JANUARY 27, 2016 – CC/WHA
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pacheco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
M/Pacheco led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
M/Pacheco, MPT/Su, C/Cartagena, C/Ching, C/Tragarz
None
Also present were City Manager Wishner; Administrative Services Director Ogawa; Community
Development Director Weiner; Community Services Director Rooney; City Attorney
Montgomery; Finance Office Santos, Senior Management Analyst Huerta; Senior Management
Analyst Layman, Senior Management Analyst Womble, and Administrative Assistant Markel.
INVOCATION - NON-DENOMINATIONAL:
of the First Evangelical Church of Diamond Bar.
PRESENTATIONS:
The invocation was led by Pastor Ben Pun
None scheduled.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
Layla Abou-Taleb shared information regarding the United Walnut Taxpayers’ lawsuits related
to the proposed parking structure and solar farm at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC). She
requested that Council allow the information on Mt. SAC projects prepared by the Mt. SAC
Development Task Force to be placed on the City website.
Council requested that an item be place on the next agenda regarding the information prepared
by the Mt. SAC Development Task Force
There being no one present wishing to speak during oral communications, it was moved by
MPT/Su to close oral communications; seconded by C/Ching. Motion carried.
MINUTES:
1.
Approval of the January 13, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes.
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MOTION ON ITEM 1
MPT/Su made a motion to approve Item 1; seconded by C/Tragarz. Motion
carried by the following electronic vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Cartagena, Ching, Pacheco, Su, Tragarz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2.
Ordinance No. 16-01: Imposing an Express Ban on Marijuana Cultivation,
Processing, Delivery, and Dispensaries
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Hear the staff report;
2. Open the Public Hearing to solicit input on this item;
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Adopt Ordinance 16-01, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Walnut, California, County of Los Angeles, Amending Walnut Municipal
Code Title III, to Establish Chapter 17D (Medical Marijuana), imposing an
express ban on marijuana cultivation, processing, delivery, and dispensaries.”
SMA/Womble presented a staff report.
Council opened the public hearing to solicit input from the public.
There being no one present wishing to speak during the public hearing, it was the
consensus of Council to close the public hearing.
C/Cartagena inquired if the City had any existing marijuana dispensaries, to
which CDD/Weiner stated that there was not.
MOTION ON ITEM 2
MPT/Su made a motion to adopt Item 2; seconded by C/Ching. Motion carried
by the following electronic vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ORDINANCES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Cartagena, Ching, Pacheco, Su, Tragarz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
None scheduled.
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COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items 7 and 8 were pulled for discussion.
3.
Resolution No. 16-04 - “A Resolution of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain
Claims and Demands in the Amount of $581,050.00, Demand No. 150169
through No. 150257, Both Inclusive.”
Recommendation:
4.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 16-04.
Resolution No. 16-05 - Authorizing City Application for all Eligible
CalRecycle Payment Programs.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 16-05:
1. Authorizing the submittal of applications to CalRecycle for eligible City
Payment Program opportunities until said Resolution is rescinded; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary
applications, contracts, payment requests, agreements and amendments for
the purposes of securing CalRecycle City Payment Program funding.
5.
First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement by and Between the City
of Walnut and CalAtlantic Group Inc. (Formerly Standard Pacific)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the First
Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of
Walnut and CalAtlantic Group, Inc. (formerly Standard Pacific)
6.
Appropriation of CalRecycle Beverage Recycling Grant Funds
Recommendation: That the City Council appropriate an additional $184.00 of
CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycle Grant Program funds to account 335605-8410 (Recycling Grant account).
9.
Waiver of Parking Restrictions on La Puente Road for a Special High School
Event
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the
request for a waiver of the parking restrictions along La Puente Road between
Pierre Road and Gartel Drive for a “Mini-University” professional development
event at Walnut High School on Friday, February 26, 2016.
10.
Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) Relays Executive Committee (REC)
Request to Conduct a 5K/10K Fun Race/Walk (“Run for Hope”) on April 9,
2016
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Mt. SAC
REC request to hold a 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk (“Run for Hope”) on April 9, 2016.
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11.
Request for Film Permit
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the film
permit effective January 28, 2016 through January 29, 2016 with conditions
outlined in this staff report and authorize relief of overnight parking requirements
subject to approved traffic plan.
MOTION ON ITEMS 3-6 AND 9-11
MPT/Su made a motion to adopt Items 3-6 and 9-11; seconded by C/Tragarz.
Motion carried by the following electronic vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Cartagena, Ching, Pacheco, Su, Tragarz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
7.
Award of Bid to Puente Hills Toyota for City Fleet Vehicle
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the bid and award a purchase contract to Puente Hills Toyota for
$32,257.56 to purchase one 2016 Toyota Tacoma Truck;
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize Staff to issue a purchase order to Puente Hills Toyota in the
amount of $32,257.56 to purchase one 2016 Toyota Tacoma Truck.
It was the consensus of Council to table Item 7.
8.
