12-20-2016 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2016, 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
Mayor Warshaw called the order the regular closed session meeting of the West Covina City
Council at 6:05 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey
Avenue, West Covina, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Corey Warshaw, Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence
Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, James Toma, Tony Wu
Other Present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Deputy City
Manager Laura Minnich, Human Resources Director Tom Bokosky
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)
State Farm General Insurance Co. v. West Covina, Case No. BC547108 &
Edith Ramirez, et al. v. City of West Covina, Case No. BC560831
Tuesday December 20, 2016
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(11
Sanchez v. City of West Covina, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC634674
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Freeland, Bokosky, Barlow
Employee Organizations
- Confidential Employees - General Employees
- Maintenance & Crafts Employees - Mid-Management Employees
- W.C. Police Officers' Association - W.C. Police Management Association
- W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
- W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
Unrepresented Employee Group
- Department Heads
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Warshaw adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2016, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor James Toma called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Pastor Kelly Dupee, West Covina Police Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Lloyd Johnson
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor James Toma, Mayor Pro Tern Corey Warshaw
Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, Mike Spence, Tony Wu
Staff present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Finance
Director Christa Buhagiar, Community Serrices Director Nikole Bresiani, Deputy City Manager
Laura Minnich, Public Works Director Delfino "Chino" Consunji, Human Recourses Director Tom
Bokosky, Planning Director Jeff Anderson, Police Chief Dave Faulkner, Police Lieutenant Dennis
Patton, Fire Chief Larry Whithom, and Assistant City Clerk Rosalia A. Butler.
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Tuesday December 20, 2016
State Farm General Insurance Co. v. West Covina, Case No. BC547108 &
Edith Ramirez, et al. v. City of West Covina, Case No. BC56083 1
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1):
Sanchez v. West Covina, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC634674
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
City Negotiators: Freeland, Bokosky, Barlow
Employee Organizations
- Confidential Employees - General Employees
- Maintenance & Crafts Employees - Mid-Management Employees
- W.C. Police Officers' Association - W.C. Police Management Association
- W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
- W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
Unrepresented Employee Group
- Department Heads
City Attorney Barlow reported that there was discussion but there was no reportable action taken.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland announced that the City is looking for community input in the preparation
of the Master Fee Schedule update and surveys are available on the City's website and at the
entrance of the Chamber.
City Manager Freeland announce that Agenda Item #10 Agreement for Janitorial Services for City
Buildings and Facilities will be removed from the agenda for further evaluation and will be brought
back at the January 17, 2017 meeting, and requested Agenda Items #12, #13, #14 be reordered on
the agenda and considered prior to Agenda Item #11. There was no objection by the City Council.
PRESENTATIONS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Gary Gileno, West Covina resident, expressed concern with consideration of high profile agenda
items late in the evening and right before a holiday when there is such low public turnout.
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed Planning Commission meeting in which a
development at South Hills Plaza was discussed and establishment of voting districts with a rotating
mayor.
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Johnny Chua, President of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of San Gabriel Valley,
expressed holiday greeting and announce the last weekend of Lights on Miracle Hill at City
Blessing Church from 7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Lola Finely, West Covina resident, inquired into the development/sale of property at BKK and
expressed concerns of traffic impact, requested updates of the development on the City's website,
addressed Mayor Pro Tern Spence's personal legal/drug issue and his conduct as a councilmember,
spoke in support of a councilmember taking a leave of absence or resigning if they are arrested for
drug or alcohol abuse.
Colleen Rozatti, City Treasurer and West Covina Beautiful president, announced the success of the
West Covina Beautiful Home for the Holidays tour held last Friday and announced the home
winners, announced the City birthday celebration to be held on February 15, 2017, and addressed
the recent City audit which will be reviewed by the Audit Committee,
Trudy Saltmarsh, West Covina resident, addressed voting districts and supported five districts with
a rotating mayor and inquired into how the district boundaries will be established, addressed Mayor
Pro Tern Spence's reasons for being fit to rotate into the position of Mayor Pro Tern.
Grace Barrios, representing Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of West
Covina and being involve within the community.
Steve Bennett, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to voting districts and stated districts will
not bring out more candidates and if voting districts is approved would support four districts with
an elected mayor.
William Elliott, West Covina resident, spoke on Concealed Weapon permits (CCW's), requested
community input be received for the future police chief selection, commented on who can use the
projection screen for presentation, electronic council voting systems, and voting districts.
