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Tuesday, May 03, 2005
SPECIAL MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Place: City Manager's Conf. Room

AGENDA

Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue So., West Covina and at www.westcovina.org. The City complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at Council meetings, please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Do 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 four working days prior to the meeting.

ROLL CALL

Sanderson, Wong, Herfert, Hernandez, Miller

I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

II CLOSED SESSION - CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a)
City of West Covina vs. Valencia Heights Water Company, et al

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
City Negotiators: Fields
Employee Organizations:
  • Police Officers Association
  • Police Management Association
  • W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
  • SBPEA - General Employees' Group
  • Mid-Management Employees' Association
  • Confidential/Exempt Employees' Association
  • SBPEA - Maintenance Employees'
  • Public Safety Dispatchers Association
  • Miscellaneous Unrepresented Management Employee, including
    Assistant City Clerk
    Director of Human Resources
    Planning Director
    Police Chief
    Finance Director
    Fire Chief
    Redevelopment Director
    Assistant City Manager
    Communications Director
    Community Services Director
    Risk Management Director
    Environmental Management Director
    Public Works Director and City Engineer

The special meeting will recess at ________ p.m. and relocate to the Council Chamber immediately following the closed session items. The special meeting reconvened at _______ p.m. for the following open session.

III OPEN SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR

Conversion Technology Report to the Legislature
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the sending a letter of support to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) recommending they retain all of the information in the Conversion Technology Report that is to be forwarded to the Legislature.

Motion by _________ 2nd by _________

approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.


REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers

AGENDA

Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina and at www.westcovina.org The City complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at Council meetings, please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Do 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 four working days prior to the meeting.

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Herfert

ROLL CALL

Sanderson, Wong, Herfert, Hernandez, Miller

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular meeting of October 19, 2004

PRESENTATIONS
  • Blue Star Video

  • Blue Star presentation to Ursula Schumacher, mother and Jovana Schumacher, wife of Captain Bryant Schumacher

  • 2005 Tournament of Roses presentation of Tournament of Roses Parade Trophy

  • Certificates of Recognition - California Distinguished Schools West Covina High School

PROCLAMATIONS
  • National Public Works Week - May 12-21, 2005

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 - 30 Minutes Total Allotted Time
(3 minutes each speaker - Ordinance No. 502 adopted October 22, 1956)

B) UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS

No reports for this meeting

C) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1) Public Hearing
Code Amendment No. 03-01
Second Dwelling Units
This public hearing is continued from the City Council meeting of April 19, 2005. At the time, affidavit of publication was verified and Mayor Sanderson opened the hearing.

C-1 staff.report.doc
C-1 attach.1.code.doc
C-1 attach.1ord.doc
C-1 attach.2.doc
C-1 attach.3.doc
C-1 attach.4.doc
C-1 attach.5.doc
  1. Staff presentation
  2. Public testimony
  3. Close hearing
  4. Council discussion
  5. Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SECOND DWELLING UNITS (Code Amendment No. 03-01)

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and

introduce ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

D) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)

a) Planning 04/26/05
D-1a Sum Act.doc

b) Human Resources 03/09/05
D-1b.doc

2) Claims Against the City of West Covina

a) Elizabeth Diaz on behalf of her minor son, Christopher Diaz, vs. City of West Covina
It is recommended that the personal injury claim filed by Elizabeth Diaz on behalf of her minor son, Christopher Diaz, be denied and the claimant be so notified.

b) Gabriel Baez vs. City of West Covina
It is recommended that the property damage claim of Gabriel Baez filed on March 22, 2005, be denied and the claimant be so notified.

3) Ordinances for Adoption (receive & file)

Zone Change No. 05-04
Location: West Side of Galster Park (East of Aroma)
D-3a.doc
D-3a Attachment A.doc

This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of April 19, 2005 and will change a portion of the land that makes up Galster Park from being zoned as "MF-8" (Multiple Family Residential) to "O-S" (Open Space). This ordinance will become effective on June 2, 2005.

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, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-04

b) Ordinance Amending Section 1-37.2 of the West Covina Municipal Code (Authorizing Community Enhancement to enforce 'Display in Public Places of Material Harmful to Children' Ordinance)
This ordinance amends the West Covina Municipal Code to include the blinder rack ordinance as an ordinance which may be enforced by city employees. This ordinance will become effective on June 2, 2005.
D-3b.doc
D-3b Attachment A.doc
D-3b Attachment B.doc

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, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1-37.2 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE SECTION 15-400 - 15-403 WITH THOSE MISDEMEANORS WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY CITY EMPLOYEES

4) Award of Bid

Award of Bid for the Purchase of Three Ford Escape Hybrid Vehicles and Expenditure Authorization for Purchase
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following:
D-4 Purchase 3 Ford Escapes.doc
  1. Award the bid for the purchase of three 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid vehicles to the lowest responsible bidder, Barber Ford of Ventura, CA for a total amount of $80,294.44; and
  2. Appropriate $40,147.23 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund balance to account #131.22.2242.7170 and, appropriate $2,147.21 Air Quality Improvement Trust fund balance to account 119.84.8535.7170.

5) Traffic Committee Minutes - Meeting of 04/19/05 (accept & file)

D-5_Traffic Committee Minutes_Meeting of April 19 2005.doc
Milford Walker, Request of West Covina Resident
That parking on the north side of Durness Street from Evanwood Avenue to Broadmoor Avenue be restricted to permit only parking.

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That parking on the north side of Durness Street from Evanwood Avenue to Broadmoor Avenue be restricted to permit only parking.

D-5_Attachment No 1.doc

6) City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
City Treas 01-021 A sample.xls
City Treas Detail 01-02 B sample.xls
Report for March 2005

D-6 FY0405 03-2005 Staff Report cc IS.doc

7) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office

a) Approval of Rose Float Foundation to Serve Alcohol at Wine Tasting Event to be held at Heritage Park
Staff recommends the approval of the West Covina Rose Float Foundation to serve alcohol for their Wine Tasting Event scheduled at Heritage Park on June 25, 2005.

b) Los Angeles County General Services Agreement
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution, renewing the General Services Agreement (GSA), and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.

RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

D-7d.doc
D-7b attachment.doc

Miscellaneous - Community Services

c) FY 2005-2006 Older Americans Act Senior Nutrition Meals Program Grant Application
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, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL FOR FY 2005-2006 OLDER AMERICANS ACT COMPETITIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION MEALS PROGRAM

D-7c Reso.doc
D-7c Senior Nutrition Meals 2005.doc

Miscellaneous - Finance Department

d) 2004-05 Fiscal Year Third Quarter Budget Report
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the budget update report. D-7d.doc

7) Miscellaneous - Public Works

e) Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
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, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 21, 2005 TO APPROVE CITYWIDE ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS AND STREET TREES WITHIN THE DISTRICT
D-7e_Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District.doc
D-7e_Attachment No 4_Resolution.doc

f) Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report -
First Quarter Ending March 31, 2005
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

D-7f_Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report.doc

g) West Covina Citywide Sewer Service Charge
Method of Collection - Setting a Public Hearing Date
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, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY TAX BILL AND SETTING A DATE OF JUNE 21, 2005 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
D-7g_West Covina Citywide Sewer Service Charge.doc
D-7g_Attachment No 4_Resolution.doc

Miscellaneous - Fire Department

h) Ordinance Transferring Authority to Issue Fireworks Permits to the Fire Chief
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10-27, SECTION 7801.3 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING FIREWORK DISPLAY PERMITS
D-7h Staff Report.doc
D-7h Attachment Fireworks Display.doc

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1a THROUGH D-7h:

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the ordinances/resolutions and adopt:

and approve all items except: _____________

END OF CONSENT

E) PUBLIC HEARINGS

1) Protest Hearing
Citywide Weed Abatement 2005
E-1 Weed Abatement 2nd CC Rpt. 5-3-05.doc
E-1 Attachment AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING 5-05.doc
E-1AttachmentRESOLUTIONweedabatement.doc
  1. Affidavit of Mailing
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Written protests or objections
  5. Public testimony
  6. Close hearing
  7. Council discussion
  8. It is recommended that the City Council order the abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution of Intention No. 2005-12.

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to approve ______ disapprove ______ hold over ______

2) Public Hearing
Floodplain Management Regulations - Ordinance Introduction
  1. Verification of publication
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND ADDING ARTICLE III SECTIONS 9.40 TO 9.64 TO THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9-GRADING AND DRAINAGE REGARDING "FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT" REGULATIONS

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and

introduce ______ disapprove ______ hold over ______

F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Recess the City Council meeting at ______ pm to convene the CDC. Reconvene the City Council meeting at ________ pm.
F.doc
Fattach.doc
FY0405 03-2005 CDC Bond Detail Rpt For IS.xls
FY0405 03-2005 CDC Rpt For IS.xls
FY0405 03-2005 City Bond Detail Rpt For IS.xls
FY0405 03-2005 City Detail Rpt For IS.xls
FY0405 03-2005 City Treas Rpt For IS.xls

G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS

No Departmental Matters for this meeting.

H) CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time for citizens to address the City Council if the thirty-minute time allotment at the beginning of the meeting was exhausted.

I) MAYOR'S REPORTS

J) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS

1) Councilmember Hernandez
Proposed 2005 Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park Funding
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction and approval of the proposed funding for the 2005 Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park programs from the Charter Communications settlement account.

Motion by _________ 2nd by _________

approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

J-1 Proposed Funding Summer Concerts 05.doc
J-1AttachA.doc
J-1 Attach B.doc

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 5/17/05 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 6/7/05 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 6/21/05 7:00 pm Regular Meeting