04-24-1989 - RegularRULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, April 24, 1989 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Reverend Lawrence Cole, Community Presbyterian
ROLL CALL Manners, Bacon, Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of April 10, 1989
Adjourned regular meeting of April 17, 1989
PRESENTATIONS Proclamations:
Elks National Youth Week - May 1-5, 1989
CountDown USA Day - April 26, 1989
Older Americans Month - May, 1989
Goodwill Month - May, 1989
National Foster Care Month - May, 1989
West Covina Beautiful Month - May, 1989
Resolution of Commendation:
Alice Watkins
Dr. Keith Sweeny
A. HEARINGS
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) Weed Abatement - 1989
This request is the final step in the administrative process for
the Weed Abatement Program. It asks the City Council to receive
and file the Affidavit of Mailing, conduct a public hearing to
hear any public protests, and order the abatement of weeds and
rubbish.
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 order
the abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described
I certify that copies of the in Resolution of Intention No. 8325.
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accordance with the 1/8' Brown To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
Act Amendments.
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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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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 (Receive and file)
Ratification of Block Party Reouest
Residents of the 2300 block of Ruth Court have requested Council
approval for a block party. It is recommended that the City Council
ratify the closure of Ruth Court between the hours of 7:00 p.m.
and 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 1989, for the purpose of holding
a block party.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 19, 1989
b) Personnel Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 13, 1989
3)
CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny
and notify
claimant)
a) American Dental Group
vs City
of West Covina
On January 10, 1989, a claim for equitable indemnity and expense
of suit was received by the City Clerk's Office. The amount
of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
b) Paul Devine vs City of West Covina
On February 28, 1989, a claim for lost wages amounting to
$215.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
c) Reno Jackson vs City of West Covina
On March 15, 1989, a claim for vehicle impound costs and lost
wages amounting to $183.00 was received by the City Clerk's
Office.
4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1873-89 was issued to West Covina Toyota,
8215 S. Glendora Avenue, for balloons on April 8-9, 1989.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1874-89 was issued to Best Products, 501
S. Vincent Avenue, for a sidewalk sale on April 16, 1989.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1875-89 was issued to Aris Helicopter,
345 Nogales, for an equipment lift on April 29, 1989.
5) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
Unclassified Use Permit 349 - Public Works Improvements -
Location: 2009 West Garvey Avenue North
Accept public works improvements and authorize release of Cash
Deposit in the amount of $19,000. Staff recommends acceptance.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
6) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) 1988-89 Aid -to -Cities Funding
Each year the County gives the cities funds to assist in street
maintenance. The proposed resolution is the formal request
for this year's funding in the amount of $127,286. 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, REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION
AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID -TO -CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE
OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS.
b) Application for State Per Capita Grant Program
On November 14, 1988, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 8262 approving the applications for Park Restroom
Replacements funded primarily by the California Wildlife,
Coastal and Park Land Conservation Program. Although not
required at that time, the State is now directing us to use
their sample resolution for application authorization. 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, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND PARK LAND
CONSERVATION ACT OF 1988 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
PARK
RESTROOM
REPLACEMENT -
CORTEZ PARK
PARK
RESTROOM
REPLACEMENT -
DEL NORTE PARK
PARK
RESTROOM
REPLACEMENT -
GINGRICH PARK
PARK
RESTROOM
REPLACEMENT -
PALM VIEW PARK
c) Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges - 1989-1990
- Method of Collection
The Public Hearing that is required to be held by the City
Council on the collection method for the Citywide Sewer Standby
and Availability Charges for 1989-90 is proposed for May 22,
1989. 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 ITS INTENTION
TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE
THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR
A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, ( Public Hearing : May 22, 1989)
d) Quarterly Public Works Report (Informational)
This report describes current
Improvement Projects.
status of active Capital
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
7) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 11, 1989 (Accept
and file
I. The City initiated request for an Annual Vehicular Accident
Report for 1988 was received and filed.
II. The request of Wayne Dowdey, City Engineer, City of Covina,
for removal of existing street sweeping signs at 1200 East
San Bernardino Road was approved.
III. The City initiated request for installation of double yellow
centerline stripe on Montezuma Way between Vine and Citrus
was approved.
IV. The City initiated request for removal of school warning sign,
25 MPH speed limit signs, school crosswalk sign and marked
crosswalk on Willow at Alwood adjacent to the closed Willowwood
School was approved.
V. The City initiated request for an additional eastbound Garvey
Avenue South approach to the eastbound I-10 ramps easterly
of Barranca was approved subject to concurrence by the
California Department of Transportation.
VI. The City initiated request for a Five Year Renewal Study of
Virginia Avenue resulted in a recommendation of no change
in the current 35 MPH limit.
VII. The City initiated request for restricted parking on the west
side of Vincent between Garvey Avenue South and West Covina
Parkway was denied.
VIII. The City initiated request for posting of temporary signs
prohibiting fireworks was approved.
IX. The request of John Kakos for operating the Barranca/Garvey
Avenue South traffic signal on all -red flash was denied.
8) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt)
Two ordinances were introduced at the April 10, 1989 City Council
meeting and are now before the City Council for final adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. - 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. 610
- C.. W. Poss)
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 22-131 AND 22-132
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCREASES AND DECREASES
OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS.
9) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1989
Treasurers's Report of cash balances and investments.
(Receive and file)
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
10) AWARD OF BIDS
a) SP-88104 - Barrier Removal (Sidewalk)
April 24, 1989
Page Six
This project consists of the construction of sidewalks and
wheelchair ramps to provide safe access to schools and to
remove barriers that hinder the mobility of the physically
handicapped. The total project cost is $140,000.00. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Transfer $55,000 from Transportation Development Act
contingency fund and $20,000 in TDA funds
(132-320-3906-7200 and from Project SP-89106 to Project
SP-88104 (132-320-3804-7200). Total amount transferred
$75,000.
b) Accept the bid of Fecit Strata Construction Company of
Whittier in the amount of $121,284.10 as submitted at
the bid opening on April 13, 1989, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with said
Fecit Strata Construction Company for the work to be
done.
b) TP-89114 - Sunset Avenue Bus Pad and Turn -Out
This project consists of the construction of a concrete bus
pad and turnout on Sunset Avenue in coordination with the
work being done by Queen of the Valley Hospital. The
construction cost is $21,934.70. It is recommended that the
City Council take the following actions:
a) Transfer $4,000 from SP-88116 (121-320-3822-7900) and
$22,000 from City Project TP-89108 (121-320-320-3814-7900)
to City Project TP-89114 (121-320-3917-7900). Total
amount transferred: $26,000.
b) Accept the bid of E.G.N. Construction, Inc. of Pomona
in amount of $21,934.70 as submitted at the bid opening
on April 17, 1989, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute an Agreement with said E.G.N. Construction,
Inc. for the work to be done.
c) PP-88202 - Shadow Oak Park Improvements
This project consists of the construction of restroom
facilities, three tennis courts and lighting in Shadow Oak
Park. The construction cost is $284,959.72. It is recommended
that the City Council hold over the award of contract to allow
for additional staff review of the bids received on April
11, 1989.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10:
Motion by
2nd by
To Waive further reading of the ordinances and resolutions
and adopt, and to APPROVE all other items, EXCEPT
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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1) PP-89203 - Approve Plans and Specifications - Freeway Landscape
Modifications
Approval of plans and specifications and authority to call for bids
is requested for Freeway (I-10) Landscape Modifications adjacent
to southeast Azusa Avenue on -ramp. It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
a) Establish City Project PP-89203.
b) Approve plans and specifications for City Project PP-89203 and
authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
a)
b)
Cultural Center Study Status Report
The Cultural Center Study Committee is reporting on the demand
for a cultural center in West Covina. It is recommended that
the City Council approve the recommendation of the Cultural
Study Committee to proceed with the consultant's work to develop
a facility plan and design an operations plan as specified in
the contract executed in January, 1989.
ACTION: Motion by
To Approve
Disapprove Hold Over.
Maximum Landfill Disposal Rates
The method for establishing the maximum landfill disposal rates
is proposed to be modified and continue to protect the interests
of West Covina. 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, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
7210 AND RESOLUTION 5772 APPROVING THE MAXIMUM RATES FOR
NONHAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL AT THE BKK LANDFILL WITHIN THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
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F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
a) Amendment of Public Employees' Retirement System
A Resolution of Intent and the first reading of an Ordinance
to amend the City's retirement system contract for miscellaneous
City employees. It is recommended that the City Council adopt
the following resolution of intention and introduce the following
ordinance:
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES1
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over.
b) Personnel Rule Changes
This report transmits changes in several Personnel Rules. 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 PERSONNEL RULES, AS AMENDED; AND REVISING
CERTAIN SPECIFIED PERSONNEL RULES.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt
G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
Disapprove Hold Over.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
H. FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
City Council Agenda
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I. CITY ATTORNEY
Closed session for litigation or personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956 et seq.
J. 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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No items scheduled for this meeting.
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
M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
d by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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N. MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Commission Appointments
Mayor Manners has requested discussion on the process for the
appointment of commissioners. Staff requests Council direction on
which process to follow.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To
2) Proclamations
National Consumers Week - April 23-29, 1989
Nurse Recognition Week - April 30 - May 6, 1989
0. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
P. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1) The West Covina Municipal Code requires an annual reorganization
of the City Council, which is the election by the City Council of
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for the next twelve month period. It
is recommended that the City Council conduct its annual reorganization
as required.
2) Appointment of Alternate Director to the County Sanitation District.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
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Saturday, April 22, 1989
Monday April 24, 1989
Monday May 8, 1989
Monday May 15, 1989
Monday
May
22,
1989
Monday
June
12,
1989
8:00 A.M. Budget/Service Study Session
Kellogg
West, Cal Poly
7:30
P.M.
Regular
City Council meeting
7:30
P.M.
Regular
City Council meeting
7:30
P.M.
Adjourned regular meeting
7:30
P.M.
Regular
City Council meeting
7:30 P.M. Regular City Council meeting