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,
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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
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B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 MINUTES)
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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
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
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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-
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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.
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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
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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
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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
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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
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F) OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
G) PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) COMMUNICATIONS
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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
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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)
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) NEW RECREATION PROGRAM PROCESS
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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.
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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