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03-03-2015 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• CITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 03 2015, 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fredrick Sykes called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION — Led by Pastor Kelly Dupee, Faith Community Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Mike Spence ROLL CALL Present: Sykes, Toma, Spence, Warshaw REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Perez v. City of West Covina CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION • Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) One Matter • Tuesday March 3, 2015 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code & 54957.6 City Negotiators: Mauk, Freeland, Barlow • Employee Organizations - Confidential Employees - Maintenance & Crafts Employees - W.C. Police Officers' Association - General Employees - Mid -Management Employees - W.C. Police Management Association - W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc. - W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226 - Department Heads City Attorney Kimberly Barlow stated three items were discussed and there was no reportable action. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Interim City Manager Mauk stated there were no changes to the agenda. Mr. Mauk also announced the retirement of Councilmember Steve Herfert and thanked him for his many years of service. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Sykes called forward Craig Michael, Edgewood High Schools Academic Decathlon team coach. The team won the LA County Academic Decathlon held on February 7 at USC. Team members and coaches received Certificates of recognition. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker Eddie Gomez, Vice President of the West Covina Police Officers Association (WCPOA), on behalf of the WCPOA spoke in favor of the a general tax measure and review of alternative revenue generating measures. Shirley Buchanan, West Covina resident, addressed traffic conditions at Merced and Sunset and requested a traffic study and requested a budget study session earlier in the year. John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, spoke on the city's budget and funds in the Castucci Foundation. Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke on graffiti contractors and water pipe leaks on Stella. Carolyn Arndt, West Covina resident, announced upcoming Casino night fundraising night to be held on March 7 to raise funds for the Veteran Memorial project. Juan Reynoso, West Covina resident, addressed the graffiti program and referenced the program as a failure. Trudy Saltmarsh, West Covina resident, addressed concerns with the school district boundaries. • Tuesday March 3, 2015 Lola Finley, West Covina resident, addressed her recent meeting with Public Works Director regarding several issues in her neighborhood and addressed several item listed on the agenda. Jerri Portas, West Covina resident, addressed the campaign financing and her disappointment in the council not addressing independent expenditures while amending the city's campaign financing ordinance. Gary Gileno, West Covina resident, spoke on politics in the city and the concept of incrementalism. Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, and addressed several items listed on the agenda, and commented on the use of the Castucci Foundation funds, Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, addressed the success of the General Plan charrette and addressed items listed on the agenda. George Ogden, West Covina resident, addressed the appointment process of commissioners as the right of Councilmembers. Jefferson Deroux, West Covina resident, addressed illegal activities in the city parks and the consequences. Interim City Manager and City Councilmembers responded to various resident concerns. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Connnunity Development Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file) 1) November 18, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 2) An Ordinance Amending Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code Related to Second Dwelling Units This ordinance was introduced at the West Covina City Council meeting of February 17, . 2015. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the current Municipal Code regulations F . Tuesday March 3, 2015 regarding Second Dwelling Units. The current Code allows side by side primary and second dwelling units. The proposed code amendment would only allow second dwelling units to be located behind the primary units. The ordinance will take effect 30 days after its adoption on March 3, 2015. It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2271 - 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 SECOND DWELLING UNITS Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-1. AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: Spence ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 3) Approval of Final Map for Tract Map No. 72320 Location: 520 S. Lark Ellen Avenue Subdivider: K B Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT MAP NO. 72320 LOCATED AT 520 S. LARK ELLEN AVENUE (K B HOME GREATER LOS ANGELES, INC.) This item was removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration. Councilman Spence expressed his view that the item could have been approved and continuing the item was not necessary. Motion by Spence and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-1. AYES: Spence, Toma, Sykes NOES: Warshaw ABSENT: None • M • Tuesday March 3, 2015 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (accept & file) 4) Traffic Committee Minutes - Meeting of February 17, 2015 L Request: Jean Barrymore, West Covina Resident That a "Keep Clear" pavement message be installed on eastbound Cameron Avenue at Aspen Village Way. Traffic Committee Recommendation: That a "Keep Clear" pavement message be installed on eastbound Cameron Avenue at Aspen Village Way. 1L Request: Nate Sotelo, Options Facilities Director That a 15-minute limit for on -street parking along West Garvey Avenue North adjacent to the Option Head Start entrance be implemented. Traffic Committee Recommendation: That a 15-minute limit for on -street parking along West Garvey Avenue North adjacent to the Option Head Start entrance be implemented. Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 5) Policy Granting City Manager Authority to Waive Certain Fees It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01 RELATED TO ASSISTING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, SOCIAL AND CIVIC PROGRAMS AND GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO APPROVE FEE WAIVERS NOT EXCEEING $2,500 Motion by Toma and seconded b Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None . ABSENT: None 5 • Tuesday March 3, 2015 6) Update on 2015 Independence Day Celebration It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report. Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 7) 48th Assembly District's Annual Woman of the Year Awards It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to waive the West Covina Senior Center rental fees of $889 for the 48th Assembly District's Annual Women of the Year Awards on March 28, 2015. Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None HUMAN RESOURCES 8) Adopting a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Amending Compensation and Benefits for the West Covina General, Confidential, Maintenance and Crafts Employee Associations It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A ONE-YEAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE WEST COVINA CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A ONE-YEAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE WEST COVINA GENERAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A ONE-YEAR • MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE WEST COVINA rl • Tuesday March 3, 2015 MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 9) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Special Legal Counsel Services (Workers' Compensation/General Liability) It is recommended that the City Council instruct City staff to issue the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Special Legal Services. This item was removed from the consent calendar,for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Toma inquired into how the staff will disburse the RFQ and the evaluation process staff with utilize. Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 10) Amend the Professional Services Agreement with Norman A. Traub Associates to Increase the Total Funding Amount of the Agreement for Investigative Services It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to amend the professional services agreement with Norman A. Traub Associates to increase the not to exceed amount of the agreement to $70,000. Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 11) Approval of Contract for West Covina Workers' Compensation Legal Counsel It is recommended that the City Council approve the month -to -month retainer agreement with the law firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard, and Smith to provide workers' compensation legal counsel. • Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. 7 • Tuesday March 3, 2015 AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC WORKS 12) Renewal of the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and Landscape Maintenance Districts No.'s 4, 6 and 7 - Ordering of Engineer's Reports It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPOSITION 218 AND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972," BEING DIVISION 15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING NLY 1, 2015 - WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (2015-2016) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 - WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 (2015-2016) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHINTHAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 - WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 (2015-2016) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 - WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 (2015-2016) H • Tuesday March 3, 2015 Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 13) Award of Bid for the Repair of the City Hall East Elevator It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Accept the lowest responsive bid from Amtech Elevator Services in the amount of $54,010 as submitted on February 10, 2015, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the contract to repair the East elevator at City Hall; and 2. Establish expenditure Account No. 161.83.8434.7900. Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 14) City Electronic Waste Collection and Recycling Services Five Year Agreement It is recommended that the City Council approve a five (5) year agreement with West Coast Recycling Services dba Mission Recycling for Electronic Waste Collection and Recycling Services. Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 15) CalRecycle - Local Enforcement Agency Program (LEA) -Appointment of a Hearing Officer It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, THE APPOINTMENT OF A HEARING OFFICER FOR THE APPEALS ARISING FROM THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. 9 Tuesday March 3, 2015 AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 16) Establish As -Needed Construction Management, Inspection, and Related Services Consultant Sbortlist for Support on Various Capital Improvement Program Projects It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: Rescind the City Council's action of September 2, 2014, in which the Council approved the shortlisting of five (5) firms due to the inadvertent inclusion of a previously disqualified firm. 2. Approve and establish As -Needed Construction Management, Inspection, and Related Services Shortlist that prequalifies Civil Source, Inc. of Irvine, Onward Engineering, Inc. of Anaheim, Pacifica Services, Inc. of Pasadena, RKA Consulting Group of Walnut, and Willdan Engineering, Inc. of Industry, and authorize the Public Works Department to seek proposals from the consultant's shortlist on an "as -need" basis for a term of three years. This item was removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration. Discussion ensued regarding the previous RFP process in selecting the firms and subsequent amendments to agreements without city council approval. Council engaged in lengthy discussion regarding the previous RFP process, the selection f=s selected and the inclusion of a disqualified firm to the approved list. Interim City Manager Mauk recommended that the Council approve the original four consultant's with the exception of the consultant that was disqualified. Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve the utilization of Civil Source, Inc., Onward Engineering, Inc., Pacifica Services, Inc. and KOA Corp. in establishing an As -Needed Construction Management, Inspection, and Related Services Shortlist. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 17) Renovations to Fire Station No. 1 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Modify the scope of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. PP-15303 to include additional work needed at Fire Station No. 1; and Add additional funding from Construction Tax Fund 161 to Account No. 161.83.8502.7530 in the amount of $20,000.Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to adopt. Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve -as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. 10 . Tuesday March 3, 2015 �7- AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 18) Lot Line Adjustment No. 185 1256,1258, 1272, and 1278 Inspiration Point It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 185 AT 1256, 1258, 1272, AND 1278 INSPIRATION POINT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (TAYLOR MORRISON OF CALIFORNIA, LLC) Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommend. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 19) Lot Line Adjustment No. 186 1275, 1279, and 1280 Inspiration Point It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 186 AT 1275, 1279, AND 1280 INSPIRATION POINT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (TAYLOR MORRISON OF CALIFORNIA, LLC) Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 20) Lot Line Adjustment No. 187 1203, 1209, and 1213 Inspiration Point It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 187 AT 1203, 1209, AND 1213 INSPIRATION POINT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (TAYLOR MORRISON OF CALIFORNIA, LLC) 11 • Tuesday March 3, 2015 n Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None 21) Lot Line Adjustment No. 188 2805, 2807, and 2809 Majestic Street It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 188 AT 2805, 2807, AND 2809 MAJESTIC STREET AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF (TAYLOR MORRISON OF CALIFORNIA, LLC) Motion by Toma and seconded by Sykes to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None END OF CONSENT CALENDAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY The City Council recess the City Council meeting at 8:56 p.m. to convene the Successor Agency meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:58 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS COUNCILMEMBER COREY WARSHAW 22) Evaluation of Alternatives on the Appointment Process and Terms of Office for City Commissioners and Number of Positions for each City Commission It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Sykes to direct staff to prepare an ordinance to amend the commissioner appointment process allowing each Councilmember the opportunity to make individual appointments to the commissions with the terms being equal to the tern of the Councilmember; and to add that any commissioner who loses his seat due to change in 12 0 Tuesday March 3, 2015 Councilmember will be able to continuing serving until a new appointee has been selected. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any) (In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense) No reports CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION (Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f- Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily available must be placed on the City Council/Community Development Commission agenda as items of business and must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission) COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE 23) Request by Councilman Mike Spence Requesting Discussion on Revising Notification Requirements It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Councilman Spence requested to initiate discussion to develop a system in which business owners and property owners would be notified of any pending ordinances that would affect their property. Motion by Spence and seconded by Toma to direct staff to return with a report to discuss notification requirements. Motion carried 4-0. AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNCILMEMBER COREY WARSHAW 24) Request from Councilmember Corey Warshaw Requesting Additional Support for the Volunteer Community Wall Painting Project It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Councilmember Warshaw requested the use of a Citify vehicle and the use of other City equipment to assist the Volunteer Community Wall Painting Project. Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to have staff bring back a report for further discussion and options. 13 ® Tuesday March 3, 2015 AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw NOES: Sykes ABSENT: None COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE 25) Request from Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Support to Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Staff Report on the Election Versus Appointment of the City Clerk It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Councilman Spence stated that he requested this item to be agendize due to a request from the elected City Clerk to have the City Council put forth a ballot measure to eliminate the elected City Clerk position and to change to an appointed City Clerk position. Council discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Council that such measures do not pass and to keep the position as an elected position. Council took no action. 26) Request from Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Support to Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Staff Report on Placing a General Tax Increase on the Ballot It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Councilman Spence stated he had agendized this matter due to hearing of a possible general tax measure on the ballot and wanted to discuss with Council whether there is interest. Motion by Spence and seconded by Toma to have staff bring for further discussion. AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Sykes NOES: Spence ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. ubmi'- dbv:_,."- Rosalia A`: - on 7CM Assistant City Clerk Fredrick Sykes Mayor 14