11-21-1995 - RegularTuesday
November 21. 1995
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Pastor Chuck Reeve
Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Herfert, Touhey, Manners, McFadden, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Emergency meeting of November 3, 1995
Special meeting of November 7, 1995
Regular meeting of November 7, 1995
PRESENTATIONS Foothill Transit - Outstanding Transit System in
North America
Certificates of Recognition - FASA Youth Leadership
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) Ordinance for Adoption of the 1994 Editions of Codes Relating to
Residential and Commercial Buildings in the Citv of West.Covina
The Building and Engineering Department and the Fire Department are
requesting that the City Council proceed with the adoption of an Ordinance. for
the 1994 Editions of the Uniform Building Code and Standards, Uniform Fire
Code and Standards, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Sign Code, and the 1993 Edition of the
National Electrical Code. The Ordinance was introduced at the City Council
meeting of November 7, 1995.
a)
Verification of legal notice
b)
Open hearing
c)
Presentation of staff report
d)
Public testimony
e)
Close hearing
f)
Council discussion
I certify that copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
of9s were poetad in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments,
Dated, 1/-17- ?-
Office of the City Clerk
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A) HEARINGS (continued)
1) Ordinance for Adoption of the 1994 Editions of Codes Relating to
Residential and Commercial Buildings in the City of West Covina.
(continued)
g) 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
CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, DIVISION Q, ARTICLE
XIII AND CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1994 EDITIONS OF THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND STANDARDS, UNIFORM FIRE CODE
AND STANDARDS, UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM SIGN
CODE, UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE AND THE 1993 EDITION OF
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
adopt
disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
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 (receive and file)
a) American Little League Request for Improvements on the Small
Ballfield at Cortez Park
The West Covina American Little League is requesting funding for the
extension of the fencing on the small baseball field at Cortez Park to
accommodate play by older children. It is recommended that the request
from the West Covina American Little League be included in the 1996
Capital Improvement Program process.
b) Resolution Requesting Death Penalty
The West Covina Police Department wants to endorse the actions of the
City of Glendora by adopting a resolution calling for lowering the age of
imposing the death penalty, requesting reforms in the juvenile justice
system and calling for the justice system to begin to execute those
convicts currently on death row. The Department recommends that the
City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING ENACTMENT OF
LEGISLATION ALLOWING FOR THE DEATH PENALTY OF MINORS
CONVICTED OF CRIMES SUBJECT TO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a) Planning--------------------------------------------------------------------------11/14195
b) Senior Citizens' --------------------- r------------------------------------------ 11/09/95
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Elizabeth Salazar vs City of West Covina
On September 6, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time
of presentation.
b) Laura Villanueva vs City of West Covina
On August 24, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
c) Suzanne & Alwin E.'Winnen (by National General Insurance
Company) vs City of West Covina
On August 16, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage amounting to $7,337.81.
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2284-95 for Wells Fargo Bank, 1512 E. Amar, on October 31, 1995, for a
Halloween Festival.
TUP #2290-95 for West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey, on October 28, 1995,
for a radio promotional.
TUP #2292-95 for Longo Mercedes, 2016 E. Garvey Avenue, on November 9,
1995, for a Grand Opening Celebration.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
5) City Treasurer's Report
City Treasurer's Report for the month of September, 1995.
6) Award of Bids
a) Project No. SP-96112 - Street Rehabilitation Work - Slurry Seal
Six (6) bids were received and opened on Tuesday, November 7, 1995
for the street rehabilitation work - slurry seal. The lowest bid received
was $119,656.71 from Doug Martin Contracting Co., Inc. of La Habra.
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Transfer $33,559 from Project TS-92108 and $1,873 from Project
SP-93115 and $17,639 from Project 94128 and $54,929 from
Project 96101 to Project SP-96112. Total transfer amount is
$108,000.
