05-07-1996 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 7, 1996
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Touhey at 7:30 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The Invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Il
Hzum Yun of West Covina United Methodist Church (Korean) and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Herfert.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, Councilmembers Herfert,
Manners, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Fredrics, Glover, Collier, Dixon, Salazar, Miller, Koniarsky,
Samaniego, Keating, Greene, Jones, Bonaparte, Bommarito, Mayer, Distelrath,
Schimanski, Alcaino, Pullin, McIssac, Palkhiwala, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve the minutes of the
special meeting of April 15, 1996. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve the minutes of the
special meeting of April 16, 1996 and the regular meeting of April 16, 1996.
Motion carried 4-0-1 with Manners abstaining (absent on the 16th).
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Touhey presented a five-year service pin to City Manager Jim Starbird.
With the assistance of Pete Williams, member of the West Covina Rotary Club,
Mayor Touhey presented Certificates of Recognition to the following
individuals for their participation in the Rotary Youth Leaders of America
program:
Lap Luu (absent)
Chandra Walker (present)
David Citani (absent)
George Cruz (absent)
Manuel Petinarakis (absent)
Winson Ly (absent)
Louise Chung (present)
Trang Phan (absent)
Tiffany Knight (present)
Mayor Touhey proclaimed the month of May as OLDER AMERICANS
MONTH and presented the proclamation to Elba Comeau. Ms. Comeau was
also recognized as West Covina's Older American and will be honored at an
annual luncheon in downtown Los Angeles.
Mayor Touhey presented a CLEAN CITY AWARD to Environmental
Services Director Miller, who discussed the City's accomplishments in the use
• of alternative fuels and air quality improvement.
Mayor Touhey proclaimed May 11, 1996 as FIRE SERVICE RECOG-
NITION DAY and presented the proclamation to Fire Chief Greene and Fire
Fighter Steve Wilch. Fire Fighter Wilch announced the events scheduled for
May 11 and invited the community to attend the festivities.
Mayor Touhey proclaimed May 19 through May 25 as EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK and presented the proclamation to Karl
Van Allen of Citrus Valley Medical Center/Queen of the Valley Hospital.
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Mayor Touhey proclaimed the month of May as National Mental Health
Month and presented the proclamation to Elsie Redline of the Alliance for the
Mentally III, E.S.G.V.Chapter.
HEARING APPEAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.52117
SOUTH HILLS HOMES PARTNERSHIP
Location: Sunrise Road at Hillside Drive
T.T. Map No. 52117 City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and mailing. Mayor
Touhey opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Planning
Director Collier. Mr. Collier presented slides of the street and responded to
Council's questions regarding the definition of "condom- " notification to
adjacent property owners, financial savings to the City if the street was
approved for private ownership, and comments made at the Planning Com-
mission hearing.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked
for comments in favor of the street closure. The following addressed Council:
Ziad Alhassen Ziad Alhassen, 3050 Sunrise Road, applicant, noted that the seven
homes were constructed in 1987 as model homes for the development and
were now all owned by family members. He recited the reasons for the
requested gating of the cul-de-sac street.
Janice Bonneville Janice Bonneville, 1521 Fairway Knolls, urged Council to approve the
request and concurred with the vandalism experienced on the street.
Mayor Touhey asked for comments opposing the closing of the street and the
following addressed Council:
Joe Gallo Joe Gallo, 3045 Hillside Drive, stated his opposition noting that he
when he moved into his home, he bought into the whole neighborhood. Gating
Sunrise Road would change the integrity of the neighborhood and set a dan-
gerous precedent for the City. He also stated that the mobile home used as a
sales office many years ago still remains on the property, a violation of City
code.
Mayor Touhey permitted rebuttal comments from Mr. Alhassen who stated
that there would be a pedestrian gate for the neighbors and that the trailer was
scheduled to be removed in the very near future.
Testimony closed losed Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Council Discussion Councilmember Herfert commenced Council discussion, stating that he was in
agreement with the comments made by Mr. Gallo. He stated his opposition to
gating the cul-de-sac as setting a bad precedent. He acknowledged vandalism
as a problem but gating the street is not the answer.
