9/21/2021 - ITEM 4 - DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER SELECTIONAGENDA ITEM NO. 4
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: September 21, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER SELECTION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve and confirm the Mayor's appointments of Council
Members Dario Castellanos and Tony Wu to the Development Code Update Subcommittee.
BACKGROUND:
The City is currently working on a Development Code update. Part of the Development Code Update process
is to include the participation and guidance of selected City of West Covina appointed/elected officials as part
of a Subcommittee (two Planning Commission members and two City Council members). Involvement of
these members will be an integral part of Development Code update efforts as it relates to policy and
community advice and directions. Committee members will provide a trusted presence to the community as a
unified effort for the Development Code Update.
Committee member involvement is expected to include bi-monthly meetings/workshops before the Planning
Commission and City Council public hearings for the Development Code Update. The meeting objective is to
review and discuss policy approach and guidance for the Development Code Update. Each meeting will last
approximately between 60-90 minutes. These meetings could be held virtually via Zoom (hosted by KTGY) or
in -person, depending on the Committee's preference.
DISCUSSION:
Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado is announcing the appointment of Council Members Dario Castellanos and Tony
Wu to the Development Code Update Subcommittee. Mayor Pro Tern Castellanos previously served as a West
Covina Planning Commissioner and Councilman Wu works in the real estate industry.
Prepared by: Jo -Anne Burns, Planning Manager
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GOALS &
OBJECTIVES: