08-01-1995 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
August 1, 1995 Council Chambers
AGENDA
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
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accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services or use of hearing impaired aide at Council
meetings, four working days may be required.
Pastor Kelly DuPee
Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Herfert, Touhey, Manners, McFadden, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of July 18, 1995
West Covina Youth Pony Baseball
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) LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1995 WEED AND RUBBISH
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
This request asks for the City Council to hold a hearing in order to receive and
file the Affidavit of Posting, conduct protest hearing, and order the levying of
assessments.
a. Verification of Affidavit of Mailing
Motion by 2nd by
to receive and file the Affidavit of Mailing.
b.
Presentation of staff report
C.
Written protests/objections
d.
Open hearing
e.
Public testimony
f.
Close hearing
g.
Council discussion
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A) HEARINGS (continued)
1) LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1995 WEED AND RUBBISH.
ABATEMENT PROGRAM (continued)
h. It is recommended that the City Council confirm the report of the Fire
Chief by adopting the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
DATED AUGUST 1, 1995, MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS
39574 THROUGH 39576.5 LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1995 FISCAL
YEAR.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution
adopt disapprove hold over
2) 1995 Congestion Management Program (CMP) Conformance Self -
Certification and Local Implementation Report
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. An
adopted Self -Certification Resolution and Local Implementation Report has a
submittal deadline to MTA of September 1, 1995.
a.
Verification of publication
b.
Presentation of staff report
C.
Open hearing
d.
Public testimony
e.
Close hearing
f.
Council discussion
g. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING
THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL
IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089.
Motion by 2nd by_
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
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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 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 letter addressed to Mayor Herfert was received from Foothill Transit Zone
requesting the City's support of the Zone's application to the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority for "Included Municipal Operator" status. It is
recommended that the City Council support Foothill Transit Zone's application to
the Metropolitan Transit Authority for "Included Municipal Operator" status and
authorize the Mayor to send a letter indicating the Council's support to the
Metropolitan Transit Authority.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a. Personnel
2/95
b. Planning --------------------------------- ------------- --------07/25/95
C. Senior Citizens' ----------------------- —------------ ---------------- 07/13/95
d. Waste Mgmt./Env. Quality --- —----------- —--------------------- —07/20/95
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
John Lowry -vs- City of West Covina
On June 5, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal injuries.
The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
4) Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Tract No. 51749 - Shea Homes - Approve Final Map and Park Fee
Agreement
Location: Southwest Quadrant of Sunset Avenue and Delvale Street
Shea Homes is requesting Final Map Approval in order to develop the property
westerly of Sunset Avenue and southerly of Delvale Street into 121 residential
lots. Concurrently, they are requesting a Park Fee Agreement to permit
payments in one-third increments as construction proceeds. It is recommended
that the City Council take the following actions:
a. Approve Planning Commission recommendation for Park Fee credit in
the amount of $21,801.00.
b. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Park Fee Agreement
with Shea Homes providing for phased payment of park fees in the total
amount of $551,860.00.
C. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 51749 AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF. (SHEA HOMES)
5) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
At the July 18, 1995 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 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 22-174
AND 22-175 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
PARKING PROHIBITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND PERMITS.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
6) Award of Bids
Project No. PP-95211 - Municipal Swimming Pool Equipment Renovation
Location: 1720 West Merced Avenue
On July 20, 1995, two bids were received and opened for this project which
consists of the removal and disposal of the filtration and chemistry controller
system at the swimming pool at 1720 W. Merced Avenue. The lowest bid was
$53,000.00 from Orange County Pool Supply of Santa Ana. It is recommended
that the City Council reject all bids and authorize the City Engineer to call for
new bids.
7) Miscellaneous
Local Enforcement Agency
a. BKK Landfill Local Enforcement Agency Budget Cost Funding
and/or Reimbursement
The City Council will consider the adoption of resolution related to the
funding for the City's Local Enforcement Agency activities related to the
BKK Landfill. 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 SETTING FEES TO FUND
AND/OR REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR LOCAL ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY COSTS FOR THE 1995-96 FISCAL YEAR.
Engineering/Building
b. City Project No. SP-96102 - Shadow Oak Drive Improvements -
Approval of Plans and Specifications
Plans and specifications have been prepared for City Project No. SP-
96102, which provides for partial reconstruction, coldmilling, asphaltic
concrete, pavement and asphalt rubber hot mix overlay on Shadow Oak
Drive between Amar Road and Nogales Street. Estimated total cost of
the project is $900,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve
the plans and specifications for City Project No. SP-96102 and authorize
the City Engineer to call for bids.
