11-07-2017 - Regular Meeting - MinutesWES TvOINA
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 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 6:00 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 Tem Mike Spence, Councilmen Lloyd Johnson,
James Toma, and Tony Wu
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 2539 East Garvey Avenue South
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Morales, hall Barlow
Negotiating Parties: City of West Covina/Bently Real Estate, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Tuesday November 07, 2017
Freeman, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. 2:17-cv-03738)
Higginson v. Becerra (U.S. District Court Case No. 17CV2032 WQH JLB)
Ioannidis vs. City of West Covina (L.A. Superior Court Case No. BC634990)
Jackson, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. CV-8963-MWF-MRW)
Sanchez vs. City of West Covina Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC634674
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Cases: Two (2)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Freeland, Macias, Bresciani, 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
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Warsha.w adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Assistant City Clerk
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 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 7:13 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Reverend Leslie Jenal from Citrus Valley Hospice
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Tony Wu
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Warshaw, Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence, Councilmen Lloyd Johnson, James
Toma and Tony 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, Human
Resources Director Edward Macias, Police Chief Marc Taylor, Police Captain Doug Murray, and
Economic Development and Ilousing Manager Paulina Morales.
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: 2539 East Garvey Avenue South
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Morales, Hall Barlow
Tuesday November 07, 2017
Negotiating Parties: City of West Covina/Bently Real Estate, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Freeman, etal. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. 2:17-cv-03738)
Higginson v. Becerra (U.S. District Court Case No. 17CV2032 WQH JLB)
foannidis vs. City of West Covina (L.A. Superior Court Case No. BC634990)
Jackson, etal. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. CV-8963-MWF-MRW)
*Sanchez vs. City of West Covina Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC634674
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Cases: Two (2)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Freeland, Macias, Bresciani, 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
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City Attorney Barlow reported that there was one item of reportable action pertaining to
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding the case of Higginson v. Becerra, on a motion by
Johnson and seconded by Spence, on a vote of 4-1 with Councilman Toma abstaining due to
possible conflict, to authorize the City Attorney's office to prepare a declaration in support of an
arnicus brief regarding that matter. There was no other reportable action with nothing further to
report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland announced the request to pull Item #21 to a future agenda to allow the
family of hit and run victim Tian Liu to continue to collect the private reward funds prior to
asking the City Council to match those funds, and due to the anticipated lateness of tonight's
meeting to pull the Item #19 presentation of the preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Report for
Fiscal Year 2016-17 to a subsequent meeting, but to have Council still consider adopting of
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Resolution No. 2017-104 to adopt a budget amendment for the fiscal year commencing July 1,
2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
City Manager Freeland also announced that yellow speaker cards are for those who wish to speak
on any item on the agenda during Oral Communications or a public hearing, however, separate
speaker cards will be accepted for those who wish to speak on Agenda Item #18 following a
presentation of the proposed development at the BKK site. Orange Agenda Item Position Slip
cards may be submitted for those who wish to submit their position on an item but not speak on
the item. Agenda Item Position Item slip will be read into the record when the item is discussed
on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Warshaw assisted by Police Chief Marc Taylor presented Police Dispatchers Penny
Martin and Joan Phillipson with Resolutions of Commendations recognizing their retirement.
Mayor Warshaw introduced San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Operations
manager Jason Famed presented a PowerPoint presentation update of mosquito activity.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Mayor Warshaw announced that anyone wishing to speak under Oral Communications submit a
yellow speaker card or 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.
Betty Chu, owner of the Mauna Loa Apartments, spoke in support of Council approving Item #7
in order to sell the property.
Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with a Public Records Act request she
had submitted, and spoke in support of north/south council voting districts.
Diana Novoa, West Covina resident, spoke on a letter received regarding the painting of red curbs
on Orange Ave. and the limited parking it will create and traffic issues.
George Arellanos, West Covina resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed no parking on
Garvey Avenue North.
Scott Schweppe, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with the Covina Valley School
District and their sale of Pioneer School.
Beverly Bulthuis, West Covina resident, spoke on the Historical Society Lights of Love event to
be held On Friday, December 1, 2017.
