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01-07-1997 - Regular'r I Tuesday January 7, 1997 REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Agenda material is available for review before the meeting at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The City complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at this meeting, the City will try to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please call (818)814-8433 (voice) or (818) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for assistance. Please call at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services or use of hearing impaired aide at Council meetings, four working days may be required. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Touhey, McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Wong APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of November 19, 1996 Regular meeting of December 17, 1996 PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Presentations Resolution of Commendation for Teofilo Guadiz IV Outgoing Human Services Commissioner A) HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this meeting. B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At this lime the City Council will first receive comments on any item (except public heating 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 continents 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 City Clerk's position. This action is voluntary and is not a prerequisite to attending the meeting or speaking to the Council. I certify tbet, ooptes of the Orn nW.1 t3„ens e: for.' the xneaMng of _L— z:9_7_ were pasWd ta 9=o.den(�— vwith the 1/87 Brown Act Amendments. n d: /-3-9)7 Ot'fioe of'the city Oferk City Council Agenda January 7, 1997 C) CONSENT CALENDAR 1) Written Communications None received. 2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file) a) Human Services b) Personnel c) Senior Citizens' d) Waste Mgmt./Env. Quality 12/10/96 12/11/96 12/12/96 12/19/96 3) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP #2365-96 for West Covina Nissan, located at 1840 E. Garvey, fora radio promotion on 11/23/96. TUP #2368-96 for West Covina Nissan, located at 1840 E. Garvey, for a radio promotion on 12/21/96. TUP #2369-96 for West Covina Lincoln Mercury, located at 2539 E. Garvey, for a rooftop balloon from 12/20/96 through 12/31/96. 4) Traffic Committee Minutes 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 Police Department request that parking be prohibited on the south side of Rowland Avenue from Astell Street to 35 feet west and 12 feet east was held over from the November 19, 1996 Traffic Committee meeting to provide an opportunity for the adjacent residents and the school principal to express their opinions. After consideration, the recommendation was: THAT PARKING BE PROHIBITED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROWLAND AVENUE FROM ASTELL STREET TO 35 FEET WEST AND 12 FEET EAST. b) SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. D-1 c) Christ Lutheran Church request that parking be prohibited adjacent to driveways for Christ Lutheran Church and for Cortez Park so as to provide safe sight distances resulted in a recommendation: THAT PARKING BE PROHIBITED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CITRUS STREET ADJACENT TO CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CORTEZ PARK AS INDICATED. d) The Police Department request that stop signs be installed on Belmont Avenue at Bainbridge Avenue and on Sheffield Avenue at Bainbridge Avenue resulted in a recommendation: THAT STOP SIGNS BE INSTALLED ON BELMONT AND SHEFFIELD AVENUES AT THEIR INTERSECTIONS WITH BAINBRIDGE AVENUE AND THAT THE SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL PLAN BE REVIEWED FOR CALIFORNIA SCHOOL AT AN UPCOMING TRAFFIC COMMPrTEE MEETING. agnd0l.07 City Council Agenda • • January 7, 1997 5) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) At the City Council meeting of December 17, 1996, an ordinance was introduced revising the Municipal Code as it pertains to the control of municipal storm water and urban run-off discharges. It is before Council this evening for second reading and adoption. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING EXISTING SECTIONS 9-26 THROUGH 9-36, INCLUSIVE, AND ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO CONTROL OF MUNICIPAL STORM WATER AND URBAN RUN-OFF DISCHARGE. 6) Award of Bids Project No. PP-97203 Snack Bar Remodel at Del Norte Park Location: 1500 West Rowland Avenue One bid was received and opened on Tuesday, December 31, 1996 for this project which provides for snack bar remodel at Del Norte Park. The bid is $37,700.00 from JMAR Corporation of Inglewood, California. It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of JMAR Corporation in the amount of $37,700.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement for the work to be done. 7) Miscellaneous - Public Works a) Project No. PP-97224 Edgewood Parking Lot Expansion - Approval of Plans and Specifications This project consists of the expansion of the northerly parking lot at Edgewood School by 52 spaces. The project was originally approved by the City Council as part of the 1996-97 Capital Improvement Program. The plans and specifications have been prepared with input from the West Covina Unified School District and the State Architect's office and are now ready to bid. The estimated project cost is $160,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Project No. PP-97224 and authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bids for the project. b) Project No. PP-97227 Basketball Court Lighting at Orangewood Park Approval of Plans and Specifications This project consists of the lighting of the basketball court at Orangewood Park. The project was originally approved by the City Council as part of the 1996-97 Capital Improvement Program. The plans and specifications have been prepared and are now ready to bid. The estimated project cost is $40,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Project No. PP-97227 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. Miscellaneous - Police Department c) 53rd Presidential Inaugural The Chief of Police requests the City Council approve the West Covina Police