01-07-2003 - RegularTuesday
January 7, 2003
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:00 pm
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Touhey, Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS
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Special meeting of November 19, 2002
Regular meeting of November 19, 2002
Special meeting of December 3, 2002
Regular meeting of December 3, 2002
Special meeting of December 10, 2002
Special meeting of December 18, 2002
* 2003 Rose Parade Float Video Presentation
* 911 Public Service Announcement Video
* Certificate of Recognition to Elba Comeau for her work
at Coronado Alternative School and in the community
* Certificate of Recognition to Elizabeth Geiger,
Community Food Bank of West Covina Director
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL (3 minutes each speaker)
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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.
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 discusse(l. 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
(3 minutes each speaker — Ordinance No. 502 adopted October 22, 1956)
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) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Personnel Commission ....................................... 10/09/02
b) Waste Management/Environmental Quality ............... 1 1/21/02
2) Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading and adopt)
a) Zone Chance No. 02-01 (Prezone) (2461 and 2465 Grand Avenue)
Introduced by the City Council on November 19, 2002, Zone Change No.
02-01 would change 2461 and 2465 Grand Avenue to "Single -Family
Residential" Area District IV.
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-01 (2461 and 2465 Grand
Avenue)
b) Speed Limit Reduction of Workman Avenue from Westerly City
Limits to Citrus Street
On December 3` the City Council introduced the following ordinance
which would reduce the speed limit on Workman Avenue.
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 22-131 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO DECREASED OF STATE LAW MAXIMUM
SPEEDS
3) City Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2002 (receive & file)
4) Award of Bid
Award of Bid for the Construction of Concrete Bus Pads —
Proiect No. SP-03106
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the transfer of $40,000 (Proposition "A" funds) from Project
No. SP-03115 (Account No. 121-323-3349-7200) to Project No. SP-03106
(Account No. 121-320-3340-7200).
2. Accept the lowest responsive bid of Gentry Brothers in the amount of
$122,275 as submitted at the bid opening on December 12, 2002.
3. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with Gentry Brothers of Irwindale, California, for
the work to be done.
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B) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
5) Miscellaneous — Public Works
National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) —
Appeal to State Court
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE STORM
WATER/URBAN RUNOFF PERMIT FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES AND THE INCORPORATED CITIES THEREIN, EXCEPT
THE CITY OF LONG BEACH (NPDES NO. CAS004001)
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to issue a Purchase
Order in the amount of $3,000 from Public Works Sewer Operating Fund
(Account No. 189-326-2257-6120) to the Coalition for Practical
Regulation (CPR).
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER B-1 THROUGH B-5:
Motion by 2°d by
to waive further reading of the resolution/ordinances and adopt:
and to approve all other items except:
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
C) PUBLIC HEARING
1) Code Amendment No. 02-02 Related to Walls, Fences and Hedges (Including
Driveway Cutback Area)
a. Verification of publication
b. Open hearing
c. Staff presentation
d. Public testimony
e. Close hearing
f. Council discussion
g. Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the
City Council introduce the following ordinance approving Code Amendment
No. 02-02:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WALLS, FENCES
AND HEDGES IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Code
Amendment No. 02-02)
Motion by 2nd by_
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
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C)
D)
E)
F)
PUBLIC HEARING (continued)
2) Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds, 2003 Series A
(Community Center Project)
a. Verification of publication
b. Open hearing
c. Staff presentation
d. Public testimony
e. Close hearing
f. Council discussion
g. 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 AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING A PROJECT LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, A
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A FINAL OFFICIAL
STATEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND A
BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE RETENTION OF
CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL FIRMS; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING
OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Motion by 2" d 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 meeting. Reconvene the City Council at pm.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the Public Financing
Authority meeting. Reconvene the City Council at pm.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) Business License Fees for Video Arcades
It is recommended to uphold and maintain the current business license structure
for Video Arcades and waive penalties related to payments of back taxes due
under the Municipal code for business license and permit fees by Nickel! Nickel!.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
2"d by
hold over
to
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G) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) West Covina Honors Program
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize marketing the
"West Covina Honors Award Program."
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Appointment of City Council Representative to San Gabriel Valley Mosquito
& Vector Control District Board of Trustees
It is recommended that the Mayor make an appointment to the San Gabriel Valley
Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees as described in the staff
report, subject to City Council confirmation.
Motion by 211d by
to
3) Creation of a City of West Covina Education Committee/Commission
It is recommended that the City Council discuss this matter and direct staff
accordingly.
Motion by 2nd by
to
4) Re-establishment of Student Government Day for High Schools Serving West
Covina
It is recommended that the City Council discuss this matter and direct staff
accordingly.
Motion by 211d by
to
H) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Councilmember Wong —
Athens Services Trash Collection Multi-Familv Rates Information
It is recommended that the City council receive and file this report
Motion by 2" d by
to receive and file.
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H) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (continued)
2) CouncilmemberMiller —
2002-03 Budget Update
It is recommended to receive and file this report.
Motion by 2"d by
ADJOURNMENT
to receive and file.
Motion by 2"d by
to adjourn the meeting at
Tentative City Council Meetings
Tuesday January 21 7:00 pm Regular meeting
Tuesday February 4 7:00 pm Regular meeting
Tuesday February 18 7:00 pm Regular meeting
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