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06-01-1999 - RegularTuesday June 1, 1999 REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers 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)814-8433 (voice) or (626) 960- 4422 (TTY) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for assistance. Please call at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services or use of hearing impaired aide at Council meetings, four working days may be required. INVOCATION Dr. Kundan Peter West Covina United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Howard, Melendez, Herfert, Touhey, Wong APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of May 4, 1999 (ALS Fees) Regular meeting of May 4, 1999 Special meeting of May 18, 1999 Special meeting of May 23, 1999 PRESENTATIONS Summer Reading Program Linda Siggins — Community Library Manager Erica Carr — Children's Librarian ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL 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 L 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) 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) West Covina Citywide Redevelopment Protect — Joint Public Hearing The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency shall hold a Joint Public Hearing and at the conclusion of the hearing shall consider adopting the following resolutions to approve (1) the Housing Benefit, and (2) the Certification of the Final EIR. In the event there are not any objections against the proposed Redevelopment Plan, the City Council may introduce the ordinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan establishing the new West Covina Citywide Redevelopment Project Area. a) Verification of Publication b) Open hearing c) Presentation of staff report I certify that oopt66 of L10 Councztl A 0 da for Lqe meeting were poaW In ac or af ce vr}th t" 1/87 Brown Act Amendments. ngtad:,s/a �/y y errtos - ttu+ aty Mark 6 Council Agenda • • June 1, 1999 d) Public testimony e) Close hearing f) Council discussion g) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions entitled: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE USE OF MONIES FROM THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WILL BEKEFIT THE PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CERTIFYING THE COMPLETION OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt disapprove hold over It is further recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITYWIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Motion by 2ad by to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce ROLL CALL: disapprove hold over Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard 2) Joint Public Hearing on the Proposed Second Amended and Restated Disposition, Development and Owner Participation Agreement (the "Agreement") By and Among the Redevelopment Agency, Hassen Imports Partnership and West Covina Motors, Inc. (Collectively the "Participant') and Approval of Variable Rate Bond Financing and the Financing Team The City Council and Agency Board shall consider: * The adoption of a resolution approving the Agreement which provides the Participant a $4.1 million loan to acquire and relocate the Clippinger Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Dealership to a new permanent facility in the City of West Covina; and agnd06/01/99 2 Council Agenda • • June 1, 1999 * The adoption of a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt variable rate tax allocation bonds in the par amount of approximately $3.9 million and appointment of the financing team in order to carry out the Agency's participation in the Project. a) Verification of publication b) Open hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Public testimony e) Close hearing I) Council discussion g) Recommendation: 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 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HASSEN IMPORTS PARTNERSHIP AND WEST COVINA MOTORS, INC., AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Motion by 2id by to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt disapprove hold over . 3) Zone Change No. 662 — Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact — Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of. Precise Plan No. 868, Conditional Use Permit No. 520 Tentative Parcel Mal) No. 25328 Applicant: USA Properties Fund, Inc. Appellant: USA Properties Fund, Inc. Location: • 1950 East Badillo Street The applicant/appellant is requesting the approval of a zone change and certification of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact related to the construction of a 188-unit senior affordable apartment complex. An appeal was also filed relating to timing issues specified in the precise plan, conditional use permit and tentative parcel map for the project. a) Verification of Publication b) Open hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Public testimony e) Close hearing f) Council discussion g) Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 662, PRECISE PLAN NO. 868, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 520, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 25328, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED. agnd06/01/99 3 Council Agenda • June 1, 1999 Motion by 2"d by to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt disapprove hold over The Planning Commission and staff further recommend that the City Council introduce the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 662. Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce disapprove hold over ROLL CALL: IHerfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard 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 PRECISE PLAN NO.868. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.520. