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SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008 |
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5:45 p.m. |
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City Manager's Conference Room
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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
Mayor Lane, Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez
Councilmembers Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
II CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(b)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9
One potential case
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman
Unrepresented employees:
Police Chief
Fire Chief
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: Deputy City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ______ 2nd by ______
to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008 |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Council Chambers
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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.
Any writings or documents, not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 of City Hall located at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, during normal business hours.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sanderson
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lane, Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez,
Councilmembers Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
- Certificates of Recognition
Extreme Dance FX
- Certificate of Recognition
Blue Ribbon School
Vine Elementary
- Certificate of Recognition
California Distinguished School
San Jose Edison Academy
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RULES OF DECORUM
The following are excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code:
Sec. 2-48. Manner of addressing council; time limit; persons addressing may be sworn.
(a) Each person addressing the council shall step up to the rostrum, shall give his or her name and city of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and unless further time is granted by the council, shall limit his or her address to five (5) minutes.
(b) The city council may establish a limit on the duration of oral communications.
(c) All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the council, without the permission of the presiding officer. No question shall be asked of a councilmember except through the presiding officer.
(d) The presiding officer may require any person to be sworn as a witness before addressing the council on any subject. Any such person who, having taken an oath that he or she will testify truthfully, willfully and contrary to such oath states as true any material matter which he knows to be false may be held to answer criminally and subject to the penalty prescribed for perjury by the provisions of the Penal Code of the state.
Sec. 2-50. Decorum--Required.
(a) While the council is in session, the members must preserve order and decorum, and a member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the council nor disturb any member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the council or its presiding officer, except as otherwise herein provided.
(b) Any person making personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks or who shall become boisterous while addressing the council shall be forthwith, by the presiding officer, barred from further audience before the council, unless permission to continue be granted by a majority vote of the council.
Sec. 2-52. Persons authorized to be within council area.
No person, except city officials, their representatives and members of the news media shall be permitted within the rail in front of the council chamber without the express consent of the council.
The following are excerpts from the Penal Code
148(a) (1) Every Person who willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or an emergency medical technician, as defined in Division 2.5 (commencing with Section 1797) of the Health and Safety code, in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment, when no other punishment is prescribed, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
403 Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character, other than an assembly or meeting referred to in Section 303 of the Penal Code or Section 18340 of the Elections Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(Per WCMC 2-48, 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.
Please identify on the speaker card whether you are speaking on an agenda item or non-agenda. Requests to speak on agenda items will be heard prior to requests to speak on non-agenda items. All comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.
Oral Communications shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes, unless speakers addressing agenda items have not concluded.
Any testimony or comments regarding a matter set for a Public Hearing will be heard during the hearing.
A) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
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)
Regular Meeting of June 17, 2008
min 06-17-08.doc
2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Human Resources 09/10/08
D-2a.doc
b) Planning 10/14/08
D-2b.doc
3) Ordinance for Adoption
a) Ordinance Amending Noise Ordinance Violations and Imposing Administrative Penalties
This ordinance was introduced at the Council meeting of October 7, 2008. This ordinance will modify two existing municipal code sections that will address noise and music disturbances within West Covina. This ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption on December 4, 2008. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
D-3a.doc
D-3a Attach1.doc
Attachment# 2 is available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
ORDINANCE NO. __________ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 15-85 AND 15-94 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NOISE
4) Award of Bid
Personal Protective Equipment - Award of Purchase
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
D-4.doc
- Approve an award of purchase for fifteen (15) sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Fisher Scientific Company for a total cost of $28,115.85 based on pricing awarded at the January 15, 2008, City Council meeting.
- Approve future PPE purchases from Fisher Scientific Company based on the formal contract established by the City of Glendale and extended through September 2009. Prices for additional purchases will increase five percent (5%) over the 2008 prices. Future PPE expenditures will not exceed the amount budgeted for PPE replacement each year.
5) Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2008 - (accept & file)
D-5.doc
Attachment is available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
I. Carol Campo, West Covina Resident
That speed humps be installed along Forecastle Avenue between La Puente Road and Pinefalls Drive.
Traffic Committee Recommendation
That speed humps be installed along Forecastle Avenue between La Puente Road and Pinefalls Drive with the appropriate warning signs.
