04-05-2016 - Regular Meeting - Minutes (2)CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 05, 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 7:10 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Pastor Kelly Dupee, West Covina Police Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Mayor Pro Tern Corey Warshaw.
ROLL CALL
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)
WC Homes Case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
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Patrick McGowan v. City of West Covina (Case No. ADJ9944574)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(3)
Number of Cases: Two (2)
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95
Claimant: Jason Briley
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
• Unrepresented Employee Group
- Department Heads
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow stated direction was given to staff, however, there was no
reportable action taken.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland announced the following changes:
Item #3 — The revised ordinance was not attached to the staff report, but now has been posted
online, copies are available to the public and have been distributed to the Council, and stated it is
appropriate to move forward with the adoption of the ordinance.
Item #7 — It is requested that the item be pulled from the Consent Calendar so the City Treasurer
may give a report.
Item #10 — A correction to exhibit B of the resolution for Councilmember benefits has been
distributed.
Item #16 — Staff is requesting this item be pulled from discussion and be brought back during the
budget process.
Item #22 — City Manager Freeland clan i lied that Councilmember Wu's request was to include all
seven school districts in the City, not just West Covina Unified.
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Toma presented Community Services Director Nikole Bresciani a Proclamation
proclaiming April 5, 2016 as National Service Recognition Day.
Mayor Toma also announced that April 5, 2016 as the Fourth Annual Mayor's Day of Recognition
for National Service and recognized the following Community Service Groups for their service to
the Community.
• Knights of Columbus, Father Maguire Council 3851
• St. Christopher's Church
• American Cancer Society, Relay for Life West Covina
• Los Angeles County Library, Wen Zhang Manager
• South Hills High School, West Covina Unified School District
• East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
• Faith Community Church
• Friends of the Taylor House
• Greater West Covina Business Association
• Rotary Club of West Covina, Sunrise Club
• San Gabriel Valley NAACP
• South Hills Plaza
• West Covina Beautiful
• West Covina Improvement Association
• West Covina Kiwanis, West Covina Key Club
• West Covina Lions, Lions and Leos Club
• West Covina VFW Post 8620
• West Covina Unified School District Board Member Michael Flowers
• Women's Club of West Covina
Mayor Toma presented Community Services Director Nikole Bresciani a Proclamation
proclaiming June — August 2016 as "Play Ball Summer."
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to fireworks, not keeping campaign
promises, mail theft in her neighborhood and dissatisfaction with police response time to calls.
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed smoking and drug use in parks and the creation
of laws to prohibit smoking, his opposition to fireworks in the City, and the lack of police response
to incident in his neighborhood.
Ken Kasamatsu, West Covina resident, stated he has applied for a position on the audit committee
and gave his qualifications.
Bob Hedrick, West Covina resident, spoke on several concerns with street sweeping.
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Jerri Potras, West Covina resident, spoke on the issue of enforcement of the proposed penalties for
fireworks violations and method of notification.
Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, encouraged Council to select a qualified person for the audit
committee, expense of new roof for the Police Department, former Councilmember comment
regarding the location of an incoming donut shop, and upcoming Planning Commission item on
cell towers.
Wen Wen Zhang, West Covina resident, thanked the City Council for tonight's recognition of the
library and announced upcoming library events.
William Sera, West Covina resident, offered a promotion code to West Covina residents for a video
doorbell called 'ring.'
Forrest Wilkins, West Covina resident, addressed comments from the previous meeting regarding
citing property owners of illegal firework use, and a new energy source to generate electricity.
Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, spoke on a previous discussion of renaming Glendora Avenue,
bringing more visibility to the farmers' market, and spoke in support of the library.
Collen Rozatti, West Covina Beautiful President, thanked the City for the assistance provided with
a recent West Covina Beautiful event, thanked the Council for this evening's recognition of West
Covina Beautiful, and announced the upcoming tree planting program.
Ed Casanova, West Covina resident, spoke of his sentiments to West Covina and spoke in support
of re-enacting PEG fees to fund the City's PEG channels.
George Ogden, West Covina resident, thanked the City Council for this evening recognition of the
West Covina VFW Post.
