11-20-2001 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 20, 2001
• Mayor Wong called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:21 pm in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Pastor Ernie Benavides of Faith
Community Church gave the invocation and Councilmember Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey, Councilmembers Herfert,
Miller, Sanderson
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Freeland, Anderson, Keating,
Urban, Morgan, Genovese, Greene, Schimanski, Yauchzee,
Chung, McIsaac, Dominguez, Samaniego, Wills, Lee, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Miller offered corrections to pages 3 and 6 of the
minutes for the October 16d' regular meeting. The following
minutes were approved, as corrected by Mr. Miller:
Special meeting of October 16, 2001
Regular meeting of October 16, 2001
Special meeting of October 30, 2001
Special meeting of November 6, 2001
Regular meeting of November 6, 2001
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Wong introduced Mary Eileen Geer, one of five California
Teachers of the Year. She teaches at Merlinda Elementary School
and received a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor.
Assisting him with honoring Mrs. Geer were W.C.U.S.D. Board of
Trustees Carrie Poulos, Mike Spence, Steve Cox; Superintendent
Dr. Fish; and Merlinda School Principal Cheryl DeNoi.
Bob Borden, President of the Hurst Ranch Foundation, gave a ten-
minute presentation on the status of Hurst Ranch. Councilmember
Herfert commented further on the donation to the City.
Chief Warrant Officer II Carlos Thrasher of the United States
Marine Corps announced the City and Marine Corps' joint
partnership in the annual Toys for Tots program. He noted that the
last day to drop off a gift is December 14,
Councilmember Herfert announced the annual Muscular
Dystrophy Christmas Party for the kids at the Elks Lodge on
December 2" d at 4:00 pm. For more information, please contact
John Hughes
• ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bill Roe Bill Roe, 1510 Newcrest Drive, (Community Services Commis-
sioner) thanked the City Council for adjourning a past Council
meeting in memory of David Aoyama, who died on September 11,
2001, in the New York Trade Center disaster. He also welcomed
the new City Manager to West Covina.
Ed Casanova Ed Casanova, 809 Avington, gave thanks to the people who helped
him in June when he suffered a brain aneurysm.
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Don Best Don Best, 1945 Greenleaf Drive. He spoke as a member of the
Woodside Village Homeowners' Association and related problems
regarding traffic, cleanliness, and 18-wheelers parking at Amar and
Azusa since the commercial center is falling by the wayside. He
suggested a Woodside Village Area Coordinating Council to act as
a clearinghouse for issues and problems between the southern end
of the City and the City Council.
St. James Davis St. James Davis, 616 N. Vincent Avenue, discussed the lack of
adequate parking for the Department of Motor Vehicles, which is
causing a lot of ticketing for illegal parking.
On another matter, he suggested that the City equip its
vehicles with fire extinguishers.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 300 — CANOPY STRUCTURES
Mayor Wong stated that this hearing began on October 16 and was
continued to this evening. Staff had been directed to make changes
to the proposed ordinance.
Canopy Structures City Manager Pasmant stated that the recommendation was
to hold over the item to December 4`h to give staff additional time
to check out one more item.
Mayor Wong asked if there was anyone in the audience who
wished to address the City Council on this item. No one spoke.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a letter had been
received from Ms. Verla Walker, dated November 20`h, in
opposition to banning canopy structures and the letter would be
added to the record.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Miller to hold over this matter
until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. S
Woodside Village Master Plan City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Wong opened the hearing. Planning Director McIsaac presented
the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Wong opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and the following spoke in support of the proposal:
Douglas Jacobsen Douglas Jacobsen of Realty Bancorp Equities, Woodland
Hills, as the developer he discussed the chronology of the shopping
center (Quail Ridge Shopping Center) and the development, as
proposed.
Scott Thomas Scott Thomas, proposed mini -storage facility representa-
tive, discussed security issues, operational hours and procedures,
and the intended clientele of the service.
