10-16-2001 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 16, 2001
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Wong at 7:30 pm in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Kelly DuPee of Faith
Community Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Sanderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tern Touhey, Councilmembers Herfert,
Miller, Sanderson
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Chung, Fields, Morgan, Mayer, Wills,
Samaniego, Keating, Freeland, Bommarito, Anderson, Schimanski,
McIsaac, Barge, Fong, Barrett, Hatch, Ondatje, Hoppe, Rodriquez,
Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of October 2, 2001
Regular meeting of October 2, 2001
PROCLAMATION Mayor Wong proclaimed the week of October 20 through 27 as
Red Ribbon Week and presented the proclamation to David Alfaro,
Rotary International and Red Ribbon Week Chairman.
PRESENTATIONS With the assistance of League President Gary Friedel and Manager
Dan Roddy, Mayor Wong presented certificates to each member of
the West Covina American Little League District 19, Nine & Ten
Year Old All -Star Champions.
Police Chief Frank Wills assisted Mayor Wong with the
presentation of a Resolution of Commendation for over 21 yeas of
service with the City to retiring Police Sergeant Dave Shively.
John Hughes presented Sergeant Shively with a Certificate
of Appreciation from the MDA.
Mayor Wong presented to City Clerk Janet Berry a plaque from
County Registrar/Recorder — County Clerk Conny McCormack in
appreciation for the work Ms. Berry contributed to the
Touchscreen Voting Program for the November, 2000 election.
•ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Roberta Azpeitia Roberta Azpeitia, Personnel Commissioner, reported on attending
the Governor's Congress for Women and appreciated the City
paying. She noted that there were several other women (staff
members and other Commissioners) who were not able to attend,
due to staff snafu.
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Gloria Vargas Gloria Vargas, Community Services Commission, stated that the
Governor's Congress for Women is an excellent conference and
missing it is a shame.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, complained that a candidate for
the upcoming School Board election has illegally placed political
• signs, particularly around the Amar/Azusa intersection.
Jerry Jaskol Jerry Jaskol, 1199 N. Citrus Avenue, Covina, complained about a
situation he had with the West Covina Chrysler Dealership in
which he was a victim; however, he did not specifically identify
the nature of the problem.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, complained about his
apartment manager who has distributed a memo throughout the
complex seeking removal of seasonal decorations and the
American flag.
Andy Natker Andy Natker, Haagen Company, gave the City an update on the
Citrus/Workman project and urged Council to proceed with the
purchase of the Eastland Theater site. He presented a letter for the
record.
Pat Barber Pat Barber, Senior Vice President of Ralph's Stores, hoped to see
the City Council move forward in purchasing the Eastland Theater
property.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Barber and Mayor Pro
Tem Touhey about abandoned supermarket sites and previous
Ralph's markets in West Covina. Mayor Wong asked the City
Manager to agendize property negotiations for the next closed
session.
Emma Fischbeck Emma Fischbeck, 130 S. Barranca Street, noted that the City flag
was missing from its usual place behind the Mayor and asked
about its location.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey reported that the flag was
submitted to the League of California Cities for the annual
conference and once that is concluded the flag will be returned.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 300 — CANOPY STRUCTURES —
GENERAL EXEMPTION
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Wong opened the hearing. Planning Director McIsaac presented
the staff report and responded to Council questions and comments.
Public Testimony
In Favor: Mayor Wong opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments favoring the code amendment. The
following addressed Council:
Pauline Ray Pauline Ray, 218 S. Butterfield Road.
Myrtle Ferber Myrtle Ferber, 1003 W. Swanee Lane.
John Allevato John Allevato, 653 Evanwood.
• In Opposition: Mayor Wong asked for comments opposing the code amendment
and the following addressed Council:
Shelby Williams Shelby Williams, 401 N. Shadydale Avenue.
Craig Melicher Craig Melicher, 400 N. Toland Avenue.
Gustavo Romo Gustavo Roma, 3577 E. Hillhaven Drive.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive.
Dave Allevato Dave Allevato, 653 Evanwood.
