11-20-2012 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 20, 2012
Mayor Touhey called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:03 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Andrew Pasmant
City Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Herfert
ROLL CALL Mayor Touhey, Mayor Pro Tem Sanderson
Councilmembers Herfert, Sotelo, Sykes
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council and Successor Agency special meeting agendas were
announced for inclusion in the closed session discussion; all
members of the Council/Board were present.
CITY COUNCIL Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee
Organizations: Confidential Employees, Maintenance & Craft.
Employees, Non -Sworn Safety Support Employees, General
Employees, Mid -Management Employees, Miscellaneous
Unrepresented Management Employees: Assistant City Clerk,
Assistant City Manager, Community Development Dir.,
Community Services Dir., Deputy City Manager, Finance
Director, Fire Chief, Dir. Human Resources, Planning Director,
Police Chief, Public Works Dir/City Engineer, Dir. Risk
Management — A report was presented on the matter with no final
action taken and nothing further to report.
Public Employment — City Manager — This matter was not
discussed; however, the City Council reserves the right to recess
back into Closed Session, if necessary.
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR - Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation - City
AGENCY of West Covina and City of West Covina Community Development
Commission v. Hassen Imports Partnership, et al and related cross
complaints and cases — A briefing was provided by Legal Counsel
with no action taken and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Pasmant requested that Item #10 — Resolution of
Intention to Amend the Contract Between CaIPERS and the City
of West Covina; First Reading of Ordinance to Amend the
Retirement Benefit for Local Police Members Entering
Membership in the Police Classification to 3% @ 55 — be
removed from the consent calendar and placed under Departmental
Regular Matters. City Council concurred.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Touhey called forward Joe Calderon, National Little
League Brewers, to assist in awarding Certificates of Recognition
to the 2012 Minor Division Champs of the National Little League.
Mayor Touhey called forward Bobby Cortez, Manager of the
American Little League Dodgers to assist in awarding certificates
of Recognition to the 2012 Minor Division District 19 Champs.
Mayor Touhey called forward Kurt Lippert, Manager of the
American Little League Padres to assist in awarding Certificates of
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Recognition to the 2012 Major Division City & District 19
Champions.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Cookie Nance Cookie Nance, West Covina resident, thanked Mayor Touhey for
serving as the Mayor and thanked the Council for the City's Dog
Park.
Carolyn Arndt Carolyn Arndt, West Covina resident, provided an update on
recent actions regarding the Injunction filed regarding the Civic
Center/Library Development; thanked Council for the Veterans'
Day Event.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, congratulated Mike Touhey
and thanked him for his service to the. City; spoke in favor of an
extension to the Graffiti Contract; requested an update on the status
of litigation between Hassen Imports and City of West Covina;
expressed his interest in the Planning Commission vacancy
requesting Council's consideration for the position.
Phillip Moreno Phillip Moreno, West Covina resident, addressed competitive
bidding and the current agenda item to extend the current graffiti
contract without going through the bidding process.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, thanked Mayor Touhey,
Councilmembers Herfert, Sotelo and Sykes, for their support of the
Veterans and the events to honor them; supported the proposed
extension of the City's current Graffiti contract.
Crystal Hernandez Crystal Hernandez, West Covina resident, thanked the City
Council for the amenities at Del Norte Park
Macy Tran Macy Tran, owner of Bath & Furry Works Pet Salon, thanked the
City Council for the dog park at Del Norte Park, and suggested a
bill board at the park to announce events.
Vincent Wong Vincent Wong, West Covina resident, expressed concern with
increased vandalism in the Shadow Oak area, which included
damage to his car, requesting City assistance.
Boris Duarte Boris Duarte, West Covina resident, addressed the upcoming
vacant Council seat stating that the recent vacancies have not been
filled by an independent, requesting the Council appoint an
independent thinker; addressed the recent contract extension with
Athens Services and the proposed Graffiti Contract extension:
Dave Siffel Dave Siffel, West Covina Police Officers' Association president,
addressed contract negotiations with the City and concerns with
misinformation during those negotiations.
