07-10-1989 - RegularMonday, July 10, 1989
REGULAR MEETING
14EST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A
7:30 pm
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Rev. Don Bommaiito, United Methodist
ROLL CALL Bacon, Lewis, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of June 12, 1989
Adjourned regular meeting of June 19, 1989
Adjourned regular meeting of June 20, 1989
Adjourned regular meeting of June 22, 1989
Regular meeting of June 26, 1989
PRESENTATIONS
A. HEARING
Joe and Tina Daniels
Mary Brightwell
Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for 7:30 pm. The pro-
cedures used for testimony are hearing those in favor speaking first, then
those in opposition speaking second, followed by those in favor speaking in
rebuttal. Howover, 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) WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6
On June 28, 1989, the City Council approved the report for West
Covina Landscaping Maintenance District No. 6. The Council also
declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within the
district and set July 10, 1989, as the date for the required
public hearing. The Council should now hold the required hearing
to determine the amount of assessment to levy and collect within
the district. Recommendation is to take the following actions:
a) Receive and file the affidavit of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Continue to August 7, 1989
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HEARINGS (CONT)
2) WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7
On June 28, 1989, the City Council approved the report for
West Covina Landscaping District No. 7. The Council also
declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within
the district and set July 10, 1989, as the date for the required
public hearing. The Council should now hold the required hearing
to determine the amount of assessment to levy and collect within
the district. Recommendation is to take the following actions:
a) Receive and file the affidavit of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Continue to August 7, 1989
3) APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 45299 (SUNBELT DEVELOPMENT)
The applicant submitted a request for approval of a six -lot,
five residential lots and a private street lot, division of
land for condominium purposes on a 2.35-acre site at 4145 E.
Virginia Avenue, in the R-A Zone, Area District III.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public Testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTA-
TIVE TRACT MAP NO. 45299 FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
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A. HEARINGS (CONT)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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4) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. II-89-9, ZONE CHANGE NO. 621,
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Location: 1916-1950 Badillo Street (Former Sunkist School site
The applicant is seeking approval of a General Plan Amendment
to "Planned Development" and Zone Change to "Specific Plan" to
allow for the development of a Senior Citizens' Retirement Home,
Adult Day Care Center, Alzheimer's Center, and Skilled Nursing
Facility ("Senior Commons of West Covina").
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE
FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. II-89-9, ZONE CHANGE NO. 621, TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 20601, AND PRECISE PLAN NO. 814, INCLUDING
REQUIRED FINDINGS, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP (General Plan Amendment No.
II-89-9 - Goldrich, Kest, and Associates)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
to adopt disapprove hold over
Recommendation also includes introducing the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (Zone Change
No. 621 - Goldrich, Kest, and Associates)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by
2nd by
to introduce disapprove hold over
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B. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (15 MINUTES)
At this time the City Council will receive comments on any item (except
hearing matters) found on the Agenda, including items on the Consent
Calendar. Upon conclusion of comments regarding agendized items, if the
fifteen minutes allotted for citizen comments not used up, comments on
any other municipal matter will be allowed.
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 when the item is discussed by the Council. 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
Residents of the 3000 block of Cecilia Street have requested a
permit for a block party to be held in an adjacent paseo July
15, 1989 from 5:00 pm to 9:OO pm. (staff recommends approval)
2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a)_ Planning Commission 7/5/89
b) Personnel Commission 6/29/89
c) Human Resources Commission .. . 6/22/89
d) Recreation and Parks Commission . . .6/27/89
3) ABC Applications
The following persons have applied to the Alcoholic Beverages
Commission for licenses to sell alcohol. (Chief of Police
reports no legal basis for protest on the first one; however,
there is legal basis to protest the second application)
Vera, Bertha Lilia & dba STUFT BURITO
Vera, Juan Jose 1023 S. Glendora
Fan, Tsung Chen & dba HOLIDAY INN - WEST COVINA
Fan, Tai Lee Hong 3223E. Garvey Avenue
4) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
City of Walnut vs City of West Covina - On June 2, 1989 a claim
for indemnification was received by the City Clerk's Office.
5) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #1895-89 was issued to Mission Chrysler, 298 N. Azusa Avenue,
for balloons on 6/23 - 6/25.
