08-02-1994 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday
August 2, 1994
AGENDA
7:30 pm
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of July 14, 1994
Regular meeting of July 5, 1994
Special meeting of July 18, 1994
Special meeting of July 20, 1994
Special meeting of July 25, 1994
A) HEARINGS
1) Cost Control Stud
The Council will hear a presentation from Management
Services Institute, Inc., concerning certain fee
adjustments and will consider the adoption of a related
ordinance And resolution.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) It is recommended that the Council introduce the
following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE AND
SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM, AND
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and to
introduce
I certify that copies of the
Council Age a for the meeting
9y were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Office Of the City clerk r
disapprove hold over
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A) HEARINGS (Continued)
1) Cost Control Stud v (Continued)
It is further recommended that the Council adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR
CITY SERVICES.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
2) Continuation of Public Hearing West Covina Citywide
Lighting and Maintenance District - Confirmation of
Assessments
On May 3, 1994, City Council preliminarily approved the
Engineer's Report for the West Covina Lighting and
Maintenance District 1994-95,.declared its intention to
levy and collect assessments and set July 19, 1994 as the
date for the public hearing. On July 19, 1994 after
hearing public testimony the City Council continued the
public hearing to August 2, 1994 for final action. The
total amount proposed to be assessed is approximately
$3.17 million which is an increase of approximately 2
percent over 1993-94 assessments.
a) Review City Engineer's Report
b) Close Hearing
c) Council discussion
d) Allow or override protests, if any
e) 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 REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, DATED
MAY 3, 1994, AS REVISED, PREPARED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 9049, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1994, AND
PRELIMINARILY APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 9087,
OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID
REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND
ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING
FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE
INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AND TO ORDER CERTAIN PARRS
TO BE IMPROVED AND MAINTAINED FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994.
WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. (1994-1995)
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
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HEARINGS (Continued)
3)
4)
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 1
Setting of 1994-95 Property Tax Rate
Annually, the City Council sets the tax rate for
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. Staff is
recommending a nominal tax rate for 1994-95 of $0.0100
per hundred dollars of assessed valuation (unchanged from
1993-94). This levy will raise approximately $13,500.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Verification of publication
Open Hearing
Review City Engineer's
Public comments
Close Hearing
Council discussion
It is recommended that
following resolution:
Report
the City Council adopt the
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED
FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
1, AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JOLY 1,
1994.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 2
Setting Tax Rates
Each year, the City Council sets the tax rate for
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2. Staff is proposing
to set the tax rate for 1994-95 at $0.0100 per hundred
dollars of assessed valuation (same rate as that for
1993-94). This levy will raise approximately $10,140.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Verification of publication
Open Hearing
Review�City Engineer's
Public comments
Close Hearing
Council discussion
It is recommended that
following resolution:
Report
the City Council adopt the
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED
FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
2 AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY It
1994.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
City Council Agenda
August 2, 1994
B) AGENDA 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 you
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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C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communication (Receive and file)
Letter received from Mr. Bruce Leinbach, 1308 Sandy Hill
Drive, requesting the opportunity to address Council
regarding the environmental impact the Hassen Development
has on the surrounding real properties.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (Receive and file)
a) Human Services.............................07/12/94
b) Personnel..................................07/13/94
c) Planning...................................07/26/94
d) Senior Citizens'...........................07/14/94
e) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality ..........07/21/94
3) Claims For Action (Deny and notify claimant)
a) Manuel Murillo vs City of West Covina
On May 27, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received a
claim for personal injuries. The amount of claim
had not been determined at time of presentation.
b) Barrett Scott Sampson vs City of West Covina
On May 9, 1994, the City Clerk's Office receive a
claim for personal injuries amounting to $305.30.
c) Derek Cook vs City of West Covina
On June 23, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received
a claim for personal injuries. The amount of the
claim was undetermined at time of presentation.
4) Administrative Review Board/Temporary Use Permits
(Receive and file)
a) Administrative Review Board
Applicant: Lenel & Gladys Waters
Location: 111 North Hartley Street
Request: Applicant is requesting the approval
of a maximum unit size exception to
allow a new 2,121 square=foot, two-
story single-family home that
exceeds the maximum floor area
permitted in the "R-1 (Single -Family
Residential), Area District 1" zone.
Decision: Approved.
b) Temporary Use Permits
TUP #2186-94 for Kiwanis for rummage ,sale on July
23, 1994, at Cameron Park.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5)
TR48997 - Substitution of Improvement Security - Cham
Developers
Cham Developers is requesting the acceptance of its two
bonds for the improvement of TR48997 as substitution for
U.B.S. Partners Bonds for the same Tract. Staff
recommends that the City Council authorize the release of
American Motorists Insurance Company Bonds 13SM799 270
and #3SM799 265 in the amount of $337,000 and $10,000
respectively, and accept the Time Certificates of Deposit
with International Bank of California, Alhambra Branch,
is 003B 02725, 003B 02726, 003B 02727, and 003B 02728 in
the amount of $347,000 as replacement surety.
