04-20-2004 - Regular Meeting - Minutes0
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 20, 2004
Mayor Miller 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. Mayor Miller asked for a moment of
silence and Councilmember Herfert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson
Councilmembers Herfert, Hernandez, Wong
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Durbin, Freeland, Ballard, Taylor,
Genovese, Dewus, Morgan, Anderson, Bommarito, Paul, Mclsaac,
Smilowitz, Johnson, Samaniego, Yauchzee, Hoppe, Fields, Wills,
Berry
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that closed session
started at 6:06 pm and the items scheduled for discussion were
announced. He stated comments were taken during the open
portion of the meeting. Regarding the labor negotiations listed for
City Council: a briefing was given, no action taken, and nothing
further to report. Regarding CDC property negotiations, briefings
were given, direction was given to Agency Counsel, no action was
taken and both items will be agendized for an upcoming CDC
meeting.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes offered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of April 6, 2004 were approved
as presented. Staff was directed to check the videotape for the
regular meeting to double check whether Cookie Nance submitted
a petition to Council. City Clerk Berry stated that the minutes
would be revised if need be and would be resubmitted to Council.
PRESENTATIONS On behalf of the City of West Covina, Mayor Miller received the
2004 Tournament of Roses Parade Mayor's Trophy Picture from
2004 Tournament of Roses President Mike Riffey; West Covina
Rose Float Foundation President Frank Scalfaro; and Owner of
Charisma Float Larry Crain.
With the assistance of Interim Fire Chief Jim Ballard, Mayor
Miller presented a Resolution of Commendation for retiring Fire
Captain Danny Fetters, recognizing over 26 years of service.
Mayor Miller recognized the annual Clean -Up Saturdays citywide
program and Environmental Management Director Samaniego
addressed the upcoming event.
Mayor Miller proclaimed April 18 through April 24 as National
Library Week and presented the proclamation to Marilee Marrero,
West Covina Community Library Manager.
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Mayor Miller moved forward the following item for consideration
at this time.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Dedication and Placement of Plaque Honoring Members of the
World War 11 Japanese American Combat Armv Units
Interim Community Services Director Samaniego presented the
staff report and Community Services Manager Morgan responded
to questions.
Councilmember Herfert requested a drawing of the
placement of the plaque before approving the location. Mayor
Miller stated that the plaque could be presented at the Cherry
Blossom Festival on May 1 st and installed later.
David Terakawa David Terakawa, East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community
Center, addressed Council regarding the purpose of the plaque and
those it will serve to honor.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to approve in
concept the honorary plaque and to hold over the approval of the
location installation at the next Council meeting. Motion carried
5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Don Carman Don Carman, West Covina resident, spoke in favor of constructing
a Wal-Mart on the former BKK landfill site.
Ben Ghaneian Ben Ghaneian, Upland, introduced himself and his assistant Dennis
Shirley to the City Council. His company, Mr. T's Towing will be
towing vehicles soon in the City of West Covina.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, West Covina resident, reminded everyone of a town
hall meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening regarding redevelop-
ment and eminent domain to be presented by the Community
Development Commission staff. The meeting will be in the City
Hall Council Chambers.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, concurred with the
comments made by Mr. Carman. He felt that the public, in
general, doesn't know what's going on with the BKK site.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Ordinance for Adoption —
Code Amendment No. 03-05: Trailers as Living Quarters
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk Berry presented:
Ordinance 2112 - ORDINANCE NO. 2112 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Trailers as Living Quarters CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING MOTOR
HOMES AND TRAILERS AS LIVING QUARTERS
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the ordinance and adopt. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong
NOES: None
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Equestrian Facility Feasibilitv Study
Equestrian Center Interim Community Services Director Samaniego presented the
staff report and Community Services Manager Morgan responded
to questions and comments.
Siglinde Schreyack Siglinde Schreyack, West Covina resident and horse owner, spoke
favorably of the City's interest in pursuing an equestrian center.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, West Covina resident, opposed the staff recommen-
dation favoring Alternative No. 3 with a modification instead:
release an RFP for private developer/manager and see what kind of
interest it brings in.
Council discussion ensued regarding the interest in such a facility
and the economics involved.
