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12-07-2004 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL December 7, 2004 Mayor Miller called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:15 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Ernie Benevides Faith Community Church Led by Mayor Miller ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson, Councilmember Hernandez, Wong Absent: Councilmember Herfert Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Freeland, McIsaac, Yauchzee, Hoppe, Wills, Tedesco, Elliott, Anderson, Bachman, Durbin, Samaniego, Paul, Chung, Lee, Cendejas, Villegas, M. Gorman, Rush REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following: The City Council and Community Development Commission commenced the special meeting at 6:10 with all members present except Councilmember/Commissioner Herfert. Prior to recessing into closed session all items scheduled on both agendas were announced for inclusion in the closed session discussion. Regarding items on the City Council agenda: Conference with Real Property Negotiators — City Council received briefing from agency negotiators, direction was provided to agency negotiators with no final action and nothing further to report. Discussion will continue following the regular City Council meeting. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation - No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. Conference with Labor Negotiators — City Council received briefing from City's negotiators, no final action regarding the employee groups, nothing further to report. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Manager — This item was not discussed and held over for discussion for after the regular City Council meeting. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — Council gave direction and authority to resolve the two matters (Jan Poirier vs. CWC and Gary Christensen vs. CWC)) as listed on the agenda by unanimous vote. Regarding items on the CDC agenda: Conference with Real Property Negotiators — 298 N. Azusa Avenue —Will be held over and discussed after the regular City Council meeting. Northeast quadrant of An:ar Road/Azusa Avenue, Parcel I of Parcel Map 24584 — Briefing received from CDC, direction provided to staff but no final action taken, nothing further to report. 205-245 N. Citrus and 2504-2539 E. Workman Avenue — This matter is on the CDC open session agenda for consideration, no further report. Council Minutes 12-07-04 0 • CHANGES TO THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESENTATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John Scheuplein 205- N. Citrus Street — CDC unanimously provided direction authorizing execution of lease consistent with terms as expressed in closed session and authorized executive direction to execute lease. City Manager Pasmant removed item C-6g, Procurement of Administrative Four -Door Sedan, from the agenda. The following minutes were approved as presented: Special meeting of November 16, 2004 Regular meeting of November 16, 2004 Blue Star Video was aired. Mayor Miller announced a reception at the Rose Parade Float tent on December 19, 2004. Mayor Miller, assisted by Environmental Management Director Steve Samaniego, recognized the following: 2005 Used Oil Recycling School Calendar Winners: * Julia Chen, Merced Elementary School * Dale Eatherly, San Jose -Edison Academy * Tony Ghanem, Christ Lutheran School * Monica Gonzalez, Grovecenter Elementary School * Britney Larriva, Merced Elementary School * Andrea Liu, Mesa Elementary School * Alysa Morales, Monte Vista Elementary School * Amanda Najera, San Jose -Edison Academy * Joanne Christine C. Serrano, St. Christopher Parish School * Ashley K. Siapno, West Covina Christian School * Amy Tieu, Orangewood Elementary School 2005 Calendar Grand Prize Winner * Jennie Truong, California Elementary School ACE (Alameda Corridor East) video was aired which shows the construction at Nogales and Valley Blvd. , Mayor Miller read a prepared statement in response to allegations and statements made toward him by Cookie Nance at the November 16, 2004 City Council meeting. John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, commented on City functions including Winterfest, flu shots at the Senior Center, and the recognition of Used Oil Recycling School Calendar winners. Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, West Covina resident, addressed Council regarding the Wal Mart proposal, Nogales annexation and lack of BKK documents at the library. John Linlow John Linlow, West Covina resident, spoke on his experiences related to Pearl Habor Day and DMV tests for seniors. Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, thanked the Council for continuing with the holiday lighting on Amar from Azusa to Shadow Oak. Marilee Marrero Marilee Marrero, West Covina Librarian, thanked the Council for the Library coverage in the West Covina Discover and on the City website. Ms. Marrero also stated that BKK documents are on file at the library. 2 Council Minutes 12-07-04 • • Tyra Mason Tyra Mason, representing the Chamber of Commerce, invited the viewers to attend the West Covina Farmers Market and Street Festival. Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, provided a testimonial regarding the gnatcatcher and the environment at BKK for the bird. Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, announced the ill health of a former 'Commissioner and the upcoming CIF game between West Covina High School and South Hills High School ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS Finance Department Budget Process Follow-up: Potential Sale of Unimproved Land at Shadow Oak Park Sale of Shadow Oak Park Finance Director Bachman presented the staff report. Staff responded to questions from Council regarding Woodside Village Master Plan, citywide parkland standards and ratio of park areas per dwellings. Councilmember Hernandez requested looking into the expansion of the park service area to include county census tracks, which may provide CDBG eligibility for development. John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, addressed the need of affordable housing. Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, commented on parkland ratios and stated her opposition to the sale of the unimproved land at Shadow Oak. Councilmember Wong stated his view that the sale is not a solution to balance the budget and requests that staff bring back options regarding use of the property. Councilmember Sanderson also supports other options including Councilmember Hernandez's proposal seeking CDBG funding. Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson directing staff to come up with potential plans for a hybrid development to encompass both housing and programs along with comparison of strictly 100% programs and to schedule community meetings to receive input. Motion carried 4-0. Recess Mayor Miller called for a five-minute recess at 8:50 p.m. City Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. with Councilmember Herfert absent. City Manager's Office Charter City Designation Charter City Designation Special Assistant to the City Manager Chris Freeland presented the staff report. Staff and legal counsel responded to questions from Council regarding advantages and specifics of a simplified charter. John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, commented on some of the advantages of a charter and advised the Council to thoroughly review other cities existing charters before making a determination. Royall Brown, West Covina resident, spoke on the advantages of a reclaimed water enterprise. 3 Council Minutes 12-07-04 • Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, expressed her views on becoming a charter city and asked whether the proposed charter would encompass the existing ordinances of the city and whether they could be amended. Freeland explained that the existing municipal code would be adopted as part of the charter and can be amended through the ordinance process, specific items outlined in the charter would be amended by public vote. Motion After lengthy Council discussion, a motion was offered by Councilmember Wong to receive and file the report. A substitute motion was offered by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to direct staff to respond to the many questions brought up by Council through their discussion, including questions regarding new charters within last 10 years and their goals and the success levels of attaining those goals and to invite members of public to participate in the consideration of this charter. Motion carried 3-1 with Councilmember Wong voting no. Planning Department General Plan Amendment No. 01-04 Housing Element Update (2000-2006) Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Housing Element Update Principal Planner Jeff Anderson presented the staff report. Planning Director McIsaac responded to Council questions and comments. Royall Brown, West Covina resident, commented on the need of emergency and transitional housing. Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to accept the Housing Element as presented and direct staff to forward the Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for certification. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Miller also requested that staff meet with Citrus Valley Medical Center and other stakeholders to further discuss the issue. Planning Department Motion to Reconsider Pre -Annexation Agreement for Nogales High School Nogales High School Annexation Staff report presented by Planning Director Doug McIsaac. Police Chief Wills responded to questions presented by Mayor Miller regarding the impact of response times if the Nogales campus is annexed. The following comments were received: John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, supported additional Police resources if school is annexed. Royal] Brown, West Covina resident, commented on recent annexations proposed by the Planning Department. Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, voiced his concern with public safety and supported police department resources. Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to the annexation. 4 Council Minutes 12-07-04 Walt Hauser, representing West Covina Police Officers Association, reiterated the Association's previous position of not supporting the annexation without an addition of four police officers. Dr. Ron Leon, Rowland Unified School District Superintendent, • commented on police calls to the school and compared the swap meet benefits to the Farmers Market benefits. Jenny Hurst, Nogales High School Associate Principal, responded to Councilmembers Wong question regarding which law enforcement body the school calls for incidents. Bernie Wilner, West Covina resident, stated that the agreement does not state that the police department will not be fully responsible for calls to the school. Planning Director McIsaac responded to Councilmember Sanderson's questions regarded City policy of adding officers when a new business or development comes into the city. Debbie Hatly, West Covina resident, voiced her opinion of Nogales High School as a safe environment. Mary Jo Maxwell, district resident, commented on Nogales police department and safety on campus. Mayor Miller voiced his concerns regarding the impact of public safety and the service and response times to the south side, but also supported Nogales High School coming into the community. Police Chief Wills responded to . questions from Councilmember Hernandez regarding public safety resources and calls for service to the area which supported Hernandez' opinion that the annexation will not have a negative impact on public safety. Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson shared her views in support of the annexation. Councilmember Wong reiterated his prior account that he does not support the annexation but stated for the record that he commends the administration at Nogales High School and acknowledges that Nogales is a great school but his opposition is due to limited public safety resources and issues surrounding swaps meets. Mayor Miller requested clarification from the City Attorney that if tonight's issue of a motion to reconsider the pre -annexation agreement for Nogales High School did not pass, that the previous motion would stand. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman confirmed yes. Motion Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to receive and file the staff report. Motion carried 4-0 Mayor's Report Appointment of City Council Representative to San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees Appointment to Mosquito & Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to appoint Mayor Miller Vector Control Board to serve a two-year term to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees. Motion carried 4-0. 5 Council Minutes 12-07-04 • 0 Mayor's Report Sister City Kurobane, Japan Update Sister City— Held Over Mayor Miller requested that this item be held over to the following regular meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file) a) Community Services 10/12/04 b) Senior Citizens 10/14/04 c) Planning 11/09/04 Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt) Amendment to the West Covina Municipal Code, Section2-44 Relating to Motions for Reconsideration Ordinance No. 2124 ORDINANCE NO. 2124 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Motions for Reconsideration COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-44 PERTAINING TO MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER Correctly Classifying Two Traffic Violations Ordinance No. 2125 ORDINANCE NO. 2125 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Traffic Violations COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1-37.1, CHAPTER 22 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CORRECTLY CLASSIFYING TWO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AS INFRACTIONS, AND SETTING BAIL AMOUNTS Award of Bid Construction of Median Landscape Improvement on South Azusa Avenue (Project No. YP-05603) Median Landscape Improvements Recommendation is to: 1. Transfer $12,000 from Project No. SP-97111 (Account No. 152.81.8704.7200) to Project No. SP-03102 (Account No. 152.81.8332.7200) at the bid opening on September 21, 2004, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to re -bid this project. 2. Accept the bid of Sequel Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $401,524.50 as submitted at the bid opening on November 23,2004, and authorize the Public Works Director/CityEngineer and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, California, for the work to be done. General Liability Third Party Claims Administration Services Contract General Liability TPA Recommendation is to authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a three-year contract with Ward North America, LP to provide General Liability Third Party Claims Administration (TPA) Services, effective January 1, 2005. Workers' Compensation Third Party Claims Administration Services Contract Workers' Compensation TPA Recommendation is to authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a three-year contract with Hazelrigg Risk Management Services, Inc. to provide Workers' Compensation Third Party Administration (TPA) Services, effective January 1, 2005. Traffic Committee Minutes of November 16, 2004 Recommendation is to accept and file the report City Treasurer's Report for October 2004 Recommendation is to receive and file. 3 Council Minutes 12-07-04 Miscellaneous — Communication Extension of Lease Agreement with 100 N. Citrus LLC for Location of Radio Equipment 100 N. Citrus Recommendation is to approve a five (5) year extension of the Lease Agreement for radio equipment space at 100 N. Citrus Ave. and approve the Mayor to sign the Amendment. • Miscellaneous — Police Department Combined 2004 State Homeland Security Grant 2004 State Homeland Security grant Recommendation if to accept and appropriate the combined 2004 State Homeland Security grant, totaling $203,804.77 as follows: $85,193.26 into 206.31.3110.7160 (Police equipment from SHSP) • $7,390 into 206.31.3110.5113 (Police preparedness training overtime) • $12,800 into 206.31.3111.5113 (Police homeland security overtime) $41,685 into 206.31.3112.7160 (Police equipment from LETPP) • $40,381.26 into 206.32.3210.7160 (Fire & Emergency Management equipment) • $3,000 into 206.32.3210.5113 (Fire & Emergency Management exercise) • $13,355.25 into 206.41.4110.7160 (Public Works equipment) New O.T.S. Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Funds O.T.S. Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Recommendation is to accept the Sobriety Checkpoint grant from the State Office of Traffic Safety and appropriate $21,486.65 into 198.31.3313.5133. Authorization for the West Covina Service Group to Add One Fulltime Computer Services Technician Computer Services Technician Recommendation to authorize the West Covina Service Group to add one full-time Computer Services Technician to its current authorized complement of nine full-time, non -sworn employees, within its current budget. Miscellaneous — Human Resources Reorganization of Community Development Commission (Department) and Staff Re -Classifications CDC Organization Recommendation is to approve the reorganization of the Community Development Commission as outlined under Option 1 of the staff report in order to address staff retention and staffing shortage issues in CDC. Miscellaneous — Finance Department 2003-04 and 2004-05 Fiscal Years Budget Update Recommendation is to receive and file the budget update. Procurement of Administrative Four -Door Sedan Item pulled from agenda Recommendation is to authorize staff to proceed with the lease of a new 2005 Cadillac CTS at a cost not to exceed $19,657.43 over the 36-month period with payments not to exceed $501.15/month. • CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION City Manager removed item C-6g, Procurement of Administrative Four Door Sedan, for a future meeting. Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the ordinances and adopt; and approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar except C-3a and C-6e. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller 7 Council Minutes 12-07-04 E E Item C-3a Item C-6e Motion Substitute Motion Second Substitute Motion NOES: Wong and Miller on item C-2a only ABSENT: Herfert ABSTAIN: Wong on item C-41 due to conflict of interest. Relative to Item C-3a Construction of Median Landscape Improvement on South Azusa Avenue (Project No. SP-03102) Royall Brown, West Covina resident, commented on the need for the public to know about the traffic impact on Azusa due to the project and need for a detour. Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to approve the project as recommended by staff and to provide detour information to the public. Motion carried 4-0. Relative to Item C-6e Reorganization of Community Development Commission (Department) and Staff Re - Classifications Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, voiced his support of the reorganization of the Community Development Commission Interim Human Resources Director Fields responded to questions from Council regarding current shortages and the proposed reorganization. Council discussion continued regarding funding for the positions. Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to hold this item over until after recruitments are conducted for the vacant positions before adding another position especially with the current budget issues. City Manager Pasmant stated that the positions utilize Redevelopment funds rather than the general fund and there is an additional option available for consideration that would not add a position. Substitute motion offered by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to approve the reorganization as outlined in Option 1 in order to address staffing issues. Council discussion continued with staff presenting reasons for requesting the reorganization. Another substitute motion was offered by Miller and seconded by Wong to approve Option 2 which would not add a position. Motion did not pass with a 2-2 vote, Wong and Miller voting aye and Hernandez and Sanderson voting no. Mayor Miller called for the vote on Hernandez's substitute motion. Motion did not pass with a 2-2 vote, Hernandez and Sanderson voting aye and Wong and Miller voting no. Motion by Wong to receive and file. Motion failed due to lack of second. Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to bring this item back to the next meeting. Motion carried with a 2-1-1 vote with Wong voting no and Miller abstaining. CDC Call to Order At 11:10 p.m. Mayor Miller called to order the Community Development Commission for the purpose of conducting the following joint public hearing. HEARINGS JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Southwest Corner of Citrus Street and Workman Avenue Mayor Miller requested a motion to simultaneously conduct the following two hearings as one since they are related items. Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to conduct one hearing. Motion carried 4-0. Council Minutes 12-07-04 Public Hearing D-la GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-04 ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-05 APPEAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-02 NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Southwest Corner of Citrus Street and Workman Avenue • 205-235 North Citrus Street (odd) and 2504-2534 East Workman Avenue (even) Joint Public Hearing D-lb & APPROVAL OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT CDC IIA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND WLM-CW, LLC, REGARDING THE APPROXIMATELY 8.6 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CITRUS STREET AND WORKMAN AVENUE REFERRED TO AS THE CITRUS WORKMAN SITE Citrus/Workman Site Deputy City Clerk Rush verified the affidavit of publications and Mayor Miller opened the hearings. Principal Planner Jeff Anderson presented the staff report regarding hearing D-la. Administrative Analyst Abby Semblantes presented the staff report regarding the joint public hearing D-lb & CDC IIA. Developer McIntyre made a brief presentation on the project (the development of an auto dealership and the redevelopment of a retail center) and answered questions from Council regarding potential tenants in the commercial development. Councilmember Wong inquired about