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SPECIAL MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
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Tuesday, February 21, 2006 |
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5:45 p.m. |
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City Manager's Conf. Room
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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.
ROLL CALL
Sanderson, Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Touhey
I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
II CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 1444 West Garvey Avenue South
Agency Negotiators: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Chung, Lee
Negotiating Party: Dynamic Business Holdings Inc.
Under Negotiation: Both price and terms of lease
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a)
City of West Covina vs. Valencia Heights Water Company
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ______ 2nd by ______
to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
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Tuesday, February 21, 2006 |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Council Chambers
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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
Rabbi Rick Brody
Temple Ami-Shalom
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sanderson
ROLL CALL
Sanderson, Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Touhey
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Meeting of September 6, 2005
smin 09-06-05.doc
Regular Meeting of September 6, 2005
min 09-06-05.doc
Special Meeting of September 20, 2005
smin 09-20-05.doc
Regular Meeting of September 20, 2005
min 09-20-05.doc
Special Meeting of October 4, 2005
smin 10-04-05.doc
Regular Meeting of October 4, 2005
min 10-04-05.doc
Special Meeting of October 18, 2005
smin 10-18-05.doc
Regular Meeting of October 18, 2005
min 10-18-05.doc
PRESENTATIONS
- Blue Star Video
- Resolutions of Commendation
Michelle Roe, Community Services Commissioner
Robert Sotelo, Community Services Commissioner
Gilbert Hernandez, Community Services Commissioner
Musheer Rasheed, Community Services Commissioner
Darrell Higuchi, Human Resources Commissioner
Herb Redholtz, Human Resources Commissioner
Mary Newlin, Senior Citizens Commissioner
George Gliaudys, Jr., Senior Citizens Commissioner
PROCLAMATIONS
Arbor Day Celebration - March 4, 2006
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) Continued Public Hearing
Appeal of Precise Plan No. 04-09
Appeal of Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: RHL Design Group, Inc.
Location: 2700 E. Garvey Avenue South (Crestview Cadillac)
C-1.doc
- Verification of publication and mailing
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing until March 21, 2006.
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ______________
to _________________________________________
2) Continued Public Hearing
General Plan Amendment No. 04-03
Zone Change No. 04-03
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Dynamic Investments
Location: Southeast Corner of West Covina Parkway and West Garvey Avenue South (Civic Center)
C-2.doc
C-2 Attach1.doc
C-2 Attach2.doc
C-2 Attach3.doc
C-2 Attach4.doc
C-2 Attach5.doc
C-2 Attach7.doc
C-2 Attach8.doc
C-2 Attach9.doc
C-2 Attach10.doc
C-2 Attach11.doc
Item No. C-2: Attachments 6, 12, 13, and 14 are available for review in the City Clerk's office.
- Verification of publication and mailing
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-03, ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-03, PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-06, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 61893 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-03
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________
to waiver further reading of the resolutions, read by title only, and
adopt _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____
The Planning Commission and staff further recommend that the City council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-03.
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the ordinance, read by title only and
introduce _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____
3) Councilmember Touhey
WI-FI (Wireless Fidelity) Wireless Internet System
It is recommended that the City Council direct City staff to research the cost of hiring a consultant to 1) Assist the City in establishing Wi-Fi Goals, and 2) Identify an appropriate Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) network for the City of West Covina.
C-3.doc
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________
to _______________________________________
4) Councilmember Herfert
Procedures for Placing Items on the Agenda for City Council Discussion
It is recommended that the City Council discuss this matter and direct staff accordingly.
