01-28-1991 - RegularMonday
January 28, 1991
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
7:30 pm
Council Chambers
Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 at City
Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings,
please phone (818) 814-8433 (voice) or (818) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 am to 5 pm. Four
working days notice is required.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Rev. Keith Hubbell of First Baptist Church
ROLL CALL Tarozzi, McFadden, Herfert, Jennings, Manners
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of January 14, 1991
PRESENTATIONS Resolutions of Commendation for:
Mr. Ray Foster
Mr. Po -Ming Huang
A. HEARINGS
Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for 7:30 pm. The pro-
cedures used for testimony are: those in favor speaking first, those in
opposition speaking second, then those in favor speaking in rebuttal.
Rebuttal may only address items discussed in opposition. When recognized,
please come forward to the microphone and state your name and address.
1) ADOPTION OF WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
On December 10, 1990, the City introduced the Water Conservation
Ordinance to add Article VII - "Emergency Water Conservation Measures"
to Chapter 23 of the West Covina Municipal Code and set January 28,
1991 as the date for the required public hearing prior to adoption.
a) Verification of publication
b) Staff presentation
c) Public testimony
d) Council discussion
e) Recommendation is to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE
VII (SECTIONS 23-320 THROUGH 23-331) TO CHAPTER 23 OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING EMERGENCY WATER
CONSERVATION MEASURES
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1/28/91 Page Two
A. HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
2) UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The City Council will consider the adoption of an updated
conflict of interest code for designated employees.and commissioners.
a) Verification of notification
b) Staff presentation
c) Public testimony
d) Council discussion
e) Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF. WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UP-
DATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 87300
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
B. AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 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 time
permits, comments on any other municipal matter will be allowed.
When recognized by the Mayor, please come forward to the microphone 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. After a total
of thirty minutes, Oral Communications will be continued later on the Agenda.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
1/28/91 Page Three
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 (none received)
2) COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive and file)
a) Planning Commission . 1/23/91
b) Personnel Commission 1/9/91
c) Waste Management & Environmental Quality Comm. 1/17/91
d) Recreation and Parks Commission . 1/22/91
3) ABC APPLICATION (Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest)
Chao, Hao-Ching (So. Pasadena) dba MONGOLS BBQ RESTAURANT
Liu, Shu-ching (Alhambra) 138 N. Grand Avenue
4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive and file)
TUP #1994-91 was issued to BNP Corporation, 3106 E. Garvey, for a
blessing ceremony on 1/8/91.
TUP #1995-91 was issued to Southland Motors, 2010 E. Garvey, for
balloons on 1/12 to 1/13.
TUP #1996-91 was issued to Hassen West Covina Village, 447 N. Azusa,
for sidewalk sale on 1/19 to 1/20.
TUP #1997-91 was issued to Southland Motors, 2010 E. Garvey, for
balloons on 1/19 to 1/20.
5) CLAIMS FOR ACTION (deny and notify claimant)
a) Martha Orona Mora vs City of West Covina
On December 13, 1990 a claim for personal injuries amounting to
$1,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
b) Ae Soon Bang vs City of West Covina
On December 31, 1990 a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office.
6) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 1991
Items approved by the Traffic Committee are effective upon approval
of the City Council unless an ordinance or resolution is needed for
the action to be implemented. (accept and file)
I The City initiated request for the installation of parking
restrictions on Garvey Avenue South, easterly of Barranca
Street, was approved.
II The City initiated request for restriping on Garvey Avenue
South, easterly of Barranca Street, was approved.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1/28/91 Page Four
C. CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
a) TRACT 46781 - REQUEST FOR BOND REDUCTION
Location: Northwest corner of Azusa and Mobeck
Lewis Homes Management Corporation has requested the bond
reduction for their improvements of their single family
dwelling units at above -mentioned project. Recommendation
is to grant the bond reduction for Lewis Homes Management
Corporation, Tract 46781, from the amount of $375,079.00
to $46,510.00.
b) MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NOS. 834 AND 829 -
DEVELOPERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Location: North of La Puente Road and Sentous Avenue
City of West Covina and County of Los Angeles have an agree-
ment regarding the transfers and maintenance of Flood Control
Drains. The City is now ready to transfer two drains to Los
Angeles County. Therefore, the City must request the County
to accept the drains and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a quitclaim for the easements pertaining to these drains.
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF
SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN (MTD) #829
IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE,
REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CON-
VEYANCE THEREOF
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT
A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STROM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN
AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN (MTD) #834 IN THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
c) LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 84 - SOUTH HILLS HOMES PARTNERSHIP
Location: Between Citrus and Azusa, southerly of Aroma
It has been requested by South Hills Homes Partnership that
a lot line within the open space be adjusted to conform with
development phasing. Recommendation is to adopt the fol-
lowing resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 84 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF (South Hills Homes Partnership)
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1/28/91 Page Five
C. CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
8) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (waive reading and adopt)
An ordinance approving a zone change of "Office -Professional"
to "Service -Commercial" for property located at 620-628 North
Azusa Avenue and an ordinance permitting certain banners in the
public right-of-way were introduced at the January 14, 1991
Council meeting and are now before the Council for 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. 635 - W.F. Biewers)
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, TO PERMIT BANNERS WHICH FEATURE
COMMUNITY EVENTS SPONSORED WHOLLY OR IN PART BY THE CITY AND,
WHICH ARE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, WITHIN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY (Amendment No. 236)
9) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1990
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments (receive and file)
10) AWARD OF BID
SS 87133 - AZUSA AVENUE SEWER LIFT STATION
Six bids were opened on January 21, 1991 for the construction
of Azusa Avenue Sewer Lift Station. The lowest responsible
bid for Alternate I is $195,000.00 by Vido Samarzich, Inc. of
Arcadia. Recommendation is to take the following actions:
a) Reject the bid of F.T. Ziebarth Company of Fullerton,
b) Appropriate $130,000 from Sewer Maintenance Fund to
Project SS 87133 (189-320-3741-7300),
c) Accept the proposal of Vido Samarzich, Inc. of Arcadia in
the amount of $195,000.00 as submitted at the bid opening
of January 21, 1991, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute an agreement for the work to be done.