the restrictions on exterior public address systems, which initiated the appeal. A representative of the auto dealership described their desire to work with the Planning Department, as they have in other cities, to come up with a decibel level that works with the community and to utilize new outdoor paging technology that replaces large single speakers with multiple smaller speakers through the site. Councilmember Hernandez shared his concerns regarding the retail development and it's completion. Public Testimonv Mayor Miller opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and requested speakers in favor. John Scheuplein, West Covina resident spoke in favor of the project. Testimony Closed Mayor Miller closed the public testimony portion as there were no other speakers interested in addressing Council. Councilmember Wong expressed his opposition to the external public address system and will support a motion for the approval of the recommendations by the Planning Commission and deny the appeal. Motion is seconded by Hernandez. Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson offered to amend the motion by installing the external public address system on a trial basis, with a stipulation if there are complaints, the dealership must then utilize a pager system. Amended motion failed due to a lack of second. IsGeneral Plan Amendment No. 04-04 Zone Change No. 04-05 Appeal of Precise Plan No. 04-02 Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Resolution 2004-96 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-96 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Certifying Negative Declaration COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF .9 Council Minutes 12-07-04 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-04, ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-05, PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-02 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED • Resolution 2004-97 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-97 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY General Plan Amendment 04-04 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-04 Resolution 2004-98 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-98 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Precise Plan No. 04-02 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-02 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 4-0 with Herfert absent. Ordinance Introduction AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Zone Change No. 04-05 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-05 Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried 4-0 with Herfert absence. Approval of Disposition and Development Agreement Between the City of West Covina Community Development Commission and WLM-CW, LLC, Regarding the Approximately 8.6 Acre Property Located at the Southwest Corner of Citrus Street and Workman Avenue Referred to as the Citrus Workman Site City Council Action. - Resolution No. 2004-99 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-99 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Citrus/Workman DDA COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND WLM - CW, LLC, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0 with Herfert absence. Community development Commission Action CDC Resolution No. 577 RESOLUTION NO. 577 - A RESOLUTION OF THE Citrus/Workman DDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND WLM - CW, LLC. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Wong to waive • further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0 with Herfert absence. Due to the hour, Council discussed which remaining items on the agenda could be held over. Deputy City Attorney Gorman addressed the Coastal Sage and Scrub Community Facilities District and the time constraints of the Mello -Roos Act. 10 Council Minutes 12-07-04 RECESS Council meeting recessed at 12 midnight allowing the City Attorney to determine whether the Coastal Sage and Scrub public hearing could be continued to another date. The City Council reconvened the City Council meeting at 12:20 a.m. with all members present except Councilmember Herfert. isJOINT PUBLIC HEARING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ESTABLISHMENT OF COASTAL SAGE AND SCRUB (CSS) COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (PER MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982) AND AUTHORIZING AN ELECTIN ANDCDC VOTE ON THE LEVEY OF SPECIAL TAXES RELATED THERETO Mayor Miller opened the joint City CounciUCommunity Development Commission hearing and due to the hour requested the hearing be continued on December 21, 2004. Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to continue the joint public hearing on December 21, 2004. Motion carried 4-0. ITEMS TO BE HELD OVER Mayor Miller announced that the following items would be held over until the City Council meeting of December 21, 2004. PUBLIC WORKS Election on the Levy of Special Taxes by the CSS Community Facilities District, and Certification of the Results Thereof MAYOR'S REPORTS City Council Liaison Meetings Highlights COUNCILMEMBERS'S REPORTS Councilmember Hernandez — City Council Ratification of Department Head and/or Other Staff Appointments Councilmember Hernandez — Engineering Consultant Services for Public Works Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Councilmember Hernandez — City Council Goal Setting Workshop ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 a.m. in memory of Mary Cunningham and in recognition of Pearl Harbor Day. Mayor Michael L. Miller • ATTEST: Deputy City lerk Susan ush