01-17-2012 - RegularCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2012,.7:00 PM
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY. AVENUE
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Mayo'r/Chairman Michael Toubey D
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Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Sherri CE O(T�E CITY CLERK
Councilmember/Commissioner Steve Herfert
Councilmember/Commissioner Shelley San derson
Councilmember/Commissioner Fredrick Sykes
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AGENDA MATERIAL
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Avenue, West Covina and at www.westcoving.o . Any writings or documents. regarding any item on this agenda,
not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Cqqncil that is distributed less than 72 hours
before the meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 of City Hall
located at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, during normal business hours.
NOTICE
The City Council/Community Development Commission will regularly convene in joint session on the first and
third Tuesday of the month. The West Covina Public Financ ' ing Authority and The West Covina Community
Services Foundation are agencies on which the City Council serves as members. Agendas may contain items for
these boards, as necessary.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMFNT COMMISSION
(Per WCMC 2-48, Ordinance No. 2150)
Any person wishing to address the City Council/Communi.ty, Development Commission on any matter listed on
the agenda or on any other matter w ' ithin 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.
Please ident?fy on the speaker card whetheryou are speaking on an, agenda itent or non -agenda. Requests to
speak on agenda items will be heard prior to requests to speak on non -agenda. items. All comments are
limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.
Oral Communications may be limited to thirty (30) minutes, unless speakers addressing agenda items have
not concluded.
Any testimony or comments regarding a matter set for a Public Hearing will be heard during the hearing.
Rl11,FS OF DFCORUM
Excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code and Penal Code pertaining tothe Rules of Decorum will be
found at the end of the agenda.
Tuesday January 17, 2012
AGENDA
CITY OF. WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2012, 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
Resolution of Commendation and City Tile
Commander Dan Brooks
For over 31 Years of Service
1980-2011
City Tile Presentation
Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor
For over 20 Years of Service
Southern California Edison Energy Efficiency.,Project Awards
Certificates ofRecognition
Home for the Holidays Award Recipients
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speake
Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the
Mayor.
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 items, unless members of the City Council/Community
Development Commission request specific items to be removedfrom the Consent Calendarfor separate discussion or
action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) No reports for this meeting.
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Tuesday January 17, 2012
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
2) Ordinance for Adoption
Zone Change No. 11-01
1607 West Covina Parkway (Southeast corner -of West Covina Parkway and West
Garvey Avenue South - Civic Center)
This ordinance was introduced at a Special City Council meeting on January 10, 2012.
The purpose of this ordinance is to change the zone designation from "Public Building" to
"Neighborhood Commercial" to facilitate the development of a professional/medical
office project within the Civic Center complex.. This ordinance will become effective on
February 17, 2012, thirty days after its adoption. It is recommended that the City Council
adopt the following ordinance: I . I
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.
11-01
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (accept & file)
3) Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2011
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Receive and file the minutes of the Traffic Committee meeting held on December
20,2011.
L Request:
City Initiated
That speed limit for Orange Avenue from Garvey Avenue North to Puente Avenue
be reduced from 40 miles -per hour to 35 miles -per -hour.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That an ordinance be introduced amending Section 22-131 of the West Covina
Municipal Code relating to the reduction of the posted speed limits on Orange
Avenue from Garvey Avenue North to- Puente Avenue from 40 miles -per -hour to 35
miles -per -hour.
11. Request:
DavidApodaca, West Covina Resident
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on Vemess Street from
Carvol Avenue to Toland Avenue every, Tuesday of each month from 7:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Traffic Committee Recommendation
That no parking on street sweeping days, be implemented on Verness Street from
Carvol Avenue to Toland Avenue every Tuesday of each month from 7:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
2. Introduce the following ordinance to reduce the speed limit on a portion of Orange
Avenue from Garvey Avenue North to Puente Avenue from 40 miles -per -hour to
35 miles -per -hour:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-131 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCREASES OF STATE LAW
MAXIMUM SPEEDS (ORANGE AVENUE)
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Tuesday January 17, 2012
TREASURER'S REPORT (receive & rile)
4) City Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2011
5) CDC Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2011
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Miscellaneous
6) FY 2012-2013 Older Americans Act Senior Nutrition Meals Program Grant
Application
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, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A PROPOS AL FOR FY 2012-2013 OLDER AMERICANS ACT COMPETITIVE
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION MEALS PROGRAM
7) Establishing Change in Time for the Senior Citizens Commission Meetings
It is recommended that the City Council ado � t the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2008-84 RELATING TO MEETING TIMES AND PLACES OF COMMISSIONS, TO
CHANGE THE MEETING TIME OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION FROM
3:00 P.M. TO 10:00 A.M., EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 23, 2012
FINANCE DEPARTMENT - Miscellaneous
8) Approval and Transmittal of the Amended, Enforceable Obligations Payment
Schedule (EOPS) and Draft Recognized Obligations' Payment Schedule (ROPS)
Pursuant to ABIX 26
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, TRANSMITTAL OF THE AMENDED
ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT, SCHEDULE (EOPS) AND THE
DRAFT RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS)
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL I X 26 (AB I X 26)
9) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, for the Year Ended June 30, 2011
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
PUBLIC WORKS - Miscellaneous
10) Azusa Avenue and Amar Road Intersection Improvements Project Options
It is recommended that the City Council proceed.,with the current improvement plan
adding left turn lanes in all directions, resulting in three left turn lanes on north and
southbound Azusa Avenue and two left turn lanesbn east and westbo.und Amar Road.
