01-06-1998 - Regular• •
Tuesday
January 6, 1998
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 pm
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Pastor Jim Sheety
Calvary Christian Fellowship
Wong, Melendez, Herfert, Howard, Touhey
Regular meeting of November 18, 1997
Special meeting of December 2, 1997
Regular meeting of December 2, 1997
Special meeting of December 16, 1997
Regular meeting of December 16, 1997
Special meeting of Dc ember 17, 1997
PRESENTATIONS Employee Recognition Award — Delia Granados
* Introduction of Finance Director — Margie Tucker
* Community Services Commissioner — Don Grant
PROCLAMATION
City Hall Annex Day
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
If you would like to address the City Council regarding a municipal matter that is not on the Agenda, please
complete a Speaker's Card and submit it to the City Clerk any time prior to Oral Communications - Item K on the
Agenda. You may approach the podium when called upon by the Mayor.
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please complete a Speaker's Card and submit it to the City Clerk any time prior to the item being discussed.
Citizen comments will be taken at the time the subject matter is considered by the City Council. You may approach
the podium when called upon by the Mayor.
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A)
HEARINGS No hearings scheduled for this evening.
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B) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications (none received)
2) Commissions' Summary of Action (receive & file)
a)
Community Services
12/9/97
b)
Personnel
12/10/97
c)
Senior Citizens
12/11/97
d)
Waste Mngt/Environmental Services
12/18/97
3) Claims for Action (deny & notify claimant)
a) Enrique E. Ibarra vs City of West Covina
On June 17, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
b) Stephanie Chen vs City of West Covina
On June 27, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries amounting to $240.00.
c) Laura Thomas vs City of West Covina
On July 11, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage amounting to $3,253.85.
d) Anthony R. Baltierra vs City of West Covina
On August 18, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $3,950.50.
e) Dana Davis vs City of West Covina
On October 9, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $180:61.
f) Michael Paul Ehline vs City of West Covina
On October 6, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received an application for
leave to present a late claim for personal injuries. The amount of claim
had not been determined at time of presentation.
4) Approval of Final Mans No final map approvals this evening.
5) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
South Hills Academy/Iyy Sun — Release of Bond
Location: 1600 East Francisquito Avenue
Recommendation is to accept on -site improvements and to release Cathay
Bank Certificate of Deposit No. 07-0081057 in the amount of $75,000.00.
6) Traffic Committee Minutes of December 16, 1997
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 request of Alicia Baui, Grandview Lane, and Rebecca T. Ty, East
Dore Street, that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Amar
Road with Grandview Lane resulted in a recommendation: THAT ALL
CITY MATERIAL CONCERNING THE INTERSECTION OF AMAR
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ROAD AND GRANDVIEW LANE BE FORWARDED TO LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FOR THEIR USE IN STUDYING THE INTER-
SECTION.
b) 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 POLICE
DEPARTMENT TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO HAVE AN
ADDED CROSSING GUARD AT ORANGE AVENUE AND
DURNESS STREET.
c) 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 THIS LOCATION
BE ADDED TO THE STREET WIDENING FOR LEFT TURNS
PROGRAM LIST FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE CAPITAL IMPROVE-
MENT PROGRAM FUNDING.
d) The request of South Hills Homes Partnership that stop signs be installed
on the more minor street approaches to intersections within Tract Nos.
32324 and 42169 resulted in a recommendation: THAT STOP SIGNS BE
INSTALLED ON THE MORE MINOR STREET APPROACHES TO
INTERSECTIONS WITHIN TRACT NOS. 32324 AND 42169.
e) The request of Wang Lam for Rayton Plaza, Inc., Glendora Avenue, that
the parking restriction on the east side of Glendora Avenue from Valinda
Avenue to Vincent Avenue be changed from a two-hour truck limit to no
parking resulted in a recommendation: THAT PARKING BE PRO-
HIBITED ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF GLENDORA AVENUE
FROM VALINDA TO VINCENT,AVENUE.
