09-06-2016 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 06, 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 Kelly Dupee, West Covina Police Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Mike Spence
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor James Toma, Mayor Pro Tern Corey Warshaw
Councilmen LloYd Johnson, Mike Spence, Tony Wu
Staff present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Finance
Director Christa Buhagiar, Community Services Director Nikole Bresciani, Deputy City Manager
Laura Minnich, Public Works Director Delfino "Chino" Consunji, Human Recourses Director Tom
Bokosky, Planning Director Jeff Anderson, Police Chief Dave Faulkner, Fire Chief Larry
Whithorn, Economic Development & Housing Manager Paulina Morales, and Assistant City Clerk
Rosalia A. Butler
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Tuesday September 06, 2016
Property: 707 Lark Ellen, West Covina, CA
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Hall Barlow
Negotiating Parties: None
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions of Agreement
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Gardena v. Regional Water Quality Control Board, etc.
OCSC Case No. 30-2016-00833722 and Related Case — The Cities of Duarte & Huntington Park
v. State Water Resources Control Board, etc.
OCSC Case No. 30-2016-00833614
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(3)
Number of Cases: Three (3)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
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 Barlow reported that direction was given but no reportable action was taken during
closed session.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland stated that on Item # 26 the bill in reference is Senate Bill 1069 (SB 1069)
and not Assembly Bill 1069 as stated in the report.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Toma and Police Chief Faulkner recognized Police Officer Kenny Benetiz for his courage
and bravery in the line of duty and welcomed him back to work following his recovery after being
shot in the line of duty.
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Mayor Toma and Police Chief Faulkner recognized Police Officer Matt Bowman and Community
Services Officer Rene Schultz as West Covina Police Department 2"d Quarter Employees of the
Quarter.
Mayor Toma along with Police Chief Faulkner and Fire Chief Whithorn recognized and thanked
the National Night Out participants and staff for their participation making the annual event a
success.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Beverly Bulthus, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with the staff report for the adoption
of City Treasurer duties and responsibilities and supported the role of the City Treasurer.
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke in support the Council's decision to uphold the
Planning Commission's decision regarding a cell tower at Shadow Park and expressed concern
with proposed temporary agreement for graffiti removal and selection process.
Forrest Wilkins, West Covina resident, addressed generating electricity in the city, commented on
the need for better city relations, city debt and plan to reduce the debt, and Athens service charges.
Juan Reinoso, West Covina resident, inquired as to the selectin process for the proposed contractor
for graffiti abatement.
Colleen Rozatti, City Treasurer, addressed concerns of the proposed ordinance of City Treasurer
duties and requested the State Attorney General review the proposed ordinance.
Steve Gresham, MKL Industries, spoke on alternative sources of revenue for the City.
Shirley Buchannan, West Covina resident, addressed the duties and the role of the City Treasurer
and requested information from the City Manager regarding the employee awards ceremony held
at City Hall on the night of National Night Out.
Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, addressed City Hall to be open 5 days a week, City Treasurer
duties and role, polo shirt purchases and city expenditures.
Phillip Moreno, West Covina resident, addressed the duties of the elected City Treasurer and
stipend.
Tam Dinh and Ashley Hoang, West Covina residents, invited the City Council to South Hills High
School's 1s t Echo: Our Voices through Cameron rally on September 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Lisa Mayo, West Covina resident, addressed an upcoming play which showcases anti bullying and
domestic violence.
John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, expressed concerns of the sale of Sunset Park property
process and with the proposed ordinance of City Treasurer duties.
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William Elliott, West Covina resident, spoke on concealed weapons permits and expressed his
concerns with the Police Chief
City Manager Freeland and City Attorney Barlow addressed several of the speaker's comments.
Adjournment Motions
Mayor Toma announced that the meeting will adjourn in memory of retired Maintenance
Department employee Jack Pedroza, West Covina resident Hughes McCoy Huffman Jr., and West
Covina resident Edwin Quinn Jr.
Reordering of the Agenda
Mayor Tama announced that Councilmember Wu requested Item #25, Shop Local After School
Program, be reordered on the agenda and considered before the Consent Calendar to accommodate
school officials in attendance. With no objections from the City Council, the item was moved
forward.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
COUNCILMAN TONY WU
25) Shop Local After School Program
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction on this item.
