02-04-1992 - RegularTuesday
February 4, 1992
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
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
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 Reverend Darrel Cox
Congregational Church of the Good Shepherd
Covina, CA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Jennings, Herfert, Manners, McFadden
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of January 7, 1992
Adjourned regular meeting of January 14, 1992
Special meeting of January 21, 1992
Regular meeting of January 21, 1992
PRESENTATIONS Proclamation
National Health Care Awareness Month
A) HEARINGS
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)
lina Element and House
This is the public hearing on the final draft of the City's Source.
Reduction and Recycling Element, the Household Hazardous Waste
Element and the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for
both Elements.
a) Verification of publication
b) Staff presentation
c) Conduct hearing
d) Close hearing
e) Council discussion
f) Recommendation is by the Planning Commission, the Waste Management
and Environmental Quality Commission and staff that the City
Council approve the final drafts of the Source Reduction and
Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste Element and
certify the adequacy of the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact by the adoption of the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,'CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
I certify that copies of the DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR THE SOURCE
Council Agenda for the meetiRgDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
of J-`/- QoZ were postedWfifiTE ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dated:
Office of the City Clerk
City Council Meeting
February 4, 1992
A) HEARINGS (Continued)
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1) Source Reduction and Recycling Element and Household Hazardous
Waste Element Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (Continued)
f) Recommendation (Continued):
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL
DRAFT OF THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AS PART
OF THE WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL
DRAFT OF THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT AS PART OF
THE WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and to
adopt disapprove hold over
B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 MI
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.
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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)
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.................................01/27/92
b) Human Services Commission...........................01/14/92
c) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality Commission ........ 01/16/92
3) Claims for Actions (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Dorothy Thomas vs City of West Covina
On October 7, 1991, a claim for property damage amounting
to $10,800.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
b) K. W. Norris vs City of West Covina
On October 30, 1991, a claim for property damage was received
by the City Clerk's Office. Amount of claim is unknown at
this time.
c) Rose Marie Hall vs City of West Covina
On December 4, 1991, a claim for bodily injury amounting to
$60,000.00 was received by the City Clerk's Office.
d) Melissa Marie Garcia vs City of West Covina
On December 11, 1991, a claim for bodily injury and property
damage was received by the City Clerk's Office. Amount of
claim is unknown at this time.
4)
Acceptance
of
Improvements and/or
Release of Bonds
a)
Parcel
Map
22676 - Battaglia
and Associates
Location: 1010 Serenade Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council accept public works
improvements and authorize the release of a cash deposit MCR
No. 9238E in the amount of $10,000.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5) Traffic Committee Minutes (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.
a) The City initiated request for review of conditions on Cortez
Street east of Azusa Avenue resulted in parking restrictions
50 feet east and west of the drive approach located along
the north side of Cortez Street 300 feet east of Azusa Avenue
b) The request of Ms. Judy Young for reduction of the established
speed limit on California Avenue between Cameron and Merced
Avenues was denied. Also, the Police Department will increase
enforcement of the posted speed limit on California Avenue
between Cameron and Merced Avenues.
c) The request of Ms. Alisa Gailey for installation of 40-foot
segment of one hour parking limitation at 952 South Glendora
Avenue was held over for additional study.
6) Award of Bids
a) City Project No. PP-91203 - Cortez Park Security Lighting
The bids for PP-91203, Cortez Park Security Lighting were
opened on January 22, 1992, at 10:00 am in the Office of the
City Clerk. This project provides for the replacement of
the existing walkway lighting at Cortez Park. There were
six bids submitted with the lowest responsible base bid•from
Building Energy Consultants at $24,731.00. It is recommended
that the City Council take the following actions:
i) Reject the bids from Tamanc Electric, Inc. of Walnut
due to incomplete information.
ii) Accept the bid of Building Energy Consultants of Nipome
in the amount of $24,731.00 and authorize the Mayor and
the City Clerk to execute a contract with said Building
Energy Consultants for the work to be done.
