Covina City Council
August 20, 2024

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2025

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6056 PAYROLL ANALYST 1 $ 35.64 $ 6,177.45 $ 74,129.36
2 $ 37.42 $ 6,486.87 $ 77,842.40
3 $ 39.29 $ 6,810.43 $ 81,725.11
4 $ 41.26 $ 7,151.26 $ 85,815.14
5 $ 43.32 $ 7,509.37 $ 90,112.48
6 $ 45.49 $ 7,884.84 $ 94,618.11
7 $ 47.76 $ 8,279.08 $ 99,349.01
6120 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 1 $ 26.79 $ 4,643.64 $ 55,723.65 2 $ 28.13 $ 4,875.82 $ 58,509.83
3 $ 29.54 $ 5,119.61 $ 61,435.33
4 $ 31.01 $ 5,375.59 $ 64,507.09
5 $ 32.56 $ 5,644.37 $ 67,732.45
6 $ 34.19 $ 5,926.59 $ 71,119.07
7 $ 35.90 $ 6,222.92 $ 74,675.02
6481 PLANNING MANAGER 1 $ 53.16 $ 9,214.60 $ 110,575.18 2 $ 55.82 $ 9,675.33 $ 116,103.95
3 $ 58.61 $ 10,159.10 $ 121,909.14
4 $ 61.54 $ 10,667.05 $ 128,004.60
5 $ 64.62 $ 11,200.40 $ 134,404.83
6 $ 67.85 $ 11,760.42 $ 141,125.08
7 $ 71.24 $ 12,348.44 $ 148,181.33
6234 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - ENGINEERING AND 1 $ 52.12 $ 9,033.92 $ 108,407.04 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 2 $ 54.72 $ 9,485.62 $ 113,827.40
3 $ 57.46 $ 9,959.90 $ 119,518.77
4 $ 60.33 $ 10,457.89 $ 125,494.71
5 $ 63.35 $ 10,980.79 $ 131,769.45
6 $ 66.52 $ 11,529.83 $ 138,357.92
7 $ 69.84 $ 12,106.32 $ 145,275.82
6235 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - ENVIRONMENTAL AND 1 $ 52.12 $ 9,033.92 $ 108,407.04 UTILITY SERVICES 2 $ 54.72 $ 9,485.62 $ 113,827.40
3 $ 57.46 $ 9,959.90 $ 119,518.77
4 $ 60.33 $ 10,457.89 $ 125,494.71
5 $ 63.35 $ 10,980.79 $ 131,769.45
6 $ 66.52 $ 11,529.83 $ 138,357.92
7 $ 69.84 $ 12,106.32 $ 145,275.82
6035 RECORDS TECHNICIAN 1 $ 26.25 $ 4,550.59 $ 54,607.06 2 $ 27.57 $ 4,778.10 $ 57,337.21
3 $ 28.94 $ 5,016.34 $ 60,196.08
4 $ 30.39 $ 5,266.77 $ 63,201.19
5 $ 31.91 $ 5,530.94 $ 66,371.23
6 $ 33.50 $ 5,807.48 $ 69,689.79
7 $ 35.18 $ 6,097.86 $ 73,174.28

