12-20-1994 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday
December 20, 1994
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Agenda material is available for review before the meeting at the City Clerk's
Office, Room 317 at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, -West Covina. The City
complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need
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required.
Pastor Tommie Farris
Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Touhey, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of September 13, 1994
Joint meeting of the City Council and
Planning Commission - November 29, 1994
Special meeting of December 6, 1994
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PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A) HEARINGS
No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
(Cayr;
outo of um City Clerk
I certify that Copies of the
Counqcil Agend for the meet
were Posted in
accorraance With the 87 Brown
Act �mendments.
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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 your name, address and Agenda. item you wish to
discuss. Your comments may be addressed when the agency 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 Communications (Receive and file)
None received.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (Receive and file)
a) Planning..................................12/13/94
b) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality .........12/01/94
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Laura Brewer vs City of West Covina
On October 19, 1994, the .City Clerk's Office
received a claim for monetary loss amounting to
$155.00.
b) Juan Jose Gonzalez vs City of West Covina
On October 8, 1994, the City Clerk's Office
received a claim for loss of personal property
amounting to $1,200.00.
c) Diane McCarthy vs City of West Covina
On November 21, 1994, the City Clerk's Office
received a claim for monetary loss amounting to
$231.25.
d) Mauricio/Patricia Vallejo vs City of West Covina
On October 19, 1994, the City Clerk's Office
received a claim for monetary loss amounting to
$63.00.
4) Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Parcel May No. 23887 - DePietro
Mr. DePietro is requesting Final Map approval in order to
consolidate three parcels into one parcel to improve its
commercial property at the northwest corner of Roberto
and West Garvey Avenues. 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. 23887.
5) Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
(receive and file)
TUP #2222-94 for Mike Steele, at 220 S. Vincent, on
December 1 through December 21, 1994, for Christmas tree
lot.
TUP #2224-94 for West Covina Nissan, at 1840 E. Garvey,
on November 26, 1994, for radio promo.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) City Project No. TS-92109, Accept Installation of
Traffic Signal - La Puente Road and Sentous Street
Macadee Electrical Construction
Recommendation is to accept installation of traffic
signal and authorize release of Insurance Company
of Great American Performance Bond No. 7685344 in
the amount of $68,213.00, subject to Notice of
Completion procedure.
b) City Project No. PP-91202, Accept Public Works
Improvements - Cortez Park Play Area Barrier
Removal - Patrick & Sons Construction
Recommendation is to accept improvements and
authorize release of AM Amico Surety Bond No. 35M
800 644 00 in the amount of $47,750 to Patrick &
Sons Construction.
7) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
At the December 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:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26 (ZONING), AS IT RELATES
TO PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AND SIGNAGE (AMENDMENT NO. 259).
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6.
8) City Treasurer's Report
City Treasurer's Report for the month of October, 1994.
9) Award of Bids
No items scheduled for this meeting.
10) Miscellaneous
Personnel Services
a) _Approval of Revised Affirmative Action Plan
The purpose of this report is to request the City
Council approve the revised Affirmative Action Plan
for the City of West Covina. The Plan has been
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Personnel Services (Continued)
a)
designed as a framework for goals and timetables
that will enable the City to achieve a projected
number of employees in each protected group. It is
recommended that the City Council approve and adopt
the revised Affirmative Action Plan for the City of
West Covina.
b) Revised Classification Specifications
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) has necessitated revision of the
classification specifications for all regular City
classes. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the revised classification specifications
for use as the official City job descriptions.
Communications Department
c) Extension of Lease Agreement with 100 Citrus Ltd.
for Location of Radio Equipment
The City has a Lease Agreement with 100 Citrus Ltd.
for the location and operation of City owned radio
equipment from the roof of 100 N. Citrus. In
return for use of the space, the City pays only the
estimated electricity charges. The Lease expired
on December 10, 1994 and this report recommends
that it be extended under the same terms and
conditions for another five (5) years. It is
recommended that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to sign an Amendment to the existing Lease
Agreement with 100 Citrus 'Ltd., extending the
Agreement for another five (5) years.
Public Works Services
d) Selection of Consultant for Design of Sports
Lighting
Nine proposals have been received for the design of
sports lighting systems at various parks. The
prices range from $14,500 to $54,000. Staff has
reviewed the proposals and has interviewed three
lighting consultants. Based on experience,
qualifications and knowledge of the various
alternatives available to meet the varied needs of
each of the park sites, staff is recommending the
selection of Mullen & Associates for a not -to-.
exceed amount of $15,600. It is recommended t�
the City Council select the firm of Mullenlza:
Associates of Anaheim for this sports lighting
design project in an amount not to exceed $15,600
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
Consultant Services Agreement for the work to be
done.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Public Works Services (Continued)
e) City -Project No. SP-95104 - Curb and Gutter Repair
Approval of Plans and Specifications
Plans and specifications have been completed for
City Project No. SP-95104, which provides for the
repair of damaged curb, gutter and driveway aprons.
The estimated cost of the project is $50,000.00.