Jerry Curcio Jerry Curcio, West Covina resident, thanked Mayor Touhey for his
service to the City; spoke in support of the Graffiti Contract
extension praising the work of the contractor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
1) Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2012
Minutes Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2012
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2012
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City Council Minutes of November 20, 2012
Commission Summary of Actions (receive & file)
2) Summary of Actions Planning Commission — October 23, 2012 and November 13, 2012
Claims Against the City
3) Government Tort Claim Denials (deny & notify claimant)
Claims Recommendation is that the City Council deny the following
Government Tort Claims and the claimants and/or their respective
attorneys be so notified.
• Jesus Fernando Quinonez vs. City of West Covina
• Irma A.. Franco -Taylor vs. City of West Covina
• Infinity Insurance Company/Lizeth Venus vs. City of West
Covina
Ordinances for Adoption
4) Registration, maintenance and Security of Properties in
Foreclosure Properties Ordinance Foreclosure
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2238 ORDINANCE NO. 2238 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION,
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF PROPERTIES IN
FORECLOSURE
Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes (accept & file)
5) Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2012
Traffic Committee Recommendation is that the City Council accept and file the
Traffic Committee Minutes of October 16, 2012:
I. Request:
City Initiated
That the restriping of Garvey Avenue North between the I-10 .
westbound off -ramp and Garvey Avenue North be reviewed.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That Garvey Avenue North between the I-10 westbound off -ramp
and Garvey Avenue North be restriped to include an additional
northbound travel lane.
II. Request:
City Initiated
That the installation of a stop sign on southbound Glendora
Avenue right turn lane at Vincent Avenue be reviewed.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That a stop sign be installed on southbound Glendora Avenue right
turn lane at Vincent Avenue.
III. Request:
Lilia Gonzalez -Gomez, Monte Vista Elementary School Principal
That the installation of no left turn and right turn only signs at
Monte Vista Elementary School be reviewed.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That a not left turn (R3-2) sign be installed on eastbound Eldred
Avenue on an existing street light pole in front of 1640 West
Eldred Avenue.
That a right turn only (R3-5R) sign be installed at the exit of the
westerly parking lot.
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IV. Request:
City Initiated
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on the
west side of Orange Avenue from Pacific Lane to Garvey Avenue
North adjacent to the Pacific Village condominiums every Tuesday
of each month from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on the
west side of Orange Avenue from Pacific Lane to Garvey Avenue
North adjacent to the Pacific Village Condominiums every
Tuesday of each month from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
City Manager's Office
Appointment of City Council/City Staff Representative to San
6) Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of
Trustees
SGV Moi/Vector Control Recommendation is that the City Council re -appoint Mayor Pro
Representative
ve Tern Shelley Sanderson to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito &
Vector Control District Board of Trustees to a two-year term.
Finance Department
7) 2011-12 and 2012-13 Fiscal Years Budget_ Update
Budget Update Recommendation is that the City Council:
1: Receive and file the budget update.
2. Appropriate $17,000 of Asset Forfeiture funds for replacement
of the Police Department phone system.
3. Appropriate $8,000 from the Sewer Fund reserves and $8,000
from the Gas Tax Fund reserves for replacement of the
Maintenance Yard phone system.
Fire Department
8) United States Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds for
Homeland Security Grant Funds Terrorism Liaison Officer Training
Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Accept United States Department of Homeland Security, 2011
Homeland Security Grant Program funding for Fire
.Department Terrorism Liaison.Officer (TLO) training.
2. Appropriate $7,616.00 to Account No. 227.32.3212.5113
(Personnel), and .$1,080 to Account No. 227.32.3212.6050
(Allowances).
9) Human Resources Department
Public Safety PERS Medical Change in PERS Medical Contract Health Contribution for the
Contribution Police Management Association, Police Officers' Association, Fire
Management Association and Firefighters' Association
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution to implement the change in the Safety medical benefits
to comply with the California Public Employees' Retirement
System Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act in
accordance with their corresponding Memoranda of
Understanding.
