West Covina
City Council
5) REVIEW OF INVESTIGATION REPORT PREPARED BY GEMELLI EMPLOYMENT
LAW REGARDING CONCERNS RAISED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AT SEPTEMBER
16, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Confidential Investigation Report prepared by Gemelli
Employment Law dated February 26, 2026;
2. Direct staff and/or outside counsel to prepare and present recommendations
addressing governance structure, lines of authority, and appropriate administrative
protocols within the council-manager form of government for consideration at a future
duly noticed City Council meeting; and
3. If the City Council wishes to consider any formal action in response to the
Investigation Report, direct staff to agendize such action for consideration at a future
duly noticed City Council meeting.