1988 the City's Liability Self -Insurance Pool Premium
was due for FY 1988/89. This Self -Insurance Pool provides
liability coverage of $10 million in excess of a $200,000.00
self-insurance retention. Recommendation is to authorize the
payment of I.C.R.M.A. FY 1988/89 Liability Premium of $528,152.00.
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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
ROLL CALL:
Hold Over
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M. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1, COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Staff has prepared a brief report updating the City Council on the
anticipated schedule of appointments to City Commissions.
ACTION: Motion by
To receive and file.
N. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
c
2nd by
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at pm to 7:30 pm
on July 18, 1988 in Room 315 at City Hall.
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CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
Monday, July 18, 1988 7:30 pm Study Session:
South Rills Infrastructure Systems,
Cultural Center
Monday, July 25, 1988 7:30 pm Regular City Council meeting
Monday, Aug. 8, 1988 7:30 pm Regular City Council meeting
Monday, Aug. 15, 1988 6:30 pm Study Session:
Recycling,
Citizen's Committee on Public Services 6 Facilities
Monday, Aug. 22, 1988 7:30 pm Regular City Council meeting
Monday, Sept 12, 1988 7:30 pm Regular City Council meeting
Monday, Sept 26, 1988 7:30 pm Regular City Council meeting
CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR