01-19-2016 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2016, 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 7:11 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Pastor Mason Okubo, Immanuel 1 st Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Wu
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)
State of California Department of Transportation v. West Covina Successor Agency, et al.
[Plaza West Covina]
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code 5 54956.9(d)(3)
Number of Cases: One (1)
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Freeland, Bokosky, Barlow
• Employee Organizations
Confidential Employees - General Employees
Maintenance & Crafts Employees - Mid -Management Employees
W.C. Police Officers' Association - W.C. Police Management Association
W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
Department Heads
City Attorney Barlow stated that City Council gave direction on each item to staff and negotiators
held in closed session.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland stated staff requested Item 47 be pulled in order for the City Treasurer to
provide a report and Item #17 be pulled and returned at the following meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Faulkner introduced Officer Rich Forman and his K-9 Ronin.
Mayor Toma presented a proclamation honoring January 30, 2016 as Fred Korematsu Day of
Civil Liberties and the Constitution.
RECESS — Mayor Toma called for a recess at 7:19 p.m. The City Council reconvened the City
Council meeting at 7:22 p.m. with all members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Angie Gillingham, West Covina resident, addressed campaign signs that are still up and reduction
of Foothill transit services at several bus stops.
Antonio Cordova, West Covina resident and owner of California Fleet Care, requested Council's
consideration of contract for power washing of city -owned bus shelters to his company.
John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, spoke in support of Councilman Johnson's request to
review Council compensation and benefit options.
Forrest Wilkins, West Covina resident, addressed negative campaign literature circulated by the
police officers association.
Ashley Rozatti, field representative for Assemblyman Roger Hernandez, announced two
upcoming events hosted by Assemblyman Hernandez.
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Phil Moreno, West Covina resident, address public safety negotiations and associations and City
Councilmembers compensation and benefits.
Royall Brown, West Covina resident, spoke on Galster Park and current closure.
Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, spoke of financial issues of the City, the proposed contract
for cleaning bus shelters, and Councilmember compensation.
Bobbie Griffith, Marketing Director for West Covina Medical Center, announced the medical
center employees "We Can Make a Difference` campaign to benefit nonprofits and families in
need.
Deborah Reyes, West Covina resident, addressed concerns with group home in her neighborhood.
Trudy Saltmarsh, West Covina resident, address comments made during the General Plan Update
and the need to attract younger people to the City.
Lola Finley, West Covina resident, addressed the group home issues brought forth by previous
speaker and the General Plan Update meeting.
Chase, spoke in support of permits to carry concealed weapons.
William Elliott, West Covina resident, spoke in support of gun ownership and interactions he has
had with the police department
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke on Martin Luther King event held by the City,
banning smoking in City parks, and recent land use litigation settlement.
Juan Reinoso, West Covina resident, addressed bus shelter cleaning contract and alleged alliances
of contractors/vendors with staff.
Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, spoke on donations requested by the police officers
association, negative campaign material distributed by the police officers association, cell towers,
and concealed weapon permits.
City Manager Freeland responded to speakers concerns and comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed ander CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call
vote. There ivill be no separate discussion of these items unless member of the City Council/Commntnity
Development Commission regnest specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar jor separate discussion or
action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) August 5, 2015 City Council Special General Plan Update Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2015 City Council Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Tuesday January 19, 2016
September 1, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to receive and file. Motion carried 3-0-2 by the
following vote with Johnson and Wu abstaining due to not being on the Council at the time of the
meetings. Motion carried 3-0-2 by the following vote:
AYES:
Spence, Warshaw, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Johnson, Wu
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
2) Amendment of West Covina Municipal Code to Prohibit the Cultivation of Marijuana
This ordinance was introduced at the West Covina City Council meeting of December 15,
2015. The purpose of Ordinance No. 2288 is to amend the current City of West Covina
Municipal Code to prohibit the cultivation of marijuana.
The ordinance will take effect 30 days after its adoption on January 19, 2016.
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt 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
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to adopt as presented with Spence stating his vote
in opposition. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
Spence
ABSENT:
None
3) Approval of Zone Change No. 14-01 Pertaining to Property Location at 1388 E.
Garvey Avenue South
This ordinance was introduced at the West Covina City Council meeting of December 15,
2015. The purpose of Ordinance No. 2289 is to approve Zone Change No. 14-01 pertaining
to property located at 1388 E. Garvey Avenue South.
