05-16-2000 - RegularTuesday
May 16, 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 Herfert, Wong, Howard, Melendez, Touhey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of April 27, 2000
Special meeting of May 2, 2000 (Closed Session)
Regular meeting of May 2, 2000
PRESENTATIONS Frank J. Marquez — Economic Partnership Activities
John Hughes — Fourth of July Event
PROCLAMATIONS Mental Health Month — May, 2000
Elsie Redline — Founding President of the
Alliance for the Mentally Ill
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 A 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) 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.
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B) 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)
Development Agreement for Precise Plan No. 874 — Environmental Impact
Applicant: Haagen Company, LLC
Location: Southwest Corner of Citrus Street and Workman Avenue
205-235 North Citrus Street (odd) and 2504-2534 Workman Avenue
(even)
The applicant is requesting the approval of a development agreement for a project
that includes the construction of a new commercial shopping center totaling
approximately 106,000f square feet in area and the certification of the Final
Environmental Impact Report.
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, CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PRECISE
PLAN NO. 874 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS
AMENDED.
Motion by 21id by
to waive further reading of the resolution 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, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR PRECISE PLAN NO. 874.
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce
ROLL CALL:
disapprove
hold over
Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
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2) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4
On April 4, 2000, the City Council preliminarily approved the Engineer's Report for
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4. In addition, the City Council
declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within the District and set May
16, 2000 as the date for the public hearing. Staff is proposing to maintain the
current assessment rates for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2000. The City
Council should now hold the required hearing to levy and collect assessments. The
total amount to be assessed is $783,100.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Review Engineer's Report
d) Review written protests, if any
e) . Receive oral protests, if any
f) Close hearing
g) Council discussion
h) Allow or override protests, 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, CONFIRMING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT OF THE ASSESSMENT
CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT; ORDERING
CERTAIN LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE,
RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED
FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000.
(West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 4)
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
3) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6
hold over
On April 4, 2000, the City Council preliminarily approved the Engineer's Report for
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6. In addition, the City Council
declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within the District and set May
16, 2000 as the date for the public hearing. Staff is proposing to maintain the
current assessment rates for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2000. The City
Council should now hold the required hearing to levy and collect assessments. The
total amount to be assessed is $67,500.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Review Engineer's Report
d) Review written protests, if any
e) Receive oral protests, if any
f) Close hearing
g) Council discussion
h) Allow or override protests, if any
i) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
following resolution entitled:
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(B-3 cont.)
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT OF THE ASSESSMENT
CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT; ORDERING
CERTAIN LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE,
RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED
FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000.
(West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 6)
Motion by 2" d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
4) West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7
On April 4, 2000, the City Council preliminarily approved the Engineer's Report for
West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 7. In addition, the City Council
declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within the District and set May
16, 2000 as the date for the public hearing. Staff is proposing to maintain the
current assessment rates for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2000. The City
Council should now hold the required hearing to levy and collect assessments. The
total amount to be assessed is $42,460.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing -
C) Review Engineer's Report
d) Review written protests, if any
e) Receive oral protests, if any
f) Close hearing
g) Council discussion
h) Allow or override protests, 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, CONFIRMING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT OF THE ASSESSMENT
CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT; ORDERING
CERTAIN LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE,
RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED
FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING DULY 1, 2000.
(West Covina Landscape Maintenance District No.7)
Motion by 2"" by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & tile)
a) Community Services 04/11/00
b) Planning 05/09/00
2) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
At the Council meeting of May 2, 2000, the City Council introduced an ordinance
implementing a Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem selection process by rotation. The proposed
ordinance revises the Municipal Code to provide for this method. 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, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
CREATING A ROTATION PROCESS FOR THE
SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM.
3) Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP 92570-00. Calvary Christian Falls at West Covina High School for an Easter
Service on 4/23/00.
TUP #2589-00. Arizona Pipeline at Meeker and South Garvey construction yard
from 4/1 /00 through 9/30/00.
TUP 92590-00. Council of Phil -Amer Churches at Seafood City/Manita for an
Easter Sunrise Service on 4/23/00.
4) Award of Bids No report
5) Miscellaneous — Public Services
a) Interim Staff Services for Planning Division
The Planning Division is in need of interim staff support services during the
recruitment for the vacant Senior Planner position. Staff is proposing that
the City Council authorize the City Manager to obtain interim staffing until
this position is filled. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to contract for interim Planning staff services from a qualified
individual(s) or firm(s) as needed to keep up with the Planning Division's
current workload, until all vacancies are tilled.