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2025

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6231 RECREATION & LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER 1 $ 50.60 $ 8,770.08 $ 105,240.92 2 $ 53.13 $ 9,208.58 $ 110,502.96
3 $ 55.78 $ 9,669.01 $ 116,028.12
4 $ 58.57 $ 10,152.46 $ 121,829.51
5 $ 61.50 $ 10,660.08 $ 127,921.00
6 $ 64.58 $ 11,193.09 $ 134,317.06
7 $ 67.80 $ 11,752.74 $ 141,032.91
6310 SAFETY COORDINATOR 1 $ 41.43 $ 7,180.39 $ 86,164.63 2 $ 43.49 $ 7,538.95 $ 90,467.37
3 $ 45.67 $ 7,915.82 $ 94,989.82
4 $ 47.96 $ 8,312.52 $ 99,750.30
5 $ 50.35 $ 8,727.54 $ 104,730.50
6 $ 52.87 $ 9,163.92 $ 109,967.03
7 $ 55.51 $ 9,622.11 $ 115,465.38
6280 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 1 $ 36.05 $ 6,249.29 $ 74,991.50 2 $ 37.86 $ 6,561.75 $ 78,741.02
3 $ 39.75 $ 6,889.85 $ 82,678.16
4 $ 41.74 $ 7,234.33 $ 86,811.99
5 $ 43.82 $ 7,596.05 $ 91,152.64
6 $ 46.01 $ 7,975.86 $ 95,710.28
7 $ 48.32 $ 8,374.65 $ 100,495.79
6090 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 1 $ 28.31 $ 4,907.33 $ 58,887.92 2 $ 29.73 $ 5,153.29 $ 61,839.48
3 $ 31.22 $ 5,411.18 $ 64,934.13
4 $ 32.77 $ 5,680.99 $ 68,171.88
5 $ 34.42 $ 5,965.71 $ 71,588.54
6 $ 36.14 $ 6,264.00 $ 75,167.97
7 $ 37.95 $ 6,577.20 $ 78,926.36
6255 SENIOR HOUSING/CDBG ECONOMIC 1 $ 51.61 $ 8,945.55 $ 107,346.58 DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 2 $ 54.18 $ 9,392.02 $ 112,704.30
3 $ 56.89 $ 9,861.77 $ 118,341.28
4 $ 59.74 $ 10,354.79 $ 124,257.47
5 $ 62.73 $ 10,872.53 $ 130,470.34
6 $ 65.86 $ 11,416.15 $ 136,993.85
7 $ 69.16 $ 11,986.96 $ 143,843.55
6325 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 1 $ 41.43 $ 7,180.39 $ 86,164.63 2 $ 43.49 $ 7,538.95 $ 90,467.37
3 $ 45.67 $ 7,915.82 $ 94,989.82
4 $ 47.96 $ 8,312.52 $ 99,750.30
5 $ 50.35 $ 8,727.54 $ 104,730.50
6 $ 52.87 $ 9,163.92 $ 109,967.03
7 $ 55.51 $ 9,622.11 $ 115,465.38

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2025

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6300 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1 $ 41.43 $ 7,180.39 $ 86,164.63 6301 2 $ 43.49 $ 7,538.95 $ 90,467.37
3 $ 45.67 $ 7,915.82 $ 94,989.82
4 $ 47.96 $ 8,312.52 $ 99,750.30
5 $ 50.35 $ 8,727.54 $ 104,730.50
6 $ 52.87 $ 9,163.92 $ 109,967.03
7 $ 55.51 $ 9,622.11 $ 115,465.38
6057 SENIOR PAYROLL ANALYST 1 $ 41.43 $ 7,180.39 $ 86,164.63 2 $ 43.49 $ 7,538.95 $ 90,467.37
3 $ 45.67 $ 7,915.82 $ 94,989.82
4 $ 47.96 $ 8,312.52 $ 99,750.30
5 $ 50.35 $ 8,727.54 $ 104,730.50
6 $ 52.87 $ 9,163.92 $ 109,967.03
7 $ 55.51 $ 9,622.11 $ 115,465.38
6305 SENIOR PLANNER 1 $ 43.42 $ 7,526.78 $ 90,321.39
2 $ 45.60 $ 7,903.96 $ 94,847.54
3 $ 47.88 $ 8,299.46 $ 99,593.58
4 $ 50.27 $ 8,713.29 $ 104,559.53
5 $ 52.79 $ 9,150.02 $ 109,800.30
6 $ 55.43 $ 9,607.53 $ 115,290.31
7 $ 58.20 $ 10,087.90 $ 121,054.83
6330 STREET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1 $ 36.65 $ 6,352.29 $ 76,227.49 2 $ 38.48 $ 6,669.90 $ 80,038.86
3 $ 40.40 $ 7,003.40 $ 84,040.81
4 $ 42.42 $ 7,353.57 $ 88,242.83
5 $ 44.55 $ 7,721.25 $ 92,654.99
6 $ 46.77 $ 8,107.31 $ 97,287.73
7 $ 49.11 $ 8,512.68 $ 102,152.12
6354 STREETS AND SEWER SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 49.68 $ 8,610.87 $ 103,330.41 2 $ 52.16 $ 9,041.41 $ 108,496.93
3 $ 54.77 $ 9,493.48 $ 113,921.78
4 $ 57.51 $ 9,968.16 $ 119,617.86
5 $ 60.38 $ 10,466.56 $ 125,598.76
6 $ 63.40 $ 10,989.89 $ 131,878.70
7 $ 66.57 $ 11,539.39 $ 138,472.64
6351 WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR 1 $ 42.37 $ 7,344.71 $ 88,136.54 2 $ 44.49 $ 7,711.95 $ 92,543.36
3 $ 46.72 $ 8,097.54 $ 97,170.53
4 $ 49.05 $ 8,502.42 $ 102,029.06
5 $ 51.51 $ 8,927.54 $ 107,130.51
6 $ 54.08 $ 9,373.92 $ 112,487.04
7 $ 56.78 $ 9,842.62 $ 118,111.39

