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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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ABSENT:
None
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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Assistant City Clerk
Fredrick Sykes
Mayor
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