02-02-2016 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCILIWEST COVINA COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOUNDATION
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 02, 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 7:02 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Pastor Kelly Dupe6, West Covina Police Chaplain
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 298 N. Azusa Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Morales, Barlow
Negotiating Parties: Larry West, Premier Automotive
Under Negotiation: Terms of Agreement
Tuesday February 02, 2016
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.
[Westfield Mall]
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code �. 54956.9(4)M
Number of Cases: Two (2)
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., Local226
Department Heads
City Attorney Barlow stated that there was on public speaker, discussion on all items, direction
was given but no reportable action.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland stated that Item #1 had a typographical error and should be approved as
amended with correction and clarified the reference in Item 95 as to the "Coffee" incident.
PRESENTATIONS
San Gabriel Valle Mosquito & Vector Control district representative provided an update of current
programs.
Mayor Toma presented Pastor Kelly Dupe6 with a certificate of recognition to Faith Community
Church for Outstanding Corn munity Services.
Mayor Toma recognized the West Covina Christian Church for hosting the 5K Pumpkin Run
benefiting the West Covina Senior Center.
Mayor Toma presented Community Services Commissioners Sandra Taylor and Gayle Mason
with a Resolution of Commendation for their services.
City Manager Freeland introduced new staff member Economic Development Project Coordinator
Gerardo Rojas.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per sneaker
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John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, spoke in support of Councilman Johnson's request to
review councilmembers compensation and benefits.
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed council benefits and the banning of smoking in
City parks.
Birdie Azpetia, West Covina resident, addressed overnight parking.
Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, addressed councilmember compensation, city landscaping
contracts, illegal fireworks and town hall meetings.
WenLhang, West Covina Library Manager, announced upcoming library events.
Ben Wong, West Covina resident, addressed council compensation and benefits.
Jeremy Infranca, West Covina resident, addressed field usage at Sunset Park by Hustle Baseball
organization.
Frank Williams, West Covina resident, spoke on the volunteers that support sport programs and
Sports Council membership.
William Elliott, West Covina resident, spoke on recognizing more kids at the council meetings,
overnight parking restrictions, and permits to carry weapons.
Colleen Rozatti, West Covina resident, West Covina Beautiful President, announced the upcoming
93`d West Covina Birthday celebration on February 17, 2016.
Yaser Nasty, West Covina resident, spoke in support overnight parking restrictions to allow street
sweeping.
Kathy Clark, West Covina resident, addressed the sale of city property and notification to residents.
City Manager Freeland responded to speakers concerns and comments.
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/Community
Development Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or
action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
September 23, 2015 City Council Special General Plan Update Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2015 City Council Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Tuesday February 02, 2016
October 6, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
October 20, 2015 City Council Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Warshaw to receive and file. Motion carried 3-2 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (accept & file)
2) October 21, 2015 Traffic Committee Minutes
L Request:
Yaser Nasty, West Covina Resident
That parking on the south side of Workman Avenue from 1950 E. Workman Avenue to
Hollenbeck Street be restricted over -night parking from Sunday through Saturday, during
the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That Parking on the south side of Workman Avenue from 1950 E. Workman Avenue to
Hollenbeck Street be restricted over -night parking from Sunday through Saturday, during
the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
IL Request:
Stephanie Carter, Property Manager
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on the south side of Aroma Drive
from Donna Beth Avenue to Abrazo Drive and on the eastside of Donna Beth Avenue from
Calico Drive to Aroma Drive, every second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That no parking on street sweeping days be implemented on the south side of Aroma Drive
from Donna Beth Avenue to Abrazo Drive and on the eastside of Donna Beth Avenue from
Calico Drive to Aroma Drive, every second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilman Spence inquired into requested parking restrictions in Item II and whether a vote of
affects residents was taken. Public Works Director Consunji responded. City Manager Freeland
suggested that Council approve Traffic Committee Item I and hold over Item II for further review.
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Motion by Spence and seconded by Toma to accept and file Item 1 of the October 21, 2015 Traffic
Committee Minutes and to hold over Item II of the October 21, 2015 Traffic Committee Minutes
for further review. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
TREASURER'S REPORT (receive & file)
3) City Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended December 31, 2015
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar to allow the City Treasurer to present the report.
