03-19-1996 - RegularTuesday
March 19, 1996
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Pastor Ernest Kennedy
Tri-City Southern Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Herfert, Touhey, Manners, McFadden, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of March 5, 1996
Regular meeting of March 5, 1996
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Presentations Tree City U.S.A.
Proclamations 100 Years of Excellence in Education
Earthquake Preparedness Month (4/96)
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) Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency on
the Proposed Amended and Restated Disposition and Development and
Owner Participation Agreement By and Among the Redevelopment
Agency, the City and Hassen Imports Partnership and West Covina Motors,
The City Council and Agency Board shall consider the approval of separate
resolutions regarding the approval of the ARDDOPA which would, among other
things, provide for the sale of the La Ronde Apartments site to Hassen Imports
Partnership. The City will consider a resolution consenting to the approval of the
ARDDOPA between the Agency, Hassen Imports Partnership and West Covina
Motors, Inc. The Agency will consider a resolution approving the ARDDOPA
between the Agency, Hassen Imports Partnership and West Covina Motors, Inc.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) It is recommended that the public hearing be opened and continued to
May 7, 1996.
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A) HEARINGS (continued)
2) Code Amendment No. 271 - Glendora Avenue Street Redesign
The project consists of. a City initiated request for a code amendment to Chapter
19 - Specific Street Standards, Chapter 22 - Traffic Regulations and approval of
plans for the redesign of Glendora Avenue from State Street to Garvey Avenue
South, and adjacent public parking lot from State. Street north to Dalewood
Avenue.
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 take the following actions:
Adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR
AMENDMENT NO. 271 AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE APPROVAL OF THE
GLENDORA AVENUE STREET REDESIGN PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS
AMENDED.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
Introduce:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW STREET DESIGN CONCEPT AND THE
REMOVAL OF A TRUCK ROUTE DESIGNATION ON A PORTION OF
GLENDORA AVENUE - AMENDMENT NO. 271. (City of West Covina -
Special Street Design District)
Motion by 2nd by_
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
Adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
GLENDORA AVENUE REDESIGN PROJECT.
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) Planning--------------------------------------------------------------------03/12/96
b) Personnel------------------------------------------------------------------02/27/96
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Carmen Marie Shannon vs City of West Covina
On January 16, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage amounting to $500.00.
b) Deborah P. Johnson vs City of West Covina
On January 18, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
c) Christine Mary Hagen vs City of West Covina
On January 12, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a.claim for personal
injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
d) State Farm Insurance Companies vs City of West Covina
On December 15, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a subrogation
claim for personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been
determined at time of presentation.
e) Kathryn R. Perlas vs City of West Covina
On November 15, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time
of presentation.
f) Jenny Peng vs City of West Covina
On November 7, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage amounting to $860.00.
g) 20th Century Insurance Company vs City of West Covina
On December 4, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a subrogation
claim for property damages amounting to $4,730.85.
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2301-96 for Westfield Design, 2648 E. Workman Avenue, on January 8
through October 30, 1996, for a construction fence, etc.
5) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) Project No SP-96102 - Shadow Oak Drive Street Improvements
Recommendation is to accept street improvements and authorize release
of Seaboard Surety Company Faithful Performance Bond No. 329988, in
the amount of $698,950.15, subject to Notice of Completion procedure.
b) Project No. SP-96113 - Street Rehabilitation Asphaltic Concrete
Overlay
Recommendation is to accept street improvements and authorize release
of Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland Faithful Performance Bond No.
30505057, in the amount of $341,445.00, subject to Notice of Completion
procedure.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
6) City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
City Treasurer's Report for the month of January, 1996.
7) Award of Bids
a) Project Nos. SP-94102 and SP-96104 Amar Road and Nogales Street
Improvements - Award of Bid
Eight (8) bids were received and opened on Tuesday, March 5, 1996, in
the City Clerk's office for this project which provides for grinding and
resurfacing of Amar Road between Temple Avenue and Nogales Street
and Nogales Street between Amar Road and Valley Boulevard. The
lowest responsible bid is $849,869.25 from Sully -Miller Contracting
Company of Anaheim. It is recommended that the City Council accept
the bid of Sully -Miller Contracting Company of Anaheim in the amount of
$849,869.25 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement, subject to the concurrence of the State of California
Department of Transportation.
b) Project No. WP-94116 Water Reservoirs Miscellaneous
Improvements - Award of Bid
Four (4) bids were received and opened on Tuesday, March 4, 1996, in
the office of the City Clerk for this project to perform miscellaneous
improvements to two City owned water (steel) reservoirs. The lowest
responsible is $199,720 from Spiess Construction of Santa Maria. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Transfer $105,000 from unappropriated Water funds to Project
No. WP-94116; and
Accept the bid of Spiess Construction in the amount of $199,720
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement.
c) Project No. PP-96260 Installation of a 50 Foot High Netting at
Hollencrest Middle School - Award of Bid
On March 12, 1996, one bid was received and opened for this contract
which provides for a new 50 foot high netting for South Hills Little League
located at Hollencrest Middle School. The lowest apparent bid was
$19,296.00 from Woodman Pole Co. of Huntington Beach. It is
recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Woodman Pole Co.
in the amount of $19,296.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement.
