06-20-1995 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
June 20, 1995 Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Dr. Kundan Peter
West Covina United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Herfert, Touhey, Manners, McFadden, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of May 31, 1995
Special meeting of June 1, 1995
Regular meeting of June 6, 1995
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation Elks' Muscular Dystrophy Week
July 3-9, 1995
A) HEARINGS
There may be reasonable limitations placed on the time for oral testimony at public hearings
before the City Council. Speakers should be prepared to submit additional comments beyond the
time limit in writing to the City Clerk at or before the time set for the public hearing.
1) First Supplemental Weed and Rubbish Abatement List
This request is the final step in the administrative process for the First
Supplemental Weed and Rubbish Abatement List for the 1995 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) Verification of Affidavit of Mailing
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Presentation of staff report
Written protests
Open public hearing
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
It is recommended that the City Council order the abatement of
weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution
No. 9227.
Motion by
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2nd by
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A) HEARINGS (Continued)
2) Public Hearing - West Covina Auto Plaza Business Improvement
District
Transmitted for City Council consideration is a resolution confirming the
Annual Report for the West Covina Auto Plaza Business Improvement
District. The Annual Report sets forth the budget and proposed
assessment for the Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 1995-
96.
a) Verification of publication
b) Presentation of staff report
c) Open hearing
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) It is recommended that the City. Council adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR
THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96.
Motion by 2nd by_
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
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 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 staffs 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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C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications
a) The City has received a letter from the County of Los Angeles
Public Library requesting consideration of City support for the
maintenance and operation of the West Covina headquarters
library. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file
this letter, and respond to the Board as may be desired, based
upon the most current information available.
b) The City has received a letter from Robert Party on June 12,
1995 regarding the West Covina Guardian. It is recommended
that the City Council receive and file this letter.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a) Planning ---- 05/31/95
b) Planning 06/12/95
c) Planning ------06/13/95
3) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2248-95 for Reynold's Buick, 345 N. Citrus, on May 30 through
June 13, 1995, for an antique car tent display.
TUP #2253-95 for Paul Maurer Shows, at Eastland Center, on June
through June 4, 1995, for a carnival.
TUP #2254-95 for Coldwell Banker, 235 N. Citrus, on June 9, 1995, for a
grand opening.
4) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
PP840 - CenterMark Properties of West Covina, Inc.
Location: 1200 West Covina Parkway
Recommendation is to accept on and offsite improvements and
authorize release of the Boatman's National Bank of St. Louis, Missouri
Letters of Credit that are applicable in the amount of $2,177,000.
5) City Treasurer's Report
City Treasurer's Report for the month of April, 1995.
6) Miscellaneous
Public Works
a) Graffiti Agreement Amendment No. 1
The Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of the San Gabriel
Valley for graffiti removal in the City of West Covina requires
some minor changes. This report outlines those changes,
extends the contract period for one year, adds City -owned
property to the Agreement. The changes are designated as
Amendment No. 1. The cost to add City property is $37,000 for
1995-96. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Graffiti
Agreement, including the addition of City -owned property and
extension of Agreement to August 31, 1996.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6) Miscellaneous (Continued)
Public Works (Continued)
b) Project Nos. PP-95201and PP-95224 - Approval of Plans and
Specifications - Cortez Park & Friendship Park Parking Lots
Rehabilitation
Location: Cortez & Friendship Parks
This project consists of the resurfacing of the parking lot at
Friendship Park and the expansion and rehabilitation of the
parking lot at Cortez Park. The estimated combined cost for both
locations is $144,000. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the plans and specifications for Project Nos. PP-95201
and PP-95224 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
c) City Proiect SP-94102 - Cooperative Agreement with Count
of Los Angeles Department of Public Works for Amar Road
and Nogales Street Rehabilitation Work
Location: Amar Road from Temple Avenue to Nogales Street,
and Nogales Street from Amar Road to Valley Boulevard.
This cooperative agreement authorizes the City to design and
administer the Nogales Street and Amar Road street
rehabilitation project with each agency paying its jurisdictional
share of the cost. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public
Works.
d) PP-95211 - Approval of Plans and Specifications for
Municipal Pool Equipment Renovation
Location: 1720 West Merced Avenue
This project consists of the removal of existing filtration and
chemical control systems and replacing them with a rapid sand
filtration system and automatic chemical feed system. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for Project No. PP-95211 and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
Environmental Services
e) Clean Up Saturdays
This is a report on the results of the Clean Up Saturdays
conducted by West Covina Disposal in cooperation with the City,
the Chamber of Commerce, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the
West Covina Unified School District, and West Covina Beautiful.
A total of 702 tons of waste materials were collected during the
five Saturdays of this event. It is recommended that the City
Council receive and file this report.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7) Award of Bids
Award of Contract for Custodial Services at City Hall, Police and
Communications Buildings
Six (6) bids were received and opened on June 13, 1995 for custodial
services at City Hall, Police and Communications Buildings. The lowest
responsible bid was from Lee's Building Maintenance of Arcadia, in the
amount of $69,996.00 annually. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Lee's
Building Maintenance in the amount of $69,996.00 per year for custodial
service, labor and material for the five City buildings.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by 2nd by
to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
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G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Planning Department
a) Options for Permitting Live Entertainment at Legends Sports
Bar - 381 North Azusa Avenue
This report addresses the City Council's request regarding
options for allowing live entertainment at Legends Sports Bar
outside of the normal conditional use permit process. It is
recommended that the City Council direct staff as to the Council's
preferred method of allowing live entertainment at Legends
Sports Bar and to receive and file this report.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
to
b) Ambient Noise Level at Cameron Park
This report addresses the City Council's request regarding the
cost and process for establishing the ambient noise level at
Cameron Park. It is recommended that the City Council receive
and file this report.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
to
c) Noise Ordinance Implementation
This report addresses Mayor Herfert's inquiry regarding the
implementation of the Noise Ordinance generally and specifically
relative to dog barking complaints and loud party complaints. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by
approve
2) Redevelopment Agency
2nd by
disapprove hold over
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.
1) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting
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K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
Commission Selection Process
The terms of eleven of the City's thirty-one commissioners will expire on
June 30, 1995. The City Council will discuss and determine the process
by which the applicants for the commission positions will be solicited,
evaluated, and nominated for the coming year. It is recommended that
the City Council review the commission appointment procedure and give
staff direction as desired.
Motion by
to
2nd by
L) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable by the City. These
demands represent accounts payable since the most recent regular meeting of
the City Council.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
ROLL CALL: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N) MAYOR'S REPORT
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
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P) ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
2nd by
adjourn the meeting at
p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday
July 5, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
July 18, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Aug. 1, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Aug. 15, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
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