MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COVINA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING AUTHORITY HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL, 125 EAST COLLEGE STREET, COVINA, CALIFORNIA AND
VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM
This meeting was conducted in accordance with Assembly Bill 361, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tern Allen called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Allen announced that Mayor Cortez would not be in attendance and that Councilmember Linares would be arriving shortly.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: John C. King, Victor Linares (arrived at 7:34 p.m.), Jorge A.
Marquez, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Walter Allen, III.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor/Chair Patricia Cortez.
Elected Members Present: City Treasurer Geoffrey Cobbett.
Elected Members Absent: City Clerk Mary Lou Walczak.
Staff Members Present: City Manager Chris Marcarello, City Attorney Candice K. Lee, Police Chief David Povero, Administrative Services Director Anita Agramonte, Community Development Director Brian Lee, Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans, Public Works Director Andy Buffington, Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo, Acting Assistant Fire Chief Carl Flores, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Nicole Alvarez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember King
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain David Truax
PRESENTATIONS
A. Small Business Week
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A proclamation declaring May 1 —7, 2022, as National Small Business Week was read into record by Mayor Pro Tem Allen and presented to Covina Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Dawn Nelson.
B. National Public Works Week Proclamation
A proclamation declaring May 15—21,2022,as National Public Works Week was read into record by Mayor Pro Tern Allen and presented to Public Works Director Bullington and City Engineer Rafael Fajardo on behalf of the Public Works Department.
C. Municipal Clerk's Week Proclamation
A proclamation declaring May 1 — 7, 2022, as Municipal Clerk's Week was read into record and presented to Chief Deputy City Clerk Alvarez on behalf of the City Clerk's Office.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sharon Roquemore expressed her concerns regarding public street parking restrictions within the City.
COUNCIL AGENCY AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember King commented on the election season and engaging with the community.
Councilmember Linares also commented on the election season and engaging with the community.
Councilmember Linares acknowledged those in attendance from Pawn Shop Skate Co.
Councilmember Marquez commented on the election season and his upcoming retirement.
Councilmember Marquez recognized and thanked the Public Works staff for all the work they do, their dedication and selflessness to the residents.
In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Marquez, Mayor Pro Tern Allen and City Manager Marcarello provided a status update regarding the Quiet Zone and Citrus crossing.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen commented on his attendance at Luminate Church for the installation of their new pastor and their partnership with the City.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello announced that the Public Works Department will be hosting a virtual Community Workshop regarding organic waste recycling requirements (SB 1383) Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Councilmember King commented on the history and heritage of Pawn Shop Skate Co. and thanked those in attendance from Pawn Shop Skate Co.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Marquez, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to approve Consent Calendar items CC 1 —9 as presented.
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Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar items CC 1 —9 as follows:
AYES: KING, LINARES, MARQUEZ,ALLEN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: CORTEZ
CC 1. City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority approved the Minutes of the April 19, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
CC 2. City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency approved Payment of Demands in the amount of$4,116,864.22.
CC 3. City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance 22-05, entitled "Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy in Accordance with Assembly Bill 481." CC 4. City Council approved the City of Covina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Neighborhood Business Workforce Augmentation Program Guidelines.
CC 5. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-44 adopting the East Rowland Avenue Rehabilitation Project as the City of Covina's Fiscal Year 2023 Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Project and reserving all FY 2022-2023 RMRA funds for project construction costs.
CC 6. City Council approved and made the following findings so that meetings of the City Council and the City's Other Legislative Bodies are authorized to meet remotely in accordance with AB 361's special Brown Act requirements for teleconference meetings: (1) the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency; and (2) state and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing.
CC 7. City Council accepted the work performed by Legend Pump & Well Service Inc.; and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Water Well Demolition Project.
CC 8. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-49, amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 operating budget to appropriate $50,000 from the General fund into account 1010- 4000-51005-COWRK to pay legal review, furniture deposits, Request for Proposals (RFP)and Request for Qualifications (RFQ)process, and similar tasks for the Covina Co-Working Project to be located at 401 North Citrus Avenue in Covina.
CC 9. City Council:
1. Approved the plans and specifications for the Citrus Avenue Rehabilitation Project;
2. Awarded the Contract for the Citrus Avenue Rehabilitation Project to Gentry Brothers Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in an amount of $4,390,677.25 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract;
3. Authorized an amount of$331,150 for any unforeseen construction expenses;
4. Adopted Resolution CC 2022-50 to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program Budget to reflect an appropriation of $550,000 from Measure CC Fund Balance to be used in the Transportation CIP fund and to COUNCIL/CSA/CPFA/CHA MINUTES Page 3 of 7 Tuesday, May 3, 2022
reflect an appropriation of$500,000 from Proposition C Fund Balance for the Citrus Avenue Rehabilitation Project; and
5. Approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City of West Covina and Covina for Citrus Avenue Rehabilitation Project.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS—None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Consideration of Resolutions CC 2022-45, CC 2022-46 and CC 2022-47, Authorizing Annexation of Territory to City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No.30),and to Call and Hold a Special Election (342 S Fourth Avenue, Covina)
Mayor Pro Tem Allen opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Community Development Director Lee.
