07-05-1994 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday
July 5, 1994
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Pastor Bob Reeve
Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of June 6, 1994
Special meeting of June 7, 1994
Regular meeting of June 7, 1994
Special meeting of June 21, 1994
(Council and Redevelopment Agency)
Regular meeting of June 21, 1994
Proclamations California Certified Farmers Market Month
July, 1994
Child Support Awareness Month
August, 1994
A) HEARINGS
No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
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I certify that copies of the
Council genda for the meeting
of were posted in
acror,.an,e -vith the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendinents.
Dated:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 5, 1994
B) AGL"DA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 Minutes)
At this time the City Council will first receive comments on any item
(except public hearing matters) found on the Agenda, including items on
the Consent Calendar. 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 may be addressed when the Agenda item is discussed
by the Council.
Upon conclusion of comments regarding agendized items, if the thirty
minutes allotted for citizen comments is not completed, comments on any
other municipal matter will be allowed. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the
City Council's and staff's ability to•respond to comments on non-agendized
matters at the time such comments are made. Thus, your comments may be
agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff.
To assist us in properly recording your name or in contacting you, we ask
you to enter your name and address on the speaker's sheet at the podium.
This action is voluntary and is not a prerequisite to attending the
meeting or speaking to the Council.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 5, 1994
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications (Receive and file)
Letter received from the City of Walnut requesting that
the City of West Covina send a letter to the City of
Industry informing them that West Covina is not planning
to use the proposed Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in
the City of Industry.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (Receive and file)'
a) Human Services.............................06/14/94
b) Planning ........................ ..06/28/94
c) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality ..........06/16/94
3) Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Mariorie J. Pimentel vs City of West Covina
On May 20, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received a
claim for property damage amounting to $2,917.17.
In addition, claimant is seeking an unspecified
amount for car rental while her vehicle is being
repaired.
b) Guillermo Moiarro vs City of West Covina
On April 12, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received
a claim for personal injuries amounting to
$500,000.00.
4) Approval of Final Maps (Adopt Resolution)
Parcel Map 23749 - 5 Rose Street Company
The 5 Rose Street Company is requesting Final Map
approval in order to create two parcels from the old
Pacific and Electric Railroad right-of-way on the south
side of Badillo Avenue, west of Vincent Avenue. 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 PARCEL MAP NO. 23749 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF. (5 ROSE STREET COMPANY)
5) Temporary Use Permits (Receive and file)
TUP f2182-94 for Skate Junction for a Radio Promo Event
on June 17, 1994, at 901 W. Service Avenue.
TUP 12184-94 for Broadway for a helicopter on June 17,
1994, at 1200 West Covina Parkway.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6)
.ve and f
a) City Proiect GP-94304
The installation of new floor covering at 2501 East
Cortez Street is now complete. It is recommended
that the City Council accept the improvements and
authorize release of Time Deposit No. 192180 in the
amount of $12,900.00 and Cashier's Check No.
00485601 in the amount of $2,000.00, subject to
Notice of Completion procedure.
b) City Project GP-94313
Improvements (located at 2501 East Cortez Street)
for rough and finish grading, new precast concrete
bridge, new curbs and gutters, paving and on -site
lighting, are complete. It is recommended that the
City Council accept the improvements and authorize
release of Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Bond No. 30517740 in the amount of $208,352.00,
subject to Notice of Completion procedure.
7) Traffic Committee Minutes of June 21, 1994
(Accept and file)
Items approved by the Traffic Committee are effective
upon approval of the City Council unless an Ordinance or
Resolution is needed for the action to be implemented.
a) The City initiated request for review of conditions
at thirteen public elementary schools regarding
warrants for the installation of flashing yellow
beacons resulted in a recommendation to hold over
for further clarification of data.
b) The request of Jose Padilla, 1617 South Tamar
Drive, West Covina 91790, for parking restrictions
between the drive approaches to 1617 and 1611 South
Tamar Drive resulted .in a recommendation that red
curb be installed three feet on each side of the
driveway for 1617 South Tamar Drive (on the
variable height portions of the driveway approach).
c) The City initiated request for review of conditions
at the intersection of West Covina Parkway with
Garvey Avenue South/Interstate 10 Freeway eastbound
ramps resulted in a recommendation that the Traffic
Committee findings be forwarded to Caltrans for
their review.
d) The City initiated request for an Engineering and
Traffic Survey of Merced Avenue from the West City
Limit to the East City Limit be retained at 40 mph.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7) Traffic Committee Minutes of June 21, 1994 (Continued)
e) The City initiated request for an Engineering and
Traffic Survey of Vine Avenue resulted in the
following recommendations: (i) that the speed
limit on Vine Avenue between the limits of Azusa
Avenue to Citrus Street be retained at 40 mph; and
(ii) that the speed limit on Vine Avenue between
Glendora Avenue and Azusa Avenue be held over for
further study.
f) The City. initiated request for an Engineering and
Traffic Survey of California Avenue resulted in a
recommendation to hold over for further study.
g) The City initiated request for an Engineering and
Traffic Survey of Temple Avenue. resulted in a
recommendation that the speed limit on Temple
Avenue, between Amar Road and South City Limit, be
retained at 35 mph.
