09-20-2016 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 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 the order the regular closed session meeting of the West Covina City Council
at 5:33 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor James Toma, Mayor Pro Tern Corey Warshaw
Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, Mike Spence, Tony Wu
Tony Wu
Other Present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Deputy City
Manager Laura Minnich, Human Resources Management Analyst Eva Sahagun,
Attorney D. Straatsma, and Attorney D. Barwald
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Robert Torres addressed the City Council regarding the Vincent School property at 1024 W.
Workman Ave.
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CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 1024 W. Workman Ave., West Covina, CA
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Flail Barlow
Negotiating Parties: None
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions of Agreement
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)fl)
Richard Genovese vs. City of West Covina (ADJ9447330, ADJ9447331, ADJ745084)
Timothy Rodgers vs. City of West Covina (ADJ9948924)
Patricia Dewus vs. City of West Covina (ADJ2484125)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code (2, 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 - General Employees
- Maintenance & Crafts Employees - Mid-Management Employees
- W.C. Police Officers ' Association
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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
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Toma adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 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 7:04 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Rosalia A. Conde, Assistant City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Tony Wu
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
Whithom, and Assistant City Clerk Rosalia A. Butler
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: 1024 W. Workman Ave., West Covina, CA
Tuesday September 20, 2016
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)
Richard Genovese vs. City of West Covina (ADJ9447330, ADJ9447331, ADJ745084)
Timothy Rodgers vs. City of West Covina (ADJ9948924)
Patricia Dewus vs. City of West Covina (ADJ2484125)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code sS 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 - 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 the City Council discussed under Conference with Real
Property Negotiators, that the Vincent School site property is not for sale, only lease, therefore,
Proposition H funds may not be used to acquire the property for parkland. By an affirmative vote
of 5-0 on a motion by Spence and second by Johnson, direction was given to the City Manager to
notify the school district that the City would not be pursuing use of the property. There was no
other reportable action taken.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland stated that there were no changes.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Toma called forward Dr. Barbara Dickerson representing Congresswoman Grace
Napotitan°, Margaret Duenez representing the East Valley Community Health Center, and Ester
Ybarra Bryant parent of a suicide victim and each spoke on suicide prevention and where to get
assistance, Mayor Toma presented each with a proclamation recognizing September 2016 as
Suicide Prevention Month.
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Mayor Toma along with Community Services Director Bresciani presented Certificates of
Recognitions to the West Covina Girls All-Star softball team who recently won the Amateur
Softball Association Fast Pitch Girls 18 and under Western National Championship.
Mayor Toma called forward resident and West Covina Improvement Association member Carolyn
Arndt and presented her with a Certificate of Recognition for being named one of three Community
Service Volunteers of the Year.
Mayor Tama recognized Athens Services, Norm Reeves Honda Superstore, The Colony at the
Lakes, Suburban Water Systems and the Greater West Covina Business Association for their
sponsorships for the 2016 West Covina Summer Concerts in the Park.
Mayor Toma along with Police Chief Faulkner introduced new West Covina Police Officers Joshua
Volasgis, Erik Cuellar, Joseph Surdam, and Stephanie Waidley.
Mayor Toma along with Police Chief Faulkner recognized this year's National Police Canine
Association's K-9 Apprehension of the Year Award recipient, West Covina K-9 Officer Jessie
Miller and K-9 Rocky.
Mayor Tama introduced Robert Cruz, representing the Southern California Gas Company, who
gave a presentation about the need for conservation efforts regarding natural gas consumption and
an update on the progress made by South California Gas since the 2015 Aliso Canyon Gas Leak.
Adjournment Motions
There were no adjournment motions for tonight's meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Nickolas Lewis, West Covina resident and elected City Clerk, stated his support for the expansion
of Cameron Park, and expressed concern with the proposed duties of the City Treasurer's proposed
increase of the elected City Treasurer stipend.
Jim Grivich, West Covina resident, addressed an informal survey he conducted in the community
regarding the proposed ordinance concerning marijuana dispensaries and medical/recreational
marijuana in the city.
