09-15-1992 - RegularI
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday
September 15, 1992
AGENDA
7:30 pn
Council Chambers
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Room 317 at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. For
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Manners, Jennings, Herfert, McFadden,
Wong
PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS
Presentations
Proclamations
Program Overview
rI certify that copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
of were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dated: 9- /B- 9
Certificate of Recognition to: The
Whitney Ann Foundation for one year
of service to our Community.
Employee Service Recognition
W.C. Sunrise Rotary on The
Preparations for Red Ribbon Week.
Child Support Awareness Month
September, 1992
Rideshare Week
September 14 - 18, 1992
Lions' White Cane Days
October 2, 3 & 4, 1992
Fire Prevention Week
October 4 - 10, 1992
S.H.O.P. Presentation by West Covina
Police Department
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September 15, 1992
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 rebuttal. Rebuttals may only
address items discussed in opposition. When recognized,
please come forward to the podium and state you name and
address.
1)
In compliance with State Law, the City adopted an Urban
Water Management Plan in 1991. Recent changes require an
Amendment to that Plan to include Water Shortage
Contingencies. In order to amend the Plan, it is
necessary to first hold a Public Hearing.
a) Verification of Publication
b) Staff Presentation
c) Conduct Hearing
d) Close Hearing
e) Council Discussion
f) Recommendation is that the City Council review the
Engineer's Report and adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
WATER DEPARTMENT'S URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution, and to
adopt disapprove hold over
2) 1991-92 Grantee Performance Report
The 1991-92 Federal Grantee Performance Report outlines
performances of programs funded with Community
Development Block Grant funds. The Public Hearing on
this matter provides the public with an opportunity to
comment on this past year's programs and projects.
a) Verification of Publication
b) Staff Presentation
c) Conduct Hearing
d) Close Hearing
e) Council Discussion
f) Recommendation is that the City Council approve the
1991-92 Grantee Performance Report and authorize
staff to submit the Grantee Performance Report to
HUD.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
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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)
Letter from San Gabriel Valley Water Company notifying
the City Council of a certain contaminant found in one of
the company's wells. The letter also emphasizes that the
water is being treated before distribution to it's
customers, and meets all state and federal drinking water
standards.
2) ABC Applications (Chief of Police reports no legal basis
for protest)
CHRISTAY, INC. dba Togo's Eatery
SKALING, DANIEL W. 1040 W. Covina Pkwy.
San Dimas, CA
ALPHA BETA CO., INC. dba Alpha Beta Store #203
La Habra, CA 1525 Amar Road
3)
4)
5)
KEZIOS, THEODOROS P. dba victor's Villa
Whittier, CA 2201 W. Francisquito
Claims for Actions (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Corrine Crudup-Owens vs City of West Covina
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries amounting to $1,897.78 on July
22, 1992. It is recommended that the claim of
Corrine Crudup-Owens filed on July 22, 1992 be
denied and that the claimant be so notified.
Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
Temporary Use Permits (Receive and file)
TUP No. 2088-92 was issued to the Citrus West Covina
Plaza for a sidewalk sale to be held on 9/11/92 to
9/13/92.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) TR-43619 - Donald Schriver
Location: 100 N. Lark Ellen
It is recommended that the City Council accept
sidewalk improvements and authorize release of
Amwest Surety Insurance Company Bond No. 1221813 in
the amount of $86,300, subject to Notice of
Completion procedure.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
(Continued)
6)
b) SP-92120 - Accept Public Works Improvements -
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Inc.
Location: Various Citywide
It is recommended that the City Council accept
street improvements and authorize release of
American Motorists Insurance Company Bond No. 3SM
776 171 00 in the amount of $144,634.50, subject to
Notice of Completion.
c) PP-92205 - Relocation of Historical House - Allied
Heavy Moving
Location: 3510 E. Cameron Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council accept
relocation and placement of Historical House at
Cameron Parksite location and authorize release of
Chino Valley Banks Irrevocable Letter of Credit NR
4042 in the amount of $40,000.00 subject to Notice
of Completion procedure.
Award of Bids
a) City Project SS-92110 - Cameron Avenue Sewer
Extension
Thirteen (13) bids were received and opened on
Wednesday, September 2, 1992, for this project
which consists of constructing an 8 inch diameter
sewerline with appurtenances. The lowest
responsible bid is $73,060.00 from M. Grbavac
Construction of Arcadia. It is recommended that
the City Council take the following actions:
i) Appropriate $26,000
District "F" funds
320-3210-7300).
from unappropriated Park
to Project SS-92110 (162-
ii) Accept the bid of M. Grbavac Construction of
Arcadia in the amount of $73,060.00 as
submitted at the bid opening on Wednesday,
September 2, 1992, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement with M.
Grbavac Construction for the work to be done.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6) Award of Bids (Continued)
b)
The bids for City Project No. PP-92207, Cortez Park
Security Lighting, Phase II, were opened on
Wednesday, September 2, 1992, at 10:00 a.m. in the
Office of the City Clerk. This project provides
for the replacement of ten deteriorated walkway
security lights within the southern portion of
Cortez Park. There were three bids submitted, with
the lowest responsible bid from National Electrical
Contractors, Inc., of Tarzana, in the amount of
$16,883.00. It is recommended that the City
Council accept the bid of National Electrical
Contractors, Inc. of Tarzana, in the amount of
$16,883.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute a contract with National Electrical
Contractors, Inc. of Tarzana for the work to be
done.
C) GP-92302 -
On September 3, 1992, a single bid was received and
opened by the City Clerk to remove and replace the
existing leaking roof on the 8200 square foot
Maintenance Building at the City Yard. The bid
amount was $27,800 by Sexton Roofing of Glendora.
