02-15-2000 - RegularTuesday
February 15, 2000
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
Howard, Melendez, Herfert, Touhey, Wong
Regular meeting of February 1, 2000
Special meeting of February 4, 2000
Special meeting of February 8, 2000
Arbor Day — March 4, 2000
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.
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.
1) Adoption of Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 2000
On January 18, 2000, the City introduced anordinance regarding the adoption of the
2000 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction to
amend Section 19-1 of the West Covina Municipal Code and set February 15, 2000
as the date for the required public hearing.
a)
Verification of Publication
b)
Open hearing
c)
Presentation of staff report
d)
Public testimony
e)
Close hearing
f)
Council discussion
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g) Recommendation: 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, ADOPTING
THE 2000 EDITION OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION BY REPEALING AND ADOPTING SECTION
19-1 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE.
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) Code Amendment No. 293 — Motion Picture Filming Categorical Exemption
This code amendment consists of changes to the zoning regulations to update and
revise the City's regulations for motion picture filming. -
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 introduce the
following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
CHAPTER 15 (PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY) AND CHAPTER 26
(ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
MOTION PICTURE FILMING (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 293)
Motion by 2"`' by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce
ROLL CALL:
B) CONSENT CALENDAR
disapprove
hold over
Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
1) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Community Services
b) Planning
c) Waste Mgmt./Environmental Quality
01 /11 /2000
02/08/2000
01 /20/2000
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2) Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
a) May Kao vs City of West Covina
On September 20, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage. The amount of claim had not been determined at the time
of presentation.
b) Gilbert Ramirez vs City of West Covina
On October 7, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage in the amount of $851.99.
c) The Promenade Apartments vs City of West Covina
On December 2, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for monetary
loss in the amount of $480.
d) Miguel Antonio Acosta vs City of West Covina
On November 8, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for loss of
personal property in the amount of $950.
c) Steven Foerster et al vs City of West Covina
On November 22, 1999, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
violation of civil rights and personal injuries. The amount of claim had not
been determined at time of presentation.
3) Approval of Final Maps No reports this time.
4) Award of Bids
Fourth of Julv Fireworks
This report requests award of bid to Pyro Spectaculars to provide the Fourth of July
fireworks display for the next three years and authorize staff to sign the necessary
agreements. It is recommended that the City Council award the bid to Pyro
Spectaculars of Rialto, California in the amount of $12,000 and authorize staff to
sign necessary agreements for a three-year contract.
5) Miscellaneous — Public Services
a) Support for Assembly Bill 1744 — Extension of Housing Element
Assembly Bill 1744, currently pending before the State Legislature,
proposes to extend the deadline for completion of local housing element
revision by six months from June 30, 2000 to December 31, 2000. At the
urging of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the
City is being requested to take a position in support of Assembly Bill 1744.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a position in support of
Assembly Bill 1744 and authorize sending correspondence to Assembly
Member Longville and other appropriate State legislators.
b) Resolution Authorizing a Report on City Hall Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning (HVAC) Svstem
The existing City Hall HVAC system is over 30 years old, inefficient, and
near the end of its useful life. This report will make recommendations
regarding the replacement of the system and provide preliminary design
data. The State Energy Commission will fund 75% of the report up to
$10,000. 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 A REPORT ON THE DESIGN AND EFFICIENCY
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OF THE CITY HALL HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Manacement
c) BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
This is an updated report on the status of plans for BKK Landfill closure and
other related BKK matters. It is recommended that the City Council receive
and file this report.
Miscellaneous — Fire Administration
d) Extension of Weed Abatement Contract
This request provides for approval of an extension of the 1998 Weed and
Rubbish Abatement contract for 2000, at the 1998 weed abatement prices
and approved price increases. It is recommended that the City Council take
the following actions:
• Approve an extension of the 1998 Weed Abatement contracts with
Gardner Tractor and Azteca Landscape for one (1) year; and
• Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contracts.
e) Weed Abatement 2000
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 2000 calendar year. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
• Approve the Weed Abatement Roll for the calendar year 2000, and
adopt the following resolution entitled:
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.
