01-17-2006 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
January 17, 2006
0 Mayor Sanderson called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:07 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Reverend Alexandra Conrads, St. Martha's Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilmember Lane
ROLL CALL Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert,
Councilmembers Hernandez, Lane, Touhey
Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Fields, Freeland, McIsaac, Yauchzee,
Samaniego, Chung, Lee, Cendejas, Villegas, Rush
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
The City Council and Community Development
Commission commenced the special meeting at 6:00 p.m. with all
members present. Prior to convening into closed session all items
scheduled on the City Council and CDC closed session agenda
were announced for inclusion in the closed session discussion.
Items on the CDC agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation —
One potential case — CDC Board provided direction, by unanimous
vote, to the Executive Director to execute a document consistent
with the direction. There was no final action and nothing further to
report.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Parcels 1, 2,
3, 4, 5 and 6 of Tentative Parcel Map 60193 — CDC Board
provided direction, by unanimous vote, to complete all
negotiations within one week from tonight. There was no final
action and nothing further to report.
Items on the Council agenda:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — 1444 West Garvey
Avenue South — Direction was provided to the City's negotiators,
there was no final action taken and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant requested item No. E-3, Dynamic
Investments at the southeast corner of the Civic Center, be moved
to the meeting on February 21, 2006 to be considered at the same
time as the Lease Development proposal.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to open the
public hearing for the purpose of continuing the public hearing to
the meeting of 2/21/06. Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Touhey requested that item No. J-1, WI-FI
Wireless Internet System, be moved to the meeting of February 21,
• 2006.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Lane to move J-1 to
2/21/06. Motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented:
Special Meeting of July 5, 2005
Regular Meeting of July 5, 2005
Special Meeting of July 19, 2005
Regular Meeting of July 19, 2005
Council Minutes of January 17, 2006
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PRESENTATIONS
Recess
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Shirley Buchanan
Blue Star Video was not aired due to technical difficulties.
Mayor Sanderson called forward Steve Bogan, South Hills High
School Football Coach of the CIF Football Division VII
Champions, to present Certificates of Recognition to the players
and coaches on the team. Mayor Sanderson announced that a brief
reception will be held in the Community Room.
Mayor Sanderson called for a recess at 7:25 p.m. Council
reconvened at 7:50 p.m. with all members present.
Shirley Buchanan, West Covina resident, addressed Council on the
issue of a rooming house in her neighborhood and asked why it is
allowed in an R-1 zone.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, requested Council's
assistance with the matter of a property in the County area that
needs cleanup.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, addressed Councilmember
Touhey in regards to comments made at the last meeting regarding
campaign statement reporting.
Councilmember Touhey responded that he had been
attacked for the reporting of his employer on Form 700 while
another Councilmember was defended for not reporting something.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, stated communications sent
to Council via e-mail or other means should be read into the record
and not just acknowledged.
In response to property in the County area, Councilmember
Touhey requested a meeting with Supervisor Antonovich to
discuss issues of joint nature including the property in question.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert said there are also parking issues at
Options Daycare and the impact to the surrounding area, which
need to be included in the discussion.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a -mails are part of the
public record when they are used for the purpose of City Council
deliberations or when they are included as part of a file. Public
records are defined as those records, which the public agency
retains in its normal course of business.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman confirmed, at the request of
Mayor Sanderson, that pursuant to the municipal code speakers are
to address the Council through the chairperson.
UPDATES/REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS - None
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to move item D-4I,
Traffic Committee Minutes of December 20, 2005, to February 21,
2006 due to the resident making the request being unable to attend
tonight's meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Sanderson called the following residents forward who
requested to comment on consent calendar items.
Council Minutes of January 17, 2006
Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, stated that the North Azusa
Avenue Relinquishment fund should not be used for work on
residential streets and also addressed several issues regarding the
lower portion of Shadow Oak Park.
Miguel Amezcua, West Covina resident, reminded Council that at
• a meeting last year, residents said they did not want any residential
development in the lower portion of Shadow Oak Park and he
stated that the south side of West Covina is often neglected.
Royall Brown, West Covina resident, stated residents were not
properly notified regarding the item on tonight's agenda regarding
Shadow Oak Park.
Mayor Pro Tem. Herfert asked for a staff report on item D-3b:
D-3b Award of Bid for Street Rehabilitation Work for Residential
Streets (Project No. BP-03304)
Public Works Director Yauchzee gave a staff report regarding the
proposed paving project and the funding of the project per
Council's prior direction. Mr. Yauchzee stated residents could
view the various residential street segments that are being paved on
the City's website.
