AGENDA ITEM NO. 1
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the November 15, 2022, Closed Session Meeting Minutes and the November 15, 2022 Regular Session Meeting Minutes.
DISCUSSION:
That the City Council adopt the attached minutes.
Prepared by: Lisa Sherrick; Assistant City Clerk
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - 11/15/2022 Closed Session Minutes Draft Attachment No. 2 - 11/15/2022 Regular Session Minutes Draft CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
11/15/2022 Closed Session Minutes Draft
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
NOVEMBER 15, 2022, 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING -CLOSED SESSION
MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTER 3RD FLOOR
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Dario Castellanos
Mayor Pro Tern Rosario Diaz
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilmember Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Closed Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Castellanos on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in the Management Resource Center on the 3rd Floor, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California
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Council Members
Present: Council Members Tony Wu, Brian Tabatabai, Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor Pro Tern Diaz, Mayor Castellanos
Council Members
Absent: None
City Staff: David Carmany City Manager, Thomas Duarte City Attorney, Roxanne Lerma Assistant City Manager, Paulina Morales Assistant City Manager, Stephanie Sikkema Finance Director
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Gordan Grey
Nicole Barajas
Jamorra Robinson
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
1. Ian Osvaldo Torres v. City of West Covina; et al. (LA Superior Court Case No. 21STCV09753)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
1. Property: 300-350 S Citrus St. (APN: 8480-016-908)
Agency Negotiator: Carmany, Lerma, Morales, Duarte
Negotiating Parties: Maverick Baseball Academy; Cameron Saylor, President Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Carmany, Duarte
Employee Organizations
• Confidential Employees
• Maintenance & Crafts Employees
• Non -Sworn
• W.C. Police Officers' Association
• W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
• W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
• General Employees
• Mid -Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
• Department Heads
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Closed Session Meeting was made by Mayor Castellanos and the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 pm. The next regularly scheduled Closed Session City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday December 06, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Management Resource Center, 3rd Floor, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
Submitted by:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
Dario Castellanos
Mayor
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11/15/2022 Reqular Session Minutes Draft
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
NOVEMBER 15, 2022, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Dario Castellanos
Mayor Pro Tern Rosario Diaz
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilmember Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Dario Castellanos on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California
INVOCATION
Pastor Samuel Martinez from Amazing Love Ministries
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Castellanos
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Present: Council Members Tony Wu, Brian Tabatabai, Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor Pro Tern Diaz, Mayor Castellanos.
Council Members
Absent: None
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City Staff: David Carmany City Manager, Paulina Morales Assistant City Manager, Tom Duarte City Attorney, Lisa Sherrick Assistant City Clerk; other City staff presented reports and responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
1. Ian Osvaldo Torres v. City of West Covina; et al. (LA Superior Court Case No. 21 STCV09753)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
1. Property: 300-350 S Citrus St. (APN: 8480-016-908)
Agency Negotiator: Carmany, Lerma, Morales, Duarte
Negotiating Parties: Maverick Baseball Academy; Cameron Saylor, President Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Carmany, Duarte
Employee Organizations
• Confidential Employees
• Maintenance & Crafts Employees
• Non -Sworn
• W.C. Police Officers' Association
• W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
• W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
• General Employees
• Mid -Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
Department Heads
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tom Duarte reported that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation recognizing Small Business Saturday
• Certificate of Recognition for the Cub Scout Color Guard • Presentation West Covina Firefighters present a check to City of Hope Page No.2
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Matthew Smith
Samuel Martinez
Rambod Sotoodeh
Kathy Navarro
Wen Wen Zhang
Bill Robinson
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Presentation given by City Manager David Carmany.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilwoman Lopez-Viado, Second by Councilmember Tabatabai 5-0 to: Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-7 and 9-11.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Tabatabai, Second by Councilwoman Lopez-Viado 5-0 to: Approve Consent Calendar Item 8. (Item 8 was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Tabatabai).
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 1, 2022, CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING
MINUTES.
Carried 5-0 to: approve the November 1, 2022 Regular Session Meeting Minutes.
COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
2) MINUTES OF COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 12, 2022.
