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02-04-1992 - Source Reduction & Recycling Element & Household Hazardous Waste Element Negative Declaration of Environmental ImpactTO FROM 0 City Manager and City Council Michael L. Milder Community Services Division Manager City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. A-1 SUBJECT. SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT DATE February 4, i992 AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SUMMARY.. This is the public hearing on the final draft of the City's Source Reduction.. and Recycling Element, the Household Hazardous Waste .Element and the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for both Elements. In September, 1990, the public hearings were held on the preliminary drafts of -the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE). At that time comments and recommendations were received from the public, .the Planning Commission,. the Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission,the Los Angeles County Integrated Waste Management Task Force and the California Integrated' Waste Management Board. On September 30, 1990, the,City Council provided final direction to staff to prepare the final drafts of these Elements. In the first week.of January, the final drafts.of these Elements were delivered to the City Council, Planning. Commission and the Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission. At the same time, copies were placed in the Library and generally made available to; the public. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing. on January 13 at which time they unanimously recommended approval of the SRRE and the-HHWEand certification of the Negative Declaration of .Environmental Impact. The Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission conducted a public hearing on January 16 at which time they recommended approval of .the SRRE and.HHWE. SOURCE.REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT The SRRE has been revised to respond to those comments and recommendations that are within the limits of the regulations for the preparation of a SRRE. Appendix G specifically responds to the. County and State comments. More important, the final draft clearly states the direction from the City Council to rely on the private sector to the degree feasible. I The projected cost impacts are shown in Table 9-1 on Pages 9-3, and 9-4. The County and the City Council specifically asked for this information. Not all of the costs are known, however, and not all of the costs shown will be the final actual cost. However, the Table does give the order of magnitude for these costs.. The actual costs will not be known until the programs and projects are considered for implementation. The objective of the SRRE is to employ programs and projects .to divert waste from landfills. The goals of a 25 percent diversion by 1995 and 50 percent diversion by 2D00 are required by State law. The City of West Covina's SRRE achieves a 30.5 percent and 51.8 percent for those years, respectively. This report will not attempt to reiterate the programs and projects for the SRRE. Staff has attached the Tables from each component to provide the City Council and public a convenient listing of these programs and projects. The adoption of the SRRE is just the beginning of a very complex and costly effort to better manage our resources. The region is in a landfill shortage crisis now. It will get worse in the coming months. By " 1993 "this' crisis will. be, magnified with the "closing of some landfills. I:t is imperative that the, -programs. and projects discussed in the.SRRE are implemented expeditiously. They can be impleie*nted-.1n'a coordinated way"with other cities and the private, sector to minimize costs. However, the cost to the public in the future will be greater.than today.. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT The Household Hazardous Waste Element for the'City'relies heavily on the countywide program for .the collection of -household hazardous wastes. The operation -of this program is to begin in 1992 A.56G per ton... fee .has been put into place, to,. fund the pro_ grams. The countywide_ program will•cost'several million"dollars. The City's HHWE has a contingency plan if needed. This'plan calls -for the City to conduct and fund household hazardous waste .roundups in the spring and 'fall of each year. -The cost will be $150;000 to $260,,0,00"per: event. Staff'beli.eves this, --is not'a"cost-effective program for. the -City. This approach should only_ be"used if the County. program is determined to be ineffective for the. City's residents NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT A Negative -Declaration of,Environtental:Impact has been prepared for this project. The' Initial Study and, Environmental Determination has : been -circulated as required. by.CEQA. _No comments have been received. The...certif;ication of this Negative Declaration by no means eliminates ;.the need for further environmental reviews as. -the programs and projects come -"- forward for implementation.. This: Negative,:Declaration only addresses wha.t.is known today. As more information and. details are accumulated or :implementation, the environmental.consequence's will be-required'to.-be,reviewed. 'RECOMMENDATION It is recommended:by the Planning"Commission, the Waste.Management -and. Environmental Quality Commission and staff .that the City Council, approve. the final 1 drafts of the Source Reduction and Recycling, Element and Household Hazardous' Waste Element.. and, certify the adequacy of the Negative Declaration'.of'Environmental. Impact by the:adoption of the:following resolutions:-' RESOLUTION NO. F776 A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 'OF, WEST COVINA,.: CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE 'DECLARATION.OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT'.PREPARED.FOR THE SOURCE.REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE HOUSEHOLD` HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT-OF"THE`CITY-OF WEST COVINA GENERAL..PLAN.. A."RESOLUTION OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF WEST: COVINA, CALIFORNIA', ADOPTING THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND. RECYCLING'ELEMENT AS PART OF THE WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN. RESOLUTION.NO. 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THEIFINAL DRAFT OF THE'HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT AS PART OF THE WEST COVINA GENERAL -PLAN.'. Michael L. Miller Community Services.Division Manager MLM : f l -2- Table SRRE Planning, Development and Implementation CoSts Program Public Private : 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 Funding Source Source -Reduction • Rate Structure Modifications X 0 0 6 • 0 25,000 IWM lee • On -Site Composting X 0 0 ' 24,000 0 0 IWM tee • Waste Evaluations X D 0 0 0 0 IWM lee • Educational Efforts X (see Table 7-,3,'Public Education) IWM fee Demonstration Site X 0- 0 `_. 2,500 0 0- IWM lee • Nonprocurement-Source Reduction Activities X (Included in administration, program -development) IWM lee • Procurement Ordinance X„ (Included in administration, program development) IWM lee • Monitoring and Evaluation and Waste Audits X X . 20,500 20.500 20,500 20,50020.500 IWM fee • Administration, Program Development , • X 42,000 42.000 412.000, 42,000 42.000 IWM lee (Cost unknown at this lime) 62,560 62,500 89,000 62,500 87,500 Recycling • Curbside Collectionr X 375,100 375.100 375.100 375,100 375.100 (1) Collection Centers X (Cost unknown at this time) (2). • Nonresidential Al -Source Separation and X (Cost,unknown at this time) (2) Collection • Salvage at Solid Waste, Facilities X (Cost unknown at this lime) (2) • Material Recovery.Facilily (Investigate)' X {Included in administration, program development) IWM lee • Al Source Separation.and Collection X . 6,000 3,900 3.900 3.900 3,900 IWM lee (CityFacilities) • Monitoring and Evaluation and. Waste Audits X 20,500 20,500 20.500 20.5100 20.500` tWM lee • Administration, Program Development' X ' 42,000 42.000 42,000 42,000 _ 42.000 IWM fee Subtotals 443,600 441.500 441,500., 441,500 441.500 Composting • .Sell Haul Drop -Off X (Cost unknown at,this lime) (2) • Decentralized Preprocessing X (Cost unknown at this time) (3) • Yard Waste Composting X X (Cost unknown at this time) IWM lee • Food Waste Composting X (Cost unknown at, this time) IWM fee • Monitoring and Evaluatlon and Waste Audits X 20.500 20.500 20,500 20,500 20,500 IWM lee • Administration, Program Development X 42.000 .42.000 42,000 42,000 42,000 IWM fee Subtotals 62,500 62,500 62,500 62.500 62,500 VCMac2VCMac2Tablo 9-fMCO 1212191 TabVe 9-1 SAKE Planning, Development and Implementation Costs(Conlinued) Special Waste • Used Tire Program X (Cost unknown at this lime) (q) • Construction and Demolition Waste X. 12,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 (5) • While.Goods Program X (Cost unknown at this time) (6) Subtotals 12,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 Education and Public Information Residential Sector Promotional Campaign . X 33,280 8,400 8,400 8,400. 