05-04-2004 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 4, 2004
• Mayor Miller called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:03 pm in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. City Manager Pasmant asked for a
Moment of Silence and Councilmember Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson, Councilmember Herfert
(arrived at 7:05 pm) and Councilmember Wong
Absent: Councilmember Hernandez
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Freeland, Wills, Taylor, Janis,
Dominguez, Smilowitz, Samaniego, McIsaae, Paul, Yuasa-Wang,
Durbin, Yauchzee, Anderson, Berry
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION N/A
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA N/A
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Regular meeting of April 5, 2004
Special meeting of April 14, 2004
Special meeting of April 20, 2004
Regular meeting of April 20, 2004
PRESENTATIONS With the assistance of Police Chief Wills, Mayor Miller presented
retiring Jackie Anello with a Resolution of Commendation for her
seventeen years of service with the Police Department.
Mayor Miller presented a Certificate of Recognition to Sona
Baghassarian, the Director of Parents' Place for their service to
the community.
Mayor Miller called forward Cathy Turney, Counselor at
Hollencrest School, to be recognized and congratulated for
receiving the Donald G. Hay Outstanding Counselor of the year.
With the assistance of Interim Community Services Director
Samaniego and Irene Fleck of West Covina Beautiful, Mayor
Miller presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following West
Covina Beautiful Poster Contest Winners. -
Bryant Ilaban, First Place
Brenda Briseno, Second Place Tie
Elizabeth Delgado, Second Place Tie
Christian Carrera, Merit Winner
• Michael Quiroz, Merit Winner
Mayor Miller proclaimed the month of May 2004 as West Covina
Beautiful Month and presented the proclamation to Geneva Nixon,
President of West Covina Beautiful.
Mayor Miller recognized and congratulated Maha Alhassen as the
recipient of the Covina Valley Unified School District PTA's
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Honorary Service Award. Mayor Miller thanked her for her dedi-
cation at the school district for the betterment of the students.
With the assistance of Cathi Julien, Drill Instructor at West Covina
High School, each member of the West Covina Drill/Dance team
received a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor. The Drill/
Dance team won the United Spirit Association Championship for
Large and Medium Drill presentations.
Mayor Miller proclaimed the week of May 16 through May 22 as
National Public Works Week and presented the proclamation to
Public Works Director/City Engineer Yauchzee.
Mayor Miller proclaimed May 8, 2004 as Fire Service Day and
presented the proclamation to Assistant Fire Chief Joe Janis, who
in turn invited everyone to Fire Station No. 2 on Saturday, May 8
for food, entertainment, and most importantly, Fire Department
demonstrations and drills.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Prior to opening Oral Communications, City Manager Pasmant
stated that would like to carry over Consent Calendar Item C-1
(Ordinance for adoption re second dwelling units) until the next
Council meeting.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, asked for an update on
constructing anything on the former BKK Landfill site.
Cynthia Jackson Dr. Cynthia Jackson from the CAPS group (day care center for
Alzheimer's Disorder) suggested that Ellen Sherwood speak to
Council about the day care center and related items.
Ellen Sherwood Ellen Sherwood, West Covina resident, thanked the Council for
their support and funding from the Community Development
Block Grant funding program. She spoke very highly of the day
care and its positive effects on the clients and their families.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, expressed some worry about
the City losing its competitive economic edge in the San Gabriel
Valley. Now that the City has a Community Development Com-
mission rather than a Redevelopment Agency, he wondered about
any new directions or steps taken.
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, West Covina resident, noted her disappointment in
the loss of the 300-signature petition she submitted at a previous
Council meeting and wanted an investigation into the matter.
John Hughes John Hughes, West Covina resident and MDA project coordinator,
reminded the viewing audience of two upcoming fundraisers and
invited everyone to participate.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, discussed several items:
* Code amendment to address residents who have left their
Christmas Lights on their eaves.
* Parking on residential streets by neighboring city residents.
* Traffic on Orange Avenue traveling extremely fast and then
stopping so fast that it causes windows to rattle.
Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, West Covina resident, discussed Agenda Item
F-I (Concepts for Kohl's Department Store at the Wickes site).
Her main concern centered on the traffic and parking problems
already experienced in the area and suggested creating a one-way
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street on West Covina Parkway or creating a cul-de-sac. She
wondered where the Park-n-Ride would be relocated.
In response to the above comments, Mayor Miller (1)
referred Lloyd Johnson to either the Police Chief or Public Works
Director regarding traffic/parking problems in his neighborhood,
(2) agreed to look into the missing petition, (3) clarified that no
employee positions have been cut and no decision has been made
regarding employee cuts, and (4) requested the City Manager to
give a quick overview of the BKK property.
City Manager Pasmant stated that in about thirty days staff
would be bringing to Council options being discussed/suggested by
the developer and he put to rest the rumor about any casinos.
