07-15-2014 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 2014
Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:08 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Officer Jeff Mosley
West Covina Police Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Toma
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tern Sykes
Councilmembers Spence, Toma, Warshaw
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Nichols reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council/Community Development Commission/Parking Authority
and Successor Agency agendas were announced for inclusion in
the closed session discussion with all members present and Mayor
Herfert arriving at 6:15 p.m.
Items on the City Council/Community Development
Commission/Parking Authority and Successor Agency agendas
(total of 6 cases between both agendas) pertaining to CalTrans:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation - Case
Number: BC519400 — State of California v. City of ' West Covina,
Successor Agency to the West Covina Redevelopment Agency,
West Covina Community Development Agency: Case Number: BC
519545 — State of California v. City of West Covina, Successor
Agency to the West Covina Redevelopment Agency, West Covina
Community Development Commission; Case Number: BC519543
— State of California v: City of West Covina, Successor Agency to
the West Covina Redevelopment Agency, the West Covina Parking
Authority; Case Number: BC519546 — State of California v. City
of West Covina, Successor Agency to the West Covina
Redevelopment Agency; Case BC516022 — State of California v.
City of West Covina, Successor Agency to the West Covina
Redevelopment Agency; Case Number: BC519544 — State of
California v. Successor Agency to the West Covina Redevelopment
Agency — Nichols reported that this item was discussed with
Special Counsel; the City Council and Successor Agency gave
direction to Special Counsel on how to proceed on those actions
with no reportable action.
Item on the City Council agenda - Conference with Council
— Public Employment — City Attorney — Nichols reported that the
City Council discussed the hiring of a new city attorney with no
reportable action on this item.
Item on the City Council agenda - Conference with Labor
Negotiators - City Negotiators: Chung, McKay — Confidential
Employees, Maintenance & Crafts Employees, Non -Sworn Safety
Support Employees, W.C. Police Management Association, W.C.
Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226, General
Employees, Mid -Management Employees, W.C. Police Officers
Association, W.C. Firefighters' Management Association —
Nichols reported that the City Council considered the negotiations
of all of the employee groups with no reportable action taken but
the matter was not completed and Council will return to Closed
Session to continue negotiations with the various employee groups
at the conclusion of the open session.
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Item on the City Council and Successor Agency agenda -
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation — City of West
Covina v. Hassen Imports Partnership, et al.; Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. KC048157; In re Hassen Imports
Partnership, Debtor, United States Bankruptcy Court Case No.
2:11-bk-42068-ER; In re Hassen Imports Partnership, Debtor,
United States District Court Case No. 2:13-cv-07532-CAS —
Nichols reported that there were two items considered; 1) the
sharing of a city attorney memo with other Counsel with no
reportable action taken; 2) Deputy City Attorney Nichols
announced that after extended negotiations, a settlement was
reached a few weeks ago which was distributed among the parties
for signatures and attachments of the appropriate documents and
finalized.
He further stated: The Oversight Board to the Successor
Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the Community
Development Commission of the City of West Covina approved
the terms of the Settlement Agreement and the previously agreed
upon by and between the city of West Covina and the Successor
Agency and the various Alhassen entities resolving the ongoing
disputes between the parties involved in the various litigation
matters which are also listed on tonight's City Council and
Successor Agency Special meeting agendas, those are the Superior
Court cases and the Bankruptcy cases. The City Council
previously approved the terms of the Settlement Agreement by a
vote of four (4) AYES — Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, and Spence and
one (1) abstention by Mayor/Chairman Herfert not participating in
that action. The approval required further approval of the various
Alhassen entities which has since been received and also consent
from the Oversight Board which was obtained on July 3, 2014.
The Settlement Agreement is available in the office of the City
Clerk for anyone wishing to review or obtain the terms of the
Settlement Agreement. This report is being made pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.1.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Chung announced that Item 13 — Appeal of Planning
Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 13-04,
Categorical Exemption, Applicant: Los Angeles SMSA (Standard
Metropolitan Statistical Area) LP (DBA Verizon Wireless),
Appellant: Sheena Heng and Property Owners in South Hills
Country), Location: 2655 S. Citrus Street (South Hills Country
Club) — which is a continued hearing from the Council meeting on
June 3, 2014, announced that staff received a request from the
Applicant Verizon Wireless to continue this item to September 2,
2014 to allow them time to submit the requested materials.