Valerie Munoz, La Puente Mayor, requested Council support for appointment to the San Gabriel
Basin Water Quality Authority Board of Directors.
Margaret Clark, Rosemead Councilmember, also requested Council support for appointment to the
San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board of Directors to fill the current vacancy and
complete the two year term.
Angie Gillingham, West Covina resident, spoke in support of four voting districts with any elected
mayor rather than five district with a rotating mayor.
Jerri Potras, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to voting districts and supported fighting
the lawsuit and how district will change to composition of the city.
Gloria Gandara, West Covina resident, addressed the CRA lawsuit and voting districts.
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Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed voting districts and supported five districts with
rotating mayor, benefits of voting districts, and the cost of fighting the lawsuit and ramification of
expending those funds of lost jobs.
City Manager Freeland and City Attorney Barlow addressed comments by the speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call
vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Community
Development Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar Jr separate discussion or
action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
I) June 13, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes - Downtown Plan Study Session
June 21, 2016 Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes
June 21, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2016 Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2016 Regular City Council/Community Services Foundation Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2016 Regular Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to receive and file as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive & file)
2) May 10, 2016 Regular Community & Senior Services Commission Meeting
July 12, 2016 Regular Community & Senior Services Commission Meeting
September 13, 2016 Regular Community & Senior Services Commission Meeting
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to receive and file as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
3) Government Tort Claim Denials
It is recommended that the City Council deny the following Government Tort Claim and
the Claimant be notified:
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Mary Casian v. City of West Covina
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
4) Official Election Results of the November 8, 2016 Special Municipal Election
It is recommend that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2016 DECLARING THE RESULTS
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
5) Development Impact Fee Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Development Impact Fee
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 201-2016.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Spence who requested
information on when the fees collected will be expended on the affected impacts. City Manager
Freeland stated some of the funds may have been approved within the CIP budget or future CIP
budget and the City needs to be assured funds have been collected.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to receive and file as recommended. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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6) Debt Management Policy
It is recommended that the City Council, Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority
adopt the Debt Management Policy, which satisfies the requirements of Senate Bill 1029.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HUMAN RESOURCES
7) State Minimum Wage Salary Adjustments
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve wage adjustments to six (6) Limited Service positions to bring them into
compliance with the State's minimum wage requirement as of January 1, 2017; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE HOURLY PAY RATES
OF CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITED SERVICES COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-6
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Tom., Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT
8) Agreement Between California Highway Patrol (CHP) and West Covina Police
Department for Interagency Supplemental Law Enforcement Investigative Services
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the California Highway
Patrol (CHP), subject to City Attorney approval, for interagency supplemental law
enforcement investigative services; and
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2. Appropriate expenditures in the amount of $100,000 in the Federal Asset Forfeiture
Fund to other contractual services (Acct. # 117.31.3131.6120).
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Wu who requested a report.
Brief overview was presented by Lieutenant Patton and Chief Faulkner.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
9) Purchase of Three Sewer Trucks
It is recommended that the City Council approve a purchase order to Caruso Ford Lincoln
in the amount of $97,348.98 (including sales tax, delivery, and options) for the purchase of
three sewer pick-up trucks.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10) Agreement for Janitorial Services for City Buildings and Facilities
This item was removed from the Agenda for further evaluation and be brought back at the
January 17, 2017 meeting.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda items #12, #13 and #14 were reordered on the Agenda to be heard prior to item #11.
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
12) Ordinance Declaring that the Use of Sunset Field as a Public Park is Discontinued and
Abandoned
It is recommended that the City Council introduce and give first reading and waive further
reading to the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2306 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT THE USE OF SUNSET
FIELD AS A PUBLIC PARK IS DISCONTINUED AND ABANDONED
Brief staff report was presented by City Attorney Barlow.
Council comments and discussion included timeline to procure additional parkland with the
proceeds of the sale of Sunset Park, benefit to the community of small parkette vs. adding parkland
to an existing park, availability of land and receiving public input regarding parkland.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to introduce, give first reading and waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 2306. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
13) Election of Board Member and Alternate Representing Cities without Prescriptive
Water Pumping Rights to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board of
Directors
It is recommended that the West Covina City Council adopt the following resolution casting
its eleven (11) votes to either Rosemead Councilmember Margaret Clark or La Puente
Mayor Valerie Munoz, to serve on the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board
of Directors to represent cities without prescriptive water pumping rights:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CASTING ITS VOTES FOR
TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE WATER
PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER
QUALITY AUTHORITY
Staff report was presented by City Manager Freeland.