TUP #1896-89 was issued to Soroptimist International of Covina/
West Covina for a Steak Fry fundraiser at 300 S. Citrus on 7/8.
TUP #1897-89 was issued to Mission Chrysler, 298 N. Azusa Avenue,
for balloons on 6/30 - 7/4.
TUP #1898-89 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821 S. Glendora,
for balloons on 7/1 - 7/4.
6) Approval of Final Map - Tract No. 46202 - Paul Gigar
Paul Gigar is developing the land northerly of Harvest Moon Drive
and easterly of Lark Ellen Avenue and is requesting approval of
Final Map No. 45202. (adopt resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION
MAP OF TRACT NO. 46202 ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER
AND SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR (CONT)
7) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Variance 897 - Public Works Improvements - Owen Construction
Location: Ill North Toland.
Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and authorizing
release of Cash Deposit in the amount of $2,500.
8) Miscellaneous Public Works
a) Quarterly Public Works Report (informational)
This report describes current status of active Capital
Improvement Projects. (receive and file)
b) Control of Rodents in Galster Park - Agreement Renewal
This agreement with the Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner's Office provides for the continuing control
of undesirable rodents at Galster Park. Recommendation
is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with the Los Angeles County Agricultural Com-
missioner's Office for them to provide for continuing
undesirable rodent control at Galster Park for a cost
not to exceed $2,000.
c) Lot Line Adjustment No. 70 - ISA Financial Corporation
and Mr. and Mrs. Meister
ISA Financial Corporation - Mr. and Mrs. Meister have
requested the approval of a lot line adjustment between
their properties. The lot owned by ISA Financial Corp.
is an open space lot within Maintenance District No. 6
that is scheduled to be turned over to the City for
ownership and maintenance eventually. Recommendation
is to request the Planning Department to conduct a
public hearing on Lot Line Adjustment No. 70 and recommend
an action to the City Council.
d) Approve Lot Adjustment No. 69 - Covina Valley Hospital
and Lark Ellen Towers
Covina Valley Hospital and Lark Ellen Towers have requested
lot line adjustment involving their property consisting of
two lots. Recommendation is to adopt resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT NO. 69 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(Covina Valley Hospital and Lark Ellen Towers)
9) Ordinance For Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
At the June 26 City Council meeting, an ordinance amending the
City's sales and use tax ordinance was introduced and is now
before the City Council for final adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING UNIFORM LOCAL SALES
AND USE TAX ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CREDIT FOR PAYMENT OF SALES
AND USE TAXES PAID TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONT)
10) Award of Bids
Offset Press For Reprographics
Department
- Bid No. 89-5
The
City has a need
to replace a thirty-year old offset press
for
the Reprographics
Department.
Staff recommends:
a)
Authorize the
purchase of an
Offset Press from Multi -
graphics for
$11,177.18 plus
delivery and processing
fees out of this
department's
88/89 annual budget,
b)
Authorize the
surplus of the
Multigraphics 1250 Press
to be used as
a trade-in toward the purchase of the
Multigraphics
1218 CD Offset
Press.
11) Miscellaneous
a) 1989/90 Petitions for Formal Recognition - West Covina
Communication Operators' Association and West Covina
Police Officers' Association
This reports presents to the City Council "Petitions for
Recognition" for the time period beginning August 1, 1989
and ending July 31, 1990 from the West Covina Communication
Operators' Association and the West Covina Police Officers'
Association. Recommendation is to grant recognition to the
West Covina Police Officers' Association and the West Covina
Communication Operators' Association for the specified groups
of employees beginning August 1, 1989 and ending July 31, 1990.
b) Amendment to the Baldwin Park/West Covina Joint Powers
Transit Authoritv Agreement
The cities of Baldwin Park and West Covina have approved
"Westpark Transit Authority" as the new name of the former
Baldwin Park/West Covina Joint Powers Transit Authority.
The agreement must be amended to reflect this change.
Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Baldwin Park/West Covina Joint
Powers Transit Authority Agreement.