b) City Project No. WP-87126 - Phase II - Installation of 30"
un
ue in
Bids were opened on Wednesday, January 22, 1992 for the installation
of a 30" water main on Amar, 600' west of Countryside Drive
to Grand Avenue in the City of Walnut. The lowest responsible
bidder is W.A. Rasic Construction of Arcadia in the amount
of $939,212.00. It is recommended that the City Council accept
the bid of W. A. Rasic Construction of Arcadia in the amount
of $939,212.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a contract with said W. A. Rasic for the work to be
done.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7) Miscellaneous
a) Additional Police Services
The City Council has requested costing estimates of adding
additional manpower to the authorized staffing levels of the
Police Department. Two primary areas of concern mentioned
were the number of Officers assigned to Patrol in a black
and white car and the number of Detectives assigned to investigate
major crimes.
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by 2nd by
to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1)
2)
Policy for Phasing of Payment of Park Fee
In the current economic conditions, the payment of the park fee
by the subdivider/developer is a significant expenditure. To ease
the burden on subdivider/developer while protecting the interests
of the City, staff is proposing a policy for the phasing of the
payment of the park fee. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the Policy for Phasing of Payments of Park Fees.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
Tract 47815 - Approval of Park Fee Agreement
Taico Properties, Inc.
to
Taico Properties, Inc. is requesting approval of a Park Fee Agreement
for phased payment of park fees and credit for on -site active recreational
areas in developing a 53-unit development on Aroma Drive. It is
recommended that the City Council:
a) Approve Planning Commission recommendation for Park Fee credit
in the amount of $48,555.00.
b) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Park Fee Agreement
with Taico Properties, Inc. providing for phased payment of
park fees in the total amount of $263,085.00.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
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D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (Continued)
3) Tract No. 47815 - Approve Final Map - Taico Properties, Inc.
Taico Properties, Inc. is requesting Final Map approval in order
to develop the 53-unit project on Aroma Drive. City sale of a
"one -foot" lot (60 square feet) to Taico Properties for $900 is
included as part of the tract map. It is recommended that the
City Council take the following actions:
a) Approve the sale of a City -owned "one -foot" lot that is 60
square feet in area for $900.00.
b) Adopt the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE OF
A CITY -OWNED LOT TO TAICO PROPERTIES, INC. TO BE INCLUDED
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF TRACT 47815
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF
TRACT 47815 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF
TRACT NO. 46780 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
Motion by _ 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and to
adopt _ disapprove hold over
E) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) Office of Community Services
a) Cablecasting of Commission Meetings
This is a report from the Waste Management and Environmental
Quality -Commission on cablecasting the quarterly reports of
the BKK Interagency Steering Committee to the Waste Management
and Environmental Quality Commission. It is the recommendation
of the Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission
that the City Council authorize the cablecasting of the quarterly
reports of the BKK Landfill Interagency Steering Committee
to the Commission.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
to
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E) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (Continued)
1) Office of Community Services (Continued)
b)
Assembly Bill No. 2092
Page 7
This is a report on the legislative status of this State bill
to revise the deadlines for the submittal of a Source Reduction
and Recycling Element. It is recommended that the City Council
support Assembly Bill No. 2092:
i) To address the SRRE deadline extensions only.
ii) If the "what counts" issues are to be addressed, the
following additions should be included:
* Continue to allow cities to count diversion activities
involving inert solids (concrete and asphalt), scrap
metal, agricultural wastes and white goods (refrigerators
and stoves).
* Broaden the definition of "local action" to include
activities undertaken by a waste hauler, landfill
operator or recycler on behalf of the city.
* No changes will be imposed on the cities until their
SRRE is required to be revised as now provided in
law and regulations.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
c) Retention of the Engineering Firm of Hun
to Perform an Independent Study of the D
to
hold over
naqe at BKK Landfi
In order to obtain an independent engineering study quantifiably
analyzing the hydrology of the BKK landfill and evaluating
the adequacy of the existing on -site drainage facilities,
the services of a consulting civil engineer are needed. It
is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
i) Ratify the issuance of the purchase order in the amount
of $8,960 for the engineer's study.
ii) Authorize the issuance of an additional purchase order
for $1,500 for surveying, if necessary.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
to
City Council Meeting
February 4, 1992
E) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (Continued)
2) Human Services Department
a) Park Reservations
Page 8
The Human Services Commission is recommending a demonstration
Park Reservation Program in a section of Orangewood Park.
