02-25-1991 - Regular•
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Monday
February 25, 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, West Covina. For sign language interpreter services,
please call (818) 967-9752 (voice) or (818) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 am to 5 pm Monday
through Friday. Four working days notice is required.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
A). HEARINGS
Pastor Stuart York, Rosemead Christian Church.
Special meeting of February 11, 1991
Regular meeting of February 11, 1991
Proclamation
MENTAL RETARDATION MONTH (March, 1991)
Resolution of Commendation
Retired Fire personnel: Norman Wademan
Richard Varder
Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for 7:30 pm. The procedures
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) COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
The Council.will consider a report on the Community Facilities
District (C.F.D.), conduct a public hearing and consider resolutions
approving the formation of the District and the possible issuance
of bonds by the C.F.D. and certification of a negative declaration
of environmental impact; if approved, the Council will hold a special
election on bond issuance, the levy of a special tax and an approp-
riations limit. If the vote is favorable, the Council will be
asked to adopt an ordinance levying the special tax.
a) Verification of publication and mailing
b) Staff presentation
c) Public testimony
d) Decide whether or not to adopt the following resolutions
(and conduct an election):
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 91-1 (SOUTH HILLS), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A
I certify that ocpies of the SPECIAL TAX WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91-1
Council Agenafor the meetinq(SOUTH HILLS) AND CALLING AN ELECTION
of -a �� ',^ ; v3 I./ post din
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Act to waive reading of the resolution and to
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
2/25/91 Pg. 2
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN A MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,500,000
WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91-1 OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA (SOUTH HILLS) AND CALLING AN
ELECTION
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the resolution and to
adopt_ disapprove hold over
* * FIVE MINUTES RECESS FOR ELECTION * *
RESOLUTION NO. - A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAX, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91-1 OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA (SOUTH HILLS) AND AUTHORIZING THE
VALIDATION OF ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE FORMATION
OF SAID DISTRICT AND SAID SPECIAL ELECTION
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the resolution and to
adopt_ disapprove hold over
Decide whether or not to adopt the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AUTHORIZING THE. LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91-1 OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA (SOUTH HILLS)
ACTION: Motion by I2nd by
to waive reading of the ordinance and to
introduce disapprove hold over
B) - AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 MINUTES)
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
2/25/91 Page 3
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 (refer to staff)
Letter received from the Historical Society of West Covina requesting
a "preservation ordinance" for historically significant structures.
2) COMMISSIONSUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive and file)
a) Planning Commission 2/20/91
b) Personnel Commission 2/13/91
c) Senior Citizens Commission 2/14/91
3) ABC APPLICATIONS (Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest)
Rosa Alba Romero dba OSUNA'S RESTAURANT
Ontario 1041 E. Amar Road #W
Robin Ficery & dba ANTHONY'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Anthony Gallo 965 S. Glendora Avenue
Alta Loma
4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive and file)
TUP #1999-91 was issued to Reynolds Buick, 345 N. Citrus, for
balloons from 2/9 to 2/10.
TUP #2000-91 was issued to West Covina Historical Society for an
art auction on 3/3/91 at the Senior Citizens Center, 2501 Cortez.
TUP #2001-91 was issued to Queen of the Valley Hospital, 1115 S.
Sunsety for a seminar on 2/23/91.
5) CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (deny and notify claimant)
a) Linda MacKenzie vs City of West Covina
On January 30, 1991 a leave to present a late claim for
personal injuries amounting to $1,000,000 was received
by the City Clerk's Office.
b) Gene Reyes; Michelle Reyes; Three Minor Children of the
Reyes', Joey, Robert, and Amanda; Tracey Caudillo; Paul
Caudillo; Richard Baxter,`Jr.; Stella Baxter; Richard
Baxter, Sr. & Catherine Baxter vs City of West Covina
On December 26, 1990 a claim for personal injuries
amounting to $10,000,000 was received by the City Clerk's
Office.
6) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) PP 812 - Accept Public Works Improvements - George and
Jolie Hong
Location: Christopher Street, west of Glendora
Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and
releasing Letter of Credit No. SL89031 in the amount of
$41,000 from American National Bank.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2/25/91 Page 4
C) CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 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.
I The request of Ms. Gloria Sullivan for parking restriction
on Garvey Avenue South and Holt Avenue between Barranca
and Grand Avenue resulted :in a recommendatiou.that parking
be restricted along the southside of Holt between Oak Knoll
Drive and Grand Avenue.
