02-20-1996 - Regular Meeting - Minutesi
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
February 20, 1996
• The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
by Mayor Herfert at 7:40 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The invocation was given by Assistant. City
Manager Wylie and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Herfert.
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey, Council -
members Manners, McFadden, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Dixon, Wylie, Samaniego, Glover,
Koniarsky, Yoshizaki, Dunlap, Peters, Miller,
Bonaparte, Mayer, Greene, Panas, Keating,
Collier, Pullin, Patton, Salazar, Irwin,
Jones, Gardner, Distelrath, Miyasato, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey to
approve the minutes of the special meeting of
January 30, 1996, the special meeting of
February 6, 1996, and the regular meeting of
February 6, 1996. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Herfert called to order the Redevelop-
ment Agency at 7:42 pm to conduct the fol-
lowing two joint public hearings.
HEARING CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN,
THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
CONCORDE BATTERY CORPORATION
Concorde Battery City Clerk Berry stated that the affidavit was
on file and the record also contained the
Owner Participation Agreement between the Re-
development Agency of the City of West Covina
and Concorde Battery.
Redevelopment Director Yoshizaki presented the
staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony por-
tion of the hearing. City Clerk Berry stated
that a letter was received on February 14,
1996, from Paul Godber of Concorde Battery
requesting the affirmative vote of the Council
and Redevelopment Agency. Mayor Herfert asked
for verbal comments regarding the OPA.
No one addressed the proposed OPA and
Mayor Herfert closed the public testimony por-
• Testimony closed tion of the hearing.
Councilmember Wong stated his support for the
• project as it will create jobs in West Covina
and produce revenues for the City.
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City Council Action
City Clerk'presented:
Resolution 9287 - RESOLUTION NO. 9287 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving the OPA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
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THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CONCORDE BATTERY
CORPORATION AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Redevelopment Agency Action
Secretary Berry presented:
Resolution 489 -
RESOLUTION NO. 489 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving the OPA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CONCORDE
BATTERY CORPORATION AND MAKING CERTAIN FIND-
INGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Expenditure approved
Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey
to approve the expenditure of $88,000 from
Redevelopment Agency fund balances. Motion
carried 5-0.
HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AGREEMENT SHARING
OF DEBT SERVICE SAVINGS (RESULTING FROM THE
MELLO-ROOS REFINANCING) AND EASTLAND SALES TAX
GUARANTEE BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND CENTERMARK
PROPERTIES AND AGENCY AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE
MELLO-ROOS REFUNDING BONDS.
Debt.Service Savings City Clerk Berry stated that the affidavit was
on file and the record contained the Agreement
Regarding Debt -Service Savings and Sales Tax
Guarantee between the West Covina Redevelop-
ment Agency and CenterMark Properties of West
Covina, Inc.
Redevelopment Agency Director Yoshizaki pre-
sented the staff report, elaborating on the
history of this particular Mello -Roos bond
issue. In response to Council questions, Wes
Loran of Project Finance Associates (the
financial advisor for the refinancing of this
bond issue) discussed the window of opportun-
ity and that at this time the cutoff date
appears to be March 19, 1996.
Public Testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony por-
tion of the hearing. City Clerk Berry stated
that no written communications had been
received regarding this matter. Mayor Herfert
asked for verbal comments and the following
addressed the issue:
Iris Delameter Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, asked
for a clarification of several of the points
addressed in the agreement. City Manager
Starbird responded.
There being no others wishing to address the
Council/Agency Board, Mayor Herfert closed the
Testimony closed public testimony portion of the hearing.
Councilmember Manners stated that refinancing
resulted in .a good deal for the City and the
Redevelopment Agency.