12) Administrative Review Board (receive and file)
a) Driveway Modification No. 50
Applicant: Dario Miralles, 1026 S. Gretta
Request: Circular Driveway
ARB Decision: Approved (with modifications)
b) Driveway Modification No. 51
Applicant: Gary Happs, 2245 E. Walnut Creek Parkway
Request: Circular Driveway
ARB Decision: Approved
c) Driveway Modification No. 49
Applicant: Charles McConaughy, 2911 S. Citrus Street
Request: Circular Driveway
ARB Decision: Approved
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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
1) BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
a) APPROVING AMENDMENT OF TRUST AGREEMENT
(CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY)
Amendment to Trust Agreement for Civic Center Authority
Certificates of Participation. Recommendation is to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
AMENDMENT OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT RELATING TO 1987 REFUNDING
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) PERSONNEL SERVICES
disapprove hold over
a) APPROVAL OF SALARY RANGES FOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
AND MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
This report recommends to the City Council approval of new
salary ranges for the positions of Equipment Mechanic II
and Maintenance Leadworker. This recommendation is the
result of a study of various positions in the Maintenance
Department, which was agreed to during the 88/89 Meet and
Confer process. Recommendation is to 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 FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE
MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II POSITIONS
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt
G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) FIRE DEPARTMENT
disapprove hold over
a) COMPLETE EXTRICATION PACKAGE - BID NO. 89-4
On June 23, 1989, bids were opened on Bid No. 89-4. All
bids were non -responsive to the specifications. Recommendation
is to reject all bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To reject all bids.
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G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION (CONT)
1) FIRE DEPARTMENT (CONT)
b) FIREWORKS EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
On March 7, 1989, the citizens of West Covina voted to
uphold Ordinance No. 1790 banning the sale and use of fire-
works. The Fire and Police Departments then embarked on
an education and enforcement effort to uphold Ordinance
No. 1790. Recommendation is to receive and file.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to receive and file.
H. FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) RISK MANAGEMENT
a) AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 5943
This is a request to raise the City Manager's or his
designee's settlement authority to compromise or settle
claims from the current limit of $5,000 approved in 1979,
to $15,000. Recommendation is to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5943, APPROVING A PROCEDURE FOR THE PROCESSING OF CER-
TAIN CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ALLOW, COMPROMISE OR
SETTLE CLAIMS FILED AGAINST THE CITY IN THE AMOUNTS OF
FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000) OR LESS
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
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 pm to convene the Redevelopment
Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm.
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CITY MANAGER
1) APPROVAL OF SALES TAX AGREEMENT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT -
FASHION PLAZA EXPANSION PROJECT (Refer to Agency Agenda Item No.l)
The City Council shall consider approval of certain agreements
for the administration of the Agency Sales and Use Tax Ordinance
and a Cooperative Agreement with the Agency relative to the
Fashion Plaza Expansion project. Recommendation is to take
the following actions:
a) adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA RELATED TO SALES AND USE TAXES
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
b) Approve a cooperative agreement between the City of West
Covina and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of West
Covina regarding expansion of Fashion Plaza.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
2) LEGISLATION
Several pieces of legislation are pending before the Legislature
which requires Council action. Recommendation is to oppose SB 1
unless amended, oppose AB 2019 and support HR 2162.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
3) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY IMAGE PROJECT
The formulation of a Strategic Marketing Plan for the San Gabriel
Valley has been completed, and it is now appropriate to consider
the implementation of the Plan in cooperation with other Valley
cities. Recommendation is to appoint the City Manager and one member
of the City Council to serve on a Steering Committee to carry
forward the San Gabriel Valley Image Project.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
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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:
M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N. MAYOR'S REPORTS
disapprove hold over
1) APPOINTMENTS TO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
Due to the existence of two vacancies and one additional seat
needing appointment, the Personnel Commission is in need of
appointees. Commission appointments are a matter of Council
prerogative, and staff makes no recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Approval of Resolution of Commendation for Tina and Joe Daniels
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at pm.
CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
July 10, 1989 7:30 pm Regular City Council meeting
July 24, 1989 7:30 pm Regular City Council meeting
August 7, 1989 7:30 pm Adjourned Regular meeting (tentative)
August 14, 1989 7:30 pm Regular City Council meeting
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