04-21-2020 - Regular Meeting - Minutes,\11 _
NEST MR
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 21, 2020, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Tony Wu
Mayor Pro Tern Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilman Dario Castellanos
Councilman Lloyd Johnson
Councilmember Jessica C. Shewmaker
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Wu on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 7:37
p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina,
California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Dario Castellanos, Lloyd Johnson, Jessica Shewmaker,
Mayor Pro Tern Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor Tony Wu
Council Members
Absent: None
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City Staff: David Carmany City Manager, Mark Persico Assistant City Manager,
Thomas P. Duarte City Attorney, Lisa Sherrick Assistant City Clerk; other
City staff presented reports and responded to questions as indicated in the
minutes.
INVOCATION
Led by Assistant City Clerk Lisa Sherrick
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Assistant City Manager Mark Persico
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
1. Franco v. City of West Covina (USDC, Central District of California, Case No.
5:18-cv-02587-J G B-S H K)
2. Palacios v. City of West Covina (USDC, Central District of California, Case No.
2:19-cv-01370 CBM (Ex)
3. Whithorn v. City of West Covina, et al (Superior Court of California, Case No.
20STCV08916
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Carmany, Duarte
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
• General Employees
• Mid -Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
Department Heads
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City Attorney Thomas P. Duarte reported regarding Franco, vote 5-0 Council directed
staff to pay plaintiff $4.65 million (the City is responsible for the first million) in exchange
plaintiff agreed to dismiss the lawsuit; regarding Palacios, vote 5-0 Council directed staff
to pay plaintiff $550,000 in exchange plaintiff agreed to dismiss the lawsuit.
PRESENTATIONS
. Due to COVID-19 we do not have any presentations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Jim Grivich
Colleen Rozatti
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Presentation given by Mr. Carmany
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY MAYOR
PRO TEM LOPEZ-VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: approve Consent Calendar Items 1-10
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) APRIL 7, 2020 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 7, 2020 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED
SESSION MEETING MINUTES
It is recommended that the City Council approve the April 7, 2020 Regular
Meeting Minutes and the April 7, 2020 Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
CARRIED 5-0 to: approve the April 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes and
the April 7, 2020 Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES AND
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS OF VARIOUS
IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE MARCH 10, 2020 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
MEETING
CARRIED 5-0 to: approve the Traffic Committee recommendations from
the March 10, 2020 Traffic Committee Meeting for the following items:
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1. New Traffic Committee Items Presented at the March 10, 2020 Traffic
Committee Meeting:
Community Workshop Announcement: No action required, at the March 10,
2020 TC Meeting, an announcement was given about the City's Community
Workshop the City planned to host on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at
Cortez Park Senior Center (2501 E Cortez St, West Covina, CA 91791) to
discuss the intersection of Citrus Street and Cameron Avenue. Residents livinc
within the area were mailed flyers. Please note that this workshop has been
postponed to a future to be determined date per CDC and California
guidance due to COV/D-19.
Traffic Review for Red Curb in front of the Foothill Transit Bus Stop Near
Valinda Avenue South of Glendora Avenue
a. Request: The West Covina Police Department requested a traffic review
of existing parking conditions along Valdina (s/b Valinda) Avenue at
Glendora Avenue/West Covina Parkway due to the narrow width of the
street.
b. Review Standard: Recommended improvements and all traffic control
devices on public streets are guided by the California Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), the California Vehicle Code (CVC)
and engineering judgement.
C. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to implement the
following improvements: (1) Repaint approximately 100-feet of existing red
curb on Valinda Avenue. (2) Paint an additional 120-feet of red curb to
extend the existing red curb on Valinda Avenue for a total of
approximately 220-feet of red curb.
Traffic Review Along Curve at Baymar Avenue and Idahome Street
a. Request: A resident submitted a request to conduct a traffic review to
evaluate existing conditions at the cure where Baymar Avenue and
Idahome Street intersect due (add "to")speeding concerns along the
cure.
b. Review Standard: Recommended improvements for signage, striping and
all traffic control devices on public streets are guided by the California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), the California
Vehicle Code (CVC) and engineering judgement.
C. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to implement the
following improvements: (1) Install approximately 50-foot long center line
consisting of a solid double yellow line along the center of the cure at the
intersection of Baymar Avenue and Idahome Street. (2) Install Chevron
Alignment signs (W1-8) along the cure to provide additional emphasis
and guidance for a change in horizontal alignment. The Chevron
Alignment sign shall be a vertical rectangle, without a border. Chevron
Alignment signs shall be installed on the outside of a turn or cure, in line
with and approximately a right angle to approaching traffic. Per
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CAMUTCD Section 2C.09, Figure 2C-2. and Table 2C-6. (3) Install
Alignment Warning Signs (W1-1) and 15MPH Advisory Speed Plaque
(W13-1 P). Per CAMUTCD Section 2C.10 and Figure 2C-2. For sign sizes
refer to CAMUTCD Table 2C-2. (4) Install approximately 60 feet of red
curb at the curve.
