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Tuesday, October 05, 2004
SPECIAL MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Place: City Manager's Conf. Room

AGENDA

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 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please call at least four working days prior to the meeting.

ROLL CALL

Miller, Sanderson, Herfert, Hernandez, Wong

I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

II CLOSED SESSION

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code §54957
Title: City Manager

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code §54957
Title: City Attorney

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
City Negotiators: Fields, Hoffman
Employee Organizations: West Covina Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F, Local 3226

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to adjourn the meeting at _______ pm.


REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers

AGENDA

Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina and at www.westcov.org. The City complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at Council meetings, please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Do 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 four working days prior to the meeting.

INVOCATION

Rev. Vernon Bennett
Shalom Community Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Herfert

ROLL CALL

Miller, Sanderson, Herfert, Hernandez, Wong

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special meeting of September 28, 2004
smin 09-28-04.doc

PRESENTATIONS
  • Blue Star Video

  • Resolution of Commendation
        WM/EQ Commissioners
        Chris Alturas
        * Ferdinand Chan
        * Abdul Kayum Khan
        * Giancarlo Massarotto
        * Colleen Rozatti
        * Roberta (Rickie) Santell
        * Sandra Taylor

  • ACE Project Video

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

No items

C) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)

a) Waste Management/Environmental Quality 07/15/04
b) Senior Citizens 09/09/04
c) Planning 08/24/04 & 09/14/04

C-1a.doc
C-1b.doc
C-1c 8-24-04.doc
C-1c 9-14-04.doc

2) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)

a) Code Amendment No. 04-02
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of September 21, 2004. The ordinance amends the way in which the size of single-family homes are calculated to include detached garages. This ordinance will become effective November 4, 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 RELATING TO DETACHED GARAGES AND STANDARDS FOR LARGE EXPANSIONS AND MAXIMUM UNIT SIZE EXCEPTIONS (Code Amendment No. 04-02)

C-2a.doc
C-2a Attach1.doc
C-2a Attach1 Exhibit A.doc
Attachment C-2a Attach2 is available for review in the City Clerk's Office

b) Zone Change No. 04-02
Applicant: Delgado Developers
Location: 2003-2007 E. Garvey Avenue North
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of September 21, 2004. This ordinance would change the zoning on the properties from "MF-15" (Multiple-Family Residential) to "R-1" (Single-Family Residential) to facilitate the construction of a new single-family home on the vacant lot at 2007 E. Garvey Avenue North. This ordinance will become effective November 4, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. __________ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-02 (2003-2007 E. Garvey Avenue North)

C-2b.doc
C-2b Attach1.doc
Attachment C-2b Attach2 is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

3) Award of Bids

Award of Bid for Curb and Gutter Repair and Construction of Wheelchair Ramps (Project No. SP-05103)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
  1. Transfer $25,000 in Construction Tax funds from Account No. 161.81.8338.7200, $44,776 in Community Development Block Grant funds from Account No. 131.81.8430.7200, and $50,000 in community Development Block Grant funds from Account No. 131.81.8525.7200 to Account Nos. 161.81.8521.7200 and 131.81.8521.7200 (Project No. SP-05103), respectively.

  2. Accept the lowest responsive bid of FS Construction in the amount of $164,999.65 as submitted at the bid opening on September 21, 2004, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract.

    C-3.doc
    C-3 Attach1.doc

4) Approval of Final Maps

Lot Line Adjustment Nos. 163 and 164
Location: Southeast Corner of Wednesday Drive and Giano Drive
Applicants: City of West Covina and
Shadow Oaks Villas III Homeowners Association
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lot line adjustment and adopt the following resolutions:

C-4.doc
C-4 Attach1.doc
C-4 Attach2.doc
C-4 Attach3.doc

RESOLUTION NO. __________-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 163 OF LOTS 123, 124, 127, AND 128 OF TRACT NO. 31619 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (CITY OF WEST COVINA AND SHADOW OAKS VILLAS III HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION)

RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 164 OF LOTS 130 AND 131 OF TRACT NO. 31619 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (CITY OF WEST COVINA AND SHADOW OAKS VILLAS III HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION)

5) Traffic Committee Minutes of September 21, 2004 (accept & file)

I. Request of the City of West Covina
Engineering and Traffic Survey of Azusa Avenue

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That in accordance with the provision of the California Traffic Manual, the following speeds shall be established along Azusa Avenue:

From Garvey Avenue South to Amar Road = 45 mph

II. Request of the City of West Covina
Engineering and Traffic Survey of Amar Road

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That in accordance with the provision of the California Traffic Manual, the following speeds shall be established along Azusa Avenue:

From Valinda Avenue to Nogales Street = 45 mph
From Nogales Street to Easterly City Limits = 50 mph

III. Request of Deborah Victoria, West Covina Resident
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Idahome Avenue from Bixby Avenue to Maplewood Avenue.

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Idahome Avenue from Bixby Avenue to Maplewood Avenue.

