10-28-1991 - RegularMonday
October 28, 1991
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
A G E N D A
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
A) HEARINGS
Mr. George Johnstone
The Salvation Army
Covina, CA
Jennings, Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
Regular meeting of September 23, 1991
Adj. regular meeting of September 30, 1991
Regular meeting of October 7, 1991
Adj. regular meeting of October 10, 1991
Rib -eating Contest Award
Chief McClelland - Fire Department
Proclamation:
Buckle -Up For Life Challenge
No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
B) 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 Nayor, 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, Oral Communications will be continued later on the Agenda.
I certify that copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
of /0-.22 9 I were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Date : /0-al- 9//
Office of the City Clerk
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 (Receive and file)
Letter from Mr. Robert J. Reich regarding the Community Facilities
District No. 91-1 issue.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
2) Commissions' 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) Planning Commission...............................10/23/91
b) Human Services Commission.........................10/08/91
c) Personnel Commission..............................10/09/91
d) Senior Citizens' Commission .......................10/10/91
3) ABC Applications (Chief of Police reports no legal basis for protest)
a) Tex's - Bull Ship, 939 S. Glendora Ave., Person -to -Person
Transfer, On -Sale Beer - Food Type 40
b) Todai Restaurant, 1428 S. Azusa Ave., Stock Transfer Per Sec.
24071.1E&P, On -Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place, Type 41
4) Claims For Actions (Deny and notify claimant)
David Calvillo vs City of West Covina
On August 2, 1991, a claim for personal injuries amounting to $175,000.00
was received by the City Clerk's Office.
5) Temporary Use Permits - (Receive and file)
a)
TUP
#2049-91 was
issued
to Orangewood Little
League for a
Rummage Sale to
be held
on 10/27/91.
b)
TUP
#2050-91 was
issued
to Choice Trees for a
Christmas Tree
Lot
Sale to be held
12/1-22/91.
c)
TUP
#2051-91 was
issued
to Bolender & Lemagie
for a Christmas
Tree
Lot Sale to
be held
12/1-22/91.
d)
TUP
#2052-91 was
issued
to The Whiting Turner
Contracting
Co.
for office trailers
for mall expansion. 10/21/91
to 8/1/92
6) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) Tract No. 45656 - Charles F. Nichols
Location: Los Cerillos Drive
Recommendation is to accept public works improvements and
authorize release of Indemnity Co. of California Bond No.
9720195, in the amount of $390,000.00.
b) Precise Plan No. 737 - Walsh & Associates, Inc.
Location: Glenvine Center south of Vine.
Recommendation is to accept public works improvements and
authorize release of First Interstate Bank Certificate of
Deposit No. 13063, in the amount of $2,500.00.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
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6) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds - Continued
c) ISA Financial Corporation
Location: South of Cameron, West of Grand
Recommendation is to authorize release of Imperial Savings
Association Letters of Credit, in accordance with executed
agreement, as follows:
Tract No. 33835, Letter of Credit #87100, $425,500.00
Tract No. 33835, Letter of Credit #87101, $131,750.00
Tract No. 39468, Letter of Credit #60-010, $267,900.00
Tract No. 39469, Letter of Credit #87105, $115,130.00
Tract No. 39469, Letter of Credit #87106, $19,500.00
Tract No. 39470, Letter of Credit #87102, $131,750.00
Tract No. 39471, Letter of Credit #39471, $13,175.00
Tract No. 39471, Letter of Credit #04-86-629700, $629,700.00
Tract Nos. 39469, 39470, 39471, 33835, Letter of Credit #87108,
$88,900.00
d) City Project SL-90116 - Safety Lighting Modification
C. T. & F.. Inc.
Location: Various Intersections
Recommendation is to accept safety lighting modifications
and authorize release of Insurance Company of the West bond
No. 1179818, in the amount of $95,643.75, subject to Notice
of Completion procedure.
e) Parcel Map No. 19882 - UBS Partners - Improvement
Extension
Location: Woodgate Drive between Adrienne Street and Evangeline
Street. UBS Partners, developers for subject tract, has requested
extension of their improvement agreement. Extensions are
normally granted unless there is some reason for denial.
