12-05-2017 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY DECEMBER 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 Mike Spence called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Pastor Grace Wabuke from Faith Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Mayor Pro Tem Lloyd Johnson
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mike Spence, Mayor Pro Tern Lloyd Johnson, Councilmen James Toma, Corey
Warshaw 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, Fire Department Management
Analyst Russell Narahara, Police Lieutenant Ken Plunkett, and Assistant City Clerk Rosalia
Butler
OATH OF OFFICE
Reagan Spence, daughter of Mayor Mike Spence, administered the Oath of Office to incoming
Mayor Mike Spence.
Tuesday December 05, 2017
Mayor Spence introduced his family in the audience and gave introductory comments as
incoming Mayor.
RECESS — Mayor Spence recessed the City Council meeting at 7:24 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 7:45 p.m. with all members present.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Spence assisted by Assistant City Manager/Community Services Director Bresciani
presented a Resolution Commendation to Community and Senior Services Commissioner Steve
Bennett for his service on the Commission.
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-SS)
Jackson, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. 2:16-cv-08963-MWF)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Cases: One (1)
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
City Attorney Barlow reported that there was no reportable action taken during the closed session
discussion.
Adjournment Motions
•Mayor Spence announced that tonight's meeting will be adjourned in memory of Ashley Roth,
student from Bishop Amat High School.
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland announced no changes to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Erik Intel totill, owner of West Covina business Craft Hill, spoke on the proposed development at
the BKK location by Singpoli.
Wen Wen Zhang, West Covina Library Manager, announced upcoming library programs.
Jerri Potras, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with proposed marketing agreement for
wireless telecommunications (item #13) and need for further education.
Arthur Schaper, addressed concealed carried permits, and spoke of his support of Mike Spence as
Mayor.
Patrick Bacich, expressed concerns with city concerts and sponsorship monies.
Gary Gileno, West Covina resident, spoke on concerns of renewable energy (item #16).
Basil and Lisette Kimbro, thanked the Councilmembers for their attendance at the Thanksgiving
dinner they hosted at the VFW and addressed homelessness.
Phil Kaufman, West Covina resident, on behalf of West Covina Beautiful, announced the
upcoming Home for the Holidays tour on December 15, 2017 beginning at 6:00 at Cameron Park.
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina resident, addressed concerns of private tree maintenance, addressed
telecommunications facilities and addressed the mayoral rotation.
Bill Robinson, West Covina resident, addressed council district map, expressed concerns with the
congregated meal program at the Senior Center, and spoke on net neutrality.
Steve Bennett, West Covina resident, congratulated the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern, spoke
on the chosen council district map, and addressed the Council liaison appointee to the Foothill
Transit Board and action taken by that appointee as possibly unethical.
Sheena Heng, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with the proposed telecommunication
agreement on the agenda (item #13).
Alfred Williams, West Covina resident, addressed personal issues of the Mayor and having the
council address expectations of the Mayor's duties.
City Manager Freeland and staff responded to questions and concerns of the speakers.
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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.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
1) Ordinance No. 2328 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, Implementing By-District Elections per Chapter 2 Article II Division 1
Section 2.20 of the West Covina Municipal Code that Provides for City Council
Elections by Districts
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2328 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS
PER CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE II DIVISION 1 SECTION 2.20 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE THAT PROVIDES FOR CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS BY
DISTRICTS
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 4-1
by the following vote with Mayor Spence who stated his dissenting vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2) Update on Sister Cities Relationships
It is recommended that the City Council notify Wuhu, China and Toluca, Mexico that the
City of West Covina chose to terminate its sister-city relationship with their communities,
due to inactivity.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Wu who inquired with the
termination of the sister-city relationship with Wuhu, China how the City is going to promote
activity with the newly formed sister-city relationship with Beijing, China. City Manager
Freeland responded.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by the
following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3) Cancellation of January 2, 2018 City Council Meeting
It is recommended that the City Council cancel the City Council Meeting of January 2,
2018, due to the upcoming holidays.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Torna, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4) Appointment of City Councilmember to Los Angeles County Sanitation District
It is recommended that the City Council confirm the appointment of Mayor Pro Tern
Lloyd Johnson as the City of West Covina's alternate to the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
5) Memorandum of Understanding with the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments (SGVCOG) to Retain a Consultant to Develop a City Homeless Plan
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG); and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-119 - 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 Homeless Plan - SCVCOG)
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
6) Development Impact Fee Annual Financial Report for FY 2016-17
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Development Impact Fee
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Warshaw who inquired into
the identity of projects in which funds received within each different Development Impact Fee
fund are to be used in which City Manager Freeland responded.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
7) Acceptance of Public Improvements for Traffic Signal at the Intersection of
Francisquito Avenue and Sunset Avenue (Federal Project No. HSIPL-5259
(027)/City Project No. TP-15501)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
.1. Accept public improvements for the traffic signal at the intersection of Francisquito
Avenue and Sunset Avenue, Federal Project No. HSIPL-5259 (027)/City Project No.
