05-04-2021 - Regular Meeting - Minutesx
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MAY 04, 2021, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor Pro Tern Dario Castellanos
Councilwoman Rosario Diaz
Councilmember Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Lopez-Viado on Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at 7:04
p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
INVOCATION
Led by Councilman Tabatabai
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Pastor Samuel Martinez from Amazing Love Ministries
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Brian Tabatabai, Tony Wu, Rosario Diaz, Mayor Pro Tern Castellanos,
Mayor Lopez-Viado.
Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff: David Carmany City Manager, Thomas P. Duarte City Attorney, Lisa Sherrick Assistant
City Clerk; other City staff presented reports and responded to questions as indicated in the
minutes.
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CLOSED SESSION
i. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
i.City of West Covina vs. West Covina Restaurant Group, Inc. dba Gaucho Grill, et al (Los
Angeles County Superior Court Case No.20PSCV00548)
2.Sue Augino v. Tony Wu; City of West Covina (United States District Court No. 2:20-cv-
08032-MWF-GJS)
3. Inland Oversight Committee v. City of West Covina; (LA Superior Court, Case No.
20STCP02115)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGALCOUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Cases: One (1)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Carmany, DuarteEmployee Organizations
*Confidential Employees
'Maintenance & Crafts
• Employees Non -Sworn
• W.C. Police Officers' Association
• W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
•W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F.
• Local 3226 General Employees
• Mid -Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
• Department Heads
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Regarding Item 2, on a vote of 5-0, City Council directed staff to initiate litigation. The identity of
the defendant will be disclosed upon the filing of the lawsuit.
PRESENTATIONS
*Certificate for Nogales High School 4.0
'GPA Students Proclamation for National
Nurses Week
Garrett Viado
Bill Elliott
Sophia Chavira
Mike Greenspan
Jerri Potras
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Peter Dien
Emylou Vergel de Dios
Jay Meader
Bill Robinson
Jim Grivich
Ray Vargas
David Williams
George Ogden
Anita Morales
Anthony Orozco
Reta Greenspon
Steve Bennett
Victoria Aguirre
Sarah Love
Armando Herman
Colleen Rozatti
Jefferson DeRoux
Marsha Solario
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Presentation given by Mr. Carmany.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 5-0 to: Approve
Consent Calendar Items 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10.
ACTION: Motion Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos, Second by Councilwoman Diaz 4-1 (No:
Tabatabai) to: Approve Consent Calendar Item 2 (Item 2 was pulled for discussion by
Councilmember Tabatabai).
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 4-1 (No:
Tabatabai) to: Approve Consent Calendar Item 3 (Item 3 was pulled for discussion by
Councilmember Tabatabai).
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 4-1 (No:
Tabatabai) to: Approve Consent Calendar Item 5 (Item 5 was pulled for discussion by
Councilmember Tabatabai).
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos, Second by Councilwoman Diaz 5-0 to:
Approve Consent Calendar Item 8 (Item 8 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember
Tabatabai).
ACTION: Motion by Coucilman Wu, Second by Councilwoman Diaz 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) to:
Approve Consent Calendar Item 11 (Item 11 was pulled for discussion by Mayor Pro Tem
Castellanos).
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Councilmember Tabatabai 5-0 to: Approve
Consent Calendar Item 12 (Item 12 was pulled for discussion by Councilwoman Diaz).
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) APRIL 20, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
MEETING MINUTES APRIL 20, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Carried 5-0 to: approve the April 20, 2021, Closed Session Meeting Minutes, and the
April 20, 2021, Regular Session Meeting Minutes.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - Procedural Waiver. Waive full reading of each ordinance
on the agenda andauthorize the approval of each ordinance by title only.
2) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-68 OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
FOR FIREWORKS-RELATEDVIOLATIONS
Carried 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) to: introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading
waived, thefollowing ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2481 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (B)
AND (C) OF SECTION 15-68 (ADMINISTRATIVE FINES) OF ARTICLE III
(FIREWORKS) OF CHAPTER 15 (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THEWEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE
3) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO FORMALLY
ESTABLISHING LOCALHEALTH DEPARTMENT AND A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES
Carried 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) to: take the following actions:
i. Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2484 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING
ARTICLE I (IN GENERAL) OF CHAPTER 13 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TOESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Transtech Engineers, Inc.
(Transtech) for Health Department Services and authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement in substantially the form as attached and in such final form as approved
by the City Attorney.