Appropriate $25,000 from unappropriated Prop 111 Fund
balance (126-300) to Project No. SP-96112;,and
Accept the bid of Doug Martin Contracting Co., Inc. of La Habra
in the amount of $119,656.71 as submitted at the bid opening
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with same for the work, to be done.
b) Project No. SP-96113 - Street Rehabilitation Work - Asphaltic
Concrete Overlay
Nine (9) bids were received and opened on Tuesday, November 7, 1995
for the street rehabilitation work - asphaltic concrete overlay. The lowest
bid received was $341,445 from Laird Construction Co., Inc. of Rancho
Cucamonga. Staff recommends that the City Council take the following
actions:
Transfer $394,000 from Project No. SP-96101 to Project No. SP-
96113; and
Accept the bid of Laird Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$341,445 as submitted at the bid opening and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with same for the
work to be done.
c) City Project Nos. PP-95227, 96250, 52, 53 - Park Playground Barrier
Removal and' Improvements
On November 6, 1995, one bid was received and opened for this project
which provides for playground modifications at Orangewood and
Woodgrove Parks and California Mini-Parkette and a new picnic shelter
at Orangewood Park. These modifications are necessary to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); The only bid for this project
was from Hondo Co. of Santa Ana in the amount of $169,306. It is
recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Hondo Company,
Inc. in the amount of $169,306 as submitted at the bid opening and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with same
for the work to be done.
d) City Tree Contract- Proiect No. WCT-95-1
The present City tree service contractor, Mariposa Horticultural
Enterprises, Inc., has submitted a 90-day notice of termination to the
City, in accordance with contract provisions. The next responsive low
bidder, Summit Landscaping of Anaheim, is willing to lower their bid price
to match the tree trim and tree removal price of Mariposa for the duration
of this contract term which expires on July 16, 1997. Staff recommends
that the City Council accept the next responsive low
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
6) Award of Bids (continued)
d) City Tree Contract - Project No. WCT-95-1 (continued)
bidder, Summit Landscaping of Anaheim, for the remainder of the two
year contract for 17 months between February 1996 and July 1997 for
the amount of $171,377 ($120,972.22 annually) and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an agreement with same for the work to be
performed.
7) Miscellaneous
Public Works
a) Proiect No. GP-94306 - Seismic Upgrade and Tenant Improvement at
West Covina Chamber of Commerce - Approval of Plans and
Specifications
This project consists of the seismic upgrade of the Chamber of
Commerce building along with miscellaneous interior improvements and
parking lot modifications. The estimated cost of this project is $180,000.
It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for Project No. GP-94306 and authorize the City Engineer
to call for bids.
Human Services
b) Request for Permission to Sell Beer and Wine at the Senior Citizens'
Center
The Rotary Club of West Covina is requesting approval to sell and
consume beer and wine at a fund raiser at the West Covina Senior
Citizens' Center. 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
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE AT THE ROTARY
CLUB FUND RAISER ON MARCH 2, 1996 AT THE WEST COVINA
SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER.
Police Department
c) Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant
The West Covina Police Department, a Co -Grantee with Baldwin Park
and Covina Police Departments, has been notified by the state Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) that our grant proposal has been accepted.
This project would be known as "Partners Against Alcohol Related
Crimes (PAARC)" and tasks related to the grant will include increased
enforcement of impaired driving laws and the administrative laws
governing ABC licensed locations in all three cities. As a condition of the
awarding of the grant, each City Council must adopt a resolution .
approving of the grant tasks. The Department recommends that the City
Council approve the Department's participation in this joint grant project
and adopt the following resolution to complete the grant process:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
PARTICIPATION OF THE WEST COVINA POLICE DEPARTMENT AS
A CO -GRANTEE IN A STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
GRANT WITH THE CITIES OF BALDWIN PARK AND COVINA.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
7) Miscellaneous (continued)
d) Replacement of Traffic/Crime Analysis Furniture
The Police Department requests City Council's approval for the purchase
of replacement office furniture and modular office cubical dividers for the
Traffic Services Detail and the Crime Analysis Unit. This is to be
purchased with part of the remaining budgeted funds considered and
approved by the Council for the Lobby/Records Bureau and Traffic
Bureau renovation project which was funded from asset forfeiture funds.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Find that the Los Angeles County bid is at least as stringent as
that used by the City. The County bid satisfies the formal bid
process per West Covina Municipal Code Section 2-333, and
justifies the waiver of the formal bid process (Section 2-330 of the
Municipal Code) and purchase the office furniture and dividers at
the County Bid price furnished by L.A. Interior Systems, Inc.