6) City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the Month of September 2008
D-6 Finance Rpt.doc
D-6 Treas.xls
D-6 Detail.xls
D-6 Bond.xls
IA CDC Rpt.doc
IA CDC Treas.xls
IA CDC Bond.xls
7) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office
a) Blue Star Street Banner Program
It is recommended that the City Council:
D-7a.doc
- Gift the Blue Star Banner to residents once their family member leaves the armed forces, and
- Establish a Blue Star Street Banner Fund to receive donations from residents or businesses to assist in the cost of the Blue Star Street Banner Fund.
Miscellaneous - Community Services Department
b) Mid-Valley Corridor Transportation Corridor Feasibility Study, Request for Appropriation
It is recommended that the City Council appropriate up to $15,000 from Proposition A Funds, Account 121.51.51xx.xxxx to subsidize the joint Mid-Valley Transportation Corridor Feasibility Study.
D-7b.doc
D-7b Attach.pdf
Miscellaneous - Public Works Department
c) Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 - Public Meeting
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
D-7c.doc
Attachment is available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
8) AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (receive & file)
(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.)
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report
International Economic Development Council
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
D-8.doc
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1 THROUGH D-8
Motion by _________ second by __________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and adopt
and approve all items except: ____________________
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Touhey, Lane
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
1) Public Hearing
Fees and Charges (Overnight Parking Permit Fee)
E-1.doc
E-1 Reso.doc
E-1 Exhibit A.xls
E-1 Exhibit B.xls
- Verification of publication
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING CERTAIN FEES (OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT FEE)
2. Appropriate $299,500 from the General Fund Reserves for start up costs and six months operating costs.
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt, and approve appropriation request.
approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____
2) Appeal Appeal Hearing
Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 07-012, Administrative Use Permit No. 07-27, and Planning Director's Modification No. 07-18
Applicant: Juan Corona
Appellant: Ronald J. Lauciello
Location: 232 S. Glendora Avenue
The project consists of live entertainment in conjunction with a restaurant, dancing, a banquet facility, alcoholic beverage service and outdoor seating. This is an appeal of the Planning Commission approval of September 23, 2008.
E-2.doc
E-2 Attach1.doc
E-2 Attach2.doc
E-2 Attach3.doc
E-2 Attach4.doc
E-2 Attach5.doc
E-2 Attach6.doc
E-2 Attach7.doc
Attachment 8 is available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
- Verification of publication
- Open hearing
- Staff presentation
- Public testimony
- Close hearing
- Council discussion
- Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 07-12
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 07-27
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____
Staff further recommends that the City Council uphold the decisions of the Planning Commission and approve Planning Director's Modification No. 07-18.
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
approve ____ disapprove ____ hold over ____
F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Recess the City Council meeting at ______ p.m. to convene the CDC.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at ______ p.m.
CDC Agenda
G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
PUBLIC WORKS
1) Ordinance for Adoption
Ordinance Amending the West Covina Municipal Code Relating to Overnight Parking
This ordinance was introduced at the Council meeting of October 7, 2008. This ordinance will modify the City's existing overnight parking program and implement a citywide overnight parking restriction program to address complaints from residents and many other concerns involving public safety and the improvement of neighborhoods. This ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption on December 4, 2008.
G-1.doc
G-1 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 SECTION 22-175 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN LIMITED AREAS
Motion by ____________ 2nd by _______________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
adopt _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Touhey, Lane
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2) 2007-08 and 2008-09 Fiscal Years Budget Update
It is recommended that the City Council:
G-2.doc
Attachments are available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
1. Receive and file the budget update.
2. Provide direction on additional revenue items.
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to _________________________________
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
3) Electronic Waste Collection and Recycling Services
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction regarding the selection of an electronic waste collection/recycling service provider.
G-3.pdf
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to _________________________________
G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
4) Towing Services Contract
It is recommended that the City Council consider alternatives and provide direction to City staff.
G-4.doc
Attachments 1, 2 and 3 are available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to _________________________________
H) MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
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.)
No reports for this meeting.
J) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________ to adjourn the meeting at ____ p.m.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
| Tuesday 11/18/08 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 12/2/08 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
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