11-01-1994 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday 7:30 pft
November 1, 1994 Council Chambers
AGENDA
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Reverend Jim Kilinsky
First Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor McFadden, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert,
Councilmembers Manners, Touhey, Wong.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of August 16, 1994
Regular meeting of August 16, 1994
Adj. regular meeting of August 17, 1994
Regular meeting of October 4, 1994
Regular meeting of October 18, 1994
Special meeting of October 26, 1994
Presentations Commissioner Recognition for Years of
Service
Proclamations Buckle -Up For Life Challenge
November 1, 1994 through 1995
A) HEARINGS
1) Heritage Gardens Park Master Plan - Zone Change No. 644 -
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact - Location:
3510 East Cameron Avenue
The City of West Covina is.developing a Park Master Plan
for an undeveloped park site which requires the
development of a site plan and textual guidelines for the
development of the .park. In addition, the project
requires a zone change from "Single -Family Residential
(R-1), Area District III Hillside Overlay Zone" to "Open
Space".
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I certify that copies of the
Council Ag n a for the meeting
of I/'/' were posted in
accordianae with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
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Verification of publication
Presentation of staff report
Open hearing
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
It is recommended that the City Council affirm the
recommendation of the Human Services Commission and
Planning Commission by adopting the following
resolutions:
Office of the city Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
November 1, 1994
A) HEARINGS (Continued)
1) Heritage Gardens Park Master Plan - Zone Change No. 644 -
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact - Location:
3510 East Cameron Avenue
(Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 644 AND
THE HERITAGE GARDENS PARR HISTORICAL PARR MASTER
PLAN, PURSUANT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF
1970, AS AMENDED.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE HERITAGE GARDENS HISTORICAL PARR
MASTER PLAN.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
Staff also recommends that the City Council
introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
(ZONE CHANGE NO. 644).
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Manners, Touhey, Wong, Herfert,
McFadden
Staff also recommends that the City Council approve
inclusion of the construction of the decorative
security fencing along Cameron Avenue in the amount
of $55,000 in the CIP..
Motion by
approve
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disapprove
hold over
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November 1, 1994
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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 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 speakers' 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
November 1, 1994
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications (receive and file)
Letter received from Mr. Richard S. Salter, 1124 E.
Grovecenter Avenue, requesting the opportunity to .address
the Council regarding the City's policy with regards to
the repair of the street portion of the lateral sewer
line leading to the connection with the main sewer line.
Maintenance of House Connection Sewers
The West Covina Municipal Code places the responsibility
for maintenance of house connection sewers, including the
portion within the roadway upon the owner of the property
served. From time to time, property owners have
questioned their obligation to maintain the portion of
their house connection sewer located in the street right-
of-way. Repair of a blocked or damaged house connection
sewer can be expensive, particularly if it becomes
necessary to excavate and replace the portion within the
street right-of-way. It is recommended that the City
Council continue the existing policy with respect to
maintenance of house connection sewers:
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a) Human services.............................10/11/94.
b) Personnel..................................10/19/94
c) Planning...................................10/25/94
d) Senior Citizens' .... ....................10/13/94
e) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality ..........10/20/94
3) Claims for Action (Deny and notify claimant)
Southern California Edison vs City of West Covina
On September 14, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received
a claim for property damage estimated at $2,000'.00. On
October 6, 1994, an amended claim was received asserting
actual damages to be $3,537.99.
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP 12193-94 for Hospice E.S.G.V., 820 N. Phillips, for
a classic car show on October 23, 1994.
TUP #2199-94 for Applebee's, 300 S. California, for a VIP
Party on October 29, 1994.
TUP #2204-94 for St. Christopher's Church, 629 S.
Glendora, for a Festival on October 7-9, 1994.
TUP #2205-94 for Tahoe Pumpkins Plus Trees, 2940 E.
