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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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

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

I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

II CLOSED SESSION

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(b)
One Case

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiator: Pasmant
Miscellaneous Unrepresented Management Employee, including
  • Assistant City Clerk
  • Assistant City Manager
  • Communications Director
  • Community Development Commission Director
  • Community Services Director
  • Environmental Management Director
  • Finance Director
  • Fire Chief
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Planning Director
  • Police Chief
  • Public Works Director and City Engineer
  • Director of Risk Management

City Negotiators: Fields, Bachman
Employee Organizations:
  • W.C. Police Officers' Association
  • W.C. Police Management Association
  • W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
  • W. C. Firefighters' Management Association

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
  • City Manager

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______ 2nd by ______

to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.


REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL

Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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

Reverend Alexandra Conrads
St. Martha's Episcopal Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Touhey

ROLL CALL

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

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS
  • Blue Star Video

  • Resolution of Commendation and City Tile
    Police Corporal Don Fernald

  • Certificate of Recognition
    Hollingworth Elementary - Wonder of Reading Library

  • Certificates of Recognition
    West Covina High School
    - Wrestling Champions
    2007 Coastal Division CIF Champions
    - Co-Ed Dance and Drill Team Champions

PROCLAMATIONS
  • National Public Works Week - May 21 - 25, 2007

  • Emergency Medical Services Week - May 20 - 26, 2007

  • National Aquatics Month - Month of May

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(Per Ordinance No. 2150)
Any person wishing to address the City Council/Community Development Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within their jurisdiction should complete a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and submit the card to the City Clerk/Secretary. Each person will be allowed five (5) minutes to address the Governing Bodies under Oral Communications. Any testimony or comments regarding a matter set for a Public Hearing will be heard during the hearing.

A) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes
(This is the time set aside to address the City Council/Community Development Commission. Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Mayor.)

B) UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS

No reports for this meeting.

C) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

No reports for this meeting.

D) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)

No minutes submitted for this meeting.

2) Claims Against the City of West Covina

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
  • Charles T. Woods vs. City of West Covina
  • Edward Lung vs. City of West Covina
  • Courtney A. and Slater S. Benshoof vs. City of West Covina
  • Timothy Hunter vs. City of West Covina
  • Bryan Andrade/Coast National Insurance vs. City of West Covina
  • James Andrew Haro vs. City of West Covina
  • David Chi/Mercury Insurance vs. City of West Covina

3) Ordinance for Adoption

Ordinance for Adoption
Revised Business License Requirements
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of May 1, 2007. This ordinance will amend Section 14-18 relating to requirements for business licenses and lawful business activities. This ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption on June 14, 2007.
D-3 and Attach1.doc

Attachment #2 is available for review at the City Clerk's Office.

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. _________ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14 RELATING TO LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS

4) Award of Bid

No reports for this meeting.

5) Approval of Final Map

Approval of Final Map for Tract No. 63356
Location: 1951 South Sunset Avenue
Subdivider: The Olson Company
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
D-5.doc
D-5 Attach2.doc

Attachment #1 is available for review at the City Clerk's Office.

RESOLUTION NO. ___________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63356 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (THE OLSON COMPANY)

6) Miscellaneous - City Clerk's Office

a) Document Imaging and Records Management System Software and Services
It is recommended that the City Council approve the award of purchase of an Electronic Document Imaging and Records Management Software System (EDMS) and authorize the Finance Director to execute any and all documents related to a Professional Services Agreement with SIRE Technologies in the amount of $75,696 including license fees, implementation and training, and sales tax per the pricing contract awarded by the City of Mission Viejo.
D-6a.doc

6) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office

b) Reschedule and Cancellation of City Council Meetings in July and August 2007
It is recommended that the City Council consider the following:
D-6b.doc
  • Reschedule the July 3, 2007 City Council Meeting to July 5, 2007 due to the 4th of July Holiday; and

  • Cancel the July 17, 2007 and August 21, 2007 City Council meeting due to anticipated lack of quorum.

Miscellaneous - Fire Department

c) Authorization for Fireworks Display
It is recommended that the City Council ratify authorization for the following fireworks displays:
D-6c.doc
  1. Fireworks display at the West Covina High School graduation ceremony to be held on June 19, 2007.