Councilmember Wu and City Manager Freeland presented the concept of the proposed after school
programs with funding from local business, beginning as a pilot program for Covina Valley Unified
School District (CVUSD) and West Covina Unified School Districts (WCU SD).
Gloria Duncan, Director of Secondary Instruction and Curriculum of the WCUSD, presented a
PowerPoint presentation outlining the district's proposal for funding to provide STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math) Club, iEdge Tech Academy to learn software architecture and
a music program for middle school afterschool programs.
Elizabeth Eminhizer, Assistant Superintendent for CVUSD, along with Manny Burciaga, Assistant
Principal at South Hills High School and Dr. Mathew Kodama, Principal at Traweek Middle
School, presented a PowerPoint presentation beginning with a background of the school district
followed by a proposal for funding for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)
and a program called "Empowering Students through Creativity and Innovation" which gives
students access to dance, computer classrooms and culinary education as after school programs.
Discussion ensued between the City Council, staff and school officials regarding the programs and
funding.
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Motion by Wu and seconded by Johnson to move forward with the implementation of the programs.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 front the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
1) Government Tort Claim Denials (receive & file)
It is recommended that the City Council deny the following Government Tort Claims and
the claimants be notified:
Irma Ramirez vs. The City of West Covina
Jesse James vs. The City of West Covina
Lourdes Gutierrez vs. The City of West Covina
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
INVESTMENT REPORT (receive & file)
2) City Investment Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2016
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month ended June 30, 2016.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Johnson to allow City Treasurer
Rozatti to present the investment report.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to receive and file the report as presented. Motion
carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3) City Investment Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2016
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month ended July 31, 2016.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Johnson to allow City Treasurer
Rozatti to present the investment report.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to receive and file the report as presented. Motion
carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
4) Approval of Maverick Baseball Academy Agreement
It is recommended that the City Council approve the five (5) year agreement with Maverick
Baseball Academy with automatic renewals up to two (2) one year terms.
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
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
5) Temporary Information Technology Staffing
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Purchase Order with a not to exceed
amount of $56,315 and ratify the contract with Robert Half International, Inc. for temporary
information technology staffing.
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
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6) Award of Bid for Information Technology (IT) Network Services
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Accent Computer Solutions to provide equipment, implementation and
monthly management services for the City's information technology network in an amount
not to exceed $560,844.
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
7) Fiscal Year 2015-16 and Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget Amendments
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget
Amendments to clean up Fiscal Year 2015-16 expenditures:
1. Appropriate $5,999 from fund balance in Fund 131 (Community Development Block
Grant) to full-time salaries (Acct# 131.31.3130.5111) for the Domestic Violence
Victim Advocate salary; and
2. Appropriate Proposition C expenditures in the amount of $2,256.39 to contractual
services (Acct# 122.51.5143.6120) for the Dial-A-Ride program and authorize the
accompanying increase to purchase order (PO) #16-00046, and appropriate
Proposition C fund balance in the amount of $24,488.88 to contractual services (Acct#
122.51.5148.6120) for the Green Line Shuttle program and authorize the
accompanying increase to purchase order (PO) #16-00048.
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
8) Disposal of Surplus Equipment
It is recommended that the City Council, in accordance with West Covina Municipal Code
Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 1, Sec. 2-316, authorize that a Vacuum Metal Disposition
machine by Spencer Lab and an AB Dick 9810 XCS Offset Press be sold at a public auction
by US Auctions.
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
FIRE DEPARTMENT
9) Supplemental Fire Inspection Services for the Colony at the Lakes Project (301 S.
Glendora Ave.)
It is recommended that the City Council approve the emergency Purchase Order and ratify
the Professional Services Agreement with RKA Consulting Group in an amount not to
exceed $50,000 for supplemental fire inspection services for the Colony at the Lakes West
Covina Project.
