03-05-1996 - RegularTuesday
March.5, 1996
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Reverend Eleanor Lea
Community Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Herfert, Touhey, Manners, McFadden, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of February 20, 1996
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
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/ HEARINGS Office of the City, Clark
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) City of West Covina Service Area - Urban Water Management Plan and
Water Continaencv Plan
The City is required to update the Urban Water Management Plan and Water
Shortage Contingency Plan every five years. The updated plans have been
submitted for public comment during the required Public Hearing and for City
Council adoption.
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 COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA'S WATER SERVICE AREA, URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY
PLAN.
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----------------------------------------------------------02/13/96
b) Personnel------------------------------------------------------------------02/14/96
c) Planning
d) Waste Mgmt./Env. Quality -- ------------------------------------------- 02/15/96
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Jose T. Espinoza vs City of West Covina
On September 13, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage and personal injuries amounting to $20,000.00.
b) Teresa P. Espinoza vs City of West Covina
On September 13, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries amounting to $20,000.00.
c) Jose Espinoza, Jr. vs City of West Covina
On September 13, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries amounting to $10,000.00.
d) Alejandra Espinoza vs City of West Covina
On September 13, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries amounting to $10,000.00.
e) Refugio Torres vs City of West Covina
On October 28, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage and personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2305-96 for West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, on February 17,
1996, for a radio promotion.
TUP #2308-96 for Piano Outlet, 557 N. Azusa Avenue for rooftop balloon on
February 16, 1996 to February 28, 1996.
TUP #2309-96 for West Covina Nissan, 1840 E. Garvey Avenue on February 24,
1996 for a radio promotion.
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) A City initiated request for an annual vehicular accident report, 1995
(Informational) resulted in a recommendation:
TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT.
b) . Ms. Lorraine Serio, 3033 East Valley Boulevard #97, 91792, initiated a
request that parking be prohibited on the north side of Valley Boulevard,
east of the driveway approach to Friendly Village at 3033 Valley
Boulevard resulted in a recommendation:
THAT PARKING ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF VALLEY BOULEVARD
FOR VEHICLES SIX FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT BE PROHIBITED
FROM THE DRIVEWAY APPROACH TO 3033 EAST VALLEY
BOULEVARD TO 230 FEET EAST.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
5) Traffic Committee Minutes (continued)
c) Jennifer Gonzales, 731 East Cameron Avenue, 91790, initiated a request
that parking be restricted to two hours along the north side of Cameron
Avenue abutting 731 East Cameron Avenue resulted in a
recommendation:
THAT PARKING ABUTTING 731 EAST CAMERON AVENUE BE
RESTRICTED TO TWO HOURS (MONDAY 8:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. AND
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. - 5:00
P.M.).
d) Nydia Martinez, 3855 Sycamore Avenue, 91792, initiated a request that a
traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Nogales Street with
Amanda Street resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE REQUEST BE HELD OVER FOR FURTHER STUDY.
e) Lordon Management, 1275 Center Court Drive, Covina, 91724, initiated a
request that parking and stopping be prohibited along the east and west
sides of Temple Avenue North between Amar Road and Natalie Avenue
resulted in a recommendation:
THAT PARKING BE PROHIBITED IF ADJACENT PROPERTY
OWNERS' GIVE A FAVORABLE RESPONSE TO INPUT REQUEST.
6) Miscellaneous - Code Enforcement
a) Code Enforcement Annual Reports
This report provides a summary of the activity of the Code Enforcement
Section of the Planning Department over the last two years. It includes a
general overview of Code Enforcement functions and activities, and a
summary of the number and types of complaints handled. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
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b) Police Department Exercise Equipment Upgrade
The Police Department has budgeted Drug Enforcement Rebate moneys
to upgrade its exercise equipment. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the.Police Department to purchase Cybex fitness
equipment for a total price, not to exceed $28,000., including sales tax,
from approved Drug Enforcement Rebate moneys.
7) Award of Bids
Surplus and Replacement of Three Police Vehicles
The Police Department requests City Council's approval for the purchase of three
Ford Crown Victoria Police vehicles. The three new vehicles will be placed into
the Patrol Vehicle Fleet. Three low mileage, good condition patrol vehicles will be
transferred to the Investigative Division. Three older, high mileage Investigative
Division vehicles will be surplused so that they can be used for the Driver
Awareness Training Program. It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
a. Find that State Bid No. 1-96-23-14-01 is at least as stringent as that used
by the City. The State 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). .
b. Authorize staff to purchase three Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
vehicles from Ed Butts Ford for $59,470.95 (plus tax and transfer fees),
which is below the State bid price.
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D)
E)
F)
G)
H)
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
further reading of the resolution(s) and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC WORKS
Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
No items scheduled for this meeting.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
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
a.m./p.m.
HUMAN SERVICES
1) Proposed Los Angeles County Park Beach and Recreation Act of 1996
This report outlines a countywide park measure, being proposed by the Trust for
Public Land for the November 1996 Los Angeles County ballot. This measure
would generate additional acquisition and capital improvement funds for qualified
regional and park projects. Staff has listed a number of possible specific park
projects for City Council consideration if the Council wishes to support the
proposed measure. It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Take no action and let the voters approve or disapprove the ballot
measure in November, 1996; OR
b. Approve and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARK, BEACH AND
RECREATION ACT OF 1996.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
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K)
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
1) Council Request for Information on Police Department Staffing
On February 6, 1994, the City Council requested information on Police
Department personnel staffing, reassignments, field strength and crime rates
since 1990. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Police Department Computer Network Update
The Police Department has budgeted Drug Enforcement Rebate Moneys to
upgrade its computer network to meet current standards and allow personnel to
operate efficiently in the Microsoft Windows operating environment. It is
recommended that the City Council authorize the Police Department to purchase
Dell computers for a total price, not to exceed $212,000, including sales tax, from
approved Drug Enforcement Rebate moneys.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
hold over
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
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N) MAYOR'S REPORT
O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by 2nd by
adjourn the meeting at a.m./p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday Mar. 19, 1996 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Apr. 2, 1996 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Apr. 16, 1996 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday May 7, 1996 7:30 p.m.
to
Regular meeting
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