CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
November 21, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Patricia Cortez
Councilmember Hector Delgado
Councilmember Victor Linares
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair John C. King
Mayor/Chair Walter Allen, III
Staff Present:
Staff Absent:
City Manager Chris Marcarello
Police Chief David Povero
Community Development Director Brian Lee
Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo
Chief Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
City Clerk Drew Aleman (Elected Member)
City Treasurer Neil Polzin (Elected Member)
City Attorney Candice K. Lee
Administrative Services Director Anita Agramonte
Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans Public Works Director Andy Bullington
1 CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION - WAS NOT HELD
JOINT MEETING —OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Allen called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3. ROLL CALL
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Cortez.
5. INVOCATION
Given by Mayor Pro Tem King.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.a Senator Susan Rubio Legislative Update
California State Senator Susan Rubio provided an overview of the legislative accomplishments achieved recently. Senator Rubio also invited the community to her Holiday Reception Toy Drive on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. at the Covina Woman's Club.
Comments from the City Council included thanks to Senator Rubio for her efforts in the community, appreciation for her hard work including the funding secured for several projects within the City, and thanks for her legislative support for addressing homelessness, infrastructure, transportation, law enforcement agencies, and victims of domestic violence and child endangerment.
6.b High School Voter Registration Raffle
The presentation was postponed to a future City Council meeting.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Wiard thanked the City Council for the invocation and provided suggestions on improving the Pickleball classes being offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.
8. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember Cortez thanked City staff and the Christmas Parade Committee for their work with the Christmas Tree Lighting event that took place on November l7th and noted that the downtown looks phenomenal.
Councilmember Linares thanked City Manager Marcarello and City staff for the decorations placed around the downtown area. He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reminded the community that services are available to avoid driving under the influence while celebrating.
2 Mayor Pro Tem King gave kudos to the Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans, the Parks & Recreation staff, Police Chief Povero, the Police Department staff, and the Public Works staff for their contribution to the Christmas Tree Lighting event and stated his excitement for the Christmas Parade. Mayor Pro Tem King also requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of his recently passed mother, Betty King, who, alongside his father, taught him what community is and what it means to serve.
Mayor Allen thanked Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans, Parks & Recreation Supervisors Melody Hynes and Krystal Smith, Public Works Director Buffington, the Public Works Department, Police Chief Povero, and the Police Department for creating a joyous occasion unlike anything before. He also gave kudos to City Manager Marcarello, Deputy City Manager Carrillo, and the entire City of Covina staff for working hard to make good things happen and gave a thank you on behalf of the City Council.
Mayor Allen thanked Community Development Director Lee and his team for working through the complex issues and making the zoning code more accessible, simple, and business friendly. Mayor Allen also invited the community and surrounding community the 72nd Annual Covina Christmas Parade on December 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Lastly, he wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and a prosperous Christmas season.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello expressed appreciation on behalf of staff for the City Council's leadership and dedication to the City.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
10.a Minutes
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Approve the Minutes of the November 7, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (5 to 0)
10.b Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $2,725,251.49.
Approved (5 to 0)
10.c City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended October 31, 2023 Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Receive and File.
Approved (5 to 0)
3 10.d Adopt Ordinance 23-09, Approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 23-03 and Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
That the City Council adopt Ordinance 23-09, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 23-3 by amending Site Plan Review Chapter 17.64 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code in its entirety and replacing with new Chapter 17.64, Section 17.64.010 through Section 17.64.160, and making a determination of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act".
Approved (5 to 0)
10.e Adopt Ordinance 23-10 approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 23-4 and to Find the Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to be Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Adopt Ordinance 23-10 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, Approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 23-4 by Amending Various Sections of Chapter 17.04 Definitions and Standards, Chapter 17.06 Zones and Map, Chapter 17.08 E-5 Estate Residential Zone (Single -Family Estate), Chapter
17.28 Rd Residential Zone (Multi -Family), Chapter 17.38 C-2 Commercial Zone (Neighborhood Shopping Center), Chapter 17.42 C -3a Commercial Zone (Regional or Community Shopping Center), Chapter 17.44 C-4 Commercial Zone (Highway), Chapter 17.46 C-5 Commercial Zone (Specified Highway), Chapter 17.54 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone, Chapter 17.62 Conditional Use Permits, Chapter 17.72 Off -Street Parking and Loading, and Chapter 17.81 Historic Preservation, of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code, and Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act".