Staff suggested that Council move this item forward for
Council to consider whether to continue the matter to September 2,
2014. If Council decides to continue the matter to September 2,
2014, residents present do not need to stay and can then return on
September 2 instead. In addition, if this matter is continued to a
date specific no further noticing is required.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to continue Item 13 -
Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 13-04, Categorical Exemption, Applicant: Los Angeles
SMSA (Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area LP (DBA Verizon
Wireless), Appellant: Sheena Heng and Property Owners in South
Hills Country), Location: 2655 S. Citrus Street (South Hills
Country Club) to the City Council meeting of September 2, 2014
per the Applicant's request (Verizon Wireless).
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
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NOES: None
Mayor Herfert announced that Item # 13 will be continued to
September 2, 2014 and Deputy City Attorney Nichols announced
that no further noticing will be provided. Tonight's motion by the
Council and announcement to continue the appeal to the Council
meeting on September 2, 2014 will be the only notice and
announcement given.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Herfert called forward Glenn Kennedy representative of
District 19 Little League, and manager Andrew Guerrero of the
Pacific Coast Little League Minor Rays to receive certificates of
recognition as City Minor Tournament Champions.
Mayor Herfert called forward Paul Davis, Manager of the National
Little League Seven and Eight Year Olds Pacific Coast Little
League Minor Rays to receive certificates of recognition as District
19 Tournament Champions.
Mayor Herfert called forward John Hughes West Covina Muscular
Dystrophy Association Committee, who thanked the City and staff
for their support of the 4t" of July event.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vickie Scheliga Vickie Scheliga, West Covina resident, announced the upcoming
National Night Out event on August 5 and briefly covered the
history behind the event.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, congratulated
Councilmember Warshaw on his successful surgery; congratulated
Shannon Yauchzee on his pending appointment in Baldwin park;
addressed recounts and costs to candidates suggesting the law be
changed.
Shirley Buchannan Shirley Buchannan, West Covina resident, expressed best wishes
to Shannon Yauchzee from the community; thanked the City and
the Hughes Foundation and the Elks for the 4tn of July event;
addressed the court decision on the San Bernardino Rd. project and
requested the City Council not support any proposed appeal; on
behalf of the resident, requested a report about the homes on Azusa
between Aroma Drive and Big League Dreams that seem to be
sliding down the hill.
Angie Gillingham Angie Gillingham, West Covina resident, suggested a moratorium
on building until the City plan [General Plan] is in place; addressed
the current plan and the impact on City developments.
Carlos Sanchez Carlos Sanchez, West Covina resident, supported the Brandywine
Homes project and stated his reasons.
Elsie Messman Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, addressed the litigation
decision of the West Covina Homes project on San Bernardino
Road; addressed and requested a response from the Mayor
regarding his conflict in the Alhassen settlement; addressed the
departure of the Public Works Director Shannon Yauchzee.
Mayor Herfert addressed his conflict with the Alhassen litigation.
Miriam Nakamara Miriam Nakamara, West Covina resident, addressed the
intersection of Cameron and Barranca and the proposed cell tower
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at the location and liability if an accident or injury occurred if the
cell tower was to fall.
Dave Stewart Dave Stewart, West Covina resident, made suggestions on blight
and recycled water.
Bill Robinson Bill Robinson, West Covina resident, spoke in support of Royall
Brown for appointment to the Community and Senior Services
Commission; requested the Council abide by the 1997 fire service
ballot measure results.
Brian Levy Brian Levy, West Covina resident, spoke in support of the
proposed development on Holt [Brandywine Homes] commenting
on the improvements to the neighborhood.
Gail Levy Gail Levy, West Covina resident, also spoke in support of the
Brandywine development project detailing the need to replace trees
and bring in improvements to the community.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, thanked Shannon Yauchzee
for his service to the community; addressed the Oversight Board
Special meeting on July 3, 2014 regarding the Settlement
Agreement on the Alhassen litigation; addressed the West Covina
Homes development on San Bernardino Road.
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed Mayor
Herfert's conflict of interest in the Alhassen litigation; addressed
Mayor Herfert's history of voting on development projects.
Lola Finley Lola Finley, West Covina resident, commented on the loss of the
City's Public Works director, Shannon Yauchzee thanking him for
working closely with the community; spoke in support of the
Brandywine project; spoke in support of cancelation of meeting on
National Night Out.
Carolyn Arndt Carolyn Arndt, West Covina resident, addressed the court decision
regarding the litigation of the project by WC Homes on San
Bernardino Road.
Mohammed Hassen Mohammed Hassen, West Covina resident, addressed the potential
danger of building structures in the vicinity of the intersection of
Cameron and Barranca stating there are no earthquake regulations
for cell towers.
Gail Zauss Gail Zauss, West Covina resident, addressed several social and
environmental concerns and urged the Council to send a message
to the Governor, President, and Congress to take action.