Mayor Herfert stated he wanted the residents to know the
City is maintaining its roads and also how much the City is
spending.
In response to the speaker comment that the south side is being
neglected, Councilmember Touhey recited several projects and
developments in the area.
D-1 Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
a) Human Resources 11 /09/05
b) Planning 12/13/05 & 12/19/05
D-2 Claims Against the City (deny & notify claimant)
a) Maria Dominguez vs. City of West Covina
b) Mercury Insurance vs. City of West Covina
c) Dawn Ehlers vs. City of West Covina
d) George Arroyo vs. City of West Covina
e) Vega, et al. (Maria Estela Vega, Kelly Pereira and Luisa
Pereira) vs. City of West Covina
Award of Bid
Award of Bid for Senior Center Parking Lot Repairs (Project No.
D-3a BP-06306A)
Senior Center Lot Repairs Recommendation is to accept the bid of NPG Corporation in the
amount of $29,126 as submitted at the bid opening on December
13, 2005 and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer
and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Award of Bid for Street Rehabilitation Work for Residential
D-3b Streets (Proiect No. SP-06109)
Street Rehabilitation Work Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
• actions:
1. Award a contract to Sully -Miller Contracting Company in the
amount of $1,430,887.50, and authorize the Public Works
Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract
for residential street rehabilitation.
2. Appropriate $325,000 from North Azusa Avenue
Relinquishment fund (215.41.4521) to Project No. SP-06109
(215.81.8630.7200).
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3. Appropriate $500,000 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) fund and appropriate an additional $160,000 from the
unappropriated CDBG fund balance to Project No. SP-06109
(131.81.8630.7200).
Award of Bid for the Construction Contract for the Removal or
• Upgrades of the City Maintenance Yard Fuel Station
D-3c (Project No. BP-03304)
Removal at Fuel Station Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Award a contract to Advance Petroleum Corporation in the
amount of $96,926, and authorize the Public Works
Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract
for the decommissioning and removal of the fuel station
equipment and underground storage tanks located at the City
Maintenance Yard.
2. Accept the State of California bidding requirements and
"piggy -back" on the State contract with US Bank Corp for
Voyager fuel card services.
3. Direct staff to return with a report on the installation of above
ground fueling tanks at one or more City facilities for future
emergency preparedness.
D-4 Traffic Committee Minutes (accept & file)
Held over to 2/21 /06 Minutes from the regular meeting of December 20, 2005.
D-5 City Treasurer's Report (receive & file)
Report for the month of November 2005
Miscellaneous — City Manager's Office
D-6a Agreement with Mt. San Antonio College for Operation of WCCT
Operation of WCCT Channel 55
Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Authorize payment of $57,301 to Mt. San Antonio College for
the operation of WCCT Channel 55 for the period of August 1,
2004 through December 31, 2005;
2. Appropriate $22,976 from the Public Education Government
(PEG) Fund to account 205.11.1130.6120 and $22,325 from
the Charter Cable Settlement Fund to account
203.11.1130.6120 for the operation of WCCT Channel 55 for
the period of August 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement
with Mt. SAC for the operation of WCCT Channel 55 for the
period of January 1, 2006 through January 1, 2009 in the
amount of $177,819 plus CPI adjustments in the second and
third years.
Miscellaneous — Human Resources Department
D-6b Petition for Formal Recognition of John Adams and Associates to
Mid -Management Association the West Covina Mid -Management Association
Recommendation is that the City Council approve the Petition for
Recognition from John Adams and Associates to represent the
West Covina Mid -Management Association.
• Miscellaneous — Community Development Commission
D-6c Authorization to Send Written Offer Letters to Public Entities for
Shadow Oak Park the Purchase of a Portion of Shadow Oak Park
Recommendation is that City Council instruct staff to send written
offer letters for the purchase of the lower portion of Shadow Oak
Park to the public entities required by Government Code § 54222.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to approve all items
except item D-4I and D-6c:
Motion carried 5 — 0.
D-4I Traffic Committee Minutes from meeting of December 20, 2005.
This item was carried over to the meeting of February 21, 2006.
D-6c Authorization to Send Written Offer Letters to Public Entities
Shadow Oak Park for the Purchase of a Portion of Shadow Oak Park
Councilmember Hernandez stated that at a previous community
meeting, the residents in that area said they did not want to see any
housing development on the undeveloped portion of Shadow Oak
Park but desired to see the area developed as originally intended
per the general plan. Councilmember Hernandez stated that the
city should focus on blighted areas in the city.
