06-01-1999 - RegularTuesday
June 1, 1999
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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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.
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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
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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
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* 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 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
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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
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