07-22-1991 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Monday 7:30 p.m.
July 22, 1991 Council Chambers
AGENDA
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
A) HEARINGS
Father Ray Smith, St. Martha's Episcopal Church
Jennings, Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
Regular meeting of July 8, 1991
Adjourned regular meeting of July 10, 1991
Resolution of Commendations - Sr. Citizens Support
Group
YWCA to Council
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 podium and state your name and address.
1)
EEO AND RUBBI!
This request asks for the City Council to hold a hearing in order
to receive and file the affidavit of posting, conduct protest hearing,
and order the levying of assessments.
a) Receive and file Affidavit of Posting
b) Staff presentation
c) Conduct hearing (Allow or overrule protests, if any)
d) Council discussion
e) Recommendation is to confirm the report of the Fire Chief
of the City of West Covina by adopting the resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF
THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, DATED JULY
16, 1991, MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS 39574 THROUGH 39576.5
LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
PROGRAM FOR 1990-91 FISCAL YEAR.
I certify that copies of the Motion by 2nd by
Council Agenda for the meeting to waive reading of the resolution and
of _ "5 __ were Posted 1t' to
accord n with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dated: 7/� �y
Office of the City Clerk
adopt disapprove hold over
2)
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION - 19'
3)
On June 24, 1991, the City introduced an ordinance regarding the
adoption of Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
- 1991 Edition - to repeal and add Section 19-1 of the West Covina
Municipal Code, and set July 22, 1991 as the date for the required
public hearing prior to adoption.
a) Verification of publication
b) Staff presentation
c) Conduct hearing
d) Council discussion
e) Recommendation is to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF `-WEST CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1991
EDITION OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
BY REPEALING AND ADOPTING SECTION 19-1 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by 2nd by
to adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL:
SERVICE FEE FOR FALSE ALARMS
The service fee charged for police response to false burglar alarm
activations was instituted in 1988 and does not now reflect the
actual cost of such service. This report recommends that the fee
be increased and promulgated as a City Council resolution.
a) Verification of publication
b) Staff presentation
c) Conduct hearing
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, ESTABLISHING A SERVICE
FEE FOR POLICE RESPONSE TO EXCESSIVE FALSE ALARMS
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
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4)
5)
The proposed 30-day extension will allow the continued collection
of recently adopted planning fees which would otherwise not be
in effect until August 23, 1991.
a) Verification of publication
b) Staff presentation
c) Conduct hearing
d) Council discussion
e) Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - AN URGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, EXTENDING RESOLUTION NO.
8706, ESTABLISHING THE TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO COLLECT THE
DEVELOPMENT/ZONING APPLICATION FILING FEES ADOPTED PURSUANT
TO CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 8690 AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL:
WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7
City Council has requested reconsideration as to actions taken
at previous Public Hearing of June 24, 1991.
a) Receive and file affidavit of posting
b) Staff presentation
c). Conduct hearing (Allow or overrule protests, if any)
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, [CONFIRMING OR MODIFYING]
THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, DATED MAY 13, 1991, PREPARED
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 8638, DATED FEBRUARY 11, 1991,
AND PRELIMINARILY APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 8679
OF SAID COUNCIL AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, RENOVATING AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES
TO BE MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1991.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
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6) WEST COVINA LIGHTING AND NAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1991-92
B)
On July 8, 1991, the City Council held the public hearing for West
Covina Lighting and Maintenance District No. 1991-92. The City
Council held over any decision until July 22, 1991, pending further
information. The staff is proposing to collect special assessments
at 8.5% more than the rates for 1991.
a) Verification of publication
b) Staff presentation
c) Conduct hearing
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, CONFIRMING THE REPORT
OF THE CITY ENGINEER, DATED MAY 13, 1991 PREPARED PURSUANT
TO RESOLUTION NO. 8682 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED, MAINTAINED
AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES
AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AND TO ORDER CERTAIN PARKS TO BE IMPROVED AND MAINTAINED FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1991.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 MINUTES)
At this time the City Council will receive comments on any item (except
hearing matters) found on the Agenda, including items on the Consent
Calendar. Upon conclusion of comments regarding agendized items, if
the thirty minutes allotted for citizen comments is not used up, comments
on any other municipal matter will be allowed.
When recognized by the Mayor, please come forward to the podium and
give your name, address and Agenda item you wish to discuss. Your comments
will be addressed when the item is discussed by Council. After a total
of 30 minutes of Agenda and Oral Communications, Oral Communications
will be continued later on the Agenda.
