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02-07-2017 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY FEBRUARY 07, 2017, 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM 1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790 MINUTES Mayor Warshaw 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, West Covina, California. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Corey Warshaw, Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, James Toma, Tony Wu Other Present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Human Resources Director Tom Bokosky PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA None CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 Property: 2121 East Shadow Oak Dr., West Covina, CA Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Hall Barlow Negotiating Parties: None R6sali..A."Putler,IMMC,- Assistant-pify4c:11 . . Tuesday February 07, 2017 Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions of Agreement CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1): Sanchez v. City of West Covina (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC634674) 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 Attorney CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 City Negotiators: Freeland, Bokosky, Hall 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 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Warshaw adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Submitted by:‘, Y(711:11r7 Mayor 2 jiWT 094NiU CITY OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 07, 2017, 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Corey Warshaw called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m. INVOCATION — Led by Rev. Dr. Mason K. Okubo, Immanuel First Lutheran Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Tony Wu ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Corey Warshaw, Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, James Toma, Tony Wu Staff present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Finance Director Clu-ista Buhagiar, Community Services Director Nikole Bresiani, Deputy City Manager Laura Minnich, Public Works Director Delfino "Chino" Consunji, Human Resources Director Tom Bokosky, Planning Director Jeff Anderson, Police Chief Dave Faulkner, Fire Chief Larry Whithorn, and Assistant City Clerk Rosalia A. Butler. REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE wiTH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant t6 Government Code S 54956.8 Property: 2121 East Shadow Oak Dr., West Covina, CA Tuesday February 07, 2017 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): Sanchez v. City of West Covina (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC634674) 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 Attorney CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 City Negotiators: Freeland, Bokosky, Hall 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 provided on each item presented in closed session. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Manager Freeland requested that Item #15 be pulled from the Consent Calendar to allow the City Treasurer to present the City's Investment report. PRESENTATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker Jessica Mercado, representing Capital Direct Funding Inc., introduced herself and stated their company will become more involved in the City. 2 Tuesday February 07, 2017 John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed the ordinance to restrict contractor campaign contributions and year-end audit. Colleen Rozatti, West Covina resident and President of West Covina Beautiful, announced West Covina Beautiful's City of West Covina birthday celebration on February 15, 2017 at South Hills Country Club, Arbor Day on April 22, 2017 at Cameron Park, expressed concerns of changing the signage at the traffic signal of Lark Ellen and Cameron to "No Right Turn" during specific times of the day Steve Gresham, addressed revenue sources from the sale of marijuana. Royall Brown, West Covina resident, thanked the Council for proposed campaign restriction for West Covina contractors, and spoke on educating residents of City business. Wen Wen Zhang, West Covina Library Manager, spoke on programs at the Library. Carolyn Arndt, West Covina resident, addressed the lack of handicapped parking spaces at Shadow Oak Park and limited access for seniors. Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, addressed the warrant list not giving full disclosure of expenditures. Robert Torres, West Covina resident, addressed several items listed on the agenda and requested the Council to revisit banning smoking in parks. Marisol Tones, West Covina resident, addressed the issue of smoking in the parks and requested the Council prohibit smoking in the parks. Shirley Lu, West Covina resident, spoke in support of banning smoking in City parks. Erik Rodriguez, West Covina resident, spoke in support of banning smoking in City parks. Grace Pugh, West Covina resident, spoke in support of banning smoking in City parks. Lola Finley, West Covina resident, thanked the Council for implementing further restrictions on campaign contributions and addressed the proposed designation of Amar and Azusa as Little Mania as the area is very diverse in all ethnicities. Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, spoke in support of banning smoking in the parks, addressed a resident's complaint against the police department, expressed concerns with Los Angeles County Animal Control services, addressed campaign contribution limits and Athens Disposal. Amy Arnold and Keith Parrish, thanked the City for the new Farmers Market. Pablo Lucanera, West Covina resident, spoke in support of a smoking ban in the City Parks and expressed concerns with Hustler Hollywood and seeing in the windows at night. 3 Tuesday February 07, 2017 Dana Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed campaign contribution restrictions, addressed lack of parking at Shadow Oak Park for events and opposed smoking in the parks. Steve Bennett, West Covina resident, addressed voting districts and proposed referendum to oppose voting districts. Angel and Esther Feliciano, West Covina residents, addressed an unfavorable experience with the police department regarding a crime at their home. City Manager Freeland and City Attorney Barlow responded to several comments from the speakers. RECESS — Mayor Warshaw called for a recess at 8:46 p.m. Mayor Warshaw reconvened the City Council at 8:56 p.m. with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Community Development Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file) 1) August 16, 2016 Regular City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Closed Session Meeting Minutes August 16, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 30, 2016 Special City Council/Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 Regular Successor Agency Meeting Minutes Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to receive and file as recommended. Motion carried 5- 0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive & file) 2) November 8, 2016 Community and Senior Services Commission Summary of Actions Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to receive and file as recommended. Motion carried 5- 0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None 4 Tuesday February 07, 2017 ABSENT: None CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY 3) Government Tort Claim Denials It is staffs recommendation that the City Council deny the following Government Tort Claims and the claimants be notified: Alfredo Almanza vs. The City of West Covina Gerald Gaw vs. The City of West Covina Jesus Gonzalez vs. The City of West Covina Richard Rornant vs. The City of West Covina Motion by Johnson and seconded by Torna to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 4) Ordinance Amending West Covina Municipal Code Regarding Restriction of Campaign Contributions by City Contractors, Subcontractors, and Vendors doing Business with the City, and Entitlement Applicants It is staffs recommendation that the City Council adopt the following ordinance: ORDNANCE NO. 2312 —AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, VENDORS AND APPLICANTS FOR ENTITLEMENT This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tern Spence who expressed concerns on how a candidate would possibly know who is ineligible to make a campaign contribution and the enforcement. Council discussion included restrictions as they apply to candidates versus a sitting councilmember who is running for re-election, ability to enforce, proposed ordinance not applying to employee 5 Tuesday February 07, 2017 bargaining units, and eliminating residential permit or variance applications from the proposed ordinance. Councilman Johnson requested to eliminate from the proposed ordinance residents who want to remodel by requesting a permit or variance. City Attorney Barlow suggested to bring back a revised ordinance at the following meeting for first reading and introduction. Council discussion ensued regarding purpose of proposed ordinance to effect big developers and not individual homeowners and ordinance effecting residential project of five units or more, and how to enforce. It was the consensus of the City Council to have the City Attorney return with a revised ordinance for first reading and introduction to include the elimination of residents who request a permit or variance for their personal residence and how to enforce for the Council consideration and discussion. CITY INVESTMENT REPORT (receive & file) 5) City Investment Report for the Month Ended December 31, 2016 It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended December 31, 2016. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to allow City Treasurer Rozatti to present the report. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to receive and file as recommended. Motion carried 5- 0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Torna, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None 6) Successor Agency Investment Report for the Month Ended December 31, 2016 It is staffs recommendation that the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency to the former West Covina Redevelopment Agency, receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended December 31, 2016. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None 6 Tuesday February 07, 2017 ABSENT: None CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 7) Annual Appointment of the City Council Representatives to External Advisory Boards It is staffs recommendation that the City Council do the following: 1. Confirm the Mayor's appointments to the various organizations described in the staff report; and 2. Adopt the following resolution appointing a representative and alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-1 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING COLINCILMEMBER JAMES TOMA AS THE GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND MAYOR COREY WARSHAW AS THE ALTERNATE Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as follows and adopt Resolution No. 2017- 1 as recommended. • Audit Committee representatives Mayor Warshaw and Mayor Pro Tern Spence • City/School Cooperative Committee representatives Councilmembers Wu and Johnson • Community Service Group representatives Councilmember Toma and Mayor Warshaw • Foothill Transit Board representative Mayor Warshaw and alternate Councilmember Toma • Hurst Ranch representatives Mayor Warshaw and Councilmember Johnson • L.A. Works representative Mayor Pro Tern Spence and alternate Councilmember Wu • Los Angeles County/City Selection Committee representative Mayor Warshaw with no alternate • San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGV COG) representative Councilmember Toma and alternate Mayor Warshaw • San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District representative Mayor Pro Tern Spence with term expiring January 2018 • Sanitation District Board representative Mayor Warshaw and alternate Mayor Pro Tern Spence • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) representative Councilmember Toma and alternate Mayor Warshaw Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None 7 Tuesday February 07, 2017 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 8) National League of Cities Prescription Discount Program It is staffs recommendation that the City Council authorize City staff to promote the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Program, which benefits residents in West Covina who do not have prescription drug insurance. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None 9) Award of Contract for Fourth of July Fireworks It is staffs recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3) year agreement with two (2) one-year renewal options with Fireworks & Stage FX America to provide fireworks for the Fourth of July Celebration in the amount of $19,500 per year, not to exceed $97,500. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None 10) New Farmers Market Management Team It is staffs recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five (5) year agreement with Farmers Markets and Local Community Events to provide a weekly Farmers Market in the City's right of way on Glendora Avenue. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Wu who requested a report from the providers of the Farmers Market Management team. Amy Arnold and Keith Parrish, of the Farmers Markets and Local Community Events provided a brief background of their experience and their vision for West Covina. Community Services Director Bresiani presented a brief staff report. Council discussion included City's assistance for success, hosting a night time Farmer's Market, and visions for growth with additional vendors and live music, 8 Tuesday February 07, 2017 Motion by Wu and seconded by Spence to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None FINANCE DEPARTMENT 11) Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget Amendments It is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2016- 17 Budget Amendments: 1. Appropriate expenditures in the amount of $2,968,432 from the Redevelopment Retirement Obligation Fund and decrease expenditures in the amount of $2,968,432 from the Successor Agency Debt Services Fund; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant documentation needed to accept the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee's (MSRC) 2015 Local Government Match Program Grant and appropriate revenue in the amount of $54,199 to the Air Quality Improvement Trust Fund (Aect# 17002.119.500) and expenditures in the amount of $54,199 to the Air Quality Improvement Trust Fund (Aect# 17002.119.7500) for the Electronic Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations CIP project 1117002. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Tama, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None PLANNING DEPARTMENT 12) Courtesy Notification Standards for Code Amendments 14-05 (Entitlement Processing), 16-07 (Off-Sale Alcohol) and 17-01 (Second Units/Accessory Living Quarters) It is staffs recommendation that the City Council instruct staff to complete the courtesy notice mailings as identified in this staff report. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None 9 Tuesday February 07, 2017 ABSENT: None PUBLIC WORKS 13) Purchase of Rower X130 Crawler Sewer Camera System and Truck It is staffs recommendation that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Approve a purchase order to Haaker Equipment Company in the amount of $187,436.40 (including sales tax, delivery and options) for the purchase of the Rovver X130 Crawler Sewer Camera System and truck; and 2. Confirm the Finance Department/Purchasing Officer's findings that the purchase and delivery of the camera system and truck through the National Joints Powers Alliance (NJPA) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement satisfies West Covina's bid process as stated in the West Covina Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-333(i)(2); and 3. Appropriate $87,436.40 from Sewer Fund 189 fund balance to cover the shortfall in funding. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None 14) Release of Faithful Performance Guarantee for Tract No. 72320 It is staffs recommendation that the City Council accept all on and off-site improvements for Tract No. 72320 located at 520 S. Lark Ellen Avenue and authorize the release of Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bonds in the amount of $790,850 and $39,400 respectively. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: None ABSENT: None END OF CONSENT CALENDAR DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS 10 Tuesday February 07, 2017 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 15) Repealing Chapter 6 of the West Covina Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code of Ordinance Relating to Animal Control, as Amended It is staffs recommendation that the City Council introduce and give first reading and waive further reading to the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2305 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 6 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 10 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL, AS AMENDED Community Services Director Bresiani presented the staff report. Animal Care and Control representatives Contract Cities Liaison Whitney Doung, Baldwin Park Shelter Sgt. Frank Rojas, Deputy Director of Operations representative, and staff responded to questions and engaged in discussion regarding the enforcement of non-compliance of pet licensing, Baldwin Park euthanasia percentage, pet licensing cycle correlating with rabies expiration, exception of spay/neuter for show dogs and guard dogs, retaining City Ordinance of no puppy mills if City were to adopt County Title 10, rational of retaining City licensing of fees rather complying with County license fee structure, notification of proposed changes of mandatory spay/neutering and mierochipping to current licensees, proposed mandatory spay/neutering provisions and microchipping which are both optional to enter a contract with the County, canvassing for licenses, regulations for the transportation of a pet in an vehicle and whether spay/neutering regulations can be required for new licenses only and renewal licenses will be grandfathered in with no spay/neutering if owner chooses not to. Motion by Warshaw to introduce Ordinance No. 2305 as presented with modifications that guard dogs do not need to be spayed/neutered as long as the breeding owners have a business license in West Covina and spay/neuter provisions apply only to new licenses and not renewal. Motion dies due to a lack of a second. Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to hold the item over in order to receive additional information regarding spay/neutering to only new licenses, excluding mandatory spay/neutering from ordinance and excluding mandatory microchipping from ordinance, average cost from local vets for spay/neutering and current number of altered/unaltered licensed animals in the City. Motion failed 2-3 by the following vote: AYES: Torna, Warshaw NOES: Johnson, Spence, Wu ABSENT: None 11 Tuesday February 07, 2017 Motion by Johnson and seconded by Spence to introduce, give first reading and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2305 amended to exclude mandatory spay and neutering and to exclude microchipping of dogs and cats. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Wu NOES: Toma, Warshaw ABSENT: None MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE SPENCE 16) Request from Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence Regarding Possible Amendment of Ordinance Regarding Campaign Contributions It is staffs recommendation that the City Council discuss and direct staff accordingly. Motion by Spence for interest in a discussion to not adopt a mandatory campaign contribution limit but to have the submittal of a campaign statement contingent with candidate voluntary spending limits similar to State of California provisions. Motion dies due to lack of a second. Mayor Pro Tern Spence requested consensus to increase the amount of campaign contribution that an individual can donate from $500 and stated that a candidate will not have enough funds to combat an independent expenditure funded "hit" piece without the ability to raise sufficient funds. Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to increase the amount an individual can donate to local campaigns to $1,000. Motion fails by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence NOES: To ma, Wu, Warshaw ABSENT: None COUNC1LMEMBER JAMES TOMA 17) Long Term Contract Listing It is staffs recommendation that the City Council receive and file this informational report. Councilmember Toma presented a brief over of his request to have Long Term Contract listing provided and expressed concerns with long term contracts with auto renewals and evergreen clauses and requested staff draft a policy that would restrict long term contracts in which the city cannot release themselves from and remain competitive. 12 Tuesday February 07, 2017 Council discussion included pros and cons of long term contracts and benefits of some types of contract being long term or indefinite and difficulties of a policy that can serve all type of contracts [i.e. service contracts, purchasing contracts, software licensing contracts]. Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to have the item return to a future Council meeting with a breakdown of types of type of contracts for further discussion. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw 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.) Mayor Pro Tern Spence reported on his attendance at the Independent Cities Association conference recently held in Santa Barbara. Mayor Warshaw reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities New Mayors and Councilmembers conference held in Sacramento. 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.) COUNCILMEMBER JAMES TOMA 18) Request from Councilmember James Toma regarding use of Council Chambers Audio/Visual Equipment by Members of the Public It is staffs recommendation that the City Council discuss the use of Council Chambers audio/visual equipment by members of the public and direct staff accordingly. Councilmember Toma spoke in support of use of the Council Chambers audio/visual equipment to be used by members of the public during presentations and oral communication. Council discussion included prior review from staff of any material to be used by the public for presentation on the Chambers audio/visual equipment to protect the system from any type of virus, malware or inappropriate content. Motion by Toma and seconded by Spence to allow access of the audio/visual equipment in the Council Chambers to the public and direct staff to develop a policy for such use. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote: YES: Johnson, Spence, Tom, Wu, Warshaw 13 Tuesday February 07, 2017 NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Wu thanked the staff for the implementation of the Shop Local After School Program. Mayor Pro Tern Spence addressed courtesy notification to residents on permits and changes with City policies or procedures and ways to streamline the process, and addressed the recent active shooter presentation provided by the Police Department. Motion by Councilman Toma and seconded by Johnson to agendize for a future meeting a discussion on banning smoking in City parks. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote: YES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw NOES: Spence ABSENT: None Motion by Spence and seconded by Warshaw to discuss at the next Council meeting opposing SB 54. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote: YES: Johnson, Spence, Warshaw NOES: Toma, Wu ABSENT: None Mayor Warshaw thanked the Kiwanis for the opportunity to speak at their recent meeting on current issues in the City, and announced the Greater West Covina Business Association is hosting a breakfast for the State of the City address by the Mayor to be held on March 9, 2017 at the Hurst Ranch. Councilman Toma congratulated resident Ken Kasamatsu for receiving the spirit award from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and spoke on his attendance at "In the Heights" production by West Covina High School. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Warshaw adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. in memory of Martin J. Mayer of Jones & Mayer. 14 Tuesday February 07, 2017 ./' Submii-ted by: • Rosati MMC Assisiarit Cily'Clerk AiLLO Corey Wars4aw Mayor 15