07-25-1988 - RegularK
Monday, July 25, 1988
P• LAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Syd Friested, West Covina Assembly of God
ROLL CALL planners, Bacon, Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Adjourned regular meeting of June 25, 1988
Regular meeting of June 27, 1988
Adjourned regular meeting of July 5, 1988
Regular meeting of July 11, 1988
PRESENTATIONS 1988 Summer Concert Series Poster by The Chamber
of Commerce
A. HEARINGS
Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for 7:30 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) Joint Public Hearing on Permission to Enter a Redevelopment
Agency -Owned Property (Refer to Agency Agenda Item No. I)
The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint
public hearing on a Permission to Enter and Release of Liability
for West Covina Playhouse, a nonprofit corporation, to enter and
utilize Redevelopment Agency property, located at 911 West Covina
Parkway.
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
the following resolution:
is that the City Council adopt
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE USE OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY FOR A PLAYHOUSE/THEATER OPERATION
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PERMISSION TO ENTER AND RELEASE
OF LIABILITY DOCUMENT BY THE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
I certify that copies of
of �we1were posted in , Motion by 2nd by
Councll Agenda To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
�g
ogcordanee with the 1/87 gown To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
Ant. Ptn3ndments.
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B. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (.15 Minutes)
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.
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
The City Manager's office has received a petition from the
parishioners of St. Christopher's Church with 864 signatures opposing
any change in the Municipal Code regarding the sale of alcohol
in conjunction with a service station.
(Refer to Agenda Item No. E-2a)
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
20,
1988
b)
Personnel
Commission . . . . . .
. . . . . . July
14,
1988
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3) CLAIMS FOR ACTION ,(Deny and notify claimant)
Cristene Fraker vs City of West Covina
On July 12, 1988, a claim for property damage amounting to $1,226.45
was received by the City Clerk's office.
4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1817-88 approved for Reynolds Buick, 345
N. Citrus for balloons on July 16-17, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1818-88 approved for Soroptimist
International of Covina/West Covina, 300 S. Citrus for a Steak
Fry fund-raiser on July 23, 1988.
5) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) Renewal of Maintenance District No. 7 Contract
The contract provides for the landscape maintenance of 5 acres
of developed slope area with ornamental planting and 16 acres
of open space natural landscaping along South Hills Drive
west of Citrus Avenue. It is recommended that the City Council
grant renewal of Aloha Landscape's contract for the coming
twelve month period at a 4.5% increase.
b) Agreement with Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner's
Office to Provide for Control of Undesirable Rodents at Galster
Park
This Agreement with the Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner's office provides for the control of undesirable
rodents at Galster Park. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Agreement with the Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner's office for said office to provide for undesirable
rodent control at Galster Park for a cost not to exceed
$2,000.00
6) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 14, 1988
Accept and file
I. The .request of Evelyn Holmes for review of conditions at the
intersection of Cortez Street and Magnolia Avenue resulted
in parking restrictions on the south side of Cortez Street
for 40 feet westerly and 20 feet easterly from Magnolia Avenue.
II. The request of Peter Mostoufi for the installation of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Nogales Street and Fenmead Street
was approved for inclusion on the Traffic Signal Deficiency
List for future installation as part of the 1989-93 CIP Review
Process.
III. The request of Verna Rodelander for traffic signal installation
was recommended for denial with a restudy in six months and
that the Traffic Committee findings be forwarded to the Los
Angeles County Public Works for their review. This intersection
is under the joint jurisdiction of West Covina and the County.
IV. The request of Frank Robinson for traffic signal installation
at Azusa Avenue and Stuart Avenue was denied.
V. The City initiated request for review of conditions concerning
vehicle capacity on Azusa Avenue between Garvey Avenue South
and Francisquito Avenue- resulted in the recommendation that
staff proceed with postcard survey of residents to determine
their reactions to exchanging onstreet parking privileges
for permit parking in the dedicated alleys behind their
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7) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt)
An ordinance to reduce the speed limit zone on Azusa Ave. from
Francisquito to Amar was introduced at the June 23, 1988 City Council
meeting and is now before the City Council for final adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 1783 - 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.
8) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 1988
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments.
(Receive and file)
9) AWARD OF BIDS
a) SP-88112 - Valinda Avenue Improvements
This project consists of the construction of asphalt overlay
to improve the condition of a deteriorated street. The total
construction cost of the project is $200,000. It is recommended
that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Transfer $75,000 from Project SP-87143 (133-320-3755-7200)
and $97,000 from Project SP-89104 (133-320-3904-7200)
and transfer $28,000 from Project SP-89104
(124-320-3904-7200) to Project SP-88112
(124-320-3825-7200). Total amount transferred $200,000.
2) Accept the bid of Vernon Paving Company of .Anaheim in
the amount of $174,446.75 as submitted at the bid opening
on July 12, 1988, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute an Agreement with said Vernon Paving Company
for the work to be done, subject to the concurrence of
the State of California, Department of Transportation.
b) MP-87141 - Walnut Creek Bikeway
This project consists of construction of asphaltic concrete
paving and modification to existing fence on the south side
of Walnut Creek Channel, from California Avenue to Azusa Avenue
for a bikeway. Total construction cost is $64,000. It is
recommended that the City Council deny the request for relief
and accept the bid of Fecit Strata Construction Company of
Whittier, in the amount of $54,924 as submitted at the bid
opening on July 12, 1988 and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an agreement with said Fecit Strata
Construction Company for the work to be done.
10) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
a) SLIGHT MODIFICATION NO. 125
Categorical Exemption
Applicant:. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Koop
Location: 1053 E. Grove Center Street
Request: Sideyard modification
Decision: Approved
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b) SLIGHT MODIFICATION NO. 126
Categorical Exemption
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm B. Sands
Location: 1308 Mariana Street
Request: Sideyard modification
Decision: Approved
11) CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (Receive and file)
Quarterly Public Works Construction Report - Informational
This report describes current Public Works construction activity..
12) MISCELLANEOUS
1988-89 petitions for Formal Recognition- West Covina City General
Employees Association and California League of City Emolovee
This report presents to the City Council "Requests for Recognition"
for the time period beginning August 1, 1988 and ending July 31,
1989 from the West Covina General Employees' Association and the
California League of City Employee Associations. It is the
recommendation of the Personnel Commission that the City Council
grant recognition to the West Covina General Employees' Association
and to the California League of City Employee Associations (CLOCEA)
for the respective groups of employees beginning August 1, 1988
and ending July 31, 1989.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 12:
Motion
2nd by
To Waive further reading of the ordinance and adopt,
and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
E. COMMNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
a) Dial -A -Ride Agreement
Community Transit Services, Inc., operator of the City's
Dial -A -Ride service, has requested adjustments to their agreement
due to the increase in the State's minimum wage rate and the
Consumer Price Index. It is recommended that the City Council
approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Community Transit
Services, Inc..for Dial -A -Ride services, increasing the Agreement
to $210,330.93 annual fixed amount.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
b) Bus Stop Shelter Maintenance Agreement
Due to the increase in the minimum wage, Valley Light Industries
has requested an increase in their bus stop shelter maintenance
agreement. It is recommended that the City Council amend the
January 1, 1988 agreement with Valley Light Industries, Inc.
at a rate of $5.42 per shelter per week, effective July 1, 1988.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
2) PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Code Amendment Request
Mr. George Kasem on behalf of his client, Dr. Drosdada Badillo, is
requesting that the City Council initiate a code amendment which
would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in service stations,
and to increase the sales area allowed in service stations. It is
recommended that the City Council deny the request to amend the code.
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove
Hold Over
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F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
a) Surplus Property
Council periodically declares. as surplus City property which
can no longer be used by the City. 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, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY
PROPERTY AS SURPLUS.
G.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt
2) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Approval of Revised
Coordinator and Humai
Disapprove Hold Over
an Services Pro
ration
This report proposes the adoption of revised class specifications
for the Human Services Program Coordinator and Human Services Program
Administrator. 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, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING
TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS AMENDED; AND
APPROVING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR HUh1AN SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR
AND HUFIAN SERVICES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mid -Year Crime Status Report
Each year the Chief of Police/Public Safety Division Manager prepares
an annual and mid year report for the City Council setting forth
the status of major crime and related activity in the community.
This year's report reflects a slight increase in part I offenses,
a reduction in Police response times to emergency calls, an increase
in arrests, and an increase in seizures of narcotics and narcotic
related assets for the period January 1 through. June 30. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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H. FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
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1) West Covina Disposal Company Request for
City Council action on disposal company request for disposal rate
increase and extension of the term of the contract. Council approval
of the West Covina Disposal Company Agreement to reflect new trash
disposal rates as per attached schedule and authorization of the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the required documents. Staff makes
no recommendation as to extension of the term of the contract.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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.
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K. CITY MANAGER
L.
CH!
1) Revised Study Session Calendar
Staff proposes a number of revisions and additions to the study session
calendar adopted in May. It is recommended that the City Council
review the proposed schedules and establish the dates as appropriate.
ACTION
2) Legislation
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
Several pieces of legislation are pending before the California
Legislature which require Council Action. It is recommended that
the City Council support SB 2712 and SB 2113.
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 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
ORAL COMhUNICATIONS
ROLL CALL:
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N. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Commission Appointments
Council has targeted July 25 as the date to discuss and decide on
the 11 openings on the five City Commissions. Council may also wish
to discuss limitation of Commission appointment terms. Choosing
commissioners and limiting commissioner appointments is a matter
of City Council policy. Therefore, staff makes no recommendations.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
2) Approval of Resolutions of Commendation for Stan Smith, Emma Fischbeck,
and Richard Shockcor
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
0. COUNCILMEWBERS' REPORTS
Limitation on Councilmembers' Term of Office
Councilmember Tarozzi has requested a discussion on a proposal to limit
the number of terms which an individual could be elected to the City
Council.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
P. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
To Monday, August 1, 1988 in the Management Resource Center
at 6:30 P.M.
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CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
Monday,
August
1,
1988
6:30
P.M.
Meet and
Confer. Transition/Waste
Management
Commission. Disposition
of City Property.
Management Resource
Center.
Monday,
August
8,
1988
7:30
P.M.
Regular City
Council meeting
Monday,
August
15,
1988
6:00
P.M.
Dinner meeting
with Planning Commission
Reuben s Restaurant
Monday,
August
22,
1988
7:30
P.M.
Regular City
Council meeting
Tuesday, September 6, 1988 7:30 P.M. Citizens Committee on Public Services
and Facilities.
Monday, September 12, 1988 7:30 P.M. Regular City Council meeting
Monday, September 26, 1988 7:30 P.M. Regular City Council meeting
Monday, October 3, 1988 6:30 P.M. Recycling and Waste Management Options.
Saturday, November 19, 1988 8:00 A.M. Goals. City Council Retreat. Kellogg
West.
Monday, November 21, 1988 6:30 P.M. Property Maintenance