Workman, for pumpkins and trees on October 10-31, 1994
and December 2-23, 1994.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5) Traffic Committee Minutes (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 request of Lloyd Johnson, to review conditions
at 943 North Orange Avenue resulted in a
recommendation to remove 66 feet of restricted
parking on the south side of Adams Drive.
b) The request of the American Dental Group that the
preferential parking restrictions on Rowland Avenue
between Sunset Avenue and Shadydale Avenue be
removed resulted in a recommendation to remove the
parking restrictions abutting 509 North Shadydale
Avenue. The request of the American Dental Group
to install stop signs on Sunset Avenue at Rowland
Avenue resulted in a recommendation to deny the
request.
c) The request by Henry P. Garcia of Adrienne Drive,
to install a speed bump on Adrienne Drive resulted
in a recommendation to deny the request.
d) The request of Hope Janke, of Greendale Street,
that a stop sign be installed on Chapman Street at
Greendale Street resulted in the recommendation to
install a stop sign.
e) The City -initiated request to remove the adult
crossing guard from the marked school crosswalk
located on Glendora Avenue at St. Christopher's
School resulted in the recommendation that the
crossing guard be removed.
f) The City -initiated request to station an adult
crossing guard at the intersection of Valinda
Avenue and Merced Avenue resulted in a
recommendation to station an adult crossing guard
at the intersection.
g) The request of Ms. Carter, Principal at
Hollingworth School to review conditions on
Hollingworth Street abutting Hollingworth School
resulted in a recommendation that: i) The north
side of the street from Sentous Avenue to 218 feet
East be designated as a School Bus Stop; ii) The
north side of the street from. the westerly school
driveway to 395 feet East be designated as a
Passenger Loading Zone on school days from 7:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and iii) Prohibitions of certain
turning movements in or out of the school driveways
be held over for further study.
h) The City -initiated request to review the bus stops
along the North side of West Covina Parkway
abutting the Civic Center resulted in a
recommendation that: i) The bus stops near the
Court House and the Library be removed; ii) A bus .
stop be established within the existing turnout
area 600 feet West of Sunset Avenue; and iii) The
Traffic Committee findings be forwarded to the
Foothill Transit District and to the Postmaster of
the West Covina Post Office.
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November 1, 1994
C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5) Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
(Continued)
i) The City -initiated request to increase the duration
of the turning prohibition from South Hills High
School onto Barranca Avenue resulted in a
recommendation to modify the prohibition time to be
from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
j) The request of Donald and Patricia Best of
Greenleaf Drive, to install a guardrail along the
South side of Amar Road between Temple Avenue and
Shadow Oak Drive resulted in a recommendation to
deny the request.
6) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
Election Dav Chance
At the October 18, 1994 City Council meeting an ordinance
was introduced and is before the City Council for
adoption. It is recommended that the City Council adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINAe CALIFORNIA, MOVING THE DATE
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE SECOND TUESDAY
IN APRIL OF EVEN -NUMBERED YEARS TO THE FIRST TUESDAY
AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF ODD -NUMBERED YEARS.
7) Award of Bids
Radio System Maintenance - Award of Bid #95-01
Bid 95-01 solicited quotes from qualified vendors to
maintain the City's two-way radio equipment. Quotes were
received from two vendors and it is proposed to award the
bid to the lowest bidder, Motorola Communications and
Electronics, Inc., Van Nuys, California. It is
recommended that the City Council award Bid #95-01 for
maintenance of the City's radio equipment to Motorola
Communications &.Electronics, Inc., Van Nuys, CA., for a
period of two years commencing January 1, 1995, at a
current cost of $2,898.00 per month and authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement.
8) Miscellaneous
City Manager
a) Block Party Request for Temporary Street Closure
The City has received 'a request for a temporary
street closure on November 5, 1994, for the 1300
block of East Loma Vista Street. It is recommended
that the City Council approve the temporary street
closure of the 1300 block of East Loma Vista Street
for a block party and neighborhood watch meeting on
November 5, 1994.
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November 1, 1994
C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8) Miscellaneous (Continued)
City Clerk
b) Biennial Review of the City's Conflict of Interest
Code
The Government Code requires the City Council to
review the City's Conflict of Interest Code and
make amendments, if necessary. It is recommended
that the City Council approve the City's amended
Conflict of Interest Code as prepared by the City
Clerk.