It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions: i) Transfer $5,000.00 from 110-
320-2333-6310 to GP-92302. ii) Accept bid of
Sexton Roofing Company in the amount of $27,800.00,
plus $2,200.00 in contingencies, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
Sexton Roofing Company for the work to be done.
7) Miscellaneous
a) Personnel Services
Official recognition by the City Manager and the
City Council of two employee organizations, West
Covina Firefighters' Association, IAFF, Local 3226
and West Covina Police Officers' Association is
necessary for the purpose of official
representation during contract negotiations. It is
the recommendation of the Personnel Commission that
the City Manager and City Council grant formal
recognition to the West Covina Firefighters'
Association, IAFF, Local 3226 as majority
representative of non -management public safety fire
employees and the West Covina Police Officers'
Association, as the majority representative of non-
management public safety police employees. Such
representation to be effective from July 21, 1992
through July 20, 1993, pursuant to Municipal Code
2-218.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7) Miscellaneous (Continued)
b) Finance Department
Surplus Property
The City Council periodically declares as surplus
City property which is no longer useful for City
use, thereby, allowing the property to be disposed
of as provided for in the Municipal Code. 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,
DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS.
c) Engineering Department
Annual Water Report (Informational)
This report summarizes the Water Department's
operation for the 1991-92 Fiscal Year. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file
this report.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance (s) /resolution (s) and
to introduce and adopt, as applicable; and to approve all
items listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
E)
F)
G)
1) City Projects MP-92116 and MP-92117 - Landscape
Improvements - Approve Plans and Specifications
Plans and Specifications have been completed for City
Projects MP-92116 and MP-92117 which provide for
construction of various landscape improvements in City -
owned open space lots in Maintenance Districts Nos. 6 and
7. The total estimated project cost is $75,000.00. It
is recommended that the City Council approve plans and
specifications for City Projects MP-92116 and MP-92117,
and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) City Project PP-92209 Approval of Plans and
Specifications - Drainage Corrections
Plans and Specifications have been completed for City
Project PP-92209 which provides for construction of a
drainage system in the open space area east of Peppertree
Circle and Brooktree Circle in Maintenance District No.
2. The estimated total project cost is $35,000.00. It
is recommended that the City Council approve plans and
specifications for City Project PP-92209, and authorize
the City Engineer to call for bids.
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove
hold over
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Planning Department
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Cortez Park PropertV Acquisition
421 South Citrus Street
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On September 1, 1992, the City Council directed staff to
proceed with the acquisition of the subject property for
the future expansion of Cortez Park. To cover the costs
of the initial acquisition and the payments which will be
due during fiscal year 1992-93, staff is recommending the
appropriation, and transfer of funds totaling $256,000.
It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
a) Appropriate $101,000 from Park District "E"; and
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G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Continued)
H)
I)
1) Planning Department (Continued)
Cortez Park Property Acquisition
421 South Citrus Street (Continued)
b) Authorize the transfer of $120,000 from the Capital
Improvement Fund (110-320-3341-7700), $25,000 from
City Project PP-93113 (188-320-3313-7200), and
$10,000 from City Property PP-93219 (188-320-3331-
7700) to City Project PP-93223 (162-320-3341-7700).
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Building and Safety Department
No items scheduled for this meeting.
3) Redevelopment Agency Agenda
Recess the City Council meeting at am/pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the
City Council meeting at am/pm.
HUMAN SERVICES
1) County of Los Angeles 1992-93 Dial -A -Ride Service
Agreement
On June 25, 1990 the City Council approved a three year
agreement to continue Dial -A -Ride service for elderly and
handicapped residents of Baldwin Park and West Covina.
County residents are served through an annual service
agreement which requires City Council approval from both
cities. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute the 1992-93 Westpark
Transit Dial -A -Ride service agreement with Los Angeles
County.
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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L)
1) Finance Department
Impact of State Budget on City of West Covina
In the first week of September, the State Legislature and
Governor agreed on a budget which affects all levels of
government. Staff has prepared a report assessing the
preliminary impacts of the loss of approximately $1.3
million to the City's General Fund and Redevelopment
Agency. The report provides several alternatives and
recommends a course of action to address the impacts of
the State reduction in light of longer range fiscal
planning.
Motion by
to
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Attorney
2nd by
Potential closed session for litigation matters pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) et. seq. or
personnel matters.
2) City Clerk
No items scheduled for this meeting.
3) City Manager
Renewal of WCCT Agreement
Since 1987, the City of West Covina has offered public,
educational, and governmental access cable television
programming through WCCT, Channel 56, which was created
by an agreement . between the City, Cencom Cable
Television, and Mount San Antonio College. This
agreement is due for renewal. Several amendments are
proposed. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the Amendment to Agreement Between the City of
West Covina, Mount San Antonio College, and Cencom Cable
Television Regarding Community Access Cable Television
Programming.
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
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The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable by the
City. These demands represents accounts payable since the
most recent regular meeting of the City Council.
Motion by
approve
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M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Designation of Voting Delegate for The National League of
Cities Conference
The National League of Cities Conference will be held
November 28 through December 2, 1992 in New Orleans,
Louisiana. It is recommended that the City Council
appoint a voting delegate and alternate to the Annual
Conference of the National League of Cities.
Motion by
2nd by
to appoint as voting delegate,
and as alternate to the National
League of Cities.
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
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P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm to
Tuesday, September 29, 1992 for a joint
meeting with the School Board.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday Sept. 29, 1992 7:00 pm Joint Meeting
w/School Board
Tuesday Oct. 06, 1992 7:30 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday Oct. 20, 1992 7:30 pm Regular Meeting
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