07-18-2000 - RegularTuesday
July 18, 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 20, 2000 (Council/RDA)
Special meeting of May 30, 2000 (Budget Study Session)
Special meeting of June 22, 2000 (Budget Study Session)
Special meeting of July 5, 2000 (Closed Session)
Regular meeting of July 5, 2000
Special meeting of July 11, 2000 (Closed Session)
Report Out of Closed Session: Appointment of City Attorney
Z cerLflY that copies of the
Council Agenda for the meeting
PRESENTATIONS "Every 15 Minutes" Program of ' —/ —00 mcordance with the 1/87 W" pc oted in
Brown
Recognition of July 4`�' Volunteers Act Amendments.
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Office of the hClar
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.
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) First Supplemental Weed and Rubbish Abatement List
This request is the final step in the administrative process for the First Supplemental
Weed and Rubbish Abatement List for the 2000 Weed Abatement program. It asks
the City Council to receive and file the Affidavit of Mailing, conduct a public
hearing to hear any public protests, and order the abatement of weeds and rubbish.
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a) Verification of Affidavit of Mailing
b) Open hearing
c) Presentation of staff report
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
0 Council discussion
g) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council order the
abatement of weeds and rubbish on those properties described in Resolution
of Intention No. 2000-13.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Continued Informal Public Hearing — 2000-2001 Recommended Budget
The City Council will consider the adoption of the revised recommended budget for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.
a) Presentation of staff report
b) Public testimony
c) Council discussion
d) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
a) Adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF WEST COVINA OPERATING
BUDGET, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY BUDGET AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2000, AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2001.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
b) Direct staff to report on the City's fiscal conditions after receipt of the 2000-
2001 Ca1PERS actuarial reports and the 2000-2001 mid -year budget report.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
to
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commissions' Summary of Actions (receive & rile)
a)
Planning
b)
Community Services
c)
Senior Citizens'
2) Miscellaneous — Public Services
07/11/2000
05/09/2000
05/11/2000
a) Capital Improvement Program & Building Activity Report
Second Quarter 2000
This report is to provide the City Council with a summary of Capital
Improvement Activity and major Building Permits issued during the quarter
ending June 30, 2000. It is recommended that the City Council receive and
file this report.
b) Location Designation for Traffic Signal on Azusa Avenue North of
Amar Road
Unlike all other traffic signal locations in the City, the traffic signal on
Azusa Avenue north of Amar Road does not have a location designation. It
is proposed that this location be designated as "Manila Way." It is
recommended that the City Council designate the traffic signal on Azusa
Avenue north of Amar Road as Azusa Avenue and Manila Way.
c) Heritage Gardens Project
The Historical Society has developed a summary of work and a proposed
budget of $63,100 to make substantial restoration improvements to the
Taylor House located at Heritage Gardens Park. This budget assumes that
the Historical Society members will be directly involved in the restoration
effort. It is recommended that the City Council authorize a grant to the
Historical Society in the amount of $63,100 subject to City Council
approval of the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 (Funds 114, 163, and 175), for the
purpose of providing services to the public. These monies are to be used
exclusively for restoration work on the Taylor House. Project oversight will
be the responsibility of the City Manager's Office.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
d) 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.
e) Upgrade of Department's Secretary I Position to Secretary II
This is a request for approval to upgrade the Environmental Management
Department's Secretary I position to Secretary II in order to more accurately
reflect the proposed increase in responsibilities of the position. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the upgrade of the
Environmental Management Department Secretary I position to Secretary II.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
f) Skate Junction Property
After exploring the pros and cons concerning the possible acquisition of the
Skate Junction property, staff is recommending that the review be
discontinued. It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to
discontinue reviewing the Skate Junction property for possible acquisition.
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D)
E)
F)
G)
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 2:
Motion by
to approve all items listed, except
2nd by
ROLL CALL: Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC SERVICES
None
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
1) BKK Class III Landfill Landscape Plan Schedule for Completion
The Partial Final Closure construction of the Class III Landfill was initially
scheduled to be completed November 1998. BKK's most recent extension request
is open-ended without a date certain pending the golf course development. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file this report pending their review
of BKK's options upon submittal.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at
Agency. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
COMMUNITY SERVICES
No reports
p.m. to convene the Redevelopment
p.m.
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H) PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
Fire Department
1) Medical Waste Recycling Program
Home -generated medical waste is not permitted for disposal at our landfills.
Typically diabetics and people with severe allergies that require regular injections
with a hypodermic needle generate medical waste. A proposed new program would
provide a safe method of disposal for West Covina residents. It is recommended
that the pilot program for medical waste recycling be approved.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Municipal Code Amendment — ALS Fees
This is an ordinance that amends the West Covina Municipal Code in order to
provide for cost recovery of advanced life support systems when provided for
private ambulance companies and/or their patients during transport to a hospital. It
is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Introduce the following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-409 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES.
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce
disapprove
hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Howard, Touhey, Wong, Melendez
b) Adopt the following resolution setting the proposed ALS fee at $105.00:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING THE AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED FOR ADVANCED
LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES.
Motion by 21i
d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt
disapprove
hold over
c) Authorize the necessary amendment to the contract between the City and the
ambulance providers.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
to
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Police Department
3) Revised JPA for Participation in the Foothill Air Support Team (FAST)
Regional Helicopter Program
On June 20, 2000, the City Council directed the Interim City Attorney and the
Police Department to modify the Joint Powers Agreement for the Foothill Air
Support Team (FAST) to ensure that the participating cities would have no authority
to incur indebtedness, enter into contracts, or exercise the power of eminent domain
without Council approval. 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
terms of the JPA.
b) Authorize the appropriation of $69,683.00 from the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (Fund 155) for this purpose through June 30,
2001.
c) Approve a motion that prohibits the City Manager, Chief of Police, or any
other member of staff, while representing the City of West Covina on a Joint
Powers Authority, from voting to incur any indebtedness, bonded or
otherwise, or exercising the power of eminent domain without the formal
support of the West Covina City Council.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
I) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports
J) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
City Manager
hold over
to
1) Approval of Contract with the Firm of Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin to Serve as
City Attorney and Redevelopment Auenev Legal Counsel
The City Council has completed its search process for a new City Attorney and
Redevelopment Agency Legal Counsel. That process is described more fully in the
news release from Mayor Steve Herfert. It is recommended that the City Council
approve the contract with the firm Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin in order to reflect the
City Council's decision to retain the law firm for City Attorney and Redevelopment
Agency Legal Counsel.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Visioning Program = West Covina 2020
The City Council approved funds in the Fiscal Year 1996-97 Budget for the
implementation of a Visioning Program. The proposed Visioning Program provides
a forum for the City, Chamber of Commerce, school districts and all members of the
community to determine what the community will look like in the year 2020. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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a) Approve the Chamber of Commerce as the lead agency; and
b) Approve the establishment of a Visioning Subcommittee.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
to
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 $
Wire Transfers totaling
Motion by
approve
ROLL CALL:
L) MAYOR'S REPORT
Registers #
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
thru
Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
to
1) West Covina Police Horse "Harley"
At the study session of July 12, 2000, it was brought to the attention of the City
Council that one of the horses within the Police Department's Equestrian Unit
required emergency surgery on June 26, 2000. Community supporters established
The Harley Relief Fund, in care of the West Covina Police Officers' Association, to
help defray the cost of the surgery. It is recommended that the City Council receive
and file this report.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
hold over
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M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) WCCT Proerammina
In response to Mayor Herfert's concerns regarding WCCT, staff is proposing a
number of suggestions to improve the quality of community programming on
WCCT Channel 56. It is recommended that the City Council schedule a study
session to discuss WCCT programming.
Motion by
approve
N) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
2nd by
disapprove hold over
ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2nd by to
adjourn the meeting at p.m.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday 08/01 /00 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday 09/05/00 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
Tuesday 09/19/00 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting
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