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08-28-1989 - RegularGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COU1j� CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNI& A G E N D A Monday, August 28, 1989 7:30 P.M. Agenda material is available at the City Clerk's Office for review: 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, City Hall, Room 317. For sign language interpreter services at City Council meetings, please telephone (818) 814-8433 (voice) or (818) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. A notice of four working days is required. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Pastor Sidney Frazen, Immanuel Lutheran ROLL CALL Bacon, Lewis, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of August 14, 1989 PRESENTATIONS Proclamations: Earthquake Survival Program - August, 1989 Flashlight and Batteries Month Resolutions of Commendation: Retiring City Commissioners 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) Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Denying Unclassified Use Permit No. 393 Applicant: Joseph R. Gibas Location: 244 Nort: Willow Avenue The applicant req:iested approval of an unclassified use permit to construct a 1,200 square foot second -family unit on a 21,250 square foot lot. On August 2, 1989, the Planning Commission denied the applicants request and the applicant has appealed the Commission's decision. 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 approve Unclassified Use Permit No. 393 and adopt the following resolution. However, a resolution upholding the Planning Commission decision to deny Unclassified Use Permit No. 393 has been prepared if the City Council chooses to deny the request. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING ASIDE THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING UNCLASSIFIED [ certify that copies of the USE PERMIT NO. 393 FOR A DETACHED SECOND -FAMILY UNIT ON A Council Agenda for themee�IWGLE-FAMILY LOT. (Joseph R. Gibas) of 9' 02 .9 - 8± were posted in accordance with the /87 B'OT-ION: Motion by 2nd by Act AmEndments.S%1as/gTo WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and Dated: To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over Offic of tho Clark City Council Agenda • • August 28, 1989 Page Two A. HEARINGS Continued 2) Draft Housing Element The proposed Draft Housing Element updates the existing 1985 Housing Element to reflect current housing needs and constraints in the City and establishes appropriate housing goals, policies, and implementation programs for the 1989-1994 planning period. Verification of publication Open Hearing Presentation of staff report Public testimony Close hearing Council discussion Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council review the proposed draft Housing Element, provide comments and receive public testimony, and delay formal action on the draft Housing Element by continuing the public hearing until November 13, 1989, or upon receiving input from the State Department of Housing and Community Development, whichever occurs sooner. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over IWE City Council Agenda • • August 28, 1989 Page Three AGENDA AND ORAL COHMNICATIONS (- 15 NINUTES ) 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. - 3 - City Council Agenda • • August 28, 1989 Page Four 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 for September 11, 1989 Agenda ) Letters received from Donald and Louise Crouse, Robert C. Lesovsky, Pearl Aiassa, and Marjorie Welch urging Council to ban Recreational Vehicle parking on residential streets. One letter received from Floramae M. Laird opposing the banning of R.V. parking and a letter from Robert D. Hoag favoring a ban on overnight parking of all types of vehicles. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 16, 1989 b) Personnel Commission . . . . . . . . . .August 23, 1989 c) Recreation & Parks Commission . . . . . . .August 22, 1989 d) Waste Mgt. & Environmental Quality Commission .August 17, 1989 3) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant) a) Union Oil Company of California vs City of West Covina On July 11, 1989 a claim for indemnification was received by the City Clerk's Office. b) Elizabeth Newlon vs City of West Covina On June 19, 1989 a claim for personal injuries was received by the City Clerk's Office. c) Mrs. LaRue Brewer vs City of West Covina On June 23, 1989 a claim for property damage amounting to $148.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office. d) David Scott Foster vs City of West Covina On July 14, 1989 a claim for personal injuries amounting to $20,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office. 4), TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file) Temporary Use Permit No. 1905-89 was issued to West Covina Republican Club for a Jamboree on August 19, 1989. - 4 - City Council Agenda • • August 28, 1989 Page Five C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued 5) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 1989 Accept and fi e I. The request of Sam Sciortino that parking be permitted in the dedicated alley between Eckerman and Rowland Avenue east of the 600 block of Vincent Avenue was denied. II. The City initiated request that the intersection of Toluca Avenue and West Covina Parkway be modified to provide a double left turn from both Toluca Avenue northbound approach lanes was approved. III. The request of Robert Morganstern that the designation as a truck route of the segment of Grand Avenue between Interstate 10 and the South City Limit be deleted from the Municipal Code was approved. IV. The request of Craig Pierson that time limit parking restrictions be installed on Nelson Street from the drive approach at 1814 Nelson Street to 60 feet southerly was approved. V. The request of Eugene L. House for a review of conditions at the intersection of Bubbling Well Road and Truman Place resulted in a recommendation that curb parking be restricted along the 100 foot curve on the northwest corner on Truman Place and Bubbling Well Road. VI. The request of Mrs. Katherine Castucci that a cul-de-sac be constructed on Walnut Creek Parkway in the vicinity of Pima and/or Bandy Avenue was held over. 6) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Waive reading and adopt) At the City Council meeting of August 14, an ordinance was introduced to clearly define the type of sales events permitted in residential and open space zones, to provide for appropriate land use regulations for such uses and clarify the administrative review and approval procedures for such events. 