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03-11-1991 - Regulari REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA Monday 7:30 pm. March 11, 1991 Council Chambers A G E N.D A Agenda material is available for. review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Foreign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please call C818) 814-8433 (voice) or (818) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Four working days notice is required. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Father Ray Smith, St. Martha's Episcopal Church ROLL CALL Tarozzi, McFadden, Herfert, Jennings, Manners PRESENTATIONS Resolution of Commendation for Al Bishop, retiring Maintenance Department personnel A) HEARINGS Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for 7:30 pm. The pro- cedures for testimony are: those in favor speaking first, those in oppo- sition 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) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. IA-91-17, ZONE CHANGE NO. 637 NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Sunset Medical GrouD The applicant is requesting approval of a General Plan Amend- ment and_a zone change, on a portion of the subject site, to allow for the development of a 10,200f square foot medical office building and parking lot. a) Verification of publication and mailing b) Staff presentation c) Public testimony d) Council discussion e) Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions and introduce the following ordinance: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE 1 certify that copies of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL Counci Agenda for the meeting PLAN AMENDMENT NO. IA-91-17 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 637 of /5 / were posted in (Sunset Medical Group) accordance with the 1/87 Brown Act Amendments. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Date h Office of the City Clerk - 1 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/11/91 Pg. 2 A) HEARINGS (CONTINUED) 1) Sunset Medical Group (continued) OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. IA-91-17 (Land Use Element) TO THE GENERAL PLAN (Sunset Medical Group) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive reading of the resolutions and to adopt_ disapprove _ hold over 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. 637 - Sunset Medical Group) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive reading .of the ordinance and to introduce disapprove hold over 2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. IB-91-7, WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4, SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT UBS Partners (Woodgate Drive between Adrienne and Francesca Drives) The applicant is requesting approval of a general plan amendment from "Elementary School/Park".to "Low -Medium Residential (4.1 - 8.0 units per acre)" and a.Woodside Village Master Plan Amendment from "Elementary School/Neighborhood Park" to "Residential" to permit the development of 25 single-family detached homes on a 5.5-acre site. a) Verification of publication and mailing b) Staff presentation c) Public testimony d) Council discussion e) Recommendation is to adopt`.:the following resolutions and to introduce the following ordinance: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. IB-91-7, WOODSIDE VILLAGE.MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 48997 AND DEVELOP- MENT PLAN NO. 37, INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - 2 - A) 3/11/91 Pg. 3 HEARINGS (CONTINUED) 2) UBS Partners (continued) OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. IB-91-7 (LAND USE ELEMENT) TO THE GENERAL PLAN CUBS Partners) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive reading of"the resolutions and to adopt_ disapprove hold over AN'ORDINANCE.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST. COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4 (LAND USE MAP) TO THE WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN CUBS Partners) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive reading of the ordinance introduce I disapprove hold over 3) IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES - ADOPTION .OF RESOLUTION to The City adopted Ordinance No. 1869 on January 28, 1991. In order to implement its measures, the City Council must conduct a public hearing, make a finding that there is a water shortage, and adopt an implementing resolution. Staff is. _,__proposing implementing Phase.l measures with standby authority n. to implement Phase II.in the City's Water Department 'service area. a) Verification of publication 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, FINDING THAT A WATER SHORTAGE EXISTS AND.IMPLEMENT PHASE I OF CITY'S WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive reading of the resolution and to adopt disapprove I hold over. - 3 - 4 i CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/11/91 Pg. 4 B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS C30 MINUTES) At this time the City Council will receive comments on any item found on the Agenda (except hearing items) including Consent Calendar items. Upon conclusion of comments regarding agendized items, if time remains, comments on any other municipal matter will be allowed. When recognized, 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 considered by Council. After a total of 30 minutes, Oral Communications will be continued later on the Agenda. - 4 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/11/91 Pg. 5 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 3/6/91 b) Waste,Mngt 6 Environmental:Quality Commission 2/21/91 c) Recreation 6 Parks Commission 2/26/91 d) Human Resources Commission 2/28/91 3) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS`. (receive and file) TUP #2002-91 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey, for balloons on 2/22/91. TUP #2003=01 was issued to Covina Power Squadron,,Eastland Center (north parking lot) for a boat inspection on 3/16/91. 4) CLAIMS FOR ACTION. (deny and notify claimant) Rockview Dairy #29 vs City of West Covina: On February 13, 1991 a claim for monetary loss amounting to $23.72 was received by the City Clerk's Office. Hilario Sanchez and Maria Sanchez, Guardian ad litem for Minor vs City of West Covina: On October 19,.1990 a claim for personal injuries amounting to $150,000 was received by the City Clerk's Office. 5) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS a) Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions - Designation of Certain Streets for Street Sweeping and -Parking Restrictions Location: portion of Cameron Avenue and Citrus Street. According to the California Vehicle Code, cities may, by ordinance or resolution, restrict parking on certain streets or portions thereof for street sweeping purposes. Recom- mendation is to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCNIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR STREET SWEEPING PURPOSES b) Designation of Certain Streets with Vehicle Height Parking Restrictions Location: Rio Verde Drive westerly of Hollenbeck Street. According to the California Vehicle Code, cities may, by ordinance or resolution, restrict parking of vehicles -that are six (6) feet or more in height on certain streets or portions thereof. Recommendation is to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO.. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE SIX(6) FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT - 5 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/11/91 Pg. 6 C) CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED), 5) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS (CONTINUED) c) Ordinance Introduction Amending Section 22-175 - Relating to Overnight Parking Restrictions in Limited Areas Location: Rio Verde Drive westerly of Hollenbeck. Portions of Hillborn Avenue and Rodilee Avenue. According to the California Vehicle Code, cities may, by ordinance or resolution, restrict parking on certain streets, or portions thereof, between the hours of 2 am and 6 am. Recommendation is to introduce the following: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA. AMENDING SECTION 22-175 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS d) Landscape Contract Renewal.- Los Angeles County/West Covina Civic Center Location: West Covina Civic Center. This contract provides for the maintenance of landscaping, handscape and sprinkler systems of the Los Angeles County/ West Covina Civic Center. Recommendation.is to grant renewal to Creative Landscaping, Inc. for contract ser- vices for the coming twelvemonth period at a 6% increase. 6) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (waive reading and adopt) Council will consider the adoption of three ordinances. The first ordinance authorizes the levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 91-1, the second ordinance regulates pri- vate security guards uniform, and the third addresses the issue of open alcoholic beverage containers in public places. ORDINANCE N0, - 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) ORDINANCE NO. ='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 ORDINANCE NO. - 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 7) AWARD OF BID CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER BIDS This is the purchase of the containers to be used in Phase I of the City's curbside recycling program, and subsequent citywide cubside recycling program. Recommendation is to award Bid No. 91-04 in the amount of $221,880 for curbside recycling containers to the lowest responsible bidder, A-1 Products Corporation. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA C) CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED) 8) WASTE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT (receive and file) 3/11/91 pg. 7 This is a report on the waste management activities for the City of West Covina. ACTION.ON:FOREGOING..CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8: Motion by 2nd by to waive reading of the resolutions and ordinances 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) WATER RATE UPDATE - WEST COVINA WATER DEPARTMENT Due to the Emergency Water Conservation plans, a rate increase by Metropolitan Water District (MWD), a rate increase by Southern California Edison Company, and the construction of water projects to provide secondary means of water supply, an updating of the water rate tables is needed. Recommendation is to approve the water rate adjustments in two steps for the West Covina Water Department by adopting the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST.COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A TABLE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE FURNISHING OF WATER ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to.waive reading of the resolution and to adopt disapprove hold over - 7 - E 0 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/11/91 Pg. 8 D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (CONTINUED) 2) UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT.NO. 2 - REVISING UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS The utilities in The Plaza area are totally underground, with the exception of electrical transmission mains. Staff pro- poses changing the undergrounding requirements.to include the transmission mains. Recommendation is to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING UNDERGROUNDIN REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive reading of the resolution and to adopt disapprove hold over E) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Is) SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES A list of program alternatives that may be considered for implementation in the required Source Reduction and Recycling Element are presented for City Council input. Recommendation is to.receive and file the report. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to 1b) RECYCLING SERVICES PROPOSALS This is a report on the West Covina Disposal Recycling Services Proposals that were reviewed by.the Waste Management and Environmental. Quality Commission on February 21, 1991. Recommendation of the Waste Management 6 Environmental Quality Commission is to: a) Approve the implementation of West Covina Disposal's proposals IV, V, and VI for yard waste; apartment and multifamily development recycling; and,commercial and business recycling services as proposed. b) Support a centralized buy-back and/or drop-off recycling center that would provide the West Covina residents with more local comprehensive service, possibly on a regional approach. c) Approve West Covina Disposal's proposal to provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations. - more - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/11/91 Pg. 9 F) lb) RECYCLING SERVICES PROPOSALS (CONTINUED) d) Support the development of a household hazardous waste collection program to include both drop-off and roundup on a regional bases to better serve the residents of West Covina. e) Accept West Covina.Disposal's proposals VII and X. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to approve -disapprove hold over 2) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) SHUTTLE CONTRACT At the request of the City Council, proposals for the operation of the West Covina Shuttle service were solicited from private transit operators. Staff has reviewed the proposals and is recommending an award. Recommendation is to: i) Authorize the.Mayor to execute a three-year agreement with Community Transit Services for the operation of the Shuttle Route A service in accord with their proposal dated February 8, 1991. ii) Authorize the Human Services Director to submit a Project Description to the Los Angeles County Trans- portation Commission for the Shuttle service. iii)Approve amendment of thecurrent contract with Com- munity Transit Services to extend the service from April 1, 1991 to June 30, 1991 at the current rate. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove _ hold over. b) DREAM QUEST ENTERPRISES, INC. SANCTIONING Dream Quest Enterprises, Inc. is requesting sanctioning for use of City facilities. Recommendation is to approve sanctioning of Dream Quest Enterprises, Inc. ACTION: Motion by to approve OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION 2nd by disapprove hold over (No items scheduled for this meeting) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA G) PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 1) 2) MOBILE COMPUTER TERMINAL PROJECT SYSTEM PHASE IV 3/11/91 Pg. 10 This report requests that the City Council authorize the transfer of $880,000 plus tax and 10% contingency funds from the City's Drug Enforcement Rebate account to account 117-320-2135-6124 and authorize staff to issue Requests.for Proposals for the hardware and software needed to COMPLETE Phase IV of the Police Computer Automation Plan. Recommendation is to: a) Authorize the transfer of $880,000 plus tax and 10% contingency from Drug Enforcement Rebate funds to the C.I.P. Mobile Computer Terminal Project. b) Authorize staff to solicit proposals from qualified system vendors to initiate and complete Phase IV of the Police Computer System. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over FIRE DEPARTMENT WEED ABATEMENT 1991 This request provides for the lawful and safe removal of dangerous and/or noxious weeds.and trash from vacant improved properties and vacant unimproved properties in the City of West Covina during the 1991 calendar year. Recommendation is to take the following actions: a) Approve the Weed Abatement Roll for the calendar year 1991, and adopt the following resolution for the 1991 Weed Abatement Program. b) Set March 25, 1991 as the date for hearing of any objections or protests to said program: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON, AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REMOVE AND ABATE THE SAME UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the resolution and to adopt disapprove hold over - 10 - `J CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/11/91 Pg. 11 H) CITY ATTORNEY Closed Session for litigation pursuant to.Government Code Section 54956 et seq. or personnel matters. I) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Recess the City Council meeting at to convene the Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm. J) CITY MANAGER 1) CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS City Council will consider the reappointment of eligible City Commissioners. The reappointment of City Commissioners is a matter of Council policy and staff makes no recommendation. It is recommended that Council direct staff to advertise for applicants for upcoming commission vacancies. ACTION: Motion by to 2nd by K) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS The City Council: -reviews and approves accounts payable for the City. These demands represent accounts payable since the most recent regular meeting of the City Council. ACTION: Motion by to approve ROLL CALL: L) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2nd by disapprove hold over CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/11/91 Pg. 12 M) MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) TEMPORARY USE PERMIT PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP PROMOTIONAL EVENTS Based upon requests from auto dealerships, the City Council has requested a review of the temporary use permit provisions which pertain to automobile dealership promotional events. Recommendation is to receive and file this report. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by tour, — N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1) CITY ENTRANCE AND .SERVICE CLUB SIGNAGE Council has requested that the issue of City Entrace signage providing the names of local service clubs be agendized for Council discussion. This is a matter of Council policy and staff makes no recommendation. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to 2) GULF WAR VETERANS RECOGNITION Council has requested that a recognition program for service men and women returning from the Gulf War be agendized for Council consideration. Staff is requesting that Council pro- vide direction as to the type of program they wish to see implemented. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to - 12 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by to adjourn the meeting at 2nd by CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS am/pm to 3/11/91 Pg. 13 Wednesday March 13, 1991 6:30 pm Adj. regular meeting Monday March 18, 1991 7:30 pm Rincon Intermediate School 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 Adj. reg. mtg. w Waste Mngt & Environmental Quality Comm. Monday April 22, 1991 7:30 pm Regular meeting