Following report by City Treasurer Rozatti, motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson 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 SERVICES DEPARTMENT
4) West Covina Community Services Foundation Bylaws
It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the West Covina Community Services
Foundation (WCCSF) Board of Directors, amend the WCCSF Bylaws as outlined in the
staff report.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar, for separate consideration. Mayor Toma recused
himself from participation due to his employer, States Attorney General's Office division
supervising non-profit organizations with a policy of not serving on non profit boards, and left the
dais during discussion.
Staff report was presented by Community Services Director Bresciani which outlined amendments
to the bylaws which addressed insurance for corporate agents, premature vacancies on the board,
regular and annual meetings, and she answered questions of council.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to approve with amendments with addition to
amendments to fill board member vacancy temporarily by the Community Service Director until
filled by majority vote of the remaining board members. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Mayor Toma
absent from vote.
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AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu
NOES:
None
ABSENT`.
Toma
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
5) FY 15/16 Budget Amendments
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed FY 15/16 Budget
Amendments:
1. Appropriate revenue in the amount of $13,000 to Fund 160 (Acct.# 160.00.9550) for
money transferred in from the General Plan Maintenance deposit account and
appropriate the corresponding expenditures in the amount of $13,000 to Fund 160
(Project Acct.# 15401.160.7900) to be used for consulting services to complete
revisions to the Housing Element to make it consistent with the General Plan; and
2. Appropriate revenue in the amount of $10,687.98 to the General Fund (Acet.#
110.32.4647) and expenditures in the amount of $10,687.98 to the General Fund
(Acct.# 110.12.3210.5113) for reimbursement received by CAL OES Fire and Rescue
Division to offset costs incurred by the City for the Fire Department's assistance with
the mitigation of the "Coffee" incident; and
3. Appropriate revenue in the amount of $180,000 for the money received by the
developer in (Acct. # 360.15.4825) and appropriate expenditures in the amount of
$180,000 for the payment to CLUE (Coalition of Land Use Equity) in (Acct.#
360.15.1520.6417).
Motion by Johnson 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
6) Temporary Accounting Services
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to extend the use of Accountemps
for temporary accounting services with a not to exceed amount of $83,000.
Motion by Johnson 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
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HUMAN RESOURCES
7) Amendment to the West Covina Police Officers' Association Memorandum of
Understanding and the Appropriation of Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Appropriate $220,000 from the General Fund balance to be allocated to the various
personnel cost accounts in the Police Department budget; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE WEST
COVINA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014
THROUGH .TUNE 30, 2015
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-8. Motion carried 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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8) Letter Supporting Los Angeles County Pharmaceutical and Sharps Collection and
Disposal Stewardship Preliminary Draft Ordinance
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to prepare a letter in support of the Los
Angeles County Pharmaceutical and Sharps Collection and Disposal Stewardship
preliminary draft ordinance to be executed by the Mayor and to be forwarded to the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
This item was removed_from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilman Spence expressed his opposition
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented. Motion carried 4-1 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
Spence
ABSENT:
None
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9) Letter of Support to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for
"Green Streets" Funding for Watershed Management Plans/Enhanced Watershed
Management Plans Compliance
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to prepare a letter requesting the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) Board to add funding
for "Green Streets" into the proposed sales tax Measure R2 to be executed by the Mayor
and forwarded to the METRO Board.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilman Spence spoke in opposition to an increased sales tax to fund watershed mandates and
the funds being used for areas outside of the San Gabriel Valley.
There was no motion to support the staff recommendation, therefore, the item failed.
10) Contract for Landscape Maintenance of Citywide Medians, Right -of -Ways,
Commercial Zones, Parkways, and Other Areas
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Award a contract to Mariposa Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $1,059,200 for a five-
year contract to provide landscape maintenance of citywide medians, right-of-ways,
commercial zones, sidewalk, tree wells, and other areas; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract with Mariposa Landscape, Inc. of
Irwindale, California.
Motion by Johnson 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
11) Tree Trimming of Various Maintenance Districts
It is recommended that the City Council approve a change order to West Coast Arborists,
Inc. in the amount of $170,000 for additional tree maintenance services.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Warshaw to approve. Motion carried 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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12) Award of Contract for Cameron Park Playground Improvements (Project No. PP-
16037)
It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to JMJ Construction in the amount
of $80,360 for the construction of Cameron Park Playground Improvements and authorize
the City Manager to execute an agreement.
