11-18-2014 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 2014
Mayor Herfert called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:10 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Pastor Kelly Dupee
West Covina Police Chaplain
Pastor at Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember James Toma
ROLL CALL Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tern Sykes
Councilmembers Spence, Toma, Warshaw
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow announced that there
was no reportable action in Closed Session and that Council will
return to Closed Session after the conclusion of the Open Session.
Barlow then responded to Councilmember Spence's request that
the City Council consider the release of certain settlement related
documents on the CGM case — West Covina Improvement
Association v. City of West Covina Case No. BS135923 on the
Agenda and commented that the reason these documents cannot be
released is that it reflects communications and negotiations that
occurred during a mediation which, under California Law remain
confidential even after the mediation is concluded.
[City Closed Session items:
Items on the City Council Agenda:
Conference with Property Negotiators — Property: 2121 E.
Shadow Oak Drive — Agency Negotiators: Chung, Lee, Freeland,
Barlow — Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease -
Conference with Labor Negotiators — City Negotiators:
Chung, McKay, Employee Organizations: Confidential Employees,
General Employees, Maintenance & Crafts Employees, Mid -
Management Employees, Non -Sworn Safety Support Employees,
W.C. Police Officers' Association, W.C. Police Management
Association, W.C. Firefighters' Management Association, W.C.
Firefighters'Association, I.A.FF, Local3226
Conference with Labor Negotiators — City Negotiator:
Chung — Miscellaneous Unrepresented Management Employees,
including: Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City
Manager/Connnunity Development Commission Director,
Community Services Director, Finance and Administrative
Services Director, Fire Chief, Planning Director, Police Chief,
Public Works Director and City Engineer
Public Employee Performance Evaluation — Title: City
Manager
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
West Covina Improvement Association v. City of West Covina, et
al., Superior Court Case No. 247712 — City of West Covina
Appellants, v. West Covina Improvement Association, Appellees,
Court ofAppeal Case No. B247712
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Inland Oversight Cornminee v. City of West Covina — Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. BS152091
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Veronica Perez v. City of West Covina
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Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Mqjor Whitlock v. City of West Covina
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —
Scott Fahey v. City of West Covina
Items on the Successor Agency Agenda:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation —Inland
Oversight Committee v. City of West Covina — Los Angeles County
Superior Court Case No. BS152091 ]
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Herfert called forward David Kuo, Owner of the Holiday
Inn in West Covina, and Mario De La Torre with Holiday Inn
West Covina to present the City with a check for the Community
Services Foundation to assist with upcoming Community events
and projects.
Mayor Herlert called forward Acting Fire Chief Larry Whithorn to
introduce the new members of the West Covina Fire Department:
Matthew Briskie, Jonathan Covert, Sherard Flores, Justin Goodey,
Kyle Hargrove, David Matyas, and Mac Rodesky.
Acting Fire Chief Whithorn then called forward and
introduced the City's new Assistant Fire Chief, James (Jim)
Rudroff.
City Manager Chung called forward Dennis Swink, to
introduce him as the City's Interim Finance Director and former
City Controller.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Ogden George Ogden, West Covina resident, thanked Mayor Steve
Herfert for his service to the City as Mayor..
Vanessa Pina Vanessa Pina, West Covina resident, thanked City Council for
consideration of the resolutions in support of In -Home Care
Providers workforce and National Family Caregivers' Month.
Rachel Lewis Rachel Lewis, West Covina resident, thanked the City Council for
the opportunity to speak before the Council and asked for their
support of In -Home Care providers.
William Elliott William Elliott, West Covina resident, addressed Mayor Herfert's
leadership within the City and City's financial status; addressed
Concealed Weapons carry permits.
Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, addressed Veteran's Day
event held at City hall and the Field of Valor in Covina; thanked
Mayor Herfert for his service to the City; as Mayor Pro Tern will
be the new Mayor, asked that council work together; and expressed
support for the Volunteer Wall painting program.
Dana Sykes Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed Volunteer Wall
Painting Program and Graffiti Abatement.
BradMcFadden Brad McFadden, West Covina resident, addressed the
reorganization of the Council, thanked Mayor Herfert for his
service to the community, commended the Council for their hard
work.
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John Shewmaker John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed City's finances/
transparency; and the City Manager's response to public records
requests.