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to direct
staff to release an RFP with a notation that the City currently has
no funds but will be looking into grants, etc. and then the City will
discover the interest in the private sector for an equestrian facility
in West Covina. City Manager's Office will start a list of
interested horse boarders and boarding fees, for the RFP
responders. Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR Ordinance for Adoption
Prohibiting Hydraulic Vehicular Lifts in Single -Family and
Multi -Family Residential Zones (waive reading & adopt)
ORDINANCE NO. 2113 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ordinance 2113 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Code Amendment 03-04 AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (ZONING) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULA-
TION OF HYDRAULIC LIFTS AND SIMILAR TYPES OF
AUTO REPAIR EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE "SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" (R-1) AND "RESIDENTIAL
AGRICULTURAL" (R-A) ZONES
Approval of Final Maps
Approval of Final Map for Parcel Map No 26751
Location: 1045 S. Willow Avenue
Subdivider: Roberto and Maria Rocha
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2004-29 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-29 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Parcel Map 26751 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO.
26751 LOCATED AT 1045 S. WILLOW AVENUE AND
DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (Roberto and
Maria Rocha)
Approval of Final Map for Tract No. 53995
Location: Northwest Corner of Orange Avenue and Badillo Street
Subdivider: DC Corporation
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2004-30 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-30 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Tract Map 53995 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT MAP NO.
53995 LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
ORANGE AVENUE AND BADILLO STREET AND DI-
RECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (DC Corporation)
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Resolution 2004-31
MD#4
Resolution 2004-32
MD#6
Resolution 2004-33
MD#7
WCSG -
DB-NET. Inc.
Dell Computers
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Miscellaneous — Public Works
Landscape Maintenance District No. 4
Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-31 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1, 2004 FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMENC-
ING IN FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 TO FUND THE OPERA-
TION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING
AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUN-
DARIES OF THE DISTRICT
Landscape Maintenance District No. 6
Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1, 2004 FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 COMMENC-
ING IN FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 TO FUND THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE DISTRICT
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7
Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-33 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1, 2004 FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 COMMENC-
ING IN FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 TO FUND THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE DISTRICT
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Software Migration Services and Equipment for
West Covina Service Group
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
1) Authorize the WCSG to contract with DB-NET, Inc. for up
to $42,500 for computer consulting services (COBOL
software source code conversion and Sweet3000 Intrinsic
Library sour code).
2) Authorize the WCSG to purchase up to $147,000 of needed
computer hardware (five Mobile Workstations, five
Precision Workstations, one Power Vault Storage Server,
one 6650 Server, two Gigabit Switches, and four 2650
Servers), from Dell Computers — the City's sole -source
provider under the Western States Contract Alliance.
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
BKK Landfill Closure Plans Monthly Status Report
Recommendation is to receive and file.
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Miscellaneous — Community Services
Clear Channel — Bus Shelter Advertising
Contract Agreement
Bus Shelter Advertising - Recommendation is to authorize the City Manager and City Clerk
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. to execute the bus shelter advertising contract extension for five
years with Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.
Application for the Land and Water Conservation Grant Program
Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Land & Water Grant 1) Authorize the application of the Land and Water Conserva-
tion Fund Program to fund the Trails at Galster Park project
for $300,000 involving development of outdoor recreation
areas and facilities; and
2) Adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2004-34 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-34 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Application for grant CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE
TRAILS AT GALSTER PARK PROJECT
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
Rental Fee for use of Community Room at City Hall
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2004-35 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-35 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Community Room rental fee CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RENTAL FEE FOR USE OF THE
COMMUNITY ROOM AT CITY HALL
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Councilmember Wong stated that relative to Item C-4c, Resolution
2004-33 re MD # 7 requires his abstention (conflict of interest as
he lives in the maintenance district).
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the ordinance/resolutions and adopt; and to approve all
other items listed, except: C-3b and C-4f. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
NOES: Herfert & Sanderson re Ordinance No. 2113
ABSTAIN: Wong re Resolution 2004-33
Item C-3b Relative to Item C-3b (Final Map Approval for Tract 53995 by
DC Corporation), the following individual addressed Council:
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, asked for a clarification on
the changes to the housing development at the corner of Orange
and Badillo.
Planning Director Mclsaac explained the actions of the Planning
Commission and discretion granted to the Planning Director for
modifications. Public Works Director Yauchzee discussed the
track map procedures.
