06-18-1996 - Regular46
Tuesday
June 18, 1996
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA"CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Dr. Kundan Peter
West Covina United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Touhey, McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of May 21, 1996
Special meeting of June 3, 1996
Special meeting of June 4, 1996
Regular meeting of June 4, 1996
PRESENTATIONS Outstanding Financial Planning Award - C.S.M.F.O.
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award - G.F.O.A.
Excellence in Financial Reporting Award - G.F.O.A.
A) HEARING
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.
I) Zone Change NO 648 -Negative Declaration of Envimmental Imps
Applicant: Serge Perussee (Citrus Hills Sports)
Location: 2710 East Garvey Avenue South
The project consists of a revision to a precise plan to allow the conversion of a
vacant, bowling alley into an ice rink, a zone change from "C-2, Medium
Commercial" to "Service Commercial (S-C), and a variance for a 45 foot tall,
215 square foot freestanding pylon sign. City Council consideration is limited
to the zone change and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. The
other matters were approved by the Planning Commission on May 28, 1996
subject to the City Council's approval of the zone change and certification of the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the
following resolution:
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A) HEARINGS (continued)
1)
2)
Zone Change No. 648 - Negative Declaration of Environmental Imps
(continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 648 AND
VARIANCE NO. 1006 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) OF 1970, AS
AMENDED.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution 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, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 648.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No 4 FY 1996 97
Location: East of Lark Ellen, South of Francisquito
On May 7, 1996, the City Council preliminarily approved the report for West
Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 (1996-97), also declared its
intention to levy and collect assessments within the district and set June 18,
1996, as the date for the required public hearing. Staff is proposing a 7.5 %
decrease in rates for 1996-97 from that of 1995-96. The Council should now
hold the required hearing to levy and collect assessments. The total amount to
be assessed is approximately $761,389.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) . Review City Engineer's Report
d) Review written protests, if any
e) Receive oral protests, if any
f) Close hearing
g) Council discussion
h) Allow or override protests, if any
I) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
following resolution:
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A) HEARING (continued)
2) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No 4 FY 1996 97
(continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER,
DATED MAY 7, 1996, PREPARED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 9297, DATED FEBRUARY 20, 1996, AND
APPROVED PRELIMINARILY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION
NO. 9312 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE ASSESSMENT
CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, RENOVATING AND
REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED
FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
3) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No 6 FY 1996 97
Location: East of Citrus, South of Cameron
On May 7, 1996, the City Council preliminarily approved the Engineer's
Report for West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6 (Fiscal Year
1996-97) and declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within the
district, and set June 18, 1996, as the date for the required public hearing. Staff
is proposing the maintain the current assessment rates for Fiscal Year 1996-97,
with no increase. The Council should now hold the required hearing to levy
and collect assessments. The total amount to be assessed is approximately
$66,088.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Review City Engineer's Report
d) Review written protests, if any
e) Receive oral protests, if any
f) Close hearing
g) Council discussion
h) Allow or override protests, if any
I) 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
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER,
DATED MAY 7, 1996, PREPARED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 9298, DATED FEBRUARY 20, 1996, AND
APPROVED PRELIMINARILY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION
NO. 9314 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE ASSESSMENT
CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATING AND
REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED
FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
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A) HEARIN (continued)
4) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 FY 1996 97
Location: West of Citrus, South of Cameron, East of Amar Road
On May 7, 1996, the City Council preliminarily approved the Engineer's
Report for West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 (Fiscal Year
1996-97) and declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within the
district, and set June 18, 1996, as the date for the required public hearing. Staff
is proposing the maintain the current assessment rates for Fiscal Year 1996-97,
with no increase. The Council should now hold the required hearing to levy
and collect assessments. The total amount to be assessed is approximately
$37,920.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Review City Engineer's Report
d) Review written protests, if any
e) Receive oral protests, if any
f) Close hearing
g) Council discussion
h) Allow or override protests, if any
I) 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
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER,
DATED MAY 7, 1996, PREPARED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 9299, DATED FEBRUARY 20, 1996, AND
APPROVED PRELIMINARILY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION
NO. 9316 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE ASSESSMENT
CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATING AND
REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED
FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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 staf '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)
Planning Commission ----------------- ------------------------------------- 06/11/96
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
Ruben Arius Castro vs City of West Covina
On April 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.
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2319-96 for Christ's Church for a carnival at Palm View Park on May
19, 1996.
TUP #2322-96 for Paul Maurer for a promotional carnival at K-Mart, 730 S.
Orange on May 30 through June 2, 1996.
5) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
At the City Council meeting of June 4, 1996, an ordinance was introduced
regarding adult -oriented businesses, Amendment No. 272. It is before Council
this evening for second reading and adoption. 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 CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING) RELATED TO ADULT -
ORIENTED BUSINESSES (Code Amendment No. 272).
6) City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
City Treasurer's Report for the month of April, 1996.
7) Miscellaneous - Police D partment
a) Replacement of Copier in Police Records
The Police Records copier lease terminated on May 1, 1996. Due to the
heavy use this copier receives and the steady increases in downtime,
staff recommends the lease/purchase of a new Kodak 2085 AF
Copier/Duplicator with finisher. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the Police Department to lease/purchase a new Kodak
EK 2085AF Copier/Duplicator, utilizing the pricing option of piggy-
backing on the State of California contract pricing which will, in turn,
satisfy the City's requirement for competitive bidding. Staff also
recommends that the City declare the old Kodak 235 F Copier as surplus
and authorize its' use as a trade-in on the new Kodak EK 2085AF
Copier/Duplicator.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
7) Miscellaneous - Police Department (continued)
b) Additional Driving Simulator Purchase
State-of-the-art driving simulators have proven to be the safest and most
cost effective way to enhance the overall level of driving skills, while
reducing the exposure to liability. The additional driving simulator will
offer a unique opportunity for the City to recover initial purchase costs
and generate continuous revenue by providing driver training to both
public and private agencies, as well as other interested parties, such as
citizens and driver training schools. It is recommended that the City
Council approve the purchase of an additional driving simulator from
Synchromic Studios at a cost not to exceed $30,000, plus shipping and
handling. This represents a pre -negotiated total savings of $51,768.69.
