03-31-2015 - Special Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 312015, 6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Sykes called the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilmember Warshaw
ROLLCALL Mayor Sykes, Mayor Pro Tern Toma,
Councilmembers Spence, Warshaw
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA — Discussion between City Council, City Attorney and staff to
sign off on the Amicus Brief in the case of Texas vs United State
Motion by Sykes to add to agenda to take action. Motion failed by lack of second.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Spence expressed concern on the change of the agenda item from a previously
discussed process for filling the vacant seat to an appointment. Councilman Spence requested
this be moved to the April 7, 2015 meeting to discuss properly and not under a special meeting.
City Attorney indicated it is proper language for the meeting to proceed as an appointment and
Tuesday March 31, 2015
not a process. Councilmember Warshaw requested to move forward and Councilmember Toma
agreed to move forward with the appointment discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, requested the Council appoint him to fill the vacant council
seat due to his involvement in the city.
DISCUSSION ITEM
1) Consideration of Appointment for City Council Vacancy
It is recommended that the City Council consider the appointment to fill the vacancy of the City
Council seat.
Mayor Pro Tem Toma proposed to have applications reviewed prior to the end of April.
Councilmember Warshaw supports completing applications with a deadline of April 20, 2015 and
that appointment be made on April 21 after candidates present themselves with a three minute
presentation. Councilman Spence questioned whether action can be taken tonight and
requested this as an action item for the April 7, 2015 Council agenda.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to accept applications through April 20"' at 5:30 p.m.
to the City Clerk's Office and to allow applicants three minutes before the City Council and allow
questions afterwards by the Council. Motion carried 3-1.
AYES:
Toma, Warshaw, Sykes
NOES:
Spence
ABSENT:
None
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Sykes adjourned the council meeting at 6:49 p.m. in memory of the
following:
Jim Schoonover, former Planning Commissioner
Dennis Delameter, resident
Grace Alethea Grossborough
Submitted by:
Rosalia A: Coiide , MC•
Assistant City:Clerk•2- L17
edrick Sykes
Mayor