MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 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 7:31 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
CLOSED SESSION — None.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hector Delgado, John C. King, Victor Linares, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Walter Allen, III, and Mayor/Chair Patricia Cortez.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Elected Members Present: City Clerk Drew Aleman.
Elected Members Absent: City Treasurer Neil Polzin.
Staff Members Present: City Manager Chris Marcarello, City Attorney Candice K. Lee, Administrative Services Director Anita Agramonte, Community Development Director Brian Lee, Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans, Public Works Director Andy Bullington, Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk Evelyn Leach, and Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Linares.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain David Truax.
PRESENTATIONS
A. DAR Constitution Week - Sept 17-23, 2022
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Mayor Cortez invited Caitlyn King, Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), members of DAR, and Councilmember King to be recognized. Mayor Cortez read a proclamation -IMI into the record which honored the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America.
She also expressed appreciation for the work DAR does to keep history alive. Councilmember King expressed his gratitude for the Constitution and the freedoms it provides.
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B. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Cortez presented a proclamation to CSO Jenica Morin from the Covina Police Department and thanked her for the work she does with the Police Department and the YWCA. Ms. Morin thanked City Council, provided information on programs offered through the YWCA, and thanked the Covina Police Department for their support.
C. National Night Out Presentation
Police Captain Ric Walczak introduced Associate Planner Stephanie Stabio, Police Lieutenant.
Ryan Davis, and Police Sergeant Tim Statler and provided a brief introduction. Associate Planner Stabio gave an overview of the programs and activities that will be held at National Night Out.
And Police Captain Walczak invited the community to join the Police Department at Heritage Park on October 4, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 for National Night Out.
D. Water Conservation and Drought Update
Mayor Cortez introduced General Manager for the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Tom Love. General Manager Love provided a presentation to update Council on the drought and water supply.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen expressed his appreciation for the Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD staff and their efforts amid the drought. In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Linares regarding rebate programs, General Manager Love informed Council of the Water Smart Home Kit aimed at helping disadvantaged communities. General Manager Love also provided further clarification on Councilmember King's comments regarding La Nina.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Diana Mullins commented on cannabis issues and what policies she would like to see in place.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember King reminded the community that September 30th will be the anniversary of the death of Officer Jordon Corder and requested that the Council adjourn in his memory.
Councilmember Delgado thanked City Clerk Aleman for his participation in the High School Voter Education and Registration Week event and being invited to speak at Northview High School regarding this program. He also discussed the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program and requested Council consider bringing a Resolution forward for approval to participate in the program.
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Mayor Pro Tem Allen stated he joined Councilmember Delgado regarding participation in the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program. He also commented on his membership of the Edison Company GAP Program and informed the public of the misinformation regarding the inability to charge electric vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Allen also commented on his attendance at the Centennial Celebration for Intercommunity Hospital.
Mayor Cortez recognized former Mayor and current CIC representative Kevin Stapleton for being present to receive the information regarding water conservation and the drought.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello requested that Public Hearing Item PH 1 be continued.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cortez asked if there were any items on the Consent Calendar that needed to be removed for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Allen asked that CC 11 be removed for further discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to approve Consent Calendar items CC 1 through CC 10 and CC 12 through 14 as presented.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar items CC 1 through 10 and CC 12 through 14 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
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 June 6, 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 $3,148,538.84.
CC 3. City Council authorized Demolition Project of 593 & 611 San Bernardino Road (former Covina Trading Post Property) and approved Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
CC 4. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-98 Approval and Recordation of Tract No. 83178 — Zest Located at 707 N. Barranca Avenue.
CC 5. City Council accepted Covina Park Improvements Project — Playground Equipment Replacement and authorized Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion.
CC 6. City Council approved request to Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of October 4, 2022.
CC 7. 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 COUNCIL/CSA/CPFA/CHA MINUTES Page 3 of 7 Tuesday, September 20, 2022
state of emergency; and (2) state and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing.
CC 8. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-100 an investment policy for the City's investment portfolio for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Successor Agency Resolution SA 2022-03 adopting an investment policy for the Agency's investment portfolio for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
CC 9. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-101 Nominating Councilmember Hector Delgado to Represent Cities with Prescriptive Water Pumping Rights as Alternate Member on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
CC 10. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-102 establishing and amending the City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedules To Establish a Deputy Director of Community Development & Building Official Job Classification and a Planning Manager Job Classification within the Mid -Management, Supervisory and Professional, and Confidential and Technical Employees Compensation Rules.
CC 12. City Council confirmed the Mayor's Appointment of Mayor Patricia Cortez to San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
CC 13. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-103 to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget to include a new deposit account agreement with Dudek, Inc. for CEQA Compliance Services and Execute Deposit Agreement with Bulletin Displays, LLC for the Receipt of Funds to be Deposited into Account 4010-0000-xxxxx-CEQA for CEQA Compliance Services for a Proposed Billboard Consisting of Two Digital Displays at 1720 E. Garvey Street.