Eric Donnelly Eric Donnelly, West Covina resident, addressed the Brandywine
project opposing the addition of the gate on the development area
to Oak Knoll, which the residents and developer agreed to not
install and suggested a time lock on the gate for school hours.
Shannon Yauchzee Shannon Yauchzee, City Public Works Director, addressed the
restriction on the use of reclaimed water as brought forth by a
speaker.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration as follows: Mayor Herfert requested Item
#2 - Ordinance for Adoption, General Plan Amendment No. 13-04,
East Hills Master Plan Revision No. 13, Zone Change No. 13-04,
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact,
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Applicant: Brandywine Homes and the Irvine Asset Group (Brett
Whitehead), Location: 3228, 3238 and 3244 Holt Avenue,
Councilmember Spence requested Item #3 - Ordinance for
Adoption, Implementation of Low Impact Development Ordinance
in Accordance with the Los Angeles County Municipal Stormwater
Permit, Item #7 - Award of Professional Services Agreementfir
for
Cost Allocation Plan and Cost of Services Study. Item #11 -
Award of Contract for General Plan Update Consultant, and
Councilmember Toma requested Item #9 - Request ,from
Councilmember James Toma for a Report on the City '.s
Implementation of Recommendations of the Los Angeles County
Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding Cities of Los Angeles County
Fiscal Health, Governance, Financial Management and
Compensation, Specifically the Implementation of a Fraud
Reporting Policy.
Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
1) Minutes Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2014, 3:30 p.m.
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2014
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2014
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2014
Item 2 pulled from the Consent Calendar for .separate
consideration.
2) Ordinances for Adoption
Brandywine Homes GPA 13-04 General Plan Amendment No. 13-04
East Hills Master Plan Revision No. 13
Zone Change No. 13-04
Mitigated negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Brandywine Homes and the Irvine Asset Group
(Brett Whitehead)
Location: 3228, 3238 and 3244 Holt Avenue
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 13-04
Item 3 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
3) Ordinance for Adoption
Low Impact Development Implementation of Low Impact Development Ordinance in
Accordance with the Los Angeles County Municipal Stormwater
Permit
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. — AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9-36 OF ARTICLE 1I OF
CHAPTER 9 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO STORMWATER AND URBAN RUN-OFF
POLLUTION CONTROL
Claims Against the City
4) Government Tort Claim Denial
Claims Against the City Recommendation is that the City Council deny the following
Government tort Claim, and the claimant and/or his respective
attorney be so notified.
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Richard Lozano vs. City of West Covina
City Manager's Office
5) Cancelation of August 5, 2014 City Council Meeting
Cancelation of August 5, 2014 Recommendation is that the City Council cancel the August 5,
Council Meeting 2014 City Council meeting due to the National Night Out.
Community Services Department
6) Extension of Public Safety and Public Works Radio Lease
100 N. Citrus Avenue Radio System Agreement — 100 North Citrus Avenue
Recommendation is that the City Council approve a five (5) year
lease extension between the City of West Covina and Davenport
Citrus Partners, LLC for use of space at 100 North Citrus Avenue
for the City's Public Safety and Public Works Radio System.
Item 7 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
Finance and Administrative Services Department
7) Award of Professional Services Agreement for Cost Allocation
Cost Services Study Consultant Plan and Cost of Services Study
Recommendation is that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute a professional services agreement with
Revenue and Cost Specialists, LLC, to prepare a cost allocation
plan and a cost of services study, for a not to exceed amount of
$38,000 from account 110.13.131.6120, for the Mayor's signature.
8) Fiscal Year 2014-15 Investment Policy
Investment Policy Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the City's
Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
Item 9 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
Request from Councilmember James Toma for a Report on the
City's Implementation of Recommendations of the Los Angeles
County Civic Grand Jury Report Regarding Cities of Los Angeles
County Fiscal Health, Governance, Financial Management and
Compensation, Specifically the Implementation of a Fraud
9) Reporting Policy
Fraud Reporting Policy Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
10) Increase in Rates for Meyers Nave Legal Services Agreement
Meyers Nave Legal Services Recommendation is that the City Council approve the first
amendment to agreement for labor attorney services with Meyers
Nave.
Item 11 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
Planning Department
11) Award of Contract for General Plan Update Consultant
General Plan Update Consultant Recommendation is that the City Council:
1) Approve the selection of Rangwala Associates in the amount
of $549,855 to provide consulting services associated with
updating the City's General Plan.
