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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 4, 2003
Mayor Pro Tern Miller called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:25 pm
in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. City Manager Pasmant
gave the invocation and Councilmember Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Miller, Sanderson, Wong
Absent: Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Durbin, Yauchzee, Paul, Hoppe,
Sameniego, McIsaac, Anderson, Fields, Lake, Bommarito, Greene,
Bachman, Tedesco, Wills, Chung, Rush
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following sets of minutes were approved as presented:
Special meeting of January 21, 2003
Regular meeting of January 21, 2003
Councilmember Miller announced that felon Michael Conklin had
left West Covina at 1:30 p.m today for a location outside of Los
Angeles County. Miller stated that the Police Chief would address
questions regarding this issue after oral communications.
Police Chief Wills made a brief statement regarding the departure
of Conklin from the City and that he would be happy to speak to
anyone after the meeting also.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ronda Forgette Ronda Forgette, 2844 Larkhill Dr., thanked the Council for their
hard work in removing Conklin from the City and had related
questions for Chief Wills.
Roberta Azpeitia Roberta Azpeita, 1740 Oakridge Circle, commended Christine
Muraida and Channel 11 in regards to Conklin.
Christine Muraida Christine Muraida wanted to personally thank Councilmember
Sanderson and Mayor Touhey for their efforts in removing
Conklin from the City and said her daughter would like to thank all
the City Councilmembers during a private meeting.
Liz Dideier Liz Dideier, 3214 La Puente Rd, made a complaint about Charter
Communication and requested that our Council contact the City of
Pasadena cable company.
Ed Casanova Ed Casanova, 809 Avington, asked what the City's plans are for
civil defense coordination, (specifically public communication)
and also congratulated the City Council and staff for the removal
of Conklin from the City.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Fire Chief Greene addressed Ed Casanova's civil defense public
communication issues and the City's emergency preparedness
plan.
Police Chief Wills answered questions regarding Conklin',,;
visitation into the City and curfew. Wills stated that Conklin
cannot come into West Covina, visit his parents here, or even
travel on the freeway through West Covina without the California
Department of Corrections approval. Wills stated that City
Attorney Alvarez-Glasman scripted legislation to aid in the
prevention of Conklin being able to return to West Covina.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman provided a brief outline of the
proposed legislation. Chief Wills and City Attorney Alvarez-
Glasman responded to questions from Councilmember Sanderson.
Commission Summary of Action (receive & file)
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 02/20/03
Personnel Commission 10/9/02
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 11/21/02
Ordinances for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2095 - ORDINANCE NO. 2095 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Zone Change 03-02 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALII'ORNIA,
APPROVING 'LONE CHANGE NO. 03-02 (Northeast Corner of
Aroma Drive and Galster Way)
Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
• Gabriela Esparza vs. City of West Covina
• Gabriela Mora, a minor by her guardian, Gabriela Esparza vs.
City of West Covina
• Juan Mora, a minor by his guardian, Gabriela Esparza vs. City
of West Covina
• James & Ong Lisa Nguyen vs. City of West Covina
• Interinsurance Exchange of the Automoblie Club, as subrogce
of James & Ong Lisa Nguyen vs. City of West Covina
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 2003
City Treasurer's Report (receive & File)
Report for the month of January 2003
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Approval of Request to Service Alcohol at a Wedding Reception at
the Senior Center
Alcohol at the Senior Center Recommendation is to approve a request by Ines and Jose/_avala
to serve beer and wine at their wedding reception, scheduled for
the West Covina Senior Center, on May 17, 2003 from 6:00 p.m.
to 12 midnight.
Approval of Request to Serve Alcohol at an Anniversary
Celebration at the Senior Center
Alcohol at the Senior Center Recommendation is to approve a request by Richard and Alice
Hernandez to serve beer and wine at their anniversary celebration,
scheduled for the West Covina Senior Center on .tune T 2003 from
6:00 p.m. until 12 midnight.
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Approval of Request to Serve Alcohol at a Quincenera at the
Senior Center
Alcohol at the Senior Center Recommendation is to approve a request by Jorge Portillo to
service beer and wine at a quinecnea, scheduled for the West
Covina Senior Center, on March 29,`2003 from 6:00 p.m. until 12
midnight.
Reapplication for Older Americans Act Funds
Resolution No. 2003-21 Recommendation is to waiver further reading and adopt:
Senior Nutrition Program RESOLUTION NO. 2003-21 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL FOR
COMPETITIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SENIOR
NUTRITION PROGRAM
Miscellaneous — Finance
Finance Department Staffing Levels
Full Time Account Clerk & Recommendation is that the City Council authorize the creation of
Analyst I a Full Time Administrative Analyst I and an additional Full Time
Account Clerk position in the Finance Department.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
CAFR Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file the
City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year
ending June 30, 2002.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded Sanderson to waive further reading
of the resolution and adopt; and to approve all other items. Motion
carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Sanderson, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Touhey
Councilmember Miller stated that he requested the general fund
expenditures and revenues in the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report be provided in a chart format for easier tracking purposes
and that it be provided as a supplement to the CAFR.