8) City Treasurer's Report (Receive and file)
City Treasurer's Report for May, 1994.
9) Award of Bids
City Project GP-94305 - City Hall Boiler Modification
This project consists of modifications to the City Hall
four million BTU boiler in order to comply with South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule No.
1146.1. Only one bid was received from F.M. Thomas of
Brea in the amount of $29,217.00. It is recommended that
the City Council reject all bids and authorize the
Maintenance Director to re -advertise and call for bids on
City Project No. GP-94305.
10) Miscellaneous
City Manager
a) Amendment Number Three to the Foothill Transit zone
Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
The City Council has received a request from the
Foothill Transit, Zone for an amendment to the
existing JPA Agreement clarifying the zone's
authority to issue debt. It is recommended that
the City Council approve Amendment Number Three to
the Foothill Transit Zone JPA and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute:
AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, AZUSA, BALDWIN PARR,
BRADBURY, CLAREMONT, COVINA, DIAMOND BAR, DUARTE,
EL MONTE, GLENDORA, INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE, LA VERNE,
MONROVIA, POMONA, SAN DIMAS,.SOUTH EL MONTE, TEMPLE
CITY, WALNUT, AND WEST COVINA TO CLARIFY THE
BORROWING POWER AND PROCEDURES OF THE FOOTHILL
TRANSIT ZONE.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10) Miscellaneous (Continued)
City Manager (Continued)
b) Reconsideration of the Resolution Regarding the
"Consensus Approach" to Groundwater Cleanup in San
Gabriel Valley
At the June 7, 1994 City Council meeting the
Council approved a resolution on the "Consensus
Approach" to groundwater cleanup in the San Gabriel
Valley --subject to City Attorney review. The City
Attorney made revisions that change the language in
the resolution; therefore the resolution is before
the Council for reconsideration and approval. It
is recommended that the City Council reconsider the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINAo, CALIFORNIAp
SUPPORTING THE "CONSENSUS APPROACH TO GROUNDWATER
CLEANUP".
Waste Management Enforcement Agency
c) Resolution Authorizing Enforcement Assistance.Grant
Application
The California Integrated --Waste Management Board
(CIWMB) has an Enforcement Assistance Grant Fund
Allocation for Local Enforcement Agencies (LEA'S).
The fund allocation for the City of West Covina
will be approximately $16,415. 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,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR AN
ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT.
Communications Department
d) Authorization for Destruction of Tape Recordings
This report requests approval of the Communications
Department's policy for the destruction (i.e.
erasure and reuse) of the daily tape recordings of
all radio and telephone communications conducted
within the City Public Safety Communications
Center. 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,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDED RADIO AND
TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS AS.PRESCRIBED BY LAW.
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D)
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance (s)/resolution(s),
and to introduce/adopt (as applicable), and to approve all
items listed
except
ROLL CALL:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
1) Request for Waiver of Plan Check and Permit Fees Precise
Plan No. 764 - SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
DISTRICT
The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement District
received a Planning Director's Modification for Parking
Lot and Public Street Improvements. The Engineering plan
check, inspection and permit fees for -these improvements
are $3,148. The District has submitted a letter
requesting waiver of the fees on the basis that it is a
local Governmental Agency. Since this is a matter of
City Council policy, staff makes no recommendation.
Motion by
to
2nd by
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
1) Informational Report on the Status of the BKK North Area
Desicn
BKK Landfill is proposing to landfill approximately 24
acres along the north perimeter of the Active Class III
Waste Management Unit. This area is currently being
excavated for daily cover. It is recommended that the
City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
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hold over
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July 5, 1994
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) Groundwater Contamination - North Saddle Area of the BKK
Landfill
This is a report from the Waste Management and
Environmental Quality Commission on the referral from the
City Council of an EPA report on the groundwater
contamination in the North Saddle area of the BKK
Landfill. It is the recommendation of the Waste
Management and Environmental Quality Commission that the
City Council send a letter to our U.S. Senators and
Congressman informing them of the situation, the status,
and .the schedule of the mitigation program for the
groundwater contamination in the North Saddle Area of the
BKK Landfill.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Air Ouality Implementation Plan
This is a presentation of the City's Air Quality
Implementation Plan that sets forth the Trip Reduction
Measures the City could take to comply with the region's
Air Quality Management Plan and the West Covina Air
Quality Planning Strategies and Principles to be used for
future air quality planning -in the City. These measures
will be considered for implementation during 1994 and
1995 as the Draft 1994 Air Quality Management Plan and
related rules are promulgated and approved by the South
Coast Air Quality Management -District. It is the
recommendation of the Waste Management and Environmental
Quality Commission, the Planning Commission and staff
that the City Council reaffirm the approval of the Trip
Reduction Measures set forth in Appendix A and approve
the West Covina Air Quality Planning Strategies and
Principles in Appendix B for future air quality planning
in the City.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
3) Residential Excess Waste Collection
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This is a report on a possible way to collect excess
waste from the residential customers of West Covina
Disposal. This approach was to address the times during
the year when a residential customer generates a waste
volume that exceeds the capacity of their trash
containers during holiday seasons or after a party or a
special event. It is the recommendation of the Waste
Management and Environmental Quality Commission that the
City Council approve not developing and implementing a
residential excess waste collection program.