Jerri Potras, West Covina resident, also addressed the informal survey of the community regarding
marijuana and the proposed ordinance.
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed concerns with the agendized request to study
homelessness in the parks.
Gary Gileno, West Covina resident, addressed the City's lack of transparency with many agenda
items being discussed late in the evening when attendance is low and expressed concerns with the
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League of California Cities proposed resolution to be voted on by member cities at the armual
business meeting to be held in October 2016 and in support of concealed carry permits.
Daniel Luevanos, ambassador to One Legacy/Donate Life, addressed transplants and tissue
donations, registration opportunities and provided an update of their recent activities.
Steve Gresham, MKL Industries, spoke in support of medical marijuana and the revenue
opportunities available and marijuana as an alternative source of medicine.
Lisa Mayo, West Covina resident, thanked the City Council for their support and participation at
her recent event bring awareness to anti-bullying and domestic violence awareness and expressed
her opposition to marijuana dispensaries.
William Elliott, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to marijuana dispensaries in the City
and in opposition to gun restrictions.
Juan Reinoso, West Covina resident, stated that there is no transparency within the City and
addressed the graffiti removal services contract.
Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, addressed the importance of the City Treasure position and
in opposition to the marijuana dispensaries.
City Attorney Barlow addressed speakers concerns with the graffiti removal contract.
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.
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
I) Termination of Wireless Lease Agreement for Shadow Oak Park with Verizon
Wireless
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to send notice to
Verizon declaring immediate termination of the communication site lease agreement for
property at Shadow Oak Park for failure of condition precedent.
Councilman Spence requested the records reflect a dissenting vote.
Motion by Warshaw 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
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
2) Destruction of Certain Documents as Provided by Law
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-76 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-76. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3) Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice Required by the Political Reform Act
It is recommended that the City Council approve and file the 2016 Local Agency Biennial
Notice.
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
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
4) Authorization to Withdraw from LA Works Joint Powers Authority
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Instruct the City Attorney to prepare a letter notifying LA Works of the City of West
Covina's intent to withdraw from the Joint Powers Authority on June 30, 2017; and
2. Appropriate $20,000 to provide funding to LA Works to assist in the unwinding of the
Joint Powers Authority.
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
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ABSENT: None
5) Amendment to Employment Agreement for City Manager
It is recommended that the City Council approve the First Amendment to Employment
Agreement for City Manager Chris Freeland.
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
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6) Grant Award of Older Americans Act Funds from the Los Angeles County Area
Agency on Aging for the Senior Meals Program
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
GRANT AWARD OF OLDER AMERICANS ACT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR THE SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as presented and adopt Resolution No.
2016-77. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
7) Fiscal Year 2015-16 and Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget Amendments
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed budget amendments for both
Fiscal Year 2015-16 and Fiscal Year 2016-17 to record the Department of Finance (DOF)
settlement payments in the City's Debt Service Fund.
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
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ABSENT: None
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
8) Prequalification List for Environmental Consulting Services to Allow Expedited
Processing
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the list of consultant to be used for Environmental Consulting Services for
three years ending September 30, 2019 that includes DUDEK, Ultra Systems,
PSOMAS, Michael Baker International, Terry Hayes (TAHA), and Rincon Consulting,
Inc.; and
2. Upon submittal of a development application, authorize the City Manager to execute
agreements up to $75,000 to complete environmental services for a development
project.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Spence for clarification on the
prequalification process.
Planning Director Anderson provided a brief overview of the proposal and clarified that each
consultant on the prequalified list would receive a Request for Proposal (RFP) upon receipt of a
development proposal application and stated that by utilizing a limited size list with the top scoring
firms that submitted Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), there would be a potential savings of time
for the processing of the environmental documents.