Resolution No. 2012-82 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-82 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING BENEFIT REVISIONS
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE WEST
COVINA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION,
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE WEST COVINA
POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, EMPLOYEES
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REPRESENTED 'r- BY THE WEST COVINA FIRE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AND EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE WEST COVINA FIREFIGHTERS'
ASSOCIATION, I.A.F.F., LOCAL 3226
The following item was moved . from the Consent Calendar to the
end of Departmental Regular Matters
10) Resolution of Intention to Amend the Contract Between CaIPERS
Local Police Members' Retirement and the City of West Covina; First Reading of Ordinance to
Amend the Retirement Benefit for Local Police Members Entering
Membership in the Police Classification to 3% a, 55.
Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to
contract between the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the West
Covina City Council, and;
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute required CaIPERS
certifications and documents for local police members entering
membership for the first time in the police classification (Safety),
amending the retirement benefit to 3% @ 55.
• Form CON-12, Certification of the Governing Body's
Action
• Form CON-12A, Certification of Compliance with
Government code Section 7507
• Form CON-30, Certification of Compliance with
Government Code Section 20475
Public Works Department
11) Extension of Contracts for Janitorial Services and Bus Shelter
Bus Shelter Maintenance Maintenance
Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Approve a three-year contract extension with Valley Light
Industries for Janitorial services with an option of two additional
one-year extensions. The extension includes an increase in annual
contract amount from $85,925.28 to $88,503.04 effective January
1, 2013, annual CPI adjustments, and an increase if State minimum
wage is increased.
2. Approve a three-year contract extension with Valley Light
Industries, for the cleaning of 88 City -owned bus shelters and 14
"Big Belly" solar trash compactors once a week, with an option of
two additional one-year extensions. The contract amount includes
an increase from $10.24 to $10.65 per shelter, for a total contract
price of $44,985.60 annually effective January 1, 2013, annual CPI
adjustments, and an increase if State minimum wage is increased.
12) City of West Covina Revised Energy Action Plan
Energy Action Plan Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file the
revised City of West Covina Energy Action Plan.
Police Department
13) Graffiti Removal Service Contract
Graffiti Removal Contract Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Accept the proposed contract extension and amendment
submitted by Tymeline Technology, for comprehensive graffiti
removal services, for an additional five years (through
September 1, 2012);
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment
with the terms presented in the staff report.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Councilmember Sykes requested that Item #13 — Graffiti Removal
Service Contract — be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration and Councilmember Sotelo requested that
Item #4 — Registration, Maintenance and Security of Properties
in Foreclosure — be removed for separate consideration; Mayor
Touhey announced that Item # 10 — Local Police Members'
Retirement has been moved from the Consent Calendar back under
Departmental Regular Matters.
Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar except Item #13 — Graffiti Removal
Service Contract; Item #4 — Registration, Maintenance and
Security of Properties in Foreclosure; and Item #10 — Local
Police Members' Retirement (moved to the end of Departmental
Regular Matters).
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
Item 4 Registration, Maintenance and Security of Properties in
Foreclosure
Councilmember Sotelo inquired why the fee was not included in
the ordinance.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman explained that City fees
are adopted and amended separately by resolution.
Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to adopt the
following ordinance. Motion carried by 5- 0.
Ordinance No. 2238 ORDINANCE NO. 2238 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL . CODE TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION,
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF PROPERTIES IN
FORECLOSURE
Item 13 Graffiti Removal Service Contract
Councilmember Sykes expressed concerns with a possible conflict
of interest with a worker of the graffiti contractor being a City
commissioner which gives the appearance of bias. Sykes had
questions relating the length of graffiti contract terms in the past
and inquired of Police Chief Wills who responded to his question.
Sykes also expressed concerns with graffiti on Edison light poles.
