12-07-1999 - RegularJ
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REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
December 7, 1999 Council Chambers
AGENDA
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Howard, Melendez, Herfert, Touhey, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES _ Regular meeting of November 2, 1999
PRESENTATIONS Used Oil Recycling Calendar Artwork Contest Winners
PROCLAMATION Christ Lutheran Church — 45a' Anniversary
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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-' Speaker's Card and submit it to the City Clerk any time prior to the item being discussed. Citizen continents 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.
Oral Communications (Item K) may be moved forward on the agenda when the Mayor has assured that all individuals who wish to
speak on items which appear on the agenda have been heard.
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.
l) Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on
Keenine of Wild Animals
November 2, 1999, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2044
establishing a moratorium on the keeping of certain wild animals within residential
zones. Under State law, this ordinance is valid for 45 days and is due to expire on
December 17, 1999 unless extended for up to an additional 10 months and 15 days.
a) Verification of Affidavit of Posting
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g) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
following ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 2044 ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON
THE KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
2) General Plan Amendment No. I11 99-34 - Zone Change No. 667 (Categorical
Exemntion)
The proposal consist of a General Plan amendment to change the land use
designation from "Regional Commercial' to "Service and Neighborhood
Commercial," and a zone change from the "Medium Commercial' (C-2) Zone to
the "Service Commercial' (S-C) Zone for approximately nine acres of land north of
Workman Avenue and west of Citrus Street.
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 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 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. III-99-34.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
It is also recommended that the City Council introduce the following
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.
667.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce
ROLL CALL:
disapprove
hold over
Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
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3) Sale of City of West Covina Water System - Tally of Vote and Consideration
of Sale to Suburban Water Systems
The City Council will complete the tally of the mail ballot election regarding the
potential sale of the City's water system. In the event that the vote supports sale of
the system, the Council will consider proceeding with the final actions to
consummate the sale.
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 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,
RECITING THE FACTS AND CONFIRMING THE RESULTS OF
THE MAIL BALLOT ELECTION ENDING DECEMBER 7, 1999,
REGARDING THE SALE OF THE CITY'S WATER SYSTEM.
Motion by 2" `1 by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove
hold over
In addition, if the election on the sale of the water system results in a
majority of votes cast in favor of sale of the system, staff recommends that
the City Council direct staff to prepare the necessary sale contract and
supporting documents for action as soon as possible. However, if the
election results in a majority of votes cast in opposition to the sale of the
water system, staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this
report.
Motion by
approve
B) CONSENT CALENDAR
1)
2)
2nd by
disapprove
Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
hold over
a)
Personnel
09/08/99 & 10/13/99
b)
Planning
11/23/99
c)
Senior Citizens
11/11/99
d)
Waste Management/Environmental Quality
11/18/99
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
to
Alamo Car Wash vs City of West Covina
On September 13, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a cross complaint for
declaratory relief, implied indemnity relief, implied indemnity, and contribution.
The amount of the claim had not been at the time of presentation.
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3) Approval of Final Maus (waive reading & adopt)
a) Grant of Easement for Utility Purposes in Favor of GTE California
Incorporated
GTE California Incorporated has upgraded their facilities within an area
north of Amar Road and west of Azusa Avenue to improve the quality of
service. In order to achieve this, a new main service line was installed. The
alignment of this new service line from Barham Avenue to Azusa Avenue
crosses City -owned open space lot 54 of Tract No. 33664. 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 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
A GRANT OF EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF GTE CALIFORNIA
INCORPORATED.
b) Summary of Vacation of Excess Right -of -Way on Garvey Avenue South
A triangular shaped area, 680 square feet in size, adjacent to a vacant lot that
was previously occupied by the La Ronda Apartments on Garvey Avenue
South is excess to the required right-of-way. This area can be summarily
vacated under the provisions of Sections 8300 to 8340 of the Street and
Highway Code of the State of California. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A STREET
WHICH IS EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY. (GARVEY. AVENUE
SOUTH)
c) Parcel Map No. 25106 — Approval of Final Map
Subdivider: Joseph K. and Inez Eichenbaum Foundation
The City Council has previously approved creating eight commercial parcels
from four existing commercial parcels subject to certain conditions. Those
conditions are being met and the owner is requesting final map approval.
The parcels are located on Garvey Avenue North east of Barranca Avenue
commonly referred to as "Restaurant Row." 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. 25106 AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (JOSEPH K. AND
INEZ EICHENBAUM FOUNDATION)
4) Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Precise Plan No. 814 — Parking Lot Improvements
Developer: Citrus Valley Health Partners 820 Phillips Street
Recommendation is to accept onsite improvements and authorize release Cash
Deposit Performance Bond, Cash Receipt No. 17525 in the amount of $47,000.00.