II The request from Concerns of Police Survivors for the
installation of a commemorative sign at the intersection
of Wrede Way and Cortez Street was approved.
III The City initiated request for parking restrictions along
the nouthside of West Covina Parkway beginning at 360 feet
west of Vincent Avenue, then 250 feet westerly was approved.
IV The City initiated request for installation of a two-way
left -turn lane from Garvey Avenue South west of Barranca
including parking restrictions on the southside was approved.
V The request of Richard Burrola for a fire lane sign instal-
lation for Fox Glen Condominiums was approved.
VI The City initiated request for review of conditions on
Serenade south of Vine resulted in a recommendation that
135 feet of parking restrictions be installed on the east -
side of Serenade south of Vine.
8) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS
Water Rate Analysis - Informational (receive and file)
Location: North of La Puente Road, east of Lemon, west of Fairgrove.
Due to the Emergency Water'_Conservation Plan, the MWD anticipated
rate increase effective July 1, 1991 and an increase in power
costs, staff is in the process of reevaluating the present water
rates and will recommend appropriate adjustments at the March
11, 1991 City Council meeting.
9) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1991
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments (receive and file)
10) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
Driveway Modification No. 65:
Applicant: Dayton Maddox, 3500 E. Holt Avenue
Request: Circular Driveway
ARB Decision: Approved
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2/25/91 Page 5
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10:
Motion by , 2nd by to waive
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all
other items listed on the Consent Calendar, except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1) PP 91205 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
SAFETY RAILING CONSTRUCTION
The construction of a safety hand railing is required in the
City's own open space area for public safety and welfare.
The total estimated project cost is $15,000. Recommendation
is to take the following actions:
a) Establish City Project No. PP 91205.
b) Appropriate $15,000 from the Maintenance District No. 6
Contingecy Fund to PP 91205 (186-320-3133-7400).
c) Approve plans and specifications for PP 91205 and authorize
the City Engineer to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
2) CITY PROJECT SL 91123 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
CORTEZ STREET LIGHTING
Cortez Street will be reconstructed as part of City Project
No. SP 87115 - Cortez Street Improvements. City Project SL 91123
consists of the installation of street lighting electroliers with
underground conduits and will be under construction concurrently
with SP 87115. Recommendation is to take the following actions:
a) Establish City Project No. SL 91123.
b) Authorize the transfer of $30,000 from SL 90116 (188-320-
3019-7200) to SL 91123 (188-320-3132-7200).
c) Approve plans and specifications for SL 91123 and authorize
the City Engineer to call for bids.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
E)
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
2/25/91 Page 6
CITY OFFICE PAPER RECYCLING PROJECT
This is a report on the implementation of the City's office
paper recycling program for the City facilities. Recommendation
is to approve.the agreements with Allan Paper Company and West
Covina Disposal and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
2) HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The City Council has .requested an evaluation and recommendations
concerning the Summer Concerts. Recommendation is to appropriate
funding of $59,000 out of the unappropriated excess Business
Improvement Tax Reserves for eight 1991 Summer Concerts.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
3) PLANNING DEPARTMENT
a) REVISED GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE
CALIFORNIA QUALITY ACT (CEQA) RESOLUTION
The proposed CEQA Resolution updates the City's current
environmental guidelines in accordance with recent changes
to the Fish and Game Code. Recommendation is to approve
the revised guidelines by adopting a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 8469 AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading and to
adopt disapprove hold over
b) CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE PLAN
West Covina's Central Business District lacks a sense of
identity and image. The preparation and implementation of
a streetscape plan in conjunction with private projects
such as The Plaza expansion could create a new and exciting
downtown for West Covina. Recommendation is to direct
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G)
2/25/91 Page 7
staff to commence preparation of a Central Business
District Streetscape Plan. Furthermore, staff also
recommends that the draft streetscape plan be trans-
mitted to the Planning Commission for review and
recommendation to the City Council.