Minutes of 2/20/96
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City Council Action
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9288 - RESOLUTION NO. 9288 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving sharing of CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CONSEN-
debt-service savings TING TO THE APPROVAL BY THE REDEVELOPMENT
• AGENCY OF WEST COVINA OF THE AGREEMENT RE DEBT
SERVICE SAVINGS AND SALES TAX GUARANTEE BY AND
BETWEEN CENTERMARK PROPERTIES OF WEST COVINA,
INC. AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA
Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey
to waive .further reading of the resolution and
adopt. Motion carried 5-6. -"
Redevelopment Agency Action
PFA consultant approved Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey
to retain Project Finance Associates (PFA) as
financial advisor on the Mello -Roos refund
bond issue. Motion carried 5-0.
Secretary Berry presented:
Resolution 490 -
RESOLUTION NO. 490 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
approving agreement
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF THE, AGREEMENT RE DEBT SERVICE SAVINGS AND
SALES TAX GUARANTEE BY AND BETWEEN CENTERMARK
PROPERTIES OF WEST COVINA, INC. AND THE REDE-
VELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Resolution 491 -
RESOLUTION NO. 491 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
authorizing issuance of
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
special tax.bonds
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS
FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1989-1
(FASHION PLAZA), APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE
EXECUTION OF. A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND
APPROVING OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS
Motion by Wong and seconded by Touhey to
waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
RDA recessed Mayor Herfert recessed the Redevelopment Agency
at 8:22 pm to continue the City Council Agenda.
HEARING FEE ADJUSTMENTS
Fee Adjustments City Clerk Berry stated the affidavit was on
file and the staff 'report was presented by City
Controller Panas.
Public Testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony por-
tion of the hearing. City Clerk Berry stated
that no written communications had been
received. Mayor Herfert then asked for verbal
comments and no one addressed the Council on
this issue. Mayor Herfert closed the public
• Testimony closed testimony portion of the hearing.
In relation to a proposed fee for fire pre-
vention inspections for carnivals, Mayor
Herfert stated that he was reluctant to impose
fees on nonprofit organizations. Council dis-
cussed this nuance. City Attorney Dixon sug-
gested additional language to the resolution
that the fees may be waived for nonprofit
groups pursuant to policies developed by the
Fire Chief. Council concurred with her sug-
gestion.
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City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 9289 - RESOLUTION NO. 9289 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Fee adjustments CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, SETTING AND INCREASING CERTAIN FEES,
as amended
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Manners
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING
Public Nuisances, City Clerk Berry stated that the affidavits of
posting were on file. Planning Director Col-
lier presented the staff report, noting that
each of the properties in question involve
unprotected and hazardous swimming pools.
Public Testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony por-
tion of the hearing and asked for comments
from the audience. The following persons
addressed Council:
Brian Irvin Brian Irvin, 542 Lucille Avenue, fully
supported staff's recommendation regarding
1321 S. Silverbirch and added several other
problems relative to that unoccupied resi-
dence.
Robert Perry Robert Perry, owner and publisher of "The
Guardian," noted a couple of arson attempts at
1321 S. Silverbirch.
There being no others wishing to address the
City Council, Mayor Herfert closed the testi-
Testimony closed mony portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9290 - RESOLUTION NO. 9290 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
1245 S. Sunkist CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1245
S. SUNKIST AVENUE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Resolution 9291 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9291 -
A RESOLUTION
OF THE
1321 S. Silverbirch
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA,
CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1321
S.
SILVERBIRCH PLACE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE
Resolution 9292 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9292 -
A RESOLUTION
OF THE
723 N: Grace
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA,
CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT
723 N.
GRACE COURT AJPUBLIC NUISANCE
Resolution 9293 - RESOLUTION NO. 9293 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
1303 Golden Vista CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303
GOLDEN VISTA DRIVE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
isResolution 9294 - RESOLUTION NO. 9294 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
1003 W. Durness CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1003 W.
• DURNESS STREET A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Resolution 9295 - RESOLUTION NO. 9295 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
2118 Cameo Vista CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2118
CAMEO VISTA DRIVE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Manners
to waive further reading of the resolutions
and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Minutes of 2/20/96
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Johnston Robert Johnston, librarian with the West
Covina branch County Library, thanked Council
for their consideration of the County's CFD
' (Item K-1).
Mayor Herfert moved forward the MRF issue for
Council consideration at this time.