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 (ZONING), ARTICLE XI, AND CHAPTER 14 (LICENSES AND BUSINESSES), ARTICLE IV, AS THEY RELATE TO SALES EVENTS IN RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONES. 7) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1989 Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments. (Receive and file) - 5 - City Council Agenda • August 28, 1989 Page Six C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued 8) AWARD OF BIDS a) Complete ricati the Fire Department Bids were solicited for the purchase of a Complete Rescue Extrication package. It is recommended that the City Council award Bid No. 90-03 to the lowest responsive bidder, Flamco, in the amount of $13,525.50, including tax and delivery. b) Rescue Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department Bid No. 90-01 Bids were solicited for the purchase of Rescue Breathing Apparatuses and additional air cylinders. It is recommended that the City Council award Bid No. 90-01 to San Diego Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $20,099.75, including tax and shipping charges. c) Award of Bid/Staff Car Leases Bids were solicited for the lease of two staff cars. It is recommended that the City Council award the bid to the lowest bidder, Mission Chrysler -Plymouth, in the amount of $519.21 per month each for 36 months. 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 City Council Agenda • August 28, 1989 Page Seven D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 1) SS-87133 Azusa Avenue Sewer Lift Station - Selection of Consultant E An engineering consultant was required to prepare plans and specifications for the installation of a new sewer lift station. A Consultant has been selected. It is recommended that the City Council accept the Proposal of Norris-Repke, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $12,100 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with said Norris-Repke, for the work to be done. ACTION Motion by To Approve COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 1) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT r to Kedeve 2nd by Disapprove Hold Over. - Fashion Plaza Project a Item No. III The Redevelopment Agency and the City Council will consider approving a Park and Ride Agreement with Sylvan S. Shulman Co./West Covina Associates (Fashion Plaza Expansion). It is recommended that the City Council approve a Park and Ride Agreement for the Fashion Plaza Expansion Project. ACTION: Motion by 2nd To Approve Disapprove Hold Over F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION 1) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT r ck Engineer and This report proposes the adoption of new class specifications for Plan Check Engineer and Information Systems Manager. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION, AS AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION, AS AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolutions, and To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over - 7 - City Council Agenda • • August 28, 1989 Page Eight G. H. OPERATIONA SERVICES DIVISION Continued 2) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Tax Rate for Landscape Maintenance Districts 1 and 2 Maintenance Districts 1 and 2 are funded through an ad valorem tax on real property. Each year it is necessary to review the costs and revenues for both districts and to formally set the rate for the next fiscal year by a resolution of the City Council. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions fixing the assessment rate for Maintenance Districts 1 and 2 for the 1989-1990 fiscal year. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1989 FOR WOODSIDE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND FIXING RATES OF ASSESSMENT FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1989 FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1989 FOR WOODSIDE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND FIXING RATES FOR ASSESSMENT FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1989 FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To WAIVE further reading of the Resolutions, and To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 1) POLICE DEPARTMENT La Puente Mental Health Center Funding The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has requested assistance in obtaining funding for mental health services in order to forestall reduction in services on October 1, 1989. It is recommended that the City Council support the County of Los Angeles in its efforts to provide sufficient funding to maintain existing mental health services. ACTION: Motion by FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over 1) Heidi Freeth vs City of West Covina Request for Settlement Authority On December 8, 1988, a claim for property damage and personal injuries was received by the City Clerk's office. It is recommended that the City Council authorize $30,000.00 settlement authority to settle the claim of Heidi Freeth filed on December 8, 1988. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To Approve Disapprove Hold Over City Council Agenda • • August 28, 1989 Page Nine I J K. 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) Designation of Voting Delegate for League Annual Conference The League of California Cities Annual Conference will be held October 22-25. The City Council must appoint a voting delegate and alternate to vote on behalf of the City. It is recommended that the City Council appoint a voting delegate and alternate. ACTION: Motion by To L. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS 2nd by 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 2nd by To Approve Disapprove ROLL CALL: Hold Over City Council Agenda • • August 28, 1989 Page Ten M. ORAL CO10UNICATIONS N. MAYOR'S REPORTS Approval of Resolution of Commendation for retiring City employee Harold Lange ACTION: Motion by 2nd by To 0. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS P. ADJOURNMENT ACTION Motion by 2nd by To adjourn the meeting at P.M. To Tuesday, September 5, 1989, 6:30 P.M. for a Council study session in the Management Resource Center, Room 314. MUE CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR Tuesday September 5, 1989 6:30 P.M. Adjourned regular meeting Mangement Resource Center Room 314 Monday September 11, 1989 7:30 P.M. Monday September 25, 1989 7:30 P.M. Monday October 9, 1989 7:30 P.M. Monday October 16, 1989 7:30 P.M. Regular City Council meeting Regular City Council meeting Regular City Council meeting Adjourned regular meeting