MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 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
Mayor Cortez called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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 and City Treasurer Neil Polzin.
Elected Members Absent: None.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Allen.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Ron Butler.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week - 2nd week of October.
Mayor Cortez recognized Code Enforcement Officers Jennifer McDowell and Ben Romero and Community Development Director Lee for the work code enforcement does. Mayor Cortez read the proclamation into record.
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Community Development Director Lee thanked Mayor Cortez and the Council for recognizing the ,,,, often, unappreciated work of Code Enforcement Officers McDowell and Romero.
B. High School Voter Initiative Drawing
Mayor Cortez provided a brief background on the High School Voter Initiative Program and recognized City Clerk Aleman for taking the lead on this project. City Clerk Aleman thanked the Council for their support and had them draw winning names. He then read the names aloud.
Councilmember King offered a $25 prize to the first name picked from Covina High and Northview High. Councilmember Delgado offered to match the prize money.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gil Nelsen provided public comment on behalf of Christina Shea, former Mayor of Irvine, regarding questionable activities of former Councilmember Jorge Marquez and the Citizens for Ethical New Leadership Opposing Larry Agran for City Council 2022 PAC.
Gil Nelson and Harvey Liss also provided comments regarding Jorge Marquez and the Citizens for Ethical New Leadership Opposing Larry Agran for City Council 2022 PAC.
Veronica Marquez spoke in defense of former Councilmember Marquez.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember King and Councilmember Linares provided comments speaking highly of their time working with Councilmember Marquez and noted the separation of public office and private lives.
Councilmember Delgado thanked Police Chief Povero and his staff for putting together National Night Out. He also commented on his attendance at the Project 29:11 Dinner and Fundraiser held on October 11th. Councilmember Delgado also thanked Michael Cabral and the Cypress Elementary School PTA for inviting him to the Walk to School Day on October 5th. He also thanked the Code Enforcement Department for their work and stated the City is proud to have them. He then also provided positive comments on behalf of former Councilmember Marquez.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen spoke of his time mentoring and working with former Councilmember Marquez. He also thanked the Code Enforcement Department for being the unsung heroes helping to handle the quality of life issues around the City. He then commented on his attendance at the Project 29:11 dinner and auction. Mayor Pro Tem Allen noted that he and Councilmember King were wearing pink in support of the fight against breast cancer and mentioned that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He then thanked Mayor Cortez for helping put together Waterfest and helping the San Gabriel Valley save water.
Mayor Cortez also thanked the Police Department staff for putting together a wonderful National Night Out. She also echoed positive comments regarding former Councilmember Marquez and the separation of public and private business. She also invited the community to join the YWCA on Wednesday, October 19th, for their Community Candlelight Vigil and Resource Fair from 4:30 COUNCIL/CSA/CPFA/CHA MINUTES Page 2 of 10 Tuesday, October 18, 2022
p.m. — 7 p.m. She added there will be game booths, food, a vigil for victims of domestic violence, honoring those that have survived, and remembering those who have been lost.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello informed the community of the Howl -o -ween event taking place Saturday, October 22nd, where a costume contest will be held for dogs, and more events to come in the downtown the following weekend. He also provided updates on paving projects taking place on Grand Avenue and Citrus Avenue.
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 requested item CC 4 be pulled and Mayor Cortez indicated public comment was received for item CC 9 and requested it also be pulled from consent.
A motion was made by Councilmember King seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to approve Consent Calendar items CC 1 through 3, CC 5 through 8, and CC 10 through 16.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar items CC 1 through 3, CC 5 through 8, and CC 10 through 16 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 September 20, 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 October 4, 2022, Special Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
CC 3. City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency approved Payment of Demands in the amount of $4,948,970.72.
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.
CC 6. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-108 authorizing the destruction of obsolete records in the Administrative Services (Finance and Human Resources), Parks & COUNCIL/CSA/CPFA/CHA MINUTES Page 3 of 10 Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Recreation/Library Services, Public Works, and City Clerk/Records Management Departments.
CC 7. City Council approved Contract Service Agreement for On -Call Contractor Services Related to the Maintenance and Repair of City Structures and Facilities and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
CC 8. City Council accepted the work performed by Steven Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for Grand Avenue Water Main Replacement Project — Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion CC 10. City Council approved plans and specifications for the City -Wide Manhole/Trench Adjustment Project — Project No S2301, Awarded Contract to GRBCON, Inc. for an Amount Not -to -Exceed $125,850, authorized the City Manager to execute contract, and authorized an amount of $10,000 (10%) as a contingency to cover unforeseen construction expenses.
CC 11. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-112 authorizing an increase to the FY 22- 23 Community Development Block Grant "Residential Rehabilitation Program," Project D96164-22, and Amending the FY 2022-2023 Community Development Budget to reflect these changes; and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute documents related to the FY 2022-2023 CDBG funds CC 12. City Council adopted Resolutions CC 2022-110 and 2022-111 relating to the Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1, Declaring Intention to Authorize Annexation, Adopting Boundary Map, and Setting the Public Hearing Date for December 6, 2022 (155 E. Covina Boulevard, Covina//Annexation 32)
CC 13. City Council awarded Contract for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Preventative Maintenance and Repairs at City Facilities to Control Air Enterprises, LLC for a five-year period between November 1, 2022 and June 30, 2027, for an amount not -to -exceed $210,162.55.
