07-17-2001 - RegularTuesday
July 17, 2001
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Pastor Norman Coulter, Faith Community Church
ROLL CALL Wong, Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting and Adjourned Regular meeting of
May 16, 2001
Special meeting of June 5, 2001
Special meeting of July 3, 2001
PROCLAMATION National Night Out —August 7
PRESENTATION *Resolution of Commendation
- Retiring Police Corporal Dave Shively, 21 yrs. of service
*Certificate of Recognition
- John Hughes/Muscular Dystrophy Association
*West Covina Police Department Explorer Recognition
*Gift to the City of West Covina. from the Jiaxing
Municipal People's Government of China
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
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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.
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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 tahle 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 No hearings scheduled for this meeting.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Community Services ................................................ 06/12/01
b) Planning.............................................................. 07/10/01
c) Senior Citizens...................................................... 06/14/01
d) Waste Management/Environmental Quality .................... 06/21/01
C-2) Ordinance for Adoption
At the Council meeting of July 3, 2001, the City Council introduced an ordinance
eliminating the collection of the Business Improvement Tax (BIT) effective
August 1, 2001. This ordinance is now before Council for a second reading and
adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
REPEALING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 14-81 THROUGH
14-88 (ORDINANCE NO. 1210), RELATING TO THE
"BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA" AND THE LEVY OF LICENSE TAXES ON THE
BUSINESSES IN SUCH AREA
C-3) May 2001 Statement of Treasurer's Accountability (receive & file)
This staff report serves as a transmittal of the monthly Statement of Treasurer's
Accountability. It is recommended the City Council receive and file this report.
C-4) Miscellaneous — Community Services
a) Rowland Unified School District Capital Improvement Proiects
The City Council has authorized funding for various recreation -oriented
projects on Rowland Unified School District (District) property as part of
the FY 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program Budget. The Agreement
was developed after discussions between the Community Services
Commission (Commission) Sub -Committee, City staff, District staff, and
City Attorney's Office. The Agreement provides the framework for how
the funding will be granted to the District so that the authorized
improvements can be completed. It is recommended that the City Council
direct staff to present Option 41 to the School District, which would:
1. Add language to the Agreement to include a guarantee of gymnasium
usage for one day a week, other than Sunday, for a five-year period,
with exceptions agree by the City;
2. Negotiate the length of the Agreement; and
3. Return to the City Council with a new Agreement.
C-4) Miscellaneous - Finance
b) Surplus Vehicles
This is a request that Council declare as surplus the following vehicles that
are no longer cost-effective to operate, and that staff be authorized to
dispose of the surplus vehicles through sale at public auction as provided
for in the Municipal Code. It is recommended that the City Council
authorize the sale of the above listed vehicles, and that staff be authorized
to dispose of the surplus vehicles by sending the vehicles to auction.
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C-4) Miscellaneous - Police Department
c) Future of West Covina Service Group
The Police Department is seeking City Council direction and support
regarding the future of the West Covina Service Group (WCSG). It is
important that Department personnel and WCSG clients know if there is
Council support for the enterprise. It is recommended that the City
Council take the following aciins:
1. Support the continuation of the West Covina Service Groups (WCSG)
and a responsible expansion of the enterprise sufficient to increase
revenues and reduce risk.
2. Direct Staff to provide annual financial audits (Independent
Accountants' Reports) of the WCSG to the City Council. In addition
to auditing the financial health of the enterprise, these audits shall
include an examination of management and/or operational issues when
requested by the City Council, City Manager, or Chief of Police. The
audits shall be paid from WCSG revenue.
C-4) Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
d) West Covina Chamber of Commerce — One -Year Fundine Contract
The City Council shall consider the approval of a One -Year Funding
Contract with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce. It is
recommended that the City Council approve the One -Year Funding
Contract and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
C-4) Miscellaneous — City Manaeer's Office
e) Payment of San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments 2001-2002
Dues
The City Council shall consider the approval to pay $28,219.20 in
membership dues to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. It is
recommended that the City Council authorize the payment of the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' dues in the amount of
$28,219.20 from the following accounts:
1. Transit and Transportation program fee (Prop. A & C) of $12,609.60
to be paid out of account 121-320-2440-6120.
