04-03-2018 - Regular Meeting - MinutesCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 03, 2018, 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COV1NA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Mike Spence
Mayor Pro Tern Lloyd Johnson
Councilmember James Toma
Councilmember Corey Warshaw
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
Mayor Spence 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 Spence, Mayor Pro Tern Johnson, Councilmember Toma, Couneilmember
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
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
A representative for The Lakes made comments.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Codes 54956.8
Property: APN's: 8474-011-942 & 8474-011-943
Agency Negotiator: Freeland, Bresciani, Morales, Hall Barlow
Negotiating Parties: CIP 2014/SG Covina Owner, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(dX2)
Number of Cases: One (I)
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 6:35 p.m.
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY APRIL 03, 2018, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Mike Spence
Mayor Pro Tern Lloyd Johnson
Councilmember James Toma
Councilmember Corey Warshaw
Councilman Tony Wu
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Mike Spence called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Led by West Covina Police Chaplain and Christ's Church of the Valley Pastor
Dane Johnson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilmember James Toma
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Toma, Councilmember 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
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Barlow, Police Captain Richard Bell, Public Works Director Chino Consunji, Dispatch Manager
Kim West, Police/Fire Dispatch Supervisor Lori Barron, Police Chief Marc Taylor, Planning
Director Jeff Anderson, Senior Planner Ron Garcia, Assistant City Engineer Monica Heredia, Fire
Chief Larry Whithorn, Assistant Fire Chief Vince Capelle, Community and Economic
Development Manager Paulina Morales, Assistant City Clerk Rosalia Butler, Dispatcher Judy
Turner, Police Dispatcher Gino Escobar, Police and Fire Dispatcher Carolyn Hall
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Hall Barlow indicated that no reportable action was taken.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Freeland indicated that there were no changes to the agenda.
City Attorney Hall Barlow spoke on Item No. 23 and clarified that the City Council would not be
taking any action on this item at tonight's meeting, and any action they do wish to take would be
discussed at a future Council Meeting. In addition, Hall Barlow stated that the item in question
was opposed by the City Council at a previous meeting that was held on February 21, 2017.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation proclaiming April 2018 as DMV/National Donate Life Month
Proclamation proclaiming April 8-14, 2018 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators
Week
Proclamation proclaiming Play Ball Summer
Mayor Spence made an adjournment motion in memory of Bill Schafer.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Brandon Lam spoke on behalf of Covina High School Youth Council and provided an update
regarding upcoming events happening at Covina High School.
Anjella Leal spoke on behalf of West Covina High School and South Hills High School and
shared on the upcoming events occurring at these schools.
Beverly Buithis spoke on behalf of Friends of the West Covina Library and shared on the
upcoming events the library would be hosting.
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Phil Kaufman spoke on marijuana cultivation and expressed his approval regarding this item.
John Shewmaker expressed concerns regarding transparency within City Hall and shared his
concerns regarding the Singpoli project.
Jeri Potras expressed concerns regarding the marijuana cultivation in the City and asked the City
Council not to take action. She also shared her concerns regarding the City's budget and
requested for staff to do further research to rectify the situation.
Jim Rudroff spoke on the Disaster Council and requested for Council to discuss issue at a later
date.
Elsie Messman expressed concerns on the change of the name of the Senior Center and shared her
concerns regarding the elimination of the elected City Clerk and City Treasurer positions.
Jim Grivich expressed concerns regarding marijuana cultivation and shared his concerns
regarding safety in legalizing recreational use of the drug. He also shared his concerns regarding
the City's growing budget deficit and requested for Council to take action on this matter.
Robert Torres shared concerns regarding Item No. 17 and stated that marijuana cultivation would
be a public safety issue if it were to be passed by Council.
RECESS — Mayor Spence recessed the City Council Meeting at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 9:22 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Due to the voluminous number of speakers and time constraint, the City Council moved to
shorten all five minute speakers to three minutes.