5) Traffic Committee Minutes for the Meeting of November 16 1999
a) The request of the City of West Covina for Annual Intersection Accident
Rate Report for 1998 (Informational) resulted in the following
recommendation:
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THAT EXISTING 8" DIAMETER RED INDICATIONS BE
UPGRADED TO 12" DIAMETER AND THAT ADDITIONAL
SIGNAL HEADS BE INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
GRAND AVENUE AND HOLT AVENUE.
THAT THE FINDINGS OF THIS REPORT BE FORWARDED TO
CALTRANS FOR THE INTERSECTIONS OF GARVEY AVENUE
SOUTH AT WEST COVINA PARKWAY AND AZUSA AVENUE
AND WORKMAN AVENUE.
THAT ADDITIONAL SIGNAL HEADS AND ADDITIONAL
ADVANCE WARNING SIGNING BE INSTALLED FOR THE
SOUTHBOUND APPROACH TO AMAR ROAD ON AZUSA
AVENUE.
THAT THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION PROJECT BE
ADVANCED FROM 2002/2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM TO THE 2000/2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM TO ADD LEFT -TURN PHASING FOR EAST AND
WESTBOUND APPROACHES AND ADDITIONAL SIGNAL
HEADS FOR ALL APPROACHES BE INSTALLED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF CAMERON AVENUE AND SUNSET
AVENUE.
THAT THE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT INTERSECTIONS
ALONG LARK ELLEN AVENUE FROM MERCED AVENUE TO
PUENTE AVENUE BE REVIEWED BY STAFF TO DETERMINE
ANY CORRECTABLE MEASURES TO REDUCE THE OVERALL
NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS.
b) The request of the City of West Covina for annual vehicular accident report,
1998 (informational) resulted in the following recommendation:
TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT.
c) The request of the City of West Covina that a 4-way stop be installed at the
intersection of Michelle Street and Mullender Avenue resulted in the
following recommendation:
THAT A 4-WAY STOP BE INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION
OF MICHELLE STREET AND MULLENDER AVENUE.
6) Award of Bids
a) 1999-2000 Street Rehabilitation Program — Project No. SP-00114
This report describes the current status of the $5 million in City street
rehabilitation projects to be completed during the 199-2000 fiscal year.
Four bids were received for one of the component projects (SP-00114), and
the lowest responsible bid is $277,885 from All American Asphalt
Company. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year
1999-2000 Street Rehabilitation Program and authorize staff to proceed with
the preparation of plans and specifications and project bidding. It is further
recommended that the City Council approve the award of the bid for Project
No. SP-00114 as follows:
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• Transfer funds to Project No. SP-00114 as follows:
1
SP-00108 (131-320-3039-7200)
CDBG
$90,000
2
SP-00108 (152-320-3039-7200)
BKK
$100,000
3
Salary savings from
Gas Tax
$110,000
maintenance and street
operations (1999-2000)
(124-320-2230-5111)
$300,000
TOTALTRANSFERRED
• Accept the bid of All American Asphalt in the amount of $277,885 as
submitted at the bid opening on November 29, 1999, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with same for the work
to be done.
b) Public Relations Consultant Services Related to a Dangerous and Wild
Animal Belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Davis
The City Council authorized staff to hire a consultant to perform public
relations functions related to the removal of a dangerous and wild animal
belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Davis. The payment for these services will
exceed the City Manager's $10,000 authorization; therefore, staff is
requesting City Council approval to enter into a contract not to exceed
$15,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve a contract in the
amount of $15,000 with Read Communications to be paid from the Non -
Departmental Reserve Appropriation account 110-304-2640-6900.
7) Miscellaneous — Public Services
a) Project No. SP-00102 — Street Barrier Removal — Approval of Plans
and SDecifications
Plans and specifications have been prepared for the construction of
wheelchair ramps at various locations Citywide. The estimated cost of the
project is $50,000. It is recommended that the City Council approve the
plans and specifications for Project No. SP-00102 and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
b) Location Designation for Traffic Signals
Unlike all other traffic signal locations in the City, the traffic signal on Amar
Road east of Azusa Avenue and the traffic signal on Azusa Avenue north of
Amar Road do not have location designations. Staff is proposing that both
these locations be designated as "Shoppers Way." It is recommended that
the City Council designate the traffic signal on Amar Road east of Azusa
Avenue as Amar Road and Shoppers Way and designate the traffic signal on
Azusa Avenue north of Amar Road as Azusa Avenue and Shoppers Way.
c) Public Input on Traffic Committee Items
Councilmember Herfert has requested consideration of procedures to
enhance public input on Traffic Committee items. Staff proposes to increase
opportunities for public input through information within Discover West
Covina and on the City's web pages. It is recommended that the City
Council receive and file this report.
