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-Special Meeting Agenda-
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Tuesday, April 16, 2002 |
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5:45 p.m. |
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City Manager's Conference Room |
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A
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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please request no less than three working days prior to the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong
I OPEN SESSION
Public Comment on Agenda Items
II CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Adams
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
* Non-represented Groups
* West Covina Police Management
* West Covina Police Officers Association
CONFERENCE REGARDING A PERSONNEL MATTER
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Recruitment of New Director
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(a)
Davis vs. City of West Covina
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ________ 2nd by _________
to adjourn at _______ pm
-Regular Meeting Agenda-
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Tuesday, April 16, 2002 |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Council Chambers |
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A
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 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for assistance. Please 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 three working days prior to the meeting.
INVOCATION
Reverend Nestor Rebong
St. Christopher's Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special meeting of April 2, 2002
Regular meeting of April 2, 2002
PROCLAMATIONS
West Covina Beautiful Month - May
National Library Week - April 14-20, 2002
Girl Scout Day
PRESENTATIONS
* Resolution of Commendation
- Reserve Sergeant Gene Johnson, 31 years of service
* FilipinoAmerican Alliance U.S.A.
- presentation to Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
* East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
- Certificate of Recognition, 1st Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
* WCCT Video - West Covina "City Highlights"
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 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)
This is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on any municipal matter not listed on the Agenda.
B) HEARINGS
No hearing scheduled for this meeting.
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
- Planning 04/09/02
- Waste Management/Environmental Quality 03/21/02
2) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Street Cut Moratorium
At the City Council meeting of April 2, 2002, the City Council introduced an ordinance, which would regulate street cuts in newly improved streets with provisions for emergency circumstances. This ordinance is being presented for second reading. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. ________ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 19-66 TO THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES, REGARDING THE STREET CUT MORATORIUM ON NEWLY IMPROVED STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES (RENOVATED)
3) City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the Month of February 2002
4) Miscellaneous - Environmental Management
a) BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
This is an updated report on the status of Plans for BKK Landfill Closure and other related BKK matters. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Miscellaneous - Public Works
b) West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
At the February 19, 2002 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution ordering the Engineer's Report. It is proposed that the City Council now adopt a resolution preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and declare its intention to levy and collect assessments within the district for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 and set the date of June 18, 2002 for the Public Hearing. 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, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 18, 2002 TO APPROVE CITYWIDE ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS AND STREET TREES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
c) Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report -
First Quarter 2002
This report provides the City Council with a summary of Capital Improvement Activity and major Building Permits issued during the first quarter ending March 31, 2002. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
d) No Report Submitted for this Item Number
e) 2001-2002 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funding
Each year, pursuant to SB-821, the State of California provides funds for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. In order to claim these funds for this year's sidewalk program, it is necessary that the City apply for them. The 2001-2002 TDA allocation is $50,300. 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 THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB-821 AND RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
Miscellaneous - Fire Department
f) Weed Abatement 2002
This request provides for the lawful and safe removal of dangerous and/or noxious weeds and trash from vacant improved and unimproved properties in the City of West Covina during the 2002 calendar year. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Weed Abatement Roll for the Calendar Year 2002, and adopt the following resolution for the 2002 Weed Abatement Program.
RESOLUTION NO. ________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON, AND ALL WEEDS GROWING
UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REMOVE AND ABATE THE SAME UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 2, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
2. Set May 7, 2002, as the date for hearing of any objections or protests to said program.
g) Weed and Rubbish Abatement - Contract Extension
This request provides for approval of an extension of the 1998 Weed and Rubbish Abatement contract for 2002, at the 1998 weed abatement prices with a ten percent (10%) increase from the 1998 contract price. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Approve an extension of the 1998 Weed Abatement contracts with Gardner Tractor and Azteca Landscape for one (1) year with a 10% increase; and
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contracts.
Miscellaneous - Communications
h) Award of Bid 0202-A - Replacement of the City Telephone System
This report recommends that Bid # 0202-A, for the replacement of the City Telephone System, (CIP Project 02401), be awarded to Standard Tel, Inc. of Long Beach, CA and that the unfunded balance of the project be funded by the Equipment Replacement Account. It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve the award of Bid #0202-A for the replacement of the City Telephone System to Standard Tel of Long Beach, CA for a total price (including current taxes) of $348,298.12.
b. Appropriate $270,998.47 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 115) to Account 115-320-3278-7160 to pay for the balance of the project.