Wen Wen Zhang, West Covina Library Manager, addressed upcoming library events.
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Steve Herfert, West Covina resident, addressed traffic concerns on Azusa Avenue at Aroma Drive
and Francisquito Avenue at the South Hills Center.
Ramon Roman, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with parking on street sweeping days
and requested the consideration of permitted street parking on Swanee Lane.
Sandra Taylor, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with employee's knowledge of various
programs and staff training and being transferred to various employees for information.
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed traffic issues on Azusa and Arnar Rd.
Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, addressed the Singpoli project at the BKK site, Council
districts and support of certain maps, and Mayoral rotation.
Leslie Martell, West Covina resident, addressed concerns with access to the 1-10 freeway with the
current improvements, and concerns with the traffic issues on Azusa at the South Hills Center.
Phil Kaufman, West Covina resident, addressed concerns with West Covina transit shuttle and
lack of any discounts and upcoming community meeting to discuss the development at the
Pioneer School site.
John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, address the preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Report.
City Manager Freeland and staff responded to speakers comments.
Adjournment Motions
Councilman Johnson requested to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Terry Corey Wells,
Rick Lawford, John Mekes Jr. and Dr. Walter McCan Wade, alumni from Edgewood High
School, and Margaret Capessi, mother of John Capessi.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All mailers 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 spec& items to be removedfrom the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or
action.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
1) Government Tort Claims Denial
It is recommended that the City Council deny the following Government Tort Claim and
the claimant be notified:
Allstate ASO Alfred Galvin vs. The City of West Covina
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
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following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
INVESTMENT REPORT (receive & file)
2) City Investment Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2017
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month ended September 30, 2017.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3) Successor Agency Investment Report for the Month Ended September 30, 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 September 30, 2017.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
4) Appointment of City Council/City Staff Representative to San Gabriel Valley
Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees
It is recommended that the City Council re-appoint Mayor Pro-Tern Mike Spence to the
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees to a two-year
term.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5) Appointment of City Commissioner
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to receive and tile the report confirming the appointment
of Tanya Pina by Mayor Warshaw to the Community and Senior Services Commission. Motion
carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
6) Housing Preservation Program - Addition of Guidelines for Lead-Based Paint
Inspection/Remediation
It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Community Development
Commission, take the following actions:
1. Approve the revised guidelines for the City of West Covina Housing Preservation
Program and authorize the City Manager to revise and add forms to implement the
revised guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, acting as the Executive Director for the Community
Development Commission, to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Barr &
Clark, for a period of two (2) years, in an amount not to exceed $29,000, with an
option to extend for an additional two (2), one-year extensions, at the City's
discretion.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma,- Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7) Mauna Loa Apartments - Assignment of Loan and Affordable Housing Agreements
It is recommended that the City Council, acting in its capacity as the Community
Development Commission, adopt the following resolution and authorize the .City Manager
in his capability as Executive Director to execute any and all documents necessary to
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effectuate the transfer of the Agency Loan and Affordable Housing Agreement to Roy LI,
LP:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
ACTING TN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE
DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ALL ACTIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE
APPROVAL OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE MAUNA LOA APARTMENTS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FROM ROBERT AND BETTY CHU TO
ROY H, LP_
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
8) Approval of Amendment to MV Transportation, Inc. Agreement for Transit Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Approve the amendment to the agreement for transit services with MV
Transportation, Inc. effective September 1,2017 Through March 2,2019; and
2.. Approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-108 - 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 (Transit Services)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tern Spence who expressed
concerns with how service costs for actual ridership for the fixed routes exceeded the proposed
service costs for a higher ridership, fixed route costs per passenger, costs per Dial-a-Ride
passengers, utilization of Prop C monies, and alternative options.
Staff discussion included looking at different service models for more effective ridership and
discussed the budget amendment due to impact of minimum wage.