FRANCHISE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR MRF SERVICES
Athens - MRF City Manager Starbird presented the staff
report. Overheads were displayed for the
viewing audience utilizing a laptop computer.
He reviewed the present customer collection
rate structure and the what would happen to
the bin service customers under a Materials
Recovery Facility situation.
Mr. Starbird discussed Athens MRF Contract
Provisions, elaborating on each of the
following:
* Contract Term
* Relationship to Franchise
* Nature of Waste Committed to MRF
* Tipping Fee
* Future Rate Adjustment
* Capacity for Household Waste
* Notice of MRF Viability
* Deadline for Completion/Operation
* AB 939 Indemnification
Sale of Recyclable Materials
Mr. Starbird also discussed non-MRF related
collection.franchise changes:
* Handling of Non-MRF Waste
* West Covina Office and operations Facility
Relocation
* Notification and Billing for Rate
Adjustments
He concluded the presentation by reviewing the
tonnage rate for the MRF and the cost of dis-
posal will impact the collection rates for the
bin service customers.
In response to several questions posed by
Councilmember Wong, Dennis Chiappetta,.General
Manager of Athens, addressed Council at the
podium.
Mayor Herfert asked Dave Ault, Chairman of
Taormina Industries, to address Council. Mr.
Ault gave a full presentation on the Pomona
MRF which is to be operated by Taormina Indus-
tries. He responded to Council questions and
comments.
• Mr. Chiappetta rebutted Mr. Ault's comments.
Mayor Herfert asked for comments from the
audience and the following spoke:
Joe Ruiz Joe Ruiz, City of Industry, asked about
the location of the Athens MRF. Staff replied
that it is intended to be located in the
unincorporated area of Los Angles County, just
south of Valley Boulevard.
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Gordon Browning Gordon Browning, 2621 E. Charlinda, sug-
gested Council negotiate with both companies
and then select the best deal for the City.
Cal Caldwell Cal Caldwell, 1344 Hillward, felt a MRF
makes sense and believed Council should go out
to bid for the best proposal.
Dale Young
Dale Young, 650 Prospero Drive, stated he
was a "bin" customer and suggested Council
look at both proposals and not hurry into a
decision.
Mike Mohajer
Mike Mohajer, P.O. Box 992, presented his
analysis of the contract amendment with Athens
for a MRF. He supported the MRF concept, sug-
gesting the City utilize an RFP process.
Patty Fors
Patty Fors, 1231 W. Francisquito, noted
that the result on apartment rentals will be a
large increase if the MRF is approved.
L.B. Fonseca
L.B. Fonseca, 2228 W. Alwood, suggested
Council look further than Athens and Taormina.
He complained about the relocation of Athens
from San Bernardino Road to Valley Boulevard.
Andy Ramirez
Andy Ramirez suggested holding over the
item.
Iris Delameter
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, spoke
in opposition to the Athens proposal and
stated the City Council had no obligation to
Athens. She suggested that a MRF not be
approved this evening. When it is time for
the City to move forward with a MRF, the
contract for a MRF should be separate from any
other contract.
Corey Warshaw
Corey Warshaw, Holt Avenue, agreed with
the previous speaker. He also noted that the
City is in the position of power and should go
out to bid for the best contract for the City.
Katherine Castucci
Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima, favored
competitive bidding and avoid rushing into a
MRF contract.
Kathy Howard
Kathy Howard, 1428 E. Merced, agreed with
Ms. Castucci. She was disappointed with the
manner in which Council treated the Taormina
Industries Chairman, the staff member of a
neighboring City, and West Covina staff at the
last meeting.
She asked Councilmember McFadden to
excuse himself from this issue as he has
received five $1000 contributions from Athens
and its subsidiaries.
Ray Nordin
Lt. Ray Nordin of WCPD, president of the
Police Management Association, complained that
Council's priorities are misplaced - spending
money on trash haulers, lighting projects,
hockey rinks, etc., and not on City personnel.
Recess Mayor Herfert called a recess at 11:35 pm.
Council reconvened at 11:50 pm with all
• members present.