8.400 IWM lee • Residential Sector Education and Information X 16,640 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 IWM lee • School Curricula Development X 8,320 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 IWM lee • Nonresidential Promotional Campaign X 33,280 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 IWM lee • Nonresidential Public Information X 33,280 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 IWM lee • Representative Waste Evaluadon(6) X X 16.6.10 4,200 4,200 4,200 4.200 IWM lee • SRRE Representative Training(6) X X 24,960 6,300 6.300 6.300 6,300 IWM lee • Monitoring and Evaluation X 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 IWM fee Subtotals 176,900 52,500 52,500 52,500 52,506 Total Program Costs 758.000 626,500 653,000 626,500 651,500 Annual Costs 618,700 618,700 618,700 618.700 618,700 Capital/Startup Costs 139.300 7,800 34,300 7,800 32,900 Known Public Costs 370,400 243,900 270,400 243.900 268,900 Known Private Costs 387.600 382,600 382,600 382,600 3821600 (1) Based on $1.38 per household per month (4) Costs unknown at lhis.time (2) Cost unknown at this time (5) $5000 one -lime public sector cost and $7500 annual private sector (3) Cost unknown at this lime, will Include site, site cost based on processing 1,083 tons of inert solids at $6.80 per ton preparation, shredder and equipment, operation (6) Unknown private sector costs and maintenance VCMac2VCMac2Tab1a 9.1/WCO 12'i2/91 • i SOURCE. REDUCTION COMPONENT Table 3-6 (Continued) Short -Term Implementation Plan Alternative/Task Start Finish Res onsibtiit 1,2-Rate Structure Modifications • Conduct study of design 1/95 12195 Integrated Waste variables Management Office (1WMO)% Community Services Division 7,9-Waste Evaluations and Technical Assistance • Formalize cooperative 6/92 6/92 IWMO. assistance, management, cost, risk sharing program among cities • Develop written 10/92 12/95 IWMO materials • Solicit and train waste 7/93 12195 iWMO evaluation volunteers • Advertise technical assistance program 12/92 12/95 IWMO 10-Educational Efforts • Formalize cooperative 1 /92 6/92 lWMO assistance, management, cost, risk sharing program among cities • Develop and implement 2192 12/95 IWMO promotional campaign • Develop and implement 7/92 12/95 IWMO educational materials for residents • Program monitoring 7/92 ongoing IWMO F3M1Mwca1nWSou,ce 3 -21 I a«. 2 - „am Alternative/Task Start Finish Responsibility 11.,12,13,14- . Nonprocurement Source .Reduction Activities, .Demonstration Programs, and . Government Procurement Ordinance • Pilot in-house program 1 /92 6/92 IWMO/Finance • Full program 6/92 12/95.. IWMO/Finance • Publicize model program 1/93 ' i2/95 ' iWMO/Finance Develop and maintain City ` 6/93 ' 12/95 Maintenance Dept. demonstration sites . • Develop and adopt procurement ordinance 7/92 12/92 IWMO/Finance • Program monitoring 7192 ongoing` IWMO/Finance 15•incentives for . Land -Use Practices That Promote Source Reduction • Xeriscaping demonstration 1 /93. 12/95 IWMO, Planning, and- education Building. & Safety, City Manager's Office. Possible revisions to tax„ 1/9.4 . IWMO, Planning, land -use, and:building codes Building & Safety, City Manager's Office Note: IWMO = Integrated Waste Management Office F 320,0%WCoWnsZourca f I SOURCE REDUCTION COMPONENT i I i n Table 3-7 Medium -Team Implementation Plan Alternative/Task Start. Finish Res onslbll 1,2-Rate Structure Modifications I • Determine feasibility and 1/96 make decision • If feasible, develop a fee j 3/96 structure • If needed, purchase 1 3/96 necessary capital (bags, trucks, scales, monitoring) • Conduct an educational 6/96 'and promotional campaign! • implement full program i 9/96 • Review rate structure in '� 9/98 1998 as part of goal -setting process i 8-Assistance With On -Site' Composting :and Mulching • Promote on -site 1 /96 composting • Provide composting units,; 1 /96 if needed • Develop mulching program 1 /97 management • Implement mulching i 1 /98 program j Program monitoring 1 /98 7,9-Waste Evaluations ands Technical Assistance • Develop written II 1 /96 materials • Solicit and train waste ` 1 /96 evaluation volunteers • Advertise technical I assistance program 1 /96 • Program monitoring ! i i 1 /96 F 3201 O\ WCavin a`Sou,ce 1 3 -23 3/96 6/96 9/96 9/96 12/99 12198 12/99 12/99 12/97 12/99 ongoing 12/99 12/99 12/99 ongoing IWMO/City Council IWMO/City Council IWMO IWMO iWMO/City Council IWMO/City Council IWMO IWMO/Maintenance IWMO/Maintenance IWMO/Maintenance IWMO/Maintenance IWMO/Human Services iWMO/Human Services IWMO/Human Services iWMO/Human Services Fiw. 2. 1 traA t SOURCE REDUCTION COMPONENT Table 3-7 (Continued).. , Medium -Term Implementation . Plan Alternative/Task Start '10-Educational Efforts Finish -.-Res onslblllt • Develop and implement 1/96 12/99' IWMO, SchoolDist. motivational campaign . Develop and implement 1/96 Private Schools educational materials for 12/99 IWMO, School Dist. residents Private Schools • Develop and implement 1/96' 12/99 .Schools--Public&Pvt. curricula changes • Develop and conduct 1/97 12/99 IWMO seminars and workshops ' Program monitoring 1/97 ongoing IWMO °1 1 ,12,13;14- Nonprocurement Source Reduction -Activities, Demonstration Programs,and 'Government Procurement Ordinance • Full program 1/96 • Publicize model program 1 /96 12/99 IWMO, Finance • Maintain City 1/96' 12/99 12/99 IWMO Maintenance demonstration sites *:.Program monitoring 1/96 ongoing IWMO 15-Inceritives for -Land-use Practices .That. Promote Source Reduction • Xeriscaping demonstration 1/96 12/99- IWMO; Planning, and education Building & Safety, • Possible revisions to tax, 1/96 land 12/99 City Manager's Office IWMO; Planning, -use, and building codes Building &Safety, City Mgr.'s Office 16-Required Waste Reduction Planning by Nonresidential Generators • Develop plans and 1/95 requirements .12/95 IWMO/Planning Dept. . Implement planning 1/96 requirements . 6/96 IWMO, Planning Dept. • First -set of plans submitted .: • 6/97 Planning Additional plans submitted .6/97 12/99. Planning (optional) Note: IWMO = Inte rated Waste Mana ement Office. F32o,rnwca"finazourc. 3 -24 Rw. 2 • I M22M1 { i i RECYCLING COMPONENT i i Table 4-6 Short -Term Implementation' Plan Alternative Task Start Finish Responsibility Existing Programs 3 and 4 Collection Centers • Review necessity for sites 12191 3/92 IVI(MO • Conducting siting 3/92 6/92 Private Sector - Request bids from 6/92 12/92 IWMO firms to set up sites i i New Programs - 1- Curbside Collection i • Target materials I 12/91 1 /92 MIMO • Purchase equipment ! 1 /92 9/92 IWMO, Pvt. Hauler • Train staff 12/92 6/93 Pvt. Hauler • Implement program 6/92 ongoing Pvt. Hauler • Monitor program 6/92 ongoing IWMO, Pvt. Hauler 2 - At -Source Separation/Collection { At City, Facilities I . - Augment program 2/91 1 /92 IWMO, PA. Hauler. • Monitor and report j 9/91 monthly.,. IWMO, Pvt. Hauler • Conduct training sessions 1 11/91 annually IWMO, PA. Hauler 1C1Sector Review opportunity 1 /92 3/92 NWO • Enact ordinance for hauler ; 3/92 6/92 M/MO services i { • Design and conduct ( 1 /92 4/92 fWMO outreach program { • Implement program i 3/92 ongoing IWMO • Monitor program ! 3/92 ongoing IWMO, Pvt. Hauler 6 and 7-Material Recovery Facilities • Investigate feasibility j 3/92 12/95 NVMO . 8-Salvage at SWFs • Encourage BKK to implement! 1 /92 12/95 M/M0 Note: supportive policies and ordinances are included in the alternatives described in the above table i F 3201 01\WCovna V Ucycls I 4 -21 a« 2 11/25191 RECYCLING COMPONENT Table 4-7 Medium -Term Implementation Plan Alternative/Task Start finish Responsibility New Programs 1- Curbside Collection (expansion) • Review opply with hauler 1/96 6/96 NVMO • Assess markets 2196 5/96 NVMO • Implement changes 7/96 Ongoing NVMO 5- Multifamily Collection • Target materials 12/95 1 /96 NVMO • Purchase equipment 1/97 9/97 IWMO, Pvt. Hauler • Train staff 12/97 6/98 Pvt. Hauler • Implement program 6/98 ' ongoing Pvt. Hauler 6 and 7 - Material Recovery Facilities • Review feasibility results . 