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-01
EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 12
ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-01
NEGATIVE DEC. OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
LOCATION: HOLT AVE. AND WEST OF GRAND AVE.
Deputy City Clerk Rush verified the affidavit of publication and
Councilmember Miller opened the public hearing. Planning
Director Mcisaac presented the staff report.
Public Testimony Councilmember Miller asked for pubic comments in favor of the
proj ect.
Brad Porter Brad Porter, Comstock Homes, spoke on the project, which was
previously brought before Council in the fall of 2002. He offered
to answer any questions that Council might have and stated that the
Planning staff did a wonderful job of presenting the project to both
the Planning Commission and the Council.
Testimony Closed Councilmember Miller asked for comments in opposition to the
project and no comments were offered. Councihnember Miller
then closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
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No Council discussion was offered and Councilmember Wong
asked for reading of the resolutions.
Deputy City Clerk Rush presented the following:
Resolution No. 2003-22 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-22 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 03-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-01, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 01-01, PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF
1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution No. 2003-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-23 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-01
AND EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 12.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 3-0.
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Zone Change 03-01 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 03-01.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the ordinance and to introduce. Motion carried
by roll call vote:
AYES: Miller, Sanderson, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT: Herfert, Touhey
HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF
PRECISE PLAN NO. 02-18 AND VARIANCE NO. 02-12
LOCATION: 533 SOUTH GLENDORA AVENUE
Deputy City Clerk Rush verified the affidavits of publication and
mailing and Councilmember Miller opened the hearing. Planning
Director McIsaac presented the staff report.
The Planning Commission had denied the project primarily
due to the design and the aesthetic appearance of the carport
structures as originally proposed. Since the Planning Commissions
denial of the project, the applicant had agreed to design
modifications that would allow the carport to blend in with the
adjacent building.
Director McIsaac responded to questions regarding
modifications to the carport structure in order to meet the
requirement of the Planning Commission and the overall design of
the structure.
Public Testimonv Councilmember Miller asked for comments in favor of the project
and the following addressed the Council.
In Favor:
Tricia Liu Tricia Liu, a representative of Symmetry Co., the installer of the
. solar panels, spoke of the benefits of solar energy and addressed
the modifications necessary to meet the requirements of the
Planning Commission.
Ms. Liu, assisted by Planning Director McIsaac, answered
Councilmembers questions regarding paint color of the carport to
blend with the color of the building, the slant of the solar panels,
and the length and size of the carports.
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Royall Brown Royall Brown, 2153 Aroma Dr., felt the applicant made a fair
compromise and suggested the project be sent back to the Planning
Commission for review of the applicants changes.
In Opposition:
St. James Davis St. James Davis, 616 N. Vincent Avenue, felt that carports are not
generally maintained in the manner as they are initially intended.
He does support solar energy.
Testimony Closed Councilmember Miller closed the testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for Council discussion.
All Councilmembers supported the appeal and that the project did
not need to go back to the Planning Commission as long as the
applicant made the revisions to the carport color.
Deputy City Clerk Rush presented
Resolution No. 2003-24 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-24 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approving Precise Plan No. 02-18 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 02-18 ON APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
Resolution No. 2003-25 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Approving Variance No. 02-12 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 02-12 ON APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
Motion by Wong and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolutions and to adopt with the condition
relative to the Planning Directors approval of the paint. Motion
carried 3-0.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Councilmember Miller recessed the City Council meeting at 8:31
pm to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 8:32 pm with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BKK Landfill
Motion by Wong and seconded by Sanderson to waive start'
presentation and to receive and file the report. Motion carried 3-0.
Athens Services Multi -Family Rate Review
Motion by Wong and seconded by Sanderson to hold this item
over until the first meeting in April and with a full Council
Motion carried 3-0.
Athens Services Franchise Agreement Extension of the 12-
Year Term
Motion by Sanderson to also hold this item over until a full
Council meets.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller send a letter Athens
Services terminating the one year extension.
Councilmember Wong explained his reason for the motion: At the
end of the 12 year agreement, the City will be able to go out to bid
for services to get the best possible trash rates.
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Councilmember Sanderson stated that she requested this item to be
held over for a full Council because she felt it would be important
for the full Council to be present for this issue as well as the earlier
item regarding the Multi -Family Rate Review and that if that is not
acceptable she will have to excuse herself.
Councilmember Miller called for a vote. Motion carried 2-1.
Sanderson left at 8:30 p.m.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that at this point there
wasn't a quorum now that Councilmember Sanderson excused
herself from the meeting. Councilmember Wong asked for a legal
opinion since Councilmemeber Sanderson had not left at the time
of the vote.
ITEMS HELD OVER Councilmember Miller stated that due to lack of quorum the
following remaining items of the Agenda would be held over and
the meeting was adjourned:
ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
Deputy City Clerk S ush
1. Southern California Association of Governments City Council
Leadership Liaison Meetings
2. Southern California Leadership Summit on Gun trafficking
3. Objections to Charter Communications Rate Increases
4. Sex Offender Michael Conklin Update
Councilmember Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
announcing that there was a lack of a quorum.
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