Line of Sight Review at Phillips Avenue East of Workman Avenue
a. Request: A resident submitted a request to review the existing line of
sight at the intersection of Phillips Avenue and Workman Avenue due to
restricted view of approaching vehicles from parked vehicles when trying
to exit from Phillips Avenue onto Workman Avenue as well as restricted
view of pedestrians crossing northbound in the uncontrolled crosswalk at
the east leg of the intersection.
b. Review Standard: Per AASHTO Guidelines for Stopping Sight Distance
for a design speed of 25 mph, it recommended to have a clear sight
distance of 155 feet. Per line of sight triangle appropriate red curb based
on this standard is recommended. Recommended signage and crosswalk
improvements and all traffic control devices on public streets are guided
by the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and engineering judgement.
C. Recommendation: It was unanimously recommended to implement the
following improvements at this intersection: (1) Repaint approximately 10-
feet of existing red curb and paint an additional 25-feet of red curb, for a
total of 35-feet of red curb, to prohibit parking too close to the marked
crosswalk. (2) Install "Yield Here to Pedestrian" (R1-5) signs with
advanced marked yield lines in white paint approaching the east leg
uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches approximately 20-feet to 60-
feet from the crosswalk. (3) Install School Warning Assembly (SW24-1)
sign approaching the east leg uncontrolled crosswalk for the eastbound
approach approximately 100-feet to 200-feet from the crosswalk. (4)
Repaint existing School Crosswalk located in the south leg with a Yellow
ladder pattern to match the crosswalk in the east leg of the intersection at
all times.
3) CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF WEST COVINA AND COVINA FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF UPDATED PEDESTRIAN
SIGNAGE AND STRIPING, AND CROSSWALK REMOVAL AND
RELOCATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF LARK ELLEN AVENUE
AND GROVECENTER STREET
CARRIED 5-0 to: approve the following recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the City of Covina for the construction and
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maintenance of pedestrian/school crossing facilities on Lark Ellen Avenue and
Grovecenter Street, with costs shared equally between the two cities;
2. Authorize the installation of a street light as part of the project, the cost of which
will be borne solely by West Covina; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any amendments to the MOU, provided
that any increase in the City's contribution for the improvements is consistent with
any construction agreement approved by the City Council for such
improvements.
4) Consideration of Contract Award for Loan Servicing for Housing
Loan Program
CARRIED 5-0 to: award the housing loan servicing agreement to
AmeriNational Community Services, LLC dba AmeriNat for loan servicing
for the housing loan programs and authorize the Executive Director to
execute the agreement.
5) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT COMPLIANCE SERVICES (SPEC. NO.
71-006)
CARRIED 5-0 to: authorize the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services
Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc., effective July 1, 2020, in an
annual amount not to exceed $90,000 for National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an extension of the current
Professional Services Agreement term with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc.
through June 30, 2020.
6) Consideration of San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement
CARRIED 5-0 to: authorize the following actions:
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the San Gabriel
Valley Regional Housing Trust Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and
any other documents necessary to join the San Gabriel Valley Regional
Housing Trust Fund.
It is recommended that the Community Development Commission:
Authorize the payment of the administrative fee required by the San
Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
7) SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
CARRIED 5-0 to: authorize the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Second Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20;
and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2019, AND ENDING JUNE
30, 2020 (Second Quarter Financial Report)
HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT
8) CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT TORT CLAIMS
CARRIED 5-0 to: deny the following Government Tort Claims and the
claimants to be notified:
1. Ileana Mendez vs. City of West Covina
2. Allstate Insurance ASO Ileana Mendez vs. City of West Covina
3. Laureen Frausto vs. City of West Covina
POLICE DEPARTMENT
9) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF CELL -PHONE BASED CITATION
SYSTEM
CARRIED 5-0 to: authorize the following action:
Authorize the purchase of an IOS Citation System directly from
Crossroads Software of Brea, CA, for a total of $37,100, using previously
appropriated federal asset forfeiture funds.
PUBLIC SERVICES
10) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE ORDER WITH BIO CLEAN FOR
INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CATCH BASIN FULL TRASH
CAPTURE DEVICES
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CARRIED 5-0 to: authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Bio Clean, a
Forterra Company, in the amount of $56,439.30 for the purchase and
installation of additional catch basin inserts at various locations in the City.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20-01
FOR FILM PERMIT STANDARDS
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND
SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ-VIADO, CARRIED 4-1 (NO:
JOHNSON) to: return the item back to Planning Commission return to
Council with additional information.
ORDINANCE NO. 2471 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 20-01, RELATED TO FILM PERMIT STANDARDS
12) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2015-2020
CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FY 2019-2020 ACTION PLAN, AND CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION PLAN AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH
ALTAMED FOR COVID-19 TESTING
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON AND SECONDED
BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ-VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: authorize the
City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the proposed amendments to the CDBG FY 2015-2020
Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-2020 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation
Plan;
2. Ratify the agreement with AltaMed Health Services Corporation for a
grant of up to $187,500 for COVID-19 testing operations; and
3. Approve the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
2019 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 (CDBG-CV)
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
None
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Mayor Wu, and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:21 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will
be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1444 West
Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
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Lisa SI� rick
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Tony W
Mayor
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