10-19-2004 - RegularTuesday
October 19, 2004
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:00 pm
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hernandez
ROLL CALL Miller, Sanderson, Herfert, Hernandez, Wong
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS * Blue Star Video
* Resolution of Commendation
Shirley Markowitz, Senior Citizen Commissioner
Harold Sarnecki, Senior Citizen Commissioner
* Certificate of Recognition
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Orangewood Elementary
Wescove Elementary
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* Proclamation Presentation
Red Ribbon Week — October 23-29, 2004
* ACE Project Video
City Council Agenda for Octob*9, 2004
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.
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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 table at the entrance to the Council Chambers.
A) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — 30 Minutes Total Allotted Time
(3 minutes each speaker — Ordinance No. 502 adopted October 22, 1956)
B) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
No items
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
I) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Community Services .......................................... 09/14/04
b) Joint Community Services/Planning ........................ 09/15/04
c) Planning......................................................... 09/28/04
2) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Code Amendment No. 04-03
Sale of Alcohol for Off -Site Consumption
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of October 5, 2004.
This ordinance amends the Municipal Code relating to the sale of alcohol for off -
site consumption. The effective date of this ordinance, once adopted, will be
November 17, 2004.
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR OFF -SITE CONSUMPTION (CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 04-03)
3) Claims Against the City of West Covina (deny & notify claimant)
a) Cynthia Huffman vs. City of West Covina
b) Wlodzimierz Janczak vs. City of West Covina
c) Julian Ramirez vs. City of West Covina
4) Award of Bids
_Resection of Bids for Safety Netting at Two Parks (Project No. YP-05603)
It is recommended that the City Council reject all bids submitted at the bid
opening on September 21, 2004, and authorize the Public Works Director/City
Engineer and City Clerk to re -bid this project.
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5) Miscellaneous — Public Works Department
a) Adoption of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program In
Order to Receive Federal Funds for Street Improvements
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 AND ADOPTING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND DIRECTING ITS
IMPLEMENTATION
b) Formation of Mello -Roos Community Facilities District for BKK Site
It is recommended that the City Council consider the local goals and policies
for implementing the Mello -Roos Act and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING LOCAL GOALS AND POLICIES CONCERNING
DISTRICTS FORMED PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982
In addition, 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,
DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ESTABLISH THE COASTAL SAGE
AND SCRUB (CSS) COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management Department
c) Authorization to Submit Application for Assembly Bill 939 (AB 939)
Reuse Assistance Grant and Adoption of Resolution Approving
Participation in the AB 939 Reuse Assistance Grant Program for FY
2004/2005
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the submittal of an application for the AB 939 Reuse
Assistance Grant in the amount of $15,000;
2. Authorize the expenditure of a maximum of $30,000 from the
restricted Integrated Waste Management Fund #129.52.5220; and
3. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE AB 939 REUSE ASSISTANCE
GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY 2004/2005
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER C-la — C-5c:
Motion by 2 nd by
to waive further reading of the resolution/ordinance and adopt/introduce:
and to approve all other items except:
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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D) PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Public Hearings scheduled
E) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
No Community Development Commission meeting scheduled
F) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
PUBLIC WORKS
1) South Azusa Avenue Capacity Enhancement Study (Project No. SP-01125)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFYING
THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT, PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS
AMENDED
2. Direct staff to pursue grant funding for the intersection improvements
only, including at -grade improvements at Azusa Avenue and Amar Road,
and not to pursue the street widening.
3. Pursue grant funding for a Corridor Study to explore alternatives to
widening.
