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MINUTES OF MAY 17,2022
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 Cortez called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with all councilmembers present.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: John C. King, Victor Linares, Jorge A. Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Walter Allen, III, and Mayor/Chair Patricia Cortez.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Elected Members Present: City Clerk Mary Lou Walczak and City Treasurer Geoffrey Cobbett.
Elected Members Absent: None.
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 Bullington, Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo, Acting Assistant Fire Chief Carl Flores, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Nicole Alvarez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Marquez
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain David Truax
PRESENTATIONS
A. National Police Week Proclamation
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In honor of Peace Officer's Memorial Day, Mayor Cortez recognized and honored the surviving families of Police Sergeant Scott Hanson and Police Officer Jordan Corder. A proclamation declaring May 15 —21, 2022, as National Police Week was read into record by Mayor Cortez and presented to Police Chief Povero.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Azusa Mayor, Robert Gonzales, introduced himself as the official Water Quality Authority representative for the city and expressed his excitement for a bowling tournament against the City Council.
Toni G. stated her concerns regarding the increased noise and traffic on Cypress Street due to a food truck. In response to an inquiry by Councilmember King, Police Chief Povero commented on the need to work with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as the truck is located in the unincorporated area of the city.
COUNCIL AGENCY AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember King commented on honoring the memories of Police Sergeant Scott Hanson and Police Officer Jordan Corder. Councilmember King wished everyone a wonderful Memorial Day.
Councilmember Linares commented on his attendance at a fundraising event hosted by the Covina Sunrise Rotary Club and the return of local events around the city.
Councilmember Marquez commented on his attendance at the fundraising event hosted by the Covina Sunrise Rotary Club and an email he received from Hilda Solis regarding programs to assist people experiencing homelessness.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities meeting and executive board votes including: Opposition of AB 2053, by Assemblyman Lee, creating the California Housing Authority;conditional support to AB 2295,by Assemblyman Bloom regarding housing development - if proposed amendments are accepted; a split vote on SB 1326 regarding interstate cannabis trafficking; opposition to the single use plastic bill regarding plastic straws while monitoring bill updates; and opposition to a bill allowing ADUs to be up to 25 feet.
Mayor Cortez announced the following:
• Businesses who were negatively impacted by COVID-19 will be eligible to apply for up to $2,000 in eligible fee forgiveness. Preapplications will be accepted by the city's Business License and Fee Forgiveness Program beginning Wednesday,June 15,2022. For more information visit the city's website, social media accounts, or e-mail [email protected].
• The summer issue for Covina Today is now available. For more information or to register for programs please visit the city's website or call the Parks & Recreations Department. • City Hall, Public Works and Parks & Recreation Offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. The Covina Police Department operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for emergency response. For after-hours Police or Public Works assistance, please call 626-384-5808.
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• Family Play Day and the reopening of Covina Park will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022, with a 9:00 a.m. ribbon cutting. In addition, the Kiwanis Covina South Hills Club will be having a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello reminded the community of the rules regarding the installation of temporary signs on private property and the public right-of-way as election day approaches.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember King pulled Consent Calendar item CC 4 for separate discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Linares, seconded by Councilmember King, to approve Consent Calendar items CC 1 — 3, and 5 — 12 as presented. Councilmember Marquez voted aye, but announced that he would be voting no on Consent Calendar item CC 11.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar items CC 1—3, 5—10 and 12 as follows:
AYES: KING, LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar item CC 11 as follows:
AYES: KING,LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: MARQUEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CC 1. City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority approved the Minutes of the May 3, 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/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority approved the Minutes of the March 15, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority as amended.
CC 3. City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency approved Payment of Demands in the amount of$2,406,340.04.
CC 5. 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.
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CC 6. City Council canceled the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority regular scheduled Joint Meeting of June 7, 2022; and directed the City Clerk's Office to post the required notice of cancelation.
CC 7. City Council adopted on second 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").
CC 8. City Council:
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Collection Services to comply with State-mandated organics recycling requirements (Senate Bill 1383) and to adopt other proposed changes to the existing franchise agreement;
2. Adopted Resolution CC 2022-51 approving Amendment No. 2 to the Franchise Agreement with Arakelian dba Athens Services and authorizing an increase in the maximum permitted solid waste and recycling collection service rates charged by Athens for solid waste collection services; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment to the franchise agreement.
CC 9. City Council:
1. Approved the Fiscal Year 2023 water supply strategy outlined in this report;
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to negotiate a temporary lease assignment of Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024 Water Production Rights(equal to 359.69-acre feet per year),or execute a temporary assignment of water rights to assign 359.69-acre feet of FY 2023 Water Production Rights from the City of Covina to the Covina Irrigating Company;
3. Authorized the City to lease up to 500 shares of Covina Irrigating Company stock for Fiscal Year 2023 in an amount not-to-exceed $187,500, and execute an Offer Letter, a Lease Agreement, and an Order for Delivery with interested shareholders; and
4. Authorized the City to participate in the Fiscal Year 2023 Covina Irrigating Company lease pool to the level needed to enable the City to achieve its water supply target.
CC 10. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-52 establishing the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Article XIIIB Appropriation Limit for the City of Covina.
CC 11. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with American Traffic Solutions Inc. (ATS) to extend Red-Light photo enforcement service.
CC 12. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Clifton Larson Allen, LLP, to provide audit services.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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CC 4. City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency received and filed the Monthly Investment Report of the Treasurer to the City Council and Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency for April 2022.
City Treasurer Cobbett provided a brief report on the city's investments and financial standing.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to approve Consent Calendar item CC 4.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar item CC 4 as follows:
AYES: KING,LINARES, MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS—None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget, Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Fiscal Year 2022-23 CIP Budget Mayor Cortez opened the public hearing.
City Manager Marcarello provided a brief overview of the agenda report. A PowerPoint presentation and further detail of the budget were presented by Administrative Services Director Agramonte.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen requested that staff market successes of the city to the community.
Questions, discussion, and comments followed regarding the budget, kudos to staff', employee growth, quality of life issues, and city reserves.
There were no public comments, therefore, Mayor Cortez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Marquez, to:
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2022-53 adopting the City of Covina budget for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023;
2. Adopt Resolution SA 2022-01 adopting the operating budget for the City of Covina Successor Agency for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
3. Adopt Resolution CC 2022-54 adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program and the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing item PH 1 as follows:
AYES: KING,LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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CONTINUED BUSINESS—None.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Ordinance 22-07,An Urgency Ordinance Establishing Regulations Pertaining to Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single Family Residential Zones
The agenda report was provided by Community Development Director Lee.
There were no public comments.
In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Marquez, Community Development Director Lee informed the City Council that the urgency ordinance may be extended up to a year after the initial 45-day period.
Councilmember King and Mayor Pro Tem Allen expressed their frustration regarding this issue.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Marquez, to adopt Ordinance 22-07 entitled, "An Urgency Ordinance of the City of Covina, California,Establishing Regulations Pertaining to Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single Family Residential Zones and Declaring the Urgency Thereof'.
Motion approved by roll call vote for New Business item NB 1 as follows:
AYES: KING, LINARES, MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Attorney Lee read the title of Ordinance 22-07 into record.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:46 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, June 21, 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:
Fabian Velez
Deputy City Clerk
Appro ed this 21St day of June, 2022:
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