Department's participation in the 53rd Presidential Inaugural to be held January 20, 1997. It is recommended that the City Council approve the West Covina Police Department's participation in this prestigious event. agnd01.07 City Council Agenda • • January 7, 1997 ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7: Motion by 2nd by 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 D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES to waive 1) Request for Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Amar Road and Westport At its meeting on December 17, 1996, the Traffic Committee reviewed conditions at the intersection of Amar Road and Westport Street. The Committee found that one of the eleven warrants reviewed met the conditions for a traffic signal. Based on their evaluation, the Traffic Committee recommended that the request be denied. If the City Council agrees with the Traffic Committee's recommendation, this report should be received and filed. If the Council desires a traffic signal, it should direct the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for a traffic signal at Amar Road and Westport Street. Motion by approve disapprove 2nd by hold over E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports. IF) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES No reports. G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1) Planning Department to Tree Debris in Residential Neighborhoods At the October 15 and November 5, 1996 City Council meetings, staff presented several options to help control tree debris in residential neighborhoods. Staff explored different mechanisms which are already in place and do not require City involvement, as well as new options that could strengthen City regulations. The Council requested that the topic be continued for further discussion. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report and provide appropriate direction to staff. Motion by to 2nd by agnd01.07 4 City Council Agenda • January 7, 1997 2) Redevelopment AQenc 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. 3) Parking Authority Recess the City Council meeting at a.m./p.m. to convene the Parking Authority meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at a. m. /p. in. H) HUMAN SERVICES 1) Youth Snorts Code of Conduct In response to the growth of youth sports organizations in the community, and an increase in the frequency of neighborhood issues resulting therefrom, staff has worked with the Youth Sports Council, the Human Services Commission, and staff of the West Covina Unified School District to prepare a proposed Youth Sports Code of Conduct and enforcement procedure, which is designed to give the City the ability to prevent problems and address those which do occur. It is recommended by the Human Services Commission that the proposed Youth Sports Code of . Conduct and enforcement procedure be approved. Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over 2) Fair Housing Impediments Report The Community Development Block regulations require that grantees complete an Analysis of Fair Housing Impediments every five years. On March 6, 1996, the City Council approved an agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Fair Housing Council to conduct the assessment. The Human Services Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Final Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Report and authorize its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over 11) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 1) Fire Department City of Covina Request for Fire Services Proposal At the December 20, 1996 Council meeting, the West Covina City Council directed that the Fire Department prepare a brief proposal for delivering fire services to the City of Covina. Fire staff assumed from the council discussion that the City Council would want us to prepare a full and detailed proposal if requested by Covina. The City of Covina has now requested such a proposal. It is recommended that the City Council confirm its intention to have die Fire Department provide a full proposal to the City of Covina for fire service. Motion by approve disapprove 2nd by hold over to agnd01.07 5 City Council Agenda January 7, 1997 J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1) Personnel Services Transmission of Resolution Providing Salary Changes for Police and Fire Management EmDloyees Salary increases for non -represented Police and Fire Safety Management employees are recommended. 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 NO.9346, 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 K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1) City Attorney hold over Update on Proposition 208 At the City Council meeting of December 17, the City Council approved voluntary campaign spending limitations based upon the presumption that the California Fair Political Practices Commission would rule that the,provisions of Proposition 208 would apply to the March 1997 election. The City Attorney will present an oral report based upon recent rulings of the FPPC on this subject. 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. M) Motion by approve ROLL CALL: 2nd by disapprove hold over full Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey ORAL COMMUNICATIONS agndot.m 6 r City Council Agenda January 7, 1997 N) MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) Resolution of Commendation for Susie Harvey Motion by 2nd by approve disapprove hold over 2) Resolution of Commendation for Citizen of the Year Motion by 2nd by approve disapprove hold over to to O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS 1) Placement of Portable Snackbar and Batting Cage at Hollencrest School Councilmember Herfert has requested the placement of certain facilities for South Hills Little League at Hollencrest School be placed on the agenda for discussion. Motion by 2nd by to P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by adjourn the meeting at 2nd by CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday Jan. 21, 1997 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 04, 1997 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 18, 1997 7:30 p.m. to Regular meeting Regular meeting Regular meeting agnd01.07 7