1 /96 6/96 NVMO • Conduct siting study 6/96 .12/96 NVMO Acquire land or assist 12196 6/97 City CounciUPvt. Sector firm to acquire land • CEOA 6/97 6/99 Planning or Pvt. Sector • Construction 6/99 12/99 City/Pvt. Sector Note: Ordinances and policies are included in the alternatives described in the above table Note: IMWO = Integrated Waste Management Office Community Services Division F 320 t 01 %W Covin a w.c ycie 4 -22 R« 2 1U21/91 0 COMPOSTING COMPONENT a Table 5-5 Short -Term Implementation Plan Alternative 0)/Task Start Finish Responsibility Collection 2 Self -Haul Drop -Off - Design collection system 1/93 6/93 Private haulers/generators • Implement collection system' 6/93 12/93 Private haulers/generators • Alternative oversight 6/93 (no date) Maintenance • Develop incentive rates 7/93 12/93 NVMO - Add multiple drop-off sites . As. required Maintenance • Develop mandatory business provisions 1 /94 6/94 NVMO • Program monitor and review 6/94 ongoing IWMO Pre-orocessina 3 Decentralized preprocessing and materials storage • Develop programs and determine facility needs 1/93 3/93 Private sector • Enact model zoning ordinance 2/93 7/93 Maintenance & IWMO • Procure facilities 1 /94 6/94 Private sector • Implement program 6/94 12/94 Private sector Comoostino 5 Yard Waste • Develop program and determine facility needs 12192 6/93 IMWO, Maintenance, Private sector • Procure facilities 12/93 6/94 Private sector - Implement. program 6/94 - Private sector • Program monitoring 6/94 - IWMO and review • Market survey 1/93 6/93 MWO • Procurement guidelines 1/93 6/93 Maintenance . - Product quality standards 1/93 7/93 Maintenance • Technical Assistance 1/93 12194 Maintenance NOTE: IMWO - Integrated Waste Management Office Community Services Division (1) Only includes technological altematives. Supportive policies included as appropriate. F320101twCovinakCompoat 5 - 1 6 Rev. 2•e/5/91 r i SPECIAL WASTE COMPONENT Table 6-2 Short -Term Implementation Plan Alternative Start Finish Responsibility 1-Used Tire Program ! • Contact existing tire 8/91 8/91 IWMO vendors • Develop educational 12/91 5/92, IWMO materials • Review City procurement 12/91 1/92 IWMO, guidelines I Finance and Maintenance • Revise City procurement 1/92 1/92 Finance and Maintenance guidelines 2-Construction and Demolition Waste Program • Develop permit 9/92 12/92 Building and Safety, application instructions ! f IWMO • Revise City ordinance for 1/92 5/92 Building and Safety, permit review IWMO • Adopt revised ordinance 5192 7/92 City Council • Implement new process 9/92 ongoing I IWMO, Building and Safety 3-White Goods Program • Contact private hauler, 1/92 ; 5/92 IWMO negotiate collection costs • Contact local charities, 2/92 5/92 IWMO thrift shops, and scrap dealers • Schedule collection 1/93 ; 5/93 IWMO • Advertise collection 2/93 •5/93 IWMO • Implement program 4/93 ! 5193 I IWMO 4-Monitoring and Evaluation i • Create monitoring system 1/92 7/92 1WMO • Implement monitoring and evaluation program 7/92 ongoing IWMO IWMO_= Integrated Waste Management Office F320101\WC0VINA\,SPW.000:vc.bz 6-9 Rev. 1 11/19/91 Alternative/Task Start Finish Responsibility 1- Residential Promotional Campaign •.Develop campaign.. 1/92 - 12/92.. IWMO, CSD • Publicize campaign 12192 12/95 IWMO, CSD 2- Residential Education and Information Program • Develop materials 3/92 8/92 IWMO, CSD • Distribute materials 5/92 ,. 12/95 IWMO, CSD 3- School Curricula Development • Encourage school to 12/92 12/93 Public & Private develop curricula Schools 4- Nonresidential Education and Information Program • Develop materials 1/92 6/92 IWMO, CSD, Chamber • Distribute materials 7/92 12/95 IWMO, CSD, Chamber 5- Nonresidential promotional Campaign • Develop campaign !2/93 ' 6/93 IWMO, CSD, Chamber Publicize campaign -6/93 12195' IWMO, CSD, Chamber 6 - Representative Waste Evaluations • Select targeted:businesses 3/93 519 3. IWMO,-CSD. • Conduct waste.audits of 5/93 10/93"' IWMO, CSD selected businesses • Publicize results of 12/93 _ ., . 6/94 IWMO, CSD evaluation 7- SRR Element Representative Training Program • Develop training program 5/93 9/93 IWMO, CSD • Publicize program and 9/93 9/94 IWMO, CSD and recruit representatives • Train SRR element 9/94 5/95 IWMO, CSD representatives . • Supervise implementation 5/95 12195 IWMO, CSD' Note:. IWMO = Integrated Waste Management Office, CSO = Community Services Division, -City of West Covina P ]2010\MovinMEPIC i i I EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION Table 7-2 Medium -Term Implementation Plan Alternative/Task Start Finish Responsibility I 1- Residential Sector j Promotional Campaign - • Expand campaign 1/96 12199 IWMO, CSD 2- Residential Sector Education and Information Program • Organize and conduct 11/97 12/99 IWMO, CSD seminars and workshops j i 3 School Curricula Development Organize and conduct roundtables for schools to share ideas 1/96 12/96 Public & Pvt. Schools 4 Nonresidential ,Education Organize and conduct seminars and workshops 1 /97 12199 Chamber of Commerce i 5- Nonresidential Promotional Expand campaign 4/96 12/99 Chamber of Commerce 6 Representative Waste Evaluations • Publicize results of short-term IWMO monitoring and evaluation program ! 7/96 12/99 7 SRR Element Representative • . Involve SRR element IWMO representative in j implementing model { programs 11197 12199 Note: IWMO Integrated Waste Management Office CSD = Community Services Division, City of West Covina i i P L'A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N R E S -0 L U T I 0 N N 0. 1-92-4029 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN. SOURCE REDUCTION RECYCLING ELEMENT AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT:' City of.West Covina LOCATION: City of West. Covina — City Wide WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted legislation which requires all cities in the State to divert waste from landfills by 25% by the year 1995 and 50%.by the year.2000; and WHEREAS, the State of California requires that each city develop a Source Reduction and Recycling. Element and a Household Hazardous Waste Element as part of., its, response to the waste crisis; and,. WHEREAS,'the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element are considered a project pursuant to the California. Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended; and WHEREAS, an initial study was prepared for said project; and WHEREAS,based upon the findings of the initial study, it was determined that the project .could not result in and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact therefore was prepared; and WHEREAS,. the environmental evaluation of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element was considered by -the Planning Commission at a duly advertised public hearing on January 13, 1992; and. WHEREAS, based on the evidence present to the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina, both oral and documentary, the'Planning Commission finds,as follows: 1. The project involves adoption of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element. 2. The policies and implementation programs set forth in the document will not, in and of themselves, cause any adverse impact on the environment. 3. At the time any implementing action occurs a separate initial study and environmental assessment may be conducted. • 4. There will be no significant impacts on fish and wildlife species in the State of California as a result of this project. 