Motion by 2nd by to
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
FIRE DEPARTMENT
2)
Council Approval of the City of West Covina Hazard Mitigation Plan
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, TO ADOPT THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Motion by 2ad by -
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove
hold over
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
3) Request for Waiver of Fees Associated with Temporary Use Permit for
Abundant Living Word International Event
Staff recommends that the City Council deny the request of Abundant Living
Word International to waive all permit fees associated with the issuance of a
temporary use permit (TUP) for their Harvest Festival on October 31, 2004.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
to
4) City Council Benefit Adjustments
Staff is seeking policy direction on whether or not to amend the City Council
benefits resolution in order to link their benefits to those of the City Manager. If
direction to do so is given, the following resolution would need to be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24 AND 2003-96 RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS
IN ELIGIBLE BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL
Motion by 2°d by -
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
to
5) Deferred Compensation Proposal
Direct staff to further analyze this matter and discuss the alternatives with City
employees.
Motion by 2"d by
to
COMMUNITY SERVICES
6) Proposed Special Events for FY 2004-2005
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction and approval
of the proposed Special Events funded by the $11,800 discretionary funds in
Account No. 45150-6188 for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.
Motion by
to
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
2nd by
7) 2005 General Municipal Election
It is recommended that the City Council review the alternatives and direct staff to
prepare for the municipal election accordingly.
Motion by
[no
2nd by
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G) CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 minutes Each Speaker)
This is the time for citizens to address the City Council if the thirty -minute time allotment
at the beginning of the meeting was exhausted.
H) MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Appointment of City Council Representative to San Gabriel Valley Mosquito
& Vector Control District Board of Trustees
It is recommended that the Mayor make one of the following appointments to the
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees,
subject to City Council confirmation.
1. Appointment of a Councilmember to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito &
Vector Control District Board of Trustees to a two-year teen; or
2. Appointment of a Councilmember to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito &
Vector Control District Board of Trustees to a four-year term.
Motion by
to
2nd by
2) Proposition 68 — Non -Tribal Commercial Gambling Expansion. Tribal
Gaming Compact Amendments. Revenues, Tax Exemptions. Initiative
Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
3)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt one of the following resolutions
opposing or supporting Proposition 68.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
PROPOSITION 68 — NON -TRIBAL COMMERCIAL GAMBLING
EXPANSION. TRIBAL GAMING COMPACT AMENDMENTS.
REVENUES, TAX EXEMPTIONS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
M•
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 68 — NON -TRIBAL COMMERCIAL GAMBLING
EXPANSION. TRIBAL GAMING COMPACT AMENDMENTS.
REVENUES, TAX EXEMPTIONS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
Motion by 2nd by_
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove
hold over
to
City Council Liaison Meetings Highlights
It is recommended that the City Council receive & file this informational report.
Motion by
to receive & file
2nd by
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I) COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS
1) Councilmember Wong
Proposition 1 A — Protection of Local Government Revenues
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution supporting
Proposition 1 A - Protection of Local Government Revenues.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION IA - PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REVENUES
Motion by 2nd by -
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove
hold over
to
2) Councilmember Wong
Proposition 70 — Tribal Gaming Compacts. Exclusive Gaming Rights.
Contributions to State. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt one of the following resolutions
opposing or supporting Proposition 70.
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
PROPOSITION 70 - TRIBAL GAMING COMPACTS. EXCLUSIVE GAMING
RIGHTS. CONTRIBUTIONS TO STATE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
N'
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 70 - TRIBAL GAMING COMPACTS. EXCLUSIVE
GAMING RIGHTS. CONTRIBUTIONS TO STATE. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
Motion by 2°d by_
waive further reading of the resolution and
to
adopt disapprove hold over
3) Councilmember Hernandez
Update on the Ouail Ridge Shopping Center (3620 — 3670 S. Nogales Street)
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by 2°d by
to receive & file
ADJOURNMENT Motion by 2"d by to adjourn the meeting at pm.
Tentative City Council Meetings
Thursday Oct. 21
7:00 pm
Community Room
Joint meeting with COG
Tuesday Nov. 2
7:00 pm
Council Chamber
Regular meeting
Tuesday Nov. 16
7:00 pm
Council Chamber
Regular meeting
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