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
4) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-33 AMENDING THE NAME,
PROCEDURES, RULESAND REGULATIONS OF THE FINANCE & AUDIT
COMMITTEE
Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 2021-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE NAME,
PROCEDURES, RULES AND REGULATIONSFOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-31
5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-49 DETERMINING THERE IS A
NEED TO CONTINUETHE LOCAL EMERGENCY
Carried 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) to: adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE NEED TO
FURTHER CONTINUE THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED ON MARCH
16, 2020, AND PREVIOUSLY CONTINUED ON APRIL 7, 2020, MAY 5, 2020,
JUNE 2, 2020, JUNE 23, 2020, JULY 21, 2020, AUGUST 18,
2020, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020, OCTOBER 6, 2020, OCTOBER 20, 2020,
NOVEMBER 17, 2020,
DECEMBER 1, 2020, JANUARY 19, 2021, FEBRUARY 16, 2021, MARCH 16, 2021
AND APRIL 6,
2021
6) APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMISSIONER TO THE COMMUNITY AND
SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION
Carried 5-0 to: receive and file this informational report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
7) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM THE MARCH 9, 2021 AND APRIL 13, 2021
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Carried 5-0 to: approve the Traffic Committee Meeting recommendations listed below of
traffic engineering improvements from the Traffic Committee Meetings of March 9, 2021
and April 13, 2021.
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The below proposed improvements will be included as part of the Fiscal Year 2020-21
Residential Streets Rehabilitation Program, Project No. 21020. The actual cost of the
proposed improvements will be presented to the City Council for approval as part of the
construction contract award staff report for this project.
March 9, 2021, Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City
Council Consideration:
i. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG MONTEZUMA WAY BETWEEN VINE DRIVE
AND CITRUSSTREET
a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic
conditions and reported speeding along Montezuma Way between Vine Drive and
Citrus Street. The resident requested for speed bumps to beinstalled along
Montezuma Way as well as the installation of streetlights. As part of the traffic
review, the following items were reviewed: existing roadway conditions, four
years of collision history, daily traffic counts, and output from a 24-hour radar
speed survey.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that additional traffic calming measures is
recommended to be installed along Montezuma Way between Vine Drive and
Citrus Street to deter vehicles from speeding and for increased safety. Due to the
horizontal and vertical curves along Montezuma Way, Montezuma Way is not a
candidate for installation of speed humps. Montezuma Way is a curvy and hilly
roadway, the installation of speed humps along Montezuma Way between Vine
Drive and Citrus Street is not recommended based on engineering and safety
judgment. Therefore, other traffic measures are recommended.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following
items:
i. Installation of Retroreflective Strips on Stop Sign poles: Retroreflective strips
are strips installed on posts that match the background of the sign which aids
to enhance the visibility of the Stop Signs and isbeneficial when additional
attention needs to be drawn to a Stop Sign especially during nighttime
conditions. The Red Reflective Strips will be installed on the Stop Sign posts
per CAMUTCD (Section 2A.21) for added visibility along Montezuma Way
between Vine Drive and Citrus Street at the stop at the northwest corner of
Montezuma Way at Vine Drive and the southeast corner of Montezuma Way
atCitrus Street.
ii. Installation of 25 mph Pavement Legends: "25" Pavement Legend for both
directions of traffic (east/west) along the (north/south) side of South
Montezuma Way opposite existing speed limit signsalong South
Montezuma Way between Vine Drive and Citrus Street.
iii. Replacement of Signage: Replacement of the existing 25 MPH Speed Limit
(R2-1) signs with oversized (30x36) 25 MPH Speed Limit Signs (R2-1) along
Montezuma Way between Vine Drive and Citrus Street.
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iv. Installation of RPMs: Remove damaged sets of Raised Pavement Markers
(RPM's) and Install Highly Reflective RPM's for approximately 50 feet on
either side of the double yellow center line for the curved segments located
along Montezuma Way between Vine Drive and Citrus Street. According to
this section, Retroreflective RPMs can increase visibility of traffic lane for
vehicles at night.
v. If funding is available as part of the installation, budget radar speed
signage and lighting will beevaluated and may also be installed and
considered along the segment.
2. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG HILLSIDE DRIVE BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE
AND CASTLEROCK COURT
a. Request:The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic
conditions and reported speedingalong Hillside Drive between Grand Avenue
and Castle Rock Court. As part of the traffic review, the following items were
reviewed: existing roadway conditions, four years of collision history, daily traffic
counts, and output from a 24-hour radar speed survey.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that additional traffic calming measures including
Speed Pavement Legends, Larger Speed Limit Signs, Red Reflective Posts on all
Stop Signs along Hillside Drive, Highly Reflective RPMs be placed along the curve
sections of Hillside Drive, and consideration of Speed Feedback Signs (one for
each direction) be installed along Hillside Drive between Grand Avenue and Castle
Rock Court to deter vehicles from speeding and for increased safety. Please note
that speed humps werealso reviewed but since the posted speed limit is 35 mph,
this segment is not a candidate for speed humps per the West Covina Speed Hump
Policy.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following
items:
i. Installation of Retroreflective Strips on Stop Sign poles: Retroreflective strips
are strips installed on posts that match the background of the sign which aids
to enhance the visibility of the Stop Signs and isbeneficial when additional
attention needs to be drawn to a Stop Sign especially during nighttime
conditions. The Red Reflective Strips will be installed on all Stop Sign posts
per CAMUTCD (Section 2A.21) for added visibility along Hillside Drive from
Grand Avenue to Castle Rock Court.
ii. Installation of 35 mph Pavement Legends: "35" Pavement Legend for
eastbound and westbound travel opposite all proposed oversized Speed Limit
(R2-1) Signs on Hillside Drive between Grand Avenue and Castle Rock Court.
iii. Replacement of Speed Limit Signage: Replacement of existing 35 MPH
Speed Limit (R2-1) signs withoversized (30x36) 35 MPH Speed Limit Signs
(R2-1) along the segment.
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iv. Replacement of Advisory Signage: Remove existing Advisory Speed
Signage and attached curve orwinding road signage and replace with
Advisory Speed signage with a reduction in speed in order toenhance
safety for vehicles on the curves along Hillside Drive. Per CAMUTCD
(Section 2C-7) and (Table 2C-5) located approximately 300-feet east of S
Fairway Knolls Road.
v. Installation of RPMs: Remove damaged sets of Raised Pavement Markers
(RPMs) and Install Highly Reflective RPM's for approximately 50-feet on
either side of the double yellow center line for the curved segments located
along Hillside Drive between Grand Avenue and Castle Rock Court, per
CAMUTCD (Section 3B.11). According to this section, Retroreflective RPMs
can increase visibility oftraffic lane for vehicles at night.
vi. If funding is available as part of the installation budget, radar speed signage
will be evaluated and mayalso be installed and considered along the
segment.
April 13 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City
Council Consideration:
i. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG BROADMOOR AVENUE AND REXWOOD STREET
a. Request:The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic
conditions and evaluate existing conditions at the curve where Broadmoor
Avenue and Rexwood Street intersects. The resident reported speeding vehicles
approaching this intersection. The resident requested for the City to review traffic
calming measures that would slow traffic and provide advance warning for the
curve. There is currently no existing signage at the curve nor approaching the
curve.
b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that chevron alignment signs should be installed
along the far end of the curve to improve awareness of vehicles approaching the
curve. It was also determinedthat a center line consisting of a solid double yellow
line should be installed at the curve of the intersection toensure vehicles stay in
their correct lane while turning.
c. Recommendation:The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following
items:
i. Installation of approximately 50 foot long center line consisting of a solid
double yellow line along thecenter of the curve at the intersection of
Broadmoor Avenue and Rexwood Street.
ii. Installation of Chevron Alignment signs (W1-8) along the curve to provide
additional emphasis and guidance for a change in horizontal alignment. The
Chevron Alignment sign shall be a vertical rectangle, without a border.
Chevron Alignment signs shall be installed on the outside of a turn or curve, in
line with and approximately a right angle to approaching traffic. Per
CAMUTCD Section 2C.09, Figure 2C-2 and Table 2C-6.
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iii. Installation of Alignment Warning Signs (W1-1) and 15MPH Advisory Speed
Plaque (W13-1 P). PerCAMUTCD Section 2C.10 and Figure 2C-2. For sign
sizes refer to CAMUTCD Table 2C-2.
iv. Installation of approximately 60 feet of red curb along the west side curb at the
curve.
