09-05-2017 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 05, 2017, 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
Mayor Pro Tern Spence 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 Pro Tern Mike Spence, Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, James Toma
Absent: Mayor Warshaw, Councilman Wu
Other Present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Deputy City
Manager Laura Minnich, Human Resources Director Edward Macias
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COLTNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)
Freeman, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. 2:17-cv-03738)
Submitted by:
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Assistant City Clerk
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Mayor
Tuesday September 05, 2017
Matt Jackson, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. CV-8963-MWF-
MRW)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
City Negotiators: Freeland, Sahagun, 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
REPORTING OUT
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Spence adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 05, 2017, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Reverend Tracy C. Johnson from Murph Chapel — St. Paul AME Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Lloyd Johnson
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence, Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, James Toma
Absent: Mayor Warshaw, Councilman Wu
Staff present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Assistant
City Manager/Community Services Director Nikole Bresciani, Deputy City Manager Laura
Minnich, Planning Director Jeff Anderson, Public Works Director Delfino "Chino" Consunji,
Police Chief Richard Bell and Assistant City Clerk Rosalia A. Butler.
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Freeman, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. 2:17-cv-03738)
Tuesday September 05, 2017
Matt Jackson, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. CV-8963-MWF-
MRW)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
City Negotiators: Freeland, Sahagun, 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 there was no reportable action taken during closed session
discussion.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland requested that regarding Item #14, Approval of Side Letter to the
Memorandum of Understanding with various bargaining units, that Resolution No. 2017-93
pertaining to the approval of the side letter between the City of West Covina and the Police
Officers Association be removed from the Agenda Item and brought back at a subsequent
meeting, and that Item #8, Police Chief Salary Range Increase & Retiree Medical Benefit
Retention, be continued to the next meeting to allow for a full Council to comment and vote.
City Manager Freeland introduced Edward Macias as the new Human Resources Director and
Marc Taylor as the new Chief of Police.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Spence with Assistant City Manager/Community Services Director Bresciani
recognized Sehella Radford as Teacher of the Year at Hollingsworth Elementary School and
presented her with a Certificate of Recognition.
Mayor Pro Tern Spence called forward Angie Shaw, District Representative from the Office of
Senator Josh Newman, and Ghazal Seino, Field Representative for Assemblyman Phillip Chen,
551h District, and presented them with a Proclamation proclaiming September 9 th as California
Admission Day recognizing the 167th Anniversary of California becoming a State.
Mayor Pro Tern Spence called forward Councilman Johnson who recognized West Covina Police
Department Officer Eddie Flores who assisted in the escort of Marine Lance Corporal Ruben
Velasco from Los Angeles Airport to Rose Hills Memorial Park.
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Adjournment Motions
Mayor Pro Tm Spence requested to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Maria A. Delgadillo,
mother of West Covina Fire Department employee Grace Chavarria.
RECESS - Mayor Pro Tern Spence recessed the City Council meeting at 7:29 p.m. and
reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. with members Spence, Johnson and Toma
present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Mayor Pro Tern Spence announced that an individual may submit an orange Agenda Item
Position Slip with their name and position on the agenda item rather than speaking and the
positions will be read into the record when the item is discussed on the agenda.
Ben Gibbins, Montclair resident, spoke on the program Run 4 Recovery which assists with
housing for those in drug recovery and announced upcoming fund raising event to be held on
October 7, 2017.
Lisa Slaughter, Woodland Hills attorney, addressed marijuana cultivation regulations and spoke
in support.
Barbara Gonzalez, spoke in support of marijuana cultivation.
David Valenzuela, Oxnard resident, spoke in support of marijuana cultivation.
Jim Grivich, West Covina resident, recommended that the City's current marijuana cultivation
ordinance remain as is with no changes.
Javier Montes, Torrance resident, spoke in support of marijuana cultivation regulations.
Steve Gresham, spoke in support of marijuana cultivation.
Jerri Potras, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with marijuana cultivation and opposed
code amendment.
Emiliano Magdalen°, Los Angeles resident, spoke in support of marijuana cultivations.
Chris Miller, West Covina resident, requested proceeds from marijuana cultivation be utilized for
retirement funding and that employee raises be limited to 2%.
Joao Silverstein, Los Angeles resident, addressed marijuana dispensary regulations.
Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, requested the Council initiate a code amendment for
review by the Planning Commission for the cultivation of marijuana and addressed maintenance
issues at the Lakes shopping center.
Wen Wen Zhang, West Covina Library manager, announced upcoming library events.
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John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed several agenda items pertaining to the City's
budget and finances.
Lu Arredondo, West Covina resident, spoke in support of the upcoming Red Ribbon rally event
and requested City involvement.
Don Fernald, co-chair of the Red Rally committee, spoke in support of City involvement in the
upcoming Red Ribbon rally.