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.25328. Motion by 2"d by to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt disapprove hold over 4) West Covina Citvwide Lighting & Maintenance District On April 20, 1999, the City Council preliminarily approved the Engineer's Report for the West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District. In addition, the City Council declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within the District and set June 1, 1999 as the date for the public hearing. Staff is proposing to maintain the current assessment rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999, resulting in a total assessment amount of $1,176,970. a) Verification of publication b) Open hearing c) Review Engineer's report d) Review written protests, if any e) Receive oral protest, if any f) Close hearing g) Council discussion h) Allow or override protest, if any agnd06/01/99 4 Council Agenda • • June 1, 1999 i) Recommendation: 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, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; ORDERING CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET TREES TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ' FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999. Motion by 2°d by to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt disapprove hold over 5) West Covina Citvwide Sewer Service Charge/Method of Collection Under the provisions of State Law, a public hearing is required to be held by the City Council on the collection method for the Citywide Sewer Service Charge for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999. The proposed rate of $21.95 per unit is unchanged from the current fiscal year rate. a) Verification of publication b) Open hearing c) Review Engineer's report d) Review written protests, if any e) Receive oral protest, if any f) Close hearing g) Council discussion h) Allow or override protest, if any i) Recommendation: 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 COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY TAX BILL. Motion by 2" d by to -waive further reading of the resolution and adopt disapprove hold over 6) Ordinance Adopting and Amending the California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Editions of Uniform Building Codes and Fire Codes Relating to Residential and Commercial Buildings in the City of West Covina The Public Services Department and the Fire Department are requesting that the City of West Covina proceed with an ordinance for the adoption of the California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, . Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Sign Code, and the 1996 National Electrical Code. The ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of May 18, 1999. The ordinance becomes effective July 1, 1999. agnd06/01/99 5 Council Agenda • June 1, 1999 a) Verification of Publication b) Open hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Public testimony e) Close hearing f) Council discussion g) Recommendation: It is ordinance: that the City Council adopt the following ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, XHI, XV, XVI, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE I, AND CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM FIRE CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM SIGN CODE, UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, AND THE 1996 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the ordinance and adopt ROLL CALL: disapprove hold over Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard 7) Code Amendment No. 289 — Pigeon Keeping Regulations General Exemption This code amendment consists of new standards pertaining to the keeping of domestic homing pigeons in single-family residential zones. a) Verification of Publication b) Open hearing c) Presentation of staff report d) Public testimony e) Close hearing I) Council discussion g) Recommendation: It is that the City Council introduce the following ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PIGEON KEEPING IN THE "SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" (R-1) AND "RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL" (R-A) ZONES (CODE AMENDMENT NO.289). Motion by 2"d by to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce disapprove hold over ROLL CALL: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard agnd06/01/99 6 Council Agenda • • June 1, 1999 B) CONSENT CALENDAR 1) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive and file) a) Community Services 05/11/99 b) Senior Citizens' 05/13/99 c) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality 05/20/99 2) Claims for Action No claims scheduled for this meeting. 3) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file) TUP #2510-99. Fortune Supermarket at 450 South Glendora Avenue for a Grand Opening on 5/5/99. TUP #2511-99. Joshua Mouse at Eastland Shopping Center for a walk-a-thon on 5/8/99. TUP #2514-99. Rotary of Covina at 2506-34 East Workman Avenue for an outdoor auction from 5/1 I/99 thru 5/17/99. TUP #2515-99. Circus Vargas K & M Production at 1200 Francisquito Avenue for a circus from 5/12/99 thru 5/16/99. TUP 42517-99. K-Mart at 730 South Orange Avenue for a parking lot tent sale from 5/27/99 thru 6/15/99. TUP 42518-99. Lions Club at Edwards Theater fountain area for a fundraiser event from 5/25/99 thru 5/26/99. TUP 42519-99. Keyboard Company at 210 North Sunset Avenue for a parking lot tent sale from 5/21/99 thru 5/23/99. TUP #2520-99. Trust Bank at 3548 South Nogales Street for summer festival kid's activities on 6/5/99. TUP 42521-99. West Covina Girls Softball at Cameron Park/School for a tournament from 5/28/99 thru 5/31/99. 4) Approval of Final Maps a) Lot Line Adiustment_No. 137 — Topaz — West Covina Topaz -West Covina has requested an adjustment of the lot lines of three adjacent lots they own. The three lots will be consolidated into one lot to better utilize the available space for building a retail store with parking facilities. The area of the land being adjusted is 1.4 acres. 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. 