01-19-1993 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
January 19, 1993 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Manners, Jennings, Herfert, McFadden,
Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of January 5, 1993
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A)
Presentations
HEARINGS
Recognition for four individuals who
rendered assistance to Officer Mansell on
January 4, 1993:
Alfonso Alvarado Ron Holt
John Byington Jerry Sackett
Seniors Helping Our Police (S.H.O.P.)
Awards
* Volunteers of the Year - Bill Clark
Carol Ann Lewis
* Most Inspirational - Harry Mortensen
* Humor and Understanding -
Merle "Fish" Fisher
No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
I certify that Copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
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City Council Agenda
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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 (None received)
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (Receive and File)
a) Planning...................................01/12/93
3) ABC Applications (Chief of Police reports no legal basis
for protest)
CHAVEZ, Rafael dba Siete Mares Restaurant
VELASQUEZ, Francisa 969-B. S. Glendora Avenue
HANAOKA, Jack H & K Merchandise Inc.
HANAOKA, Paul dba 2149 E. Garvey Avenue North
HANAOKA, Jennie Suite A-1
MILLER, ELLA dba Rockview Dairy #29
TOUHEY, MICHAEL 551 E. Vine Avenue
TOUHEY, JOHN
4) Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Steven Raul Reyes vs City of West Covina
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries amounting to $10,000.00 on
October 22, 1992. It is recommended that the claim
of Steven Raul Reyes filed on October 22, 1992 be
denied and that the claimant's attorney be so
notified.
b) Gordon K. Prodan vs City of West Covina
c)
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries amounting to $6,300.00 on
November 12, 1992. It is recommended that the
claim of Gordon K. Prodan filed on November 12,
1992 be denied and that the claimant be so
notified.
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries on December 9, 1992. The amount
of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation. It is recommended that the claim of
Matthew Romo by his mother and guardian, Lupe
Poirier, filed on December 9, 1992 be denied and
that the claimant's attorney be so notified.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4) Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant)
(Continued)
d) James Anthony Lopez vs City of West Covina
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage amounting to $1,797.73 on December
15, 1992. It is recommended that the claim of
James Anthony Lopez filed on December 15, 1992 be
denied and that the claimant be so notified.
5) Approval of Final Maps (Adopt Resolution)
TR-48997 - UBS Partners
UBS Partners is requesting final map approval in order to
develop a 25-lot subdivision on Woodgate Drive between
Francesca and Adrienne. 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, APPROVING FINAL
MAP OF TRACT NO. 48997 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
6) Administrative Review Board (Receive and file)
Large Expansion No. 3
Applicant: Michael Duran for Jose Luis Campa
Location: 3630 Holt Avenue
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a
large expansion to allow a 4,215± square
foot, two-story addition to an existing
residence in the "Residential
Agricultural R-A, Area District IV,
Hillside Overlay zone."
Decision: Approved.
7) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) City Project SP-93109 -.Inland Contractors
Acknowledge completion of public work improvements
and authorize release of C.B.I.C. Bonding and
Insurance Company Bond #CA4171 in the amount of
$23,994.00, subject to Notice of Completion
procedure.
b) City Protect SL-91123 National Electric
Contractors
Acknowledge completion of public work improvements
located at Cortez Street between Barranca Avenue
and Citrus Street, and authorize release of
National American Insurance Company Bond #NB-84240
in the amount of $14,788.00, subject to Notice of
Completion procedure.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
(Continued)
8)
9)
10)
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c) City Project SP-93115 - Rubberized Crackfiller
Sealant
Acknowledge completion of public work improvements
and authorize release of Amwest Surety Insurance
Company Bond No. 004001488 in the amount of
$39,450.00, subject to Notice of Completion
procedure.
City Treasurer's Report (Receive and file)
City Treasurer's Report for the month of December, 1992.
Award of Bids
Purchase of Flex-Fueled/Methanol Vehicles
In an effort to improve air quality and help meet the
provisions of Regulation XV and the California Clean Air
Act, staff is requesting approval for the purchase of six
flex -fueled vehicles using restricted funds for this
purpose. It is recommended that the City Council, a)
Approve the appropriation of $25,000.00 from Prop. C and
$44,535.80 from AB 2766 Air Quality Improvement Trust
Fund; and b) approve the purchase of six (6) flex -fueled
1993 Ford Tauruses, from Tuttle Click Ford in Irvine, for
a total cost of $69,535.80.
