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Public comments touch on library events, transit driver complaints and street sweeping; city manager previews Brown Act changes

West Covina City Council · November 19, 2025

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Summary

Residents promoted library programs, transit drivers raised pay and working-condition complaints, and the acting city manager summarized recent city events, SB 707 Brown Act changes, and an alternate-side street-sweeping plan to be returned to council in December.

During oral communications, speakers covered community events, transit operator complaints and street-sweeping enforcement. Josh Murray (West Covina Library) invited families to a Nov. 19 story time and announced an adult knit-and-crochet club. James Moore, a driver for the city’s on-demand transit program, told council he and other drivers (classified as 1099 contractors) are overworked and asked to be connected with the program administrator for follow-up.

Acting City Manager (22) summarized several operational items: a sinkhole repair at Orange Wood Park rink, Veterans Day events, and upcoming holiday programming. He also briefed the council on SB 707 — a state bill that revises the Brown Act to allow remote meetings and new teleconference requirements — and said most provisions take effect in July 2026 with some changes in January 2026. On street sweeping, staff said the council previously directed development of an alternate-side program and that enforcement was paused while the city prepares new signage, route plans and a fiscal analysis to return on Dec. 16.

Several public commenters and councilmembers asked for follow-up information on driver pay, body-worn camera policy (the city manager said PD policy is posted on the police website), and timelines for street-sweeping implementation. Acting City Manager said staff will meet with individual requesters and present broader policy options in December.