Council discussion included concerns that not all the firms that responded to the RFQ, and
qualified, will be allowed to submit bids for environmental consulting services, criteria used to rate
the submitted RFQ's, and goal to expedite review process,
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as presented. Motion carried 3-2 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Toma
NOES: Spence, Wu
ABSENT: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT
9) Award of Bid - Police Vehicles
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. 1.Find that Frontier Ford of Santa Clara is the lowest priced, responsible bidder for the
twelve Ford vehicles; and
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2. Approve a purchase order agreement with Frontier Ford of Santa Clara totaling
$389,589.82, from accounts 160.80.7008.7170, 361.15.1520.6417, 117.31.3120.7170,
and 117.31.3130.7170.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Wu who requested further
information on the cost of the vehicles.
Police Chief Faulkner provided a brief overview of the bid process utilized.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Warshaw to approve as piesented. - 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
10) Code Amendment No. 15-03
Temporary Use of Vehicle Storage Ordinance
General Exemption
It is recommended that the City Council introduce and give first reading to the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2300 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 15-03,
RELATED TO THE OFFSITE STORAGE OF VEHCILES BY AUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIPS
Mayor Toma introduced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Conde verified proper
legal notice was given and Mayor Toma opened the Public Hearing. Planning Director Anderson
presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Council question included what zoning the proposed temporary storage would be in, and Planning
Director Anderson responded it would be in commercial zone.
Mayor Toma opened the Public Testimony period. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Toma
closed the Public Testimony period.
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Council discussion included time frame for temporary storage and requests for extensions, how
ordinance will help eliminate the illegal temporary storage in vacant office building parking lots or
private lots, and opportunity to utilize City owned parking lots,
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
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
11) Urgency Ordinance regarding Marijuana Cultivation and Prohibition of
Commercial Marijuana Activity - Categorical Exemption
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, give first reading arid adopt the
following urgency ordinance allowing limited indoor cultivation of recreational and
medical marijuana, and prohibiting commercial marijuana activity, to be effective if the
Adult Use of Marijuana Act is approved by voters at the November 8, 2016, election as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2299 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING DIVISION 27,
SECTIONS 26-685.9100 - 26-685.9300 ("MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES")
AND AMENDING DIVISION 28, SECTIONS 26-685.10000 - 26.685.10300
("MARIJUANA CULTIVATION") OF CHAPTER 26 ("ZONING") OF ARTICLE 12
("SPECIAL REGULATION FOR UNIQUE USES") RELATING TO CULTIVATION OF
MARIJUANA AND CERTAIN MARIJUANA RELATED USES
City Attorney Barlow presented the staff report.
Council discussion included age restriction of those allowed to cultivate for recreational purposes,
ability for the City to reasonably regulate if persons under 21 reside in the residence, proof of
necessity for cultivation for personal medical use, removing the proposed restriction of the right to
indoor cultivation where persons of under 21 reside if a person over 21 requires the cultivation for
medical purposes, inability to provide proof that person under 21 is a resident of the household and
enforcement issues.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to approve Urgency Ordinance No. 2299 as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence
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ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
12) 2016 League of California Cities - Vision Zero/Toward Zero Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding voting at
the League of California Cities annual business meeting on Resolution No. 1 - Vision
Zero/Toward Zero Deaths.
Deputy City Manager Minnich presented the staff report.
Council comments included support of the League of California Cities (League) resolution and the
need for safer streets and previous League resolutions brought back to Council for implementation
within the City. Councilman Spence spoke in opposition to the resolution.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to approve as presented. Motion carried 4-1 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence -
ABSENT: None
13) Authorization to Purchase Property to Expand Cameron Park
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the documents necessary for the purchase of
707 South Lark Ellen Avenue, for the expansion of Cameron Park, at a cost not to
exceed $900,000; and
2. Make the necessary appropriations and fund transfers as outlined in the Fiscal Impact
section of this staff report to facilitate the purchase; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ms. Imelda Sandoval, for
the City to lease 707 South Lark Ellen to Ms. Sandoval, for six months, with the ability
to extend on a month-to-month basis thereafter, at the discretion of the City.