0007-92/C:Plancom/NEGDECSR.RE/em Resolution No. 1-92-4029. NEG%DEC/SRRE/HHWE January 13, 1992 - Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE,. the Planning Commission of the City. of West Covina does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION NO. 1.: After receiving and considering all determinations, studies, documents, and recommendations, as well as other appropriate public and agency comments, the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina hereby recommends to the City Council of the City of West Covina certification of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. SECTION NO. 2: The Secretary is instructed to forward a copy of this resolution to the City Council, for its attention in the manner prescribed by law. I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of West.Covina, at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of .January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Connolly, Gordon, Ragan,.Solinger and Chairperson York. NOES None. ABSENT: None. DATE: January 13, 1992. Stuart Y6rk,lChairperson Planning Commission Patricia Haley, Secreta Planning Commission 0007-92/C:Plancom/NEGDECSR.RE/em P L A N.N I N G C O M.M.I S S I O-N R E S G L U T 10 N N 0.1-92-4030 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF'THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,, RECOMMENDING THAT1THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE.FINAL DRAFT OF THE SOURCE' -REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AS PART OF THE WEST-COVINA GENERALPLAN'. ..SOURCE REDUCTION RECYCLING ELEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL'IMPACT APPLICANT: City of.West Covina LOCATION: City of,West Covina - City Wide WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted legislation which requires all.. cities in.the State to divert, waste from landfills by 25% by the year 1995 and 50$ by the_year 2000; and WHEREAS, the City of West Covina has developed a plan for compliance with this `legislation,'Which '.is the Source Reduction and Recycling Element; and, WHEREAS, a series of .public hearings have been held to receive input from 'citizens, City staff, City commissions, the Los Angeles County _Local Task Force, :the' California Integrated Waste Management Board, and other State:'Agencies; and, WHEREAS, the Final. Draft,,of.the Source' Reduction' and Recycling Element. has -,.incorporated. the comments and changes directed by the City Council pursuant.to-these hearings, WHEREAS, based upon an initial .study conducted for the Source Reduction Recycling Element, it was determined that the project would not result in any, potential adverse significant environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was.prepared; and WHEREAS, the .Planning Commission, upon. giving the required notice did on .the 13th day of January, 1992, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider the Source Reduction.Recycling Element. NOW, THEREFORE,. the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows:. SECTION NO. -1.:. After, receiving and considering all determinations, studies, documents, and recommendations as well as appropriate public and agency comments, the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina does hereby recommend to the City Council of the City of west Covina the approval of. the Final Draft of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element as a part of the West Covina General Plan. SECTION NO._2: The -Secretary is instructed to forward a copy of this resolution to the C,ity.Council, for its attention in the manner prescribed by law. 0008-92/C:PLANCOM/SRRE/em Resolution No. 1-92-4030 Source Reduction & Recycling Element January 13. 1992 - Paae 2 I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina., at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Connolly, Gordon, Ragan, Solinger and Chairperson York. NOES• None. ABSENT: None. DATE: January 13, 1992. .Stuart York, Chairperson Planning Commission Patricia Haley, Secrety Planning Commission 0008-92/C:PLANCOM/SRRE/em. P L A N N I.N G C O:M M I S S I O N R. E S 0 L U T I O N' N 0. 1-92-40-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,, RECOMMENDING THAT THE.CIT.Y COUNCIL -ADOPT THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE',HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT AS PART OF THE WEST.COVINA GENERAL PLAN. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. APPLICANT: City of.West Covina LOCATION: City of West Covina City Wide WHEREAS, based upon an initial study conducted for the Household Hazardous Waste Element, it was determined that the project would not result in any potential adverse significant environmental 'impacts and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was prepared; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission,. upon giving the required notice did on the 13th day of January, 1992, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as :prescribed by law to consider the Household Hazardous -Waste Element;and WHEREAS; the State of 'Calif ornia. has a dopted.legislation which 'requires that -each city develop a Household Hazardous Waste Element as part of.its.response to the.'waste crisis; and WHEREAS, the City of West. Covina has developed a plan for compliance with this legislation and regulations, which is the Household Hazardous Waste Element; and, WHEREAS, a series of public hearings have been held to. .receive input from citizens, City staff, City commissions, the Los Angeles County Local Task Force, the California Integrated Waste Management Board, and other State Agencies; and, WHEREAS, the Final Draft of the Household. Hazardous. Waste Element has incorporated the comments and changes directed by the City Council pursuant to these hearings; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of. West Covina does resolve as follows SECTION NO... 1: After receiving and considering; all determinations, studies;. documents, and.recommendations as well as appropriate public and agency comments, the Planning. Commission of the City of West Covina does hereby recommend to the City Council of. the City of West Covina the approval of the.Final.Draft of the Household Hazardous Waste Element as a part of the West Covina General Plan. SECTION NO. 2: The Secretary is instructed to forward a COPY of this 'Resolution to the City Council, for its attention'in the manner prescribed by law. 0009-92/C:Plancom/HHWE/em i i Resolution No. 1-92-4031 Household Hazardous Waste Element January 13, 1992 - Page 2 i I HEREBY CERTIFY,] that the foregoing Resolution as adopted by the Planning Commission of the'City of West Covina, at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of January, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Connolly, Gordon, Ragan, Solinger and Chairperson York. i NOES• None. ABSENT: None. DATE: January 13, 1992. i j Q Stuart York, Chairperson _Planning Commission Patricia.Haley, Secretary Planning Commission i i i i 0009-92/C:Plancom/HHWE/em ,I i RESOLUTION NO. A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE'CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING' THE .NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN. WHEREAS, the Government Code requires all cities in the State to divert waste from landfills by 25%`by the year 1995 and 50% by the year 2000;,.and WHEREAS, in accordance with State requirements, the City has developed a Source Reduction .andRecycling Element and a Household Hazardous Waste Element"as part of its,response to the waste crisis; and,' WHEREAS, the -Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household" Hazardous Waste. Element are, considered a project pursuant to.the California Environmental Quality Act.of 1970, as amended; and WHEREAS, based. upon the findings of an initial study conducted for the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous. Waste Element,' it, was determined "that the project would not result in any: potential adverse". significant environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. therefore"was..prepared; and WHEREAS, after considering' the environmental.evaluation of the "Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element at a duly :advertised public hearing on January 13,, 1-992; the Planning Commission. recommended: that the City Council certify the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact prepared therefore; and WHEREAS,- based on the evidence presented to the City Council, both oral and documentary, the City Council finds as "follows: - 1. The project involves adoption of the Source Reduction and Recycling. Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element.. 2... The policies .and implementation programs set forth in the document will not, in' and of themselves, cause any adverse impact.on the"environment 3. At the time any implementing action occurs a separate initial study"_and environmental assessment may be conducted. 4. There .will be no significant impacts on. fish and wildlife species in the State'. of California as a result,of this project. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION NO. 1.: After receiving and .considering all .determinations, studies, documents, and recommendations, as well as other appropriate public and agency comments, the City Council of the City' of West Covina hereby certifies the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. SECTION NO. 