04-07-1998 - RegularTuesday
April 7, 1998
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
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Special meeting of March 17, 1998 (5:30 p.m.)
Special meeting of March 17, 1998 (6:30 p.m.)
Regular meeting of March 17, 1998
Glen Buckingham — Senior Citizens' Commissioner
International Building Safety Week
April 5 —11, 1998
Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the
Holocaust
April 19 — 26, 1998
Week of the Young Child
April 20 — 25, 1998
April Pools Week — April 20 — 26, 1998
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
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Card and submit it to the City Clerk any time prior to Oral Communications - Item L on the Agenda. You may approach the
podium when called upon by the Mayor.
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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.
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A) HEARINGS
There may be reasonable limitations placed on the time for oral testimony at public hearings before the City Council.
Speakers should be prepared to submit additional comments beyond the time limit in writing to the City Clerk at or before
the time set for the public hearing.
1) Proposed Municipal Code Amendment Adopting Los Angeles County Health
Ordinance Relating to Food Establishments
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 97-0071
relating to food establishments operations including a requirement to post the letter
grade or inspection score. At the February 17, 1998 meeting, the City Council
directed staff to notice the Ordinance for local adoption.
a) Affidavit of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
I) Council discussion
g) Based upon proposed modification by the L.A. County Department of
Health, staff is recommending that the City Council continue the public
hearing to May 5, 1998, to allow time to review the final procedures.
Motion by 2nd by
to
2) Code Amendment No. 269 — Standards to Establish Reverse Vending
On February 4, 1997, the City Council approved the final extension of an urgency
ordinance modifying West Covina Municipal Code (WCMC) development
standards as they apply to the establishment of reverse vending machines. This
interim ordinance expired February 17, 1998 and the Planning Commission now
recommends to the City Council that the interim urgency ordinance standards be
implemented as part of a permanent revision to the WCMC.
a) Affidavit of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council introduce the
following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS
OF CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF REVERSE VENDING MACHINES (CODE AMENDMENT NO.
269).
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce
ROLL CALL:
disapprove
hold over
Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
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B) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications
Letter received from Michael L. Miller regarding the perpetual maintenance of the
BKK Landfill. It is recommended that this item be referred to staff.
2) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file)
a)
Community Services
03/10/98
b)
Personnel
03/11/98
c)
Planning
03/24/98
d)
Senior Citizens'
03/12/98
e)
Waste Mgmt./Env. Quality
03/19/98
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Janet Guerra, an individual, and as Guardian Ad Litem for Timothy
Guerra vs Citv of West Covina
On February 4,1998,the City Clerk's Office received a wrongful death
claim for five (5) million dollars plus loss of future earnings and
companionship.
b) Leonel P. Lujan vs City of West Covina
On February 22, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
unspecified damages amounting to $450.00,
4) Approval of Final Maps (adopt resolution)
a) Parcel Map No. 22798 — Ranea Reddy
The Planning Commission has approved creating one commercial lot from
three commercial lots and one residential lot subject to certain conditions.
Those conditions have been met and the owner is requesting final map
approval. The lot is located on the easterly side of Sunset Avenue northerly
of Merced Avenue. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.22798 AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (RANGA REDDY)
b) Lot Line Adjustment No. 134 — Overland Vista Royale I
Overland Vista Royale I Partnership has requested a lot line adjustment
between 3042 and 3046 Madero Court properties to facilitate the building of
the house at 3042 Madera Court. The adjusted area is 845 square feet. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 134 AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (OVERLAND VISTA ROYALE
I)
5) Temporary Use Permits/Administrative Review Board
TUP 2432-97 San Gabriel/Pomona Parents Place @ Cortez Park on 4/26/98 for an
Education Fair.
TUP 2440-98 West Covina Nissan @ 1840 E. Garvey Avenue South on 3/20 to
3/31/99 for a roof -mounted balloon and search lights.
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TUP 2441-98 Friendly Hills, 1300 S. Sunset Avenue for a health fair and radio van
on 3/28/98.
6) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Proiect No. PP-95221— Sunset Baseball Field Parking Area — Gentry Brothers
Location: 1611'h West Merced Avenue
Recommendation is to accept parking lot improvements and authorize release of
Federal Insurance Company, Bond No. 8153-99-55, in the amount of $154,935.60,
subject to Notice of Completion.
7) City Treasurer's Report No report
8) Award of Bids
One -Year Extension of the City's Street Sweeping Contract
In 1994, R.F. Dickson Company Incorporated was issued a competitively bid street
sweeping contract for three years with a provision for two one-year extensions.
R.R. Dickson Company has requested a second one-year extension of the street
sweeping contract with no increase in the contract amount even though a CPI
provision is included in the contract. Staff recommends that the City Council
authorize the final one-year extension of the street sweeping contract with R.F.
Dickson Company Incorporated of Downey at no increase in the contract amount.
9) Miscellaneous — Fire Department
a) Weed Abatement 1998
This request provides for the lawful and safe removal of dangerous and/or
noxious weeds and trash from vacant improved and unimproved properties
in the City of West Covina during the 1998 calendar year. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
i) Approve the Weed Abatement Roll for the calendar year 1998, and
adopt the following resolution for the 1998 Weed Abatement
Program:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE
UPON, AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED
STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY
TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO REMOVE AND ABATE THE SAME
UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE
2, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
ii) Set April 21, 1998, as the date for hearing of any objections or
protests to said program.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
b) Project No. TS-98120 — Valinda Avenue and Summer Place/Burtree
Street Traffic Signal
The installation of a traffic signal as a joint project with Los Angeles County
at the intersection of Valinda Avenue and Summer Place/Burtree Street was
approved on December 17, 199T The plans and specifications have been
completed and the project is ready to be advertised for bids. It is
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recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for
Project No. TS-98120 and authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bids.
c) Support for Assembly Bill 1759
State Transportation Improvement (STIP) funds were previously available to
local governments through State and County grants however, with the
implementation of Senate Bill 45 in January 1998, these grant programs
were replaced with a regional allocation of STIP funds. The 1998 STIP
funds, are being used entirely to fund MTA projects that are currently facing
a funding shortfall. Assembly Bill 1759 will ensure that at least 50% of Los
Angeles County's future STIP allocations will be distributed to local
governments within the County. It is recommended that the City Council
support Assembly Bill 1759 and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of
support on behalf of the City of West Covina to the Assembly's
Transportation Committee.
d) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 4, 6, and 7
Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
At the February 17, 1998 meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution
ordering the Engineer's Reports. It is proposed that the City Council now
adopt resolutions preliminarily approving the Engineer's Reports for the
West Covina Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7 and declare
its intention to levy and collect assessments within the districts for Fiscal
Year 1998-99 and set the date of June 2, 1998 for the public hearings. The
rates for Districts 4, 6, and 7 are proposed to remain the same as currently
established. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following
resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2,1998 FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMENCING IN FISCAL
YEAR 1998-99 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT. (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District No. 4)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2,1998 FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.6 COMMENCING IN FISCAL
YEAR 1998-99 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT. (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District No. 6)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2,1998 FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.7 COMMENCING IN FISCAL
YEAR 1998-99 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT. (West Covina
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7)
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e) West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
At the February 17, 1998 meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution
ordering the Engineer's Report. It is proposed that the City Council now
adopt a resolution preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the
West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and declare its
intention to levy and collect assessment within the districts for Fiscal Year
1998-99 and set the date of June 16, 1998 for the public hearings. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 19, 1998 TO APPROVE CITYWIDE
ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 TO
FUND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET
LIGHTS AND STREET TREES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
f) Auditors Report on Appropriations Limit for the Two Years Ending
June 30,1998
Article XIIIB of the California Constitution imposes an appropriations limit
on units of State and local government. This report transmits the auditors'
report on our appropriation limit. It is recommended that the City Council
receive and file this report.
g) June 30,1997 Single Audit Repots
Transmitted herewith is the 1996-97 Single Audit. The report discloses no
findings or questioned costs. Staff recommends that the City Council
receive and file the accompanying June 30, 1997 Single Audit Report.
h) Surplus Property
The City Council periodically declares as surplus City Property which is no
longer useful to the City, thereby, allowing the property to be disposed of as
provided for by the Municipal Code. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS.