Council question included the alternate being only able to utilize Board funds to attend meetings in
the absence of the Director, otherwise personal funding is utilized. In response to Council questions
regarding Board policies, City Manager Freeland stated he is unaware of the details of the Water
Quality Authority Board policies.
Candidates Clark and Munoz responded to questions from the Council regarding parties responsible
for the water clean-up.
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Motion by Wu and seconded by Toma to cast West Covina's eleven (II) votes to elect La Puente
Mayor Valerie Munoz to represent cities without prescriptive water pumping rights on the Board
of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-89 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CASTNG ITS VOTES FOR VALERIE MUNOZ TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT
PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIELD
BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY." Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
RECESS — Mayor Warshaw called for a recess at 8:45 p.m. The City Council reconvened at
8:56 p.m. with all members present.
14) California Voting Rights Act - Proposed Ordinance of the City Of West Covina,
California, to Establish By-District Election of Council Members, and Possibly a
Directly Elected Mayor
It is recommended that the City Council consider the attached report from its November 15,
2016 meeting and the attached draft ordinances, and if appropriate, introduce and give first
reading to the selected ordinance.
City Attorney Barlow stated that at the December 6, 2016 meeting no action was taken to adopt the
proposed ordinance to establishing district-based election with four districts and a directly elected
mayor for two years, therefore, the item has been re-agendized for further discussion and
consideration of other options and provided a brief overview of options.
Councilman Johnson stated he requested this item come back for action after the previous
districting ordinance did not pass, and stated he did not support voting districts but would support
a district composition that was supported by a majority of the residents.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to introduce, give first reading and waive further reading
of an ordinance to establish five voting districts and continue with a rotational mayor and introduce
Ordinance No. 2310 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH BY-DISTRICT ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND
RPEALING AND REPLACING SECTIONS 2-20 AND 2021 OF ARTICLE II, DIVISION I, OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE."
Council discussion included councilmembers representing the city as a whole, the CVRA lawsuit
as a bullying tactic to transpire to districts, holding a special election to allow the voters determine
to fight lawsuit or transition to districts, and financial responsibility of the Council,
Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Toma, Warshaw
NOES: Spence, Wu
ABSENT: None
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11) Public Hearing for
General Plan Amendment No. 14-03 (General Plan Update)
Zone Change No. 16-01
Code Amendment No. 16-01
Environmental Impact Report
It is recommended that City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH#2016021069), ADOPTION OF A
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 14-
03, ZONE CHANGE NO. 16-01, AND CODE AMENDMENT NO. 16-01, PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIORMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 14-03 TO ADOPT THE NEW GENRAL PLAN
2. Introduce the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO. 2308 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 16-01 TO
CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON THE PROPERTIES IN THE
DOWNTOWN AREA
ORDINANCE NO. 2309 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 16-01
TO ADOPT THE DOWNTOWN PLAN AND CODE AND AMEND THE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO DELETE SECTIONS THAT CONFLICT WITH THE DOWNTOWN PLAN
AND CODE OR THAT ARE ANTIQUATED
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City Manager Freeland gave introductory remarks on the two year process of the General Plan
Update which consisted of numerous community workshops, outreach programs, Planning
Commission and City Council meetings with input from the community and stake holders.
Mayor Warshaw introduced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Butler verified proper
legal notice was given and Mayor Warshaw opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Anderson announced the actions required in order to adopt the General Plan as
1) certifying the Environmental Impact Report, 2) approving General Plan Amendment No. 14-03
to adopt the General Plan, 3) approving Zone Change No. 16-01 to change the zoning designations
on properties in the downtown area, and 4) approving Code Amendment No. 16-01 to adopt the
Downtown Plan and Code and to amend the Municipal Code. The presentation format will consist
of background, general plan/housing element revision, downtown plan, environmental impact
report and conclusion and recommendations with questions from the Council following each
segment of the presentation.
Staff report and PowerPoint on the background and General Plan was presented by Planning
Director Anderson and Kaizer Rangwala, consultant with Rangwala Associates and Sarah Walker
of National Community Renaissance of California gave a presentation on the Housing Element
Revisions.
