05-21-1996 - RegularREGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITYCOUNCIL
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
May 21, 1996 _ Council Chambers
AGENDA
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INVOCATION Reverend James Williams
St. Martha's Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Touhey, McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of April 26, 1996
Special meeting of May 6, 1996
Special meeting of May 7, 1996
Regular meeting of May 7, 1996
Special meeting of May 13, 1996
PRESENTATIONS Goodwill Industries Month (May)
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 Amended and Restated
Disposition, Development and Owner Participation Agreement by and among
the Redevelopment Agency and Hassan Imports Partnership and West Covina
The City Council and Agency Board shall consider the approval of separate
resolutions regarding the approval of the Agreement which would, among
other things, provide for the sale of the La Ronde Apartment site to Hassen
Imports Partnership. The City will consider a resolution consenting to the
approval of the Agreement between the Agency, Hassen Imports Partnership
and West Covina Motors, Inc. The Agency will consider a resolution
approving the Agreement between the Agency, Hassen Imports Partnership
and West Covina Motors, Inc.
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Presentation of staff report
Open hearing
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
Recommendation: 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 CONSENTING TO THE
APPROVAL BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION,
DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HASSEN IMPORTS
PARTNERSHIP AND WEST COVINA MOTORS, INC. AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
City Council Agenda • •
May 21, 1996
A) HEARINGS (continued)
2) General Plan Amendment No. 96-1-26
Code Amendment No. 266
(Density Bonuses and Housing Affordability)
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
The proposed Code Amendment will add provisions to the Zoning Code related
to the granting of density bonuses and other incentives for the purposes of
producing affordable housing. The Code Amendment will specifically
implement requirements of State law for granting mandatory density bonuses
to housing developments with lower -income or senior citizen housing units.
The General Plan Amendment will add provisions to the Land Use Element to
permit the granting of density bonuses (under specified terms) for densities in
excess of the otherwise established limits.
a) Verification of publication
b) Presentation of staff report
c) Open hearing
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: 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 CERTIFYING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1-96-26 AND CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 266 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970) AS AMENDED.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1-96-26 RELATING TO DENSITY BONUSES
'AND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt disapprove hold over
Staff also recommends that the City Council introduce the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER
26 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING) RELATED TO
DENSITY BONUSES AND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY (CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 266).
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
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May 21, 1996
A) HEARINGS (continued)
3)
The proposed code amendment would amend certain portions of Division 20,
Article XII of the Zoning Code (Sections 26-685.4100 et. seq.) related to
adult -oriented businesses.
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING) RELATED TO ADULT -ORIENTED
BUSINESSES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 272).
Motion by 2nd by _
waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce
disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
to
B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time the City Council will fast receivecomments 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 staff's 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) Personnel-------------------------------------------------05/08/96
b) Planning -------------------------------------------------- 05/14/96
3) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2315-96 for West Covina Nissan, located at 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, on
4/21/96, for a radio promotion.
TUP #2316-96 for West Covina Nissan, located at 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, on
4/27/96, for a radio promotion.
TUP #2317-96 for Mission Chrysler, located at 298 N. Azusa Avenue, on
5/3/96 for a radio promotion.
TUP #2320-96 for West Covina Nissan, located at 1840 E. Garvey Avenue, on
5/11/96, for radio promotion.
TUP #2321-96 for Medical Dental Group, located at 1400 West Covina
Parkway, on 5/11/96 for radio promotion - grand opening.
4) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) Proiect Nos. PP-95211. PP-95217. PP-95223_ e
b)
c)
Staff recommends that the City Council accept sports lighting
improvements and authorize release of Executed In Three
Counterparts, Bond No. 1496360, in the amount of $303,401.001
subject to Notice of Completion.
Staff recommends that the City Council accept curb and gutter
improvements and authorize release of Amwest Surety Insurance Co.,
Bond No. 1292132, in the amount of $40,905.00, subject to Notice of
Completion.
Staff recommends that the City Council accept slurry seal
improvements and authorize release of Safe Co. Insurance Company.,
Bond No. 5841236, in the amount of $119,656.71, subject to Notice of
Completion.
5) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
At the City Council meeting of May 7, 1996, an ordinance was introduced and
is before the City Council for adoption this evening. 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, RESCINDING URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 1962.
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May 21, 1996
C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
6) Miscellaneous - Public Works
Tract Nos. 32324, 421692 32323 and 33656 were initially subdivided by
Ponderosa, Inc. They completed some work on the tracts and then sold their
remaining interests to South Hills Homes Partnership. South Hills Homes
Partnership submitted subdivision agreements which were secured by Second
Trust Deeds to the City to release Ponderosa from their responsibilities. Much
of the originally secured work has been completed'with the remaining
improvement costs estimated at $2,980,000. South Hills Homes Partnership
has requested a new agreement secured by a new Second Trust Deed in the
amount of $2,980,000. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the
release of all current Second Trust Deeds and all bonds for Tract Nos. 32324,
42169, 32323, and 33656 concurrent with a new Second Trust Deed in favor
of the City in the amount of $2,980,000 and a new all encompassing
agreement for any remaining improvements in Tract Nos. 32324, 421691
32323, and 33656 as well as Tentative Tract No. 47809 and Tentative Parcel'
Map 22037.
