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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2006
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, 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

Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson

I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

II CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiator: Fields, Bachman
Employee Organization:
  • Confidential Employees
  • General Employees
  • Maintenance & Crafts Employees
  • Mid-Management Employees
  • Non-Sworn Safety Support Employees

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.


REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2006
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

Pastor Jim Han
Good News Chapel

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Lane

ROLL CALL

Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(Per Ordinance No. 2150)
Any person wishing to address the City Council/Community Development Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within their jurisdiction should complete a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and submit the card to the City Clerk/Secretary. Each person will be allowed five (5) minutes to address the Governing Bodies under Oral Communications. Any testimony or comments regarding a matter set for a Public Hearing will be heard during the hearing.

A) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes
(This is the time set aside to address the City Council/Community Development Commission. Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Mayor.)

B) UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS

1) BKK Landfill Site Quarterly Status Report
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
B-1.doc

Attachments A, B, C and D are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________

to receive and file.

C) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1) Traffic Committee Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council accept and file the following item of the Traffic Committee meeting held on June 20, 2006. This item was carried over from the August 1, 2006 meeting.
C-1 and Attach1.doc

Request of Jerry Graham and of Ed Scheilder, West Covina Residents Review warrants for the installation of a multi-way stop at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Willow Avenue.

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That a multi-way stop not be installed at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Willow Avenue as they do not meet the State Warrants.

Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________

to accept and file.

2) Graffiti Removal Contract
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to send out a Request for Proposal.
C-2.doc

Motion by ____________ 2nd by ____________

approve _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

D) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)


Special Meeting of June 13, 2006
Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006
smin 06-13-06 Budget.doc
min 06-20-06.doc

2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)

a) Planning Commission 08/08/06
D-2a sum.act.doc

3) Award of Bid

a) Award of Bid for Holt Avenue Street Widening - Grand Avenue to East City Limit (Project No. SP-05104)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
D-3a.doc

1. Accept the bid of All American Asphalt in the amount of $518,771.30 as submitted at the bid opening on August 2, 2006, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract.

2. Approve a change order in the amount of $41,345 for other street improvements.

3. Transfer $45,000 from Account No. 121.81.8432.7200 to 121.81.8522.7200; $41,000 from Account No. 122.81.8432.7200 and $290,000 from Account No. 122.81.8748.7200 to Account No. 122.81.8522.7200.

b) Purchase of (CNG) Pickup Truck
It is recommended that the City Council approve an award of purchase to Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California for one 2004 Ford F150 CNG pickup truck for a total cost of $31,148.94 including sales tax and standard warranty.
D-3b.doc

4) Miscellaneous - Communications

a) Proposed Telecommunication Network License and Encroachment Agreement with Next G
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-4a.doc
D-4a Attach1.doc
D-4a Exhibit a.doc
D-4a Exhibit b.pdf

1. Approve the proposed Telecommunications Network License and Encroachment Agreement with Next G to encroach upon and occupy a portion of the Public Rights-of-Way for the limited purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining licensed communications equipment to provide service to wireless carriers.

2. Authorize Licensee to attach appurtenances to certain identified City owned traffic light or streetlight poles.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the License and Encroachment Agreement.

4) Miscellaneous - Community Services Department

b) Establishing Clarification Language for Posted Signage at City Parks and Recreational Facilities
It is recommended that the City Council adjust and clarify park signage language by approving the following Ordinance and Resolution:
D-4b and Attachments.doc

1. Introduce the following Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKS, RECREATIONAL AREAS, AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY

2. Adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. _____ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CLARIFICATION LANGUAGE FOR POSTED SIGNAGE AT CITY PARKS, AND RECREATION FACILITIES

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1 through D-4b:

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
o waive further reading of the ordinance and resolution read by title only and introduce and adopt:

and approve all items except ________

ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey, Herfert

END OF CONSENT

E) PUBLIC HEARINGS

1) Public Hearing
2006 Congestion Management Program (CMP) Conformance Self-Certification and Local Development Report (LDR)
E-1.doc
E-1 Attach1.doc
E-1 Attach2.xls
  1. Verification of publication
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: Staff recommends 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 DEVELOPMENT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and

adopt _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

2) Public Hearing
Appeal of Administrative Use Permit No. 06-22
(Recreational Equipment)
Applicant: Eugene and Tochtli Hays
Location: 936 W. Service Avenue
This is an appeal of the July 11, 2006 Planning Commission denial for an Administrative Use Permit to park a 21.5 foot boat on the front driveway.
E-2.doc
E-2 Attach1.doc
E-2 Attach2.doc
E-2 Attach3.doc
E-2 Attach4.doc
E-2 Attach5.doc
Attachment #6 is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.
  1. Verification of publication
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-22 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and

adopt _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CDC Agenda

Recess the City Council meeting at ________ pm to convene the CDC. Reconvene the City Council meeting at ________ pm.

G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS

No reports for this meeting.

H) MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS

1) Councilmember Roger Hernandez' Request for an Update on Negotiations with Rowland Unified School District for Possible Acquisition of Shadow Oak Park
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report.
H-1.doc

Attachments are available for review at the City Clerk's Office.

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

to receive and file.

2) Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Francisquito Avenue and California Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction on this matter.
H-2.doc

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

to _____________________________________

I) COUNCIL REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f - Requests by Councilmembers for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily available must be placed on the City Council agenda as items of business and must be approved by a majority of the City Council.)

1) Request from Councilmember Roger Hernandez - Downtown Conceptual Plan
It is recommended that the City Council consider Councilmember Roger Hernandez' request and to provide staff direction.
I-1.doc

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

to _____________________________________

2) Request from Mayor Pro Tem Michael Touhey Requesting the City Council to Consider Dedicating a City Tree in Memory of Jacob Field and Benny Rodriguez, Jr.
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
I-2.doc

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

to _____________________________________

J) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 9/5/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 9/19/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 10/3/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 10/17/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting