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Tuesday, September 02, 2003

-Council Meeting Agenda-

SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date:		Tuesday, September 2, 2003
Time:		5:45 p.m.
Place:		City Manager's Conf. Rm.

REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date:		Tuesday, September 2, 2003
Time:		7:00 p.m.
Place:		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 one day prior to the meeting date 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

Minister Chuck Alvarez
SGI-USA San Gabriel Valley Director

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Hernandez

ROLL CALL

Herfert, Miller, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong

REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special meeting of August 19, 2003
Special meeting of August 28, 2003

PRESENTATIONS

Certificates of Recognition

* Fire Captain Curtis McCart - Silver Medallist
2003 World Police and Fire Games in Barcelona, Spain

* West Covina Waves Swim Team
First Place in the SCMAF-San Gabriel Valley Swim Meet

* West Covina Express Soccer
San Diego Pegasus Cup
- Boys U12 Silver Champions
- Boys U16 Silver Champions

* Summer Lunch Program Volunteers
Lindsey Shiroma, May Kim, and Kris Casteneda

* Youth Council President
Joe Iniguez, Jr., Youth Council 1998-2003

ANNOUNCEMENT

Commission Appointment

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL (3 minutes each speaker)
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
(3 minutes each speaker - Ordinance No. 502 adopted October 22, 1956) This is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on any municipal matter not listed on the Agenda.

B) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)

Planning 08/12/03

2) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)

Zone Change No. 02-04
1724-1739 Gigar Terrace
This ordinance would rezone the existing residential properties located on Gigar Terrace from "R-1" (Single-Family Residential) to "Specific Plan No. 19." The effective date of this ordinance, once adopted, will be October 2, 2003.

ORDINANCE NO. __________ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-04 (Gigar Terrace)

3) Claims Against the City of West Covina (deny & notify claimant)

a) Hazel Dimalanta vs. City of West Covina

b) Jan and Amelia Smith vs. City of West Covina

c) Rudy Lam vs. City of West Covina

d) Scott Sperling vs. City of West Covina

e) Diane Montano vs. City of West Covina

4) Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2003 (accept & file)

I. Request of George Hernandez, West Covina Resident
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Doublegrove Street from Willow Avenue to Siesta Avenue

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That parking be prohibited on Doublegrove Street from Willow Avenue to Siesta Avenue on the first and third Mondays of each month from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for street sweeping purposes.

That a survey be initiated to determine if the affected residents desire to prohibit overnight parking (Section 22-175 of the West Covina Municipal Code) on Doublegrove Street from Willow Avenue to Siesta Avenue.

II. Request of Gary White, West Covina Resident
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Holly Place from Cameron Avenue to Mobeck Street

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That parking be prohibited on Holly Place from Cameron Avenue to Mobeck Street on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for street sweeping purposes.

5) Miscellaneous - Public Works

a) Summary Vacation of Excess Right-of-Way on Glendora Avenue Southwesterly Corner of Glendora Avenue and Glendora Square
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, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING PORTIONS OF GLENDORA AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION (Hillcrest Development)

b) Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report Second Quarter Ending June 30, 2003
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

Miscellaneous - Planning

c) Sale of Portion of Former Shakespeare Park Site Property - Southwest Corner of Shakespeare Drive and Nogales Street
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the consummation of the sale of an approximately 17,000-square foot parcel within Tentative Tract Map No. 53112 (former Shakespeare Park site) to Abell-Helou Developers for the net sum of $113,000 (appraised price of $208,000 minus $95,000 to be paid for State Department of Fish and Game vegetation removal mitigation).

5) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office

d) Cancellation of September 16 City Council Meeting
It is recommended that the City Council cancel the City Council meeting of September 16, 2003 due to an anticipated lack of a quorum.

Miscellaneous - Community Services

e) City Facility Rental/Event Alcohol Serving Policy
It is recommended that City Council approve the City Facility Rental/Event Alcohol Serving Policy

Miscellaneous - Human Resources

f) Revised Salary Range for Limited Services
Clerk Classification
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution regarding the proposed revised salary range for the part-time limited services Clerk classification:

RESOLUTION NO. ________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-55, RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE REVISED SALARY RANGE FOR THE LIMITED SERVICES CLERK CLASSIFICATION

6) City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)

Report for July 2003

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER B-1 THROUGH B-6:

Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinance and adopt:

and to approve all other items except: ______________

ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

C) HEARINGS

1) PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION
TERMINATION OF CABLE TV CONTRACT
It is recommended that the City Council continue this item to September 16, 2003 in order to allow staff to review Charter Communications' counter offer.

