01-15-2013 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
January 15, 2013
Mayor Sanderson called to order the, regular meeting of the West Covina City Council 'at 7:03 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Officer Jeff Mosley
West Covina Police Department
,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sykes
ROLL CALL Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert,
Councilmembers Sotelo, Sykes
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Gorman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council and Successor Agency agendas were 'announced for
inclusion in the closed session discussion; all members of the
Council/Board were present except Mayor/Chairperson Sanderson.
Items on the agenda:
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation -City.
of West, Covina and City of West Covina Community Development
Commission v. Lassen Imports Partnership, et at and related cross
complaints and cases — Deputy City Attorney Gorman reported
that a report was provided by Special Counsel to the Council and
Successor Agency with no final action taken and nothing further to
report.
CITY COUNCIL Conference with Legal Counsel —.Existing Litigation - City
of Alhambra, et. at v. County of Los Angeles —Gorman reported
that a report was provided by the City Attorney's office with no
final action taken and nothing further to report.
Conference with Legal Counsel— Existing Litigation - West
Covina Police Officers' Association v. City of West Covina —
Gorman reported that a report was provided by the City Attorney's
office on this litigation with no final action and nothing further to
report.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation —
One case — Gorman reported that a report was provided by Staff to
Council with no final action taken and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Sanderson called forward the following ; families to be
recognized who won the 2012 Home for the Holidays Home
Decorating Contest:
• Honorable Mention — Marissa Orr $25 Gift Card
• 3rd Place — Tim Agostino $50 Gift Card (not present)
• 2nd Place — Naomi Paul $75 Gift Card
• l st Place = Dave Morel $100 Gift Card
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Elsie Messman Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, .addressed a report from
November 20, 201.2 regarding the transfer of funds; the increase of
sewer rates; the passing and loss of longtime resident Joanne
Wilner.
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Shirley Buchannan Shirley Buchannan, West Covina resident, also addressed the
passing of longtime resident Joanne Wilner and an previous
Oversight Board item regarding a payback to the state of $12.5
million dollars.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed the vacancy on
the Council and the qualities needed of an appointee.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, addressed the closure of the
Staples store at the Heights; reiterated his request for an update of
the litigation between the City and the Hassen Imports dealerships.
Gary Lawson Gary Lawson, West Covina resident, complimented Council on
their appointment of Chris Chung as City Manager and expressed
his confidence in his leadership which he has observed in working
with him and the business community.
Mayor Sanderson addressed the requests from speakers and
asked that staff provide a response to each request.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Minutes Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2012
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2012
2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions Planning Commission — January 8, 2013
Award of Bid
3) Award of Bid for the Purchase and Installation of Reflective Street
Award of Bid -Street Name Name Panels for the Overhead Street Name Signs at 71 City
Panels on 71 Intersections Intersections -
Project No. EP-13804
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following
actions:
1. Authorize the purchase of reflective street name panels for 71
City intersections from JTB Supply Company for a total cost of
$96,067.58 including sales tax and delivery.
2. Authorize the installation of reflective street name panes for 71
city intersections from PTM General Engineering Services for
a total cost of $25,795.
Traffic Committee Meeting minutes (accept & file)
4) Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2012
Traffic Committee Minutes L Request:
Los Angeles County
That a marked school crosswalk be installed on Hollingworth
Street at Capron Avenue and the stationing of a Los Angeles
County funded school crossing guard to serve Telesis Academy of
Science and Math School.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That the City concur with the County's recommendation to install
a marked school crosswalk and the placement of crossing guard,
with the condition that the County fully fund the crossing guard
program.
IL Request:
Guia Devera, West Covina Resident
That a curve warning sign be installed on westbound Garvey
Avenue northeast of Lang Avenue.
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Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That advance warning signs be installed on westbound Garvey
Avenue northeast of Lang Avenue.
HL Request:
Gloria Hidalgo, West Covina Resident
That parking on Phillips Avenue from Workman Avenue to
Shamwood Street, Idahome Street from Phillips Avenue to the end
of the street, and Shamwood Street from Phillips Avenue to the
end of the street be restricted to permit only parking, Sunday
through Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Traffic Committee Recommendations:
That parking on Phillips Avenue from Workman Avenue to 235 N.
