03-27-1989 - RegularAULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCP
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, March 27, 1989 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Rabbi David Spritzer, Temple Beth Ami
ROLL CALL Manners, Bacon, Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi
PRESENTATIONS Proclamations:
National Library Week - April 9-15, 1989
A. HEARINGS
Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the
Holocaust - April 30 to May 7, 1989
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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) Zone Change No. 623
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Lewis Homes of California
Location: 621 South Azusa Avenue (Former E1 Dorado School Site)
The applicant has requested approval of a Zone Change to the
"Specific Plan" Zone, and a Precise Plan and a Tentative Tract
map for a 63-unit patio home development. As proposed, the Specific
Plan Zone includes a zoning text and site plan which will serve
as the site's zoning. The Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on the subject requests on March 1, 1989, and adopted
resolutions recommending that City Council approve Zone Change
No. 623 and certify the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact.
The Commission also adopted resolutions, approving Precise Plan
No. 816 and Tentative Tract Map No. 46781.
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 is that the City Council affirm
the recommendation of the Planning Commission by adopting the
following resolution:
I certify that copies of the
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of were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amenddmants.
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Ofpte of the/ ity Clerk
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A. HEARINGS Continued
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 623,
PRECISE PLAN NO. 816 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46781 FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES.(Lewis Homes of California)
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 affirm the
recommendation of the Planning Commission by introducing an
ordinance entitled:
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. 623 - Lewis Homes
of California)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by
To Introduce
2nd by
Disapprove Hold Over
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B. AGENDA AND ORAL COW41JNICATIONS ( 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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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 (Refer to Staff)
Letter and petition received on March 20, 1989 from Mr. & Mrs.
Jack King, 1318 E. Walnut Creek Parkway, listing hazards on their
street and a request to ban motor homes, cars and campers from
parking on residential streets.
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) Personnel Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 13, 1989
b) Waste Mgt. & Environmental Quality Commission .March 16, 1989
3) CLAIMS FOR ACTION
aT SCS Engineers vs City of West Covina
On January 31, 1989, a claim for indemnification from civil
liability relating to a cross complaint for personal injuries
was received by the City Clerk's Office. It is recommended
that the City Council deny the claim and the claimant's attorney
be so notified.
b) Sara Sandoval vs City of West Covina
c)
On February 21, 1989, a claim for property damage amounting
to $671.15 was received by the City Clerk's Office. It is
recommended that the City Council deny the claim and the
claimant's attorney be so notified.
vs Citv of
or Settlement
On July 7, 1987, a claim for property damage and personal
injuries amounting to $506,000.00 was received by the City
Clerk's Office. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize $16,810.90 settlement authority to settle the claim
of Thomas Perez filed on July 7, 1987.
4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1868-89 was issued to West Covina
Mitsubishi, 2000 E. Garvey, for balloons on March 17-19, 1989.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1869-89 was issued to Bozzani Motor Car
Company, 1800 E. Garvey for balloons on March 18-19, 1989.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1870-89 was issued to Southland Motors,
2010 E. Garvey, for balloons on March 27-28, 1989.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
5) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
Woodside Village Maintenance District No. 4 Landscape Contract
Renewal
This contract provides for Maintenance of Landscape, Natural Areas,
Hardscape and Sprinkler Systems, including but not limited to
Woodside Village Maintenance District No. 4. Staff recommends
that the City Council grant renewal of J & R Landscape Maintenance
Company's contract for the coming twelve month period at a 4.8%
increase.
6) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 14, 1989
Accept and file
I. The City initiated request for a Five-year Renewal Speed
Study of California Avenue resulted in a recommendation
that a 40 MPH limit be established on California between
West Covina Parkway and Merced and that the current 35
MPH limit be retained between Merced and Francisquito.
II. The City initiated request for a Five-year Renewal Speed
Study of Vine Avenue resulted in a recommendation that
a 40 MPH limit be retained between Azusa and Citrus and
and that a 35 MPH limit be established between Glendora
and Azusa.
