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-Special & Regular Meeting Agenda-
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Tuesday, November 20, 2001 |
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5:30 p.m. |
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City Manager's Conference Room |
SPECIAL MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Agenda material is available for review before the meeting at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at this meeting, the City will try to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please request no less than three working days prior to the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Wong, Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson
I OPEN SESSION
Public Comment on Agenda Items
II CLOSED SESSION
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Francis
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
* West Covina Firefighter's Association
* West Covina Police Officers' Association
* West Covina Police Management Association
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ________ 2nd by _________
to adjourn meeting at ____________ pm.
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 6, 2001
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
AGENDA
Agenda material is available for review before the meeting at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The City complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at this meeting, the City will try to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for assistance. Please call at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please request no less than three working days prior to the meeting.
INVOCATION
Pastor Ernie Benavides
Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Wong, Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Meeting of October 16, 2001
Regular Meeting of October 16, 2001
Special Meeting of October 30, 2001
Special Meeting of November 6, 2001
Regular Meeting of November 6, 2001
PRESENTATIONS
- California Teacher of the Year 2002
- Mary Eileen Geer, Merlinda Elementary School
- Hurst Ranch Presentation
- Toys For Tots
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
If you would like to address the City Council regarding a municipal matter that is not on the Agenda, please complete a Speaker's Card and submit it to the City Clerk any time prior to Oral Communications - Item A on the Agenda. You may approach the podium when called upon by the Mayor.
If you would like to address the City Council regarding an item on the Agenda, including Public Hearing matters, please complete a Speaker's Card and submit it to the City Clerk any time prior to the item being discussed. Citizen comments will be taken at the time the subject matter is considered by the City Council. You may approach the podium when called upon by the Mayor. Speaker's Cards are available on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers.
A) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 minutes)
This is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on any municipal matter not listed on the Agenda.
B) HEARINGS
1) Code Amendment No. 300 - Canopy Structures
The proposed code amendment consists of amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code related to regulation of "canopy structures" in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) and "Residential Agricultural" (R-A) Zones. This hearing was opened on October 16, 2001, testimony was taken and the hearing was closed. Staff was directed to make revisions.
- Staff presentation
- Council discussion
- c) It is recommended by the Planning Commission that the City Council introduce the following ordinance approving a code amendment establishing a process to allow canopy structures constructed prior to March 1999 to remain:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF "CANOPY STRUCTURES" (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MEMBRANE STRUCTURES) (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 300)
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and to
introduce ______ hold over______ disapprove_____
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
2) Woodside Village Master Plan Amendment No. 8
The Woodside Village Master Plan was adopted in 1970 to establish land use regulations for the Woodside Village, augmenting the applicable zoning regulations. The proposed project consists of an amendment to the Woodside Village Master Plan to allow mini-storage uses subject to the approval of a conditional use permit in the commercially zoned areas of the Woodside Village Master Plan area.
Verification of publication
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- It is recommended that the City Council:
- Provide direction to staff on whether a moratorium on mini-storage uses is appropriate.
- It is recommended by the Planning Commission and staff that the City Council adopt the following resolution amending the Woodside Village Master Plan to allow mini-storage uses:
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt ______ hold over______ disapprove_____
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Community Services 10/09/01 & 10/29/01
b) Planning 11/13/01
c) Personnel 09/12/01
2) Claims Against the City of West Covina (deny & notify claimant)
a) Cesar & Elizabeth Solorza vs. City of West Covina
On June 14, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Pursuant to Government code requirements, the claim was returned insufficient because it failed to state a specific date of accrual or date the loss was discovered.
b) Wilma Siebert vs. City of West Covina
On July 12, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal injuries relating to a trip and fall accident. Claimant is seeking reimbursement for medical costs she incurred in the amount of $3,925.65, and an additional $10,000 for pain and suffering.
c) Eduardo Herrera vs. City of West Covina
On May 29, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received an application for leave to present a late claim. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Claimant is seeking reimbursement for damage to a block wall, concrete patio, and the roof of his residence.
3) Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP No. 2682. First Financial Credit Union at 1600 W. Cameron for a used car sale from 11/3/01 - 11/4/01.
4) Award of Bids
a) Structure Demolition by Volunteers at 421 South Citrus Street Project No. PP-02203 - Award of Contract
This project provides for property maintenance work to be done at 421 South Citrus Street that was identified as part of the 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Program agenda. The work will include asbestos abatement work, the demolition and disposal of all existing residential structures, the demolition of existing above-grade utility systems, the installation of a new water line, and electric power pole and service. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the following resolution declaring that the project can be performed more economically by day labor, or the materials and supplies furnished at a lower price in the open market:
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROPOSAL BY MARK BOOTH TO PERFORM DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 421 SOUTH CITRUS STREET
2. Accept the proposal of Mark Booth in the amount of $23,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Mr. Booth for the work to be done.
5) Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
City's Treasurer report for the month of September 2001.