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution., i i i ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of Mayor ATTEST• I City Clerk i I hereby certify that! the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by.'the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, at a regular meeting thereofjheld-on the day of I AYES: I i - NOES ABSENT: a RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION,OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA', ADOPTING THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND, RECYCLING. ELEMENT AS PART OF THE'WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN. WHEREAS, the Government Code requires all cities in the State to divert waste'from landfills' by 25% by,the year 1995 and 50% by the year 2000 and WHEREAS,'in accordance with State requirements, the City has developed,•a,Source Reduction and Recycling Element to comply with these requirements; and, WHEREAS, a series of public hearings have been held to receive input from citizens, City staff, City commissions, the Los Angeles County Local - Task `Force',.the''California Integrated Waste Management. -Board; and other State Agencies; and,, WHEREAS, the Final Draft of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element has incorporated 'the comments and changes directed.by the City Council pursuant to these.hearings, WHEREAS, based upon an initial study conducted for the Source .Reduction Recycling Element, it was determined that the project would not result in any potential adverse significant environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was prepared; and WHEREAS, after considering the Source Reduction and Recycling Element -at a duly advertisedpublic hearing on January 13, 19921 as prescribed by law, the'. Planning Commission. recommended. that the City .Council adopt the. Source Reduction:. and.: Recycling Element; and; WHEREAS, after considering the Source Reduction and Recycling Element at a duly advertised public hearing -on January 16, 1992, as prescribed by law, the Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Source Reduction and Recycling Element; and WHEREAS, the City Council .of.the. .City of West Covina has conducted a duly advertised public hearing on February 4; 1992, as prescribed -bylaw; NOW, THEREFORE, .the City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows: SECTION ,NO. 1: After. receiving and considering all determinations, studies,. documents, and recommendations, as well as appropriate public and agency comments, the City Council .of the City of West Covina does hereby adopt the Source Reduction and Recycling Element of the West Covina General Plan. SECTION NO. 2: The city Clerk shall certify to the adoption of'this Resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this, day of Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 1 I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, at a regular meeting thereofheld on the day of i i AYES: NOES: i i ABSENT: i City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: i City Attorney I i i RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF- THE CITY .COUNCIL OF THE ,CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT AS PART OF THE WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN. WHEREAS,..the State of California has adopted legislation which requires that.each city develop a Household Hazardous Waste Element as part of its response to -the waste crisis; and WHEREAS, in accordance with State requirements,.the City has.developed.a Household Hazardous Waste Element; and WHEREAS, a series of public hearings have been held to receive input from citizens, City staff, City.commissions, the Los Angeles County. Local. Task Force, the, California 'Integrated Waste Management Board,' and other State Agencies; and, WHEREAS, the Final Draft of the Household Hazardous Waste Element has incorporated the comments and.change's directed by the City Council pursuant to these hearings; and WHEREAS, based upon an initial study conductedfor the Household Hazardous Waste Element, it, was determined that the project would not result in any potential adverse significant environment'al`imp&cts and a Negative Declaration of Environmental. Impact was prepared;,and WHEREAS, after considering the Household Hazardous. -Waste Element at a duly. -advertised public hearing on January .13,.1992, as prescribed by., law,, the Planning Commission. recommended that the City Council adopt the•Household Hazardous Waste..Element; and, WHEREAS, after considering. the Household Hazardous Waste Element at a duly advertised public hearing on January 16, 1992, as prescribed. by law, the Waste Management.and Environmental -Quality Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Household Hazardous Wast& Element; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of -the City of West Covina has conducted a duly advertised public hearing on February 4, 1992, as prescribed by law; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of.the City of .West Covina does resolve as follows: SECTION NO. 1: After receiving and considering all determinations, studies, documents, and recommendations as well. as. appropriate. •public and agency, comments, the City .Council of the City of West Covina does hereby adopt the Final Draft of the Household Hazardous Waste Element as part of.the West Covina General Plan. SECTION. NO 2: The City .Clerk -shall-certify to the adoption of this Resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day `of i i I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Councii of the City of West Covina, at a regular meeting thereof heldon the day of i AYES• i NOES: ABSENT: City Clerk . I i I I i j i 1 I PROOF OF PUBUCA,-ON t, (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Los Angeles, am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above - entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of the .....San gAbriel-..YaUQy-_.D?aily._Triburie.. ...............:.................................................................. a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published ..........-•---•---•-•---••-••• daily .................................•• - in the City of .......... ........................ County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of ..... SPept...10-�•• 19..52., Case Number ........... 9t .91 ..................... that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit: Jan. 21, ....................................................................•.....-•----............... all in the year 19..9.2. certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Jest Covina ................... ....................... St California, this ?.I..,day of ..,.......aI?.'.............. 19.9 2. ................ .......... Signature This space i, ti the County Clerk's Filing Stamp RECEIVED ` JAN 31 1992 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY OF WEST COVINA Proof of Publication of NOTICE OF PUBLIC...;,},RI�i.G................. _........ ................................. SOURCE REDUCTION AND.RECYCLING ELEME CITY OF WEST.COVINA ............... ---------- ....... NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RE HELD BY THE WEST COVINA CITY•COUNCIL /.• 17 FEBRUARY 4; 1992 NOTICE IS.,HEREBY GIVEN that the West' Covina City Council will conduct a publli , hearing regarding the Final Draft of the,' Source Reduction and Recycling Element, the, Household Hazardous Waste Element, and. 04. Negative 'Declaration of Environment4 # Impact, as required by AB939, the Integratit Waste Management Act of 1989. These elements will become. part of thG'? Environmental Quality Element of the Ctly ¢;i General Plan. I•;,The hearing will be held at' 7:30 p:m.ir 1 . Tuesday, February 4, 1992 .in the City Hall . l i Council Chambers, -1444 W. Garvey'Averiu¢¢''•� • . West Covina. All interested parties .will' haYE.? an opportunity. for providing testimony. '+Copies of the Elements'and'the NegatiyGh .Declaration are available for review in thit% . County Library at the West Covina Civic.