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MINUTES OF JUNE 21,2022
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 7:40 p.m. with all councilmembers present, except for Councilmember King.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Victor Linares, Jorge A. Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Walter Allen, III, and Mayor/Chair Patricia Cortez.
Councilmembers Absent: John C. King.
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, and Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk Evelyn Leach.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tern Allen
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Michael Callahan
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lee announced that direction was given to staff and no reportable action was taken.
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PRESENTATIONS—None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Diana Mullins thanked Covina residents for voting for John King and Victor Linares to continue as Councilmembers.
Tim Gallegos expressed concern regarding a traffic signal the county will be placing at Cypress and Sunflower. He requested council assistance at preventing it from being installed.
Mayor Cortez asked City Manager Marcarello to provide an update.
City Manager Marcarello indicated that the city engineer and public works director have been in contact with the county and are working with Covina Police Department to receive updated reports on this issue. He said he would follow-up with Mr. Gallegos on this item.
COUNCIL AGENCY AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember Linares thanked the Finance Advisory Committee for their participation at today's special meeting and for their continued support of the city. He also reported on the Taste of Covina which will take place this Thursday—over 500 tickets are been sold so far.He added that there are great food vendors participating and that the Chamber of Commerce has done a great job of promoting the event.
Councilmember Marquez reiterated Councilmember Linares' comments regarding the Taste of Covina. He also mentioned new businesses in Covina - including Scoops on Tap and Dot and Dough. He also congratulated Council Members King, Linares and Hector Delgado for winning their respective elections.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen expressed his anger that a few days ago two El Monte police officers:
Michael Peredes a 22-year veteran, and George Santana who graduated from the academy 7- months ago, were murdered by a 3rd striker who should have been in jail. He added that if the District Attorney (DA) did what he should be doing the murderer would have been in jail. He added that the Council recently generated a vote of no confidence on the DA due to an increase in violent crimes and a recall effort is under way to remove him from office. In closing,he asked that the Mayor adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of the fallen officers and that a letter of condolences (from Council) and flowers be sent to the El Monte Police Department. The flags at City Hall will be flown at half mast until the funerals are held.
Councilmember Linares commended Police Chief Povero and Covina Police Department for the help they provided to El Monte Police Department following the incident.
Chief Povero indicated the department reached out the night of the incident and staff went to El Monte PD to assist with patrol.He added that our officers took it upon themselves to buy food and deliver it to the station. In addition, the Covina Police Officers' Association sent flowers and our officers will be at the memorial services.
Mayor Cortez responded indicating that we will follow-up with staff regarding a letter and will be adjourning tonight's meeting in memory of the fallen officers. She thanked Chief Povero for all COUNCIL/CSA/CPFA/CHA MINUTES Page 2 of 8 Tuesday, June 21, 2022
he does and for leading the way --all of his efforts are appreciated. She also thanked Andy Bullington for handling the issue with a traffic signal on Grand and for being so responsive and ensuring safe city streets.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello introduced Doug McAllister, VP External Affairs, Frontier who will provide Council with a quick update on their Fiber Optic build out program.
Mr. Mac Allister provided a presentation regarding the proposed Frontier fiber optic build out program in Covina.
Mayor Cortez thanked McAllister for the presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Allen pulled Consent Calendar item CC 4 and 13 for separate discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marquez, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to approve Consent Calendar items CC 1 —3, and 5— 12 as presented.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar items CC 1 —3, 5—12 and 14- 17 as follows:
AYES: LINARES, MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KING
CC 1. Minutes
CC 2. Payment of Demands
CC 3. Monthly Investment Report of the Treasurer to the City Council and Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency for May 2022
CC 5. Award of Contract for City-Wide Janitorial Maintenance Services at City Hall, City Yard, Library, and Various Parks and Recreation Department Facilities CC 6. Transit Operations Services—Proposed Professional Services Agreement with PCAM, LLC (dba Parking Company of America) for Transit Operations Services for Covina Dial-A-Ride Program
CC 7. Renewal of Subrecipient Agreements for Case Management and Nutrition Program Services with YWCA of San Gabriel Valley Effective July 1, 2022 Through June 30, 2023
CC 8. Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between MRH &Associates LLC and the City of Covina
CC 9. Approve and Make AB 361 Findings for Special Brown Act Requirements for Teleconference Meetings
CC 10. Towing Service Contract Extension
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CC 11. Agreement between All City Management Services, Inc., Charter Oak Unified School District, Covina Valley Unified School District and the City of Covina for School Crossing Guard Services.
