12-03-2002 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 3, 2002
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:20 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Eda Segal, Principal of Atid
Hebrew Academy, West Covina, gave the invocation. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 6a' District Color
Guard presented colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that there was a need to
report out regarding one item from closed session. He stated that
the City Council had convened for a closed session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss pending litigation
entitled Brutaco vs City of West Covina; that all members of the
City Council were present; that a settlement agreement had been
reached, a mutual release with respect to this particular piece of
litigation; that the vote was four in favor, none in opposition, and
one abstention: Mayor Pro Tem Herfert; that no other issues
discussed in closed session require a report at this time.
Mayor Touhey asked for the City Attorney to draft a report
for the record regarding an amicus brief concerning the City of
Burbank and the invocation issue.
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert, Councilmembers Miller,
Sanderson, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Chung, Samaniego, Paul, Tedesco,
Freeland, Rush, Granados, Bachman, Villegas, Durbin, Hoppe,
Wills, Lake, Lee, Greene, Johnston, Tompkins, Yauchzee, Fields,
Anderson, Randazzo, Morgan, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of October 16, 2002
Regular meeting of October 16, 2002
PRESENTATIONS Chief Warrant Officer III Carlos Thrasher reported that the Toys
for Tots Golf Tournament held on November 11, 2002 raised
$6,264.45 and ceremoniously had the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern
sign the check.
Mark Granger, Postmaster for the West Covina Branch of the U.S.
Post Office presented a poster of a hero stamp created in June
2002. It is called a semi -stamp because the purpose of it is to raise
money. So far it has raised $5.5 million, which goes the survivors
of the emergency service workers who lost their lives as a result of
the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
Fire Chief Greene and members of the Fire Department were on
hand to receive the poster.
Fire Captain Danny Fetters presented a $2,000 to each of the
following organizations. This was the First Annual Firefighters for
Kids Harley-Davidson Raffle Drive.
* Victoria Clue, Bien Venidos Foster Family Agency
* Mary Dennis, Refugio para Ninos
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City Clerk Janet Berry assisted Mayor Touhey in presenting a
Resolution of Commendation, City Tile, and Certificate of
Appreciation to Delia Granados of the City Clerk's Office. Delia
recently retired after 23 years of dedicated service to the City and
will be greatly missed by her coworkers.
Police Chief Frank Wills assisted Mayor Touhey in presenting a
Resolution of Commendation and City Tile to Glen "Buck"
Buckingham for 34 years of volunteer service within the Police
Department.
With the assistance of Eda Segal, Principal of Atid Hebrew
Academy, Mayor Touhey presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Sara Yoseph, Elementary School Teacher at Atid Hebrew
Academy, for receiving the Milken Family foundation Educator of
the Year Award.
Environmental Management Director Steve Samaniego and
Administrative Analyst II Diann Paul presented the 2003 Used Oil
Recycling School Calendar inners with certificates and medals.
Pictures from each of the fifth graders are featured in the calendar.
* Eugenia Su-Yar Chow — Grovecenter Elementary
* ChristopherTa —Merced Elementary
* Edie Duong —Orangewood Elementary
* Shannon Rush—Merlinda Elementary
* Jasmine Truong —California Elementary
* Andria DeLaCruz—Merlinda Elementary
* Dean Japit — St. Christopher's School
* Elizabeth Ruth Merlo —Orangewood Elementary
* Bryan Trang —Orangewood Elementary
* Gabby Rodriguez —Orangewood Elementary
* Farah Mathias — Christ Lutheran School
* 2003 Calendar Grand Prize Winner:
Tiffanie Quoi — California Elementary
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jorge Adame Jorge Adame, representing Assemblyman Ed Chavez, reminded
Council or members of the audience to feel free to contact him on
issues.
Phil Clayton Phil Clayton, 3298 E. Holt Avenue, expressed his displeasure in
the Mayor for working for a developer that has found a home for
Wal-Mart in West Covina's neighboring city, Baldwin Park that
will presumably take revenue away from the City of West Covina.
