08-07-2001 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
August 7, 2001
Mayor Wong called the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council to order at 8:25 pm in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Chris Pipes of Faith
Community Church gave the invocation and Corncilmember Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey, Councilmember Herfert,
Miller, Sanderson
Others Present: Chung, Fields, Mayer, Mclsaac, Anderson, Schimanski,
Samaniego, Alvarez-Glasman, Genovese, Hoppe, Bommarito, Fox,
Freeland, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Miller offered a correction to page 6 of the June 5
minutes and a correction to page 4 of the June 19 special minutes.
The following minutes were approved as presented/corrected:
Regular meeting of June 5, 2001
Special meeting of June 19, 2001
Regular meeting of June 19, 2001
Special meeting of July 3, 2001
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jennifer Rhyne Jennifer Rhyne, 1335 S. Evanwood Avenue, expressed her grati-
tude to the City Council for allowing Moe the Chimp to come back
to West Covina.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, 1236 W. Ecker nan Avenue, invited the City
Council to attend the next ADA Committee meeting, scheduled fro
6:00 pm in the Community Room on August 8, 2001.
La Donna Davis La Donna Davis, 616 N. Vincent Avenue, thanked the Council for
their change in perspective with regards to Moe the Chimp and
noted the overwhelming support they have received since the City
dropped the lawsuit against her and her husband.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman clarified that in relation to the
Moe the Chimp issue, at this time, neither the ordinance nor its
requirements have changed and the agreement between both
parties that Moe the Chimp is not coming back into the City also
has not changed.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 01-02
GENERAL EXEMPTION
Code Amendment No. 01-02 Mayor Wong introduced the City -initiated Code Amendment that
relates to auto dealership promotional events and sign standards.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Wong opened the hearing. Planning Director Mclsaac presented
the staff report.
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Public Testimonv Mayor Wong opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments from the audience, either in favor or in
opposition to the proposed amendment.
none No one addressed the City Council on this issue and Mayor Wong
closed the public testimony portion of the hearing and commenced
• Testimony closed Council discussion.
Council discussed the proposed signage provisions; particularly a)
maximum signage allowed, b) extending the time frame for flying
the banners, etc., c) the difference in maximum signage based on
whether the requesting auto dealership is located next to the
freeway or not, and d) the proliferation of prohibited signage
around town.
Upon conclusion of the discussion, Council concurred on
extending the time frames as proposed, amending the proposed
maximum square footage to 300 feet for all auto dealerships, and
directed staff to a) better inform the dealerships of other current
municipal code signage prohibitions and b) better enforce those
signage regulations.
City Clerk Berry presented
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO "AUTO DEALER AND
PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AND SIGNAGE" (Code Amendment
No. 01-02), as amended
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to waive further
reading of the ordinance and to introduce, as amended above.
Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
APPEAL HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR
FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
Applicant: Great Mountain, L.P.
Location: 3146 East Virginia Avenue
Appellants: Charles and Marilyn McCain
Paul and Shonda Tombrello
David and Annette Perez
Mayor Wong introduced the appeal hearing, noting that the
residents are opposed to the architectural plans for five new single-
family homes on a five -lot subdivision at 3146 E. Virginia Avenue.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of mailing and publication.
Mayor Wong opened the hearing and Planning Director Mclsaac
presented the staff report.
• Public Testimony Mayor Wong opened the public testimony portion of the hearing,
asked for comments favoring the appeal. The following residents
opposed the development, noting objections to the Mediterranean
style, and vertically massed designs as incompatible with the sur-
rounding ranch -style neighborhood. They also voiced objections
to the proposed location of the storm drain, loss of privacy, and the
retaining wall.
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In Favor of Appeal:
Paul Tombrello
Charles McCain
Bill Berger
Eleanor Murphy
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Shonda Tombrello
In OMosition to the ARpeal:
William Lee
Rebuttal:
Paul Tombrello
Charles McCain
Paul Tombrello, 3136 E. Virginia Avenue
Charles McCain, 3133 E. Virginia Avenue, submitted pictures and
Ordinance No. 1878 prohibiting mansionization.
Bill Berger, 3135 E. Virginia Avenue
Eleanor Murphy, 3202 E. Virginia Avenue
Shonda Tombrello, 3136 E. Virginia Avenue
William Lee, General Partner of Green Mountain, distributed some
information and discussed the size of the homes, the style, land-
scape screening and the existing terrain. He stated that the pro-
posed development complies with all Municipal Code require-
ments and regulations.
Paul Tombrello, 3136 E. Virginia Avenue
Charles McCain, 3133 E. Virginia Avenue
Testimony Closed Mayor Wong closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
and commenced Council discussion.
Councilmembers Herfert, Sanderson, and Touhey stated
their opposition to the project, citing the size and style of the
homes, and the incompatibility with existing residences.
Councilmember Miller noted Mr. Lee already had the land
entitlements and along with that comes the retaining wall, storm
drain, etc. His objection was the design of the homes. Mayor
Wong supported the project, noting Mr. Lee has the right to
develop the property. Mr. Wong felt the impact would not be as
detrimental to the neighborhood as envisioned by the appellants
because the development would be behind the residences on
Virginia.
