03-06-2018 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY MARCH 06, 2018, 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 6:07 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey
Avenue, West Covina, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Spence, Mayor Pro Tern Johnson, Councilmember Toma, Councilmember
Warshaw, Councilman Wu
Other Present: City Manager Chris Freeland, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow, Assistant
City Manager/Community Services Director Nikole Bresciani, Deputy City Manager Laura
Biery, Human Resources Director Edward Macias, Police Chief Marc Taylor, Community and
Economic Development Manager Paulina Morales
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
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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
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Bresciani, Morales, Hall Barlow
Negotiating Parties: Singpoli, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d1(1)
Freeman, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. 2:17,cv-03738)
Jackson, et al. vs. City of West Covina (U.S. District Court Case No. CV-8963-MWF-MRW)
PUBLIC SECURITY
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(a)
Consultation with: City of West Covina Police Chief Marc Taylor
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
- Non-Sworn - W.C. Police Management Association
- W.C. Police Officers' Association
- W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
- W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
Unrepresented Employee Group
- Department Heads
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Spence adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY MARCH 06, 2018, 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 7:29 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by Chaplain Albert Aguilar from Citrus Valley Hospice
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by West Covina Girl Scout Troop No. 96704 and Troop
No. 4054
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Torna, Couneilmernber Warshaw, Councilman Wu, Mayor Pro Tern
Johnson, and Mayor Spence
Staff Present: City Manager Chris Freeland, Assistant City Manager/ Community Services
Director Nikole Bresciani, Deputy City Manager Laura Biery, City Attorney Kimberly Hall
Barlow, Management Analyst Russell Narahara, Recreational Services Supervisor Susie Perez,
Public Works Superintendent Micah Martin, City Treasurer Colleen Rozatti, Police Captain Doug
Murray, Police Chief Marc Taylor, Planning Director Jeff Anderson, Public Works Director
Chino Consunji, Assistant City Engineer Monica Heredia
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REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Hall Barlow indicated that no reportable action was taken.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland stated that City Attorney Hall Barlow had provided a revised resolution
for Item No. 15 on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation proclaiming March 12, 2018 as National Girl Scout Day
Presentation recognizing West Covina Christian Church for donation to the 2017 Pumpkin
Run
West Covina High School Youth Council Update
RECESS — Mayor Spence recessed the City Council meeting at 7:43 p.m. and reconvened
the meeting at 7:47 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Jeri Potras spoke in favor of the elimination of the elected City Clerk and City Treasurer positions
and requested a public vote on the issue.
Herb Redholtz shared his approval regarding the elimination of the elected City Clerk and City
Treasurer positions with the stipulation that the daily duties of these positions be delegated to
their respective departments.
Nickolas Lewis spoke in favor of eliminating the elected City Clerk and City Treasurer positions
and expressed that the elected positions are not necessary for their departments to operate.
Shirley Buchanan spoke in favor of the elimination of the elected City Clerk position and she also
expressed her opposition in eliminating the elected City Treasurer position. She also expressed
her concerns regarding the high employee turnover in the Finance department.
John Shewmaker expressed concerns regarding the City's budget and shared his concerns
regarding the funding for drought tolerant plants in all Maintenance Districts.
Elsie Messman shared her concerns regarding the drought tolerant landscaping in Maintenance
District No. 4. She also shared that she was in opposition of eliminating the elected City Clerk
and City Treasurer positions and indicated that these positions increased transparency within the
City.
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Jesus Nuvoa shared his concerns regarding the recent installation of a red curb located at the
intersection of Orange Avenue and Thelbom Street and requested that the City remove said curb
and allow public parking on the aforementioned intersection.
City Manager Freeland and Mayor Spence gave responses to speaker inquiries.
