07-24-1989 - Regular• •
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
Monday, July 24, 1989 7:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
A. HEARINGS
Reverend Syd Friested, West Covina Assembly
of God
Bacon, Lewis, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
Adjourned regular meeting of June 28, 1989
Regular meeting of July 10, 1989
Proclamations:
Inter -Generation Day
Neighborhood Watch -
Congressional Awards:
Lisa Delfin
Rafael Delfin
Pat Querl
Maricris Lafiguera
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
- July 29, 1989
"National Night Out"
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) General Plan Amendment No. II-89-9, Zone Change No. 621,
(Senior Commons of West Covina) Continued from July 10 1989
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) Re -open Hearing
b) Close hearing
c) Council discussion
d) Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council adopt
the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL
I certify that copies of theSUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR GENERAL PLAN
Council Agenda for the m MENT NO. II-89-9, ZONE CHANGE NO. 621, TENTATIVE PARCEL
of �7 — Z � N0. 20601, AND PRECISE PLAN N0. 814, INCLUDING REQUIRED
-- -- -"Ore 6INGS, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
accordance the 1/87 WANT TO THE CALIFORNIA UALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED.
Act Amendments. Q
Dated: i�ai4S /;
fiee of t& City Clerk
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A. HEARINGS Continued
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 PAP (Zone Change
No. 621 - Goldrich, Kest, and Associates)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by
2nd
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over
2) Zone Change No. 624 and Appeal of Planning Commission Decision
to Approve Unclassified Use Permit No. 387 (In-N-Out Burger Inc.)
The applicant submitted a request for approval of a zone change
from Open -Space (0-S) Freeway Corridor Overlay Zone to
Neighborhood -Commercial (N-C) Zone, removing the Freeway Corridor
Overlay, and approval of an unclassified use permit to allow a
117 seat, drive through restaurant on a 1.1 acre site at the
northwest corner of Barranca Street and Garvey Avenue South.
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
the following resolutions entitled:
that the City Council adopt
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 624.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING UNCLASSIFIED
USE PERMIT NO. 387.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolutions, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
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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 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 is 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 (Receive and file)
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 19, 1989
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)
SANCHEZ, Danny dba Stars Liquor
Duarte, CA 1827 W. Badillo
West Covina, CA
FAUAD, Faraj & dba Badillo Warehouse Market
HELMI, Dalia 1821 W. Badillo
Monterey Park, CA West Covina, CA
4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Michael B. Fuller vs City of West Covina
On June 9, 1989 a claim for property damage amounting to $650.00
was received by the City Clerk's Office.
b) Jose Alfredo Halcon (Minor) Ignacio & Magdalena
On June 19, 1989 a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office.
5) TEMPORARY USE PER11ITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1899-189 was issued to East San Gabriel
Valley Japanese Center, 1203 West Puente, for their Obon Festival
on July 8, 1989
Temporary Use Permit No. 1900-89 was issued to Mission Chrysler,
298 North Azusa, for balloons on July 7-9, 1989.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1901-89 was issued to Lincoln Mercury,
2539 East Garvey, for balloons, clown and free food on July
21-23, 1989.
Temporary Use Permit No. 1902-89 was issued to Mission Chrysler,
298 North Azusa, for balloons on July 15-16, 1989.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
6) APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS
Parcel Map 19882 - Approve Final Map - U.B.S. Partners
U.B.S. Partners is requesting final map approval in order to develop
their parcel on the west side of Woodgate at Francesca Drive.
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 FINAL MAP OF PARCEL
MAP 19882.
7) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
Parcel Map 19087 - On -Site Improvements - Owen Construction
Location: 513 South Lark Ellen Avenue
Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and authorize release
of American Motorist Insurance Company Faithful Performance Bond
No. 3SM-70729200 in the amount of $5,400. Staff recommends
acceptance.
8) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) 1989-90 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funding
b)
c)
Each year the State of California provides funds for bicycle
and pedestrian use. In order to claim these funds, it is
necessary that the City apply for them. 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 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER
SB-821 AND RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN PLAN.
The Queen of the Valley Hospital desires to extend the agreed
completion date for the on -site improvements from January
9, 1990 to January 9, 1995. The agreed completion dates for
the off -site improvements are not affected. It is recommended
that the City Council extend Agreements for on -site improvements
in the amount of $236,000 and for sewer improvements in the
amount of $80,000 for Queen of the Valley Hospital.
m Authorizing City Planager
cuments
On January 23, 1989, the City Council authorized by minute
action the filing of an application for a street rehabilitation
project under provisions of Senate Bill No. 140. The State
requires that the authorization be by resolution to consider
the application as complete. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF
COVINA AS NECESSARY FOR THE SB-140 PROGRAM.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF THE CITY OF WEST
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
9) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 11, 1989
Accept and file
I. The request of William Dotson, Jr., for installation of a
traffic signal at La Puente Road and Sentous was recommended
for receive and file.
II. The request of Cindy Mitchel for installation of a crossguard
at Rowland and Astell was approved until sidewalk can be
constructed on the south side of Rowland Avenue between Osborn
and Lark Ellen.
III. The request of Pearl Aiassa for establishing parking
restrictions for recreational vehicles on city streets resulted
in a recommendation that a vehicle parking ordinance be
submitted to the City Council for their review.
IV. The request of John Mendoza
signal at Amar and Leanna
review again in July, 1990.
Lire for installation of a traffic
was denied with a provision for
V. The request of Eugene L. House regarding parking restrictions
at the intersection of Bubbling Well and Truman Place was
held over for additional information.
VI. The request of Katherine Castucci for installation of cul-de-sac
on Walnut Creek Parkway in the vicinity of Pima/Bandy was
held over.