Motion Motion by Hernandez to disapprove this item. Motion failed by
lack of second.
City Manager Pasmant stated previous direction of Council was to
solicit proposals to sell and possibly develop the undeveloped area,
but before proposals can be brought back before Council and the
public for review, the City must meet requirements of the
Government Code by giving an opportunity to public agencies to
submit letters of interest or proposals.
Council engaged in discussion regarding the previous direction of
Council and the required State law regarding the process of
disposing of public land. One element of Council discussion
included that all proposals, including those already received and
those received through the surplus property disposition
requirements, would be brought back for public review and public
input.
Chris Freeland, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that this is an
administrative process. The area is parkland and the City would
first have to abandon the undeveloped lower portion of the park
and then declare it surplus property.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman further stated that any park
that is going to be abandoned of park use requires a public hearing
for that purpose. If property is going to be declared surplus, it
must be offered to other public agencies to see if they have an
interest in purchasing the land, all which must be done before
offering it to a private developer.
Motion Following Council discussion regarding citizen input for the
development of park grounds, motion was made by Herfert and
second by Touhey to receive and file the report.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert stated his motion was in error and
requested to retract his motion ,to receive and file, and
Councilmember Touhey agreed to retract his second.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to instruct staff to send
written offer letters for the purchase of the lower portion of
Shadow Oak Park to public entities required by Government Code
§ 54222.
City Manager Pasmant confirmed that if the property is sold,
public hearings will be held to receive public input.
Action Mayor Sanderson requested a vote on the motion. Motion carried
4-1 with Hernandez voting no.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing
Appeal of Precise Plan No. 04-09
E-1 Appeal of Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Crestview Cadillac Applicant: RHL Design Group, Inc.
Location: 2700 E. Garvey Avenue South (Crestview
Cadillac)
Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and
Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. Principal Planner
Jeff Anderson presented the staff report explaining the proposed
project. Anderson presented pictures of the proposed project and
line of sight pictures from neighboring residential properties.
Public Testimonv Mayor Sanderson opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal
(in opposition to the project as currently proposed).
In favor of appeal Robert L. Walker, West Covina resident, stated some changes need
to be made to the proposed project. He stated the building should
be two stories instead of three, painted green to blend in with the
surrounding area, the top story should be enclosed and trees should
be brought in at a mature level.
Katherine Castucci, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to
the proposed project and requested the project be redesigned to
address peoples concerns.
Karin Armbrust, West Covina resident, inquired as to how many
other four-story structures were in West Covina within 100 feet of
residences and she is concerned with the noise level of the PA
system.
Robert McIntosh, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to the
project and supported Mr. Walker's concerns.
Mayor Sanderson called forward speakers who are in opposition to
the appeal (in favor of the project as proposed).
In opposition of appeal Royal Brown, West Covina resident, spoke in favor of the
proposed project stating the developer has met the City's
requirements and has addressed the concerns of the residents.
Bob Supemeau, architect of the proposed project, explained how
the design of the project addressed residents concerns. He also
stated the owner of the project has agreed to update the PA and
security system.
Rebuttal Robert Walker, West Covina resident, gave a rebuttal to the
comments made by those in favor of the proposed project stating
the development is intrusive of privacy and would like a
compromise.
In response to questions from Council, Planning Director McIsaac
stated the developer was willing to reduce the height of the
stairwell, there would be no exterior public address system or
amplification devises and the security system will be upgraded to
reduce the impact of noise.
Council discussed the height of the parking structure and their
desire to lower the height. Mayor Pro Tern Herfert suggested the
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structure possibly be lowered and elongated or moved towards the
direction of the north area.
Councilmember Touhey shared concerns of setting a
precedent with other dealerships if we allowed a four-story
structure.
Planning Director McIsaac said staff would have to meet
with Mr. Superneau regarding design changes. Council could
either approve the project with conditions or the hearing could be
continued with redesigned plans brought back to Council.
Councilmember Lane suggested the planting of mature trees to
help mitigate some privacy issues, which McIsaac responded that
the developers planned to put in a larger specimen trees such as 40-
inch box trees.
Councilmember Lane also suggested sending the proposal
back to staff and see if a mutual agreement could be reached
between the applicant and the residents.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to continue the
hearing in 30 days, directing staff to work with the applicant and
the residents to address the comments made by Council. Motion
carried 5-0.