6) Traffic Committee Minutes of Julv 19. 1994
(Receive 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 elementary schools regarding the
installation of flashing yellow beacons resulted in
the recommendation that flashing yellow beacons not
be substituted for crossing guards.
b) The request' of Julie Delora, 1300 East Thackery
Avenue, West Covina 91790, to review conditions on
Thackery Street between Pima Avenue and Lark Ellen
Avenue. Specifically, an area resident feels that
when vehicles are parked along both sides of
Thackery Avenue there is insufficient pavement
remaining for the east and west travel lanes.
Staff recommended that the request be held over
until completion of the postcard survey regarding
parking restrictions.
c) The request of Garry Sills, 943 North Orange
Avenue, West Covina 91790, that parking be
restricted abutting 943 North. Orange Avenue was
approved.
d) The City initiated request for an Engineering and
Traffic Survey of California Avenue resulted in the
following recommendation: That the speed limit on
California Avenue be established at 35 m.p.h.
between West Covina Parkway and Francisquito
Avenue.
e) The requests of: Donna Estrada, 1907 East Larkwood
Street, West Covina 91791; Wendell Ritzius, 1805
East Larkwood Street, West Covina 91791; Jesus W.
Montemayor, 640 South Azusa Avenue, West Covina
91791; Catherine Gomes, 626 South Azusa Avenue,
West Covina 91791; Mary Worthington, 1804 East
Cortez Street, West Covina 91791; Marilyn Gooding,
632 South Azusa, West Covina 91791; and Tom
Sapangh, 702 South Azusa Avenue, West Covina 91791
that parking be prohibited along the east side of
Azusa Avenue from Cortez Street to 700 feet South
resulted in the recommendation to restrict parking
except for the 62 foot segment abutting 640 South
Azusa.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6) Traffic Committee Minutes of July 19 1994 (Continued)
(Receive and file)
f) The request of Denise Williams, 3700 Garvey Avenue
South, West Covina 91791 that a multi -way stop be
installed at the intersection of Garvey Avenue
South and Monte Verde Drive was denied.
g) The City initiated request that a stop sign be
installed at the intersection of James Avenue and
Calvados Avenue was held over for further study.
h) The request of the American Red Cross, 1838 East
Workman Avenue, West Covina 91791-1421 that 65 feet
of parking be restricted along the South side of
Workman Avenue abutting the American Red Cross was
approved.
i) The City initiated request that parking be
prohibited on the East Side of Azusa Avenue from
Garvey Avenue South to 108 feet South and that a
right and through lane be installed on the
Northbound Azusa Avenue approach to Garvey Avenue
was approved.
j) The City initiated request that a two-way left turn
lane be installed on Cameron Avenue between the
City Limits abutting Heritage Park was approved.
7) Award of Bids
City Project GP-94315 - Approval to Purchase a Standby
Generator for the City Yard and Waive the Formal Bid
Process
Staff is requesting approval for the Maintenance Director
to purchase a used emergency generator for the City Yard
and to waive the formal bid process. It is recommended
that the City Council authorize the Maintenance Director
to appropriate the allocated funds to establish City
Project No. GP-94315 to purchase a standby generator from
Stuart Tool Service Center in Baldwin Park, California,
for the City Yard and waive the formal bid process.
8) Miscellaneous
Engineering Department
a) Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction - 1994 Edition - Ordinance Introduc-
tion and Setting Public Bearing Date
The 1994 Edition of the Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction has recently been
released. This Ordinance is being introduced to
update the city's Code Section 19-1 and also to set
the Public Hearing date for September 6, 1994. It
is recommended that. the City Council take the
following actions:
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8) Miscellaneous (Continued).
Engineering Department (Continued)
a) Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction - 1994 Edition - Ordinance Introduc-
tion and Setting Public Hearing Date
(Continued)
i) Introduce the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1994
EDITION OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR
PUBLIC WORK CONSTRUCTION BY REPEALING AND
ADOPTING SECTION 19-1 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE.
and
ii) Set September 6, 1994 as the date for Public
Hearing, concerning the adoption of Standard
Specifications.
b) California Avenue - Ordinance Introduction
In order to implement the speed zones that the City
Council approved as part of the Traffic Committee
Minutes on July 19, 1994 for California Avenue, it
is necessary that the Municipal Code be amended as
required by the California Vehicle Code. It is
recommended that the City Council introduce the
following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST -'COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS.
