08-18-2014 - Special Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
August 18, 2014
Mayor Herfert called to order the special meeting of the West Covina City Council at 6:03 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Herfert
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tern Sykes
Councilmembers Spence, Toma, Warshaw
City Manager Chung introduced Interim Public Works Director Chris Vogt. Mr. Vogt provided a brief
background of his work history.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed both items
listed on the agenda.
Phil Kaufman Phil Kaufman, West Covina resident, suggested the new city
attorney closely monitor cases that are remaining with Alvarez-
Glasman & Colvin, and mentioned that a couple of items on the
City Council Goals & Objectives should have a higher priority.
Royall Brown Royall Brown, West Covina resident, does not support a three year
agreement for the City Attorney suggesting a one year term.
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
City Manager's Office
Approval of Contract for West Covina City Attorney and
1) Successor Agency Legal Counsel Services
City Attorney Agreement Report presented by City Manager Chung to consider contract with
Jones & Mayer for City Attorney Services. Chung outlined the
recruitment process taken by the city and the proposed rates of the
firm.
Kim Barlow, partner with Jones & Mayer, provided a brief
background of her work experience. Ms. Barlow further stated that
AB 1344 does not apply to the hiring of her firm.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Sykes to approve a contract
with Jones & Mayer for West Covina City Attorney and Successor
Agency Legal Counsel Services.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
2) Discussion of City Council SMART Goals and Objectives
Goals and Objectives Ray Patchett of Ray Patchett & Associates reviewed the goals and
objectives that were developed and prioritized at the April 23,
20143 study session. Council discussion ensued and provided
additional direction and changes to the proposed objectives and
timelines of each goal. Council reviewed each individual goal
Special Meeting of August 18, 2014
providing direction and changes which will be incorporated into
the SMART Goals and Objectives.
The City Council was also presented with City department
performance measures. Both the Goals and Objectives and
department performance measure will be incorporated into the
2014-15 budget.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Herfert to receive
and file the department performance measures.
Motion carried 5-0
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to adjourn the special
meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
Submitt by
Assistant City Clerk Susan Rush
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