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06-21-2005 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• • MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL June 21, 2005 Mayor Sanderson called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:03 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ernie Benavidez Faith Community Church Led by Mayor Pro Tern Wong ROLL CALL Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tern Wong, Councilmember Herfert, Councilmember Hernandez (arrived 7:30 p.m.), Councilmember Miller Others Present: Fields, Nichols, Freeland, Elliott, Durbin, Wills, Yauchzee, Hoppe, Holtz, Chung, Swink, Samaniego, Dettor, Rush REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION Deputy City Attorney Nichols reported the following: Two items regarding existing litigations were heard; there was no final action and nothing further to report. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes to the agenda were reported. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented: Special Meeting of December 7, 2004 Special Meeting of December 21, 2004 The following minutes were approved with a spelling correction (gnatcatcher): Regular meeting of December 7, 2004 PRESENTATIONS Blue Star Video was aired. Mayor Sanderson presented City tiles to Dr. Ronald Leon, retiring Superintendent of Rowland Unified School District, for eleven years of service to the District, and to Dr. Richard Vladovic, retiring Superintendent of West Covina Unified School District, for three years of service to the District. Mayor Sanderson presented Principal Judy North of South Hills High School, a Certificate of Recognition for the school's accomplishment as a California Distinguished School. Mayor Sanderson called forward Rich Jett and Al Marino, Immediate Past Chairman and Secretary, respectively, of the Citrus Valley Health Partners Board, who presented a video of the history of the foundation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John Hughes John Hughes, West Covina resident, thanked the Chamber of Commerce for honoring him as Citizen of the Year. He also reminded everyone of the upcoming 41h of July MDA fundraiser event on July 2, 3, and 4. Ed Casanova Ed Casanova, West Covina resident, spoke of the sacrifices of the Council minutes of 6/21/05 housewives and women who helped build this town and asked the Council to dedicate one acre of Cortez Park parkland to the Seniors. Loren Kizzia Loren Kizzia, West Covina resident, commented that the Council was elected to serve the people, not themselves. . John Lindow John Lindow, West Covina resident, spoke on his concerns with the many restaurants popping up and whether they will survive and also voiced his concern with the Cable TV lineup (Senate Channel). Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to DC Corp's quality of product and employee relations. He also mentioned that DC Corp homes on Orange and Badillo are not receiving mail. Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, stated that there was a quick response by the Boys and Girls Club to remove graffiti he reported on the Hotline this past Saturday and, said he supports the City Manager who stated during the recent Budget Meeting that his goal was to rebuild the organization. Tyra Mason Tyra Mason, representing the West Covina Farmers Market, encouraged everyone to come and visit the market. ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS Environmental Management Athens Services 2005 Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rate and Los Angeles County Landfill Tipping Fee Waste Collection Adjustments B-1 Environmental Management Director Samaniego presented the Trash rate increases staff report Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to approve the CPI adjustment and the Los Angeles County Landfill Tipping Fee waste collection Schedule of Rates amendment to the Agreement between the City of West Covina and Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services for the Collection of Solid Waste Recyclables, Yard Wastes and other Compostables. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR C-1 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file) a) Community Services 05/10/05 b) Senior Citizens 05/12/05 c) Human Resources 05/11/05 d) Planning 06/14/05 e) Joint Planning, Community Services, Senior Citizens 05/31 /05 C-2 Award of Bid - No reports for this meeting. • C-3 Approval of Final Map Approval of Final Map for Tract No. 060815 Subdivider: Abell-Helou Builders Location: West of Nogales Street and South of Shakespeare Resolution No. 2005-29 Recommendation is to adopt the following Resolution: Final Map Tract No. 060815 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-29 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, 2 Council minutes of 6/21/05 APPROVING FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 060815 AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (ABELL- HELOU BUILDERS) Miscellaneous — City Clerk's Office C-4a Initiating the November 8, 2005 General Municipal Election Resolution No. 2005-30 Recommendation to approve the following resolution: • Calling election RESOLUTION NO. 2005-30 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES Resolution No. 2005-31 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-31 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Consolidating with County COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2005, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE Resolution No. 2005-32 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Candidate statement regulations COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES STATEMENT SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office C-4b Charter Communications Settlement Agreement Cable TV Agreement Recommendation is to approve the settlement agreement regarding findings in the 2002/2003 audit of Charter Franchise fees; and introduce the following ordinance: Ordinance Introduction AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11-20 (a) FRANCHISE FEE AMOUNT AND PAYMENT SECTION 11-20 (b) INSPECTION OF RECORDS Miscellaneous Communications C-4c Relocation of Land -Mobile Radio Equipment from 100 North Citrus to Fire Station 2 Mobile Radio Equipment Recommendation to take the following action: 1. Approve the relocation of the City's land -mobile radio equipment from the 100 North Citrus radio site to Fire Station 2 at 2442 East Cortez Avenue. 