Councilmember Wong stated that he lived in the area and was sensitive to both
sides of the issue. None of the neighbors he talked to who walk the streets for
exercise include Sunrise Road in their walk. Given the seven property owners
are willing to maintain the street and absorb that cost, he would support the
request.
Councilmember Manners stated that generally she is not inclined to overturn
decisions made by commissioners and that there were no compelling reasons to
do so in this matter. She said it was a nice street and suggested leaving it as is.
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden suggested returning the matter to the Planning
Commission. Mr. Alhassen was not able to attend the Planning Commission
hearing, although he did send a representative. He felt Mr. Alhassen may not
have received "due process" at the commission and suggested Mayor Touhey
allow Mr. Alhassen to address that issue.
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Mayor Touhey permitted Mr. Alhassen to again speak to Council, addressing
only new and different testimony which might -indicate a reason to send the
matter back to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Alhassen stated that the Planning Commission was not represented by legal
counsel that evening. He also felt Chairman Solinger should have abstained, as
' should have Mr. Zeller - both in his estimation to have conflicts of interest.
City Attorney Dixon related her conversations with Commissioners Solinger
and Zeller about their individual situations. She stated that neither commis-
sioner had a conflict of interest situation that required abstention.
Mayor Touhey echoed Councilmember Manners' earlier statements about
leaving the street as it is and noted further that this particular matter is separate
and unrelated to the projects that the applicant brings into the City.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Manners to deny the tentative tract map
and uphold the Planning Commission's decision. Mayor Touhey asked for the
title of the resolution.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9305 - RESOLUTION NO. 9305 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
denying TT Map 52117 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 52117
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Manners to waive further reading
of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 4-1 with Wong voting no.
HEARING ORDINANCE TO RESCIND URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1962,
REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN AN
ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT FOR THE KEEPING OF HORSES
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication. Mayor Touhey opened
the hearing and the staff report was presented by Planning Director Collier.
Public Testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked
for comments. The following person addressed Council:
Shelly Sanderson Shelly Sanderson, 2743 Vanderhoof, thanked Council for being open
and listening to the residents. She urged approval of the proposed ordinance.
Testimony, closed There being no others wishing to address Council, Mayor Touhey
closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Council discussion Councilmember Manners stated that she would not vote in favor of the
rescission as she had at the last meeting. She thought then the issue had been
resolved, but has come to realize that potential problems still remain and could
not therefore support it tonight.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Rescinding Ord. 1962 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 1962
Motion by Herfert and seconded by McFadden to waive further
• reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
• AYES: Herfert, McFadden, Touhey
NOES: Manners, Wong
HEARING PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING
Locations: 1235 South Mullender Avenue, 2118 Cameo Vista Drive,
1916 E. Puente Avenue, 1819 Strathmore Place, 2003 Lynda Lane
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of posting and mailing. Mayor Tuohey
opened the hearing and the staff report was presented by Planning Director
Collier.
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Public Testimonv Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked
for comments. The following addressed Council:
John Ryan John Ryan, 1235 S. Mullender Ave., stated that his girlfriend owned the
property and her constitutional rights had been violated. He complained that at
' no time did either the City or the County Health Department present evidence
that the pool was out of chemical balance.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Avenue, stated that she was aware of a par-
ticular kind of fish that can be bought and placed in pools to eat the algae.
Patricia Mattison Patricia Mattison, 1235 S. Mullender Ave., property owner, stated that no one
swims in her pool. She was in jail for fourteen days, during which time the
pool was pumped. She complained about the Code Enforcement Officers and
the judge who had heard the case and had her incarcerated, during which
period of time her mother died.
Robert Parry Robert Party, editor of The Guardian, related a situation in which a child was
missing and eventually found at the bottom of a green pool.
John Ryan Mr. Ryan spoke again, noting that Ms. Mattison's gates are always locked and
the pool is surrounded by a six-foot fence.
Testimony closed Mayor Touhey closed the public testimony portion of the hearing and com-
menced Council discussion.
Council discussion Councilmember Herfert clarified that the pools for each of these addresses have
already been pumped and this evening's action is to authorize staff to send bills
for the work that was done. He felt the emotions displayed this evening by Mr.
Ryan and Ms. Mattison regarding their court proceeding was probably mis-
placed.