Lisa Mayo Lisa Mayo, West Covina resident, thanked Mayor Herfert and
Mayor Pro Tem Sykes for their hard work.
Mike Sullivan Mike Sullivan, West Covina resident, spoke on the Bainbridge
Swim Club and his desire to maintain the facility.
Ashley Rozatti Ashley Rozatti, West Covina resident, introduced herself as the
new field representative to Assemblyman Roger Hernandez' office
and announced their Annual Toy Drive.
Wen Wen Zhan Wen Wen Zhan, West Covina Library, announced upcoming
Library events.
Juan Reinoso Juan Remoso, West Covina resident, addressed the current Graffiti
abatement program and proposed Volunteer Paint Program.
Bruce Leinbach Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, addressed appointed
commissioner terms and the current appointment process;
congratulated Council for two new car dealerships in town.
Eugenia Reyes Eugenia Reyes, West Covina resident, congratulated and thanked
Mayor Pro 'rem Sykes for his hard work with the community and
expressed disappointment of condition of soccer fields.
Mayor Herfert responded to Ms. Reyes concern with the fields
informing her they are the property of the School District and
asked staff to assist her in contacting the School District.
City Manager Chung responded to speakers' comments and
concerns regarding requested information and commissioners'
terms.
Mayor Pro Tern Sykes asked that City Attorney respond to
a speaker's concern regarding requests for information when a
contract is involved and City Attorney Barlow provided a
response.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Warshaw requested that Item #9 — Payment of
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Excess Liability & Workers' Compensation
Insurance Coverage and Approval of Continued Membership with
the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool (BIC'EP) — be pulled from
the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
1) Minutes Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2014
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 15. 2014
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2014
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2014
Commission Summary of Actions
2) Community/Senior Commission Summary of Action of September 9, 2014
3) Planning Commissioner Summary of Action of October 28, 2014 and November 11, 2014
Ordinance for Adoption
3) Ordinance for Adoption Public Works Contracting Ordinance
Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
ordinance:
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Ordinance No. 2268 ORDINANCE NO. 2268 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING ARTICLE X (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS) OF
CHAPTER 19 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC
PLACES) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
Treasurer's Report (receive & rile)
5) City Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ended November 30, 2014
Treasurer's Report Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
City Manager's Office
Election of Board Member and Alternate Representing Cities
6) without Prescriptive Water Pumping Rights to the San Gabriel
San Gabriel Basin Water Board Basin Water Quality Authority Board of Directors
Recommendation is that the West Covina City Council adopt the
following resolution casting its eleven (11) votes to South El
Monte Mayor Louie Aguinaga to serve on the San Gabriel Basin
Water Quality Authority Board of Directors to represent cities
without prescriptive water pumping rights:
Resolution No. 2014-47 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-47 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
CASTING ITS VOTES FOR SOUTH EL MONTE MAYOR
LOUIE AGUINAGA TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT
PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD
OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY
AUTHORITY
Community Development Commission
Loan Agreement Concerning Litigation Fees incurred for the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) Periods of
January 2013 to June 2013, June 2013 to December 2013, and
January 2014 to June 2014 which exceeded the litigation cost
7) estimates for those same periods, but mischaracterized under the
ROPS Loan Agreement administrative cost allowance
Recommendation is that the City Council approve the Loan
Agreement concerning Litigation Fees incurred for the ROPS
periods of January 2013 to June 2013, June 2013 to December
2013, and January 2014 to June 2014 which exceeded the litigation
cost estimates for those same periods, but mischaracterized under
the administrative cost allowance.
Finance and Administrative Services
8) Resolution Appointing the City of West Covina's Specific
BICEP Representative Representative and Alternate to the Big Independent Cities Excess
Pool (BICEP) Governing_ Board
Recommendation is that the City Council approve the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2014-48 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-48 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING A SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE TO THE BIG INDEPENDENT CITIES EXCESS
POOL (BICEP)
!tent No. 9 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
Payment of Fiscal Year 2014-15 Excess Liability & Workers'
9) Compensation Insurance Coverage and Approval of Continued
Workers' Compensation Membership with the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool (BICEP)
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Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Approve West Covina's continued membership in Big
Independent Cities Excess Pool Joint Powers Authority
(BICEP) for an additional three years beginning July 1, 2014;
2. Authorize payment of the City of West Covina's Fiscal Year
2014-15 excess workers' compensation coverage with BICEP
in the amount of $76,058 to be paid from account
363.15.1530.6418.