Council Comments Councilmember McFadden suggested that this
• matter be continued until March and give
Taormina an opportunity to propose a contract.
He stated that he doesn't question the integ-
rity of other politicians who receive campaign
contributions, and that contributions to his
campaign do not influence his decisions.
Councilmember Manners stated that she did not
feel obligated to the Athens MRF. She was not
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Motion
• Action on motion
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comfortable with some of the Athens contract
terms: a) joining the MRF contract with the
franchise contract, b) a fifteen year con-
tract, c) not happy with the CPI, pass through
of the transportation charge, d) start date of
12/31/97, and e) the $42 rate was not firm.
She was not opposed to opening the MRF concept
to Taormina.
Councilmember Wong agreed with Councilmember
Manners. The only way to get a competitive
contract is to separate the MRF from the trash
hauling contract. He also had a concern
regarding an automatic seven-year extension to
the evergreen clause. The transport costs
were vague and perhaps an independent consul-
tant to evaluate that would be appropriate.
He supported opening the process to Taormina,
if not others as well.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey wasn't comfortable with a
30-day cancellation clause. He noted he was
leaning towards no forward movement for a MRF
at all for the City. He talked about the cur-
rent franchise tax and the concept of reducing
costs to the rate payers by eliminating the
franchise tax.
Mayor Herfert stated that it was his impres-
sion that the citizens do not want a MRF. The
City should continue with recycling and forego
a MRF at this time.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to
receive and file the report.
Councilmember McFadden stated his belief for
MRFs as the way to go inevitably. He felt the
message tonight from the speakers was "move
forward with a MRF, but get the best deal."
Councilmember Wong agreed with Mayor Herfert
that he was not convinced. of the need to
proceed further at this time.. The City needs
to keep tabs on MRFs and be prepared to jump
in when it is advantageous to do so.
Councilmember Manners agreed that ultimately
the City will need to do this for economic
reasons, but the need is not there at this
moment.
Councilmember Touhey asked that the repeal of
the franchise fee and Integrated Waste Manage-
ment Fee be agendized for the second meeting
in March.
Mayor Herfert asked for a vote on the motion,
stated above. Motion carried 4-0-1 with
McFadden abstaining.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (none received)
COMMISSIONS - SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (r & f)
Senior Citizens' Commission 2/8/96
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CLAIMS FOR ACTION (deny & notify claimant)
On September 29, 1995, Sherry Taylor filed a
claim for personal injuries. The amount of
claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
On November 21, 1995, Louis L. Feinberg filed
a claim for personal injuries amounting to
$25,000.
On October 17, 1995, Arthur Ramirez filed a
claim for property damage. The amount of
claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS (r & f)
TUP #2304-96 was issued to West Covina Nissan,
1840 E. Garvey Avenue, for a radio promotion
on 1/28/96.
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS/RELEASE OF BONDS
PP 96201 - Remodel Snack Bar and Restrooms at
Del Norte Park
PP 96201 - Recommendation is to accept public works Whelan
Construction improvements and release American Contractors
Indemnity Company Bond No. 4460 in the amount
of $13,800.
PP 96205 - New Second Story Addition to
Storage Building at Palm View Park
PP 96205 - Recommendation is to accept public works
Whelan Construction improvements and release American Contractors
Indemnity Company Bond No. 4459 in the amount
of $19,113.
PP 93206 - Installation of Sports Lighting at
Edgewood Middle School
PP 93206 - Recommendation is to accept sports lighting
Building Energy Con- improvements and release Amwest Surety Insur-
sultants ance Company Bond No. 003004891 in the amount
of $165,000.00, subject to Notice of Com-
pletion procedures.
Precise Plan 697 - On and Off -site Improvements
Concorde Battery Corporation
Precise Plan 697 - Recommendation is to accept on and off -site
Concorde Battery Corp. improvements and release cash deposit in the
amount of $38,700.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 1964 - ORDINANCE NO. 1964 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
RDA Amendment No. 2 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS THE OFFICIAL REDE-
VELOPMENT PLAN FOR SAID PROJECT
Ordinance 1965 - ORDINANCE NO. 1965 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Speed zones CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 23-
131 AND 23-132 RELATING TO DECREASE AND
INCREASE OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT (r &. f)
Report for the month of December, 1995.
