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04-22-1991 - Regular0 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA Monday 7:30 pm April 22, 1991 Council Chambers A G E N D A Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, Room 317, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue. For sign language interpreter services, 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 ROLL CALL Tarozzi, McFadden, Herfert, Jennings, Manners APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of March 11, 1991 Various special meetings of Council (3/15 - 4/1) Adjourned regular meeting of March 18, 1991 Adjourned regular meeting of March 25, 1991 Regular meeting of March 25, 1991 Adjourned regular meeting of April 3, 1991 PRESENTATIONS FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY (5/11) NATIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY (5/15) WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD (4/6 - 4/13) BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK (5/5 - 5/11) DESERT STORM VOLUNTEER DAY (4/16) HIRE A VETERAN WEEK (5/5 - 5/11) 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 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) DRIVE THROUGH USES (AMENDMENT NO. 238) City Initiated The proposed amendment establishes performance standards for drive through uses. a) Verification of notification b) Staff presentation c) Conduct hearing d) Council discussion e) Recommendation is to overturn the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission and introduce the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, - 1 - • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4/22/91 Pg 2 A) 1) e) CALIFORNIA, SETTING ASIDE PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3-91-3943 AND AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING), TO ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR DRIVE -THROUGH FACILITIES IN ALL COMMERCIAL ZONES (Amendment No. 238) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by 2nd by to introduce disapprove hold over 2) MANSIONIZATION ORDINANCE (AMENDMENT NO. 237 AND WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 5) Citv Initiated This report describes the proposed mansionization ordinance which establishes development standards and review procedures for large house expansions and new construction. a) Verification of notification b) Staff presentation c) Conduct hearing d) Council discussion e) Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1861, AND AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 26 (.ZONING),. AND WOODSIDE MASTER PLAN TEXT AS THEY RELATE TO LARGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME EXPANSIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION (Amendment No. 237, Wood- side Village Master Plan Text Amendment No. 5) ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by 2nd by to introduce disapprove - hold over - 2 • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 MINUTES) 4/22/91 Pg 3 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. 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) a) Letter received from Nanci Sachs, Woman's Club of West Covina, seeking permission to use City logo as a design on a fundraising project. b) Letter received from John Roy complaining about the loud chimes emanating from St. Martha's Episcopal Church on Lark Ellen Avenue. 2) COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS a) Planning Commission b) Personnel Commission c) Senior Citizens Commission d) Human Services Commission (receive and file) . 4/17/91 . 4/10/91 . 4/11/91 . 4/09/91 - 3 - i 0 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA C) CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED) 4/22/91 Pg 4 3) ABC APPLICATIONS (Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest) a) Clyde Blanchard & Asso. dba FRED'S RANCH MARKET San Dimas 522 E. Vine Avenue b) Gonzales, Richard dba BAKER'S SQUARE Whittier 132 N. Grand Avenue 4) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (receive and file) TUP #2008-91 was issued to C.A. Hendrix for Earth Day Celebration on 4/20/91 at City Hall Courtyard. TUP #2009-91 was issued to Mission Chrysler, 298 N. Azusa Avenue, for balloons, pennants on 4/13 and 4/14. 5) ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OF BONDS a) Parcel Map 11039 - Reg Thibalt Location: Pass and Covina Road, opposite Jennifer Place. Recommendation is to accept public works improvements and authorize release of Assigned Passbook No. 026-064328-3 from Home Savings of America. Assigned passbook has been repleaced by surety for TR 46939. 6) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 1991 (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 warning signs reading "Watch for Stopped Truck" on Azusa Avenue north and south of Amar Road was approved. II The City initiated request for installation of parking restrictions on San Bernardino Road south side from Orange to 180 feet westerly was approved. III The City initiated request for installation of a stop sign on Galster Way at Aroma Drive was approved. IV The City initiated request that conditions on El Dorado Street between Vincent Avenue and Carvol Avenue be reviewed resulted in,a recommendation of increased enforcement of the present 25 MPH speed limit. V The City initiated request for review of possible locations along City rights -of -way where service club signs may be installed was held over for further investigation. VI The request of Michael Kennedy for approval of fire lane installation plan.for the Safari Bar & Grill was approved. 7) MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS a) Lot Line Adjustment No. 63 - S and S Investment S & S Investment has requested a lot line adjustment com- - 4 - u CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4/22/91 Pg 5 bining their two lots into one. Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO.. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 63 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (S and S Investment) bZ. Francisquito Avenue Storm Drain - Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Use of City Streets This project consists of the construction of a major storm drain in Francisquito Avenue from the westerly City limit to Broadmoor Avenue including other contiguous minor streets to alleviate flooding.problems:. The project will be designed, administered and totally funded by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. -'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CERTAIN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRANCISQUITO DRAIN PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC STREETS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE FACILITIES 8) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH„ 1991 (receive and file) Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments. 9) - AWARD OF BIDS a) SL 90116 - Intersection Lighting Upgrade - Various Locations Four -bids were opened on April 10, 1491 for this project which consists of upgrading safety lighting at various intersections. Recommendation is to accept the bid of C.T. & F., Inc, of. Bell Gardens, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $95,643.75 and authorize the Mayor.and City Clerk to execute the agreement for the work to be done. b) GP 91305 - City Hall Elevator Rehabilitation A single bid was opened on April 15, 1991 for this project which consists of replacing the obsolete elevator controller and leveling.units along with upgrading the interior controls to .meet current state handicapped regulations. The bid amount was $55,092.00 from Amtech Reliable Elevator Company, Anaheim. Recommendation is to take the following actions: i) Transfer $5,000 from GP 91303 to GP 81305 (161-320- 3131-7500), and ii) Accept the bid of Amtech Reliable Elevator Company in the amount of $55,092.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work to be done. - 5 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4/22/91 Pg 6 c) Replacement of Police Department Photocopy Machine. The Police Department requests Council approval to upgrade the existing Kodak photocopy machine to a currently manu- factured unit. The upgrade will be a lease/purchase, as was the existing machine, and will not require the appro- priation of additional funds. Recommendation is to approve the lease/purchase upgrade of our current machine to a Kodak photocopier, model 235AF, from existing Police Department appropriations, and to approve the trade-in of the existing Kodak photocopier. d) PP 91205 - Safety Railine Installation A single bid was opened on April 12, 1991 for this project which consists of the installation of a safety railing in the City's own open space area. Recommendation.is to accept bid of Ace Fence Company, Industry, in the amount of $8,749.00 as submitted at the bid opening and"authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work to be done. 10) QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY REPORT - FIRST QUARTER. 1991 This report is to provide the City Council with a summary of major construction activity in the City for the quarter ending March 31, 1991 as reflected by the Building Permits issued. (receive and file) ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NO. 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 i� to CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 9F E) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 4/22/91 Pg 7 1) PROPOSITION III - MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT REQUIREMENT - TRANSFER OF FUNDS To meet State mandated Maintenance of Effort Requirements for receipt of Proposition 111 Funding, it is necessary to transfer funds within established accounts for the City of West Covina. Recommendation is to authorize the transfer of funds as follows: a) Transfer Construction Tax Funds as listed to the Main- tenance Department, Street Maintenance Account 2230: Project Amount 90113 (3013) $29;000 90102 (3002) 30,000 87115 (3717) 101,408 91103 (3102) 50,000 81105 (3104) 41,000 91106 (3105) 40,000 91115 (3115) 50,000 TOTAL $341,408 b) Transfer Gas Tax Funds from the Maintenance Department, Street Maintenance Account 2230 to the projects as listed: Project Amount 90113 (3013) $29,000 90102 (3002) 30,000 87115 (3717) 101,408 91103 (3102) 50,000 91105 (3104) 41,000 91106 (3105) 40,000 91115 (3115) 50,000 TOTAL $341,408 ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to approve COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION disapprove hold over 1) OFFICE OF .COMMUNITY SERVICES a) AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND The City of West Covina .is eligible to a portion of motor vehicle registration fees from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (.SCAQMD) to assist in the implementation of