03-25-1991 - Regular0
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MONDAY
March 25, 1991
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
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7:30 pm
Council Chamber;
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 at
Council meetings, please call (818) 814-8433 (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
Mr. Syd
Friedstad,
West Covina Assembly of God
ROLL CALL
Tarozzi,
McFadden,
Herfert, Jennings, Manners
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular
meeting of
February 25, 1991
Special meeting of March 11, 1991
PRESENTATIONS Proclamations:
CABLE TELEVISION MONTH (April, 1991)
HEALTH FAIR EXPO (4/19 - 4/21)
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH (April, 1991)
A) HEARINGS
Hearings before the City Council are routinely set for 7:30 pm. The pro-
cedures for testimony are: those in favor speaking firsts 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) WEED ABATEMENT - 1991
This request is the final step in the administrative process for
the Weed Abatement Program. It asks the City Council to receive
and file the Affidavit of Mailing, conduct a public hearing to
receive any public protests, and order the abatement of weeds
and rubbish:
a)
b)
c)
d)
I certify that copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
of �-ZS V were posted in
acco ance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments. _
Dated: 3a//y/
Receive and file affidavit of mailing
Staff presentation
Conduct hearing
Recommendation is to order the abatement of weeds and
rubbish on those properties described in Resolution of
Intention No. 8658
ACTION: Motion by
to approve
2nd by
disapprove hold over
Office of the City Cler
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CITY
COUNCIL AGENDA
3/25/91 Page Two,
B)
AGENDA AND ORALCOMMUNICATIONS
-(30
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 Coucnil. After a total of
30 minutes, Oral Communications will be continued later on the Agenda.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
3/25/91 Page 3
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 (refer to staff)
Letter from Donald Thomason regarding signs on.SCE utility poles
and in the public rights -of -way along Azusa Avenue.
2) COMMISSION.SUMMARY'OF ACTIONS (.receive and file)
a) Planning Commission . 3/20/91
b) Senior Citizens Commission 3/14/91
c) Human Services Commission 3/12/91
3) ABC APPLICATIONS (Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest)
Ehrheart, Dennis dba
Los Angeles
Fahim, Theresa & Youhanna dba
TALL PAUL'S
328 S. Glendora Avenue
SOUTH NOGALES DELI & MART
3632 S. Nogales,
4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive and file)
TUP # 2004-91 was issued to Mission Chrysler Plymouth, 298 N.
Azusa. Avenue, for balloons -on 3/12/91-.
TUP # 2005-91 was issued to West Covina Lions, northeast corner of
Sunset/Garvey Avenue North, for a rummage sale on 4/5, 4/6, and
4/13.
5) . ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS
a) TR 45098 - Public Works Improvements - .7uen-S!
Location: Vanaernoot Drive and Virginia Avenue.
Staff recommends -accepting public works improvements and
releasing General Bank Letters of Credit #GBSB807-0074 in
the amount of $141,000 and #GBSB807-0073 in the amount of
$4,000 from General Bank.
b) PP 794 - Public Works Improvements - Watt Investment Properties
Location "The Lakes"
Staff recommends accepting public works improvements and
releasing Bond #08-91-75 in the amount .of $100,000 from
American Home Assurance Company.
6) TRAFFIC.COMMITTEE MINUTES (accept and file)
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 City initiated request for installation of a third
travel lane on Vincent Avenue between Garvey Avenue
South and West Covina Parkway was approved.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/25/91 Page Four
C CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
6) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES (CONTINUED)
II The City initiated request for installation of a stop
sign on the westbound approach of Garvey Avenue South
to the Interstate 10, Barranca Street eastbound ramps
was approved.
7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS.
a) Lot Line Adjustment No. 86 - Execution of Corporation
Grant Deed of Excess Right -of -Way - Mr. & Mrs. Gomez
Location: Southeast corner Lark Ellen and South Garvey.
On February 11, 1991 City Council approved Lot Line
Adjustment No. 86, where a portion of excess right-of-way
is to be included with the property on the southeast corner
of Lark, Ellen and South Garvey Avenue. The property owner
has now submitted $185.00. Recommendation is to adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CORPORATION GRANT DEED
IN FAVOR OF GAUDALUPE R. GOMEZ AND MARIA C. GOMEZ
b) Woodside Village Maintenance District No. 4 -
Landscape Contract Renewal
This contract provides for miantenance of landscape,
natural areas, hardscape and sprinkler systems, including
but not limited to Woodside Village Maintenance District
No. 4. Recommendation is to grant renewal of J & R Landscape
Maintenance Company's contract for the coming twelve-month
period at a 6% increase.
8) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (waive reading and adopt)
Four ordinances are before the Council for adoption. The first
authorizes the levy of a special tax in CFD No. 91-1, the second
amends the official zoning map,.the third amends the Woodside
Village Master Plan, and the fourth implements certain overnight
parking restrictions.
