09-20-1994 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
September 20, 1994 Council Chambers
A G E N D A
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Pastor Jim Reeve
Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of September 6, 1994
Regular meeting of September 6, 1994
A) HEARINGS
1) Second Supplemental Weed and Rubbish Abatement List
This request is the final step in the administrative
process for the Second Supplemental Weed and Rubbish
Abatement List for the 1994 Weed Abatement Program. It
asks the City Council to receive and file the Affidavit
of, Mailing, conduct a public hearing to hear any public
protests, and order the abatement of weeds and rubbish.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Affidavit of Mailing
Presentation of staff report
Open hearing
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
Recommendation is
following actions:
that the City Council take the
i) Receive and file the Affidavit of Mailing
ii) Order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on
those properties described in Resolution No.
9128.
Motion by
approve
I certify that copies of the
Coun^il l.conda or the meeting
of� were posted in
accordance wig the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dated:
2nd by
disapprove hold over
Office of the City Clerk
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A)
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HEARINGS (Continued)
2) 1903/94 Grantee Performance Report
This report describes the level of achievement obtained
by the various programs and projects funded by Community
Development Block Grant. The Public Hearing on this
matter provides the general public with an opportunity to
comment on this past year's programs and projects.
a) Verification of publication
b) Presentation of staff report
c) Open hearing
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation is that the City Council approve the
1993/94 Grantee Performance Report and authorize
its submission to HUD.'
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
City Council Agenda
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B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMKUNICATIONS (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 'a 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 addresa,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 Communications (Receive and file)
None received.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (Receive and file)
a) Planning.................................09/13/94
3) Approval of Final Maps (Adopt Resolution)
Tract 51794 - Birtcher Senior Properties
West Covina Redevelopment Agency is requesting Final Map
approval in order to allow Birtcher Senior Properties to
develop a senior citizen condominium property on the east
side of Barranca Avenue, just south of Garvey Avenue
South. 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.
51794 ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND
SURETY BONDS TO SECURE THE SAME.
4) Temporary Use Permits (Receive and file)
TUP #2194-94 for Freedom F.W., 2648 Eastland.& Workman,
for a book sale on August 28, 1994 through September 4,
1994.
TUP 12197-94 for West Covina Post Office, 396 S.
California, for stamp promo, on September 1, 1994.
TUP #2198-94 for West Covina Post Office, 396 S.
California, for stamp promo, on September 17, 1994.
5) ordinances for Adoption (Waive reading and adopt)
At the September 6, 1994 City Council meeting two
ordinances were introduced and are before the City
Council for adoption. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER
18, ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 18-25 AND FOLLOWING TO THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF
CERTAIN NON -LAW ENFORCEMENT COSTS FOR THE DETENTION,
PROCESSING AND SUPERVISION OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
and
ORDINANCE
NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY
OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING AND
EXPANDING
PROVISIONS
REGARDING ABATEMENT
OF GRAFFITI.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6) Award of Bids
Ten (10) bids were received and opened on Friday,
September 9, 1994, for the project which provides for the
coldmilling and asphaltic concrete overlay including
striping and all appurtenant work on Glendora Avenue from
Walnut Creek Wash to Robindale Street. The lowest
responsible bid was $379,988.70, from SULLY -MILLER
CONTRACTING COMPANY of Anaheim. It is recommended that
the City Council take the following actions:
a) Transfer $130,000 from unobligated Proposition "C"
funds (1993-94) to City Project No. SP-93117.
b) Accept the bid of Sully -Miller Contracting Company
of Anaheim in the amount of $379,988.70 as
submitted at the bid opening on September 9, 1994,
and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute an agreement with said Sully -Miller
Contracting Company.for the work to be done.
7) Miscellaneous
Engineering
a) 1994-95 Capital Improvement Program
The City Council has reviewed the 1994-95 Capital
Improvement Program (C.I.P.) and given preliminary
approval for the projects to be funded. The City
Council is now being requested to formally adopt
the 1994-95 Capital Improvement Program and
appropriate funds in the amount of $6,002,787. It
is recommended that the City Council review the
proposed C.I.P. for 1994-95, provide staff .with any
recommended changes as to projects or funding, and
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE .CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 1994-95 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
b) Delvale Street Storm Drain Approval of Plans and
This project consists of the construction of a
storm drain system in Delvale Street, Orange and
Fairgrove Avenues to alleviate localized street
flooding problems. The County is requesting
temporary transfer of jurisdiction of various
streets in order to construct the storm drain
improvements within the City. 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 CERTAIN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DELVALE STREET DRAIN PROJECT IN
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AND
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC STREETS FOR
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE
FACILITIES.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Recreation Services
c) Community Recreation Agreement
The City of West Covina and the West Covina Unified
School District's Projects Sub -Committee has
reviewed the current Agreement that regulates the
use of the Edgewood Pool. The Sub -Committee has
recommended a number of changes that will
distribute the maintenance and utility costs in a
more equitable manner. On September 13, 1994, the
Human Services Commission reviewed and approved the
proposed changes. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the Mayor to sign the revised
Community Recreation Agreement between the West
Covina Unified School District and the City of West
Covina.