Miscellaneous - R d v lopment Agency
c) Auto Plaza Business Improvement District
Transmitted for City Council consideration is a Resolution of Intention
for the Auto Plaza Business Improvement District. The resolution sets a
public meeting for July 2, 1996, at which time the Council will consider
the budget and proposed assessment for the Business Improvement
District. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO
LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE WEST COVINA AUTO
PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON TO BE CONDUCTED JULY 2, 1996.
Miscellaneous - Finance Dep meet
d) Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 1996-97
Article XIIIB of the California Constitution imposes an appropriations
limit on units of State and local government. This report requests
adoption of the 1996-97 appropriations limit for the City of West
Covina. 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
SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.
Miscellaneous - City Manager
e) Termination of Contract for Legislative Advocacy Services
Approximate two years ago the City Council authorized the retention of
legislative advocacy (lobbying) services through the firm of John
O'Malley and Associates. With conclusion of the landfill litigation and
LEA certification issues it is recommended that the monthly retainer
with the O'Malley firm be discontinued. It is recommended that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to formally notify Mr.
O'Malley of the termination of the legislative advocacy contract with his
firm.
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ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
further reading of the ordinance/resolutions and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
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) ENVIRONMENTA SERVICES
1) Use of Azusa Landfill
The Azusa Landfill is one disposal facility West Covina Disposal may use when
BKK Landfill closes. The Waste Management and Environmental Quality
Commission expressed environmental concerns about this possible action and
recommends that the City Council keep these environmental concerns in mind in
future negotiations. It is recommended that the City Council concur with the
environmental concerns expressed by the Waste Management and
Environmental Quality Commission but not communicate with West Covina
Disposal at this time.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
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F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVI (continued)
2) Electrical Vehicle Corridor Communities Program Grant,
Authorization is sought from the City Council for West Covina to join several
cities and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments in applying for an
EV (Electric Vehicle) Corridor Communities Program Grant. The purpose of
the grant is to establish up to four electric vehicle charging stations in the City
and purchase or lease three electric vehicles. It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
a) Approve a commitment to appropriate $130,000 from the Air Quality
Improvement Revenues if the grant is approved; and
b) Approve our participation in the grant request as proposed by the
adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE EV CORRIDOR
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove hold over
G) 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.
H) HUMAN SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
I) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items scheduled for this meeting.
.n ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1) Finance Department
FY 1996-97 Preliminary Budget and Work Program
The City Council will consider the adoption of the FY 1996-97 Preliminary
Budget, including the Capital Improvement Program, and Work Program for
the City of West Covina and the West Covina Redevelopment Agency. As part
of this action, the City Council will determine the level of Business
Improvement Tax support for the Chamber of Commerce of West Covina. It is
recommended that the City Council:
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J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (continued)
1) Finance Department (continued)
FY 1996-97 Preliminary Budget and Work Program (continued)
a) Determine the desired level of business improvement tax allocation to
the Chamber of Commerce;
b) Authorize an increase in the proposed budget for Fund 118 (BIT) by
$16,245 for the Fourth of July event;
c) Approve the Work Program for the City of West Covina and the West
Covina Redevelopment Agency; and
d) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET, REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY BUDGET, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUDGET, AND
APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1996, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1997.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
2) Personnel Service
disapprove hold over
Transmission of Resolution Providing Changes to Salary for Specified
Classifications of Management Emnlovees
Council will consider a resolution implementing proposed salary adjustments for
unrepresented Management employees. 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,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 9129, 9156, AND 9162, RELATING TO
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION; AND RESOLUTION NO. 7223, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
OF POSITIONS. .
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
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K) CITY MANAGER
1) BKK Landfill Litigation Expenses and Funding
This is a report on the expenses associated with the conclusion of the various
BKK Landfill litigation matters; the projected balance in the BKK Augmentation
Fund at year-end; and recommended appropriations for the incurred and
anticipated expenses. It is recommended that the City Council approve the
appropriation of $411,609 from the BKK Augmentation Fund (Account No.
114-300) to Litigation Expenditures Account (Account No. 114-320-2661-
6104).
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Commissioner Selection Process
The terms of thirteen of the City's thirty-one commissioners will expire on June
30, 1996. The City Council will discuss and determine the process by which
the applicants for the commission positions will be solicited, evaluated and
nominated for the coming year. It is recommended that the City Council review
the commission appointment procedure and give staff direction as desired.
Motion by 2nd by
to
L) APPROVAL OF DEMAND
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:
LU
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
to
Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
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N) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Foothill Transit Executive Board Compensation
Mayor Touhey has requested information on the decision of Foothill Transit to
change the compensation policy for the Executive Board. This is an infor-
mational report only, and staff makes no recommendation.
P)
2) Business Improvement Tax Rate
Mayor Touhey has requested a discussion on the level of business improvement
tax rates. It is recommended that the City Council provide policy direction to
the staff on this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
to
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Thursday June 27, 1996 6:30 p.m. Special meeting
w/Personnel
Commission
Tuesday July 2, 1996 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday July 16, 1996 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
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