Phillips Avenue be restricted to permit only . parking every day,
Sunday through Saturday, from 10:00 p.m. to.6:00 a.m.
That parking on Phillips Avenue from 235 N. Phillips Avenue to
Shamwood Street be restricted to only parking every day, Sunday
through Saturday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
i That parking on Idahome Street from Phillips Avenue to the end of
the street be restricted to only parking every day, iiSunday through
Saturday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
That parking on Shamwood Street from Phillips Avenue to the end
of the street be restricted to only parking every day, Sunday
through Saturday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
5) Treasurer' Report City Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2012
CONSENT CALENDAR.ACTION Motion by Sotelo and seconded by Sykes to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried by 4 — 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing
General Plan Amendment No. 12-01
Zone Change No. 12-01
6) Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
512 S. Valinda Ave. GPA 12-01 Applicant: Brandywine Homes
Location: 512 S. Valinda Avenue (Immanuel First Lu&
Mayor Sanderson announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Sanderson then proceeded to open the hearing and Planning
Director Anderson presented the report providing the details of the
project which is a 19-unit small lot single family subdivision on a
portion of the property at 512 S. Valinda Avenue which is the
location of the Immanuel First Lutheran Church. �I,, The property is
located on the northeast corner of Service and Valinda Avenues.
He then described in detail how the property would be subdivided
into three parcels describing the project layout, design of the 2-
story homes, circulation, guest parking, and protection of the
privacy of single-family properties in the vicinity. Anderson also
addressed the necessary changes in zoning and the General Plan.
Council discussion Councilmember Herfert inquired about the open' space/play area
and Park Funds.
Anderson replied that the play area is basically open space
and Park Development fees would be derived from the project.
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Public testimony Mayor Sanderson then proceeded to open thepublic testimony
portion of the hearing and called for public comments.
In Favor Brad Whitehead of Brandywine Homes thanked the council for
hearing the project and is looking forward to the project in the City
and then offered to answer questions.
CouncilmemberSotelo thanked the developer for their proactive
consideration of surrounding neighbors in the area and making
adjustments to minimize the project's impact on those properties..
Councilmember Sykes expressed concerns about, graffiti on the
walls.
Mr. Whitehead replied that they would be addressed in the
CC& Rs through the Homeowners Association.
Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, inquired about possible
disputes arising at property lines.
Planning Director Anderson replied that there are
' easements with easement rights that would grant access for any
cleanup or problem resolution.
Close testimony There being no one else wishing to address Council, Mayor
Sanderson proceeded to close the public testimony portion of the
hearing.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
2013-1 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-1 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 12-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 12-01,
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 71942 AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 91960 PURSUANT TO THE! CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
2013-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-2 — A RESOLUTION �OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,!,CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 12-01
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sotelo•to adopt the resolutions.
Motion carried by 4 — 0.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFI THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 12-01
Motion Motion by Her and seconded by Sotelo to introduce the
ordinance. Motion carried 4 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Sotelo, Sykes, Sanderson
NOES: None
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
City Clerk's Office
7) Options for Filling Vacancy of City Council Seat by Appointment
Filling Council Seat Vacancy or by Calling for a Special Election
Mayor Sanderson announced the matter and called for Council
discussion.
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Councilmember Herfert expressed his preference for Option 1
calling for a 7-day period to accept applications.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sotelo to approve Option No.
1 to fill the vacancy on the Council by appointment calling for a
seven day period to accept applications.
Motion carried by 4 — 0.
Assistant City Clerk Rush asked for clarification and explained
that the previous appointment of a Councilmember was made by
calling for "Letters of interest" and said it would expedite the
process eliminating the steps of preparing an application in the
short time period.
Council concurred.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY Mayor Sanderson recessed the City Council meeting at 7:48 p.m.
to convene the Successor Agency.
Mayor Sanderson reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:49
p.m. with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sotelo to adjourn the meeting
at 7:50 p.m. in memory of long-time resident Joanne Wilner and
for her contribution to the community through her active
participation. Motion carried by 4 — 0.
Submitted by:.
Assistant CityClerk usan Rush
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