12-15-2015 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2015, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
Mayor Toma called to order the regular closed session meeting of the West Covina City Council
at 6:07 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue,
West Covina.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Toma, Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw
Councilmen Johnson, Spence, Wu
Others Present: Freeland, Barlow
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code t 54956.9(d)(1)
CLUE v. City of West Covina
Tuesday December 15, 2015
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
State of California Department of Transportation v. West Covina Successor Agency, et al.
[Lakes Office Complex]
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code & 54956.9(d)(3)
Number of Cases: Four (4)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: INITIATION
OF LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code � 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Cases: Two (2)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Toma adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Submitted by:
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2015, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor James Toma called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led Assistant City Clerk Rosalia Conde
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Johnson
ROLLCALL
Present: Mayor James Toma, Mayor Pro Tern Corey Warshaw
Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, Mike Spence, Tony Wu
Absent: None
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code $ 54956.9(d)(1)
CLUE v. City of West Covina
CONFERENCE WITFI LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code & 54956.9(d)(1)
State of California Department of Transportation v. West Covina Successor Agency; et al.
[Lakes Office Complex]
Tuesday December 15, 2015
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(0)(3)
Number of Cases: Four (4)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code & 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Cases: Two (2)
City Attorney Barlow stated that City Council authorized to initiate litigation on a motion by Toma
and second by Warshaw, motion carried 5-0.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland announced the following changes:
• The August 5, 2015 City Council Special Meeting Minutes listed on the agenda are not
available for review and approval until the January 19, 2016 meeting.
• A correction has been made to the Contract Agreement for the Veterans Memorial Project,
Item 414, under Recitals A. A copy has been provide for Council review.
• Staff is recommending that Item #16, be pulled from the agenda and brought back at the
January 19, 2016 meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
Richard Hopkins, Volunteer with the East San Gabriel Coalition for the Homeless gave a brief
presentation of a Public Service Announcement created to bring awareness to homelessness and
winter shelters.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, spoke on the teams in the upcoming Rose Bowl, spoke on
bringing Trader Joe's back to the City, addressed broadcasting of the City Council meetings.
George Ogden, West Covina resident, wished the new Council luck in the future year.
Forrest Wilkins, West Covina resident, addressed the Police Officers Association and their conduct
and campaign material distributed during the election process.
Yaser Nasty, West Covina resident, spoke on his effort to have no overnight parking signs posted
on his street, requesting Council's assistance.
John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, congratulated the new Councilmembers on their election
to the City Council,
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Lynn Bubbert, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with the slow response time of the police
department after calling 911 for an incident at her home.
Council Members and staff addressed concerns brought forth by residents.
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 Citv Council/Community
Development Commission request speciftc items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or
action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) July 15, 2015 City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2015 City CounciI/Successor Agency Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2015 City Council Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2015 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2015 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2015 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
August 18, 2015 City Council Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes
August 18, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2015 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to receive and file the minutes as presented except
for the August 5, 2015 City Council Special Meeting Minutes which will be carried over to a future
meeting. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive & file)
2) July 14, 2015 Community & Senior Services Commission Summary of Actions
September 8, 2015 Community & Senior Services Commission Summary of Actions
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to receive and file the Commission Summary of
Actions as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
3) Government Tort Claim Denials (receive & file)
It is recommended that the City Council deny the following Government Tort claim and the
claimant and/or their respective attorney be notified:
Eduardo Sierra vs. City of West Covina
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to deny the Government Tort claim and notify the
claimant and/or respective attorney. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
TREASURER'S REPORT (receive & file)
4) City Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended October 31, 2015
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilman Johnson requested that the City Treasurer's report not be on the consent calendar so
the elected City Treasurer can present the report.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to receive and file the City Treasurer's Report.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
5) Cancellation of January 5, 2016 City Council Meeting
It is recommended that the City Council cancel the City Council Meeting of January 5,
2016, due to upcoming holidays.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
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AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
6) Appointment of City Council/City Staff Representative to San Gabriel Valley
Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees
It is recommended that the City Council re -appoint Councilman Mike Spence to the San
Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees to a two-year terni.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
7) Appointment of City Councilmember to Los Angeles County Sanitation District
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Mayor Pro Tern Corey Warshaw as the
City of West Covina's alternate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
8) Comprehensive Information Technology (IT) Assessment
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with
ClientFirst Technology Consultant to perform a Comprehensive IT Assessment; and
2. Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $49,895 to move funds from Data
Processing Equipment (Account# 110.13.1340.6334) to Professional Services
(Account# 110.13.1340.6110).
This item was removed from the Consent CA lander for separate consideration.
Councilman Spence expressed concerns with the cost of the assessment not in the budget and
utilizing funds budgeted for infrastructure upgrades.
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Finance Director Buhagiar stated the importance of the assessment to determine the needs of the
departments, the Council and the community and the infrastructure needed to meet those needs.