Ferdinand Chan Ferdinand Chan, 3129 E. Virginia Avenue, commented on the Park
And Ride facility at Eastland Shopping Center, and its importance
in reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in the community.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, 2622 Altamira Drive, expressed his resentment in
having the podium used for "attacking" Councilmembers and those
running for re-election. He felt the podium should be used for con -
is ducting the people's business.
Gloria Vargas Gloria Vargas, 1915 Summerplace Drive, addressed Item No. I-1
(speeding vehicles through Summerplace Village condo complex).
She requested Council have the situation reviewed and perhaps
have speed bumps installed.
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Nancy Rawlings Nancy Rawlings, 527 E. Thelborn Street, Covina, spoke about the
benefits to the community and the current riders using the Park and
Ride Program situated at the Eastland Shopping Center. She was
very concerned about Westfield's plan to terminate the program at
by the end of the calendar year.
Councilmember Sanderson suggested a press release be
• prepared to explain the City's position on this issue and the steps
taken thus far. City Manager Pasmant responded that Foothill
Transit is planning a survey for the near future and that he has been
in contact with Foothill Transit to work on alternative parking
sites.
Steve Burgess Steve Burgess, Manager of Nickel, Nickel, located in the Westfield
Shoppingtown Mall in West Covina, discussed the extremely high
business license fee being imposed by West Covina. He presented
fees charged by other cities for his same business located
elsewhere. He requested Council's assistance in a resolution.
Councilmember Wong requested a letter Mr. Burgess
referred to in which the City waived the business license fee and
Councilmember Miller asked for the information to be brought
back to Council at a January, 2003 meeting.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, 1825 Borrego Drive, criticized the behavior of
the City Council at past Council meetings and urged the Council to
build the gymnasium at Cameron Park.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, 1800 Aroma Drive #247, took issue with
Councilmember Miller's last letter to the Editor in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune,
Councilmember Miller invited any interested person to call
him and he would sit down and talk about the issue.
Don Carman Don Carman, 1238 Hollencrest Drive, commented on two issues:
* Recommendations of the Traffic Committee concerning
Hollencrest and Casa Linda Drives.
* Supportive comments for Mayor Touhey's good intentions
and actions for the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2091 ORDINANCE 2091 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
NPDES Permit COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND
EXISTING ARTICLE II SECTIONS 9-26 THROUGH 9-37,
PERTAINING TO STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF
POLLUTION CONTROL IN CONNECTION WITH STORM
WATERAMAN RUNOFF PERMIT FOR THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES AND THE INCORPORATED CITIES
THEREIN (NPDES Permit No. CAS00401)
Traffic Committee Minutes of November 5, 2002
Recommendation is to accept and file.
. Award of Bid
Custodial Maintenance and Janitorial Services of the Civic Center
Buildings, Community Education Center, Fire Administration, and
the Annex Project WC-BCS-3)
Custodial Services Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1. Accept the bid from Come Land Maintenance Company,
Los Angeles, in the amount of $357,988.47 ($71,597.69 per
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Project CSMP-01 established
year) for a five-year period under the Building Maintenance
Contract (Account No. 110-320-2331-6130), as submitted
at the bid opening of October 29, 2002.
Authorize the Public works Diiector/City Engineer and
City Clerk to execute an agreement with Come Land
Maintenance Company.
Award of Contract for Master Plan/Amendment to the Master Plan,
Phase One and Two for Maverick/Ridge Rider, Cortez, Shadow
Oak and Galster Parks and Aroma Parkquet
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1. Establish Project No. CSMP-01 for the development of
Master Plans/Master Plan Amendments.
2. Appropriate $15,710 in Park Bond Land and Water
Conservation Grant Funds Account, Number 143-320-
XXXX-7700 for the Development of Master Plans and
Master Plan Amendments (CSMP-01).
3. Authorize expenditures for the development of Master
Plans and Master Plan Amendments from Accounts:
■ 161-320-3103-7700 in the amount of $ 5,000.
• 152-320-3243-7700 in the amount of $25,000.
■ 152-320-3242-7700 in the amount of $ 5,000.
4. Award the contract to David Evans and Associates, Inc. for
Phase One and Phase Two of the development of Master
Plans/Amendments to Master Plans for five parks and one
parquet for an amount not to exceed $45,710.