The ordinance will take effect 30 days after its adoption on January 19, 2016.
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It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt 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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration:
Mayor Pro "rem Warshaw stated he pulled this item and inquired as to the hours of construction.
Planning Director Anderson stated the hours of construction do not affect the zone change as
presented, but will check the record as to what was approved for hours of construction.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to waive further reading and adopt the Ordinance
No. 2239 as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AWARD OF BID
4) Award of Bid for Bus Stop Enhancement Program (Project No. SP-16039)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Establish Project No. SP-16039 for Bus Stop Enhancement Program; and
Award a contract to LNI Custom Manufacturing in the amount of $59,190 as submitted
at the bid opening on November 10, 2015, and authorize the City Manager to execute
an agreement with LNI Custom Manufacturing for the work to be done; and
Appropriate to Project No. SP-16039 $15,110 in Measure R unappropriated funds to
Project No. SP-16039 (Account No. 224.80.7003.7900).
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5) Award of Bid for Galster Way Roadway Improvements Project No. SP-15106-B
It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Copp Contracting, Inc. of Buena
Park, California in the amount of $215,000 as submitted at the bid opening on January 5,
2016, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Copp Contracting, Inc.
for the work to be done.
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This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilman Johnson requested a report from Public Work Director Consunji. Public Works
Director Consunji presented report regarding project and cost and responded to Council questions.
Motion by Johnson 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
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP
6) Approval of Final Map for Tract Map No. 73043
Location: 424 S. Lark Ellen Avenue
Subdivider: City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT MAP NO.
73043 LOCATED AT 424 S. LARK ELLEN AVENUE (CITY VENTURES
HOMEBUILDING, LLC.)
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to adopt Resolution No. 2016-2 as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
TREASURER'S REPORT (receive & file)
7) City Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended November 30, 2015
It is recommended the City Council receive and file the report.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar in order_for the City Treasurer to report.
Following report by City Treasurer Rozatti and discussion by Council, motion by Warshaw and
seconded by Johnson to receive and file as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
8) Appointment of City Commissioners
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the informational report.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to receive and file the report. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
9) Penske Audi Soundwall
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a third 120-
day extension for Penske Audi to complete construction of the masonry block wall on the
property pursuant to the executed Agreement for Construction and Maintenance of a
Soundwall between the City of West Covina and Penske Audi.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
10) Request from Council to Develop an Internal Policy for Legal Billing Reviews
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to receive and file the report. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
11) FY 15/16 Budget Amendments
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed FY 15/16 Budget
Amendments:
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1. Appropriate revenue in the amount $3,530,395 to the Redevelopment Obligation Fund
(Acct.# 810.00.4010) and appropriate transfer out expenditures in the amount of
$112,360 to the Redevelopment Obligation Fund (Acct.# 810.95.9500.9815); and
2. Appropriate expenditures in the amount of $112,360 in the Successor Agency
Administration Fund (815.22.2210.xxxx) and appropriate transfer in revenue in the
amount of $112,360 (Acct.# 815.00.9810); and
3. Appropriate expenditures totaling $5,748,921 from the Redevelopment Property Tax
Trust Fund (RPTTF) distribution of $3,418,035 and Successor Agency fund balance
as detailed in the 15-16B Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS).