City Manager Freeland and City Attorney Barlow Hall responded to comments made by the
speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to he 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 request specific items to
be removedft-om the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) • January 19, 2016 Regular City Council/Successor Agency Closed Session Meeting
Minutes
• January 19, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
• February 2, 2016 Regular City Council/Successor Agency Closed Session Meeting
Minutes
• February 2, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to receive and file meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
2) Government Tort Claim Denial
It is recommended that the City Council deny the following Government Tort Claim and
the claimant be notified:
Jason Briley vs. City of West Covina
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
3) An Ordinance Adding Sections 15-63 through 15-72 to Article III (Fireworks) of
Chapter 15 (Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Public Health and Safety) of the
West Covina Municipal Code Imposing Penalties for the Improper Use of Fireworks
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2294 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, ADDING SECTIONS 15-63 THROUGH 15-72 TO ARTICLE III
(FIREWORKS) OF CHAPTER 15 (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR THE IMPROPER USE OF FIREWORKS
This item was pulledfrom the Consent Calendar by Councilman Spence for separate consideration.
Councilman Spence expressed concerns with the administrative fine process.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to remove from the ordinance the issuance of a citation
to persons not present when the violation occurs. Motion failed 2-3 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence
NOES: Warshaw, Wu, Toma
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ABSENT: None
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to adopt Ordinance No. 2294 as originally presented.
Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
AWARD OF BID
4) Award of Bid for Roof Replacement at the Police Department Building (Project No.
BP-15304)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1.) Accept the bid of WSP Roofing of Roseville, California, in the amount of $199,000 as
submitted at the bid opening on February 23, 2016, and authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement; and
2.) Appropriate $80,872 from fund balance in the Asset Forfeiture Fund to Project No. BP-
15304 (Acct.# l 17.83.8526.7530)
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Johnson for separate
consideration.
Councilman Johnson stated for the record that he thought the Castucci Foundation was formed for
the benefit (maintenance/repairs) of the police department and that it is not being used for the roof
replacement, but will support due to the necessity of the roof replacement.
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
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP
5) Approval of Final Map for Tract Map No. 73395
Location: 1900 W. Garvey Avenue South
Subdivider: Executive Law Property Group, LLC
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT MAP
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NO. 73395 LOCATED AT 1900 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH (EXECUTIVE LAW
PROPERTY GROUP. LLC)
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-27. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (accept & file)
6) October 21, 2015 Traffic Committee Minutes
This item was continuedfrom the March I, 2016 City Council meeting to provide additional
information. The Community Manager for the Cimarron Ridge condominiums submitted a
letter from the Home Owners Association authorizing the manager to request parking
restrictions for street sweeping days. This is not a request to restrict overnight parking,
which requires a vote ofproperty owners. Street sweeping parking restrictions requires a
simple majority of the affected residents to approve the parking restriction.
II. Request:
Jay Parson, Community 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.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to accept & 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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TREASURER'S REPORT (receive & file)
7) City Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended February 29, 2016
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.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to receive & file as presented. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
8) FY 15/16 Budget Amendments
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed FY 15/16 Budget
Amendments:
1. Appropriate expenditures in the amount of $761,082.34 to the Sewer Maintenance Fund
transfers out ($1,500.64 to Acet.# 189.95.9500.9181 and $759,581.70 to Acct.#
189.95.9500.9110) and the corresponding revenues in the amount of $759,581.70 to the
General Fund transfers in (Acct.# 110.00.9189) and $1,500.64 in the Maintenance
District No. 1 transfers in (Acct.# 181.00.9189); expenditures in the amount of
$1,393.59 in the Maintenance District No. 1 transfers out (Acet.# 181.95.9500.9110)
and the corresponding revenues in the amount of $1,393.59 in the General Fund transfers
in (Acct.# 110.00.9181); and expenditures in the amount of $50,146.03 in the General
Fund transfers out (Acct.# 110.95.9500.9189) and the corresponding revenues in the
amount of $50,146.03 in the Sewer Maintenance Fund transfers in (Acct.#
189.00.9110); and
2. Approve the closing of the Fee & Charge Fund to the General Fund during Fiscal Year
15/16 and the required budget amendments to accomplish this such as decreasing the
Senior Center part-time expenditures in the amount of $110,317.00 in Fund 111 (Acct.#
111.51.5180.5112) and appropriating the Senior Center part-time expenditures in the
amount of $110,317.00 to Fund 110 (Acct# 110.51.5180.5112); and
3. Appropriate expenditures in the amount of $6,293.26 to the Business Improvement Tax
Fund other supplies/materials (Acct.# 118.11.1120.6270)
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma 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
9) Investment Advisory Services
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3)
year Professional Service Agreement with two (2) one-year renewal options with Chandler
Asset Management to perform investment advisory services.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Tama for separate consideration.
A brief report was presented by Finance Director Buhagiar and Chandler Asset Management Senior
Vice President Mia Corel in response to Council questions regarding criteria in selecting the
proposed firm, controls the firm will have over management of funds, fees and average of return.
Motion by Toma 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
HUMAN RESOURCES
10) Revise City Councilmember Schedule of Benefits
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
. Approve the revised schedule of benefits for City Councilmembers active on or after
November 7, 2017; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE COMPENSATION
AND SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS FOR CITY COUNC1LMEMBERS AND
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2015-11
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-28. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
11) Adoption of City Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-35,
INCORPORATING THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES BY REFERENCE AND
ADOPTING SPECIFIC PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO TAILOR THE CEQA
GUIDELINES TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Spence for separate
consideration.
A brief overview was presented by Planning Director Anderson and answered questions from
council.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-26 with amendment to Section 5(a) to include option of sole source for consultant selection
in appropriate circumstances.
AYES: Johnson, Spenee, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
12) Increase Performance Truck Repair Purchase Order Amount for Fire Apparatus
Repairs
It is recommended that the City Council approve increasing the Performance Truck Repair
purchase order to in the amount of $40,000.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Tom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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13) Rejection of Bid for Roof Improvements at Cameron Park Community Center
(Project No. BP-16022)
It is recommended that the City Council reject the bid received for City Project BP-16022
as submitted in the Office of the City Clerk and authorize the Public Works Director to re-
advertise and call for new bids.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma 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
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14) Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2015-2020
Strategic Plan and FY 2015-2016 Action Plan
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the CDBG
FY 2015-2020 Strategic Plan and FY 2015-2016 Action Plan and authorize an appropriation
in the amount of $680,000 to the CDBG Fund (Acct.# 131.81.8515.7200).
Mayor Toma announced the Public Hearing Matter, Assistant City Clerk Conde verified that proper
legal notice was given and Mayor Toma opened the Public Hearing. Community Services
Management Analyst Kelly McDonald presented the staff report.
Staff responded to Council questions regarding whether there have been any changes in Federal
regulations arid use of CDBG funds for residential home improvements and qualifications.
Mayor Toma opened the Public Testimony period. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Tonna
closed the Public Testimony period.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu to approve the following proposed amendments:
FY 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Proposed Amendment
Increase Category of Need Economic Development from Low Priority Level to High Priority Level
FY 2015-2016 Action Plan — Proposed Amendments
Increase funding for Activity SP15106 Street Rehabilitation (131.81.8515.7200) from current
approved funding of $700,000, with a change of $680,000, for a total amended funding of
$1,380,000 and,
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Appropriate the amount of $680,000 to CDBG Fund Account #131.81.8515.7200. Motion carried
5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
15) Appointment of Audit Committee Members
It is recommended that the City Council appoint two community members to the City's
Audit Committee.
Finance Director Christa Buhagiar presented the staff report.
Mayor Toma asked how many of the applicants were present and asked for a motion for
appointments.
