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02-16-2016 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2016, 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM 1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790 MINUTES Mayor Toma called to order the regular closed session meeting of the West Covina City Council at 6:05 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Toma, Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw Councilmembers Johnson, Spence, Wu Other Present: Freeland, Bokosky, Barlow, Faulkner Paul Coble — Special Legal Counsel Chris Rapport — Special Legal Counsel PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Martin Kleinbart — Queen of the Valley Hospital Tuesday February 16, 2016 CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 Property: 851 S. Sunset Avenue Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Barlow Negotiating Parties: Citrus Valley Health Partners Under Negotiation: Terms of Agreement 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] CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) WC Fire Fighters' Association v. City of West Covina (PERB Case No. LA-CE-I009-M) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) Sue Williams v. City of West Covina (WCAB Case No. 7754087) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(3) Number of Cases: One (1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 City Negotiators: Freeland, Bokosky, 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 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Toma adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Closed Session meeting reconvened at 10:10 p.m. and was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Mayor Toma was absent. Tuesday February 16, 2016 Submitted by: Rosalia A. Butler, CMC Assistant City'Clerk I,, /M 97�� Ja e oma or CITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 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 7:14 p.m. INVOCATION — Led by Pastor Samuel Martinez Christian Faith Center PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Spence ROLL CALL Present: Mayor .Tames Toma, Mayor Pro Tern Corey Warshaw Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, Mike Spence, Tony Wu Other Present: Students participating in Student Government Day Absent: None Tuesday February 16, 2016 REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow announced Closed Session would continue after the conclusion of the Council Meeting and that Council gave direction to the items which were discussed during Closed Session and no reportable action was taken. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Chris Freeland announced the following changes: • Item No. 17 regarding Heritage Park be continued over to the next City Council Meeting. PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Students Participating in Student Government Day Recognition of Former Human Resources Commissioner Joslyn Blakely ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, spoke on the incident that occurred at the Subway restaurant pertaining to the abandoned baby. Mr. Redholtz commended the individuals who assisted in rescuing the baby and requested that the City Council recognize these individuals for their efforts at a future Council meeting. Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke on her opposition of Agenda Item No. 16 — Council Policy on Concealed Weapons Permits. Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, expressed his opposition of Agenda Item N. 16 — Council Policy on Concealed Weapons Permits. Theresa, Alvarez, West Covina resident, spoke on Agenda Item No. 3 — January 20, 2016 Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes and indicated her concerns pertaining to the west side of the intersection of Amar Road and Shadow Oak Drive. Cory Ellenson, Glendora School Board Member, introduced himself and his wife, Natalia Ellenson, and shared that he will be running for State Assembly for the 48°i District. William Elliot, West Covina resident and member of the Concealed Carry West Covina group, spoke on his support in favor of Concealed Weapons Permits. Trudy Saltmarsh, West Covina resident, stated her opposition of Agenda Item No. 16 — Council Policy on Concealed Weapons Permits. 2 Tuesday February 16, 2016 Phil Kaufman, West Covina resident, shared that the determination of who is entitled to a Concealed Weapons Permit should be left to the Federal Government. Steve Bennett, West Covina resident, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 16 — Council Policy on Concealed Weapons Permits. City Council and City Staff comments made following Oral Communications: • City Attorney Hall Barlow announced that with respect to the Sue Williams lawsuit, correspondence and the dismissal relating to the case was located indicating that both parties agreed to pay their own attorney fees with the dismissal of the case. • Councilman Spence requested to have the Subway employees and customers who rescued the abandoned baby recognized at a Council meeting. Councilman Spence also shared that the City practices the Safe Surrender Law and that any child under the age of 3 can be taken to any of the City's fire stations and also Queen of the Valley Hospital without no questions asked. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file) J 1) October 20, 2015 City Council/Community Services Foundation Regular Meeting Minutes October 27, 2015 City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 17, 2015 City Council/Successor Agency Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to receive and file the minutes as presented. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 2) Amendment of the West Covina Municipal Code Related to the Mayor Succession List It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt 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 II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE MAYOR SUCCESSION LIST t Tuesday February 16, 2016 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2291. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu,'Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (accept & file) 3) January 20, 2016 Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to receive and file the January 20, 2016 Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 4) Auto Plaza Business Improvement District It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11 - A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017, AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THERON TO BE CONDUCTED ON MARCH 1, 2016 Councilman Spence pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 4 for further discussion. After a brief discussion between Council and City Staff, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Councilman Johnson to adopt Resolution No. 2016-11. Motion was carried by a vole of 4-1 with Councilman Spence in opposition. AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: Spence ABSENT: None FINANCE DEPARTMENT 5) FY 15-16 Budget Amendments 4 Tuesday February 16, 2016 It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed FY 15-16 Budget Amendments: 1.) Appropriate revenue in the amount of $29,217.78 to the Used Oil Block Grant Fund (Aect#149.41.4521) and expenditures in the amount of $1,500 to Other Contractual Services (Acct# 149.41.4180.6120) and $1,480.78 to Community Awareness (Acct# 149.41.4180.6167) for the Cycle 5 Used Oil Block Grant Program; and 2.) Appropriate revenue in the amount of $103,617.51 to the C.R.V./Recycling Grant Fund (Acct# 158.41.4521) and expenditures in the amount of $73,637.51 to Community Awareness (Acct# 158.41.4180.6167) for the Recycling Grant Program; and 3.) Appropriate revenue in the amount of $67,013 to the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund (AccO 128.41.4521) for monies allocated to the City for applicable projects; and 4.) Appropriate expenditures in the amount of $10,000 from Proposition A funds to CIP Miscellaneous (Acct#121.80.7003.7900) and establish the project # 16045; and 5.) Establish Project No. 16044 and appropriate a total of $52,740 ($47,945.64 plus 10% contingencies) from the Capital Projects Fund reserves into Acct# 160.80.7010.7900 to fund the repairs. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve the proposed FY 15-16 Budget Amendments. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, "Coma NOES: None ABSENT: None FIRE DEPARTMENT 6) Purchase of Emergency Medical Supplies It is recommended that the City Council approve an increase of $30,000 to the existing Life -Assist Purchase Order to pay for outstanding emergency supply invoices and future invoices for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2015-2016. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to approve an increase of $30,000 to the existing Life -Assist Purchase Order to pay for outstanding emergency supply invoices and future invoices for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Jolmson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None 5 Tuesday February 16, 2016 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7) Courtesy Notification Standards for Code Amendments 14-04 (ABC Instructional Tasting), 15-03 (Storage of Vehicles) and 16-01 (Downtown Plan and Code) It is recommended that the City Council instruct staff to complete the courtesy notice mailings as identified in the staff report. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to instruct staff to complete the courtesy notice mailings as identified in the staff report. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None 8) Initiation of Code Amendment No. 16-02 (Temporary Signs) and Code Amendment No. 16-03 (Wireless Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way) Categorical Exemption It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 16-02 RELATED TO TEMPORARY SIGN STANDARDS RESOLUTION NO. 2016-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 16-03 RELATED TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Councilman Johnson pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 8 for further discussion. Councilman Johnson requested that the Council vote separately on each resolution. A motion was made by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tent Warshaw to adopt Resolution No. 2016-9. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, "Coma NOES: None ABSENT: None A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to adopt Resolution No. 2016-10. Motion was carried by a vote of 4-1 with Councilman Johnson in opposition. AYES: Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: Johnson G Tuesday February 16, 2016 ABSENT: None PUBLIC WORKS 9) 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: 1.) Establish City Project No. 16038 for the design and construction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Facility Upgrades; and 2.) Close Project No. BP13301 and move the remaining funds in the amount of $129,650.20 from Project No. BPI3301 (Acct# 119.83.8300.7900) to Project No. 16038 (Acct# 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 Acct# 119.41.4521 and $500,000 to expenditure Acct# 119.80.7001.7500; and 4.) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Fuel Solutions, Inc. for and amount not to exceed $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 (Acct# 119.80.7001.7500) for the project. A motion was made by Mayor Pro 'rem Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to approve the aforementioned actions relating to the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Fuel Solutions, Inc. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None 10) Release of Faithful Performance Guarantee for Precise Plan No. 09-02 - 956 S. Glendora Avenue It is recommended that the City Council accept all on and off -site improvements for Precise Plan No. 09-02 located at 956 S. Glendora Avenue and authorize the release of Faithful Performance Cash Deposit in the amount of $105,000. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to accept all on and off site improvements for Precise Plan No. 09-02 located at 956 S. Glendora Avenue and authorize the release of Faithful Performance Cash Deposit in the amount of $105,000. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. 7 Tuesday February 16, 2016 AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None 11) Surplus Equipment It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1.) Surplus and waive the public auction for unit T249, a 1977 Wenger Show Mobile, as it is being sold to the City of Azusa for $1.00; and 2.) Authorize the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment listed below by the public auction company, US Auctions in accordance with Section 2-316 of the West Covina Municipal Code. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to approve the aforementioned actions pertaining to surplus equipment. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None 12) Renewal of the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District and Landscape Maintenance District No.'s 4, 6, and 7 - Ordering of Engineer's Reports It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-12 - 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 ]-HE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2016 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-13 - 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 2016-2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-14 - A RESOLUTION 01' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF THE WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Tuesday February 16, 2016 DISTRICT NO. 6 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-15 - 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. 7 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THAT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to adopt Resolution No.'s 2016-12, 2016-13, 2016-14, and 2016-15. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence; Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None 13) Acceptance of Public Improvements for Project No. SP-15106 - Residential Street Rehabilitation It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1.) Accept the public improvements construction for Project No. SP-15106; and 2.) Authorize recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and 3.) Authorize release of retention in the amount of about $24,744.50 thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Toma to approve the aforementioned actions pertaining to the acceptance of Public Improvements for Project No. SP-15106. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Toma paused for a brief break of the Council meeting at 8:19 p.m. in order to dismiss the students who participated in Student Government Day. The Council meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. x Tuesday February 16, 2016 HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 14) Code Amendment No. 15-01 Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Categorical Exemption a) Verification b) Open hearing c) Staff report d) Open testimony e) Council discussion f) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council hold the public hearing and introduce the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2292 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 15-01, RELATED TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING Planning Director Jeff Anderson gave a report on Public Hearing Item No. 14. Mayor Toma opened the public hearing and asked for any public comments. After seeing no one wishing to make any public comments, Mayor Toma closed the public hearing including any further public comments. Mayor Toma asked for Councilmember comments. After a discussion between Councilmembers and City Staff, a motion was made by Councilman Spence and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warshaw to introduce and give first reading of Ordinance No. 2292 regarding Code Amendment No. 15-01. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 15) West Covina Taxi Regulations It is recommended that the City Council introduce and give first reading of the following ordinance: 10 Tuesday February 16, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 2293 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 25 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE City Attorney Hall Barlow gave the report on Departmental Regular Matters Item No. 15. Councilman Spence requested to have a moratorium put in place pertaining to transportation network companies (TNC's) until a final decision is made in the court system. After a discussion between Council and City Staff, a motion was made by Councilman Spence and seconded by Mayor Toma to agendize a moratorium for Council approval on transportation network companies (TNC's) to a future Council meeting agenda and introduce and give first reading of Ordinance No. 2293 regarding amending Article II of Chapter 25 of the West Covina Municipal Code related to vehicles for hire. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None 16) Council Policy on Concealed Weapons Permits It is recommended that the City Council discuss and direct staff accordingly. City Attorney Hall Barlow gave an overview on Departmental Regular Matters Item No. 16. After a discussion between Council and City Staff, a motion was made by Councilman Spence and seconded by Councilman Johnson to adopt a policy on Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW's) permits that shows good cause and the standards for training that are included in the State Law. Motion was carried by a vote of 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw and Mayor Toma in opposition. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu NOES: Warshaw, Toma ABSENT: None City Manager Freeland asked the Council for clarification on "good cause." Councilman Spence indicated that "good cause" includes protecting ones family, business, sell=defense along with proper training and psychological evaluations of all applicants. Tuesday February 16, 2016 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 17) Heritage Park Nuisance Complaint City Manager Freeland requested to have Departmental Regular Matters Item No. 17 continued to the next Council meeting. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 18) Internship Program It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1.) Approve the City of West Covina Internship Program; and 2.) Approve the Pay Range for the Intern Class Specification; and 3.) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE INTERN CLASS SPECIFICATION AND DELETING THE PLANNING INTERN AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INTERN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITED SERVICES COMPENSATION SCI-IEDULE Human Resources Director Tom Bokosky spoke on Departmental Regular Matters Item No. 18. A motion was made by Councilman Wu and seconded by Councilman Spence to adopt Resolution No. 2016-16. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None SUCCESSOR AGENCY Mayor Toma recessed the City Council meeting at 9:33 p.m. to convene the Successor Agency meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:36 p.m. with all members present. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE 19) Federal Aviation Administration Flight Path Changes for Local Airports and Associated Impacts 12 Tuesday February 16, 2016 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1.) Forward a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing the City of West Covina's frustration with the lack of transparency and noticing of cities of the proposed flight changes; and 2.) Direct City staff to prepare letters of support for: -I-iR 3965-FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015; and -HR 3384-Quiet Communities Act of 2015. City Manager Freeland gave a report on Mayor/Councilmember Reports Item No. 19. A motion was made by Councilman Spence and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Warshaw to approve the aforementioned actions relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Path Changes for Local Airports and Associated Impacts. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any) (ln accordance with AB 1234, Councihnembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.) No reports were made. 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 most be approved by a majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.) COUNCILMAN TONY WU 20) Request from Councilman Tony Wu Requesting the City Council's Consensus to Reconsider the Number of Future Hotel Rooms Being Considered in the General Plan Update It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly. Councilman Wu spoke on Council Requests Item No. 20. Planning Director Anderson also spoke on Item No. 20. 13 Tuesday February 16, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Wu and seconded by Councilman Johnson to bring back City Council Requests Item No. 20 to the next Council meeting. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0. AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Wu wished all a happy lunar New Year and commended and thanked City Manager Freeland and Human Resources Director Bokosky along with the Police Officers Association (POA) during the negotiation of their contract. Councilman Spence thanked City Staff for the courtesy notices that were on the agenda. Councilman Spence requested two "Mother-May-I's" to be agendized for the next Council meeting regarding reviewing the City's "Safe Surrender" program and reviewing the City's campaign finance ordinance. Councilman Johnson requested to have a "Mother -May -I" agendized for the next Council meeting to review the City's election recount policy. Mayor Toma spoke on his participation as a judge in an oratory contest for the West Covina Unified School District and also congratulated Edgewood High School for coming in 2"d place in the County's Academic Decathlon. Mayor Toma also congratulated West Covina High School alumni, Leaner Moreno, for coming in 13d' place in the Olympic Marathon Trials. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Toma recessed the City Council meeting to the Closed Session meeting at 10:02 p.m. in memory of Marianne Wrede. Submitted,by: i Rosalia A. Butler; CMC Assistant City Clerk 14 Y !1�— Ja e Toma M or