2) Approve the participation of the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) in the General Plan
Update. SCAG has agreed to provide $200,000 in funding for
the project and will pay the consultant directly for their
services.
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CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve all items listed
on the Consent Calendar as presented except Item # 2, Item #3,
Item #7, Item 9, and Item 11.
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
Item #2 Ordinance for Adoption, General Plan Amendment No. 13-04,
East Hills Master Plan Revision No. 13, Zone Change No. 13-04,
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact,
Applicant: Brandywine Homes and the Irvine Asset Group (Brett
Whitehead), Location: 3228, 3238 and 3244 HoltAvenue
Mayor Herfert shared several concerns with the project and briefly
explained the reasons for opposing the project.
Councilmember Spence said he was concerned with the addition of
the gate to the project and inquired how the gate can be eliminated.
Councilmember Warshaw supported a timed lock on the gate.
Council discussion ensued regarding traffic circulation within the
complex and the pedestrian gate.
Mayor Herfert reported for the record on two letters received
regarding the project.
Motion Motion by Warshaw to adopt the ordinance with the stipulation
that the pedestrian gate be open only during travel time to and from
school.
Deputy City Attorney Nichols informed the Council that
the ordinance cannot be changed at this point to include
Councilmember Warshaw's change.
Revised motion Revised motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to adopt the
following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2261 ORDINANCE NO. 2261 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 13-04
Motion carried 4 — 1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw
NOES: Herfert
Item #3 Ordinance for Adoption, Implementation of Low Impact
Development Ordinance in Accordance with the Los Angeles
County Municipal Stormwater Permit
Councilmember Spence stated he would not vote to approve the
item and asked if there was a process for items on the Consent
Calendar in such instances.
Deputy City Attorney Nichols explained that a
councilmember can vote on the Consent Calendar and state their
dissenting vote on a specific item at the same time rather than
pulling the item for separate consideration.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Warshaw to adopt the
following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2262 ORDINANCE NO. 2262 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 9-36 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 9
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
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STORMWATER AND URBAN RUN-OFF POLLUTION
CONTROL
Motion carried 4 — 1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: Spence
Item # 7 Award of Professional Services Agreement for Cost Allocation
Plan and Cost of Services Study
Councilmember Spence inquired about costs to residents and
whether online services have reduced costs.
Proposed consultant Rich Kermer responded to questions
and Councilmember Toma gave reasons for the need to do the
study.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to award a
professional services agreement for a cost allocation plan and cost
ofservices study.
Motion carried 3 — 2 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw
NOES: Spence, Herfert
Item #9 Request from Councilmember James Toma for a Report on the
City's Implementation of Recommendations of the Los Angeles
County Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding Cities of Los Angeles
County Fiscal Health Governance, Financial Management and
Compensation, Specifically the Implementation of a Fraud
Reporting Policy
Councilmember Toma stated his reason for pulling this report to
inquire how the Fraud Policy was going to be promoted.
City Manager Chung responded to his questions.
Motion Motion by Sykes and seconded by Warshaw to receive and file this
report as recommended by staff.
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
Item #I1 Award of Contract for General Plan Update Consultant
Councilmember Spence had questions regarding the General Plan
process, GIS services being proposed, and the SCAG grant
funding.
Planning Director Jeff Anderson responded to these
questions.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to:
1) Approve the selection of Rangwala Associates in the amount
of $549,855 to provide consulting services associated with
updating the City's General Plan.
2. Approve the participation of the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) in the General Plan
Update. SCAG has agreed to provide $200,000 in funding for
the project and will pay the consultant directly for their
services.
Motion carried 4 — 1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: Spence
HEARINGS
Public Hearing
Code Amendment No. 13-05
Donation Drop Boxes
12) General Exemption
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Donation Drop Boxes Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Mayor Herfert proceeded to open the hearing and Planning
Director Anderson provided the staff report outlining the initial
review of this particular code by the Planning Commission with
the subsequent City Council public hearing on March 4, 2014. The
City Council referred the matter back to the Planning Commission
for further consideration of donation drop boxes at religious
facilities. The Planning Commission held a study session on
March 25, 2014 and a Public Hearing on April 22, 2014 at which
time they recommended approval of the following:
• Option 2: Exempt donation drop boxes for non-profit
businesses and religious facilities, which place and operate
their own donation drop boxes on the property at which
they operate.
• Add the following sentence at the end of the definition of
Drop Boxes: The term "donation drop boxes" does not
include any such box located inside of a building or
structure.
• Add the following standard: Graffiti -resistant coatings
shall be used on approved donation drop boxes to assist in
deterring graffiti.
Anderson then offered to answer any questions.