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2025

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6352 WATER SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR 1 $ 38.28 $ 6,635.51 $ 79,626.09 2 $ 40.20 $ 6,967.28 $ 83,607.40
3 $ 42.21 $ 7,315.65 $ 87,787.77
4 $ 44.32 $ 7,681.43 $ 92,177.17
5 $ 46.53 $ 8,065.50 $ 96,786.02
6 $ 48.86 $ 8,468.78 $ 101,625.33
7 $ 51.30 $ 8,892.22 $ 106,706.58
6353 WATER UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 52.82 $ 9,156.32 $ 109,875.87 2 $ 55.47 $ 9,614.14 $ 115,369.65
3 $ 58.24 $ 10,094.85 $ 121,138.14
4 $ 61.15 $ 10,599.59 $ 127,195.04
5 $ 64.21 $ 11,129.57 $ 133,554.80
6 $ 67.42 $ 11,686.04 $ 140,232.53
7 $ 70.79 $ 12,270.35 $ 147,244.16

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6410 ACCOUNTANT 1 $ 33.56 $ 5,816.77 $ 69,801.18
2 $ 35.24 $ 6,108.24 $ 73,298.84
3 $ 37.00 $ 6,413.97 $ 76,967.60
4 $ 38.85 $ 6,733.95 $ 80,807.42
5 $ 40.80 $ 7,071.36 $ 84,856.35
6 $ 42.84 $ 7,424.93 $ 89,099.17
7 $ 44.98 $ 7,796.18 $ 93,554.12
6270 ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR 1 $ 42.54 $ 7,374.18 $ 88,490.13 2 $ 44.67 $ 7,742.89 $ 92,914.62
3 $ 46.90 $ 8,130.03 $ 97,560.36
4 $ 49.25 $ 8,536.53 $ 102,438.38
5 $ 51.71 $ 8,963.36 $ 107,560.31
6 $ 54.30 $ 9,411.53 $ 112,938.33
7 $ 57.01 $ 9,882.10 $ 118,585.24
6020 ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 1 $ 26.40 $ 4,575.50 $ 54,906.00 6543 2 $ 27.72 $ 4,804.27 $ 57,651.29
3 $ 29.10 $ 5,043.80 $ 60,525.57
4 $ 30.55 $ 5,295.60 $ 63,547.23
5 $ 32.08 $ 5,561.23 $ 66,734.76
6 $ 33.69 $ 5,839.29 $ 70,071.48
7 $ 35.37 $ 6,131.26 $ 73,575.06
6460 BUILDING OFFICIAL 1 $ 48.12 $ 8,341.63 $ 100,099.61 2 $ 50.53 $ 8,759.18 $ 105,110.14
3 $ 53.06 $ 9,196.75 $ 110,361.02
4 $ 55.71 $ 9,655.90 $ 115,870.77
5 $ 58.50 $ 10,139.69 $ 121,676.32
6 $ 61.42 $ 10,646.68 $ 127,760.13
7 $ 64.49 $ 11,179.01 $ 134,148.14
6470 CITY ENGINEER 1 $ 63.12 $ 10,940.83 $ 131,289.95
2 $ 66.28 $ 11,487.87 $ 137,854.46
3 $ 69.59 $ 12,062.27 $ 144,747.19
4 $ 73.07 $ 12,665.38 $ 151,984.54
5 $ 76.72 $ 13,298.65 $ 159,583.76
6 $ 80.56 $ 13,963.58 $ 167,562.95
7 $ 84.59 $ 14,661.76 $ 175,941.10
6040 DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1 $ 31.50 $ 5,460.43 $ 65,525.13 2 $ 33.08 $ 5,733.14 $ 68,797.70
3 $ 34.73 $ 6,019.72 $ 72,236.64
4 $ 36.46 $ 6,320.17 $ 75,842.02
5 $ 38.28 $ 6,636.02 $ 79,632.25
6 $ 40.20 $ 6,967.82 $ 83,613.86
7 $ 42.21 $ 7,316.21 $ 87,794.56