E-2 Public Hearing
Olson Company Zone Change 05-09 (20-Unit Single -Family Residential Project)
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Olson Company for Annie Mondino
Location: 1951 South Sunset Avenue
Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and
Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. Planning Director
Doug McIsaac presented the staff report.
Public Testimonv Mayor Sanderson opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in objection or in
favor of the appeal.
Royall Brown, West Covina resident, spoke in favor of the planned
development.
Eric Everhart, Vice President of Development for the Olson
Company, announced he was available to answer any questions of
Council.
Testimony closed There being no further comments Mayor Sanderson closed the
public testimony.
Councilmember Herfert inquired as to the setback on some of the
lots. Planning Director McIsaac stated the lot lines go in a "Z" that
goes on one side of the homes and there is an easement on the
opposite property. There is a normal 5-foot side -yard setback for
each property.
Planning Director McIsaac and Mr. Everhart responded to several
questions from Councilmembers. Mr. Everhart also stated the
development would generate an estimated $438,000 in park
dedication fees. Mr. Everhart also addressed questions regarding
parking issues and highlighted parking locations on a map.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Resolution No. 2006-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2606-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Olson Company Development COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
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Motion
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-09,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63356, PRECISE PLAN NO.
05-14, AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 05-06 PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
OF 1970, AS AMENDED
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to waive further
reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinance Introduction Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO.05-09
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to waive further
reading of the ordinance and introduce. Motion carried 5-0.
E-3 Public Hearing
Civic Center General Plan Amendment No. 04-03
Zone Change No. 04-03
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Dynamic Investments
Location: Southeast corner of West Covina Parkway and
West Garvey Avenue South (Civic Center)
At the beginning of the Council meeting the public hearing was
opened for the purposes of moving the hearing to the meeting of
February 21, 2006.
E-4 Public Hearing
Administrative Use Permit Appeal of Administrative Use Permit No. 05-36
(Maximum Unit Size Exception)
Applicant: Jose and Vivian Campis
Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and
Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. Planning Director
McIsaac presented the staff report providing a general overview of
the project and answered questions from Council.
Public Testimony Mayor Sanderson opened the public testimony portion of the
hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in objection or in
favor of the appeal.
In favor of appeal Louise Cronk, West Covina resident, is against the proposed
project because it will affect her privacy and it will impact her
capital gains when she plans to sell her house. She stated she is
not opposed to the appellant improving her home but felt an
addition to the house can be put on the ground level instead of
building an addition on the second floor.
Jane Hursch, West Covina resident, opposed the proposed project
because it would also take away her privacy.
Royall Brown, West Covina resident, opposed this project because
this area was designed for single story housing.
Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, is opposed to the proposed
project because it is out of sync with the rest of the houses in the
neighborhood.
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In opposition to appeal Vivian Campis, West Covina resident and applicant of the project,
stated that windows would be constructed and trees would be
planted to address privacy concerns.
Rebuttal Louise Cronk, West Covina resident, gave her rebuttal and stated
the applicant had several other options to address the privacy
• concerns of the neighbors.
Testimony closed There being no further comments Mayor Sanderson closed the
public testimony.
Councilmembers shared their views on the residents concerns of
privacy. Councilmember Touhey felt that the privacy issues could
be addressed with the proper placement of windows and
landscaping and would, therefore, support the project.
Motion Motion by Hernandez to direct staff to work with the applicant to
revise the proposed project so that it is more in line with the
character of the community and would address the concerns of the
appellant. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert concurred with bringing back a
redesign but the issue at hand is approving or denying the appeal.
Motion failed due to lack of second.
Planning Director McIsaac stated the type of redesign being
suggested to mitigate privacy issues is quite substantial, suggesting
the best course of action would be to grant the appeal and deny the
application and allow staff to work with the applicant.
Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Lane to grant the appeal
and direct staff to work with the applicant to develop an alternative
plan.
Assistant City Clerk presented
Resolution No. 2006-3 RESOLUTION NO.2006-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Administrative Use Permit COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 05-36 ON
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Lane to waive further reading
of the resolutions and adopt. Motion carried 4-1 with Touhey
voting no.
E-5 Amendments to the FY 2005-2006 Community Development
CDBG Action Plan 2005-06 Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and
Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. City Manager
Pasmant presented the staff report explaining the proposed
amendment.
Public Testimony Mayor Sanderson opened the public Testimony and with no one
wishing to address the Council closed the pubic testimony.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Hernandez to approve the
proposed amendment to the FY 2005-2006 CDBG Action Plan to
increase funding for the ADA Street Barrier Removals Project to a
total of $110,000. Motion carried 5-0.
