09-18-1989 - RegularADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF TN Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WE INA
AGENDA
Monday, September 18, 1989
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Bacon, Lewis, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
A. HEARINGS
1) Street Vacation - San Gabriel Valley Tribune - Public Hearing
The San Gabriel Valley Tribune has requested the vacation of a 60 by
500 foot future street option located northerly of San Bernardino Road
approximately 500 feet easterly of Azusa Canyon Road, granted to the
City in 1948. There is no present or prospect f4arg9Zttprcogfppsof et
easement. Counoil Agenda for the meeting
of /� were posted in
a) Verification of publication accordance with the 1/87 Brown
b) Open Hearing Act Amendments.
c) Presentation of staff report Dated: -
d) Public testimony
6). Close hearing
f) Council discussion Qffice ofjAeCityClerk
g) Recommendation of the staff is that the City Council adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN
FUTURE STREET.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
2) Street Vacation - Alley - Public Hearing
The alley, easterly of Sunkist and behind 2033 and 2005 West Garvey
Avenue North, is unimproved and has never been utilized for public
purposes. This portion of the alley is excess right-of-way and
can be vacated after a Public Hearing and adoption of a'Resolution
of Vacation.
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
the following resolution:
is that the City Council adopt
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION
OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AN ALLEY.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
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A. HEARINGS Continued
3) 1988/89 Grantee Performance Report
The 1988/89 Grantee Performance Report outlines performance of
programs funded with Community Development Block Grant funds.
The public hearing on this matter provides the public with an
opportunity to comment on this past year's programs and projects.
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
the 1988/89 Grantee Performance Report and authorize its
submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove.
4). Joint Public Hearing - Third
Hold Over
tation Agreement - The Lakes
The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency Board will consider
the adoption of a Third Implementation Agreement to the Restated
Desposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment
Agency and Watt Investment Properties, Inc.
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 adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A THIRD
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT TO THE RESTATED DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND WATT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC; MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE INITIAL STUDY
OF SAID PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID THIRD IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove
Hold Over
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AGENDA AND ORAL COMUNICATIONS ( 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)
Letters received from Bert G. Ruiz, Noreen and Robert Kirk and
J. Reed favoring a ban on RV parking on city streets, also a letter
from Irving N. Rubinstein, M.D. who is against the banning of RV
parking.
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 . . . . . . . . . . .September 6, 1989
b) Human Resources Commission. . . . . . . . . . .August 24, 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)
a) TYSSEE, Denis Doris dba The Post Horn
The Missing Link Food Corporation 178 South Glendora Avenue
Torance, CA West Covina, CA
b) FAN, Tsung Chen & Tai Lee Hong dba Holiday Inn - West Covina
Orange, CA 3223 E. Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Deborah Roberts vs City of West Covina
On May 5, 1989 a claim for personal injuries amounting to
$100,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's office.
b) Robert Seymour (a minor) by His Parents John R. & Diana L.
On July 19, 1989 a claim for personal injuries amounting to
$810.00 was received by the City Clerk's office.
c) Dennis F. Craig vs City of West Covina
On July 28, 1989 a claim for property damage was received
by the City Clerk's office.
5) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (Receive and file)
Temporary Use Permit No. 1906-89 was. issued to West Covina Toyota,
821 South Glendora, for balloons on September 2-4, 1989.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued
6) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) Unclassified Use Permit
Location: Northeast corner Vincent and Garvey Avenue
Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and authorize
release of Safeco Insurance Company Faithful Performance
Bond No. 5465101 in the amount of $38,000. Staff recommends
release.
b) Precise Plan 360, Revision 1 - On -site Improvements -
Motor Corporation
Location: 333 North Citrus
Acknowledge completion of on -site improvements and authorize
release of Mid Century Insurance Company Faithful Performance
Bond No. N00380096 (15) in the amount of $34,700. Staff
recommends release.
7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) Annual Water Report
This report summarizes Water Department's operation for the
1988-89 Fiscal Year. It is recommended that this informational
report be received and filed.
b) Tract 44564 - Extension of Agreements - Glenfed Development
Glenfed Development desires to extend the agreed upon completion
date for the on -site improvements, to November 20, 1989.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize one-year
extension of Agreements.
c) Los An County Transportation Commission - 1990 Fight
Gridlock Ordinance and Expenditure Plan
The LACTC is requesting council support via Resolution for
their plan to place a Sales Tax Increase for transportation
purposes on the June, 1990 ballot. 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 LOS
ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FIGHT GRIDLOCK
ORDINANCE AND EXPENDITURE PLAN.