TP-15501; and
2. Authorize recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County
Recorder; and
3. Authorize the release of retention funds 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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8) Acceptance of Public Improvements for Orangewood Park Soccer Field
Improvements (Project No. PP-16018)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Accept the Orangewood Park Soccer Field Improvements, Project No. PP-16018; and
2. Authorize recordation of Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County
Recorder; and
3. Authorize the release of retention funds 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, To ma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9) Ordinances Amending West Covina Municipal Code Regarding Alarm Systems and
a Resolution of the City Council of the City of West Covina, California Amending
the Fee and Fine Schedule for the City Alarm Program
It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and
introduce the following two ordinances for first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 2325 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS NOT
SUBJECT TO REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT, REPEALING CHAPTER 4.5 (ALARM SYSTEMS) AND AMENDING THE
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH THE ADDITION OF A CHAPTER 4
(POLICE ALARM SYSTEMS) PERTAINING TO ALARM REGISTRATION, A
REGULATORY SCHEME FOR ADMINISTERING AND MANAGING THE CITY'S
RESPONSE TO ALARMS, FEES, FINES, APPEAL PROCESS, AND PROVIDING
OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO
ORDINANCE NO. 2327 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS NOT
SUBJECT TO REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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ACT AND AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH THE
ADDITION OF A CHAPTER 4.5 (FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS) PERTAINING TO
ALARM REGISTRATION, A REGULATORY SCHEME FOR ADMINISTERING
AND MANAGING THE CITY'S RESPONSE TO ALARMS, FEES, FINES, APPEAL
PROCESS, AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING
THERETO
And hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of new fees and changes to existing
fees and fines; and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-113 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FEES AND FINES
RELATED TO THE CITY ALARM PROGRAM ON THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE
Mayor Spence introduced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Butler verified proper
legal notice was given and Mayor Spence opened the Public Hearing. The staff report was
presented by Lieutenant Plunkett and Management Analyst Narahara.
Council questions included how the proposed new alarm systems with $25 registration can reduce
a false alarm, having alarm companies realized the registration fee and paying on behalf of
clients, cause of false fire alarms, collection method of false alarm fines, liability of City if an
alarm system is suspended due to lack of paying fines, responsibility of alarm company in
responding to alarms, responsibility of alarm company client with faulty equipment, assessment
of late fees, response times to alarms, man hours in response with current process vs. proposed
process, and suspension standards of alarm systems.
Mayor Spence opened the Public Testimony period.
Members of the public Bill Robinson, Jerri Potras, Sheena Heng, Jefferson DeRoux, and Edgar
Naranjo expressed concerns with the proposed alarm system and proposed fees and fines.
There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore, Mayor Spence closed the Public Testimony
period.
Council discussion included concerns with item being a revenue issue rather than a policy issue,
late fee charges, use of police resources when responding to a false alarm, registration fees, and
defining a false alarm.
Council provided direction to staff revisit the registration permit fee, to provide information on
how the permit can reduce false alarms and to research whether the false alarm billing company
can provide complete data of the location in which public safety is responding.