Recommendation is that Council grant the extension.
7)
Miscellaneous
Public
Works
Quarterly Capital
Improvements
Project
Report (Informational)
This report describes current status of active Capital Improvement
Projects. Recommendation is to receive and file this report.
8) Traffic Committee Minutes (
Regular meeting held Tuesda
9) Ordinance for Adoption (Wai
a) Catagorical Exemption
and file)
, October 15, 1991.
reading and adopt)
Council has introducedlan ordinance regarding temporary use
permit requirements for auto dealership promotional events.
The ordinance is now before the Council for adoption. It
is recommended that Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. I - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, AS IT RELATES
TO THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT PROVISIONS FOR AUTO
DEALERSHIP PROMOTIONAL EVENTS (AMENDMENT NO. 242)
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
9) Ordinance for Adoption - Continued
b) Council Meeting Day Change
Council has introduced an ordinance to change the day on which
regular City Council meetings are held. The ordinance is
now before the Council for adoption. It is recommended that
Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, DIVISION
2, SECTION 2-31 (A) REGARDING THE TIME AND LOCATION
OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
10) City Treasurer's Report (Receive and file)
City Treasurer's Report for September, 1991.
11) Award of Bids
a) TS-91126 - Traffic Signal Coordination Project
Six (6) bids were opened on Wednesday, October 2, 1991, for
this project which consists of the installation of cable,
conduit and pull boxes at various locations along Amar Road,
Workman Avenue and Garvey Avenue South. The lowest responsible
bid is $80,000.00 from D & V Electric of Pomona. It is recommended
that the City Council accept the bid of D & V Electric of
Pomona in the amount of $80,000.00, as submitted at the bid
opening on Wednesday, October 2, 1991, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an agreement with said D & V Electric
for the work to be done.
b) City Project PP-91203 - Cortez Park Security Lighting
The bids for PP-91203, Cortez Park Security Lighting, were
opened on October 2, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of the
City Clerk. .This project provides for the replacement of
the existing walkway lighting at Cortez Park. There were
five bids opened with the lowest responsible bid from Building
Energy Consultants at $48,794.00. It is recommended that
the City Council take the following actions:
i) Reject all bids for City Project PP-91203; and
ii) Direct staff to re -design and re-advertize City Project
PP-91203.
12) Administrative Review Board
Driveway Modification No. 71
Applicant: Elaine Chavez
Location: 719 North Orange Avenue
Request: A circular driveway with a second driveway for RV parking.
Decision: Approved
13) Construction Activities (Receive and file)
Quarterly Construction Activity Report
Third Quarter 1991
This report is to provide the City Council with a summary of major
construction activity in the City for the quarter ending September
30, 1991, as reflected by the Building Permits issued. Major construction
consists of any new construction, remodel or tenant improvement
valued at $500,000.00 or above. It is recommended that the City
Council receive and file this report.
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C)
D)
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
14) Miscellaneous
Destruction of Certain Documents as Prescribed by Law
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The microfilm program has produced a number of boxes of materials
no longer required to be maintained by the City. In accordance
with the provisions of State law, these materials may now be destroyed.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW.
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 14:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
reading of the resolutions/ordinances and adopt; and to approve all
other items listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (Public Works Agenda)
1)
- Approve Plans and Sepcifi
i
This project consists of removal of distressed asphaltic pavement
in the area of bus stops and replacement with concrete pavement
along Glendora, Vincent and Rowland Avenues to improve roadway
conditions and extend the life of the street. It is recommended
that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for
City Project SP-92106, and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids.
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove
2) Merset Drain -
hold over
fications and Adooti
This project consists of the construction of a stormdrain in Sunset
Avenue from Roseway Street to Merced Avenue to alleviate flooding
problems. The project is designed, administered and totally funded
by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. It is recommended
that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (Public Works Agenda) - Continued
2) Merset Drain - Continued
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
MERSET PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC
STREETS FOR CONSTRUCTION OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THESE FACILITIES.