MV Transit General Manager Steve Allen addressed the City Council and stated that MV Transit
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is also working with LYFT as an alternative option for Dial-a-Ride services.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to approve staff recommendation to approve the
amendment to the agreement and adopt Resolution No. 2017-108 and directed staff to return to
council with an analysis of different service modes and costing for senior and disabled riders.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Tom, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HUMAN RESOURCES
9) Approval of Retainer Agreement with Castanon Law Group for Legal Defense of
Joshua Volasgis V. City of West Covina, ET AL. and Addition of the Firm to the
City's Panel of Legal Defense Firms
It is recommended that the City Council approve the retainer agreement with Castanon
Law Group (CLG) for legal defense of Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 677342
(Joshua Volasgis vs. City of West Covina, et al.) and the addition of CLG to the City's
panel of legal defense firms.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: , None
ABSENT: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT
10) Fiscal Year 2017-18 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account ( SLESA)
Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Appropriate expenditures from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) funds, totaling an estimated $164,954, for
frontline law enforcement items detailed in the attached budget amendment.
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the necessary budget amendment:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-102 - 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 SLESA)
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3. Authorize the transfer of any remaining balance of previously appropriated SLESA
funds between accounts for personnel, supplies and equipment in order to expedite
expenditures that must be completed by the end of this fiscal year.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11) Award of Bid - Unmanned Aircraft for Police Operation
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Find that Flymotion LLC is the lowest responsible bidder for the seven (7) unmanned
aircraft systems for the Police Department; and
2. Approve a purchase order agreement with Flymotion LLC totaling $60,777.50, from
account 117.31.3120.7160
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tern Spence expressing concerns
of the purchase of drones when a City policy regarding drones has been discussed, but such
ordinance is pending and not yet in place.
Police Captain Murray gave a brief report and stated the pending City ordinance pertaining to
drones is in reference to privately owned drones and that the police department does currently
have a policy in place on the use of drones by the police department.
Council discussion included the proposed City policy to include both private and police
department use of drones, to bring back both private citizen use and police department use
policies to a future meeting, and required need of lead time for companies to build drones to
specifications as need by the police department,
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-1 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
12) Asset Forfeiture for Police Equipment and Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-330
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(b), which states that the City Council can dispense with the bidding process when it
will prove impracticable or uneconomical, waive the bid process and authorize the
purchase of a Trimble 3D laser scanner, directly from the sole manufacturer
authorized seller, Allen Instruments and Supplies, totaling $65,877.40 from account
117.31.3110.7160, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute related
purchase documents;
2. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-330
(c), which states that professional services, including computer consultants, are
exempt from bidding procedures, approve a Marketing and Management Service
Agreement specific to WCSG CAD-RMS operations, for up to $175,000/two years
with Scientia Consulting Group, from account 117.31.3119.6120, and authorize the
City Manager to execute related purchases and agreements;
3. In accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-330
(b), which states that bidding may be dispensed with when the commodity can be
obtained from only one (1) vendor, authorize the purchase of utility Ethernet line
from Spectrum, totaling $51,400 from account 117.31.3110.6145, and authorize the
City Manager or his designee to execute related purchase documents; and
4. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the necessary budget amendments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-103 - 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 (ASSET FORFEITURE FOR POLICE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES)
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
13) Acceptance of Public Improvements for Sunset Avenue Medians - Landscape
Improvements (Project No. SP -17039)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-106 - 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,
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2018 (Sunset Avenue Medians - Landscape Improvements); and
2. Accept the Sunset Avenue medians landscape improvements for Project No. SP-
17039;
3. Authorize recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County
Recorder;
4. Authorize the release of retention funds 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14) Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
It is recommended that the City Council, in accordance with West Covina Municipal Code
Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 1, Section 2-316, authorize the sale of 24 surplus vehicles
and equipment listed below by public auction company US Auctions.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15) LED Lighting Retrofit for City Buildings
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
I. Waive formal bidding requirements as described in West Covina Municipal Code
Section 2-330 and issue a purchase order to Aurio Lighting, Inc. in the amount of
$19,335 to furnish 3,867 LED light fixtures for City buildings;
2. Appropriate expenditures in the amount of $19,335 from Construction Tax fund
balance to Other Supplies/ Materials (Acct # 161.41.4140.6270); and
3. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-109 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY I, 2017 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2018 (LED Lighting Retrofit)
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu 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
RECESS — Mayor Warshaw recessed the City Council meeting at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened the
City Council meeting at 9:31 p.m. with all members present.
