10-03-1995 - RegularREGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
October 3, 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 need special assistance at this
meeting, the City will try to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please call
(818) 814-8433 (voice) or (818) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday for assistance. Please call at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of
your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign
language interpreter services or use of hearing impaired aide at Council meetings, four
working days notice may be required.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Herfert, Touhey, Manners, McFadden, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of September 14, 1995 (Interviews)
Special meeting of September 19, 1995
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Presentations Debbie Hsieh - Mesa Elementary School (3rd Grade)
1 of 14 Drawing Finalists for the Los Angeles County
Contest for the 1996 Woody Woodpecker Calendar
West Covina Dukes Baseball Team
2nd Place Finish in The Sandy Koufax World Series
Proclamations White Cane Days - October 6 & 7, 1995
Code Enforcement Week - September 24-30, 1995
Rideshare Week - October 2-6, 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) Continued Public Hearing:_ General Plan No._II-95-24, Zone Chanqe
No. 645 - Neqafive Declaration of Environmental Impact - PUBLIC
TESTIMONY CLOSED
The project is a City initiated request for a general plan amendment and
zone change. On September 19,.1995, the public hearing was continued
to the meeting of October 3, 1995. The public testimony portion of the
hearing was closed at the September 19 meeting. Staff recommends that
the City Council continue the public hearing to November 7, 1995.
Motion by 2nd by to
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City Council Agenda •
October 3, 1995
A) HEARINGS (continued)
2) Joint Public Hearing re: Proposed Financing Agreement Between
the City of West Covina and the West Covina Redevelopment Agency
for the Use of Bond Proceeds for Public Improvements
The City Council and Agency Board shall consider the approval of.a
financing agreement and resolution which would enable the Agency to
lend the City a portion of the 1993 revenue bond proceeds for the seismic
upgrade, asbestos removal and building upgrades to the City -owned
building located at 811 S. Sunset Avenue.
a) Verification of publication
b) Presentation of staff report
c) Open hearing
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council/Agency discussion
g) Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA MAKING FINDINGS
WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND APPROVING A FINANCING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA
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
None received.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a) Human Services------------------------------------------------------09/12/95
b Planning --------------------------------------------------09/26/95
c) Senior Citizens' --------------- —------------ —------------------------ 09/13/95
d) Waste Mgmt./Env. Quality--------=----------------------09/21/95
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
Walker King Bruce, III -vs- City of West Covina
On July 11, 1995, the City. Clerk's Office received a claim for
indemnification pertaining to a lawsuit filed against claimant for personal
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. It is recommended that the
claim for indemnification of Walker King Bruce, III filed on July 11, 1995
be denied and that the claimant's attorney be so notified.
4) Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
a) Temporary Use Permit
TUP #2269-95 for East San Gabriel Valley Hospice, at 820 N.
Phillips in October, 1995, for a Classic Car Show.
b) Administrative Review Board
Applicant:
Raymond and Teri Aguilar
Location:
1122 E. Dore Street
Request:
Applicant is requesting approval of a maximum unit
size exception (MUSE) to allow a 532 square foot,
second -story addition to a single-family residence
which will then exceed the maximum dwelling unit
size under Section 26-401.5(c) of the Zoning Code.
Decision:
Approved.
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 City Council requested a review of the installation of speed
control devices on Gretta Avenue, Neff Avenue and Michelle Street
northerly of City limit which resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES SHOWN ON THE
ATTACHED PLAN I BE IMPLEMENTED.
b) Rick and James Roberts, 2442 East James Avenue, initiated a
request to review conditions at or about the intersection of. Garvey
Avenue South with James Street and Calvados which resulted in a'
recommendation:
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
5) Traffic Committee Minutes of September 19, 1995 (accept & file)
(continued)
THAT THE CONDITIONS FOR CALVADOS AT JAMES BE
IMPROVED AS FOLLOWS:
- INSTALL RUMBLE STRIP (TYPE "A" RAIDED MARKERS) ON
GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH 50 FEET WEST OF JAMES AVENUE.
- RELOCATE OR LOWER THE EXISTING "NOT A THROUGH
STREET" SIGN ON JAMES AVENUE EAST OF CALVADOS
AVENUE.
- INSTALL "NO TRUCKS" SYMBOLS SIGN (R20-B AND R20-D).
c) Sharon L. Joy, 1724 East Alaska Street, initiated a request to
review conditions in the Municipal Pool parking lot which resulted
in a recommendation:
THAT THIS REQUEST BE RECEIVED AND FILED.
d) John Casato, Principal of Rincon Intermediate School, initiated a
request that the prohibition of parking and stopping on the south
side of Hollingworth Street abutting the Rincon School be removed,
which resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE PARKING AND STOPPING PROHIBITION BE
REMOVED FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOLLINGWORTH
STREET ABUTTING THE RINCON SCHOOL.
