12-21-2010 - RegularEST COV
CITY OF WES
CITY CO
COMMUNITY DEVELO
COVINA
CIL
ENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY DECEMBER 1, 2010, 7:00 PM
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
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WEST COVINA, CAL FORNIA 9179 t,µ
OF I F E CITY LERK
Mayor/Chairman
Mayor Pro TemNice Chai
Councilmember/Commi
Councilmember/Commissi,
Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic
Herfert
i Michael Touhey
ier Sherri Lane
Shelley Sanderson
prior to entering the Council Chambers
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NOTICE
The City Council/Community Development Commission
third Tuesday of the month. The West Covina Public F
Services Foundation are agencies on which the City Cou
these boards, as necessary.
PUBLIC CO
ADDRESSING THE CITY CO
(Per WCMC 2-48, Ordinance No. 2150)
. regularly convene in joirit session on the first and
icing Authority and The West Covina Community
serves as members. Agendas may contain items for
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Oral Communications may be limited to thirty (30) minu es, unless speakers addressing agenda items have
not concluded.
Any testimony or continents regarding a matter set for a Public .Hearing will 'be heard during the hearing.
RULES OF DECORUM
Excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code and Penal C I de pertaining to the Rules of Decorum will be
found at the end of the agenda.
Tuesday December 21, 2010
AGEND
CITY OF WEST 1COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY DECEMBER � 1, 2010, 7:00 PM
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
INVOCATION
Andrew Pasmant
City Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition
October Photo Contest Winners
Craig Hoffman - Adult Entry
Rebecca Lisberg - Youth Entry
Certificates of Recognition
November Contest Winners
Colleen Riemer — Adult Entry
Allison Lisberg — Youth Entry
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minute
Please step forward to the podium and state your name and
Mayor.
residence for the record when recognized by the
CONSENT CALENDAR - City Council/CDC
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call
vote. There will be no separate discussion of these item unless members of the City Council/Community
Development Commission request specific items to be removed Iron the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or
action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive file)
1) Regular Joint City Council/CDC Minutes :December 7, 2010
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COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (re
2) Planning Commission - 12/14/10
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
3) Meeting of November 30, 2010
I. Request:
Foothill Transit
That a bus zone be relocated from the corne.
the corner of Pacific Avenue and Bromley Av
& file)
& file)
of Pacific Avenue and Leland Avenue to
Traffic Com»:ittee Recommendations:
That staff request Foothill Transit to elimina e the bus stop on Pacific Avenue at Leland
Avenue and utilize the bus stops at Puente Avenue and Cameron Avenue for the Bus
Riders.
That staff budget for future bus shelters and trash cans at the bus stop at Pacific Avenue
and Cameron Avenue.
II. Request:
Property Manager of 1801 East Cortez Street
That on -street parking along Azusa Avenue south of the most southerly driveway of
1801 East Cortez Street be limited to one hour.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That on -street parking along Azusa Avem
1801 East Cortez Street be limited to c
implemented to accominodate two vehicles.
south of the most southerly driveway of
hour from .9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. be
III. Request:
West Covina Unified School District
To review and mitigate the Walnut Grove ntennediate School zone traffic conditions
accordingly at the intersection of east Vine Avenue and South Walnut Avenue.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That Stop signs (R1-1) and Stop Ahead igns (W3-1) with pavement messages be
installed on east and westbound Vine Avenue at Walnut Avenue.
IV. Request:
Property Manager, Heritage Park Senior,
That No Parking on Street Sweeping Da
Senior Apartments at.1800 West Badillo S
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That No Parking on Street Sweeping Da
Senior Apartments at 1800 West Badillo S
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
be implemented adjacent to the Heritage
A every Tuesday of each month from 7:00
be implemented adjacent to the Heritage
-t every Tuesday of each month from 7:00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Miscellaneous
4) Annual Report for the Year Ended June 3Q, 2010
It is recommended that the Community
report.
[it Commission receive and file this
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5) Award of Bid for Financial Advisor
It is recommended that the Community ]
for financial advisory services on the „i
deferral owing to Los Angeles County to
6) Award of Bid for Bond Counsel
It is recommended that the Community
Counsel Bid for 'issuance 'of bonds to fin
Angeles County to Fulbright & Jaworski.
7) Award of Contract - Housing Loan Services
It is recommended that the Community I
administration contract to AmeriNational
administrative services.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT - Miscellaneous
8)
ment Commission (CDC) award the bid
of bonds to finance the tax increment
& Company Advisors.
velopment Commission award the Bond
the tax increment deferral owing to Los
Commission Award the housing
Services, Inc. for housing loan
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report fo� the Year Ended June 30, 2010
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
PUBLIC WORKS - Miscellaneous
9) Request for Reallocation of Property Taxes
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No.
Location: 3420 East Cortez Street (Existin
It is recommended that the City Council
RESOLUTION NO. - A RED
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, C2
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SU]
ANGELES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR
NO. 22 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGE
CITY OF WEST, COVINA, CALIFOR
NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPER
AN ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SA]
ANNEXATION NO. 372
,2 (Annexation No. 372)
Single -Family Homes)
the following resolution:
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
JFORNIA, ADOPTING THE JOINT
RVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
--S, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
A, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING
T TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM
TATION DISTRICT NO. 22, BEING
10) Request for Reallocation of Property Taxes
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 22 (Annexation No. 367)
Location: 723 South Prospero Drive (Exist ng Single -Family Homes)
It is recommended that the City Council
RESOLUTION NO. - A RE,
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, C.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SU.