City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of October 2002.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
2002/2003 Transportation Development Act Funding -
Application to Secure Funds
Resolution 2002-121 Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
TDA Funding RESOLUTION NO. 2002-121 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SENATE
BILL 821 AND RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF ITS
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
Ordinance Introduction to Implement Traffic Committee Recom-
mendation for Reducing Speed Limit on Workman Avenue from
Westerly City Limits to Citrus Street
Ordinance introduced - Recommendation is to waive further reading and introduce:
Speed Limit on Workman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 22-
131 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO DECREASES OF STATE LAW MAXI?vIUM SPEEDS
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
City Manager's Contract Amendment
City Manager's Contract Recommendation is to approve an amendment to the City
Manager's employment contract as a result of his one-year
anniversary performance evaluation.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Approval of Request of $3,650 by Mount San Antonio College
(Mt.SAC) for Transportation Shelter
Recommendation is to appropriate $3,650 as requested by Mt.
SAC from Proposition "A" fund balance Account 121-320 for the
City's portion to purchase a transit shelter for disabled students
attending Mt. SAC.
Miscellaneous — City Clerk's Office
Finalization of the Biennial Review of the
City's Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation is to approve the City's Amended Conflict of
Interest Code and remove the Community Services, Personnel,
Senior Citizens, and Waste Management/Environmental Quality
Commissions for the List of Designated Positions.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolutions/ordinance and adopt/introduce; and to
approve all other items except: B-2(I), B-3b (pulled off the
consent calendar by the City Manager), B-2(VII), B-5c, and B-
5e. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Miller, Sanderson, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
Item B-2(I) In relation to Item B-2(I) (Traffic Committee request for a stop
sign at Hollencrest Drive and Casa Linda), J. Kenneth Lund
noted his appreciation for the recommendations of the Traffic
Committee in addressing the unsafe traffic situation.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the
Traffic Committee recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
Item B-2(VII) In relation to Item B-2(VII) (Review traffic conditions on
Walnut Creek Parkway from Glendora Avenue to Lark Ellen),
Councilmember Herfert noted that this might be another area to
consider speed humps or bumps, or at least a reason for developing
a policy on them.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to approve the
Traffic Committee recommendations.
Item B-5c In relation to Item B-5c (City Manager's Contract Amend-
ment), Councilmember Wong stated that he was supportive of the
pay increase for the City Manager, as he has been doing a good
job. However, he would abstain because he didn't agree with the
additional three-year extension to the contract. The City currently
has a City Manager ordinance that requires four affirmative votes
to terminate him; therefore, he can serve indefinitely. The
remaining Councilmembers spoke favorably of the City Manager
and the contract amendment.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve
the staff recommendation. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Wong
abstaining.
Item B-5e In relation to Item B-5e (Finalization of City's Biennial Review
of the Conflict of Interest Code), Councilmember Wong
presented his views on the purpose and procedures of the Conflict
of Interest laws.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to keep the Dis-
closure Category assigned to the Commissioners as No. 1. Motion
carried 3-2 with Herfert and Sanderson voting no.
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Mayor Touhey stated that he would abstain from the discussion
and vote on the following public hearing, due to conflict of interest
laws. He stated that he has had discussions with the applicant,
Abell-Helou, on other development opportunities in other cities.
• Recess Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:20 pm while
transferring the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Herfert to conduct the
public hearing. Mayor Pro. Tem Herfert reconvened the City
Council at 9:36 pm with all members present, except Mayor
Touhey (conflict of interest).
PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (IA) NO. 02-03, WOOD -
SIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 9,
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT FOR A 45-UNIT SUBDIVISION OF THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SHAKESPEARE DRIVE AND
NOGALES STREET; AND
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (111) NO. 02-04 AND
WESTSIDE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR A 3-
LOT SUBDIVISION AT 1045 AND 1049 S. WILLOW
AVENUE;AND
AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
WITH ABELL-HELOU FOR PURCHASE OF FORMER
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert introduced the subject matter of the
hearing and City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication
and mailing. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert opened the hearing and Plan-
ning Director McIsaac presented the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Pro Tem Herfert opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked first for comments in favor of the topic. The
following addressed Council:
John Abell John Abell, applicant, stated his company was in agreement with
the actions taken by the Planning Commission and urged Council'
support.