2. TRAFFIC REVIEW FOR THE INTERSECTION OF WALNUT AVENUE AND
MERCED AVENUE
a. Request:The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic
conditions at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Merced Avenue to evaluate
posting flashing Stop Signs at this intersection to increase thevisibility of the Stop
Signs. The resident request reported that the intersection was dark during
nighttime conditions with low visibility of the traffic signs for the EB and WB
directions located on the small island. As part of the traffic review the following
items were looked at: existing roadway conditions, 5 years of collision history,
motorist observance of STOP control and peak hour traffic counts at the
intersection of Walnut Avenue and Merced Avenue.
b. Review Standard:After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions
and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on thetraffic review and engineering
judgment, it was determined that the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Merced
Avenue would benefit from traffic improvements and upgrades.
c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the
following items, these measureswill increase visibility of the stop signs at Merced
Avenue for vehicles traveling along Walnut Avenue:
i. Installation of Retroreflective Strips on Stop Sign poles: Retroreflective strips
are strips installed on posts that match the background of the sign which aids
to enhance the visibility of the Stop Signs and isbeneficial when additional
attention needs to be drawn to a stop sign especially during nighttime
conditions. The Red Reflective Strips will be installed on all Stop Sign posts
per CAMUTCD (Section 2A.21) at the intersection of Merced Avenue and
Walnut Avenue.
ii. Replacement of Stop Signage with Oversized Signs and All -Way Stop
Plaque: Replacement of theexisting regular sized Stop (R1-1) signs with
oversized (36x36) Stop signs and install new 4-Way Supplemental
Plaques (R1-3) under each of the new Stop signs.
iii. Crosswalk and Pavement Legend Refresh: Repaint the existing crosswalk
striping and Stop legend atthe intersection of Merced Avenue and Walnut
Avenue.
iv. Median Improvements: Repaint the yellow median located on Merced
Avenue at Walnut Avenue forboth the westbound and eastbound traffic
along Merced Avenue and install highly reflective RPM's around the median
for added visibility of the intersection and Stop.
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v. Stop Ahead Signage Improvements: The existing stop ahead signage
should be replaced with new highly reflective neon yellow advance Stop
Ahead Signage for both the westbound and eastbound traffic along
Merced Avenue in advance of the intersection at Walnut Avenue.
If funding is available as part of the installation budget or there is future grant
eligibility for other items, converting the Stop signs to flashing stop signs will be
evaluated and may be considered along the segment.
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
RESIDENTIAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM - PROJECT NO.
21020 AND 21007
Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
i. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
Gentry Brothers, Inc. for
$1,374,712.02, in substantially the form
approved by the City Attorney;
Construction Services Agreement with
as attached and in such final form as
2. Authorize 25% of the awarded contract amount as contingency allowance to be
used, if necessary, at the CityManager's discretion, for unforeseen conditions; and
s. Authorize the City Manager to execute any amendment to the agreement.
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2477 -
ADOPTING CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION ACT COST
ACCOUNTING ACT PROCEDURES
Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2477 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ARTICLE X (PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS) OF CHAPTER 19 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND
PUBLIC PLACES) AND ADDING DIVISION 3 (CONTRACTING FOR PUBLIC
PROJECTS) TO ARTICLE VII (PURCHASES AND SALES) OFCHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
10) CONSIDERATION OF THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY TREASURYPOOL
Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF
EXCESS FUNDS IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TREASURY POOL AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
RELATING THERETO
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PUBLIC SERVICES
11) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MV
TRANSPORTATION, INC. FORUBER PILOT PROGRAM
Carried 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) take the following actions:
i. Approve the amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement with MV
Transportation, Inc., to establisha pilot program with Uber to supplement the Dial -
A -Ride service;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the amendment; and
s. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments to the
agreement relating to the pilotprogram, provided that the total compensation to MV
Transportation, Inc. under the pilot program does not exceed $50,000.
12) CONSIDERATION OF EXTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT
WEST COVINASPORTSPLEX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
i. Authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 21-00219 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-
2021 for Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. by $20,000, increasing the Purchase
Order to an amount not to exceed $50,000 for landscape maintenance at the West
Covina Sportsplex formerly known as Big League Dreams facility.
2. Authorize the City Manager to continue on a month -to -month basis with Merchants
Landscape Services, Inc. into Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 until a landscape maintenance
contract is awarded for West Covina Sportsplex formerly known as Big League
Dreams.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13) CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 20-01, ZONE CHANGE
NO.
20-02, PRECISE PLAN NO. 20-01, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83134, TREE
REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 20-14, AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING
BUILDINGS FOR SCHOOL USES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF 158
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS (66 TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL STYLE DETACHED UNITS: RANGING FROM 1,471 SQ. FT. TO
1,798 SQ. FT. AND 92 ATTACHED THREE-STORY TOWNHOME STYLE UNITS:
RANGING FROM 1,310 SQ. FT. TO 1,721 SQ. FT.), INTERNAL DRIVE AISLES,
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COMMON OPEN SPACE, GUEST PARKING SPACES, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED
INCIDENTAL IMPROVEMENTS ON A 9.14 ACRE SITE. A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE 9 SIGNIFICANT TREES ON THE SITE (5 OAK TREES,
2 MAPLE TREES, AND 2 BOTTLE BRUSH TREES). THE PROJECT ALSO
INVOLVES A REQUEST FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND -USE DESIGNATION FROM CIVIC: SCHOOLS TO
NEIGHBORHOOD MEDIUM, AND A ZONE CHANGE TO CHANGE THE ZONING
FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO A SPECIFIC PLAN.
