11-11-1991 - RegularI
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Monday 7:30 p.m.
November 11, 1991 Council Chambers
AGENDA
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 phone (818) 814-8433 (voice)
or (818) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Four working
days notice is required.
INVOCATION Pastor Luke Waters
West Covina Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Jennings, Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Adj. regular meeting of October 21, 1991
Regular meeting of October 28, 1991
PRESENTATIONS Proclamations
Great American Smokeout Day
November 21, 1991
National Bible Week
November 24 - December 1, 1991
Women's Bowling Week
November 24-30, 1991
Recognition
K-9 Regional Champion
Officer Smith and K-9 Rocky
A) HEARINGS
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 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, Oral Communications will be continued later on the Agenda.
I certify that copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR
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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)
a) Letter received from Katherine Castucci, Chair of the West
Covina Fourth of July Committee, in support of Item E-1, Permitting
Commercial Vendors at the Fourth of July Picnic. It is recommended
that this letter be received and filed.
b) Letter received from Iris S. Delameter, Co -Chair of the West
Covina Fourth of July Committee, in support of Item E-1, Permitting
Commercial Vendors at the Fourth of July Picnic. It is recommended
that this letter be received and filed.
c) West Covina Disposal
Staff has received a letter from the attorney for Athens Disposal
Company regarding the proposed sale of West Covina Disposal
to Athens Disposal. It is recommended that Council direct
staff to meet with representatives from Athens Disposal and
West Covina Disposal to discuss their proposed sale agreement
and the transfer of the City's franchise to Athens Disposal.
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...............................11/06/91
3) Claims For Actions (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Frank Foresta vs City of West Covina
On October 11, 1991, a claim for personal injurie's was received
by the City Clerk's Office.
b) Allstate (Lievanos) vs City of West Covina
On September 30, 1991, a subrogation claim for property damage
was received by the City Clerk's Office.
4) Temporary Use Permits - (Receive and file)
TUP #2053-91 was issued to Hughes Simulation Systems, 1200 E. San
Bernardino Road, for a temporary heliport.
5) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) Tract 46781 - Lewis Homes of California
Improvement Agreement Extension
Lewis Homes of California, developers for subject tract have
asked for an extension of their improvement agreement. Extensions
are normally granted unless there is some reason for denial.
It is recommended that Council grant the extension.
b) UUP 366 Shell Oil Company
Public works improvements located at the northeast corner
of Valley Boulevard and Nogales Street are complete. It is
recommended that Council accept public works improvements
and authorize release of United Pacific Insurance Company
Bond No. U675217-48 in the amount of $26,000.00.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
6) Miscellaneous Public Works
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a) California Avenue - Minor Revision to Precise Alignment
A minor revision to the precise alignment of California Avenue,
adopted January 28, 1991 by the City Council, has been submitted
and reviewed by staff. Staff is requesting the City Council
to adopt the minor revision to facilitate the West Covina
Plaza expansion. 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 A MINOR REVISION TO THE PRECISE ALIGNMENT OF
CALIFORNIA AVENUE
b) Maintenance Districts 1 and 2 - Annual
This contract provides for the landscape maintenance of all
City maintained landscape, hardscape and sprinkler systems
in Woodside Village Districts 1 and 2. It is recommended
that the City Council grant renewal of Mariposa contract for
the coming twelve month period, and provide the 4.0% increase
as provided for in the contract.
c) Maintenance of
This contract provides for the maintenance of landscaping,
hardscaping and sprinkler systems of City medians and freeway
rights -of -way. It is recommended that the City Council grant
renewal of Creative Landscaping contract for the coming twelve
month period, and provide the 4.0% increase as provided for
in the contract.
d) Mann
This contract provides for the maintenance of landscaping,
hardscaping and sprinkler systems, including but not limited
to Maintenance District No. 6. It is recommended that the
City Council grant renewal of Azteca Landscape contract for
the coming twelve month period, and provide the 4.0% increase
as provided for in the contract.
e) SP-87115 - Acceptance of Consultant's Proposal
For Cortez Street Tree Work
A comprehensive street tree program must be developed for
the relocation or replacement of trees on Cortez Street which
will be impacted during the improvement project. A landscape
consultant has submitted an acceptable proposal. It is recommended
that the City Council accept the proposal of Environmental
Images and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in an
amount.not to exceed $4,200.00 for the Cortez Street Tree
Program.
