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SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2007
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 Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Lane
Councilmembers Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson

I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

II CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiator: Pasmant
Miscellaneous Unrepresented Management Employees, including
  • Assistant City Clerk
  • Assistant City Manager
  • Communications Director
  • Community Development Commission Director
  • Community Services Director
  • Environmental Management Director
  • Finance Director
  • Fire Chief
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Planning Director
  • Police Chief
  • Public Works Director and City Engineer
  • Director of Risk Management

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.


REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2007
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

Reverend Brady Rice
Faith Community Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Touhey

ROLL CALL

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

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS
  • Blue Star Video

  • Certificate of Recognition
    Nogales Regiment Band

  • Resolution of Commendation
    Jim Witt, Retiring Police Corporal
    35 Years of Service

ANNOUNCEMENTS

City Manager Andrew Pasmant

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

No reports for this meeting.

C) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1) Councilmember Herfert
Request from Councilmember Steve Herfert Requesting the City Council Support a Resolution Supporting the United States Conference of Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
C-1.doc

Motion by _________ 2nd by _________

to _________________________________

D) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)

Special Meeting of December 19, 2006
smin 12-19-06.doc

Regular Meeting of December 19, 2006
min 12-19-06.doc

2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)

a) Human Resources 12/13/06
b) Planning 02/27/07
D-2a.doc
D-2b.doc

3) Award of Bid

a) Five Year Extension of Tree Maintenance Contract
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-3a.doc
  1. Approve a five-year extension to the current amount to West Covina Arborists, Inc. effective April 1, 2007 with a ten percent increase to the current contract amount for City tree maintenance services and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute such contract.

  2. Appropriate $5,250 from Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District Fund Reserves, to contractual operating budget (Account No. 188.41.4141.6130) to fund the additional expense through the remainder of fiscal year 2006-2007.

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

Report for the Month of January 2007
D-4.doc
D-4 City Treas.xls
D-4 City Detail.xls
CDC Rpt.doc
CDC Treas Rpt.xls

5) Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes - Meeting of February 20, 2007 (accept & file)

D-5.doc

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

1. City of West Covina Request
Annual Intersection Collision Rate Report for the Year 2005 (Informational)

Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That advance warning signs be enhanced at Lark Ellen Avenue and Merced Avenue, Barranca Street and Cortez Street, Glendora Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkway, and Lark Ellen Avenue and Vine Avenue.

That staff prepare warrants for the installation of a multi-way stop or traffic signal at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and North Garvey Avenue.

That staff consider the addition of left-turn pockets on the north and southbound approaches of Lark Ellen Avenue at Rowland Avenue and add to the CIP Budget for future funding to add left-turn pockets at a cost of $15,000.

That staff consider the addition of left-turn pockets on the west and eastbound approaches of Puente Avenue at Lark Ellen Avenue and add to the CIP Budget for future funding to add left-turn pockets at a cost of $15,000.

That staff consider the addition of left-turn pockets on the north and southbound approaches of Valinda Avenue at Service Avenue and add to the CIP Budget for future funding to add left-turn pockets at a cost of $15,000.

Miscellaneous - Police Department

a) Amendment to Municipal Code Section 16-53, Impoundment of Personal Property
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following Ordinance:
D-6a and Ordinance.doc

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 16-53(a) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE IMPOUNDMENT OF PROPERTY

Miscellaneous - Community Services Department

b) Swim Lesson Fee for Summer 2007
It is recommended that in order to stay competitive, the Municipal Pool should maintain the price of swim lessons at this time.
D-6b.doc

Miscellaneous - Community Development Commission

c) Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Between the City and Main & Main, Inc. for the Purchase and Development of the Proposed Civic Center Restaurant Pads
It is recommended that the City Council approve the 180-day Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Main & Main, Inc. for the potential development of two (2) restaurants within the Civic Center site.
D-6c.doc

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

Miscellaneous - Public Works

d) Renewal of Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7 - Ordering of Engineer's Report
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
D-6d and Attach1.doc
D-6d Attach 5 Reso.doc

Attachments 2,3,and 4 are available for review at the City Clerk's Office.

1. RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPOSITION 218 AND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2007

WEST COVINA LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (2007-2008)

2. 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. 4 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008

WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 (2007-2008)

3. 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. 6 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008

WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 (2007-2008)

4. 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 2007-2008

WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 (2007-2008)

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1 through D-6d:

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinance, read by title only and adopt/introduce,

and approve all items except: ________

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

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

E) PUBLIC HEARINGS

1) Public Hearing
Code Amendment No. 07-01
General Exemption
Applicant: City of West Covina
Location: Citywide
This is a request for a code amendment consisting of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code regarding the placement of portable storage containers within single-family residential zones. The establishment of reduced fees for administrative use permits and administrative reviews for this purpose shall also be considered.
E-1.doc
E-1 Attach 1.doc
E-1 Attach1 Exhibit A.doc
E-1 Attach 2.doc
E-1 Attach 3.doc
E-1 Attach 4.doc
E-1 Attach 5.doc
E-1 Attach 6.doc

Attachment #7 is available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
  1. Verification of notification
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends 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 RELATING TO STORAGE CONTAINERS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 07-01)

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

introduce ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

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

The Planning Commission further recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. _________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A REDUCED FEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS TO PLACE STORAGE CONTAINERS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

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

adopt ____ 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

POLICE DEPARTMENT

1) Residency Requirements of Sex Registrants
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following Ordinance:
G-1and Ordinance.doc

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OF SEX REGISTRANTS

Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________ to
to waive further reading of the ordinance, read by title only and

introduce ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

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

H) MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS

Conference and Meeting Report
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)

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) Mayor Touhey
Request from Mayor Michael Touhey Seeking the City Council's Consensus Regarding the West Covina Chamber of Commerce's Proposal to Strengthen the Glendora Avenue Strip
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
I-1.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 3/13/07 5:15 pm Special Joint Meeting with Community Services Commission
Tuesday 3/20/07 7:00 pm Regular Meeting


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