C. Proiect Nos. SP-94102 and SP-96104. Amar Road and Nogales
Street Improvements -Approval of Plans and Specifications
Plans and specifications have been prepared for Project Nos. SP-94102
and SP-96104 which provides for coldmilling, asphalt rubber hot mix
overlay and slurry seal on Amar Road between Temple Avenue and
Nogales Street and on Nogales Street from Amar Road to Valley
Boulevard. Estimated total cost of the project is $1,000,000, including
Los Angeles County participation in portion of Nogales Street. It is
recommended that the City Council approve plans and specifications for
Project Nos. SP-94102 and SP-96104 and authorize the City Engineer to
call for bids.
Finance Department
d. June 30, 1994 Single Audit Report
The Auditors have completed the June 30, 1994, Single Audit Report.
Staff recommends that the Single Audit Report be received and filed.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
7) Miscellaneous (continued)
Personnel Services
e. Implementation of Early Retirement Incentive Program Personnel
Services Department
To facilitate downsizing in the Personnel Services Department, utilization
of an early retirement incentive offered through the Public Employees'
Retirement System (PERS) is proposed. It is recommended that the City
Council approve the provision of the two additional years of service
credit pursuant to Government Code Section 20821.6 to the
Administrative Aide in the Personnel Services Department and direct
staff to bring back an enabling resolution between the City and PERS for
approval.
8) City Treasurer's Report
City Treasurer's Report for the month of May, 1995.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
Motion by 2nd by to
waive further reading of the ordinance/resolution(s) and introduce/adopt, as applicable,
and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC WORKS
1) Roller Hockey at Orangewood Park
On July 11, 1995, two bids were received and opened for this project which
consists of constructing two lighted 80 foot by 180 foot roller hockey rinks and
rehabilitate and modify the existing parking lot at Orangewood Park. The lowest
bid received was $436,158.00 from Hondo Company of Santa Ana. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a. Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute revisions to agreement with
the California Street Hockey Association;
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D) PUBLIC WORKS (continued)
1) Roller Hockey at Orangewood Park (continued)
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b. Authorize appropriation of $288,000 in unappropriated Park Dedication
Fees to Project No. PP-95227;
C. Authorize transfer of $7,000 in Park Dedication fees from Project No.
PP-95222 to Project No. PP-95227;
d. Accept the low bid from Hondo Company of Santa Ana in the amount of
$420,158;
e. Authorize a change order to delete $16,000 from their contract;
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Hondo
Company for the work to be done.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
to
1) Integrated Waste Management Fee
This is a report on the staff meetings with West Covina Disposal on their
financial contribution to the City's Integrated Waste Management Program. A
proposal is presented for consideration. It is recommended that the City Council
provide direction on the Integrated Waste Management Fee.
Motion by 2nd by
to
2) West Covina Disposal Waste Collection Rate Review
West Covina Disposal submitted a request for a waste collection rate
adjustment at the last City Council meeting. The City Council requested other
options be reviewed for consideration. The options presented have monthly
costs of: $13.52 to $13.76 for basic 90-gallon service; $10.55 to 10.00 for basic
60-gallon services. Commercial rate increases range from $0.64 to $2.00 in
one option to $1.08 to $3.38 increase in another option. The City Council held
this matter over to this meeting to allow time for the staff to meet with the
Disposal Company. It is recommended that the City Council approve the CPI
rate increase request of 1.78 percent and approve revised waste collection
rates by approving the following:
AMENDMENT NO. 4 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
approve
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
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F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (continued)
3) 1995 Trip Reduction Plan
This is a report on the Annual Ridership Survey and analysis of the City's Trip
Reduction Plan, as required by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District's (SCAQMD) rule 1501. This year's survey resulted in an increase in our
Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) from 1.42 to 1.58. The SCAQMD requirement
is 1.5 AVR. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
4) Appointment to SCAQMD PM-10 Task Force
This is a recommendation from the Waste Management and Environmental
Quality Commission to submit the name of a City representative to the South
Coast Air Quality Management District to serve on their PM-10 Task Force. This
Task Force is developing a new District rule to remove very fine Particulate
Matter under 10 microns in diameter from our air. It is the recommendation of
the Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission that
Commissioner William Polich be submitted to SCAQMD for appointment to the
PM-10 Task Force and that Michael Miller, Environmental Services Director, be
submitted as his alternate.
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
1) Hollencrest School Baseball Fields
This report provides a summary of issues and options relating to the relocation
of two baseball fields at the Hollencrest Middle School for the South Hills Little
League. Staff is seeking direction from the City Council as to how to proceed
with this project. If the City Council wishes to fund the improvements at
Hollencrest School for next summer, an authorization for funding from the
Capital Improvement Program in an amount up to $90,000 for field
improvements and parking lot expansion should be approved.
Motion by 2nd by
to
I) 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
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N)
MAYOR'S REPORT
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O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Resolution of Commendation for Judge Robert O. Young, Citrus Municipal
Court upon his retirement
Motion by
approve
ADJOURNMENT
2nd by
disapprove hold over
Motion by
2nd by
adjourn the meeting at
p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Aug.
15, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Sept.
05, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Sept.
19, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Oct.
03, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Oct.
17, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
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