ANGELES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR
NO. 22 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGF
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR
NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPER
AN ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SA
ANNEXATION NO. 367
the following resolution:
ELUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
�IFORNIA, ADOPTING THE JOINT
,IRVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
ES,'AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
IA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING
i' TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM
:TATION ' DISTRICT NO. 22, BEING
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11)
12)
Adoption of the California Building and California Fire Code Ordinance
It is recommended that the City Council adopt ;he following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, .MENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II,
IV, VI, AND VII; CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE I; AND CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE t DOPTION OF THE 2010 EDITION OF
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2010 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL
CODE, 2010 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL I CODE;' 2010 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, 2010 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICA CODE, 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2010 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, AND THE
2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2009
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE' .
Southern California Edison Request to Perf�rm Work on Sunset Avenue Currently
Under Moratorium
It is recommended that the City Council apprve Southern California Edison's request to
perform work on Sunset Avenue from Fairg ove Avenue to Starburst Drive and from
Durness Street to Cameron Avenue, that is c irrend wider moratorium until 2013, and
authorize the Public Works Director/City Eigmeer to issue a permit under the City's
Municipal Code emergency provision.
ACTION ON CONSENT CA ENDAR
Motion by second by
to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar as presented
except:
ROLL CALL: Lane,
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
SEPARATE ACTION
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Tuesday December 21, 2010
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13) Public Hearing
Code Amendment No. 09-06
Recycling Facility Standards and Procedur s for Heariligs, Revocations and
Appeals -Code Update
Applicant: City of West Covina
Location: Citywide
The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning)
of the West Covina Municipal Code rel.-ted to recycling facility standards and
procedures for hearings, revocations, and appeals.
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Staff presentation
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council
introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RECYCLING CENTERS/MATERIALS
RECOVERY FACILITIES/SOLID WASTE TRANSFER AND PROCESSING
CENTERS STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES, HEARINGS, NOTICES, FEES AND
CASES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 09-06)
Motion by second by
to
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
14) Consideration of Appointment to Fill the 17acancy of the City Council Seat for the
Unexpired Term Ending November 2011
City staff recommends the City Council revi w the applications submitted and either fill
the vacancy of the Council seat by appointme t or provide other direction to City staff.
Motion by second by
to
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Tuesday December 21, 2010
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
15) Appointments to City Commissions
It is recommended that the City Council
individuals to various City Commissions as
the appropriate resolutions appointing
• Community Services Commission - One commissioner to serve the remaining
three-year term that expires on March 1, 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. - A SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST CQi VIVA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
TO THE WEST 'COVINA COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
Motion by second by
to
• Human Resources Commission - Fiv
February 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. - A
OF THE CITY OF WEST C
INDIVIDUALS TO THE WES
COMMISSION
Motion by second by
to
commissioners to serve a term begirming
SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JA, CALIFORNIA. APPOINTING
COVINA HUMAN RESOURCES
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None.
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councibnembers shall make a bri f report or file a written report"on any
meeting/event/conference attended at City expense)
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN'I' UOMMIJSION KEl1UEb1 6 Pub.,
REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f - Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily
available must be placed on the City Council/Connnunity Develprnent Commission agenda as items of business and
must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Connnunity Development Commission)
Mayor Pro Tem Michael.Touhey
16) Request from Mayor Pro Tem. Michael To hey Requesting the City Council's
Consensus to Instruct City Staff to Go Out to Bid for the City's Financial Audit
Contract
It is recommended that the City Council
Motion by second by
to
staff accordingly.
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Tuesday December 21, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting - CC and. CDC O1/04/2011
RULES OF DECORUM
The following are excerpts front the West Covina Municipal
Sec. 2-48. Manner of addressing council; time limit; peroa
(a) Each person addressing the council shall step up to t
residence in an audible tone of voice for the record an(
limit his or her address to five (5) minutes.
(b) The city council may establish a limit on the duration o:
(c) All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a bod
than the council and the person having the floor, sha
directly or through a member of the council, without t
shall be asked of a councilmember except through the pi
(d) The presiding officer may require any person to be swo
subject. Any such person who, having taken an oath
contrary to such oath states as true any material matter
criminally and subject to the penalty prescribed for perji
7:00 PM
addressing may be sworn.
rostrum, shall give his or her name and city of
unless further time is granted by the council, shall
oral communications.
and not to any member thereof. No person, other
be permitted to enter into any discussion, either
e permission of the presiding officer. No question
;siding officer.
a as a witness before addressing the council on any
hat he or she will testify truthfully, willfully and
which he knows to be false may be held to answer
y by the provisions of the Penal Code of the state.
Sec. 2-50. Decorum --Required.
(a) While the council is in session, the members must pres rve order and decorum, and a member shall neither,
by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the council nor disturb any
member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the council or its presiding officer, except as
otherwise herein provided.
(b) Any person making personal, impertinent or slandero s remarks or who shall become boisterous while
addressing the council shall be forthwith, by the presiding officer, barred from further audience before the
council, unless permission to continue be granted by a majority vote of the council
Sec. 2-52. Persons authorized to be within council area.
No person, except city officials, their representatives and
the rail in front of the council chamber without the express
The following are excerpts from the Penal Code
148(a) (1) Every Person who willfully resists, delays,
emergency medical technician, as defined in Divi;
and Safety code, in the discharge or attempt to d
when no other punishment is prescribed, shall be
($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail
imprisomment.
403 Every person who, without authority of law, will
is not unlawful in its character, other than an ass,
Code or Section 18340 of the Elections Code, is
s of the news media shall be permitted within
of the council.
obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or an
2.5 (commencing with Section 1797) of the Health
arge any duty of his or her office or employment,
ished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars
.to exceed one year, or by both that fine and
disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that
i or meeting referred to in Section 303 of the Penal
of a misdemeanor.
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