Public Works Consunji gave further responses to Mayor Spence's inquiries regarding the
Maintenance Districts.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) -November 14, 2017 Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
-November 21, 2017 Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes
-November 21, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
-January 8, 2018 Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
-February 6, 2018 Regular City Council/Successor Agency Closed Session Meeting
Minutes
-February 6, 2018 Regular City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing
Authority Meeting Minutes
-February 12, 2018 Special City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes
-February 20, 2018 Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes
-February 20, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
-February 26, 2018 Special City Council Meeting - Homeless Plan
A motion was made by Councilmember Warshaw and seconded by Councilman Wu to
approve the aforementioned meeting minutes. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Tom, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
2) Government Tort Claim Denials
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Deny the following Government Tort Claims and the claimants be notified:
• Emily Adams vs. The City of West Covina
• Christine Kratochvil vs. The City of West Covina
• Loretta McDowell vs. The City of West Covina
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2) Reject and return the following Government Tort Claim and the claimant be notified:
• Alfredo Almanza
A motion was made by Councilmember Warshaw and seconded by Councilman Wu to
deny the aforementioned claims, as well as reject and return the claim from claimant
Alfredo Almanza, and notify the claimants. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
3) Code Amendment 16-02
Temporary Signs
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2332 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VII OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS
A motion was made by Councilmember Warshaw and seconded by Councilman Wu to
adopt Ordinance No. 2332. Motion was carried by a vote of 3 .-2 with Mayor Pro Tern
Johnson and Mayor Spence in opposition.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
4) 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 adopt the following ordinances:
1) ORDINANCE NO. 2335 - 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
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2) ORDINANCE NO. 2336 - 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 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
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2335 and Ordinance No. 2336 with a vote of 3-2
with Councilman Wu and Mayor Spence in opposition.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Spence
NOES: Wu, Spence
ABSENT: None
INVESTMENT REPORT (receive & file)
5) City Investment Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2018
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month ended January 31, 2018.
A motion was made by Councilmember Warshaw and seconded by Councilman Wu to
receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended January 31, 2018. Motion was
carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6) Successor Agency Investment Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2018
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 January 31, 2018.
A motion was given by Councilmember Warshaw and seconded by Councilman Wu to
receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended January 31, 2018. Motion was
carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
7) Award of Contract for Financial Consulting Services
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
professional services agreement with Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP (LSL) to provide
consulting services for an amount not to exceed $145,000, subject to City Attorney
approval.
A motion was given by Councilrnember Warshaw and seconded by Councilman Wu to
execute a professional services agreement with Lance, Soli & Lunghard, LLP (LSL) to
provide consulting services for an amount not to exceed $145,000, subject to City
Attorney approval. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT
8) Asset Forfeiture for Police Supplies, Services, and a New Federal Task Force Officer
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize the addition of one sworn Officer position in the Police Department (funded
by asset forfeiture, backfilling the assignment of a West Covina Police Officer to the U.S.
Marshal Service Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force), and authorize the City
Manager to execute all agreements related to this task force; and
2) Adopt the following resolution authorizing the necessary budget amendment:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-19 - 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 SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND A NEW
FEDERAL TASK FORCE OFFICER)
A motion was given by Councilmember Warshaw and seconded by Councilman Wu to
approve the aforementioned actions and adopt Resolution No. 2018-19. Motion was
carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PUBLIC WORKS
9) Freeway Maintenance Agreement with California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans)
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Freeway
Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans.
Mayor Spence pulled item No. 9 for further discussion.
City Manager Freeland gave an additional report regarding this item and stated that in the
construction agreement between the City and Caltrans, Caltrans has a one week time
frame to remove any graffiti that is found on the freeway. City Manager Freeland also
shared that if there is an excessive amount of graffiti found on the nearest highway that
certain measures will be taken by the City to ensure the vandalism is cleared in an
expedient manner.
Public Works Superintendent Martin shared that the City's graffiti abatement team will
handle the removal of graffiti within the City's jurisdiction, provided that the employees
have adequate access to the area affected.
Mayor Spence expressed concerns regarding the speed and efficiency of Caltrans and
requested for the Freeway Maintenance Agreement to also include regular maintenance on
the City wall monuments as well.
A motion was made by Mayor Spence and seconded by Couneilmember Warshaw to
authorize the Mayor to execute a Freeway Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans. Motion
was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10) Award of Contract for Drought Tolerant Landscaping Improvements in Landscape
Maintenance District 1 - Project No. 18014
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise irrigation
improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 1 (LMD 1) with Merchants Landscape,
Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $105,700.
Mayor Spence pulled Item No. 10 for further discussion.
Public Works Director Consunji shared that the increase in overhead expenses was due to
engineering staff time.