2. Approve the expenditure of $50,000 from salary savings in the FY 2004-2005 budget to fund the project. • Miscellaneous Finance Department C-4d Surplus Equipment Resolution No. 2005-33 Recommendation is to approve the following resolution: Sale of Surplus Equipment RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS 3 Council minutes of 6/21/05 • E C-4e City Loan for the West Covina Redevelopment Project Area Resolution No. 2005-34 Recommendation to adopt the following resolution: Loan to RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2005-34 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOAN TO THE WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROJECT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA C-4f A City Loan for the Citywide Project Area Resolution No. 2005-35 Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution: Loan for Citywide Project Area RESOLUTION NO. 2005-35 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOAN TO THE WEST COVINVA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROEJCT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR THE CITYWIDE PROJECT AREA C-4g Appropriations Limit for fiscal Year 2005-2006 Resolution No. 2005-36 Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution: Appropriations Limit 2005/06 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-36 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA\, SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Wong, to waive further reading of the resolutions and adopt, waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce and approve all other items. Motion carried 5 — 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT D-1 Mayor Sanderson introduced the hearing matter. Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the hearing. Staff report was presented by Public Works Director Yauchzee. Public Testimony Mayor Sanderson asked for public comments and with none offered closed the public hearing. Assistant City Clerk presented: Resolution No. 2005-37 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-37 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Confirming Engineer's Report COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESITMATES, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTSX CONTAINED THEREIN; ORDERING LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL CURENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHITNG FIXTURES AND TO ORDER STREET TREES TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED IN THE WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2005 Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waiver further reading of the resolution and adopt the. Motion carried 5 — 0. WEST COVINA CITYWIDE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE — METHOD OF COLLECTION D-2 Mayor Sanderson introduced the hearing matter. Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and E Council minutes of 6/21/05 Mayor Sanderson opened the hearing. Staff report was presented by Public Works Director Yauchzee. Public Testimonv Mayor Sanderson asked for public comments and with none offered closed the public hearing. Assistant City Clerk presented: Resolution No. 2005-38 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-38 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY •Authorization to Collect Annual COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, Sewer Service Charge AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE THROUGH THE COUNTY TAX BILL Motion Motion by Miller and seconded by Hernandez to waiver further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5 — 0. CORTEZ PARK MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 8 ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-07 D-3 Mayor Sanderson introduced the hearing matter. Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the hearing. Staff report was presented by Planning Director McIsaac. Designer David Voltz gave a brief presentation regarding the design of the Master Plan and proposed amenities. Public Testimonv Carl Davis, West Covina resident, voiced his support of in locating the food bank at the park. Royall Brown, West Covina resident, stated that there is support from the community for a food bank in the City and urged approval of alternative #1 which includes a food bank. Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, made several comments regarding the proposed amenities and prefer alternative #2 which does not include the food bank at the park. Testimony Closed With no further comments, Mayor Sanderson closed the public hearing. Council Discussion Mayor Pro Tern Wong thanked staff, the Commissions and public for their involvement in the project and agreed with staff recommendation to have the Planning Commission look at additional options for the food bank. Councilmember Miller concurred with Mayor Pro Tern Wong and supported the City assisting in finding an alternative location for the food bank. Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to support alternative #2 which adopts the revised Master Plan concept with the removal of the food bank and directs the Planning Commission to study and make recommendations for alternative locations for the food bank. . Planning Director McIsaac stated a resident just south of the park had requested a block wall be included in the plan on the property line between her property and the park. Councilmember Herfert advised the public that this is a concept plan and there will not be any development until funding is available. 61 Council minutes of 6/21/05 Assistant City Clerk presented Resolution No. 2005-39 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-39 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Approving Master Plan COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CORTEZ PARK MASTER PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 8 • Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt as amended to include the block wall. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance Introduction AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.05-07 Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried 5-0. Recess Mayor Sanderson called for a 5-minute recess at 8:57 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m. with all members present. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 05-02 D-4 Mayor Sanderson introduced the hearing matter. Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and Mayor Sanderson opened the hearing. Staff report was presented by Planning Director McIsaac who answered questions from Council. Public Testimony With no further comments, Mayor Sanderson closed the public hearing. Assistant City Clerk presented. Ordinance Introduction AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING POSTAL SERVICE USES IN THE "NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL" (N-C) ZONE Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waiver further reading of the ordinance and introduce the ordinance. Motion carried 5-0. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Sanderson recessed the City Council meeting at 9:06 p.m. to convene the Community Development Commission. The City Council reconvened at 9:07 p.m. with all members present. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS No reports for this meeting. CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS • MAYOR'S REPORTS None. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS ri Council minutes of 6/21/05 • ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. in memory of. Rusty Fedderson and Bill Polich. Motion carried 5-0. i ayor elley Sanderson ATTEST: ' Assis ant City Clerk Susan Rush