CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
February 6, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Hector Delgado
Councilmember Victor Linares
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair John C. King
Mayor/Chair Walter Allen, III
Councilmembers Absent: 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
Community Development Director Brian Lee
Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans Public Works Director Andy Bullington
Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo
Chief Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
Staff Absent: Administrative Services Director Anita Agramonte 1 CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Allen called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Cortez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
A. Government Code § 54957.6 — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representative:
Christopher Marcarello, City Manager, Anita Agramonte, Administrative Services Director and Suzanne Stone, Deputy Director of Administrative Services -HR Update on ongoing negotiations with the various Employee Organizations:
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); Police Association of Covina (PAC); Police Management Group (PMG); and Police Supervisors of Covina (PSC), and discussions with Unrepresented Employees: Mid - Management, Supervisory and Professional, and Confidential and Technical Employees
B. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4) — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): One Matter
RECESS
Mayor Allen recessed the Council to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m.
JOINT MEETING —OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
RECONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Allen called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Cortez.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. Bradshaw of the American Legion Ha11,18th district, Post 755.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Chuck Cannizzaro.
2 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lee reported that for Closed Session Item A, there was no reportable action and direction was given to staff. For Closed Session Item B, direction was given to initiate and if necessary, intervene in an action. Once the action has been formally commenced, the particulars of the action will be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to effectuate service of process on one or more unserved parties, or to do so would jeopardize its ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to the City's advantage.
PRESENTATIONS
City Clerk Aleman provided information regarding mail in ballots and registration for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jack Evanilla, of the American Legion, provided information about the services provided by the American Legion including Boys and Girls State, sports programs, flag protection and retirement ceremonies, and more.
Mike Aguilar commented regarding parking enforcement, street food vendors, and communication for services provided by vendors working with the City.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem King stated he was glad everyone stayed safe during the rain.
Mayor Allen noted the great news in the agenda including Consent Calendar Items CC 4, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report showing strong fiscal health; CC 5, setting fees related to sidewalk vendors, food trucks, and sidewalk vending permits; CC 8, accepting the completion of traffic signal improvements at the Barranca Ave. and Covina Blvd. intersection; and CC 10, approving the purchase of 10 mobile data computers and 11 radios for the Covina Police Department. He also stated he was happy to see Mayor Pro Tem King and Councilmember Delgado in attendance.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1. Minutes
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approve the Minutes of the December 19, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
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Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approve the Minutes of the January 16, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 3. Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $4,132,091.10.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 4. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Receive and file the following reports for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023: (1) Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related Auditor Communications, (2) Independent Accountants' Report on Agreed -Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriations Limit, and (3) the Single Audit of Federally Assisted Grant Programs.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 5. Resolution CC 2024-04 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Setting Fees Relating to Sidewalk Vendors, Food Trucks, and Sidewalk Vending Permits
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Adopt Resolution CC 2024-04.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 6. Request to approve revisions to the Covina Residential Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program Handbook for participants of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Rehabilitation Program Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approve revisions to the Covina Residential Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program Handbook for participants of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
4 CC 7. Resolution CC 2024-03 Accepting the Public Improvements Associated with Parcel Map No. 82493 Located at 667 E. Puente Street
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Adopt Resolution CC 2024-03 accepting the public improvements associated with Parcel Map No. 82493 located at 667 E. Puente Street.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 8. Traffic Signal Improvements Project — Barranca Avenue and Covina Boulevard (Project No. P2308) — Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
1. Accept the work performed by PTM General Engineering Services, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Traffic Signal Improvements Project at Barranca Avenue and Covina Boulevard (Project No. P2308).
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 9. Amendment to the Inspection and Confidentiality Agreement between Frontier California Inc. and the City of Covina Relating to the Properties Located at 175 E. Center Street and 176 E. Badillo Street Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Inspection and Confidentiality Agreement.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 10. Purchase of Mobile Data Computers
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approve Purchase of ten (10) Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) from DuraTech USA, Inc. in the amount of $55,303.19.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
5 CC 11. Resolution CC 2024-06 Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Funds, and Award of Professional Services Contracts for Facilitation of the Royal Oak Middle School Greening and Forestry Planning Grant Project
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Adopt Resolution CC 2024-06 and approve Professional Services Agreements with Active SGV, Five Point Design, and CEJ Engineers for the facilitation of the project.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 12. Resolution Accepting $100,000 in State Funding to Purchase Portable Radios
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2024-05 accepting $100,000 in State Assembly Funding and increase the Police Department's 2023-24 budget appropriation by same amount; and
2. Approve the purchase of Motorola radio equipment in the amount of $105,707.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 13. One Year Extension of the Agreement with Professional Account Management LLC
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approve the Third Amendment to the agreement with Professional Account Management LLC for a one (1) year extension to provide parking citation processing and collections services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 14. Agreement between the City of Covina and Converse Consultants for Environmental Testing at 176 E. Badillo Street
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem King
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Converse Consultants and execute all related documents.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
PUBLIC HEARINGS — NONE.
CONTINUED BUSINESS — NONE.
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NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Consideration to Amend Covina Municipal Code Section 2.04 Related to City Council Compensation and Adopt Resolution CC 2024-07 Related to Elected Officials Compensation Pursuant to Senate Bill 329 The agenda report and presentation were provided by City Manager Marcarello.
In response to a question by Councilmember Linares, City Manager Marcarello informed the City Council that Planning Commission compensation would not be affected.
Neil Polzin expressed his support for the item and encouraged the City Council take the action further and increase compensation of the elected City Clerk and City Treasurer to the level of City Council.
Motion made by: Councilmember Linares
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 24-01, entitled An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Amending Chapter 2.04 of the Covina Municipal Code to Add a New Section Pertaining to Compensation of the Mayor and City Councilmembers pursuant to Senate Bill 329 and Adopt Resolution CC 2024-07, Related to Elected Officials Compensation.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:01 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 20, 2024, 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.
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Walter Allen III, Mayor/Chair
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