137 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (TOPAZ -WEST COVINA). b) Parcel May No. 25328 — USA Properties Fund. Inc. The Planning Commission has approved creating two lots from one lot subject to certain conditions. Those conditions have been met and the owner is requesting final map approval. The lots are located on the southeast comer of Badillo Street and Phillips Avenue. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled: agnd06/01/99 7 Council Agenda • • June 1, 1999 RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 25328 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (USA PROPERTIES FUND, INC.). 5) Traffic Committee Minutes (receive and file) a) Scott H. Allen, Crestview Cadillac, requested to reduce speed limit on Garvey Avenue South between Citrus Street and Barranca Street, held over from April 20,1999 Traffic Committee meeting resulted in the following recommendation: That the reduction of speed along Garvey Avenue and Barranca Street be held over for further analysis. b) A City initiated request to establish standard for red curb necessary for required safe sight stopping distance based on the 85 percentile speeds and authorize the City Engineer to approve the installation of red curb based on the standard resulted in the following recommendation: Accept standard for red curb and authorize the City Engineer to install red curb as needed based on the standard. 6) Award of Bids Proiect No. PP-98204 — Orangewood Park Ballfield Lightine The project provides for the replacement and upgrade of 38 existing ballfield floodlights; for the replacement and upgrade of an existing main electrical service; and for the installation of associated electrical conductors, conduits and controls. Three bids were received and opened on May 25, 1999. The lowest responsive bid is $48,000 from Maverick Electric of Downey, California. It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of the Maverick Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $48,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with same for the work to be done. 7) Ordinance for Adoption At the City Council meeting of May 18, 1999, Council introduced an ordinance approving the use of Polyvinyl Chloride pipe (PVC) SDR35 to be used in the construction of sewer lines. This ordinance is now before Council for its second reading and adoption. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING SECTION 22-36 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO HIND AND SIZE OF SEWER PIPE. 8) City Treasurer's Report No report scheduled for this meeting. 9) Miscellaneous -Fire Department a) First Supplemental Weed & Rubbish Abatement List This request provides for the lawful and safe removal of dangerous and/or noxious weeds and trash from vacant, improved residential and commercial properties under the established Weed Abatement Program. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: * Adopt the following resolution entitled: agnd06/01/99 8 Council Agenda • • June 1, 1999 RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 9665 BY APPROVING THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT LIST. m * Set the date of June 15, 1999 at 7:30 pm for the protest hearing on the proposed removal of weeds and rubbish .from the properties described in the First Supplemental list b) Statement of Agreement for the Use of Facilities as Mass Care Shelters Pursuant to the terms of federal statutes, the American Red Cross provides emergency services on behalf of individuals and families who are victims of disaster. This agreement will permit the American Red Cross to use West Covina buildings; grounds and equipment for mass care shelters required in conducting American Red Cross Disaster Services activities. The agreement further expresses our wishes to cooperate with the American Red Cross for such purposes. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Fire Chief to enter into an agreement with the American Red Cross permitting the City of West Covina to cooperate in mass shelter and disaster services. Miscellaneous — Personnel Services c) Approval of Classification and Job Description for Victim Advocate Police Department This report recommends the approval of the classification and job description for the new position of Victim Advocate. The position will be funded by a grant receive by the Police Department to provide services for victims of domestic violence. 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, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION OF VICTIM ADVOCATE. d) Approval of Classification and Job Description for Contract Coordinator — Public Services Department This report recommends the approval of the classification and job description for the new position of Contract Coordinator, in conjunction with the restructuring of services provided by the Maintenance Division of the Public Services Department. It is recommended thattheCity Council adopt the following resolution: 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 NEW CLASSIFICATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT COORDINATOR. agnd06/01/99 9 Council Agenda • • June 1, 1999 Miscellaneous — Police Department e) Funding Printing and Mailing Costs for the California Police Chiefs Newsletter The Police Department is requesting the support of the City Council in funding the printing and mailing costs for the quarterly California Police Chiefs Association Newsletter. Staff recommends that the City Council make a motion to approve the use of Police Department funds for the publication and mailing of the quarterly newsletter of the California Police Chiefs Association. f) Change Amending West Covina Municipal Code Section 15-5, Relating to the Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages West Covina Municipal Code Section 15-5, subsections (b), (c) and (d), relate to the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages. These sections impose a prohibition against the possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in certain locations. Recent court decisions have made the enforcement of these provisions impossible. The City Attorney has rewritten the ordinance to comply with current case law. It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF WEST COVOINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15-5, SUBSECTIONS (b), (c) and (d). g) Auto Plaza Business Improvement District Transmitted for City Council consideration is a Resolution of Intention for the Auto Plaza Business Improvement District. The resolution sets a public meeting for June 15, 1999, at which time the Council will consider the budget and proposed assessment for the Business Improvement District. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-00, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THEREON TO BE CONDUCTED JUNE 15, 1999. ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9: Motion by 2nd by to waive further reading of the ordinances/resolutions and introduce/adopt, as applicable, and to approve all items listed, except ROLL CALL: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard END OF CONSENT CALENDAR agnd06/01/99 10 . Council Agenda • June 1, 1999, C) PUBLIC SERVICES 1) Rejection of City's Final Offer and Notice to Vacate Property by Valencia Heights Water Company — 300 and 330 South Citrus Street On May 21, 1999, Valencia Heights Water Company (VHWC) submitted a letter rejecting the City Council's final offer for purchase of their Citrus Street property and issued a 30-day notice to vacate the site.' The Council will consider various options available to respond to this notification by Valencia Heights. It is recommended that the City Council direct staff relative to responding to Valencia Heights Water Company's rejection of the City of West Covina's final offer and notice to vacate the property by June 30, 1999. Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over D) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT No reports E) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Recess the City Council meeting at Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at F) COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports G) PUBLIC SAFETY - COMMUNICATIONS p.m. to convene the Redevelopment p.m. 1) Charter Communications CATV Service Rates and Franchise Fee Charges This report reviews Charter Communications CATV service rates and franchise fee increases imposed as of March I; and recommends City Council action concerning the franchise fee increase. It is ,recommended that the City Council take the following actions: a) Authorize our CATV legal counsel to join with the legal counsels representing other Local Franchising Authorities in Southern California to determine what appropriate legal actions may be taken to protest Charter Communications' March I, 1999 increase in local franchise fees; and b) That such participation be funded by an advance from the City's unrestricted reserve account, to be reimbursed by delinquent franchise fees to be paid by Charter Communications. Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over 2) City Support of CATV Channel WCCT-TV (Channel 56) Operated by Mt. San Antonio College This recommends that the City Council compensate Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) for its operation of WCCT-TV, CATV Channel 56 through June 30, 1999, as specified herein, pending renewal of the City's CATV Franchise Agreement. It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to transfer to Mt. SAC, .ownership of the WCCT-TV production vehicle, a 1984 GMC box bed vehicle (VIN #2GDHG31218E4514184), and all video related equipment shown on Attachment (2) hereto. This transfer will serve as an in -kind compensation to Mt. SAC for services rendered from February 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999. agnd06/01/99 Council Agenda June 1. 1999 0 Motion by 2nd by approve disapprove hold over 3) CATV Franchise Renewal Neeotiations to This report recommends that the City Council reaffirm its position with respect to the negotiations with Charter Communications for the renewal of the CATV Franchise Agreement and direct staff to advise Charter that it will not extend the "tolling agreement" beyond June 1. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: a) Reaffirm the City's position which, assuming agreement is reached on all other issues, sets Charter's monetary level of support for community access at $1.1 million and the length of the renewal Agreement at no longer than twelve (12) years; and b) Direct staff to advise Charter that the City Council will not extend the "tolling agreement" beyond June 1. Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over H) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports I) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports J) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS and WIRE TRANSFERS 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 Checks totaling Wire Transfers totaling Motion by approve ROLL CALL: Registers # thru # 2nd by disapprove hold over Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard to agnd06/01/99 12 Council Agenda • June 1, 1999 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 REPORT 1) SB-402 Compulsory and Binding Arbitration SB 402 mandates a system of compulsory and binding arbitration for the resolution of collective bargaining disputes/impasse for police and fire employees. Due to the negative impact this bill would have on local control, it is recommended that the City Council oppose SB 402. It is recommended that the City Council oppose SB 402 and authorize the Mayor to prepare a letter outlining that opposition. Motion by 2nd by to approve disapprove hold over M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS agnd06/01/99 13 Council Agenda • • June 1, 1999 N) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT Motion by adjourn the meeting at 2nd by p.m. TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE to Thursday 6/03/99 7:00 pm Neighborhood Meeting Shadow Oak Park Community Room Tuesday 6/15/99 7:30 pm Regular meeting Tuesday 7/06/99 7:30 pm Regular meeting Tuesday 7/20/99 7:30 pm Regular meeting 0 agnd06/01/99 14