Maritza & Roberto Rocha Maritza and Roberto Rocha, property owners of 1045 and 1049 S.
Willow Avenue, urged Council to support the staff recommen-
dation.
Testimony closed Mayor Pro Tem Herfert asked for comments in opposition and no
one addressed the City Council. He then closed the public testi-
mony portion of the hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert asked for a motion to approve General
Plan Amendment (IA) No. 02-03, Woodside Village Master Plan
Amendment No. 9, and Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact for a 45-unit subdivision on the southwest corner of
Shakespeare Drive and Nogales Street.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong. Motion carried
3-1-1 with Sanderson voting no and Touhey abstaining.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert asked for a motion to approve General
Plan Amendment (1B) No. 02-04 and Westside Area Plan Amend-
ment No. 1 for a 3-lot subdivision at 1045 and 1049 S. Willow
Avenue.
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Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert. Council -
member Miller commented on the Merced/Orange area and noted
that the entire area was in need of a more thoroughly review. He
spoke in favor of the property owners at this time. Motion carried
3-1-1 with Herfert voting no and Touhey abstaining.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert asked for a motion to approve an
amendment to the purchase and sale agreement with Abell-Helou
for the purchase of the former Shakespeare Park site.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson. Motion
carried 4-0-1 with Touhey abstaining.
City Attorney suggested that the resolutions concerning the actions
above be adopted by title. City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 2002-122 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-122 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving General Plans CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 02-03 AND WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 9, AS WELL AS GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 02-04 AND WESTSIDE AREA PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. I
Resolution 2002-123 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-123 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL "ACT FOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 02-03, WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 9, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
53112, DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 01-02, TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT NO. 02-03, AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT
NO. 01-02, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRON-
MENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 4-0-1 with
Touhey abstaining.
At the conclusion of the hearing, Mayor Touhey returned to the
Council table and Mayor Pro Tern Herfert gave the gavel to him.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Touhey recessed the City Council meeting at 9:56 pm to
convene the Redevelopment Agency. The City Council recon-
vened at 10:00 pm with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS PUBLIC WORKS
ALAMEDA CORRIDOR -EAST CONSTRUCTION AUTHO-
RITY HAS REQUESTED A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR
UTILITY PURPOSES IN FAVOR OF SANTA FE PIPELINE
Alameda Corridor -East Public Works Director/City Engineer Yauchzee presented the staff
report.
Rick Richmond, ACE Rick Richmond, ACE Project Authority, addressed the relocation
of the pipeline and the scope of authority following a relocation.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to agree with the
items discussed in the staff report, with the exception of the "prior
rights" issue. Regarding prior rights, staff is directed to negotiate
further and come back to the City Council at a special meeting if
the negotiations do not resolve the issue. Motion carried 5-0.
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AWARD OF BID FOR CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY
CENTER DEMOTION — BP 03390A
Cameron Park facility demolition Public Works Director/City Engineer Yauchzee presented the staff
report. Council discussion followed. Finance Director Bachman
• responded to questions regarding bond financing.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to take the
following actions:
* Accept the bid of Interior Demolition, Inc. in the amount of
$42,400 submitted at bid opening on November 21, 20002
and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and
City Clerk to execute the contract.
* Appropriate $49,000 in Park Dedication Fees `B" to
Account No. 171-320-3303-7500.
* Authorize staff to proceed with structuring the bond
financing in the amount of approximately $3.2 million.
Motion carried 3-2 with Miller and Wong voting no.
MAYOR'S REPORTS SPEEDING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THROUGH
SUMMERPLACE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX
Public Works Director/City Engineer Yauchzee gave a brief staff
report regarding speed bumps. Councilmember Wong asked staff
to check with the survey cities about the before and after speeds on
the larger adjacent arterials once the speed bumps were installed on
the residential streets, and any other tradeoffs.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on speed bumps.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to direct the Traffic
Committee to study the problem and review speed bumps and
speed humps. The Traffic Committee is to report back with a
recommendation regarding the speeding through Summerplace
Village and a policy regarding implementing speed humps and
bumps in other locations as the need arises. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Herfert —
Registered Sex Offenders in West Covina
Megan's Law Councilmember Herfert opened the discussion and Police Chief
Wills responded to questions and comments regarding Council's
desire to send a letter to the legislature . for the purpose of
strengthen Megan's Law and local agency authority.
