06-02-1992 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
June 2, 1992
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Manners at 7:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The Invocation was given by Rev. Sung Yop Lee of West Covina Unified
Methodist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember McFadden.
ROLL CALL Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, Councilmembers
Herfert, McFadden, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Panas, Hanna, Wylie, Orr, Brown, Schieldge,
Keating, Ure, Glover, McKenna, Holmes, Koniarsky,
Field, Yoshizaki, Berry
PRESENTATIONS Vine Elementary School principal Gary Lawson introduced
five students who gave short speeches as part of their
speaking class assignment.
City Manager Starbird introduced the new Fire Chief of
West Covina: Richard Greene.
HEARING
CITYWIDE SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGES FOR
1992/93 AND METHOD OF COLLECTION
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Manners opened the hearing and the staff report
Citywide Sewer Standby &
was presented by City Engineer Thomas.
Availability Charges
Mayor Manners opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing an&'City Clerk Berry reported that no written
Public Testimony
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comments, objections, or protests had been received in
None
relation to this matter.
Mayor Manners then asked fororalcomments or protests
and no one addressed Council. The public testimony
Public —Testimony —closed
portion of the hearing was closed.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8824 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution 8824 -
OF. THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
authorizing the collection
COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY
CHARGES THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt. Motion included establishing the citywide sewer
and standby availability charges at $17.74 per unit for
FY 92/93.
HEARING
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT LIST
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of mialing.
lst Supplemental Weed
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
• Abatement List
carried to receive and file the affidavit. Mayor Manners
opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by
Building & Safety Director Glover.
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Public —Testimony Mayor Manners opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and City Clerk Berry reported that no written
objections or protests had been received.
Mayor Manners asked for oral comments, protests, or objec-
tions and the following individual spoke to Council:
Norman Richmond, 3432 E. Cortez Street, spoke favorabl}
Norman Richmond
of the weed abatement program and noted a lot adjacent to
his home that was very much in need of attention.
Mayor Manners then closed the public testimony portion
Public —Testimony —closed
of the hearing.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on
those properties described in Resolution No. 8821.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Louis Gilbert, 428 N. Fernwood Street, suggested more
Louis Gilbert
information on the Agenda regarding the closed sessions.
Norman Richmond, 3432 E. Cortez Street, commented on
automated trash pickup noting that he has a long driveway
Norman Richmond
and as a senior citizen would find it very difficult to
maneuver the proposed containers. He asked if assistance
will be given to invalids. He hoped Council would reject
automated trash pickup for West Covina.
Annette Lyford
Annette Lyford,"3106 Los Cerillos, expressed similar con-
cerns to those raised by Mr. Richmond and asked if a sur-
vey had been taken ofoother cities as to how they handle
such problems.
Glenn Myers
Glenn Myers, Covina/West Covina Animal Control Supervisor,
noted Covina's support of Item J-1 (Animal Shelter Services)
and stated he was available to answer questions.
Marlene Chalette
Marlene Chalette, La Verne, a volunteer..at.the Pomona
ValleycHumane^Society,"explained taetthe volunteer program
at the Humane Society.,and spoke in favor of J-1.
Frank Andrews
Frank Andrews of Los Angeles County Animal Services stated
he was available to answer questions about shelter -.services.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Written Communications (receive and file)
Letter from the Chamber of Commerce on the 1992 Summer
Concert Series.
Commission's Summary of Action (receive and file)
Planning Commission 1 5/26/92
Waste Mgt/Environmental Quality Comm. 5/21/92
Human -:Services Commissions 5/12/92
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2074-92 was issued to the Rotary Club of West Covina
for a fundraiser dinner/dance held at The Plaza on 5/16/92.
Miscellaneous Public Works
. a) MP 87152 - Approval of Funding for Modification
in Scope of 'Work
Recommendation is to authorize the use of $50,000 in
previouslybudgeted funding as a contingency fund
for MP 87152.