Councilmember Herfert clarified a few points regarding the
funding of the project at the BKK site and the cleanup of the
landfill. The City purchased the land from BKK and that purchase
was to go towards the post -closure and closure cleanup. That was
strictly put into that "pot" and BKK was not allowed to do any-
thing else with it. Subsequently, the City loaned BKK $2.5 million
to pay an insurance policy. So, the commercial property isn't
directly linked to the future cleanup, but the money from the sale
of the property will be placed into the City's coffers.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Annual Appointments of City Council Representatives
to Other Agencies
Mayor Miller discussed the appointments.
City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 2004-37 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-37 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
COG Delegates CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, NAMING MAYOR MICHAEL MILLER AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND
COUNCILMEMBER ROGER HERNANDEZ AS THE ALTER-
NATE
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Wong to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
Other Delegates confirmed Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to approve the
remaining liaison appointments, listed below. Motion carried 4-0.
Organization
Representative
Alternate
Chamber of Commerce
Miller
Sanderson
City/Schools Liaison Committee
Miller
Sanderson
L.A. County Emergency Preparedness Committee
Miller
Joe Janis
L.A. Works
Herfert
Hernandez
Foothill Transit Zone
Wong
Sanderson
Independent Cities Association
Miller
Hernandez
League of California Cities
Hernandez
Miller
SGV Mosquito Abatement District
Herfert
N/A
L.A. County City Selection Committee
Sanderson
Miller
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Miller
Hernandez
Sanitation District Board
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Miller
Sanderson
So. Cal. Assn. of Gov't (SCAG) General Assembly Hernandez
Miller
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association
Sanderson
Herfert
Hurst Ranch @ Barn
Herfert
Miller
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ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS (continued)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Placement Location of Plaque Honoring Members of the
World War II Japanese American Combat Army Units and
Future Plaques Within the Same Category
Military Plaques Interim Community Services Director Samaniego presented the
staff report. Council discussed the alternative locations, taking
into consideration the comments of the following individuals:
* John Scheuplein, West Covina resident
* George Ogden, West Covina resident and Adjutant of the
6`h District of the V.F.W.
* Chief Warrant Officer — 3 Carlos N. Thrasher, U.S. Marine
Corps Reserve and West Covina resident
* Anella Freeland, Japanese Asian -American citizen
Council offered their preference for the location of the plaque in
question and possible future plaques. Motion by Sanderson and
seconded by Herfert to adopt Alternate No. 2. Additional Council
comments followed.
City Manager Pasmant suggested that the matter be returned to
staff for further work and brought back to the Council in the near
future.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to direct
staff to work with the concept of placing the plaque(s) on a wall,
rather than a pedestal, and return the matter back to Council as
soon as possible. Motion carried 4-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR Commissions/Summary of Actions
(receive & file)
Community Services
4/13/04
Senior Citizens
4/08/04
Waste Management/Environmental Quality 4/15/04
Planning
4/13/04
Ordinance for Adoption (waive reading & adopt)
Code Amendment No. 03-01
Held Over Second Dwelling Units
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26
(Zoning) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING SECOND DWELLING UNITS (Code Amend-
ment No. 03-01)
Approval of Final Map for Tract No. 53112
Location: Southwest comer of Nogales and Shakespeare Drive
Subdivider: Abell-Helou Homes
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2004-38 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-38 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Abell-Helou COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53112 LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NOGALES STREET AND
SHAKESPEARE DRIVE AND DIRECTING THE RECORDA-
TION THEREOF (Abell-Helou Homes)
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 2004
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Miscellaneous by Department
Miscellaneous — Communications
Temporary Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless
Cingular at BKK Recommendation is to approve the proposed Temporary Lease
Agreement authorizing Cingular Wireless to lease space on a
temporary basis to locate a Cell on Wheels (COW) at the Head
End site above BKK and authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease
Agreement.
Miscellaneous — Public Works
Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District Preliminary Approval
of the Engineer's Report
Recommendation is to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 2004-39 RESOLUTION 2004-39 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Citywide COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CERTIFIED ENGI-
NEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON .TUNE 15, 2004 TO APPROVE
CITYWIDE ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL
YEAR 2004-2005 TO FUND THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS AND STREET TREES
WITHIN THE DISTRICT
CIP Projects and Building Activity Report (receive & file)
First Quarter 2004 Ending March 31, 2004 Report
Miscellaneous — Environmental Management
Authorization to Submit California Integrated Waste Management
Board Grant Application
CIWMB grants Recommendation is to take the following actions:
Resolution 2004-40 a) authorize the submittal of all California Waste Manage-
ment Board (CIWMB) grant applications for fiscal years
2004/2005 through 2008/2009, and
b) adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-40 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB)
FOR ALL AVAILABLE CIWMB GRANTS, ALL USED OIL
GRANTS AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)
GRANTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE
MANAGEMENT ACT, OR OIL GRANTS UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA OIL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT ACT FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2004/2005 THROUGH 2O08/2009
Miscellaneous — Police Department
Purchase of Police Vehicles
Police Vehicles Recommendation is to authorize the purchase of six police vehicles
(five patrol units and one unmarked unit) from West Covina
Motors, the lowest bidding vendor, for $126,869.00 including tax
and standard warranty.