Mayor Pro Tern McFadden stated that he would approve the action this
evening, but would like a report on Ms. Mattison's case. City Manager Star -
bird responded that the steps taken by Code Enforcement were correctly
executed. City Attorney Dixon added that the hearing before Council is an
administrative code enforcement hearing, not a criminal hearing as experienced
by Ms. Mattison in court.
Councilmember Wong stated he had no need for a report regarding Code
Enforcement's work. Councilmember Manners and Mayor Touhey concurred.
Mayor Touhey said that unmaintained pools were intolerable in the community
and the City must take a pro -active approach for the health and safety of the
citizens.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 9306 - RESOLUTION NO. 9306 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
1235 S. Mullender COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE-
CLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1235 SOUTH MULLENDER
AVENUE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
• Resolution 9307 - RESOLUTION NO. 9307 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
2118 Cameo Vista COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE-
CLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2118 CAMEO VISTA DRIVE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Resolution 9308 - RESOLUTION NO. 9308 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
1916 E. Puente COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE-
CLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1916 E. PUENTE AVENUE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE
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Resolution 9309 - RESOLUTION NO. 9309 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
1819 Strathmore COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE-
CLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1819 STRATHMORE PLACE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Resolution 9310 - RESOLUTION NO. 9310 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
' 2003 Lynda Lane COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DE-
CLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2003 LYNDA LANE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Manners to waive further reading
of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING 1996/97 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION
PROGRAM
FY 96/97 CDBG City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor Touhey opened
the hearing. The staff report was presented by Human Services Director
Salazar. Mayor Touhey stated that due to conflict of interest laws, he would
abstain from participating in the discussion and vote regarding the Community
Food Bank (Item No. 5) and Future America (Item No..16).
Councilmembers asked for a clarification of several items and the methodology
used by the Human Services Commission in determining the priorities and
amounts. Mr. Salazar responded. Council also asked about unused funds at
the end of this fiscal year and what were Council's options should more than
$217,500 be received for next year. It was explained that any unused funds
this year could be reallocated to one agency or another, but must be done
within this same fiscal year. Any funds received over the anticipated $217,500
for next year could be designated as Council prefers. This led into a discussion
on the possibility of additional funds and Council preferences.
Public Testimonv Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and the
following addressed Council:
Terry Howell Terry Howell, Center for Independent Living, thanked Council for the City's
support over the past year and requested support for the upcoming year (Item
No. 7).
Debbie Dalton Debbie Dalton, WINGS, thanked Council for the City's supprt over the past
year and requested support for the upcoming year (Item No. 4). She was
disappointed that the Commission recommended $3,000 rather than the
requested $7,949,
Arsenio Pamintuan Arsenio Pamintuan, Filipino/American Food Bank, requested Council's
support as a new food bank located in the southern part of West Covina. He
talked about the activities and services provided by the Filipino American
Seniors & Associates (FASA) of which he is president.
Angelo Kay Angelo Kay, legal advisor for FASA, spoke favorably of the organization and
urged Council's financial support for the food bank.
Testimony closed As there were no others wishing to address Council, Mayor Touhey closed
• the public testimony portion of the hearing and commenced Council discussion.
Council discussion Council reiterated their preferences for the following additional funding, should
it become available: a) an additional $3000 to Item No. 4 - WINGS, b) an
additional $2500 to Item No. I I - the Filipino/American Food Bank, c) $1000
to Item No. 17 - the Alliance for Mentally Ill (a new request this year), and d)
$3000 to Item No. 21 - Claremont Dispute Resolution Center (which this year
was categorized as a Priority C - no funding).
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After further discussion, motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey to
accept Priority A and Priority B recommendations and increase Items 4, 11, 17,
and 21 in concept. Council will decide on the financial amounts as the end of
the fiscal year draws closer and final surplus figures are available. Motion
carried 5-0.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9311 - RESOLUTION NO. 9311 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
96/97 CDBG COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS PURSUANT TO
THE 1974 FEDERAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT AS AMENDED AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW RECORD THEREOF
Motion by Wong and seconded by Manners to waive further reading of
the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
RECESS
Mayor Touhey called a recess at 11:10 pm. The City Council reconvened at
11:20 pm with all members present.
