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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7,2023
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 6:37 p.m. with all Councilmembers present, except for Councilmember Linares and Mayor Cortez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS—None.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Allen recessed the Council to Closed Session at 6:38 p.m. for the following:
A. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of case: Kimberly Pfrimmer v. City of Covina, et al; Case No.: 19STCV46235
RECONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cortez called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:35 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, City Treasurer Neil Polzin.
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, and Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Led by Mayor Cortez.
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INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain David Truax.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lee announced that direction was given to staff and no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Southern California Gas Company Update
Bob Cruz, Southern California Gas Company, provided information regarding gas bill credits, statuses regarding disconnects, bill assistance, and tips on how to save on gas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Richard Darkhorse, Director of the American Legion Riders for the American Legion Post 755, introduced himself and the organization and stated that their mission is to help support veterans in any way possible. Mr. Darkhorse expressed his and the organizations excitement to be able to — assist the City at future events.
Mike Prager commented regarding his opposition to the Covina Townhomes Planned Community Development Modification 22-1, which will appear before the Planning Commission on February 14, 2023.
Neil Polzin commented regarding his opposition to Consent Calendar Item CC 9, recommending approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the Masonic Center for Youth and Families, and recommended the City provide an alternative service for secular youths.
Charlie Bell congratulated the City on the acquisition of the Covina Theater, stated his support for New Business Item NB 1 regarding the partnership between the City and the Laugh Factory, and expressed his excitement moving forward.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember King displayed the new design of the Covina Library card and encouraged residents to renew their library cards. He also commented on his attendance at the Black History Month Celebration hosted by the Covina Library and recommended the community visit the library to view the Black representation display that will be out all month.
Councilmember Linares commented on update he had been given regarding providing AR testing —
at the Covina Library by a member of the Library Board of Trustees and requested staff provide more information.
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Councilmember Delgado thanked Senior Management Analyst Alana Spector for her leadership in the city's Homeless Count and City Engineer Rafael Fajardo for the tree installed along Chester —
Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Allen commented on his attendance at the Independent Contract Cities Association Public Safety Seminar and the education provided regarding the stigma surrounding domestic violence,the introduction of the new Los Angeles County Sheriff, and the dos and don'ts regarding media communications. He also congratulated the newly elected members of the Covina Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Cortez stated how fortunate the City is to have domestic violence resources through the Covina Police Department and the YWCA.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello informed the community of road construction work being completed on Citrus Ave beginning February 8th and extending until February 17th. He also mentioned that the City is in the process of finalizing a deal to have Jumping Jack Flash perform at the Covina Center for Performing Arts on March 4th
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cortez requested item CC 3 be pulled and Councilmember Linares requested item CC 9 be — pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to approve Consent Calendar items CC 1, CC 2, CC 4 through CC 8, CC 10, and CC 11 as presented.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar CC 1, CC 2, CC 4 through CC 8, CC 10, and CC 11 as presented:
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 January 17, 2023, 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 the Payment of Demands in the amount of$3,039,039.46.
CC 4. City Council:
1. Accepted the work performed by E.C. Construction, Co.; and — 2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Cougar Park Parking Improvement Project.
CC 5. City Council:
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1. Accepted the work performed by Gentry Brothers, Inc. and Greentech Landscape, Inc.; and
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2. Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Miscellaneous Repair Concrete Project—321 E. Front Street.
CC 6. City Council adopted Resolution CC 2023-06 amending the policies of the Traffic & Parking Advisory Commission as follows:
1. Rename the Traffic & Parking Advisory Commission to Transportation & Mobility Advisory Commission; and
2. Change the current meeting time from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm every second Tuesday of the month.
CC 7. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with BOSS Janitorial Services, Inc.
CC 8. City Council approved the Traffic Commission's recommendation to add the installation of All-Way Stop Intersection at Workman Avenue at eastbound/westbound San Antonio Drive and Eastland Mall Shopping Center private driveway between Citrus Avenue and Barranca Avenue.
CC 10. City Council approved the Second Amendment to the agreement with Professional Account Management LLC for a one (1) year extension to provide parking citation processing and collection services; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment.
— CC 11. City Council:
1. Adopted City Resolution CC 2023-07, declaring intention to authorize the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services); and
2. Adopted City Resolution CC 2023-08, adopting boundary map showing territory proposed to be annexed in the future to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
CC 3. Approve and Make AB 361 Findings for Special Brown Act Requirements for Teleconference Meetings
Staff Recommendation:
Approve and make 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 as follows: (1) the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency; and (2) the emergency directly impacts the ability of the members of the public to meet safely.
Mayor Cortez requested the item not be passed as the state emergency order is set to expire at the end of the month.
Discussion included public participation via Zoom,alternative regulations for remote participation for City Council, and the use of AB 361 findings and rules by other boards and commissions.
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A motion was made by Mayor Cortez, seconded by Councilmember King, to discontinue AB 361 Findings for Special Brown Act Requirements for Teleconference Meetings effective following the February 8, 2023, Finance Advisory Committee Meeting.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar item CC 3 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING,LINARES,ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CC 9. Professional Services Agreement with Masonic Center for Youth and Families Staff Recommendation:
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Masonic Center for Youth and Families for clinical and social services.
In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Linares, City Manager Marcarello and Police Chief Povero provided background on the services proposed and confirmed that religious affiliation was not required to receive services. Mayor Pro Tern Allen provided comments in support of the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Allen, seconded by Mayor Cortez, to approve Consent ,_„ Calendar item CC 9 as presented.
Motion approved by roll call vote for Consent Calendar item CC 9 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO, KING,LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Consideration of Management and Operations Agreement for the Covina Center for the Performing Arts
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the proposed management and operations agreement with The Laugh Factory Covina LLC for a five-year term with optional extension terms and make a determination that the action is exempt under CEQA.
The agenda report was provided by City Manager Marcarello, Community Development Director Lee, and Deputy City Manager Carrillo.
--. Questions from Council included the price of the backdrop, excess noise from neighboring businesses, maintenance of the air conditioning system, the status of the first-floor restaurant,the requirement of an event permit, lease agreement for current tenants, and the $2 ticket fee.
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Harry Basil, representative for The Laugh Factory, LLC, answered questions provided by the City Council
Rene Martinez of Al Party Rentals and board member of the Covina Chamber of Commerce expressed his excitement and support for the partnership.
Additional discussion topics between the City Council and Mr. Basil included the risks for the City and the excitement of moving forward.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, seconded by Councilmember Linares, to approve the proposed management and operations agreement with The Laugh Factory Covina LLC for a five-year term with optional extension terms and made determination that the action is exempt under CEQA.
Motion approved by roll call vote for New Business item NB 1 as follows:
AYES: DELGADO,KING, LINARES, ALLEN, CORTEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:13 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority adjourned to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 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 Vele , eputy City Clerk
Approved this 7th day of March, 2023:
Patkicia Corte ayor hair
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