- Center and for the City Clerk's,0111iie'at'Cityk' Hall: For more information regarding the hearing` please call the Integrated Waste Management] Office of the Community Services Divisiog., .1 City Hall, phone number (818)814 8468. .? Isl Janet Berry City Clerk PUB: JAN 21 1992 X NO. 10877 1 DATE: January 21, 1992 TO: West Covina Redevelopment Agency and the Executive Director FROM: Redevelopment Agency Staff SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BIENNIAL REPORT OF THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUMMARY: The Board will review the Biennial Report which reviews the activities of the Agency for calendar years 1990 and 1991. DISCUSSION California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code, Section 33000 et seq.) requires the Redevelopment Agency to biennially conduct a public hearing to review and evaluate the progress of the redevelopment plan for each redevelopment project. This requirement is stated specifically in Section 33348.5 of the California Community Redevelopment Law as follows: "The Agency shall, biennially, conduct a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the redevelopment plan for each redevelopment project within its jurisdiction and evaluating its progress, and shall hear the testimony of all interested parties. Notice of the hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6063 of the Government Code and posted in at least four (4) prominent places within the project area for a period of three (3) weeks. Publication and posting shall be completed not.less than 10 days prior to the date set for the hearing. "This Section does not apply to any agency of a city, county, or city and county, if such city, county, or city and county has a population not exceeding 75,000 persons." This report represents the progress of the City's redevelopment plans for the Central Business District Project and the Eastland Redevelopment Project as implemented by the Redevelopment Agency (City Council) for calendar years 1990 and 1991. The Agency shall review and evaluate the progress of the individual redevelopment projects and hear testimony of all interested parties. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency receive and file the Biennial Report for calendar years 1990 and 1991. APPROVED: �4� ��- a k i Steven W. �.. Chester Yos i Wylie Redevelopykn Manager Director Redeve ment Services CY/BI/lc- XLC1377BI I Biennial Repor-C BIENNIAL REPORT REVIEW OF CITY OF WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTIVITIES FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1990 AND 1991 Introduction Pursuant to California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code, Section 33348.5 et seq.) redevelopment agencies of entities exceeding 75,000 population must biennially conduct a public hearing to review and evaluate the redevelopment plan for each redevelopment project. This report, together with the 1990-1991 Redevelopment Agency Biennial video to be presented at the public hearing on January 21, 1992, have. been prepared to satisfy those requirements. Since its formation twenty years ago, the West Covina Redevelopment Agency has played a key role in providing increased revenues and economic enhancement to the city in the form of increased sales tax, as well as creating additional jobs, increasing private investment and improving the quality of life in West Covina. Today, approximately forty-two percent (42 %) of the sales tax generated within the city comes from Agency -assisted projects. This type of achievement is attained by an ongoing commitment to the goals of the Agency, which are: identify and plan economic and physical development for areas in the city that need revitalization; direct and monitor programs and projects to prevent the spread of physical and/or economic blight; and expand the tax base and create jobs to assure economic stability for the city and the community. During these past two years there have been dramatic changes in the economy which have impacted essentially all markets and industries. Although the Agency has been impacted by these changes as well, a great deal of activity has continued during the 1990 and 1991 calendar years. The Plaza at West Covina, The Lakes Office Development, West Covina Parkway Plaza, Eastland Redevelopment Project Amendment, Central Business District Streetscape Plan, and the Citywide Strategic Marketing Plan are among the many projects in which the West Covina. Redevelopment Agency has participated over the last two years. 1111ppip The following narrative will describe activities during the past two years on specific projects in each of the Agency's two project areas, as well as those projects that are more general in nature which address the needs of the entire city and community. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT AREA The Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Project area was adopted in 1971. The primary objective of the CBD Project area was and continues to be to unify and strengthen the city's commercial core. The following is a brief summary of projects within the original Central Business District Project area, as well as the Amended Central Business District Project area during calendar years 1990 and 1991. Fashion Plaza Renovation and Expansion Due to a recognized need. to upgrade Fashion Plaza to. keep pace with other nearby regional malls, the last two years have seen a flurry of activity in and around Fashion Plaza. An extensive renovation program was undertaken, which included the addition of the Sylvan Food Park in the center of the mall, new skylights, fountains, carpeting, new tile, upgrading of store fronts, new escalators at both ends of the mall, -as well as an entirely new entrance on the freeway side of the mall. The exterior was also repainted and the parking lot landscaping replaced, which contributed to a total new look and enhanced freeway visibility. These major renovation efforts were proudly displayed at the mall's Grand Opening in August 1990. In addition to all of these improvements, Fashion Plaza became "The Plaza at West Covina" and a new sign reflecting this name, with an electronic reader board, was installed in December 1991. All of this was possible as a result of partnerships and agreements with the Agency and the owners of the mall. The renovation represents a $17 million investment by the owners. To facilitate the expansion, a $45 million Mello -Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) was created by the Agency for land acquisition and parking facilities construction. The developer is responsible for an additional $77 million in privately financed construction costs, for total development costs of approximately $120 million. The expansion will include relocating the May Company department store from Eastland Center to The Plaza, as well as constructing an additional 100,000 square feet of retail space (about 50 additional shops) and adding approximately, 82,000 square feet of banking and retail space on the periphery of The Plaza along Vincent Avenue. Also included in this phase will be the addition of enhanced entryways for easier access to The Plaza. The preliminary stages of the expansion have been the focus of much effort during this period, including the acquisition of properties, relocation of tenants, and ultimate demolition of buildings to make way for the expansion to begin. Also necessary for the planned expansion is the closing of the California Hook Ramp, the realignment of California Avenue along the east end of The Plaza, and the relocation of utility lines and services. The Agency has been particularly cognizant of all legal and environmental issues and concerns during this phase. These same issues have caused considerable delays, contributing in part to the modified targeted opening date of the expansion from the Spring of 1992 to 1993. 2 Nearly 26 acres of developed land needed to be acquired to accommodate the expansion, provide the necessary parking, and develop the retail space. This meant the acquisition of 18 properties and relocation of 39 tenants. Both of these activities have proceeded very smoothly. All of the tenants have been relocated except for the two remaining until their new buildings are complete (Bank of America and Household Bank). Lenscrafters has also agreed to locate to a new facility on site, which was not in the original design, but will remain at its existing location until their new building is complete. Of the 39 tenants, 26 have relocated within West Covina, 8 outside (all but one of those in, neighboring communities), and 5 have discontinued business. The Agency has obtained fee title or possession for all properties except the Post Office site, Union Oil, and the Hook Ramp. Parkway Plaza Adjacent to The Plaza on the south side of West Covina Parkway was another shopping area known as the Country Mart Center, developed in 1975, which needed renovating and upgrading. In August 1991, the Agency entered into an Owner Participation Agreement with the owner/developer, Burnham USA Equities, for this purpose. This $12 million project, including land acquisition, construction and renovation, represents Agency participation in the amount of $1.35 