Motion by Johnson to nominate John Shewmaker for appointment to the Audit Committee. Motion
failed due to a lack of second.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Spence to nominate Ken Kasamatsu for appointment to the Audit
Committee. Motion to appoint Ken Kasamatsu to the Audit Committee carried 5-0 by the following
vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to nominate James Grivich for appointment to the Audit
Committee. Motion failed 2-3 by the following vote:
AYES: Spence, Wu
NOES: Johnson, Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to nominate Darrell Myrick for appointment to the
Audit Committee. Motion to appoint Darrell Myrick to the Audit Committee carried 3-2 by the
following vote:
AYES: Spence, Warshaw, Toma
NOES: Johnson, Wu
ABSENT: None
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City Manager Freeland stated that the Audit Committee Rules and Regulations state the terms of
membership are two year terms, however, one Couneilmember and one member of the public shall
initially be appointed to serve a one year term in order to allow for staggering terms.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu to appoint Ken Kasamatsu to serve a two year term and
Darrell Myrick to serve a one year term on the Audit Committee. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw to serve a two year
term and Councilman Spence to serve a year term on the Audit Committee. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
16) Ordinance Re-Enacting Public, Education and Government Channel Access Fees
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following Ordinance, which would
reinstate the Public, Educational and Government (PEG) Channel Access fee to be paid by
any video provider (franchise or otherwise) to fund the programming for the City's PEG
channels;
ORDINANCE NO. 2296 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 11-19 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE ary OF WEST COVINA REGARDING PUBLIC,
EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL CHANNEL ACCESS FEES
This item was removed from the agenda under Changes to the Agenda and will be brought back
at a subsequent meeting.
17) Award of Bid for Residential Streets Rehabilitation (Project No. SP-15106 - Phase II)
It is recommended that the City Council accept the bid of Sully-Miller Contracting
Company of Brea, California in the amount of $677,623 as submitted at the bid opening on
March 24, 2016, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sully-Miller
Contracting Company for the work to be done.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson 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
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 9:19 p.m. with all members present.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
COUNCILMAN LLOYD JOHNSON
18) Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article XI (Local Officer Elections) Relating to City
Officer Election Recounts
It is recommended that the City Council introduce by title only, and waive further reading
of, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2295 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE XI (LOCAL OFFICER
ELECTIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 RELATING TO CITY OFFICER ELECTION
RECOUNTS
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to introduce by title only, and waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 2295. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu, Toma
NOES: Warshaw
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
19) Report Outlining the City's Current Efforts to Prevent Human Trafficking in the City
of West Covina
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the informational report.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to receive and file. Motion carried 5-0 by the following
vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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20) Possible Repeal of the Han on Selling Safe and Sane Fireworks in West Covina
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the informational report, thus
maintaining the ban on fireworks in West Covina.
Councilman Spence clarified his request was to hold a discussion of repealing the ban on fireworks
and to allow Safe & Sane fireworks in the City with discussion points to include non-profit group
participation, sales tax revenue, permit fees, and safe & sane fireworks vs. dangerous fireworks.
Discussion included Council support of allowing for a special election to allow the voters to vote
on repealing the ban of fireworks.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to direct staff to bring back a draft ballot measure for
possible vote of the residents and to include fiscal impact. 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 and at City expense.)
Councilman Spence stated that he is a member of the League of California Cities Administrative
policy committee and has received a draft of several upcoming bills and will forward to the
Councilmembers for their input.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
COUNCILMAN LLOYD JOHNSON
21) Request from Councilman Lloyd Johnson Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Direct Staff to Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Towing Services in Area 2, in
the City of West Covina
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Johnson provided a background of his request.
Council discussion included contract language for termination of either Area 1 or Area 2 contract,
rotation of providers, and review of contracts for both service areas.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Spence to bring back a report to direct staff to issue a Request
for Proposals (RFP) for Towing Service in Area 2.
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Amendment by Toma to include in the report information on the contracts for both Area 1 and Area
2 for discussion and review for possibly issuing an RFP. Johnson accepted the amendment to his
motion. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN TONY WU
• 22) Request from Councilman Tony Wu Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Direct Staff to Develop a Program to Promote Businesses that Sponsor After School
Programming within the West Covina School District
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Wu provided a background of his request.
Council discussion included whether seven school districts in the City would support a program,
implementing a test program, discussion with school districts at the City/School Committee
meetings, the school districts planning the after school programs and the City promoting the
businesses who give back to the schools by supporting the after school programs, and implementing
the program first at only West Covina Unified School District.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Johnson to have the City develop a program to promote businesses
that sponsor after school programs within all seven school districts. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m. in memory of
Virginia Prichard
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