Craig Cook Craig Cook, architect of DC Corporation, explained the changes to
the footprints and the minor rearrangement of the inside walls to
better use the inside space.
Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 2004-30.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, Planning Commissioner, discussed the matter
before the Planning Commission.
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Mayor Miller asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Wong suggested that when the City
Council has given final approval on a controversial issue,
neighborhood notification should be done, as a minimum, if there
are changes before the Commission or the Council.
Item C-4f Relative to Item C-4f (Bus Shelter Advertising Agreement),
• Councilmember Wong received a clarification from staff as to the
name change of the company and available advertising space to the
City.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to approve the
staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING PROTEST HEARING
WEED ABATEMENT 2004
Weed Abatement Mayor Miller introduced the hearing matter. City Clerk Berry
verified the affidavit of mailing and Mayor Miller opened the
hearing.
Public Testimonv Mayor Miller opened the testimony portion of the hearing and
asked if any written protests or objections had been received and
City Clerk Berry responded in the negative. He then asked for
public comments. No one addressed Council and Mayor Miller
Testimony closed closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to order the abate-
ment of weeds and rubbish on those properties describe din
Resolution of Intention No. 2004-23. Motion carried 5-0.
HEARING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 03-01
SECOND DWELLING UNITS
Second Dwelling Units Mayor Miller introduced the hearing matter. City Clerk Berry
verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor Miller opened the
hearing. Planning Assistant Anderson presented the staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Miller opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and the following individuals addressed Council:
In Favor: Corey Warshaw, Planning Commissioner, clarified the "detached"
vs "attached" second dwelling as acted upon by the Commission.
In Opposition: No one addressed the City Council.
Testimony closed Mayor Miller closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
and commenced Council discussion. Council expressed their dis-
pleasure with the State of California in its efforts to take away
discretionary decision -making on the part of cities. In this case,
the State has preempted the City in regulating second dwelling
units.
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 MUNIC-
IPAL CODE REGULATING SECOND DWELLING UNITS
(Code Amendment No. 03-01)
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Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Wong to waive
further reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by
roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
NOES: None
Mayor Miller asked that the corresponding assembly bill be
agendized at the next Council meeting to give Council an
opportunity to vote against it.
Recess Mayor Miller called a recess at 9:55 pm. The City Council
reconvened at 10:10 pm with all members present.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Miller recessed the City Council meeting to convene the
CDC at 10:10 pm. The City Council reconvened at 10:40 pm with
all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
Community Services
Public Service Project Funding Alternatives
and Family Solutions, Inc. Funding
Public Service Projects The City Council reviewed the staff report.
John Peel John Peel, Family Solutions, distributed a copy of the Family
Solutions FY 2003/2004 budget and clarified that the agency is not
a for -profit organization. He said the same misinformation was
given to the Community Services Commission regarding the
financial status of Family Solutions.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to receive and file
the staff report. Motion carried 5-0.
Planning Department
Initiation of Code Amendment: Banners for Non -Profit
Organizations Within Public Rights -of -Way
Banners The City Council reviewed the staff report.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, suggested that the
conditions for the banners include parkways.
Resolution 2004-36 City Clerk Berry presented:
Banners for Non -Profit Agencies RESOLUTION NO. 2004-36 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 26
(ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO ALLOWING CERTAIN BANNERS FOR
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to waive
• further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Annual Appointment of City Council Representatives
to Other Agencies
Council reviewed the staff report. Mayor Miller stated that the
only one that must be done at this time involves the designation of
appointees to L.A. Works.
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L.A. Works representatives Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to
appoint Herfert as the delegate and Hernandez as the alternate.
Motion carried 5-0.
The remaining appointments will be designated at the next
City Council meeting.
• COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
Councilmember Wong reported on the successful submittal of
more than enough signatures for the League of California Cities
initiative. West Covina submitted 1400 signatures, more than the
requested amount. Mr. Wong thanked several petition circulators
by name: Ian Jones, Sherri Lane, Corey Warshaw, Council -
member Hernandez and Mayor Miller.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miller and seconded by Hernandez to adjourn the
meeting at 11:00 pm in memory of Albert Velasquez (father of
Human Resources Commissioner Art Velasquez) and Betsy
Dykzeul (secretary of St. Christopher's Church for last 36 years).
Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
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.City Clerk Janet Berry
Mayor Michael Miller
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