7 WEST CONNY
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AUGUST 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Rosario Diaz
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Tabatabai
Councilman Tony Wu
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilman Ollie Cantos
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Rosario Diaz on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at 7:07 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Matt Chavez from One & All
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Diaz
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Tony Wu, Letty Lopez-Viado, Cantos, Mayor Pro Tem Brian Tabatabai, Mayor Rosario Diaz
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Thomas Duarte reported that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
1. William Mansour v. City of West Covina (LA Superior Court, Case No. 21STCV08130)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
1. Property: Property: 811 S. Sunset Ave, West Covina CA 91790 APN:
8468-016-904
Agency Negotiator: Morales, Duarte, Hildebrand
Negotiating Parties: The Olson Company, Day 3 Investments, LLC, City Ventures, Griffin Swinerton, Envision Hotel Partners, LLC, MLC Holdings, Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Purchase
2. Property: Property: City Owned Parcel Adjacent to Plaza West Covina APN: 8474-007-940
Agency Negotiator: Morales, Duarte, Hildebrand
Negotiating Parties: Project Passion, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b) 1) Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Morales, Duarte
Employee Organizations
• Confidential Employees
• Maintenance & Crafts Employees
• Non-Sworn
• W.C. Police Officers' Association
• W.C. Firefighters' Management Assoc.
• W.C. Firefighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 3226
General Employees
• Mid-Management Employees
• W.C. Police Management Association
Unrepresented Employee Group
• Department Heads
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was Adjourned in Carolyn Arndt's name.
PRESENTATIONS
• Certificate of Recognition Honoring Albert Nunez as Paramedic of the Year 2023 from Emanate Hospital (Queen of the Valley)
• Presentation of Check to the West Covina Community Services Foundation and Film It from West Covina Education
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Shewmaker
Jill Dolan
Dr. Martha Garcia
Matthew Smith
Bill Elliot
David Schwartz
Glenn Kennedy
R. Robinson
J.D
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Presentation given by Ms. Morales
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Councilman Cantos 5-0 to:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5 except for item 2 ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Tabatabai, Second by Councilwoman Lopez- Viado 5-0 to: Approve Consent Calendar Item 2 (This item was pulled for discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Tabatabai).
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE JULY 18, 2023, CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE JULY 18, 2023, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES.
Carried 5-0 to: approve the July 18, 2023, City Council/successor Agency Regular Session Meeting Minutes and the July 18, 2023, City Council/successor Agency Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2) RESOURCES NAME REACTING HUMAN
Carried 5-0 to: approve the Acting City Manager's proposed appointment of Stephanie Sikkema as Acting Human Resources and Risk Management Director effective June 1, 2023.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
3) CONSIDERATION OF NEW CONTRACT FOR MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WITH DELL MARKETING L.P.
Carried 5-0 to: approve the following:
1. Approve a new three-year agreement with Dell Marketing LP in the amount of $139,704.67 per year for a total of $419,114.01 for the City Hall's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement product licenses and support services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Riverside County through the Licensing Solution Provider Agreement Number PSA 0001524 and Riverside County's
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (Master Agreement No. 8084445).
2. Approve a new three-year agreement with Dell Marketing LP in the amount of in the amount of $74,622.15 per year for a total of $223,866.45 for the Police Department's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement product licenses and support services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Riverside County through the Licensing Solution Provider Agreement Number PSA 0001524 and Riverside County's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (Master Agreement No. 8084445).
3. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the new agreements and any documents necessary in connection with the agreements for both City Hall and the Police Department, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
4) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY
GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
Carried 5-0 to: introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2516 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED
MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481
5) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR 2023 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Carried 5-0 to: review the proposed FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ("JAG") Program application items and authorize the following:
1. Submittal of the application and acceptance of the award totaling $20,869; and
2. Designation of the Mayor, Acting City Manager and Acting City Manager's designee to certify and execute all grant related documents.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6) PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23-02 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2515 PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS AND
STANDARDS THAT WOULD ALLOW BEER AND WINE SALES AT SERVICE
STATIONS AS AN AUXILIARY USE
Public Comments in Favor
Rosemarie Valerio
Patricia Valerro
Henry Ghalambar
Hoshi
Jamie Shepherd
Herbert Monterrosa
Soohi Shoker
Sally Moraca
Mario Sebalvarro
Mr. G
Public Comments Neither in Favor nor Opposed
Jerri Potras
Glen Kennedy
Public Comments in Opposition.
Shahrzad Shuzgher
JD
Steve Bennett
-End of Public Comment---
ACTION: Motion by Councilman Wu, Second by Councilman
Cantos 5-1 (No: Tabatabai) to: take the following actions: Conduct the public hearing; and approve the proposed ordinance with the following exceptions: adding flock cameras as a condition of approval, and removing the language regarding payphones.
ORDINANCE NO. 2515 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND CHAPTER 26
OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW ALCOHOL
(BEER AND WINE) SALES AT SERVICE STATIONS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
7) COST OF SERVICES STUDY
Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Cost of Services Study Prepared by Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC;
2. Direct that the Cost of Services study be publicly disseminated, including at community workshops on August 28, 2023, and September 6, 2023; and
3. Schedule a public hearing for consideration of approval of the new fee schedule at the October 3, 2023, City Council Meeting.
8) CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND
ALTERNATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2023 ANNUAL
CONFERENCE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Carried 5-0 to: designate Mayor Diaz as voting delegate and Councilman Cantos as voting delegate alternative for the League of California Cities 2023 Annual Conference and Expo, Annual Business Meeting (during General Assembly).
PUBLIC SERVICES
9) CONSIDERATION OF TRANSIT OPTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION AND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC.
Carried 5-0 to: take the following actions:
1. Provide staff direction relative to a preferred transit option to move forward with a procurement process;
2. Approve a one (1) year extension to both the Transportation Services Agreement and the Lease Agreement with MV Transportation, Inc., extending the terms of both agreements through September 2, 2024; and
3. Authorize the Acting City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney, to carry out the City Council's direction.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
The following comments by Council were made:
• Councilman Cantos thanked the community for their support in donating school supplies to West Covina students.
• Councilman Wu reminded everybody that Film It West Covina will take place Friday, August 18 at 6:00 pm.
• Mayor Pro Tem Tabatabai expressed his condolences for the passing of Carolyn Arndt.
• Councilwoman Lopez-Viado shared her concern for safety in the city and the rising crime in LA County. She noted the increased graffiti and requested the city send out reminders to residents on the different ways they can report it. She also thanked the West Covina Police Department for all their work. • Councilwoman Lopez-Viado asked for a follow up on her previous request for the city to consider having their own prosecutor.
• Councilman Wu expressed the difference he believes the installation of flock cameras will have on crime in the city.
• Mayor Diaz agreed with Councilwoman Lopez Viado and Councilman Wu's sentiments regarding crime.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Mayor Diaz, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:42 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
Submitted by:
Yo herick
Assistant City Clerk
Manano Diaz
Rosario Diaz
Mayor