03-15-1994 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday
March 15, 1994
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Reverend Jim Kilinsky
First Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Jennings, Wong; Herfert, Manners,
McFadden
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of March 1, 1994
Regular meeting of March 1, 1994
Special meeting of March 7, 1994
A) HEARINGS
1) Continued Joint Public Hearing on the Proposed
Disposition and Development Agreement between the
Redevelopment Agency and Five Star Enterprises (West
Covina Nissan)
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 34,814 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..
a)
b)
f certify that copies of the
noun Agen or the meeting
of were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dated: ` /1/Q/9
Office of the city Clark
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 CONSENTING TO
THE APPROVAL BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA OF THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND FIVE STAR ENTERPRISES AND
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
OR:
Hold over this matter indefinitely until Mr. Ziad
Alhassen has an opportunity to submit his proposal
and it has been reviewed and evaluated by Agency
staff. Mr. Alhassen's proposal shall be received
no later than April 4, 1994.
Motion by
to
2nd by
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A) HEARINGS (Continued)
2) Process Streamlining /Update Amendment (Amendment No. 258)
Amendment No. 258 is a City -initiated project referred to
as the Zoning Code Process Streamlining/Update Amendment
consisting changes to certain sections of the Zoning Code
to increase the understandability of regulations, improve
efficiency in approval procedures, and revise regulations
to respond to changes in certain land uses over time,
including establishments that serve alcohol and billiard
parlors. Staff recommends that the City Council approve
an ordinance adopting Amendment No. 258 and receive and
file information to be discussed at a later date
regarding an amortization program for existing uses with
alcohol service.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation is that the City Council introduce
the following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO INCREASE
UNDERSTANDABILITY OF REGULATIONS, IMPROVE
EFFICIENCY IN APPROVAL PROCEDURES WHERE DEEMED
APPROPRIATE, AND REVISE REGULATIONS TO RESPOND TO
CHANGES OVER TIME TO CERTAIN LAND USES, INCLUDING
ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SERVE ALCOHOL AND BILLIARD
PARLORS (AMENDMENT NO. 258: PROCESS
STREAMLINING/UPDATE).
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and to
introduce disapprove hold over
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March 15, 1994
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
your name, address
enter your name and
Your comments will
After a total of 30
on the Agenda.
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the Mayor, please come forward to the podium and give
and Agenda item you wish to discuss. For the record,
address on the "SPEAKERS" sheet located on the podium.
be addressed when the item is discussed by Council.
minutes, Oral Communications will be continued later
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March 15, 1994
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications
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) Commissions' Summary of Actions (Receive and File)
a) Planning...................................03/08/94
b) Personnel..................................03/09/94
3) Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
(Receive and File)
TUP #2169-94 for Mervyn's for Sidewalk Sale March 18-20,
1994, at Eastland Center.
4) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) PP-93218 - Del Norte Park - Tamanc Electric
Improvements at Del Norte Park are complete. It is
recommended that the City Council accept the
improvements and authorize release of Explorer
Insurance Company Bond 11268200 in the amount of
$13,979.80 to Tamang Electric; subject to Notice of
Completion procedure.
b) GP-94307 - Re -Roof and Repairs - Fire Station #3
Improvements are complete at Fire Station #3. It
is recommended that the City Council accept the
improvements and authorize release of Firemen's
Fund Insurance Company Bond #7404927 in the amount
of $17,058.00 to Coast Roof Co. of Fullerton,
subject to Notice of Completion procedure.
5) Award of Bids
City Project No. GP-87308 - Contract for New Fire Station
No. 2 in Cortez Park
On March 3, 1994, ten bids were received and opened for
this project which consists of a new 8,255 square foot
fire station and training area in Cortez Park. The
lowest bid received was $1,293,000 from Arm-N-Son, Inc.
of West Covina. It is recommended that the City Council
take the following actions:
a) Transfer $1,256,500 from the Capital Projects
designated reserves account to Project GP-87308;
and
b) Accept the bid of Arm-N-Son, Inc. in the amount of
$1,293,000 as submitted at the bid opening on March
3, 1994, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with Arm-N-Sons of West Covina
for the work to be done.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6) Miscellaneous
City Clerk
a) General Municipal Election of April 12, 1994
Arrangements for polling places and election
officials have been completed by the City Clerk and
require Council confirmation. Council must also
direct the City Clerk to prepare the canvass of the
election results. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST
COVINA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS
AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD
MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE APRIL 12,
1994 ELECTION
and
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ORDERING THE
CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994 BE MADE BY THE CITY
CLERK
Finance Department
b) Surplus Property
The City Council periodically declares as surplus
City property which is no longer useful to the
City, thereby, allowing the property to be disposed
of as provided for by 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
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6:
Motion by end by
to waive further reading of the ordinances)/resolution(s) and
to introduce/adopt, as applicable, and to approve all items
listed
except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
1) National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System
Consultant Agreement
The City distributed three Requests for Proposals
(R.F.P.'s) for the National Pollution Discharge and
Elimination System (N.P.D.E.S.) Program. Federal and
State regulations require the City to control and
eliminate contaminated runoff within the City. It is
recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and
the City Clerk to execute a Consultant Agreement with
Boyle Engineering in an amount not to exceed $33,400 to
provide engineering services in connection with the
National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System
Program.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
hold over
to
1) BKK Landfill Solid Waste Facility Permit (SWFP) Revision
At the January 18, 1994 City Council meeting, the Waste
Management Enforcement Agency was asked to give the
Council an update on the SWFP Revision. As the update
required discussion of legal issues, Special Enforcement
Counsel has prepared the report on this issue for the
Council. It is recommended that the City Council receive
and file this report.
