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Tuesday, February 01, 2005
SPECIAL MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Place: City Manager's Conf. Room

AGENDA

Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue So., West Covina and at www.westcovina.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.

ROLL CALL

Miller, Sanderson, Herfert, Hernandez, Wong

I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

II CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2121 E. Shadow Oak
Agency Negotiators: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Durbin
Negotiating Party: Cingular Wireless
Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
City Negotiators: Fields
Employee Organizations: Police Officers Association
Police Management Association
W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9
One Potential Case

ADJOURNMENT

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



REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2005
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.westcovina.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

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 October 5, 2004
Special meeting of November 23, 2004
Special meeting of December 13, 2004
min 10-05-04.doc
smin 11-23-04 Cameron.doc
smin 12-13-04.doc

PRESENTATIONS
  • Blue Star Video
  • Video Tribute and Recognition
    Police Horses Jet and Harley

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 - 30 Minutes Total Allotted Time
(3 minutes each speaker - Ordinance No. 502 adopted October 22, 1956)

B) UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS

1) BKK Update
It is recommended the City council receive and file this report.
B-1.doc

Motion by _________ 2nd by __________

to receive and file.

C) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1) Councilmember Hernandez
Engineering Consultant Services for Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
C-1.doc
C-1 Attach1.doc

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to receive and file.

2) Councilmember Hernandez
Update on Downtown Master Plan
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
C-2.doc

Attachment is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to receive and file.

3) Councilmember Hernandez
Update on Historic Preservation Program
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
C-3.doc
C-3 Attach1.doc

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to receive and file.

4) Councilmember Hernandez
Update on Quail Ridge Shopping Center Renovation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
C-4.doc
Attachment is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to receive and file.

D) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)

a) Human Resources 12/08/04
b) Planning 01/11/05 & 01/25/05
D-1a.doc
D-1b.1.11.05 Sum Act.doc
D-1b.1.25.05.Sum Act.doc

2) Award of Bid

Five-Year Extension of the Median Landscape Maintenance Contract (Project No. CWM-99-11)
It is recommended that the City Council waive the formal bidding process per Section 2.333 (i) (2) of the West Covina Municipal Code and extend the existing contract with Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. for an additional five years at no increase in the contract amount, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute such contract.
D-2.doc

3) Traffic Committee Minutes for Meeting of January 18, 2005 (accept & file)
D-3.doc
D-3 Attach1.doc

I. Request of Ed Scheidler, West Covina Resident
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Bromley Avenue from Pacific Avenue to Willow Avenue.

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Bromley Avenue from Pacific Avenue to Willow Avenue.

II. Request of Donald Carman, West Covina Resident
That the Traffic Conditions on Hollencrest Drive from Casa Grande Drive to Highspire Drive be reviewed.

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That the Traffic Committee continues to monitor Hollencrest Drive for any changes that may require immediate action.

4) City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Reports for the month of December 2004
D-4.doc
D-4 City Treas Sample A.xls
D-4 City Treas Detail Sample B.xls
D-4 FY0405 12-2004 City Treas.xls
D-4 FY0405 12-2004 City Detail.xls
D-4 FY0405 12-2004 City Bond Detail.xls
D-4 FY0405 12-2004 CDC.xls
D-4 FY0405 12-2004 CDC Bond DetailS.xls

5) Miscellaneous - Public Works

a) Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report for Fourth Quarter Ending December 31, 2004
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
D-5a.doc

Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office

b) Solicitation of Federal Funding for City Projects
It is recommended that the City Council authorize City staff to submit the projects mentioned in this staff report to Congresswoman Hilda Solis for possible funding consideration.
D-5b.doc

Miscellaneous - Police Department

c) 2005 O.T.S. SEAT BELT GRANT
It is recommended that the City Council accept the 2005 California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign (CSBCC) grant from the State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and appropriate the $22,059 into 207.31.3110.5113.
D-5c.doc

d) Amendment to Municipal Code Regarding Juveniles and Traffic
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
D-5d and Ord.doc

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1-37.1, CHAPTER 22-199 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING VERBIAGE THEREIN

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1a - D-5d:

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

and approve all other items except: ______________

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

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

E) HEARINGS

No hearings scheduled.

