09-03-1996 - RegularTuesday
September 3, 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 Touhey, McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of June 27, 1996
Regular meeting of August 20, 1996
PRESENTATION Certificates of Recognition -
West Covina Youth Pony Baseball
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) RECORD OF COST OF ABATEMENT HEARINGS
Applicant: Citv of West Covina
Locations: 1235 S. Mullender Avenue 1819 Strathmore Place
2118 Cameo Vista Drive 1607 S. Shadydale Ave.
900 E. Herring Avenue
3105 E. Virginia Avenue
219 N. Maplewood Avenue
2760 Glenhurst Place
124 N. Morada Avenue
1916 E. Puente Avenue
On May 7, June 4, and August 6, 1996, the City Council declared the
above -named properties a public nuisance. The City Council will conduct
a hearing as required by Section 15-212 of the Municipal code regarding
the cost report.
a)
Verification of Posting
b)
Open Hearing
c)
Staff Presentation
d)
Public Testimony
e)
Close Hearing
f)
Council Discussion
I oortlfy that copies of the
C1ovncl Agenda for the mestirg
of �-3-9L were posted in
acoord<anro with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
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g) Recommendation is to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 1235 S. MULLENDER AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 2118 CAMEO VISTA DRIVE
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 1607 S. SHADYDALE AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 900 E. HERRING AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 2760 GLENHURST PLACE
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 3105 E. VIRGINIA AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 124 N. MORADA AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 219 N. MAPLEWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 1916 E. PUENTE AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
LOCATED AT 1819 STRATHMORE PLACE
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions 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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September 3, 1996
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications (receive and file)
Letter received from San Gabriel Valley Water Company dated August
21, 1996, notifying the City in compliance with Section 4928.5 of the
Health and Safety Code that water in one of the company's wells has
been found to contain nitrate in excess of the Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL). The water from the well is treated before it enters the water
distribution system before delivery to its customers. The treated water
received by the customers does not exceed the MCL and meets all state
and federal drinking water standards.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a)
Human Services Commission
8113/96
b)
Personnel Commission
8/14/96
c)
Planning Commission
8/27/96
d)
Waste Mngt/Environmental Quality Commission
8/15/96
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
Billie B. Honey vs City of West Covina.
On July 12, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries amounting to $1,010,000.00. Claimant has been reinstated to
employment, and it is the staffs position that the claim of Billie B. Honey
filed on July 12, 1996 be denied, and the claimant's attorney be so
notified.
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2335-96 was issued to K & M Inc.(Circus Vargas) for a circus at
the Sun -Fran Center on August 26 through August 28, 1996.
TUP #2336-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan for a radio -promotion
at 1840 E. Garvey Avenue on July 27, 1996.
TUP #2338-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan for a radio -promotion
at 1840 E. Garvey Avenue on August 24, 1996.
TUP #2340-96 was issued to L.A. Fitness for a rooftop balloon at 3211 E.
Garvey Avenue on August 20, 1996.
5) Traffic Committee Minutes of August 20, 1996 (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) The request of James Harry, 2343 Francisquito Avenue, that
parking be prohibited along the north side of Service Road in front of
2343 Francisquito Avenue resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE RESIDENTS BE SURVEYED FOR THEIR OPINIONS ON
PERMIT PARKING SO AS TO LIMIT PARKING TO RESIDENTS AND
GUESTS. AFTER OPINIONS ARE KNOWN, RETURN MATTER TO
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE.
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b) The request of John Ford, 823 East Herring Avenue, that parking
be prohibited on the south side of Cameron Avenue at west of Holly Place
resulted in a recommendation:
THAT PARKING BE PROHIBITED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
CAMERON AVENUE AT WEST OF HOLLY PLACE.
c) The request of the Police Department that a two-hour parking
restriction be established on the east and west sides of Azusa Avenue
from Workman Avenue north to Puente Avenue resulted in a
recommendation:
HOLD OVER FOR RESIDENT INPUT AND CALTRANS APPROVAL.
6) Miscellaneous - Public Works
a) Project TS 96109 - Azusa Ave. and Francisquito Ave. Traffic
Signal Modification - Approval of Plans and Specifications
As directed by the City Council, plans and specifications have
been prepared for modifying the traffic signal at the intersection of
Azusa Avenue and Francisquito Avenue. The estimated
construction cost of $65,000. Recommendation is to approve the
plans and specifications for TS 96109 and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
b) N/A
Miscellaneous - City Clerk's Office
c) Biennial Review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code
The Political Reform Act requires the City Council to review the
City's Conflict of Interest Code on a biennial basis and make any
necessary amendments. Recommendation is to approve the City's
amended Conflict of Interest Code, as prepared by the City Clerk.
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
d) June 30, 1995 Single Audit
Transmitted herewith is the 1994/95 Single Audit. Recom-
mendation is to receive and file the accompanying June 30, 1995
Single Audit Report.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THRU 6:
Motion by
to approve all items listed, except
2nd by
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
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D) PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting.
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) WEST COVINA DISPOSAL PAYMENT CENTER
The City Council requested that the Waste Management & Environmental
Quality Commission review the potential West Covina Disposal payment
center sites. The report is on the review of sites and analysis of options
by staff and the Commission. The Commission recommends that the City
Council:
a) Allow WCD to establish Currency Services at 332 North Azusa as
the West Covina Disposal payment center by the approval of Amendment
No. 6 to the Franchise Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute; and
b) Request the Commission review the effectiveness of this payment
center six months after it begins operation to determine if additional
payment centers are necessary.
Motion by 2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
2) FRANCHISE FEE LISTING ON WASTE COLLECTION BILLS
This is a report on the placement of the City's franchise fee on the West
Covina Disposal waste collection bills. Staff makes no recommendation
as this is a City Council policy matter.
Motion by
to
2nd by
G) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council at pm.
H)
HUMAN SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
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K)
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) CITY ATTORNEY
Report from Closed Session regarding litigation entitled:
United States vs Montrose Chemical Company
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: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
M) ORAL COMMUNICATION
N) MAYOR'S REPORT
to
1) DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE
The National League of Cities Annual Conference will be held December
7-10, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas. Recommendation is to appoint a
voting delegate and alternate to the National League of Cities Annual
Conference.
Motion by 2nd by
to appoint
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2) COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT PROCESS
August 16, 1996 was the final deadline for submission of applications for
positions on City Commissions. As of that date, the Office of the City
Manager received 26 applications either from new candidates or from
current Commissioners seeking reappointment. At this point, the Council
may direct staff according to the following:
a) Does the Council still wish to select a subcommittee to conduct
interviews of all Commission applicants? If so, then it should choose the
members of the subcommittee. Members of the subcommittee should
then direct staff to schedule the interviews.
b) Does the council wish to select more than one subcommittee to
interview Commission applicants? If so, then it should choose the
members of the subcommittees. Members of the various subcommittees
should then direct staff to schedule the interviews.
c) If the Council no longer wishes to use (a) subcommittee(s) and
would rather interview candidates as a group, then it should direct staff to
schedule the interviews and make the appropriate notice of a special
meeting of the Council.
Motion by
to
2nd by
3) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
FOR RETIRING HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR GUS SALAZAR
Motion by
to approve disapprove
0) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
2nd by
Motion by
to adjourn the meeting at
hold over
2nd by
a.m./p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
September 17, 1996
7:30 p.m.
October 1, 1996
7:30 p.m.
October 15, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Regular meeting
Regular meeting
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