02-01-2011 - Regular Joint City Council/CDC Minutes of January - min 01-18-11.joint (2).docM I N U T E S
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
January 18, 2011
Mayor/Chairman Herfert called to order the regular joint meeting of the West Covina City Council and Community Development Commission at 7:06 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers,
1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Reverend Alexandra Conrads
St. Martha’s Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Touhey
ROLL CALL Mayor/Chairman Herfert
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Touhey
Councilmembers/Commissioners Lane, Sanderson
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session all items on the City Council/CDC agenda were announced for inclusion in the closed session discussion. Mayor/Chair Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice
Chair Touhey, Councilmembers/Commissioners Armbrust, Lane were present.
Items on the City Council/CDC agenda:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Property: APN #8735-002-018 – City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that Chairman Herfert did not participate in the discussion due to the
subject matter involving a solar panel proposal and his employment with SCE. Alvarez-Glasman reported that Commissioners received a briefing, no action was taken, direction was provided
for staff to reject the proposal and bring back on a future date.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Property: 880 Pad; APN #8735-002-018 and 908; #8735-001-919, 920, 921, 931- CDC received a briefing by Agency staff with no action taken.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Property: 1420 South Willow Avenue – City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that this item was removed from the calendar and not heard.
Conference with Labor Negotiators – Employee Organizations: W.C. Police Officers’ Association, W.C. Police Management Association, W.C. Firefighters Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226,
W.C. Firefighters Management Association, Confidential Employees, Maintenance & Craft Employees, Non-Sworn Safety Support Employees, General Employees, Mid-Management Employees; Miscellaneous
Unrepresented Management Employees: Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Community Development Dir., Community Services Dir., Deputy City Manager, Finance Director, Fire Chief,
Dir. Human Resources, Planning Director, Police Chief, Public Works Dir/City Engineer, Dir. Risk Management – There was no final action taken and nothing further to report.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - One Case – Council received a briefing with no final action taken and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Herfert called forward Community Services Director Michele McNeill who presented a certificate of recognition to Wes Hamachi, the December Photo Contest winner.
Community Services Director Michele McNeill also presented certificates of recognition and awards donated by the Castucci Foundation and the Tennant Foundation to the “Home for the
Holidays Decorating Contest” winners as follows:
1st Place $200 Target Gift Card 2nd Place $100 Target Gift Card 3rd Place $50 Target Gift Card
Greg & Mason Asselin 1. Christopher M. Beltran 1. Esly & Victor Jara
Chris & Shannon Esqueda 2. Arthur & Wendy Flores 2. Roy & Evelyn Molina
Dan & Amparo Fuentes 3. Victor Grijalva 3. Renee Moreno
Naomi Paul 4. Aida Nasir 4. Mario C. Ortiz
Ralph & Susan Rodriguez 5. Victoria Thibodeaux 5. Rebecca Perez
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vicki Scheliga Vicki Scheliga, West Covina resident, thanked the City Council for adjourning the December 7, 2010 Council meeting in her mother’s name, Maybel Audra Green, who passed
away, and for the support she has received.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, commented on the cancelation of the previous council meeting and addressed the recent appointment to the City Council expressing his
dissatisfaction
Fred Sykes Fred Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed telecommunication towers expressing his concerns with their proliferation, some towers with a need to be refurbished bringing down
property values and stating he feels a moratorium is necessary to study how many towers and locations are needed.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, expressed his concerns with the lack of cars on the lots belonging to Ziad Alhassen and the negative effect it has on the City’s economy;
addressed an article in the Times which referenced the City of West Covina and its disparaging rermark. [The reporter apologized to Mr. Redholtz and will print a retraction.]
Cesar Cervantes Cesar Cervantes, West Covina resident, offered congratulations to Councilmember Armbrust on her appointment and to all applicants who applied and participated in the
process mentioning those who have contributed to the community; and expressed his desire to have the same interest for the election in November.
Beverly Bulthuis Beverly Bulthuis, West Covina resident, President of West Covina Beautiful, invited all to the West Covina Beautiful 80th Birthday celebration on Thursday, Feb 10th
at the South Hills Country Club.
Frank Williams Frank Williams, West Covina resident, congratulated Councilmember Armbrust on her appointment and commented on the priviledge to vote and the success of working as a team.
Mayor Herfert thanked the residents for their comments and the ability to agree and disagree on matters.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey addressed that many residents spend much time committed to their community without the recognition.
Councilmember Armbrust appreciated all comments and addressed speakers’ concern of her absence from commission meetings.
CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Touhey did not participate in Item #7 – Reintroduction of Code Amendment No. 09-04 – Wireless Telecommunication Facilities due to a cell tower on his family’s
property.
1) Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Minutes Regular Joint City Council/CDC Minutes of December 21, 2010
2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions Planning Commission 01/11/11
3) Ordinance for Adoption
Recycling Facility Standards Code Amendment No. 09-06
Recycling Facility Standards and Procedures for Hearings, Revocations and Appeals – Code Update
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2213 ORDINANCE NO. 2213 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO RECYCLING CENTERS/MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILTIES/SOLID WASTE TRANSFER AND PROCESSING CENTERS STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES, HEARINGS, NOTICES, FEES, AND CASES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 09-06)
4) Treasurer’s Report (receive & file)
City Treasurer’s Report City Treasurer’s Report for the Month of November 2010
5)
CDC Treasurer’s Report CDC Treasurer’s Report for the Month of November 2010
Community Development Commission - Miscellaneous
6) Assembly Bill (AB)X4-26 Compliance on Supplemental Education
SERAF FY 2010-11 Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF) for Fiscal Year 2010-11
Recommendation is that the Community Development Commission take the following actions:
Resolution No. 610 1. RESOLUTION NO. 610 – A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE USE OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FUNDS
TO SATISFY THE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND ALLOCATIN AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33690(c) and
2. Appropriate $1,344,269 from the Redevelopment Housing Fund.
Planning Department – Miscellaneous
Reintroduction of Code Amendment No. 09-04
7) Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
Wireless Tele. Facilities Recommendation is that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
(CODE AMENDMENT NO. 09-04)
8) Public Works Department – Miscellaneous
Campesino Landscape Extension of Contract for Landscape Maintenance Districts 6 & 7
Recommendation is that the City Council approve a second five-year extension to the current landscape maintenance contract for Maintenance Districts 6 and 7 with Campesino Landscape
effective February 28, 2011 with a total of 2.5% decrease and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract.
9) San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Memorandum of
SCE Energy Efficiency Plan Understanding to Participate in Energy Grant Funding
Recommendation is that the City Council approve the following Memorandum of Understanding:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING #1 – THE CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM ENERGY EFFICIENCY STRATEGIC PLAN (CEESP) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
AND THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
10) Waste Management Enforcement Agency Hearing Panel
LEA Hearing Panel Recommendation is that the City Council appoint three primary and two alternate Councilmembers to the City’s Waste Management Agency Hearing Panel; such appointed shall
coincide with City Council rotation and terms.
City Manager’s Office – Miscellaneous
Letter in Opposition to Governor Jerry Brown’s Proposal to
11) Eliminate All Redevelopment Agencies
Oppose State Eliminating RDAs Recommendation is that the City Council instruct City staff to forward a letter to Governor Jerry Brown, Senator Ed Hernandez, and Assemblymember Roger
Hernandez in opposition to any effort to eliminate redevelopment agencies in California.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Lane and seconded by Touhey to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar as presented with the record reflecting that Touhey did not participate
in Item #7 Reintroduction of Code Amendment No. 09-04 – Wireless Telecommunication Facilities due to a cell tower on his family’s property.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote:
AYES: Armbrust, Lane, Sanderson, Touhey, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Touhey (Item #7 only)
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing
12) General Plan Amendment No. 10-01
AAA Pad Gas Station Facility Zone Change No. 10-01
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Ahmad Ghaderi – Ashdon Development
Location: Northeast Corner of Azusa Avenue and Giambi Way
Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given. Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the hearing and Acting
Planning Director Jeff Anderson provided a brief summary of the proposed project for the development of a gasoline service station facility including a car wash, convenience store,
food service, a drive-through window, and office space and outlined the requirements necessary to allow the construction of the project.
These include a change in the General Plan designation of the property from “Open Space” to “Service and Neighborhood Commercial” to allow a service station facility; a zone change to
“Service Commercial” to allow a self-service car wash, convenience store and fast food restaurant. Anderson offered to answer any questions.
Public testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and called for public comments.
Ahmad Ghaderi of Ashdon Development, developer of the project, offered to answer any questions by Council.
Testimony closed There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Herfert closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Resolution No. 2011-1 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-1 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 10-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 10-01, PRECISE PLAN NO. 10-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 10-02, AND VARIANCE NO. 10-02 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution No. 2011-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 10-01
Motion Motion by Lane and seconded by Touhey to adopt the resolutions.
Motion carried by 5 – 0.
Introduction of Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RECYCLING
CENTERS/MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITIES/SOLID WASTE TRANSFER AND PROCESSING CENTERS STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES, HEARING, NOTICES, FEES AND CASES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 09-06)
Motion by Lane and seconded by Touhey to introduce the ordinance.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS (Council Action)
City Manager’s Office
13) Annual Appointment of City Council Representatives to Other
Annual Council Appointments Agencies
Mayor Herfert reviewed the list of suggested appointments.
Motion on Annual Appointments Motion by Touhey and seconded by Lane to confirm the Mayor’s appointments and adopt the following resolution as recommended. [List of appointees on file
in the City Clerk’s Office]
Motion carried by 5 – 0.
Resolution No. 2011-3 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-3 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING COUNCILMEMBER KARIN ARMBRUST AS THE GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND COUNCILMEMBER SHELLEY SANDERSON AS THE ALTERNATE
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Lane to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried by 5 – 0.
14) Appointment of Community Services Commissioner
Community Services Appointment Mayor Herfert called for nominations.
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Lane to appoint Jerry Curcio to the Community Services Commission.
Motion Motion by Armbrust to appoint Deatra Clinton Jr. Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Action on original motion Motion carried by 5 – 0 on motion to appoint Jerry Curcio to the Community Services Commission.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Herfert thanked the employees and fellow councilmembers for their support and leadership during the economic challenges.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey to adjourn the meeting in memory of the following:
Linda Mayer, former Public Works Director Tom Mayer’s wife
Susan Franks, West Covina resident
Felipa Chavez, mother of Maria Delira, Finance Department Senior Administrative Assistant
Bill Haaker, West Covina resident, who passed unexpectedly.
Motion carried by 5 – 0.
Submitted by:
_______________________________
Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
___________________________________
Mayor Steve Herfert