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M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 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 Rabbi Nativ of Temple Shalom and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings.
ROLL CALL Mayor Manners, Mayor Pro Tem Jennings, Councilmembers
Herfert, McFadden, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Hanna, Thomas, Miller, Evans, Salazar,
Samaniego, Yoshizaki, Glover, Greene, Collier, Gardner,
Keating, Ure, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve the following sets of minutes:
Regular meeting of October 6, 1992
Special meeting of November.3 „ 1992-
Regular meeting of November 3, 1992
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Manners proclaimed November 19, 1992 asCGREAT
AMERICAN SMOKEOUT DAY and presented the proclamation
to Sonia Castillo of the Los Angeles County Health
Department.
Mayor Manners proclaimed November 16 - 20, 1992 as
WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK and presented the
proclamation to Jack Keating, Communications Director.
Mayor Manners presented a Mayor's Certificate of Recog-
nition to Terry Marquez for being a good samaritan. She
found a purse containing $2,540 and returned it to the
rightful owner.
Mayor Manners presented a Mayor's Certificate of Recog-
nition to Shavondalyn Givens and another one to Jimmy
Huang for being recognized by the West Covina Optimist
Club with a Youth Appreciation Award. They both have
volunteered many hours at_Inter-Community Hospital.
HEARING TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) HEARING
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Manners opened the hearing regarding advance re-
financing of the Redevelopment Agency 1986 Tax Allo-
Tax Equity & Fiscal cation Bonds. Assistant Executive Director of the
Responsibility Act Redevelopment Agency, Steve Wylie, presented a short
staff report recommending that the matter be continued
(hearing continued to until November 23, 1992.
11/23/92) Maydr.,Manners stated there would be opportunity to
address the Council on November 23 during the hearing,
but she would ," take comments at this meeting if there
was anyone in the audience who wished to speak to this
item. No one addressed the Council.
Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden,.,and unanimously
carried to continueithe::hearingvto November 23, 1992 at
5:30 pm.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
November 17, 1992
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Jean Arneson Jean Arneson, 1116 Donna Beth, posed several questions
regarding Item D-3 (hydraulic.: study of 12/29/91 flooding
at Amar Road). Mayor Manners stated that the questions
would be answered at the time the matter comes up on the
Agenda.
Cheryl Moore Cheryl Moore, resident of West Covina, stated that her
family just recently moved into the City and needed infor-
mation regarding the automated trash pickup. Mosta6fo.
her trash was left at the curb because it didn't all fit
into the one container that was assigned to her residence.
She asked for anuexplanation of the red tags.
Mayor Manners asked Environmental Services Director
to speak with her.
Margie Petty Margie Petty, 2025 E. Walnut Creek Parkway, complained
about the billing practices of West Covina Disposal.
She also noted that she had observed the trashman taking
out an excess trash bag from the container and leaving
it on the curb.
Rudolf Art Macada Rodolf Art Macada, resident of West Covina, felt that with
the size of West Covina there should be more than one
trash hauler, more than one contractor.
Recess Mayor Manners called a recess at 8:10 pm as Margie Petty
appeared to need medical attention. The paramedics
arrived at 8:15 pm. Mayor Manners suggested the Council
Meeting relocated to meeting be relocated to the Management Resource Center
Management Resource Center to continue with the meeting. The Council meeting re-
convened at 8:20 pm in the MRC.
Environmental Services Director Miller responded to the
Staff comments questions and comments regarding the automated trash
pickup system. He explained the franchise agreement,
state imposed goals for 1995 and 2000, the adjustment
period for the program to run smoothly, and the billing
cycle of West Covina Disposal. West Covina Disposal
has been implementing a staggered billing system and
neglected to explain that to the residents. He also
explained that there will be situations in which new
residents will be caught in the middle of the transition
period and staff is prepared to handle those situations
directly with the residents.
Mayor Manners explained that the franchise agreement
calls for specific performance of the company and if those
goals are not met than Council will take action. At this
point, it is too early to take such an action - the new
program just started November 2, 1992.
Councilmember Wong pointed out that it would be
difficult on the residents to have different trash haulers
and conflicting trash days throughout the neighborhoods;
although, it is possible to have more than one trash
hauler within the commercial areas.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
• CONSENT CALENDAR
Written.Communications
November 17, 1992
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(none received)
Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Human Services 11/10/92
Planning Commision 11/10/92
ABC Applications (no protest)
Fung, Kelly dba 7-ELEVEN STORE
Arcadia, CA 1347 S. Azusa Avenue #A
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP #2096-92 was issued to Cal Spas for a parking lot
sale on 1/24 and 10/25 at 2211 N. Garvey Avenue.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Grading & Retaining Wall - Location: 820 Dancove Drive
Pierre J. Andre Recommendation is to acknowledge completion of grading
and release California State Bank Certificate of Deposit
No. A51198 in the amount of $10,000.
Award of Bids
1) TS 92107 - Minor Traffic Signal Modification Project
at Amar/Nogales and at Amar/Median
Recommendation is to a) allocate $3,000 from Engi=u.:
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neering, b) allocate $7,916 from Contingencies, and
C.T. & F.
c) accept the bid of C.T. & F., Bell Gardens, in
the amount of $39,084.00 as submitted at the bid
opening of ;November 4, 1992 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
2) Extension of Radio Maintenance Agreement
Recommendation is to award Bid No. 93-2 for the City';
Radio Maintenance Agreement
- Radio Maintenance Agreement to Motorola Communica-
Motorola Communications
tions and Electronics, Inc., Van Nuys, for a period
of two years commencing January 1, 1993 at a current
fixed cost of $3,045.00 a month, and authorize staff
to issue a purchase order for such award.