RDA Called to Order
Mayor Touhey convened the Redevelopment Agency at 11:20 pm in order to
conduct the followingjoint public hearing.
HEARING
CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND
OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HASSEN IMPORTS PART-
NERSHH' AND WEST COVINA MOTORS, INC.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve the staff recommenda-
tion.to continue this joint public hearing to May 21, 1996. Motion carried 5-0.
RDA Recessed
Mayor Touhey recessed the Redevelopment Agency at 11:21 pm to continue
the City Council Agenda.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Yaseen Jahouri Yaseen Jahouri encouraged the City Council to approve Consent Calendar
Item C-IOa (Street Lighting on Aroma Drive Westerly of Galster Way).
Iris Delameter Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, was happy to see a decrease in the pro-
posed assessments for Maintenance District No. 4 and the Citywide District
(Consent Calendar Item C-IOb and C-IOc).
On another matter, Ms. Delameter suggested the meeting scheduled for
May 16 regarding the BKK Closure Plans be rescheduled as there are several
community functions happening on that same evening.
Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, addressed three items:
a) She offered congratulations to the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
b) She noted her displeasure with the Council's handling of the MRF
issue; particularly by Councilmember Herfert and Mayor Touhey.
She also felt staff was abused and misused on the MRF issue.
c) She spoke again of the Council majority not responding to the pay raise
issue for police mid -management in a fashion that would engender
good working relations between the police and the City Council. She
noted that she is speaking for herself on this issue - she was not
approached by the Police Department to speak on their behalf.
The Council majority responded to Ms. Castucci's comments and Mayor
Touhey added that there is an offer currently on the table for the police mid -
management, of which Ms. Castucci is unaware.
Council Minutes of May 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications
A letter was received from Mrs. Donna Lemoi requesting additional parking be
provided at Edgewood Middle School adjacent to the swimming pool and
track. Recommendation is to refer this matter to the Traffic Committee and
' the Joint City/West Covina Unified School District meeting for review.
Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Human Services 4/9/96
Personnel 4/4/96, 4/10/96, 4/12/96
Planning 4/23/96
Senior Citizens' 4/11/96
Waste Mgmt/Environmental Quality 4/18/96
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
On February 12, 1996 the City Clerk's Office received a claim from Shawn
Kemp for personal injuries and property damage. The amount of claim had not
been determined at time of presentation.
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2307-96 was issued to Calvary Chapel for an Easter celebration at West
Covina High School on April 7, 1996.
TUP #2313-96 was issued to Paul Maurer at Eastland Center for a carnival on
April 1 l through April 14, 1996.
Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
UUP 445 - Location: 1841 E. Garvey Avenue North
La Zona Rosa Recommendation is to accept on and off site improvements and release
American Motorist Insurance Company Bond No. 3SM80302900 in the
amount of $89,300.
Precise Plan 847 - Location: 905 S. Glendora Avenue
Century 21 Metro Recommendation is to accept on and off site improvements and release Allied
Investment and Management cash deposit in the amount of $16,500.
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Minutes of the regular meeting held April 15, 1996.
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
Ordinance 1972 - ORDINANCE NO. 1972 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
re business licenses COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING/REPEALING CERTAIN BUSINESS LICENSE
PROVISIONS
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month of March, 1996.
Award of Bids
is1) GP 94306 - Seismic Upgrade of West Covina Chamber of Commerce
This project provides for seismic upgrading, asbestos removal and
• miscellaneous interior and exterior improvements.
GP 94306 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of Whelan Construction
Whelan Construction Company in the amount of $71,753.00 and authorize'the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement.
2) MP 94124 - Open Space Area Wall
This project, provides for the repair of an existing masonry concrete
block wall and wrought iron fence in Maintenance District No 4 on the
west side of Stephanie Drive and north of the Shadow Oak Villas II
condominium complex.
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MP 94124 - Recommendation is to accept the bid of All Pro Fence/Ma-
All Pro Fence/Masonry sonry Company, Compton, in the amount of $24,320 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Miscellaneous - Public Works
' 1) Street Lighting on Amar Drive - Westerly of Galster Way
SL 96116 - Recommendation is to a) establish project SL 96116 for Aroma Drive
Project established Street Lighting, and b) appropriate $23,000 from Citywide Main-
tenance District reserves to SL 96116. This funding is to be repaid to
the Citywide Maintenance District by the adjacent developer in
accordance with the conditions of approval.