E-6 Public Hearing
CDBG Action Plan 2006-07 FY 2006-2007 — Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Action Plan
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Public Testimony
Mayor Sanderson announced the public hearing, Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given and
Mayor Sanderson opened the public hearing. Community Services
Director Samaniego presented the staff.
Mayor Sanderson opened the public Testimony and with no one
wishing to address the Council she closed the pubic testimony.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Lane to direct staff to develop
a draft FY 2006-2007 CDBG Action Plan, which incorporates the
recommendations of the Community Services and Senior Citizens
Commission. Motion carried 5-0.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Sanderson recessed the City Council meeting at 10:30 p.m.
to convene the Community Development Commission. The City
Council reconvened at 10:31 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS None
CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Alfred L. Williams, West Covina resident, stated he disagreed with
the Council's decision regarding Shadow Oak Park.
MAYOR'S REPORTS None
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
J-1 Councilmember Touhey
Wireless Internet System WI-FI (Wireless Fidelity) Wireless Internet System
This item continued to the meeting of February 21, 2006 during
changes to the agenda.
J-2 Councilmember Herfert
Placing Items. on the Agenda Procedures for Placing Items on the Agenda for City Council
Discussion
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert stated he would like to hold this item over
for another meeting.
J-3 Councilmember Hernandez
General Plan Update Status of General Plan Update
Councilmember Hernandez reported the general plan is supposed
to be updated every 20-25 years but is now lapsed and stated there
are many areas in the City that need to be rezoned.
Councilmember Hernandez inquired as to how short the City is on
funding for the general plan. City Manager Pasmant answered
approximately $230,000.
Motion Motion by Hernandez to bring this item back to a future meeting
with to discuss funding options for updating the general plan.
Councilmember Touhey asked for the total cost of updating the
plan. Planning Director McIsaac responded that an estimated cost
is $450,000 to $550,000, and that a more precise figure would
require an RFP. McIsaac confirmed the shortfall is estimated at
$230,000. Currently there is approximately $200,000 in prop. C
funds, $78,000 in our general plan update fund and an estimated
$50,000 in CDBG funds. Redevelopment funds could potentially
be a source to bridge the gap.
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Mayor Pro Tern Herfert shared his views against updating the
general plan, believing West Covina is a single-family
neighborhood. He felt the City has a good general plan and the
City does not support spending the money.
Councilmember Lane has concerns with higher density and
concurred with Mayor Pro Tern Herfert.
• Councilmember Hernandez reminded Council they previously
gave direction to staff to update the general plan excluding the
residential areas. He stated there are areas that are causing
problems for the community that need to be rezoned.
In response to inquiry by Councilmember Hernandez, City
Manager Pasmant explained that the general plan deals with the
types of land uses. Zoning is an implementation tool while the
general plan is a guidance tool. Planning Director McIsaac added
that the general plan is the foundation from which zoning will
follow in terms of establishing the types of development and
density.
City Manager Pasmant suggested Council look at general plans
form other cities and the option of specific plans and targeting
certain areas.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to direct staff to
bring back general plans from other cities and at a future date hold
a study session to look at commercial development and traffic
issues. Motion carried 5-0
J-4 Councilmember Hernandez
Amar Road and Azusa Avenue Street Rehabilitation and
Median Landscaping Cooperative Project — Informational
(Project No. SP-06101)
Councilmember Hernandez requested that, following the upcoming
formal action by the Board of Supervisors, he would like this item
brought back for the purpose of directing to staff to move forward
with design plans and to move forward with the project.
Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, addressed the lack of
marked bike paths on Amar and addressed median landscaping.
Councilmember Touhey suggested the City work with the City of
Industry regarding a reclaimed waterline in this area.
Mayor Pro Tern Herfert also suggested studying traffic congestion
and the impact of pedestrian traffic.
City Manager Pasmant stated there are some grant funds that could
be used to study this and the City is currently working with the
City of Industry regarding the waterline.
Motion Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Touhey to have this item
• come back to Council immediately after County Supervisors have
taken action regarding funds, so the Council may provide direction
as to the design and construction.
Amendment to Motion Motion amended by Touhey and seconded by Hernandez to add
that a meeting be arranged with the City of Industry and City
Manager to discuss the future funding of landscape maintenance.
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sanderson asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory
of George Zimmerman former West Covina employee and World
War H veteran.
Submitted.by
Assistant City Cl rk Susan kush
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Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the
meeting, in memory of George Zimmerman, at 11:00 p.m. Motion
carried 5-0.
Mayor Shelley Sanderson
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