Motion by Johnson 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
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
13) West Covina Sign Regulations
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to initiate a sign code amendment to
address recent changes in the law.
City Attorney Barlow presented the staff report and stated that due to recent case law, an update
to the sign code is required to meet current law.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by "Coma to have staff initiate a sign code amendment to address
recent changes in the law. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
14) Ordinance to Amend the West Covina Municipal Code Related to the Mayor
Succession List
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2291 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-21 OF ARTICLE It OF
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CHAPTER 2 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
MAYOR SUCCESSION LIST
City Manager Freeland presented the staff report.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to introduce Ordinance No. 2291 amending Section
2-21 of Article II of Chapter 2 of the municipal code as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
15) West Covina Business Assistance Program
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed guidelines for the Economic
Development Job Creation Program.
Senior Project Manager Morales presented the staff report which outlined the proposed guidelines
for a business assistance program through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
and the criteria of businesses seeking financial assistance.
Council discussion included questions regarding when applications would be accepted, time frame
for a business to receive approval, program part of budget process allocating CDBG funds, number
of jobs created by the program, availability of program to all businesses citywide, notification of
program to businesses, and determining 'quality of life' criteria of businesses. It was noted that
the matrix of the Economic Development Program incorrectly states that the program is restricted
to Downtown West Covina as the program is proposed citywide.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to approve the proposed guidelines for the Economic
Development Job Creation Program as presented with a correction to remove the restriction of the
program to Downtown Businesses only from the staff report matrix. Motion carried 4-1 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
16) Appointment of Audit Committee Members
It is recommended that the City Council provide City staff direction.
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Finance Director Buhagiar presented the staff report and stated two applications have been
received from the public for appointment to the committee as the public members.
Council discussion included including the elected City Clerk as a committee member, advertising
for more awareness that applications are being accepted, holding application period for advertising
in the next Discover publication, and the need for the audit committee to be in place prior to the
upcoming RFP process for an auditing firm,
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu to reopen the application process for an additional 30
days, and keep the two received application in the pool of applicants. Motion carried 4-1 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
Johnson
ABSENT:
None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Mayor "Coma recessed the City Council meeting at 9:25 p.m. to convene the Successor Agency
meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:31 p.m. with all members present.
RECESS — Mayor Toma called for a recess at 9:31 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened
at 9:38 p.m. with all members present.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
MAYOR.JAMES TOMA
17) Regulations and Standards for the Review and Approval of Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Public Works Director Consunji presented the staff report.
Council discussion included differences between the wireless facilities placed in the public right
of way vs large cell towers, meaning of `significant' gap of coverage, underground equipment,
allowable regulations for height, whether the City can make it mandatory for wireless facilities to
be placed on City owned poles prior to utility poles or independently by the provider in the public
right of ways, and whether the wireless facilities can replace the larger cell towers. Lengthy
discussion ensued.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu to direct staff to prepare potential standards by way of
ordinance and process through the Planning Commission prior to being brought back to Council.
Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
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AYES: Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Johnson
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN LLOYD JOHNSON
18) Report Regarding City Council Compensation and Benefit Options
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to City staff.
Councilman Johnson stated that the Council stipend should be the only compensation for
Councilmembers and listed the items he felt should be eliminated as Council benefits. Councilman
Johnson requested to eliminate the following: health insurance, auto allowance, deferred
compensation, dental insurance, retiree dental, vision insurance, life insurance benefits for retirees,
military buy back, retiree medical, Section 125 plan, tuition reimbursement, and survivor benefits
(fourth level) to be effective at the election in 2017 for future councilmembers; to change Section
3 of Resolution No. 2015-11 to require a super majority approval for the change of council benefits
with a 30 day notice and such changes must be approved as a regular agenda item and not on the
Consent Calendar.
Following lengthy discussion regarding various Councilmember benefits the following actions
were taken:
Motion by Spence to prohibit future City Councilmembers from participating in CaIPERS. Motion
dies due to lack of second.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Warshaw to eliminate health insurance, deferred
compensation, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance benefits for retirees, military buy
back, retire medical, Section 125 plan, tuition reimbursement and survivor benefits (fourth level)
to be effective with the Council following the General Municipal election in November 2017.
Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Toma
NOES:
Wu
ABSENT:
None
Following discussion regarding auto allowance the following motion was made.
Motion by "Coma and seconded by Warshaw to reduce City Councilmember car allowance from
$300 a month to $150 per month to be effective with the Council following the General Municipal
election in November 2017. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to allow Councilmembers to participate in medical,
dental and vision insurance at their own expense with the Council following the General Municipal
election in November 2017. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
19) West Covina Taxi Regulations
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and direct staff accordingly.
City Attorney Barlow provided an overview of the current CPUC's (California Public Utilities
Commission) regulatory authority over transportation network companies and limitations of City
regulations.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to amend current 'vehicle for hire' ordinance with
clarifying language regarding transportation vehicles that are regulated by the CPUC are not
covered by the City's municipal code. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu, Toma
NOES: Warshaw
ABSENT: None
20) Illegal Fireworks Enforcement
It is recommended that the City Council review the alternatives on establishing
administrative citations/fines for the discharge of fireworks within the City limits of West
Covina and provide direction to City staff.
Council discussion ensued regarding the use of"Safe and Sane" fireworks vs. illegal (non sate and
sane), use of resources to issue administrative citations, and reinstituting the sale of "Safe and
Sane" fireworks.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Wu to direct staff to return with an administrative fine process
for the use of illegal fireworks. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
Spence
ABSENT:
None
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21) Medical Marijuana Cultivation Options
It is recommended that the City Council consider whether it wishes to allow medical
marijuana cultivation under any circumstances, and if so, to give direction to staff
accordingly.
City Attorney Barlow provided an overview of the report.
Council discussion included implementing regulations to allow local control.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to direct staff to return with regulatory options.
Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu
NOES:
Toma
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.)
Councilman Johnson reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities conference for
new councilmembers and other local events he attended.
Councilman Wu reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities conference.
Mayor Toma reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities conference.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rates 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 mayority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.)
COUNCILMAN LLOYD JOHNSON
22) Request from Councilman Lloyd Johnson Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Hold Town Hall Meetings Throughout the Community to Update Residents and
Businesses on City Projects and Programs
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Johnson provided background for his request. Discussion ensued as to format of
meetings, as to whether it be a town hall meeting for resident engagement or a Council meeting.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to direct staff to hold four Council meetings
throughout the city with advance notice to the residents in order to obtain their input for items to
include on the agenda. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
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AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
23) Request from Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report Summarizing the Proposed Federal Aviation
Administration Flight Path Changes and Impacts
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Spence provided a background of his request.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Toma to direct staff to provide a report regarding impacts from
the proposed Federal Aviation Administration flight path changes. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
COUNCILMAN TONY WU
24) Request from Councilman Tony Wu Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Policy to Prohibit City Councilmembers from
Approving Contracts for Projects or Services Between Election Night and Swearing
In of New Councilmembers
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Wu provided a background of his request.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Spence to direct staff to prepare a policy limiting staff from bring
forward contracts for Council approval between election night and the installation of new
Councilmembers. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
Motion by Wu and seconded by Spence to suspend City business from the agenda at the council
meeting in which elected City officials are sworn into office. Motion carried 3-2 by the following
vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu
NOES: Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
25) Request from Councilman Tony Wu Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Promote Various Residential Improvement Programs
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Wu provided a background of his request.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Toma to direct staff to prepare a policy to assist residents with
various residential improvement programs. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES:
Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Johnson read a letter from the Tribune praising a workshop held at the senior center
which assisted seniors with using their smartphones and tablets.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 p.m. in memory of
Joan Goodrow, former resident and SHOP member.
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2016, 6:00 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
Councilmembers Johnson, Spence, Wu
Others Present: Freeland, Barlow, Morales
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Larry West of Premier Automotive addressed the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 298 N. Azusa Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Morales, Barlow
Negotiating Parties: Larry West, Premier Automotive
Under Negotiation: Terms of Agreement
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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.
[Westfield Mall]
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code $ 54956.9(d)(3)
Number of Cases: Two (2)
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, LA.F.F., Local 3226
Department Heads
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Toma adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
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