Moises Arredondo, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to allowing marijuana cultivation
in the City.
John Lim, spoke in support of marijuana cultivation.
Jefferson DeRoux, West Covina resident, addressed marijuana cultivation.
Erik Intermill, West Covina business owner (Craft Hill), addressed the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) process.
Bruce Leinbach, West Covina resident, addressed the construction of the freeway on/off ramps
and lack of progress.
City Manager Freeland and staff responded to speakers comments.
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) May 17, 2017 Special Meeting - Budget Study Session Minutes
May 30, 2017 Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2017 Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2017 Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Torna to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Torna
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
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CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
2) Government Tort Claim Denials
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Deny the following Government Tort Claims and the claimants be notified:
• Zhongji Xu vs. The City of West Covina
• Quoc Thang Tran vs. The City of West Covina
2. Reject, return and deny the following Government Tort Claim and the claimant
through their attorney be notified:
• Mark Kennedy dba Tymeline Technology
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
3) Code Amendment No. 16-07
Off-Sale Alcohol Uses
General Exemption
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2320 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 16-07,
RELATING TO OFF-SALE ALCOHOL USES
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
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4) An Ordinance of the City of West Covina, California, Repealing and Replacing
Section 15-19 (Sex Offender Residency Restrictions) of Article I (General) of
Chapter 15 (Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Public Health and Safety),
Relating to Sex Offenders
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2322 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 15-
19 (SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS) OF ARTICLE I (GENERAL) OF
CHAPTER 15 (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY), RELATING TO CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
INVESTMENT REPORT (receive & file)
5) City Investment Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2017
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month ended July 31, 2017.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Johnson to allow City
Treasurer Rozatti to present the report.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote;
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
6) Successor Agency Investment Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2017
It is recommended that the Chair and Board Members of the Successor Agency to the
former West Covina Redevelopment Agency receive and file the Investment Report for
the month ended July 31, 2017.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
7) Lease Agreement with West Covina Car Stop, LLC to Utilize the City Yard/Auto
Shop
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease
agreement between the City of West Covina and West Covina Car Stop, LLC (dba Ford of
West Covina), to utilize the City Yard/Auto Shop for the repair of City and private
vehicles subject to final changes approved by the City Attorney.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended with the record reflecting
a dissenting vote by Toma. Motion carried 2-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence
NOES: Toma
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
8) Police Chief Salary Range Increase & Retiree Medical Benefit Retention
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution to increase the
salary range of the Police Chief and to amend the Department Head Summary of Benefits
to allow the suspension of retiree medical benefit for those Department Heads that come
out of retirement to serve the City:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE SALARY RANGE OF
THE POLICE CHIEF AND AMENDING DEPARTMENT HEAD BENEFITS
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and rescheduled for the following meeting to
allow a full Council to comment and vote.
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
9) Plaza Parking Agreement Amendment
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the Parking Agreement with Starwood Capital Partners to increase the
portion of the City Parking Lot allowed to be leased by Starwood Capital Partners at the
Plaza West Covina mall and extend the term of the agreement.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
10) Authorization to Apply for 2017 City Homeless Planning Grant Funds through
Horne for Good Funders Collaborative
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the application for the 2017 City
Homeless Planning Grant Program.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
11) Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget Amendment
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2017, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2018 (Municipal Pool)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Toma for further information
on how the budget amendment will increase the General Fund balance. City Manager Freeland
provided a brief overview of the cancellation of the aquatics programs and agreement with the
West Covina Unified School District for the use of the pool facility and effect on the budget, and
Community Services Director Bresciani provided an overview of the timeline for the construction
of the new aquatics center.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
12) Establishment of a Pension Stabilization Trust Fund
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PENSION RATE
STABILIZATION TRUST FUND ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC AGENCY
RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS)
2. Appoint the City Manager as the City's Plan Administrator; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the final documents of the
Trust; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $312,195 in budgeted funds to the Pension Rate
Stabilization Trust Fund.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Toma for further information
for the public awareness. City Manager Freeland provided a brief overview.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
13) Bank Fees Analysis
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept Wells Fargo
Bank's terms for reduced banking fees for the next three years.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Torna to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
HUMAN RESOURCES
14) Approval of Side Letters to the Memorandum of Understanding with the General
Employees Association, Maintenance & Crafts Employees Association, Police
Management Association, and Police Officers Association
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER OF
AGREEMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
ADDING THE FLEET SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION TO THE
BARGAINING UNIT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER OF
AGREEMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
ELIMINATING THE REPROGRAPHICS COORDINATOR POSITION FROM THE
BARGAINING UNIT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER OF
AGREEMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE MAINTENANCE & CRAFTS EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION ELIMINATING THE FLEET SERVICES DIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-92 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER OF
AGREEMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE MAINTENANCE & CRAFTS EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION RELOCATING THE REPROGRAPHICS COORDINATOR TO THE
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-93 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER OF
AGREEMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
REGARDING DONNING AND DOFFING
Resolution No. 2017-93 was removed from this item and will be brought back at a subsequent
meeting.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve Resolution Nos. 2017-89, 2017-90, 2017-
91 and 2017-92. Motion carried 3-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
15) 2017-18 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the 2017-18 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program (STEP) reimbursable grant (#PT18156), and authorize the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute all grant related documents; and
2. Authorize the addition of one sworn Officer position in the Police Department; and
3. Adopt the following resolution authorizing the necessary budget amendments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2017, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2018 (2017-18 OTS GRANT)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Toma for further information
on the dedicated use of the grant funded police officer and whether the funded police officer can
be used for traffic enforcement in neighborhoods impacted by the freeway construction. Police
Chief Bell provided an overview of the use the funds.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
PUBLIC WORKS
16) Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Construction of Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Restroom Improvements at City Hall (Project No. SP-17001)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2017, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2018 (CITY HALL RESTROOM ADA UPGRADES)
2. Accept the City Hall restroom improvements construction for Project No. BP-17001;
and
3. Authorize recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County
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Recorder; and
4. Authorize the release of retention funds 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
17) Approve Master Purchase Order to WAXIE Sanitary Supply for Fiscal Year 2017-
18
It is recommended that the City Council approve a master purchase order for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2017-18 to WAXIE Sanitary Supply in the amount of $55,000.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18) Ordinance Requiring Expedited Permitting Procedures for Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1236
It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and
introduce the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2323 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE XVIII TO CHAPTER 7 TITLED "PERMIT PROCESS
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS"
Mayor Pro Tern Spence announced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Butler
verified that proper legal notice was given and Mayor Pro Tern Spence opened the Public
Hearing. Staff report was presented by Building Official Long Tang. Assistant City Clerk Butler
confirmed that no written comments or protests have been received.
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Mayor Pro Tern Spence opened the Public Testimony period. With no one wishing to speak,
Mayor Pro Tern closed the Public Testimony period.
Council discussion included providing a report annually of the number of permits issued,
Southern California Edison charging programs, locations of charging stations, and installation of
charging stations in single family homes with new developments.
Motion by Torna and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
19) Ordinance Transferring Authority to the Fire Chief for Fireworks Permits at
Public/Private School Sites
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give first reading to
the following ordinance:
ORDNANCE NO. 2324 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II,
SECTION 5608.2 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS
Staff report was presented by City Manager Freeland.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
20) Code Amendment No. 16-04
Marijuana Regulations (Cultivation)
General Exemption
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding processing a
Code Amendment for the commercial cultivation of marijuana in a manufacturing zone to
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allow the Planning Commission to consider changes to the Licenses and Business
Regulations (Chapter 14) section of the Municipal Code as well as changes to Zoning
(Chapter 26).
Councilman Johnson stated his reasons to re-agendize the processing of a Code Amendment for
the commercial cultivation of marijuana and stated he would change his vote from an Aye to No
regarding the processing of a Code Amendment.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to reconsider action from the August 15, 2017
meeting to direct staff to process a Code Amendment for the commercial cultivation of marijuana
in a manufacturing zone and to allow the Planning Commission to consider changes to the
Licenses and Business Regulations section of the Municipal Code.
Mayor Pro Tem Spence announced that Mayor Warshaw has requested that the item be carried to
the next meeting so he can have input into the matter and requested Councilman Johnson hold his
motion. Councilman Johnson stated he wished to move forward with the motion to reconsider
tonight. Council discussion continued.
Motion to reconsider carried 2-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to direct staff to not bring forth a Code Amendment.
Motion carried 3-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with AS 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any
meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)
None.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f- Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily
available must be placed on the City Council/Successor Agency agenda as items of business and must be approved by
a majority of the City Council/Successor Agency.)
MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE SPENCE
21) Request from Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence for City Council to Discuss Parking Lot
Fees in the Civic Center Parking Lot
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It is recommended that the City Council discuss parking lot fees in the Civic Center
Parking Lot and provide direction accordingly.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to bring back for discussion parking lot fees in the
Civic Center parking lot. Motion carried 3-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wu, Warshaw
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on the City involvement with the support given to the family of
Marine Lance Corporal Ruben Velasco and transport to Rose Hills Memorial Park.
City Manager Freeland announced that there will be a Gold Star Banner ceremony, date to be
determined, to honor Lance Corporal Ruben Velasco.
Councilman Toma announced the Kings of Cameron football game to be held on Friday between
West Covina High School and South Hills High School and Southern California Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) electric car event to be held on September 9, 2017 at the AQMD
office located in Diamond Bar.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Spence adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Submitted by:
Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
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