2. Air Quality program fee (AB2766) of $12,609.60 to be paid out of
account119-320-2319-6120.
3. General Fund fees of $3000.00 to be paid out of account I10-320-
2640-6087.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and to adopt, and
to approve all items listed, except
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
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D) PUBLIC WORKS
E)
F)
G)
PLANNING
No reports for this meeting
No reports for this meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES — PERSONNEL SERVICES
1) Plan Check Engineer Job Description
This report recommends approval of revisions to the job description for Plan
Check Engineer and the establishment of a salary range. The new job description
reflects current duties and changes in experience, education and certification
requirements. It is recommended that the City Council consider the Personnel
Commissions' advisory recommendation and provide direction to staff. It is
recommended that the following resolution be adopted:
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 REVISIONS TO THE PLAN
CHECK ENGINEER CLASS SPECIFICATION
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt disapprove hold over
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm.
H) COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting
I) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting
J)
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
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K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION — CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
1) Designation of Voting Delegate for League Annual Conference
The League of California Cities Annual conference will be held in Sacramento
this year from September 12 through September 15, 2001. In order to participate
in the business meeting portion of the conference, the City Council should
designate one of its members as the Voting Delegate and another as the Alternate.
It is recommended that the City Council designate a voting delegate and an
alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Motion by 2id by
to
2) Establish Separate Cable Channels for Government and Community Access
The City Council directed staff to bring back an item to address the creation of
separate cable channels for Government Access and Community Access. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the move of WCCT programming from Channel 56 to Channel
55; and
2. Establish Community Access programming on Channel 56; and
3. Approve the attached WCCT Rules and Regulations and WCCT Quality
Standards with the five amendments mentioned above in this staff report;
and
4. Appoint the WCCT Advisory Board; and
5. Authorize a maximum of $26,400 from the City Council Reserve
Appropriation, account # 110-320-2640-6900 for the establishment of
Channel 56 as a Community Access channel for the City of West Covina.
Motionby2" d by
to
L) MAYOR'S REPORTS
M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Trash Collection Charges for Redevelopment Agency Assisted Housing
Projects for Lower -And -Moderate -Income Families
Councilmember Mike Miller requested staff to agendize a review of the trash
collection charges for redevelopment -assisted housing projects for lower -and -
moderate -income families. Councilmember Miller recommends that staff
negotiate and return to the City Council an agreement with Athens that adjusts the
trash collection rate for low -and -moderate income housing complexes assisted
(subsidized) by the Redevelopment Agency to that of commercial collection rates.
Motion by 2 id by
to
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2) West Covina Street Market
Councilmember Michael Touhey asked to agendize the development of a weekly
street market fair along Glendora Avenue at night. It is recommended that the
City Council discuss this matter and direct staff accordingly.
Motion by
to
2i,d by
3) Senior Housing Issue
Councilmember Steve Herfert asked to agendize the issue of senior housing. He
will address the issues at the meeting. It is recommended that the City Council
discuss this matter and direct staff accordingly.
Motion by
to
2„d by
4) Allocation of 2001 Rose Float Fund Raising Proceeds
The City Council will consider using prior year Rose Float fund raising proceeds
to defray the cost of this year's fund raising efforts. It is recommended that the
City Council direct staff to leave the $12,372 in Rose Float fund raising donations
on deposit in the existing account and reduce the General Fund appropriation for
Rose Float fund raising "seed money" from $20,000 to $7,628.
Motion by 2°d by
to
5) 2002 Fourth of July Event
Mayor Pro Tent Michael Touhey had requested to agendize this item. The West
Covina Elks Lodge is requesting approval in concept for their annual Muscular
Dystrophy fundraiser, to be held at Cameron Park in 2002. The proposed 2002
event is scheduled for four days from Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7,
2002. It is recommended that the City Council approve the 0' of July event in
concept.
Motion by 2°d by
to
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
to adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
pm.
Tentative City Council Meetings
Tuesday 08/07/01
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday 08/21/01
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday 09/04/01
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
Tuesday 09/18/01
7:30 pm
Regular meeting
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