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
HUMAN RESOURCES
10) Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with the West Covina Fire
Management Association
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
I. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO 2016-73- 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 FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF
JULY 1,2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016; and
2. Appropriate $16,500 from the General Fund fund balance and other funds as deemed
appropriate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 to be allocated to the various department
personnel cost accounts.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-73. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Tonla
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
11) Appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 15-08, Variance No. 15-08, and Tree Removal
Permit No. 15-06
Applicant/Appellant: Marilyn Warren for Reliant Land Services (Verizon Wireless)
Location: 2121 Shadow Oak Drive (Shadow Oak Park)
Based on City Council recommendation at the August 16, 2016 City Council meeting, the
following resolution has been prepared for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15-
08 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Spence who expressed his
opposition to upholding the Planning Commission decision and requested support to return the item
to the Planning Commission to allow Verizon to hire a third party to evaluate the service and for
the Commission to receive input for an acceptable design.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Wu to adopt Resolution No. 2016-71 as presented. Motion
carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
12) Increase the Contract Amounts in the Agreement with Architerra Design Group and
David Evans and Associates for Landscape and Irrigation Plan Check Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. lAuthorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Architerra
Design Group to increase the amount of compensation from $15,000 to $30,000
annually to provide landscape and irrigation plan check services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with David Evans
and Associates to increase the amount of the contract from $15,000 to $30,000
annually to provide landscape and irrigation plan check services.
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
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ABSENT: None
13) Noticing of General Plan Update, Environmental Impact Report, Housing Element
Update, Downtown Plan and Incidental Code Amendments
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to notice those property owners within
the Downtown area, notice property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of
the Downtown area, notice all occupants within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the
Downtown area, and notice all business license holders of businesses within the Downtown
area for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and public hearings for the General Plan
update.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Spence who requested to broaden
the notification area to 750 feet of the boundaries of the Downtown area.
Planning Director Jeff Anderson provided a brief report on the area of notification.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to approve as presented and expand the notification
area from 300 feet to 750 feet from the boundaries of the Downtown area. Motion carried 4-1 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu, Toma
NOES: Warshaw
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
14) Award of Bid for Annual On-Call Concrete Repairs at Various Locations
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Golden State Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $191,350 for annual on-call
concrete repairs at various locations in the City.
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
15) Professional Services Agreement with Onward Engineering for the Design of
Cameron Avenue Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project - U-16030
It is recommended that the City Council approve a professional services agreement with
Onward Engineering in the amount of $41 ,995 for the design of the Cameron Avenue Sewer
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Main Rehabilitation Project (Account No. 16030.189.7400) and authorize the City Manager
to execute the agreement.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Wu to hear more information on
the project.
Public Works Director Consunji provided a brief overview of the project.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16) Temporary Agreement for Graffiti Removal
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. 1Find that it is in the public interest to waive the formal bidding requirements of West
Covina Municipal Code (WCMC) Section 2-333, as allowed under WCMC Section 2-
333(i); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, subject to final review and
approval by the City Attorney, with Superior Property Services, Inc. for
comprehensive graffiti abatement services, for a month-to-month agreement, at a rate
of $10,000 per month.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Wu who suggested the City
Maintenance Department provided a graffiti abatement program. City Manager Freeland stated the
City will be reviewing the option of in-house abatement but currently there is not the staff or the
equipment and the proposed agreement is for a month to month temporary agreement until such
review.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
17) Release of Faithful Performance Guarantee for Tract No. 72133 - 4141 S. Nogales
Street
It is recommended that the City Council accept all on and off-site improvements for Tract
Map No. 72133 located at 4141 S. Nogales Street and authorize the release of Faithful
Performance and Labor and Material Bonds in the amount of $115,060.
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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
RECESS — Mayor Toma called for a recess at 9:33 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:44 p.m.
with all members present.
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18) Public Hearing on Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds for the Promenade Apartments
and Resolution Approving the Issuance of Bonds
It is recorrmiended that the City Council take the following action and adopt the following
resolution:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing in consideration of the
issuance of tax exempt bond financing by the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority for the benefit of The Promenade Housing Partners LP, to
provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a
124-unit multifamily rental housing project generally known as The Promenade
Apartments; and
2. Adopt RESOLUTION NO 2016-74 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE
BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE
PROMENADE APARTMENTS
Mayor Toma introduced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Butler verified proper
legal notice was given and Mayor Toma opened the Public Hearing. Economic Development &
Housing Manager Morales presented the staff report. Assistant City Clerk Butler stated that no
written communications was received regarding the hearing.
