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Tuesday, July 16, 2002
-Special Meeting Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Place: City Manager's Conf. 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.

CALL TO ORDER

Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong

I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

II CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(a)
* Nadia Foerster vs. City of West Covina
* Robert Mendoza vs. City of West Covina
* Al Cheramie vs. City of West Covina

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ________ 2nd by _________ to
adjourn at _______ pm




-Regular Meeting Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: 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 John Foye
Christ Fellowship Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
George Carol

ROLL CALL
Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special meeting of June 18, 2002
Regular meeting of June 18, 2002

PRESENTATIONS
* Malcolm Eaton - Former West Covina Football Coach

* Mark Booth - West Covina American Little League

* 4th of July Certificates

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

1) Joint Public Hearing
New Elephant Bar Restaurant and Pacific Western National Bank Building


The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency Board shall conduct a joint public hearing, pursuant to Section 22422 Report of the California Health and Safety Code, to consider the approval of a Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA") between the Redevelopment Agency and Grinstein Trust, the Evelyn G. Light Trust, and Gayle S. Prince ("Developer"). The DDA provides for the conversion of the existing Pacific Western National Bank building into an Elephant Bar Restaurant, and the transfer of a 17,000 square foot parcel of land owned by the Agency to the Developer for the construction of a new, approximately 3,800 square foot Pacific Western National Bank Building.
  1. Verification of publication
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST COVINA CONSENTING TO THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND GRINSTEIN TRUST, THE EVELYN G. LIGHT TRUST, AND GAYLE S. PRINCE AND MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt _____ hold over ______ disapprove ______

It is recommended that the Agency Board adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND GRINSTEIN TRUST, THE EVELYN G. LIGHT TRUST, AND GAYLE S. PRINCE AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

Motion by __________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt ______ hold over ______ disapprove _____

2) Public Hearing Regarding West Covina Auto Plaza Business Improvement District 2002-03 Annual Report and Assessment
Transmitted for City Council consideration is a resolution confirming the Annual Report for the West Covina Auto Plaza Business Improvement District. The Annual Report sets forth the budget and proposed assessment for the Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2002-03.
  1. Verification of publication
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: 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 CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-03

Motion by ________ 2nd by _________
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt ______ hold over _______ disapprove _______

3) Appeal of Variance No. 02-03 & No. 02-04 (Clippinger Chevrolet/Oldsmobile and Hummer)
Applicant: Hassen Imports Partnership
Location: 1900 and 1932 E. Garvey Avenue South

Appellant: John C. Shewmaker
On June 11, 2002, the Planning Commission approved two variances to build two pylon signs at existing auto dealerships in excess of the maximum allowable height and size for such signs. These approvals were subsequently appealed to the City Council.
  1. Verification of publication and mailing
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning commission and adopt the following resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. _____ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 02-03 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 02-04 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

Motion by _________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt _____ hold over ______ disapprove ______

4) Code Amendment No. 02-01
Permanent Make-Up

General Exemption
The proposed code amendment consists of amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code to establishing regulations allowing barber and beauty shop to provide permanent make-up application (also known as cosmetic micro-pigmentation) as an ancillary service.
  1. Verification of publication
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommend 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 RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF "PERMANENT MAKE-UP" (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 02-01)

Motion by ________ 2nd by ________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and to
introduce _______ hold over ______ disapprove _______

ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey

C) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Commissions/Summary of Actions

a) Community Services 06/11/02
b) Personnel 05/08/02
c) Senior Citizens 06/13/02

2) Miscellaneous - Personnel Services

a) Change to Public Employees Retirement System Retiree Health Benefit Contribution - Police Safety Employees
This report recommends approval of a Resolution required by PERS Health Care to complete the implementation of change in the benefit program, referred to as Retiree Medical. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution enabling implementation of this benefit change.

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-42, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT

Miscellaneous - Public Works

b) Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report Second Quarter 2002
This report provides the City Council with a summary of Capital Improvement Activity and major Building Permits issued during the second quarter ending June 30, 2002. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

c) Exterior Maintenance of the West Covina Municipal Pool Facility at Edgewood
The exterior of the Municipal Pool facility is in need of general maintenance. This exterior maintenance is necessary to improve the building aesthetics and landscaping until a final determination can be made, and design and construction completed for a new pool facility at the current location and/or a new City Aquatic Center elsewhere in the community. It is recommended that the City Council approve the maintenance improvements items one through four in the amount of $40,250.

2) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office

d) Contract with Mt. San Antonio College for Operation of WCCT Channel 56
The City Council is to consider a one-year contract with Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) to operate the City's Cable TV Channel, WCCT Channel 56. The proposed contract is to take affect on August 1, 2002 and expire on July 31, 2003. It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize payment of $69,000 to Mt. San Antonio College from the Community Information Account (#110-320-2632-6120) as reimbursement for Mt. SAC'S operation of WCCT Channel 56 for the period August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2003; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Mt. SAC for the operation of WCCT Channel 56 for the period August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2003.

e) Discover West Covina
The City of West Covina and the West Covina Redevelopment Agency publish "Discover West Covina" on a monthly basis and are requesting City Council approval to fund printing and postage costs for "Discover West Covina." It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Accept the proposal submitted by China Times and authorize payment in the amount of $26,798 for the printing of "Discover West Covina."

2. Authorize the payment of $51,000 to the United States Postal Service for postage expenses for "Discover West Covina."

Miscellaneous - Community Services

f) Skate Park Ordinance Introduction
The City Council will consider an Ordinance to regulate the operations of the Orangewood Skate Park. It is recommended that the City Council 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 RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION BY ADDING ARTICLE III ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFE USE OF SKATE PARK FACILITIES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF WEST COVINA

2) Miscellaneous - Environmental Management

g) BKK 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.

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER C-1 THROUGH C-2g:

Motion by ____________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinance 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 SERVICE

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) Establishment of South Side Ad Hoc Committee

Verbal report

M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to adjourn at ____________.

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 08/06/02 7:00 pm Regular meeting