Motion by ____________ 2nd by _____________

to approve ____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

2) CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 01-04
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (1998-2005)
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Verification of publication
Open hearing
Staff presentation
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council accept the Housing Element and direct staff to submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review and comment.

Motion by ____________ 2nd by _____________

approve _______ disapprove ________ hold over _______

3) CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
2003 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP)
CONFORMANCE SELF-CERTIFICATION AND LOCAL
IMPLEMENTATION REPORT (LIR)

Verification of publication
Open hearing
Staff presentation
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
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, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089

Motion by ____________ 2nd by ______________ to
to waive further reading of the resolution and to

adopt _______ disapprove ________ hold over _______

4) PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL OF VARIANCE NO. 03-06

APPLICANT: Chaudhry Muhammad
LOCATION: Second Dwelling Unit - 2323 Cedarwood Street

Verification of publication
Open hearing
Staff presentation
Public testimony
Close hearing
Council discussion
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following denial resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING VARIANCE NO. 03-06 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

Motion by ____________ 2nd by _____________
to waive further reading of the resolution and to

adopt _______ disapprove ________ hold over _______

D) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Recess the City Council meeting at __________ pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council at ___________ pm.

E) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS

PUBLIC WORKS

1) Review of the City Speed Hump and Bump Policy
It is recommended that the City Council accept the following:

Continue the existing policy of not installing speed humps as speed control devices on public streets.
Use speed bumps only in alleys and parking lots.
Receive and file this report.

Motion by _____________ 2nd by ____________

to approve _______ disapprove ______ hold over ______

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2) Waste Collection Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rate Adjustment and Multi-Family Per Unit Rate Service Adjustment
It is recommended that the City Council approve:

The schedule of rates, incorporation a CPI increase of 5.33% for commercial and residential waste collection services effective July 1, 2003; and/or
Approve multi-family per unit rate services adjustment Option I, adjusting all bin-service multi-family complexes to commercial bin rates, spreading the shortfall of $5,626.17 per month ($67,514.04 annually) equally to all residential and commercial accounts.

Motion by ______________ 2nd by ______________

to ___________________________________________

F) MAYOR'S REPORTS

1) Utility Trailers
It is recommended that the City Council accept the following recommendations:

Direct staff to send the off-street parking issues regarding utility trailers to the Planning Commission.
Direct staff to send the on-street parking issues to the Traffic Committee for review.

Motion by ______________ 2nd by ______________

to ___________________________________________

G) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS

1) Councilmember Sanderson
Cortez Park Master Plan Update
It is recommended that City Council provide direction to staff regarding the Amendment to the Cortez Park Master Plan to incorporate walking paths.

Motion by ______________ 2nd by _______________

to ____________________________________________

2) Councilmember Miller
Request to have Planning Commission Review and Make Recommendation to the Conceptual Plans for Community Park
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction on this matter.

Motion by ______________ 2nd by _______________

to ____________________________________________

3) Councilmember Hernandez
Housing Assistance Programs for Senior Citizens
Councilmember Hernandez is requesting that the City Council direct City staff to identify existing and potential housing programs that could be made available for West Covina seniors.

Motion by ______________ 2nd by _______________

to ____________________________________________

4) Councilmember Hernandez
Opposition to Proposition 54 - Classification by Race, Ethnicity, Color, or National Origin
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction regarding this matter.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ________ 2nd by _______ to adjourn the meeting at ______

City of West Covina Standing Rule 1j-
At 11:00 p.m., the City Council will determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 12:00 midnight and will continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future City Council meeting. All meetings are scheduled to terminate at 12:00 midnight.

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 09/16/03		7:00 pm Regular meeting
Tuesday 09/23/03		7:00 pm Town Hall Meeting at Senior Cit. Center
Tuesday 10/07/03		7:00 pm Regular meeting
Tuesday 10/21/03		7:00 pm Town Hall Meeting at Senior Cit. Center