Jeff Timbers Jeff Timbers, representing Sav-On Drugs, spoke favorably
of the proposal and his support for changing the location of Sav-
On from within the strip area to the outside corner of the site.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, clarified his support
for the renovation of the commercial property but was not so sure
of the mini -storage facility as an anchor for the site.
Mayor Wong asked for comments in opposition of the proposal
and no one in the audience addressed Council. He then closed the
Testimony closed public testimony portion of the hearing.
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Council Discussion Mayor Pro Tern Touhey expressed his support for the proposal.
He also said he would work on a moratorium on mini -storages in
the future. Councilmember Sanderson concurred with him. She
also praised the developer for seeking the opinions of the residents
in the area as to what exactly they would like to see in the center.
• Councilmember Miller noted that this is an amendment to the
entire Woodside Village Master Plan, not just for Quail Ridge. He
expressed some ambivalence for the project.
Councilmember Herfert felt the real hook for the center was the
Sav-on drugstore and the Stater Brothers market.
Mayor Wong explained his support for the project, but not for the
moratorium. He felt the market place should dictate the supply and
demand for mini -storage facilities.
City Clerk Berry presented
Resolution 2001-89 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-89 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 8
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Recess Mayor Wong recessed the City Council meeting at 8:55 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting to conduct the RDA
public hearing. The City Council reconvened at 9:00 pm with all
members of the Council present.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commission/Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Community Services Commission 10/29/01
Planning Commission 11/13/01
Personnel Commission 09/12/01
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
On June 14, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
property damage from Cesar & Elizabeth Solorza. The amount
of claim had not been determined at time of presentation. Pursuant
to Government code requirements, the claim was returned
insufficient because it failed to state a specific date of accrual or
date the loss was discovered.
On July 12, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received a claim from
Wilma Siebert for personal injuries relating to a trip and fall
accident. Claimant is seeking reimbursement for medical costs she
incurred in the amount of $3,925.65, and an additional $10,000 for
pain and suffering.
On May 29, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received an application
for leave to present a late claim from Eduardo Herrera. The
• amount of claim had not been determined at time of presentation.
Claimant is seeking reimbursement for damage to a block wall,
concrete patio, and the roof of his residence.
Temporary Use Permit (receive & file)
TUP 92682 was issued to First Financial Credit Union at 1600 W.
Cameron Avenue for a used car sale from 11/3/01 — 11/4/01.
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Resolution 2001-91
Award of Bids
PP 02203 — Award of Contract
Structure Demolition by Volunteers at 421 S. Citrus Street
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution declaring
that the project can be performed more economically by day labor,
or the materials and supplies furnished at a lower price in the open
market:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-91 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE PROPOSAL BY MARK BOOTH TO
PERFORM DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 421 SOUTH CITRUS
STREET
Motion included accepting the proposal of Mark Booth in
the amount of $23,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an agreement with Mr. Booth for the work to be
done.
Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of September 2001.
Miscellaneous - Environmental Management
Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement Amendment
EV Charging Station Recommendation is to authorize the Environmental Management
Director to enter into an agreement to amend the License
Agreement for the public electric vehicle charging station located
at the Westfield Shoppingtown West Covina to extend the current
agreement for an unspecified period of time, with cancellation
upon thirty days written notice by either party.
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Women's Locker Room Refurbishing
Cogley & Son General Contractors Recommendation is to:
1) Find that Cogley & San General Contractors, San
Dimas, is the lowest bidder for this task, and authorize the Police
Department to utilize them for a total cost of $23,550.
2) Appropriate $25,000 of State asset forfeiture funds
(Fund 116) to 116-320-2110-7160 for this purpose, including a
$1,450 contingency.
Results of Police Department's Domestic Violence Program
Recommendation is to receive and file the staff report.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Authorization for Funds to Continue the Preparation, Processing,
and Recordation of the Parcel Map for the Ridge Riders/Maverick
Ridge Riders/Maverick Field Recommendation is to authorize an additional payment of
$9,681.54 from Account No. 110-320-3962-7700 to complete the
parcel map for the reconfiguration of the properties for Valencia
Heights Water Company and the City.