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d) City National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Media Budget
As authorized by the City Council, the City of West Covina is a co-
permittee with Los Angeles County and all other cities in the County of Los
Angeles, with the exception of Long Beach, for compliance with the Federal
Clean Water Act. One of the requirements of the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System. (NPDES) permit is public education
concerning storm water pollution. The City can comply with this
requirement through participating in a countywide media campaign at a cost
of $3,988.85. It is recommended that the City Council authorize
participation in the Year 2000 Countywide Stone Water Advertising
Campaign at a cost of $3,988.85.
e) Census 2000 Complete Count Committee
The City has undertaken the process to recruit nominees for appointment to
the Committee. At this time, a total of 17 persons have been nominated for
appointment to the West Covina Census Complete Count Committee.
Further, the C.S. Census Bureau is requesting the City's assistance in a
grand opening event on January 7, 2000 to their field office in West Covina.
It is recommended that the City Council approve the appointment of the
nominees listed on the attached "Census 2000 Complete Count Committee
December 7, 1999 Nomination List" to the West Covina Census Complete
Count Committee, authorize co-sponsorship of the grand opening event in
addition to the set-up and use of the Show Mobile, public address system,
podium, 250 chairs, and barricades, and authorize use of the City Hall
Annex on an as needed, as available basis.
f) Renewal of the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and
Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 4, 6, and 7 — Ordering of the
Engineer's Reports
The City Council is being requested to adopt resolutions ordering the
preparation of the Engineer's Report for Maintenance Districts Nos. 4, 6,
and 7 and for the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District. This action
is the first step in the annual renewal process for these districts. 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,
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPOSITION 218 AND
ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
2000. (WEST COVINA LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF
THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 4'S LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN
THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2000-2001. (WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 4) 2000-2001
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RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF
THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 6'S LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN
THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2000-2001. (WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO.6) 2000-2001
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF
THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. TS LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN
THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2000-2001. (WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 7) 2000-2001
Miscellaneous — Community Services
g) Results of 4" of July Survey
The City Council requested that a survey be conducted of residents living
near Cameron Park to obtain public input concerning 4"i of July activities.
This report provides the results of the survey and requests authorization for
the Mayor to jointly co-sign a letter with the West Covina Elks Lodge to
businesses seeking financial donations for Muscular Dystrophy. It is
recommended that the City Council:
• Receive and file the results from the survey; and
• Authorize the Mayor to join the West Covina Elks Lodge in co-signing a
letter to businesses requesting their financial support to raise funds for
the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.
h) Reconciliation of 1999-00 CDBG Action Plan Recommendations Into
1999-00 Adopted Budget
Per the 1999-00 Action Plan for CDBG, this staff report requests City
Council approval for the reconciliation of various public service allocations
to update the FY 1999-00 adopted budget. It is recommended that the City
Council:
a) De -obligate the current allocation of CDBG funds for public service
programs in the amount of $222,691 as shown on the accounts on
Table A; and
b) Appropriate $250,000 per the 1999-00 Action Plan for CDBG Public
Services as approved by the City Council on May 18, 1999. The
appropriation request as shown in Table A includes $225,000 from
the annual Action Plan allocation and $25,000 from 1998-99 unspent
appropriations.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
i) Approval of Demands
City Council will consider approval to release demands scheduled for
release on December 22, 1999. These demands will be presented to the City
Council for ratification on January 4, 2000. Staff recommends that the City
Council authorize the Finance Director to process and release demands in
accordance with the regularly scheduled December 21, 1999, and to present
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the related demand register to City Council for ratification at the January 4,
2000 City Council meeting.
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
j) Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Between Agency and City —
The Lakes Project
The City Council shall consider approving a Second Amendment to the
Lease Agreement, which acknowledges the Agency authorization of a lot
line adjustment for the parking parcels of Edwards and Watt. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to
Lease Agreement.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
k) Televising Commission Meetings
The City Council requested that staff survey those commissions that are not
televised to determine if there was an interest in having staff film their
meetings. The results of the survey indicate that the Community Services
and Senior Citizens Commissions are interested in having their meetings
televised for CDBG Hearings. The Planning Commission is interested in a
six-month trial period, and the Personnel Commission is not interested in
having its meetings taped. It is recommended that the City Council approve
televising the following City commission meetings as indicated:
• Planning Commission — Regular meetings (12) from January 2000 to
.Tune 2000
• Community Services Commission — CDBG Hearing meetings (3) and
two general meetings
• Senior Citizens' Commission — CDBG Hearing meetings (3)
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by 2nd by
further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
to waive
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C) PUBLIC SERVICES
No reports
D) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
E)
F)
1) U.S. EPA's BKK Landfill Contaminated Groundwater Remediation Schedule
U.S. EPA had committed on April 11, 1997 to have a Groundwater Remedy
selected by October 1998. To date, no remedy has been selected. However, U.S.
