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09-05-2006 - RegularREGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday September 5, 2006 AGENDA x 7:00 pm Council Chambers Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina and at www.westcovina.org The City complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at Council meetings, please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Do call at least one day prior to the meeting date to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please request no less than four working days prior to the meeting. INVOCATION Pastor Mason Okubo Immanuel First Lutheran Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sanderson ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tent Touhey Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION CHANGES TO THE AGENDA PRESENTATIONS * Blue Star Video * 111h Annual Good Neighbor Day * Certificate of Recognition - Krispy Kreme *, Certificate of Recognition — Western States Police and Fire Games Gold Medal Winners Darrell Myrick Dave Long Denis Bennallack * Certificate of Recognition - MDA Volunteers —Independence Day Celebration Certificate of Recognition - American Little League Champs HE MEEII HATS 1S * WAS P0M IN ANNOUNCEMENTS ACCORDANCE WITH THE pppp1111////����7777 DATED:�6A0WNACiAMENDMEM OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK City Council Agenda for *ember 5, 2006 • ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Per Ordinance No. 2150) Any person wishing to address the City Council/Community Development Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within their jurisdiction should complete a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and submit the card to the City Clerk/Secretary. Each person will be allowed five (5) minutes to address the Governing Bodies under Oral Communications. Any testimony or comments regarding a matter set for a Public Hearing will be heard during the hearing. A) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Five (5) minutes (This is the time set aside to address the City Council/Community Development Commission. Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Mayor.) B) UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS No reports for this meeting. C) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS 1) Graffiti Removal Contract It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to send out a Request for Proposal. Motion by second by approve disapprove hold over 2) Nomination of San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board Member It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution to nominate a City Councilmember from West Covina or another city without pumping rights to serve on the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board. RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NOMINATING COUNCILMEMBER TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY Motion by second by to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and adopt disapprove hold over 09/05/06 2 Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org City Council Agenda for Sotember 5, 2006 • D) CONSENT CALENDAR 1) City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file) No reports for this meeting. 2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file) a) Human Resources ................................................... 07/12/06 b) Planning.................................................................08/22/06 3) Claims Against the City of West Covina Government Tort Claim Denials It is recommended that the following Government Tort Claims be denied and the claimants and/or their respective attorneys be so notified. • Star Cuen vs. City of West Covina • Mercury Insurance/Raymon Ammon vs. City of West Covina 4) Ordinance for Adoption Establishing Clarification Language for Posted Signage at City Parks, and Recreational Facilities This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of August 15, 2006 and its adoption would increase the likelihood of enforcement and prosecution of violators of any rules or regulations posted at parks, recreation areas or public places in the City. This ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption on October 5, 2006. 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, AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKS, RECREATIONAL AREAS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY 5) City Treasurer's Report (receive & file) Report for the Month of July 2006 09/05/06 3 Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org City Council Agenda for Aptember 5, 2006 • D) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 6) Miscellaneous — Police Department \.11.0.L1VU VL 1\GIL'LUV11lVVY 1 0.l l�lll Z' l l VLG".VL I VYG- UL.YVVIJ It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution establishing specified school zones as Neighborhood Parking Protection Zones: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SPECIFYING LOCATIONS AND ADOPTING ENHANCED PENALTY SCHEDULE UNDER NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING PROTECTION ZONES ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1 THROUGH D-6: Motion by second by to waive further reading of the ordinance and resolution, read by title only and adopt and approve all items except: ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey, Herfert END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 09/05/06 4 Agenda material is available at www.wesicovina.org City Council Agenda for September 5, 2006 • E) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1) Public Hearing Code Amendment No. 06-01 Second Driveways The proposed code amendment pertains to allowing second driveways in "Single - Family Residential' (R-1) and "Residential Agricultural" (R-A) zones. 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: 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 SECOND DRIVEWAYS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 06-01) Motion by second by to waive further reading of the ordinance, read by title only and introduce disapprove hold over ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey, Herfert 2) Public Hearing Code Amendment No. 06-03 Separation of Barns/Corrals and Swimming Pools in Single -Family Residential Zones The proposed code amendment pertains to the separation of barns, corrals, or stables (for the keeping of horses) and swimming pools or spas in "Single -Family Residential' (R-1) and "Residential Agriculture" (R-A) zones. a) Verification of publication b) Open hearing c) Staff presentation d) Public testimony e) Close hearing I) Council discussion g) Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommend. that the City Council introduce the following ordinance: 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 SEPARATION OF BARNS/CORRALS AND SWMB41NG POOLS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 06-03) Motion by second by to waive further reading of the ordinance, read by title only and introduce disapprove hold over ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey, Herfert 09/05/06 5 Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org City Council Agenda for SMtember 5, 2006 • E) PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 3) Public Hearing Appeal of Tentative Tract Map No. 63638 Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Location: 1007 S. Orange Avenue Appellant: Carole Reyes This is an appeal of the August 8, 2006 approval by the West Covina Planning Commission for a 4-unit, single-family residential, detached housing project with a private street. 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 adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63638 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 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63638 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Motion by second by to waive further reading of the resolutions, read by title only and adopt disapprove hold over 09/05/06 6 Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org City Council Agenda for Rtember 5, 2006 • E) PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) CALL TO ORDER THE COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION at M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Roll Call: Chairman Herfert, Vice Chairman Touhey Commissioners Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson 4) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND TROJAN TIRE CENTER, INC. REGARDING THE APPROXIMATELY .26 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2533 E. WORKMAN AVENUE REFERRED TO AS THE FORMER EASTLAND TRANSMISSION SITE 1) Verification of publications 2) Open hearing 3) Staff presentation 4) Public testimony 5) Close hearing 6) Council discussion 7) Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council and the Community Development Commission take the following actions. City Council Action: 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 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND TROJAN TIRE CENTER, INC. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Motion by second by to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and approve disapprove hold over Community Development Commission Action: It is recommended that the Community Development Commission adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND TROJAN TIRE CENTER, INC. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Motion by second by to waive further reading of the resolution, read by title only and approve disapprove hold over 09/05/06 7 Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org City Council Agenda for September 5, 2006 • F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Recess the City Council meeting at pm to convene the CDC. Reconvene the City Council meeting at pm. G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 1) Athens Services 2006 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Landfill Disposal It is recommended that the City Council approve the Schedule of Rates and Amendment #5, which includes a 4.67% CPI increase and a Los Angeles County disposal pass through tipping fee increase of 7.54% to $26.20 per ton. Motion by approve disapprove PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT second by hold over 2) Funding for a Traffic Sienal on Pacific Avenue It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction. Motion by to second by H) MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS to 1) Mayor Herfert Selection of City Council Ad -Hoc Committee for 605/10 Interchange and 10 Freewav HOV Lane Improvements It is recommended that the Mayor appoint two representatives and an alternate to serve on a 605/10 Freeway Ad -Hoc Committee. Motion by to second by 09/05/06 8 Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org City Council Agenda for September 5, 2006 I) COUNCIL REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS (Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f — Requests by Councilmembers for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily available must be placed on the City Council agenda as items of business and must be approved by a majority of the City Council.) 1) Request from.Mayor Pro Tem Michael Touhey Requesting the City Council to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Specialized Legal Services It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Motion by to second by 2) Request from Mayor Steve Herfert Requesting the City Council to Hire an Investigator to Look into a Hostile Work Environment Complaint Against Councilmember Hernandez It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Motion by second by to 3) Request from Mayor Steve Herfert Requesting the City Council to Adopt a City Policy to Regulate Door -to -Door Solicitations It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Motion by second by to 4) Request from Mayor Steve Herfert Requesting the City Council to Discuss Adopting a Policy for Cable Companies Installation Standards Including Identification of Employees on Service Calls It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Motion by to second by 09/05/06 Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org City Council Agenda for September 5, 2006 J) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Motion by second by to adjourn the meeting at p.m. Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday September 19 October 3 October 17 November 7 Tentative City Council Meetings 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Regular Meeting 09/05/06 10 Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org