02-20-1996 - RegularTuesday
February 20, 1996
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
Herfert, Touhey, Manners, McFadden, Wong
Special meeting of January 30, 1996
Special meeting of February 6, 1996
Regular meeting of February 6, 1996
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 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CONCORDE BATTERY CORPORATION
The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency Board will consider the
proposed Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) between the Redevelopment
Agency and Concorde Battery Corporation, which will enable the Agency to
make a loan to partially fund the cost of installation of capital equipment in this
battery manufacturing and distribution facility. The City Council will consider a
resolution consenting to the approval of the OPA between the Agency and
Concorde Battery Corporation.
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I certify that copi2a of the
Council Agend for the meeting
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accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Arnendments.
Led:
Office of the City Clerk
Staff presentation
Public testimony
Council/Agency discussion
Actions by City Council: 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 CONSENTING TO THE APPROVAL
BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA OF THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CONCORDE
BATTERY CORPORATION AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
e. Actions by Redevelopment Agency
City Council Agenda • •
February 20, 1996
A) HEARINGS (continued)
2) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARING OF
DEBT SERVICE SAVINGS (RESULTING FROM THE MELLO-ROOS
REFINANCING) AND EASTLAND SALES TAX GUARANTEE BETWEEN THE
AGENCY AND CENTERMARK PROPERTIES AND AGENCY
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE MELLO-ROOS REFUNDING BONDS
The Agency Board shall consider issuing a $50 million bond to refinance the
1989 Special Tax (Mello -Roos) bonds at The Plaza and approval of related
documents. This action will first require City Council and Agency Board
consideration of an Agreement that amends the Owner Participation Agreement
between the Agency and CenterMark. This Agreement authorizes: 1) 50/50
benefit -sharing of annual debt service savings resulting from the refinancing, and
2) deferral of CenterMark's sales tax guarantee obligation at Eastland Center to
July 1, 1998.
a. Staff presentation
b. Public testimony
C. Council/Agency discussion
d. Actions by City Council: 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 CONSENTING TO THE APPROVAL
BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA OF THE AGREEMENT RE DEBT SERVICE SAVINGS AND
SALES TAX GUARANTEE BY AND BETWEEN CENTERMARK
PROPERTIES OF WEST COVINA, INC. AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
e. Actions by Redevelopment Agency
3) FEE ADJUSTMENTS
The Council will consider raising certain existing user fees and implementing new
fees for services not previously charged for.
a. Staff presentation
b. Public testimony
C. Council discussion
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, SETTING AND INCREASING
CERTAIN FEES.
Motion by 2nd by_
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
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City Council Agenda • •
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A) HEARINGS (continued)
4) PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING
Applicant: City of West Covina
Location: 1245 S. Sunkist Avenue
1221 S. Silverbirch Avenue
731 N. Grace Court
1303 Golden Vista Drive
1003 W. Durness St.
2118 Cameo Vista Drive
In November, 1993, the City Council adopted an Administrative Nuisance
Abatement Ordinance. Six unmaintained pools were determined to present a
threat to life and public health and were pumped. The City Council will conduct a
hearing as required by Section 15-204 of the Municipal Code regarding the
emergency abatement.
a. Staff presentation
b. Public testimony
C. Council discussion
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1245 S. SUNKIST AVENUE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE.
RESOLUTION NO. -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1321 S. SILVERBIRCH PLACE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 723 N. GRACE COURT A PUBLIC
NUISANCE.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303 GOLDEN VISTA DRIVE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1003 W. DURNESS STREET A PUBLIC
NUISANCE.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2118 CAMEO VISTA DRIVE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE.
Motion by 2nd by
waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt disapprove hold over
to
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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)
Senior Citizens' Commission--------------------------------------------------02/08/96
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Sherry Taylor vs City of West Covina
On September 29, 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) Louis L. Feinberg vs City of West Covina
On November 21, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim"for
personal injuries amounting to $25,000.00.
c) Arthur Ramirez vs City of West Covina
On October 17, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2304-96 for West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, on January 28,
1996, for a radio promotion.
5) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) Project No. PP-96201 - Remodel Snack Bar and Restrooms at Del
Recommendation is to accept public works improvements and authorize
release of American Contractors Indemnity Company Bond No. 4460 in
the amount of $13,800.
b) Project No. PP-96205 - New Second Story Addition to Storage
Building at Palm View Park
Recommendation is to accept public works improvements and authorize
release of American Contractors Indemnity Company Bond No. 4459 in
the amount of $19,713.
c) Project No. PP-93206 - Installation of Sports Lighting at Edgewood
Middle School
Recommendation is to accept sports lighting improvements and authorize
release ofAmwest Surety Insurance Company, Bond No. 003004891, in
the amount of $165,000, subject to Notice of Completion.
d) Precise Plan No. 697 - On and Off -site Improvements - Concorde
Battery Corporation
Recommendation is to accept on and off -site improvements and
authorize release of a cash deposit in the amount of $38,700.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
6) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
At the City Council meeting of February 6, 1996, two ordinances were introduced
and are before the City Council for adoption. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT
NO. 2 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR SAID PROJECT
AND
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 23-131 AND 23-132 RELATING TO DECREASE AND INCREASE
OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
7) City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Treasurer's Report for the month of December, 1995.
8) Award of Bids
a) Project No. SP-96108 - Curb and Gutter Repairs - Citywide
Thirteen (13) bids were received and opened on Tuesday, February 6,
1996, for this project which provides for the repair of damaged curb,
gutter, driveways and cross gutters at various locations - Citywide. The
lowest responsible bid is $40,905.00 from Grigolla and Sons Construction
Co., Inc. of Azusa. It is recommended that the City Council accept the
bid of Grigolla and Sons Construction Co., Inc. of Azusa, in the amount of
$40,905, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement.
b) Project No. MP-92114 - Maintenance Yard Truck Wash Facility
Eight (8) bids were received and opened on Tuesday, February 6, 1996,
for this project that consists of the construction of a truck wash facility at
the City's Maintenance Yard. The lowest bid received was $35,652.63
from Tyner Paving Company of Los Angeles. It is recommended that the
City Council take the following actions:
Transfer $20,000 from Project GP-95304 to MP-92114; and
Accept the bid of Tyner Paving Company of Los Angeles in the
amount of $35,652.63 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement.
c) Project No. PP-94205 - Slope Rehabilitation in MD No 1
This project consists of slope rehabilitation and planting of drought
tolerant vegetation on approximately three acres of slope area in
Maintenance District No. 1. Five bids were received. The lowest bid was
$25,600 from Summit Landscaping Incorporated. It is recommended that
the City Council accept the bid of Summit Landscaping Incorporated of
Anaheim in the amount of $25,600 and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the contract.
d) Bids for Police Jail CCTV System Upgrade
This report recommends that all bids received in response to the City's
Request for Proposals to upgrade the Police Jail CCTV System be
rejected and that the project be re -bid.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
9) Miscellaneous - Public Works
a) Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and Landscape
Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7.' 1996-97 Renewal - Ordering
of Engineer's Reports
To extend the various Maintenance Districts for the 1996-97 fiscal year in
accordance with State Law, the City Council's initial step in the annual
renewal process is the ordering of the Engineer's Report. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2,
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING DIVISION 15,
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES, TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND
APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED, ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND
MAINTENANCE TO BE FURNISHED FOR ALL LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC
SIGNALS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND FOR THE FURNISHING OF
LANDSCAPING AND PARK MAINTENANCE APPURTENANCES AND
APPURTENANT WORK, AND FOR GRAFFITI PREVENTION AND
REMOVAL IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1996 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1997. WEST COVINA LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO
1996A 997
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2,
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING DIVISION 15,
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE
MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1996
AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 4 (1996-1997)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2,
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING DIVISION 15,
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE
MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1996
AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 6 (1996-1997) .