City Manager
c) Renewal of WCCT Agreement
The City's community access channel, WCCT Channel
56, is the creation of a Tripartite Agreement
between the City, Crown Cable, and Mount San
Antonio College. The City Council will consider a
one-year extension of the agreement. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the Fifth
Amendment to the Tripartite Agreement for
continuation of WCCT for the current fiscal year,
and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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C) 'CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Police Department
d) On -Going Computer Replacement Program
The Police Department is entering the final
hardware phase of the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)
project and is ready to equip all of the
Investigative Bureau vehicles with mobile
computers. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the Police Department to complete their
MDT project hardware purchases as outlined in the
staff report, and award the bid to Dell Computer
Corporation for a total cost not to exceed
$135,000.
e) Pushcart Storage and Release Fees
The Police Department impounds the pushcarts used
for vending food or any other items as part of the
enforcement effort of 14-18 WCMC. The costs to the
City for this processing should be absorbed by the
violator, the pushcart owner, at the time of the
property's release. It is recommended that the
City Council approve the fee proposal as outlined
in the staff report.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinances)/resolution(s) and
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) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6 (1994-
95) Informational Report Following Public Hearing of July
19, 1994
At the July 19, 1994 Public Hearing, City Council
confirmed reduced assessments for West Covina Landscaping
Maintenance District No. 6 (1994-95). Among other
changes, the City authorized reimbursement to the
District of $30,000 for settlement of the cost of
acquisition of access easements for certain open space
lots in Maintenance District No. 6. It is recommended
that $30,000 be transferred from the Self Insurance
Retention Fund to the Maintenance District No. 6
Operating Budget and that the Revised Engineer's Report
be received and filed.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
E) _ WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) Residential Waste Collection - Rate for Additional Trash
Container
This is a report on the provision of and collection rate
for a residential customer who has a 60-gallon container
for trash and 90-gallon container for yard waste and
requests another.90-gallon container for trash. The 249
residents that have requested another trash container
have not reduced their trash production and pay three
cents less per month than the basic 90-gallon service.
It is recommended that the City Council approve West
Covina Disposal's proposal by approving a revised
collection rate schedule as shown in Exhibit A by
approving the following:
REVISED AMENDMENT NO 3 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA AND ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA WEST
COVINA DISPOSAL FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE,
RECYCLABLES, YARD WASTES AND OTHER COMPOSTABLES.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Redevelopment Acencv
a) Recess the City Council meeting at am/pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency . meeting.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at
am/pm.
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H)
I)
J)
R)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Continued)
1)
2)
Redevelopment Agency (Continued)
b) Auto Plaza Monument Sign Funding
At the Redevelopment Agency meeting of July 19,
1994, the Board awarded a contract for the
construction of a monument sign on behalf of the
Auto Plaza, but requested clarification as to the
appropriateness of funding the project from the
proceeds of the Business Improvement Tax. Research
indicates that this project may be a permitted use
of Business Improvement Tax proceeds, subject to
the decision of the City Council. It is
recommended that the City Council determine the
appropriate funding source for the subject project.
Motion by
approve
Parking Authority
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
Recess the City Council meeting at am%pm to
convene the Parking Authority meeting. Reconvene the
City Council meeting at am/pm.,
HUMAN SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Clerk
RFP - Animal Related Services
At the Council meeting of June 21, 1994, the City Council
directed staff to prepare a Request For Proposals for
Animal Related Services. The recommendation is to review
the RFP and respond to staff by the Council meeting of
August 16, 1994.
Motion by
approve disapprove
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2nd by
hold over
to
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R)
L)
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Continued)
2) City Manager
Community Facilities District for County Libraries
The Los Angeles County Library District has proposed the
formation of a Countywide Mello -Roos Community Facilities
District to raise revenues to support County libraries.
The CFD would add an annual charge of approximately $30
to the County property tax bill of each single family
parcel. This levy would be sufficient to restore library
services to FY 1992-93 levels. The original legislation
creating CFDs requires the County to seek the approval of
cities within the proposed district by vote of the City
Council; the deadline is August 30. Under this section
of the Mello -Roos law, there is no election required, but
rather a protest hearing with a 50% registered voter or
property -owner protest required to abandon the CFD. if
a City Council consents to the CFD, it is proposed that
any revenues raised from within that city would be
dedicated to that city's library facility. If a City
Council disapproves participation, the CFD boundary will
be amended to delete that city; no charges will be
collected from within that city; and no revenues from the
CFD will be allocated to that city's library facility.
It is recommended that the City Council receive a
presentation by the Library District, and schedule the
decision on the proposed Community Facilities District at
the regular meeting of August 16, 1994.
Motion by
approve
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
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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hold over
to
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M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
N) MAYOR'S REPORT
1) Request by the Mayor to Agendize Ordinances to impose a
Business License Tax (BLT) on Energy Generation
Operations at the BRR Landfill and to increase the BLT on
Landfill Businesses.
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O) COUNCILMEMHERS' REPORTS
P) ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
2nd by
to adjourn
the
meeting
at am/pm.
CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE
Wednesday
Aug.
03,
1994
6:00
pm
P l a n n i n g
Commission
Interviews
Monday
Aug.
08,
1994
6:00
pm
WM/EQ
Commission
Interviews
Tuesday
Aug.
09,
1994
3: 00
pm
C I P S t u d y
Session
Monday
Aug.
15,
1994
6:00
pm
P e r s o n n e l
Commission
Interviews
Tuesday
Aug.
16,
1994
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
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