ACTION: Motion by
to approve
OPERATIONAL.SERVICES DIVISION
1) PERSONNEL SERVICES
2nd by
disapprove hold over
APPROVAL OF CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT CLERK AND
RECLASSIFICATION OF CLERK/TYPIST TO ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE IN
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
This report proposes the adoption of a new class specification
for Building Permit Clerk and of the reclassification of the
Clerk/Typist position in the City Clerk's Office to Adminis-
trative Aide. Recommendation is to adopt the following reso-
lutions:
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 APPROVING THE NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR
BUILDING PERMIT CLERK
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 APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF A CLASSIFIED
NON-EXEMPT CLERK/TYPIST POSITION IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
TO A CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE POSITION
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) POLICE DEPARTMENT
disapprove hold over
a) ADDITION OF MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15-4
Council will consider the introduction of an ordinance
requiring private security guards to wear uniforms
that are of a different color and.design than uniforms
worn by West Covina Police Officers. Recommendation
is to introduce the following ordinance:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
2/25/91 Page 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 15-4 TO THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING UNIFORMS FOR
PRIVATE SECURITY PERSONNEL
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the ordinance and to
introduce disapprove hold over.
b) AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15-5
Council -will consider the introduction of an ordinance
to make the possession of an open container of alcohol
a violation in addition to the consumption of alcohol
in public areas and in parking lots adjacent to businesses
within the City. Recommendation is to introduce the
following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 15-5 RESTRICTING THE CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the ordinance and to
introduce disapprove hold over
c) POLICE BUILDING COMPUTER WIRING UPGRADE
The City Council has approved the purchase of a new
computer system from Hewlett-Packard to replace the
Police Department's obsolete system. As part of that
upgrade, the Council approved $50,000 from Drug Enforcement
Rebate monies to be used for upgrading peripheral
equipment to the main computer system. Recommendation
is to execute the Sales Agreement contract with Com-Aid
and authorize the expenditure of Drug Enforcement Rebate
monies, not to exceed $16,000 for the installation of
new computer wiring in the Police building.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
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2/25/91 Page 9
H) CITY ATTORNEY
Closed Session for litigation purposes pursuant to Gov. Code Section
54956 et seq. or personnel matters.
I) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Recess the City Council meeting at to convene the Redevelopment
Agency meeting. Reconvene"the City Council meeting at pm.
J) CITY MANAGER
1) LEGISLATIVE.PLATFORM FOR THE 1991/92 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
This report proposes a legislative platform for the 1991/92
legislative session to provide Council direction to staff in
responding in a timely manner to the large number of legislative
issues which have potential impacts on the City of West Covina.
Recommendation is to adopt a legislative platform for the
1991/92 legislative session.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
2) FUNDING FOR CHAMBER BUSINESS AND CIVIC DIRECTORY
The City Council has received a request from the Chamber of
Commerce to provide additional funding to cover the printing
and citywide distribution of the 1991 Business and Civic
Directories. Recommendation is to:
a) Appropriate $27,000 from unappropriated Business Improvement
Tax funds for use by the Chamber of Commerce to print an
additional 30,000 1991 Business and Civic Directories, and
b) Consider the additional appropriation from unappropriated
Business Improvements Tax funds of $7,575 for use by the
Chamber to mail 1991 Business and Civic Directories to
all city residences.
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
K) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable to 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:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
L) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
M) MAYOR'S REPORTS
2/25/91 Page 10
1) POTENTIAL ABANDONMENT OF HIGHWAY 39
The City has received a request from the Automobile Club of
Southern California to oppose the potential abandonment of a
section of Highway 39 located 8 � miles north of Azusa. This
is a matter of Council policy and staff makes no recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
2) PROCLAMATION - Arbor Day (March 10, 1991)
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) COMMUNITY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON GANGS
Council has requested information on the concept of forming a
community wide coordinating council to address the growing level
of gang activity in West Covina. Recommendation is to direct
staff to set up a summit meeting on gangs with'; -community
leaders.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2/25/91 Page 11
ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by
to.adjourn the meeting at am/pm to 6:00 pm on
Monday, March 4, 1991 in the multipurpose room.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday
March
4,
1991
6:30
pm
Budget Parameters/Strategic Planning
Monday
March
11,
1991
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
March
18,
1991
7:30
pm
Adjourned regular meeting off site
Monday
March
25,
1991
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
April
8,
1991
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
April
15,
1991
7:30
pm
Adjourned regular meeting with Waste
Management & Environmental Quality Comm.
Monday
April
22,
1991
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
February 25, 1991
E)
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA,CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
7:30 pm
Council Chambers
1.5) UPDATE ON BKK LANDFILL - ORAL REPORT
Possible increase of daily tonnage limit at BKK Landfill
due to the closure of Azusa Land Reclamation Landfill.
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