04-16-2002 - RegularTuesday
April 16, 2002
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Reverend Nestor Rebong
St. Christopher's Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of April 2, 2002
Regular meeting of April 2, 2002
PROCLAMATIONS West Covina Beautiful Month - May
National Library Week — April 14-20, 2002
Girl Scout Day
PRESENTATIONS * Resolution of Commendation
Reserve Sergeant Gene Johnson, 31 years of service
I oert=% that Coj]'.t9 Of i. to
Qoun! ," t nua for the meeting FilipinoAmerican Alliance U.S.A.
of presentation to Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern
P:6I'e peoi•Jd $1
ac r n-e With the 1/87 =,,own
Act &-nendments. * East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
Dated: Certificate of Recognition, 1st Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
i�-- ,,. * WCCT Video — West Covina "City Highlights"
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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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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 hearing scheduled for this meeting.
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
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1) Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Planning............................................................... 04 09/02
b) Waste Management/Environmental Quality ................... 03/21/02
2) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Street Cut Moratorium
At the City Council meeting of April 2, 2002, the City Council introduced an
ordinance, which would regulate street cuts in newly improved streets with
provisions for emergency circumstances. This ordinance is being presented for
second reading. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 19-66 TO THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19 — STREETS,
SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES, REGARDING THE
STREET CUT MORATORIUM ON NEWLY IMPROVED
STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES (RENOVATED)
3) City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the Month of February 2002
4) Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
a) BKK Landfill Closure Plans Status Report
This is an updated report on the status of Plans for BKK Lanc(rll Closure
and other related BKK matters. It is recommended that the City Council
receive and file this report.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
b) West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
At the February 19, 2002 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted
a resolution ordering the Engineer's Report. It is proposed that the City
Council now adopt a resolution preliminarily approving the Engineer's
Report for the West Covina Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District
and declare its intention to levy and collect assessments within the district
for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 and set the date of June 18, 2002 for the Public
Hearing. 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, PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGINEER'S REPORT
AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 18, 2002 TO APPROVE
CITYWIDE ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO FUND THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS AND
STREET TREES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
4) Miscellaneous — Public Works (continued)
c) Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report -
First Quarter 2002
This report provides the City Council with a summary of Capital
Improvement Activity and major Building Permits issued during the first
quarter ending March 31, 2002. It is recommended that the City Council
receive and file this report.
d) No Report Submitted for this Item Number
e) 2001-2002 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funding
Each year, pursuant to SB-821, the State of California provides funds for
bicycle and pedestrian facilities. In order to claim these funds for this
year's sidewalk program, it is necessary that the City apply for them. The
2001-2002 TDA allocation is $50,300. 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, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB-821 AND
RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
f) Weed Abatement 2002
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 2002 calendar year. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Weed Abatement Roll for the Calendar Year 2002, and
adopt the following resolution for the 2002 Weed Abatement
Program.
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 12, ARTICLE 2, OF
THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
2. Set May 7, 2002, as the date for hearing of any objections or protests
to said program.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
4) Miscellaneous — Fire Department (continued)
g) Weed and Rubbish Abatement — Contract Extension
This request provides for approval of an extension of the 1998 Weed and
Rubbish Abatement contract for 2002, at the 1998 weed abatement prices
with a ten percent (10%) increase from the 1998 contract price. It is
recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Approve an extension of the 1998 Weed Abatement contracts with
Gardner Tractor and Azteca Landscape for one (1) year with a 10%
increase; and
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contracts.
Miscellaneous — Communications
h) Award of Bid 0202-A - Replacement of the City Telephone Svstem
This report recommends that Bid # 0202-A, for the replacement of the
City Telephone System, (CIP Project 02401), be awarded to Standard
Tel, Inc. of Long Beach, CA and that the unfunded balance of the
project be funded by the Equipment Replacement Account. It is
recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve the award of Bid #0202-A for the replacement of the City
Telephone System to Standard Tel of Long Beach, CA for a total
price (including current taxes) of $348,298.12.
