03-18-1997 - RegularTuesday
March 18, 1997
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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Presentations
Proclamations
Dr. Kundan L. Peter
West Covina United Methodist Church
Wong, Melendez, Herfert, Howard, Touhey
Special meeting of February 4, 1997
Special meeting of February 10, 1997
Special meeting of February 18, 1997
Special meeting of March 11, 1997
Outstanding Financial Reporting 1995/96
Children In Health Care Week
Kathy Van Allen - Asst. Director of Pediatrics
Citrus Valley Health Partners/QVH Campus
C 1:
Fair Housing Month
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) General Plan Amendment No. I-97-28 - Zone Change No. 652 - Negative
Declaration of Environmental Imnact
Applicant: Bishop Building Company
Location: 1250 South Sunset Avenue, 1225 and 1231 South Shadydale
Avenue
The applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change on a portion
of the project site to facilitate the subdivision of the site into three lots and thereby allow
the development of the property with two single-family homes as existed prior to the
recordation of Parcel Map No. 21595 in 1990. On February 25, 1997, the Planning
eartgy t1,%t oopw o8 Me Commission approved a tentative parcel map to allow for a three -lot subdivision to re-
l011na91 a I'dfoa' the mcaa?l blish the previously existing residential lots, and a variance to allow less than the
,f .3-1 wera poswcft8wable lot area required for residential lots in Area District II.
,ecordan+:e with the 118re Brown
',of. Amendments.
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A) HEARINGS (continued)
1) General Plan Amendment No. I-97-28 - Zone Change No. 652 - Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact (continued)
a) Verification of publication
b) Presentation of staff report
c) Open hearing
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) It is recommended 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 FOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1-97-28 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 652,
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 24625, AND VARIANCE NO. 1018
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) OF 1970, AS AMENDED.
and
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1-97-28
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt disapprove hold over
It is further recommended 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.
652.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
2) Code Amendment No. 275 Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Code Amendment No. 275 is a City -initiated project which consists of revisions to
Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code that relate to reception and
transmission antennas. The intent of this code amendment is to develop a
comprehensive ordinance which regulates the placement and design of cellular and
Personal Communication Systems (PCS) antennas as well as other forms of wireless
telecommunication facilities (WTF).
a)
Verification of publication
b)
Presentation of staff report
c)
Open hearing
d)
Public testimony
e)
Close hearing
f)
Council discussion
g) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution
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A) HEARINGS (continued)
2) Code Amendment No. 275 Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 275
(WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
ORDINANCE) PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
It is further recommended 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 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO RECEPTION AND TRANSMISSION
ANTENNAS (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 275: WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE).
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce
disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
3) Code Amendment No. 277 (Administrative Use Permits
Code Amendment No. 277 is a City -initiated project to amend Chapter 26 (Zoning)
of the West Covina Municipal Code to develop provisions for an Administrative
Use Permit procedure. The objective of the code amendment is to streamline the
administrative review process, while consolidating several of the existing
administrative permits into one uniform procedure.
a) Verification of publication
b) Presentation of staff report
c) Open hearing
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
0 Council discussion
g) It is recommended 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 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO INCORPORATE REGULATIONS FOR AN
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT PROCEDURE. (CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 277)
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A) HEARINGS (continued)
3) Code Amendment No. 277 (Administrative Use Permits)
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
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 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 usk 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.
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications
Letter received from Gary Lawson, Chief Executive Officer, FUTURE AMERICA
requesting that the City co-sponsor the 3rd Annual "STOP THE VIOLENCE
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL" to be held April 19, 1997 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m., in Applebee's Parking Lot at The Plaza.
2) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Vincenza Pagano vs City of West Covina
On November 12, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries amounting to $100,000.00.
b) David Leos vs Citv of West Covina
On January 16, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage amounting to $2,128.56.
c) Teresa Wong Tan vs City of West Covina
On December 11, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for loss of
personal property amounting to $156.45.
d) Carmen Baltierra vs City of West Covina
On December 4, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage amounting to $1,955.00.
e) Denise Turgeon vs City of West Covina
On January 13, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage amounting to $280.00.
3) Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
Lot Line Adjustment No. 126 - Paul F. and Ronda M. Forgette and Clarence E.
and Kav Ragan
Paul F. and Ronda M. Forgette and Clarence E. and Kay Ragan have requested a
Lot Line Adjustment on their properties at 2844 and 2854 Lark Hill Drive. This Lot
Line Adjustment will enable the property owners to utilize the newly acquired areas
for on -site parking. 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,
APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 126 AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF. (FORGETTE AND RAGAN).
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2373-97 for West Covina Nissan, at 1840 E. Garvey Avenue for a radio
promotion on 2/l/97.
TUP 42374-97 for Aris Helicopter at Cameron Court for an A/C helicopter lift on
2/l/97.
TUP #2375-97 for West Covina Lincoln Mercury at 2539 E. Garvey Avenue for a
roof -top balloon on 2/14/97 to 2/28/97.
TUP 42378-97 for West Covina Nissan, at 1840 E. Garvey Avenue for a radio
promotion on 2/22/97.
