11-18-2003 - RegularTuesday
November 18, 2003
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:00 pm
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Pastor Jimmy Han, Good News Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Wong
ROLL CALL Herfert, Miller, Hernandez, Sanderson Wong
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special meeting of October 21, 2003
Regular meeting of October 21, 2003
Special meeting of November 4, 2003
Regular meeting of November 4, 2003
PRESENTATION Anna Galvan — Support Program for US Troops in Iraq
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL (3 minutes each speaker)
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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.
B) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Community Services ....................................... 10/14/03
b) Senior Citizens ............................................... 10/09/03
c) Waste Management/Environmental Quality .............. 10/16/03
d) Planning ....................................... 10/14/03 and 10/28/03
2) Claims Against the City
Ludwig Von der Luhe vs City of West Covina
It is recommended that the property damage claim filed by Ludwig von der Luhe
be denied and the claimant be so notified.
3) Miscellaneous — Police Department
a) OTS Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Funds
It is recommended that the City Council accept the Sobriety Checkpoint
Grant from the State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and appropriate the
$13,561 grant as follows:
* $11,330 into 198-320-2113-5113 (sobriety checkpoint overtime)
* $1,133 into 198-320-2113-5151 (overtime Workers' Comp benefit)
* $164 into 198-320-2113-5155 (overtime Medicare benefit)
* $934 into 198-320-2113-5157 (overtime retirement benefit)
Miscellaneous — Risk Management
b) Big Independent Cities Excess Pool (BICEP): Amendment of Liability
Risk Coverage Agreement (LRCA) and Joint Powers Agreement
It is recommended the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE LIABILITY RISK COVERAGE AGREEMENT AND
THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE BIG INDE-
PENDENT CITIES EXCESS POOL JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY,
AND AUTHORIZING, RATIFYING, AND APPROVING CERTAIN
OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THERE-
WITH
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B) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
3) Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
c) Rescheduling the December 16th City Council Meeting to December 9,
2003 and Canceling the January 6, 2004 City Council Meeting
It is recommended that the City Council reschedule the December 16, 2003
City Council meeting to December 9, 2003 at Giano Intermediate School,
and cancel the January 6, 2004 City Council meeting due to a light agenda.
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
d) Approval of Ordinance for SB 211 (Extend Debt Time Limit in
Project Areas) and SB 1045 (Extend Time Limit of Plan Effectiveness
in Project Areas)
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLANS FOR THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 33333.2(c) and 33333.6(3)
Miscellaneous — Public Works
e) Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No 26901
Location: 807 S. California Avenue (California Parkette)
Subdivider: City of West Covina and Suburban Water Systems
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 FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 26901 LOCATED
AT 807 S. CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF (City of West Covina and Suburban Water
Systems)
f) Lot Line Adjustment No. 159
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 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 159 LOCATED AT 3644,
3650, 3652 AND 3670 NOGALES STREET AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF (RBE Quail Ridge, LLC)
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
g) BKK Landfill Closure Plans - Monthly Status Report
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
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B) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
3) Miscellaneous — Human Resources
h) Memorandum of Understanding for the San Bernardino Public
Employees' Association (SBPEA) — Mid Management Employees'
Association
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed salary and
benefit enhancements and Memorandum of Understanding for the SBPEA
— Mid -Management Employees' Association by adopting the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTAND-
ING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (SBPEA) — MID -MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING THE COMPEN-
SATION AND BENEFITS FOR CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE
AFOREMENTIONED ASSOCIATIONS
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER B-1 THROUGH B-3h:
Motion by 2nd by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt:
and to approve all other items except:
ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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C) PUBLIC HEARING
1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-04
ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-06
WEST COVINA SPORTSPLEX PARK MASTER PLAN
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Applicant: City of West Covina
Location: 2210 South Azusa Avenue
* Verification of publication and mailing
* Open hearing
* Staff presentation
* Public testimony
* Close hearing
* Council discussion
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the draft "Environmental
Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration for the Big League
Dreams City Park, Sports Complex and Commercial Retail Center Environmental
Impact Report."