There were no public comments,nor did anyone wish to submit a written protest,therefore,Mayor Pro Tem Allen closed the public hearing.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Alvarez confirmed that no written protests had been received and therefore, a majority protest did not exist; and that all landowners in the proposed annexation territory had submitted consent and waivers to hold the special election today.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen had announced that because a majority protest did not exist, it was appropriate for the City Council to consider resolutions annexing the territory and calling a special election within the annexation area.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to:
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2022-45, authorizing the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Annexation No. 30)and authorizing the levy of a special tax and submitting the levy of tax to the qualified electors; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2022-46, calling a special election and submitting to the voters of Annexation No. 30 of City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), propositions regarding the annual levy of special taxes within Annexation No. 30 to finance public services, and the establishment of an appropriations limit.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Resolutions CC 2022-45 and CC 2022-46 as follows:
AYES: KING, LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: CORTEZ
Chief Deputy City Clerk Alvarez confirmed that the ballots had been received.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Alvarez completed the canvassing of the ballots and reported that:
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• On Proposition A, 1 vote was cast in support of the proposition and 0 votes were cast in opposition to the proposition; therefore, Proposition A was approved with 100% vote in favor.
• On Proposition B, 0 votes were cast in support of the proposition and 1 vote was cast in opposition to the proposition; therefore, Proposition B was not approved with 100% vote in opposition.
Council did not proceed with a motion to adopt Resolution CC 2022-47.
In response to an inquiry from Councilmember King, Community Development Director Lee responded that the vote may be a misunderstanding and he will follow up with the owner and discuss options. Community Development Director Lee clarified that the project is not in jeopardy at this time.
PH 2. Ordinance 22-06 Approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 22-002 Amending Chapter 17.69 ("Accessory Dwelling Units") of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units; and Find the Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to be Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h)
Mayor Pro Tern Allen opened the public hearing.
A brief overview was provided by Community Development Director Lee. A PowerPoint presentation was presented by Senior Planner Mercy Lugo.
Questions followed regarding parking concerns, easements, set-back requirements, and two-story accessory dwelling units.
There were no public comments. Mayor Pro Tern Allen closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marquez, seconded by Councilmember Linares,to waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance 22-06 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Covina, California, amending various sections of the zoning code (Title 17 of the Covina Municipal Code) regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, and making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA").
Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing item PH 2 as follows:
AYES: KING, LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: CORTEZ
City Attorney Lee read the title of Ordinance 22-06 into record.
CONTINUED BUSINESS—None.
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NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Projects Presentation A brief introduction was provided by Public Works Director Bullington. City Engineer Fajardo presented a PowerPoint presentation including, but not limited to the following projects:
• Grand Avenue Street Rehabilitation
• Rowland Avenue Street Rehabilitation
• Workman Avenue Street Rehabilitation
• Residential Street Rehabilitation
• Police Department Locker Room Renovation
• Police Department Emergency Generator Installation
• Covina Skate Park
Anthony Piscopo, from Pawn Shop Skate Co.,expressed his appreciation to be a part of the Covina Skate Park project.
There were no public comments.
Council comments included, compliments to staff on a job well done, skate park, and request to consider potential changes to Banna Park garden area.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen clarified that this item was informational only and no Council action was needed.
NB 2. Resolution CC 2022-48, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, to Approve Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-62, a Conceptual Master Plan for the Covina Recreation Village Located at 640—680 North Citrus Avenue The agenda report and PowerPoint presentation were provided by Community Development Director Lee.
Questions and comments followed regarding the library, the rock wall, seating, basketball, other amenities, and compliments to staff.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to adopt Resolution CC 2022-48 approving the Site Plan Review(SPR) 22-62, a Conceptual Master Plan for the Covina Recreation Village Located at 640—680 North Citrus Avenue.
Motion approved by roll call vote for New Business item NB 2 as follows:
AYES: KING,LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: CORTEZ
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ADJOURNMENT
At 9:30 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority was adjourned to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. for closed session and 7:30 p.m. for open session inside the Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 125 East College Street, Covina, California, 91723.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Approved this 17th day of May, 2022:
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