Public testimony Mayor Herfert opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and called for public comments.
Close testimony With no one wishing to address City Council, Mayor Herfert
closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Councilmember Spence thanked staff for including an exemption
for religious facilities in the code, but cited his -reason for voting no
to approve the recommendation.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Warshaw to introduce the
following ordinance:
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 DONATION DROP BOXES
Motion carried 4 — 1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: Spence
The following Appeal Hearing was continued to the City Council
Meeting of September 2, 2014 by Council vote under Changes to
the Agenda
Appeal Hearing
Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 13-04
Categorical Exemption
Applicant: Los Angeles SMSA (Standard Metropolitan
Statistical Area) LP (DBA Verizon Wireless)
Appellant: Sheena Heng and Property Owners in South Hills
13) Location: 2655 S. Citrus Street (South Hills Country Club)
Cell Tower at South Hills This Appeal Hearing was continued to the City Council Meeting of
September 2, 2014 by Council vote under Changes to the Agenda
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DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
City Clerk's Office
14) Appointment of Community and Senior Services Commissioner
Community/Senior Services Mayor Herfert announced the subject matter and called for the staff
report. Assistant City Clerk Rush provided a brief report calling
for the filling of a vacancy on the Community and Senior Services
Commission due to the resignation of Commissioner Rod
Perryman on May 15, 2014 whose term will expire on March 31,
2016. Ms. Rush announced that six applicants are being
considered for appointment to the position and are present to
introduce themselves to Council. She outlined the process of
appointment with the adoption of a resolution with three
affirmative votes to fill the unexpired term that ends in 2016.
Mayor Herfert proceeded to call forward the following applicants
to address Council:
Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident introduced himself and
spoke on his participation in other commissions and his desire to
serve the City.
Stewart York, West Covina resident, introduced himself as a 34
year resident of the City and shared his past involvement and
stated it would be a privilege to serve the City and asked for
Council's support.
Royall Brown, West Covina resident, introduced himself and
provided his professional background stating he would be an asset
to the community and the commission and asked for Council's
support.
Jill Quezada, West Covina resident, introduced herself, expressed
her desire to help enhance services to seniors and the community
and asked that Council consider her for the position.
Benson Leon, West Covina resident, introduced himself and
expressed interest in being part of making improvements to City
parks and the community for the enjoyment of all including his 3
year old daughter and asked to be considered for the vacant
position.
Mayor Herfert thanked the applicants for their interest in serving
West Covina and announced another applicant, Luann Arredondo
that could not attend tonight and asked Council for their
nominations.
Councilmember Toma nominated Luanne Arredondo.
Motion Councilmember Warshaw nominated Stewart York. Seconded by
Spence.
Motion failed 2 — 3 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Warshaw
NOES: Sykes, Toma, Herfert
Motion Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to nominate Luanne
Arredondo.
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
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Motion Motion by Sykes and seconded by Toma to adopt the following
resolution appointing Luanne Arredondo to the Community and
Senior Services Commission to serve the remaining three-year
term that expires on March 31, 2016:
Resolution No. 2014-34 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-34 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING LUANNE ARREDONDO TO THE WEST
COVINA COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES
COMMISSION
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
City Manager's Office
15) Approval of City Council Smart Goals and Objectives
Smart Goals and Objectives Mayor Herfert announced the subject matter and City Manager
Chung provided a brief introduction of the item and then
introduced Consultant Ray Patchett of Ray Patchett & Associates,
who provided a brief overview of the Smart Goals and Objectives,
the Performance Measures, how goals were prioritized and
Council's options for finalizing the report.
Councilmember Warshaw expressed concern with some of
the objectives and suggested a study session prior to approving the
goals and objectives. Mr. Patchett responded to their questions.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to set a Study
Session to review the Goals and Objectives.
Motion carried 5 - 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
Mayor Herfert asked that the information be available for the
residents on the website.
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report
Councilmember Spence reported on his attendance of Independent
Contract Cities Association workshops.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Warshaw requested a moratorium on Specific
Plans in residential zones.
Mayor Herfert announced grand openings at Del Taco and
Hobby Lobby.
He also called forward Shannon Yauchzee, Public Works
Director/City Engineer on his pending appointment as CEO of the
City of Baldwin Park to thank him for his service to the City.
Councilmembers Warshaw and Sykes also thanked Mr.
Yauchzee for his hard work and wished him the best.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Spence and seconded by Sykes to adjourn the meeting
at 10:31 p.m.
Sub tteclby
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Assistarit� it <<Clerk'Susan Rush
Mayor Ste e Herfe
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