Council Meeting Agenda
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SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008 |
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5:45 p.m. |
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City Manager's Conf. Room
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AGENDA
Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina and at www.westcovina.org The City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at Council meetings, please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Do call at least one day prior to the meeting date to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please request no less than four working days prior to the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lane, Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez
Councilmembers Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
I PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
II CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Pasmant
Miscellaneous Unrepresented Management Employees, including
- Assistant City Clerk
- Assistant City Manager
- Communications Director
- Community Development Commission Director
- Community Services Director
- Environmental Management Director
- Finance Director
- Fire Chief
- Director of Human Resources
- Planning Director
- Police Chief
- Public Works Director and City Engineer
- Director of Risk Management
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(b)(1)
One Case
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ______ 2nd by ______
to adjourn the meeting at _____ pm.
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
| Date: |
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008 |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA
Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina and at www.westcovina.org The City complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you will need special assistance at Council meetings, please call (626) 939-8433 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Do call at least one day prior to the meeting date to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services at Council meetings, please request no less than four working days prior to the meeting.
INVOCATION
Reverend Daniel White
St. Christopher's Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Touhey
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lane, Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez,
Councilmembers Herfert, Sanderson, Touhey
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
- Blue Star Video
- Blue Star Poster Presentation
Fidel Lemus & Esther Carrasco-Lemus
- Certificate of Recognition
Gloria Vargas, Highlander Columnist
- Arbor Day Proclamation
March 9, 2008
- Educators Across California Visit
Giano Intermediate School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 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.
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(Per WCMC 2-48, Ordinance No. 2150)
Any person wishing to address the City Council/Community Development Commission 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/Secretary.
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 shall 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.
A) 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.
B) UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS
No reports for this meeting.
C) ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
No reports for this meeting.
D) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) City Council Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
No reports for this meeting.
2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Planning 02/12/08
D-2a.doc
3) Ordinance for Adoption
a) Ordinance for Adoption - Ban on Selling Dogs at West Covina Pet Stores that are Bred at Puppy Mills
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of February 5, 2008. This ordinance will re-enforce the State and federal regulations that protect the breeding and selling of dogs as well as the requirement that all pet stores that sell dogs in West Covina be required to obtain a permit in addition to their business license requirements.
The ordinance will become effective on March 20, 2008, thirty days after its adoption. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
D-3a.doc
D-3a Attach1.doc
Attachment #2 is available for review at the City Clerk's office.
ORDINANCE NO. __________ - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PET STORES IN THE CITY IN ORDER TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AND THE CALIFORNIA PET PROTECTION ACT
4) Award of Bid
a) Award of Bid for Amar Road and Lark Ellen Avenue Traffic Signal Modifications - Addition of Left-Turn Phase (Project No. TP-07501)
It is recommended that the City Council accept the quote from Macadee Electrical Construction in the amount of $55,810 and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract.
D-4a.doc
5) Miscellaneous - Finance Department
a) Proposed Bid Limit Changes as Established in the West Covina Municipal Code
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
D-5a & Ordinance.doc
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VII (PURCHASES AND SALES) INCREASING THE DOLLAR THRESHOLDS AS DEFINED IN SEC. 2-333 AND SEC. 2-334 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
Miscellaneous - Police Department
b) New Ordinance Requiring Identification Cards for In-Home Service Workers
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
D-5b & Ordinance.doc
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING A MANDATORY IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES OF BUSINESSES WHO ROUTINELY PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICE TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Miscellaneous - Public Works
c) Amending Section 22-183.1 "Display of For Sale Signs on Vehicles" of the Municipal Code
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
D-5c.doc
D-5c Ordinance.doc
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-183.1 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DISPLAY OF "FOR SALE" SIGNS ON VEHICLES
Miscellaneous - Planning Department
d) Consideration of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Participation in the Southern California Regional High-Speed Transport Authority
City staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
D-5d.doc
D-5d Attachment.pdf
- Approve the Joint Powers Agreement ("JPA Agreement") participating in the Southern California Regional High-Speed Transport Authority ("JPA"); and
- Appoint Councilmember Michael Touhey as the representative and Councilmember Steve Herfert as the alternate to the Southern California Regional High-Speed Transport Authority Board.
6) Councilmember Reports
a) Councilmember Michael Touhey
Initiation of Code Amendment: Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at Service Stations
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
D-6a.doc
D-6a Attach1.doc
RESOLUTION NO. __________ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 08-02 RELATED TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT SERVICE STATIONS
7) AB1234 Conference and Meeting Reports (receive & file)
(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.)
a) Conference and Meeting Report -
League of California Cities - City Manager Department Conference
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
D-7a.doc
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NUMBER D-1 through D-7a:
Motion by __________ second by __________
to waive further reading of the resolution/ordinances and adopt/introduce,
and approve all items except: ________
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Lane, Touhey
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
No hearings for this meeting.
F) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
No meeting scheduled.
G) DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) AB2404 Gender Equity Study Findings
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
G-1.doc
G-1 Attach1.doc
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________ to
receive and file.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2) Athens Services Waste Collection Special Interim Fuel Rate Increase
It is recommended that the City Council approve a 1.07% net increase for a special interim fuel rate adjustment to the Exhibit E, Schedule of Rates, retroactive to January 1, 2008.
G-2&Attachments.pdf
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________ to
approve _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
3) Historic Preservation Ordinance
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (PLANNING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
G-3.doc
G-3 Attach1.doc
G-3 Attach1 ExhibitA.doc
Motion by __________ 2nd by __________
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce _____ disapprove _____ hold over _____
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Touhey, Lane
H) MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
No reports for this meeting.
AB 1234 Conference and Meeting Report
(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.)
I) COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUEST FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f - Requests by Councilmembers for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily available must be placed on the City Council agenda as items of business and must be approved by a majority of the City Council.)
1) Councilmember Michael Touhey
Request from Councilmember Michael Touhey Seeking the City Council's Consensus to Prohibit Street Parking Along Valley Boulevard Within the City's Limits
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
I-1.doc
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________
to _________________________________
J) COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by _________ 2nd by _________ to adjourn the meeting at ____ p.m.
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
| Tuesday 3/4/08 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
| Tuesday 3/18/08 |
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7:00 pm Regular Meeting |
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