Miscellaneous — Community Services
Article of Incorporation and Bylaws for the West Covina Com-
munity Services Foundation, Incorporated, a Non -Profit 501(c)(3)
Recommendation is to approve the following:
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Article of Incorporation 1) Approve the Articles of Incorporation, West Covina
Community Services 501(c)(3) foundation, Incorporated;
2) Approve the Bylaws for the West Covina Community
Services 501(c)(3) foundation, Incorporated; and
3) Direct staff to proceed with the tax exemption filings once
the West Covina Community Services 501(c)(3) Founda-
tion is incorporated.
• Miscellaneous — Planning Department
Opposition to Assembly Bill 2702 Regarding Second Units
AB 2702 Recommendation is to take a position in opposition to Assembly
Bill 2702 and authorize the Mayor to send a letter expressing the
City's position to local State legislators and members of the
appropriate State legislative committees.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Motion by Wong and seconded by Sanderson to waive further
reading of the resolutions and adopt; and to approve all other items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except: Item C-2 (ordinance for
adoption pulled off the agenda earlier by the City Manager), Item
C-6f (Articles of Incorporation for West Covina Services
Foundation, Inc.). Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hernandez
Police Vehicles Councilmember Wong asked about maintenance records of the
vehicles proposed for recycling and how critical it is to replace the
vehicles at this time. His preference at this critical budget juncture
is to forego equipment rather than cutting positions. Police Chief
Wills responded.
Item C-6f In relation to Item C-6f (Articles of Incorporation for West
Covina Service Foundation), Interim Community Services
Director Samaniego presented the staff report.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, commented on the estab-
lishment of this foundation from his point of view.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman responded to questions of Council.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to refer the
matter back to staff to resolve the question of creating an
Executive Committee with the same level of authority that would
be granted to the Board as a whole. Motion carried 4-0.
HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-01
NEGATIVE DEC. OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Location: Southwest corner of Nogales and Shakespeare Dr.
Applicant: Abell-Helou Builders
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
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opened the hearing. Planning Assistant Anderson presented
the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Miller opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments from members of the audience. No one
none addressed the City Council either in favor of the general plan
amendment and zone change or in opposition to either item.
Testimony closed Mayor Miller closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
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City Clerk Berry presented:
Resolution 2004-41 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-41 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Certifying Neg. Dec. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMEND-
MENT NO. 04-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-01, TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 060815, DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 04-01,
isTREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 04-01, ADMINISTRATIVE
USE PERMIT NO. 04-09, AND ANNEXATION NO. 245
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Resolution 2004-42 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-42 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approving General Plan CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-01
Motion Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to waive
further reading of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerk Berry presented
Ordinance introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPVOING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 04-01
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hernandez
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Miller recessed the City Council meeting at 9:11 pm to
convene the Community Development Commission. The City
Council reconvened at 9:14 pm with all members presented, except
Councilmember Hernandez.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Wong stated at 9:15 pm that he would abstain
from the discussion on the following issue in that the store in
question is in close proximity to the property his family recently
sold and therefore it would still be a conflict of interest for him to
participate in the discussion or vote. He stepped down from the
Council table.
CONCEPTS FOR KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORE
PROPOSAL ON GLENDORA AVENUE
Kohl's Dept. store at Wickes Planning Director Mclsaac presented the staff report. The
Councilmembers offered their comments. City Attorney Alvarez-
Glasman stated that tonight's discussion is not binding on the
Council. It is to give direction to staff concerning differing
concepts for developing the Wickes furniture site.
• Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, encouraged the City to
continue to think outside the box.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, West Covina resident, noted parking as a problem in
that area of West Covina and suggested subterranean parking.
John Scheuplein John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, felt the Community
Development Commission should oversee the project.
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Siobhan Byme Siobhan Byrne, representing the owner of the Wickes furniture
site, GVD, spoke in support of the development but wished she
had heard of it before yesterday.
Council discussed the various options offered by staff and
commented on their particular preferences.
• Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to receive
and file the report. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Wong abstaining).
Councilmember Wong returned to the Council table at 9:50 pm.
MAYOR'S REPORTS DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Miller elaborated on the staff report.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Sanderson to designate
mayor Miller as the voting delegate and Councilmember
Hernandez as the voting alternate for the League of California
Cities General Assembly Special Meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS No reports offered
Don Harr Don Harr, Real Estate Manager for Kohl's Department Store,
introduced members of project team and discussed Kohl's
intentions in working with the City and coming into the City at the
Wickes furniture site.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting at
9:57 pm in memory of the following individuals: Harry Anderson,
Elba Cameau, and Clint Collins. Motion carried 4-0.
Attest:
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City Clerk Janet Berry
Mayor Michael Miller
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