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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
December 17, 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 Rabbi Nattiv
Temple Shalom
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Jennings, Herfert, Manners, McFadden
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of December 3, 1991
Regular meeting of December 3, 1991
PRESENTATIONS West Covina Dial -A -Ride and Shuttle Services - Video
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
of Zd-17- 9/ were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
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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)
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No written communications received.
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.................................12109191
3) ABC Applications (Chief of Police reports no legal basis for protest)
a) CVS Pharmacy, 1234 W. Francisquito, Stock Transfer 24071.1,
Off -Sale Beer and Wine Type 20
b) Sakura's of Tokyo, 533 S. Glendora, Addition of Spouse Licensee,
On -Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place Type 41, Applicant: CHAN,
Cheng Yu-Tuan
4) Claims For Actions (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Janelle & Steven Broadwell vs City of West Covina.
On July 15, 1991, a claim for property damage was received
by the City Clerk's office.
b) Carmel Marti Day, Ph.D. vs City of West Covina
On July 25, 1991, a claim for property damage amounting to
$586.79 was received by the City Clerk's office.
c) Jane Warren vs City of West Covina ,
On September 9, 1991, a claim for property damage amounting
to $2,858.61 was received by the City Clerk's office.
d) Colonial Penn Insurance vs City of West Covina
On October 9, 1991 a subrogation claim for property damage
amounting to $1,168.34 was received by the City Clerk's office.
e) Maria Luisa L. Raymundo vs City of West Covina
On October 11, 1991 a claim for property damage was received
by the City Clerk's office.
f) B_elaire Little People School (Raji Chander) vs
City of West Covina
On October 16, 1991, a claim for property damage amounting
to $1,375.00 was received by the City Clerk's office.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4) Claims For Actions (Continued)
g) Carlos Quintal vs City of West Covina
On October 25, 1991, a claim for personal injuries and property
damage was received by the City Clerk's office.
h) Donita Dix vs City of West Covina
On October 29, 1991, an application for leave to present a
late claim for personal injuries and property damage was received.
by the City Clerk's office.
5) Temporary Use Permits (Receive and file)
TUP #2061-91 was issued to Citrus West Covina Plaza, 205-217 N.
Citrus, for a Sidewalk Sale.
6) Miscellaneous Public Works
Request For Temporary Transfer Of Jurisdiction - Los Anqeles
The County of Los Angeles intends to improve Temple Avenue east
of Azusa Avenue to 150 feet west of Woodgate Drive. The improvements
are primarily in unincorporated County area with a small portion
in West Covina. The County is requesting temporary transfer of
jurisdiction in order to construct the improvements within the
City. There is no cost to the City for this work. 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, CONSENTING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF TEMPLE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY
AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
7) City Treasurer (Receive and file)
City Treasurer's Report for the month of November, 1991.
8) Administrative Review Board (Receive and file)
Maximum Unit Size Exception No. 3
Applicant: Almark Construction for Glen & Kathy Pettigrew
Location: 1727 Kerry Court
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a maximum unit
size exception to allow a 133± square foot, one-story
addition to an existing two-story single family residence
in the "Planned Community Development" (PCD-1) zone.
Decision: Approved
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9) Miscellaneous
Revision of Personnel Rule X, Section 10.28
Family Care Leave of Absence
The Family Rights Act was signed into law October 1, 1991. This
Act requires employers of more than 50 employees to make available
up to 4 months leave time for employees to care for seriously ill
children, spouses or parents. 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, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING
TO THE PERSONNEL RULES AS AMENDED, REVISING PERSONNEL RULE X, SECTION
10.28
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and to approve all items
listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1) Tract 46780 - Approval of
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West Covina Venture Limited (Lewis Homes) is requesting approval
of a Park Fee Agreement for the payment to be paid in three (3)
phases in developing a 172 unit Development on Sunset Avenue.
Location: West side of Sunset Avenue between Durness and Farlington.
It is recommended that the City Council:
a) Approve Planning Commission recommendation for park'fee credit
in the amount of $37,720.00.
b) Authorize the Mayor and City Council to execute a Park Fee
Agreement with West Covina Venture Limited (Lewis Homes) providing
for phased payment of park fee's in the total amount of $714,760.00
Motion by
approve
2) Tract 46780 -
2nd by
disapprove
DDrove Final Mao - W,
hold over
to'
West Covina Venture Limited (Lewis Homes) is requesting final map
approval in order to develop the 172 unit development on Sunset
Avenue. Location: West side of Sunset Avenue between Durness
and Farlington. It -is recommended that the City Council adopt
the following resolution:
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D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (Continued)
E)
2) Tract 46780 - A rove Final Ma -
Lewis Homes Continued
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT 46780
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
(WEST COVINA VENTURE LIMITED - LEWIS HOMES)
Motion by 2nd by to
waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt
disapprove
hold over
3) South Hills Community Facilities District Informational Report
Due to adverse unforeseen changes in the Bond. Market, it is unlikely
that bonds for the South Hills CFD will be marketable until some
time after the first of the calendar year. It is recommended that
this report be received and filed.
