09-19-2006 - RegularREGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday
September 19, 2006
AGENDA
7:00 pm
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION Reverend Amy Arnold
Citrus Valley Hospice Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Herfert
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS * Blue Star Video
* Certificate of Recognition
Hollingworth Elementary School
* Certificate of Recognition
Starbucks
* Certificate of Recognition
National Little League
- 9-10 All Stars - District 19 Champions
- City Tournament Minor Champs
* West Covina Youth Council
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City Council Agenda for September 19, 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
No reports for this meeting.
D) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Special Meeting of June 29, 2006
Special Joint Meeting with CDC and PFA of June 29, 2006
Special Meeting of July 13, 2006
Special Joint Meeting with CDC of July 13, 2006
Special Meeting of August 1, 2006
Regular Meeting of August 1, 2006
2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Planning ................................................. 09/12/06
b) Senior Citizens .......................................... 08/10/06
c) Community Services ................................... 08/08/06
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D) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
3) Ordinance for Adoption
a) Code Amendment No. 06-03
Separation of Barns/Corrals and Swimming Pools in Single -Family
Residential Zones
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of September
5, 2006. The ordinance would establish requirements for the separation of
swimming pools and structures to house animals. This ordinance would
become effective in 30 days on October 19, 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 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL - CODE RELATED TO SEPARATION OF
BARNS/CORRALS AND SWIMMING POOLS IN SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 06-03)
b) Code Amendment No. 06-01
Second Driveways
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of September
5, 2006. The ordinance would establish requirements allowing second
driveways in "Single -Family Residential' (R-1) and "Residential
Agricultural" (R-A) Zones. This ordinance would become effective in 30
days on October 19, 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 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA,
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SECOND DRIVEWAYS IN
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (CODE AMENDMENT NO.
06-01)
4) Miscellaneous'— City Clerk's Office
a) Biennial Review
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Miscellaneous — Planning Department
b)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
waive City fees of $520 in conjunction with the Taste of West Covina
event scheduled for October 6-8, 2006.
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D) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
4) Miscellaneous — Police Department
c) 2006 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant
It is recommended that the City Council accept the 2006 California Office
of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant for traffic enforcement activities, and
appropriate the $116,034 reimbursable grant as follows:
• $85,175 in 198.31.3121.5113 (traffic enforcement overtime)
• $9,859 in 198.31.3121.5XXX (overtime -derived benefits)
• $2,400 in 198.31.3121.6050 (grant travel and training)
• .$4,000 in 198.31.3121.6270 (supplies for "Every 15 Minutes"
education program)
• $14,600 in 198.31.3121.7160 (traffic control message board/trailer)
5) Conference and Meeting Report (receive & file)
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file
a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)
a) Mayor Pro Tern Michael Touhey - Conference and Meeting Report
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1 THROUGH D-5a:
Motion by second by
to waive further reading of the ordinances, read by title only and adopt
and approve all items except:
ROLL CALL: Hernandez, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey, Herfert
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
No reports for this meeting.
F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No reports for this meeting.
G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1) 2006-2008 Budget Follow -Up Items
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1. Authorize the hiring of a consultant to perform a fire station location
study/facility needs assessment and appropriate $30,000 from the
Construction Tax Fund (160).
2. Authorize the hiring of a consultant to perform a police facility needs
assessment and appropriate $30,000 from the Construction Tax Fund (160).
3. Approve moving the police vehicle evidence enclosure capital project into the
2006-07 CIP and appropriating $35,000 from the Construction Tax Fund
(160).
4. Approve publishing the Discover newsletter on a monthly basis (currently
done bi-monthly) and appropriate $27,500 from the General Fund Reserve
(Fund 110) and appropriate $27, 500 from the CDC reserve (Funds 876, 877
and 862).
Motion by 2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
H) MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
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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 Steve Herfert Requesting the City Council Adopt a City
Policy to Regulate Door to Door Solicitations and Employees Making Service
Calls to Residents
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by
to
J) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
second by
second by
to adjourn the meeting at
p.m.
Tentative City Council Meetings
Tuesday October 3
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
Tuesday October 17
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
Tuesday November 7
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
Tuesday November 21
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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