Approved (5 to 0)
10.f Proposed Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PCAM, LLC (dba Parking Company of America) to Increase Fiscal Year 2023-24 Compensation for the Transit Operations Services Covina Dial -A - Ride Program
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
1. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with PCAM, LLC (dba Parking Company of America) for a new not -to -exceed amount of $476,924 for the FY 2023-2024 Transit Operations Services Covina Dial -A - Ride Program; and
4 2. Adopt Resolution CC 2023-108 appropriating $20,000 from available Proposition A Fund Balance.
Approved (5 to 0)
10.g Bus Shelter Installation Project — Award of Contract to FS Contractors, Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
1. Award the contract for the Bus Shelter Installation Project to FS Construction, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in an amount not -to -exceed $150,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2023-107 Appropriating $50,000 from available Proposition A Fund Balance.
Approved (5 to 0)
10.h Toshiba Copier Lease Agreement
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
1. Approve Toshiba Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement and related documents.
Approved (5 to 0)
10.i Lease Agreement for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) from Flock Group Inc
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Approve a 5 -year lease for Automated License Plate Reader Cameras from Flock Group Inc., in an amount not to exceed $265,000 based on the sole source purchasing process noted in CMC Section 2.20.080 (b)(1) - Sole Source Purchases.
Approved (5 to 0)
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a
Resolution SA 2023-03 and Resolution CC 2023-109 Relating to the Execution and Delivery of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for Property Located at 602- 626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Avenue
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem King, Community Development Director Lee informed the City Council that the parking lot adjacent to the parcels are owned by the dealership and will not affect the action being proposed.
Councilmember Cortez asked staff if the purchase would affect the City's goals for financial reserve levels to which City Manager Marcarello responded that the 5 prepayment from the lessee and return of tax collection from the State will help mitigate the fiscal impact to the City.
There were no public comments.
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Linares
Adopt Successor Agency Resolution SA 2023-03 authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase and sale agreement regarding the Successor Agency's sale of property to the City of Covina located at 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street, APN 8451-001-911 and 8451-001-906 in the City of Covina, finding that such authorization is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and taking related actions; and, Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2023-109 Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for the Sale of Property Owned by the Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency located at 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street, APN 8451-001-911 and 8451-001- 906 in the City of Covina, finding that such authorization is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and taking related actions.
Approved (5 to 0)
11.b
Resolution CC 2023-110, Resolution CC 2023-111, and Resolution SA 2023-04 with Respect to the Partial Funding and Subsequent Leasing of the Property Located at 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street The agenda report was provided by Community Development Director Lee.
There were no public comments.
Motion made by: Councilmember Cortez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
1. Approve Resolution CC 2023-110 Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Lease by and Between the City of Covina, as Landlord, and WB COVINA- KI, LLC, as Tenant, with Respect to Property Located in the City of Covina at 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street (APN No. 8451- 001-911 and 8451-001-906), Finding that Such Authorization is Exempt from Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act, and Taking Related Actions;
2. Approve Resolution CC 2023-111, Authorizing Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget to Appropriate $2,710,000 from the City of Covina General Fund and $2,400,000 from an advanced leased payment from WB COVINA-KI, LLC for the Purpose of Funding the Purchase of 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street (APN No. 8451-001-911 and 8451-001-906), located in the City of Covina; and
3. Approve Resolution SA 2023-04, Authorizing Amending the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Operating Budget for the Purpose of Receiving and Expending $5,110,000 in Sales Proceeds Related to the Sale of 602-626 South Citrus 6 Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street (APN No. 8451-001-911 and 8451-001- 906.
Approved (5 to 0)
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:20 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority adjourned in memory of Betty King to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, 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.
Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Walter Allen III, Mayor/Chair
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