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06-17-1997 - Regularrr REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday 7:30 p.m. June 17, 1997 Council Chambers AGENDA 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESENTATIONS Wong, Melendez, Herfert, Howard, Touhey Special meeting of June 2, 1997 (Budget) Special meeting of June 3, 1997 Regular meeting of June 3, 1997 Used Oil Recycling Calendar Contest Award South Hills High School CIF Champions - Men/Women 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) Continued Joint Public Hearing - Proposed Real Property Exchange Agreement, First Amendment to Owner Participation Agreement, and First Amendment to the Public Parking Facilities Operating Agreement Between the Redevelopment Agency and Westfield America, Inc. - Parcel D at Eastland The Redevelopment Agency and the City Council will consider the proposed Real Property Exchange Agreement, a First Amendment to the Owner Participation Agreement, and a First Amendment to the Public Parking Facilities Operating Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Westfield America, Inc. (the "Participant"), which provides for a land exchange for the development of a retail use for the Participant and an opportunity for future development of the Agency's exchanged parcel. a) Presentation of staff report b) Open hearing c) Public testimony d) Close hearing e) Council discussion f) 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 CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98. I certify that copies of Dion b 2nd by _ Co un it Agenda for th�grther reading of the resolution and of ��/�/7�97 were posted in accordan e with the 1/87 Brown Act Amendments. adopt disapprove Dated: G1/319'7 �r Office of ti o City- hold over City Council Agenda • • June 17, 1997 A) HEARINGS (continued) 2) Auto Plaza Business Improvement District Transmitted for City Council consideration is a resolution confirming the Annual Report for the West Covina Auto Plaza Business Improvement District. The Annual Report sets forth the budget and proposed assessment for the Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 1997-98. a) Verification of publication b) Presentation of staff report c) Open hearing d) Public testimony e) Close hearing t) Council discussion g) 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 CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98. 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 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. agnd06.17 2 City Council Agenda • June 17, 1997 C) CONSENT CALENDAR 1) Written Communications (receive and file) Letter received from Suburban Water Systems dated June 11, 1997, notifying the City in compliance with Section 116455 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, that water in one of the company's wells has been found to contain Percholate in excess of the Interim Action Level. The water from the well is treated before it enters the water distribution system for delivery to the company's customers. The treated water delivered to the customers does not exceed the Interim Action Level and the treated water meets all state and federal drinking water standards. 2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file) a) Planning 06/10/97 b) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality 05/28/97 3) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP #2398-97 for West Covina Lions at Edwards Cinema for fund-raiser on 5/27 & 5/28/97. TUP #2399-97 for Saturn of West Covina, 1900 E. Garvey for celebrity autograph signing on 5/24/97. TUP #2400-97 for Keyboard Country, 210 N. Sunset for a rooftop balloon from 5/7/97 to 5/27/97. 4) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds a) Project No. PP-97205A - Batting Cage and Storage Building at Orangewood Park - Whelan Construction Recommendation is to accept batting cage and storage building improvements and authorize release of Ranger Insurance Company, Bond No. RICO222295, in the amount of $27,450.00, subject to Notice of Completion. b) Project No. GP-97301 - New Walkway Cover, Roofing, and Painting at West Covina Senior Center - Whelan Construction Recommendation is to accept walkway cover and miscellaneous improvements and authorize release of Ranger Insurance Company, Bond No. RICO222296, in the amount of $28,982.00, subject to Notice of Completion. 5) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) Two ordinances were introduced at the June 3" Council meeting and are presented this evening for second reading and adoption. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinances entitled: ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT OUTDOOR DINING, . OUTDOOR RETAIL DISPLAY, AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT IN A SPECIFIED AREA (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 276 - OUTDOOR USES OVERLAY ZONE). And agnd06.17 3 City Council Agenda June 17, 1997 C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 5) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt) (continued) ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 654 TO APPLY THE OUTDOOR USES (O-U) OVERLAY ZONE TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES (ZONE CHANGE NO. 654). 6) City Treasurer's Report (receive and file) City Treasurer's Report for the month of April, 1997. 