6) Miscellaneous - Environmental Management Department
a) Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement Amendment
Recommendation for the City Council to authorize the Environmental Management Director to enter into an agreement to amend the License Agreement for the public electric vehicle charging station located at the Westfield Shoppingtown West Covina to extend the current License Agreement. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the authorization for the Environmental Management Director to enter into an agreement to amend the License Agreement for the public electric vehicle charging station located at the Westfield Shoppingtown West Covina to extend the current Agreement for an unspecified period of time, with cancellation upon thirty days written notice by either party.
Miscellaneous - Police Department
b) Women's Locker Room Refurbishing
Having completed the refurbishing of the men's locker room in the Police Department, the women's locker room is in need of similar refurbishing. The Police Department can use recently received State asset forfeiture funds for this purpose. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that Cogley & Son General Contractors of San Dimas is the lowest bidder for this task, and authorize the Police Department to utilize them for a total cost of $23,550.
2. Appropriate $25,000 of State asset forfeiture funds (Fund 116) to 116-320-2110-7160 for this purpose, including a $1,450 contingency.
c) Results of Police Department's Domestic Violence Program
The independent, professional evaluation of the Police Department's grant-funded Domestic Violence Intervention Program has been completed by Cal State Los Angeles' Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs. Because of the City Council's leadership in support of this endeavor, the Police Department wanted to report back the positive results of the evaluation. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
6) Miscellaneous - Public Works Department
d) Authorization for Funds to Continue the Preparation, Processing,
and Recordation of the Parcel Map for the Ridge Riders/Maverick Field Park
On October 5, 1999, City Council authorized the retention of David Evans and Associates to prepare and process a parcel map for the Valencia Height Water Company's 10-acre Citrus Street property and 1.44-acre parcel owned by Mr. and Mrs. Butler. The estimated cost was $12,400. The original scope of work has increased as needed to fulfill the terms of the purchase agreements for the properties. The additional cost is $9,681.54. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the additional payment of $9,681.54 from Account No. 11-320-3962-7700 to complete the parcel map for the reconfiguration of the properties for VHWC and the City.
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
e) Hurst Ranch Funding and Status Report
The City Council will consider appropriating the remaining Hurst Ranch project funds, which were not carried-over from past fiscal years and receive and file a status report from the Hurst Ranch Foundations. Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
- Appropriate $43,000 from the Community Enhancement fund balance (Fund 114) to account number 114-320-3292-7500 for the Hurst Ranch project;
- Direct staff to continue to pay the Los Angeles County property tax bill on the Hurst Ranch property from account number 110-320-2550-6494; and,
- Receive and file the status report submitted by the Hurst Ranch Foundation.
Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office
f) Closure of City Hall, City Annex, and Senior Center to the Public on December 31st
In order to respond to the public's reduced demands for City services on New Year's Eve and to accommodate vacation schedules, it is proposed that the City Council consider closing City Hall, City Annex and the Senior Center to the public on December 31, 2001. It is recommended that the City Council approve the closure of City Hall, City Annex and the Senior Center on December 31, 2001.
Miscellaneous - Redevelopment Agency
g) Housing Set-Aside Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series 2001
The City Council shall consider approval of a resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Agency to issue Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds. (Refer to Public Financing Authority Agenda Item No. II and Agency Agenda Item No. II-A.) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA OF HOUSING SET-ASIDE TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS,
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER C-1 THROUGH C-6:
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt; and
to approve all other items except: ___________________
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC WORKS
No reports for this meeting.
E) PLANNING DEPARTMENT
No reports for this meeting.
F) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No reports for this meeting.
G) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at _______ pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at ______ pm.
H) PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Convene the Public Financing Authority at ________.
Adjourn the Public Financing Authority and reconvene the City Council meeting at __________ pm.
I) COMMUNITY SERVICES
No reports for this meeting.
J) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
No reports for this meeting.
K) PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
L) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
No reports for this meeting.
M) MAYOR'S REPORTS
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Councilmember Sanderson - Enhanced Landscaping at Major Entrances to the City
There has been an interest expressed by Councilmember Sanderson in enhancing the appearance of major entry points into the City (including freeway off ramps). It is proposed to initiate an analysis and preliminary designs to achieve these enhancements with the goal of giving an improved first impression on the City. It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to send Requests for Proposals to landscape architects to assist in developing plans for entrance treatments to the City.
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ______________
to approve ______ disapprove _______ hold over ______
2) Councilmember Miller - City Council Liaison Meetings Highlights
Councilmember Mike Miller attended the Southern California Association of Governments Energy and Environment meeting and the League of California Cities-Los Angeles Division meeting during the month of November. Attached to the staff report are the agendas and highlights of these meetings. It is recommended that the City Council receive & file this informational report.
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ____________
to receive and file.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to adjourn at ____________.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
| Tuesday 12/04/01 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 01/08/01 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 01/22/01 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
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