2) West Covina Landscaping Maintenance Districts Nos. 4. 6, and 7
The rates for Districts 6 & 7 are proposed to remain the same as
currently established and the rates for District 4 are proposed for a
7.5% decrease. Recommendation is to adopt the resolutions:
Resolution 9312 - RESOLUTION NO. 9312 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Engineer's Report CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
(MD #4) FORMA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 9297
Resolution 9313 - RESOLUTION NO. 9313 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Public Hearing: 6/18/96 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
(MD #4) FORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN
MAINTENANCE 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 BEGINNING JULY 1,
1996, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (Public Hearing: June 18,
1996)
Resolution 9314 - RESOLUTION NO. 9314 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Engineer's Report CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
(MD #6) NIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 9298
Resolution 9315 - RESOLUTION NO. 9315 A RESOLUTION OF THE
Public Hearing: 6/18/96 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
(MD #6) NIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN
MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING LANDSCAPING IN THE
DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION
OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES NECESSARY
WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
1996, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
• PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (Public Hearing: June 18,
1996)
Resolution 9316 - RESOLUTION NO. 9316 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Engineer's Report CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
(MD #7) NIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
RESOLUTION NO. 9299
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Resolution 9317 - RESOLUTION NO. 9317 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Public Hearing 6/18/96 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
(MD #7) NIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN
MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING LANDSCAPING IN THE
DESIGNATED AREAS, REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION
OF SAID LANDSCAPING AS IT BECOMES NECESSARY
WITHIN WEST COVINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
1996, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (Public Hearing: June 18,
1996)
3) West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
FY 96/97
The proposed rates for next year are 2% lower than the current rates
which were established last year during the hearing.
Resolution 9318 - RESOLUTION NO. 9318 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Engineer's Report CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
(Citywide 96/97) NIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 9296 (Citywide Lighting and
Maintenance District - FY 96/97)
Resolution 9319 - RESOLUTION NO. 9319 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Public Hearing: 6/4/96 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
(Citywide 96/97) NIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE
INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE
FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TO ORDER
CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE INSTALLED AND MAIN-
TAINED AND TO REMOVE AND PREVENT GRAFFITI
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996, AND APPOINTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION
THERETO - Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District for FY 96/97
(Public Hearing: June 4, 1996)
4)
Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges
FY 96/97 - Method of Collection
The Sewer Standby and Availability Charges are proposed to be
continued at $21.95 per unit for FY 96/97 (same rate as that for
FY 95/96).
Resolution 9320 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9320 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Public Hearing: 6/4/96
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
(Sewer Standby & Availability)
NIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE
ANNUAL SEWER STANDBY AND AVAILABILITY CHARGE
THROUGH THE COUNTY GENERAL TAX BILL AND
SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
Citywide Sewer Standby and Availability Charges - FY 96/97
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5)
SP 93117 - Program Supplement 001 to State -Local Transportation
Partnership Program (SLTPP) No. SLTPP 5259 -
Glendora/Vincent Avenues Proiect
The adoption of a resolution is necessary to obtain the State sharing
funds of $19,625.
Resolution 9321 -
RESOLUTION NO. 9321 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
SP 93117 (SLTPP 5259)
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 001 STATE - LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AGREEMENT
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NO. SLTPP 5259 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 001
6) SP 96114 - Street Rehabilitation Work - Slurry Seal
Approval of Plans and Specifications
SP 96114 -
This project consists of aggregate slurry seal work for various locations
Plans & specs approved
citywide. Recommendation is to: a) establish SP 96114, and b)
approve plans and specifications for SP 96114 and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
7) SP 96115 - Street Rehabilitation Work - Asphaltic Concrete Overlay
Approval of Plans and Specifications
This project consists of asphaltic concrete overlay work for various
SP 96115 -
locations citywide. Recommendation is to a) establish SP 96115, and
Plans & specs approved
b) approve plans and specifications for SP 96115 and authorize the
Engineer to call for bids.