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Joanne Wilner
In Rebuttal:
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Pauline Ray
Testimony Closed
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City Clerk Berry read a letter faxed by Joanne Wilner, 2108
Casa Linda, opposing the code amendment.
Mayor Wong asked for comments in rebuttal and the following
addressed the City Council:
Pauline Ray, 218 S. Butterfield Road, noted that several
people speaking under "In Favor" actual spoke in
opposition to canopies. She and other homeowners in this
situation have received many, many letters from their
neighbors who do not object to canopy structures in the
front yard and with that, why would Council object.
Mayor Wong closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
and commenced Council Discussion.
The City Council discussed following aspects of canopy structures
and their impact on the property owners, their adjacent neighbors,
and the community:
* Canopies in the front yard and side yard setbacks
* Temporary vs permanent structures
* Aesthetics, enforcement, exemptions (i.e. medical)
* Size and square footage of the canopies
* Language of the proposed ordinance, grand fathering clause
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman suggested the matter be referred
back to staff. The City does have existing standards and they can
be expanded to include Council's comments of this evening and a
grand fathering clause.
Action Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to refer to staff,
incorporate the March 1999 current ordinance adoption date as the
cut-off date for grand fathering canopies and consider a medical
approach similar to that used for roll out waste collection services,
and return to the City Council the second meeting in November,
2001.
Motion carried 5-0
Recess Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 10:15 pm. The
City Council reconvened at 10:40 pm with all members present.
HEARING WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 8 — GENERAL EXEMPTION
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Wong opened the hearing. Mayor Wong stated that one of the
Council -members has requested that this hearing be held over until
the next Council meeting.
Mayor Wong asked if the applicant was in agreement with the
request to hold over and if he would like to speak at this time.
The applicant, Douglas Jacobson, 21800 Burbank
Boulevard, Suite 330, Woodland Hills, stated that holding the
matter over was all right and felt the staff report reflected the
project correctly. However, he expounded on various aspects of
the project that have transpired over the past year and -a -half.
Hearing continued to 11/6 Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to continue this hearing
to the next Council meeting of November 6, 2001. Motion carried
5-0.
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Mayor Wong moved forward the following item to be heard by
Council at this time:
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Herfert —
• Expansion of Parole Office on Badillo Street
Parole Office Expansion Mayor Pro Tent Touhey stated that because of a potential conflict
of interest (his business is within 300 feet of the parole office), he
would abstain from the discussion and vote on this item. He then
stepped down from the Council table.
Police Chief Wills presented the staff report. Additional comments
and clarifications of the parole programs and procedures were
offered by Mr. Nal Pedrosian and Mr. David Munoz from the
Department of Corrections. Mr. Perry Omidvar, property owner,
addressed Council regarding the expansion plans.
Council discussion ensued regarding possible increase in
crime that could arise with additional parolees visiting the parole
office; although the parole office has experienced no crime in the
adjacent West Covina area related to parolees. Mayor Wong refer-
red to the statistics submitted by the Police Chief regarding the
crime numbers for this particular reporting district and compared
them to the other reporting districts.
Councilmember Herfert and Miller suggested a community
meeting for the residents would be prudent to inform them of the
intended expansion.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to instruct staff
to schedule a public meeting for the neighborhoods and legislators
regarding the expansion proposal. Councilmember Miller
requested that the statistical information be provided graphically
for that meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Touhey abstaining.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey returned to the Council table.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 11:27 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
reconvened at 11:36 pm.
Mayor Wong moved forward the following item to be considered
by Council at this time.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (continued)
Councilmember Touhey —
Paid Military Leave
Council reviewed the staff report.
Carlos Thrasher Carlos Thrasher, 2149-A Amar Drive, urged Council to support the
proposed resolution for adoption.