b. Appropriate $270,998.47 from the Equipment Replacement Fund
(Account 115) to Account 115-320-3278-7160 to pay for the balance
of the project.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
i) Dial -A -Ride Agreement with Los Angeles Countv
The WestCo Transit Authority Agreement between the City of West
Covina and the Los Angeles County -Public Works Department for Dial -
A -Ride (DAR) Service terminates on June 30, 2002. Staff is requesting
that City Council approve a two-year Agreement for the continuation of
service. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute a two-year agreement with Los
Angeles County for the City of West Covina to provide Dial -A -Ride
services for the County from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004.
j) Application for the Land and Water Conservation Grant Program
Staff is requesting authorization to apply for the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) via the attached Resolution to fund
the Galster Park Camping Facilities Project for $600,000 involving
development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. 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 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE
GALSTER PARK CAMPING FACILITIES
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
4) Miscellaneous — Community Services (continued)
k) Application for the Murray -Hayden Grant Program
Staff is requesting authorization to apply for the Murray -Hayden Grant
Program via the attached Resolutions to fund two (2) different projects,
the Big League Dreams Project with a maximum grant request of
$3,000,000 and the Community Center/Gym with a request of $500,000.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE MURRAY-FIAYDEN GRANT
PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR
THE BIG LEAGUE DREAMS PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. - RESOLUTION OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE MURRAY-FIAYDEN GRANT
PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR
THE COMMUNITY CENTER/GYMNASIUM
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
1) Salary RanlZe for Finance Director
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following salary
resolution implementing a new salary range for the position of Director of
Finance. It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
a. Approve an annual pay range from $88,646 to $1 19,642.
b. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 9346, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT
COMPENSATION; AND RESOLUTION NO. 7223, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS FOR
DEPARTMENT HEADS
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER C-I THROUGH C-41:
Motion by 2°d by
to waive further reading of the resolutions/ordinances and adopt/introduce;
and to approve all other items except:
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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D) PUBLIC WORKS No reports for this meeting.
E) PLANNING DEPARTMENT No reports for this meeting.
F) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
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L)
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency.
Adjourn the Redevelopment Agency at pm.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
MAYOR'S REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
1) Annual Appointments of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies
Each year, the City Council is asked to confirm appointments by the Mayor to a
number organizations and governmental bodies, which are filled by members of
the City Council. A list of these appointments is now before the City Council.
This item was continued from the April 2, 2002 City Council meeting. It is
recommended that the Mayor make appointments to the various organizations
described in the staff report, subject to City Council confirmation. It is further
recommended 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" d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to:
adopt disapprove hold over
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L) MAYOR'S REPORTS (continued)
2) Town Hall Meetin
Mayor Touhey has requested that a town hall meeting be held at the Bridgecreek
Retirement Home to discuss various issues of interest to the residents of
Bridgecreek and the surrounding neighborhood. 'this matter is a policy issue of
the City Council. It is therefore recommended that the City Council determine
whether to hold a town hall meeting at the Bridgecreek Retirement Florae and, if
so, determine a date, time, and provide staff with any additional discussion topic
to be incorporated into an agenda.
Motion by 2"d by
to
M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Councilmember Sanderson —
Oraneewood Skate Park Update
Councilmember Sanderson requested an update to the construction schedule of
the skate park facility at Orangewood Park. It is recommended that the City
Council
Motion by
to receive and file.
2i,d by
2) Councilmember Miller —
Chamber of Commerce Liaison Report
Councilmember Mike Miller attended the West Covina Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting during the month of March. Various financial reports from the
Chamber of Commerce are attached to the staff report. It is recommended that
the City Council receive and file this informational report.
Motion by 2°d by
to receive and file.
3) Councilmember Miller —
City Council Liaison Meetines — Hiuhliehts
Councilmember Mike Miller attended the Southern California Association of
Governments Energy & Environment Committee during the month of April.
Agendas and highlights of this meeting are attached to the staff report. It is
recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report.
Motion by 2"d by
to receive and file.
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M) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (continued)
4) Councilmember Miller —
Resolution in Support of AB 2185-Los Angeles Regional Water Quality
Control Board
Councilmember Mike Miller is requesting that the City Council consider a
resolution in support of AB 2185-Los Angeles Water Quality Control Board.
This bill is authored by Assemblyman Ed Chavez and if passed would modify the
appointment process for the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board.
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 IN
SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2185
Motion by 2°d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and to:
adopt disapprove hold over
ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2°d by to adjourn at
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