Discussion included assessing infrastructure, upgrade of old servers and switches, need for newer
technology, cloud based software programs, lack of support for outdated equipment, and RFP
rating.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as presented. Motion carried 4-1 by
the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
Spence
ABSENT:
None
9) FY 15/16 Budget Amendments
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed FY 15/16 Budget
Amendments:
1. Appropriate fund balance from the Used Oil Block Grant Fund in the amount of $4,690
in expenditures (Account# 149.41.4180.5XXX); and
2. Appropriate fund balance from the Air Quality Improvement Fund in the amount of
$1,830 in expenditures (Account# I I9.41.4185.5XXX).
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
FIRE DEPARTMENT
10) Approve a Fifteen -Year Lease -Purchase Agreement with Holman Capital
Corporation to Purchase Two Fire Engines and a Quint Aerial Ladder Truck from
Pierce Manufacturing for the Fire Department
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
In accordance with the 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 Public Procurement Authority, Wilsonville, Oregon, Request for Proposal
1420 for Fire Apparatus that was awarded to Pierce Manufacturing Company satisfies
West Covina's bid process and authorizes the purchase from Pierce Manufacturing
Company two (2) Pierce Fire Engines and one (1) Pierce Quint Aerial Ladder Truck;
and
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2. Approve a fifteen -year (180 month) lease -purchase agreement with I-folman Capital
Corporation to lease two (2) Pierce Fire Engines and one (1) Pierce Quint Aerial
Ladder Truck in the amount of $220,041.62, per year, and a total amount of
$3,300,624.30 for the fifteen -year term; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, subject to final review
and approval by the City Attorney; and
4. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-95 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF
AN EQUIPMENT LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT
AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION,
PURCHASE, FINANCING, AND LEASING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR THE
PUBLIC BENEFIT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING
THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION
OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION
This item was removed from the Consent CA Lander for separate consideration.
Fire Chief Whithom briefly summarized the type of vehicles requested, provided a brief
description of a fire engine and a quint aerial ladder truck highlighting the purpose of each type of
vehicle, and addressed the disposition of the vehicles that will be taken out of service.
Mayor Pro Tem Warshaw discussed the terms of the lease and suggested a 12 year lease instead
of a 15 year lease in order to save on interest.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No. 2015-
95, with the exception to approve a 12 year lease -purchase agreement instead of a 15 year lease -
purchase agreement. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
POLICE DEPARTMENT
11) Award of Bid - Police Motorcycle
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Find that Long Beach BMW is the sole, responsible bidder for the Police motorcycle;
and
2. Approve a purchase order agreement with Long Beach BMW totaling $33,395.46,
from Account# 117.31.3121.7170.
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Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
12) Award of Contract for Janitorial Services at the Civic Center and City Buildings and
Facilities
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
I . Award a contract to Golden Touch Cleaning in the amount not to exceed $244,452 to
provide janitorial services for City Hall, West Covina Service Group, Police
Department, Police Jail, Communications Building, City Maintenance Yard, Cameron
Community Center, Cortez Senior Center, Palm View Recreation Center, and Shadow
Oak Recreation Center; and
2. Authorize City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Golden Touch
Cleaning for the services; and
3. Appropriate $76,568 from the General Fund anticipated Fiscal Year 2014-2015 year-
end surplus to cover the shortfall in funding for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
13) Reject Bids for Roof Replacement at the Police Department Building - Project No. CP-
16032
It is recommended that the City Council reject all bids received for City Project No. CP-
16032 as submitted in the Office of the City Clerk and authorize the Public Works Director
to re -advertise and call for new bids.
The item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Consunji presented a summary of the difference between the
funds budgeted in the Construction Tax funds and the amount of the bids received and the need to
re -bid.
Council discussion included the timeliness with the delay of the project with the anticipation of El
Nino and the possible water damage to the Police Department.
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Motion by Johnson and seconded by Spence to approve [to reject the bid] as presented. Motion
carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
14) Contract for the Construction of Veterans Memorial Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve and award a contract to C-1 Construction Corporation in the amount of
$69,830 and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with C-1
Construction Corporation for the work to be done; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Michael Amescua in the
amount of $86,000 for the fabrication of the artwork; and
3. Appropriate an additional funding in the amount of $46,000 (Account#
212.84.8505.7900) to Project No. GP-15402 to cover the shortfall in funding.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15) Letter Supporting a Fair Allocation of Proposition 1 Water Bond Funding to the San
Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
It is recommended that the City Council direct City staff to prepare a letter in support of a
fair allocation of Proposition I Water Bond funding to the San Gabriel and Lower Los
Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) to be executed by the Mayor and to be
forwarded to California State Senators and Assembly members representing West Covina.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilman Spence stated his opposition as the letter of support addressed the development of
trails and not water projects as the bond was approved by the voters as a water bond.
Discussion included that the bond funds can be allocated to projects outside of water projects and
the information received from the conservancy is that the bond funds were allocated for projects
to protect and enhance an urban creek, which the connection of bike trails and other trails would
fall into.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve the preparation of a letter as presented.
Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote.
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AYES: Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
16) Rejection of Proposals and Approval of Contract Extension for General Cleaning and
Power Washing of City -Owned Bus Shelters
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
l . Reject proposals received for the general cleaning and power washing of City -owned
bus shelters; and
2. Approve a one-year contract extension to Valley Light Industries in the amount not to
exceed $58,356.48 to provide general cleaning and power washing of City -owned bus
shelters; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year contract extension with Valley Light
Industries to provide the services.
