11-03-1992 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
• November 3, 1992
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Manners at 7:35 pm in the -City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The invocation was given by Rev. Lawrence Cole of Community Presbyterian
Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Wong.
ROLL CALL Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, Councilmembers
Herfert, McFadden, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Miller, Hanna, Thomas, Holmes, Samaniego,
Greene, Salazar, Orr, Collier, Johnson, Gardner, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting of September 1, 1992 (motion carried
with Jennings and McFadden abstaining - both on vacation)
and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of
September 23, 1992 (motion carried with Jennings abstain--*-.
ing - vacation).
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and unanimously car-
ried.to approve the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting
of October 13, 1992 and the regular meeting of October 20,
1992.
PRESENTATION Sherl Hopkins of the University of California Cooperative
Extension presented Certificates of Completion to the
following new Master Composter Volunteers:
Eileen Starr
Master Composter Paul Starr
Volunteers William Ketteringham
Mike Miller
Mr. Hopkins stated that backyard composting demonstrations::
are held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 am
to 12 noon at the Charter Oak Park, 20261 E. Covina
Boulevard in Covina where the volunteers can assist
interested persons in backyard composting of yard wastes
and other organic materials.
HEARING L
1992 CHAS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AND 1993 ANNUAL PLAN
CHAS Annual Report
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Manners opened the hearing and Human Services
Director Salazar presented the staff report.
Public —Testimony
Mayor Manners opened the hearing for public comment and
None
no one addressed the Council. She then closed the public
Public —Testimony —closed
testimony portion of the hearing.
Ihi'responsba.to a.. Council question; Human Services Director
Salazar stated that all residents receive notification of
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the various.programs and that�thereiare certain qualifying
factors in makingt.application.
Motion by Wong, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously carried
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to approve the 1992 Annual Performance Report and the 1993
Annual Plan and authorize their submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Arthur Rubino, representing American Legion Post 790,
• referred to their letter addressed tocthe Redevelopment
Arthur Rubino Agency offering their property for sale to the City,;_as;._a;.i
it is located in a redevelopment project area. He asked
for a response time to the letter.
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, gave her observa-
Iris Delameter tions of the first day of the new automated trash pickup
program/service in the community.
Peter Morehead,. 1317 Mobeck, presented Council with
Peter Morehead a petition of his neighbors complaining about the gun
shots at Cameron Park on October 23, 1992. The petition
requested a patrol car be stationed at the park during
school hours.
Mayor Manners stated that Mr.. Rubino's letter will be taken
up at the time the Agenda item is considered.
Mike Miller responded to the automated trash pickup com-c..t,
ments, noting there will be a transition period before
the program runs smoothly.
Police Chief Holmes responded to the Cameron Park incident.
He also stated that he would talk to Mr. Morehead about it.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commissions Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Planning Commission 10/13 And11O/27
Personnel Commission 10/14
Human Services 10/13
Waste Mgmt. & Environmental Quality 10/15
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $750.26 on September 28, 1992 from
Dolores Witt.
The City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $4,022.00 on July 9, 1992 from Yolanda
Novarro.
Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolutions)
a) Parcel Map 22771 - Glenfed Construction
Resolution 8892 - RESOLUTION NO. 8892 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Parcel Map 22771 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
• FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 22771 AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF
b) Lot Line Adjustment No. 83 - Marion E. Jackson and
• . Crestview Cadillac
Resolution 8893 - RESOLUTION NO. 8893 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Lot Line Adjustment 83 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 83 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF (Marion E. Jackson/Crestview Cadillac)
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Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2094-92 was issued to Choice Pumpkin for a pumpkin
patch located at 512 S. Valinda Avenue to be.held 10/16
through 10/31.
TUP #2096-92 was issued to Cal Spas located at 2211 N.
Garvey Avenue for a parking lot sale to be held on 10/24
through 10/25.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting held October 20, 1992.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of September, 1992.
Award of Bids
a) MP 92116 and MP 92117 -
Landscape Improvements in MD #6 and MD #7
Recommendation is to i) appropriate $15,000 from MD #6
MP 92116 & MP 92117 -
contingency funds to MP 92116 (186-320-3216-7900), and
California Landscape &
Design ii) accept the bid of California Landscape and Design,
Upland, in the amount of $43,195.50 as submitted at
the bid opening of October 19, 1992, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
b) PP 92209 - Peppertree Circle and Brooktree Circle -
Drainage Correction
Recommendation is to i) appropriate $42,000 from MD
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#2 contingency funds to PP 92209 (182-320-3229-7900),
Atlas Allied, Inc.
and ii) accept the bid of Atlas Allied, Inc., Anaheim,
in the amount of $31,350 as submitted at the bid
opening of October 19, 1992, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the contract.
c) SP 93103 - Curb and Gutter Repair
Recommendation is to i) authorize the use of budgeted
funds in the amount of $8,800.00 for additional re-
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pairaof damaged curb, gutter and driveway aprons;
Ranco Corporation
and ii) accept the bid of Ranco Corporation, Brea,
in the amount of $35,274.82, as submitted at the bid
opening of October 26, 1992, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerktwexecute the contract.
d) SP 93115 - Street Rehabilitation - Phase I
Recommendation is to i) transfer $52,000 from SP 93101
(126-320-3301-7200) to SP 93115 (126-320-3349-7200),
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and ii) accept the bid of Rubberized Crackfiller '-
Rubberized Crackfiller
Sealant, Inc., San Juan Capistrano, in the amount of
Sealant, Inc.