CC 14. City Council approved recommendation from the Traffic & Parking Advisory Commission for Speed Hump Installation on East Ruddock Street from North Banna Avenue to North Reeder Avenue
CC 15. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-113, declaring its intention to Form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and Establishing the Covina EIFD Public Financing Authority (PFA); and authorizing certain other actions related thereto.
CC 16. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-114, adopting requirements established by the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program for City Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Projects.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
CC 4. Approval of Addendum No. 2 to the Transfer Agreement between Los Angeles County Flood Control District and City of Covina for the Safe, Clean Water Regional Program COUNCIL/CSA/CPFA/CHA MINUTES Page 4 of 10 Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution CC 2022-107 authorizing the City Manager to execute Addendum No. 2 of the Transfer Agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Flood Control District and City of Covina for the FY23 Safe Clean Water — Regional Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen complemented staff on securing grant funding for the water shed project.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, seconded by Councilmember King, to approve Consent Calendar item CC 4 as presented.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar item CC 4 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CC 9. Confirm and Approve City Council's Appointments to Various City of Covina Boards and Commissions
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the City Council's reappointments to various City of Covina Boards and Commissions.
City Treasurer Polzin commented on the issues of quorum and maintaining the status quo for the Finance Advisory Commission.
A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, to approve Consent Calendar item CC 9 as presented.
Motion approved by roll can vote for Consent Calendar item CC 9 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1.
City Initiated Zoning Code Amendments (ZCA) 22-005, Requesting Amendments to Chapters 17.42, 17.44, 17.26, and 17.78.160 of the Zoning Code and, Planned Community Development Modifications (PCDM) 22-002 and (PCDM) 22-003 Amending PCD 79-001 Relating to Monument Signs and PCD 98-001 Relating to Conditional Use Permits, and Finding that the Proposed Amendments and Modifications are Exempt from CEQA
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Councilmember Linares recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest regarding signage ,.., for Arrow Lodge Brewing and left the chamber at 8:22 p.m.
Mayor Cortez opened the public hearing.
A brief introduction was provided by Community Development Director Lee and a presentation was made by Senior Planner Mercy Lugo.
There were questions and comments from Council included the content and aesthetics of window art, conditional use permits for barbershops and beauty salons, and remaining competitive to attract businesses.
There were no public comments; therefore, Mayor Cortez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, to:
1. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce the first reading of Ordinance 22-15 entitled, An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, adopting Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 22-05, by amending chapters 17.42 (C -3A Regional or Community Shopping Center Commercial Zone) reclassifying "barber and/or beauty shop use" as a "permitted use", Chapter 17.44 (C-4 Commercial Highway Zone) allowing wall signs abutting an alley or parking lot, Chapter 17.26 (R-1 7,500 Single Family Residential Zone) allowing (1) second floor storage above garages and (2) residential additions to align with existing residential structures within the 25 -foot rear yard setback area and, Chapter
17.78.160 (Variance for Minor Deviation) to eliminate Section 17.78.160(a)(5) regarding (RD) Multi -Family Code Section, of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code, and making findings under CEQA guidelines section 15061(b)(3); and
2. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance 22-16 entitled, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, approving Planned Community Development Modification (PCDM) 22-003, by amending Planned Community Development PCD 79-001 (Ordinance No. 79-1403) to allow free-standing monument signs pursuant to Chapter 17.44.210 (C-4) Commercial Highway Zone and, amending window covering standards, within the Arrow -Grand Business Park, and making findings under CEQA guidelines section 15061(b)(3); and
3. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance 22-17 entitled, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Covina, California, approving Planned Community Development Modification (PCDM) 22-003, by amending Planned Community Development PCD 98-001 (Ordinance No. 98-1831) to allow drive-throughs, restaurants, breweries, with on -sale alcohol as a conditionally permitted use, modification of the approved provisional site plan to allow an additional retail pad, the adjusting of required parking standards within the Covina Technology Center, and making findings under CEQA guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing 1 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: LINARES
ABSENT: NONE
City Attorney Lee read the titles of Ordinances 22-15, 22-16, and 22-17 into record.
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Councilmember Linares returned to the dais at 8:52 p.m.