Environmental Services
d)
This is a report on the review of the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Walnut Village
Development in the ,City of Walnut. Further
comments from the Waste Management and
Environmental Quality Commission may be presented
at the October 4th City Council meeting. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the
transmittal of comments to the City of Walnut on
the Final EIR for the Walnut Village Development.
Planning Department
e)
State Legislation requires the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (°MTA") to
annually monitor and determine that local
jurisdictions are in conformance with local
Congestion Management Program responsibilities.
Cities have until November 1, 1994, to file
congestion mitigation credit claims under -the
Countywide Deficiency Plana Staff is recommending
that the City Council authorize staff to transmit
to MTA, the list of regional transportation
improvements as contained in the West Covina 1994
CMP Local Implementation Report, by the November 1,
1994 deadline.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Planning Department (Continued)
f) California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 Habitat
Conservation Fund Grant Program for Wetland Habitat
Enhancement/Restoration
This request is to authorize submittal of an
application for funds from the Habitat Conservation
Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife
Protection Act of 1990 for riparian enhancement
and/or restoration at Heritage Gardens Historical
Park. 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 APPLICATION FOR- FUNDS AVAILABLE
THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF
1990 HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR
WETLAND HABITAT ENHANCEMENT/RESTORATION.
Police Department
g)
The Police Department has worked cooperatively with
the ESGVROP for the last fifteen years: The Police
Department and the ESGVROP have developed a
partnership agreement that has been proven to be
mutually beneficial. Currently, the ESGVROP has
funds available to help subsidize the Department
partnership and the Department will be taking an
active part to secure those funds. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the
concept, of the ESGVROP and its partnership with the
Police Department and give the Police Chief the
authority to enter into a contractual agreement,
with ROP.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinances)/resolution(s) and
to introduce/adopt, as applicable, and to approve all other
items listed
except
ROLL CALL: Manners, Touhey, Wong, Herfert, McFadden
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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D) PIIBLIC WORKS SERVICES
E)
F)
G)
H)
I)
J)
K)
1)
This project consists of removal of distressed asphaltic
pavement in the area of bus stops and replacement with
concrete pavement on Francisquito Avenue from the east
City limit to the west City limit (eight locations) and
La Puente Road from Nogales to the east City limit (four
locations). A total of twelve (12) bus stop pads will
installed at an estimated total project cost of $118,000.
It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans
and specifications for City Project No. SP-94106, and
authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Redevelopment Avenoy
hold over
to
Recess the City Council meeting at am/pm to.
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the
City Council meeting at am/pm.
HUMAN SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PIIBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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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: Manners, Touhey, Wong, Herfert, McFadden
M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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N) MAYOR'S REPORT
1) Commissioneer Selection
2)
The City Council conducted interviews for the City's five
commissions during July and August, 1994. Appointments
and reappointments to the commissions are before the
Council for consideration. It is recommended that the
City Council consider appointing, reappointing, or
removing commissioners to the City Is five commissions and
setting the terms by the adoption of the following
resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING
COMMISSIONERS) FROM THE
COMMISSION.
AND
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING TO THE
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COMMISSION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,
1994, AND DESIGNATING THE TERMS THEREOF.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt disapprove hold over
The San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority is governed
by a five -member board. One seat on the board represents
cities without pumping rights and this term is due to
expire on January 1, 1995. The WQA Board has called for
nominations for the board seat representing cities
without pumping rights. This is a matter of Council
policy and staff makes no recommendation. If the Council
chooses to nominate a candidate, the WQA requires a
resolution naming the candidate be forwarded to WQA
Headquarters not later than October 16, 1994. The
Council may wish to consider:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NOMINATING
COUNCILMEMBER TO REPRESENT CITIES
WITHOUT PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL
BASIN WATER,QUALITY AUTHORITY.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
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N) MAYOR'S REPORT (Continued)
3) Designation of Voting Delegate for the League Annual
Conference
The League of California Cities' Annual Conference will
be held October 23 - 25, 1994 at the Long Beach
Convention Center. It is recommended that the City
Council appoint a voting delegate and alternate to the
Annual Conference of the League of California Cities.
Motion by 2nd by
to appoint as voting delegate, and
as alternate.
4) Designation of Voting Delegate for the National League of
Cities Conference
The National League of Cities Conference will be held
December 1 - 4, 1994 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is
recommended that the City Councilappoint a voting
delegate and alternate to the Annual Conference of the
National League of Cities.
Motion by
to appoint
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1)
2)
Campaign Financing
2nd by
as voting delegate, and.
as alternate —
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert has requested a discussion on
applicable municipal campaign financing laws. Staff has
prepared a report covering the provisions of the West
Covina Municipal Code and a discussion of efforts to.
establish statewide campaign financing limitations.
RECOMMENDATION: The establishment of new campaign
financing regulations is a matter of City Council polity,
and staff makes no substantive recommendation. If an
amendment to the Municipal Code is desired, staff
requests direction for the drafting of the appropriate
ordinance for future consideration.
Motion by
to
2nd by
Baldwin Park's 4th of July Event
This report provides information about the City of
Baldwin Park's 1994 4th of July Fireworks Show. It is
recommended that the City Council receive.and file this
report.
Motion by
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P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
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Oct.
04,
1994
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Tuesday
Oct.
18,
1994
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01,
1994
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15,
1994
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