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
i) Recommendation of Council Sub -Committee for Retention of Special
Legal Counsel by Colen and Lee
The Council Sub -Committee of Steve Herfert and Ben Wong interviewed
seven attorney firms for legal services on a specific legal case involving
potential litigation. The firm selected will be retained by the City's third
party administrator, Colen and Lee. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the recommendation of Council Sub -Committee to direct the City's
third party administrator, Colen and Lee, to retain the law firm of
Overlander, Lewis, & Russell.
j) Appropriation for Recruitment
The City Council will consider an appropriation of $55,000 for fees charged
by David M. Griffith & Associates for four executive recruitments. Staff
recommends that the City Council appropriate $55,000 from unappropriated
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General Fund reserves to fund the recruiting services of David M. Griffith &
Associates.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
k) Resolution Authorizing Enforcement Assistance Grant Application
The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) has an
Enforcement Assistance Grant Fund Allocation for Local Enforcement
Agencies (LEA'S). The fund allocation for the City of West Covina will be
approximately $15,000. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
BOARD FOR AN ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9:
Motion by 2nd by to waive
further reading of the ordinance(s)/resolution(s) and introduce/adopt, as applicable, and to
approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
C) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
1) Replacement of City Limit Signs
All West Covina city limit signs have the old style City logo and many of these
signs have deteriorated and are in need of replacement. Staff has prepared a
prototype City limit sign with the new City logo that could be used at the 104
current sign locations. The cost of this program is $ 11,894. It is recommended that
the City Council authorize:
a) The purchase of new City limit signs from Central Cities Signs in the
amount of $9,954.80 including tax; and
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b) The purchase of miscellaneous material for the fabrication of population
plates and tamper -proof hardware to install the new City limit signs at a cost
of $1,940 including tax.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
D) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT No reports
E) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1) Redevelopment Agency
a) Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
p.m.
b) Revised 1996-97 Audit Report West Covina Redevelopment Agency
The City Council will review the Revised Independent Financial Audit
Report of the Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 1996-97, as certified by
Caporicci & Larson, independent auditors.
Motion by
approve
2) Parking Authority
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
a) Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Parking Authority. Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m.
b) Parking Authority Financial Report — Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
1997 (Refer to Parking Authoritv Agenda)
The City Council will review the annual Financial Report of the Parking
Authority for Fiscal Year 1996-97 as certified by Caporicci & Larson,
independent auditors.
Motion by
approve disapprove
F) COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports
G) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
1) Police Department
2nd by
hold over
to
Computer Enterprise Staffing Needs
The West Covina Service Group (W.C.S.G.) was created four years ago to provide
computer services for the West Covina Police Department and other outside .
agencies. The W.C.S.G. has now grown to 30 contract agencies with potential new
member agencies now pending. Because of this growth, additional staff is needed
to meet the demands of this enterprise. Currently these demands are being met by a
Sergeant on loan from the Police Department. By moving the position into the
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W.C.S.G., it will create a new opening in the Police Department which is now being
filled with overtime. Funding for the new position in the W.C.S.G. will be provided
from the enterprise fund. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the
addition of one Sergeant's position to the W.C.S.G. budget to be funded by
revenues generated by the W.C.S.G.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
2) Communications Department
2nd by
hold over
to
Charter Communications
This report addresses the questions raised by the City Council at its regular meeting
of March 3 concerning Charter Communications cable television policies and
procedures, and recommends certain actions relative thereto. It is recommended
that the City Council:
a) Authorize staff to file a formal protest of Charter Communications' March 1
rate increase for expanded cable programming services; and
b) Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals for legal services to advise
the City Council and assist staff with respect to cable television franchise
matters.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1)
2)
Finance Department
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
The City's CAFR for Fiscal Year 1996-97, which has been audited by Caporicci
and Larson, CPAs, will be presented. Staff recommends that the City Council
receives and files the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year
1996-97.