The following speakers were in favor of Item No. 23:
Sarah Love
Dawna Schoenberger
Megan Dowling
Roslyn LaLiberte
Martha Strong
Laura Prado
Richard Rodriguez
Harim Uzziel
Randi Berger
Kim Sorgente
Darrell Shimel
Ursula Yager
Genevieve Peters
Elsa Aldegurr
Elsie Messman
Nikki Soltero
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Miriam Fogler
Donna Pearman
Sunny Meagher
Jennifer Harrison
Lesa Antone
Bill Elliott
Fernando Garcia
Agnes Gibboney
Arthur Schaper
Jessica Runfola
Mike Tokes
Jesse S.
Jonathan Adler
Dura Young
Chris Phillips
Joseph Chan
The following speakers were in opposition of Item No. 23:
Herb Redholtz
Dr. Gilda Ochoa
Judith Vasquez
Yael Pineda
Josefina Morales
Zacharias Abel
Rocio Mendoza
Jessica Valenzuela
Beatriz Sandoval
Anne Fox
Raymond Edmonson
Diana Felix
Chris Miller
Justino Mora
Stacie Nakamatsu
Laura Santos
Fernando Rodriguez
Phil Kaufman
Jayden Enamurado
Priscilla Munoz
Carmen Santiago
Timothy Valdez
Lorenzo Rios
James Sanbrano
Ruben Treviso
Jeffrey De La Torres
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Ariana Medina
Katherine Reinoza
Paloma Pineda
Diana Solis
Alex Dobbs
Ellie Valenzuela
Senator Kevin De Leon
Jessie Leyva
Alfred Areyan
Matt Owen
Daniel Monarrez
Konstantin Mortensen
Kevin
Brian Gutierrez
Daniel Luna
Teri Merrick
Reina Schmitz
Caroline Salinas
Robert Torres
Yinell Osorio
Karen Osorio
Dana Sykes
Frederick Sykes
Fred Macintosh
Amanda Alonzo
The following people submitted an Agenda Item Position Slip in opposition of Item No. 23:
Marie Thomas
Monique Zapanta
Andrea Houtman
Cathy Shannon
Jane Shannon
Scott Schweppe
Tiffany Schweppe
Francesca Ochoa
Jesse Henderson
Marvin Andrade
Ian Burke Jameson
David Oun
Jose Martinez
Luz Bertadillo
Sara Acevedo
John Schmitz
Jesse Pinedo
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Lucia M. Maldonado
Gayle Mason
Chris Velazquez
Dana Sykes
Maria Campos
Gianina Ruiz
Liliana Un-utia
Chris S. Connor
Carmen Santiago
Jesse Santos
James Morgan
The following people submitted an Agenda Item Position Slip in favor of Item No. 23:
Lorena Garcia
Elizabeth Morgan
Desiree Flores
Jennifer Flores
Mark Ufert
Rosemary Bojorquez
Marina Maldonado
Valerie Kennedy
Richard Rodriguez
Susan Rodriguez
Helga Rodriguez
Michelle Sellner
Lisa Rodriguez
Jerri Potras
David Rosas
Alex Cao
Due to the large number of people in attendance for Item No. 23, Mayor Spence moved to address
this item on the agenda first.
23) Request from Mayor Spence for the City Council to Discuss Taking Action
Regarding the California Values Act (SB 54), also known as the Sanctuary State Bill
It is recommended that the City Council discuss whether or not to take action regarding
the California Values Act (SB 54), also known as the Sanctuary State bill that was
approved and adopted by the State of California in October 2017.
A motion was made by Mayor Spence to support the lawsuit by the City of Huntington
Beach to oppose SB 54 (California Values Act). Due to a lack of a second motion, item
failed to be approved.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson to receive and file Item No. 23. Due to a
lack of a second motion, item failed to be approved.
Councilmember Toma spoke on federalism and sovereignty within general law cities.
No further action was taken by Council at this time on Item No. 23.