PH 2. City Council to hold a public hearing to consider the following:
1. Ordinance 22-12, Approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 22-03 by Adding Chapter 17.59 (Mixed -Use Overlay District) and Chapter 17.31 (Affordable Housing Mixed -Use Overlay District) to Title 17 of the Covina Municipal Code, Establishing New Regulations Regarding Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses, Objective Development and Design Standards, Application, Review and Approval Requirements, and Appeal Procedures for Future Mixed -Use Developments in the City; and
2. Ordinance 22-13, Approving Zone Change (ZCH) 22-03 and Amending the City's Official Zoning Map by Adding MUOD to 85 parcels and AHMUOD to 63 Parcels Within the 13 Project Areas Throughout the City and Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 20220600187). Exhibit A Contains the List of Assessor Parcel Numbers for Zone Change 22-03, and
3. Ordinance 22-14, Approving Zone Change (ZCH) 22-06 and Amending the City's Official Zoning Map to Change the Zoning from C -P, Commercial, Administrative, and Professional Office Zone to RD Residential Zone (Multi -family), Consistent with the Existing General Plan Designation of High -Density Residential and Approving a Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review (CEQA), for Property Located at 544 E. Rue Royal Street, APN: 8429-035-015
Mayor Cortez opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Planning Consultant Fong.
Questions included Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements, developer incentives, and policy compliance.
There were no public comments; therefore, Mayor Cortez closed the public hearing.
Additional comments were made regarding the RHNA housing quotas, water resources, and kudos to staff.
A motion was made by Councilmember Linares, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to:
1. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance 22-12 entitled, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 22-03 by adding Chapter 17.59 (Mixed -Use Overlay District) and Chapter 17.31 (Affordable Housing Mixed -Use Overlay District) to Title 17 of the Covina Municipal Code, establishing new regulations regarding permitted and conditionally permitted uses, objective development and design standards, application, review and approval requirements, and appeal procedures for future mixed-use developments in the City; and
2. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance 22-13 entitled, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina California, approving Zone Change (ZCH) 22-03 and amending the City's Official Zoning Map by adding MUOD to 85 parcels and AHMUOD to 63 parcels within the 13 Project Areas throughout the City COUNCIL/CSA/CPFA/CFIA MINUTES Page 7 of 10 Tuesday, October 18, 2022
and approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 20220600187). Exhibit A contains the list of Assessor Parcel Numbers for Zone Change 22-03; and
3. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance 22-14 entitled, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, approving Zone Change (ZCH) 22-06 and amending the City's Official Zoning Map to change the zoning from C -P, Commercial, Administrative, and Professional Office Zone to RD Residential Zone (Multi -family), consistent with the existing General Plan Designation of High - Density Residential and approving a Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review (CEQA), for property located at 544 E. Rue Royal Street, APN: 8429-035-015.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing 2 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Attorney Lee read the titles of Ordinances 22-12, 22-13, and 22-14 into record.
PH 3. General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-01, a Comprehensive Update to the Housing Element of the Covina General Plan for the 2021-2029 Period Mayor Cortez opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Lee noted that written comment received regarding instituting a local hire policy was also provided at the Planning Commission meeting. Staff was directed to investigate the matter and return it to the Planning Commission for further discussion and potential recommendation to the City Council.
The agenda report was provided by Housing Element Consultant Jim Douglas.
Mayor Pro Tem Allen inquired about large care facilities.
There were no public comments; therefore, Mayor Cortez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to adopt Resolution CC 2022-109 approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) 22-01 for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update; and make a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Motion approved by roll call vote for Public Hearing 3 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONTINUED BUSINESS — None.
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NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Covina Irrigating Company — Board of Directors Representatives Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council provide further direction related to the City's representatives to the Covina Irrigating Company ("CIC") Board of Directors and authorize the City Manager or designee to represent the City at the CIC Annual Shareholders meeting on October 20, 2022.
The agenda report was provided by Public Works Director Bullington.
In response to inquiries from Councilmember King and Mayor Cortez, Public Works Director Bullington explained the reason that the City has four board seats when it had previously held five.
Mary Bonner provided public comment regarding water bill due dates and late fees. Jorge Marquez also provided public comment regarding his interest in serving on the CIC board and his qualifications.
Discussion from Council included potential nominations, increasing dialog between the Covina Irrigating Company and Council, and evolving issues in water.
A motion was made by Councilmember Linares, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to appoint Lynda Noriega, Jorge Marquez, Kevin Stapleton, and Michael Touhey to the Covina Irrigating Company Board of Directors.
A second motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, to appoint Lynda Noriega, Rich Jett, Kevin Stapleton, and Michael Touhey to the Covina Irrigating Company Board of Directors.
City Attorney Lee clarified that Councilmember Linares' motion was made first and will be voted on first and the second motion will only be voted on if the first motion fails.
Motion approved by roll call vote to appoint Lynda Noriega, Jorge Marquez, Kevin Stapleton, and Michael Touhey to the Covina Irrigating Company Board of Directors:
AYES: DELGADO, LINARES, CORTEZ
NOES: KING, ALLEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Mayor Prop Tem Allen, to authorize the City Manager or designee to represent the City at the CIC Annual Shareholders meeting on October 20, 2022.
Motion approved by roll call vote to authorize the City Manager or designee to represent the City at the CIC Annual Shareholders meeting on October 20, 2022:
AYES: DELGADO, KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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ADJOURNMENT
At 10:04 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority, to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 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:
Fabian Ve =�
Deputy City Clerk
Approved this 1st day of November, 2022:
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