Motion by
2nd by
to
approve disapprove hold over
Personnel Services
a) Minimum Wage Law and Salary Adjustments
On March 3, 1998, the City Council approved salary adjustments to be in
compliance with the increase in the Federal minimum wage law. As
indicated in the March 3, 1998 Council agenda report, these adjustments did
cause compaction in certain salary range schedules which would be
addressed and corrected within thirty days. This report recommends the
appropriate adjustments to place certain classifications in a new salary range
schedule. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following
resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA LIMITED SERVICE
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CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 9393
AND 9546.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
b) Police Employees PERS Health Care
This report recommends approval of a resolution required by PERS Health
Care to complete the implementation of the $50.00 per month change in the
benefit program approved by the City Council at their regularly scheduled
meeting of March 3, 1998, and referred to as Retiree Medical. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution enabling
implementation of this benefit change:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CLAIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.8487, AS AMENDED BY
RESOLUTION NO.9102, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S
CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL
AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
c) Consulting Services for Labor Negotiation
The City Council Sub -Committee of Ben Wong and Steve Herfert reviewed
three proposals from consulting firms specializing in labor relations and
contract negotiations. On March 30, 1998, the Sub -Committee interviewed
the three labor firms of Friedman, Rexon & Klepetar, Liebert, Cassidy &
Frierson, and Becker & Bell. The estimated cost of services is $30,000 for
three bargaining units. It is recommended that the City Council approve the
Council Sub -Committee's recommendation, and award the contract to the
consulting firm of Becker & Bell, at an annual cost not to exceed $30,000.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
I) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
Reorganization of the Risk Management Program
This report recommends the approval of the reorganization of the Risk Management
Division and associated new classifications for Director of Personnel and Risk
Management, and Safety and Claims Coordinator. It is recommended that the City
Council approve:
a) The report, submitted by Interim Personnel Director, as modified, including
the reorganization of the Risk Management Division and deletion of the
Risk Manager position.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove hold over
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b) The proposed class specifications of Director of Personnel and Risk
Management, and Safety and Claims Coordinator, and adopting the
following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS
AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT, AND
SAFETY AND CLAIMS COORDINATOR.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
c) The two additional recommendations by the Personnel Commission, as
outlined in the staff report
Motion by
approve
2) City Attorney
disapprove
City Attorney Statement (Oral report)
2nd by
hold over
.n 1) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable by the City. These
demands represent accounts payable since the most recent regular meeting of the
City Council.
Demands totaling
Motion by
approve
ROLL CALL:
Registers # thru #
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
to
to
2) Legal Representation Audit
At the March 17, 1998 City Council meeting, a West Covina resident requested that
the City review the financial parameters of our City Attorneys. The suggestion
would entail an audit of the law firms used by the City, including Rutan and Tucker.
Councilmember Herfert encourages all Councilmembers to support the audit of the
top three legal firms used for representation by our City as an initial step in a
transformation of the legal system at City Hall.
Motion by
To
2„e by
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K) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (30 minutes)
This is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on any municipal matter not
listed on the Agenda.
L)
MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Annual Appointments of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies
Each year, the City Council is asked to confirm appointments by the Mayor to a
number of organizations and governmental bodies which are filled by members of
the City Council. A list of these appointments is now before the City Council. It is
recommended that the Mayor make appointments to the various organizations
described in the staff report, subject to City Council confirmation. It is further
recommended that the representatives to the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments be named through adoption of the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING
AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS, AND
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
AS THE ALTERNATE.
adopt disapprove hold over
2) Commission Appointment Process
A total of ten appointed Commission positions will expire at the end of June and
one resignation has recently occurred. Staff is requesting Council direction relative
to the process for filling these positions as well as the Mayor's proposal to create an
Arts, Culture and Special Events Commission. It is recommended that the City
Council provide staff with direction regarding the desired process for filling the
upcoming Commission vacancies and establishment of an Arts, Culture and Special
Events Commission.
Motion by 2M by
To
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M) COUNCILMEMBERW REPORTS
N) ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by
adjourn the meeting at p.m.
to
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday April 21 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday May 5 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday May 19 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
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