F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CDC Agenda

Recess the City Council meeting at _______ pm to convene the CDC. Reconvene the City Council meeting at __________ pm.

G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS

COMMUNITY SERVICES

1) Proposed Orangewood Park Soccer Field Expansion
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following Council Sub-Committee recommendation:
G-1.doc
G-1 Attach B-C-D.doc
  1. Initiate an amendment to the Orangewood Park Master Plan for approval of soccer fields; and
  2. Construct soccer fields at Orangewood Park and relocate baseball teams to alternate baseball facilities such as Maverick Field and proposed Big League Dreams; and
  3. Prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) to include a conceptual plan, construction design drawings and specifications for soccer fields at Orangewood Park.

Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________

to approve _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

2) 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:
G-2.doc
G-2 Attach1.doc
G-2 Attach2.doc
G-2 Attach3.doc
  1. Approve the Articles of Incorporation, West Covina Community Services 501(c)(3) Foundation, Incorporated,
  2. Approve the Bylaws for the West Covina Community Services 501(c)(3) Foundation, Incorporated, and
  3. Direct Staff to proceed with the tax exemption filings once the West Covina Community Services 501(c)(3) Foundation is Incorporated.

Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________

to approve _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

3) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 of the West Covina Municipal Code in its Entirety and Consideration of a Resolution Establishing Hours of Operation for all City Parks and Recreational Facilities
It is recommended that the City Council adjust and clarify park hours; set forth enforcement provisions for all parks; establish new property impoundment provisions, and establish a special permit process requiring City Council approval for alcoholic beverage consumption during City-sponsored or co-sponsored events held outdoors in City parks by approving the following ordinance and resolution:
G-3.doc
G-3 AttachA.doc
G-3 AttachB.doc
G-3 AttachC.doc
G-3 AttachD.doc
G-3 EXH I.JPG
G-3 EXH II.JPG
G-3 EXH III.JPG
G-3 EXH IV.doc

1. 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 IN ITS ENTIRETY PERTAINING TO PARKS, RECREATIONAL AREAS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
waive further reading of the ordinance and

introduce _____ disapprove ____ hold over ______

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

AND

2. Adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. _____ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARK HOURS FOR CITY PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

3. Appropriate $3,900 from Account No. 114.81.8321.7700 (Capital Improvement Projects - Miscellaneous Park Improvements) for the manufacture, replacement and removal of outdated signage at all City packs. The maintenance Division will install the signs.

Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________
to waive further reading of the resolution and appropriate funds:

to approve _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

FIRE DEPARTMENT

4) Request for the City Council to Approve Special Hiring Considerations for Displaced Firefighter/Paramedics
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Fire Department's request to utilize a state-wide hiring list for the consideration of hiring displaced Firefighter/Paramedics who have been furloughed from full-time firefighter positions as a result of an agency's reduction in forces or the closure of military bases.
G-4.doc
Attachments 1 and 2 are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________

to approve _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

5) 2004-05 Fiscal Year Mid-Year Budget Update
It is recommend that:
  1. The City Council receive and file the budget update report, and provide direction as appropriate on the balance of the recommendations.
  2. The City Council grant authority to the City Manager to reduce department budgets by an amount equal to 50% of salary savings generated by position vacancies for miscellaneous employees and 15% of salary savings generated from sworn public safety personnel vacancies.
  3. Authorize re-amortizing the unfounded liability of the public safety retirement plan to achieve cash-flow savings of $810,000.
  4. Provide direction to staff as to the formation of a citizens budget committee.
    G-5.doc

Motion by _________ 2nd by ____________

to approve _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____

H) CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time for citizens to address the City Council if the thirty-minute time allotment at the beginning of the meeting was exhausted.

I) MAYOR'S REPORTS

J) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS

1) Councilmember Hernandez
Country Club Center Site
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
J-1.doc

Motion by _________ 2nd by _____________

to receive and file.

2) Councilmember Herfert
Alhassen Outstanding Obligations
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide direction to staff.
J-2 and Attach1&2.doc
Attachments are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

Motion by _________ 2nd by _____________

to ____________________________________

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 2/15/05 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 3/1/05 7:00 pm Regular Meeting