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A Request for Proposal for Underground Storage Tank Management
was issued in November, 1988 and it is proposed to enter into
a contract with SCS Engineers for the sum of $58,300. It
is recommended that the City Council accept the proposal of
SCS Engineering for the amount of $58,300 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with SCS
Engineering for the work to be done.
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8) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
Slight Modification No. 132
Applicant: Anne Squillacote
Location: 2442 East James Avenue
Request: Allow wall adjacent to the street and exceed maximum
height of 42 inches.
Decision: Deny
ACTION OF THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
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
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GP-90302 - California Mini Park Building Renovation
This project consists of replacement of the roof on the building
at the California Mini Park and to provide drainage from the building
to the street. Estimated cost is $5,000.00. It is recommended that
the City Council take the following actions:
a) Establish project No. GP-90302
b) Appropriate $5,000.00 for this project from unappropriated
construction tax funds.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
Ordinance Introduction - Truck Routes
In order to implement the Council approved modification to the City's
Truck Route System, it is necessary to modify the Municipal Code.
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-141 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUCK ROUTES.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
To Introduce Disapprove Hold Over,
Ordinance Introduction - Woodgate Drive Speed Zone
In order to implement the Council approved speed zone on Woodgate
Drive, it is necessary to modify the Municipal Code. It is recommended
that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-131 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO INCREASES OF STATE LAW MAXI14UM SPEEDS.
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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D. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION Continued
4) Request of Sole Source Purchase of Computer Equipment
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The 1989-90 Engineering Department budget provides funds for the
purchase of computer equipment to expand the department's Computer
Aided Drafting System. The cost of the required equipment for this
expansion is $21,547.86. It is recommended that the City Council
approve waiver of competitive bidding procedures and authorize the
purchase of computer equipment for the HP 1000 from Hewlett Packard
in the amount of $21,547.86 including tax.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve.
5) TS-90117 -
Disapprove Hold Over.
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- Grant
The Fuel Efficient Traffic Signal Management Program provides funding
to establish timing patterns on major arterial streets to reduce
delays and fuel consumption. This year's project, which the State
has approved, is for Cameron Avenue, Merced Avenue and Vincent Avenue.
The total cost of the project is $50,496.33. It is recommended that
the City Council take the following actions:
a) Establish Project TS-90117.
b) Find that the aforesaid improvements are categorically exempt
pursuant to Sections 15101 and 15106 of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
c) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS
AND AGREEMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
d) Transfer $14,200 from Project TS-90101 (161-320-3901-7800) to
Project TS-90117 (161-320-3022-7800).
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To WAIVE further reading of the Resolution, and
To Adopt Disapprove Hold Over
COMMINITY SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
o items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
H. FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY
1) Bankruptcy of Ha'Penny Inn
The Ha'Penny Inn went into bankruptcy owing the City approximately
$90,000.00 inclusive of interest and penalties. It is recommended
that the City join with the Cities of Arcata, Azusa, and E1 Cajon
in hiring a single bankruptcy attorney to represent them. It is
recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute
a retainer agreement with Mr. Brill subject to a maximum City
contribution of $10,000.00.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
2) 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) Pending Legislation
Two bills pending before the Legislature require City Council action.
It is recommended that the City Council support SCA 2 and oppose
the Governor's Waste Management Board reorganization proposal.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
2) Designation of Voting Delegates: National League of Cities
The National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities will be held
November 25-29. 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 2nd by
To
3) City Manager's Absence
Confirmation of the City Manager's absence from the September 25,
1989, regular West Covina City Council meeting is requested. It
is recommended that the City Council confirm the absence of the City
Manager from the September 25, 1989, regular meeting.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
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K. CITY MANAGER
4) Executive Search for Personnel Director
The City will initiate a recruitment for Personnel Director as soon
as practicable. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to hire an executive search firm to recruit for
a Personnel Director.
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ACTION
ORAL CONM MICATIONS
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Proclamation
Piotion by 2nd by
To Approve Disapprove Hold Over
Constitution Week September 17-23, 1989
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
To adjourn the meeting at P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
Monday
September 25, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular City Council meeting
Monday
October 9, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular City Council meeting
Monday
October 16, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Adjourned regular meeting
Monday
October 23, 1989
7:30
P.M.
Regular City Council meeting
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