  2. Fireworks display at Faith Community Church to be held on July 4, 2007.

  3. Fireworks display for the City of West Covina Independence Day Celebration to be held on July 4, 2007 at Edgewood Middle School.

Miscellaneous - Human Resources

d) Department Head Salary and Benefit Adjustments/City Council Benefit Adjustments
It is recommended that the City Council amend the related resolutions implementing salary and benefit adjustments for Department Heads and City Council as follows:
D-6d and Reso.doc
D-6d Attach1.xls

RESOLUTION NO. ___________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-21, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENTS HEADS

RESOLUTION NO. ___________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-22 RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS IN ELIGIBLE BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL

Miscellaneous - Community Development Commission

e) Implementation of Senate Bill 53
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance that contains a description of the City of West Covina Community Development Commission's (CDC) guidelines to acquire property by eminent domain in the West Covina Redevelopment Project Area and Citywide Redevelopment Project Area.
D-6e.doc

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

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A PROGRAM FOR THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA PURSUANT TO SB 53

6) Miscellaneous - Public Works Department

f) West Covina Citywide Sewer Service Charge - Setting a Public Hearing Date on Method of Collection
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
D-6f and Attach A.doc

Attachment B, C, and D are available for review at the City Clerk's Office.

RESOLUTION NO. _________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO COLLECT THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY TAX BILL AND SETTING A DATE OF AUGUST 7, 2007 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON METHOD OF COLLECTION

7) Councilmember Reports

Mayor Touhey
City Council Debit Cards
It is recommended that the City Council discontinue the practice of providing debit cards to councilmembers.
D-7.doc

ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1 through D-7:

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinances, and introduce/adopt,

and approve all items except: ________

ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Lane, Touhey

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

E) PUBLIC HEARINGS

1) Public Hearing
Fees and Charges
E-1.doc
E-1 Reso.doc
E-1 Exhibit A.xls
E-1 Exhibit B.xls
E-1 Exhibit C.doc
  1. Verification of publication
  2. Open hearing
  3. Staff presentation
  4. Public testimony
  5. Close hearing
  6. Council discussion
  7. Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council take the following actions:

  1. Approve the contract with Baldwin Park for incarceration of prisoners

    Motion by __________ 2nd by __________ to

    approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

  2. Adopt the following resolution:

    RESOLUTION NO. _______________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING AND INCREASING CERTAIN FEES

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

    adopt ____ 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

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

1) South Coast Air Quality Management District Draft 2007 Air Quality Management Plan
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution supporting the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Draft 2007 Air Quality Management Plan.
G-1.doc
G-1 Attach A.doc
G-1 Attach B.doc
G-1 Attach C.doc


RESOLUTION NO. _______ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S DRAFT 2007 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOCUSING ON MOBILE SOURCE CONTROLS

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________ to

approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____

2) Waste Management Enforcement Agency Hearing Panel
It is recommended that the City Council appoint three primary and two alternate council members to the City's Waste Management Enforcement Agency Hearing Panel.
G-2.doc

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

Motion by __________ and 2nd by __________

to _______________________________________

H) MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS

1) Mayor Michael Touhey
Blue Star Street Banner Program
It is recommended that the City Council provide City staff direction on this matter.
H-1.doc

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to __________________________________

2) Mayor Michael Touhey
Information Report on the Legality of a Program Requiring Serious Sex Offenders to Wear Global Positioning System (GPS) Monitoring Devices
It is recommended that the City Council give staff feedback and direction on how they wish to proceed.
H-2.doc

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to __________________________________

AB 1234 Conference and Meeting Report
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)

I) COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f - Requests by Councilmembers for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily available must be placed on the City Council agenda as items of business and must be approved by a majority of the City Council.)

1) 1) Councilmember Roger Hernandez
Request from Councilmember Roger Hernandez Seeking the City Council's Consensus to Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the City Council, as a Whole, to Vote on any Development that May Provide a Financial Benefit to any City Councilmember or Company for which they Represent/Work
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
I-1.doc

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to __________________________________

2) Mayor Michael Touhey
Request from Mayor Michael Touhey Seeking the City Council's Consensus to Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Staff Report to Join the Los Angeles Regional High Speed Rail Line Construction Authority
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
I-2.doc
I-2 Attach.pdf

Motion by __________ 2nd by __________

to __________________________________

J) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday 6/5/07 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday 6/19/07 7:00 pm Regular Meeting