C-4.doc
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________
to _______________________________________
D) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Planning 02/14/06
D-1a.doc
2) Claims Against the City of West Covina
Government Tort Claim Denials
It is recommended that the following Government Tort Claims be denied and the claimants and/or their respective attorneys be so notified:
D-2.doc
- Gary Seeget vs. City of West Covina
- Henry Garcia vs. City of West Covina
- Nickolas Realty vs. City of West Covina
- Salvador Puga vs. City of West Covina
3) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
West Covina Senior Center Bridge Program Game Rules
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of February 7, 2006 which would amend Section 15-9 of the West Covina Municipal Code by adding a subsection authorizing the playing of Bridge for money at the Senior Center or other City facility engaged in the conduct of Senior Center Program Activities. This ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption, March 23, 2006. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
D-3.doc
D-3Attach1.doc
ORDINANCE NO. _______ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15-9 (GAMBLING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE PLAYING OF BRIDGE AT THE WEST COVINA SENIOR CENTER OR OTHER CITY FACILITY ENGAGED IN THE CONDUCT OF SENIOR ACTIVITIES
4) Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Meeting of December 20, 2005
D-4.doc
D-4 Attach1.doc
I. Request of Mr. Scheilder, West Covina Resident and Mr. Gerald Graham, West Covina Resident.
Review warrants for the installation of a traffic signal along Pacific Avenue from the northwesterly City limits to Cameron Avenue and the installation of painted crosswalk.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That a traffic signal or crosswalk not be installed on Pacific Avenue at this time.
That the Police Department continue speed and truck route enforcement and conduct future lane inspections.
That the Public Works Department purchase a Solar Speed Feedback sign to be used at this and other locations from Project No. TP-05505 (124.85.8533.7800) for an approximate cost of $10,000.
5) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office
a) Retention of State and Federal Legislative Advocates
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-5a.doc
- Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with the firm of Joe A. Gonsalves & Son to provide legislative advocacy with matters before the California Legislature and California State Agencies at a cost not to exceed $4,000 per month; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year professional services contract with The Ferguson Group to provide legislative advocacy to identify and attempt to secure funding for the replacement of the City's Public Safety Communication System at a cost not to exceed $2,500 per month; and
- Appropriate $18,000 from the General Fund Reserve to Account #110.11.1120.6120 and $8,000 from CDC Merged Project Reserve to Account # 876.22.2210.6120 to fund the legislative advocates from March 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006.
5) Miscellaneous - Police Department
b) 2006 BJA Justice Assistance Grant
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-5b.doc
- Approve the 2006 BJA Justice Assistance Grant (totaling $24,900) and authorize the appropriation of $24,900 into 208.31.3111.7160 for unfunded public safety equipment needs, including a portable traffic analysis device, small weapons components, and photo-evidence supplies.
- Authorize the future appropriation of interest earned under this grant, to be spent on the same approved activities.
c) Appropriating Bulletproof Vest Partnership and SLESF Grants
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-5c.doc
- Accept the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant and appropriate $13,729.39 into 195.31.3120.6999.
- Appropriate the remaining $84.61 from the 2005 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) grant into 155.31.3110.7160.
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1a through D-5c:
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and resolutions and adopt:
to approve all items except ________
END OF CONSENT
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
1) Public Hearing
Appeal of Administrative Use Permit No. 05-39
(Off-Sale of Beer and Wine within an Area of Undue Concentration)
Applicant: Ajit Singh
Location: 551 E. Francisquito Avenue
This is a request for an administrative use permit to allow the off-sale of beer and wine in an existing convenience store located within an "Undue Concentration" area.
E-1.doc
E-1 Attach1.doc
E-1 Attach2.doc
Item No. E-1: Attachments 3 and 4 are available for review in the City Clerk's office.
- Verification of mailing
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- Recommendation: 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, DENYING ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 05-39 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________ to
to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and
adopt _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____
2) Public Hearing
Zone Change No. 05-11 (24-Unit Condominium)
Applicant: Andrew McIntyre, The McIntyre Company
Location: 1838 E. Workman Avenue
This is a request to change the zone from "Multiple-family Residential" (MF-20) zone to Specific Plan No. 122 (SP-22) at 1838 E. Workman Avenue.
