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01-21-2020 - AGENDA ITEM 01 DECEMBER 17, 2019 MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 7, 2019 MEETING MINUTES11/16/2020 Print Staff Report AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 DATE: January 21, 2020 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David Carmany City Manager AGENDA STAFF REPORT City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager SUBJECT: DECEMBER 17, 2019 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2019 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2019 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2019 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the December 17, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes, the December 17, 2019 Closed Session Meeting Minutes, the January 7, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes and the January 7, 2019 Closed Session Meeting Minutes. DISCUSSION: That the City Council adopt the attached minutes. Prepared by: Kyle Clayton, Deputy City Clerk Attachments Attachment No. 1 - 12-17-19 Regular Session Meeting Minutes Draft Attachment No. 2 - 12-17-19 Closed Session Meeting Minutes Draft Attachment No. 3 - 01-07-20 Regular Session Meeting Minutes Draft Attachment No. 4 - 01-07-20 Closed Session Meeting Minutes Draft https:/Idestinyhosted.com/print_ ag_memo.drn?seq=641 &rev_num=0&mode=Extemal&reloaded=true&id=93782 1 /1 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes None Public Comments Opposition Herb Redholtz JD Californian's for Homeownership Association (Matthew Gelfuid) Neutral Public Comments Jerri Potras ---End of Public Comment --- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SHEWMAKER, CARRIED 4-1 (NO: JOHNSON) to: introduce, give first reading, and adopt an urgency ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units as mandated by state law including legislative bps AB 68, AB 881, SB 13, and AB 670: ORDINANCE NO.2465 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS BY AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS 11) REQUEST FROM COUNCILMEMBER LLOYD JOHNSON REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION TO DIRECT STAFF TO EXAMINE POTENTIAL UPDATES TO THE CTTY'S FILM PERMIT STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THE WEST COVINA ZONING CODE. CARRIED 5-0 to: discuss and provide staff direction. CITY COUNCIL REOUESTS FOR REPORTS. STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION Councilman Castellanos requested that the city research available options to remove the old payphones from the City. Mayor Wu requested that the City research possible solutions to address the issues facing the City in relations to homelessness by working with local non -profits. Councilmember Shewmaker requested a report on whether the City met the deadline for Fist - Year funding for Measure W (Safe Clean Water Program) and what the City's strategy is moving into the second year of the program Page 9 of 10 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councihnan Johnson spoke about attending the fiweral of a homeless veteran. Councilman Castellanos recognized Mr. Cannany, Mr. Cresap and Mr. Saylor for assisting the South Hills High School Girls' Softball team He also thanked staff for the Christmas Parade. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m, by Mayor Wu. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m in the Council Chamber, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California. Submitted by: Lisa Sherrick Assistant City Clerk Tony Wu Mayor Page 10 of 10 CITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY DECEMBER 17, 2019, 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM 1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wu called to order the special closed session meeting of the West Covina City Council/Successor Agency at 6:13 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Dario Castellanos, Lloyd Johnson, Jessica C. Shewmaker, Mayor Pro Tern Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor Tony Wu Council Members Absent: None City Staff David Carmany Interim City Manager, Helen Tran Risk Management Director, Mark Persico Assistant City Manager, Thomas P. Duarte City Attorney PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA None 12/17/2019 CC Closed Session Meeting Minutes CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: One (1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 City Negotiators: Carmany, Duarte, Tran Employee Organizations Confidential Employees General Employees Maintenance & Crafts Employees Mid -Management Employees Non -Sworn W.C. Police Management Association 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 REPORTING OUT City Attorney Thomas P.Duarte reported that no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wu adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.rr► The next regularly scheduled Closed Session City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California. Submitted by Lisa Sherrick Assistant City Clerk Tony Wu Mayor Page 2 of 2 \l1. _ CITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY JANUARY 7, 2020, 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 Wu on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 7.00 p.m in the Council Chamber, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California. ROLL CALL Counci members Present: Council Members Dario Castellanos, Lloyd Johnson, Jessica C. Shewmaker, Mayor Pro Tem Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor Wu Councilmembers Absent: None 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION 01/07/2020 CC Regular Meeting Minutes CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6(d)(4) Number of Cases: One (1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 City Negotiators: Carmany, Duarte, Persico, Tran, Employee Organizations -Confidential Employees -Maintenance & Crafts Employees Non-Swom W.C. Police Officers' Association W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc. W.C. Firefighters' Association, LA.F.F., Local 3226 Unrepresented Employee Group - Department Heads General Employees Mid -Management Employees W.C. Police Management Association City Attorney Thomas P. Duarte indicated that no reportable action wastaken. Certificate of Recognition — Cameron Saylor and Joe Escaresaga, Dukes Baseball Club, for assisting the South His High School Girls Softball Team Certificate of Recognition — West Covina Bulldogs Pee Wee Cheer, Pop Warner Cheer & Dance Competition Champions ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Speaker: Herb Redholtz Veronica Zuniga Shepard Elsie Messman Rachel Chan Maria Artega JD ---End of Public Comment — CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, CARRIED 5-0 to: approve Consent Calendar Iterm 1 AND 4. Page 2 of 6 01/07/2020 CC Regular Meeting Minutes ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON AND SECONED BY COUNCILMEMBER SHEWMAKER, CARRIED 4-1 (NO: SHEWMAKER) to: approve Consent Calendar Item 3. ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON AND SECONED BY COUNCILMEMBER SHEWMAKER, CARRIED 5-0 to: approve Consent Calendar Item 2. (Item 2 was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez-Viado for separate discussion.) FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1) APPROVAL AND TRANSMITTAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET AND A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE `BOPS" PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34179.7(0)(1), FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CARRIED 5-0 to: acting as the Successor Agency to the former West Covina Redevelopment Agency, adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-01— A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WEST COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET AND A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE `BOPS" FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 2) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR SIEMENS INDUSTRY FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS CARRIED 5-0 to: approve a purchase order in the amount of $72,683.77 for past due invoices for repairs performed under emergency provision. I' 111�5/:�►f7 y.Y1111:ty�: 3) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FULL-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 CARRIED 4-1 (NO: SHEWMAKER ) to: adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO.2020-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FULL- TIME CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 4) CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT TORT CLAIMS Page 3 of 6 O1/07/2020 CC Regular Meeting Minutes CARRIED 5-0 to: deny the following Government Tort Claims and the claimants to be notified: 1. Edith Magana-Mendez vs. City of West Covina END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 5) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES AS AMENDED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE Mayor Wu announced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Clerk Clayton verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Wu opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Jeff Anderson presented the staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council Public Continents in Favor of Appeal None Opposition of Appeal None ---End of Public Comment --- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHEWMAKER AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ-VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: 1. conduct a public hearing and adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO.2463 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES H, IV, V, VI, AND VH OF CHAPTER 7, ADDING ARTICLES XIX, XX, AND XXI TO CHAPTER 7, AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 9 AND ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; TITLE 27 (ELECTRICAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; TITLE 30 (RESIDENTIAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; TITLE 29 (MECHANICAL CODE) OF Page 4 of 6 01/07/2020 CC Regular Meeting Minutes THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; TITLE 28 (PLUMBING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, TITLE 31(GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; TITLE 33 (EXISTING BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND AMENDING ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR LICENSE FEE MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHEWMAKER AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ�VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: 2. conduct a public hearing and adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO.2467 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Shewmaker responded to public comments from Planning Commissioner Redholtz regarding SB 50. She asked that the City get on record formally opposing SB 50 and look at what our Lobbyist is doing. Councilman Johnson would like the Lobbyist to meet with the Council once a year and more frequently on paper. Councilman Castellanos echoed the sentiment. (THIS SPACE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK) Page 5 of 6 O1/07/2020 CC Regular Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:28 pm, by Mayor W Submitted by: Lisa Sherrick Assistant City Clerk u. Tony Wu Mayor Page 6 of 6 \l1. _ CITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY DECEMBER 17, 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 Wu on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 7.00 p.m in the Council Chamber, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California. ROLL CALL Counci]rnembers Present: Council Members Dario Castellanos, Lloyd Johnson, Jessica C. Shewmaker, Mayor Pro Tem Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor Wu Councilmembers Absent: None City Staff David Carmany City Manager, Mark Persico Assistant City Manager/Acting Assistant City Clerk, Thomas P. Duarte City Attorney; other city staff presented reports and responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councihnan Castellanos led the Pledge of Allegiance. REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION -41 WEST ft CITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY JANUARY 7, 2020, 6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM 1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER A Closed Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Wu on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 630 pm, in the City Manager's Conference Room, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Dario Castellanos, Lloyd Johnson, Jessica C. Shewmaker, Mayor Pro Tern Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor Tony Wu Council Members Absent: None City StafE David Carmany City Manager, Mark Persico Assistant City Manager, Helen Tran HR/Risk Management Director, Thomas P. Duarte City Attorney, Paulina Morales Economic Development/Housing Manager PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA None CLOSED SESSION 1/07/2020 CC Closed Session Meeting Minutes CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Cases: One (1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 City Negotiators: Carmany, Persico, Tram Duarte Employee Organizations -Confidential Employees -Maintenance & Crafts Employees Non-Swom W.C. Police Officers' Association W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc. W.C. Firefighters' Association, LA.F.F., Local 3226 Unrepresented Employee Group - Department Heads General Employees Mid -Management Employees W.C. Police Management Association REPORT OUTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Thomas P. Duarte reported that no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT The Closed Session Meeting adjourned at 6.45 p.m., by Mayor Wu. The next regularly scheduled Closed Session City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California. Submitted by: Lisa Sherrick Assistant City Clerk Tony Wu Mayor Page 2 of 2 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: One (1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 City Negotiators: Carmany, Persico, Tran, 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 Unrepresented Employee Group - Department Heads General Employees Mid -Management Employees W.C. Police Management Association City Attorney Thomas P. Duarte reported that no reportable action wastaken. PRESENTATIONS Retirement Recognition for 30-Year Employee Lori Baron Resolution of Recognition to the Wet Covina High School Choir ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Speaker: None ---End of Public Comment CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS, CARRIED 5-0 to: approve Consent Calendar Items 1- 6. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1) DECEMBER 3, 2019 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2019 CITY COUNCHiSUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 10 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes CARRIED 5-0 to: receive and file the December 3, 2019 Closed Session Meeting Minutes and the December 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 2) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT CITY CLERK CARRIED 5-0 to: approve the City Manager's proposed appointment of Lisa Sherrick to the position of Assistant City Clerk. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES AND APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NOVEMBER 12, 2019 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING CARRIED 5-0 to: approve the Traffic Committee recommendations from the November 12, 2019 meeting for the following items: 1. Resident requested red curb installation at Stuart and Azusa Avenues for increased line of sight - Recommendation to install 55-feet of red crab along the west side of Azusa Avenue just north of Stuart Avenue. 2. Resident requested red curb installation at Puente and Myrtlewood Avenues for increased line of sight - Recommendation to install 20-feet of red curb along the north side of Puente Avenue just west of Myrdewood Avenue. 3. Resident requested red curb and center line installation at Morris Avenue and Patin Drive for increased line of sight - Reconnendation to install 20-feet of red curb on the south side of Patin Drive east of Morris Avenue and install an approximately 80-foot long center line on the curve of the Morris Avenue and Patin Drive intersection. 4. Resident requested red curb installation at driveway for 509 S Barranca Avenue - Recomrnendation to install 6-feet of red curb on both sides of the south driveway and 6- feet of red curb on the south side of the north driveway. HUMAN RESOURCES 4) CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT TORT CLAIMS CARRIED 5-0 to: deny the following Government Tort Claims and the claimants to be notified: 1. Michele Salas vs. City of West Covina 2. Veronica Quezada vs. City of West Covina 3. Fabian Haltom vs. City of West Covina 4. Jorge Garcia vs. City of West Covina 5. Teresa Milan vs. City of West Covina 6. Susan DeMott vs. City of West Covina Page 3 of 10 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes 7. Guadalupe Orozco vs. City of West Covina 8. Mercury Insurance ASO Lan Doung vs. City of West Covina PUBLIC SERVICES 5) CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CITIES OF AZUSA, COVINA, DUARTE, AND GLENDORA AND AGREEMENT WITH UNION STATION FOR FIVE -CITIES HOMELESSNESS PLANS IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROJECT CARRIED 5-0 to: take the following actions: 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the member cities of the East San Gabriel Valley Cohort (Cities of Azusa, Covina, Duarte, Glendora); 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Union Station for Homeless Services; and 3. Approve the following Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, — RESOLUTION NO.2019-98 ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2019 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 (UNION STATION) HUMAN RESOURCES 6) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.2 OF MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS (LMD)1, 2,4 & BIG LEAGUE DREAMS CONTRACT TO ADD LMD 6 & 7 CARRIED 5-0 to: authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the contract with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 4 and the Big League Dreams (BID) perimeter areas to include maintenance of landscaping, natural and open space areas, hardscape, and irrigation systems for Landscape Maintenance Districts 6 and 7. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 7) ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES AS AMENDED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE Mayor Wu announced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Clerk Clayton verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Wu opened the Public Hearing. Community Development Page 4 of 10 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes Director Jeff Anderson presented the staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council Public Comments in Favor None Public Continents in Opposition None ---End of Public Comment --- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: 1. Introduce, by title only, further reading waived, and adopt, by four -fifths (4/5) vote, the following ordinance: URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.2466 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES IT, IV, V, VI, AND VH OF CHAPTER 7, ADDING ARTICLES XIX, XX, AND XXI TO CHAPTER 7, AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 9 AND ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; TITLE 27 (ELECTRICAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; TITLE 30 (RESIDENTIAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; TITLE 29 (MECHANICAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; TITLE 28 (PLUMBING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, TITLE 31 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; TITLE 33 (EXISTING BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND AMENDING ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR LICENSE FEE Page 5 of 10 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: 2. Introduce, by title only, further reading waived, and adopt, by four -fifths (4/5) vote, the following ordinance: URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.2468 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ-VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: 3. Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, the following ordinance and schedule a public hearing for January 7, 2020 regarding the adoption thereof in accordance with the provisions of Government Code section 50022.1 et seq.: ORDINANCE NO.2463 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES H, IV, V, VI, AND VH OF CHAPTER 7, ADDING ARTICLES 30X, XX, AND XXI TO CHAPTER 7, AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 9 AND ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; TITLE 27 (ELECTRICAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; TITLE 30 (RESIDENTIAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; TITLE 29 (MECHANICAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; TITLE 28 (PLUMBING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, TITLE 31 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; TITLE 33 (EXISTING BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND AMENDING ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR LICENSE FEE Page 6 of 10 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ-VIADO, CARRIED 5-0 to: 4. Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, the following ordinance, and schedule a public hearing for January 7, 2020 regarding the adoption thereof in accordance with the provisions of Government Code section 50022.1 et seq.: ORDINANCE NO.2467 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO 8) PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF UPDATED FINE AND FEE SCHEDULE Mayor Wu announced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Clerk Clayton verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Wu opened the Public Hearing. Community Development Director Jeff Anderson presented the staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council Public Comments in Favor None Public Continents Opposition None Neutral Public Comments JD ---End of Public Comment --- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CASTELLANOS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, CARRIED 5-0 to: take the following actions: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding adoption of updated fine and fee schedule; and 2. Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO.2019-92 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED FINE AND FEE SCHEDULE Page 7 of 10 12/17/19 CC Regular Meeting Minutes 9) PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CODE AMENDMENTNO.19-03 TO ALLOW FOR TEMPORARY NON-COMMERCIAL (POLITICAL) SIGNS TO BE PLACED IN PARKWAYS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. Mayor Wu announced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Clerk Clayton verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Wu opened the Public Hearing. Community Development Director Jeff Anderson presented the staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council. Public Comments in Favor None Public Comments Opposition Herb Redholtz John Shewmaker JD Neutral Public Comments Jerri Potras ---End of Public Comment --- ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SHEWMAKER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, FAILED 3-2 (NO: CASTELLANOS, NO: MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ-VIADO, NO: MAYOR WU) to: read the title of the ordinance and waive fiuther reading, and introduce (ie. "first read*) the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO.2464 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 26-312 and 26-314 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN TEMPORARY NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS TO BE PLACED IN PARKWAYS WITHIN MUNICIPAL RIGHTS OF WAY 10) CONSIDERATION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO.19-06 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE WEST COVINA ZONING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 26) REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Mayor Wu announced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Clerk Clayton verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Wu opened the Public Hearing. Community Development Director Jeff Anderson presented the staff report with the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council Public Comments in Favor Page 8 of 10