| | | | Tuesday, January 16, 2001
-Council Meeting Agenda-
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Tuesday, January 16, 2001 |
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7:30 p.m. |
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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 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Please call at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to deter nine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services or use of hearing-impaired aide at Council meetings, four working days may be required.
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
Herfert, Wong, Howard, Melendez, Touhey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special meeting of January 2, 2001
PRESENTATIONS
- Police Department Annual Report Video
- West Covina Tournament of Roses Foundation
- 2000 Rose Parade Float & Volunteer Recognition
- South Hills High School Football Team
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
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 L 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)
This is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on any municipal matter not listed on the Agenda.
B) HEARINGS
There may be reasonable limitations placed on the time for oral testimony at public hearings before the City Council. Speakers should be prepared to submit additional comments beyond the time limit in writing to the City Clerk at or before the time set for the public hearing.
No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commissions' Summary of Actions
a) Planning 01/09/01
b) Waste Management/Environmental Quality 12/21/00
2) Claims Against the City (deny & notify)
a) Maria Munoz vs. City of West Covina
On October 5, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received an amended claim for personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
b) James D. Rothwell and Marilou Rothwell vs. City of West Covina
On October 5, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a wrongful death claim in the amount of $1,500,000.
c) Debra Robinson vs. City of West Covina
On October 15, 2000, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
3) Administrative Review Board (receive and file)
a) Slight Modification No. 167 (A-O) - Categorical Exemption
Date: December 19, 2000
Applicant: Centex Homes
Location: Lots 44(A), 53(B), 54(C), 56(D), 57(E), 59(G), 63(H), and 65(I) of Tract No. 47809, and Lots 56(J), 75(K), 44(L), 39(M), 41(N), and 42(O) of Tract No. 32324
Request: The applicant requests approval of a slight modification (minor variance) to allow up to a 20 percent maximum reduction in foot front yard and side yard setback requirements for 15 single-family residences on 15 lots located in Tract No. 32324 and 47809 in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Area District V, Hillside Overlay Zone as follows:
Administrative Review Board
b) Slight Modification No. 168 - Categorical Exemption
Date: January 4, 2001
Applicant: Evonne Morton
Location: 2746 E. Maureen Street
Request: The applicant requests approval of a slight modification (minor variance) to allow the construction of a 210+ square foot patio enclosure addition at the rear of an existing single-family residence with an 8 foot rear yard setback instead of the minimum required 10 foot rear yard setback for the Planned Community Development No. 1 Zone, Woodside Village Master Plan.
4) 4) Award of Bids
a) Purchase of Firefighter Safety Vests
The West Covina Fire Department requests Council approval to purchase new personal body armor for firefighters, whose current armor exceeds the manufacturer's five (5) year ballistic performance warranty. It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of 82 personal armor vests from Aardvark Tactical Supply at a cost not to exceed $49,708.40.
5) City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
a) Report for the month of October 2000
b) Report for the month of November 2000
6) Miscellaneous - Public Works
a) Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report Fourth Quarter 2000
This report provides the City Council with a summary of Capital Improvement Activity and Major Building Permits issued during the quarter ending December 31, 2000. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
b) Cameron Avenue Speed Limits
On October 17, 2000, the City Council requested an updated "engineering and traffic survey" to determine if the speed limits on Cameron Avenue can be reduced in accordance with Section 22358 of the California Vehicle Code. It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance reducing the speed limit on Cameron Avenue from Pacific Avenue to Orange Avenue from 40 mph to 35 mph and reducing the speed limit from Valinda Avenue to Azusa Avenue from 45 mph to 40 mph.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
Miscellaneous - Public Works
c) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
One of the requirements to receive Federal Funds for street improvements is to have a current Disadvantaged Enterprise (DBE) Program. The adoption of the attached resolution approves a new DBE program in place of the existing one. 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, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM AND DIRECTING ITS IMPLEMENTATION
d) Geotechnical Evaluation Report for the 2400 Block of Belinda Street
Converse Consultants of Redlands has provided a geotechnical review of the site conditions on twelve properties located n the 2400 block of Belinda Street. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
e) Acceptance of Various Lots within Woodside Village for Open Space Purposes
The developments located in Woodside Village, southerly of the BKK landfill and easterly of Azusa Avenue, were required to dedicate lots to the City of West Covina for open space purposes to be included in Maintenance District No. 4. A small percentage of the lots were inadvertently not formally accepted at the time by the City. 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, ACCEPTING LOT 50, 51, AND 52 OF TRACT NO. 23006, LOT 8 OF TRACT NO. 26283, LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 26290, LOTS 72 AND 149 OF TRACT NO. 28406, LOTS 49 AND 50 OF TRACT NO. 30231, LOTS 62 AND 63 OF TRACT NO. 30982, LOT 43 OF TRACT NO. 31273, LOTS 84, 85, 86, 87, AND 88 OF TRACT NO. 32980, AND LOT 46 OF TRACT NO. 33271 FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES.
