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-Council Meeting Agenda-
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Tuesday, October 1, 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.
CALL TO ORDER
Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong
I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
II CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(B)
Significant exposure to litigation: one potential case.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Tompkins
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
* West Covina Firefighters' Association
* PERS Retirement Upgrade Request
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELEASE
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to adjourn the meeting at ____________ p.m.
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Tuesday, October 1, 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
City Manager Andrew Pasmant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert
ROLL CALL
Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong
PROCLAMATION
* Ride Share Week, October 7 - 11, 2002
* Fire Prevention Week, October 6 - 12, 2002
* Red Ribbon Week, October 22 - 31, 2002
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL (3 minutes each speaker)
If you would like to address the City Council regarding a municipal matter that is not on the Agenda, please complete a Speakers 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 (3 minutes each speaker - 30 minutes total)
This is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on any municipal matter not listed on the Agenda.
B) HEARINGS
1) APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF
ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
APPLICANT: Great Mountain, L.P.
LOCATION: 3146 East Virginia Avenue
APPELLANTS: Charles and Marilyn McCain
Paul and Shonda Tombrello
On July 17, 2002 the Planning Commission, on appeal, affirmed the decision of the Planning Director to approve architectural plans for five new single-family homes on Tentative Tract No. 52596 at 3146 E. Virginia Avenue. On appeal, the matter was heard by the City Council on August 6, 2002 and continued to allow Mayor Touhey and Councilmember Miller to meet with the applicant and appellants. The item was continued at the September 3, 2002 meeting to allow the applicant to revise the plans.
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Council discussion
It is recommended that the City Council adopt one of the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES AT 3146 E. VIRGINIA AVENUE
OR
RESOLUTION NO. ___________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR FIVE-SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES AT 3146 E. VIRGINIA AVENUE
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt _____ disapprove ______ hold over ______
2) PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES
The Public Works Department and the Fire Department are requesting that the City of West Covina introduce an ordinance for the adoption of the California Building Standards Code; the 2001 Editions of the California Building Code and the California Fire Code; and, other various codes. This ordinance was introduced on September 17, 2002. The effective date of the ordinance once adopted will be October 31, 2002.
- Verification of publication
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
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, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, XIII, XV, XVI, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND THE 2001 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2000 UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 2000 UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, AND THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Motion by ___________ 2nd by ______________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce _______ disapprove _______ hold over ________
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Personnel Commission 08/14/02
b) Planning Commission 09/10/02 & 09/24/02
c ) Waste Management/Environmental Quality 09/19/02
2) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
At the City Council meeting of September 17, 2002, the City Council introduced an ordinance approving Zone Change No. 670. 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, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-03 (Comstock Homes)
3) Claims Against the City of West Covina (deny & notify claimant)
a) Julie Scott vs. City of West Covina
On July 11, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Claimant is seeking to recover costs to replace the rear window of her van.
b) Robert Thomas Leitch vs. City of West Covina
On June l4, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal injuries in the amount of $5,000. Claimant is seeking to recover costs he incurred for medical treatment and monetary compensation for his pain and suffering.
c) Robert A. Leitch vs. City of West Covina
On June 27, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property damage in the amount of $169.56. Claimant is seeking to recover costs to repair damage to his residence allegedly caused by the West Covina Police Officers during the execution of a search warrant.
d) Robert A. Leitch vs. City of West Covina
On July 23, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for monetary loss in the amount of $1,127. Claimant is seeking to recover costs to replace firearms that were seized from his residence by officers of the West Covina Police Department.
e) Debbie Martinez vs. City of West Covina
On July 10, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for monetary loss in the amount of $300. Claimant is seeking to recover money that was seized by West Covina police officers during the execution of a search warrant at her residence.
f) Maria Josefina Hernandez vs. City of West Covina
On June 3, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal injuries relating to a trip and fall accident on a public street. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
g) Coast National Insurance Company, Inc. vs. City of West Covina
On June 25, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a subrogation claim in the amount of $3,035.14. Claimant is seeking to recover costs incurred to repair their insured's vehicle.
