CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
April 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Walter Allen, III Councilmember Patricia Cortez
Councilmember Hector Delgado
Mayor/Chair John C. King
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Victor Linares
Staff Present: City Clerk Drew Aleman (Elected Member)
City Manager Chris Marcarello
City Attorney Candice K. Lee
Community Development Director Brian Lee
Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans Interim Public Works Director Rafael Fajardo
Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo
Chief Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
Staff Absent:
City Treasurer Neil Polzin (Elected Member)
Police Chief David Povero
Administrative Services Director Anita Agramonte
1 Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
C. Government Code
NEGOTIATORS
Property:
Agency Negotiator:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
A. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Gregg Peterson v. City of Covina; WCAB Case Nos:
ADJ11280620; ADJ11098953; ADJ10808494; ADJ10311757; ADJ10315682 B. Government Code § 54956.8 - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
Property: 602-626 S. Citrus Ave. & 128 E. Rowland St. APNs: 8451- 001-906 and 8453-001-900
Agency Negotiator: Chris Marcarello, City Manager, City of Covina Brian Lee, Community Development Director, City of
Covina
Bayer Auto Group, Tenant
Price and Terms of Payment
§ 54956.8 - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
114 E. Italia Street
Chris Marcarello, City Manager, City of Covina
Brian Lee, Community Development Director, City of
Covina
TBD
Price and Terms of Payment
D. Government Code § 54957.6 — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative:
Chris Marcarello, City Manager
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
RECESS
2 JOINT MEETING —OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
RECONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Cortez.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Chuck Cannizzaro.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lee announced that direction was given to staff and no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Small Business Week
A proclamation declaring April 28 - May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week" was read into record by Mayor King and presented to Covina Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Dawn Nelson and Covina Chamber of Commerce Chairman Paul Gastelum.
Covina Chamber of Commerce Chairman Gastelum thanked the City of Covina for the recognition, provided information on the small businesses in the City, and encouraged the community to support small businesses.
B. Donate Life Month
Mayor King presented the proclamation designating April as "Donate Life Month" in the City of Covina, to Susan Lesniak, representing One Legacy.
Ms. Lesniak told her story as a recipient of an organ donation and provided information on how to support the cause.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Martha Garcia, President of Mt. San Antonio College, introduced herself to the community and provide insight on the College's accomplishments.
Jill Dolan, Director of Public Affairs for Mt. San Antonio College, provided more information on the College's accomplishments and offerings.
Diana Mullens commented on remarks made at the last City Council meeting.
Carlo Destine introduced himself and his business, The Camp Transformation Center Covina, to the community.
3 COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember Allen complimented the Covina Police Department on their recent positive received interactions with the students of Barranca Elementary School during their Career Day event. He also invited the community to support the Covina Baseball Association by attending their event at the Laugh Factory on April 28th.
Councilmember Cortez thanked Dr. Garcia for attending the meeting. She also encouraged the community to do something for the environment in honor of Earth Day. Councilmember Cortez invited the community to attend the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District's Waterfest event taking place on May 11th.
Councilmember Delgado thanked and welcomed the representatives from Mt. San Antonio College and Ms. Lesniak and gave a shout out to the Covina Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor King welcomed Dr. Garcia and reiterated the support the City of Covina toward local community colleges.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor King highlighted Consent Calendar items: CC 5, authorizing the installation of a stop sign due to citizen request; CC 6, approving of a parcel map for 837 N. Sunflower Ave.; and CC 7, confirming the Mayor's appointments to intergovernmental agencies. Mayor King also noted that a subcommittee comprising of himself and the Planning Commission Chair authorized the painting of a mural at Bliss Car Wash showcasing the City's history.
CC 1. Minutes
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve the Minutes of the March 19, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares Absent
CC 2. Minutes
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve the Minutes of the April 2, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares Absent
4 CC 3. Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $1,976,821.54.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares Absent
CC 4. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended March 31, 2024 Deputy Director of Administrative Services Theresa Franke provided updates on the City's investments.
Motion made by: Councilmember Cortez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Receive and File.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares Absent
CC 5. Installation of Multi -Way Stop Controls at the Workman Avenue and Second Avenue Intersection
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
That the City Council approve the Transportation & Mobility Advisory Commission's recommendation to install Multi -Way Stop Controls at the Intersection of Workman Avenue and Second Avenue.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares Absent
CC 6. Resolution CC 2024-18 Approving and Recordation of Parcel Map No. 83936 (James McGee) Located at 837 N. Sunflower Avenue
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Adopt Resolution CC 2024-18 approving the recordation of Parcel Map No. 83936 (James McGee) located at 837 N. Sunflower Avenue.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares Absent
CC 7. Confirmation of Mayor's Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies and Covina Board and Commissions
Councilmember Cortez clarified that the appointment to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District includes a $100.00 per meeting stipend that was not listed on the agenda item attachment.
Motion made by: Councilmember Cortez
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado
Approve the Mayor's appointments of delegates and alternates to Intergovernmental Agencies.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares Absent
5 NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Introduction of a Covina Micro -Transit Concept/Program and Approval of Vehicle Purchase Under the EECBG Program
The agenda report and PowerPoint presentation were provided by Community Development Director Lee. Community Development Director Lee noted a correction in the amount of $114,780.17 for the total purchase price pf the vehicles.
No General Fund money would be utilized for this pilot program.
Councilmembers Allen and Cortez gave kudos to staff for their work on the proposal.
There were no public comments.
Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Councilmember Cortez
Approve the Covina Micro -Transit Concept and the Purchase of Three GEM e6 Vehicles to develop a Covina Micro Transit Program.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares Absent
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:23 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, May 7, 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. 6