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Tuesday, November 15, 2005
SPECIAL MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 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, 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

Sanderson, Wong, Herfert, Hernandez, Miller

I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

II CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiator: Fields
Unrepresented Fire Management Employees:
  • Assistant Fire Chiefs

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(a)
City of West Covina vs. Valencia Heights Water Company

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.


REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 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

Pastor Jimmy Han
Good News Chapel

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Hernandez

ROLL CALL

Sanderson, Wong, Herfert, Hernandez, Miller

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of May 3, 2005
Special Meeting of May 17, 2005
min 05-03-05.doc
smin 05-17-05.doc

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

B) UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS

1) BKK Landfill Site Monthly Status Report
It is recommended that 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) Continued Public Hearing
Appeal of Precise Plan No. 05-08
Appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 05-09
Appeal of Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant/Appellant: 1) Alicia Mardini, East Valley Community Health
Center (EVCHC)
Appellant: 2) Committee Representing Residents on Bandy Avenue, Ashwood Street and Walnut Creek Parkway (Katherine Castucci, Fely McIntosh, Robert McIntosh, Jesusa Ledesma, and Reynan Ledesma)
Location: 420 South Glendora Avenue
  1. Verification of publication and mailing
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
    C-1.doc
    C-1 Attach4.doc
    C-1 Attach5.doc
    C-1 Attach6.doc
    C-1 Attach7.doc
    C-1 Attach8.doc
    C-1 Attach9.doc
    C-1 Attach10.doc
    C-1 Attach11.doc
    C-1 Attach12.doc
    C-1 Attach13.doc
    C-1 Attach14.doc
    C-1 Attach15.doc
    C-1 Attach16.doc

    Attachments #1,2,3,17,18,19,20,21,22,23 and 24 are available in the City Clerk's Office.

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-08, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-09 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED, ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-08 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-09 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the resolutions, read by title only and

adopt ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

D) PUBLIC HEARINGS

1) Public Hearing
General Plan Amendment No. 05-05
Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 4
Applicant: Joseph Lan Duc Vu and Anh Nguyen Vu
Location: 2207 West Merced Avenue
D-1.doc
D-1 Attach1.doc
D-1 Attach2.doc
D-1 Attach3.doc
D-1 Attach4.doc
D-1 Attach5.doc
  1. Verification of publication and mailing
  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 adopt the following resolution to approve a General Plan amendment and Westside Area Plan amendment to change the land use designation from "Service & Neighborhood Commercial" to "Low Medium Residential" (4.1 dwelling units per acre):

RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN NO. 05-05 AND WESTSIDE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4

Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and

adopt ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

D) CONSENT CALENDAR

2) Public Hearing
General Plan Amendment No. 05-04
Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 3
Appeal of Tentative Parcel Map No. 62858
Applicant: Alfonso and Mary Diaz
Location: 1125 S. Willow Avenue
  1. Verification of publication and mailing
  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 adopt the following resolutions:
    D-2.doc
    D-2 Attach1.doc
    D-2 Attach2.doc
    D-2 Attach3.doc
    D-2 Attach4.doc
    D-2 Attach5.doc
    D-2 Attach6.doc

RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-04 AND WESTSIDE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3

RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 62858 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to waive further reading of the resolutions, read by title only and

adopt ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

E) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Zone Change 05-08
Location: 2922 East Cortez Street
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Ordinance to change the zoning of a portion of the property at 2922 E. Cortez Street from "Residential Agricultural" (R-A), Area District V to "Single Family Residential" (R-1), Area District III:
E-1.doc
E-1 Attach1.doc

ORDINANCE NO. _______ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-08

2) Award of Bid

a) Award of Bid for City Entrance Monument Signs
(Project No. SP-06102)
It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Hondo Company in the amount of $123,900 submitted at the bid opening on October 11, 2005, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract. This work will include the negotiation of change orders to allow for the optional signs to be located on North Azusa Avenue, Amar Road, and South Azusa Avenue.
E-2a.doc

Attachments 1,2,3, and 4 are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

b) Award of Bid for School Crosswalk Enhancements
(Project No. TP-06501)
It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Terno, Inc. in the amount of $246,323 as submitted at bid opening on November 8, 2005, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract.
E-2b.doc
Attachment is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

c) Award of Bid for Del Norte Park Picnic Shelter
(Project No. PP-06203)
It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Ortco, Inc. in the amount of $24,698 submitted at the bid opening on October 25, 2005, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract.
E-2c.doc
Attachment is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

3) Approval of Final Maps

a) Lot Line Adjustment No. 169
Location: 1500 W. West Covina Parkway
Applicant: West Covina Medical Building Group
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lot line adjustment and adopt the following resolution:
E-3a.doc
E-3a Attach2.doc
Attachment# 1 is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 169 LOCATED AT 1500 W. WEST COVINA PARKWAY AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (WEST COVINA MEDICAL BUILDING GROUP)

b) Summary Vacation of Excess Right-of-Way on Valinda Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
E-3b.doc
E-3b Attach2.doc
Attachment# 1 is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

RESOLUTION NO. _____ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF VALINDA AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION

c) Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No. 60193
Location: 2210 South Azusa Avenue
Subdivider: Community Development Commission
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
E-3c.doc
E-3c Attach2.doc
Attachment# 1 is available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 60193 LOCATED AT 2210 SOUTH AZUSA AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION)

4) Traffic Committee Minutes - Meeting of October 18, 2005 (accept and file)
E-4.doc
E-4 Attach1.doc
Additional attachments are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

I. City Initiated Request
That traffic conditions along Lark Ellen Avenue between South Garvey Avenue and Cameron Avenue be reviewed.

