12-19-2017 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY DECEMBER 19, 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 6:02 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, 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, Human Resources Director Edward
Macias and Economic Development and Housing Director Paulina Morales
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Members of the public Heidi Jobst; Brian Jobst; Lola Finley: D. Finley: Trudy Saltmarsh: Fred
Lowe, Teamster representative; and D. McGinley, non-sworn employees representative
commented.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code S 54956.8
Rosalia A. MMC
Assistant City ,Clerk
Tuesday December 19, 2017
Property: APN's: 8735-002-906, 8735-002-909, 8735-002-910, 8735-002-018
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Bresciani, Morales, Hall Barlow
Negotiating Parties: Singpoli, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: APN's: 8735-001-933, 8735-002-934
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Bresciani, Morales, Hall Barlow
Negotiating Parties: M&A Gabate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Spence adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
Submitted by:
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY DECEMBER 19, 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 7:06 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Mayor Mike Spence
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilman Tony Wu
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 Bres6ani, Deputy City Manager Laura Minnich,
Planning Director Jeff Anderson, Public Works Director Delfino "Chino" Consunji, Human
Resources Director Edward Macias, and Police Chief Marc Taylor
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: APN's: 8735-002-906, 8735-002-909, 8735-002-910, 8735-002-018
Tuesday December 19, 2017
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Bresciani, Morales, Hall Barlow
Negotiating Parties: Singpoli, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Code 54956.8
Property: APN's: 8735-001-933, 8735-002-934
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Bresciani, Morales, Hall Barlow
Negotiating Parties: M&A Gabaee
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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.
Adiournment Motions
Mayor Spence announced that tonight's meeting will be adjourned in memory of Frank Napolitano,
husband of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, and Cal Fire Engineer Cory Iverson who lost his
life while fighting the Thomas fire in Santa Barbara County.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland announced no changes to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Wanda Wharton, West Covina resident, addressed parking concerns with parking on East Mardena
Street requesting parking restrictions (Item #5).
Jackie Miranda, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with parking on East Mardena Street
requesting parking restrictions (Item #5).
Fred Lowe, teamsters' representative for the police department non-sworn employees, addressed
salary negotiations.
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Jim Grivich, West Covina resident, speaking as chair of the audit committee, requesting Council
take concern with agenda items # 10 and #11, and expressed concerns with the CAFR report (Item
# 12).
Heidi Freeman, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with the Singpoli project development
at the BKK site.
Brian Jobst, West Covina, expressed opposition to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the
Singpoli Group for development at the BKK site.
Elsie Messman, West Covina resident, expressed concerns with the extension of the 90-day
Negotiation Agreement with M&A Gabaee (Item # 9), the installation of stairway enclosures at
City Hall (Item # 19), and concerns with the executors of the Castucci Foundation.
John Shewmaker, West Covina resident, addressed the Singpoli project and development at BKK,
the City's budget, Fire department overtime, and the Glendora Avenue project.
Bill Robinson, West Covina resident, spoke on Net Neutrality and addressed issues with a
neighborhood tree and attempts to reach the homeowner.
Steve Bennet, West Covina resident, spoke in support of extending the negotiations with M&A
Gabaee (Item #9) for development at the BIC( site.
Mayor Spence announced Agenda Position slip from Guillermo Grise in support of parking
restriction on Mardena Street (Item #5) and from Chris Miller in opposition to the Engineering and
Traffic Study (Item #4).
City Manager Freeland and staff responded to questions and concerns of the speakers.
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) July 31, 2017 Special Community Town Hall Meeting
August 2, 2017 Special City Council Closed Session Meeting
August 2, 2017 Special City Council Meeting
August 9, 2017 Special Community District Formation Workshop
August 15, 2017 Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting
August 15, 2017 Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting
September 5, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
September 5, 2017 Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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Motion by Johnson 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
COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive & file)
2) September 12, 2017 Community and Senior Services Commission Summary of
Actions
Motion by Johnson 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
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
3) Government Tort Claim Denial
It is recommended that the City Council deny the following Government Tort Claim and
the claimant be notified:
• Sandra Gandara-Ortiz v. City of West Covina
Motion by Johnson 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
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
4) Approval of Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey
It is recommended that the City Council adopt 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
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COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE POSTED SPEED LIMITS FOR A
NUMBER OF STREETS CITYWIDE
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Wu who expressed concerns with
the speed limit on Cortez St. at the Senior Center and at the intersection of Barranca and Cameron.
Council discussion included looking at traffic measure to mitigated excess speed such as traffic
signals and additional signage, speed limits around schools when children are present pertaining to
grades K-8, and limitations to change posted speeds due to regulations set by the California Vehicle
Code and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Motion by Wu 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
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (accept & file)
5) November 15, 2017 Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the minutes of the November 15,
2017 Traffic Committee Meeting.
Motion by Johnson 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
INVESTMENT REPORT (receive & file)
6) City Investment Report for the Month Ended October 31, 2017
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month ended October 31, 2017.
Motion by Johnson 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
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7) Successor Agency Investment Report for the Month Ended October 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 October 31, 2017.
Motion by Johnson 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
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8) Mauna Loa Apartments - Subordination Agreement
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 capacity as the Executive Director to execute any and all documents necessary to
effectuate the Subordination Agreement of the Agency Loan for the Mauna Loa
Apartments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-123 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACTING IN 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 SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR THE AGENCY LOAN FOR THE
MAUNA LOA APARTMENTS
Motion by Johnson 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
9) Long Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) - Disposition of Agency Assets #28
and #29 (APN's No.'s: 8735-001-933, 8735-001-934) to M&A Gabaee: ENA Extension
It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency, authorize the
Executive Director, or his designee, to authorize a 90-day extension to the Exclusive
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Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with M&A Gabaee (Gabaee) for the sale of Agency Parcels
(APN's No.'s: 8735-001-933 and 8735-001-934).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Warshaw who expressed concerns
of the agreement with M&A Gabaee for the prior purchase of property for the development of an
office building and the agreement provisions requiring public infrastructure improvements to
support the golf course, including the building the water towers on assets #28 and #29, and inquired
as to what level would they be held if the golf course is not built and a different type development
is developed instead.
City Manager Freeland provided background and history of the previous agreement between the
City and M&A Gabaee and answered questions.
Council engaged into lengthy discussion regarding pros and cons of the ENA extension and the
future of development with concerns with lack of progress since the approval of the 2006 agreement
for the office development property.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Spence to approve as recommended. Motion failed 2-3 by
the following vote:
AYES: Warshaw, Spence
NOES: Johnson, Toma, Wu
ABSENT: None
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
10) 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 I, 2017, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2018 (First Quarter Financial Report)
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Warshaw to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Tama, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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11) June 7, 2017 Amended Special Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the amended Minutes of the Special
Audit Committee Meeting held on June 7, 2017.
Motion by Johnson 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
12) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Other Related Reports for the
Year Ended June 30, 2017
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the following letters and financial
reports for the year ended June 30, 2017:
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Government Auditing Standards Letter
• Audit Communication Letter
• West Covina Housing Authority Fund Financial Report
• West Covina Housing Authority Fund Addendum to the Annual Progress Report
• Air Quality Improvement Fund Financial Statements
• Agreed-Upon Procedures related to the City's calculation of the GANN Limit
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Warshaw to approve as recommended. Motion carried 5-0 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Tom, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HUMAN RESOURCES
13) Declaration of Impasse
It is recommended that the City Council declare impasse with the West Covina Non-Sworn
Employees Association regarding the negotiations for a Fiscal Year 2016-17 Memorandum
of Understanding.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Spence who wanted to affirm his no
vote in closed session.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Toma to approve as recommended declaring an impasse.
Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
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AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
14) Courtesy Notification Standards for Code Amendment No.'s 17-02 (Downtown Plan)
and 17-03 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
It is recommended that the City Council instruct staff to complete the courtesy notice
mailings as outlined in the staff report.