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10) Appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 17-10 to Allow a 6-Bed Residential Care
Facility at 1315 W. Merced Avenue
Applicant/Appellant: Jeffrey B. Fajardo
Categorical Exemption
It is recommended that the City Council hear the appeal of the Planning Commission
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 17-10 (which limits the number of residents to
six) and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission by adopting the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
17-10 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Mayor Spence introduced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Butler verified proper
legal notice was given and Mayor Spence opened the Public Hearing. The staff report and
PowerPoint presentation was presented by Planning Director Anderson.
Mayor Spence opened the Public Testimony period.
Members of the public applicant/appellant Dr. Jeffrey Fajardo spoke in favor of the appeal
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 10-bed facility.
Council questions included ages of the residents, whether residents are allowed visitors and
visiting hours, location of required rehab of residents, meal preparation, why applicant requested
10-beds vs. 6-beds, and planning department staff to recommend a 10-bed facility vs. the
Commission approval of a 6-bed facility.
Member of the public Jerri Potras spoke in opposition to the appeal.
Dr. Fajardo gave rebuttal testimony to those who spoke in opposition at the Planning Commission
meeting stating that the residents are special needs residents and not troubled residents such as
addicts. Dr. Fajardo son's added comments regarding the ratio of staff to residents.
There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore, Mayor Spence closed the Public Testimony
period.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Toma to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission
and deny the appeal by adopting Resolution No. 2017-115.
Council discussion included parking issues during visiting hours.
Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Toma, Warshaw
NOES: Spence, Wu
ABSENT: None
11) Approval of Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2326 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTIONS 22-131 AND 22-132
AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 22-131 (SPEED LIMITS OF CERTAIN STREETS)
BY AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE POSTED SPEED LIMITS FOR A
NUMBER OF STREETS CITYWIDE; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-100 - 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 (E&T Survey)
Mayor Spence introduced the Public Hearing matter, Assistant City Clerk Butler verified proper
legal notice was given and Mayor Spence opened the Public Hearing. The staff report was
presented by Public Works Director Consunji who then turned the report over to Vanessa Munoz,
Director of Engineering at Willdan Engineering, who presented the Engineering and Traffic
Survey.
Council questions included clarification of the determining the 85 11' percentile speeds and
meaning of 85 th percentile, various street studies, special condition criteria of certain streets, and
the various recommended changes from the survey.
Assistant City Clerk Butler stated that six oppositions have been received.
Assistant City Clerk Butler read into the record objections received from Michael Scott,
Workman Avenue; Albert Glick, Vine Avenue; Margaret Lopez, Vine Avenue; Wallace Cane,
Vine Avenue; Irma Valdez Troder; and Angie Gillingham.
Mayor Spence opened the Public Testimony period.
Members of the public Rose Marie Filipe, Vine Avenue; Juan Mavizidis, Vine Avenue; Chris
Miller, Puente Avenue; Rosa Franco, Vine Avenue; Margo Mavizidis, Vine Avenue; and Steve
Bennett, near Workman and Toland; addressed the City Council.
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There was no one else wishing to speak, therefore, Mayor Spence closed the Public Testimony
period.
Council discussion included how speed on Vine Avenue was previously rated to be 25 mph and
now is recommended to be increased to 35 mph, enforceability of posted speed limits must be a
speed limit established by an Engineering and Traffic Study (E & T) documentation, defining a
street as a residential street to have enforceable posted speed limit of 25 mph, Vine Avenue speed
set by an E & T and therefore not considered a residential district, and how to have Vine Avenue
established as a residential district.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Warshaw Johnson to read by title only, waive further
reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2326 with the exclusion of Vine Avenue, Workman Avenue
and Rowland Avenue Street segments; adopt Resdlution No. 2017-100; and continue the Public
Hearing to the next meeting for the consideration of Vine Avenue, Workman Avenue and
Rowland Avenue street segments. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Spence requested that Items # 13, #15, and # 17 be carried over to the following meeting
due to the lateness of the meeting. With no objections from the City Council, the Items have been
carried over to the December 19, 2017 meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
Item # 16 was reordered and brought forth on the agenda due to a presentation that was given.
PUBLIC WORKS
16) Status Update on the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program
It is recommended that the City Council receive the status update on the implementation
of a Community Choice Aggregation Program and direct staff accordingly.
Update on the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program was presented.