III. The City initiated request for a Five-year Renewal Speed
study of Merced Avenue resulted in a recommendation that
the current 40 MPH limit between Sunset and Azusa be
retained and that a 40 MPH limit be established between
the western City limit and Sunset and between Azusa and
Hollenbeck.
IV. The City initiated request for allowing buses to proceed
straight in the "Right -turn Only" lane on Vincent Avenue
at Garvey Avenue South was denied.
V. The City initiated request for removal of school warning
signs, 25 MPH signs, school crossing signs and marked
school crosswalks on Sunset Avenue and Azusa Avenue in
front of Tonopah and E1 Dorado was approved.
VI. The City initiated request for a Five-year Renewal Speed
Study of Virginia Avenue was held over for additional
information.
VII. The City initiated request for installation of north/south
protected left -turn phase at Grand and Holt was denied.
VIII. The City initiated request for parking restrictions on
the west side of Vincent Avenue between Garvey Avenue
South and West Covina Parkway was held over for additional
information.
IX. The City initiated request for signs prohibiting sales,
possession or discharged of fire works within the City
was held over for additional information.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
7) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt)
March 27, 1989
Page Six
At the •larch 20th meeting of the City Council, an ordinance propsing
revisions to Article VII, Signs, of Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the
West Covina Municipal Code as it relates to signage was introduced.
ORDINANCE NO. -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VII, AS THEY RELATE TO SIGNAGE
REGULATIONS FOR USES HAVING DESIGNATED OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREAS ON
APPROVED PRECISE PLANS. (Amendment No. 211)
8) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1989
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments.
(Receive and file)
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
Motion by 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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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1) Parcel Map 11039 - Call -Up of Improvement Security - Reg Thaibault
The developer of Parcel Map 11039 is required to construct sidewalk
along Pass & Covina Road and install two sewer laterals. The
improvements have not been done and the Statute of Limitations expires
in May, 1989. Therefore, it is necessary to call up the Improvement
Security for the contraction of the improvements. It is recommended
that the City Council authorize call-up of Home Savings of America
passbook No. 026-064328-3 in the amount of $4,900.
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
2) Grand Avenue Pipeline Reimbursement Agreement
This Agreement is a subsidiary agreement to the Grand Avenue Pipeline
Participation Agreement and outlines the reimbursement payments to
Walnut Valley Water District for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred
for performing their duties as lead agency in the Grand Avenue pipeline
design activities. It is recommended that the City Council approve
the Grand Avenue Pipeline Reimbursement Agreement and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Agreement.
ACTION: Motion by
by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) Prohibiting Power Blowers
The Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission
the City Council to ban all power blowers in the City o
: ACTIONMotion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) Surplus Property
f
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.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
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PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) Mobile Digital Terminal (MDT) Consultant
This report describes the need for, and recommends the retention
of, the City's current Computer Consultant to assist with the
development of the Mobile Digital Terminal/Vehicle Locating System
(MDT/VLS) project. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk, upon execution of the Agreement by Mr.
Savitz, to execute the attached Consultant Services Agreement with
Rapid Action Associates, for a total fee not to exceed $43,560, for
consulting services pertaining to the MDT/VLS project.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
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
Several pieces of legislation are pending before the Legislature
and require Council action. It is recommended that the City Council
oppose ACA 22 and ACA 23 and support SB 129 and AB 628.
ACTION: Motion by
To Approve
d by
Disapprove Hold Over
BE:M
City Countil Agenda
L. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
March 27, 1989
Page Nine
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.
ROLL CALL:
M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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N. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Proclamations
California Architecture Week - April 9-15, 1989
Earthquake Preparedness Month - April, 1989
0. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
P. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION
Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
To Saturday, April 8, 1989, at 9:00 A.M. at Kellogg West
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C I T Y C O U N C I L C A L E N D A R
Saturday
April
8, 1989
9:00
A.M.
Budget/Service Levels Study
Session
Monday
April
10, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular
City Council
meeting
Monday
April
17, 1989
6:30
P.M.
Joint meeting with
West Covina
Unified
School
District
Monday
April
24, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular
City Council
meeting
Monday
May 8,
1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular
City Council
meeting
Monday
May 22,
1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular
City Council
meeting