Mayor Warshaw asked the Council if there were any questions regarding the General Plan and
Housing Element Revisions. With none, Planning Director Anderson to continue the presentation.
Planning Director Anderson continued with a presentation on the Downtown Plan and Code which
would require a zone change and code amendment to allow the Downtown Code to be incorporated
within the Municipal Code.
Mayor Warshaw asked the Council if there were any questions regarding the Downtown Plan and
Code. With none, Planning Director Anderson to continue the presentation.
Planning Director Anderson continued with a presentation on the Environmental Impact Report.
Following the Environmental Impact Report presentation, Planning Director reiterated the required
actions that need to be taken to adopt the General Plan.
Mayor Warshaw asked the Council if there were any questions of staff.
Planning Director Anderson and Consultant Kaizer Rangwala responded to a variety of questions
regarding the General Plan and whether certain elements presented can be changed or excluded in
the General Plan. Greg Martin of Rincon Consulting responded to questions regarding the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Mayor Warshaw opened the Public Testimony period.
Members of the public Jerri Potras, Steve Bennett, Gary Gileno and Jefferson DeRoux expressed
concerns with various elements of the proposed General Plan.
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With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Warshaw closed the Public Testimony period.
Council engaged in lengthy question and comment session with staff.
Expressing concern with no drive-through businesses within the Downtown Plan, Councilman
Johnson initiated discussion to modify the Downtown Plan.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Spence to only allow drive-through businesses in the
downtown area through a Conditional use Permit (CUP) process only.
Amendment to motion by Warshaw to allow drive-through businesses outside of the perimeters
Glendora Avenue from the San Bernardino Freeway to West Covina Parkway by CUP process
only. Amendment accepted. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw
NOES: Toma, Wu
ABSENT: None
Following further discussion, the following actions were taken.
Environmental Impact Report certification
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to adopt Resolution No. 2016-87 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITIY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH
#2016021069), ADOPTION OF A MIGIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, ADOPTION OF
A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDEERATIONS FOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NNO. 14-03, ZONE CHANGE NO. 16-01, AND CODE AMENDMENT NO. 16-
01, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS
AMENDED" with modifications to Mitigation Measure T-1. Motion carried 4-1 by the following
vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
General Plan Update — General Plan Amendment No. 14-03
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to adopt Resolution No. 2016-88 adopting the
General Plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw requested to change wording within the General Plan and Downtown
Plan be modified to change "adding 100 new trees" to "trees as needed" without a specific number
of trees. There was no objection by the Council. Planning Director Anderson clarified that the
number of trees is referenced is in the Downtown Plan, not the General Plan.
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Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to amend the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2016-88 to
eliminate language to consider a utility user tax and 1/4 cent sales tax. Motion to amend original
motion failed 2-3 by the following vote:
AYES: Spence, Wu
NOES: Johnson, Toma, Warshaw
ABSENT: None
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to adopt Resolution No. 2016-88 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENRAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 14-03 TO ADOPT THE NEW GENERAL
PLAN," Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
Zone Change No. 6-01 — Change of Zoning Designation within the Downtown Area
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to waive further reading and introduce by title only
Ordinance No. 2308 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CLAIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 16-01 TO CHANGE THE
ZONING DESIGNATION ON THE PROPERTIES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA."
AYES: Johnson, Tama, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
Code Amendment No. 16-01 to adopt the Downtown Plan and Code and amend the Municipal Code
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to waive further reading and introduce by title only
Ordinance No. 2309 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALFIRNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 16-01 TO ADOPT
THE DOWNTOWN PLAN AND CODE AND AMENDTHE MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELET
SECTION THAT CONFLICT WITH THE DOWNTOWN PLAN AND CODE OR THAT ARE
ANTIQUATED," amended to eliminate number of trees to be planted of 100 to "increase the
number of street trees by adding new trees annually." Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote.
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
None.
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AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with AB 1239, Coimcihnembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any
meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)
None.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4f- Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily
available must be placed on the City Council/Community Development Commission agenda as itemsof business and
must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.)
None.
CITY COUNCI L COMMENTS
Councilmember Toma requested to agendize the development of policy and procedures for the use
of the projection screen by citizens during council meetings and commended the police department
on the recent neighborhood watch meeting held at Monte Vista School.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Warshaw adjourned the meeting at 12:10 a.m.
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