MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the West Covina City Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER/MEDITATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Becerra led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Becerra led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Lewis, Gutierrez, Williams, Becerra, Heng
- Staff Present:
- Morales, Burns, Machado, Bettancourt,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time when any member of the public may speak to the Commission on any matter within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission relating to non-agendized or consent calendar items. Other matters included on this agenda may be addressed when that item is under consideration. For all oral communications, the chairperson may impose reasonable limitations on public comments to assure an orderly and timely meeting. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Planning Commission and staff's ability to respond to public comments at this meeting. Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff. The Commission may ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.
By policy of the Commission, Oral Communications at this time on the agenda is limited to a total of 15 minutes.
This is the time when any member of the public may speak to the Commission on any matter within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission relating to non-agendized or consent calendar items. Other matters included on this agenda may be addressed when that item is under consideration. For all oral communications, the chairperson may impose reasonable limitations on public comments to assure an orderly and timely meeting. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Planning Commission and staff's ability to respond to public comments at this meeting. Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff. The Commission may ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.
By policy of the Commission, Oral Communications at this time on the agenda is limited to a total of 15 minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
NON-HEARING ITEMS
1.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES NO. 22-01
1115 S. SUNSET AVENUE - EMANATE HEALTH (QUEEN OF THE VALLEY)
Planning Manager Jo-Anne Burns presented the staff report.
Representative from Emanate Health - Queen of the Valley spoke regarding art work.
Discussion by the Commission.
Motion by Gutierrez, seconded by Becerra, to approve Art in Public Places No. 22-01. Motion carried 5-0.
1115 S. SUNSET AVENUE - EMANATE HEALTH (QUEEN OF THE VALLEY)
Planning Manager Jo-Anne Burns presented the staff report.
Representative from Emanate Health - Queen of the Valley spoke regarding art work.
Discussion by the Commission.
Motion by Gutierrez, seconded by Becerra, to approve Art in Public Places No. 22-01. Motion carried 5-0.
TEN-DAY APPEAL PERIOD: Actions taken by the Planning Commission that are not recommendations to the City Council will become final after ten (10) calendar days unless a written appeal with the appropriate fee is lodged with the City Clerk's Office before close of business on the tenth day.
COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
This is the time when any member of the Commission may bring a matter to the attention of the full Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission. Any item that was considered during the Agenda is not appropriate for discussion in this section of the agenda. NO COMMISSION DISCUSSION OR ACTION CAN BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. If the Commission desires to discuss an issue raised by a speaker or take an action, the Commission may vote to agendize the matter for a future meeting.
Commissioner Gutierrez asked that the Planning Commission consider a recommendation to the City Council, a moratorium on drive-through restaurants near the freeway during the Municipal Code update.
This is the time when any member of the Commission may bring a matter to the attention of the full Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission. Any item that was considered during the Agenda is not appropriate for discussion in this section of the agenda. NO COMMISSION DISCUSSION OR ACTION CAN BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. If the Commission desires to discuss an issue raised by a speaker or take an action, the Commission may vote to agendize the matter for a future meeting.
Commissioner Gutierrez asked that the Planning Commission consider a recommendation to the City Council, a moratorium on drive-through restaurants near the freeway during the Municipal Code update.
2.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a.
Forthcoming - December 13, 2022
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday - Advertising of local businesses on the website. Citizens are encouraged to shop at these local businesses.
December 2, 2022, 6:00 p.m. - Let It Snow Event at West Covina City Hall
December 10, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - Annual Children's Christmas Parade with an appearance by Santa Claus
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday - Advertising of local businesses on the website. Citizens are encouraged to shop at these local businesses.
December 2, 2022, 6:00 p.m. - Let It Snow Event at West Covina City Hall
December 10, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - Annual Children's Christmas Parade with an appearance by Santa Claus
3.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
This is an oral presentation of City Council matters and actions, which are in the Commission’s area of interest
Housing Element was approved and submitted to the State of California.
First reading for Mixed Use zone at the November 15, 2022 Council meeting. Second reading will be at the December 13, 2022 meeting.
This is an oral presentation of City Council matters and actions, which are in the Commission’s area of interest
Housing Element was approved and submitted to the State of California.
First reading for Mixed Use zone at the November 15, 2022 Council meeting. Second reading will be at the December 13, 2022 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Lewis adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Lydia de Zara
Senior Administrative Assistant
Respectfully submitted:
Lydia de Zara
Senior Administrative Assistant