$39,450.00, as submitted at the bid opening of
October 26, 1992, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the contract.
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Miscellaneous
a) Destruction of Certain Documents as Prescribed by Law
(adopt resolution)
Resolution 8894 - RESOLUTION NO. 8894 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
destruction of materials COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AS
PRESCRIBED BY LAW
b) Request for Permission to Sell Beer and Wine at the
Senior Citizens' Center (adopt resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. 8895 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8895 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
beer & wine at Sr. Citizens' APPROVING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE
Center BY THE WEST COVINA SENIOR CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION ON
DECEMBER 19, 1992 AT THE WEST COVINA SENIOR CITIZENS'
CENTER
Items removed for . The following items were removed for separate consideration:
separate consideration C-8a and C-8b.
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden to waivevreading
and adopt resolutions, and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar except C-8a and C-8b.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
C-8a and C-8b Due to a conflict of interest, Councilmember Wong stated
(abstention by Wong) that he would need to abstain from voting on Landscape
Improvements in MD #6 & #7 (C-8a) and PP 92209 (C-8b).
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert to approve
these two items as recommended. Motion carried with Wong
abstaining.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES TS 93107 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MASTER UPGRADE
Councilzreviewed the staff report.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Jennings, and unani-
mously carried to a) transfer $23,000 (124-320-3136-7200)
TS 93107 - from IS 91126 to TS 93107 (126-320-3307-7800) and $1,390.48
Multisonics (126-320-3308-7800) from IS 93108 to TS 93107 (126-320-
3307-7800), and b) approve waiver of competitive bidding
procedures and authorize the purchase of the signal master
upgrade from Multisonics in the amount of $74,390.48,
• including tax.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No items scheduled for this meeting.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND STATUS
Environmental Services Director Miller elaborated on the
staff report. Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
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• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
• 1) DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLAN PRESENTATION
Planning Director Collier elaborated on the staff
report, discussing the purpose of the downtown street -
Downtown Streetscape Plan scape plan and the steps taken thus`far.by.,staff.
Councilmember Wong stated he would have to
Urban Design Studio abstain from discussing and voting on this matter due
to his family -owned business within the project area.
Mr. Collier introduced Mark Brodeur, the con-
sultant with Urban Design Studio who worked in con-
junction with the Planning Department.
Mr. Brodeur explained the elements of the plan
as presented in the document. He stated that cities
often choose to implement upgrading projects such as
this one incrementally by phases, or by targeting
certain areas within the project boundaries, or by
selecting segments that will make the most impact in
the community -.all based on funds available. This
is why each of the proposed improvements were costed
out. He also emphasized the importance of a theme
color, which can effectively bridge older features
and fixtures with the newer elements of the plan.
Council asked questions regarding handicapped
accessibility, the comtemporary theme envisioned by
the consultant (as opposed to a "history" theme),
service club signage, and any innovative funding
mechanisms that the consultant may have heard of.
Mr. Brodeur responded.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Herfert to
direct staff to schedule workshops with property
owners and businesses to gain community comment.
The motioncarried with Wong abstaining.
HUMAN SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at 8:58 pm
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 9:09 pm with all members present.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney stated there would be a need for a closed
session at the close of the meeting to discuss Adams vs
the City of West Covina, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a).
CITY MANAGER
1) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSPORTATION -COALITION --
CITY PARTICIPATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 92/93
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8896 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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Resolution 8896 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR
S.G.V. Transportation CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANS -
Coalition for FY 92/93 PORTATION COALITION AND PAYMENT OF THE 92/93 ASSESS-
MENT
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and adopt.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to approve Demands
totaling $2,126,553.80 as listed on check registers FI
135545 through 135852. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, McFadden, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Hefert re SCE billing
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR'S REPORTS
No comments offered.
Mayor Manners announced that President Bush conceded -the
election for President of the United States to Governor
Bill Clinton. The President made his speech shortly after
the close of polls in California, before any of the
California ballots could:be counted.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember Herfert noted that Vine School's Education
2000 Program coordinators were interested in involving
the Councilmembers in their leadership program. Mayor
Manners stated that she had already signed up and any
other Councilmembers interested in participating should
contact Gary Lawson, the principal at Vine School.
Councilm ember Wong reported that he had ridden on the
MetroLink's maiden run into Los Angeles. He found it to
be a stress free mode of. transportation for commuters.
Mayor Pro Tem Jennings discussed the County Sanitation's
efforts to expand Puente Hills Landfill. He felt Council
should take a supportive stand in the County's efforts.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at 9:22 pm
forLthe purpose of conducting a closed session, pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Council reconvened
at 10:12 pm.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 pm.
• ATTEST:
City Clerk Janet Be Yy
Mayor r4y Manners
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