Motion by 2"d by
to approve disapprove hold over
The Planning Commission and staff further recommend that the City Council
adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING
THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH
#2002081092) FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-04, ZONE
CHANGE NO. 03-06, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 60193, WEST
COVINA SPORTSPLEX PARK MASTER PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 503, REVISION 1, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO 03-04
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE WEST COVINA SPORTSPLEX MASTER PLAN
Motion by tad by
to waive further reading of the resolutions and
adopt disapprove hold over
The Planning Commission and staff further recommend that the City Council
introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-06
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Herfert
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D) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1) Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the RDA.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm.
2) Big League Dreams Replica Ball Field Selection and Multipurpose Pavilion
Sports Use Change from Inline Hockey/Basketball to Indoor Soccer
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following:
a) Selection of replica ball fields as recommended by Big League Dreams;
and
b) Change of multipurpose pavilion sports use from inline hockey/basketball
to indoor soccer.
Motion by 211d by
to approve disapprove hold over
E) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) Continuation of City Hall Annex Lease
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Because of the current economic situation, terminate the existing City Hall
Annex lease agreement as described in Option A; and
2. Appropriate $10,000 from Proposition C Fund Balance to account number
122-320-2361-6184 for Annex lease payment July through December
2003.
Motion by 2 d by
to approve disapprove hold over
2) Amend the Contract to Defer the Payment Schedule for the California Street
Hockev Association
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve request from CSHA to defer the payment schedule of the
Maintenance and Operation Agreement with the City of West Covina by
one year beginning 2002 to 2003; and
2. Not approve the request from CSHA to apply $50,000 of California Street
Hockey's Capital Improvement expenses toward the $98,818.85 balance
due of the seven-year minimum payment.
Motion by 2°d by
to approve disapprove hold over
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E) FIRE DEPARTMENT
3) Report on Ambulance Service Questions
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Receive and file responses to questions raised regarding City operated
ambulances; and
b) Provide direction to the Fire Department regarding the continued
implementation of the Ambulance Service Business Plan.
Motion by 2°d by
to approve disapprove hold over
4) Purchase of Three (3) Type II Ambulances
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Appropriate $20,950 from account number 200-320-2181-6424 for the
purchase of three ambulances; and
b) Find that Leader Industries Bid No. MP9893 to the Orange County Fire
authority meets or exceeds all bid requirements of the City; and
c) Adopt the following resolution authorizing the lease purchase financing
with Sun Trust Leasing Corporation in the amount of $192,326.70 to fund
the acquisition of three ambulances and authorizing the Director of
Finance to execute all necessary documents:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE NO. 3, AN
ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AND DETER-
MINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Motion by 2"d by
to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt, and to approve
the other two recommendations.
to approve disapprove hold over
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
5) Library Special Tax
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction regarding this
matter.
Motion by
to
2nd by
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F) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Development of New Soccer Fields at Orangewood Park
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding this
matter.
Motion by 2°d by
to
2) Policy for Naming City Facilities After Individuals
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Select the items the City Council wishes to include in a formal policy for
naming City facilities after individuals, and refer back to City staff to draft;
and/or:
2. Instruct staff to bring back a report on the options and costs for creating a
"Wall of Fame."
Motion by 2"d by
to
G) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Councilmember Wong —
Unfair Labor Charges bV the United Food and Commercial Food Workers
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction regarding this
matter.
Motion by
2"d by
to
2) Councilmember Miller —
City Council Liaison Meetings Highlights
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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G) COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (continued)
3) Councilmember Miller —
Letter of Opposition to AB 1160 (Steinberg) —
Second Units/Density Bonuses and Housing on School Sites
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to forward a letter of
opposition to AB 1160 from the City to all state elected officials representing
West Covina and the League of California Cities.
Motion by 2"d by
to
4) Councilmember Miller —
West Covina International Festival
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the
forming of an International Festival Committee.
Motion by
to approve
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
2 d by
disapprove hold over
2°d by to adjourn the meeting at
Tentative City Council Meetings
pm.
Tuesday
7:00 pm
December 2, 2003
Regular meeting
Tuesday
7:00 pm
December 9, 2003
Town Hall meeting at Giano School
Thursday
7:30 am
December 18, 2003
Meeting with Supervisor Antonovich
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