EPA has kept the City informed of changes made to the schedule and proposed a
remedy on August 11, 1998. It is recommended that the City -Council ask EPA to
place in their new corrective action order, a clear and concise expedited time
schedule for remedy implementation by BKK, including EPA's turn -around times
of reviews and approvals. It is further recommended that the City Council ask EPA
to recommend that DTSC incorporate the same type of expedited time schedule into
their permit, if the permit is modified for remedy implementation.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Re -use of Processed Concrete and Asphalt for City Street Reconstruction
The Waste Management & Environmental Quality Commission would like the
Public Services Department to again analyze the use of recycled concrete, asphalt
and road base material for City street rehabilitation projects, with the possibility of
establishing an ordinance. It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff
to again analyze the use of recycled concrete, asphalt and road base material for City
street rehabilitation projects with the possibility of establishing an ordinance to
promote these forms of recycling.
Motion by
To
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at
Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
COMMUNITY SERVICES
2`1 by
p.m. to convene the Redevelopment
p.m.
No reports
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G) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES - Communications Department
H)
I)
1) Reimbursement to Mt. San Antonio College for Operation of WCCT-TV,
CATV Channel 56
This report recommends that the City Council reimburse Mt. San Antonio College
(Mt. SAC) for its on -going operation of the City's Cable TV Channel WCCT-TV
Channel 56. The reimbursement being proposed would be retroactive to July 1,
1999, and would continue on a month -to -month basis, pending resolution of the
City's CATV Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
• Authorize payment of $15,000 to Mt. San Antonio College from the
Community Information Account (9110-320-2632-6120) as reimbursement for
Mt. SAC's operation of WCCT-TV, CATV Channel 56 for the period July 1
through December 31, 1999; and
• Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interim Agreement with Mt. SAC
for the continuation of such services at the reduced level, on a month -to -month
basis, pending resolution of the City's CATV Franchise Agreement, at a cost
not to exceed $2,500,per month.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION — City Manager's Office
1) 2"d Annual San Gabriel Valley Survey
The Rose Institute is preparing to commence the 2"d Annual San Gabriel Valley
Survey. They will be doing a telephone survey that will ask approximately 60
questions of over 800 residents in the Valley. This staff report seeks direction from
the City Council to determine if the City should have the Rose Institute ask West
Covina residents additional specific questions regarding City issues. it is
recommended that the City Council determine the City's level of participation in the
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Marketing Survey by selecting one of
the following alternatives:
• Provide for an over -sample of the survey at a cost of between $3,000 and
$6,100.
• Provide for an over -sample and add up to five questions to the survey at a cost
of between $4,500 and $8,100.
• Participate in the survey without providing for an over -sample or the additional
questions at no costs.
Motion by 2"d by
To
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.I) 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 $
Wire Transfers totaling
Motion by
approve
ROLL CALL:
Registers
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
thru
to
Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard.
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) Nomination to the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy Board
The City Council will consider endorsing the nomination and election of the City of
Rosemead's Mayor Pro Tern Margaret Clark in her bid for a seat on the San Gabriel
and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Board. If the City
Council is supportive of endorsing the nomination and election of Ms. Margaret
Clark, the recommendation is to adopt the following resolution; otherwise, a receive
and file motion would be appropriate.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF ROSEMEAD MAYOR PRO TEM
MARGARET CLARK FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS' RIVERS BOARD SEAT ON THE SAN GABRIEL AND
LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVERS AND MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove
hold over
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M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Charter Communications Requesting Social Security Numbers — Mr. Herfert
This report discusses Charter Communications' policy of requesting Social Security
Numbers (SSN#) for identification of CATV subscribers. It is recommended that
the City Council direct staff to recommend to Charter that it review its customer
identification policy and be as flexible as possible in its efforts to ensure the identify
of its customers.
Motion by 2"d by
To
N) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
O) CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code &54956.9(a)
City of West Covina vs Mr. & Mrs. Davis
ADJOURNMENT Motion by
adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
p.m.
to
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday
01/04/00 7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
01/18/00 7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
02/01/00 7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
02/15/00 7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
City Manager
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