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16) Public Hearing Regarding Selection of a District Map for District Based City
Council Elections
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Review and discuss draft maps and election sequencing; and
2. If a map is selected that has been previously considered at the September 19 th public
hearing, introduce and waive further reading of the following ordinance regarding
selecting the preferred district map and setting the election sequencing:
ORDINANCE NO. 2328 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING BY-
DISTRICT ELECTIONS PER CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE H DIVISION 1 SECTION 2.20
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE THAT PROVIDES FOR CITY
COUNCIL ELECTIONS BY DISTRICTS
Mayor Warshaw introduced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Manager Minnich verified
proper legal notice was given and Mayor Warshaw opened the Public Hearing. Deputy City
Manager Minnich introduced Doug Johnson from National Demographics Corporation (NDC)
who presented a report and PowerPoint presentation regarding the twenty (20) draft council
district maps submitted by the public and three (3) draft maps submitted by NDC, five (5) of
which do not meet criteria for council district. Deputy City Manager Minnich turned the
presentation over to City Hall Barlow who presented a report on election sequencing process and
Deputy City Manager Minnich reported that any map for consideration must be presented at a
minimum of two public hearings, therefore is maps 117— 120 [first presentation on November 7,
2017] or if any modifications are made to an existing map, another public hearing must be held.
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Council question included clarification on sequencing process as outlined in the settlement
agreement.
Mayor Warshaw opened the Public Testimony period.
Members of the public Dana Sykes, Fredrick Sykes, Jim Grivich, John Shewmaker, Bill
Robinson, and Robert Torres addressed the City Council during Public Testimony.
An Agenda Item Position Slip was submitted by Jerri Potras in support of map 117.
There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore, Mayor Warshaw closed the Public Testimony
period.
Mayor Warshaw announced that should the Council select a map that was previously presented at
the September 19, 2017 meeting, this will be the last public hearing, however, if the Council
should consider a map not previously presented, an additional public hearing will be scheduled.
Council discussion included pros and cons of council district orientation and map preferences
with interests in maps 106, 111, 114, 115, 117 and 120.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Johnson to hold a public hearing November 14 th to discuss
and consider maps 106, 111, 114, 115, 117 and 120 and to discuss election sequencing. Motion
carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
RECESS — Mayor Warshaw recessed the City Council meeting at 10:27 p.m. and reconvened the
City Council meeting at 10:42 p.m. with all members present.
17) General Plan Amendment No. 17-01
Zone Change No. 17-01
General Plan Revisions to 9 Parcels and Zone Change for Two Parcels
The Planning Commission and Planning staff recommend that the City Council adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 17-01, RELATED TO LAND USE DESIGNATION REVISIONS
ON THE GENERAL PLAN MAP
The Planning Commission and Planning staff further recommend that the City Council
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introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2329 - AN ORDINANCE OF TI-tE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 17-01,
RELATED TO THE UPDATING OF TWO PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY
Mayor Warshaw announced the Public Hearing matter, Deputy City Manager Minnich verified
that proper legal notice was given and Mayor Warshaw opened the Public Hearing. Staff report
and PowerPoint presentation was presented by Planning Director Anderson.
Council question include potential development on Site 1 being proposed for zone change from
office space to general urban if the property were to be sold by the City.
Mayor Warshaw opened the Public Testimony period.
Members of the public Jerri •Potras and Jefferson DeRoux commented.
There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore, Mayor Warshaw closed the Public Testimony
period.
Council discussion included separating the proposed Site 1, APN #8468-016-901, from
Ordinance No. 2329.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-107 and introduce
Ordinance No. 2329 as recommended with the removal of the proposed zone change to Site 1
from Ordinance No. 2329. Motion failed 2-3 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence
NOES: Toma, Wu, Warshaw
ABSENT: None
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Wu, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-107 and introduce
Ordinance No. 2329 as recommended. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
18) Long Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) _ Presentation of Proposed
Development by Singpoli Group LLC on the Agency Assets APN NOS. 8735-002-
906, 8735-002-909, 8735-002-910, and on a Portion of the 84.27-Acres of Successor
Agency Licensed area on APN No. 8735-002-018
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It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency, to provide staff
direction.