Motion by
to
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) Office of Community Services
Fire Station No. 2
2nd by
This is a report on the status of plans to replace the existing
Fire Station No. 2. The selection of the sites to be included
in this process is a City Council policy matter. Therefore, staff
makes no recommendation.
2) Human Services Department
L.A. County Paratransit Network
The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission is requesting
cities to participate in a Countywide Paratransit Network to help
cities comply with the transit requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). 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 PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COORDINATED PARATRANSIT NETWORK
Motion by 2nd by
waive further reading of the resolution
adopt disapprove hold over
to
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E) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (Continued)
3) Planning Department
Certified Farmers' Market
This report provides a status update
efforts to bring a Certified Farmers'
is recommended that the City Council
Motion by
to
F) OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) Finance Department
a) 3-Month Budget Review
This report contains
expenditures for FY
is recommended that
report.
Motion by
to
2nd by
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regarding the Chamber of Commerce's
Market to West Covina. It
receive and file this report.
the quarterly update on revenues and
1991/92 as of September 30, 1991. It
the City Council receive and file this
b) 1992 Business License Fees
2nd by
The Finance Department is requesting that the City Council
adopt resolutions suspending C.P.I. increases and portions
of the.business license tax for 1992. It is recommended that
the City Council of the City of West Covina adopt the following
resolutions suspending certain C.P.I. increases and portions
of the business license tax:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF,THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING ANY INCREASE
IN THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 1992.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING A PORTION
OF THE CATEGORY A -II AND ALL OF THE CATEGORY A -III BUSINESS
LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED ON OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL RENTALS.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING A PORTION
OF THE CATEGORY BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IMPOSED ON SMALL COLLECTION
FACILITIES AND REVERSE VENDING MACHINES.
Motion by 2nd by to
waive further reading of the resolutions and to
adopt disapprove . hold over
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G) PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
H)
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K)
1) Police Department
Mobile Data Computer
Due to the approved and funded Mobile Data Terminal project, proposals
were submitted by vendors interested in providing the mobile computers
for the Police vehicles, the Radio System for communication between
vehicles and base stations, and the Software to integrate the system
into the existing Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Police Records
Management System (PRMS). It is eecommended that the City Council
authorize staff to negotiate contracts with the following vendors:
a) USWest, of Pleasanton, Ca., to provide software, not to exceed
$70,000, plus tax and 10% contingency.
b) Dataradio Corp., of Atlanta, Ga., to provide the radio backbone
and associated communications hardware and services, not to
exceed $178,369.54, plus tax and 10% contingency.
c) Mobile Data Communications Corp., of Phoenix, Az., to provide
up to 51 mobile computers and services, not to exceed $445,944,
plus tax and 10% contingency.
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove
CITY ATTORNEY
hold over
to
Closed session for litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956
et seq. or personnel matters.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
City Council will meet in joint session with the Redevelopment Agency
for this meeting.
PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the Parking
Authority meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m.
CITY MANAGER
1) Legislative Summary
At the end of each legislative session the City Council receives
a report providing an overview of the legislative measures on which
Council has taken a position. It is recommended that Council receive
and file this report.
Motion by
to
2nd by
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K) CITY MANAGER (Continued)
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2) L.A. County Park, Beach, & Recreation Act of 1992
The City Council has received a request from MRCA to support the
placement of a measure before the voters on the 1992 June ballot
to create a special assessment district to provide funding to preserve,
improve, and restore park, beach, and open space lands and recreation
facilities throughout Los Angeles County. The City Council may
petition the Board of Supervisors to place the measure on the ballot,
or petition the Board not to place the measure on the ballot, or
do nothing at this time. Staff makes no recommendation.
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
approve _
ROLL CALL:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR'S REPORT
disapprove
2nd by
hold over _
to
1) Approval of Recommendation of Commendation for retiring Fire Captain
Howard Hill and Fire Chief Robert McClelland.
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove _
hold over
to
2) City Council will consider the available options under State law
regarding the filling of the vacancy on the City Council and direct
staff accordingly.
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0) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Cencom Cable Rate Increase
Cencom Cable Television has notified the City that effective February
1, 1992, the cost of basic cable service to cable subscribers in
the City of West Covina will be raised $3.00 per month. The City
is prevented from regulating cable fees by the Cable Act of 1984.
This information is provided for informational purposes only.
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by
to
2nd by
2) San Gabriel Valley Transportation Coalition
Response to LACTC's 30-Year Plan
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert will present a report on the actions of the
San Gabriel Valley Transportation Coalition regarding the proposed
LACTC 30-year plan and consolidation of the LACTC and SCRTD Boards.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert is recommending that the City Council continue
to support the efforts of the Coalition in responding to the LACTC
30-Year Plan and the LACTC-SCRTD reorganization.
Motion by
to
3) San Gabriel Valley Commerce
Executive Director Appointm
2nd by
Councilmember Manners will provide the City Council with an update
on the San Gabriel Valley Commerce and Cities Consortium selection
of an Executive Director.
P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by
2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm.
(Next regular meeting is January 7, 1992)
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07,
1992
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1992
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1992
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