ORDINANCE NO. 1872 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRCT NO. 91-1 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
(SOUTH HILLS)
ORDINANCE NO. 1875 - 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)
ORDINANCE NO. 1876 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WOODSIDE VILLAGE
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 4 (Land Use Map) TO THE WOODSIDE
VILLAGE MASTER PLAN (UBS Partners)
ORDINANCE NO. 1877 - 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
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/25/91 Page Five
C) CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
9) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1991
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments (receive and file)
10) AWARD OF BIDS
a) WP 87126 - Amar Road Water Transmission Main Phase I
Twenty bids were opened on March 15, 1991 for this project
which consists of the construction of Amar Road Waterline
between 800 feet east of Amber Valley Drive and 600 feet
west of Countryside Drive in the City of Walnut. Recommen-:.
dation is to accept the bid of C'.K. Construction of Long
Beach in the amount of $598,871..00 as submitted at the bid
opening on Friday, March 15, 1991 and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the contract.
b) PP 90202 - Construction of New Restroom Facilities at
Cortez Park, Del Norte Park, Gingrich Park and Palmview
Park
Twenty bids were opened on March 15, 1991 for this project
which consists of the removal of existing restroom facilities
and the construction of new restroom facilities at the above
mentioned parks. Recommendation is to take the following
actions:
i) Appropriate $60,000 from the Park Dedication Fees
. to PP 90202 (162-320-3018-7700), and
ii) Accept the bid of Atkins General Builders, Inc. of
Encinitas in the amount of $291,256.00 as submitted
at the bid opening of March 15, 1991 and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
c) SP 91118 - Woodsate Drive Street Closure
Twelve bids were opened on March 14, 1991 for this project
which consists of the closure of Woodgate Drive to through
traffic between Brookfield Place and Greenborough Place.
Recommendation is to accept the bid of _Inland Asphalt
Concrete and Coatings of Upland in the amount of $24,419.25
as submitted at the bid opening of March 14, 1991 and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
d) Curbside Recycling Container Bids
This is the purchase of containers to be used in Phase I
of the City's curbside recycling program, and subsequent
citywide curbside recycling program. Recommendation is
to award Bid No. 91-04 in the amount of $205,637.40 for
curbside recycling containers to the lowest responsible
bidder, Olympic Plastics Corporation.
e) Bid Award Radio Site Modifications (MP 91122)
The City's remote radio site within the Industry Hills
complex requires modifications to accommodate additional
equipment. Bids were solicited for the work to be done
and this report recommends that the City Council accept
the only bid received. Recommendation is to take the
following actions:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/25/91 Page Six
C) CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
10) AWARD OF BIDS (CONTINUED)
e) Radio Site Modifications (continued)
i) Establish MP 91122 to be funded by Drug Enforcement
Rebate Funds, account #117-320-2135-6107; and
ii) Accept the bid of Vanguard Communications and
Construction, Buena Park, in the.amount of
$44,781.30; and
iii) authorize the project a $10,000 contingency fund
to be funded by Drug Enforcement Rebate Funds,
account #117-320-2135-6107.
11) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD (receive and file)
Slight Modification No. 148:
Applicant: Kathryn Zahrt, 2828 Far View Lane
Request: Encroachment into front 5 side yard setbacks
ARB Decision: Approved
12) MISCELLANEOUS
SHUTTLE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
The current agreement for the shuttle services expires on
March 28, 1991 and an amendment extending the term of the
agreement is requested. Recommendation is to approve the
following amendment: Amendment No. 2 to the West Covina
Corridor Shuttle Services Agreement of November 9, 1987.
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NO. 1 THROUGH 12:
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
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CITY
COUNCIL
AGENDA
3/25/91
Page Seven
D)
PUBLIC
WORKS DIVISION
No reports scheduled for the meeting.
E) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1). OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
a) WASTE -BY -RAIL PROJECTS STATUS
This is a status report on the projects proposed to haul
waste from the San Gabriel Valley to the desert area.
Recommendation is to receive and file the report.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to receive and file.
b) RECYCLING SERVICES PROPOSAL
This is a report on the remaining proposal from West Covina
Disposal regarding a centralized buy-back/drop--off recycling
center. Recommendation is to support the concept of a Cen-
ralized Buy-back and/or Drop-off Recycling Center that would
provide the West Covina residents whith a more comprehensive
service, perhaps on a regional approach.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
c) COVINA ANNEXATION
Councilmember Manners has requested that the proposed annexation
of property located south of the San Bernardino Freeway and east
of the terminus of East Garvey.Avenue South by the City of Covina
be agendized for Council discussion.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
E)
F)
G)
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (CONTINUED)
2) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
3/25/91 Page Eight
a) GEORGE AIASSA MEMORIAL
The Human Services Commission is recommending that a
memorial for George Aiassa, former City Manager of the
City, be designed and located in the Civic Center area.