City Manager Freeland presented the staff report.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Tonta
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
14) 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, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION),
ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS), DIVISION 4 (CITY TREASURER) OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
City Manager Freeland stated Council direction at the previous meeting was to introduce the
proposed ordinance to incorporate the duties being performed by the City Treasurer into the
Municipal Code and to return with a resolution to increase the City Treasurer stipend, however, the
stipend of the City Treasurer cannot be increased by resolution but only by ordinance. Therefore,
tonight's proposed ordinance included an increase in the stipend along with the City Treasurer
duties and will require the Council to reintroduce Ordinance No. 2298 due to the added changes.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to introduce Ordinance No. 2298 as presented.
Councilman Spence requested to include language that the elected City Treasurer cannot hold an
employee position within the City. Council discussion ensued regarding State law and whether
accepting a position in the City during an elected term would deem the person vacating their elected
seat.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to amend the proposed ordinance and remove the
verbiage to increase the stipend of the City Treasurer from the proposed ordinance. Motion to
amend failed 2-3 by the following vote:
AYES: Spence, Warshaw
NOES: Johnson, Wu, Toma
ABSENT: None
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to introduce Ordinance No. 2298 as presented. Motion
carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Mayor Toma recessed the City Council meeting at 9:58 p.m. to convene the Successor Agency
meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 10:00 pm. with all members present.
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MAYORJCOUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
COUNCILMAN MIKE SPENCE
15) Council Policy on Concealed Weapons Permits
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Spence expressed concerns with the proposed resolution and requested to remove
several whereas in the resolution due to the Police Chief not having the authority to impose
restrictions in West Covina since he does not have the authority to issue Carry Concealed Weapons
(CCW) permits [West Covina Police Chief delegated his authority to issue CCWs to the Los
Angeles County Sheriff] and opposed to an applicant requiring a psychological evaluation.
Council discussed that the County Sheriff has the authority to issue CCWs in West Covina due to
the West Covina Police Chief relinquishing his authority to do so, therefore, the resolution will not
have any impact or effect policy in West Covina, returning with a rewritten resolution or approving
with rewrites, states law, defining good cause, the second amendment, and need for a psychological
test for CCW applicants.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to adopt Resolution No. 2016-78 with the following
changes:
• Removal of the third, fourth, and seventh whereas sections
• Changing the fifth whereas to read "...the City Council recognized that the State of
California has imposed..." and not the City of West Covina Police Chief has imposed
• Limit Section 1 to only language stating good cause is the need or desire to defend one's
family, business or self.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded bylohnson to approve Resolution 2016-78 as amended. Motion
carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu
NOES: Warshaw, Torna
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN TONY WU
16) Establish a Sister-City Relationship with the City of Nantou, Taiwan
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Councilman Wu expressed his desire to establish a sister city relationship with the City of Nantou,
Taiwan stating it will also help promote West Covina.
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Council discussion included the need for community involvement and sponsorships to make a sister
city relationship successful, city costs involved with a sister city, donations to the Community
Services Foundation to help support, city staff time utilized, and community interest.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Johnson to send an invitation to the Mayor ofNantou City, Taiwan,
to visit West Covina in 2017, with the hope to establish sister-city relations between the two cities.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
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 Spence reported on his attendance to the Contract Cities conference held on Catalina
Island.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4f- 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
17) Request by Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Direct Staff to Prepare a Report Regarding an Evaluation of the Problem of
Homelessness in City Parks and Potential Solutions
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion bY Spence and seconded by Warshaw to return and hold a discussion regarding the
homelessness in City parks. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN TONY WU
18) Request from Councilman Tony Wu Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Direct City Staff to Develop a Senior Citizens' Bill of Rights
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
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Councilman Wu requested an update on senior programs regarding transportation, access for
registration for classes and programs, locations for senior programs on the west side of the city and
increasing senior housing needs near medical facilities.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Wu to provide a report on senior services provided in the City.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw, Wu, Totna
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Warshaw requested to agendize for Council support a study regarding the
limitation of campaign contribution from contractors doing business in the city.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Toma adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m.
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