05-19-1998 - RegularTuesday
May 19, 1998
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
Dr. Kundan Peter
West Covina United Methodist Church
Melendez, Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong
Regular meeting of April 21, 1998
Special meeting of May 5, 1998
Regular meeting of May 5, 1998
Special meeting of May 12, 1998
Special meeting of May 12, 1998 (Budget)
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 L on the Agenda. You may approach the
podium when called upon by the Mayor.
If you would like to address the City Council regarding an item on the Agenda, including Public Hearing matters, 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.
Speaker's Cards are available on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers,
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) 1998-99 Community Development Block Grant Proeram
The Community Services Department is requesting that the public hearing of the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) scheduled for May 19, 1998 be
rescheduled for June 16, 1998 to include the One -Year Action Plan. It is
recommended that the City Council hold over the public hearing of the proposed
1998-99 Community Development Block Grant until June 16, 1998.
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B) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications (refer to staff)
Letter received from Cole Schaefer Ambulance requesting that the City Council
reconsider their action authorizing the Fire Department to implement their proposed
public/private ambulance plan for emergency medical transport.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning 05/12/98
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Rebecca Perez vs City of West Covina
On February 25, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
b) Wanda Ballard/Mark Gouge Il vs City of West Covina
On March 2, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
c) Sylvia Macias vs City of West Covina
On March 23, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $850.00.
d) Edward L. Feldman vs City of West Covina
On February 9, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries amounting to $1,000,000.00.
e) Minh Tran Nghe vs City of West Covina
On March 2, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
f) Raymond Duron vs City of West Covina
On August 26, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for monetary
loss amounting to $250.00.
g) Roger & Renae Downs vs City of West Covina
On December 1, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $1,410.65 - $2,329.03.
h) M. Elaine Von Moos (an individual) and M. Elaine Von Moos (as
Special Administrator for the Estate of Paul Borg, deceased) vs City of
West Covina
On November 21, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
wrongful death in the amount of $50,000,000.00.
4) Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
a) Parcel Man No. 24445 — Anthonv Lee
The Planning Commission has approved creating two residential lots from
one residential lot subject to certain conditions. Those conditions have been
met and the owner is requesting final map approval. The lots are located
northerly of Cameron Avenue at the westerly end of Prospero Drive. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. I - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.24445 AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (ANTHONY LEE)
b) Lot Line Adjustment No. 128 — Richmond American Homes
Richmond American Homes has requested a lot line adjustment between Lot
12 of Tract No. 47809 and Lot 31 of Tract No. 42169 to better utilize the
available space on each lot. The net area of the land being exchanged is
approximately 100 square feet. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 128 AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (RICHMOND AMERICAN
HOMES)
5) Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
TUP #2444-98 West Covina Environmental Management for oil recycling
promotion at 1540 E. Amar Rd., on 4/25/98.
TUP #2445-98 West Covina Optimist Club for a rummage sale for charity at
Cameron Park on 4/09/98.
TUP #2446-98 Circus Vargas for a circus at SunFran Center, Sunset & Francisquito
on 5/4/98 to 5/6/98.
TUP #2449-98 U.S. Postal Service for a Cinco de Mayo stamp unveiling at 329 S.
California Avenue on 5/2/98.
TUP 42450-98 Chamber of Commerce for a petting zoo at 200 S. Glendora Street
on 5/2/98.
6) Award of Bids
a) Bid Award #98-001 Wireless Data Network
This report recommends that the City Council award Bid 498-001 for the
installation of a wireless data network to facilitate operation of the Fire
Department's new Records Management System (RMS) to the lowest (and
only) responsive bidder. It is recommended that the City Council award Bid
998-001 to JADTEC, Inc. at a total cost of $15,293.79.
b) Proiect No. TS-96109B Traffic Signal Rewiring at Various Intersections
Three bids were received and opened on May 12, 1998, for the rewiring of
twelve traffic signals. The lowest responsible bid is from Signal
Maintenance, Inc., of Anaheim, CA. in the amount of $69,440.00. It is
recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Signal Maintenance,
Inc., in the amount of $69,440.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with same for the work to be done.
c) One -Year Extension of Tree Maintenance Contract
In May, 1997 the City entered into a one-year agreement for tree
maintenance services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim with the
option of four annual extensions. West Coast Arborists, Inc. has requested a
one-year extension of this contract with no increase in the contract amount.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize a one-year extension of
the tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. at no increase
in the contract amount.
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d) Edgewood Sports Complex Master Plan
The Community Services Department is seeking authorization to retain the
services of a landscape consulting firm to prepare a Master Plan for sports
facility improvements at the Edgewood Middle School. The Consultant will
evaluate the existing athletic fields and identify access issues, renovation
needs, lighting conditions, ADA and Title 24 requirements, field layouts,
drainage, pool complex improvements, and all other conditions necessary to
upgrade the facilities. It is recommended that the City Council accept the
bid of Purkiss Rose, RSI in the amount of $21,710. Contingent upon
amendments to the 1972 WCUSD Facility Use Agreement and the 1968
Municipal Pool Agreement reflecting authorization for the City of West
Covina to utilize the facilities through the year 2028, authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with Purkiss Rose, RSI for the
Master Plan to be done.