Traffic Committee Recommendation:

That a right edge stripe be installed along Lark Ellen Avenue from Walnut Creek Parkway to South Garvey Avenue.

That the radar trailer be utilized to make drivers aware of their vehicle speed along Lark Ellen Avenue from Cameron Avenue to South Garvey Avenue and that the Police Department increase speed enforcement as feasible.

That the beginning of the northbound transition from two lanes to one lane be relocated at Larkwood Street by installing all required striping and signage in accordance with State law.

That southbound lane designation between North Garvey Avenue and South Garvey Avenue be changed from two through-lanes to one left-turn only lane and one through-lane by installing all required striping and signage in accordance with State law.

That the size of speed limit signs be increased and add the "Enforced by Radar" plate.

That 50 feet of double-yellow centerline striping be added on Walnut Creek Parkway, Service Avenue, and Larkwood Avenue.

II. Request of Maria Manjarrez, West Covina Resident
That parking on Brentwood Drive from Exeter Court north to the end of the street be restricted to permit only parking.

Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That parking on Brentwood Drive from Exeter Court north to the end of the street be restricted to permit only parking.

5) Miscellaneous - Finance Department

a) 2004-05 and 2005-06 Fiscal Years' Budget Update
It is recommended that the City Council:
E-5a.doc
E-5a Attach1.xls
  1. Receive and file the Budget Update.
  2. Appropriate $26,400 from the Air Quality Improvement Trust Fund reserve (119) to account 119.84.XXXX.7170 for the purchase of one hybrid pool car.

b) Approval of the Estoppel Certificate Related to the Sale of the Lakes Project by West Covina Lakes Associates, LLC (WCLA) to Ten West Associates, LLC and Consent to Assignment of WCLA Interests in the Property to Ten West Associates, LLC
It is recommended that the City Council approve the request of West Covina Lakes Associates to execute the Estoppel Certificate, which includes the assignment of WCLA interests in the Lakes parking facilities, in conjunction with the sale of the Lakes Project to Ten West Associates, LLC.
E-5b.doc
E-5b Attach.doc

Miscellaneous - Human Resources Department

c) Approval of Contract for Meet and Confer Consultant
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract between the City of West Covina and John "Jack" Hoffman and Associates to provide consulting services for the City's Meet and Confer process and other personnel-related matters, in an amount not to exceed $47,400.
E-5c.doc
E-5c Attach.doc

d) Increase in Public Safety Employees' Retiree Health Benefit Contributions
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution enabling implementation and increase the Public Safety retiree medical benefits:
E-5d and Resolution.doc

RESOLUTION NO. ______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 2002-113 (FIRE SAFETY) AND 2003-43 (POLICE SAFETY), FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT

e) Fire Management Salary and Benefits
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the following resolution relating to Assistant Fire Chief salaries and benefits:
E-5e and Reso.doc
Fire Management Cover MOU.doc
Fire Management Art One MOU 11 15 05.doc
Fire Management Art Two MOU 11 15 05.doc
Fire Management Art Three MOU 11 15 05.doc
Fire Management Art Four MOU 11 15 05.doc
Fire Management 04 to 07.xls

RESOLUTION NO. _____ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 8288, 2002-23, AND 2002-69 RELATING TO ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

2. Appropriate $64,019 from the General Fund Reserve to account 110.32.32XX.XXXX to fund the increases related to this resolution.

5) Miscellaneous - City Attorney's Office

f) Second Amendment to City Manager's Contract
It is recommended that the City Council approved a second amendment to the City Manager's employment contract consistent with the direction provided by the City Council addressing his fourth year anniversary evaluation.
E-5f.doc

Miscellaneous - Public Works

g) Landscape Maintenance Contract Extension for Maintenance Districts Nos. 6 and 7
It is recommended that the City Council extend the existing contract with Campesino Landscape for an additional five years with a ten percent reduction in the contract amount, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute such contract.
E-5g.doc

Attachments 1 and 2 are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER E-1 THROUGH E-5g:

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the ordinance/ resolutions and adopt; and

approve all items except: ____________________

END OF CONSENT

F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Recess the City Council meeting at ____ pm to convene the CDC.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at ____ pm.
CDC Agenda

G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
No reports for this meeting.

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

1) Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting to Certify the City of West Covina's 2005 Election Results
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction on this matter.
I-1.doc

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

to _____________________________________

J) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 12/6/05 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 12/20/05 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 1/3/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 1/27/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting