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Votes at a glance: West Covina City Council, Sept. 2, 2025
Summary
Summary of Council votes taken Sept. 2, 2025 including consent calendar approval, introduction of Ordinance 2533 on drive‑through modifications, and a failed motion to compel CAWC financial records.
This list summarizes recorded council votes from the Sept. 2, 2025 West Covina City Council meeting.
- Consent calendar: Approved 5–0 (Councilmembers Cantos, Diaz, Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tem Letty Lopez Villano, Mayor Tony Wu supported). Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Letty Lopez Villano.
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 2533 (code amendment to allow modification to existing drive‑through food establishments with conditional use permit): Motion to introduce and waive further reading passed 5–0. Motion made by Councilmember John Gutierrez; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Letty Lopez Villano. The ordinance would allow existing drive‑throughs to be reconfigured with planning approval to address queuing and safety issues; staff noted the planning commission recommended adoption.
- Motion to issue a subpoena seeking CAWC financial records (IRS Form 990, bank statements, P&Ls, vendor and sponsorship agreements for 2022–2024): Motion moved by Councilmember John Gutierrez and seconded; roll call vote failed, 3–2 (motion did not carry). The council debated whether CAWC had produced inconsistent financial figures and whether subpoena authority was appropriate; opponents said CAWC had offered to provide records and argued for consistent treatment across nonprofits.
Outcome notes: Council approved routine items and the drive‑through code amendment; the council did not authorize a subpoena for CAWC records. Separately, the acting city manager announced an administrative decision to move the upcoming Supermoon Festival to City Hall and to operate it as a city event for one day while staff completes budget and permit work.