Councilmembers offered comments regarding these
concerns.
Motion Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Herfert to approve the
agreement amendment as proposed by Tymeline for an additional
5 years through September 1, 2019
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing
General Plan Amendment No. 08-02
Code Amendment No 12=01
Zone Change No. 12-02
14) Housing Element Update (2008-2014)
General Plan Amendment Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Mayor Touhey announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Touhey proceeded to open the hearing. Planning Director
Jeff Anderson briefly explained that the presentation would include
a draft Housing Element Update, draft Provisions to the Land Use
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Eleiient of the General Plan, and revisions to the General Plan
Map. Secondly, the Code Amendment to the Municipal Code will
include an element to allow Emergency Shelters for the Homeless,
Efficiency Units, and a Mixed Use Overlay Zone. The Zone
Change will add the Mixed Use Overlay Zone to the Central
Business District.
He then introduced Alexa Washburn, the Housing
Consultant, who covered the process of updating the Housing
Element and detail elements that include the Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA) and strategies to meet RHNA, and key
programs in the Housing Plan. The Housing Element sets policies
and goals related to housing and are a blueprint for guiding the
physical development of the City. She stated that the Housing
Element is one of seven State -mandated elements of the General
Plan that identifies housing needs for all income groups and
emphasized the importance to the City of having an updated,
certified Housing Element, especially for obtaining funding.
Planning Director Jeff Anderson reported on the General
Plan Land Use Element revisions and the General Plan Map
revisions, and the Code Amendments and the Zone changes.
Anderson went into the details that redefined land use elements
and designations and stated these include requirements for review
by Planning and the Police Department.
Public testimony Mayor Touhey proceeded, to open the public comment portion of
the hearing and called for comments in support or in opposition of
the Housing Element update.
Phillip Moreno, West Covina resident, inquired about the impact
the zone change would have on schools and providing sufficient
police officers for security and asked that the Police Department
and the School District provide information.
Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with the
provision that owners may install a second dwelling on their
property and that the language in the Housing Element encourages
this activity with incentives.
Close testimony There being no one else wishing to address Council, Mayor
Touhey proceeded to close the public testimony portion of the
hearing
Council discussion Councilmembers discussed the changes to the Housing Element
and the impact on the City's housing layout.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to adopt the
following resolutions.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented the following resolutions:
Resolution No. 2012-83 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-83 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 08-02, CODE AMENDMENT NO. 12-01
AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 12-02 PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970,
AS AMENDED
Resolution No. 2012-84 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-84 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 08-02
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
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Motion Motion by Herfeft and seconded by Sanderson to introduce the
following ordinances.
Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26
(ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO EMERGENCY SHELTER STANDARDS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING STANDARDS AND MIXED USE
OVERLAY STANDARDS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 12-02
Motion to introduce ordinances carried by 5 — 0.
Councilmember Herfert and Councilmember Sykes left the dais.
Public Hearing
15) Fee and Charge
Fee and Charge Mayor Touhey announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Touhey proceeded to open the hearing and Finance Director
Thomas Bachman provided a brief summary reporting an update
on City fees and highlighted specific changes.
Public testimony Mayor Touhey opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and called for public comments.
Close testimony There being no one wishing to address Council, Mayor Touhey
proceeded to close the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Councilmember Herfert returned to the dais.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sotelo to adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2012-85 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-85 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING AND INCREASING CERTAIN FEES
Motion carried by 4 — 0- 1 (Sykes — absent).
Councilmember Sykes returned to the dais.
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
City Manager's Office
16) Appointment of Planning Commissioner
Appointment of Planning Deputy City Manager Chris Freeland briefly reported that .a
Commissioner vacancy had occurred on the Planning Commission due to the
resignation of Rudy Valles. The names of those who submitted
applications were presented.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to nominate Paul
Blackburn to serve the remaining three-year term on the Planning
Commission that expires on March 31, 2013.
Mayor Touhey then opened the floor to other nominations.
