04-21-1992 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday 7:30 pn
April 21, 1992 Council Chambers
A G E N D A
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.
Reverend Burt All
United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Jennings, Herfert, Manners, McFadden
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Proclamations
April Pools' Day - April 25
National Youth Services Day - April 28
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 of 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) Time Extension -
The proposed extension of the interim ordinance would
extend the measure, currently due to expire on May 1,
1992, to March 7, 1993.
a) Verification of posting
b) Staff presentation
c) Conduct hearing
d) Close hearing
e) Council discussion
f) Recommendation is that the City Council adopt an
urgency ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1893 PURSUANT TO SECTION
65858(a) OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
I certify that copies of the
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Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and to
adopt disapprove hold over
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A) HEARINGS (Continued)
2) Interim Ordinance Extension
Banners and Flags for Apartments
The proposed Interim Urgency Ordinance extension will
allow for the temporary use of banners, flags and
pennants pertaining to the lease or rental of units in
multiple -family zones until March 7, 1993, pursuant to
state law.
a) Verification of posting
b) Staff presentation
c) Conduct hearing
d) Close hearing
e) Council discussion
f) Recommeddation is that the City Council adopt an
urgency ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1894 PURSUANT TO SECTION
65858(a) OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and to
adopt disapprove hold over
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.
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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 (Receive and file)
None
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.....................................4/13/92
b) Senior Citizens'.............................4/09/92
3) Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Virginia Steffen vs City of West Covina
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries and property damage on December
20, 1991. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation. It is
recommended that the claim of Virginia Steffen be
denied and that claimant be so notified.
b) Bruce & Lorraine Wild vs City of West Covina
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage amounting to $1,391.10 on March 4,
1992. It is recommended that the claim of Bruce
and Lorraine Wild be denied and that claimants be
so notified.
4) Miscellaneous Public Works
a) Street Sweeping Contract Renewal Citywide
This contract provides for the sweeping of streets
with curb and gutter, alleys and medians, city-
wide. The contractor has requested renewal of the
contract for the third year which reflects a change
in cost from the present $190,142.85 to
$196,137.28. It is recommended that the City
Council grant renewal of the Community Disposal
Company contract for the coming twelve month period
at a 3.1% increase based upon the change in the
consumer price index.
b) City Project SP-92119 Street Rehabilitation
(Phase I)
Eleven (11) bids were received on Wednesday, April
8, 1992, for this project, which consists of crack
sealing and distress repair work at various
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C) 'CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4) Miscellaneous Public Works (Continued)
b)
(Continued)
locations, Citywide. The apparent lowest bid is
$291,758.58 from Park Rose, Inc. of Van Nuys. It
is recommended that the City Council hold over the
award of this project until the next regular
Council Meeting on May 5, 1992.
c) Construction Activity Report
This report describes current status of Citywide
Construction activity. It is recommended that the
City Council receive and file this report.
d) Revising the Water Conservation Plan from Mandatory
to Voluntary
e)
As of April 1, 1992, the Metropolitan Water
District Board approved a reversion to Stage I of
their conservation plan from Stage V. which was a
mandatory 20% reduction in water usage plus
penalties. Stage I provides for a voluntary 10%
reduction in water usage from the base year 1989-
1990 and contains no penalties. The City is
following MWD's lead in reverting to Voluntary
Conservation. 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, FINDING THAT
THE PHASE I SHORTAGE OF THE CITY'S WATER
CONSERVATION ORDINANCE IS NO LONGER IN FORCE AS OF
APRIL 1, 1992 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8629
Several years ago the City established the Walnut
Creek Bikeway Project, funded by the Los Angeles
Transportation Commission (LACTC), which was
abandoned in November, 1990. The LACTC is now
requesting return of these funds in an amount of
$149,628. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize staff to return .to the LACTC an amount of
$149,628.
5) Ordinance(s) for Adoption (Waive reading and adopt)
Zone Change No. 641 - Relatina to the
Annexation of a Single Family Residence
Location: 1862 S. Gretta Avenue
At the April 7, 1992 City Council meeting an ordinance
changing the Municipal Code as it relates to Zoning was
introduced. The Zone Change would permit annexation of
a single family residence, presently located in the
unincorporated Los Angeles county territory, into the
boundaries of West Covina. It is recommended that the
City Council adopt the following ordinance:
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5) Ordinance(s) for Adoption (Continued)
Zone Change No. 641 - Relating to the
Annexation of a Single Family Residence
Location: 1862 S. Gretta Avenue (Continued)
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (ZONE CHANGE NO. 641).
6) Award of Bids
a) Purchase of Special Enforcement Team (S.E.T.)
Replacement vehicle
The Police Department requests City Council
approval for the purchase of one unmarked Special
Enforcement Team (S.E.T.) vehicle from Asset
Seizure Funds. It is recommended that the City
Council:
*Find that it would be impractical, uneconomical and
wasteful to initiate a formal bid process; and
*Authorize the Police Chief to purchase one
unmarked vehicle from Ed Butts Ford, La Puente,
through Asset Forfeiture Funds, at a price not to
exceed $14,072.50, including all taxes and fees.
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinances)/resolution(s) and
to introduce and adopt, as applicable; and to approve all
items listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
END.OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (Public Works Agenda)
1)
II -
This project, Phase II of the City's rehabilitation
program, consists of asphaltic concrete overlay and
slurry seal work for various locations Citywide. The
total project cost for Phase II is $220,000. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
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D) PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION (Public Works Agenda) (Continued)
1) City Project SP-92120 - Street Rehabilitation Work Phase
II - Approval of Plans and Specifications (Continued)
a) Establish City Project SP-92120.
b) Approve Plans and Specifications for City Project
SP-92120, and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids.
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove
E) COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
1) Office of Community Services
Erase Graffiti Program
hold over
to
Staff has developed a Volunteer Adopt -A -Wall Program to
have volunteers paint out graffiti as a part of the
City's Erase Graffiti Program. It is recommended that
the City Council approve the City of West Covina Erase
Graffiti -- Volunteer Adopt -A -Wall Program as presented.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
F) OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
2nd by to
hold over
No items scheduled for this meeting.
G) PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
H) CITY ATTORNEY
Closed session for litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b) et seq. or personnel matters.
I) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council
meeting at pm.
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J) CITY MANAGER
R)
L)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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:
ELECTION MATTERS
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
1) Certificate of Canvass of the General Municipal Election
of April 14, 1992
The City Clerk's Office has prepared the official results
of the General Municipal of April 14, 1992.
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. I - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE
FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD APRIL 14,
1992, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND OTHER SUCH MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
ACTION: Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
to
adopt disapprove hold over
2) oath of office for City Treasurer
3) Oath of Office for City Councilmembers
4) Council Comments
5) Reorganization of City Council
a) Election of Mayor (City Clerk to conduct)
b) Election of Mayor Pro Tem (Mayor to conduct)
c) Designation of Alternate to L.A. County Sanitation
District Board
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M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N) MAYOR'S REPORTS
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm to
Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday
Apr.
22,
1992
5:30
pm
Thursday
Apr.
23,
1992
5:30
pm
Monday
Apr.
27,
1992
5:30
pm
Tuesday
Apr.
28,
1992
5:30
pm
Wednesday
Apr.
29,
1992
5:30
pm
Tuesday
May
05,
1992
7:30
pm
Wednesday
May
06,
1992
5:30
pm
Thursday
May
07,
1992
5:30
pm
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