Motion by
approve disapprove
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G)
H)
I)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Redevelopment Agency
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene
the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City
Council meeting at p.m.
HUMAN SERVICES
1) Bingo Program at the West Covina Senior Citizens' Center
Staff has reviewed proposals from bingo equipment
distributors to provide equipment, training and supplies
to conduct a bingo program at the Senior Citizens'
Center. This report describes the scope of work and
schedule for this proposed program as well as the staff
analysis and recommendations. It is recommended that the
City Council take the following actions:
a) Accept the June 3 proposal from Bingo West to
establish a Bingo Program at the West Covina Senior
Citizens' Center;
b) Establish a fee -and -charge bingo budget of $10,000
as seed funding for the Bingo Program; and
c) Authorize the Mayor, with the City Attorney's
concurrence, to enter into an agreement with the
Bingo Volunteer Group for the operation of the
Bingo Program at the Senior Citizens' Center, and
the repayment of the seed funds.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) YMCA Agreement Renewal
The Agreement with the YMCA for.the operation of Shadow
Oak Community Center terminated on June 30, 1994.' Staff
is requesting renewal of the Agreement for another year.
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment
No. 2 to the YMCA Facility Use Agreement for the Shadow
Oak Community Center operations.
Motion by
approve disapprove
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1) Finance Department
a) 1994 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
The Council will consider the adoption of two
resolutions in connection with the proposed sale of
Tax Revenue and Anticipation Notes. Staff
recommends that:
i) The Council direct staff to proceed with the
sale of the Tax and Revenue Anticipation
Notes.
ii) The Council authorizes staff to execute
contracts with Rutan and Tucker and Seidler
Fitzgerald Public Finance to perform bond
counsel and financial advisor services
respectively with respect to the TRANS.
iii) The Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - -A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF BEGINNING CASH
BALANCE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND TO THE
CONTINGENCY FUND.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
PROVIDING FOR 'THE BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR
--FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF 1994 TAB AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES
THEREFOR.
Motion by end by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
b) Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 1994-95
As .required by Section 2-151 of the West Covina
Municipal Code, the City Manager is submitting the
proposed annual Budget to the City Council for
approval. It is recommended that the City Council
take the following actions:
i) Request final input from the public on the
1994-95 Budget;
ii) Direct staff on final adjustments to the 1994-
95 Budget; and
iii) Adopt the 1994-95 Annual Budget by the
following resolution:
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Continued)
1) Finance Department (Continued)
b) Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 1994-95
(Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET,
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET, AND LOCAL
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUDGET AND APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JIILY 1, 1994, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1995
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
San Gabriel valley Council of Governments (COG) Dues
Structure for FY 1994-95
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG)
Governing Board has submitted a budget for FY 1994-95 to
its member cities for membership dues. It is recommended
that the City Council:
a) Approve the City's allocation of $14,828 as
presented in the dues structure for the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments (COG) FY 1994-95
budget year;.
b) Authorize staff to submit.a project description to
the Metropolitan Transit Authority for the
transportation component of the COG's dues
utilizing Prop A funds; and
c) Direct staff to include the COG dues in the
appropriate funds for the City's FY 1994-95 Final
Budget.
Motion by
approve disapprove
L) 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
ROLL CALL:
disapprove
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M) ORAL COMhUNICATIONS
N) MAYOR'S REPORT
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O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Animal Services for West Covina
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert has requested*that Animal Services
be placed on the Agenda for Council consideration. This
report summarizes the various programs and costs. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file this
report and give direction to staff, if any.
- Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove
2) Mobile Data Terminals
hold over
to
During the June 21 meeting of the West Covina City
Council, it was requested that information on the
utilization of Mobile Data Terminals (MDT's) be added to
an upcoming council agenda. It is recommended that .the
City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
or.,
3) Mayor Pro Tem Herfert will ask the City Council to
request a Congressional Hearing concerning off -site
ground water contamination from the BKK Hazardous Waste
Landfill and the lack of post -closure financial
assurances for the Class I Hazardous Landfill.
Motion by
approve disapprove
P) ADJOURNMENT IMotion by
2nd by
hold over
2nd by
to
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday
July
11, 1994
7:00 p.m.
Study Session
Tuesday
July
19, 1494
7:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday
Aug.
02, 1994
7:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday
Aug.
16, 1994
7:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
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