The the City Council approve the Orangewood Park Reservation
Program and authorize staff to proceed with its implementation
for a one year period.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
b) Priority Park/School Projects
This report lists a number of priority projects on park and
school sites approved by the Human Services Commission for
Council consideration. It is recommended that the City Council
delay taking any action until after the joint meeting with
the school board.
Motion .by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
c) Audible Pedestrian Signals
to
The Human Services Commission has reviewed a request from
the National Federation of the Blind to remove the audible
pedestrian signals in the City. It is recommended that the
City Council maintain the current audible signals and install
new ones at appropriate locations when funding is available.
Motion by
approve disapprove
2nd by
d) East Cameron Avenue Park Specific Plan
hold over
to
Staff is requesting approval to proceed with the preparation
of the East Cameron Park Specific Plan. It is recommended
that the City Council approve the appropriation of $50,000
from park dedication fees in Park District "F" (Account Number
1550) for the East Cameron Park Specific Plan preparation.
Motion by
approve disapprove
2nd by
. hold over
to
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F) OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
1) Finance Department
No items scheduled for this meeting.
2) Personnel Department
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a) Acknowledge Letter - West Covina Firefighters' Associati
The.West Covina Firefighters' Association has presented the
City's final salary and benefit offer to their membership
for vote. In a letter to the City Council, City Manager and
Personnel Director dated January 20, 1992, the Association
is formally declaring impasse and requesting mediation. This
report transmits the letter to the City Council for acknowledgment
and further action. It is recommended that the City Council
receive and acknowledge the letter from the Association and
determine a .time and place for oral presentation of information.
Motion by
to
b) Salary Resolution
2nd by
This report transmits to the City Council a resolution for
Cost of Living salary adjustments for Confidential employees
and health insurance benefit adjustments for Management and
Confidential employees. 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.
8610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL
SERVICES; AND RESOLUTION 7223, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over _
G) PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
H) CITY ATTORNEY
Closed session for litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956
et seq. or personnel matters.
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I) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Page 10
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the Redevelopment
Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm.
J) CITY MANAGER
1) Legislative Platform for the 1992/93 Legislative Session
This report proposes a legislative platform for the 1992-93 legislative
session to provide Council direction for staff to respond in a
timely manner to the large number of legislative issues which have
potential impacts on the City of West Covina.. It is recommended
that Council adopt a legislative platform for the 1992-93 legislative
session.
Motion by 2nd by
to
2) Business License Tax Rate Changes
Councilmember McFadden has requested a report on the impact of
reducing business license tax rates by 5%, 10%, and 15%. Staff
has prepared a report indicating impacts on these potential reductions
on the City's revenues and on sample businesses. It is recommended
that business license tax rates not be changed.
Motion by
to
K) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
2nd by
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:
disapprove
2nd by to
hold over
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L) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
M) MAYOR'S REPORT
1) Resolutions of Commendation:
Retired Police Lieutenant Clinton Collins
West Covina Citizen of the Year Award
2) Proclamation
Page 11
KZLA/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Radiothon Day
February 7, 1992
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
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0) ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm to Saturday,
February 8, at 9:00 am in the Management Resource Center.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Saturday Feb. 08, 1992 9:00 a.m.
Thursday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Feb. 13, 1992
Feb. 18, 1992
Feb. 19, 1992
Feb. 20, 1992
Mar. 03, 1992
Mar. 17, 1992
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Management Resource
Center RE: Refuse
Collection and Disposal
Franchise
West Covina Library
RE: Public Workshop
on Central Business
District Streetscape
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
WCUSD Board of Trustees
Council Chambers RE:
Joint meeting with
Waste Management &
Environmental Quality
Commission
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting