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.