Reports are available for review in the City Clerk's Office

6) City Treasurer's Report (receive & file) Report for August 2004

C-6.doc
C-6 Sample A.xls
C-6 Sample B.xls
C-6 City Treas Rpt 08-04.xls
C-6 City Detail Rpt 08-04.xls
C-6 CDC Rpt 08-04.xls

7) Miscellaneous - Police Department

a) 2004 G.R.E.A.T Grant
It is recommended that the City Council accept the 2004 G.R.E.A.T. anti-gang education grant, and appropriate the $42,750 reimbursable award amount as follows:
  • $18,000 in 141.31.3110.5113 (overtime for instructors)
  • $2,000 in 141.31.3110.5112 (part-time assistants)
  • $3,000 in 141.31.3110.6050 (training, including mandatory
  • G.R.E.A.T. conference)
  • $7,000 in 141.31.3110.6220 (student and curriculum supplies and services)
  • $12,750 in 141.31.3110.6270 (CEC facility costs and services)

C-7a.doc

Miscellaneous - Planning Department

b) Waiver of Protest Hearing for Annexation of Nogales High School Surplus Property
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the submittal of a letter to the Los Angeles County Local Agency Commission (LAFCO) consenting to the waiver of a protest hearing for the annexation of approximately 2.6 acres of vacant land adjacent to the campus of Nogales High School.

C-7b.doc

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER C-1 - C-7b:

Motion by ___________ 2nd by _____________
to waive further reading of the resolution/ordinance and adopt/introduce:

and to approve all other items except: ______________

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

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

D) PUBLIC HEARINGS

1) PUBLIC HEARING
New Fees Related to Providing Ambulance Services
  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, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING NEW FEES RELATED TO PROVIDING AMBULANCE SERVICES

D-1.doc
D-1 Resolution.doc
D-1 Resolution Exhibit A.xls
D-1 AttachA.doc
D-1 AttachB.doc
D-1 AttachE.xls

Attachments D-1 AttachC and D are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

Motion by ____________ 2nd by _____________
to waive further reading of the resolution and:

adopt _____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

2) PUBLIC HEARING
Code Amendment No. 04-03
Sale of Alcohol for Off-Site Consumptio
  1. Verification of publication
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. The Planning commission and staff recommends 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 RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 04-03)
D-2.doc
D-2 Attach1.doc

Motion by _________ 2nd by ___________ to introduce ____ disapprove ____ hold over _____

E) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

CDC Agenda

Recess the City Council meeting at ___________ pm to convene the CDC. Reconvene the City Council meeting at ____________ pm.

F) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

1) Budget Process Follow-Up:
Potential Sale of Unimproved Land at Shadow Oak Park
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction regarding a decision whether to sell the unimproved land at Shadow Oak Park.
F-1.doc

Motion by ________ 2nd by __________

to ________________________________

2) 2003-04 and 2004-05 Fiscal Years Budget Update
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this budget update and provide direction as appropriate.

F-2.doc

Motion by __________ 2nd by ___________

to ____________________________________

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

3) Award of Contract for Downtown Specific Plan
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with the urban design firm of Studio Oneleven in the amount not to exceed $236,830 for the preparation of a "Downtown Specific Plan" for the planning and redevelopment of The Lakes/Glendora Avenue area of the City, and appropriate $236,830 from the unallocated Merged Project Area Capital Project Fund fund balance to 876.22.2220.6117 Merged Project Area - Redevelopment Project Development (Consultants).

F-3.doc

Motion by ________ 2nd by __________ approve ____ disapprove ___ hold over _____

4) Annexation Feasibility Study
Staff recommends that the City Council (1) direct staff to solicit bids for the preparation of an annexation feasibility study, and (2) undertake further preliminary analysis of potential annexation areas.

F-4.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) League of California Cities Annual Conference
It is recommended that the City Council receive & file this informational report.

H-1.doc

Motion by _________ 2nd by ___________ to receive & file.

2) Proposition 68 - Non-Tribal Commercial Gambling Expansion. Tribal Gaming Compact Amendments. Revenues, Tax Exemptions. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution opposing Proposition 68 - Non-Tribal Commercial Gambling Expansion. Tribal Gaming Compact Amendments. Revenues, Tax Exemptions. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

H-2 and Resolution.doc
H-2 Attach1.pdf

RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA OPPOSING PROPOSITION 68 - NON-TRIBAL COMMERCIAL GAMBLING EXPANSION. TRIBAL GAMING COMPACT AMENDMENTS. REVENUES, TAX EXEMPTIONS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.

Motion by ____________ 2nd by _____________ to adopt _______ disapprove _______ hold over ________

I) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ________ 2nd by _______ to adjourn the meeting at ______ pm.

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 10/19/04 7:00 pm Regular City Council Meeting
Thursday 10/21/04 7:00 pm Joint meeting with COG
Tuesday 11/2/04 7:00 pm Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday 11/16/04 7:00 pm Regular City Council Meeting