Mayor Toma opened the Public Testimony period. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Toma
closed the Public Testimony period.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No. 2016-
74. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Torna
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
19) Initiation of Code Amendment No. 16-05 (Recreational Marijuana Cultivation and
Prohibition or Regulation of Commercial Recreational Marijuana Businesses)
Categorical Exemption
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to prepare an ordinance allowing limited
indoor cultivation of recreational (non-medical) marijuana to be effective if the Adult Use
of Marijuana Act is approved by voters at the November 8, 2016 election and adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-75 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 16-
05 RELATED TO RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND WHETHER
TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
BUSINESSES
Councilman Spence inquired into previous direction by the City Council to the Planning
Commission regarding regulations for the cultivation of marijuana. City Attorney Barlow and
Planning Director Anderson confirmed the previous direction was regarding medical marijuana
cultivation and not commercial cultivation and City Attorney Barlow stated that a discussion on
the cultivation regulations for medical marijuana can be included in tonight's discussion.
City Attorney Barlow presented the staff report.
Council discussion included previous direction to agendize discussion regarding medical marijuana
dispensary regulations, cultivation and delivery regulations, tax revenue generated from marijuana
businesses, and need for structure and regulations.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson adopt Resolution No. 2016-75 to initiate code
amendments to regulate both medical and recreational marijuana cultivation, dispensaries and
businesses. 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
20) Adoption of City Council Smart Goals Fiscal Year 2016-2017
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the City Council SMART Goals for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017, as outlined in this staff report.
City Manager Freeland presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation and reviewed each
SMART goal and objective for fiscal year 2016-2017.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to remove analyze a transportation impact fee from Goal
#1, Build Financial Health and Economic Stability for the City. Motion failed 2-3 by the following
vote:
AYES: Spence, Wu
NOES: Johnson, Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to add evaluate paramedic subscription program to
Goal #2, Identify Resources and Opportunities to Provide Better Public Safety (Police and Fire)
Services to the Community. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was by consensus of the City Council to add the wording or alternate development changing the
objective to read, Promote Development of Grand Hotel and Resort with Golf Course or alternate
development in Goal #4, Optimize Developable Land for the Brownfields (BKK) Land.
It was by consensus of the City Council toad present a report to the community regarding the State
Controller's office audit and the status of the actions that have been taken by the City as a result
of the audit at a Town Hall meeting as an objective to Goal #11, Enhance Community Participation
in Local Government.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to receive and file the SMART Goals for fiscal year
2016-2017 as amended with the aforementioned motions. Motion carried 4-1 by the following
vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
21) Funding for Homeless Services in Fiscal Year 2016-2017
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
I. Approve the Homeless Services Plan which allocates $50,000 of Housing Funds to Los
Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and/or the Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services (DI-IS) for Rapid Rehousing; and
2. Approve $50,000 of Housing Funds to local community partners providing homeless
programs and support.
Community Services Director Nikole Bresciani presented the staff report.
Council discussion included collaboration with neighboring cities and use of funds by local
,community partners.
Councilman Spence request to agendize for discussion homelessness issues in the parks.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as presented. Motion carried 4-1 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
22) Adoption of City Treasurer Duties and Responsibilities
It is recommended that the City Council introduce and give first reading to the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2298 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION),
ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS), DIVISION 4 (CITY TREASURER) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
City Manager Freeland presented the staff report.
City Treasurer Rozatti approached the podium and expressed her views of the position and
answered questions from the City Council regarding the City Treasurer's duties and the duties
outlined in the proposed ordinance.
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Following lengthy discussion between the City Council, staff, and City Treasurer Rozatti, motion
by Councilman Spence to incorporate into proposed Ordinance No. 2298 as part of the City
Treasurers duties verbiage that the City Treasurer review and present the City's Monthly
Investment report.
Councilman Johnson motioned to amend Councilman Spence's motion to include increasing the
elected City Treasurer's stipend to match that of the elected City Clerk's stipend of $150 per month.
Mayor Toma seconded the motion to amend. Motion to amend carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence, Warshaw
ABSENT: None
Councilman Spence withdraws his motion.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 2298 with an
amendment to include verbiage that the elected City Treasurer will review and present the City's
monthly Investment Report and to increase the City Treasurer's stipend to $150 per month to equal
that of the elected City Clerk's stipend.
City Attorney Barlow stated that the agenda does not include, and therefore City Council cannot
act upon, an increase in the City Treasurer's stipend.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to introduce Ordinance No. 2298 with an amendment
to include verbiage that the elected City Treasurer will review and present the City's Investment
report. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Jonson and seconded by Toma to agendize for the next meeting a discussion to increase
the stipend of the elected City Treasures to equal that of the elected City Clerk. Motion carried 3-
2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Wu, 'roma
NOES: Spence, Warshaw
ABSENT: None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Mayor Toma recessed the City Council meeting at 11:27 p.m. to convene the Successor Agency
meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 11:29 p.m. with all members present.