VII. The request of Roberta Azpeitia regarding traffic conditions
on Woodgate Drive between Temple and Shadow Oak Drive resulted
in a recommendation of increased police enforcement of the
posted speed limit and contacting the residents for a community
meeting to discuss traffic conditions on Woodgate.
VIII. The City initiated request for installation of stop signs
on Swanee Lane, Padre Drive, Thelborn Street and Workman Avenue
at their intersections with Morris was approved.
IX. The City initiated request for installation of rumble strips
on Morris at Thelborn and Swanee was approved along with
installing speed limit signs adjacent to each rumble strip.
10) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 1989
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments.
(Receive and file)
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
11) AWARD OF BIDS
a) SP-89105 - Minor Street Improvements
This project consists of construction of an asphalt overlay
to improve the condition of deteriorated streets at various
locations. The total project cost is $110,000.00. It is
recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Copp
Contracting, Inc. of Whittier in the amount of $96,222.50
as submitted at the bid opening on July 17, 1989, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said
Copp Contracting, Inc., for the work to be done.
b) PP-89203 - Freeway Landscape Modification
This project consists of the landscape modifications adjacent
to the southeast quadrant of Azusa Avenue on -ramp and I-10
Freeway to provide improved visibility to auto dealerships.
The total project cost is $34,000. It is recommended that
the City Council take the following actions:
a) Transfer $34,000 from the City of West Covina Street
Lighting and Maintenance District Fund to City Project
PP-89203 (188-320-3920-7900).
b) Accept the bid of Raymor Electric Company, Inc. of San
Gabriel in the amount of $28,790 as submitted at the
bid opening on July 13, 1989, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with said Raymor
Electric Company, Inc. for the work to be done.
c) Landscape Maintenance Contract - Maintenance District No. 7
This contract provides for the landscape maintenance of six
acres of developed slope area with ornamental plantings and
weed abatement in natural areas south of Hillside Drive and
east of Citrus Avenue. It is recommended that the City Council
accept the bid of Aloha Landscape of West Covina, in the amount
of $37,788.00 annually and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute an agreement with said Aloha Landscape for the
work to be done.
12) CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Quarterly Construction Activity Report Second Quarter 1989
This report is to provide the City Council with a summary of major
construction activity in the City for the quarter ending June 30,
1989, as reflected by the Building Permits issued. It is recommended
that the City Council receive and file this report.
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 12:
Motion by 2nd by
To Waive further reading of the resolutions 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. C0101UNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
a) Green Waste Dis
This report is a review of the possible City participation in
the Sanitation Districts' proposed program to use shredded green
(yard) wastes for daily landfill cover. It is recommended that
the City Council receive and file this report.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
b) Cortez Park Specific Plan
The report provides a status of the Cortez Park Specific Plan
and the related relocation of Fire Station No. 2 and construction
of the addition to the Senior Citizen's Center. It is recommended
that the City Council authorize staff to negotiate with Valencia
Heights Water Company for a possible fire station site and direct
staff to proceed with the revision to the Cortez Park Specific
Plan and earliest possible construction of the new Cortez Park
Building.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
a) Contract for Revenue Analysis
The consulting firm of Revenue Allocation Management analyzes
tax and fee records of the State and County, to determine if
the City has been paid the appropriate funds from these
collections. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
staff to negotiate and execute a contract with Revenue Allocation
Management for the revenue analysis and/or audit of the State
Controller's and/or County records.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION Continued
G.
H.
2) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
a) Approval of Class Specification and Salary Range - Firefighter
A request to establish a new classification of Firefighter
Recruit. 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 CLASS
SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT; AND
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, AS AMENDED, - CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over.
b) Authorization to Execute an Agreement with Eastland Counselin
Center for an Employee Assistance Program
This report requests the Council to approve the selection of
an Employee Assistance Program provider and recommends execution
of an agreement for these professional services. It is
recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute
and agreement with Eastland Counseling Center for the City's
Employee Assistance Program at a cost not to exceed $12,750
for one year.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) POLICE DEPARTMENT
a) Mid -Year Crime Status Re
Each year the Chief of Police/Public Safety Division Manager
prepares an annual and a mid -year report setting forth the status
of crime in the community. This mid -year report reflects a
15.8% increase in major crime, a 12% increase in arrests, and
a response time to emergency calls holding at 4.9 minutes.
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this
report.
ACTION: Motion by
by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over.
FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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Page Ten
I. CITY ATTORNEY
Closed session for litigation or personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956 et seq.
1) Request for authority to prepare amicus brief: Scozzioaria v.
Newport Beach (Oral Report)
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.
K. CITY MANAGER
1) Authorization to Seek Legislation Regarding Police Liability
As a result of Tolleson v. West Covina, the City Council will consider
a recommendation to pursue legislation extending immunities from
liability on the part of public entities and officers for actions
taken in the course of investigations. It is recommended that the
City Council authorize the initiation of efforts to secure legislative
remedies as provided in the staff report.
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
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
ROLL CALL:
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M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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N. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Q
1) Light Rail
The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) will determine
after March 1990 which light rail and commuter rail transit projects
will receive priority for funding. 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, FAVORING EARLY CONSTRUCTION OF LIGHT
RAIL AND COMMUTER RAIL FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Disapprove Hold Over
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
To August 7, 1989 in the West Covina City Council Chambers
at 7:30 P.M.
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C I T Y C O
U N C
I L
C A L E N D A R
Monday
July 31, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Adjourned regular meeting
of the Redevelopment
Agency
Monday
August 7, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Adjourned regular meeting
Monday
August 14, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular City Council
meeting
Monday
August 28, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular City Council
meeting
Monday
September 11, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular City Council
meeting
Monday
September 25, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular City Council
meeting