f) The request of Diane King, PTSA President, and Claudia Karnoski,
Assistant Principal, that a crosswalk be painted across Phillips Avenue
north of Rowland Avenue at the westerly gate of Traweek Middle School
and that `Rots Dots" rumble strips be placed at the easterly and westerly
school zone boundaries on Rowland Avenue resulted in a recommenda-
tion: (i) THAT `ROTS DOTS" RUMBLE STRIPS BE INSTALLED ON
ROWLAND AVENUE AT THE EASTERLY AND WESTERLY
SCHOOL ZONE BOUNDARIES; (ii) THAT THE WESTERLY
SCHOOL WARNING SIGN BE REPLACED WITH A LARGER SIGN;
(iii) THAT THE WESTBOUND SCHOOL CROSSWALK SIGN BE
RELOCATED; (iv) THAT A 30 MINUTES PARKING LIMIT FROM
7:30 AM TO 3:30 pm ON WEEKDAYS BE IMPLEMENTED ON THE
EASTERLY SIDE OF PHILLIPS AVENUE FROM ROWLAND
AVENUE TO 230 FEET NORTHERLY OF ROWLAND AVENUE; (v)
THAT A MID -BLOCK CROSSWALK NOT BE INSTALLED ON
PHILLIPS AVENUE.
7) Miscellaneous - Public Works
a) Project No. SP-98103 — Curb and Gutter Repair and Sidewalk
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Plans and specifications have been completed for Project No. SP-98103,
which provides for the repair of damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk, and
driveway aprons in various locations citywide. The estimated cost of the
project is $150,000. Recommendation is to approve the plans and
specifications for this project and authorize the City Engineer to call for
bids.
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b) Project No. PP-91204 — Veterans' Memorial Wall at the Civic Center
Courtyard — Approval of Plans and Specifications
Plans and specifications have been prepared for this project which
includes installation of eight memorial plaques, lighting, and
refurbishment of the courtyard wall at City Hall. Estimated cost for this
project is $35,000. Recommendation is to approve the plans and specifi-
cations for Project No. PP-91204 and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids.
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
c) Review of Administrative Policy — Donation of Accrued Time
Review and approval of a new policy providing for donation of leave time
from one employee to another. Recommendation is to receive and file the
Donation of Accrued Time policy which will be implemented as shown in
Attachment 1 if there are no suggested changes.
Miscellaneous — Planning Department
d) CBD Transportation System Feasibility Study
On December 21 1997, the City Council discussed the possibility of
pursuing a monorail system or other transportation system to move
pedestrians within the Central Business District (CBD) area. As the first
step in pursuing this possibility, a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
has now been prepared to solicit consultants with the necessary credentials
to prepare a feasibility study. Recommendation is to authorize circulation
of the RFQ to transportation planning consultants for preparation of a
CBD transportation system feasibility study.
ACTION ON FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by
to approve all items listed, except
2nd by
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
1) UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
At the December 19, 1997 Waste Management and Environmental Quality
Commission meeting, the Commission votes to recommend that the City Council
request USEPA to open a local office in the City of West Covina.
Recommendation is to allow staff to obtain additional background information on
EPA local field offices to merit a local office here in West Covina.
Motion by 2nd by
To approve disapprove hold over
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F)
G)
1)
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency
meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm.
No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) FINAL 1997/98 BUDGET
The City Council will consider the adoption of the Fiscal year 1997/98 Final
Budget. Recommendation is to adopt the Final FY 1997/98 Annual Budget as
presented.
Motion by
zed by
To approve disapprove hold over
CITY MANAGER No reports for this meeting.
J) 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
Registers #
2nd by
to approve disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
K) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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L) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Motion by 2"d by
to approve disapprove hold over
M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
2nd by
to adjourn the meeting at pm.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday
January 20
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday
February 3
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday
February 17
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday
March 3
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday
March 17
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
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