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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
Petition received from the residents of 1200 - 1300 West Eckerman
and 600 block of North Ellen Drive requesting that the Sycamore
street trees not be pruned until winter. (Refer to staff)
2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
The following Commissions have met on the dates specified below,
and now report to the City Council the items on which they have
taken action.
a) Personnel Commission 07/10/91
b) Human Services Commission. 07/09/91
c) Senior Citizens Commission 07/11/91
3) Claims for Actions (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Helmut Kramer -vs- City of West Covina
On May 30, 1991, a claim for property damage amounting to
$759.58 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
b) Harriet Rubenstein -vs- City of West Covina
On May 28, 1991, a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office.
c) Mildred Stacy -vs- City of West Covina
On June 20, 1991, a claim for personal injuries was received
by the City Clerk's Office.
4) Approval of Final Map (adopt resolution)
PARCEL MAP 22487 - APPROVE FINAL MAP - MR. & MRS. HIMACHI
Mr. and Mrs. Himachi are requesting final map approval in order
to develop their parcel on the corner of Meeker and Elder.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 22487 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
5) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2035-91 was issued to West Covina Toyota, 821, S. Glendora
Ave. for balloons on July 4, 1991.
TUP #2036-91 was issued to Pic & Save Stores, 635 N. Azusa Ave.
for sidewalk sale on July 5 - 6, 1991.
TUP #2037-91 was issued to West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey Ave.
for balloons on July 14 - 15, 1991
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6) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Releases of Bonds
a) PRECISE PLAN NO. 413 - MICHAEL LABERGE - PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
Recommendation is to accept Public Works Improvements and
authorize release of cash deposit in the amount of $5,000.
b) PRECISE PLAN NO. 760-1 - WEST COVINA VILLAGE PUBLIC WORKS
IMPROVEMENTS
Recommendation is to accept Public Works Improvements and
authorize release of Washington International Insurance Company
Bond #5-100-4469 in the amount of $13,450.
c) SP-91124 - AZUSA AVENUE REHABILITATION - EGN CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
Recommendation is to accept rehabilitation improvements and
authorize release of Ohio Casualty Insurance Company Bond
No. 2310-628 in the amount of $42,617.00, subject to Notice
of Completion procedure.
d) CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Recommendation is that City Council acknowledge substitution
of Amwest Surety Insurance Bonds #1166196 and 1176687 with
CBIC Bonding and Insurance Company Bonds #CA2924 and CA2925.
7) Miscellaneous Public Works
a) LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 94 - JOHN H. AND CAROLINE L. MCKENZIE
Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie have requested a Lot Line Adjustment
combining their two lots into one lot. It is recommended
that City Council adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL
MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 22487 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF
b) CONTROL OF RODENTS IN GALSTER PARK AGREEMENT RENEWAL
This agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City
of West Covina provides for continuing undesirable rodent
control services at Galster Park. It is recommended that
the City Council authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner's Office to provide for continuing undesirable
rodent control at Galster Park for a cost not to exceed $2,000.00.
8) Traffic Committee Minutes (Accept and file)
Summaries from Traffic Committee Meeting held July 9, 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 City initiated request for review of 1990 vehicular accidents
was recommended for receiving and filing.
II The request of Pastor Rick Bailey for installation of a directional
sign at Holt Avenue and Temple Way was approved.
III The request of Peter Sardienis for additional red curb for
two bus stops in the vicinity of Rowland and Vincent was approved.
9) Ordinance for Adoption (Waive reading and adopt)
On July 8, 1991 Council introduced an ordinance to repeal term
limitations for City Commissioners, which is now before Council
for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION
2-66 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TERM LIMITATIONS
FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS
10) City Treasurer's Report for the Month of June, 1991
Treasurer's Report of cash balances and investments (receive and
file)
11) Award of Bids
a) BID AWARD PROJECT MP91125
DATA AND VOICE MICROWAVE SYSTEM
This recommends that the bid for City Project MP91125 for
the procurement and installation of a 23 GHz microwave for
use with the City's radio systems be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder. It is recommended that the City Council
award the bid for City Project MP91125 for the purchase and
installation of a 23 GHz digital and voice microwave system
to Digital Microwave Corporation, Incorporated, Irvine, at
a total cost not to exceed $193,411.36.
b) CITY PROJECT MP-87148 AND MP-87152
Bids were advertised and solicited for the removal and installation
of underground storage tanks and fueling facilities at the
City Yard, City Hall and Fire Stations 4 & 5. It is recommended
that the City Council accept the bid of Environmental Restoration,
Inc. of Cerritos in the amount of $348,879.00 and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the work
to be done.
12) Administrative Review Board (Receive and file)
Driveway Modification No. 70:
Applicant: Joe Luis Vargas, Jr., 848 Shasta Street
Request: Additional parking to permit access to RV parking
in sideyard.
