| | | | Tuesday, May 04, 2004REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
| Date: |  | Tuesday, May 4, 2004 | | Time: | | 7:00 p.m. | | Place: | | Council Chambers
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AGENDA
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INVOCATION
Moment of Silence
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wong
ROLL CALL
Miller, Sanderson, Herfert, Hernandez, Wong
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of April 6, 2004
min 04-06-04.doc
Special meeting of April 14, 2004
smin 04-14-04.doc
Special meeting of April 20, 2004
smin 04-20-04.doc
Regular meeting of April 20, 2004
min 04-20-04.doc
PRESENTATION
Resolution of Commendation
* Jackie Anello
Certificates of Achievement
* West Covina Beautiful Poster Contest Winners
Bryant Ilaban, 1st Place
Brenda Briseno, 2nd Place
Elizabeth Delgado, 3rd Place
Christian Carrera, Merit Winner
Michael Quiroz, Merit Winner
Certificates of Recognition
* Parents Place
* Cathy Turney, Counselor at Hollencrest School, recipient of the Donald G. Hay Outstanding Counselor of the Year
* Maha Alhassen, recipient of the Covina Valley Unified School
District PTA's Honorary Service Award
* West Covina High School Dance/Drill Team Champions
Proclamations
* West Covina Beautiful Month - May 2004
* National Public Works Week - May 16-22
* Fire Service Day - May 8
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 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
(3 minutes each speaker - Ordinance No. 502 adopted October 22, 1956) This is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on any municipal matter not listed on the Agenda.
B) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Annual Appointments of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies
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 representative to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments be named in the following resolution:
B-1.doc
B-1 COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS 2004-2005.xls
B-1 Council Liaison Assignment Descriptions.doc
B-1 SGVCOG Resolution.doc
RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING _________ AS THE GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND ________ AS THE ALTERNATE
Motion by ________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt ______ disapprove ______ hold over ______
COMMUNITY SERVICES
2) Placement Location of Plaque Honoring Members of the World War II Japanese American Combat Army Units and Future Plaques Within the Same Category
It is recommended that the City Council approve Alternative 3 (in the staff report) to place plaques honoring military units on a pedestal in the landscaped garden towards the west end of the existing Veterans Memorial Wall in the Civic Center courtyard with all costs (materials and installation) to be paid for by the requesting party.
B.2.Dedication WWII Plaque.doc
Motion by _________ 2nd by _____________
to approve _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
- Community Services 04/13/04
C-1a CSC4.13.04.doc
- Senior Citizens 04/08/04
C-1b SCC Min.04.08.04.doc
- Waste Management/Environmental Quality 04/15/04
C-1c Summ of Actions WMEQC.doc
- Planning 04/13/04
C-1d 5 4 04 4 13 04 sum act.doc
2) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Code Amendment No. 03-01
Second Dwelling Units
This ordinance would amend the City's zoning regulations to remove the requirement of a conditional use permit for second dwelling units. The effective date of this ordinance will be June 3, 2004.
ORDINANCE NO. __________ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SECOND DWELLING UNITS (Code Amendment No. 03-01)
3) Claims Against the City of West Covina (deny & notify claimant)
a) Victor M. Poranco vs. City of West Covina
C-3a-Polanco.doc
b) Carl & Tami Slemboski vs. City of West Covina
C-3b-Slemboski.doc
c) Rudy Ceballos vs. City of West Covina
C-3c-Ceballos.doc
4) Approval of Final Map
Approval of Final Map for Tract No. 53112
Location: Southwest Corner of Nogales Street and Shakespeare Drive
Subdivider: Abell-Helou Homes
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 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53112 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NOGALES STREET AND SHAKESPEARE DRIVE AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (ABELL-HELOU HOMES)
C-4_Approval of Final Map for Tract No.53112.doc C-4_Attachment.doc
5) Traffic Committee Minutes of May 20, 2004 (accept & file)
C-5_Traffic Committee Minutes.doc
C-5_Attachment.doc
I. Request of Grace Garner, West Covina Unified School District
That an adult crossing guard be considered at the intersection of Bainbridge Avenue and Belmont Avenue.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That assigning of an adult crossing guard at the intersection of Bainbridge Avenue and Belmont Avenue is not justified based on the State Traffic Manual Guidelines.
II. Request of Helen Bossler, West Covina Resident
Request of Helen Sotelo, West Covina Resident
That parking on Holly Place from Cameron Avenue to Herring Avenue be restricted to permit only parking Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5) Traffic Committee Minutes of May 20, 2004 (accept & file)
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That parking on Holly Place from Cameron Avenue to Herring Avenue be restricted to permit only parking during Department of Motor Vehicle's (DMV) business hours.