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A motion was made by Councilman Wu and seconded by Councilmember Toma to
execute a contract for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise
irrigation improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 1 (LMD 1) with Merchants
Landscape, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $105,700. Motion was carried by a vote of
3-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and Mayor Spence in opposition.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu,
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
11) Award of Contract for Drought Tolerant Landscaping Improvements in Landscape
Maintenance District 2 - Project No.'s 18016 and 18017
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise irrigation
improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 2 (LMD 2) with Azteca Landscape, Inc.
in the amount not-to-exceed $173,160.
Mayor Spence pulled Item No. 11 for further discussion.
A motion was given by Councilman Wu and seconded by Councilmember to execute a
contract for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise irrigation
improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 2 (LMD 2) with Azteca Landscape, Inc.
in the amount not-to-exceed $173,160. Motion was carried by a vote of 3-2 with Mayor
Pro Tern Johnson and Mayor Spence in opposition.
AYES: Torna, Warshaw, Wu,
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
12) Award of Contract for Drought Tolerant Landscaping Improvements in Landscape
Maintenance District 4 - Project No. 18021
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise irrigation
improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 4 (LMD 4) with Azteca Landscape, Inc.
in the amount not-to-exceed $166,400.
Mayor Spence pulled Item No. 12 for further discussion.
A motion was given by Councilman Wu and seconded by Councilmember Toma to
execute a contract for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise
irrigation improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 4 (LMD 4) with Azteca
Landscape, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $166,400. Motion was canied by a vote of
3-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and Mayor Spence in opposition.
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AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu,
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
13) Award of Contract for Drought Tolerant Landscaping Improvements in Landscape
Maintenance District 6 - Project No. 18022
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise irrigation
improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 6 (LMD 6) with Merchants Landscape
Services, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $17,500.
Mayor Spence pulled Item No. 13 for further discussion.
A motion was given by Councilman Wu and seconded by Councilmernber Toma to
execute a contract for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise
irrigation improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 6 (LMD 6) with Merchants
Landscape Services, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $17,500. Motion was carried by a
vote of 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Mayor Spence in opposition.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu,
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
14) Award of Contract for Drought Tolerant Landscaping Improvements in Landscape
Maintenance District 7 - Project No. 18024
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise irrigation
improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 7 (LMD 7) with Merchants Landscape
Services, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $16,500.
Mayor Spence pulled Item No. 14 for further discussion.
A motion was given by Councilman Wu and seconded by Councilmember Torna to
execute a contract for the installation of drought tolerant landscaping and water-wise
irrigation improvements in Landscape Maintenance District 7 (LMD 7) with Merchants
Landscape Services, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $16,500. Motion was carried by a
vote of 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and Mayor Spence in opposition.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu,
NOES: Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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RECESS — Mayor Spence recessed the City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 8:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15) Public Hearing on Fact Finding Report and Consideration of Resolution No. 2018-20
Implementing the City's Last, Best and Final Offer to the West Covina Firefighters
Association
a) Verification
b) Open hearing
c) Staff report
d) Open testimony
e) Council discussion
f) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a public hearing on the Fact-Finding Report; and
2) Implement the City's Last, Best and Final Offer to the West Covina Firefighters
Association by adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING ITS LAST, BEST AND
FINAL OFFER REGARDING STAFFING FOR THE WEST COVINA FIRE
DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 3505.4, 3505.5
AND 3505.7
Mayor Spence opened the public hearing.
City Manager Freeland stated that multiple staff members would be providing a report for
Item No. 15.
City Attorney Hall Barlow spoke on the Fact Finding Report and stated that the report was
required when an agreement could not be met between the Fire Department and the City.
Fire Chief Whithorn provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding a status update on the
West Covina Fire Department and its future. He also provided a brief overview of the
Department with regards to daily staffing and the proposed changes that must be
implemented due to the $1.56 million budget reduction.
City Manager Freeland made a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the SAFER Grant
program and how it has previously helped the City financially. In addition, he also
discussed the expectations the City was required to meet to receive the grant for the 2017
Fiscal Year and expressed that the City was not able to meet these expectations which
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rendered the City ineligible to receive federal funds.
City Council discussion ensued regarding applying for the SAFER Grant for the current
fiscal year
A discussion was made between City Attorney Hall Barlow and City Council regarding a
revised and more detailed Resolution.
Mayor Spence asked for public comments.