Building & Engineering Department
c) , Astell Street Naming
The State constructed a small cul-de-sac street in
1975, and the City has been requested by the
adjacent property owner to name the street. 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,
NAMING AN UNIDENTIFIED CUL-DE-SAC WITHIN THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA AS ASTELL AVENUE.
Planning Department
d) General Plan Implementation Report Submittal to the
State Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
This report has been prepared in compliance with
State Law which.requires that an annual report on
the status of the implementation of the City's
General Plan be presented to the City Council for
review. The Planning Commission reviewed this.item
on October 25, 1994, and recommended that the City
Council review the report. Staff recommends that
the City Council approve the report and authorize
staff to transmit the City's annual General Plan
Implementation Report to OPR.
Human Services
e) Consolidated Plan Consultant Agreement
Proposals in response to a Request for Proposals
for consulting services relating to the preparation
of the City's Consolidated Plan have been received.
This report presents an analysis of these proposals
for City Council consideration. It is recommended
that the City Council approve the selection of
Castaneda & Associates to prepare the City's
Consolidated Plan and authorize the Mayor to sign
the Agreement.
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C)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Police Department
f) Approval of Jail Use Contract
During the 1994-95 Budget discussion, Council and
staff discussed the option of allowing other
agencies to process their prisoners in our jail
facility for a fixed fee. As a result of those
discussions, staff developed a plan and solicited
interest from other local jurisdictions. The
Baldwin Park Police Department has expressed an
interest in using our jail facility and their City
Council has approved a contract with the City of
West Covina allowing Baldwin Park to process their
prisoners in our jail for a fixed fee of $85.00 per
person. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the
contract with the City of Baldwin Park allowing
their prisoners to be booked at our jail facility.
9) ABC Applications Chief of Police reports no basis for
protest.
Dhikayos, Kuekul Kim dba Thai Hut Restaurant
Alta Loma, CA 1215 S. Glendora Ave.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
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) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
1) Covina Irrigating Company Water Services Agreement
The execution of an Agreement is needed among the Main
San Gabriel Basin Water Master, Covina Irrigating Company
and the City of West Covina that will allow the sale of
limited amount of water, if available, by Covina
Irrigating Company to the City of West Covina. The cost
of this water is less than the cost of imported water
from the Metropolitan Water District. It is recommended
that the City Council approve the agreement and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement.
Motion by
approve disapprove
2nd by
hold over
2) Shakespeare Park Site Background Report
to
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is
planning to construct the Giano Relief Storm Drain near
Nogales Street and La Puente Road. Part of this project
requires the construction of a storm water detention
basin on a portion of the undeveloped Shakespeare park
site. The proposed storm drain would severely impact the
use of the site as a park. Revenue for the development
of a portion of Shadow Oak Park could be realized from a
sale of the Shakespeare Park site. It is recommended
that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Authorize the City Manager to commence negotiations
with Los Angeles County for the sale of right-of-
way necessary for their storm drain facility and/or
the entire Shakespeare Park site to the County; and
b) Authorize the City Manager and staff to initiate
the Public Hearing process necessary to declare the
site surplus to City needs.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
to
3) 1994-95 Capital Improvement Program - Sports Related
Parks Improvement Projects
The City Council approved the 1994-95 Capital Improvement
Program on September 20, 1994 with a significant number
of sports -related Parks Improvement Projects. Schedules
have been developed for the completion of these projects.
It is anticipated that the lighting, bandshell and
miscellaneous parks projects will be under construction
during the 1994-95 fiscal year. It is recommended that
the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
November 1, 1994.
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) Household Hazardous waste Education Program Grant
The City is joining Covina and El Monte in making an
application for the purpose of providing an educational
program on household hazardous waste to the community.
Athens/West Covina Disposal, through Oricom Corp., is
coordinating the application for this $120,000 grant from
the California Integrated Waste Management Board. It is
the recommendation of the Waste Management and
Environmental Quality Commission that the City Council
approve the City of West Covina's participation in the
Household Hazardous Waste Grant application.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
G) 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.
H) HUMAN SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
I) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
R) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
a) Proposed Power Generation Tax and Increase in Tax
Rate for Sanitary Landfill Sites and Facilities
On October 18, 1994, the City Council held a public
hearing to consider an ordinance imposing a lo%
business license tax on gross receipts on power
generation facilities other than those belonging to
utilities covered by a franchise, and a resolution
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November 1, 1994
R) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Continued)
1) City Manager (Continued)
a) Proposed Power Generation Tax and Increase in Tax
Rate for Sanitary Landfill Sites and Facilities
(Continued)
increasing the existing business license tax rate
on sanitary landfill sites and facilities from the
current 10% to 15%. Following public testimony,
the City Council introduced the power generation
tax ordinance and held over the consideration of
the resolution increasing the existing business
license tax rate to this meeting. It is
recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
i) Adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ADDING
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14-69
REGARDING A BUSINESS LICENSE TAB ON POWER
GENERATORS.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Manners, Touhey, Wong, Herfert,
McFadden
ii) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9038.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
b) Review of City Council Meeting Calendar for
November and December 1994
Staff is requesting that the City Council review
the proposed schedule of meetings for the remainder
of the calendar year listed at the end of this
Agenda, and advise staff accordingly.
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R)
L)
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Continued)
1) City Manager (Continued)
c) Memorandum of Understanding with California Street
Hockey Association to Construct and Operate a
Street Hockey Facility at Orangewood Park
On September 6, the City Council selected
California Street Hockey Association as the
preferred operator of a proposed outdoor in -line
hockey facility at Orangewood Park. This evening,
the City Council will consider approval of
essential business terms under which the facility
will be constructed and operated. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the basic
terms of agreement for the construction and
operation of the proposed facility as described in
the staff report, and authorize the City Manager to
execute the necessary documents consistent'with the
approved terms.
Motion by
approve
2) City Attorney
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
a) Closed session to discuss real property
negotiations regarding the La Ronde Apartments,
located at 1932 E. Garvey Avenue South, West
Covina, pursuant to Government Code §54956.8.
b) Closed session to discuss the following matter:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - Initiation of Litigation pursuant
to Government Code §54956.9(c) - one case.
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
approve
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
ROLL CALL: Manners, Touhey, Wong, Herfert, McFadden
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M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N) MAYOR'S REPORT
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Enforcement of Unclassified Use Permit with BRR
This is a report on the enforcement provisions of the UUP
for the BKK Landfill. The UUP provides a process for
enforcement of its provisions. Violations may lead to
fines, modification or revocation proceedings. It is
recommended that the City Council direct staff and the
City Attorney to investigate and inspect potential
violations and report at the first meeting in December.
Motion by
2nd by to
approve disapprove - hold over
2) Business Improvement Tax and Chamber of Commerce Budget
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert and Councilmember Touhey, serving
as a subcommittee of the City Council, have met with
representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to review
matters relating to the Chamber of Commerce's annual
budget, work program, and support from the Business
Improvement Tax. The subcommittee will discuss the
results of these discussions, and make recommendations to
the City Council on these issues, including potential
recommendations regarding the Chamber of Commerce's
budget for the second half of the fiscal year and
collection of the Business Improvement Tax. This is a
matter of City Council policy; therefore staff makes no
recommendation.
Motion by
to
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November 1, 1994
P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at am/pm.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday Nov. 15, 1994 7:30 pm Regular meeting
Monday
Nov.
21,
1994
6:00
pm
NPDES Study
Session
Tuesday
Nov.
29,
1994
6:00
pm
Joint meeting
City Council 6
P l a n n i n g
commission
Tuesday
Dec.
06,
1994
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
Monday
Dec.
19,
1994
6:00
pm
Joint meeting
City Council 6
Human Services
Commission
Tuesday
Dec.
20,
1994
7:30
pm
Regular meeting
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