Motion by
approve
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
G)
2nd by
disapprove
No items scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Redevelopment Agency
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hold over
a) Recess the City Council meeting at
convene the Redevelopment Agency
Reconvene the City Council meeting at
to
p.m. to
meeting.
p.m.
b) Home Improvement Program - Expansion Proposal
For the past 16 years the City of West Covina has
offered a Home Improvement Program, funded through
Community Development Block Grant funds, to low -
and very -low-income homeowners. In July 1993, the
responsibility for administration of the program
was transferred to the Redevelopment Agency. The
existing program was evaluated with respect to the
housing goals of the City and the Agency, and an
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March 15, 1994
G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Continued)
H)
I)
J)
1) Redevelopment Agency (Continued)
b) Home Improvement Program - Expansion Proposal
(Continued)
expansion of the program proposed. In a study
session in January 1994, the Agency Board
informally reviewed and approved in concept the
utilization of Agency funds for program expansion.
Components of the expanded program includes
extending the loan to moderate -income families,
increasing the amount of the loan, updating the
income guidelines to conform with current state and
federal standards, and offering the home
improvement loan to absentee owners. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the
expanded Home Improvement Program.
Motion by
approve
HUMAN SERVICES
disapprove
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
1) Police Department
Helicopter Surveillance Service
2nd by
hold over
to
To maintain the effectiveness of the Police Department
surveillance program, it is necessary to transfer the
payment for helicopter services from the current provider
to a new owner. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the Chief of Police to enter into service
agreements with appropriate helicopter service firms,
within the available budget.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1) Personnel Department
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2nd by
hold over
to
Approval of Reclassification of Building Permit Clerk and
One Engineering Technician Position to Building/ Engineer-
ina Permit Technician
This report proposes the approval of the reclassification
of the Building Permit Clerk position and one Engineering
Technician position in the Building/Engineering Depart-
ment to the new classification of Building/Engineering
Permit Technician. The Personnel Commission has reviewed
the proposed classification and recommends approval.
Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council adopt
the following resolution:
City Council Agenda
March 15, 1994
J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Continued)
1)
2)
Personnel Department (Continued)
Approval of Reclassification of Building Permit Clerk and
One Engineering Technician Position to Building/Engineer-
inc Permit Technician
(Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS AMENDED, AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 8907 RELATING TO CLASSIFIED SALARIES, AND
APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF A CLASSIFIED NON-EXEMPT
BUILDING PERMIT CLERK POSITION AND ONE ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN POSITION TO THE POSITION OF
BUILDING/ENGINEERING PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and to
adopt disapprove
Finance Department
Proposed Refinancing of
hold over
of the Valley Hospital
This report provides the Council with information
concerning the proposed sale by the City of $46.3 million
of Certificates of Participation to refinance the 1985
Queen of the Valley Hospital Certificates of
Participation ($34.3 million) and to finance certain
capital improvements ($12 million). Staff recommends
that the Council set April 5, 1994, as the date of the
public hearing on the proposed certificates of
participation.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1)
City Attorney
Potential closed session for litigation matters pursuant
to Government Code S 54956.9 et seq. or personnel
matters.
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R)GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Continued)
2) City Manager
a)
b)
Legislative Platform
This report proposes an update to the legislative
platform which provides 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
current legislative session.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
to
Selection of a Representative and an Alternate to
the Governing Board of the San Gabriel valley
Council of Governments (COG)
At the February 15, 1994 City Council meeting the
Council approved participation in the newly formed
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. This
report requests that the City Council select a
representative and an alternate, to represent the
City at the Governing Board meetings of the COG.
It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
i) Select an representative to the Governing
Board of the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments;
ii) Select an alternate representative to the
Governing Board of the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments; and
iii) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, NAMING COUNCILMEMBER
AS THE GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND
COONCILMEMBER
AS THE ALTERNATE
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
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L)
M)
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 disapprove
ROLL CALL:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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2nd by
hold over
to
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N) MAYOR'S REPORTS
c
O) COUNCILMEMHERS' REPORTS
1) Approval of Resolution of Commendation for West Covina
Rotary for 40 Years of Service to the Community
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove
to
hold over
P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by
to adjourn the meeting at
CITY
COUNCIL
MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Apr. 05,
1994
7:30 pm
Tuesday
Apr. 19,
1994
7:30 pm
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