h) Reina Ruedas, a minor over the age of 14 years, by Gary N. Stern, Court appointed attorney
On May 21, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Claimant is seeking monetary compensation for injuries relating to her fall from the roof of a building owned by the West Covina Redevelopment Agency.
i) Citrus Valley Urologic Medical Group, Inc. vs. City of West Covina
On June 13, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property damage in the amount of $100. Claimant is seeking to recover costs incurred to repair a broken sprinkler line.
j) Angelique Perez vs. City of West Covina
On June 19, 2002, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property damage in the amount of $500. Claimant is seeking to recover costs to repair damage to her vehicle.
4) Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2002 (accept & file)
I. A request by the West Covina Unified School District that parking and stopping be prohibited on Durness Avenue east of Conlon Avenue adjacent to the school parking lot resulted in the following Traffic Committee recommendation:
That parking and stopping be prohibited on Durness Avenue east of Conlon Avenue adjacent to the school parking lot between the two driveway approaches.
II. A request by the Auto Plaza Advisory Board that parking be prohibited along the south side of Garvey Avenue south, west of Hollenbeck Avenue resulted in the following Traffic Committee recommendation:
That parking be prohibited along the south side of Garvey Avenue South, west of Hollenbeck Avenue.
5) Award of Bids
Parks Safety Netting
Project No. YP-03601 - Award of Bid
This project provides for the installation of new protective netting at Cortez Park, Shadow Oak Park, and Maverick Field/Ridge Riders Park as approved by the City Council as part of the 2002-2003 Capital Improvement Program. It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of the RMF Development Company in the amount of $69,345.00 as submitted at the bid opening on August 29, 2002, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the RMF Development Company of Escondido, California, for the work to be done.
6) City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of August 2002.
7) Miscellaneous - City Clerk's Office
a) Initiating the March 4, 2003 General Municipal Election
In preparation for the upcoming general municipal election on March 4, 2003, it is recommended that the City Council continue to retain the services of Martin & Chapman as the election supplier and adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2003 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2003
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE MARCH 4, 2003 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Miscellaneous - Finance Department
b) City Pass-Through of Tax Increment
The City Council shall elect to receive tax increment payments from the City-wide Redevelopment Project Area. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA TO ELECT TO RECEIVE THE CITY'S SHARE OF TAX INCREMENT REIMBURSEMENTS FROM PROJECTS ADOPTED OR AMENDED TO ADD NEW TERRITORY AFTER JANUARY 1, 1994, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION 33607.5(B)
7) Miscellaneous - Police Department
c) On-Going West Covina Service Group Equipment Costs
Historically, the West Covina Service Group's equipment account was included in its operating budget. For the current fiscal year, this equipment was moved to the CIP budget. It was not approved. This leaves the WCSG without the ability to purchase equipment that it needs right now. This need can be easily addressed by authorizing an appropriation from available WCSG revenue, with no burden on the General Fund. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the appropriation of $100,000 in 375-320-2141-7160 from available West Covina Service Group revenue (the fund balance of Fund 375).
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER C-1 THROUGH C-7c:
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinance and adopt
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) Appointment of City Council Representatives to Contract Cities Association
As part of the Fiscal Year Adopted 2002-2003 budget, the City Council approved joining the Contract Cities Association. As a member of the Contract Cities Association, the City of West Covina is allowed to designate a delegate and an alternate to serve on the Contract Cities Board. The City Council is being asked to confirm the appointments by the Mayor to the Contract Cities Association Board. This matter was continued from the September 3, 2002, City Council meeting. It is recommended that the Mayor make appointments to the Contract Cities Association described in the staff report, subject to City Council confirmation.
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to _______________________________________
M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to adjourn at ____________.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
| Tuesday 10/15/02 |
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7:00 pm Regular meeting |
| Tuesday 11/05/02 |
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7:00 pm Regular meeting |
| Tuesday 11/19/02 |
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7:00 pm Regular meeting |
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