million. The former Reuben's & Coco's restaurants were demolished to make way for a new Good Guys electronics store, which will serve as the anchor in this center. The Good Guys opened their doors officially in October 1991, followed shortly thereafter by Party World, which took a large renovated space within the center. Other improvements include the expansion of The Sizzler restaurant, as well as new storefronts, landscaping, and signage throughout the center. Included within the agreement with Burnham is a provision for cultural enhancements to the community in the form of free rent and some tenant improvements for the West Covina Playhouse, or a comparable contribution elsewhere in the community. Although routine maintenance and repair is ongoing in shopping centers, there is a point at which the center begins to lose its edge in the marketplace without a total renovation and "new look" becoming necessary. The industry standard for shopping centers is 7-10 years. This standard was exceeded at Parkway Plaza; however, the current activity in this center as a result of the addition of the Good Guys, Party World, new signage, plus some of the landscaping improvements is further evidence of the need to periodically renovate and upgrade. The Lakes at West Covina The Lakes at West Covina is planned as a major mixed -use, multi -phased business center. The initial phase of The Lakes was a $24 million project consisting of the construction of two four- story office buildings totalling 180,000 square feet, with parking structures for 700 cars, as well as a unique water garden setting featuring a Mayan influenced pyramid -shaped fountain lighted at night, with interconnecting waterways and fountains throughout the complex. The Agency assisted in the financing of the public parking structure by issuing $7.7 million in bonds. This first phase officially opened in August 1990. The waning economic climate over the past two years has had a significant impact on leasing of office space locally as well as throughout the state. Businesses are looking at ways to reduce 3 their overhead, which includes remaining in less than desirable locations with lower rents, moving to other states, or even closing their doors. Although this poor leasing condition exists in the commercial office marketplace, through an aggressive leasing campaign, The Lakes now is 58 % leased, which is a higher occupancy level than that experienced by most other office spaces available throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Due to the termination of the Development Agreement with Interstate Hotels and, in response to the marketplace, the Agency has recently completed a market study on the remainder of The Lakes site to enable an aggressive marketing program for those parcels. The market study investigated such uses as theaters, restaurants, retail, hotel and banquet facilities. Based on information received through this study, the Agency is currently moving forward in an effort to attract a theater complex to the east end of The Lakes site.. Auto Dealers Auto dealerships have proven to be vital to communities as a strong source of sales tax revenue and, in fact, West Covina's auto dealerships continue to be the highest sales tax generators within our community. During the past two years, the Agency has worked with a number of dealerships to assist in attracting new lines, such as Pontiac, Hyundai, and the return of the Audi line. Additionally, the Agency has assisted with expansion plans for. Reynolds Buick and renovation plans for Mission Chrysler. The Agency is actively working on attracting a dealership to the Auto Plaza for the former Mitsubishi site. In an effort to retain and revitalize existing dealerships within the city, the Agency has commenced discussions with West Covina Toyota regarding a proposed relocation to the Auto Plaza from their existing site on South Glendora Avenue. A move to a location in the Auto Plaza orto another site adjacent to the freeway could significantly increase the sales volume of West Covina Toyota. Additionally, the Agency has been developing a marketing strategy for the West Covina Auto Plaza. Key components include maintaining existing viable dealerships, attracting additional dealerships, providing Plaza identification through signage, streetscape and other amenities, and promoting an Auto Plaza Association among the dealerships. Further auto dealership expansion or development is planned for the area adjacent to Mission Chrysler on North Azusa Avenue. The Agency has recently purchased the Moody property on Workman Avenue for this purpose and is negotiating on a second parcel which would complete a potential site. Streetseape In a continuing effort to draw more people and excitement or "sense of place" into West Covina's Central Business District, the Agency has hired an urban design firm to develop a streetscape design for the Central Business District. It may include streetlights, sidewalks, intersection improvements, landscaping and signage. When complete, it will create a unified, attractive look for the District. 4 • EASTLAND PROJECT AREA. The Eastland Redevelopment Project area was adopted in 1975. The original project area consisted of the Eastland Center and commercial sites immediately adjacent to the Center encompassing approximately 199 acres. The primary purpose of the project area was the renovation and revitalization of the Eastland Shopping Center., Eastland Plan Amendment In July 1990 the Eastland Plan was amended to include eight areas containing a total of eleven noncontiguous sites throughout the city adding approximately 921 acres to the Eastland Project area. Since its adoption, the Agency has continued negotiations with Los Angeles County to determine the tax increment allocation to both parties. Although the County filed legal action on this issue, the.Agency was successful in resolving the matter prior to any court action. A formal agreement was approved between the Agency Board and Los Angeles County. The Agency has just received their first increment (revenue) from the amended area. The addition of these sites to the project area will significantly increase the Agency's ability to increase the City's tax base ensuring economic stability through the expansion of employment and housing in West Covina, as well as preventing the spread of physical or economic blight throughout the community. Eastland Center Rehabilitation Eastland Center, not unlike Fashion Plaza and other regional shopping centers throughout the nation, is also in need of rehabilitation to ensure the economic viability of the Center. During the past two years a number of exterior improvements have been made, including new parking lot lighting, enhanced landscaping, and repaving of the parking lot. In a subsequent phase of the renovation of Eastland Center, the Agency has been working with May Centers, Inc. to achieve the best possible use of the entire site. May Centers has obtained lease commitments from major anchor tenants for a new open air Power Center which would generate approximately $800,000 in new sales tax annually. California State Bank Tower The California State Bank Tower, completed in the Spring of 1990, has added not only a beautiful, modern 13-story high-tech building to West Covina, but was the first high-rise office building in the San Gabriel Valley. The building has reached over 80% occupancy, with the California State Bank occupying the top two floors and 5,000 square feet on the ground floor. This building is a continuing source of added employment to the residents of the community. Barranca Senior Apartments The Agency is continuing to negotiate with a developer to build a 49-unit senior apartment complex proposed for a 1.3 City -owned site at the southeast corner of Barranca Street and pppppp Garvey Avenue. The City will require that the units be designated for low- and/or moderate - income occupants. The current plans estimate 2 very low-income units, .11 low-income units, 21 moderate -income units, 14 market -rate units and one manager's unit. GENERAL ACTIVITIES Housin State law requires all redevelopment agencies to set aside 20% of their tax increment to preserve and expand housing opportunities for persons of low and moderate -income. Agencies are also required to replace housing units removed as a result of redevelopment projects. Progress has been made.by the Agency to comply with this legislation. When completed, the Barranca Senior Apartment complex will satisfy all of the Agency's current affordable housing