Minutes of 2/20/96
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SP 96108 - Curb and Gutter Repairs - Citywide
SP 96108 - This project provides for repair of damaged
' Grigolla & Sons curbs, gutters, driveways and cross gutters at
various locations. Recommendation is to
accept the lowest responsible bidder, Grigolla
and Sons Construction Co., Azusa, in the
amount of $40,905.00, as presented at the bid
opening of 2/6/96, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement.
MP 92114 - Maintenance Yard Truck Wash Facility
MP 92114 - This project provides for the construction of
Tyner Paving Company a truck wash facility at the City's mainte-
nance yard. Recommendation is to: a) transfer
$20,000 from GP 95304 to MP 92114, and b)
accept the bid of Tyner Paving Company, Los
Angeles, in the amount of $35,652.63, as
presented at the bid opening of 2/6/96, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement.
PP 94205 - Slope Rehabilitation in MD No. 1
PP 94205 - This project consists of slope rehabilitation
Summit Landscaping and planting of drought tolerant vegetation on
approximately three acres of slope area in
Maintenance District No. 1. Recommendation is
to accept the lowest bid of'$25,600 from Sum-
mit Landscaping, Inc., Anaheim, as presented
at the bid opening of 2/6/96, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract.
Bids for Police Jail CCTV System Upgrade
Bids rejected Recommendation is that all bids received in
response to the City's Request for Proposals
to upgrade the Police Jail CCTV System be
rejected and that the project be re -bid.
MISCELLANEOUS - PUBLIC WORKS
Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and
Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 4,6, & 7 -
96/97 Renewal and Ordering Engineer's Reports
Recommendation is to.adopt the following:
Resolution 9296 - RESOLUTION NO. 9296 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Citywide Lighting Dist. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2 "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ACT OF 1972" BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES, TRAFFIC
• SIGNALS AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED,
ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND MAINTENANCE TO BE
FURNISHED FOR ALL LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS
• THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND FOR THE FURNISHING OF
LANDSCAPING AND PARK MAINTENANCE APPURTENANCES
AND APPURTENANT WORK, AND FOR GRAFFITI PREVEN-
TION AND REMOVAL IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1 1996 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 1997 (West Covina Lighting and
Maintenance District #96/97)
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Resolution 9297 - RESOLUTION NO. 9297 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Landscape MD #4 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2 "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ACT OF 1972" BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR
THE •INSTALLATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE
MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
1996 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1997 (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District #4 - 96/97)
Resolution 9298 - RESOLUTION NO. 9298 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Landscape MD #6 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2 "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ACT OF 1972" BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE
MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
1996 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1997 (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District #6 - 96/97)
Resolution 9299 - RESOLUTION NO. 9299 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Landscape MD #7 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2 "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ACT OF 1972" BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND THE
MAINTENANCE THEREOF, IN THE CITY OF WEST.,
COVINA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENDING JULY 1,
1996 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1997 (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District #7 - 96/97)
SP 96106 - Barrier Removal - Approval of Plans
and Specifications
Recommendation is to approve the plans and
specifications for the construction of wheel
chair ramps at various locations citywide (SP
96106) and authorize the City Engineer to call
for bids.
Capital Improvement Proaram Compilation
Recommendation. is to: a) authorize the
"closing" of 28 Capital Improvement Projects
in the total amount of $1,949,203 with funds
returning to unappropriated fund balances as
listed in the staff report, and b) authorize
the consolidation of 9 previous street and
traffic signal projects in the total amount of
$414,993 in 4 current street and traffic
signal projects as listed in the staff report.
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MISCELLANEOUS - HUMAN SERVICES
• Stop the Violence Extravaganza
Recommendation is to approve the City of West
Covina's co-sponsorship of the Stop the Vio-
lence event with Future America, Kaiser Perma-
nente, and Citrus Valley Health Partners on.