3. Authorize payment of the City of West Covina's Fiscal Year
2014-15 excess workers' compensation coverage with BICEP
in the amount of $76,058 to be paid from account
363.15.1530.6418.
Planning Department
11) Funding for General Plan Update Community Outreach
General Plan Update Recommendation is that the City Council appropriate $24,500
from the General Plan Maintenance Fund (550.22222) and transfer
to (110.21.2110.6270) to facilitate advertising and food for the
General Plan update and community outreach meetings.
Police Department
12) Grant from State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for Alcohol
ABC Grant Enforcement Overtime
Recommendation is that the City Council accept the State
Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) mini grant and
appropriate the $8,600 reimbursable grant as follows:
- $8,100 in 138.31.3110.51 13 for overtime for alcohol operations;
- $500 in 138.3 1.3 110.6050 for required grant training.
13) Asset Forfeiture Funds for Police Vehicles. Overtime, and Supplies
Asset Forfeiture Funds Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Appropriate a total of $1,558,400 in federal asset forfeiture
funds from the fund balance of Fund 117, as follows:
- $650,000 into 117.31.3120.5113 for supplemental,
unbudgeted overtime for staffing shortages, neighborhood
crime responses, targeted enforcement, and emergency
SWAT deployments;
- $51,202 into 117.31.3120.7170 for one (1) new Ford
Police Interceptor Utility vehicle, including the purchase
price with tax and fees ($37,607), extended service plan
($875), extended warranty ($1,380), and
equipment/conversion costs ($11,340). (Vehicle
Replacement funding for two other vehicles was
previously approved in the FY 2014-15 budget);
$105,000 into 117.31.3110.6220 for tactical and protective
gear, traffic enforcement supplies, station security items,
and CAD/RMS monitors;
$95,500 into 117.31.3119.6220 for public safety computer
supply items including external DVD drives, cabling,
computerized evidence tracking supplies, high-speed
WCSG computer station, and date backup drives and
tapes;
$174,500 into 117.31.3119.6272 for computer security
software, licensing, maintenance, and date firewalls
supporting West Coving Service Group technology
operations;
$339,198 into 117.31.3119.7130 for public safety
computer equipment including a Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure (VDI) desktop and storage solution, VDI
computer terminals, VDI servers and switches, and forty
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(40) Dell Venue II Pro 8GB computers with mobile
interfaces and other specified features; and
$143,000 into 117.31.3130.7170 for approximately four
new vehicles for Detectives, including service plans, and
equipment conversion.
2. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII,
Division 2, Sec. 2-333 (i) (2), and the findings of the West
Covina Finance Department/Purchasing Officer, find that the
City of Los Angeles' Request for Quotation (RFQ) #EV-3636
for Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles satisfies West
Covina's bid process and authorize the purchase of a total of
three (3) vehicles per specifications, directly from Wondries
Fleet Group of Alhambra for a total of $112,821 ($37,607 per
vehicle) including taxes and fees, from accounts
117.31.3120.7170 (for one vehicle) and 367.31.3120.7170 (for
two vehicles, using Vehicle Replacement funds previously
approved in the current budget). Extended service plan
($2,625) and extended warranties ($4,140) for these three
vehicles will also be purchased from this vendor, from those
same accounts.
3. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII,
Division 2, Sec. 2-330 (b), which states that the City Council
can dispense with the bidding process when such procedures
are impracticable, useless or uneconomical, waive the bid
process and authorize a purchase of 40 Dell Venue II Pro
computers with specified features including mobile interfaces,
directly from the manufacturer, Dell Computers of Round
Rock, Texas, totaling $57,698, including taxes and fees, under
Western States Contract Alliance (WSCA) price contract
1327160/WN99ABZ, from account 117.31.3119.7130.
14) Private Grant from Target for "Shop with a Cop" Program
Shop with a Cop Program Recommendation that the City Council accept the new Target
grant for the "Shop with a Cop" program and appropriate the
$1,000 grant into 221.31.3110.6220.
Public Works
15) Substitute of Second Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents with
South Hills Homes Partnership Bonds — South Hills Homes Partnership
Recommendation is that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the Deed of Reconveyance
releasing the Second Deed of Trust encumbering title to lots
76 through 112 including of Tract No 32324.