Greg Young Greg Young, West Covina resident, talked about his family's
experience in being the next -door neighbor to a recently registered
sex offender.
• Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to direct staff to
contact the City's state legislators to carry a bill to strengthen
Megan's Law with all the suggestions listed in the staff report in
additional to more advanced notice, additional restrictions to being
within a certain distance from schools. Motion carried 5-0.
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Councilmember Miller —
SCAG — City Council Liaison Meeting
Councilmember Miller presented the primary item, which
concerned an air quality plan implementing additional regulations
for small businesses and disregards bigger air polluters.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file the information report. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Miller —
League of California Cities — Legislative Briefing Highlights
Councilmember Miller presented a short report, noting a request
for a report regarding budgetary impacts anticipated by the state.
League of California Cities
Motion by Miller and seconded by Wong to direct staff to prepare
a report on the potential hits on the City's budget that are
anticipated to come down from the state and present it at a study
session in the near future. Councilmember Herfert felt that the
request is campaign driven and stated that he would be willing to
look at the issue in March. Discussion ensued regarding
electioneering campaign issues.
A substitute motion was offered by Herfert and seconded by
Sanderson to study this issue in March. Motion failed 2-2-1 with
Miller and Wong voting no and Touhey abstaining.
The motion on the original motion failed 2-2-1 with Herfert and
Sanderson voting no and Touhey abstaining.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to receive and file
the staff report. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Miller —
Regional Community Center/Gymnasium
at the Former BKK Landfill
Councilmember Miller elaborated on the staff report.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file the staff report. Motion carried 5-0.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented that the City
benefits when grants are sought and obtained.
Councilmember Miller —
City Council Conflict of Interest and Ethics Policy
Councilmember Miller introduced the subject matter and distrib-
uted draft language of his thoughts on the matter. City Attorney
Alvarez-Glasman addressed his attachment to the staff report and
noted that there are other cities that have created an ethics policy.
Councilmember. Sanderson questioned the constitutionality
of restricting Councilmembers from conducting business within a
five -mile radius of the City. Such a restriction would be put her
out of business. Mayor Touhey concurred with that.
Discussion followed regarding the Mayor's involvement in
assisting a developer in bringing Wal-Mart to Baldwin Park.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to receive
and file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
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Councilmember Miller —
Discussion of Interstate 10 High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes —
Draft Initial Stu dv/Environmental Assessment
HOV — 10 Freeway Councilmember Miller requested staff to verify that the City of
West Covina lost their main street, Garvey Avenue, when
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Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, said that the City needs to
require an Environmental Impact Report from CalTrans, which is
much more comprehensive than the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact that was done and submitted to the City.
Motion by Miller and seconded by Herfert to direct staff to require
an EIR from CalTrans. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Wong —
Cost Estimates for West Covina Saortsplex Facility
Redevelopment Agency Director Chung elaborated on the staff
report. Mr. Chung and City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman responded
to Council questions regarding payments and fees already
expended.
Councilmember Wong expressed a desire to review the
miscellaneous expenditures: the invoices and corresponding work
product explanations.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, appreciated the costing details.
He liked the idea of a model of the project.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to receive and file
the report. Motion carried 5-0.
On another matter, Councilmember Sanderson announced the
Annual Covina Christmas Parade has been scheduled for Saturday,
December 7, and that she would be riding her horse in the parade.
Reporting Out from Closed Session City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the City
Council met in closed session as the Redevelopment Agency
earlier in the evening, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8 to discuss property negotiations with Eclipse
Development. The Agency Board did authorize the City Manager
to extend the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Eclipse
Development for the property located on the northeast quadrant of
Amar Road/Azusa Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting
at 12:47 am. Motion carried 5-0.
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