Regular City Council Joint Meeting - April 18, 2023
1. CLOSED SESSION - WAS NOT HELD
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
2. CALL TO ORDER
Council/Agency/Authority Members: Patricia Cortez, Hector Delgado, Victor Linares, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair John C. King, and Mayor/Chair Walter Allen, III
3. ROLL CALL
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Cortez
5. INVOCATION
Given by Chuck Cannizzaro
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Donate Life Month Proclamation
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
To address the Council/Agency/Authority please complete a yellow speaker request card located at the entrance and give it to the City Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. Those wishing to speak on a
LISTED AGENDA
ITEM will be heard when that item is addressed. Those wishing to speak on an item
NOT ON THE AGENDA
will be heard at this time. State Law prohibits the Council/Agency/Authority Members from taking action on any item not on the agenda. Individual speakers are limited to five minutes each, unless, for good cause, the Mayor/Chairperson amends the time limit.
8. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Council/Agency/Authority Members wishing to make any announcements of public interest or to request that specific items be added to future Council/Agency/Authority agendas may do so at this time.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under consent calendar are considered routine, and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council/Agency/Authority votes on them, unless a member of the Council/Agency/Authority requests a specific item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
10.a
Minutes
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - REG CC_Apr04_2023.pdf
Minutes of April 03_2023.docx
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the April 4, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
10.b
Payment of Demands
1. Payment of Demands March 17, 2023 - March 30, 2023.pdf
2. Attachment A - Check Register March 17, 2023 - March 30, 2023.pdf Payment of Demands 3/17/23 through 3/31/23
Attachment A - Check Register
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $1,714,066.12
10.c
City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended March 31, 2023
1. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended March 31, 2023.pdf
2. Investment Report - March 2023 All Attachments (2).pdf Investment Report - Month ended 3/31/23
Investment Report - March 2023
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and File.
10.d
Purchase Agreement for Building Maintenance Division and Parks & Recreation Department – 3 Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans
1. Purchase Agreement for Building Maintenance Division and Parks and Recreation Department - 3 Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans.pdf
2. Attachment A - National Auto Fleet Group Quotes.pdf
Purchase Agreement for Building Maint
Attachment A - National Auto Fleet quotes
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of three (3) 2023 Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans in an amount not-to-exceed $188,278.14.
10.e
Resolution CC 2023-22, Authorizing the Application for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Funds (Green Schoolyards Planning Grant) from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire)
1. 2023 0418 Cal Fire Grant Application .pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-22.pdf
2023 0418 Cal Fire Grant Application
Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-22
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution CC 2023-22.
10.f
Resolution CC 2023-26, Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget and Approving an Appropriation of $315,000 as per a Development Agreement with PS Southern California One, Inc., and Making a Determination of Exemption from CEQA
1. 2023 0418 Budget Appropriation as Part of Development Agreement with PS Southern California One.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-26.pdf
2023 0418 Budget Appropriation
Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-26
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution CC 2023-26.
10.g
Resolution CC 2023-24 Approving and Recordation of Tract No. 83343 (Century Communities) Located at 155 E. Covina Boulevard
1. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-24.pdf
2. Attachment B - Subdivision Improvement Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment C - Tract Map.pdf
4. Resolution Approving Recordation of Tract No. 83343 (Century Communities) Located at 155 E Covina Blvd.pdf Resolution Approving Recordation
Attachment C - Tract Map
Attachment B Subdivision map
Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-24
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution CC 2023-24 approving the recordation of Tract No. 83343 (Century Communities) located at 155 E. Covina Boulevard.
10.h
Adopt Joint Tax Sharing Resolution Approving and Accepting Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenues Resulting from Annexation of Specific Property Located at 1071 E. Covina Hills Road into Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 22
1. Adopt Joint Tax Sharing Resolution - 1071 E Covina Blvd.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-25.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt the joint tax sharing resolution, City Council Resolution CC 2023-25 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from the annexation of a specific property located at 1071 E. Covina Hills Road into Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 22.
10.i
2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
1. 2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Los Angeles.pdf
2. 22 State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Los Angeles.pdf
3. Attachment A - Subrecipient Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2023-28 (1).pdf
Staff Recommendation:
1. Approve and sign the 2022 State Homeland Security Program Sub-recipient Agreement between the County of Los Angeles the City of Covina;
2. Approve the purchase of Motorola radio equipment offered through the reimbursable State of California FY 2022 Homeland Security Program (SHSP); and
3. Adopt Resolution CC 2023-28 to increase the Police Department's 2022-23 budget by $45,577 resulting from the 2022 Homeland Security Grant award.
10.j
City-Wide Sidewalk Repair Project – Award of Contract to FS Contractors, Inc. for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $267,770
1. City Wide Sidewalk Repair Project – Award of Contract .pdf
2. Attachment A - Bid Analysis.pdf
3. Attachment B - Bid, FS Constractors Inc.pdf
4. Attachment C - Construction Contract.pdf
5. Attachment D - Resolution CC 2023-27.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve plans and specifications for the City-Wide Sidewalk Repair Project; Aw
ard a contract for the City-Wide Sidewalk Repair Project to FS Contractors, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in an amount not-to-exceed $267,770 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; Authorize a contingency amount of $10,000 for any unforeseen construction expenses.
Adopt Resolution CC 2023-27 appropriating $27,915 from Measure M FY2023 operating budget to the City-Wide Sidewalk Repair Project.