the California Clean Air Act. .Recommendation is to introduce the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADMINISTRATING THE IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES TO BE USED FOR AIR QUALITY. IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES, AND ESTABLISHING A TRUST ACCOUNT - 7 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4/22/91 Pg 8 FOR THE DEPOSIT OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF SUCH FEES RECEIVED FROM THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the ordinance. Motion by 2nd by to introduce disapprove hold over 2) HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT a) 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 b) AIASSA MEMORIAL A memorial plaque is proposed to be mounted on a boulder and located in the Civic Center in honor of former City Manager George Aiassa. Recommendation is to: i) authorize staff to set up the appropriate revenue and expenditure accounts for receipt of donations for the George Aiassa Memorial, and ii) approve the location of the memorial under the silk tree in the civic center. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over 3) BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT GP 91306 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CITY HALL EXTERIOR PAINTING This project consists of painting the exterior of City Hall. The estimated cost of the project is $50,000. Recommendation is to: a) establish GP 91306, b) transfer $SQ,000-from-GP-91303 to GP 91306 (161-320-3135-7500), ind:ac) approve plans and speci- fications, and authorize the Building and Safety Director to call for bids. ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over • • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA F) OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION G) PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 1) COMMUNICATIONS 4/22/91 Pg 9 No items scheduled for this meeting. RADIO PURCHASE FOR POLICE SET TEAM This recommends that the City Council waive formal bidding procedures and authorize the purchase of portable radios and battery charging units from the existing Los Angeles County contract with Motorola. Recommendation is to:< a) find that the use of the County of Los Angeles' existing contract with Motorola eliminates the need of a formal bid process; and b) authorize staff to purchase 12 VHF portable radios and 2 six unit battery charges from Motorola at a total cost of $22,164.00, including tax and shipping. 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. I) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council at pm. J) CITY MANAGER 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 0 s CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4/22/91 Pg 10 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. L) M) ACTION: Motion by to approve ROLL CALL: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2nd by disapprove hold over MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) SUPPORT FOR LOS ANGELES AS THE 1994 WORLD CUP SOCCER SITE Council has received a request from the Southern California Edison Company to support the selection of Los Angeles/Pasadena as venue sites for the 1994 World Cup Soccer matches. It is recommended that staff work with Southern California Edison in support of bringing World Cup Soccer to the Los Angeles area. ACTION: .Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over 2) PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK (5/6 - 5/12) BETTER SLEEP MONTH (5/91) - 10 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA N) 0) P) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1) NEW RECREATION PROGRAM PROCESS 4/22/91 Pg 11 Councilmember Herfert has requested that staff review a proposal from a citizen to conduct a role model gang diversion program at the Shadow Oak Community Center. Recommendation is to refer the proposal from Brenda Ozuna to staff for review and processing. ACTION: Motion by to approve 2nd by disapprove hold over 2) ADMISSION OF THE CITY OF .DIAMOND BAR TO FOOTHILL TRANSIT DISTRICT Councilmember Manners has requested consideration of a recom- mendation to add the City of Diamond Bar to the Foothill Transit District. It is recommended that the City Council approve this recommendation. ACTION: Motion by to approve 2nd by disapprove hold over, COUNCIL REORGANIZATION 1) The West Covina Municipal Code requires an annual reorganization of the City Council, which is the election by the City Council of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for the next twelve month period. It is recommended that the City Council conduct its annual reorgani- zation as required. 2) Appointment of Alternate Director to the County Sanitation District. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by 2nd by to adjourn the meeting at pm to 5:00 pm on April 25, 1991 for a meeting with Senator Hill.at Reuben's Restaurant. mew s 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Thursday April 25, 1991 5:00 pm . 'Adjourned regular meeting Monday May 13, 1991 7:30 pm Regular meeting Tuesday May 28, 1991 7:30 pm Regular meeting Monday June 3, 1991 7:30 pm. Budget Study Session Tuesday June 4, 1991 7:30 pm Budget Study Session Wednesday June 5, 1991 7:30 pm Budget Study Session Thursday June 6, 1991 7:30 pm Budget Study Session Monday June 10, 1991 7:30 pm Regular meeting Monday June 24, 1991 7:30 pm Regular meeting