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2,
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING DIVISION 15,
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE
MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1996
AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 7 (1996-1997)
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
9) Miscellaneous - Public Works (continued)
b) Project No. SP-96106 - Barrier Removal - Approval of Plans and
Specifications
Plans and specifications have been prepared for the construction of
wheel chair ramps at various locations citywide.' 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-96106 and authorize the
City Engineer to call for bids.
c) Capital Improvement Program Compilation
In an effort to clarify the Capital Improvement Program funding balances,
staff has compiled the current projects within the Capital Improvement
Program into one list with the aim of "cleaning out" old projects and
releasing any unused funds back into appropriated balances. These
released funds could then be used for other future projects and/or
operating accounts as determined by the City Council. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Authorize the "closing" of 28 Capital Improvement Projects in the
total amount of $1,949,203 with funds returning to unappropriated
fund balances as listed in this report; and
Authorize the consolidation of 9 previous street and traffic signal
projects in the total amount of $414,993 into 4 current street and
traffic signal projects as listed in this report.
Miscellaneous - Human Services
d) STOP THE VIOLENCE Extravaganza
The City of West Covina has been asked to join in co -sponsoring a Stop
the Violence event on Saturday, April 27, 1996. It is recommended that
the City Council approve the City of West Covina's co-sponsorship of the
Stop the Violence event with Future America, Kaiser Permanente, and
Citrus Valley Health Partners on April 27, 1996.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
further reading of the ordinances/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
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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
1) City Budget and Technical Services for Landfill Closure Review
This is a report on the proposed City budget to fund the technical and other
support services the City needs to review and inspect the closure for the BKK
Landfill. Staff also reports on the need to secure the services of Camp Dresser
& McKee to provide the landfill engineering and landscaping technical support
services to the City to review and assess BKK Landfill closure, grading and
landscape plans. It is recommended the City Council:
a) Appropriate $202,500 from Revenue Account No. 114-310-0000-4830
BKK Augmentation Fund to Expenditure Account No. 2314 Landfill
Closure to pay for City activities associated with the closure of the BKK
Landfill; and
b) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Camp
Dresser & McKee to provide tech nical'support services to the City for
Landfill closure in an amount not to exceed $98,000 according to the
Scope of Services dated February 12, 1996.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Franchise Contract Amendments for MRF Services .
At the City Council meeting of February 5,1996, the City Council directed staff to
finalize terms of a contract with Athens Disposal Company for the processing of
commercial (bin -service) waste through a municipal refuse facility, "MRF." Staff
have met with Athens representatives and are presenting for City Council
consideration an amendment to the existing collection franchise contract that will
provide for the delivery and processing of West Covina's bin -service wastes at
Athens' planned MRF. If the City Council wishes to finalize the agreement with
Athens for participation in the MRF program for bin service wastes, it is
recommended that the City Council approve Amendment 5 to the Franchise
Contract with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA West Covina Disposal) and
authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
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G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
H)
J)
K)
1) Standards Relating to the Establishment of Reverse Vending Machines
Within Identified Convenience Zones
On January 9, 1996, after considering a request by a recycling company to
amend the reverse vending machine standards, the Planning Commission
adopted a resolution recommending to the City Council adoption of an interim
emergency ordinance. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
following emergency ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REVERSE VENDING MACHINES.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
2) Redevelopment Agency
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
p.m.
HUMAN SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
Library Survey
At the City Council meeting of February 6, the City Council held over the
consideration of survey language for the proposed County Public Library
Community Facilities District. It is recommended that the City Council:
a) Approve the survey question as posed on the sample survey instrument;
b) Approve the priority for receiving and printing arguments for and against
the measure; and
c) Advise staff if any member of the City Council desires to author an
argument at this time.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve 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
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORT
P) ADJOURNMENT
Motion by 2nd by
adjourn the meeting at
p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Mar.
05, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Mar.
19, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Apr.
02, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Apr.
16, 1996
7:30 p.m.
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