There being no one wishing to make another nomination, Mayor
Touhey closed the floor to nominations.
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Assistant City Clerk Rush presented:
Resolution No. 2012-86 RESOLUTION NO. 2612-86 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING PAUL BLACKBURN TO THE WEST COVINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion carried by 4 — 0 — 1 (Sykes — No).
17) Finance Department
Amendment to Supplemental Amendment of the Supplemental Retirement Plan for City Council
Retirement Plan and Executive Employees
Assistant City Manager provided a brief report outlining the
amendment provisions stating it will extend the Supplemental
Retirement Plan provided to the City Council and Executive
Employees adopted in 2007 to include the City Manager who was
excluded when it was adopted. The amendment will provide the
City Manager with the same supplemental retirement benefit that is
currently provided to Department Heads. This is the only change
caused by this amendment with no other changes to benefits to
Department Heads or City Council.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to adopt the
following resolution:
Resolution No. 2012-87 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-87 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE PUBLIC
AGENCY RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PARS) SUPPLEMENTAL
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR CITY COUNCIL AND EXECUTIVE
EMPLOYEES
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
The , following item was moved from the Consent Calendar under
Changes to the Agenda
Resolution of Intention to Amend the Contract Between CaIPERS
18) (Previously 410) and the City of West Covina; First Reading of Ordinance to
Amendment to Retirement Benefits Amend the Retirement Benefit for Local Police Members Entering
for Local Police Members to 3% @ Membership in the Police Classification to 3% g 55
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Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sanderson to approve:
1. Adopting Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to
contract between the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the
West Covina City Council, and;
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute required CaIPERS
certifications and documents for local police members entering
membership for the first time in the police classification
(Safety), amending the retirement benefit to 3% @ 55.
• Form CON-12, Certification of the Governing Body's
Action
• Form CON-12A, Certification of Compliance with
Government code Section 7507
• Form CON-30, Certification of Compliance with
Government Code Section 20475
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATIONS
Councilmember Sotelo requested to bring back a report to review
the City's emergency preparedness in case of a disaster.
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COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1) Mayor Touhey announced that the City Council will now
reorganize.
Mayor's Comments Mayor Touhey expressed his thanks for the opportunity to serve as
Mayor; stated there are many new businesses coming into the City;
wished the next mayor the best and thanked the residents for
electing him to his new position with the Upper San Gabriel Valley
Water District.
Council Reorganization
Mayor Touhey requested a motion to uphold the Mayoral
Succession order.
Motion Motion by Sotelo and seconded by Touhey to uphold the Mayoral
Succession order and install Mayor Pro Tem Shelley Sanderson as
Mayor and, Councilmember Steve Herfert as Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
2) Presentation of Mayoral Plaque to Outgoing Mayor Touhey
Mayor Shelley Sanderson presented outgoing Mayor Touhey with
the Mayoral Plaque. Mayor Sanderson thanked Mayor Touhey for
his year of service as Mayor.
Councilmembers Councilmember Herfert thanked Mayor Touhey for his role in
supporting the City's economic development and for his business
acumen and.support of the City in the Oversight Board meetings.
Councilmember Sotelo also thanked Mayor Touhey for his service
to the Council and the community.
Councilmember Sykes stated while he and Mayor Touhey didn't
always agree, he admires his skill sets and thanked him for the
progress during his tenure.
3) Designation of Alternate to the L.A. County Sanitation District
Mayor Sanderson stated that, as Mayor, she automatically becomes
a member of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District and called for a motion for an Alternate
Director.
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Sanderson to appoint Mayor
Pro Tem Herfert as the Alternate Director. Motion carried by 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Touhey to adjourn the
meeting at 9:30 p.m. in memory of the following:
• Beatrice Duribe, long time resident
• Ann Butera, long time resident
• Larry Van Nostren, Lakewood Councilmember
Following adjournment of the regular meeting, the City Council
reconvened the Special Meeting Closed Session to discuss the
position of City Manager.
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