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b) 1991/92 Transportation Development Act Funding
(adopt resolution)
Resolution 8825 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8825 - A RESOLUTION OF THE('CITY
TDA funding for bicycle
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
& pedestrian plan
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APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND RECONFIRMING THE
ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND PEDSTRIAN PLAN
c) West Covina Landscape MaintenanceDistrictsA, 6, 7
(adopt resolutions)
RESOLUTION NO. 8826 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8826 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
approving Engineer's.Report
APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8686 (West
Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4)
Proposed decrease of 5%
RESOLUTION NO. 8827 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8827 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
public hearing: 7/21/92
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE
(MD # 4)
OF EXISTING LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS,
REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS
IT BECOMES NECESSARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BE-
GINNING JULY 1, 1992 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (Public
Hearing: July 21, 1992)
RESOLUTION NO. 8828 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8828 -
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
approving Engineer's Report
.' APPROVING THEREPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8691 (West
1-.`. Covina Maintenance District No. 6) No change, -in rate
RESOLUTION NO. 8829 - A RESOLUTION.OF'THE-CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 8829 -
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN MAINTENANCE
public hearing: 7/21/92
OF EXISTING LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS,
(MD #6).
REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT
BECOMES NECESSARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAIN-
TENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 17 1992, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR '" -
HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (Public Hearing:
July 21, 1992)
Resolution 8830 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8830 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
approving Engineer's Report
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA.,
APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 8692 (West
Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7) No
change in rate
Resolution 8831 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8831 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
public hearing: 7/21/92
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE -
(MD #7)
CLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING
LANDSCAPING IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT AND
MODIFICATION OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES NECES-
SARY WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DIS-
TRICT NO. 7 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JLY 1, 1992,
AND APPOINTING A TIME ANDPLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS
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IN RELATION THERETO (Public Hearing: July 21, 1992)
Custodial Services Contract Extension for City Hall,
Police Department and Communications Buildings
Custodial Services
Recommendation is to grant renewal of the D.H. Maintenance
Services contract for 7/1/92 to 6/30/93 without any increase
"at the current $5,400 per month charge.
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Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1992.
• Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
ORDINANCE NO. 1902 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance 1902 - OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN
Amendment 248 SECTIONS OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 26
(ZONING), AS IT RELATES TO MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITIES
AND SOLID WASTE TRANSFER AND PROCESSING FACILITIES (Amend-
ment No. 248)
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month of April,;1992.
Award of Bid - SP 92105 - Concrete Sidewalk Construction
SP 92105 - Recommendation is to a) appropriate $4,000 from unappro
Grigolla and Sons o_c. priated TDA funds to SP 92105 (128-320-3205-7200) and
Construction Co. transfer $5,000 from SP 92108 (124-320-3209-7200) to
SP 92105;.&nd b) accept the bid of Grigolla and Sons Con-
struction Company, Azusa, in the amount of $25,509.00 as
submitted at the bid opening on May 13, 1992, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Miscellaneous
a) Building and Fire Codes - 1991 Editions -
Ordinance Introduction and Setting Public Hearing
(recommendation is to waive reading and introduce
the ordinance, and set public'.hearing date of 6/16)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance introduced - WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES
standard uniforms code IIr TII, IV, V, VI, VII, TX, DIVISION 1, ARTICLE XIII
(public hearing: 6/16) AND CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RE-
LATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1991 EDITIONS OF THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND STANDARDS, UNIFORM FIRE CODE
AND STANDARDS, UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM SIGN CODE, UNI-
FORM SOLAR -ENERGY CODE AND THE 1990 EDITION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
b) Approval of Class Specification for Utility Accounts
Technician- .(adopt resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. 8832 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8832 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Utility Accounts AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO CLASSIFICA-
Technician TION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS AMENDED; AND
APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR UTILITY ACCOUNTS
TECHNICIAN
c) Approval of Class Specification for Waste Management
Enforcement Manager-- (adopt resolution).
Resolution 8833 - RESOLUTION NO. 8833 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
• Waste Mgt. Enforcement COUNCIL OF THE CITY "OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Manager AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICA-
TION AND COMPENSATION, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE
REVISED CLASSIFICATION FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCE-
MENT MANAGER
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CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden to waive further
reading of the resolutions and ordinance and to introduce
or adopt, as applicable, and to approve all other items
listed except: 4c, 4a, 2a, 5, 8, 9c. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
Item 2a In response to Council's question, Community Services
Poss property Division Manager Miller gave a status report on the Poss
property. Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the staff report.
Item 4a Mayor Pro Tem Jennings asked about the provisions for
MP 87152 methanol fuel and the funds for the project. City Engineer
Thomas responded. Motion by McFadden, seconded by Jennings,
and unanimously carried to approve MP 87152 as presented
and in addition, requested staff to look for other funding
sources.
Item 4c Councilmember Wong noted that he would have to abstain from
Maintenance districts the discussions and voting of Maintenance District No. 4
resolutions for adoption and 7 due to a conflict of interest.
