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Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - Minutes
Special and Regular Meeting Minutes 7-20-04

M I N U T E S

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE

WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

July 20, 2004

 

Chairman Miller called to order the special meeting of the West Covina Community Development Commission at 6:14 pm in the City Manager’s Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue.

ROLL CALL Chairman Miller, Vice Chairman Sanderson

Commissioners Herfert (arrived at 6:30 pm), Hernandez (arrived at 6:23 pm), and Wong

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

Dr. Ziad Dabuni, Medical Director and President of West Covina Medical Group explained the extent of the organization’s financial capabilities for the project at 1440 West Covina Parkway.

Mr. Paul Batey stated that he was available to answer any questions regarding the project at Teluca and Cameron Avenue.

CLOSED SESSION Chairman Miller commenced the closed session at 6:20 pm to consider the following matters:

Commissioner Hernandez arrived at 6:23 pm.

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property: Northeast quadrant of Amar Road/Azusa Ave

Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 24585

Agency Negotiators: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Chung, Lee

Negotiating Parties: West Covina Heights, S.C., LLC

Under Negotiation: Both price and terms of payment

Commissioner Herfert arrived at 6:30 pm.

Property: 1440 West Covina Parkway

Agency Negotiators: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Chung, Lee

Negotiating Parties: West Covina Medical Group

Under Negotiation: Both price and terms of payment

The following item was not discussed, due to the time frame of the meeting. The CDC concurred on reconvening at the conclusion of the Council meeting set for 7:00 pm to consider it.

Property: 730 S. Orange Avenue

1700 West Covina Parkway

Agency Negotiators: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Chung, Lee

Negotiating Parties: M & A Gabaee LR

Under Negotiation: Both price and terms of payment

The closed session concluded at 6:40 pm.

ADJOURNMENT Chairman Miller adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm.

 

M I N U T E S

REGULAR MEETING OF THE WEST COVINA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

July 20, 2004

 

 

Chairman Miller called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina Community Development Commission at 11:58 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.

 

ROLL CALL Chairman Miller, Vice Chairman Sanderson,

Commissioners Herfert, Hernandez, Wong

Others Present: Pasmant, Alvarez-Glasman, Chung, Villegas, Fields, Freeland, Hoppe, Samaniego, Durbin, Elliott, Ballard, Houston, Genovese, S. Smith, Yauchzee, Koppel, O’Keefe, Bommarito, McIsaac, Wills, Paul, Taylor, Smilowitz, Semblantes, Cendejas, Bachman, Berry

Chairman Miller stated that the first piece of business to come before the CDC for consideration would be the joint public hearing with the City Council to be followed by the other portions of the CDC Agenda.

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING —

Approval of a DDA between the City of West Covina CDC and West Covina Heights, S.C., LLC, re: the southern 43-acre portion of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 24585 located at the North-east quadrant of Amar Road an Azusa Avenue (refer to City Council Agenda Item No. D-3)

DDA with West Covina Heights City Clerk Berry/Commission Secretary Berry verified the affi-davit of publication. Mayor/Chairman Miller opened the hearing and Project Manager Villegas presented the staff report.

Public Testimony Mayor/Chairman Miller opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and asked for comments favoring the proposal. City Clerk/Secretary Berry stated that no written communications had been received regarding this project. The following members of the audience spoke:

* Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident

* John Scheuplein, West Covina resident

* Sharon Mulhern, West Covina resident

* Douglas Gray, the project developer, discussed the project and responded to comments.

The City’s economic consultant, James Regan, discussed the financials of the project.

Testimony closed Mayor/Chairman Miller closed the public testimony portion of the hearing to hear Council/Commission comments.

City Council Action

City Clerk Berry presented:

Resolution 2004-67 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-67 — A RESOLUTION OF THE

Approving the DDA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND WEST COVINA HEIGHTS, S.C., LLC. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.

Commission Secretary Berry presented:

Resolution 574 - RESOLUTION NO. 574 — A RESOLUTION OF THE

Approving DDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND WEST COVINA HEIGHTS S.C., LLC. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Recess City Council Chairman Miller recessed the City Council at 12:30 am to finish the remaining CDC Agenda.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following sets of minutes were approved as presented:

Special meeting of July 6, 2004

Regular meeting of July 6, 2004

 

CONSENT CALENDAR West Covina Chamber of Commerce —

Contract for Fiscal Year 2004/05

Recommendation is to approve the One-Year Funding Contract with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $50,000 from Account No. 876-22.2230.6431 and authorize the Executive Director to execute the contract.

Dellan 1 Exclusive Negotiating Agreement

Recommendation is to approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Dellan 1 Corporation for the potential develop-ment of an approximate 85-room hotel and conference center on a 2.1-acre site.

Consent Calendar Action Motion by Herfert and seconded by Won to approve the items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:

AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller

NOES: None

 

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting at 12:32 am. Motion carried 5-0.