Miscellaneous
Building and Safety Department
a) Ouarterly Construction Activity Report
Fourth Ouarter, 1992
This report is ti
summary of major
for the quarter
reflected by the
recommended that
this report.
r provide the City Council with a
construction activity in the city
ending December 31, 1992, as
Building permits issued. It is
the City Council receive and file
Engineering Department
b) Construction Activity Report
This report describes current status of Citywide
construction activity for 2nd Quarter 1992-93. It
is recommended that the City Council receive and
file this report.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Engineering Department (Continued)
c)
d)
This report contains a listing of all the Capital
Improvement Projects that were completed during
1992. The total cost of all Capital Improvement
Projects for 1992 was $2,849,961.61. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file
this report.
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To continue the various Maintenance Districts for
the 1993-94 fiscal year, the City Council should
order the Engineer's Reports. This action is the
initial item of the annual renewal process. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the
following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1,
PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972"1
BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1993 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1994. WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 4 (1993-94)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1,
PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972",
BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1993 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1994. WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 6 (1993-94)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4; CHAPTER 1,
PART 2, "LANDSCAPING. AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972",
BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1993 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1994. WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 7 (1993-94)
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Engineering Department (Continued)
d) Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and
Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6 and 7
Ordering of Engineer's Report (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE. A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1,
PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972",
BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN LIGHTING
FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED,
ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND MAINTENANCE TO BE FURNISHED
FOR ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND FOR THE
FURNISHING OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE,
APPURTENANCES AND APPURTENANT WORK, AND FOR THE
PARK MAINTENANCE, APPURTENANCES AND APPURTENANT
WORK IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1993 AND ENDING
JUNE 30, 1994. WEST COVINA LIGHTING AND
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1993-1994
e) Tract No. 44564 - Glenfed Development Corp.
When Tract 44564 was recorded, five lots were
offered to the City of West Covina for open space
purposes. The conditions of approval designated
these lots as private open space and no funding
mechanisms were provided for public maintenance.
The offer to dedicate was not acknowledged on the
final map. There is no public benefit in accepting
these lots. In order to remove the offer to
dedicate from the final map, a summary vacation
must be approved by the City Council. It is
recommended that City Council approve the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
VACATING AND ABANDONING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR
OPEN SPACE PURPOSES ON THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO.
44564 (GLENFED DEVELOPMENT CORP.).
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Engineering Department (Continued)
f) Establishment of Proposition "C" Funded Projects
Based upon previous approval by City Council for
submittal of Prop "C" funded projects, the Los
Angeles County Transportation Commission has
approved.our second group of project applications.
It is necessary to now establish these.projects and
budget the funds for them. It is recommended that
the City Council approve the establishment of the
following projects and approve the budgeting of
Prop "C" funds to those projects, as follows:
City Clerk's Office
g) Confirmation of Appointment of Deputy City Clerk
The City Clerk has appointed a Deputy City Clerk to
perform statutory duties in her absence and the
appointment requires confirmation by the City
Council. 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,
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF RITA F. BUCHANAN AS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND PROVIDING THE COMPENSATION
THEREOF.
Human Services
h) Request for Permission to Consume Beer and Wine at
the Shadow Oak Community Center
Mr. Stephen C. Olivas, a teacher at West Covina
High School, is requesting permission to consume
beer and wine at his weeding reception at the
Shadow Oak Center. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolution:
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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10) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Human Services (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE BY THE
WEDDING RECEPTION GUESTS OF MR. OLIVAS ON JULY 24,
1993, AT SHADOW OAK CENTER.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10:
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 SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) Waste Management and Environmental Ouality Commission
Duties
The Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission
is requesting modification of the duties assigned to the
Commission in the Municipal Code. It is recommended that
the City Council approve the requested changes of the
duties for the Waste Management and Environmental Quality
Commission and direct the preparation of an appropriate
ordinance to implement the changes which are:
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F)
1)
2)
(Continued)
Waste Management and Environmental Ouality Commission
Duties (Continued)
a) Section 2-132 (a) would be changed to read:
Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on
matters pertaining to the management of hazardous
and nonhazardous wastes and environmental quality.
In this connection the Commission shall:
b) Section 2-132 (a)(4) would be changed to read:
Review and make recommendations on any recycling
program proposed for enactment by the City Council
to the City Council on any waste management plan
for implementation.
c) Section 2-132 (a)(8) would be changed to read:
Conduct meetings with individuals, groups and
organizations to establish and maintain an open
dialogue for input and discussion of waste
management and environmental issues and programs
initiated by the City of West Covina and to secure
the support of the public for appropriate waste
management systems and environmental programs.
d) Section 2-132 (a)(9) be redesignated to read:
(c) Act on any other matter assigned to the
Commission by the City Council.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
to
Court Assigned Community Service Workers for Graffiti
Removal
Staff was requested to provide information on the
feasibility of using people sentenced by the Court to do
community services work. Specifically, staff was to
report on their use for graffiti removal services. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the referral of
the Court's proposal to the City's graffiti removal
contractor, the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium, for
the coordination of graffiti removal by community service
workers and authorize a letter to be sent to Judge Kahn
from the Mayor regarding this action.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
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hold over
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G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Building and Safety Department
2)
a) Architectural Services Contract for the New Fire
Station No. 2 at Cortez Park
b)
During the last two months the Architectural
selection committee has been interviewing
Architectural firms in an effort to find the
company which will provide the City with the
highest level of design services for the proposed
new Fire Station No. 2 at Cortez Park. The
committee is recommending the firm Gillis, Iler,
and Clark, of Irvine, California. It is
recommended that the City Council approve a Design
Services Contract with Gillis, Iler, and Clark, of
Irvine, California for the proposed Fire Station
No. 2 and parking lot at Cortez Park for an amount
not to exceed $133,000. It is also recommended
that an additional amount, not to exceed $12,000,
be approved to finance the soil report, survey, and
contingencies. The total project design budget
approved would be a maximum of $145,000.,
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
Zones
Code Enforcement has received numerous complaints
about individuals who are constantly working on
motor vehicles in residential zones. Current code
language only restricts these repairs to a 72 hour
time limit and does not address the number or
ownership of the vehicles being repaired. In an
effort to respond to the complaints, additional or
modified code language is necessary to facilitate
enforcement efforts. It is recommended that the
City Council refer this item to the Planning
Commission for evaluation to change the language
currently contained in the Municipal Code on this
topic.
Motion by
to
Redevelopment Agency Agenda
2nd by
a) Recess the City Council meeting at
convene the Redevelopment Agency
Reconvene the City Council meeting at
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G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Continued)
H)
I)
J)
2) Redevelopment Agency Agenda (Continued)
b) Proiect Area Committee Formation
On December 8, 1992, the Planning. Commission
approved a Preliminary Plan which designates the
boundaries of the amended/merged redevelopment
project area. The City Council has ninety days
from that date to approve the membership of a
Project Area Committee (PAC). The first step in
the selection of a Project Area Committee is the
adoption, by resolution of the City Council, of a
procedure for the formation of the PAC. 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 ADOPTING
PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF 'A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE FOR THE MERGER/AMENDMENT OF THE EASTLAND
AND CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN RELATIVE TO PARCEL D.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
HUMAN SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1)
Risk Management
Appropriation of Funds from Unappropriated Self -Insurance
Reserve
The Council will consider an additional appropriation of
$183,107 from unappropriated self-insurance reserves to
cover a premium adjustment. It is recommended that the
City Council approve an appropriation of $183,107 from
unappropriated self-insurance reserves to fund the
necessary Risk Premium Adjustment.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
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R) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Attorney
Potential closed session for litigation matters pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) et. seq. or
personnel matters.
L) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
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 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL:
M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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N) MAYOR'S REPORTS
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Senior Citizen Commission Appointments
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The City Council appointed a sub -committee of Mayor Pro
Tem Jennings and Councilmember Wong to interview and
recommend appointments for two vacancies due to
resignations on the Senior Citizen Commission. This
report summarizes the interview process and recommends
appointment of the two commissioners and term expiration
dates on the two positions. It is recommended that the
City Council:
a) Appoint Sally Deniston to the Senior Citizen
Commission with a term expiring June 30, 1993; and
b) Appoint David G. Duncan to the Senior Citizen
Commission with a term expiring June 30, 1994.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
o) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING SALLY DENISTON AND DAVID G. DUNCAN TO
THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
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P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm to
7:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 1993 at Shadow
Oak Center.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday Jan. 25, 1993 7:00 p.m. Financial Plan
Study Session
(Shadow Oak)
Tuesday Feb. 02, 1993 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Monday Feb. 08, 1993 7:00 p.m. Financial Plan
Study Session
Follow -Up
Tuesday Feb. 16, 1993 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
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