RECESS — Mayor Spence recessed the City Council meeting at 12:00 a.m. to clear the chambers
and reconvened the meeting at 12:07 a.m. with all Councilmembers present to approve remaining
agenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) -December 5, 2017 Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes
-December 5, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
-December 19, 2017 Regular City Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
-December 19, 2017 Regular City Council/Community Development
Commission/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
-March 20, 2018 Regular City Council/Successor Agency Closed Session Meeting
Minutes
-March 20, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to approve the aforementioned meeting minutes. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0 with
Councilmember Warshaw abstaining from voting on the March 20, 2018 Regular City
Council/Successor Agency Closed Session Meeting Minutes and the March 20, 2018
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Toma, Wu, Johnson, Spence
None
None -
Warshaw (from March 20, 2018 Regular Closed Session and Regular City
Council Meeting Minutes)
COMMISSION SUMMARY OF ACTIONS (receive & file)
2) January 9, 2018 Summary of Actions for the Community and Senior Services
Commission Meeting
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Summary of Actions for the
Regular Community and Senior Services Commission Meeting of January 9, 2018.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to receive and file the Summary of Actions for the Regular Community and Senior
Services Commission Meeting of January 9,2018. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, 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 Claims
and the claimant be notified:
• Charles Benson v. The City of West Covina
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to deny the aforementioned tort claim. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
4) Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Article VII of the West Covina Municipal Code
Relating to Purchases and Sales
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2337 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII OF
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PURCHASES AND
SALES
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to adopt Ordinance No. 2337. Motion was carried by a vote of 4-1 with Mayor Spence in
opposition.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson,
NOES: Spence
ABSENT: None
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INVESTMENT REPORT (receive & file)
5) City Investment Report for the Month Ended February 28, 2018
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month ended February 28, 2018.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended February 28, 2018. Motion
was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: To ma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6) Successor Agency Investment Report for the Month Ended February 28, 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 February 28, 2018.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended February 28, 2018.
Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
7) Update on Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Singpoli Group LLC For
Development of Former BICK Landfill (APN NO's: 8735-002-906, 8735-002-909,
8735-002-910, 8735-002-018)
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report.
Due to time constraints, Item No. 7 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting for further discussion.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
8) Renaming of West Covina Senior Center
It is recommended that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Community
and Senior Services Commission to rename the West Covina Senior Center to Cortez Park
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Community & Senior Center.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to accept the recommendation of the Community and Senior Services Commission to
rename the West Covina Senior Center to Cortez Park Community & Senior Center.
Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Tom., Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT
9) Appropriating Unclaimed U.S. Currency in Police Evidence for Police Vehicles
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution authorizing the
necessary budget amendment to appropriate $296,865.18 in unclaimed U.S. Currency for
Police vehicles, pursuant to California Government Code Section 50500, et seq., and
effective on April 6,2018:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-28 - 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 (UNCLAIMED U.S. CURRENCY FOR POLICE VEHICLES)
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-28. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
10) Award of Contract for Drought Tolerant Landscaping Improvements in Landscape
Maintenance District 7 Project No. 18024 (Phase 2)
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 (Phase 2) in Landscape Maintenance District 7 (LMD 7) with Mariposa
Landscapes, Inc. in the amount not -to-exceed $45,320.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the installation of drought tolerant
landscaping and water-wise irrigation improvements (Phase 2) in Landscape Maintenance
District 7 (LMD 7) with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $45320.
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Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11) Construction Management and Inspection Services for Cameron Avenue Pavement
Rehabilitation Project (Federal Project No. STPL-5259 (028)/City Project No. SP-
17003)
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the First
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5, Inc., formerly known as
Civil Source, Inc., of Irvine, California in the amount not to exceed $35,060 for
construction management and inspection services for the Cameron Avenue Pavement
Rehabilitation Project.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to take all actions listed. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Tama, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12) Adoption of Property Assessed Clean Energy (Pace) Programs Administered by
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, California Municipal
Finance Authority, and California Enterprise Development Authority Allowing
Property Owners Within the City's Jurisdiction Access to Financing and Other
Services for Energy Efficient and Seismic Strengthening Improvement Projects
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE
COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CSCDA) OPEN PROPERTY
ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CSCDA
TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT
CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDING AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING
EXECUTION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO
THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY; CONSENTING TO THE
INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY IN THE
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CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY OPEN PACE PROGRAMS;
AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY TO
ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT
CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING
RELATED ACTIONS; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP BY THE
CITY IN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AN ASSOCIATE
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT RELATING TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OF
THE CITY IN THE AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO JOIN THE
FIGTREE PACE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL ASSESSNMENT
PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS WITH THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Toma
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-24, Resolution No. 2018-25, and Resolution No. 2018-26.
Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Spence moved to hear Item No. 14 — Public Hearing before Item No. 13 — Public Hearing.
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14) Street Vacation of South Arm' Drive Between West Rowland Avenue and East
Eckerman Avenue - Public Hearing
a) Verification
b) Open hearing
c) Staff report
d) Open testimony
e) Council discussion
0 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following
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resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING A PORTION OF THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS SOUTH ARMEL DRIVE BETWEEN WEST
ROWLAND AVENUE AND EAST ECKERMAN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA
Assistant City Engineer Heredia gave a brief report regarding the proposed vacation of a
portion of the public right-of-way known as South Armel Drive between West Rowland
Avenue and East Eckerman Avenue. Ms. Heredia expressed that this vacation would
connect the Covina High School and Traweek Middle School campuses in order to build
additional sports fields as well as an Olympic sized swimming pool. She also stated that
if there are any questions regarding this issue, Covina Valley Unified School District
(CVUSD) Chief Facilities Officer, Jeff Bloedorn was available to answer any and all
inquiries regarding the proposed facilities.
Mayor Spence opened the public hearing.
The following speakers were in opposition of the item:
Scott Schweppe
The following people submitted an Agenda Item Position Slip in opposition of Item No.
14:
Tricia Bogle
Greg Macin
Reed Salan
Jesse Santos
Jane Shannon
Larry Welton
Catherine Shannon
Tiffany Schweppe
After seeing no one else wishing to speak from the public, Mayor Spence closed the
Public Hearing and asked Council if they had any additional comments.
Mayor Spence expressed concerns regarding the City's ongoing liability of the project.
Assistant City Manager/Community Services Director Bresciani stated that the City of
West Covina does not currently have joint lease agreements with any other cities. She
also shared that the City of Covina is impacted by lack of building space and the City of
West Covina would have no control over this area since the Covina Valley Unified School
District is responsible for this area.
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CVUSD representative Bloedom expressed that this project would benefit the students
from both schools and that there is plenty of usable space available.
Councilmernber Warshaw expressed concerns regarding the concept of the project from
CVUSD and stated that more information needs to be given to the City Council to make
an informed decision.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and seconded by Councilman Wu to
hold item over to a future Council Meeting until more information regarding the traffic
situation on South Armel Drive between West Rowland Avenue and East Eckerman
Avenue can be obtained from CVUSD. Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13) Code Amendment No. 14-05
Entitlements Processing
General Exemption — CEQA
a) Verification
b) Open hearing
c) Staff report
d) Open testimony
e) Council discussion
f) Recommendation: It is the Planning Commission and staffs recommendation that the
City Council take the following actions:
1) Find the proposed code amendment categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act; and
2) Introduce, waive further reading and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2338 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 14-05
TO AMEND CHAPTER 20 AND CHAPTER 26 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO ENTITLEMENTS AND PROCESSING
Mayor Spence opened the public hearing.
Planning Director Anderson gave a brief report regarding the amendments the Planning
Department recommends to streamline the entitlement process and to comply with State
law.
Mayor Spence closed the Public Hearing after no public comment was given and asked
Council if they had any additional comments.
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Mayor Spence asked Planning Director Anderson when the Accessory Dwelling Unit
staff report was going to be available for Council to vote on.
Planning Director Anderson indicated that the Accessory Dwelling Unit staff report
would be available for Council approval around May/June of 2018.