TUP #2380-97 for Aris Helicopter, at 301 S. Glendora, for an A/C helicopter lift on
2/26/97.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
5) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
a) Unclassified Use Permit No. 407 - Lily Lee
Recommendation is to accept on -site and off -site improvements in
conjunction with the construction of a second family unit and authorize
release of a Time Certificate of Deposit, No. 191095, in the amount of
$5,000.00.
b) Project No. PP-97210 - Sports Lighting at Maverick Baseball Field
Power Distributors
Location: 330 South Citrus Avenue
Recommendation is to accept baseball field lighting and authorize release of
Continental Casualty Company, Bond No. 142344096, in the amount of
$127,750.00, subject to Notice of Completion.
6) 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) A City -initiated request for Annual Vehicular Accident Report for 1996
(informational) resulted in the following recommendation:
Receive and file.
b) Annual Intersection Accident Rate Report for 1996 (informational)
Summary: Staff has completed an analysis of all the reported traffic
collisions at or about 80 major and minor intersections throughout the City
for 1996. The intersections are listed in descending order of priority as
defined by "Guidelines for Uniform Traffic Controls" distributed by the
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and according to the
number of reported collisions. Intersections ranked highest on these lists are
subject to further analysis.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
* That additional street lights be installed at the intersection of Lark
Ellen Avenue and Vine Avenue and that new RI stop signs be installed on
all approaches to the intersection and that a new asphaltic cap be constructed
on the southbound approach to the intersection of Lark Ellen Avenue with
Vine Avenue. These items can be done at a nominal cost to the City and
funds are available in the Operating Budget.
* That staff prepare alternative striping plans with north/south left turn
lanes for the intersections of Cameron Avenue with Lark Ellen Avenue and
Service with Valinda Avenue.
* That "stop ahead" signs with pavement messages be installed on the
north and southbound approaches to the intersection of Citrus Street with
Cortez Street. This item can be done at a nominal cost to the City and funds
are available in the Operating Budget.
* That weed abatement be scheduled on a regular basis for the slope
on the northwest corner of Cameron Avenue and Garvey Avenue North.
This item is routine and can be done as part of normal operations.
* That traffic signal modifications providing additional signal
indications be installed for the intersection of Amar Road with Azusa
Avenue. This item can be funded from he current City project for minor
traffic signal modifications.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
6) Traffic Committee Minutes (continued)
* That the findings regarding the intersection of Azusa Avenue with
Workman Avenue be forwarded to the California Department of
Transportation since North Azusa Avenue is a State Highway.
* That near side signal indications be installed on the existing type I
poles located on the north and southbound approaches to the intersection of
Vincent Avenue with Workman Avenue. This item can be funded from the
current City project for minor traffic signal modifications.
7) City Treasurer's Report
City Treasurer's Report for the month of January, 1997.
8) Miscellaneous - Public Works
a) Distribution of Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Surplus Moneys
The MWD has refunded its surplus revenues for Fiscal Year 1995-96 to its
member agencies. The Three Valley Municipal Water District (TVMWD)
and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (USGVMWD)
being member agencies received $2.784 million and $619,221 respectively.
The adoption of the resolutions requests member agencies to refund retail
providers its fare share of this surplus. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS RETURNED TO THREE
VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BY METROPOLITAN
WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS RETURNED TO UPPER
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BY
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA.
b) 1997-1998 Renewal For Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
and Landscaping Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7 - Ordering of
Engineer's Report
The City currently collects revenue to fund a variety of public improvements
and services in Maintenance Districts 4, 6, and 7, and in the Citywide
Lighting and Maintenance District. In accordance with State law, the
assessments for these districts require annual extensions. The first step in
the process is the ordering of the Engineer's Report by the City Council.
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,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1,
PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING
DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES,
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
8) Miscellaneous - Public Works (continued)
b) 1997-1998 Renewal For Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
and Landscaping Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7 - Ordering of
Eneineer's Report
(continued)
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED,
ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND MAINTENANCE TO BE
FURNISHED FOR ALL LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS
THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND FOR THE FURNISHING OF
LANDSCAPING AND PARK MAINTENANCE APPURTENANCES
AND APPURTENANT WORK, AND FOR GRAFFITI
PREVENTION AND REMOVAL IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
1997 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1998. WEST COVINA LIGHTING
AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (FISCAL YEAR 1997-98)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1,
PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING
DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1997 AND ENDING JUNE 309 1998. WEST
COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 4
(FISCAL YEAR 1997-98
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1,
PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING
DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1997 AND ENDING JUNE 30,1998. WEST
COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 6
(FISCAL YEAR 1997-98
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1,
PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING
DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1997 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1998. WEST
COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 7
(FISCAL YEAR 1997-98
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
8) Miscellaneous - Public Works (continued)
c) Street Rehabilitation Work - La Sena Avenue from Puente Avenue to
North City Limits - Approval of Payment
La Sena Avenue between Badillo Street and Puente Avenue is located in the
northeast corner of the City. The City boundary line which separates
Baldwin Park from West Covina runs down the center of La Sena Avenue.