7) Award of Bids a) Project No. TS-97140 - Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Amar Road and Westport Street Six bids were received and opened on June 10, 1997, for the installation of a traffic signal at Amar Road and Westport Street. The lowest responsible bid is from Fischbach and Moore of Alhambra, California in the amount of $79,275.00. It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Fischbach and Moore in the amount of $79,275.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with same for the work to be done. b) Replacement of Two Fire Department Paramedic Squads The Fire Department's two paramedic squads are in need of replacement. Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize the replacement of the two units and award the bid to Bob Wondries Ford. It is staff s recommendation that the City Council: . i) Find that through the formal bid process, Bob Wondries Ford has provided the lowest quote to Bid No. 97-0003 and has complied with all specifications; and ii) Authorize the lease/purchase of two (2) paramedic units from Bob Wondries Ford at a cost not to exceed $127,752.00, plus tax, through Ford Motor Credit Corporation. c) Replacement of Fifteen Police Vehicles and Staff Car for the Redevelopment Aeencv The Police Department requests City Council's approval for the lease/purchase of five Chevrolet Tahoe's and ten Ford Crown Victoria Police vehicles. The fifteen vehicles will replace high mileage, high maintenance vehicles currently in the patrol vehicle fleet. Those patrol vehicles determined to be in satisfactory condition will be turned over to City yard to be refurbished as detective vehicles. The older, high mileage Investigative Division vehicles will be surplused. In addition, it is proposed to replace a 1983 Toyota pick-up for the Redevelopment Agency. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: i) Find that Manhattan Beach Bid No. 516-97 is at least as stringent as that used by the City. The State Bid satisfies the formal bid process per West Covina Municipal Code Section 2-333, and justifies the waiver of the formal bid process (Section 2-330 of the Municipal Code) for the purchase of five Chevrolet Tahoes. agnd06.17 \ 4 City Council Agenda • June 17, 1997 C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 7) Award of Bids (continued) c) Replacement of Fifteen Police Vehicles and Staff Car for the Redevelopment Agency i) Authorize staff to lease/purchase ten Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor vehicles and five Chevrolet Tahoe Police vehicles. Six of these vehicles (Ford Crown Victorias) from ED BUTTS FORD for a total price of $122,810.22, plus tax. Four additional Ford Crown Victoria Police vehicles from WONDRIES CHEVROLET/FORD for a total of $79,038.00, plus tax, and five Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles also from WONDRIES CHEVROLET/FORD for a total of $133,920.85, plus tax. The total purchase price of all eight Crown Victorias and five Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles is $335,769.07, plus tax. All of these vehicles will be leased through Ford Motor Credit. ii) Authorize staff to lease/purchase a Crown Victoria for the Redevelopment Agency for a total of $21,350.00, plus tax from ED BUTTS FORD. d) Replacement and Enhancement of City Council Chamber Video Eauinment As a result of the transfer of the cable television franchise to Charter Communications in late 1995, Charter was required to fund an upgrade of video equipment in the City Council Chamber. In cooperation with the staff of Mount San Antonio College, the recommended system components have been specified and bids for their purchase have been obtained. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: i) Find that the purchasing procedures of Mount San Antonio College satisfy the requirements of West Covina Municipal Code Section 2-333, and a waiver of the City's bidding process is granted; ii) Appropriate $10,000 from General Fund reserves received from Charter Communications under the terms of the Settlement Agreement dated September 28, 1995, to Capital Improvement Project GP-96305 (account 110-320-3605-7900); and iii) Authorize the purchase of the itemized system components from vendors as listed in the staff report. 8) Miscellaneous - Fire Department a) First Supplemental Weed & Rubbish Abatement List This request provides for the lawful and safe removal of dangerous and/or noxious weeds and trash from vacant, improved residential and commercial properties under the established Weed Abatement Program. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: • Adopt the following resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 9430 BY APPROVING THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT LIST. agnd06.17 5 City Council Agenda • • June 17, 1997 C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 8) Miscellaneous - Fire Department (continued) a) First Supplemental Weed & Rubbish Abatement List (continued) Set the date of July 1, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. for the Protest Hearing on the proposed removal of weeds and rubbish from the properties described in the First Supplemental List. Miscellaneous - Building and Engineering Department b) Project No. SP-97102 - Street Rehabilitation Work - Asphaltic Concrete Overlay - Approval of Plans and Specifications This project consists of asphaltic concrete overlay work for the area east of Valinda Avenue, west of Lark Ellen Avenue, north of Amar Road, and south of Maplegrove Street. The total combined length of the project is about 3 miles. The total project cost is estimated at $182,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Project No. SP-97102 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. c) Follow-up Information on Crosswalks at the Three -Way Stop Sign on Temple Avenue and Woodgate Drive At the June 3, 1997 City Council meeting, the Council directed the installation of a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Temple Avenue and Woodgate Drive. During the discussion on this matter, the City Council requested additional information on installing a crosswalk at this location. It is recommended that the City Council direct the marking of three crosswalks at Temple Avenue and Woodgate Drive. 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 the community informed of the progress toward implementation of the closure plans for the BKK Landfill. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. ACTION ON THE FOREGOING.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8: Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the ordinances/resolution and adopt, and to approve all items listed, except ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong END OF CONSENT CALENDAR agnd06.17 6 City Council Agenda • • June 17, 1997 D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES 1) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 - Setting of 1997-98 Assessment Rate Each year, the City Council sets the tax rate for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. The District is located primarily south of Amar Road and east of Azusa Avenue. Because the District is an ad -valorem District it is exempt from the procedures of Proposition 218. Staff is proposing to set the tax rate for 1997-98 at $0.01 per hundred dollars of assessed valuation, same as currently established. This levy will raise approximately $13,980. 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 AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND FIXING THE RATE FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1997. Motion by 2nd by _ to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt disapprove . hold over 2) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 - Setting of the 1997-98 Assessment Rate Each year, the City Council sets the tax rate for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 2. The District is located primarily north of Amar Road, east of Lark Ellen Avenue and west of Azusa Avenue. Because the District is an ad -valorem District it is exempt from the procedures of Proposition 218. Staff is proposing to set the tax rate for 1997-98 at $0.01 per hundred dollars of assessed valuation, same as currently established. This levy will raise approximately $10,350. 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, SETTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND FIXING THE RATE FOR SAID MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1997. Motion by 2nd by _ to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt disapprove hold over 3) Citywide Liehtine Maintenance District - Public Meeting With the approval of Proposition 218 last November, the City of West Covina has changed the method of establishing assessment rates to include only those costs which have a direct and special benefit to the property owner. Under the requirement of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, any change in a rate structure requires both a Public Hearing and a Public Meeting. This Public Meeting time and date was published in the ballot that was mailed to 26,000 property owners. This meeting will give the public an opportunity to ask questions and give input on the proposed assessment prior to the Public Hearing and vote tabulation scheduled for July 15, 1997. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. Motion by 2nd by to agnd06.17 7 City Council Agenda • • June 17, 1997 D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES (continued) 4) Request for Sidewalk on Astell Avenue from Workman Avenue to Rowland At the March 18, 1997 City Council meeting, Mr. Ron Hansel of 307 North Astell Avenue submitted a petition signed by 271 residents requesting a sidewalk to be constructed on Astell Avenue from Workman Avenue to Rowland Avenue. The estimated cost for this project is $85,000. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the reduction in roadway width and the construction of sidewalk on the east side of Astell.Avenue between Workman Avenue and Rowland Avenue, and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. Motion by approve disapprove 2nd by hold over to E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1) Environmental Review of the BKK Class I Landfill Postclosure Maintenance Plan and Permit This is a report on the environmental review proposed by the CaIEPA Department of Toxic Substances Control for the BKK Class I Landfill Postclosure Maintenance Plan and Permit. This State agency is proposing to issue a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. This is a City Council policy matter and staff makes no recommendation. Motion by 2nd by to G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1) Redevelopment Agency a) 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. b) Approval of Agreement for Implementation of Amended and Restated Construction, Operation and Reciprocal Easement Agreement Between the Agency, City, Watt Investment Properties, Inc., West Covina Lakes Associates, and Edwards Theatres Circuit Inc The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency shall consider approving an agreement for Implementation of Amended and Restated Construction, Operation and Reciprocal Easement Agreement between the City, Agency, Watt Investment Properties, Inc., West Covina Lakes Associates, and Edwards Theatres Circuit, Inc. to effectuate the use, modifications, and cost allocations regarding the Watt parking structures. It is recommended that the City Council approve the agreement for Implementation of Amended and Restated Construction, Operation and Reciprocal Easement Agreement. Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over agnd06.17 8 City Council Agenda • June 17, 1997 H) HUMAN SERVICES I) J) 1) Department Name Change The Human Services Department seeks to change the name of the Department to better reflect the various responsibilities and functions conducted. ' It is recommended that the City Council approve eliminating the name "Human Services Department" and adopt the recommended title of "Community Services Department". Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES No reports ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1) Personnel Services a) Transmission of Ordinances to Amend the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City of West Covina for Miscellaneous (Von -Safety) Employees This report transmits to the City Council an urgency ordinance and a second ordinance for introduction to amend the contract between PERS and the City for miscellaneous employees. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: Adopt an ordinance entitled ORDINANCE NO. - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Motion by 2nd by _ to waive further reading of the ordinance and adopt ROLL CALL: and disapprove hold over Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong Introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. Motion by 2nd by _ to waive further readingof the ordinance and introduce ROLL CALL: disapprove hold over Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong agnd06.17 9 City Council Agenda • • June 17, 1997 J) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1) Personnel Services (continued) b) Transmission of Memorandum of Understanding and Implementing Resolution - West Covina Mid -Management Association; West Covina Confidential/Exempt Association; West Covina Public Safety Dispatchers' Association; SEIU, Local 347, and the San Bernardino Public Employees' Association (SBPEA) The City has completed the meet and confer process with five miscellaneous (non -safety) bargaining units. This item transmits the resulting Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and a resolution implementing agreed upon changes. 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. 7223, NO. 9352 AND NO. 9362, RELATING TO SALARY RANGE AND STRUCTURE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE WEST COVINA MID -MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; WEST COVINA CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT ASSOCIATION; WEST COVINA PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS' ASSOCIATION; SBPEA (GENERAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION); AND SEIU, LOCAL 347, AS AMENDED. Motion by 2nd by _ to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1) City Manager disapprove hold over FY 1997-98 Preliminary Budget The City Council will consider the adoption of the FY 1997-98 Preliminary Budget, including the Capital Improvement Program. 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, 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, 1997 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1998. Motion by 2nd by _ to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt disapprove hold over agnd06.17 10 City Council Agenda • June 17, 1997 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 Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong M) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS N) MAYOR'S REPORTS to 1) Commission Appointments The terms of twelve members of the five City Commissions will expire on June 30, 1997. Additionally, one seat on the Planning Commission is vacant as a result of the election of Commissioner Melendez to the City Council. The City Council may desire to confirm interview subcommittees at this time. In addition, if the City Council desires to make an appointment to the Planning Commission, 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 APPOINTING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE. Motion by 2nd by _ to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt disapprove hold over agnd06.17 City Council Agenda • • June 17, 1997 O) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS P) ADJOURNMENT Motion by adjourn the meeting at 2nd by p.m. to CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday July 1, 1997 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting Tuesday July 15, 1997 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting Tuesday Aug. 5, 1997 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting Tuesday Aug. 19, 1997 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting agnd06.17 12