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Deed of
Reconveyance releasing the Second Deed of Trust
encumbering title to lots 76 through 112 inclusive of Tract
No. 323324 and accept the substitute bonds in the amount of
$937,000.
16) Approval for Additional Work to be Completed at Heritage Park
Heritage Park Recommendation is that the City Council approve Change Order
No. 2 to Micon Construction, Inc. in the amount not to exceed
$11,321 for additional work of soil erosion control at Heritage
Park.
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Councilmember/Commission Reports
17) Provide an Update on the Former Ruby Tuesday Property and the
Ruby Tuesday Property Former Rhino Mart Building
Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
Community Services Foundation
18) West Covina Community Services Foundation Fiscal Year 2014-
WC Community Svcs Foundation 15 Annual Report
Recommendation is that the West Covina Community Services
Foundation Board of Directors receive and file the West Covina
Community Services Foundation's Fiscal Year 2014-15 Annual
Report.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Spence and seconded by Sykes to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar as presented except Item #9.
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
Item 9 Payment of Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Excess Liability & Workers'
Compensation Insurance Coverage and Approval of continued
Membership with the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool
(BICEP)
Councilmember Warshaw address the recommendation of
continued membership for an additional three years, asked when
the last three year agreement ended and why staff is requesting to
add three years to this contract as he had previously requested that
the City do an RFP for this service.
Acting Human Resources Director Chris Freeland
responded to questions explaining that the agreement is a rolling
agreement of three years approved annually and that membership
with BICEP is tied to this process.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Herfert to hold the item over
to contact BICEP for information and to bring back costs from
other membership organizations.
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
HEARINGS
Public Hearing
2014 Congestion Management Program (CMP)
19) Conformance Self -Certification and Local Development Report
Congestion Management Report (LDR)
Mayor Herfert announced the hearing matter and Assistant City
Clerk Rush verified that proper legal notice had been given.
Planning Director Anderson presented a brief summary of the
purpose of this requirement by the State in order for the City to
receive its share of Slate gas tax revenues for capital improvement
projects and to comply with MTA's annual call for a report on
development projects. He explained that in order to stay in
compliance, cities must continue to report their city's development
activity through the Local Development Report (LDR) which is an
inventory of the construction and demolition that has occurred in
the reporting period that shows the amount of development activity
between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014. He reported that the City
has met all of the major CMP responsibilities for the 2014
reporting period by holding the required public hearing and
completing the process by adopting the resolution. He then offered
to answer questions.
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Councilmember Warshaw inquired about the building demolitions
reported.
Planning Director Anderson provided a response.
Open testimony Mayor Herfert then proceeded to open the public testimony portion
of the hearing and called for public comments.
Close testimony With no one wishing to address Council, Mayor Herfert then
closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Motion Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2014-49 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-49 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND
ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65089
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
City Attorney's Office
20) City Council Consideration of Procedure for Giving Direction/
City Attorney Authorization Authorization to City Attorney
City Attorney Barlow provided a brief and concise summary of the
request by Council on providing direction to the City Attorney and
her office on matters the Council wishes to authorize to be
performed. She briefly outlined the contents of the report to
include state law code, the City's municipal code, and her firm's
contract with the City and asked for direction.
Council discussion Councilmember Spence clarified that his request involved his
concern that the City Attorney was bringing forward policy issues
not requested by Council instead of routine matters that are
required.
Councilmembers Warshaw and Toma agreed that there
should be a distinction of the issue when it involved a policy
matter.
City Attorney Barlow stated she would ensure to act on
Council's direction.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Herfert to receive and file
the report.
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY Mayor Herfert called a recess of the City Council meeting to
convene the Successor Agency meeting at 8:18 p.m. The City
Council reconvened at 8:19 p.m. with all members present.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Steve Herfert
21) Orangewood Park Public Safety Concerns & Recommended
Orangewood Park Safety Actions
Mayor Herfert called for an oral report and Deputy City
Manager/Community Services Director Freeland reported that
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Police Department staff, Community Services and Public Works
researched the matter and found problems that included graffiti,
burglaries, harassment of California Street Hockey participants,
blight, and transients in the park. He then provided a summary of
options for Council to consider to address these issues.
Mayor Herfert suggested obtaining financial information on an
organization that could provide management at the Skate Park and
to consider demolishing small strictures at the park where people
congregate and asked if there were funds available in the Park
Fund account.
