08-04-1998 - RegularTuesday
August 4, 1998
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
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7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
Pastor Ernest Kennedy
Tri-City Southern Baptist Church
Melendez, Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong
Special meeting of July 21, 1998
Regular meeting. of July 21, 1998
West Covina Little League Champions
West Covina Youth Pony Baseball
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) Proposed Municipal Code Amendment Adopting Los Angeles County Health
Ordinance Relating to Food Establishments
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance relating to
food establishment operations including a requirement to post the letter grade or
inspection score. At the February 17, 1998 meeting, the City Council directed staff
to notice the ordinance for local adoption. Based upon proposed modification by
the L.A. County Department of Health, the City Council continued the public
hearing until the County had fully adopted its owner -initiated inspection program
with an approved fee. The ordinance is now before the City Council for adoption.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
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d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the L.A.
County ordinance by introducing the following City ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
ORDINANCE 91-0071 RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF FOOD
ESTABLISHMENTS.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
2) 1998 Congestion Management Program Conformance Self -Certification and
Local Implementation Report
Pursuant to Section 65089 of the California Government Code, the City of West
Covina is required to submit an annual report to the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to verify conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP). An adopted Self -Certification
Resolution and Local Implementation Report (LIR) must be approved by the City
Council and submitted to the MTA by September 1, 1998. On July 14, 1998, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution 07-98-4516 recommending to the City
Council adoption of the 1998 CMP and LIR.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
I) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: 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,
FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND
ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65089.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
3) First Supplemental Weed & Rubbish Abatement List
This request is the final step in the administrative process for the First Supplemental
Weed and Rubbish Abatement List for the 1998 Weed Abatement Program. It asks
the City Council to receive and file the Affidavit of Mailing, conduct a public
hearing to hear any public protests, and order the abatement of weeds and rubbish.
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a) Affidavit of Mailing
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council order the
abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution
No. 9550.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
4) Levying of Assessment for the 1998 Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
This request asks for the City Council to hold a hearing in order to receive and file
the Affidavit of Posting, conduct protest bearing, and order the levying of
assessments.
a) Affidavit of Posting
b) Open hearing'
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
i) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council confirm the
report of the Fire Chief by adopting the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
DATED AUGUST 4,1998, MADE PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 13,
ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS 39574 THROUGH 39576.5 LEVYING THE
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
PROGRAM FOR 1998 FISCAL YEAR.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove
CONSENT CALENDAR
hold over
1) Written Communications (refer to staff)
Letter received from Michael Miller supporting the installation of a traffic signal at
the intersection of Pima and Cameron Avenues.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a) Community Services 07/14/98
b) Planning 07/28/98
c) Planning (Joint meeting with WM/EQ Commission) 07/28/98
d) Waste Mgmt./Env. Quality 07/16/98
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3) Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
TUP #2459-98 Paul Maurer Shows at Sun Fran Center, for a carnival from 7/23/98
to 7/26/98.
TUP #2460-98 OSH at 501 S. Vincent Avenue, for their Grand Opening from
7/18/98 to 7/19/98.
TUP #2461-98 Brook Furniture at 551 N. Azusa Avenue, for a Furniture Sale from
7/14/98 to 7/28/98.
TUP #2453-98 Cars Net/First Financial Credit Union at 1600 W. Cameron Avenue,
for a Credit Union Promotion from 7/18/98 to 7/19/98.
4) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Project No. MP-98509 — Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Facility at the City
Yard — Allsup Corporation
Location: 825 South Sunset Avenue
Recommendation is to accept construction of installation and authorize release of
Washington International Insurance Company, Bond No. S 500 9586, in the amount
of $234,981.00.
5) Traffic Committee Minutes — Meeting of .July 21 1998
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 Bernie McBride, Sheffield Avenue, West Covina, to install a
traffic signal at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Pima Avenue
resulted in the following recommendation:
THAT THIS REQUEST BE HELD OVER TO PERMIT MR.
McBRIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE TRAFFIC
COMMITTEE.
b) The request of Leo Ruble, Riverdale Street, West Covina, to increase
lengths of red curb at exit from Pinegrove Street onto Francisquito Avenue
resulted in the following recommendation:
THAT AN ADDITIONAL 70 FEET OF RED CURB BE INSTALLED
WESTERLY OF PINEGROVE STREET ON FRANCISQUITO
AVENUE AND THAT AN ADDITIONAL 20 FEET OF RED CURB
BE INSTALLED EASTERLY OF PINEGROVE STREET.
6) City Treasurer's Report
City Treasurer's report for the month of June, 1998.
7) Award of Bids
Rodent Control Contract
Three bids were received and opened on July 21, 1998 for the control of rodents in
City maintained areas. The lowest responsible bid is $24,940 from Gopher Patrol of
Ontario for a one-year contract. It is recommended that the City Council accept the
bid of Gopher Patrol of Ontario, California, in the amount of $24,840, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a one-year contract with the option of four
annual extensions with same for the work to be done.
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8) Miscellaneous — Public Works
a) Project No. SP-99102 — Street Rehabilitation Work — Approval of Plans
and Specifications
This project consists of asphaltic concrete overlay including wheelchair
ramps and all appurtenant and incidental work for various minor street
segments, citywide. The total combined length of the project is
approximately 7.5 miles and the total estimated project cost is $500,000. It
is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications
for Project No. SP-99102 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
b) Reapplication for Older Americans Act Funds
Funding for services for the elderly has been made available through the Los
Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Citizens Services.
Staff is seeking authorization to reapply for these funds for the Senior
Citizens Meals Program. 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,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL AND THE
EXECUTING OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF
SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 8:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
C) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES No reports
D) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT No reports
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E) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
F)
G)
1) Planning Department
Interim Urgency Ordinance Related to Requiring Conditional Use Permits for
There has recently been a growing trend within the lodging industry toward limited
service and extended stay hotels. At least two such facilities have applied to or have
expressed interest in locating in West Covina. These facilities tend to be somewhat
different from traditional hotels in their design and characteristics. Under current
zoning regulations, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for"Motels," but
not for "Hotels." Staff believes that having a Conditional Use Permit requirement
in place for "Hotels" is necessary and would be beneficial to better ensure that new
hotels, including those now being proposed, will be made compatible with
surrounding commercial and residential areas. Staff recommends that the City
Council adopt the following interim urgency ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
REQUIREMENT FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR HOTELS
WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
2) Redevelopment Agency
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
p.m.
HOME FUNDS — Underwritine Criteria (Refer to Aeenev Item III
The City was awarded $500,000 in HOME funds from the state to supplement the
first time home buyer program for low-income households only. RDA housing
funds($125,000) were appropriated to supply the required match. Redevelopment
law, however, requires a more restrictive underwriting standard for low-income
households than commercial banks, which has made it difficult to loan the funds.
The use of non -housing, RDA funds as the match would ease the restrictive
underwriting standard. It is recommended that the City Council approve changes to
the HOME/FTHB program's Loan Administration Agreement (Section 1 —
Definitions) to allow a housing cost standard of 35% rather than 30%.
Motion by
approve
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2nd by
disapprove
No reports
No reports
hold over
to
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H) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1) Finance Department
Legal Fee Audit — Review of Proposals and Request for Council Direction
The City Council will review the accompanying request for proposal for an audit of
legal fees and provide staff with direction under which to proceed in the
procurement of services. It is recommended that the City Council review the RFP
and provide staff with direction under which to proceed in obtaining an audit of
legal fees paid during the two years ending June 30, 1998, including the desired
level of City Council participation in the evaluation process.
Motion by
to
I) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
2„d by
Repeal of the Vehicle License Fee
There are a number of proposals currently before the Governor that will, if
implemented, either eliminate or reduce the Vehicle License Fee. The League of
California Cities has supported an income tax rebate program that will provide an
income tax rebate commensurate with the proposed decreases in the Vehicle
License Fee and has encouraged cities to support this proposal. It is recommended
that the City Council adopt the following resolution supporting the VLF related tax
credit:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT OR
REBATE RELATING TO THE VEHICLE LICENSE FEE.
Motion by 2°d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
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
approve
ROLL CALL:
Registers
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
thru
Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
to
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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)
M)
N)
MAYOR'S REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT Motion by
adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
p.m.
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