A motion was made by Councilmember Warshaw and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Johnson to introduce, waive further and give first reading to Ordinance No. 2338.
Motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
AYES: Torna, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson, Spence
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
15) Replacement and Amendment of West Covina Municipal Code Chapter 8 - Civil
Defense and Emergencies with Chapter 8 - Emergency Organization
It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and
introduce the following ordinance for first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 2339 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8 -
CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCIES WITH CHAPTER 8 - EMERGENCY
ORGANIZATION
Due to time constraints, Item No. 15 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEM13ERS REPORTS
MAYOR MIKE SPENCE
16) Ballot Measure Regarding the Elimination of the Elected City Clerk and Elected
City Treasurer Offices
It is recommended that the City Council consider whether to pursue a proposed ballot
measure or measures regarding the elimination of the elected City Clerk and elected City
Treasurer offices and provide direction accordingly.
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Due to time constraints, Item No. 16 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM LLOYD JOHNSON
17) Code Amendment No. 18-01 Initiation Related to the Regulation of Marijuana
Cultivation
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff in processing a Code
Amendment for the commercial cultivation of marijuana in a manufacturing zone to
allow the Planning Commission to consider changes to the Licenses and Business
Regulations (Chapter 14) section of the Municipal Code, as well as changes to Zoning
(Chapter 26).
If the City Council would like to initiate a code amendment, the following resolution
should be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
18-01 RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
Due to time constraints, Item No. 17 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
18) Reconsideration of Approval of October 18, 2017 Traffic Committee Minutes
Relating to the Installation of Red Curb on Orange Avenue Between Eldred Avenue
and Workman Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Due to time constraints, Item No. 18 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
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.)
Mayor Spence shared that he attended the San Gabriel Valley Legislative reception.
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MAYOR MIKE SPENCE
19) Request from Mayor Spence for City Council to Discuss Taking a Formal Position
Supporting SB1031 (Moorlach)
It is recommended that the City Council discuss whether or not to take a formal position
supporting Senate Bill (SB) 1031 and direct staff to send a letter to the authors, as well as
our local legislators, if a formal position is taken.
Due to time constraints, Item No. 19 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
20) Request from Mayor Spence for City Council to Discuss Taking a Formal Position
Supporting AB 1065 (Jones-Sawyer)
It is recommended that the City Council discuss whether or not to take a formal position
supporting Assembly Bill (AB) 1065 and direct staff to send a letter to the authors, as well
as our local legislators, if a formal position is taken.
Due to time constraints, Item No. 20 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
21) Request from Mayor Spence for City Council to Discuss Tasking a Formal Position
Opposing AB 1912 (Rodriguez)
It is recommended that the City Council discuss whether or not to take a formal position
opposing Assembly Bill (AB) 1912 and direct staff to send a letter to the authors, as well
as our local legislators, if formal position is taken.
Due to time constraints, Item No. 21 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
22) Request from Mayor Spence for City Council to Discuss Taking a Formal Position
Supporting All 2156 (Chen)
It is recommended that the City Council discuss whether or not to take formal position
supporting Assembly Bill (AB) 2156 and direct staff to send a letter to the authors, as well
as our local legislators, if a formal position is taken.
Due to time constraints, Item No. 22 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
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Rsali RUtielt,L.MMC,
Assistaict City;Clerk
Tuesday April 03, 2018
COUNCILMEMBER JAMES TOMA
24) Request from Councilmember Tama for City Council to Discuss Directing Staff to
Draft an Ordinance Regarding the Disclosure of Independent Expenditures
It is recommended that the City Council discuss whether or not to direct staff to draft an
ordinance regarding the disclosure of independent expenditures.
Due to time constraints, Item No. 24 was pushed to the April 17, 2018 City Council
meeting.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Spence thanked the West Covina Police Department for their professionalism and
assistance at tonight's meeting.
Councilman Wu thanked City staff for the Easter Egg Hunt and was expressed that he was
pleased with the turn out from this event.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Spence adjourned the meeting at 12:37 a.m.
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