11-04-1997 - RegularTuesday
November 4, 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
Wong, Melendez, Herfert, Howard, Touhey
Special meeting of October 21, 1997
Regular meeting of October 21, 1997
Government Finance Officers Association Award for
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
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Card and submit it to the City Clerk any time prior to Oral Communications - Item L on the Agenda. You may approach the
podium when called upon by the Mayor.
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Speaker's Cards are available on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers.
A) HEARINGS No reports
B) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications (receive and file)
Letter received from Gary Russo, General Manager, West Covina Nissan, regarding
promotional events.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a) Community Services
b) Planning
c) Senior Citizens
d) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality
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B) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Robert Karmann vs City of West Covina
On June 6, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage amounting to $651.58.
b) John W. Utterback vs City of West Covina
On June 13, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $2,500.00.
c) Anthony Santos Basaldua vs City of West Covina
On September 15, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries amounting to $7,500.00.
d) Alfred Puga Campos vs City of West Covina
On August 26, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
4) Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
TUP #2420-97 Keyboard Country, 210 N. Sunset Avenue for a parking lot sale on
10/10/97 to 10/14/97.
TUP #2421-97 Citrus Valley Health Partners at The Plaza at West Covina on
10/19/97 for a health van in the parking lot.
TUP 42422-97 Wells Fargo Bank at 1000 Lakes Drive (north parking lot) for a
United Way Pancake Breakfast on 10/16/97.
5) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Project No. SP-96105 — Construction of Sidewalk/Wheelchair Ramp — Chino
Construction
Recommendation is to accept off -site street improvements and authorize release of
Indemnity Company of California, Bond No. 435194P, in the amount of $89,450,
subject to Notice of Completion.
6) Traffic Committee Minutes of October 21 1997
a) The request of Alicia Baui, Grandview Lane, and Rebecca T. Ty, that a
traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Amar Road with Grandview
Avenue resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE REQUEST BE DENIED.
b) The request of Soraya Khalil, Sunkist Avenue, that the parking be restricted
on the south side of Eldred Avenue between Orange Avenue and Conlon
Avenue only on Mondays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. resulted in
a recommendation:
THAT PARKING AND STOPPING BE RESTRICTED FROM 8 A.M.
TO 12:30 P.M. AND 2 P.M. TO 7 A.M. ON MONDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EXCEPT BY PERMIT; WITH A 30 MINUTE TIME LIMIT
PARKING RESTRICTION FROM 7 A.M. TO 8 A.M. AND FROM
12:30 P.M. TO 2 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EXCEPT BY
PERMIT.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
6) Traffic Committee Minutes of October 21 1997 (continued)
THAT TWO ARRAYS OF TYPE "A" RAISED MARKERS BE
INSTALLED LATERALLY ACROSS ELDRED AVENUE.
c) The request of Chris Graham, Cortez Street, to review prevailing speeds on
Cortez Street between Citrus Street and Barranca Street resulted in a
recommendation:
THAT STOP AHEAD WARNING SIGNS AND PAVEMENT
MESSAGES BE INSTALLED ON THE WESTBOUND APPROACH
OF CORTEZ STREET TO CITRUS STREET, AND THAT RUMBLE
STRIPS BE INSTALLED IN ADVANCE OF THE STOP AHEAD
SIGNS AND CURVE WARNING SIGNS ON CORTEZ STREET
BETWEEN CITRUS STREET AND BARRANCA STREET.
THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ENHANCE SPEED
ENFORCEMENT ON CORTEZ STREET INCLUDING THE USE
OF THE SPEED RADAR TRAILER.
d) The request of Marcos Samson, Yaleton Avenue, that a 4-way stop be
installed at the intersection of Puente Avenue with Nora Avenue resulted in
a recommendation:
THAT THE REQUEST BE DENIED.
e) The request of the Police Department that the marked school crosswalk and
crossing guard at the intersection of Orange Avenue with Yarnell Street be
relocated to the south leg of the intersection of Orange Avenue with Durness
Street resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE REQUEST BE HELD OVER FOR FURTHER
EVALUATION OF THE POSSIBLE NEED FOR AN ADDITIONAL
CROSSING GUARD.
f) The request of Richard Holguin, West Merced Avenue, that the traffic signal
at the intersection of California Avenue and Merced Avenue be set to flash
all red resulted in a recommendation:
THAT THE REQUEST BE HELD OVER TO ALLOW STAFF TO
COMPLETE THE POSTCARD SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY
OWNERS ABUTTING THE AREA OF POSSIBLE PARKING
PROHIBITIONS NECESSARY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
LEFT TURN LANES.
7) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
An ordinance was introduced at the October 2 1 ' City Council meeting and is
presented this evening for its 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,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.656.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
8) City Treasurer's Report
a) City Treasurer's Report for the month of August 1997
b) City Treasurer's Report for the month of September 1997.