8) TS 94119 - Orange Avenue/San Bernardino Road Traffic Signals
TS 94119 -
Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Two agreements
two agreements for street and highway dedication with (1) Edward W.
Honeywell and Evelyn Honeywell and (2) Robert B. Landeros and
Clysta K. Telford.
9) Maintenance of Landscape, Hardscape, and Sprinkler Systems on
Citywide Park Property - Approval of Plans and Specifications
Park Sprinkler Sytems -
Recommendation is to approve plans and specifications for citywide
Plans & specs approved
park landscape maintenance and authorize the city Engineer to call for
bids.
Miscellaneous - LEA
Resolution Authorizing Enforcement Asistance Grant Application
To receive a fund allocation of $15,000 from the California Integrated Waste
Management Board, staff recommends adopting the following resolution:
Resolution 9322 - RESOLUTION NO. 9322 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CIWMB Grant COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR
AN ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT
Councilmember Wong requested Item 10b (West Covina Landscaping
Maintenance District Nos. 4, 6, and 7) be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate action. Due to conflict of interest laws, he would need to abstain
from the discussion and vote regarding MD #7.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Motion by Manners and seconded by Wong to waive further reading of the
ordinance and resolutions and to adopt, and to approve all other items, except
Item I Ob. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
Item 10b _ Maintenance District Resolutions.
Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey to waive further reading
and to adopt all six resolutions. Motion carried with Wong abstaining
regarding Resolution Nos. 9316 and 9317.
PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
COUNTYWIDE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
' PLAN AND SITING ELEMENT
Council concurred on holding this item over until the next Council meeting,
due to the late hour of this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 11:20 pm to reconvene
the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council reconvened at 11:21 pm with
all members present.
HUMAN SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1996/97 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Due to the late hour of this meeting, Council concurred on receiving
the budget overview on May 13 in the Management Resource Center.
Council did agree on the proposed budget study session schedule.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
APPROVAL OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING
OFFICIAL AND CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 9323 - RESOLUTION NO. 9323 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
Class specs. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS
AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATIONS
OF BUILDING OFFICIAL AND CONSTRUCTION COORDI-
NATOR
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
CITY MANAGER 1) JOINT MEETING WITH PERSONNEL COMMISSION
Council reviewed the staff report. Council concurred on a joint
meeting date of June 27 at 6:30 pm with the Personnel Com-
mission to be held in the Management Resource Center.
• 2) CITY OF WEST COVINA VS BKK CORPORATION
Due to the late hour of this meeting, the City Manager will give
a report on this issue at the next regular City Council meeting
of May 21.
3) BKK CLOSURE PLAN STATUS
The City Council set 5:30 pm on May 21st as the date and time
for this Council/multi-Commission meeting and public forum
regarding the BKK Landfill closure status, and particularly the
landscaping component of the closure plan.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve Demands
totaling $1,381,277.22 as listed on check registers FI 162199 through
162588. Motion carved by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered
MAYOR'S REPORTS ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR OF COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BOARDS/COMMITTEES
Mayor Touhey stated that he would appreciate receiving preferences
by the other Councilmembers and the appointments would be con-
firmed at the next meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Manners, as a member of the Mosequito Abatement
District Board of Directors, announced several opportunties for
citizens to give input to the Board regarding an increase in the
assessment fees: May 10 at 7:00 am, June 14 at 7:00 am, and June 10
at 7:30 pm (all to be held at the District's Headquarters located at 1145
A North Azusa Canyon Road).
Councilmember Wong stated that he would not electioneer from his
Council seat; however, he would use his seat to fully explain his
position if other Councilmembers make misleading statements about his
positions.
Councilmember Herfert stated that he felt it was his duty to the citizens
to present the facts as he knows them to be.
Councilmember Manners suggested adjourning the meeting in memory
of Sylvan Shulman (passed away on April 23) and direct staff to
convey Counci's condolences to his survivors. Mr. Shulman was the
original owner/developer of West Covina Fashion Plaza.
Motion by Manners and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the meeting at
12:34 am in memory of Sylvan Shulman. Motion carved 5-0.
ayor Michael R. Touhey
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Janet Berry