The following speakers were in favor of the item:
Jerri Potras
Jim Grivich
Marcia Hazelton
The following speakers were neutral on the item:
Chris Miller
Alfred Williams
The following speakers were in opposition of the item:
Alma Hildreth
Norma Ingram
Lisa Mayo
Debbie Valadez
Jamelle Gibbs
Ryan Schwartz
Hardy Mosely
Esteban Rodriguez
Jody Burton
David Schwartz
Scott Austin
Mike Hambel
Peter Howell
Jeremy Castaneda
Carlos Galvez
Matt Jackson
Glen Kennedy
Jim Rudroff
Steven Curedom
Chris Quinones
After seeing no one else wishing to speak from the public, Mayor Spence closed the
Public Comment portion of the Public Hearing.
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Fire Chief Whithorn stated that the budget reduction has limited the amount of resources
the Fire Department is allotted in regards to staffing, number of emergency vehicles, and
capabilities of said emergency vehicles.
Councilmember Toma expressed his concerns regarding the possibility of bankruptcy
within the City due to the exponential amount of money the firefighters are requesting for
various expenditures within the Department.
Councilman Wu shared his thoughts regarding the upcoming revenue the City will receive
once the proposed Singpoli Project is completed. He also stated that many business
owners are coming to the City and are interested in pursuing future business ventures in
nearby locations.
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson spoke on his position and stated that he understands both sides of
the issue,
Councilmember Warshaw shared his position and expressed his concerns with the
growing budget deficit our City is facing.
City Attorney Hall Barlow shared that if the City Council does not agree with the
proposed last, best, and final offer, then the process will have to start from the beginning
once again. Additionally, if negotiations cannot be made and an impasse occurs a second
time, there must be another fact finding process, and another public hearing will be
required to come to an agreement between both parties.
After a lengthy discussion by the City Council and City Staff, a motion was made by
Councilrnember Toma seconded by Couneilmember Warshaw to adopt Resolution 2018-
20. Motion failed on a vote of 2-3 with Councilman Wu, Mayor Pro Tern Johnson, and
Mayor Spence in opposition.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw
NOES: Wu, Johnson, Spence
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
16) Hurst Ranch Foundation Bylaws
It is recommended that the City Council consider the request from Mayor Pro Tern
Johnson and Council Member Warshaw regarding amending the Hurst Ranch Historical
Foundation Bylaws and provide direction accordingly.
Councilmember Toma indicated that he would be abstaining from voting on this item due
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to a conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson stated that two Councilmembers have the power to veto any
financial decisions that the Hurst Ranch Foundation may make. Mayor Pro Tern Johnson
also stated that the bylaws should be changed from a 2/3 vote to a 4/5 vote in favor of any
financial decision.
Mayor Spence provided direction to both Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and Councilmember
Warshaw to do as they see fit regarding the changing of the bylaws for Hurst Ranch.
There was no further discussion on Item No. 16 from Council.
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
No reports were given.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
MAYOR MIKE SPENCE
17) Request from Mayor Mike Spence for City Council to Discuss a Ballot Measure
Regarding the Elimination of the Elected City Clerk and Elected City Treasurer
Offices
It is recommended that the City Council discuss a ballot measure regarding the
elimination of the elected City Clerk and elected City Treasurer offices and provide
direction accordingly.
Mayor Spence expressed concerns regarding the elected positions of the City Clerk and
City Treasurer. He stated that these positions confuse the public, and are not necessary to
the productivity of City Hall as the work is assumed by other staff members in the Finance
and City Clerk Departments.
A motion was made by Mayor Spence and seconded by Councihnember Warshaw to
bring back Item No. 17 as a report for an upcoming Council meeting.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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MAYOR PRO TEM LLOYD JOHNSON
18) Request from Mayor Pro Tern Johnson Requesting the City Council's Support to
Reconsider the Approval of the October 18, 2017 Traffic Committee Minutes
Relating to Installation of Red Curb on Orange Avenue Between Eldred Avenue and
Workman Avenue
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson expressed his concerns regarding resident complaints of a nearby
street that had its curb painted red by the City. He also stated that he would like to
reconsider the approval of having the street painted red and requested for the City Council
to further evaluate the need for residents on the streets of Orange Avenue between Eldred
Avenue and Workman Avenue to have public parking available to them.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilman Wu to
reconsider the approval of the October 18, 2017 Traffic Committee Minutes relating to the
installation of a red curb on Orange Avenue between Eldred Avenue and Workman
Avenue.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
No comments were given.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Spence adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m.
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