6) Award of Bids
a) City Proiect SD-94110 - Storm Drain Improvements - Amar
Road/Ridgewood Road
On September 19, 1995, three, (3) bids were received and opened
for this project which consists of the construction of a catch basin
along the east side of Ridgewood Drive and 75 linear feet of 18"
R.C.P. connecting to the existing storm drain in Amar Road. It is
recommended that the City Council hold over the award of the
contract to October 17, 1995.
7) Miscellaneous
Public Works
a) City Proiect SP-96112 - Approval of Plaris and Specifications -
Street Rehabilitation Work - Slurry Seal
This project consists of aggregate slurry seal work for various
locations Citywide including two parking lots at Walmerado Park.
The total combined length of the project is about 9.8 miles. The
total cost for the project is estimated at $158,000. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
i) Establish City Project SP-96112
ii) Approve plans and specifications for City Project SP-96112
and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
7) Miscellaneous (continued)
Public Works (continued)
b) City Project SP-96113 - Approval of Plans and Specifications -
Street Rehabilitation Work - Asphaltic Concrete Overlay
This project consists of asphaltic concrete overlay work for various
locations Citywide. The total combined length of the project is
about 7.3 miles. The total cost for the project is estimated at
$358,000. It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
i) Establish City Project SP-96113
ii) Approve plans and specifications for Project SP-96113 and
authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
c) City Proiect PP-95227. 96250-52-53 - Park Playground Barrier
Removal and Improvements - Approval of Plans and
Specifications. Phase 4
This project consists of park play area modifications and
improvements to insure that the playground equipment at all 12
City parks complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission
Standards. The fourth phase of this project will be modifications at
Orangewood and Woodgrove Parks and California Mini-Parkette.
The estimated cost of phase 4 is $170,000. It is recommended that
the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Project
No. PP-95227, 96250-52-53 and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids.
Planning Department
B]
Government Code Section 65400(b) requires cities to prepare an
annual report addressing the status of the City's General Plan and
its implementation. This report is to be presented to the City
Council, the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and to
the State Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). This report is first being presented to the City Council prior
to being transmitted to state agencies, OPR and HCD. The report
was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its meeting of
September 12, 1995. Staff recommends that the City Council
receive and file this report and direct staff to forward copies_to the
State Office of Planning and Research and the State Department
of Housing and Community Development.
Finance Department
e) Surplus Property
The City Council periodically declares as surplus City property
which is no longer useful to the City, thereby, allowing the property
to be disposed of as provided for by the Municipal Code. 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,
DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
7) Miscellaneous (continued)
Human Services
f) Application for Funds from Proposition "A". Safe
Neighborhood Parks Grant
The City of West Covina has prepared applications for funding of
various park projects from Los Angeles County's Proposition "A"
funds. The three projects outlined in the staff report have been
approved by the City for County Park Bond funding consideration.
It is recommended that the West Covina City Council approve the
following Resolutions and Applications and authorize their
submittal to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open
Space District:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR
WALMERADO PARK; EXPAND RESTROOM, UPGRADE SNACK
BAR, AND MISCELLANEOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR DEL
NORTE PARK; INSTALL PERMANENT BLEACHERS.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR
SUNSET FIELD; UPGRADE THE FENCING ON TWO
BALLFIELDS.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THRU 7:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution(s) and adopt, and to approve all
items listed
except
ROLL CALL: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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City Council Agent •
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D) _ PUBLIC WORKS
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 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.
1) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1) Personnel Services
a) Review of Assigned Vehicle Policy
The City Council has requested an overview of the Assigned
Vehicle Polity as part of the Budget Review Process. If the City
Council wishes to modify the assigned vehicle policy, direction to
the City Manager is needed to effect such changes.
Motion by 2nd by
to
b) Review of Sick Leave Payoff and Vacation Buy Back Programs
An overview of two employee benefit programs, the Sick Leave
Payoff and Vacation Buy Back Programs, is provided for City
Council review. The City Council had requested information on
these programs for review and consideration. We hope this report
provides the desired overview. If the City Council wishes to modify
these programs in some way, direction to the City Manager is
needed so that the changes can be effected by whatever means
are appropriate.
Motion by 2nd by
to
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K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
Proposed Resolutions to be Considered by Leaaue of California
Cities
The City Council has received requests from the cities of Covina and
Claremont for support of resolutions relating to local government finance,
to be considered by the League of California Cities at its Annual
Conference in October. It is recommended that the City Council provide
direction to the City's voting delegate as to these two resolutions.
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.
M)
Motion by
approve
ROLL CALL:
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
to
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N) MAYOR'S REPORT
1) Appointments to City Commissions
The City Council conducted interviews for the City's five commissions
during September 1995. 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's 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
COMMISSIONER(S)
FROM THE _
COMMISSION.
Motion by 2nd by _
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,
APPOINTING
TO THE
COMMISSION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1995, AND DESIGNATING
THE TERMS THEREOF.
Motion by 2nd by_
waive further reading of the resolution. and
adopt disapprove hold over
Ii.
to
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O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at a.m./p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday Oct. 17, 1995 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday Nov. 07, 1995 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday Nov. 21, 1995 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
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