Council questions and discussion included whether the JPA is a governmental agency and amount
of local control, source of energy, advantages of joining the Program, responsible party for
maintenance, whether projected energy savings is a guarantee, pros and cons and joining the
program.
Motion by Toma to direct staff to implement the process to join the Community Choice
Aggregation Program. Motion dies for lack of a second.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
12) San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement Amendment
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution amending the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Joint Powers Agreement to expand
the construction function across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond grade separation
projects:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL'S GOVERNING BOARD
Staff report was presented by City Manager Freeland.
Council questions included consequence if Alameda Corridor East (ACE) Construction Authority
fails to receive funding for construction projects once integrated into the SGVCOG and whether
where any negatives with SGVCOG when approving the merger of ACE.
Motion by Tomas and seconded by Warshaw to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13) Senate Bill (SB) 649 and Marketing Agreement for Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to continue working with XG
COMMUNITIES, LLC (doing business as 5 BARS) to implement the Marketing
Agreement executed at the August 15, 2017 City Council Meeting.
This item was carried to the meeting of December 19, 2017 by consensus of the City Council.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
14) Adoption of City Council Goals & Objectives for Fiscal Year 2017-18
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and adopt the City Council Goals &
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Mayor Spence requested this item be held over to the next City Council meeting at the beginning
of the Consent Calendar.
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Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to hold until the next meeting. Motion carried 5-0
by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Tom., Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
15) First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal year 2017-18; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-112 - 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 (First Quarter Financial Report)
This item was carried to the meeting of December 19, 2017 by consensus of the City Council.
PUBLIC WORKS
16) Status Update on the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program
It is recommended that the City Council receive the status update on the implementation
of a Community Choice Aggregation Program and direct staff accordingly.
This item was reordered on the agenda and heard after Item #11.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
MAYOR MIKE SPENCE
17) Examine What Measures Other Cities are Taking to Balance Legal Protections for
the Homeless Population and Ensuring the Protection of Access for All to Public
Facilities
It is recommended that the City Council direct City staff to draft an amendment to the
City's Municipal Code to further address no camping in public spaces and include
language regarding storage of personal property.
This item was carried to the meeting of December 19, 2017 by consensus of the City Council.
Tuesday December 05, 2017
18) Annual Appointment of City Council Representatives to External Advisory Boards
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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. 2017-118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING MAYOR MIKE SPENCE AS
THE GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND COUNCILMEMBER JAMES TOMA AS THE
ALTERNATE
Following brief discussion, the Mayor's appointment to various advisory boards was presented as
follows:
Organization
Audit Committee
City/School Cooperative Committee
Community Service Group
Foothill Transit Board
Hurst Ranch (equal positions)
LA Cnty/City Selection Committee
San Gabriel Valley Council of Govt.
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control
Sanitation District
So. Cal. Association of Governments (SCAG)
Representative
Spence
Wu
Toma
Warshaw
Warshaw
Spence
Spence
Spence
Spence
Toma
Alternate
Warshaw
Johnson
Johnson
Toma
Johnson
None
Toma
None
Johnson
Johnson
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to confirm the Mayor's appointments as
representatives to various advisory boards and adopt Resolution No. 2017-118 naming the
representative and alternation to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Governing
Board. Motion carried 4-0-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Toma
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, ([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
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Tuesday December 05, 2017
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Spence stated that the Council has asked for a review of all election related ordinances to
ensure any appropriate changes are made timely due to the transition to council district elections.
City Manager Freeland announced that the City of West Covina has dispatched a Fire Department
Team to assist with the fires in Santa Clarita.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Spence adjourned the meeting at 12:15 a.m.
Submitted by:
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY DECEMBER 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 Spence called to order the regular closed session meeting of the West Covina City Council
at 6:01 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mike Spence (arrived at 6:03 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tern Lloyd Johnson, Councilmen
James Toma, Corey Warshaw and Tony Wu
Other Present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Assistant
City Manager/Community Services Director Nikole Bresciani, Deputy City Manager Laura
Minnich, and Human Resources Director Edward Macias
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
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-SS)
R salia )k But er,
Assistint:city Clerk
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Jackson, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. 2:16-cv-08963-MWF)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Cases: One (1)
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 OCT
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Warshaw adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
Submitted by: