12-03-1996 - RegularTuesday
December 3, 1996
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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BOLL CALL Touhey, McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Wong
A) HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
B) AGENDA AND ORAL OMM TNIC'ATIONS
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communication None received.
2) Commission' Summary of Action (receive and file)
a)
Human Services
11/12/96
b)
Personnel
11/13/96
c)
Planning
11/26/96,
d)
Senior Citizens'
11/14/96
e)
Waste Mgmt./Env. Quality
11/21/96
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Mark Haro vs City of West Covina
On September 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. .
b) ITT Hartford Insurance (AmarChiropractic) vs Citv!2f West Covina
On September 30, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage amounting to $500.00.
c) Cynthia Rasmussen vity of Wet Covina
On October 11, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage amounting to $227.00.
d) Patricio Patam vs City of West Covina
On October 15, 1996, 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.
e)' Edita Patam vs City of West Covina
On October 15, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
.presentation.
f) Letitia Uribe Medina ys City of West Covina
On October 22, 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) Approval of Final Mao (adopt resolution)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 125 - Shadow Oak Villas II Homeowners'
Association Corporation Grant Deed
At the November 5, 1996 City Council meeting, a Lot Line Adjustment No. 125
for Shadow Oak Villas II Homeowners Association was approved. In order to
implement the approved current lot line adjustment, a Corporation Grant Deed
from the City is required. to convey less than 10 square feet of land to Shadow
Oaks Villas II Homeowners Association. 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, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CORPORATION GRANT
DEED IN FAVOR OF SHADOW OAK VILLAS II HOMEOWNERS'
ASSOCIATION.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
5) Temgo� Use Permits
TUP #2357-96 for Brookfield Homes, located at 1545 Alpine Drive, for a
construction yard from 10/29/96 to 3/30/97.
TUP #2362-96 for First Financial Company located at 1600 W. Cameron Avenue
for a used car sale on 11/16/96.
TUP #2363-96 for Larry's Xmas Trees, located at 143 N. Barranca Street for sale
of Xmas trees from 11/29/96 to 12/24/96.
TUP #2364-96 for Faith Community Church, located at 1211 W. Badillo Street
Avenue, for sale of Xmas trees from 11/29/96 to 12/25/96.
6) Traffic Committee
a) Traffic Committee Minutes of November 19, 1996
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.
The request of the West Covina Police Department that a two hour
parking restriction be established on the east and west sides of Azusa
Avenue from Workman Avenue North to Badillo Street resulted in a
recommendation:
THAT A TWO HOUR PARKING RESTRICTION BE
ESTABLISHED ON THE WEST SIDE OF AZUSA AVENUE
BETWEEN PUENTE AVENUE AND ROWLAND AVENUE AND
ON THE EAST SIDE OF AZUSA AVENUE BETWEEN ROWLAND
AVENUE AND WORKMAN AVENUE.
The request of the City for Engineering and Traffic Survey of California
Avenue resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE SPEED LIMIT ON CALIFORNIA AVENUE BE
ESTABLISHED AT 25 MPH BETWEEN WEST COVINA
PARKWAY AND THE INTERSTATE 10 FREEWAY.
The request of the West Covina Police Department that parking be
prohibited on the south side of Rowland Avenue from Astell Street to 35
feet west and 12 feet east resulted in a recommendation:
THE REQUEST BE HELD OVER.
The request of the City that a consultant channelization and sign
installation plan be approved resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE CHANNELIZATION AND SIGN INSTALLATION
PLAN BE APPROVED.
The request of the West Covina Police Department that conditions at the
marked school crosswalks on Rowland Avenue at Traweek School be
reviewed resulted in a recommendation:
THAT R96 AND R49 NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNS BE
INSTALLED IN THE RAISED MEDIAN ISLAND ON ROWLAND
AVENUE AT TRAWEEK SCHOOL. THAT CALIFORNIA
TRAFFIC MANUAL TYPE `B" AND TYPE "C" SCHOOL
CROSSING AND SCHOOL ZONE SIGNS BE INSTALLED.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
6) Traffic Committee (continued)
a) Traffic Committee Minutes of November 19 1996 (continued)
The request of Dorthy Jenkins, 1220 Roseway Street that parking be
restricted for street sweeping purposes on the south side of Roseway Street
east of Sunset Avenue resulted in a recommendation:
THAT PARKING BE RESTRICTED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
ROSEWAY STREET FROM SUNSET AVENUE TO 1206 WEST
ROSEWAY STREET.
b) Reducing In Speed Limit on California Avenue Northerly of West
Covina-Parkwav
Assuming the City Council accepts the Traffic Committee's
recommendation to reduce the speed limit from 40 mph to 25 mph on
California Avenue northerly of West Covina Parkway, Section 22-132 of
the West Covina Municipal Code needs to be revised to implement the
lower speed limit. It is recommended that the City Council introduce the
following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA REVISING SECTION 22-132 OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DECREASES IN THE STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS.
7) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
There were two ordinances introduced at the last Council meeting, November 19,
1996, and they are before the City Council this evening for adoption. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO. I- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 7 (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS) AND CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS (Code Amendment No. 265:
Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Revision)
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15-32, CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE
II - "FIREARMS" PROHIBITING "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS" AS
DEFINED THEREIN.
8) Award of Bids
a) Award of Bid #97 002 Radio Maintenancr Agreement
Bid 97-002 solicited quotes from qualified vendors to maintain the City's
two-way radio equipment. Quotes were received from two vendors and it
is proposed to award the bid to the lowest bidder, Motorola
Communications and Electronics, Inc., Van Nuys, California. It is
recommended that the City Council award Bid #97-002 for maintenance of
the City's Radio Equipment to Motorola Communications & Electronics,
Inc., for a period of two years commencing January 1, 1997, at a current
cost of $2,976 per month and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
8) Award of Bids (continued)
b) Project No. PP-96219 Expansion of Existing Restroom at Walmerado
Four bids were received and opened on Monday, November 25, 1996, for
this project which provides for expansion of existing restroom at
Walmerado Park. The lowest responsible bid is $48,396.00 from Whelan
Construction of West Covina. It is recommended that the City Council
accept the bid of Whelan Construction in the amount of $48,396.00, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with same for
the work to be done.
c) Project No GP-97307 New Roof for Fire Station No 4
Three bids were received and opened on Friday, November 22, 1996, for
this project which provides for a new roof for Fire Station No. 4. The
lowest responsible bid is $18,950.00 from Whelan Construction of West
Covina, California. It is recommended that the City Council accept the
bid of Whelan Construction in the amount of $18,950.00 and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with same for the work
to be done.
9) Miscellaneous - Public Works
a) Possible Traffic Signal at Amar Road and Westport Stud
The City Council requested a re-evaluation of the warrants for a possible
traffic signal at Amar Road and Westport Street. Since the last time data
was collected at this location, an eastbound protected left turn phase has
EN been added to the traffic signal at Amar Road and Shadow Oak Drive.
With this modification, new traffic data is needed in order to properly
evaluate this intersection. It is recommended that the City Council receive
and file this report.
Miscellaneous - Environmental Srvi c
b) Christmas Tree Recycling Program
This is a report on the City's Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program.
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
further reading of the ordinances/resolution(s) and introduce/adopt, as applicable, 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 No reports.
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (mil
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No reports.
G)
1)
J)
K)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
No reports.
1) 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.
HUMAN SERVICE
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE
1) Police Department
No reports.
Digital Photography System
The Police Department is requesting the purchase of digital (computer) cameras, a
photo quality printer and hardware/software workstations. Staff recommends the
purchase of the specified digital photography equipment, not to exceed $50,000
and the implementation of digital photography within the Police Department. A
two work station purchase will enable the Police Department to install one in the
Department's Crime Lab for secure and critical evidence photo's and the second
in the Investigation's Bureau for day to day work purposes, minor crime scenes
and traffic related investigations.
Motion by
approve disapprove
'ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
GENERAI ADMINI TRATION
1) City Manager
2nd by
No reports.
hold over
City Council Questions Regarding Business License and Business
Improvement Tax
to
At the City Council meeting of November 5, the Chamber of Commerce
presented the results of its survey of the business community regarding the City's
business license tax and business improvement tax. These results generated a
number of questions from members of the City Council, which are addressed in
this report. This matter was held over from the meeting of November 19. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by
to
2nd by
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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
to
Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
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N) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Appointment of City Commissioners
A total of thirteen seats on the five City Commissions are eligible for
appointment. Subcommittees of the City Council have interviewed candidates for
these positions. It is recommended that the City Council appoint members to the
five Commissions by adopting the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AND
DESIGNATING THE TERMS THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION AND
DESIGNATING THE TERMS THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
DESIGNATING THE TERMS THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION AND
DESIGNATING THE TERMS THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. I - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION AND DESIGNATING THE
TERMS THEREOF.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt disapprove hold over
2) Request for Consideration of Funding for School Field Trip Program/School
Bus Seatbelt
Mayor Touhey has proposed a program to contribute Proposition A funds for
school field trips and school bus retrofitting with seat belts.
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O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORT
1) Resolution In Support of East San Gabriel Valley Consortium's Consolidated
Workforce Development System
Councilmember Herfert has forwarded a request from the East San Gabriel Valley
Consortium to adopt a resolution in support of the Consortium's efforts to develop
a comprehensive workforce development system within its service area. 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, REQUESTING THE
EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM TO DEVELOP AND
MANAGE A CONSOLIDATED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
WITHIN ITS SERVICE AREA
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove hold over
P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by
adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Dec.
17,
1996
7:30
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Tuesday
Jan.
07,
1997
7:30
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Tuesday
Jan.
21,
1997
7:30
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Regular meeting
Regular meeting
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