03-02-2021 - AGENDA ITEM 01 FEBRUARY 16, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTESAGENDA ITEM NO. 1
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: March 2, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: FEBRUARY 16, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 16, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 23, 20219 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL REGULAR
SESSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the February 16, 2021, Closed Session Meeting Minutes, the
February 16, 2021, Regular Session Meeting Minutes, and the February 23 Special Regular Session Meeting
Minutes.
DISCUSSION:
That the City Council adopt the attached minutes.
Prepared by: Lisa Sherrick, Assistant City Clerk
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - 2.16.2021 Closed Session Minutes Draft
Attachment No. 2 - 2.16.2021 Regular Session Minutes Draft
Attachment No. 3 - 2.23.2021 Special Session Minutes Draft
CITY Enhance the City Image and Effectiveness
COUNCIL
GOALS &
OBJECTIVES:
2/16/2021 Regular Session Minutes Draft Attachment #2
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned by Mayor Lopez-Viado in memory of nurse Amelia Baclig, Deputy
District Director and Military/Veterans Liaison Hector Elizalde and Councilman Wu adjourned in
memory of Community Activist Nancy Fox. All three will be missed by family and friends. A motion to
adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Councilmember Tabatabai, and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:22 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South,
West Covina, California.
Submitted by:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor
2/23/2021 Special Session Minutes Draft Attachment No. 3
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
FEBRUARY 23, 2020, 4:00 PM
SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor Pro Tem Dario Castellanos
Councilwoman Rosario Diaz
Councilmember Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Lopez-Viado on Tuesday, February 23,
2021 at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West
Covina, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilman Tabatabai
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Brian Tabatabai, Tony Wu, Rosario Diaz, Mayor Pro Tern
Castellanos, Mayor Lopez-Viado.
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Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff: David Carmany 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
• Lisa Sauer
• Jerri Potras
• Bill Cagle
• Peggy Martinez
• Elise Weinberg
• Teresa Cozad
• Giuseppe Mancuso
• Fredrick Sykes
• Elsie Messman
• Dr. Muntu Davis
• Therese Garcia
• Jefferson DeRoux
• Douglas Fore
• Brian Gutierrez
• Bill Elliott
• Robert Torres
• Gabriel Padua Rodriguez
• Carlos Roman
• Peter Dien
• Brian Jobst
• Yusuf Arifi
• James Toma
• Angie Gillingham
• Minerva Avila
• Chris Miller
• John Shewmaker
• Sherry Fischer
• Shahrzad
• Carmen Saylor
• Andrea
• Rachel Zhou
• Lawrence
• Doncy Z
• Raquel
• Jim Grivich
• Robbin
• Steve Bennett
• Sheryl
• Francoise Coulton
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 4-1
(No: Tabatabai) to: Approve Resolution No. 2021-15
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 4-1
(No: Tabatabai) to: Approve Urgency Ordinance No. 2476
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
1) Consideration of Termination of Health Officer Services Provided by the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Health Pursuant to California Health and
Safety Code section 101375
1. Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER'S SERVICES RELATING TO
ORDERS AND QUARANTINE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OTHER REGULATIONS ISSUED
UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND STATUTES RELATING TO
THE PUBLIC HEALTH
Carried 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) to: approve Resolution 2021-15, Terminating the
Los Angeles County Health Officer's Services relating to orders and quarantine
regulations prescribed by the State Department of Public Health, other
regulations issued under the Health and Safety Code and statutes relating to
public health.
2. Introduce and adopt, by a four -fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council, the
following urgency ordinance:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2476 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
TERMINATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER'S
SERVICES RELATING TO ORDERS AND QUARANTINE REGULATIONS
PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OTHER
REGULATIONS ISSUED UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND
STATUTES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH
Carried 4-1 (No: Tabatabai) to: approve Urgency Ordinance No. 2476,
Terminating the Los Angeles County Health Officer's Services relating to orders
and quarantine regulations prescribed by the State Department of Public Health,
other regulations issued under the Health and Safety Code and statutes relating
to public health.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Councilmember Tabatabai, and
the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City
Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
Submitted by:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor
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2/16/2021 Closed Session Minutes Draft Attachment #1
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
FEBRUARY 16, 2021, 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING -CLOSED SESSION
MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTER 3 R D FLOOR
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor Pro Tern Dario Castellanos
Councilwoman Rosario Diaz
Councilmember Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Closed Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Lopez-Viado on Tuesday, February 16,
2021 at 6:00 p.m., in the Management Resource Center Conference Room on the V Floor, 1444
West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Tony Wu, Brian Tabatabai, Rosario Diaz, Mayor Pro Tenn
Castellanos, Mayor Lopez-Viado.
Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff: David Carmany City Manager, Thomas P. Duarte City Attorney, Helen Tran Human
Resources Director, Robbeyn Bird Finance Director, Paulina Morales Economic
Development Manager, Baron Bettenhausen Deputy City Attorney.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
CLOSED SESSION
2/16/2021 Closed Session Minutes Draft Attachment #1
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 Property: 8731-020-900
Agency Negotiator: Carmany, Morales, Duarte
Negotiating Parties: CCATT LLC (Crown Castle)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property:8486-008-903
Agency Negotiator: Carmany, Morales, Duarte
Negotiating Parties: CCATT LLC (Crown Castle)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 8474-007-934, 8747-007-929, 8747-003-940
Agency Negotiator: Carmany, Morales, Duarte
Negotiating Parties: Plaza West Covina
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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
REPORTING OUT
None
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2/16/2021 Closed Session Minutes Draft Attachment #1
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Closed Session Meeting was made by Mayor Lopez-Viado, and the
meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Closed Session City Council
Meeting will be held on Tuesday March 02, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Management Resource
Center Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
Submitted by:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor
2/16/2021 Regular Session Minutes Draft Attachment #2
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
FEBRUARY 16, 2020, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor Pro Tern Dario Castellanos
Councilwoman Rosario Diaz
Councilmember Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Lopez-Viado on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Tony Rodriguez from Calvary Chapel New Beginnings West Covina.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tern Castellanos
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Brian Tabatabai, Tony Wu, Rosario Diaz, Mayor Pro Tern Castellanos,
Mayor Lopez-Viado.
Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff: David Carmany 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.
2/16/2021 Regular Session Minutes Draft Attachment #2
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
CLOSED SESSION
i. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.8
Property: 8731-020-900
Agency Negotiator: Carmany,
Morales, Duarte Negotiating Parties:
CCATT LLC (Crown Castle)Under
Negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment
2.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.8
Property: 8486-008-903
Agency Negotiator: Carmany,
Morales, Duarte Negotiating Parties:
CCATT LLC (Crown Castle) Under
Negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.8
Property: 8474-007-934, 8747-007-929, 8747-003-940
Agency Negotiator: Carmany,
Morales, Duarte Negotiating Parties:
Plaza West Covina
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4.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
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• W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
• W.C. Firefighters' Association,
• I.A.F.F., Local 3226General
Employees
Mid -Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
. Department Heads
PRESENTATIONS
• Certificate of Recognition for One & All Church and God's Pantry for monthly food
• donations Proclamation for Black History Month
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Mike Greenspan
Armando Herman
John Shewmaker
Alex Lam
Lisa Mayon
Jerri Potras
Sophia Chavira
Jim Grivich
Cary Eatmon
Yolanda Eatmon
Frank Williams
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Presentation given by Mr. Carmany.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Castellanos 5-0 to: Approve
Consent Calendar Items 1,2A
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Councilwoman Diaz 5-0 to: Approve Consent
Calendar Items 3 (Item 3 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Tabatabai).
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
i) FEBRUARY 2, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL CLOSED
SESSION MEETINGMINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 2021, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION
MEETING MINUTES
Carried 5-0 to: approve the February 2, 2021, Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes, the
February 2, 2021, Closed Session Meeting Minutes, and the February 2, 2021, Regular
Session Meeting Minutes.
2/16/2021 Regular Session Minutes Draft Attachment #2
INVESTMENT REPORT
2) CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2020
Carried 5-0 to: receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended December 31,
2020.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
3) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-12 DETERMINING THERE IS A NEED TO
CONTINUETHE LOCAL EMERGENCY
Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-12 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE NEED TO FURTHER
CONTINUE THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED ON MARCH 16, 2020, AND
PREVIOUSLY CONTINUED ON APRIL7, 2020, MAY 5, 2020, JUNE 2, 2020, JUNE
23, 2020, JULY 21, 2020, AUGUST 18, 2020, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020, OCTOBER 6,
2020, OCTOBER 20, 2020, NOVEMBER 17, 2020, DECEMBER 1, 2020 AND
JANUARY 19, 2021
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES ANDTRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE
JANUARY 12, 2021 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
Carried 5-0 to: approve the Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes and Traffic Committee
recommendations from the January 12, 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting for the following item:
a. Traffic Review of East Garvey Avenue South between Citrus Street and Barranca
Avenue
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic conditions
along this segment of East Garvey Avenue South between Citrus Street and Barranca
Avenue due to speeding vehicles as well as review if a STOP sign is warranted at the
driveway near the dealership.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and
per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), it was
determined that the driveway intersection along this section of East Garvey Avenue
South east of Citrus Street near the Crestview Cadillac
dealership does not meet warrants to install a stop -sign at the western -most entrance
to dealership. However,the installation of various sign upgrades, sign installation,
pavement legends, and other safety measures will increase safety and ensure
increased awareness of roadway conditions for vehicles traveling along East Garvey
Avenue South near this location.
in. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following
items: to remove and replace the existing faded curve signs to add more visual
awareness to drives approaching the curve; remove and replace the posted speed limit
signs with larger speed limit signs (35 mph) to make the speed limit more visible for
drivers traveling along this segment; install adjacent pavement legends of the speed
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opposite of thesigns (35 mph); install three sets of double -sided chevron signs for both
directions along the curve; install a Twarning sign to alert drivers of approaching
vehicles along the curve; and to remove conflicting and faded signage.
b. Parking Review along Holt Avenue/Garvey Avenue north of Springcreek Road
i. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the parking conditions
along Holt Avenue/Garvey Avenue north of Springcreek Road due to vehicles parking
for an extended period of time aswell as high profile vehicles parking along this
segment.
ii. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and
per the City's Municipal Code Section 22-184, it was determined that installation of "No
Commercial Parking" over 10,000pounds signs along this segment of Holt
Avenue/Garvey Avenue will aide in deterring high profile and commercial vehicles from
parking along the segment.
iii. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended to install "No
Commercial Parking"along this segment.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
None
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
Mayor Lopez-Viado has requested a presentation be given on homeless initiatives within the City.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Wu wishes everyone a very happy lunar new year. Happy Year of the Ox.
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