3) Three Special Enforcement Team (S.E.T.) Vehicle
Replacements
Recommendation is to a) find that the state bid is
Three S.E.T. replacement
at least as stringent as that used by the City.
vehicles
The state Bid No. 1922314 therefore satisfies the
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formal bid process per WCMC § 2-333, and justifies
Ed Butts Ford and
waiving the formal bid process and purchase of a
Enterprise Car Sales
1992 Ford Mustang ($10,948.80 plus tax and fees) and
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allow Ed Butts Ford to match the state bid; and b)
allow the Chief of Police to purchase one unmarked
vehicle from Ed Butts Ford for $13,000 plus tax
and fees; and c) allow the Chief of Police to pur-
chase one unmarked vehicle from Enterprise Car Sales
at a unit price not to exceed $11,496.00 plus tax
and fees.
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• Miscellaneous
1).i..tMaintenance District No. 6 - Annual Landscape
Contract Renewal
Main. Dist. No. 6 - Recommendation is to renew the service contract with
Azteca Landscape Azteca Landscape for the coming twelve-month period
at the current annual cost of $66,936.48.
2) Ordinance Introduction - Garvey Avenue Speed Zone
Recommendation is to introduce:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Garvey Avenue Speed Zone WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES
OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
3) Request for Permission to Consume Beer and Wine at
the Shadow Oak Community Center
Recommendation is to adopt:
Merchants Building Main- RESOLUTION NO. 8897 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
tenance Company - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 8897 APPROVING THE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE BY THE
EMPLOYEES AND GUESTS OF THE MERCHANTS BUILDING
MAINTENANCE COMPANY ON DECEMBER 5, 1992 AT THE
SHADOW OAK CENTER
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Wong, seconded by McFadden to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt;:.waive._reading of the
ordinance and introduce; and approve.all.+other items on
the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Heffert, McFadden, Jennings, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
1) PP 93209 & PP 93201 - PICNIC SHELTERS IN CITY PARKS
AND WALKWAYS IN GINGRICH PARK
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Council reviewed the staff report.
Plans & specs approved
Motion by Jennings, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifi-
cations for PP 93209 and PP 93201 and authorize the
City Engineer to call for bids.
2) APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSITION "C" PROJECT SUBMITTALS
TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORATION COMMISSION
City Engineer Thomas elaborated on the staff report.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong, and unani-
Prop "C" projects to
mously carried to approve the project submittals for
LACTC
the following:
a) Bikeway Maintenance - $30,000
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b) Metrolink Shuttle - $35,000
c) Revised Vincent Avenue Street Reconstruction
Project - $200,000 new funding, $665,000
total cost
d) Pavement Management Systems Update - $20,000
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8898 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8898 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
approving project
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
descriptions
APPROVING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS7 FOR PROJECTS TO
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• BE FUNDED UNDER PROPOSITION "C" FOR FISCAL YEAR 92/93
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Wong, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the reso-
lution and to adopt.
3) HYDRAULIC STUDY OF DECEMBER 29, 1991 FLOODING AT
AMAR ROAD - FINAL REPORT (INFORMATIONAL)
- City Engineer Thomas elaborated on the staff report
and responded to the questions posed under Agenda
Haudralic Study of 12/29/91 Communications. Steven Barnhart of Hunsaker and
flood on Amar Road Associates, the consultant who prepared the study,
addressed Council,commenting on the sediment -and
water flows during the flood. Steve Samaniego, the
City's Waste Management Enforcement Manager, answered
questions about the landfills landscaping require-
ments and the progress taken so far in landscaping
the various areas in the landfill.
Motion by Wong, seconded by Jennings, and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the informational
report.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
West Covina Disposal
Insurance
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
1) WEST COVINA DISPOSAL INSURANCE
Environmental Services Director Miller elaborated
on the staff report and responded to Council ques-l:-:
tions. Councilmember Herfert felt approving a
change in insurance company ratings from A to A -
would equate to more money for Athens. Without
knowing the financial impact of such a change, he
could not support the recommendation. Councilmember
Wong noted the positive aspects in supporting this,
as did Mayor Pro Tem Jennings. The suggestion was
made to leave the requirement as is for the time
being and ask Athens to seekquotes from A rated
insurance companies for cost comparisons.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert,to
request Athens to supply quotes from A. rated
insurance companies with a status report .to Council
at the first meeting in December. Motion carried
with Jennings voting no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Redevelopment Agency
HUMAN SERVICES
. PUBLICbSAFETY SERVICES
Mayor Manners recessed the City Council meeting at
9:16 pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The City Council reconvened at 9:45 pm with all
members present.
No items scheduled for this meeting.
No items.:scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No items scheduled for this meeting.
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION City Attorney stated there would not be a closed session
this evening.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Jennings, seconded by Wong to approve Demands
totaling $2,106,930.20 as listed on check registers FI
135843 through 136163. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Jennings, Wong, Manners
NOES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Manners briefly commented on the recent Woodside
Village community awareness event, stating that she would
discuss it more fully next time..-..She:.directed_staffct6
prepareucommendations for those who put--it.'together.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS San Gabriel Valley Transporation Coalition
City Manager Starbird elaborated on the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Wong, and unanimously
carried to send a letter to Supervisor Antonovich
opposing LACTC's use of Prop "C" funds to underwrite
the $117 million debt of RTD.
Councilmember Herfer.treported on the Prop "A" situation.
Councilmember Wong suggested the questions under Oral
Communications be responded to at the next Council meeting.
Councilmember McFadden updated Council on the status of
the veteranls memorial.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 pm.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Janet Be y
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