Allow the purchase and installation of the specified office
furniture and dividers from L.A. Interior Systems, Inc. for
$15,097.72 plus tax and installation.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by 2nd by to
waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and 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)
2)
Planning Department
a) Horse Regulations Relating to Single -Family Residential Zoned
Properties.
The City recently completed a comprehensive revision to the City's horse
regulations. A group of neighbors has requested that the City Council
reconsider the regulations and prohibit the keeping of horses on a
specific parcel in their neighborhood. This report presents the current
regulations for keeping horses and alternatives the Council could
consider for revising the regulations. Staff recommends that the City
Council take one of the following actions:
If the City Council wishes to affirm the current horse regulations,
staff recommends that the Council receive and file this report.
If the City Council wishes to modify the current horse regulations,
staff recommends that the Council provide staff with specific
direction regarding the modification desired and then refer the
matter back to the Planning Commission for public hearing and
recommendation back to the Council.
Motion by
to
2nd by
b) Agreement with Air Quality Management District Re: Payment for
Terameth Environmental Review Document
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has made an
offer to "backstop" payment of the costs to prepare an environmental
review document for the proposed TeraMeth methanol facility on the site
of the BKK landfill. As proposed, the City would make payments to the
environmental consultant with the assurance from AQMD that they would
reimburse the City for this work if TeraMeth is unable to pay in a timely
fashion. It is recommended that the City Council (1) authorize staff to
enter into a letter agreement with the South Coast Air Quality
Management District to assure the City repayment for the services of an
environmental consultant to prepare an environmental review document
for the proposed TeraMeth methanol facility, and (2) authorize initial
payment for said services from an advance from General Fund reserves
(Account No. 110-300).
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
Redevelopment Agency
disapprove hold over
a) Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting
at p.m.
b) Redevelopment Agency Annual Report 1994-95
The City Council will review the Annual Report of the Redevelopment
Agency for Fiscal Year 1994-95, which includes the Agency financial
audit, as certified by Moreland and Associates, independent auditors. It
is recommended that the City Council receive and.file the
Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for 1994-95.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
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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.
K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Clerk
Options Regarding Advisory Measure
At the Council meeting of September 5, the City Council elected not to join the
County sponsored CFD for library services, but instead to place the matter of
joining the District before the voters of West Covina. Joining the CFD would
impose an annual assessment of approximately $22/year per single family
residential parcel to maintain full operation of the Library system. The City
Council will consider the adoption of necessary resolutions to place an advisory
measure on the March 26, 1996 Presidential Primary Election ballot. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Select from the five options the method Council wishes to poll the
citizens:
Consolidate with the March 26 ballot - proceed to (b)
Mail Ballot to registered voters - proceed to (c)
Informal poll through Today - proceed to (d)
Citywide Council letter - proceed to (e)
' Public Hearing - proceed to (f)
b) To consolidate with the March 26 ballot:
Agree on the ballot wording and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1996, FOR THE SUBMISSION
OF AN ADVISORY MEASURE
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, REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
MARCH 26, 1996, WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO
BE CONDUCTED ON MARCH 26, 1996
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution
and
adopt disapprove I hold over
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c)
U,
e)
f)
Select Councilmember(s) to authorargument(s) and adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY. OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES
FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING AN ADVISORY
MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund reserves.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
OR
Direct staff to prepare for mail ballots to the registered voters of the City
targeting a date certain as determined by the City Council, and
appropriate $30,000 from the General Fund reserves.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
OR
Direct staff to prepare an informal poll of the citizens to be included in
the winter quarterly issue of TODAYand appropriate $2000 to the City
Manager's community outreach budget.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
OR
Direct staff to prepare a Council letter to the businesses and residences
of the community with a postage paid return postcard and appropriate
$6000 to the City Manager's community outreach budget.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
m
Direct staff to prepare informational materials on this issue and schedule
a public hearing for a date to be determined.
Motion by
approve
2nd by to
disapprove hold over
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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
Resolution of Commendation for Lt. Loretta Smith, retiring with 18 years of service.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
hold over
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P) ADJOURNMENT
Motion by 2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at
am/pm.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Dec. 05, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Dec. 19, 1995
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Jan. 02, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Jan. 16, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
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