12-21-2004 - RegularTuesday
December 21, 2004
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:00 pm
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson
ROLL CALL Miller, Sanderson, Herfert, Hernandez, Wong
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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL (3 minutes each speaker)
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complete a Speaker's Card and submit it to the City Clerk any time prior to Oral Communications - Item A on the
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Council Chambers.
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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
1) Mayor's Report
City Council Liaison Meetings Highlights
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report.
Motion by
to receive and file.
2°d by
2) , Mayor's Report
Sister City Kurobane, Japan Update
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report.
Motion by 2"d by
to receive and file.
3) Councilmember Hernandez
City Council Ratification of Department Head and/or Other Staff
Appointments
It is recommended the City Council provide staff direction regarding any changes
or further investigations into the appointment process of department heads and/or
other staff.
Motion by
Irel
4) Councilmember Hernandez
2 d by
Engineering Consultant Services for Public Works Capital Improvement
Projects (CIP)
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by 2°d by
to receive and file.
5) Councilmember Hernandez
City Council Goal Setting Workshop
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction regarding
establishing a date and process for a City Council Goal Setting Workshop.
Motion by
to
2nd by
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B) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS (Cont.)
6) Human Resources
Restructuring of Community Development Commission (Department)
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following adjustments to the
Community Development Commission (CDC) authorize positions:
1. Add one Senior Project Manager position; and
2. Upgrade the Project Coordinator position to a Project Manager; and
3. Upgrade the Community Planner position to a Project Manager; and
4. Upgrade the Economic Development Specialist position to a Project Manager.
Motion by 2°d by
approve disapprove hold over
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
l) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Human Resources ............................................... 11/10/04
2) Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Approving Zone Change No. 04-05
Location: Southwest Corner of Citrus Street and Workman Avenue
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2004.
This ordinance will change the zone from "General Commercial' (C-2) to
"Service Commercial" (S-C). The "Service Commercial' zone will allow auto
dealerships at the location while the existing zone does not. This ordinance will
become effective 30 days after adoption, January 20, 2005,
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 04-05
3) Approval of Final Map
Parcel Map No. 26899
Location: 2000 Green Ridge Terrace
Subdivider: , City of West Covina
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 26899 LOCATED AT 2000 GREEN RIDGE TERRACE
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (CITY OF WEST
COVINA)
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.)
4) Traffic Committee Minutes — Special Meeting of December 9, 2004
L Request of Cherrywood Street Residents
That the traffic conditions be reviewed on Garvey Avenue South and
Cherrywood Street between Lark Ellen Avenue and Azusa Avenue.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That a multi -way stop be installed at the intersection of Cherrywood Street
and James Avenue with stop ahead advance warning signs as prescribed in
the State Standards.
That flashing beacon be installed on eastbound Garvey Avenue South to
enhance stop ahead advance warning sign.
That existing Botts' Dots be extended to the edge of the gutter on
Cherrywood Street.
5) Miscellaneous — Finance
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the lease
of a new, 2005 Cadillac STS at a cost not to exceed $26,017.00 over the 36-month
period with payments not to exceed $675.00/month.
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER C-la THROUGH C-5:
Motion by 2 d by
to waive further reading of the ordinance and resolution and adopt:
and to approve all other items except:
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
END OF CONSENT
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D) HEARINGS
1) PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-04
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
Applicant: Suzanne Dunn, West Covina Chamber of Commerce
Location: 1000 West Covina Parkway (West Covina Parkway Plaza)
a) Verification of publication and mailing
b) Open hearing
c) Staff presentation
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) The Planning Commission and staff
introduce the following ordinance:
recommend that the City Council
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-04
Motion by 2"d by
waive further reading of the ordinance and
to
introduce disapprove hold over _
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
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D) HEARINGS (Continued)
CALL TO ORDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING:
2) CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ESTABLISHMENT OF COASTAL SAGE AND SCRUB (CSS)
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (PER MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982) AND AUTHORIZING AN
ELECTION AND CDC VOTE ON THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
RELATED THERETO
a) Verification of publication and mailing
b) Open hearing
c) Staff presentation
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation
City Council Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution formally
establishing the Coastal Sage and Scrub (CSS) Community Facilities District and
setting an election to occur immediately following adoption of the resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FORMING THE COSTAL
SAGE AND SCRUB (CSS) COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND
SETTING AN ELECTION FOR THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR
DECEMBER 21, 2004
Motion by 2"d by
waive further reading of the resolution and
to
adopt disapprove hold over
Community Development Commission Action:
(REFER TO CDC AGENDA ITEM)
It is recommended that the Community Development Commission adopt ,the
following resolution authorizing the CDC to vote in favor of the levy of special
taxes by the CSS Community Facilities District:
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, VOTING IN FAVOR OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
BY THE CSS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND WAIVING ALL
TIME LIMITS AND ELECTION REQUIREMENTS RELATING THERETO
Motion by 2"a by to
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
RECESS THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AT PM
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E) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
PUBLIC WORKS
1) Election on the Levy of Special Taxes by the CSS Community Facilities
District, and Certification of the Results Thereof
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct an election on the levy of special taxes by the Coastal Sage and
Scrub (CSS) Community Facilities District (pursuant to the Resolution of
Formation of the District); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to tabulate the votes cast by landowners within the
CSS Community Facilities District; and
3. Adopt the following resolution in the event that two-thirds or more of
votes on the election be cast in favor of the levying of special taxes: `
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD ON
DECEMBER 21, 2004 ON THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES BY THE
COASTAL SAGE AND SCRUB (CSS) COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT
Motion by 2 d by to
waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2) BKK Update
It is recommended the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by
to receive and file.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
2nd by
3) Preservation of Historic Resources
Staff recommends that the City Council provide policy direction to staff regarding
interest in establishing a program to encourage the protection of historic resources
in the City of West Covina.
Motion by 2nd by
to
F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Recess the City Council meeting at pm to reconvene the CDC.
Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm.
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G) CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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)
I)
MAYOR'S REPORTS
1) Placement and Dedication of Bronze Donor Recognition Tree From West
Covina Beautiful
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the placement of the Bronze Donor Recognition Tree in the
Community Room on the west wall.
2. All costs (materials and installation) to be paid for by West Covina
Beautiful.
Motion by 2nd by
approve
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
disapprove hold over
1) Councilmember Herfert
Reconsideration of Ordinance for Adoption — Amendment to West Covina
Municipal Code, Section 2-44 Relating to Motions for Reconsideration
It is recommended that the City Council take one of the following actions:
1. Receive and file this report;
Motion by 2nd by
to receive and file.
C2-11i
2. Adopt the following ordinance:
ADJOURNMENT
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-44 PERTAINING TO
MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER
Motion by 2°d by
waive further reading of the ordinance and
adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
Tentative City Council Meetings
Tuesday Jan. 4 7:00 pm Council Chambers Regular Meeting
Tuesday Jan. 18 7:00 pm Council Chambers Regular Meeting
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