ARB Decision: Approved
13) Miscellaneous
a) ALTERNATE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR PART-TIME, SEASONAL AND
In order to comply with new Federal legislation, the City
of West Covina needs to adopt an alternate retirement plan
for employees who are currently'not covered by a retirement
system. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
the Mayor and the City Manager to proceed with the execution
of the amendment to the Agreement with Great Western Bank.
It is further recommended that the City Council approve the
City's Plan Document which details the alternate 457 (b) plan
pursuant to IRS regulations issued in late June.
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b) 1991-92 PETITIONS OF FORMAL RECOGNIT
Official recognition by the City Manager and the City Council
of three employee organizations is necessary for the purpose
of official representation during contract negotiations for
the period from July 22, 1991 through July 21, 1992. It is
the recommendation of the Personnel Commission that the City
Manager and City Council grant formal recognition to the West
Covina General Employees' Association as majority representative
of City Hall classified employees; the Service Employees International
Union, AFL-CIO,. Local 347, as the majority representative
of City maintenance employees; and, International Association
of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, Local 3226, as the majority representative
of non -management fire safety employees. Such representation
to be effective from July 22, 1991 through July 21, 1992,
pursuant to Municipal Code 2-218.
c) ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE AGREEMENTS
Three agreements between the City and the West Covina City
General Employees' Association, West Covina Public Safety
Dispatchers' Association, and West Covina Police Officers'
Association have been entered into making existing alternate
work schedules permanent or extending trial periods. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file the three
agreements as submitted by the employee associations.
d) FUNSTER SQUARE DANCE CLUB SANCTIONING
Funster Square Dance Club is requesting sanctioning for use
of City facilities. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the sanctioning of the Funster Square Dance Club.
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 13:
Motion by
2nd by
to waive reading
of the ordinance and the resolutions and adopt; and to approve all other
items listed, except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
D)
E)
1) WP-87126-II - APPROVE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
AMAR ROAD WATER LINE
This project consists of the installation of a 30" water main,
valves, etc. and is the second phase of the project to establish
a reliable secondary source of water supply from the Grand Avenue
Transmission Main. The estimated cost of the project is $1,800,000.
Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifications for City
Project WP87126-II Amar Road Water Line - Phase II, and authorize
the City Engineer to call for bids.
Motion by
2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
COM14JNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) Office of Community Services
a)
b)
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
This is a report on household hazardous waste roundup programs
conducted by other cities and an approach for a program for
the residents of West Covina. Recommendation is to defer
any final action on a household hazardous waste collection
program for West Covina until after the approval of the State -required
Household Hazardous Waste Element.
Motion by
to approve disapprove
2nd by
EXAMINATION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES
hold over
The report on the need to examine waste management issues
affecting West Covina was requested by the City Council.
A process is suggested to have the City Council and staff
devise an appropriate approach for West Covina. No staff
recommendation is made as this is a City Council policy matter
Motion by
to
2nd by
F)
ai
H)
I)
2) Human Services Department
a) EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM
The East San Gabriel Valley Consortium is requesting authorization
from the City Council to file an application with the State
of California for designation as a service delivery area.
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION FOR JOINT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HUMAN SERVICES
CONSORTIUM OF THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TO FORM A SERVICE
DELIVERY AREA UNDER THE FEDERAL JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
ACT ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Motion by 2nd by
to waive reading of the resolution and
to adopt disapprove hold over
b) YOUTH TASK FORCE
This report is an update to the Gang Summit Meeting. It is
recommended that the City Council:
I Direct staff to proceed with the formation and implementation
of a community wide Youth Task Force work program.
II That the City Council appoint a member to the Youth Task
Force.
•Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY
Closed session for litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956
et seq. or personnel matters.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the Redevelopment
Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m.
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J) CITY MANAGER
1) FUTURE MEETING DATES
Staff has,provided a list of several special meetings and study
sessions during the summer months. Recommendation is to approve
the dates proposed in the staff report.
Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
K) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable by the City.
These demands represent accounts payable since the most recent regular
meeting of the -City Council.
Motion by
2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL:
L) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
M) MAYOR'S REPORTS
N) COUNCILNEMBERS' REPORTS
0)
ACTION: Motion by
2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday
Aug.
12,
1991
7:30 p.m.
Regular
Meeting
Monday
Aug.
26,
1991
7:30 p.m.
Regular
Meeting
Monday
Sept.
9,
1991
7:30 p.m.
Regular
Meeting
Monday
Sept
23,
1991
7:30 p.m.
Regular
Meeting
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