Environmental Management
b) BKK Landfill Petition Appealing Rule 1150.1 Air Monitoring
Compliance Plan
The Waste Management Enforcement Agency will be attending the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) hearing May 31, 2000
to oppose BKK's appeal to have a reduction in the air monitoring required
by SCAQMD. It is recommended that the City council receive and file this
report.
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(C-5 cont.)
Miscellaneous - Personnel Department
c) Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Contract Amendment
Approval of this item will result in an amendment to the contract between
the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City
of West Covina to provide the 3% @ 50 retirement benefit for safety (Police
and Fire sworn) employees. 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,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.
d) Change in Public Employees' Retirement System Retiree Health Benefit
Contributions — Police and Fire Safety Employees
This report recommends approval of a resolution required by PERS Health
Care to complete the implementation of the $50 per month change in the
benefit program, referred to as Retiree Medical, for Public Safety
employees, according to contract. 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. 9558, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S
CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
ACT.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
e) General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
From time to time, the City uses various services of the County of Los
Angeles on an as needed basis. The County and each of the cities within the
County adopt a General Services Agreement, which sets forth certain basic
and common ("boilerplate") terms and conditions for the provisions of
those services for which there is no specific contract. It is recommended
that the City Council approve the General Services Agreement with the
County of Los Angeles, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 5:
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: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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D) PUBLIC SERVICES
No reports
E) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
1) Athens Services Franchise Agreement Term Extension Proposal
Athens Services has requested a 4-year extension to the current 8-year rolling term
of the Franchise Agreement. It is recommended that the City Council have the
Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission evaluate Athens
proposal and report back to Council with its assessment within 30 days.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1) Redevelopment Agency
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
p.m.
G) COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) Fingerprinting Policy for Youth Sport Volunteers
This report requests that the City Council schedule a study session to discuss the
complexities of a fingerprinting policy for youth sport volunteers. Staff has
received new information including a review by the Independent Cities Risk
Management Authority. A study session will allow representatives from all
interested parties to provide important information to help the City Council make an
informed policy decision. It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
a) Schedule a study session to review the complexities of fingerprinting the
youth sport volunteers of organizations on the Sports Council.
b) Direct staff to invite representatives from the Community Services
Commission, Sports Council, youth sports volunteers, ICRMA, City
Attorney, East San Gabriel Valley ROP, State Department of Justice, Police
Department, Personnel and Risk Management Department, Finance
Department, local legislators, and other interested parties.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
hold over
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H) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES — Police Department
I)
J)
1) Participation in the Foothill Air Support Team (FAST) Regional Helicopter
The Police Department seeks Council approval to enter into a Joint Powers
Agreement (JPA) with the cities of Arcadia, Azusa, Covina, Monrovia and
Pasadena to form a Regional Police Helicopter Program to enhance public safety
services in participating cities. It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
a) Approve participation in the Foothill Air Support Team Regional Helicopter
Program, authorize the expenditure of $65,683.00 for 52 weeks of service
(sharing the costs of operation with the participating cities), plus $4,000.00
for any unanticipated expenses for a total of $69,683.00, and accept the terns
of the JPA; and
b) Authorize the appropriation of $69,683.00 from the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (Fund 155) for this purpose through June 30,
2001.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION — City Clerk's Office
1) Annual Appointments of City Council Representatives to Other Aeencies
At the City Council meeting of May 2, 2000, Mayor Herfert requested each
Councilmember to review the liaison appointment list and forward their preferences
to the City Manager prior to this evening's meeting. It is recommended that Mayor
Herfert appoint Councilmembers to the various organizations and agencies
described in the staff report and that the representatives to the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments be named in the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, NAMING AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND
AS THE ALTERNATE.
Motion by 2"`1 by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
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
approve
ROLL CALL:
2nd by
disapprove hold over
Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
L) MAYOR'S REPORT
1) Rescheduling of Budget Study Session
M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
N) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
to
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
p.m.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
to
Tuesday 05/30/00
6:00 pm
Budget Study Session
Wednesday 05131100
6: 00 pm
Budget Study Session
(rf needed)
Tuesday 06/06/00
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday 06/20/00
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Clty' Manager
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