April 27, 1996.
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Items removed for separate consideration:
C-8b (Maintenance Yard Truck Wash Facility)
C-9a (FY 96/97 Maintenance District Renewals)
C-9d (Stop the Violence event)
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to
waive further reading of the resolutions and
ordinances and to adopt, and to approve all
other items listed except: C-8b, C-9a, C-9d.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
C-8b City Engineer Glover clarified that a gross
savings of $14,000 (net $4000) was realized by
having the City crew construct part of this
particular project.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert
to approve the recommendation. Motion carried
5-0.
C-9a Councilmember Wong stated that he lived within
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and con-
flict of interest laws require that he abstain
(Resolution No. 9299).
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong
abstaining.
C-9d Mayor Pro Tem Touhey stated that was on the
Board of Directors for Future America and con-
flict of interest laws require that he
abstain.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to
approve the recommendation. Motion carried 4-
0-1 with Touhey abstaining.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS No items for this meeting.
WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No items for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1) CITY BUDGET AND TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR
LANDFILL CLOSURE REVIEW
Council reviewed the staff report.
Landfill closure budget Motion by Manners and seconded by
McFadden to:
a) Appropriate $202,500 from Revenue
Account 114-310-0000-4830 (BKK Aug-
mentation fund) to Expenditure Account
No. 2314 (Landfill Closure) to pay for,
City activities associated with the
closure of the BKK Landfill; and
Camp Dresser & McKee b) Approve and authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract with Camp
Dresser & McKee to _provide technical
support services to the City for land-
fill closure in an amount not to exceed
$98,000 according to Scope of Services
dated February 12, 1996. Motion carried
5-0.
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2) FRANCHISE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR MRF
SERVICES
This item was considered by Council
earlier in the meeting.
• PLANNING DEPARTMENT STANDARDS RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
REVERSE VENDING MACHINES WITHIN IDENTIFIED
CONVENIENCE ZONES
Council reviewed the staff report.
Ordinance 1966 - ORDINANCE NO. 1966 - AN INTERIM ORDINANCE
Reverse Vending Machines OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
REVERSE VENDING MACHINES
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to
waive further reading of the interim ordinance
and adopt. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Herfert recessed the City Council
meeting at 12:27 am to reconvene the Rede-
velopment Agency meeting. The City Council
reconvened at 12:28 am with all members pre-
sent.
HUMAN SERVICES No items for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY No items for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No items for this meeting.
CITY MANAGER LIBRARY SURVEY
Council reviewed the staff report.
Library Survey Councilmember Wong stated that he would
be happy to sign or co-author an argument with
Friends of the Library favoring the proposed
CFD. Mayor Herfert reminded the audience that
the postcard survey was not binding on the
Council. Mayor Pro Tem Touhey stated that he
would vote no on this recommendation for rea-
sons stated in previous meetings.
Motion by Manners and seconded by Herfert
to a) approve the survey question as presen-
ted and b) approve the priority for receiving
and .printing arguments for and against the
measure. Motion carried 4-1 with Touhey
voting no.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to
• approve demands totaling $925,904.13 as listed
on check registers FI 160704 through 160975.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
• AYES: Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey re Food Bank
Herfert re SCE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
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MAYOR'S REPORT Referring to a Letter to the Editor written
by Councilmember Wong, Mayor Herfert requested
that his business phone number not be given
out in the future.
'COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Councilmember McFadden reported that he had
attended the Buddhist Temple in Hacienda
Heights for their New Year's Celebration. He
also reported on West Covina Pony Baseball's
Opening Day ceremonies at Walmerado Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey reported that he would be
traveling to Sacramento to be on hand when
Fire Chief Greene receives the Helen Putnam
Award presented by the Governor. The Award is
being presented to the West Covina Fire
Department for their pool safety program.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners and seconded by McFadden to
adjourn the meeting at 12:40 am., Motion
carried 5-0.
Attest:
City -Clerk Jane erry
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Mayor I
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