08-08-1988 - RegularRFGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCTI_
OTY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA6
A G E N D A
Monday, August 8, 1988 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Pastor Donald Stutler, West Covina Hills Seventh
Day Adventist Church
ROLL CALL Manners, Bacon, Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Adjourned reular meeting of July 18, 1988
Regular meeting of July 25, 1988
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1) Zone C
Y
No. 612
claration
opment Cc
Government Finance Officers Association Award
Presented to Abe Koniarsky by Don Nuttal
of Environmental
rporation
act
The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from Single -Family
Residential (R-1), Area District I, to Neighborhood Commercial (N-C)
Zone.
a) Verification of publication and mailing
b) Open Hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council adopt a
resolution certifying the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact entitled:
-RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 19774, PRECISE PLAN NO.
807, VARIANCE NO. 618 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 612.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
Staff also recommends that the City Council introduce an ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP (Zone Change No. 612 - Banks Development Corporation)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
Icertify that oopie9ofthe To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Coon enJc a fee��ag�t•loti on by 2nd by
Of
accordance with the 1/87 Br
Act Amen en °Wnio Introduce Disapprove Hold Over
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City Council Agenda •
• August 8, 1988
Page Two
A. HEARINGS Continued
2) Fireworks
On July 5 the City Council held a study session on the continued
sale and use of Safe and Sane Fireworks in the City of West Covina.
The Council directed that an informal public hearing be held on
this matter. This is the occasion for the hearing. As a result
of this hearing, the City Council may introduce an ordinance
prohibiting the sale and use of Safe and Sane Fireworks within
the City, or may direct that such an ordinance or an advisory measure
be placed by resolution before the voters at the November General
Election.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open Hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Staff recommends the total ban of
the City of West Covina and that
following Ordinance:
Safe and Sane fireworks in
the City Council adopt the
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE SALE AND USE OF SAFE AND SANE
FIREWORKS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd
To Introduce Disapprove
Hold Over
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Page Three
A. HEARINGS Continued
3) Levying of Assessments for the 1987-1988 Weed and Rubbish Abatement
Program
This request asks for the City Council to hold a hearing in order
to receive and file the Affidavit of Posting, conduct protest
hearing, and order the levying of assessments.
a) Verification of posting
b) Open Hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council confirm
the report of the General Manager of the Fire Authority by
adopting the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT
OF THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FIRE AUTHORITY
DATED AUGUST 8, 1988, MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS 39674 THROUGH
39576.5 LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEED AND RUBBISH
ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1987-1988 FISCAL YEAR. .
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
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Page Four
B. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ( 15 MINUTES)
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.
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• August 8, 1988
Page Five
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 27, 1988
August 3, 1988
b) Human Resources Commission. . . . . . . . . . .July 28,1988
c) Recreation & Parks Commission . . . . . . . . .July 26, 1988
d) Transition/Waste Mgt. Commission. . . . . . . .July 21, 1988
3) ABC APPLICATIONS
No items scheduled for this meeting.
4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Felix Varela, Jr. vs City of West Covina
On July 6, 1988, a claim for personal injuries amounting to
$25,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's office.
b) Gregory S. Welts vs City of West Covina
On July 20, 1988, a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's office.
5) APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS
Parcel Map 18364 - Approve Final Map - West Covina Joint Venture
This is a request to rescind Resolution No. 8205 that was adopted
July 11, 1988, and approve Final Map No. 18364 located on the east
side of Highlight Drive and southerly of Hideout Drive. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 8213 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8205 AND
APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 18364.
6) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1819-88 approved for Southland Motors,
2010 E. Garvey, for balloons on July 30-31, 1988.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1820-88 approved for Mandy Williams Olds,
2525 E. Workman for balloons on July 30-31, 1988.
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Page Six
C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
7) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
Parcel Map 18916 - Public Works Improvements - Myneva Anquili
Location: Rowland Avenue, east of Sunset Avenue.
Accept public works improvements and authorize the release of
American Motorists Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond
No. 3SM-70561500 in the amount of $27,800. Staff recommends
acceptance.
8) AWARD OF BIDS
PP-88205 - Del Norte Park Walkway Liqhtin
This project consists of the replacement of deteriorated walkway
lighting poles and conduit. The total construction cost of the
project is $20,666.00. It is recommended that the City Council
take the following actions:
a) Transfer $14,000.00 from the Operating Budget, Account No.
110-320-2244-7150 to Project PP-88205 (Account No.
110-320-3824-7700).
b) Accept the bid of Raymor Electric Co., Inc. of San Gabriel
in the amount of $18,787.00 as submitted at the bid opening
on July 20, 1988, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an Agreement with said Raymor Electric Co., Inc. for
the work to be done.
9) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION NO. 44
Applicant: Diego & Carmen Ochoa
Location: 1327 East Thackery Avenue
Request: Remodel driveway from straight to a half moon
(180°) driveway
Decision: Approved
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion
2nd by
To Waive further reading of the resolution and adopt,
and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Agenda August 8, 1988
• • Page Seven
D. PUBLIC WORKS -DIVISION
1) MP-89111 Approve Plans and Specifications - Bus Shelter Improvements
The bus shelters are required to protect waiting passengers from
adverse weather conditions. The estimated total project cost is
$40,000. It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
a) Establish City Project MP-89111.
b) Approve plans and specifications for City Project MP-89111 and
authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve.
E. CO144)NITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Disapprove Hold Over
1988 Air Quality Management Plan Policy Proposals
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is in the process
of revising the required Air Quality Management Plan for this air
basin. The district is seeking any comments on the Policy Proposals
that will form the basis for this revised plan. It is recommended
that the City Council find the Policy Proposals to be an adequate
basis for the development of the Draft Air Quality Management Plan
and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support and any other
City Council comments.
ACTION: Notion by
To Approve
F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
2nd by
Disapprove Hold Over
No items scheduled for this meeting.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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• August 8, 1988
Page Eight
H. FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
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1)
2)
Placement of Excess Property Insurance Coverage
On July 1, 1988 the City's Excess Property Insurance Coverage was
due for renewal. This policy provides coverage for $34,473,319.00
of City property. The excess property insurance includes earthquake
coverage and is subject to a $10,000.00 deductible (5% for earthquake)
per loss/occurrence. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
placement of the Excess Property Insurance Coverage at a cost of
$102,081.00 for FY 1988/89.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
Authorize Placement of Adverti:
Owners and Manaoers Association
uttice Market journai
The City Council will consider authorizing the placement of an
advertisement in a special supplement of a national office market
journal as a new Economic Development project. It is recommended
that the City Council authorize the placement of an advertisement
in a special supplement section of the BOMA 1989 Office Market Journal
as a new Economic Development project.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd
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.
CITY MANAGER
1) Supplemental Appropriation San Gabriel Valley Fire Authority
The City Council will consider a request from the San Gabriel Valley
Fire Authority to provide funding of $8,200 for Authority staffing
not included in the City of West Covina budget. It is recommended
that the City Council 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,
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Page Nine
K. CITY MANAGER Continued
2) Selection of League Voting Delegate
The League of California Cities has requested the City Council to
designate a voting delegate and alternate to cast votes on behalf
of the City at the League's annual conference. It is recommended
that the City Council designate the Mayor as voting delegate and
the Mayor Pro Tem as the alternate.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
3) City Manager Absence from Council Meeting (Oral Report)
Section 2-151 of the West Covina Municipal Code requires the City
(-Manager to attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused
therefrom. The City Manager requests permission to be excused from
the August 22 regular meeting.
ACTION: Motion
To
4) Legislation
2nd by
Several pieces of legislation are pending before the Legislature
which require Council action. It is recommended that the City Council
oppose SB 2181, SB 186, SB 2633 and support AB 2595.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
L. 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
ROLL CALL:
Disapprove
Hold Over
City Council Agenda •
• August 8, 1988
Page Ten
N. 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.
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FWYOR'S REPORTS
1a) Transition/Waste Management Commission Appointments
With the revision of the Transition/Waste Management Commission's
scope of activities, the Council may wish to reopen the recruitment
process for appointments to this Commission. The decision whether
or not to solicit new applications for the Waste
Management/Environmental Quality Commission is a matter of Council
policy, so staff makes no recommendation.
ACTION: Notion by 2nd by
To
1b) Commission Appointments
Council held over this item from the July 25 regular Council meeting.
There are currently 11 openings on the five City Commissions. Choosing
commissioners is a matter of City Council policy. Therefore, staff
makes no recommendations.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
COUNCILMEFIBERS' REPORTS
1) Limitation on City Council Terms
On July 26, Councilmember Tarozzi initiated discussion on a proposal
to limit elected City Councilmembers to two terms of office. That
discussion was held over to this meeting to receive advice from the
City Attorney and to consider the possibility of placing a measure
by resolution before the voters at the November general election.
As this is a matter of Council policy, staff makes no recommendation.
ACTION
An.RRIRNMFNT
Motion by 2nd by
To
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at
Monday, August 15, 1988 at 6:00 p.m. at Reuben's Restaurant,
2200 E. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina.
Monday, August 15, 1988
CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
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
Monday, October 10, 1988 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council meeting
Monday, October 24, 1988 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council meeting
Monday, November 14, 1988 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council meeting
Saturday, November 19, 1988 8:00 a.m. Goals. City Council Retreat. Kellog
West
Monday, November 21, 1988 6:30 p.m. Property Maintenance
Monday, November 28, 1988 7:30 p.m. Regular City Council meeting
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