| | | | Tuesday, December 16, 2003SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
| Date: |  | Tuesday, December 16, 2003 | | Time: |  | 5:45 p.m. | | Place: |  | City Manager's Conf. Rm. | 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. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please request no less than three working days prior to the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Herfert, Miller, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong
I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
II CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 Property: Unimproved 4.5 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Nogales High School located at 401 S. Nogales Street, La Puente Agency Negotiators: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, McIsaac Negotiating Party: Rowland Unified School District Under Negotiation: Price and/or terms of payment of possible acquisition
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 1) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One case involving potential litigation claims by DTSC related to the BKK Landfill.
2) Consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One potential case.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by _____________ 2nd by ____________
to adjourn the meeting at ____________ p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
| Date: |  | Tuesday, December 16, 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
Reverend John Foye, Christ Fellowship Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Miller
ROLL CALL
Herfert, Miller, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special meeting of November 18, 2003 Regular meeting of November 18, 2003 Special meeting of December 2, 2003 Regular meeting of December 2, 2003 Special meeting of December 9, 2003
PRESENTATIONS
Mag Lev Presentation * Mark Pisano, SCAG Executive Director
Presentation from Congresswoman Hilda Solis * Alfred Grummet, US Army WWII Veteran * John Trejo, US Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran
Presentation from NAACP
Recognition of South Hills High School Varsity Football Team
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)
a) Human Resources 09/10/03 & 10/08/03 B-1a Pcm9-03.doc B-1a Pcm10-03.doc b) Community Services 11/11/03 B-1b 11-11-03.doc c) Senior Citizens 11/13/03 B-1c 11-13-03.doc
2) Ordinances for Adoption B-2.doc B-2 ordinance.doc
Establishment of a Community Development Commission This revised ordinance for adoption was introduced at the City Council meeting of December 2, 2003. This ordinance establishes the need for a Community Development Commission. The effective date of this ordinance, if adopted tonight, will be January 15, 2004. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. ______ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE NEED FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND TRANSFERRING ALL DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
3) Miscellaneous - Environmental Management
a) BKK Landfill Closure Plans - Monthly Status Report It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. B-3a.doc
Miscellaneous - Redevelopment Agency
b) Application for Urban Park Act of 2001 Grant Program for West Covina Municipal Golf Course Project (Total Grant Request $1.5 Million) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution, authorizing staff to apply for the Urban Park Act of 2001 Grant Program: B-3b.doc B-3b att 1.doc B-3b att 2.doc
RESOLUTION NO.________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN PARK ACT OF 2001 PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 FOR THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PROJECT
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
c) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2003 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003. B-3c.doc
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER B-1 THROUGH B-3c:
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________ to waive further reading of the resolution/ordinance and adopt:
and to approve all other items except: ______________
ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR C) PUBLIC HEARING
1) PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION TERMINATION OF CABLE TV CONTRACT C-1.doc C-1Resolution.doc C-1Resolution2.doc
- Verification of publication
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA RELATING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS ENTERTAINMENT II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS ENTERTAINMENT II, LLC D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS ENTERTAINMENT II, LLC, TO PAUL G. ALLEN
Motion by ____________ 2nd by _____________ to waive further reading of the resolutions and
to approve ____ 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
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1) Exemption for City Councilmembers from Payment of Fees for Appeals of Planning Commission Decisions Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution: E-1.doc
RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM PAYMENT OF FEES FOR APPEALING DECISIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 26-212 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE.
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ______________ to waive further reading of the resolution and
to approve _______ disapprove ______ hold over ______
COMMUNITY SERVICES
2) City Hall Annex Services at Shadow Oak Park It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction. E-2.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ____________
to ______________________________________
F) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Update on Graffiti It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. F-1.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ____________
to receive and file.
2) Waste Collection Multi-Family Per Unit Rate Service Adjustment and Amendment of Franchise Agreement to Change the Submission Date for any Consumer Price Increase (CPI) Request From April 15 to May 31 It is recommended that the City Council: F-2.doc
- Provide staff with direction on the options; and/or
- Amend the Franchise Agreement to change the submission date for any CPI adjustment requests from April 15 to May 31
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
To _______________________________________
3) Mayor Herfert Requests Pursuing an Educational Marketing Strategy for the West Covina Sportsplex It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction on this matter. F-3.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
To _______________________________________
G) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Councilmember Miller - West Covina International Festival It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the forming of an ad hoc International Festival Committee. G-1.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to approve ______ disapprove _____ hold over ____
2) Councilmember Miller - Resolution in Support of the Gold Line Phase II Cities It is recommended that the City Council adopted the following resolution: G-2 Goldline.doc G-2 Reso.doc
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE METRORAIL GOLDLINE PHASE II CITIES
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________ to waive further reading of the resolution and
to approve ______ disapprove _____ hold over ____
3) Councilmember Miller Loss of Vehicle License Fee Backfill Revenues It is recommended that the City Council provide direction. G-3.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to ______________________________________
4) Councilmember Sanderson - Equestrian Center Boarding Facility Data It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. G-4.DOC
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to receive and file.
5) Councilmember Hernandez Letter Supporting Councilmember Hernandez' Candidacy for the Air Quality Management District Board Representing the Eastern Region It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction regarding this matter. G-5.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to ______________________________________
6) Councilmember Hernandez Legal Counsel Request for Proposals Report Councilmember Roger Hernandez is requesting that the City Council direct City staff to prepare a report on the request for proposal process and potential implications of implementing a request for proposals for all City legal counsel services. G-6.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to ______________________________________
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ________ 2nd by _______ to adjourn the meeting at ______
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
| Thursday 12/18/03 |  | 7:30 am Meeting with Supervisor Antonovich | | Tuesday 1/6/04 |  | 7:00 pm Meeting cancelled | | Tuesday 1/20/04 |  | 7:00 pm Regular City Council meeting |
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