06-13-2016 - Special Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY JUNE 13, 2016, 6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING - DOWNTOWN PLAN STUDY SESSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER —Mayor Toma called the Special Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. and requested
a moment of silence for those killed in the Orlando tragedy.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Mayor Toma
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor James Toma, Mayor Pro Tern Corey Warshaw
Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, Tony Wu
Absent: Councilman Mike Spence
STUDY SESSION
1) Downtown Plan
It is recommended that the City Council review the information presented on the Downtown
Plan and provide appropriate direction to staff regarding changes recommend by Planning
Commission as well as any additional direction from the City Council. provide
recommendations on revisions to the draft General Plan
Planning Director Jeff Anderson introduced the subject matter and introduced Consultant Kaizer
Rangwala of Rangwala and Associates who presented the process of the Downtown Plan.
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Planning Director Anderson presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation providing a
summary of the proposed Downtown Plan and Code that was prepared in concert with the General
Plan update and a review of the recommended revision from the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Drexel Smith, West Covina resident, spoke on the lack of an incentive to the affected business
owners, zoning issues along Glendora Avenue and renaming of Glendora Avenue.
Fabiola Wong, West Covina resident, spoke on the uses of building and structures, height
requirement within the area, and several concerns.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Council engaged in lengthy discussion with staff and Consultant Rangwala regarding the
Downtown Plan, Code and Planning Commission recommendations.
Following discussion regarding the Plan, the following motions were made to revise the proposed
Downtown Plan:
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to eliminate office buildings in the Civic Center.
Motion carried 4-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to change policy for R & D (research and development)
to focus on areas in proximity of hospital or other office type uses. Motion carried 4-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Tama
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to explore ways to address lighting and signage
lighting issues in proximity to mixed use development. Motion carried 4-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
Planning Director Anderson presented a brief overview of the Planning Commission recommended
revisions and engaged in questions regarding the proposed revisions with Council. Staff
encouraged the Council to make any recommend changes during the review.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to change non conformity from five years to two
years.
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AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
Planning Director restated the four recommended changes to the proposed Downtown Plan and
Code as proposed by staff and recommend changes by the Planning Commission.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve as amended. Motion carried 4-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Tama
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
Planning Director Anderson requested direction to continue with the Downtown Plan.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded Johnson by to continue with the Downtown Plan by staff with
recommend changes.
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Spence
ADJOURNMENT
•Motion by Johnson and seconded by Warshaw to adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 8:30
p.m.
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