It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
i Appropriate $50,000 from unappropriated Gas
Tax Funds and release the presently budgeted
amount of $50,OOO.to the unappropriated fund
of the City-wide Lighting and Maintenance
District; and
ii Approve the plans and specifications for City
Project No. SP-95104, and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
f) _ City Project No. SP-94107 - Sidewalk Construction
and Barrier Removal - Approval of Plans and
Specifications
This project consists of the construction of
concrete sidewalk and wheelchair ramps to provide
for safer pedestrian use and to remove barriers
that hinder the mobility of the physically
handicapped. The estimated cost of the project is
$54,000. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the plans and specifications for City
Project SP-94107, and authorize the City Engineer
to call for bids.
g) 1994-95 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funding
Pursuant to SB-821, each year the State of
California provides funds for bicycle and
pedestrian facilities. In order to claim these
funds, it is necessary. that the City apply for
them. These funds will be needed for this year's
sidewalk project. The 1994-95 TDA allocation is
$39,175. 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 BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SP-821.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Human services
h) Request for Proposals for Operation of the Shuttle
The current contract for the operation of the
Shuttle service ends on June 30, 1995. This report
requests approval to ask for proposals from fixed
route transportation operators to continue the
service. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the .Human Services Director to solicit
proposals from transportation operators for the
operation of the Shuttle service.
Fire Department
i) Replacement of Fire Department'Command Unit
City Council will consider the replacement of a
command unit for the Fire Department. It is
recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
* Find that the use of the County of Orange's
Bid/Quote No. 1600000129 is as stringent as
that used by the City and therefore satisfies
the formal bid process per Municipal Code
Section 2-333 (i); and
* Authorize staff to purchase one (1) 1995
Chevrolet Suburban from Fire -Bann Corporation
at a cost not to exceed $40,888.19 to be
charged to the Vehicle Replacement account.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinances)/resolution(s) and
adopt, and to approve all items listed
except
ROLL CALL:
Manners, Touhey, Wong, Herfert, McFadden
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1) Redevelopment Agency
d
a) Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m.
b) CDBG Loan Payoff Allocation
The CDBG-funded Home Improvement Loan Program is
financed in part from repayment of previous loans.
Demand for home improvement loans has exceeded
current year allocations. The City Council will
consider appropriation of loan payback funds to the
current year's program. It is recommended that the
City Council allocate the loan payback funds in the
amount of $100,000 to supplement the Home
Improvement Program for fiscal year 1994-95.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Parking Authority
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene
the Parking Authority meeting. Reconvene the City
Council meeting at p.m.
H) HUMAN SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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I) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
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1) Police Department
vrainance 1nLroaucLlon - uayLlme boxrering or minors
To address the complex problem and solution of juvenile
truancy and daytime loitering by students, the Police
Department introduces a municipal code ordinance to
prohibit daytime loitering during certain hours of school
days. It is recommended that the City Council introduce
the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER IS, ARTICLE I, SECTION
15-18 TO THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR A
DAYTIME LOITERING FOR MINORS ORDINANCE.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
1) Personnel Services
Transmission of Resolution Providing Changes to Salary
for Employees Represented by the West Covina Fire-
fighters' Association and Fire Management Employees
Salary increases are recommended pursuant to previously
approved Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the
City and the West Covina Firefighters' Association (Fire
Association) and for Fire Management employees. The City
Council is asked to adopt an implementing salary
resolution as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
APPENDIX "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 8791, THE CITY'S SALARY
RANGE STRUCTURE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE WEST COVINA
FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION AS AMENDED; AND AMENDING
APPENDIX "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 6482, AS AMENDED, RELATING
TO MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES; AND RESOLUTION
NO. 7223, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS AS AMENDED.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
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R) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
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b)
c)
Final FY 1994-95 Budget
The City Council will consider the adoption of the
Fiscal Year 1994-95 Final Budget. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the Final
FY 1994-95 Annual Budget as presented.
Motion by 2nd by to
adopt disapprove hold over
Administrative Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy
At the City Council meeting of November 15,
Councilmember Touhey requested a discussion of the
City Council's travel and expense policy. since
that meeting, Councilmembers have broadened the
desired scope of discussion to include the policy
relative to City staff as well. It is recommended
that the City Council review the city's Travel
Expense Reimbursement Policy and suggest any
changes as may be appropriate.
Motion by
2nd by
Staff Appointments and Organizational Changes
This report describes a number of staffing changes
and organizational realignments proposed in the
Public Works, Administrative Services and
Redevelopment Services areas; and recommends City
Council approval of those aspects of the changes
that impact budgetary or authorized staffing
levels. If the City Council concurs, the
appropriate action would be: A motion to approve
the recommendations contained in the City Manager's
staff report, approve the necessary budget
adjustments, and refer the appropriate matters to
the Personnel Commission for review and
recommendation.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
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L) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
M)
N)
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
approve disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Manners, Touhey, Wong, Herfert, McFadden
MAYORS REPORT
1) Regulation of Kennels
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At a recent meeting of the City Council, a resident
complained about the business practices of a private West
Covina kennel operator. In response to these complaints,
Mayor McFadden requested staff and the City Attorney to
evaluate the desirability of regulating private kennels.
Staff has prepared a report on this subject. This is an
informational report only, and staff makes no
recommendation.
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O) COUNCILMEMHERS' REPORTS
1) Resignation of Assemblyman Paul Horcher
2)
During the City Council meeting of December 6, Council -
member Touhey requested a discussion of the recent vote
of Assemblyman Paul Horcher regarding the Speaker of the
California State Assembly, including a possible request
by the City Council that Mr. Horcher resign his office.
Motion by
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2nd by
Opposition to Los Angeles County Accepting Out of County
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert has requested that the proposal for
Los Angeles County to accept trash from outside the
County be agendized for City Council discussion. It is
recommended that the City Council appropriate $5,000 from
General Fund Reserve to fight the out of 'county trash
proposal.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
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P) ADJOURNMENT
Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at
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