Miscellaneous — Finance Department
Hurst Ranch Funding and Status Report
Hurst Ranch Appropriations Recommendation is to take the following actions:
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Closing City Hall
Resolution 2001-90
Tax Allocation Bonds
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
1) Appropriate $43,000 from the Community Enhancement
fund balance (Fund 114) to account number 114-320-3292-7500
for the Hurst Ranch project;
2) Direct staff to continue to pay the Los Angeles County
property tax bill on the Hurst Ranch property from account number
110-320-2550-6494;and,
3) Receive and file the status report submitted by the Hurst
Ranch Foundation.
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Closure of City Hall, City Annex, and Senior Center to the
Public on December 31"
recommendation is to approve the closure of City Hall, City Annex
and the Senior Center on December 31, 2001.
Miscellaneous — Redevelopment Agency
Housing Set -Aside Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series 2001
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-90 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY BY THE REDE-
VELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA OF
HOUSING SET -ASIDE TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2001
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt; and to approve all other items
except: Items C-lb, C-6d, and C-6g. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
Item C-lb In relation to Item C-lb (Planning Commission Summary of
Actions), Mayor Pro Tern Touhey requested that the Planning
Commission's approval of Administrative Use Permit No. 01-02
be appealed for consideration before the City Council.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to direct staff
to set the appeal before the City Council and to receive and file the
remaining items on the Summary of Actions. Motion carried 5-0.
Item C-6d In relation to Item C-6d (Recordation of Ridge Riders/Maverick
Field parcel map), both Councilmember Sanderson and Mayor
Wong stated that they would abstain from the discussion and vote
on this item due to conflict of interest laws (Wong owns one share
of Valencia Heights Water Company mutual water fund and
Sanderson resides within 300 feet of Ridge Riders/Maverick
facility).
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 3-0-2 with Sanderson and
Wong abstaining).
Item C-6g In relation to Item C-6g (Housing Set -Aside Tax Allocation
Revenue Bonds), Councilmember Miller stated that he would vote
no on this issue because of the project this is funding. Mayor
Wong asked several questions regarding the financing and
bonding.
City Clerk Berry read the title of Resolution No. 2001-90.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolution and to adopt. Motion carried 3-2 with
Miller and Wong voting no.
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PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
No reports for this meeting.
No reports for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wong called a recess at 9:13 pm to return to the
Redevelopment Agency agenda. The City Council reconvened at
11:30 pm with all members present.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
At 11:30 pm Mayor Wong conducted the Public Financing
Authority meeting. The City Council reconvened at 11:41 pm with
all members present.
COMMUNITY SERVICES No reports for this meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT No reports for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No reports for this meeting.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports for this meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports for this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Sanderson —
Enhanced Landscaping at Maior Entrances to the City
Councilmember Sanderson commenced a discussion on various
improvements to the City, including landscaping on Azusa Avenue
and erecting "Welcome to West Covina" signs.
Don Best Don Best, 1945 Greenleaf, agreed with Councilmember
Sanderson's desire to enhance the appearance at the entrances to
West Covina. He suggested several signs were needed at the south
side of the City because most citizens don't know where the City
boundaries are.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, also agreed with identifying
the entry ways welcoming people to West Covina. He suggested
signs on the freeway off ramps.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to direct staff to bring
back to Council on December 4, 2001 a Request for Proposal for
landscape architects to assist in developing plans for entrance
treatments to the City. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Miller —
City Council Liaison Meetings Highlights
Councilmember Miller gave a quick overview of the highlights to
the meetings he attended.
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Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Herfert suggested that staff put together a press
release regarding Big League Dreams (an item listed and discussed
• under the Redevelopment Agency agenda).
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to adjourn the
meeting at 11:55 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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