02-15-1994 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
February 15, 1994 Council Chambers
AGENDA
Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk Is Office,
Room 317 at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. For
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A) HEARINGS
Jennings, Wong, Herfert, Manners,
McFadden
Joint meeting of the Planning Commission
and City Council - January 24, 1994
Regular meeting of February 1, 1994
Special meeting of February 8, 1994
1) Joint Public Hearing on the Proposed Disposition and
Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency
and Five Star Enterprises and Orval Paul
The Agency and the City Council will consider the
proposed Disposition and Development Agreement between
the Redevelopment Agency and Five Star Enterprises, which
provides for the sale of property located at the
southeast corner of Azusa and Garvey Avenues in the West
Covina Redevelopment Project Area, by the Agency to the
Developer, thereby providing for the expansion of
existing operations on the approximately 30,552 sq. ft.
property, and the use and operation of the Property by
the Developer for motor vehicle sales in accordance with
the terms of the Agreement. Staff recommends that the
City Council continue the Joint Public Hearing to March
1, 1994.
Motion by
approve
I certify that copies of the
Council A$end for the meeting
of �- were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dated:
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
Office of the City Clerk
City Council Agenda
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8) 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. For the record, enter your name and address on the
"SPEAKERS" sheet located on the podium. 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
1) Written Communications
None received.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (Receive and File)
Planning........................................02108194
3) Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
(Receive and File) .
TUP #2164-94 for Hassen Development for Sidewalk Sale on
February 12-14,,1994 at West Covina Village Shopping
Center.
TUP 12165-94 for Eastland Center.for Sidewalk Sale on
February 3-5, 1994 at Mervyn's.
4) Miscellaneous
5)
Fire Department
a) Weed and Rubbish Abatement Contract Extension
This request provides for approval of an extension
of the 1993 Weed and Rubbish Abatement contract for
1994, at the 1993 Weed Abatement prices. It is
recommended that the City Council approve an
extension of the 1993 contracts for one (1) year
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the contracts.
Public Works
b) City Project No. SD-94127 Charlinda and Citrus
Drainage Control
City Council has previously authorized a
preliminary study of the drainage conditions in the
vicinity of Charlinda and Citrus Street. Staff is
proposing to proceed with the design of a storm
drain project, based upon the results of that
preliminary study. It is recommended that City
Council take the following action:
i) Establish Project SD-94127 Charlinda Avenue/
Citrus Street Storm Drain; and
ii) Appropriate $50,000 from the Capital
Improvement Fund to Project SD-94127.
Approval of Final Maps (Adopt Resolution)
Tract No. 51590 - West Covina Fashion Plaza - Approval of
Final Man
One of the conditions to development of the Fashion Plaza
by CenterMark was the recordation of a final map on the
land owned by Centermark, Inc. and the Redevelopment
Agency. 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 THE
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 51590.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution(s) and to adopt,
and to approve all items listed
except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
1) Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
Competitive Grants Applications
A portion of the Parks Proposition A approval by the
voters of Los Angeles County provides for various forms
of competitive grants.. Staff has compiled applications
for several of the available grants. 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, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GRAFFITI PREVENTION
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY. PARK RESTROOM
ANTI -GRAFFITI COATING.
and
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA# APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TRAILS ACQUISITION
AND DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR GALSTER
PARK TRAILS.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and to
adopt disapprove hold over
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D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES (Continued)
2) City Project WP-93111 - Approval of Plans and
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Plans and Specifications have been completed for City
Project WP-93111 which provides for the installation of
pressure reducing valves at ten locations in the City's
water system. The estimated installation cost is
$130,000. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the plans and specifications for City Project WP-
93111 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1). Annual Cleanup Campaign
hold over
to
Over the last several years the City has conducted an
annual Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up Week in conjunction
with West Covina Beautiful, West Covina Disposal and
others in the community. The current Waste Collection
Franchise Agreement requires West Covina Disposal Company
to conduct this annual event. The Company has submitted
a plan to conduct an Annual Clean Up Campaign over five
consecutive Saturdays commencing April 30, 1994. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the Annual
Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up Campaign to be the full month
of May and approve the clean up collection schedule for
a five week period of time, commencing with April 30,
1994.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Abatement of Graffiti Ordinance
The Zero Tolerance Anti -Graffiti Task Force has
recommended the City adopt amendments to the Municipal
Code regarding the abatement of graffiti in the City.