• Set March 7, 2000, as the date for hearing of any objections or protests
to said program.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
f) Concurrence with Temporary Change in Light Use at Cameron Park
This report requests the City Council's concurrence with a requested
temporary change to the authorized light use at Cameron Park. It is
recommended that the City Council concur with the authorization of this
temporary change of light use at Cameron Park from Tuesday nights to
Friday nights pending the outcome of the full review by the Planning
Commission and City Council.
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C)
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 5:
Motion by 2nd by
further reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC SERVICES
Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Sales Agreement with Virgil Butler
to waive
The City Council authorized staff to prepare a Sales Agreement to purchase from
Virgil Butler a 1.4 acre vacant lot adjacent to the Maverick ball field. That Sales
Agreement is now ready for City Council approval. It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
a) Approve the purchase of .4 acres from Virgil Butler for $208,000;
b) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Sales Agreement with
Virgil Butler; and
e) Appropriate $220,000 from General Fund Reserves (Account No. 110-300)
to Account No. 110-320-3029-7700.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
2) Final Actions for Sale of City's Water Svstem
hold over
During the February 1 Council meeting, the City Council approved the Purchase
Agreement to sell the City's water system to Suburban Water Systems. The City
Council will consider additional actions to complete this transaction. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Adopt the, following resolution accepting portions of Lot 75 of Tract No.
47809:
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RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING PORTIONS OF LOT 75 OF TRACT NO.47809.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Grant of Easement
to Suburban Water Systems for the water lines and water storage facilities
within Lot 75 of Tract No. 47809;
c) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Grant of Easement
and Agreement to Suburban Water Systems for the property containing
water lines and water pumping facilities located within Galster Park;
d) Introduce the following ordinance amending Ordinance No. 126 relative to
the terms for water franchises:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126
REGARDING THE TERM OF WATER FRANCHISES.
Motion by 2"`1 by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
e) Approve the amended Agreement to Indemnify.
f) Accept the action taken by the west Covina Public Financing Authority
Board in regard to Item II on the February 15, 2000 Authority Board agenda.
g) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Partial Assignment and
Substitution Agreement.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove hold over
D) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT No reports
E) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the Redevelopment
Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m.
F)
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Recess the City Council meeting at
Authority. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
p.m. to convene the Public Financing
p.m.
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G) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1) Finance Department
Defeasance of Public Financing Authority 1994 Water Revenue Refunding
The West Covina Public Financing Authority is considering an action at the
February 15, 2000 Authority Board meeting to defease in substance the 1994 Water
Revenue Refunding Bonds. Staff recommends that the City Council accept the
Authority Board action taken on item I on the February 15, 2000 Authority Board
Agenda.
Motion by
approve
H) COMMUNITY SERVICES
I) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2nd by_
disapprove
No reports
No reports
.I) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1) City Manager
hold over
to
a) Letter Supporting Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation's State Funding
The Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation requests a letter supporting a request
to Assemblyman Pacheco for $800,000 from the State budget. it is
recommended that the City Council approve the attached letter supporting
the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation's request to Assemblyman Pacheco
for $800,000 from the State budget for the construction costs of the
museum/visitor center.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
b) Requests for Proposals (RFP) for City and Redevelopment Agency
(RDA) Attorneys
The City Council has directed staff to prepare an RFP for City and RDA
Attorneys. The proposed RFPs are attached for City Council review and
approval. It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the
draft proposals and direct staff to send out the RFP(s).
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
c) Interim City Attorney
This staff report seeks City Council approval to extend the terms of the
existing contract with the Deputy City Attorney for the purposes of serving
as the City's Interim City Attorney. It is recommended that the City Council
approve an extension to the terms of the Deputy City Attorney's contract in
order to allow Colin Lennard to serve as the City's Interim City Attorney.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
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K) 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 $ Registers # thru #
Wire Transfers totaling $
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
ROLL CALL:
disapprove hold over
Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
L) 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.
M) MAYOR'S REPORT
N) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
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O) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by to
adjourn the meeting at p.m.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday 03/07/2000 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday 03/21/2000 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday 04/04/2000 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday 04/18/2000 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
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City Manager