11-16-2010 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
November 16, 2010
Mayor/Chairman Sanderson called to order the regular meeting of the joint West Covina City Council
and Community Development Commission at 7:03 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W .
Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Brady Rice
Faith Community Church
Councilmember/Commissioner Lane
ROLL CALL Mayor/Chairman Sanderson
Councilmembers/Commissioners Lane, Hernandez (arrived 7:06
p.m.), Touhey
Absent
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Herfert
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Sanderson announced that all guests for tonight's meeting had
not yet arrived, so the meeting will proceed with Oral
Communications:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Phillip Moreno Phillip Moreno, West Covina resident, spoke in support of Fred
Sykes to fill the Council seat vacated by Councilmember
Hernandez.
Mayor Sanderson announced that all guests arrived and the meeting would now continue with
presentations.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Sanderson presented Fred Ortega, Field Representative for
Congresswoman Judy Chu, with a certificate of recognition for
Congresswoman Chu's service as a member of Congress.
Mayor Sanderson presented Bill Baca, Field Representative for
Senator Gloria Romero, with a certificate of recognition for
Senator Romero's service as a. California State Senator.
Mayor Sanderson presented Jorge Marques, Field Representative
for Assemblyman Dr. Ed Hernandez, with a certificate of
recognition for his service as a California State Assemblyman.
Mayor Sanderson presented Councilmember Roger Hernandez
with a Resolution of Commendation and City Tile for his service
on the City Council for the past seven years.
Councilmember Roger Hernandez expressed his gratitude in
serving the City of West Covina; addressed several projects in
which he collaborated with his colleagues; addressed his goal to
continuously work with the City as he represents the .57°i
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Assembly District and thanked his family and friends for their
support.
Councilmember Touhey . expressed his best wishes for
Councilmember Hernandez in Sacramento.
Councilmember Lane congratulated Councilmember Hernandez on
his future role.
The following presented Assemblyman -elect Hernandez with
certificates recognizing his election to the assembly:
■ Fred Ortega, Field Representative for Congresswoman Judy
Chu
■ Bill Baca, Field Representative for Senator Gloria Romero
■ Jorge Marquez, Field Representative for Senator -Elect Dr. Ed
Hernandez
Mayor/Chairman Sanderson called a recess at 7:40 p.m.
The City Council/CDC reconvened at 7:50 p.m. with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem/Vice
Chair Herfert.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued)
Shirley Buchanan Shirley Buchanan, West I Covina resident, thanked Jeff Anderson
and Tom Bachman 'for their response to a prior inquiry;
congratulated Councilmember Hernandez; hoped that more
information would be disseminated to the public on how they can
express interest in filling the Council vacancy.
Boris Duarte Boris Duarte, West Covina resident, addressed several past
decisions made by the Council that have affected his neighborhood
stating that Councilmember Hernandez best represented his views;
addressed the Council's future decision to fill the Council vacancy
and voiced his support of the appointment of Fred Sykes to replace
Roger Hernandez:
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, congratulated Roger
Hernandez and addressed the decision of the Council to fill the
vacancy supporting the appointment of Fred Sykes; suggested a
tutorial page to operate the new audio on the website and requested
video access be added.
Elsie Messman Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, congratulated Roger
Hernandez on his job in representing the people and supported the
appointment of Fred Sykes as his council replacement; addressed a
lack of transparency; and addressed several budget related issues.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, addressed the success of
West Covina High School football team; congratulated
Councilmember Hernandez. on his election to the Assembly;
expressed his concerns with no independent thinkers on Council;
expressed concerns with the City's budget; and voiced his support
for Fred Sykes.
Fredrick Sykes Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, expressed his gratitude to
those who spoke in support of him and addressed budget issues.
Forrest Wilkens Forrest Wilkens, West Covina resident, addressed his recent visit
to the local theater and their exit doors, which didn't work, and his
follow-up with the Fire Dept:; stated that the Council should seek
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the best qualified replacement for Roger Hernandez whom he
stated is Fred Sykes.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, spoke on voters' choices
and expressed his support for Herb Redholtz who has been
involved in the city for over �20 years.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
Minutes Special City Council Minutes of October 5, 2010
Regular City Council Minutes of October: 5; 2010
Regular City Council Minutes of October 19, 2010
Regular Joint City Council/CDC Minutes of November 2, 2010
2) Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
Summary of Actions Planning Commission 11/09/10
3) Claims Against the City of West Covina
Claims Government Tort Claim Denials (deny & notify claimant)
Recommendation is that the following Government Tort Claims be
denied and the claimants and/or their respective attorneys be so
notified.
■ John Keyzers vs. City of West Covina
■ Katherine. Kay Gonzalez vs. City of West Covina
■ Estate of Evangelina Abundis/Al Mendoza, et al vs. City of
West Covina
4) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office
Appointment — Mosquito Vector Appointment of City Council/City Staff Representative to San
Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector' Control District Board of
Trustees
Recommendation is that the City Council re -appoint Mayor
Shelley Sanderson to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector
Control District Board of Trustees to a two-year term.
5) Miscellaneous - Community Development Commission
Ashdon Development ENA Extension to an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Ashdon
Development West Covina, Inc.
Recommendation is that the Community Development
Commission Board ("CDC Board") approve a six-month extension
to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement ("ENA") with Ashdon
Development West Covina, Inc., "("Ashdon") in order to finalize
the terms of sale and development of the AAA Pad located at the
northeast corner of Azusa Avenue and Giambi Lane Intersection,
and authorize the Executive Director to prepare and execute the
extension.
6) Miscellaneous - Community Services Department
Sports League Use of City Facilities Sports Council League In -Kind Use of City Facilities
Recommendation is that the City Council approve:
1. A reduction in the West Covina Sports Council league
residency requirement from 70% to 65%.
2. A condition that a Sports Council league resident team must be
present at all times when using City -owned playing areas,
except during an authorized tournament or regional play.
3. A Sports Council league registration prerequisite of 12 teams
or 150 players in order to maintain free use of City -owned
playing areas.
7) Miscellaneous — Public Works Department
CA Building/Fire Codes California Building and California Fire Code Ordinance
Introduction
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Recommendation is. that the . City Council take the following
actions:
1. Introduce the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIF.ORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, IV, VI AND VII; CHAPTER 9,
ARTICLE I; AND CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 1I OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF
THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE, THE 2010 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE,
2010 CALIFORNIA . MECHANICAL CODE, 2010
r CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2010 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2010 CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, AND. THE 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2009
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2. Set December 7; .201.0 as the date for a Public Hearing
concerning the adoption of the California Building Code and
the International and California Fire Codes cited above.
8) Miscellaneous — Risk Management
Third Party Claims Administrator Award of Bid — General Liability Third Party Claims
Administration Services Contract
Recommendation is that the City Council authorize the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute a five-year contract with
NovaPro Risk Solutions, LP to provide General Liability Third
Party Claims Administration (TPA) Services, effective January 1,
2011.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Touhey and seconded by Hernandez to approve all
items on the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Motion carried by,4 0.
COUNCILMEMBER/CDC COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Councilmember Touhey congratulated Councilmember Hernandez
on his election to the Assembly.
Councilmember Hernandez read into the record a letter to the City
Council in which he supported ,the appointment of Fred Sykes to
fill the city council vacancy seat with his election to the Assembly.
Councilmember Lane congratulated Councilmember Hernandez.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the
meeting at 8:38 p.m. in memory of Senator Jenny Oropeza, who
represented Senate District 28... -
Motion carried by 4 — 0.
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Assisiant-Cit'Cleilk Susan Rush
Mayor elley Sanderson .
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