Carried 5-0 to: receive and file the minutes of the regular meeting of the Community and Senior Services Commission held on July 12, 2022.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - Procedural Waiver. Waive full reading of each ordinance on the agenda and authorize the approval of each ordinance by title only. 3) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2053 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; AND MAKING
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AMENDMENTS THERETO
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
4) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-112 DETERMINING THERE IS A
NEED TO CONTINUE THE LOCAL EMERGENCY
Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-112 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE NEED TO
FURTHER CONTINUE THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED ON MARCH 16, 2020, AND PREVIOUSLY CONTINUED ON APRIL 7, 2020, MAY 5, 2020, JUNE 2, 2020, JUNE 23, 2020, JULY 21, 2020, AUGUST 18, 2020, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020, OCTOBER 6, 2020, OCTOBER 20, 2020, NOVEMBER 17, 2020, DECEMBER 1, 2020, JANUARY 19, 2021, FEBRUARY 16, 2021, MARCH 16, 2021, APRIL 6, 2021, MAY 4, 2021, JUNE 1, 2021, JUNE 15, 2021, JULY 6, 2021, JULY 20, 2021, AUGUST 17, 2021, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021, OCTOBER 5, 2021, NOVEMBER 2, 2021, DECEMBER 7, 2021, JANUARY 4, 2022, FEBRUARY 1, 2022, MARCH 1, 2022, APRIL 5, 2022, MAY 3, 2022, JUNE 7, 2022. JULY 5, 2022, JULY 19, 2022, AUGUST 16, 2022, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 ANDOCTOBER 4, 2022
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
5) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO.
82784 LOCATION: 2445 E. RIO VERDE DRIVE
Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82784 LOCATED AT 2445 E. RIO VERDE DRIVE
6) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 82855 (LOCATION: 1611 WEST SAN BERNARDINO ROAD)
Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-108 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 82855 LOCATED AT 1611 WEST SAN BERNARDINO ROAD
7) CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 7 AND 9 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), AND EXISTING Page No.4
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BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE,
MECHANICAL CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE,
WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
1. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-116 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE DUE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC,
GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
2. Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2508 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 7 AND 9 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
ELECTRICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, RESIDENTIAL
CODE, AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
3. Schedule Ordinance No. 2508 for adoption on December 6, 2022.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
8) FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Fourth Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-103 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 (FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT)
9) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2022-2023 BUDGET Carried 5-0 to: approve the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-105 —A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (CALRECYCLE GRANT)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
10) CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURES OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT FUNDS
Carried 5-0 to: approve using Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Account (SLESA) funds totaling $167,180 for the frontline law enforcement equipment and supply items.
11) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE ORDER AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF
POLICE VEHICLES
Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
1. Authorize an amendment to Purchase Order 22-00245 (to National Auto Fleet Group for 12 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles), for a new total of $591,242.41.
2. Authorize 15% of the amended Purchase Order amount as contingency allowance to be used, if necessary, with the City Manager's approval, for unforeseen conditions.
3. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the necessary budget amendment:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-106 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (PURCHASE ORDER AMENDMENT FOR POLICE
VEHICLES)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12) CONSIDERATION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 22-03 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 22-02 CREATING THE MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE AND RELATED
STANDARDS, AND MULTIFAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
Mayor Castellanos announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Lisa Sherrick verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Castellanos opened the Public Hearing. Staff responded to questions from Council.
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Public Comments in Favor
None
Public Comments Neither in Favor nor Opposed
Bill Robinson
Public Comments in Opposition
None
1. ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Tabatabai, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Diaz 5-0 to: Conduct a public hearing and then introduce the following ordinance for first reading, by title only, further reading waived:
ORDINANCE NO.2507 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 22-02 CREATING THE MIXED -USE OVERLAY ZONE
2. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Diaz, Second by Mayor Castellanos 5-0 to:
Conduct a public hearing and then introduce the following ordinance for first reading, by title only, further reading waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2506 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 22-03, RELATED TO THE MIXED USE OVERLAY
ZONE STANDARDS
3. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Diaz, Second by Mayor Castellanos 5-0 to:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-109 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
13) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CITY-WIDE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 22-02 (2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE)
Mayor Castellanos announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Lisa Sherrick verified that proper legal notice was given, and Mayor Castellanos opened the Public Hearing. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Public Comments in Favor
Juan Luna
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Public Comments Neither in Favor nor
011ie Cantos
Bill Robinson
Public Comments in Opposition
None
---End of Public Comment ---
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Diaz 5-0 to: adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) NO. 22-02 BY ADOPTING THE 2021-2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
None
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION Councilman Wu has requested that the City Attorney look into limiting campaign contributions for PACs to $650. Seconded by Mayor Castellanos with no opposition.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor and council thanked Assistant City Manager Roxanne Lerma and staff for their recent Veteran's Day celebration.
Mayor and council congratulated councilmember elect 011ie Cantos and councilman Tony Wu on their successful campaigns.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Mayor Castellanos, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday December 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South. West Covina. California.
Submitted by:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
Dario Castellanos
Mayor
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