11) MISCELLANEOUS
RECLASSIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST POSITION FROM
CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT TO MANAGEMENT
The report proposes the reclassification of the City's Administrative
and Personnel Analyst I and,II positions from Confidential/Exempt
to Management. 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. 5878
REMOVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL ANALYST I AND II
POSITIONS FROM THE CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT CLASSIFICATION AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 6482 TO RECLASSIFY THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL
ANALYST I AND II POSITIONS AS MANAGEMENT
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 11:
1/28/91 Page Six
Motion by 2nd by to waive reading
of the resolutions and ordinances, and to adopt; and to approve
all other items listed on the Consent Calendar, except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1) SP 91118 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
WOODGATE DRIVE STREET CLOSURE
This project consists of the closure of Woodgate Drive to
through traffic between Brookfield Place and Greenborough
Place. The estimated total construction cost of the project
is $35,000. Recommendation is to approve plans and specifi-
cations for City Project SP 91118 and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
2) CALIFORNIA AVENUE - REVISED ALIGNMENT
A realignment of California Avenue has been submitted and reviewed
by staff. Staff has requested City Council to adopt the alignment
to facilitate the West Covina Shopping Plaza expansion. Recom-
mendation is to adopt the precise alignment of California Avenue
established by Bryan A. Stirrat and Associates.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
disapprove hold over
1) OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING
The necessary agreement and resolution.are presented to implement
the City Council action of December 10, 1990, to provide funding
for the required Integrated Waste Management Program. Recommen-
dation is to:
a)Approve the Annual Integrated Waste Management Program
Funding Agreement.
b) Adopt the following resolution:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1/28/91 Page Seven
E. 1). INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING OF
ITS REQUIRED INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1990/1991
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the resolution and to
adopt _ disapprove hold over
2) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
VETERANS' MEMORIAL
The City Council has requested an update on the Veterans' Memorial
Project with which the City was involved in 1988. This is a
matter of Council discretion and staff makes no recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by
to
2nd by
F. OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION (no items scheduled)
G. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) POLICE DEPARTMENT
a) DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS
In October 1981, Council adopted Resolution No. 6477,
which established a Destruction of Obsolete Records
Policy for the West Covina Police Department in accordance
with Section 34090 of the Government Code. Recommendation
is to receive and file the report.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to receive and file.
b) MOBILE TERMINAL/VEHICLE LOCATOR PROJECT
The report recommends the continued employment of a Communi-
cations Engineering Consultant and our Police Computer Con-
sultant to assist with the continued development of Phase IV
Computer Development, the Mobile Digital Terminal/Vehicle
Locating System (MDT/VLS) project. Recommendation is to
appropriate $58,023 from Drug Enforcement Rebate monies for
completion of the previously authorized consulting services
on the MDT/VLS project.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
G. 1) POLICE DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED)
c) ANNUAL REPORT
1/28/91 Page Eight
Each year the Chief of Police reports to the City Manager
and City Council on all crime data and police related
activity. This report reflects that during the 1990 calendar
year the total number of major crimes (Part I Offenses)
increased by 5.5% over 1989. This figure is slightly lower
than past years with increases of 10.9% in 1988 and 10.9% in
1989. Response time to emergency calls remain under 5 minutes
at 4.9 minutes, a slight increase over last year's 4.7 minutes.
Recommendation is to receive and file the report.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to receive and file.
d) AUDIT OF ASSET/FORFEITURE FUNDS
At the request of the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Government
Accounting Office is in the process of auditing several
agencies' Asset/Forfeiture Funds throughout the country.
The U.S. Government is specifically interested in how
funds are used at the local level, working relationship
between local and Federal Government, and suggestions
on how to improve the program. Recommendation is to
receive and file the report.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to receive and file.
2) FIRE DEPARTMENT
WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT CONTRACT EXTENSION
This request provides for approval of an extension of the 1990
Weed and Rubbish Abatement contract for 1991, at the 1990 Weed
Abatement prices. Recommendation is to approve an extension
of the 1990 contracts for one (1) year and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the contracts.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
,H. CITY ATTORNEY
Closed Session for litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956 et seq. or personnel matters.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1/28/91 Page Nine
I. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council at pm.
J. CITY MANAGER (No items scheduled)
K. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
The City Council reviews and approved 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 disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL:
L. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
1/28/91 Page Ten
1) PROCLAMATION - National Community College Month (February)
2) EXPIRATION OF COMMISSIONERS' TERMS - PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT
Staff has prepared a report on the appointment process for
Commissioners, as the terms of several City Commissioners
expire on June 30, 1991. Recommendation is to direct staff
to initiate the appointment process.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) PARK RENAMING
Council -member Herfert has requested information on the process
for renaming a City park. The renaming of City parks is a matter
of Council policy. However, should Council desire to rename a
park, it is recommended that Council refer the matter to the
Recreation and Parks Commission for review and comment.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
Monday
2/11/91
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday
2/19/91
7:30
pm
Adj. reg. mtg: Strategic Plan/Budget Parameters
Monday
2/25/91
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
3/11/91
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
3/25/91
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
4/8/91
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
4/15/91
7:30
pm
Adj. Reg. mtg: with Waste Mgt & Envirn. Commission
Monday
4/22/91
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
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