CC 12. Maintenance Service Agreement with Leverage Information System CC 14. Consideration to Provide Financial Assistance to the Covina Valley Historical Society for Maintenance/Repairs at the Covina Heritage House
CC 15. Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems Inc., to Extend Parking Enforcement Services
CC 16. Purchase Agreement for Water and Building Division's Mid-Size Service Utility Trucks
CC 17. Request to Amend the City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedules to Revise and Establish Specified Job Classifications in the Public Works Department Represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Bargaining Unit and the Mid-Management, Supervisory and Professional, & Confidential and Technical Compensation Rules(Unaffiliated)and Approval of a Side Letter Agreement between the City of Covina and AFSCME
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM CC 4 PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION CC 4. A Ground Lease ("Lease") between the City of Covina ("City"), as landlord, and the Covina Housing Authority ("Authority"), as tenant, of Property Owned by the City Located at the Southeast Corner of the Combined Parcels of 601 East San Bernardino Road and 534 North Barranca Avenue for a Future Navigation Center Mayor Pro Tem Allen stated he requested this item be pulled from consent because he wished to convey that extreme measures be taken so ensure that transitional housing does not affect the community.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Allen, seconded by Councilmember Marquez,to approve Consent Calendar items CC 4.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar item CC 4 as follows:
AYES: LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KING
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM CC 13 PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION CC 13. Memorandum(s) of Understanding with Azusa, Covina Valley, and Charter Oak Unified School Districts Regarding School Resource Officers Mayor Pro Tern Allen stated he pulled this item from the consent calendar to emphasize the good work being done by the police department regarding keeping our children safe by providing school resource officers to the school district.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to approve Consent Calendar items CC 13.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar item CC 13 as follows:
AYES: LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KING
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS—None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Ordinance 22-08, Approving an Extension of Urgency Ordinance 22-07 Establishing Regulations Pertaining to Two-unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single Family Residential Zones for a Period of 10 Months and 15 days Mayor Cortez opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Community Development Consultant Nancy Fong.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen indicated he was concerned that legislation would be forcing the city to build more homes.
There were no public comments,therefore,Mayor Cortez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marquez, seconded by Councilmember Linares,to waive full reading, read by title only and adopt Urgency Ordinance 22-08 an "Extension of Urgency Ordinance 22-07 Establishing Regulations Pertaining to Two-unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single Family Residential Zones for a Period of 10 Months and 15 days." Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing item PH 1 as follows:
AYES: LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KING
City Attorney Lee read the title of Ordinance 22-08 into record.
PH 2. Ordinance 22-09 for Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 22-001 to Amend Chapter
17.32 ("Residential Recreation") of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code to Add On-site Sale of Beer and Wine, Accessory to a Permitted Use, as a Conditionally Permitted Use
Mayor Cortez opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Assistant Planner Megan Wu.
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Questions, discussion, and comments followed.
The following individuals provided public comments in opposition to this item:Nancy Rawlings, Robert Rawlings and Judy Andrews. In addition, a comment on Zoom in support of the item was received.
The following individual provided public comment in favor of this item: Michael Ayaz. In addition,the following individuals provided requests to speak in favor of this item: Ross Crichton, Rufico Franco, Ladeuil Jean-Damien, Gilbert Luna and Evelynn Martinez.
Mayor Cortez closed the public hearing.
Council discussed mitigation efforts, hours of sale, public safety plan (vetted by Covina PD), parking issues, and complaint follow-up which are all covered under Conditions of Approval. In addition, discussion ensued about the program being unanimously approved by the school district.
A motion was made by Councilmember Linares, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen,to:
Approve first reading Ordinance CC 22-09 adopting Zoning Code Amendment(ZCA)22-001 to Amend Chapter 17.32 ("Residential Recreation") of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code to Add On-site Sale of Beer and Wine, Accessory to a Permitted Use, as a Conditionally Permitted Use.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing item PH 2 as follows:
AYES: LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN,CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KING
City Attorney Lee read the title of Ordinance 22-09 into record.
CONTINUED BUSINESS -NONE
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes for the 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)
The agenda report was provided by Management Analyst Alice Leung.
There were no public comments, nor did anyone wish to submit a written protest.
City Clerk Walczak confirmed that there is one landowner within the proposed Community Facilities District (CFD) and that since no written protests had been received a majority protest does not exist.
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Mayor Cortez 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 Linares, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen to adopt Resolution CC 2022-58 Calling a Special Election for a Community Facilities District.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Resolution CC 2022-58 as follows:
AYES: LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KING
City Clerk Walczak confirmed that the ballots had been received.
City Clerk Walczak completed the canvassing of the ballots and reported that:
• 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, 1 vote was cast in support of the proposition and 0 votes were cast in opposition to the proposition; therefore, Proposition B approved with 100%vote in favor.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, seconded by Councilmember Marquez, to adopt Resolution CC 2022-59 making certain findings, certifying the results of election and adding property to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1
Motion approved by roll call vote for Resolution CC 2022-35 as follows:
AYES: LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN,CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KING
NB 2. Ordinance 22-10 Amending Title 13 of the Covina Municipal Code Pertaining to Water Conservation for Water Services Provided by the City - First Reading and Introduction
The agenda report was provided by Public Works Director Andy Bullington.
Discussion followed in regards to the impact of the drought.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, seconded by Councilmember Marques to approve first reading and introduction of Ordinance CC 22-010,entitled,Amending Title 13 of the Covina Municipal Code Pertaining to Water Conservation for Water Services Provided by the City.
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Motion approved by roll call vote for New Business NB 2 as follows:
AYES: LINARES,MARQUEZ,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KING
City Attorney Lee read the title of Ordinance 22-10 into record.
ADDITION OF ITEM FOR FUTURE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Allen requested permission to add an item to a future agenda to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss reviewing policies and procedures for elected officials.
Mayor Cortez reminded everyone to support the Taste of Covina which will take place on June 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. She also wished everyone a Happy 4th of July, adding that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Santa Ana Police Officers Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana.
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 in memory of El Monte Police Officers — Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, 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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Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved this 5th day of July, 2022:
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