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
12) West Covina Housing Authority Annual Financial Report
It is recommended the City Council receive and file the report.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to receive and file the report. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
HUMAN RESOURCES
13) State Minimum Wage Salary Adjustments
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve wage adjustments to seven limited service positions to bring them into
compliance with the State's minimum wage requirement as of January I; 2016; and
2. Approve wage adjustments to six limited service positions to alleviate pay compaction
issues created by the State's minimum wage requirement as of January 1, 2016; and
3. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-6 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE HOURLY PAY RATES OF
CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITED SERVICES COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-35
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Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-6 as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
14) Consideration of Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Staffing Changes
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve staffing changes to the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Amended Budget, as outlined
in the staff report; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-7 - APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY RANGE FOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-7. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
POLICE DEPARTMENT
15) Asset Forfeiture Funds for Police Vehicles, Services, Equipment and Supplies
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Appropriate a total of $724,146 in asset forfeiture funds from the fund balance of Fund
117, as follows:
• $122,000 into 117.31.3120.7170 for SHOP and CSO vehicles
• $212,216 into 117.31.3130.7170 for Detective and Forensic vehicles
• $50,000 into 117.31.3110.6120 for multi -agency police radio interoperability
systems fees
• $29,930 into 117.31.3110.7160 for a new Automated License Plate Recognition
system
• $120,000 into 117.31.3110.7530 for the secured Police parking and
briefing/assembly room projects
• $175,000 into 117.31.3119.6120 for marketing and management services for WCSG
CAD-RMS operations
• $15,000 into 117.31.3110.6338 for training items for the Explorer program; and
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2. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-333 (b),
which states that bidding may be dispensed with when the commodity can be obtained
from only one (1) vendor, authorize the purchase of a customized forensic evidence
collection vehicle from Sirchie Laboratories/Vehicle Division of Medford, NJ, for a
total of$106,216, from account 117.31.3130.7170; and
3. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-333 (b),
which states that bidding may be dispensed with when the commodity can be obtained
from only one (1) vendor, authorize the purchase of a vehicle mounted camera system
for 11 vehicles, per specifications, directly from WatchGuard Video of Allen, TX, for
a total of $84,885.55, including taxes, from funds previously appropriated for this
purpose in account 117.31.3120.7160; and
4. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-330 (c),
which states that professional services, including computer consultants, are exempt
from bidding procedures, approve a Marketing and Management Service Agreement
specific to WCSG CAD-RMS operations, for up to $175,000 with Scientia Consulting
Group, from account 117.31.3119.6120, and authorize staff to execute related
purchases and agreements.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
16) Award of Contract for General Cleaning and Power Washing of City -Owned Bus
Shelters
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Award a contract a Valley Light Industries in the amount not to exceed $61,395.88 to
provide general cleaning and power washing of City -owned bus shelters; and
Authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with Valley Light Industries for the
services.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Council discussion included criteria for bids and reasons for a rejection of bids and RFP addendum.
Lengthy discussion ensued.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to continue with current month to month contract
and to redo RFP for cleaning of bus shelters and to include alternative options, i.e. steam cleaning
vs. power washing and scheduling format. Motion carried 5-0 as follows:
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AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
17) Approve Professional Services Agreement with Fuel Solutions, Inc. for the Design of
Compressed Natural Gas Facility Upgrades at the City Yard
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
I. Establish City Project No. 16038 for the design and construction of Compressed
Natural Gas (CNG) Facility Upgrades; and
2. Close Project No. BPI 3301 and combined with Project No. 16038. Move the funds in
the amount of $129,650.20 from Project No. BP13301 (Account No.
119.83.8300.7900) to Project No. 16038 (Account No. 119.80.7001.7500); and
3. Accept the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Mobile Source
Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) grant in the amount of $300,000
and Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Clean Fuels (CF) grant in the amount
of $200,000 for the design and construction of the project. Appropriate $500,000 to
revenue Account No. 119.41.4521 and $500,000 to expenditure Account No.
119.80.7001.7500; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Fuel
Solutions, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $49,131 for the design of'CNG Facility
Upgrades at the City Yard; and
5. Appropriate $70,349.80 in AB2766 (Fund 119) unappropriated funds to City Project
No. 16038 for the project.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by the City Manager at the beginning of the
meeting and to be held to the following City Council meeting.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
18) Annual Appointment of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies
It is recommended that the City Council discuss appointments to the various organizations
described in the staff report and instruct City staff to bring forth a staff report ratifying the
appointments at the next City Council meeting.
City Manager Freeland present a brief staff report. Appointments to the Los Angeles County/City
Selection Committee, San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District and LA County
Sanitation District have been tilled. Mayor Toma stated he considered the Councilmembers
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preferences to the various committees and presented a draft of the various remaining appointments
as follows:
ORGANIZATION
REPRESENTATIVE
ALTERNATE
STIPEND
Audit Committee
Corey Warshaw
None
None
Mike Spence
City/School Cooperative
Tony Wu
Lloyd Johnson
None
Committee
Community Service Group
James'foma
Carey Warshaw
None
Foothill Transit Board
Corey Warshaw
Tony W
Governing Board/$100 mtg.0
Exec. Board/$150 mtg.
General Plan Technical
Corey Warshaw
None
None
Advisory Committee
Tony Wu
Hurst Ranch
Corey Warshaw
None
None
Lloyd Johnson
LA Works
Mike Spence
Tony Wu
$250 per month up to three
per month
San Gabriel Valley Council of
James Toma
Corey Warshaw
$50 per month
Governments (COG)
Southern California
Association of Governments
James Toma
Corey Warshaw
None
Walk of Fame Committee
Lloyd Johnson
Tony Wu
None
Due to Councilmembers not being able to vote for their own appointments to boards which receive
stipends, motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu to approve the appointments by the Mayor to
committees which receive no stipend. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Johnson
ABSENT: None
With Councilmembers having to leave the dais during their appointment to a board/committee
which receives a stipend and not being able to participate in the vote, Mayor Toma left the dais.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to approve the appointment of Mayor Toma to the
respective committees which receive stipends. Motion carried 4-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Toma
Mayor Toma returned to the dais and Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw left the dais. Motion by Spence
and seconded by Wu to approve the appointment of Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw to the respective
committees which receive stipends. Motion carried 4-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Warshaw
Mayor Pro Tent Warshaw returned to the dais and Councilman Spence left the dais. Motion by
Johnson and seconded by Warshaw to approve the appointment of Councilman Spence to the
respective committees which receive stipends. Motion carried 4-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Spence
Councilman Spence returned to the dais and Councilman Wu left the dais. Motion by Spence and
seconded by Johnson to approve the appointment of Councilman Wu to the respective committees
which receive stipends. Motion carried 4-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Wu
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
19) Request from Councilman Spence to Review Permit Parking Notification Process
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to provide notification of all residents
within 200-feet of the proposed parking restriction.
Brief background of item provided by Councilman Spence.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 as
followings:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Mayor Toma recessed the City Council meeting at 9:52 p.m. to convene the Successor Agency
meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. with all members present.
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with A6 1234, Councibnembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any
meeting/evendconference attended at City expense)
Councilman Spence reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities Legislative
Conference.
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CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 9.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 mglority of the City Council/Community Development Commission)
COUNCILMAN LLOYD JOHNSON
20) Request from Councilman Lloyd Johnson Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare an Agenda Report Regarding City Council
Compensation and Benefit Options
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Brief background of request provided by Councilman Johnson.
The Council concurred to review the City Council compensation and benefits and to include what
the benefits were before they were linked with the City department heads, costs of reimbursement
of mileage vs. direct monthly mileage allowance, and for futures councils to change benefits with
a super majority vote and 30 day notice to allow public input.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu that staff return with report with options for Council
compensation and benefits to include benefits prior to being linked with Department Heads,
reimbursement of mileage vs. monthly car allowance, and ability of only a super majority vote of
future councils to amend with notice to public. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
21) Request from Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Policy Modifying the Method for Issuing a Concealed
Weapon Permit
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Brief background of request provided by Councilman Spence.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to have staff prepare a policy modifying the method
for issuing a concealed weapon permit. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu
NOES: Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw emphasized the upcoming Citizens Academy and encouraged interested
residents to sign up and announced the upcoming Homeless count in Los Angeles County and the
need for volunteers.
Councilman Johnson mentioned the success of an event in December call Bikers United for San
Bernardino Victims held at the West Covina Elks Clubs and thanked the West Covina Police
Department for their assistance and the Los Angeles County Fire Department for their donations
and addressed his ride along experience with the police department.
Councilman Spence thanked Councilman Johnson for his efforts with the San Bernardino Victims
events.
Mayor Toma spoke on the success of the Martin Luther King Day event held at City Hall and
announced the Public Safety Lunch hosted by the West Covina Greater Business Association.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Submitted•bv:
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2016, 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 6:02 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
Councilmembers Johnson, Spence, Wu
Others Present: Freeland, Barlow, Bokosky, Faulkner, Tom Mauk, Serena Bubenheim
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Gary Glifford, representing Athens Disposal, addressed the City Council
CLOSED SESSION
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.
[Plaza West Covina]
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code $ 54956.9(dlM
Number of Cases: One (1)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code $ 54957.6
City Negotiators: Freeland, Bokosky, Barlow
• Employee Organizations
- Confidential Employees - General Employees
- Maintenance & Crafts Employees - Mid -Management Employees
- W.C. Police Officers' Association - W.C. Police Management Association
- W.C. Firefighters'
- W.C. Firefighters'
- Department Heads
ADJOURNMENT
Management Assoc.
Association, LA.F.F., Local J226
Mayor Toma adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Submitted by:
Rosalie A. Conde,-CMC
Assistant City, Clerk