Motion by 2nd by to
waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
3) Parking Restrictions on Garvey Avenue South
During January, 1991, the Traffic Committee and the City Council
approved the installation of parking restrictions on Garvey Avenue
South east of Barranca Street in conjunction with anew channelization
plan. These actions were subsequent to a traffic consultant's
review associated with the planning review for a McDonald's Restaurant.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF STANDING OR PARKING
OF VEHICLES ON A STATE HIGHWAY.
Motion by 2nd by to
waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
4) Tracts 32324 and 42169 - Water Reservoirs
Consultant Contract
Staff is recommending the selection of a Consulting Engineer to
provide plan check and inspection services for the construction
of two steel water reservoirs by Hassen Development Company. It
is recommended that City Council accept the proposal of ASL Consulting,
Inc., and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with said ASL Consulting, Inc., for the work to be done for an
amount not to exceed $16,500.00.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
5) City Project SP-92102 - Street Rehabilitation
Project - Status Report Informational
to
This report describes the current status of the street rehabilitation
project of 1991-92 Capital Improvement Program. It is recommended
that City Council receive and file this report.
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E) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) Office of Community Services
Contract Service with Brown. Vence & Associates
This would authorize the City to enter into a contract with Brown,
Vence & Associates to review AB 939 implementation requirements
and franchise agreements, not to exceed $12,000.00. It is recommended
that the City Council:
a) Authorize staff to retain Brown, Vence & Associates; and
b) Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Brown, Vence
& Associates based on an hourly rate, and a contract not -to -exceed
$12,000.00 and appropriate $12,000 from unappropriated reserves
for said contract.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
2) Human Services Department
Rental of Recreation Buildings
to
Staff has prepared a status report on the revenue generated from
the rental of recreation buildings since February, 1991. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file the Rental of
Recreation Buildings Status Report.
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
3) Planning Department
Contract Services with Heather Warren
A contract is proposed with Heather Warren to provide certain planning
services. It is recommended that:
a)
b)
Motion by
approve _
The City Council authorize a contract with Ms. Heather Warren
to continue certain planning services with the City; and
Staff be authorized to draft and execute a contract with Heather
Warren for a total not to exceed $9,000.00.
2nd by
disapprove
F) OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
hold over
to
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G) PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) Police Department
Computer Purchase/Upgrade
Due to an approved and funded Mobile Data Terminal project, we
need to replace an obsolete message handling computer. It is recommended
that City Council:
a) Find that the sole source provisions of the Municipal Code
eliminate the need of a formal bid process; and
b) Authorize the purchase of one (1) DEC 3000 computer system
with three years maintenance to be funded from the Mobile
Data Terminal project account in the amount of $23,257.45.
Motion by
approve
H) CITY ATTORNEY
I)
J)
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
to
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.
CITY MANAGER
1) Eastland Plan Amendment No. - Tax Increment Sharing Agreement
The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Allocation
of Tax Increment Funds (Attachment No. 1) between Los Angeles County,
the City of West Covina, and the Redevelopment Agency for the Eastland
Redevelopment Project area - Amendment No. 1. It is recommended
that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Approve the Agreement for Allocation of Tax Increment Funds
for the Eastland Redevelopment Project - Amendment No. 1;
b) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; and
c) Authorize transmittal of the executed Agreement to the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Motion by
to approve disapprove
K) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
2nd by
hold over
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
ROLL CALL:
disapprove
hold over
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L) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
M) MAYOR'S REPORTS
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
0) ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at a.m./p.m.
(Next regular meeting is November 11, 1991)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday
Nov.
11,
1991
7:30
p.m.
Monday
Nov.
18,
1991
7:30
p.m.
Monday
Nov.
25,
1991
7:30
p.m.
Monday
Dec.
02,
1991
7:30
p.m.
Tuesday
Dec.
03,
1991
7:30
p.m.
Tuesday
Dec.
17,.1991
7:30
p.m.
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