This item was requested to be removed from the consent calendar at the beginning of the
meeting under changes to the agenda.
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, "coma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17) Code Amendment No. 15-04
Marijuana Cultivation
General Exemption
It is recommended that the City Council hold the public hearing and introduce the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2288 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
Mayor Toma announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Conde verified that
proper legal notice was given and Mayor Toma opened the Hearing. Planning Director Anderson
presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. Planning Director Anderson and City
Attorney Barlow answered questions.
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Mayor Toma opened the public hearing for public testimony. With no wishing to speak, Mayor
Toma closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Lengthy discussion ensued which included keeping local control of cultivation and dispensary and
state laws.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to waive further reading of the ordinance and
introduce Ordinance No. 2288 as presented. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote.
AYES:
Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
Spence
ABSENT:
None
18) General Plan Amendment No. 14-01
Zone Change No. 14-01
Precise Plan No. 14-03
Conditional Use Permit No. 14-20
Variance No. 14-23
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Steve Anderson
Location: 1388 E. Garvey Avenue South
It is recommended that the City Council hold the public hearing and adopt the following
resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-90 - A RESOLUTOIN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 14-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 14-01, PRECISE PLAN NO.
14-03, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 14-20 AND VARIANCE NO. 14-23
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS
AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 01" THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 14-03
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-92 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 14-20
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-93 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO, 14-23
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-94 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 14-01
The Planning Commission and Planning staff further recommend that the City Council
introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2289 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 14-01
Mayor Toma announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Conde verified that
proper legal notice was given and Mayor Toma opened the Hearing. Planning Director Anderson
presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the proposal and answered
questions regarding long term lease with Caltrans, height of the proposed building, and parking
study conducted.
Mayor Toma opened the public hearing for public testimony.
Applicant Steve Anderson, and Steve Mann addressed questions from council which included
height, parking study, number of units, vehicle rentals, sale of supplies, graffiti abatement of
building, and control of water run-off. Councilman Johnson requested if the construction time
could be changed from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. — 6 p.m. to mitigate noise to the surrounding
homes.
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Toma closed the public testimony portion of the hearing
Councilman Wu stated his support of the project due to no resident concerns. Council discussed
the change of the construction time with a condition that if the City did receive complaints, then
consider a change of construction time.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to adopt Resolution No. 2015-90, Resolution No.
2015-91, Resolution No. 2015-92, Resolution No. 2015-93 and Resolution No. 2015-94 and
introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2289 with the condition that if there are complaints from
neighboring property owners, the hours of construction can be limited to one hours less in the a.m.
and 2 hours less in the p.m. by direction of the City, complaints must be confined to the hours of
the proposed reduction. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Planning Director Anderson stated that condition would be incorporated into the Precise Plan
resolution, Resolution No. 2015-91.
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DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
19) First Quarter Financial Report and City Council Goals Update for Fiscal Year 2015-
2016
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
Finance Director Buhagiar presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Spence to receive and file the report.
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Mayor Toma recessed the City Council meeting at 9:15 p.m. to convene the Successor Agency
meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m. with all members present.
MAYORJCOUNCILM EMBERS REPORTS
None.
A131234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councibnembers shall make a briefreport or file a written report on any
meeting/event/conference attended at City expense)
None.
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 us items of business and
must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.)
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
20) Request from Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report to Repeal or Place a Moratorium on the
Implementation of Development Impact Fees
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
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Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to have staff prepare a report to repeal or place a
moratorium on the development impact fees approved by Council and examine the issue and the
costs involved.
Council discussion included concerns of promoting the City as a business friendly city with the
approved fees, previous studies conducted arriving at the approved fees, and covering the costs of
the impacts of new development.
Motion failed 2-3 by the following vote:
AYE'S: Spence, Wu
NOES: Johnson, Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
MAYOR JAMES TOMA
21) Request from Mayor James Toma Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Seek Proposals for the Development of a Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategic Plan
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to request consensus of the Council to seek proposals
for the development of a comprehensive economic development strategic plan with estimated costs
for an outside consultant and costs for staff to develop. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Toma
NOES: Spence, Wu
ABENT: None
COUNCILMAN TONY WU
22) Request from Councilman Tony Wu Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report on Expanding Internship Opportunities
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Wu presented his reasons for expanding internship opportunities. City Manager
Freeland described the current internship program. Council discussion ensued.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Johnson to request Council consensus to have staff report a report
to expanding internship opportunities. Motion carried 5-0.
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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Councilman Spence requested an update of recent requests from Council and their status to come
back to Council.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw inquired into the billing review policy. City Manager Freeland stated
that an Administrative Policy is in place and was shared with the City Council in a weekly report
and can come back to the City Council as a receive and file report for transparency.
City Manager Freeland announced that the police department lobby hours will be closed from
11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; while the police department will be open 24/7 and there will still be the
ability to communicate with the police department during those times.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
Submitted by
RosaIia'A. Conde, C'
Assistant City. Clerk
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Toma
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