6) Miscellaneous By Department
Miscellaneous - Communications
a) Temporary Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Temporary Lease Agreement authorizing Cingular Wireless to lease space on a temporary basis to locate a Cell on Wheels (COW) at the Head End site above BKK and authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement
Temp Lease Agreement w-Cingular, 5-4-04 Reg Mtg.doc
Miscellaneous - Public Works
b) Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
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 15, 2004 TO APPROVE CITYWIDE ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS AND STREET TREES WITHIN THE DISTRICT
C-6b_Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District.doc
c) Capital Improvement Projects and Building Activity Report First Quarter 2004 Ending March 31, 2004
It is recommended that the City Council received and file this report.
C-6c_Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report.doc
Miscellaneous - Environmental Management
d) Authorization to Submit California Integrated Waste Management Board Grant Applications
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the submittal of all California Waste Management Board (CIWMB) grant applications for fiscal years 2004/2005 through 2008/2009, and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB) FOR ALL AVAILABLE CIWMB GRANTS, ALL USED OIL GRANTS AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) GRANTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, OR OIL GRANTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA OIL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2004/2005 THROUGH 2008/2009
C-6d CIWMB BlockGrants.doc
6) Miscellaneous - Police Department
e) Purchase of Police Vehicles
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of six police vehicles (five patrol units and one unmarked unit) from West Covina Motors, the lowest bidding vendor, for $126,869, including tax and standard warranty.
WCPD Vehicles Replacement May 2004.doc
Miscellaneous - Community Services
f) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the West Covina Community Services Foundation, Incorporated, a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Foundation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve:
- Approve the Articles of Incorporation, West Covina Community Services501(c)(3) Foundation, Incorporated;
- Approve the Bylaws for the West Covina Community Services 501(c)(3) Foundation, Incorporated; and
- Direct staff to proceed with the tax exemption filings once the West Covina Community Services 501(c)(3) Foundation is incorporated.
C-6f CS Foundation.doc
C-6f WC CSF BYLAWS - Attachment 2.doc
Miscellaneous - Planning Department
g) Opposition to Assembly Bill 2702 Regarding Second Units
Staff recommends that the City Council take a position in opposition to Assembly Bill 2702 and authorize the Mayor to send a letter expressing the City's position to local State legislators and members of the appropriate State legislative committees.
C-6g.doc
AB2702.oppose C-6g 5 4 04.doc
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER B-1 THROUGH C-6g:
Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and resolutions and adopt:
and to approve all other items except: ______________
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D) PUBLIC HEARING
1) PUBLIC HEARING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-01
ZONE CHANGE 04-01
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Location: Southwest corner of Nogales Street and Shakespeare Drive
Applicant: Abell-Helou Builders
D-1.doc
- Affidavit of Publication
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-01, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 060815, DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 04-01, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 04-01, ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 04-09, AND ANNEXATION NO. 245 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-01
Motion by ____________ 2nd by ______________
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt ______ disapprove ______ hold over ______
The Planning Commission and staff further recommend that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-01
Motion by _________ 2nd by ___________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce _____ disapprove _____ hold over ______
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
E) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Recess the City Council meeting at ___________ pm to convene the CDC. Reconvene the City Council meeting at ____________ pm.
F) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1) Concepts for Kohl's Department Store Proposal on Glendora Avenue
Staff recommends that the City Council review alternative concepts for development of a new Kohl's department store on the Wickes furniture store site on Glendora Avenue and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
kohls CC agenda F-2 5 4 04.doc
Motion by __________ 2nd by _____________
to ________________________________
G) CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Each Speaker)
This is the time for citizens to address the City Council if the thirty-minute time allotment at the beginning of the meeting was spent.
H) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Designation of Voting Delegate for League of California Cities General Assembly Special Meeting
H-1.doc
It is recommended that the City Council designate a voting delegate and an alternate for the League of California Cities General Assembly Special Meeting.
Motion by __________ 2nd by ___________
to _______________________
I) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ________ 2nd by _______ to adjourn the meeting at ______ pm.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
| Tuesday 5/18/04 | | 7:00 pm Regular City Council meeting | | Tuesday 6/1/04 | | 7:00 pm Regular City Council meeting | | Wednesday 6/9/04 | | 7:00 pm Special joint meeting with
Rowland Unified School District | | Tuesday 6/15/04 | | 7:00 pm Regular City Council meeting |
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