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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
DECEMBER 3, 2024, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Brian Calderón Tabatabai
Mayor Pro Tem Tony Wu
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilman Ollie Cantos
Councilwoman Rosario Diaz
MINUTES
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Mason Okubo from Immanuel First Lutheran
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Wu
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Rosario Diaz, Ollie Cantos, Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor Pro Tem Wu Mayor Brian Calderón Tabatabai
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Thomas Durate reported that no action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager's report on current City projects.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
John Shewmaker
R. Robinson
Jerri Potras
Mario Sobalvarro
Matthew
Ray Vargas Jr.
Mr. G
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Motion by Councilwoman Diaz and Second by Councilman Cantos, 5-0 to: Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-4
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2024, CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE NOVEMBER 19, 2024, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES.
Carried 5-0 to: approve the November 19, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Session Meeting Minutes and the November 19, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency Regular Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - Procedural Waiver. Waive full reading of each ordinance on the agenda and authorize the approval of each ordinance by title only. 2) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PURCHASING
PROCEDURES
Carried 5-0 to: adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2524 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 2
(PURCHASING PROCEDURES) OF ARTICLE VII (PURCHASES AND SALES) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
3) CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO OPERATING AGREEMENT AND
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING EXERCISE OF SECOND OPTION
TO EXTEND SUBLEASE FOR PARKING FACILITIES AT THE LAKES AT WEST COVINA
Carried 5-0 to: authorize the City Manager to execute:
1. The First Amendment to the Operating Agreement for a Portion of the Parking Facilities with CIP 2014/SG Covina Owner LLC (CIP), to renew and extend the term of the Agreement through May 14, 2028.
2. The Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Exercise of Second Option to Extend Sublease of Parking Facilities at the Lakes at West Covina with CIP 2014/SG Covina Owner LLC, extending the term of the Sublease through July 31, 2028.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
4) CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURES OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT FUNDS
Carried 5-0 to: approve using Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) funds totaling $168,488 for the frontline law enforcement supply and services items list in the staff report.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
• Councilman Cantos mentioned that there are grants available from the California Earthquake Authority to reinforce houses. Councilman Cantos asked the community to let him know if there are areas where they would like crossing guards.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION • Councilman Cantos request staff go through the series of complains regarding trees and provide a response to complaints that have not been responded to.
There was no objection.
• Councilman Cantos also requested a presentation from the Police Department to show ongoing efforts to promote public safety and how the community can provide input so residents and business can feel safe.
• Councilwoman Lopez-Viado requested Code Enforcement provide a presentation to Council on everything they do including what is done to offset police and fire personnel. There was no objection.
• Mayor Pro Tem asked staff to make sure the website is up to date. There was no objection.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
• Mayor Pro Tem Wu and Councilwoman Lopez-Viado provided remarks to Mayor Calderón Tabatabai.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made at 7:46 PM The next regularly scheduled Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk