| | | | Tuesday, March 06, 2001
-Council Meeting Agenda-
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Tuesday, March 6, 2001 |
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7:30 p.m. |
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MRC Room 314 |
AGENDA
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INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
Herfert, Wong, Howard, Melendez, Touhey
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 02/27/01
2) Approval of Final Maps (waive reading and adopt)
Summary Vacation of a Portion of a Sanitary Sewer Easement for Sears Auto Center
A portion of an existing sewer main line has been realigned to accommodate the new Sears Auto Center. Since the realignment of the sewer mainline, the abandoned portion of the sanitary sewer easement is no longer required for public use. This easement can be summarily vacated under the provisions of Section 5400 of the Health and Sanitation Code of the State of California. 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, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT THAT IS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC USE
3) Traffic Committee Minutes-Meeting of February 20, 2001 (accept & file)
I. The City initiated request that a multi-way stop be considered at the intersection of Lark Ellen Avenue and Service Avenue resulted in the following recommendation:
That a multi-way stop at Lark Ellen Avenue and Service Avenue is not justified.
II. The City initiated request that a special multi-way stop warrant be approved for intersections adjacent to schools and on the "Safe Routes to Schools" resulted in the following recommendation:
That multi-way stop warrants for intersections adjacent to schools and/or on "Safe Routes to Schools" be approved.
III. The City initiated request that a multi-way stop be installed at the intersection of Gemini Street and Giano Street resulted in the following recommendation:
That stop signs (R1) be installed along with stop messages and stop ahead signs (W17) on the east and westbound approaches of Gemini Street at Giano Street based on the multi-way stop warrant for intersections adjacent to schools and for intersections on "Safe Routes to Schools."
IV. The request of Arlene Patton and Rose San Juan, West Covina, that an adult crossing guard be stationed at the intersection of Francisquito Avenue and Hyacinth Street resulted in the following recommendation:
That this item be carried over until such time that a response from the County of Los Angeles is received concerning the cost of a crossing guard at Francisquito Avenue and Hyacinth Street as discussed in the October 17, 2000 Traffic Committee Meeting.
V. The City initiated request to eliminate the mid-block school crosswalk across Glendora Avenue southerly of Christopher Street resulted in the following recommendation:
That the mid-block school crosswalk across Glendora Avenue remain in place.
4) Award of Bids
a) Rehabilitation of Various Residential Streets (State Funding Program) for Project No. SP-01115
This street rehabilitation project provides for an asphaltic concrete overlay on 63 segments of various residential streets and repair of damaged concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk. The lowest responsive bid was $886,928.00 from Silvia Construction, Inc. of Rancho Cucamonga. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Establish Project No. SP-01115.
2. Appropriate funds to Project No. SO-01115 (3158) as follows:
3. Transfer funds to Project SP-01115 (3158) as follows:
4. Accept the bid of the lowest bidder, Silvia Construction, Inc. in the amount of $886,928.00 as submitted at the bid opening on February 22, 2001, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Silvia Construction, Inc. for the work to be done.
b) Cortez and Walmerado Parks New Ballfield Netting for Project No. WC-0101
One bid was received and opened on February 27, 2001, for this project which provides for the installation of new protective netting at Cortez and Walmerado Parks. This project was added to the 2001-2002 CIP list of approved projects by the City Council at the February 6, 2001 City Council meeting in response to Little League concerns. It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of the Woodman Pole Company for wood poles at all fields in the amount of $35,706 as submitted at the bid opening on February 27, 2001 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Woodman Pole Company of Huntington Beach, California, for the work to be done.
5) City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
No report for this meeting
6) Miscellaneous - Environmental Management
a) California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Grant
This is a request for the City council to authorize the Director of Environmental Management to submit an application for the California Beverage Container recycling and Litter Reduction Grant to the Department of Conservation's Division of recycling (Division). The grant will be used for the promotion and education of recycling and littler cleanup activities of beverage containers. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Environmental Management Director to apply for the California Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling grant for the 2000/2001 cycle.
6) Miscellaneous - Finance Department
b) Implementation of the Hartford Life Deferred Compensation Self-Directed Brokerage Account
The City Council will consider the adoption of a resolution approving Allfirst Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee in connection with the self-directed brokerage account for the 457 deferred compensation plan administered by Hartford Life Insurance Company. It is recommended the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADOPTION OF ALLFIRST TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE IN CONNECTION WITH SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT FOR THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ADMINISTERED BY HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
6) Miscellaneous - Police Department
c) Financial Audit of the West Covina Service Group
The Police Department is resubmitting an item that pertains to the audit of the West Covina Service Group. This Agenda Item was scheduled on the consent calendar of a previous City Council meeting, but was pulled to clarify a Council member's concern. However, no question was actually raised and the item was not formally approved. To the pay the auditors for their services, the previous Agenda Item must be received and filed. It is recommended that the City council receive and file item number C-8j from the Council meeting of February 6, 2001.
6) Miscellaneous - Community Services
d) Status of Senior Center Computer Lab
The City Council approved an award of bid to Dell for computers for the Senior Center Computer Lab on February 6, 2001. At that meeting the City Council asked staff to prepare an update on the Computer Lab for the March 6, 2001, City Council meeting. This report provides the status of the Computer Lab project. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
e) Extend Existing Transportation Contract Through June 30, 2001
The current contract for transportation services ends on March 15, 2001. This report is requesting that the City Council authorize staff to extend the existing contract with Laidlaw Transit, Inc., for services until June 30, 2001. This extension will give the City the needed time to review the bids for a new transit operator. It is recommended that the City Council approve the extension of the existing transportation contract until June 30, 2001, and authorize staff to execute an extension agreement between the City and the contractor.
f) Approval of Request to Serve Alcohol at a Birthday Celebration at the Senior Center
Lizette Perez and Lucia Romero of West Covina are hosting a birthday party at the Senior Citizens Center on April 7, 2001. They are requesting approval to serve beer and wine at the event. It is recommended that the City Council approve the request to serve beer and wine at the event on April 7, 2001 at the West Covina Senior Center.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6:
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinance and adopt/introduce, and to approve all items listed, except ________________
ROLL CALL: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC WORKS
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
No reports for this meeting
J) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
No reports for this meeting
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
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 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 |
| Tuesday 4/3/01 |
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7:30 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 4/17/01 |
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7:30 pm Regular Meeting |
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