Mayor Lopez-Viado announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Lisa
Sherrick verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Lopez-Viado opened
the Public Hearing. Applicant Glen Crosby representing Lewis Land Developers
presented the staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Staff responded
to questions from Council.
Public Comments in Favor
Applicant Glenn Crosby (Lewis Land Developers)
Louie Mora
Luis Rojo
Public Comments neither in Favor nor in Opposition
Bill Robinson
Public Comments in Opposition
Marie Hogan
Charlotte Trevino
Susan Peredes
Vicki Claudius
Raymond Santos
Audrey Santos
Teresa Cozad
Paul Hamilton
Tom Krisor
Angie Gillingham
Lydia Kristine Frey
Karl Frey
Jefferson DeRoux
Steve Bennett
Edgar Milan
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Cynthia Garcia (as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu of speaking)
Dan Garcia (as noted by the agenda position slip in lieu of speaking)
---End of Public Comment ---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN WU AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
CASTELLANOS, Carried 4-1 (No: Lopez-Viado) to: adopt Resolution No. 2021-38
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR PRECISE
PLAN NO. 20-01, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 83134 (20-01), ZONE CHANGE NO.
20-02, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 20-01, AND TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT NO. 20-14 PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN WU AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
CASTELLANOS, Carried 4-1 (No: Lopez-Viado) to: approve resolution no. 2021-36,
resolution no. 2021-37 and resolution no. 2021-52 with the condition that Resolution No.
2021-36 be amended to reflect the increase of the homeownership assistance program
minimum to $225,000 plus the cost of establishing the program
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 20-
01 AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 20-14 AT 1651 E. ROWLAND AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-37 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 83134 AT 1651 E. ROWLAND AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 20-01 CHANGING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND -USE
DESIGNATION OF 1651 E. ROWLAND AVENUE FROM CIVIC: SCHOOLS TO
NEIGHBORHOOD -MEDIUM
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN WU AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
CASTELLANOS, Carried 4-1 (No: Lopez-Viado) to: introduce, by title only, further
reading waived, the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2482 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 20-02 AND
ADOPTING THEWALNUT GROVE SPECIFIC PLAN
14) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20-08)
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AMENDING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE DOWNTOWN
PLAN AND CODE
Mayor Lopez-Viado announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Lisa
Sherrick verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Lopez-Viado opened the
Public Hearing. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Public Comments in Favor
None
Public Comments neither in Favor nor in Opposition
Steve Bennett
Public Comments in Opposition
None
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ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR LOPEZ-VIADO AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER TABATABAI, Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions with the
condition that there would be no set minimum ground floor height:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing and then introduce, by
title only, further readingwaived, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2483 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST
COVINA,CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN PLAN
AND CODE
15) PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-2022 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ACTION PLAN
Mayor Lopez-Viado announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Lisa
Sherrick verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Lopez-Viado opened
the Public Hearing. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Public Comments in Favor
None
Public Comments neither in Favor nor in Opposition
None
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Public Comments in Opposition
None
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ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILWOMAN DIAZ, Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
Pending public testimony, it is recommended that the City Council direct staff to
develop a draft FY 2021-2022CDBG Action Plan, based on the needs and priorities
approved for the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
16) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES AND
CHARGES FORSERVICES PROVIDED BY THE WEST COVINA HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Mayor Lopez-Viado announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Lisa
Sherrick verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Lopez-Viado opened the
Public Hearing. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Public Comments in Favor
None
Public Comments neither in Favor nor in Opposition
None
Public Comments in Opposition
Jerri Potras
Steve Bennett
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ACTION: MOTION BY Mayor Pro Tern Castellanos AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILWOMAN DIAZ, Carried 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) to: take the following actions:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-34 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTCOVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES
FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE WEST COVINA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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MAYOR/COUNCI LMEMBERS REPORTS
None
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Mayor Lopez-Viado, and the meeting was
adjourned at 1:05 a.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South,
West Covina, California.
Submitted by:
Lisa Sherri
Assistant Vity Clerk
Ott L 'ado
Mayor
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