ITEM PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
10.k
Consideration of an Update and Renewal to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Covina and Willdan Financial Services for Special District Administration, Bond Disclosure Services, and Annexation Services
1. Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-29.pdf
3. Attachment B - Willdan Professional Services Agreement, Scope of Work and Proposal.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Item recommendation amended as follows:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for Special District Administration, Bond Disclosure Services, and Annexation Services and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement and related documents; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2023-29 to amend the FY 22-23 Community Facilities District (2007-1) budget to increase the Consulting and Legal expenditure budgets; and
3. That next year an RFP process is initiated for these services.
10.l
Professional Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing, LLC for Printing and Binding Services for the City of Covina’s Quarterly Newsletter Publication
1. Advantage Mailing LLC Professional Services Agreement 2023.pdf
2. Advantage Printing Agreement 2023.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing, LLC.
10.m
Consideration of Resolution CC 2023-30, Revising the Date and Time of the First Public Hearing of the Public Financing Authority of the Covina Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District
1. Revision of the Date and Time of the First Public Hearing of the Public Financing Authority of the Covina EIFD(1).pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-30(1).pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution CC 2023-30 revising the date and time of the first Public Hearing of the Public Financing Authority of the Covina Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District.
10.n
Resolution CC 2023-31, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Covina Authorizing the City to Enter into the Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding Allocating S
1. Opioid Settlement Report.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-31.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution CC 2023-31, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Covina Authorizing the City to Enter into the Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding Allocating Settlement Proceeds, and Authorize Entry Into the Memorandum of Understanding With the Attorney General and Authorize the City Manager to Take All Actions Necessary and Convenient to Implement the Settlements.
10.o
Appropriation for Public Safety Facility Repairs and Contract Emergency Planning Services
1. Appropriation for Public Safety Facility Repairs.pdf
2. Attachment A- Resolution CC 2023-32.pdf
3. Attachment B - Estimates.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution CC 2023-32, authorizing appropriations from the City’s allotment of American Rescue Plan Act funds to complete certain public safety facility repairs and emergency services planning functions.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.a
Planned Community Development Modification 22-1
1. 23 0418 Planned Community Development Modification 22-01.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 23-03.pdf
3. Attachment B - 1977 PC Minutes.pdf
4. Attachment C - Exhibits with Inserts Covina Town Homes (PCDM 22-1).pdf
5. Attachment D - SR for Covina TownHomes (PCDM 22-1) FINAL.pdf Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council approve Planned Community Development Modification (PCD) 22-01 and introduce Ordinance CC 23-03, entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Approving Planned Community Development Modification (PCDM) 22-01 as Modified and Amending the Covina Townhomes Planned Community Development (PCD) 77-002 District Overlay Zone by Modifying Condition of Approval No. 4 and Adding Numbers 12 and 13 Under Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1374, and Making a Finding of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines”.
11.b
Ordinance 23-04 – An Ordinance of the City of Covina adding Chapter 5.89 to Title 5, Amending Section 5.24.100, and Repealing Section 10.32.150 of the Covina Municipal Code Regarding Regulations of Peddlers, Sidewalk Vendors and Mobile Food Facilities and
1. 2023 0418 Street Vendors and Mobile Food Facilities Ordinance .pdf
2. Attachment A - SB 946 Informational Handout (LA County).pdf
3. Attachment B 23-04.pdf
4. Attachment B - Ordinance 23-04.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 23-04 and making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and that no further environmental review is required.
Councilmember Cortez expressed concern regarding parameters not going far enough and stated she would like to make a substitute motion.
Considerable discussion and questions followed.
Staff Recommendation:
Considerable discussion followed with Mayor Pro Tem King and Councilmember Delgado withdrawing their motion and presenting a new motion to continue the item off calendar and direct staff to make further refinements..
11.c
Approving Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) Amendment No. 4 and Making a Determination of Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
1. Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amend No. 4.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2023-23.pdf
3. Attachment B - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-004 PC.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution CC 2023-23 approving Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) Amendment No. 4 by amending various chapters as follows: adding land use categories and establishing core downtown area prohibiting cannabis businesses in Chapter 3; clarifying residential ground floor height for Table 4-1 Building Form, and adding sign standards in Chapter 4; adding new definitions in Chapter 7; and making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and that no further environmental review is required, Guidelines Section 15162.
11.d
Introducing Ordinance 23-02 and Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act
1. Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 23-01 and Municipal Code Amendment Title 16 Subdivision.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 23-02.pdf
3. Attachment B - Planning Commission Resolution 2023-003 PC.pdf
4. Attachment C - SB 9 FAQ.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 23-02 entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, to establish regulations to implement two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits in single family zones as required by Senate Bill 9 (2021-2022), by approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 23-01 to amend Title 17 (Zoning) by modifying definition section 17.04.143, single-family residential zones sections 17.08.020 (A-1), 17.10.020 (A-2), 17.12.020 (E-½), 17.14.020 (E-1), 17.20.020 (R-1-20,000), 17.22.020 (R-1-10,000), 17.24.020 (R-1-8,500) and 17.26.020 (R-1-7500) for permitted uses, and adding a new section 17.33.060 for permitted uses; and approving Municipal Code Amendment to amend Title 16 (Subdivision) by modifying Chapter 16.02, 16.04, 16.14, and adding new section 16.06, and making a determination of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority will adjourn to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for May 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. for closed session and at 7:30 p.m. for open session inside the Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 125 East College Street, Covina, California, 91723.