E-1.doc
E-2 Attach1.doc
E-2 Attach2.doc
E-2 Attach3.doc
E-2 Attach3.doc
Item No. E-2: Attachment 5 is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
- Verification of publication and mailing
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- 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, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-11 FROM "MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" (MF-20) TO "SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 22" (SP-22).
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________ to
to waive further reading of the ordinance, read by title only and
introduce _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____
3) Public Hearing
Conditional Use Permit No. 05-01
2655 S. Citrus Street (South Hills Country Club)
Wireless Communication Facility
This is a request to change the zone from "Multiple-family Residential" (MF-20) zone to Specific Plan No. 122 (SP-22) at 1838 E. Workman Avenue.
E-1.doc
E-3 Attach1.doc
E-3 Attach2.doc
E-3 Attach3.doc
Item No. E-3: Attachments 4 through 7 are available for review in the City Clerk's office.
- Verification of publication and mailing
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- Recommendation: The Planning Department recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution to allow the installation of a wireless communications tower designed as a pine tree at South Hills Country Club:
RESOLUTION NO. ________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-02 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________ to
to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only 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.
CDC Agenda
G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1) Approval of the Lease and Development Agreement Between the City of West Covina and Dynamic Business Holdings, Inc. for the Development of a 2.6 Acre Portion of the Civic Center Property
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
G-1.doc
Attachment is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN "LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT" BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND DYNAMIC BUSINESS HOLDINGS, INC. AND A CERTAIN "AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO LEASE AND AGREEMENT NO. 19104 FOR OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES, WEST COVINA CIVIC CENTER SITE" BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and
adopt ______ disapprove ______ hold over ______
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
2) Consideration of Roominghouse Ordinance to Address Residential
Group Homes
It is recommended that the City Council consider the proposed Roominghouse Ordinance, which addresses residential group homes within the City, and refer the matter to the Planning Commission for review and processing as required by the West Covina Municipal Code.
G-2.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________
to _____________________________________
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
3) Proposed 2006 Summer Concerts and Friday Night Entertainment Series at the Lakes
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve the Thursday night 14-week summer concert series and Friday night 14-week "Live at the Lakes" for the estimated budget of $77,200.
- Appropriate $56,240.39 from the Charter Communication Account Fund Balance to Account 203-57-5150-6166.
G-3.doc
G-3 AttachA.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________
to _____________________________________
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) Review of City Hall Security Issues
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
J-1.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________
to _____________________________________
2) Councilmember Lane
Automated External Defibrillators in City Facilities
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Appropriate $6,627 from the General Fund Reserve to Account #110.51.5110.6120 to fund the start-up and first year costs of the public access defibrillation program, which includes one defibrillator at the Municipal Pool and Cameron Community Center.
- Direct staff to initiate the process to meet the HUD requirements to the purchase of a defibrillator at the Senior Center using CDBG funds.
J-2.doc
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________
to _____________________________________
3) Councilmember Herfert
605/10 Interchange and Interstate 10 HOV Lanes Between the 605 and
the 57 Freeways
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
J-3.doc
J-3 Reso.doc
RESOLUTION NO. ________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 605/10 INTERCHANGE AND THE EXTENSION OF INTERSTATE 10 HOV LANES BETWEEN THE 605 AND 57 FREEWAYS
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and
adopt ______ disapprove ______ hold over ______
4) Councilmember Touhey
Renewal of Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 - Ordering of Engineer's Report
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
- Determine assessment rate structure and direct staff to take required procedural steps.
- Adopt the following resolution:
J-4 and Attach1.doc
Item No. J-4: Attachments 2 through 5 are available for review in the City Clerk's office.
RESOLUTION NO. ________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and
adopt ______ disapprove ______ hold over ______
K) COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS FROM CONFERENCES
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ______ 2nd by ______
to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
| Tuesday 3/7/06 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 3/21/06 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 4/4/06 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 4/18/06 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
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