9) Miscellaneous — Environmental Services
a) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Quarterly Report for the BKK
Landfill — July through September 1997
This is the latest Quarterly Report from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency on their activities at the BKK Landfill. This report was requested
by the City Council and agreed to by the USEPA at the April 11, 1997
meeting on the remediation of groundwater contamination at the BKK
Landfill. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this
report.
Miscellaneous — City Manager
b) Use of Consulting Services
In response to an inquiry by the City Council, this memo reviews the status
of the City's use of graphics consulting services and describes the extent to
which policies are in place to insure that future use of consulting services
will comply with municipal code provisions for competitive quotes. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
c) Project No. SP-96109 Guardrail Installation on Lark Hill Drive East of
Citrus Street — Approval of Plans and Specifications
On September 2, 1997, the City Council approved the Traffic Committee
recommendation to install a guardrail on Lark Hill Drive. The plans and
specifications for the installation of 275 feet of guardrail along the north side
of Lark Hill Drive east of Citrus Street have been completed and are ready to
be advertised for bids. The estimated project cost is $15,006. It is
recommended that the City Council approve plans and specifications for
Project No. SP-96109 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
d) Project No. PP-95221 Parking Lot for Sunset Baseball Fields
Agreement with Citrus Valley Health Partners
The proposed construction of an asphalt parking lot for the Sunset Baseball
Fields is on land owned by Citrus Valley Health Partners as part of the
Queen of the Valley Hospital campus. The City and Hospital will share in
the construction cost, as well as the use of the parking, in accordance with
the terms of a proposed Cooperative Agreement. Design is completed with
construction anticipated in early 1998. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Cooperative
Agreement with Citrus Valley Health Partners.
e) Project No. PP-95221 Sunset Baseball Field Parking Lot — Approval of
Plans and Specifications
This project was established as part of the 1995-96 Capital Improvement
Program and consists of the construction of a parking lot on property owned
by Citrus Valley Health Partners and abutting the Sunset Baseball Fields.
The plans and specifications have been completed and are ready to be
advertised for bids. Under the terms of a cooperative agreement, the City
and Citrus Valley Health Partners will be sharing the construction cost,
which is estimated at $130,000. It is recommended that the City Council
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
9) Miscellaneous — Public Works (continued)
e) Project No. PP-95221 Sunset Baseball Field Parking Lot— Approval of
Plans and Specifications
(continued)
approve the plans and specifications for Project No. PP-95221 and authorize
the City Engineer to call for bids.
f► Review of Parking Restrictions in City Parking Lot Easterly of
Glendora Avenue Between Walnut Creek Parkway and Dalewood
On May 20, 1997, the City Council authorized the implementation of a two-
hour parking limit on the east side of the City parking lot easterly of
Glendora Avenue between Walnut Creek Parkway and Dalewood Street.
Also, the City Council authorized the installation of"No Theatre Parking'
signs throughout the parking lot. Staff was requested to report back on the
results of this effort after a few months. It is recommended that the current
parking restrictions be maintained and that staff continues to work with the
Glendora merchants to monitor the parking situation.
1 g) Engineering Services Initiative
As part of the June 1998 ballot, there will be an initiative that would prohibit
the City from contracting with a private company for engineering services
on State funded projects if the State Controller determined that State
employees could perform the work at less cost. It applies to contracts
funded from State funds such as Gas Tax but because of the wording in the
initiative could involve Federal funds that are given to the State such as
FEMA and ISTEA. Not only does this procedure eliminate local control
but, it does not give any consideration to quality, timeliness, experience, or
other factors normally used in choosing an engineering firm. 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,
OPPOSING THE INITIATIVE FROM THE PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
further reading of the ordinance/resolution and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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C) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES No reports
D) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA I No reports
E) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) BKK Landfill Class III Landscanine
This is an overview of and a status report on the landscaping installation on the
closed Class III Landfill. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file
this report.
Motion by
Approve
disapprove
2„d by
hold over
to
2) Schedule for Remedial Action for Ground Water Contamination at the BKK
This is a report from the Waste Management and Environmental Quality
Commission on the schedule proposed by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency and the BKK Landfill Corporation for the remediation of the
contaminated ground water adjacent to the BKK Landfill. This matter was referred
to the Commission for review and recommendation. It is recommended that the
Commission recommend to the City Council:
a) Acceptance of the Expedited Remediation Schedule in the June 6, 1997
letter from the USEPA to Kenneth B. Kazarian.
b) Send a letter to BKK and the USEPA:
i) Insisting that BKK provide complete and timely data to the USEPA
in sufficient detail to allow timely review by the USEPA;
ii) Insisting that the USEPA expedite thorough reviews by any of their
staff or contractors to allow timely responses to BKK;
iii) Requesting both parties to provide completed date, reports and
reviews to the City on all matters associated with the remediation of
the contaminated ground water.