requirements. Amenities In all of the Redevelopment Agency's efforts, we keep in mind the need to provide cultural and entertainment opportunities, as well as aesthetic enrichment for the community. The Agency is currently reviewing two proposals from developers to provide an entertainment complex on the Eastland Shopping Center site. The Lakes project also offers opportunities for a theater site as well as meeting and banquet facilities. Already in place are extensive architectural. treatments and an aquatic environment required by the Agency on The Lakes site. Additionally, the owner of Parkway Plaza will be providing space or money for cultural enhancements within the community. Finally, the Streetscape Plan proposed for the Central Business District is part of the Agency's continuing effort to enhance the image -of our community. . CONCLUSION During calendar years 1990 and 1991, and during the twenty-year life of the West Covina Redevelopment Agency, it has continued to make significant contributions to the betterment 'of the community and has proven to be a stable, successful and productive agency committed to providing economic stability for West Covina. XBI1376BI 1/21/92 1.1 1 NOTICE OF A BIENNIAL PUBLIC HEARING BY THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE is hereby given that on January 21, 1992 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the West Covina:Redevelopment Agency of the City of West Covina, California, will conduct their biennial public hearing in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1444 West Garvey Avenue, West Covina., California. Pursuant to Section 33348.5 of the Health and Safety Code, this hearing.willcover the Central Business District Redevelopment Project, as amended, and the Eastland Redevelopment Plan, as amended. The purpose of t.he.public hearing is to 1. Review the Redevelopment, projects and evaluate the progress; and 2. Hear the testimony of all parties interested in said Redevelopment projects. Any and all persons having any testimony regarding the Redevelopment Plan for the aforementioned Redevelopment projects may appear before the Agency and be heard at the above stated day, hour and place. -Pub. SGVT: December 28, 1991; January 4:&'11, 1992 CERTIFICATE OF POSTING deposes and says: -that she, is the Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of West Covina`; a citizen of the United States, and over � the age of 21 years; that .on the day / of � &g42,A,,(J , 199/, she posted a printed notice of an- impending public hearing -to be held on January 21, 1992 in the Council Chambers of the City of West Covina.. POSTED: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT L 2. 3. 4. West Covina Redevelopment Agency 1. 2 3. EASTLAND NOTICE OF A BIENNIAL PUBLIC HEARING c BY THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE is.hereby given that on January 21, 1992 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the West Covina Redevelopment Agency of the City of West Covina, California, will conduct their biennial public hearing in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1444 West Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. Pursuant to.Section 33348.5 of the Health and Safety Code, this hearing will cover the .Central Business District Redevelopment Project, as amended, and the Eastland Redevelopment Plan, as amended. The purpose of the public hearing is to: 1. Review the Redevelopment projects and evaluate the progress; and 2. Hear the testimony of all parties interested in said Redevelopment projects. Any and all persons having, any testimony regarding the. Redevelopment Plan for the aforementioned Redevelopment projects may appear before the Agency and be heard at the above stated day, hour and place. Pub. SGVT: December 28, 1991; January 4 &_11', 1992 CERTIFICATE OF POSTING reviC��' deposes and says: that he is an employee of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of West,Covina; a citizen of the United States, and over the age of 21'years; that on the 7 day of l)ece,6er 199(, he.posted printed notices of an impending public hearing to be held on January 21, 1992 in the Council Chambers of the City of West Covina. (West Covina Redevelopment Alcy POSTED: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT EASTLAND 1. U44 Cc Ll, 2. b-) L)U.0, , �r4�1P 2. 3• ilali✓I!� 3 4 -4. • NOTICE OF A BIENNIAL PUBLIC HEARING BY THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE is hereby given that on January 21, 1992 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the West Covina Redevelopment Agency of the City .of West Covina, California, will conduct their biennial public hearing in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1444 West Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. Pursuant to_Section 33348.5 of the Health and Safety Code, this hearing will cover the Central Business District Redevelopment Project, as amended, and the Eastland Redevelopment Plan, as amended. The purpose of the public hearing is to: 1. Review the Redevelopment projects and evaluate the progress; and 2. Hear the testimony of all parties interested in said Redevelopment projects. Any and all persons having any testimony regarding the Redevelopment Plan for the aforementioned Redevelopment projects may appear,before the Agency and be heard at the above stated day, hour and place. Pub. SGVT: December 28, 1991; January 4 & 11, 1992 POSTED: 1. ..2. 3. 4. CERTI`FI/CATE OF POSTING re,nc4-1- �c�v deposes and says: that he is an employee of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of West Covina; a citizen of the United States, and over the age of 21 years; that on the 2 day of D e ce mher , 1991, he posted printed notices of an impending:pubiic hearing to be held on January 21, 1992 in the Council Chambers of the City of West Covina. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT West Cov a_ Redevelopment Agen y EASTLAIIND 2.�s� 4. 9KK PROOF OF PUBLOATAON (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Los Angeles, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above - entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of the ..... San-GaarielVa.l].�y.-_Daily ... Tribiana- a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published .......... `--------- daily--------- ..................... inthe City of .......... ........ -.......................... County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the. Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of .... Case Number ........... 0 _4�_91..................... that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any' supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit: Dec. 28, .1991, ,Jan. 4, .11, 1992 --------------------------------------------................................................ all in the year 19 9-1/9 2 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the r, foregoing is true and correct. Dated at ..... .... '..4est Covin.a . th California, this 11__ day of _.......__ January-- 19•-9.2 This sp is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp JAN 21 199? CITY fUPW5 FF109 CITY of WEST OVINA Proof of Publication of NOTICE QF g_IE..NRIAL...RUB.=...HEAx.ING BY THE WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ....................._..._...--..._.............-........._.. ......_..». NUTICE OF A BIENNIAL' PUBLIC HERRING BY, TIIE WEST COVINA' REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY }1f NOTICE is hereby given that on .Januar .1r 21; 1992 at 7:30 p.m., or as soonthereafter at `. the' matter may be heard, the West Covina' i'r Redevlopment'Agency of, the City of West i Covina; California, will conduct their biennialy public hearing in the . Council, . Chambers City Hall, 1444 West' Garvey' Avenue; Vres4 Covina; 'California.' 'Pursuant to`-Sectio '33348.5 of the Health and Safety Codel'thi6'.? hearing will cover. the Central' Business District Redevelopment •Project,' as amended,',:i, and the Eastland i Redevelopment Plan, as ' amended. " t_-... The purpose of the public hearing.is 1. Review the Redevelopment Projects and evaluate the progress and 2. Hear the lestlnwny of all parties �• ;. .i interested in said ltodevelopmunt,; projects. i Any and all porsons having any testimony regarding the Redevelopment Plan' for the, aforementioned Redevelopment t projects maj� appear before the Agency and be heard at ,S above stated day, hour and place. Publish: Dec 28,.1991 Jan. 4, 11 1992 E: No. 10711 .......... -------•--------------...---------....------------------•------.......... Signature