Motion by Johnson 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
PUBLIC WORKS
15) Award Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the Preparation of Systemic
Safety Analysis Report Program
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Engineering
(Willdan) in the total amount not to exceed $58,000 for professional engineering
services to prepare a Systemic Safety Analysis Report; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-114 - 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 (Preparation of Systemic Safety Analysis Report)
Motion by Johnson 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
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16) Lot Line Adjustment No. 191
1521, 1517, and 1511 W. Elgenia Street
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-121 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
NO. 191 AT 1521, 1517, AND 1511 W. ELGENIA STREET AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF
Motion by Johnson 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
17) Award Contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Trimming Services
in Landscape Maintenance District No.'s 1, 2, 4 and 7
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Waive formal bidding requirements as described in West Covina Municipal Code
Section 2-333; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $115,000 for tree trimming services in Landscape
Maintenance District No.'s 1, 2, 4 and 7 as approved in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, in substantially the form attached.
Motion by Johnson 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
18) Professional Services Agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Company for the Design of
Fiscal Year 2017-18 Residential Streets Rehabilitation (Project No. SP-18032)
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
professional services agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Group (KCG) in the amount not
to exceed $69,190 which includes 10% contingency for the design of Fiscal Year (FY)
2017-18 Residential Streets Rehabilitation, Project No. SP-18032.
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Motion by Johnson 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
19) Award of Contract for Installation of Stairway Enclosure Improvements at City Hall
(Project No. BP-17013)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Rizkallah Construction for an
amount not to exceed $89,501 (which includes contingencies in the amount of $2,607)
for the installation of Stairway Enclosure Improvements at City Hall; and
2. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-116 - 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 (Stairway Enclosure Improvements at City Hall)
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Wu who expressed concern with
funding of the project and request to postpone.
Council discussion included that the project was budgeted within the Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) budget, need due to safety and nuisance concerns, and overall safety of the employees.
Motion by Warshaw and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended. Motion carried 3-2 by
the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Tom a, Warshaw
NOES: Wu, Spence
ABSENT: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
20) Issuance of California Statewide Communities Development Authority
Transportation Revenue (Installment Sale) Certificates of Participation, Series 2018
A (T.R.I.P. - Total Road Improvement Program) Bonds for Glendora Avenue
Revitalization
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
I. Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-122 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TRANSPORTATION REVENUE (INSTALLMENT SALE)
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2018A (TRIP. - TOTAL ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) PURSUANT TO A TRUST AGREEMENT,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST AGREEMENT,
CERTIFICATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN INSTALLMENT SALE
AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH
CERTIFICATES, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A VALIDATION ACTION
AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
2. Approve the bond team as outlined in the report; and
3. Approve the form of the resolution that the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority is to adopt in order to issue bonds on the City of West Covina's
behalf; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Urban
Futures, Inc., to complete the required ongoing continuing disclosure services for the
duration of the bonds, for an amount not to exceed $1,025 per year; and
5. Authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney to execute all necessary
documents related to the issuance of the Glendora Avenue Revitalization Bonds.
Mayor Spence announced the Public Hearing matter, Acting Assistant City Clerk/Deputy City
Manager Minnich verified that proper legal notice was given and Mayor Spence opened the Public
Hearing. Staff report was provided by City Manager Freeland who then introduced Mike Busch,
CEO of Urban Futures, who outlined the Total Road Improvement Program (T.R.I.P.) Bonds for
the project. City Manager Freeland added closing comments.
Council questions included interest rates and terms for the bonds, funding date if approved and
anticipated start date of project, total cost of bonds with interest, and the construction index.
Mayor Spence opened the Public Testimony period.
Acting Assistant City Clerk Minnich announced that one written comment in support of the item
was received by Robert Torres.
Members of the public Steve Bennet and Craig Melcher commented.
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There was no one else wishing to speak; therefore, Mayor Spence closed the Public Testimony
period.
Council engaged in discussion regarding pros and cons of the development of the Glendora Avenue
revitalization project including maintenance and upkeep of the businesses on Glendora Avenue
through a Business Improvement District or other funding source, and timeline to approve to join
with the City of Claremont for bond issuance.
Motion by Wu and seconded by Toma to continue the Public Hearing to January 8, 2018. Motion
failed 2-3 by the following vote:
AYES: Toma, Wu
NOES: Johnson Warshaw, Spence
ABSENT: None
There was no further action taken by the City Council.
RECESS — Mayor Spence recessed the City Council meeting at 9:27 p.m. and reconvened the City
Council meeting at 9:44 p.m. with all members present.