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6042 DEPUTY CITY CLERK/RECORDS MANAGER 1 $ 39.75 $ 6,889.24 $ 82,670.87 2 $ 41.73 $ 7,233.70 $ 86,804.41
3 $ 43.82 $ 7,595.39 $ 91,144.63
4 $ 46.01 $ 7,975.16 $ 95,701.87
5 $ 48.31 $ 8,373.91 $ 100,486.96
6 $ 50.73 $ 8,792.61 $ 105,511.31
7 $ 53.26 $ 9,232.24 $ 110,786.87
6465 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1 $ 64.70 $ 11,214.35 $ 134,572.19 FINANCE 2 $ 67.93 $ 11,775.07 $ 141,300.80
3 $ 71.33 $ 12,363.82 $ 148,365.85
4 $ 74.90 $ 12,982.01 $ 155,784.13
5 $ 78.64 $ 13,631.11 $ 163,573.34
6 $ 82.57 $ 14,312.67 $ 171,752.01
7 $ 86.70 $ 15,028.30 $ 180,339.61
6464 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1 $ 64.70 $ 11,214.35 $ 134,572.19 HUMAN RESOURCES 2 $ 67.93 $ 11,775.07 $ 141,300.80
3 $ 71.33 $ 12,363.82 $ 148,365.85
4 $ 74.90 $ 12,982.01 $ 155,784.13
5 $ 78.64 $ 13,631.11 $ 163,573.34
6 $ 82.57 $ 14,312.67 $ 171,752.01
7 $ 86.70 $ 15,028.30 $ 180,339.61
6461 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY 1 $ 63.12 $ 10,940.83 $ 131,289.95 DEVELOPMENT & BUILDING OFFICIAL 2 $ 66.28 $ 11,487.87 $ 137,854.46 3 $ 69.59 $ 12,062.27 $ 144,747.19
4 $ 73.07 $ 12,665.38 $ 151,984.54
5 $ 76.72 $ 13,298.65 $ 159,583.76
6 $ 80.56 $ 13,963.58 $ 167,562.95
7 $ 84.59 $ 14,661.76 $ 175,941.10
6462 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ 1 $ 71.19 $ 12,340.17 $ 148,082.00 CITY ENGINEER 2 $ 74.75 $ 12,957.18 $ 155,486.10
3 $ 78.49 $ 13,605.03 $ 163,260.41
4 $ 82.42 $ 14,285.29 $ 171,423.43
5 $ 86.54 $ 14,999.55 $ 179,994.59
6 $ 90.86 $ 15,749.53 $ 188,994.32
7 $ 95.41 $ 16,537.00 $ 198,444.04
6463 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - 1 $ 67.63 $ 11,723.16 $ 140,677.90 OPERATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION 2 $ 71.02 $ 12,309.32 $ 147,711.80 3 $ 74.57 $ 12,924.78 $ 155,097.39
4 $ 78.29 $ 13,571.02 $ 162,852.25
5 $ 82.21 $ 14,249.57 $ 170,994.87
6 $ 86.32 $ 14,962.05 $ 179,544.61
7 $ 90.64 $ 15,710.15 $ 188,521.84