Interim Public Works Director Vogt suggested his
department could look into the availability of funding sources.
Councilmembers ensued in discussion on conditions of the
facility.
Police Chief Faulkner addressed questions regarding crime
statistics.
Motion Motion by Herfert and seconded by Warshaw to bring back a
report with funding sources for all items discussed including
demolition of the bleacher stands, snack bar, fence and
management of Skate Park;
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
Councilmember Corey Warshaw
22) Approval of a Volunteer Wall Painting Program as a City
Volunteers to Paint City Walls Beautification Proiect
Councilmember Warshaw gave his reason for proposing a
Volunteer WallPainting program explaining that there are
volunteers who are willing to participate and stated that this is not
part of the Graffiti Contract, which does not require that all walls
be repainted on a regular basis. He did request a change in the
recommendation that states the cost be up to $30,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Sykes disagreed and would not support
this program.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to appropriate up to
$30,000 from General Fund reserves to provide paint and supplies
to support the program of volunteers to paint City walls as a
beautification project.
Motion carried 4 — I by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: Sykes
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
Mayor Pro Tem Fredrick Sykes
23) Resolution in Support of In -Home Care Provider Workforce and
In Home Care Providers National Family Caregivers Month
Mayor Pro Tem Sykes announced the National Home Care Givers
month and addressed the importance to those who need the
assistance and expressed his support for the volunteer caregivers.
Councilmember Warshaw also expressed his support and
Councilmember Spence disagreed stating he would not support it
as the resolution includes support for hourly wages of a collective
bargaining group issue that the City should not be involved in.
Motion Motion by Sykes and seconded by Warshaw to adopt the following
resolution:
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Resolution No. 2014-50 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-50 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION AND IMPORTANCE OF
THE IN -HOME CARE PROVIDER, WORKFORCE AND
DESIGNATION OF NOVEMBER 2014 AS NATIONAL
FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH
Motion carried 4 — 1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: Spence
24) Support of East Los Angeles County Foster Care and Adoption
Foster Care/Adoption Resolution Recruitment Outreach Program
Mayor Pro Tem Sykes introduced the item explaining that the
purpose was to support outreach programs in support of foster care
parent recruitment.
Councilmember Toma spoke in support.
Motion Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to support the
program.
Motion carried 5 — 0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
NOES: None
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report
Councilmember Spence reported on a Water Conference he and
Mayor Herfert attended and both provided some of the highlights
of the conference.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Herfert announced that the City Council will now
reorganize.
Mayor's Comments Mayor Herfert expressed his thanks to the citizens of West Covina,
expressed pride in West Covina and the apparent sense of
community, he thanked the City Manager and his staff for their
leadership and thanked the entire city staff for their hard work and
connnitment under limited staffing.
He then announced the City's Mayoral Succession order
and requested a motion.
Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Herfert to uphold the
Mayoral Succession order and install Mayor Pro Tem Fredrick
Sykes as Mayor and Councilmember James Toma as Mayor Pro
Tem.
Motion carried by 5 — 0.
Incoming Mayor Sykes presented Outgoing Mayor Herfert with a
Mayoral Plaque.
Mayor Sykes thanked his wife and family and the citizens of West
Covina.
Desienation of Alternate to the L.A. County Sanitation District
Mayor Sykes stated that as Mayor, he 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.
Councilmember Warshaw nominates Mayor Pro Tem Toma to
serve as Alternate. Nomination seconded by Councilmember
Flerfert. Nomination is supported by a 5-0 vote.
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Motion Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to appoint Mayor
Pro Tem Toma as the Alternate Director. Motion carried by 5 — 0.
Mayor Pro "rem Toma thanked Councilmember Herfert for his
dedication to the betterment of the community and congratulated
Mayor Sykes on his accomplishment as a member of the Council
and becoming Mayor and looked forward to working with him.
Councilmember Warshaw thanked Councilmember Herfert
for his decorum as Mayor and congratulated Mayor Sykes. He
encouraged residents to participate in the meetings for the General
Plan update to assist the Council and the planning process.
Councilmember Herfert congratulated Mayor Sykes and
wished him well.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by I-Ierfert to adjourn the meeting at 9:11, p.m. Motion
carried 5 -0.
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Assistant City C erk usan Rush
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