09-17-2013 - RegularCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2013, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Shelley Sanderson
Mayor. Pro Tem Steve Herfert
Councilmember Andrew McIntyre
Councilmember Robert Sotelo
Councilmember Fredrick Sykes
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AGENDA MATERIAL
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Avenue, West Covina and at www.westcovina.orQ. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda,
not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Council that is distributed less than 72 hours
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located at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, during normal business hours.
NOTICE
The City Council will regularly convene on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The West Covina Community
Development Commission, .West Covina Public Financing 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
(Per WCMC 2-48, Ordinance No. 2150)
Any person wishing to address the City Council 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.
Please identify, on the speaker card. whether you are speaking on an agenda item 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.
RULES OF DECORUM
Excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code and Penal Code pertaining to the Rules of Decorum will be
found at the end of agenda.
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Tuesday September 17, 2013
AGENDA
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2013, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION
Reverend Susan Oeffler
West Covina United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation
Action Food Pantry
Resolution of Commendation_ and City Tile
Michael Wallich
For 29 Years of Service
Certificate of Recognition
Flowers by Robert Taylor
50th Anniversary
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the
Mayor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or
action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2013
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2013
COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive & file)
2) Planning Commission - September 10, 2013
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CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
3) Government Tort Claim Denials (deny & notify claimant)
It is recommended that the City Council deny the following Government Tort Claims
and the claimants and/or their respective attorneys be so notified.
• Lorenzo Diaz, a minor by his Guardian Ad Litem, Angela Diaz vs. City of West
Covina
• Antonio Diaz, a minor by his Guardian Ad Litem, Angela Diaz vs. City of West
Covina
• Raul Valverde Jr. vs. City of West Covina
• Kevin Kito vs. City of West Covina
• Daniel Theodore Clavel vs. City of West Covina
• Tracey Walker-Clavel vs. City of West Covina
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (accept & file)
4) Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013
L Request:
City Initiated
That stop signs be installed on the minor street approaches to Eveningside Drive.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That stop signs and pavement markings be installed on westbound and eastbound
approaches of Peppertree Circle, Brooktree Circle, and the three public alleys at
Eveningside Drive.
That stop ahead signs and pavement markings be installed on westbound and eastbound
approaches of Peppertree Circle and Brooktree Circle.
IL Request:
Juan Diaz, West Covina Resident
That a "keep clear" pavement message and 12-inch wide solid white stripes be installed
on northbound Azusa Avenue at the most northerly drive of the Brookhollow
Apartments, 2600 South Azusa Avenue.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That a "keep clear" pavement message and 12-inch wide solid white stripes be installed
on northbound Azusa Avenue at the most northerly drive of the Brookhollow
Apartments, 2600 South Azusa Avenue.
That R10-7 "do. not block intersection" signs be installed.
III. Request:
Cottage Developme`it, Developer of 131 No. Lang Avenue
That a multi -way stop be installed at the intersection of Lang Avenue and Harbert Street.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That a multi -way stop be installed at the intersection of Lang Avenue and Harbert Street.
That a crosswalk be installed on Lang Avenue south of Harbert Avenue and on Harbert
Avenue east of Lang Avenue.
That no pedestrian crossing (R9-3) and use crosswalk (R9-3b) signs be installed on west
and east sides of Lang Avenue north of Harbert Avenue.
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IV. Request:
Don Petrovich, West Covina Resident
That traffic conditions be reviewed on Ellen Drive between Eckerman Avenue and
Carlton Avenue.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That a painted centerline with raised reflective markers be installed at the intersections of
Eckerman Avenue and Ellen Drive and Carlton Avenue and Ellen Drive. .
That advance curve warning signs (wl-1) be installed on Eckerman Avenue and Carlton
Avenue.
V. Request:
Myron Lewis, West Covina Resident
That stop signs be installed on the alley approaches to Grovecenter Avenue and Badillo
Street.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That stop signs and pavement marking be installed on the alleys at Grovecenter Avenue
and Badillo Street.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
5) BKK Radio Tower Lease Agreement with Mount San Antonio College
It is recommended that the City Council approve the lease agreement with Mount San
Antonio College to rent space on the BKK Radio Tower.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
6) Ambulance - Award of Purchase
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. In accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-
333 (i) (2), find that Huntington Beach Fire Department Request Quote (RFQ) #12-
0910 for the purchase of an ambulance satisfies West Covina's bid process, and
authorize the Finance and Administration Services Department to enter into a 60-
month financing agreement with First Municipal Leasing Corporation for the
purchase of two (2) Dodge 4500 4x2 Chassis with Type-1 Modular Box ambulances.
2. Appropriate the funds in the amount of $75,470.72 annual payment from Fiscal Year
2013-2014, Fire Department Operating Budget account numbers 110.32.3210.6438
and 110.32.3210.6439, and the subsequent four years for a total purchase of
$377,353.60 which includes sales tax, interest/fees, and delivery.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
7) Asset Forfeiture Funds for Mobile Command Vehicle, Overtime, and Supplies
It is. recommended that the City Council:
1. Appropriate a total of $1,085,000 in federal asset forfeiture funds from the fund
balance of Fund 117, as follows:
- $750,000 into 117.31.3120.5113 for supplemental, unbudgeted overtime for
staffing 'shortages, neighborhood crime responses, targeted enforcement, and
emergency SWAT deployments.
- $230,000 into 117.31.3120.7170 to partially fund the purchase of a new mobile
command vehicle. Other previously appropriated funding, including asset
forfeiture vehicle funds totaling $200,000 in Fund 117, Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) grant funds totaling $100,000 in Fund 155,
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and donation funds received from the Castucci Foundation totaling $50,000 in.
Fund 220, can fund the remainder of this vehicle purchase, including taxes and
fees.
- $105,000 into 117.31.3120.6999 for police equipment including vehicle mounted
items, interoperable communications radios and accessories, and tactical
enforcement and protective gear.
2. .In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-333 (i)
(2), find that the GSA pricing contract # COM-FLCC39, for the 39' self propelled
mobile command center satisfies West Covina's bid process, and authorize the
purchase of a specified vehicle including customizations and omissions specific to the
West Covina Police Department, directly from Mobile Specialty Vehicles of Jasper,
TX, for $432,850, plus applicable California taxes, licenses, and registration fees,
from the accounts referenced above.
3. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-333 (i)
(2), find that the Los Angeles County contract pricing MA-IS-18105 for interoperable
radio items satisfies West Covina's bid process, and authorize the direct purchase of
six ,(6) radios with accessories (5 equipped APX dual band radios and 1 equipped
CDM 1250 unit) for the mobile command vehicle from Motorola (through their
authorized regional distributor, Advanced Electronics), totaling $38,006.30, from
account 117.31.3120.6999.
8) Resolution Opposing the County of Los Angeles from Issuing an Off -Sale Alcoholic
Beverage License to the Convenience Store Located at Valinda and Maplegrove
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES FROM ISSUING AN OFF -SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
TO THE CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED AT VALINDA AND MAPLEGROVE
9) East San Gabriel.Valley Interagency Communications Interoperability System
(ICIS)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the following resolution authorizing the City of West Covina's participation in
East San Gabriel Valley Regional Communications Network, and authorizing the
Mayor of the City of West Covina to execute related agreements:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST COVINA'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL.
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS
10) Authorization for the Public Works Director to Approve Applications and Other
Necessary Documents for Grant Funded Public Works Projects
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 PUBLIC
WORKS. DIRECTOR TO APPROVE APPLICATIONS AND OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS FOR GRANT FUNDED PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 TO AND INCLUDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. DEPARTMENT
11) Fiscal Year 2013-14 `Investment Policy
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year
2013-14 incorporating all proposed revisions.
COUNCILMEMBER/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
12) MAYOR PRO TEM STEVE HERFERT
Safety Enhancement for the Crosswalk on Sunset Avenue at Rowland Avenue
It is recommended to purchase and install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
system at the marked crosswalk at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Rowland
Avenue at a cost of $40,000, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to
request quotes to purchase and install the RRFB system.
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by second by
to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar as presented
except:
ROLL CALL: Herfert, McIntyre, Sotelo, Sykes, Sanderson
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13) Fees and Charges
The purpose of this hearing is to consider establishing new fees and adjusting existing
fees, fines, and service charges.
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 adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING AND INCREASING
CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES
Motion by
adopt
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
second by
disapprove hold over
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the Successor Agency
meeting.
SEE SEPARATE AGENCY AGENDA
Reconvene the City Council meeting at p.m.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT SOTELO
14) Request from Councilmember Robert Sotelo
Orangewood Park Soccer Complex
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the three phase Orangewood Park Soccer Complex development in
concept;
2. Instruct City: staff to prepare a Request for Proposals to hire a consultant to design
the proposed soccer complex (Phase I -III); and
3. Authorize City staff to begin Phase I (Soccer Fields) development once a sufficient
amount of Park Development Funds are deposited into the account.
Motion by second by
approve disapprove hold over
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AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if airy)
(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.)
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR 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/Community Development Commission agenda as items of business and
must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.)
MAYOR SHELLEY SANDERSON
15) Request from Mayor Shelley Sanderson Seeking the City Council's Support to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report on Security Measures for the Paseo behind
the 1800 Block of Woodgate Drive
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by I second by
to
16) Request from Mayor Shelley Sanderson
Seeking the City Council's Support to Draft an Ordinance Modeled after the City of
Covina's Rental Housing Permitting and Inspection Program
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by second by
to
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Next Tentative City Council Meeting
Regular Meeting - CC 10/01/2013 7:00 PM
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RULES OF DECORUM
The following are excerpts from 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.
Sec. 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.
The following are excerpts from 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
imprisomment.
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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