City Manager Freeland presented a brief overview of the project site and the Long Range
Property Management Plan for the site and then introduced Kin Hui, CEO of Singpoli Group
LLC, who gave a presentation of the firms' background followed by a PowerPoint presentation of
the proposed development at the site by Singpoli partners. City Manager Freeland provided
additional information regarding the prior landfills, subject property and protected habitat at the
location.
Mayor Warshaw opened the public comment period.
Members of the public Brian Jobst, Heidi Freeman, Jimmy Lima, Jim Vasquez, Lisa Saber,
Jeremy Munns, Andrew Pineda, David Pincda, John Shewmaker, Lin Bubart, Linda Mooney,
Lola Finley, Judy Saltmarsh, Martha Avila, Kenneth Verdugo, Sadie Mayer, Robert Torres,
Jefferson DeRoux and Phil Kaufman commented.
Mayor Warshaw read into the record the following Agenda Item Position Slip that have been
submitted regarding Agenda Item No. 18:
In opposition: William Clement, Adriana Valdez, Theresa Anzar, Joan Licari, Selena Tamago,
Vivian Zavala, Andy Lopez, Rick Cohrs, Eric Venegas, Jeannie Johnson, Arturo Gonzalez, Kevin
Farmer, Kathy Anne Farmer, Natalie Apodaca, and Gerard Nesbitt.
In Support: Glenn Kennedy by letter submitted to the City Clerk.
There was no one else wishing to speak nor comments to announce, therefore, Mayor Warshaw
closed the public comment period.
Council discussion included confirmation that there will be environmental and traffic studies and
future community meetings regarding the project; project not a city funded project, multi-agency
involvement due to the site being a landfill site, process in bring the project to the public,
components of the project and how they work together, whether the project would be an
economic success, need for high end hotel, support of Singpoli's investment in the City, need to
know why the components of the project will work and receiving more community input.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to work with Singpoli to set up community
meetings in a more interactive format.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
19) Preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2016-17
it is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1. Receive and file the preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year
2016-17; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-104 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2016, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2017 (Fourth Quarter Financial Report)
City Manager Freeland requested to hold the Fourth Quarter Financial Report presentation to a
subsequent meeting and provided an overview of the budget amendment requesting the Council
adopt Resolution No. 2017-104.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Wu to hold the Fourth Quarter Financial Report to a
subsequent meeting and adopt Resolution No. 2017-104. Motion carried 5-0 by the following
vote:
AYES: Johnson, Spence, Tama, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE SPENCE
20) Report Regarding Request from Mayor Pro Tern Mike Spence for City Council to
Discuss Parking Lot Fees in the Civic Center Parking Lot
It is recommended that the City Council discuss parking lot fees in the Civic Center
parking lot and provide any applicable direction accordingly.
Mayor Warshaw requested to hold this item to the November 14, 2017 meeting. With no
objection by the City Council, this item was held over.
MAYOR WARSHAW
21) Request by Mayor Corey Warshaw for City Council to Consider a Matching Reward
for Hit and Run Victim Tian Liu
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction regarding the request from
Mayor Corey Warshaw for City Council to consider a matching reward for hit and run
victim Tian Liu
This item was held to a subsequent meeting under Changes to the Agenda.
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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.)
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/Community Development Commission agenda as items of business and
must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.)
Mayor Pro Tern Spence Mayor Warshaw and Councilman Tama confirmed their attendance and
reported on their attendance at the recent California of Government (COG) Assembly meeting
with Councilman Toma and Mayor Warshaw.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Torna commented on the future integration of the COG and Alameda Corridor-East
Construction Authority (ACE) into one agency, which will come before the Council at a
subsequent meeting.
Mayor Warshaw announced the upcoming Veterans Day event to be held at the Civic Center on
Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., and announced the signing between Beijing City
Fengtai District, China and the City of West Covina on Wednesday November 8, 2017 at 3:30
p.m. forming a Sister City.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Warshaw adjourned the meeting at 1:47 a.m.
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