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
MAYOR PRO TEM COREY WARSHAW
23) West Covina Municipal Code Regarding Appointment, Removal, Vacancies and
Terms of Commissioners
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction on this matter.
City Attorney Barlow presented the staff report with options to the City Council for the removal of
City Commissioners.
Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw supported option #3 of the staff report which holds commissioners to the
standards of the Personnel Rules for employees.
Council discussion included not supporting changes and allowing the appointing Councilmember
to remove appointee, due process of actions to remove, responsibility of the Councilmember for
their appointed commissioner, disciplinary action of commissioner for actions, review of
disciplinary action of a commissioner by the Human Resources Commission, removal by 4/5 vote
of council, and inability to list every reason a commissioner could be removed.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to direct staff to bring back an ordinance to amend the
West Covina Municipal Code to incorporate option #3 of the staff report which states,
;4...commissioners are subject to some or all of the City's Personnel Rules and can be disciplined
or removed for failure to comply" and add the requirement of the completion of an 1-9 (verification
to work within the United States) and fingerprinting.
Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Toma
NOES: Spence, Wu
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
24) Inventory of City/Successor Agency Property
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the informational report.
Councilman Spence inquired into whether there is any opportunity to sell or develop any of the
parcels.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to receive and file the report and to have staff return
with information on the City Yard/Chamber of Commerce, Gemini open space, vacant land at Oak
Knoll/Holt Avenue and AAA pad parcels for opportunities of development or sale.. Motion carried
3-2 by the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu
NOES: Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN TONY WU
25) Shop Local After School Program
It is recommended that the City Council provide staff direction on this item.
This item was reordered on the agenda and considered before the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.1- 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 majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.)
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
26) Request from Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Direct Staff to Author Letters of Opposition Regarding AB 1069 (Gordon), AB 1362
(Gordon), AB 1732 (Ting), SB 879 (Beall), AB 2586 (Gatto) and Letters of Support
Regarding AB 870 (Cooley), AB 2228 (Cooley), AB 1244 (Gray)
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Spence stated a correction to AB 1069 as SB 1069 and provided a brief overview of
each of the bills.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to direct staff to author a letter of opposition to SB
1069 and send to the Governor. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu
NOES: Toma
ABSENT: None
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to direct staff to author a letter of opposition to AB
1362 and send to the Governor. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu
NOES: Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to direct staff to author a letter of opposition to AB
1732 and send to the Governor. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu
NOES: Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
No action taken on remaining Assembly Bills or Senate Bills listed in the subject line of the staff
report.
27) Request from Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report on the Impact of the New Soundwalls Along
Interstate 10
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Spence stated that due to the soundwalls along Interstate 10 the businesses are no
longer visible and would like to review the City's sign ordinance.
City Manager Freeland provided a brief overview of the process and community outreach that was
conducted by the California Department of Transportation prior to the construction of the
soundwal Is.
Council discussion included the ability of the businesses affect by the wall to approach the City
Council for a variance of their business signs.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to direct staff to return with a report on the impact of the
soundwalls along Interstate 10. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu
NOES: Warshaw, Toma
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN TONY WU
28) Request from Councilman Tony Wu Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report for the Development of a Sister City
Relationship with Nantou City, Taiwan
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Wu requested support for the development of a sister city relationship with Nantou
City, Taiwan.
Council discussion included the need sponsorships for exchange students to make a sister city
relationship successful.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Johnson to direct staff to prepare a report for the development of
a sister city relationship with Nantou City, Taiwan. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councihnembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any
meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)
Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw reported on his trip to sister city Ottawara, Japan.
Councilman Johnson report on the attendance at the International Council of Shopping Centers
conference in San Diego.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Spence announced that September 16 th is National POW/MIA Day.
Mayor Toma announced West Covina Day at the Los Angeles County Fair on September 15, 2016
and that discount tickets for West Covina residents are available on the City's website and
commented on his attendance to the South Hills High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Toma adjourned the meeting at 12:12 a.m.
Rosalia 'Butler., NIMC _
Assistant,eitY.Clerk :
Corey Waf,Zaw
Mayor
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