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Tuesday January 17, 2012
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR,
Motion by second by
to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar as presented
except:
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Lane, Sanderson, Sykes, Touhey
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11) Amendments to FY 2011-2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Action Plan
The purpose of this hearing is to consider proposed. amendments to t * he City of West
Covina's FY 2011-2012 Action Plan for the City's Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. -
a) Verification of publication
b) Open hearing
c) Staff presentation
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) Recommendation: It is recommended, that the City Council approve the proposed
amendments to the FY 2011-2012 CDBG Action Plan as detailed in the report and
authorize appropriations necessary to implement amendments.
Motion by second by
approve disapprove hold over
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
12) Annual Appointments of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies
It is recommended that the Mayor make appointments to the various organizations
described in the staff report, subject to City Council confirmation. It is further
recommended that the representatives to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
be named in the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVfNA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND AS THE ALTERNATE
Motion by
adopt
second by
disapprove hold, over
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Tuesday January 17, 2012
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
13) Impact of ABX1 26 to the City and Community Development Commission
It is recommended that the Community Development Commission Board receive and file
this report.
Motion by second by
to receive and file.
14) Designating the Community Development Commission as the Housing Su ccessor
Agency
It is recommended thatthe City Council do the following:
1. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI ' FORNIA, DECLARING THE NEED FOR A
HOUSING AUTHORITY TO FUNCTION WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Motion by
second by
adopt disapprove . hold. o*ver
to
2. Adopt the following urgency ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE NEED FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
TO FUNCTION AS THE CITY OF WEST COVINA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
TRANSFERRING ALL DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
WEST COVINA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE
Motion by
second by
adopt disapprove hold over
Roll Call: Herfert, Lane, Sanderson, Sykes, Touhey
to
3. Introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE ,NEED FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, TO
FUNCTION AS THE CITY OF WEST COVINA HOUSING AUT14ORITY AND
TRANSFERRING ALL DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
WEST COVINA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Motion by
second by
introduce disapprove hold over
Roll Call: Herfert, Lane, Sanderson, Sykes, Touhey
4. Adopt the following resolution:
to
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO TRANSFER
HOUSING FUNCTIONS TO THE LOCAL HOUSING. AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO
PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Motion by
second by
adopt disapprove hold over
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Tuesday January 17, 2012
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
15) Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium to Prohibit the Construction of
Residential Structures on 74 Vacant Properties in the South Hills Subdivision to
Study Development Standards
It is recommended that the City Council introduce and adopt the following ordinance to
establish a moratorium on 74 vacant lots in the South Hills Subdivision:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING GRADING OR
CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES IN SPECIFIED AREAS OF
THE CITY PENDING COMPLETION OF STUDY AND REPORT BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION PERTAINING TO THE PROPER CONDITIONS AND
REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES, DECLARING THIS AN INTERIM ZONING
ORDINANCE, AND SETTING FORTH FACTS CONSTITUTING THE SAME AS
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
Motion by second by
adopt disapprove hold over
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report, verbal if any,
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any
meetinglevent1conference attended at City expense.)
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REQUESTS FOR
REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4f - Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily
available must be placed on the City Council/Community Development Commission agenda as items of business and
must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.)
Request from Councilmember Steve Herfert
16) Request from Councilmember Steve Herfert Requesting the City Council Consensus
to Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report Reviewing Cost Saving Opportunities of
City Commissions
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by second by
to
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COMMENTS
ADJOURNMEN
Next Tentative Ci1y Council/CDC Meeting
Regular Meeting - CC and CDC 02/07/2012 7:00 PM
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Tuesday January 1.7, 2012
RULES OF DECORUM
Thefollowing are excerptsfrom the West Covina Municipal Code:
Sec. 2-48. Manner of addressing council; time limit; persons addressing may be sworn.
(a) Each person addressing the council shall step up to the rostrum, shall give his or her name and city of
residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and unless further time is granted by the council, shall
limit his or her address to five (5) minutes.
(b) The city council may establish a limit on the duration of oral communications.
(c) All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other
than the council and the person having the floor, shall.be permitted to enter into any discussion, either
directly or through a member of the council, without the permission of the presiding officer. No question
shall be asked of a councilmember except through the presiding officer.
(d) The presiding officer may require any person to be sworn as. a witness before addressing the council on any
subject. Any such person who, having taken an oath that he or she will testify truthfully, willfully and
contrary to such oath states as true any material matter which he knows to be false may be held to answer
criminally and subject to the penalty prescribed for perjury by the provisions of the Penal Code of the state.
See. 2-50. Decorum --Required.
(a) While the council is in session, the members must preserve 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 slanderous 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 members of the news media shall be permitted within
the rail in front of the council chamber without the express consent of the council.
Thefollowing are excerptsfrom the Penal Code
148(a) (1) Every Person who willfully resists, delays, or obstructs Any public officer, peace officer, or an
emergency medical technician, as defined in Division 2.5 (commencing with Section 1797) of the Health
and Safety code, in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment,
when no other punishment is prescribed, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars
($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and
imprisonment.
403 Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that
is not unlawful in its character, other than an assembly or meeting referred to in Section 303 of the Penal
Code or Section 18340 of the Elections Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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