• City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2001-83 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-83 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES GRANTING FULLY -PAID
MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND THE CONTINU-
ATION OF DEPENDENTS HEALTH AND DENTAL BENE-
FITS FOR EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY FOR
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THE FULL PERIOD OF ABSENCE FOR MILITARY SERVICE
WITH THE ARMED FORCES
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
• CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Personnel Commission 7/11/01 and 8/8/01
Planning 10/09/01
Waste Management & Environmental Quality 9/20/01
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2074 - ORDINANCE NO. 2074 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Code Amendment 01-04 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO LOW AND
MODERATE -INCOME AND SENIOR HOUSING AND
DENSITY BONUSES
Ordinance 2075 - ORDINANCE NO. 2075 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Zone Change 01-04 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-04
Ordinance 2076 - ORDINANCE NO. 2076 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Speed limit on Garvey COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 22-132 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DECREASES OF STATE
LAW MAXIMUM SPEEDS
Award of Bid
BP 02311 —
Parkine Lot Seal Coatine at Various Locations &City Yard
Recommendation is to accept the bid of Premier Paving in the
amount of $129,274.00 as submitted at the bid opening on
September 11, 2001, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Capital Improvement Program and Building Activity Report —
Third Quarter 2001
Recommendation is to receive & file the informational report.
Miscellaneous — Planning Department
Resolution Establishing Change in Time for Planning Commission
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution changing the
commencement time of Planning Commission meetings from 7:30
pm to 7:00 pm.
Resolution 2001-84 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-84 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Planning Commission COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5692 RELATING TO
MEETING TIMES AND PLACES OF CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
• Miscellaneous — Communications
Extension of the License and Use Agreement
Cox Communications Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor to execute an Amend-
ment to the License and Use Agreement with Cox Communi-
cations approving the extension of such agreement for a period of
five years (maintain and operate a cellular PCS site at Shadow Oak
Park.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans - Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file the status report.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolutions/ordinances and adopt, and to approve all
other items listed, except: C-2 (first and second ordinances) and C-
3a. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
Item C-2 In relation to Item C-2 (Ordinances for Adoption), Mayor Wong
stated that he would like the voting on Ordinance No. 2074 and
Ordinance No. 2075 be taken separately. He noted that he was not
at the Council meeting to participate in the discussions relative to
density bonuses.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2074 and Ordinance No.
2075. Motion carried 3-1-1 with Miller voting no and Wong
abstaining.
Item C-3 In relation to Item C-3 (Parking Lot Sea Coating, etc.), Council -
member Sanderson stated her opposition to slurry sealing; although
she did favor the repaving. Councilmember Miller asked if crack
sealing would be done before the slurry sealing and City Engineer
Mayer responded in the affirmative.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 3-2 with Sanderson and
Touhey voting no.
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
RDA was concerned earlier in the evening.
COMMUNITY SERVICES 2000/2001 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR CDBG PROGRAMS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to approve the
2000/20001 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report and authorize the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents to submit the report to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development. Motion carried 5-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (continued)
Councilmember Miller —
Highlights - City Council Liaison Meetings
Councilmember Miller identified his informational report high-
lighting the various committee meetings had has attended as the
Council liaison/representative.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Touhey to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Wong thanked Community Director Hatch and his staff for
the candlelight vigil that was held on September 19th in the Civic
Center Courtyard.
One of the passengers that died on Flight # 11 on September
11, 2001, was David S. Aoyama from La Puente who worked with
youth groups all over the San Gabriel Valley, Mayor Wong spoke
further of his contributions and noted that he would ask Council to
adjourn the meeting in his memory.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (continued)
Councilmember Miller requested that the Community Services
Commission and the Senior Citizens Commission be integrated
into the revision process of the Housing Element and that the
Senior Citizens Commission/Planning Commission hold a relevant
meeting at the Senior Citizens Center.
In relation to Section 8 issues, Councilmember Miller requested a
report on the options the City has on ways of being able to
encourage the Apartment Owners to stay in the Section 8 Housing
Program — and looking for both positive and negative incentives.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey added further comments regarding
the Section 8 Program.
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey suggested that the crime statistics of
Baldwin Park and the County of Los Angeles in relation to the
reporting district of the current parole office would be very
interesting.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 11:55 pm in memory of David S. Aoyama. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor njamin Wong
Attest:
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City Clerk Janet Ber
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