This ordinance has been reviewed by the Task Force and
others. The Task Force is recommending approval of the
ordinance. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the revision of the Municipal Code regarding
graffiti abatement by introducing the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AMENDING AND EXPANDING PROVISIONS REGARDING
ABATEMENT OF GRAFFITI
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and to
introduce disapprove hold over
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F)
3)
(Continued)
Painting of Walls Adjacent to Arterial Streets
This is a report on the implementation of the
recommendation from the Zero Tolerance Anti -Graffiti Task
Force to adopt four basic colors to be used on walls
adjacent to the City's arterial streets. and have a
weekend community paint -out to paint all such walls with
one. of these four basic colors. The objective is to
eliminate the patchwork appearance and facilitate
subsequent removal of graffiti. It is recommended that
the City Council support the recommendations of the Zero
Tolerance Anti -Graffiti Task Force by:
a) Adopting three basic colors (Beige, Gray and Pink)
for the walls adjacent to the arterial streets in
the City.
b) Directing staff to work with the Task Force to
design a citywide community paint -out program that
will complete the painting of the walls over a 90-
day period of time.
c) Refer the funding of this program to the 1994-95
budget process for the Citywide Lighting and
Landscape Maintenance District.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Redevelopment Agenc
a) Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m.
b) Notification Regarding Redevelopment Agency Payment
to Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund
The City Council, as the legislative body of the
City, must notify the County Auditor of the source
of funds the Redevelopment Agency will use to fund
its contribution to the Educational Revenue
Augmentation Fund. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the Mayor to notify the County
Auditor no later than March 1, 1994 that the West
Covina Redevelopment Agency's allocation to the
Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund will be made
from tax increment revenues held in reserves for
project development.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
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2nd by
hold over
to
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G)
2) Public Finance Authority
a)
b)
c)
(Continued)
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to
convene the Public Finance Authority ,meeting.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m.
West Covina Public Financing Authority Component
Unit Financial Report
The City Council will review the Unaudited
Component Unit Financial Statements for the year
ended June 30, 1993. It is recommended that the
City Council receive and file the Unaudited
Component Unit Financial Report.
Motion by
2nd by
approve _ disapprove hold over
to
Selection of Consultants for Possible Refinancing
of 1990 Water Revenue Bonds
The City Council will consider which consultants to
retain as financial advisor and bond counsel in
connection with the possible refinancing of the
1990 Water Revenue Bonds. Staff recommends that
the City Council authorize staff to enter into
agreements with Rutan & Tucker as bond counsel and
Seidler -Fitzgerald as financial advisor for the
possible refinancing of the 1990 Water Revenue
Bonds.
Motion by
approve
H) HUMAN SERVICES
disapprove
1) Older Americans Recognition Day
2nd by
hold over
to
The 29th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day will be
held May 11, 1994 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The
City Council has been asked to nominate an honoree
representing the City of West Covina. Selection of the
City's nominee for Older Americans Recognition Day is a
matter of Council policy; therefore staff makes no
recommendation.
2) Application for Older Americans Act Funds
Every four years funding for services for the elderly are
made available through the Los Angeles County Department
of Community and Senior Citizens Services. Staff is
seeking authorization to apply for these funds. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
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H) HUMAN SERVICES (Continued)
2) Application for Older Americans Act Funds,(Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL AND THE EXECUTING OF A CONTRACT
FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt
disapprove
I) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Attorney
hold over
Potential closed session for litigation matters pursuant
to Government Code § 54956.9 et seq. or personnel
matters.
2) City Manager
a) BRR Landfill Public Opinion Survey
At the City Council's direction, staff has
solicited proposals to conduct a public opinion
survey of West Covina residents on their attitudes
about issues relating to the closure of the BKK
Landfill. This report conveys the responses to the
request for proposals. It is recommended that the
City Council first determine whether or not to
proceed with the research project. If it is
decided to proceed, staff. recommends that the
project be awarded to J.D. Franz Research, and that
staff be directed to enter into a contract with
J.D. Franz Research for the work to be done.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
b) Council of Governments Joint Powers Authority
Consideration of approval of San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments. It is recommended that the
City Council approve the concept for the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments as outlined
in the proposal from SGVAC and direct the City
Manager to bring back the Joint Powers Agreement
for consideration by the City Council when a final
draft is completed. It is also recommended that
the City Council direct the City Manager to
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R) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Continued).
2) City Manager (Continued)
b) Council of Governments Joint Powers Authority
(Continued)
communicate the City Council's support. of the
concept to the other cities in the San Gabriel
Valley, encouraging them to join with West Covina
in supporting the new COG.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
L) 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 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL:
M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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N) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Ratification of a Resolution of Commendation for Los
Gatos Police Chief Larry J. Todd upon his installation as
President of the California Police Chiefs' Association.
Motion by
approve _
disapprove
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
2nd by
P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by
to adjourn the meeting at
to
hold over
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