Mayor Spence announced that the City Council will hold a special meeting on January 8, 2018
and the regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2018 is cancelled.
21) Introduce Ordinance to Establish Speed Limits on Rowland Avenue Between Lark
Ellen Avenue and Azusa Avenue; Vine Avenue Between Glendora Avenue and Citrus
Street; and Workman Avenue Between Lark Ellen Avenue and Azusa Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2330 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON ROWLAND
AVENUE BETWEEN LARK ELLEN AVENUE AND AZUSA AVENUE; VINE
AVENUE BETWEEN GLENDORA AVENUE AND CITRUS STREET; AND
WORKMAN AVENUE BETWEEN LARK ELLEN AVENUE AND AZUSA AVENUE
Mayor Spence introduced the Public Hearing matter and announced that this Public Hearing is
continued from December 5, 2017. Staff report and PowerPoint presentation was presented by
Public Works Director Consunji.
Council questions and discussion included clarification of terms and surveys conducted to
determine established speeds, excessive speeds on Vine Avenue and Workman Avenue, need to
reclassify Vine Avenue and Workman Avenue segments to residential, ability to enforce posted
speed limits, and effectiveness of traffic calming measures.
Mayor Spence opened the Public Testimony period.
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Members of the public Chris Miller, Steve Bennet and Jefferson DeRoux commented.
There was no one else wishing to speak; therefore, Mayor Spence closed the Public Testimony
period.
Councilmember Toma stated his support to have posted speed limits that are enforceable.
Motion by Toma and seconded by Wu to waive further reading, read title only and introduce
Ordinance No. 2330. Motion carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Toma, Wu, Warshaw
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Spence to direct staff to initiate the process to remove the
segments of Vine Avenue and Workman Avenue, as identified in Ordinance No. 2330, to be
removed from the California Road System (CRS) maps and reclassify as residential. Motion
carried 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
22) Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Singpoli Group LLC for Development of
Former BKK Landfill (APN No.'s: 8735-002-906, 8735-002-909, 8735-002-910, 8735-
002-018)
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Singpoli Group LLC (Singpoli) for the development
of the former BKK landfill (APN No.'s: 8735-002-906, 8735-002-909, 8735-002-910, and
8735-002-018).
Staff report was presented by City Manager Freeland.
Council discussion included lack of specific plans of development to support an extension of an
ENA, need of approval of stakeholder public agencies, need to incorporate concerns of the residents
into the development, and approval of extension does not mean approval of project.
Motion by Wu and second by Johnson to approve as recommended.
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Amendment motion by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to include a requirement within the ENA
that the developer speak to all environmental agency stakeholders and the ENA contain a report of
those discussions.
Amendment not accepted by Wu who made the motion.
Council engaged in discussion regarding amendment and specific regulatory stakeholder agencies
which were identified as California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Ca Recycle,
US Fish arid Wildlife, and Regional Water Quality Control Board, agencies with approval authority
of design, and whether Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) needs to be involved at this time.
Following Council discussion, it was clarified that the amendment by Tama and seconded by
Warshaw is to include a requirement that developer speak to DTSC, CalRecycle, US Fish and
Wildlife and Regional Water Quality Control Board and the ENA contain a report of those
discussions. Motion to approve amendment carried 3-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: Johnson, Wu
ABSENT: None
Action on motion by Wu and seconded by Johnson to approve as recommended with approved
amendment as proposed by Toma and seconded by Warshaw to include a requirement that
developer speak to DTSC, CalRecycle, US Fish and Wildlife and Regional Water Quality Control
Board. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Johnson, Warshaw, Wu, Spence
NOES: Toma
ABSENT: None
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
MAYOR MIKE SPENCE
23) 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.
Staff report was resented by Assistant City Manager/Community Services Director Bresciani.
Motion by Spence and seconded by Johnson to direct staff to draft an amendment to the City's
Municipal Code to address no camping in public spaces and include language regarding storage of
personal property. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
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Mayor
Tuesday December 19, 2017
AYES: Johnson, Toma, Wu, Warshaw, Spence
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.)
None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Johnson reported on his visit to the building of the One Legacy Rose Parade Float.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Spence adjourned the meeting at 11:12 p.m.
Submitted by:
) it Rosalia A. Baler, MMC
Assistant City Clerk
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