The City Attorney was asked to provide Council with a legal
opinion about the land entitlements/approval of the tentative tract
map, including the location of the storm drain.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that he would
provide a report to the City Council.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 2001-57 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-57 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE PLAN-
NING COMMISSION AND DENYING ARCHITECTURAL
PLANS FOR FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES
AT 3146 E. VIRGINIA AVENUE
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive
further reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 4-1
with Wong voting no.
Recess
• CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 10:51 pm. The
City Council reconvened at 1 1:11 pm with all members present.
Commissions — Sununary of Actions
Community Services ........................
Senior Citizens ..............................
Planning.....................................
Personnel ....................................
(receive & file)
7/ 10/01
7/12/01
7/24/01
6/13/01
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Resolution 2001-58
Temporary Use Permits (receive & file)
TUP 42668-01 was issued to Norm Reeves Honda Superstore at
1840 E. Garvey Avenue for an inflatable rooftop sign from 8/1/01
to 9/4/01.
TUP 42669-01 was issued to Big 0 Tires & Services at 444 S.
Vincent Avenue for two roof balloons, banners and pennants from
8/10/01 to 8/11/01.
Approval of Final Map
Lot Line Adjustment No. 149 — Western Pacific Housing
Location: Lots 164, 165 of Tract No. 34324
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-58 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 149
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Western
Pacific Housing)
Administrative Review Board
Sliyht Modification No. 01-03 (receive & file)
Applicant: Centex Homes, 2961 Hillside Dr., Lot 55
Request: Minor variance to allow a reduction in front yard set
back from a required 27 feet to 22 feet.
Decision: Approved with the provision that all retaining walls,
if constructed, must comply with the WCMC.
Traffic Committee Minutes
Re,ular meeting of July 17. 2001 (accept & file)
Award of Bids
Award of Bid for the Purchase of a Fire Engine
Jay Bressler Fire & Rescue - Recommendation is to award the bid to.lay Bressler Fire and Res -
Fire Engine cue Apparatus for the purchase of one Spartan/Salisbury Fire
Engine according to the specifications in Bid No. 2000-07 via one
payment of $320,699.52 from account #1 10-320-2181-7170.
Change of Bid Award for Installation of "Infrared Activated Data -
Encoded Traffic Signal Priority Control System" - Project T01-2
Recommendation is to authorize the award to 3M Corporation for
$69,913.00 - funds for this project were budgeted in FY 00/01 CIP
Acct # 124-320-3151-7800, and adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2001-59 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-59 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Infrared TS: 3M Corp. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, TO CHANGE THE BID AWARD FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF "INFRARED ACTIVATED DATA -
ENCODED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY CONTROL
SYSTEM" FROM HENBERGER TRAFFIC CENTER TO 3M
CORPORATION
Miscellaneous — Fire Department
First Supplemental Weed and Rubbish Abatement List
Recommendation is to waive further reading and adopt:
Resolution 2001-60 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-60 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Weed Abatement Program CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.
9665 BY APPROVING THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL WEED
AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT LIST
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Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Monthly Update (receive & file)
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
License Agreement Amendment
Recommendation is to approve the amendment of the License
Agreement with the United Methodist Church of West Covina to
extend the existing agreement for an unstated term that will change
upon notification by either party and authorize the Mayor to
execute all necessary documents. All other terms and conditions
shall remain the same.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Fee Schedule for Advertising on City's Cable Channel and
Videotape Dubbing Requests
Fee for Advertising on CATV Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution, which will:
* Establish a cable fee of $100.00 per month for one page of
information to advertise on the City's cable station
corkboards, and allow non-profit organizations to advertise
on the City's cable station corkboard at no charge
(Corkboard -Option la); and
* Establish a revenue line item in Fund 1 10; and
* Appropriate $1,500.00 to account 110-320-2632-6161 to
cover costs that arise for WCCT after the budget process
(costs to be reimbursed with anticipated revenues); and
* Establish a dubbing fee of $20 per videotape when dubbed
by the Community Television Producer and $30 per
videotape when dubbed by the Department Secretary and
continue to charge non-profit organizations for
videocassette dubbing (Videotape -Option lb).
Resolution 2001-61 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-61 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CATV advertisement fees CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CABLE ADVERTISING
AND VIDEOTAPE DUBBING FEE SCHEDULE
Discover West Covina
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Discover West Covina 1) Authorize the expenditure of an additional $33,792.00 to
publish Discover West Covina in-house (Option I a) as follows:
* Appropriate $16,896.00 from Non -Departmental Reserve
Appropriation 110-320-2640-6900 to account 110-320-
2632-6440;and
* Appropriate $3,379.00 from RDA Reserves to account 862-
320-5100-6440;and
* Appropriate $2,703 from RDA Reserves to account 877-
320-2430-6440,and
* Appropriate $10,814.00 from RDA Reserves to account
876-320-2430-6440.
2) Instruct staff to hire a Limited Service employee
(Administrative Aide) to prepare Discover West Covina.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Request to Commit Unallocated Los Angeles County Regional
Park and Open Space Grant Funds in the Amount of $9,360 to the
Shadow Oak Recreation Center — Project No 58K7-95-0362
Shadow Oak Park storage area Recommendation is to commit the unallocated funds of $9,360.00
to the Shadow Oak Recreation Center — Project Number 58K7-95-
0362 and direct staff to go out to bid for the construction of a
storage area.
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Miscellaneous — Public Works
CIP and Building Activity Report — Send Quarter 2001
Recommendation is to receive and file the informational report.
• North Azusa Ave. Conversion from State Route 39 to City Street
N. Azusa Ave. to City street Recommendation is to authorize staff to initiate discussions with
the state for the conversion of North Azusa Avenue from State
Route 39 to a City street in return for $3,720,000 to cover
increased City maintenance costs and street improvements.
Identity of Residents Reporting Possible Violations of the WCMC
Recommendation is to direct staff to implement a policy requiring
the identity of residents reporting possible violations of the City's
Municipal Code. Exceptions would include life -safety or health -
related instances or instances where the reporting person is in fear
of reprisal. The minimum contact information to be normally
required is a full name and either a phone number, mailing address,
or e-mail address.
Change in Type of Accent Trees
As Part of South Azusa Avenue Median Landscanine
Recommendation is to approve changing the accent trees to
lavender Crape Myrtle for the Azusa Avenue median from Aroma
Drive to Amar Road.
Miscellaneous — Personnel Services
Public Safety Dispatcher Job Description
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 2001-62 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-62 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Public Safety Dispatcher CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223, RELATING
TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF
POSITIONS, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE
REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER CLASS
SPECIFICATION
Plan Check Engineer Job Description
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 2001-63 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-63 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Plan Check Engineer CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 7223, RELATING
TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSI-
TIONS, AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE REVISIONS
TO THE PLAN CHECK ENGINEER CLASS SPECIFICATION
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt, and to approve all other items
listed except Items C-7d, C-7e, C-7h, and C-7i. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
• George Ogden - Item C-7d In relation to Item C-7d (Fee Schedule for Advertising on CATV
and Dubbing Videotapes), George Ogden, 1249 S. Valinda, noted
his support for the staff recommendation.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
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Item C-7e In relation to Item C-7e (Discover West Covina), Mayor Wong
suggested that the recommendation permitting non-profit organiza-
tions advertise for free on the cable channel corkboard be defined
as West Covina non-profit organizations and that they be defined
further as being organized as a 501(c)3, 501(c)4, 501(c)6 status.
Mayor Pro Tern clarified further that the definition meant that the
• non-profit organization was actually based in West Covina, not
just serving West Covina. Mayor Wong concurred.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the
staff recommendation, incorporating the clarifying definition of
non-profit as discussed above. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-7h In relation to Item C-7h (North Azusa Avenue Conversion from
State Route 39 to City Street), Councilmember Herfert asked about
the origin of the $3,720,000 amount as reflected in the staff report.
City Engineer Mayer responded that the amount included mainten-
ance and improvements.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-7i In relation to Item C-7i (Identity of Residents Reporting Possible
Violations of the WCMC), Mayor Wong voiced his objections to
this proposal by presenting a scenario in which someone who
wishes to harass a resident could still do so. In other words, this is
not going to prevent that sort of situation, but it could very well
discourage legitimate complaints by residents who would like to
remain anonymous. Councilmember Sanderson disagreed, noting
that it just might eliminate a few.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 4-1 with Wong voting no.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Items to be Held Over The City Council discussed items on the Agenda that needed to be
discussed this evening and which ones to hold over (due to the
hour). Council agreed on holding everything over until the next
meeting, except the items discussed below.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 11:25 pm. The
City Council reconvened at 1 1:26 pnt with all members present.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Miller —
Chamber of commerce Board Meeting
Councilmember Miller introduced the report.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to receive and
file the informational report. Motion carried 5-0.
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Councilmember Miller —
Letter of Opposition to SB 910
Councilmember Miller elaborated on the staff report.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, agreed with taking a position in
opposition to SB 910.
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Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to authorize
staff to prepare a letter in opposition to SB 910 and forward it to
the state legislature. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Sanderson requested staff to prepare a Gantt chart
on the Cameron Park Community Center/Gymnasium.
• Councilmember Touhey requested that the dates scheduled for City
Manager interviews be placed on the Council's master calendar.
Councilmember Sanderson announced a new baby daughter was
born to Acting City Manager Chung over the weekend.
Congratulations to Chris Chung and his wife Anne.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to adjourn the meeting at
11:35 pm in memory of Winnie Lewis, a long time resident and
active participant with the Senior Citizens' Commission and Senior
Citizens' Center and seven years on the Police Department's
SHOP program (Seniors Helping Our Police). Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
City Clerk Janet Ber
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Mayor Benjamin Wong
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