7) Miscellaneous — Finance Department
a) Renewal of Parking Lease with Los Angeles County
The Council will consider a five-year extension of the lease by which the
City leases parking facilities to the County. Included is a new provision for
the County to help offset the cost of seismically upgrading the parking
structure adjacent to the Police Department. Staff recommends that the City
Council authorize staff to execute the First Renewal and Amendment No. 1
of the lease and agreement for off-street parking facilities at the West
Covina Civic Center site.
b) Appropriation for Police Vehicles
Council will consider the appropriation of $276,000 of 1997-1998 general
fund surplus to be carried over to 1998-1999 for the purchase of police
patrol vehicles. Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate
$276,000 in 1997-1998 general fund surplus and approve the carryover of
the appropriation to the 1998-1999 budget year for the purchase of 12 police
patrol vehicles from account no. 110-320-2110-7170.
c) Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 1998-1999
Article XIIIB of the California Constitution imposes an appropriations limit
on units of State and local government. This reports calculates the 1998-
1999 appropriations limit for the City of West Covina. City Council will
consider adopting the appropriations limit for the year ending June 30, 1999.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution
entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1998-1999.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by
2nd by
further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
to waive
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C) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES No reports
D)
E)
F)
G)
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1)
No reports
Redevelopment Agency
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No reports
1) Resolution and Ordinance Dealing with the Regulation of Ephedrine
During the West Covina City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 21, 1998, the
Council directed staff to prepare a resolution in support of Senate Bill 1395 and the
City Attorney to draft an ordinance dealing with the regulation of ephedrine
purchases. Both have been completed and are attached to the staff report. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, SUPPORTING SENATE
BILL 1395 PROVIDING FOR ENHANCED SENTENCING FOR THE
MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE NEAR A DWELLING
UNIT.
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
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE XII, (SECTIONS 15-300 ET SEQ.) REGULATING
EPHEDRINE PURCHASES.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce
disapprove
hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
2) Transcription Services
The Police Department requests the City Council's approval for expenditure of
budgeted funds, not to exceed $10,000 for report transcription services. These
services are used to produce reports that require a quick turnaround or involve
transcription of interviews or interrogations. It is recommended that the City
Council authorize staff to contract for professional services with Barkley
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Transcription Services in an amount not to exceed the $10,000 budgeted for such
services.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
H) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports
I) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
hold over
Reorganization of the Risk Management Program
This report recommends the approval of the reorganization of the Risk
Management Division and associated new classifications for Director of
Personnel and Risk Management, and Safety and Claims Coordinator. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the following:
to
a) The report, submitted by Interim Personnel Director, as modified, including
the reorganization of the Risk Management Division and deletion of the
Risk Manager position.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
b) The proposed class specifications of Director of Personnel and Risk
Management, and Safety and Claims Coordinator, and adopting the
following resolution entitled:
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 CLASSIFICATIONS OF
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT, AND
SAFETY AND CLAIMS COORDINATOR.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
c) The two additional recommendations by the Personnel Commission, as
outlined in the staff report.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove hold over
to
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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 $ Registers
Motion by
approve
ROLL CALL:
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
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Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
to
K) 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.
L) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Assembly Bill 1776 — Repeal of the Vehicle License Fee
The Vehicle License Fee has been collected since 1935, during which time it has
become a major source of funding for cities and counties throughout California. In
West Covina the Vehicle License Fee contributes approximately $4.3 million in
annual revenues to the City. Assembly Bill 1776 (McClintock) proposes to repeal
the Vehicle License Fee. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
following resolution opposing AB 1776.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
ASSEMBLY BILL 1776 REPEALHNG THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE
LICENSE FEE.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
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M)
N)
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Joint City Council/City Commission Meetine
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert has suggested that the City Council meet with all City
Commissions at a joint dinner meeting to discuss matters of common interest. It is
recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction relative to
scheduling a joint meeting between the City Council and Commissions.
Motion by 2nd by
Ire,
2) Opposition to Proposition 224
Proposition 224 proposes to shift all design and engineering work on State funded
projects from consultants hired and managed by local officials to state employees.
Opposition has been raised on the basis that the Proposition increases State
bureaucracy and would severely impacting the timeliness of State funded projects.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution opposing
Proposition 224.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
PROPOSITION 224 RELATING TO DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES OF STATE FUNDED PROJECTS.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
ADJOURNMENT Motion by
Tuesday
Tuesday
adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
hold over
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
June 2 7:30 p.m.
June 16
7:30 p.m.
to
p.m.
Regular meeting
Regular meeting
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