Miscellaneous - Community Services
i) Dial-A-Ride Agreement with Los Angeles County
The WestCo Transit Authority Agreement between the City of West Covina and the Los Angeles County-Public Works Department for Dial-A-Ride (DAR) Service terminates on June 30, 2002. Staff is requesting that City Council approve a two-year Agreement for the continuation of service. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a two-year agreement with Los Angeles County for the City of West Covina to provide Dial-A-Ride services for the County from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004.
j) Application for the Land and Water Conservation Grant Program
Staff is requesting authorization to apply for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) via the attached Resolution to fund the Galster Park Camping Facilities Project for $600,000 involving development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. 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 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE GALSTER PARK CAMPING FACILITIES
k) Application for the Murray-Hayden Grant Program
Staff is requesting authorization to apply for the Murray-Hayden Grant Program via the attached Resolutions to fund two (2) different projects, the Big League Dreams Project with a maximum grant request of $3,000,000 and the Community Center/Gym with a request of $500,000. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. ________ - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MURRAY-HAYDEN GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR THE BIG LEAGUE DREAMS PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. ________ - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MURRAY-HAYDEN GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER/GYMNASIUM
Miscellaneous - Personnel Services
l) Salary Range for Finance Director
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following salary resolution implementing a new salary range for the position of Director of Finance. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a. Approve an annual pay range from $88,646 to $119,642.
b. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9346, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION; AND RESOLUTION NO. 7223, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER C-1 THROUGH C-4l:
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinances and adopt/introduce;
and to approve all other items except: ___________________
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC WORKS
No reports for this meeting.
E) PLANNING DEPARTMENT
No reports for this meeting.
F) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
No reports for this meeting.
G) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at _______ pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency. Adjourn the Redevelopment Agency at _________ pm.
H) COMMUNITY SERVICES
No reports for this meeting.
I) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
No reports for this meeting.
J) PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
No reports for this meeting.
L) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Annual Appointments of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies
Each year, the City Council is asked to confirm appointments by the Mayor to a number organizations and governmental bodies, which are filled by members of the City Council. A list of these appointments is now before the City Council. This item was continued from the April 2, 2002 City Council meeting. It is recommended that the Mayor make appointments to the various organizations described in the staff report, subject to City Council confirmation. It is further recommended that the representatives to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments be named in the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. ________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING _________________ AS THE GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND _______________ AS THE ALTERNATE
Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the resolution and to:
adopt _____ disapprove ______ hold over _______
2) Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Touhey has requested that a town hall meeting be held at the Bridgecreek Retirement Home to discuss various issues of interest to the residents of Bridgecreek and the surrounding neighborhood. This matter is a policy issue of the City Council. It is therefore recommended that the City Council determine whether to hold a town hall meeting at the Bridgecreek Retirement Home and, if so, determine a date, time, and provide staff with any additional discussion topic to be incorporated into an agenda.
Motion by __________ 2nd by ____________
to _____________________________________
M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Councilmember Sanderson -
Orangewood Skate Park Update
Councilmember Sanderson requested an update to the construction schedule of the skate park facility at Orangewood Park. It is recommended that the City Council
Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________
to receive and file.
2) Councilmember Miller -
Chamber of Commerce Liaison Report
Councilmember Mike Miller attended the West Covina Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting during the month of March. Various financial reports from the Chamber of Commerce are attached to the staff report. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report.
Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________
to receive and file.
3) Councilmember Miller
City Council Liaison Meetings - Highlights
Councilmember Mike Miller attended the Southern California Association of Governments Energy & Environment Committee during the month of April. Agendas and highlights of this meeting are attached to the staff report. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report.
Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________
to receive and file.
4) Councilmember Miller -
Resolution in Support of AB 2185-Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
Councilmember Mike Miller is requesting that the City Council consider a resolution in support of AB 2185-Los Angeles Water Quality Control Board. This bill is authored by Assemblyman Ed Chavez and if passed would modify the appointment process for the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. 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 IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2185
Motion by __________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the resolution and to:
adopt ________ disapprove ________ hold over ______
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to adjourn at ____________.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
| Tuesday 04/23/02 |
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6:00 pm Budget Study Session |
| Tuesday 05/07/02 |
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7:00 pm Regular meeting |
| Tuesday 05/21/02 |
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7:00 pm Meeting canceled |
| Tuesday 05/28/02 |
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6:00 pm Budget Study Session |
| Tuesday 06/04/02 |
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7:00 pm Regular meeting |
| Tuesday 06/11/02 |
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6:00 pm Budget Study Session |
| Tuesday 06/18/02 |
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7:00 pm Regular meeting |
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