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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
April 18, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present:Councilmember Hector Delgado
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair John C. King
Councilmember Victor Linares
Mayor/Chair Walter Allen, III
Councilmember Patricia Cortez
Staff Present: City Clerk Drew Aleman(Elected Member) City Treasurer Neil Polzin(Elected Member)
City Manager Chris Marcarello
City Attorney Candice K. Lee
Police Chief David Povero
Administrative Services Director Anita Agramonte
Community Development Director Brian Lee
Public Works Director Andy Bullington
Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo
Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk Evelyn Leach
1 1. CLOSED SESSION -WAS NOT HELD
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
All members were present.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Cortez
5. INVOCATION
Given by Police Chaplain David Truax.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.a Donate Life Month Proclamation
Mayor Allen presented the proclamation designating April as "Donate Life Month" in the City of Covina, to Susan Lesniak, representing One Legacy.
AMIk 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Diana Mullins thanked Parks and Recreation Department for a successful Chalk Art Festival.
Sandy Fetter, representing Luminate Church, Covina, addressed Council regarding an outreach taking place on Saturday, June 10, 2023, (9 am to 1 p.m.) for a community clean up event helping seniors.
8. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem King commended Parks & Recreation for doing a great job with the Chalk Art Festival.
Mayor Allen, and Councilmembers Cortez and Delgado also commended Parks & Recreation for the Chalk Art Festival.
Mayor Allen also mentioned remembering Kay Manning. He indicated Council adjourned the last meeting in her memory and said she will be forever remembered for her tireless work on the Yellow Ribbon- Military service recognition program.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello reported that Covina Center for the Performing Arts theater will be featuring a Concert "No Duh - Tribute to No Doubt and Gwen Stefani" on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 8 p.m. He added that tickets are available online. 2 10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Cortez requested Consent Calendar item 10.k. be pulled for further discussion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem King, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to approve Consent Calendar items 10.a. through 10.j. and 10.1 through 10.o.
10.a Minutes
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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.
Approved
10.b Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of$1,714,066.12 Approved
10.c City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended March 31,2023 Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Receive and File.
Approved
10.d Purchase Agreement for Building Maintenance Division and Parks & Recreation Department—3 Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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.
Approved
3 - 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)
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution CC 2023-22.
Approved
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
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Adopt Resolution CC 2023-26.
Approved
10.g Resolution CC 2023-24 Approving and Recordation of Tract No. 83343 (Century Communities) Located at 155 E. Covina Boulevard Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Adopt Resolution CC 2023-24 approving the recordation of Tract No. 83343 (Century Communities) located at 155 E. Covina Boulevard.
Approved
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
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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.
Approved
4 10.i 2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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.
Approved
10.j City-Wide Sidewalk Repair Project—Award of Contract to FS Contractors, Inc. for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $267,770
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
1. Approve plans and specifications for the City-Wide Sidewalk Repair Project;
2. Award 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;
3. Authorize a contingency amount of$10,000 for any unforeseen construction expenses.
4. Adopt Resolution CC 2023-27 appropriating $27,915 from Measure M FY2023 operating budget to the City-Wide Sidewalk Repair Project.
Approved
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
Councilmember Cortez requested this item be pulled for further discussion.
She requested an amendment be made to the recommendation that next year an RFP process be initiated for these services.
5 .� Motion made by: Councilmember Cortez
Seconded by: Councilmember Linares
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.
Approved
10.1 Professional Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing, LLC for Printing and Binding Services for the City of Covina's Quarterly Newsletter Publication
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Advantage Mailing, LLC.
Approved
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
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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.
Approved
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
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
6 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.
Approved
10.o Appropriation for Public Safety Facility Repairs and Contract Emergency Planning Services
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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.
Approved
_/. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.a Planned Community Development Modification 22-1 Mayor Allen opened the Public Hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Planning Technician, Joshua Pereira.
Questions and discussion followed.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Allen closed the Public Hearing.
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Cortez
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".
INIMINS
Approved
7 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
Mayor Allen opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Marcarello indicated this item relates to updating the Municipal Code to conform with State requirements.
The agenda report was provided by Community Development Director Lee.
Mayor Allen closed the Public Hearing.
Public comment was given by Sergio Baraza regarding the food truck issue stating he owns 17 food trucks and 6 restaurants.
Considerable questions and discussion followed.
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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.
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Considerable discussion followed with Mayor Pro Tern King and Councilmember Delgado withdrawing their motion and presenting a new motion to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain and direct staff to make further refinements.
Approved
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) Mayor Allen opened the Public Hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Planning Consultant Fong.
There were no public comments.
Considerable questions and discussion followed.
8 Mayor Allen closed the Public Hearing and expressed his support for a majority of the amendments, however, he indicated that he would be voting no on this item due to his concerns regarding cannabis businesses.
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Linares
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.
Ayes (4): Councilmember Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair King, Councilmember Linares, and Councilmember Cortez
Noes (1): Mayor Allen
Approved (4 to 1)
11.d Introducing Ordinance 23-02 and Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act
Mayor Allen opened the Public Hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Planning Consultant Fong.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Allen closed the Public Hearing.
Motion made by: Councilmember Cortez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
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-'/2), 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.
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Approved
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:20 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 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.
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Walter Allen III, Mayor/Chair
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