10-15-2013 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
October 15, 2013
Mayor Sanderson called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:02 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Police Officer Jeff Mosley
West Covina Police
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Fredrick Sykes
ROLL CALL Mayor Sanderson, Mayor Pro Tern Herfert,
Councilmembers McIntyre, Sotelo, Sykes
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Cardinale reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council agenda were announced for inclusion in the closed session
discussion.
Items on the City Council agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — City
of Alhambra and 46 Other Cities v County of Los Angeles —
Direction was provided to settle this litigation with no settlement
agreement finalized and there is no further action to report.
Public Employment Performance Evaluation — City
Manager — Direction was given to prepare an agreement with no
reportable final action taken.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA No changes.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Sanderson called forward Interim Fire Chief Rick Genovese
to recognize Firefighter Randy Isaman for 28 years of service to
the West Covina Fire Department.
Mayor Sanderson called forward David Alfaro and Don Fernald
with West Covina Rotary to receive a proclamation declaring
October 23 — 31, 2013 as Red Ribbon Week.
Mayor Sanderson, assisted by Youth Pony Manager John Buhac,
presented certificates of recognition to West Covina Youth Pony
Pinto 8 Red All Stars to recognize their achievement as the Pinto 8
All -Stars Section Champions for 2013.
Mayor Sanderson, assisted by Little League Mets Manager Frank
Valles, presented certificates of recognition to West Covina
American Little League Mets to recognize their achievement as the
City Major Tournament Champions for 2013.
Mayor Sanderson, assisted by Little League Angels Manager
Danny Hernandez, presented certificates of recognition to West
Covina American Little League Angels to recognize their
achievement as the City Minor Tournament Champions for 2013.
Recess Mayor Sanderson recessed the City Council meeting at 7:36 p.m.
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The City Council reconvened their meeting at 7:47 p.m. with all
members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lola Finley Lola Finley, West Covina resident, inquired about obtaining a draft
of the rental ordinance before it is presented.
Norma Ingram Norma Ingram, West Covina resident, spoke in support of the
Centenarian program requesting her mother be recognized
Juan Reinoso Juan Reinoso, West Covina resident, addressed a previous Public
Record Request for graffiti records which were denied as
documents were deemed investigative records and addressed
current contractor and Graffiti Tracker records.
Jeremy Infranca Jeremy Infranca, West Covina resident, addressed the approval of
local development projects in his neighborhood; the conditions of
City parks; the lack of accessibility of elected officials and the lack
of responsiveness to the community by the Council.
Shirley Buchanan Shirley Buchanan, West Covina resident, requested to see the P &
L statements that are addressed within the 10/21/2003 1"
Amendment to the Maintenance and Operating Agreement for Big
League Dreams and quoted a statement in the agreement that
would allow public access to the statements.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, reminded residents to vote
at the upcoming election and praised Public Works Director
Shannon Yauchzee and the contractor who worked on the
intersection improvements of Amar and Azusa and requested a
review of the;traffic signals synchronization.
Corey Warshaw Corey Warshaw, West Covina resident, congratulated Council for
bringing forward the addition of two new officers and asked why
more officers are not being considered if the City has reserves as
stated in campaign material.
Dora Gomez Dora Gomez, appearing on behalf of Project 29:11, detailed the
activities of Project 29:11 and thanked Councilmember Robert
Sotelo for his assistance.
Forrest Wilkens Forrest Wilkens, West Covina resident, addressed comments made
by Mayor Sanderson at a previous meeting directed toward him
regarding children; addressed Mayor Sanderson's previous motion
to sell parkland at Shakespeare Park.
Cameron Saylor Cameron Saylor, West Covina resident, spoke on the usage of
Maverick Field by the Community.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, stated it is a Brown Act
violation for the City Attorney to prevent anyone from asking a
question of a councilmember during oral communications;
complimented those involved with the campaign for not using
negative campaign material during this election cycle;
complimented the current graffiti contractor; addressed the recent
free services provided to the community suggesting that it be more
readily publicized.
Deputy City Attorney Cardinale addressed the Brown Act
section governing oral communications in response to a speaker's
comment.
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John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed several
comments made by previous speakers including Maverick Park
and City reserves; addressed developers involving campaign
financing.
Marcia Hazelton Marcia Hazelton, West Covina resident, spoke in support of the
Centenarian Recognition Program requesting the Council to
recognize all 100 year -old residents.
Trudy Saltmarsh Trudy Saltmarsh, West Covina resident, addressed the rental
ordinance that has been brought forward and questioned why Ms.
Finlay cannot be involved in the process and spoke in support of
the ordinance; addressed publishing information to address graffiti
and inquired of traffic signal synchronization at Amar and Azusa.
City Manager Chung addressed speakers' concerns brought forth
regarding a rental ordinance; addressed the question on public
records act requests for information on the graffiti program.
Deputy City Attorney Cardinale addressed a speaker's request for
financial information on Big League Dreams Park.
Councilmembers addressed and responded to concerns brought
forth by speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
1) Minutes Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2013
Ordinance for Adoption
Code Amendment No. 13-06
Density Bonus Standards
2) Ordinance for Adoption Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2250 ORDINANCE NO. 2250 — 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 DENSITY
BONUS STANDARDS IN THE LOW- AND MODERATE -
INCOME AND SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING SECTION OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE
This item was pulled off the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
City Manager's Office
3) Centenarian Recognition Program
Centenarian Recognition Recommendation is that the City Council formally approve the
implementation of the Centenarian Recognition Program.
Public Works
Update on Security Measures for the Paseo behind the 1800 Block
4) Paseo improvements at of Woodgate Drive
Woodgate Drive Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Herfert and seconded by Sotelo to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar as presented except Item 3 —
Centenarian Recognition Program.
Motion carried by 5 - 0
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Item 3 Centenarian Recognition Program
Councilmember Sykes elaborated on his request to formalize a
centenarian recognition program for the City of West Covina.
Motion Motion by Sykes and seconded by McIntyre to approve the
implementation of a formal Centenarian Recognition Program.
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Robert Sotelo
Approval of Two Additional Police Officer Positions within the
5) Adding Police Officers for FY General Fund Police Department Operating Budget for Fiscal Year
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City Manager Chung provided a brief staff report on the addition
of two police officers through savings and additional revenues.
Following Council comments, Chung addressed in more
detail, how the City will fund the additional officers.
Motion Motion by Sotelo and seconded by McIntyre to approve the
addition of two police officers.
Motion carried by 4 — 1 (Sykes - No).
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Herfert requested that the Vine Street speed limit
issue be brought back to the next agenda for reconsideration.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded to adjourn the Council meeting at
9:26 p.m. in memory of Helena Redondo, former City
Commissioner.
Motion carried by 5 - 0.
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Assistant Cit Clerk Susan Rush n01�
Mayor Shelly Sa derson
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