7) Miscellaneou`s - Personnel Services
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Utilization of an early retirement incentive option offered through the Public
Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is proposed for the Human Services
Director. It is recommended that the City Council approve the provision of
the two additional years of service credit pursuant to Government Code
Section 20821.6 for the Human Services Director and direct staff to bring
back an enabling resolution between the City and PERS for approval. .
The City Council authorized the City Engineer to develop energy saving
projects as part of the long range strategic financial plan. The funding for
these projects was approved as part of last years Capital Improvement
Program. The Southern California Edison Company has a program in which a
lower electricity rate is offered in exchange for the opportunity to interrupt
electricity during peak demands. This interruptible rate is anticipated to save
$45,000 annually for an initial cost of $29,000. It is recommended that the
City Council authorize the City Engineer to subscribe to Southern California
Edison's interruptible service rate and approve the purchase of telemonitoring
equipment in the amount of $22,120 from Southern California Edison.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
1) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No 1 - Setting of 1996 97
Property Tax Rate
Annually, the City Council sets the tax rate for Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1. Staff is proposing to set the tax rate for 1996-97 at $0.01 per
hundred dollars of assessed valuation (unchanged from 1995-96). This levy
will raise approximately $13,820. It is recommended that the City Council
review the Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF
MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
2) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No 2
Annually the City Council sets the tax rate for Landscape Maintenance District
No. 2. Staff is proposing to set the tax rate for 1996-97 at $0.01 per hundred
dollars of assessed valuation (unchanged from 1995-96). This levy will raise
approximately $10,330. It is recommended that the City Council review the
Engineer's report and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF
MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
No items scheduled for this meeting.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan & Siting Element
This is a report on the Los Angeles County Integrated Waste Management
Summary Plan and the Countywide Siting Element. The Plan summarizes the
activities and programs the cities in Los Angeles County are proposing to
comply with the State requirement to divert waste from landfills. The Siting
Element lists the possible locations of waste disposal facilities that will provide
a 15-year disposal capacity for all of the County and cities. It is the
recommendation of the Waste Management and Environmental Quality
Commission and staff that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Support the Siting Element as a short-term, fair -share approach for
waste disposal that does not rely on any one geographical area,
provided that the next step is taken to develop a truly integrated waste
management plan with the cities and the county.
b) Convey this support and comments to the County Waste Management
Task Force, the County, and all the cities.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
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G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Redevelopment Agency ,
Recess the City Council meeting at am/pm to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
am/pm.
H) HUMAN SERVICES
1) 1996 Fourth of July Event
This report outlines the elements and costs associated with the proposed 1996
Fourth of July Event as compared with the 1995 Fourth of July Event and
describes possible funding sources. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the 1996 Fourth of July Event Budget of $16,245 using B.I.T. funds
and appropriate $2,100 of B.I.T. funds into the 1995-96 Budget.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) 1996-97 CDBG Allocations
The City has been notified by the HUD area office that the City's 1996-97
entitlement amount will be $114287000. This represents an increase of
$128,000 from the dollar planning figure of $1,300,000 and will require its
allocation to programs and projects proposed for 1996-97. It is recommended
that the City Council approve:
a) The reallocation of 1995-96 Social Services Program funds as noted in
the body of this report, and;
b) The allocation of additional 1996-97 CDBG funds as noted in the body
of this report.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
I) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
K) CITY MANAGER
1) BKK Business License Tax Litigation Settlement Agreement - Oral Presentation
2)County Library Community Facilities District
On February 20, the City Council authorized the staff to conduct a survey of
property owners within West Covina regarding the County Library District's
Community Facilities District. The Community Facilities District has been
created to levy benefit charges on real property for the purpose of raising
revenue to fund County Library services within the unincorporated portions of
the County and within incorporated cities which consent to inclusion within
the District. The survey results are now available, and the City Council will
consider the City's participation in the District. If the City Council elects to
annex to the Community Facilities District, it is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolution:
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May 21, 1996
IQ CITY MANAGER (continued)
2) County Library Community Facilities District (continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE
INCLUSION OF THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 8 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
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hold over
If the City Council elects not to annex to the Community Facilities District, it is
recommended that this report be received and filed.
Motion by 2nd by
to
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: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N) MAYOR'S REPORT
I)
Each year the Mayor appoints members of the City Council to various
responsibilities including membership or liaison with other agencies. This is a
matter of the Mayor's discretion and Council confirmation in appointments
and staff makes no recommendation. The San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments requires a Resolution appointing a representative and alternate.
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N) MAYOR'S REPORT (continued)
1) Annual Appointments by the Mayor of Council Representatives to Outside
Boards and Committees (continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA NAMING AS
THE GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND AS ALTERNATE.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Resolution for Mr. Vern Mottinger
P) ADJOURNMENT
Motion by 2nd by
adjourn the meeting at p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday June 3, 1996 5:30 p.m.
hold over
to
Budget Study Session
RDA/Chamber of
Commerce
Tuesday June 4, 1996 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Monday June 10, 1996 5:30 p.m. Budget Study Session
CIP
Tuesday June 18, 1996 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Thursday June 27, 1996 6:30 p.m. Joint meeting with
Personnel
Commission
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