Award of Bid – Creekside Park Playground Renovation Project
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the bid and award a construction contract to Kompan, Inc., (Kompan),
to renovate and install playground equipment and a shade structure at
Creekside Park in the amount of $333,420.81.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
3. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $333,420.81 to
Kompan, Inc.
4. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $16,800 to
Turboscapes to install engineered wood fiber surfacing.
5. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $1,000 to
PlaySafe, LLC to conduct an inventory and audit of the playground
equipment, surfacing, and installation.
6. Appropriate $36,000 from the 25 Fund to 25-9201-6227.
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C/Cartagena thanked staff and encouraged residents to enjoy the fitness
equipment and the playground equipment when the installation is complete.
MOTION ON ITEM 8
C/Cartagena made a motion to approve Item 8; seconded by MPT/Su. Motion
carried by the following electronic vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Cartagena, Ching, Pacheco, Su, Tragarz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR:
12.
City of Walnut, as Successor Agency to the Walnut Improvement Agency –
Adopt Resolution No. 16-07 Approving the ROPS for July 2016 – June 2017
Recommendation: That the City Council, as Successor Agency to the Walnut
Improvement Agency, adopt Resolution No. 16-07 approving the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule pursuant to ABX1 26 and Health and Safety Code
Section 34177 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
13.
City of Walnut, as Successor Agency to the Walnut Improvement Agency –
Adopt Resolution No. 16-08 Approving the Administrative Budget for July
2016 – June 2017
Recommendation: That the City Council, as Successor Agency to the Walnut
Improvement Agency, adopt Resolution No. 16-08 approving the Administrative
Budget pursuant to ABX1 26 and Health and Safety Code Section 34177 for the
period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
MOTION ON ITEMS 12 AND 13
C/Tragarz made a motion to adopt Items 12 and 13; seconded by C/Ching.
Motion carried by the following electronic vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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COUNCILMEMBERS: Cartagena, Ching, Pacheco, Su, Tragarz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS:
14.
Continuance – Appeal of Planning Commission Conditions of Approval for
Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 49059 (Salamone): An appeal of the April 15,
2015 Walnut Planning Commission Conditions of Approval (COA) for a two
(2) lot subdivision of undeveloped land within the R1-15,000 and R1-20,000;
Single Family Residential and Rural Overlay Zoning Districts. (APNs: 8709005-005 & 8709-005-013/035)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Hear the staff report;
2. Receive testimony from the appellant and any other member of the public
regarding the project;
3. Close public comments and discuss amongst the Council; and
4. Amend COA #6 and adopt Resolution No. 16-06 to approve TTM 49059 and
accompanying Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
CDD/Weiner provided a staff report.
Discussion took place between staff and Council regarding the status of the
developments as well as the revision to the Conditions of Approval (COA).
Vincent Lim, the applicant, stated that he is supportive of the revision to the
COA.
C/Cartagena inquired into if the developer plans to develop all four lots at once or
individually.
Mr. Lim stated that their intention is to submit the design for all four lots at the
same time in order to maintain the design concept.
MOTION ON ITEM 14
C/Cartagena made a motion to adopt Item 14; seconded by C/Ching. Motion
carried by the following electronic vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Cartagena, Ching, Pacheco, Su, Tragarz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS (COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF):
A. Councilmembers’ report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency
MPT/Su shared information regarding El Niño preparedness.
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B. Individual Members’ comments and updates
C/Ching shared information regarding a staff member’s efforts in continually helping
a 90 year old woman.
C/Cartagena requested that a discussion item be placed on an agenda regarding front
yard landscaping requirements during times of drought.
M/Pacheco announced that Council selected the law firm of Leibold McClendon and
Mann as the new City Attorney firm for the City of Walnut; contract details are in
negotiations.
COUNCIL LATE BUSINESS:
None scheduled.
RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY
WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY:
There being no one present wishing to speak during oral communications, it was moved by
VC/Su to close oral communications; seconded by AM/Cartagena. Motion carried.
AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None scheduled.
AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR:
15.
Resolution No. 16-02 WHA – “A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority
Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $21,639.50 Demand No.
100332 through 100332, Both Inclusive.”
Recommendation:
That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 16-02 WHA.
MOTION ON ITEM 15
VC/Su made a motion to adopt Item 15; seconded by AM/Tragarz. Motion
carried by the following electronic vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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COUNCILMEMBERS: Cartagena, Ching, Pacheco, Su, Tragarz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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AUTHORITY DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS:
AUTHORITY LATE BUSINESS:
None scheduled.
None scheduled.
AUTHORITY ADJOURNS TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION: The Council went into closed session at 7:37 p.m.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Los Angeles SMS A Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless v. City of Walnut
USDC Case No. 2:15-CV-08309
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code § 54956.9)
City of Walnut v David Hall et al
Superior Court Case No. BS154389
C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov’t Code § 54956.9)
City of Walnut v Mt San Antonio Community College District et al
Superior Court Case No. BS159593
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
The meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m. There was no reportable action for Items A, B, and C.
ADJOURNMENT:
9:17 p.m.
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of February 2016.
__________________________________
Bob Pacheco, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Teresa De Dios, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Ray Markel, Administrative Assistant
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