f) Application for a Sub-Watershed Municipal NPDES Permit
The City of West Covina is a co-permittee in a countywide NPDES permit which is due for renewal. To possibly save substantial future compliance costs, the City can be a co-permittee in a San Gabriel River sub-watershed permit. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution that authorizes an application for a municipal NPDES permit that would be limited to cities in the Upper San Gabriel River, provided that a majority of municipalities located therein join in the application for the permit.
RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN AN UPPER SAN GABRIEL RIVER MUNICIPAL NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT
6) Miscellaneous - Finance Department
g) 2001-02 Operating and CIP Budget Calendars
The City Council will consider approval of the 2001-02 Operating and CIP Budget Calendars. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 2001-02 Operating and CIP Budget Calendars.
6) Miscellaneous - Police Department
h) Police Department Team Building Workshop
In light of the recent re-organization and numerous staff promotions, the police department is requesting City Council support to participate in a teambuilding workshop sanctioned and paid for by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
6) Miscellaneous - Environmental Management Director
i) BKK Landfill Closure Plans - Status Report
The latest edition of the Status of Plans for BKK Landfill Closure is attached. This is a part of the City Community Outreach Program to keep the community informed of the progress toward implementation of the closure plans for the BKK Landfill. Staff recommends the City Council receive and file this report.
6) Miscellaneous - Personnel Services
j) Federal Minimum Wage Adjustments
Staff is requesting that the City Council approve wage adjustments for five positions to comply with the federal minimum wage. 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, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITED SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9546
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6:
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to waive further reading of the ordinance/resolutions and adopt/introduce, and to approve all items listed, except ________________
ROLL CALL: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC SERVICES
No reports for this meeting
E) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
No reports for this meeting.
F) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at _____________ p.m. to convene the Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at ______________ p.m.
G) COMMUNITY SERVICES
No reports for this meeting
H) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No reports for this meeting.
I) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PERSONNEL SERVICES
1) Commission Salary Survey
The City Council requested that a survey be conducted as it relates to Commission salaries. It is recommended that the City Council receive this report and provide direction to staff.
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ____________
To approve ______ disapprove ______ hold over _____
J) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1) Conflicting Council Meeting Date in March 2001
The first regular City Council meeting in March will compete with the general municipal election activities being conducted in the Council Chambers that same evening, March 6. The City Council may wish to address that conflict. Recommendation is to provide direction, if any, and receive and file this report.
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ____________
To approve ______ disapprove ______ hold over _____
K) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS and WIRE TRANSFERS
The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable by the City. These demands represent accounts payable since the most recent regular meeting of the City Council.
Motion by ________ 2nd by ________ to approve
Demands $________
Wire Transfers totaling $__________
Check Registers #______ through #______
ROLL CALL: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
L) MAYOR'S REPORT
1) REQUEST FOR NETTING AT WALMERADO PARK PINTO FIELD AND CORTEZ PARK MAJOR AND MINOR FIELDS
West Covina American Little League and West Covina Youth Pony Baseball have requested that foul ball netting be installed at Walmerado Park Pinto field and Cortez Park major and minor fields. The leagues are indicating that it will increase the safety for spectators. It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ask that the Leagues requesting the netting to submit these requests to the Community Services Commission Capitol Improvement Project (CIP) Sub-Committee as part of the 2001-2002 CIP process; or
2. Approve the requests from American Little League and West Covina Youth Pony Baseball to install foul ball netting, funds to come from the General Fund Reserve or Park Dedication Funds for Park District E, account number 174-320-3154-7700.
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________
To approve ________ disapprove ________ hold over ________
M) COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS
N) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by__________ 2nd by__________
to adjourn the meeting at__________pm.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
| Tuesday 1/30/01 |
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7:30 pm Special Meeting
(w Planning Commission) |
| Tuesday 2/6/01 |
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7:30 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 2/20/01 |
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7:30 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 3/6/01 |
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7:00 am to 8:00 pm General Municipal Election |
| Tuesday 3/20/01 |
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7:30 pm Canvass of Election Results/Oath of Office |
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