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6450 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 1 $ 53.68 $ 9,304.94 $ 111,659.25 2 $ 56.37 $ 9,770.19 $ 117,242.22
3 $ 59.18 $ 10,258.69 $ 123,104.33
4 $ 62.14 $ 10,771.63 $ 129,259.55
5 $ 65.25 $ 11,310.21 $ 135,722.53
6 $ 68.51 $ 11,875.72 $ 142,508.66
7 $ 71.94 $ 12,469.51 $ 149,634.09
6135 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ANALYST 1 $ 38.11 $ 6,605.26 $ 79,263.16 2 $ 40.01 $ 6,935.53 $ 83,226.32
3 $ 42.01 $ 7,282.30 $ 87,387.64
4 $ 44.11 $ 7,646.42 $ 91,757.02
5 $ 46.33 $ 8,031.12 $ 96,373.42
6 $ 48.65 $ 8,432.67 $ 101,192.08
7 $ 51.08 $ 8,854.31 $ 106,251.69
6132 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1 $ 46.17 $ 8,002.67 $ 96,032.03 AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER 2 $ 48.47 $ 8,401.72 $ 100,820.69 3 $ 50.90 $ 8,822.35 $ 105,868.20
4 $ 53.44 $ 9,263.00 $ 111,156.06
5 $ 56.12 $ 9,726.77 $ 116,721.25
6 $ 58.92 $ 10,213.11 $ 122,557.31
7 $ 61.87 $ 10,723.77 $ 128,685.18
6493 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 40.47 $ 7,014.77 $ 84,177.26 2 $ 42.49 $ 7,365.51 $ 88,386.12
3 $ 44.62 $ 7,733.79 $ 92,805.42
4 $ 46.85 $ 8,120.48 $ 97,445.70
5 $ 49.19 $ 8,526.50 $ 102,317.98
6 $ 51.65 $ 8,952.82 $ 107,433.88
7 $ 54.23 $ 9,400.46 $ 112,805.57
6140 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 1 $ 35.86 $ 6,215.01 $ 74,580.13 SUPERVISOR 2 $ 37.65 $ 6,526.59 $ 78,319.02
3 $ 39.54 $ 6,853.14 $ 82,237.68
4 $ 41.51 $ 7,194.67 $ 86,336.07
5 $ 43.59 $ 7,555.68 $ 90,668.16
6 $ 45.77 $ 7,933.46 $ 95,201.57
7 $ 48.06 $ 8,330.14 $ 99,961.65
6027 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE 1 $ 32.61 $ 5,652.36 $ 67,828.32 CITY MANAGER 2 $ 34.24 $ 5,935.21 $ 71,222.54
3 $ 35.95 $ 6,232.05 $ 74,784.61
4 $ 37.75 $ 6,542.87 $ 78,514.50
5 $ 39.64 $ 6,870.80 $ 82,449.56
6 $ 41.62 $ 7,214.34 $ 86,572.04
7 $ 43.70 $ 7,575.05 $ 90,900.63

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6028 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE 1 $ 32.61 $ 5,652.36 $ 67,828.32 POLICE CHIEF 2 $ 34.24 $ 5,935.21 $ 71,222.54
3 $ 35.95 $ 6,232.05 $ 74,784.61
4 $ 37.75 $ 6,542.87 $ 78,514.50
5 $ 39.64 $ 6,870.80 $ 82,449.56
6 $ 41.62 $ 7,214.34 $ 86,572.04
7 $ 43.70 $ 7,575.05 $ 90,900.63
6070 FINANCE MANAGER 1 $ 58.22 $ 10,091.60 $ 121,099.23 2 $ 61.13 $ 10,595.34 $ 127,144.10
3 $ 64.18 $ 11,125.03 $ 133,500.41
4 $ 67.40 $ 11,682.20 $ 140,186.41
5 $ 70.76 $ 12,265.32 $ 147,183.80
6 $ 74.30 $ 12,878.58 $ 154,542.99
7 $ 78.01 $ 13,522.51 $ 162,270.15
6124 GIS ANALYST 1 $ 40.00 $ 6,933.13 $ 83,197.58
2 $ 42.01 $ 7,281.45 $ 87,377.42
3 $ 44.11 $ 7,645.30 $ 91,743.62
4 $ 46.31 $ 8,026.90 $ 96,322.82
5 $ 48.63 $ 8,428.47 $ 101,141.63
6 $ 51.06 $ 8,849.89 $ 106,198.72
7 $ 53.61 $ 9,292.39 $ 111,508.66
6315 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 1 $ 36.71 $ 6,362.77 $ 76,353.24 2 $ 38.55 $ 6,681.47 $ 80,177.67
3 $ 40.47 $ 7,014.74 $ 84,176.86
4 $ 42.49 $ 7,365.80 $ 88,389.59
5 $ 44.62 $ 7,734.65 $ 92,815.85
6 $ 46.85 $ 8,121.39 $ 97,456.65
7 $ 49.20 $ 8,527.46 $ 102,329.48
6320 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 1 $ 62.16 $ 10,774.80 $ 129,297.65 2 $ 65.27 $ 11,312.65 $ 135,751.75
3 $ 68.53 $ 11,878.20 $ 142,538.39
4 $ 71.96 $ 12,473.09 $ 149,677.03
5 $ 75.55 $ 13,095.68 $ 157,148.15
6 $ 79.33 $ 13,750.46 $ 165,005.55
7 $ 83.30 $ 14,437.99 $ 173,255.83
6185 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 $ 63.12 $ 10,940.83 $ 131,289.95 SERVICES MANAGER 2 $ 66.28 $ 11,487.87 $ 137,854.46
3 $ 69.59 $ 12,062.27 $ 144,747.19
4 $ 73.07 $ 12,665.38 $ 151,984.54
5 $ 76.72 $ 13,298.65 $ 159,583.76
6 $ 80.56 $ 13,963.58 $ 167,562.95
7 $ 84.59 $ 14,661.76 $ 175,941.10

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6148 LIBRARIAN I 1 $ 33.86 $ 5,869.04 $ 70,428.44
2 $ 35.55 $ 6,162.49 $ 73,949.86
3 $ 37.33 $ 6,470.61 $ 77,647.36
4 $ 39.20 $ 6,794.14 $ 81,529.73
5 $ 41.16 $ 7,133.85 $ 85,606.21
6 $ 43.21 $ 7,490.54 $ 89,886.52
7 $ 45.38 $ 7,865.07 $ 94,380.84
6149 LIBRARIAN II 1 $ 36.49 $ 6,324.73 $ 75,896.73
2 $ 38.31 $ 6,640.96 $ 79,691.56
3 $ 40.23 $ 6,973.01 $ 83,676.14
4 $ 42.24 $ 7,321.66 $ 87,859.95
5 $ 44.35 $ 7,687.75 $ 92,252.94
6 $ 46.57 $ 8,072.13 $ 96,865.59
7 $ 48.90 $ 8,475.74 $ 101,708.87
6147 LIBRARY MANAGER 1 $ 52.11 $ 9,033.18 $ 108,398.15
2 $ 54.72 $ 9,484.84 $ 113,818.05
3 $ 57.46 $ 9,959.08 $ 119,508.96
4 $ 60.33 $ 10,457.03 $ 125,484.40
5 $ 63.35 $ 10,979.89 $ 131,758.63
6 $ 66.51 $ 11,528.88 $ 138,346.57
7 $ 69.84 $ 12,105.32 $ 145,263.89
6146 LIBRARY SERVICES SUPERVISOR 1 $ 40.47 $ 7,014.77 $ 84,177.26 2 $ 42.48 $ 7,363.92 $ 88,367.07
3 $ 44.61 $ 7,732.47 $ 92,789.66
4 $ 46.84 $ 8,118.65 $ 97,423.83
5 $ 49.19 $ 8,526.00 $ 102,311.97
6 $ 51.65 $ 8,952.30 $ 107,427.58
7 $ 54.23 $ 9,399.91 $ 112,798.96
6141 LITERACY PROGRAM COORDINATOR 1 $ 35.83 $ 6,210.77 $ 74,529.28 6142 2 $ 37.62 $ 6,520.47 $ 78,245.58
3 $ 39.50 $ 6,847.10 $ 82,165.26
4 $ 41.48 $ 7,189.15 $ 86,269.82
5 $ 43.56 $ 7,549.69 $ 90,596.25
6 $ 45.73 $ 7,927.17 $ 95,126.06
7 $ 48.02 $ 8,323.53 $ 99,882.36
6150 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1 $ 36.71 $ 6,362.77 $ 76,353.24 6550 2 $ 38.55 $ 6,681.47 $ 80,177.67
3 $ 40.47 $ 7,014.74 $ 84,176.86
4 $ 42.49 $ 7,365.80 $ 88,389.59
5 $ 44.62 $ 7,734.65 $ 92,815.85
6 $ 46.85 $ 8,121.39 $ 97,456.65
7 $ 49.20 $ 8,527.46 $ 102,329.48