Because the street was in disrepair, the City of Baldwin Park in participation
with West Covina performed a street rehabilitation project on the entire
street. The cost of the work on the City of West Covina's portion of the
roadway is $10,534.00. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
the City Engineer and Finance Director to execute the requisition for
payment to the City of Baldwin Park in the amount of $10,534.00.
Miscellaneous - Environmental Services
d) BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
This is an updated report on the status of plans for BKK Landfill closure and
other related BKK matters. This is a part of the City program to keep
community informed of the progress toward implementation of the closure
plans for the BKK Landfill. Staff recommends that the City Council receive
and file this report.
e) Used Oil Recycling Block Grant
This report recommends that the City Council authorize the Director of
Environmental Services to submit an application for a Fifth Cycle Used Oil
Recycling Block Grant for the term of June 30, 1997 through June 30, 2000,
to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) for up to
$31,589 annually to promote and educate the community on used motor oil
collection and recycling. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL OF A FIFTH CYCLE USED OIL BLOCK
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED
WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD.
Miscellaneous - Fire Administration
fJ Weed And Rubbish Abatement Contract Extension
This request provides for approval of an extension of the 1993 Weed and
Rubbish Abatement contract for 1997, at the 1993 Weed Abatement prices
and approved price increases. It is recommended that the City Council
approve an extension of the 1993 contracts for (1) year and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contracts.
g) Weed Abatement 1997
This request provides for the lawful and safe removal of dangerous and/or
noxious weeds and trash from vacant unimproved properties in the City of
West Covina during the 1997 calendar year. It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
* Approve the Weed Abatement Roll for the Calendar Year 1997, and
adopt the following resolution:
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
8) Miscellaneous - Fire Administration (continued)
g) Weed Abatement 1997 (continued)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE
UPON, AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED
STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY
TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO REMOVE AND ABATE THE SAME
UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE
2, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
* Set April 1, 1997, as the date for the hearing of any objections or
protests to said program.
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
h) Surplus Property
The City Council periodically declares as surplus City Property which is no
longer useful to the City, thereby, allowing the property to be disposed of as
provided for by the Municipal Code. 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,
DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
Motion by 2nd by
further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
to waive
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D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES No reports
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) Proposed Residential Annexation
The City has received a request from the property owner at 1863 North Gretta to
annex to the City of West Covina. Staff is requesting City Council's direction on
this request. Staff recommends the City Council authorize the staff to work with the
property owner to prepare and process the annexation application and the zone
reclassification with funding provided by the property owner.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Commendation for Allen Winans of the Cal -EPA Department of Toxic
Substances Control
Mr. Allen Winans of the Cal -EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control served
as the hydrogeologist for the Department on the BKK Landfill. Over five years he
provided public reports to the Waste Management and Environmental Quality
Commission and the community that clearly presented very complex and technical
issues. It is the recommendation of the Waste Management and Environmental
Quality Commission that the City Council approve a commendation for Mr. Allen
Winans for his efforts to keep the public informed about conditions at the BKK
Landfill.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Redevelopment Agency
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
p.m.
H) HUMAN SERVICES No reports
I) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES No reports
.I) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1) Finance Department
a) Award of City's Audit Contract
The Finance Department solicited and evaluated proposals for audit services
for each of the five years ending June 30, 2001. Upon reviewing the
proposals received, it is suggested that the bid be awarded to the lowest
qualified bidder. It is recommended that Council authorize the City's staff
to negotiate a contract with Caporicci & Larson for audit services for the
three years ending June 30, 1999, with two, one-year renewal options.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
Fire Services Initiative - Report on Effects
On February 7, 1997, representatives of the West Covina Firemen's Association,
Local 3226, filed papers with the City Clerk indicating its intent to circulate an
initiative petition which has as its objective to require the City Council to contract
with the Los Angeles County Fire District for fire services. State law governing the
processing of initiative petitions provides that the City Council may refer the
proposed initiative measure to any City agency or agencies for a report on its fiscal
impact; its effect on the City's general and specific plans; and any other matters the
Council requests be included in the report. It is recommended that the City Council
direct the City Manager, City Attorney, and appropriate City departments to prepare
a report on the implications of the proposed initiative. It is recommended that the
City Council direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare the initial
Section 9212 report as outlined above.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
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
approve disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
to
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M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Annual Appointments of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies
Each year, the City Council is asked to confirm appointments by the Mayor to a
number of organizations and governmental bodies which are filled by members of
the City Council. A list of these appointments is now before the City Council. It is
recommended that the Mayor make appointments to the various organizations
described in the staff report, subject to City Council confirmation. It is further
recommended that the representatives to the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments be named in the following resolution:
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 THE ALTERNATE.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and.
adopt disapprove hold over
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O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Informational Report on 807 Montezuma Way
Councilmember Touhey has requested a report on the status of the fire -damaged
property located at 807 Montezuma Way, including options for abatement of the
situation. It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to monitor the
foreclosure of the property, and take such action as may be appropriate consistent
with the conclusions in the staff report.
Motion by 2nd by
to
P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by to
adjourn the meeting at
p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Apr. 1, 1997
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Apr. 15, 1997
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
May 6, 1997
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
May 20, 1997
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
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