Recommendation is to approve the use of a boulder and
plaque in honor of Mr. George Aiassa and determine the
appropriate amount and source of funds.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
b) OLDER AMERICANS RECOGNITION DAY
Los Angeles County recognizes local older citizens at a
special event every year. Nominations for the West Covina
outstanding older American have been solicited. Recom-
mendation is to approve the selection of Fran Andreozzi
as the West Covina 1991 Older American and authorize
staff to notify the County of the selection.
ACTION: Motion by
to approve
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
2nd by
.disapprove —hold over.
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
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 pm to convene the Redevelopment
Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at am/pm.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
J) CITY MANAGER
3/25/91 Page Nine
1) GRAFFITI REMOVAL' .
Council -has requested information,on graffiti removal programs
in the City and on the possibility of establishing a reward
program to encourage citizens to.report those responsible for
graffiti. This is a matter of Council policy and staff makes
no recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
2) EVO TOXIC CLEAN-UP REWARD FUND
EVO (East Valleys Organization) is requesting that Council
adopt a different approach to financing the Toxic Clean-up
Reward Fund. Recommendation is to -adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AND
FUNDING THE EAST VALLEYS ORGANIZATIOW S TOXIC CLEAN-UP
REWARD FUND
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading and to
adopt _ disapprove hold over.
3) LEGISLATION
Council is requested to take action in support of several
pieces of legislation which will extend deadlines imposed
by AB 939, provide financial assistance to military reservists
in the Middle East and eliminate certain exemptions in the
State sales and use tax provisions. Recommendation is to
direct the Mayor to send letters in support of AB 2092,
SB 1, SB 20, and SB 30.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove
hold over
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3/25/91 Page Ten
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 2nd by
to approve -disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL:
L) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
M) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) PROCLAMATIONS
RAIL SAFETY MONTH (3/91)
LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH (3/91)
FAIR HOUSING MONTH (4/91)
DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST (4/7 - 4/14)
2) TEMPORARY USE PERMIT PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIP PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AND WINDOW SIGNAGE REOUIREMENTS
This report and the accompanying resolution serve as the
initiating vehcile for a possible code amendment relating
to the Temporary Use Permit provisions for automobile
dealership promotional events and window signage requirements
if City Council so wishes. Recommendation is to adopt
the following resolution OR receive and file the report.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE PRO-
CEDURE FOR AN AMENDMENT'TO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY USE
PERMIT PROVISIONS FOR AUTO DEALERSHIP PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AND
WINDOW SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading and to
adopt _ disapprove hold over
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
M) MAYOR'S REPORTS (CONTINUED)
3) CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
3/25/91 Page Eleven,
Council will consider the reappointment of eligible
City Commissioners. Recommendation is to adopt the
following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO.. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,, CALIFORNIA, REAPPOINTING ANTHONY
HAISMAN'TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REAPPOINTING RICKIE
SANTELL AND ROBERT'ZELLER TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA',-
CALIFORNIA, REAPPOINTING GLEN BUCKINGHAM AND GLORIA VARGAS TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS
COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, REAPPOINTING MARY BRIGHTWELL, MICHAEL JONES', HAROLD WASH, AND ROBERT
SOTELO TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
ACTION Motion by 2nd bv. to waive further reading
of the resolutions and adopt disapprove hold over
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) 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 discussion.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
2) CITY ENTRANCE AND SERVICE CLUB SIGNAGE
Council has requested that the issue of City entrance 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
3) RESPONSES TO CITIZEN QUESTIONS
Council has requested that the issue of responding to citizen
questions and comments on Council agenda items prior to Council
meetings be agendized for discussion. Recommendation is to
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
3/25/91 Page Twelve
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (CONTINUED)
3) RESPONSES TO CITIZEN. QUESTIONS (CONTINUED)..
direct staff to provide speaker/comment cards for citizen
use in submitting questions and comments to Council and
staff on City Council agenda items.
ACTION: Motion,by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
4) VETERANS' MEMORIAL
The City Council requested staff to meet with veterans'
organizations to determine their interest in pursuing
the construction of a veterans' memorial in the City.
This is a matter of City Council discretion and staff
makes no recommendation.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
5) TELEVISING COMMISSION MEETINGS
During the January 14, 1991, City Council meeting, Council
requested that staff return with information from the various
City Commissions on the need for and opportunity to provide
televised coverage of commission meetings. If Council
• wishes to expand television coverage, it is recommended that
selected meetings of significant public interest be cablecast.
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by :2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm.-
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday
April
8,
1991
7:30 pm
Monday
April
15,
1991
7:30 pm'
Monday
April
22,
1991
7:30 pm
3/25/91, Page Thirteen
Regular meeting
Adj. Reg. mtg. with Waste
Mngt. & Enbironmental Quality Comm.
Regular meeting (and Council
Reorganization)
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