City -Clerk Berry`presented the resolutions regarding MD #6
(Resolutions 8828 and 8829). Motion by Wong, seconded by
McFadden, and unanimously carried to waive further reading
of the resolutions and adopt.
City Clerk Berry presented the resolutions regarding MD #4
(Resolutions 8826 and 8827) and MD #7 (Resolutions 8830
and 8831). Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden to
waive further reading and'adopt. Motion carried with
Wong abstaining for all four resolutions.
Item 5 Councilmember Herfert had a question regarding the speed
Speed limit on Merced limit on Merced. City Engineer Thomas responded, noting
it was being reviewed because of a high accident rate
and a report would be forthcoming to Council. Motion by
Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried
to accept and file.
At 9:27 pm Councilmember McFadden left the Council table
to use the phone.
Item 8
Bid award: SP 92105
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unanimously carried
to approve as recommended. Motion carried with McFadden
absent.
At 9:30 pm CouncilmemberMcFadden returned to the Council
table.
Item 9c
Staff responded to a"Council question. Motion by Jennings,
Class spec: resolution
seconded by Wong, and unanimously carried to waive reading
of the resolution and adopt.,(Resolution 8832).
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CLARIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION TAX ORDINANCE
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
re 8 21-90
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 21-90 TO CLARIFY ITS MEANING
Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance
and to introduce.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
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OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) AUTOMATED RESIDENTIAL WASTE COLLECTION
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Jennings, and
unanimously carried to continue this item until
June 16, 1992.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) REINVESTMENT OF MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT FUND RESERVES
Council reviewed the staff report and Controller Panas
Reinvestment of elaborated the subject with slides depicting various
fund reserves investment schemes.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and
unanimously carried to authorize the immediate sale
of $9,195,000 in callable FNMAs to be reinvested
with the premium $1,068,918 until 2014 (Option A).
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION POLICE DEPARTMENT
1) CONTRACTS FORPROFESSIONALSERVICES WITH VERNON
MORTON AND WILLIAM LYM
Elaboration of the staff report was given by Lt.
Dillon of the Police Department.
Software support for Police, Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and unani-
Fire & Communications mouslycarried to approve eontracffs.srQi:professional ser-
vices with Vernon Morton and William Lym commencing
June 1, 1992.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Hanna addressed the question posed earlier
about the lack of information regarding closed session.
She stated that there isn't always a need for a closed
session and the Agenda should reflect the possibility of
a closed session.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at 10:20 pm
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 10:22 pm with all members present.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1) ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
City Clerk Berry elaborated on the staff report.
Council comments and questions were responded to by
Animal Shelter services staff; Bill Harford, Executive Director of the Pomona
with Pomona Valley Valley Humane Society; and Frank Andrews, Director
Humane Society of the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control.
After lengthy discussion, motion by Jennings, seconded
by Wong to a) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with the Humane Society of
Pomona Valley effective July 1, 1992, in the amount
of $31,710; b) authorize staff to notify. the JPA
that the City of West Covina will not be renewing
the current contract; and c) continue daily patrol
services through the joint program with Covina.
The motion carried with Herfert and McFadden voting no.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to approve Demands
totaling $2,035,843.00 as listed on check registers FI
132394 through 132686. Motion carried by roll call vote:
• AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Manners stated that she would - be attending the
West Covina Elks Lodge Second Annual Chili Cookoff
scheduled for June 27, 1992 and encouraged the other
councilmembers to attend.
Mayor Manners reported on the San Gabriel Valley's
Association of Cities new gang task force and that
Councilmember McFadden will serve on that committee.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Jennings clarified his vote at the May 27th
hearing regarding MRFs in West Covina. He voted for
Alternative A because. he -supports theodevel6pment of a
Jennings MRF in West Covina. H&`iemphasize&-that^he was fi trbpp6sed
to,:A:'MRF at the -landfill site -_(perm ttedtby Alternative":
B), but council comments revealed to him that there were
not enough votes for B.
Councilmember McFadden reported on a recent fundraiser
sp6nsored by the Boar's Head bar in Covina for Reginald
McFadden Denny, one of the victims of the Los Angeles riots.
Councilmember Wong thanked the public for their support
with the West"Covina Lion's recent movie fundraiser
which raised $15,000.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert,-and-unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 pm.
Attest:
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City Clerk Janet Berry
Mayor i cy Manners
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