7) Award of Bids
a.) City Project SP-92104 - Curb and Gutter Repair
Ten (10) bids were opened on October 30, 1991 for this project
which consists of repairing damaged curb, gutter and driveways
at various locations -Citywide. The lowest responsible bid
is $32,240.50 from J.D.C. General Engineering Contractor of
Upland. It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
7) Award of Bids - Continued
a) City Project SP-92104 - Curb and Gutter Repair - Continued
i) Authorize the use of excess funds in the amount of $8,060.00
for'additional repair of damaged curb, gutter and driveway
aprons.
ii) Accept the bid of J.D.C. General Engineering Contractor
of Upland in the amount of $32,240.50, as submitted at
the bid opening on Wednesday, October 30, 1991, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
said J.D.C. General Engineering Contractor for the work
to be done.
b) Purchase of Police Radios
Recent incidents have reinforced the Police Department's need
to update the remaining police radios. It is recommended
that the City Council:
i) Find that the use of Motorola's Los Angeles County Bid,
No. 53875, eliminates the need of a formal bid process.
ii) Authorize the purchase of 18 Motorola Digital Spectra
radios, Model A5, to be funded from D.E.R. funds, in
the amount of $36,180.00, including tax, delivery, and
installation.
8) Miscellaneous
The Historical Society of West Covina
Request for Sanctioning
The Historical Society of West Covina is requesting sanctioning
use of City facilities. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the sanctioning of The Historical Society of West Covina.
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
reading of the resolutions and adopt; and to approve all other items
listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
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D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (Public Works Agenda)
1) WP-90131 - Reclaimed Water Loan Application
E)
F)
G)
On June 11, 1990, the City Council authorized Engineering Science
of Pasadena to proceed with Project WP-90131 to study the feasibility
of utilizing reclaimed water and to prepare an application for
a low cost loan. This action is the culmination of this effort.
The amount of the proposed loan is $5,000,000, 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 APPLICATION
FOR WATER RECLAMATION LOAN FUNDS
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt
disapprove
COMKUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) Human Services Department
hold over
Use of Commercial Vendors At The 1992 Fourth of July Event
The Fourth of July Committee is requesting approval to invite commercial
vendors to participate in the 1992 Fourth of July event. It is
recommended that the City Council grant permission to invite commercial
vendors to participate in the 1992 Fourth of July event.
Motion by _ 2nd by
approve disapprove
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
1) Communications
hold over
Extension of Radio Maintenance Agreement
to
This report recommends that the City Council approve a one-year
extension of the Radio Maintenance Agreement with Radio Lab of
Glendale, California. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the extension of the Radio Maintenance Agreement with Radio
Lab for a period of one year effective January 1, 1991.
Motion by
2nd by
approve _ disapprove _ hold over
H) CITY ATTORNEY
to
Closed session for litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956
et seq. or personnel matters.
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I) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
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K)
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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) Reorganization of the City Treasurer's Department -
Staff is requesting the consolidation of the City Treasurer's Department
into the Finance Department and revisions to the Municipal Code
to reflect the reorganization. It is recommended that the City
Council approve the following:
a) The consolidation of the City Treasurer's Department into
the Finance Department, with day-to-day operations supervised
by the City Controller to be effective thirty (30) days after
the second reading and adoption of the proposed ordinance.
b) Amend the City Municipal Code by introducing the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODES SECTIONS
2-182, 6-10, 14-26, AND 14-36 RELATING TO THE CITY TREASURER.
Motion by 2nd by
waive further reading of the ordinance and to
introduce disapprove hold over
2) Fire Chief Resignation
The City Manager has received notification from Fire Chief Robert
McClelland that he will be retiring effective December 1, 1991.
Staff is requesting Council approval to utilize an executive search
firm to assist in the recruitment process for Fire Chief. It is
recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to retain the
services of an executive search firm to assist in the Fire Chief
recruitment and to appropriate from unappropriated general fund
reserves the necessary funds.
-lotion by
approve disapprove
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
2nd by
hold over
to
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
to approve disapprove
ROLL CALL:
2nd by
hold over
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L) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
M) MAYOR'S REPORTS
Resolution of Commendation - Art Sanborn
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
0) ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned to November 18, 1991.
(Next regular meeting is November 25, 1991)
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm.
CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE
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.
Tuesday
Jan.
07,
1992
7:30
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Tuesday
Jan.
21,
1992
7:30
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