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Tuesday, March 21, 2006
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers

AGENDA

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INVOCATION

Pastor Kelly Dupee
Faith Community Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Hernandez

ROLL CALL

Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Touhey

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Discussion and direction to Staff and Legal Counsel regarding further legal action against Hassen Imports Partnership, West Covina Motors and Ziad Alhassen for failing to timely complete automobile dealerships as required by the First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Disposition, Development and Owner Participation Agreement ("ARDDOPA") and direction to retain special legal counsel to pursue action for the breach of the first Amendment to the ARDDOPA and other related agreements between the City and CDC and various Alhassen entities.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special Meeting of December 6, 2005
smin 12-06-05.doc

Regular Meeting of December 6, 2005
min 12-06-05.doc

Special Meeting of December 20, 2005
smin 12-20-05.doc

Regular Meeting of December 20, 2005
min 12-20-05.doc

Special Meeting of January 3, 2006
smin 01-03-06.doc

Regular Meeting of January 3, 2006
min 01-03-06.doc

PRESENTATIONS
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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL (3 minutes each speaker)
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A) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 30 Minutes Total Allotted Time
(3 minutes each speaker - Ordinance No. 502 adopted October 22, 1956)

B) UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS

No reports for this meeting.

C) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1) Continued Public Hearing
Appeal of Precise Plan No. 04-09
Appeal of Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: RHL Design Group, Inc.
Location: 2700 East Garvey Avenue South (Crestview Cadillac)
  1. Verification of publication and mailing
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
    C-1.doc
    C-1 Attach1.doc
    C-1 Attach2.doc
    C-1 Attach3.doc
    C-1 Attach4.doc
    C-1 Attach5.doc
    C-1 Attach6.doc

    Attachments 7 and 8 are 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 PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-09 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

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

adopt ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

2) Continued Public Hearing
Conditional Use Permit No. 05-01
2655 S. Citrus Street (South Hills Country Club)
Wireless Communication Facility
  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 Department recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution to allow the installation of a wireless communications tower designed as a pine tree at South Hills Country Club:
    C-2.doc
    C-2 Attach1.doc
    C-2 Attach2.doc
    C-2 Attach3.doc

    Attachments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-01 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

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

adopt ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

D) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)

a) Human Resources 02/08/06
b) Planning 03/14/06
D-1a.doc
D-1b.doc

2) Claims Against the City of West Covina (deny & notify claimant)

Government Tort Claim Denials
It is recommended that the following Government Tort Claims be denied and the claimants and/or their respective attorneys be so notified.
D-2.doc
  • Verizon vs. City of West Covina

  • Joyce A. Gotto vs. City of West Covina

  • Jolene Humphrey vs. City of West Covina

3) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office

a) Letter Opposing MTA's Use of Local, State, and Federal Resources to Construct the Red Line Extension
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to forward a letter opposing the use of local, State, and federal resources to construct the red line extension to the MTA, Governor Schwarzennegger, and all County and State elected officials representing West Covina.
D-3a.doc

Miscellaneous - Community Development Commission

b) License Agreement Between the City of West Covina and West Covina Community Development Commission (Communications Tower on West Covina Sportsplex Site)
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-3b.doc

  1. Approve the attached proposed Communications Site Master License Agreement ("Master License") to allow the City to license the use of the communications tower and adjacent property from the Community Development Commission.

  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Master License on behalf of the City.

Miscellaneous - Human Resources Department

c) Petition for Formal Recognition - West Covina Maintenance Employees' Association
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-3c.doc
  1. Approve the request from the West Covina Maintenance Employees' Association to change their name to the West Covina Maintenance and Crafts Employees' Association;

  2. Approve the Petition for Recognition from Adams and Associates to represent the West Covina Maintenance and Crafts Employees' Association.

Miscellaneous - Police Department

d) Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) Homeland Security Grant
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-3d.doc

1. Accept and appropriate the BZPP Grant ($47,287.50) as follows:
  • $39,287.50 into 217.31.3110.7160 for safety equipment items already itemized and approved through the State pass-through funding process.

  • $8,000 into 217.31.3110.6050 for related training.

Miscellaneous - Public Works Department

e) Citywide Street Sweeping - Contract Amendment
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to approve a contract revision to Nationwide Environmental Services agreement in order to provide a pass-through of fuel and landfill increases for street sweeping services.
D-3e.doc

f) Senior Center Parking Lot Repairs (Project No. BP-06306A) Change Order Authorization
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
D-3f.doc
  1. Ratify the project Change Order to perform additional pavement replacement work at the West Covina Senior Citizen's Center.

  2. Authorize the use of Proposition "C" funding in the amount of not to exceed $24,000 to perform that additional work (122.83.8606.7900).

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1a through D-3f:

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to approve all items except ________

END OF CONSENT

E) PUBLIC HEARINGS

1) Public Hearing
Appeal of Extension of Time: Third and Final Extension of Time for
Tentative Tract Map No. 53667
Applicant: South Hills Home Partnership
Location: Inspiration Point, south of Hillside Drive
  1. Verification of mailing
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and deny the requested extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 53667.
    E-1.doc
    E-1 Attach1.doc
    E-1 Attach2.doc
    E-1 Attach3.doc
    E-1 Attach4.doc

    Attachments 5 and 6 are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

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

CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

1) Consideration of Ordinance Relating to City Council Reorganization as a Result of the Change of Election to November of Odd Numbered Years
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the attached Ordinance changing the West Covina Municipal Code Section 2-21 to require the City Council reorganization to occur each November consistent with the requirements of State law.
G-1.doc
G-1 Ordinance.doc

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

COMMUNICATIONS

2) Radio System Report
It is recommended that the City Council:
G-2.doc
  1. Receive the Consultant's Report on the Radio System and approve the recommendation that the City pursue Option 6.

  2. Initiate discussions with Pomona to partner with their city in a Joint Trunk Radio System.

  3. Approve expenditure of $50,000 for a Consultant to develop the Radio System Specification and Design from the FY 2006 Federal Appropriation of $200,000 that was awarded to the City in November 2005.

  4. Authorize staff to investigate the feasibility of the 911 User Fee for a portion of the system cost.

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

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
Letter Supporting AB 2923 Reimbursement of Costs from Minors that Commit
Graffiti and Vandalism
It is recommended that the City Council:
J-1.doc
  1. Support AB 2923, which allows communities to seek reimbursement of costs for graffiti abatement on a minor's vehicle registration and increases the court's authority to suspend the minor's driving privileges for up to three years; and

  2. Direct staff to forward letters supporting AB 2923 to all State elected officials representing the City of West Covina.

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

K) CONFERENCE AND MEETING REPORT
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief written or verbal report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)

1) AB 1234 - Summary of International Council of Shopping Centers Conference
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
K-1.doc
K-1 Attach.doc

Motion by ___________ 2nd by ___________

to receive and file.

L) CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION

  1. Comments by outgoing Mayor Shelley Sanderson

  2. Incoming Mayor Steve Herfert to receive Oath of Office and City Council Reorganization

  3. Designation of Alternate to Los Angeles County Sanitation District

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 4/4/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 4/18/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 5/2/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 5/16/06 7:00 pm Regular Meeting