Motion by
Approve
disapprove
2„d by
hold over
to
3) Bonelli Regional Park Master Plan
This is a status report on the Master Plan under consideration by the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors. A summary of the issues associated with the plan is
presented to assist providing direction to City staff. It is recommended that the City
Council provide direction to City staff.
Motion by
To
2„d by
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F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Planning Department
Interim Urgency Ordinance Related to Indoor Swap Meets and Indoor Multi -
Tenant Retail Uses
The Planning Department continues an evolution in the types of multi -tenant
businesses that are being established. One such type of business is the multi -
vendor, indoor swap meet. Planning staff believes that the Zoning Code should be
reviewed and, if necessary, revised to better address this type of multi -vendor use.
The proposed moratorium will suspend further consideration of indoor swap meets
and similar multi -tenant uses until a review and potential revision of the current
Zoning Code standards is completed. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following interim urgency ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
DEFINITION OF "INDOOR SWAP MEET" AND "INDOOR MULTI -
TENANT RETAIL CENTER" AND ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM
ON THE SAME.
Motion by 2nd by _
To waive further reading of the ordinance and
Adopt
disapprove hold over
2) 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.
G) COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) Ridge Riders Agreement— Status Report
The Community Services Department, as directed by Council and subsequent to
comments from the City Attorney and Councilman Herfert, completed the draft
facility use agreement with Ridge Riders, Incorporated. As no other adjustments
were suggested by Council during the month of September, the draft agreement was
forwarded to Ridge Riders for review and comment before submittal to the
Community Services Commission in December. A response from Ridge Riders,
evidently, will be received prior to that Commission meeting. This report is for
information and discussion only, therefore staff makes no recommendation.
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H) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
I)
J)
1) Police Department
Approval of Class Specification for Public Services Officer and Reclassification
of,Iailer Positions
This report recommends the approval of the class specification and associated salary
for Public Services Officer (PSO), which will provide greater staffing flexibility in
the Police Department. It also recommends the approval of the reclassification of
the Jailer positions. It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
a) Approve the class specification and salary range for Public Services Officer;
b) Approve the reclassification of the Jailer position to the Public Services
Officer class
Motion by 2id by to
Approve disapprove hold over
And
c) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS
AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF
PUBLIC SERVICES OFFICER.
Motion by
2nd by
To waive further reading of the resolution and
Adopt
disapprove
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
No reports
hold over
1) City of Covina Termination of Contract for Fire Truck Services
In July 1995, the cities of Covina and West Covina entered into an agreement for
joint fire, rescue, emergency medical, and related fire services. Under the
agreement the City of West Covina provided truck company fire suppression
services to the City of Covina. In return, the City of Covina provided urban rescue
and arson investigation services along with an annual payment of $250,000 to West
Covina. Prompted by an offer from the Los Angeles County Fire District for free
truck company services, the City of Covina has given notice of termination of the
joint services agreement effective December 1, 1997. This report reviews the
program and fiscal implications of the termination and makes some observations
regarding the role of the County and local unions in the matter. It is recommended
that the City Council take the following actions:
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a) Direct the City Manager and Fire Chief to send formal letters of complaint
to the County Board of Supervisors and County Fire Chief Freeman on the
Fire District's effort to impede the contractual relationship between Covina
and West Covina.
b) Direct the City Attorney to send a formal letter of complaint to the County
Counsel's office.
c) Direct the City Manager to send a letter to the City of Covina informing it of
the difference in response times and confirming that, effective December 1
as they requested, the City of Covina will no longer provide first -alarm truck
company support services.
Motion by
2"d by
Approve disapprove hold over
to
2) Position Paper of Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs' Association Regarding County
Fire Services
The Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs' Association recently issued a position paper
addressing the matter of the County Fire Districts expansion of its services to cities
within the County. The Fire Chiefs take issue with both the approach and tactics as
well as the perceptions created by them. It is recommended that the City Council
convey its appreciation to the Chiefs' Association by taking the following actions:
a) Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of appreciation to the Association and
its member agencies for courageously addressing this issue.
b) Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the County Board of Supervisors
requesting that it adopt the policy guidelines proposed by the Association.
c) Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to all cities in Los Angeles County with
independent fire departments urging them to request the County Board of
Supervisors to adopt the Association's recommended policy guidelines.
Motion by
Approve
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
K) 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.
Demands totaling
Motion by
approve
ROLL CALL:
Registers
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
thru #
Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
to
to
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L)
M)
N)
O)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 minutes)
This is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on any municipal matter not listed on the Agenda.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT Motion by
adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
p.m.
to
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday Nov. 18, 1997 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday Dec. 2, 1997 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday Dec. 16, 1997 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
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