8) Miscellaneous - Public Works
a) Project Nos. PP-94124 and PP-95208 - Open Space Area Wall Repair
Approval of Plans and Specifications
Plans and Specifications have been prepared for Project Nos. PP-94124
and PP-95208 which provides for the repair of an existing masonry
concrete block wall and wrought iron fence in the Maintenance District
No. 4 on the west side of Stephanie Drive and north of the Shadow Oaks
Villas II condominium complex. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the plans and specifications for Project Nos. PP-94124 and PP-
95208 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
8) Miscellaneous - Public Works (continued)
b) Southern California Edison Company Agreements
The City has been placing banners on Southern California Edison
Company street light poles under a temporary license from Southern
California Edison Company. Southern California Edison Company has
submitted a final license agreement to the City. Along with the license
are two updated standard agreements covering the street lighting owned
by Southern California Edison Company and the City. It is recommended
that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Final License Agreement and the two Street Lighting Service Agreements
with Southern California Edison Company.
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
c) Community Facilities District 91-1 (South Hills)
The City Council will consider the first step in dissolving the South Hills
Mello -Roos District CFD 91-1. Staff recommends that the Council adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING
AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 91-1 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA (SOUTH HILLS)
DETERMINING NOT TO LEVY CERTAIN SPECIAL TAXES OF SAID
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECORDATION OF A NOTICE OF CESSATION IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
Miscellaneous - Planning Department
d) Status Report on Interim Urgency Ordinance No 1966 Pertaining to
Reverse Vending Machine Regulations within Identified
Convenience Zones
Pursuant to Section 65858(d) of the Government Code, staff has
prepared this status report on the conditions which led to the adoption of
Urgency Ordinance No. 1966. The Ordinance established additional and
more stringent standards for the review and approval of reverse vending
machine facilities. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and
file this status report relating to the standards of reverse vending
machines, and Urgency Ordinance No. 1966.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
Motion by 2nd by
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
to waive
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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) Planning Department
a) Code Amendment No. 270 - Horse Regulations
On February 27, 1996, the Planning Commission held a study session
regarding a referral from the City Council to consider a new amendment
to the Zoning Code regarding the regulations for the keeping of horses on
Residential Agriculture (R-A) and Single -Family Residential (R-1) zoned
properties. This report provides the Council with a summary of the
Planning Commission's comments for the purpose of seeking further
Council direction. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file
this report and provide staff with appropriate direction regarding
processing of the proposed code amendment.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
hold over
b) Live Entertainment Ordinance (Amendment No 268)
On February 27, 1996, the Planning Commission held a study session
regarding a referral from the City Council to consider a new amendment
to the Zoning Code regarding Live Entertainment, Billiard Tables, and
Arcade Games. This report provides the Council with a summary of the
Planning Commission's comments for the purpose of seeking Council's
direction. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this
report and provide staff with appropriate direction regarding further
processing of the proposed code amendment.
Motion by 2nd by
to
2) Redevelopment Agency
Recess the City Council meeting at a.m./p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
a.m./p.m.
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H) HUMAN SERVICES
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1) Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Agreement Amendment No 1
The Community Development Block Grant regulations require that grantees
complete an analysis of the impediments to fair housing choices prior to the
submission of the 1996-97 CDBG application. To.meet this requirement, staff is
proposing to have the San Gabriel Valley Fair Housing Council conduct the
analysis by amending their current agreement with the City. It is recommended
that the City Council approve Amendment #1 to the July 1, 1995 Fair Housing
Council of San Gabriel Valley Agreement with the City of West Covina approving
the preparation of the Analysis of Impediments for a not -to -exceed amount of
$12,000.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
1) Communications Department
Proposal to Provide Fire Dispatch Communications Services to the City of
Covina
This report recommends that the City Council approve a proposal to provide Fire
Dispatch Communication services to the City of Covina. It is recommended that
the City Council authorize staff to offer to provide Fire Dispatch Communication
services to the City of Covina in accordance with the Communications
Department's proposal.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
2nd by
hold over
to
Commission Appointments
The Council has initiated the process to make appointments to fill currently
vacant commission seats. It is recommended that the City Council direct staff as
to how to proceed with this process.
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.
Motion by
approve
ROLL CALL:
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
to
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M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N)
O)
MAYOR'S REPORT
1) Older American Recognition Day
The annual recognition of Older Americans in Los Angeles County has been
announced. It is recommended that the City Council select a nominee as West
Covina's representative to the Older Americans Recognition Day event.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
hold over
2) Resolution of Commendation for Armando Capinero
Motion by
approve
disapprove
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
2nd by
hold over
to
1) Council Request for Information on AB 638
On March 5, 1996, Councilmember Manners requested information on AB 638
"Monteith -Knight Citizen Self Defense Act" regarding the possession of
concealed weapons. Information was also requested regarding the City of
Monrovia's resolution opposing the bill. It is recommended that the City Council
oppose AB 638 in its current form. It is further recommended that Council direct
staff to prepare appropriate correspondence stating its opposition and
recommending that a new bill be drafted with the assistance of law enforcement
and local governments that will more adequately address their concerns.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
hold over
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O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (continued)
2) Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise and Integrated Waste Management
Fee
At the City Council meeting of February 20, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey requested
that the franchise fee and Integrated Waste Management fee paid by West
Covina Disposal on commercial customers be placed on this agenda for
discussion. It is recommended that the City Council not eliminate the
commercial refuse collection franchise fee, nor the Integrated Waste
Management fee, and that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by 2nd by
to
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by 2nd by to
adjourn the meeting at a.m./p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday Apr. 2, 1996 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday Apr. 16, 1996 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday May 7, 1996 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday May 21, 1996 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
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