CC 14. City Council received and filed the City of Covina Investment Report for Month ended July 31, 2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM CC 11 PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION CC 11. Report of 2022 Citywide Homeless Count Results
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the report on the 2022 Street Homeless Count.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen commented that he would like to highlight the 43% reduction in the city's homeless population, based on the count, and credited city staff and programs aimed at outreach.
He also thanked Police Captain Walczak, the Police Department, Public Works Department, and Parks & Recreation Department for their assistance and improving the quality of life for all residents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to approve Consent Calendar item CC 11 as presented.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar item CC 11 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. ITEM NOT HELD - Consideration of Resolutions CC 2022-95, CC 2022-96 and CC 2022-97, Authorizing Annexation of Territory to City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 32), and to Call and Hold a Special Election (155 E. Covina Boulevard, Covina).
PH 2. Resolution CC 2022-99, Approving Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment (CTCSPA) No. 3, Amending Various Chapters.
Mayor Cortez opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Community Development Consultant Nancy Fong.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen and Councilmember King asked about public art within the Covina Town Center Specific Plan area.
Planning Consultant Fong indicated there is currently a section on the Specific Plan that covers public art and design guidelines.
City Manager Marcarello indicated there are fees collected on projects that could be used for this purpose.
In response to an inquiry by Councilmember King regarding a 3-0-2 Planning Commission vote on this item, Community Development Consultant Fong clarified that the 3-0-2 vote was due to two absences.
There were no public comments, therefore, Mayor Cortez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Linares, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, to approve Public Hearing item PH 2 and adopt Resolution CC 2022-99 as presented.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing item PH 2 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PH 3. Consider Proposed Lease Financing Between the City and The Covina Public Financing Authority, and Issuance of a Note by The Authority, In Order to Assist the City with Financing the Acquisition of The Covina Center for The Performing Arts Located At 104 North Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA 91723.
Mayor Cortez opened the public hearing of the City of Covina and the Board of Directors of the Covina Public Financing Authority.
The agenda report was provided by City Manager Marcarello, Community Development Director Lee, and Administrative Services Director Agramonte.
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Questions from Council included loan interest rate, current sewage maintenance, use of fund revenues, potential operators, feasibility of similar enterprises, input provided by the Finance Advisory Commission, theater maintenance, and funding requirements.
There were no public comments, therefore, Mayor Cortez closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen, Councilmember Delgado, and Mayor Cortez expressed their excitement with the opportunity to move forward with the project.
In response to an inquiry by Mayor Cortez, City Attorney Lee provided recommendation for how to proceed with the votes.
A motion was made by Covina Public Financing Authority Board Member King, seconded by Board Member Delgado, to:
Adopt Resolution PFA 2022-01, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Covina Public Financing Authority, Authorizing Execution and Delivery of a Site Lease, A Lease Agreement, and Other Related Documents in Connection with the Lease Financing Arrangement with the City and Certain Other Actions Relating Thereto.
Motion approved by roll call vote for PFA 2022-01 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember King recommended Councilmember Linares and Mayor Cortez to serve on the Theater Operations Review and Selection Committee.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, to:
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2022-104, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Covina Authorizing Execution and Delivery of a Site Lease, a Lease Agreement, and Other Related Documents in Connection with the Lease Financing Arrangement with the City and Certain Other Actions Relating Thereto; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2022-105, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Covina Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget to Appropriate $1,820,000 from the Measure CC Fund and $2,750,000 from the Sewer Fund in Conjunction with other Specified Funding Sources for the Purpose of Funding the Purchase of the Covina Center for the Performing Arts Property Located at 100 —104 N. Citrus Avenue (APN: 8445-009- 043) and 110 — 112 N. Citrus Avenue (APN 8445-009-012), and Establish Fund 6400 as the Theater Fund; and
3. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement ("PSA") for the Covina Center for the Performing arts — for the Purchase of Property Located at 100-104 N. Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA 91723 (APN: 8445-009-043) between the Champion Family Foundation and the City of Covina; and
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4. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement ("PSA") for the Covina Center for the Performing Arts — for the Purchase of Property Located at 110 — 112 N. Citrus Avenue "" (APN: 8445-009-012) between the Champion Family Trust and the City of Covina.; and
5. Appoint Council Member Linares and Mayor Cortez to Serve on a Theater Operations Review and Selection Committee in Vetting Potential Operators for the CCPA.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing item PH 3 — Resolutions CC 2022- 104 and CC 2022-105, and Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Covina Center for the Performing Arts - property located at 100-104 N. Citrus; Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Covina Center for the Performing Arts — property located at 110-112 N. Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA 91723, and appointment of Council Member Linares and Mayor Cortez to Serve on a Theater Operations Review Selection Committee in Vetting Potential Operators for the CCPA as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONTINUED BUSINESS — None.
NEW BUSINESS — None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:07 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority adjourned in memory of Jordan Corder, to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., for closed session and 7:30 p.m., for open session in the Council Chamber located inside of City Hall, 125 East College Street, Covina, California, 91723.
Respectfully Submitted:
Deputy City Clerk
Approved this 18th day of October, 2022:
Pa icia • • z, . yor/Chair
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