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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MARCH 19, 2019, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:12
p.m. in the Council Chamber,1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Dario Castellanos, Letty Lopez-Viado, Jessica C. Shewmaker,
Mayor Pro Tern Tony Wu, Mayor Lloyd Johnson
Councilmembers
Absent: None
City Staff. Nikole Bresciani Acting City Manager/Public Services Director, Scott E. Porter
City Attorney, Carrie Gallagher Assistant City Clerk; other city staff presented
reports and responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Lloyd Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Ifflization pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4): 1 potential case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Luebe, Cynthia v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority et al.; LASC
Case number BC629302
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Joshua Rodriguez v. City of West Covina (Case Number 17-cv-00138-CBM (JCx))
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Rios, Kasey v. Adam Jerome Berger and City of West Covina (LA Superior Case Number:
BC671575)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: APN Nos. 8474-003-915, 8474-003-918, 8474-003-940, 8474-007-928, 8474-007-
931, 8474-007-932, 8474-007-933, 8474-007-934, 8474-007-935, 8474-007-939, 8474-007-
940
City Negotiator: Bresciani, Anderson, Morales, Porter
Negotiating Parties: Starwood Retail Partners, LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Bresciani, Pinon, Porter
Employee Organizations
- Confidential Employees
- Maintenance & Crafts Employees
- Non -Sworn
- W.C. Police Officers' Association
- W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
- W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
Unrepresented Employee Group
- Department Heads
- General Employees
- Mid -Management Employees
- W.C. Police Management Association
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City Attorney Scott E. Porter reported that no reportable action was taken during the Closed
Session meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Youth Wrestling Champion
Resolution of Commendation for Community & Senior Services Commissioner Paul Blackburn
Police Explorer Recognition
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker:
James Toma
Daniel Lueranos
Raymond Edmondson
Brian Jobst
Heidi Freeman
Jerri Potras
Jim Grivich
Renee Chavez
Bill Robinson
Chris Miller
Birdie
Kim Fa'anunu (agenda item position slip card submitted)
---End of Public Comment —
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM WU, CARRIED 5-0 to: approve Consent Calendar Items 1,2,3,5 and 6.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LOPEZ-VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: approve Consent Calendar Item 4
(Item 4 was pulled by Councilman Castellanos for separate discussion.)
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CASTELLANOS, CARRIED 5-0 to: approve Consent Calendar Item 7. (Item 7 was pulled by
Mayor Johnson for separate discussion.)
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) FEBRUARY 5, 2019, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED
SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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FEBRUARY 19, 2019, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED
SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CARRIED 5-0 to: receive and file the Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes of
February 5, 2019, and the Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 19,
2019.
INVESTMENT REPORT (receive & file)
2) INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 31, 2019
CARRIED 5-0 to: receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended January
31, 2019.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - Procedural Waiver.
3) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.2448 - REPEALING AND REENACTING
SECTION 19-1 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO STANDARDS FOR CITY STREETS AND CONSTRUCTION
CARRIED 5-0 to: adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.2448 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING
SECTION 19-1 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO STANDARDS FOR CITY STREETS AND CONSTRUCTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4) ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DOOR ACCESS
CONTROL SYSTEM AT CITY FACILITIES (PROJECT NO. BP-17006)
(Item 4 was pulled by Councilmember Castellanos for separate discussion.)
CARRIED 5-0 to: take the following actions:
1. Accept the public construction improvements for (Project No. BP-17006);
2. Authorize recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County
Recorder; and
3. Authorize release of retention funds 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion.
5) ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS
REHABILITATION PROJECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (PROJECT NO. SP-
17029)
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CARRIED 5-0 to: take the following actions:
1. Accept the public improvements for the Residential Streets Rehabilitation Project
(Project No. SP-17029);
2. Authorize recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County
Recorder; and
3. Authorize release of retention funds 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion.
6) RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR 1000 AND 1050
LAKES DRIVE
CARRIED 5-0 to: accept all on -site improvements for 1000 and 1050 Lakes Drive and
authorize the release of the Performance Security cash deposit in the amount of $36,200.
PUBLIC SERVICES
7) APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER TO J & L CUSTOM AUTO BODY
REPAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19
(Item 7 was pulled by Mayor Johnson for separate discussion.)
CARRIED 5-0 to: take the following action:
1. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-330
(b), which states that the City Council can dispense with the competitive bidding
procedures upon finding that it will prove impracticable or uneconomical and
authorize a purchase order for J & L Custom Auto Body Repair totaling $100,000
from Account No. 365.41.4170.6417 and authorize the City Manager or her designee
to execute related purchase documents.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
FINANCE
8) COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) AND OTHER
RELATED REPORTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SHEWMAKER AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS, CARRIED 5-0 to: submit to the
City Council the following letters and financial reports for the year ended June 30, 2018:
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report;
• Government Auditing Standards Letter;
• Audit Communication Letter;
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• West Covina Housing Authority Fund Financial Report;
• West Covina Housing Authority Fund Addendum to the Annual Progress Report; and
Air Quality Improvement Fund Financial Statements.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
9) APPOINTMENT POWERS OF THE CITY MANAGER
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM WU AND SECONDED BY
COUNILMEMBER SHEWMAKER, CARRIED 4-1(JOHNSON NO) to: introduce by
title, waive further reading of the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.2454 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 2-151 OF THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT
POWERS OF THE CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY SITE AT
FORMER BKK LANDFILL SITE
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM WU AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS, CARRIED 4-1(JOHNSON NO) to: authorize the
City Manager to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development of the
Development Opportunity Site at the BKK landfill (APN Nos: 8735-001-919, 8735-001-
920, 8735-001-931, 8735-002-906, 8735-002-909, 8735-002-910, and 8735-002-018).
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
AB 1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
11) REQUEST FROM MAYOR LLOYD JOHNSON REQUESTING THE CITY
COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION TO CANCEL WATER SERVICE LINE
COVERAGE WITH SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF AMERICA, INC.
ACTION: CARRIED BY CONSENSUS to: provide staff direction to
1) Reach out to neighboring cities to determine if there are any issues
2) Having Warranties of America, Inc. specify that the purchase of the advertised
insurance is not mandatory for residents.
3) Have staff compromise with the Warranties of America, Inc. to better enhance the
marketing of the West Covina logo.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
None
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m., by Mayor Johnson. The next regularly
scheduled Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 02, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
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