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6160 MANAGEMENT ANALYST TRAINEE 1 $ 29.03 $ 5,031.63 $ 60,379.54 6161 2 $ 30.48 $ 5,283.28 $ 63,399.42
3 $ 32.00 $ 5,546.92 $ 66,563.08
4 $ 33.60 $ 5,824.04 $ 69,888.54
5 $ 35.28 $ 6,114.65 $ 73,375.75
6 $ 37.04 $ 6,420.38 $ 77,044.55
7 $ 38.89 $ 6,741.40 $ 80,896.78
6356 PARKS AND BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 41.28 $ 7,155.07 $ 85,860.81 2 $ 43.34 $ 7,512.82 $ 90,153.84
3 $ 45.51 $ 7,888.46 $ 94,661.53
4 $ 47.79 $ 8,282.88 $ 99,394.61
5 $ 50.18 $ 8,697.03 $ 104,364.34
6 $ 52.68 $ 9,131.88 $ 109,582.56
7 $ 55.32 $ 9,588.47 $ 115,061.69
6230 PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER 1 $ 52.11 $ 9,033.18 $ 108,398.15 2 $ 54.72 $ 9,484.84 $ 113,818.05
3 $ 57.46 $ 9,959.08 $ 119,508.96
4 $ 60.33 $ 10,457.03 $ 125,484.40
5 $ 63.35 $ 10,979.89 $ 131,758.63
6 $ 66.51 $ 11,528.88 $ 138,346.57
7 $ 69.84 $ 12,105.32 $ 145,263.89
6105 PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERVISOR 1 $ 40.47 $ 7,014.77 $ 84,177.26 2 $ 42.48 $ 7,363.92 $ 88,367.07
3 $ 44.61 $ 7,732.47 $ 92,789.66
4 $ 46.84 $ 8,118.65 $ 97,423.83
5 $ 49.19 $ 8,526.00 $ 102,311.97
6 $ 51.65 $ 8,952.30 $ 107,427.58
7 $ 54.23 $ 9,399.91 $ 112,798.96
6190 PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1 $ 40.47 $ 7,014.77 $ 84,177.26 2 $ 42.48 $ 7,363.92 $ 88,367.07
3 $ 44.61 $ 7,732.47 $ 92,789.66
4 $ 46.84 $ 8,118.65 $ 97,423.83
5 $ 49.19 $ 8,526.00 $ 102,311.97
6 $ 51.65 $ 8,952.30 $ 107,427.58
7 $ 54.23 $ 9,399.91 $ 112,798.96
6055 PAYROLL TECHNICIAN 1 $ 29.87 $ 5,177.83 $ 62,133.93 2 $ 31.37 $ 5,436.72 $ 65,240.59
3 $ 32.93 $ 5,708.55 $ 68,502.56
4 $ 34.58 $ 5,993.98 $ 71,927.82
5 $ 36.31 $ 6,293.67 $ 75,524.10
6 $ 38.13 $ 6,608.36 $ 79,300.30
7 $ 40.03 $ 6,938.78 $ 83,265.32

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6056 PAYROLL ANALYST 1 $ 36.71 $ 6,362.77 $ 76,353.24
2 $ 38.55 $ 6,681.47 $ 80,177.67
3 $ 40.47 $ 7,014.74 $ 84,176.86
4 $ 42.49 $ 7,365.80 $ 88,389.59
5 $ 44.62 $ 7,734.65 $ 92,815.85
6 $ 46.85 $ 8,121.39 $ 97,456.65
7 $ 49.20 $ 8,527.46 $ 102,329.48
6120 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 1 $ 27.59 $ 4,782.95 $ 57,395.35 2 $ 28.97 $ 5,022.09 $ 60,265.13
3 $ 30.42 $ 5,273.20 $ 63,278.39
4 $ 31.94 $ 5,536.86 $ 66,442.30
5 $ 33.54 $ 5,813.70 $ 69,764.42
6 $ 35.22 $ 6,104.39 $ 73,252.64
7 $ 36.98 $ 6,409.61 $ 76,915.27
6481 PLANNING MANAGER 1 $ 54.76 $ 9,491.04 $ 113,892.43 2 $ 57.49 $ 9,965.59 $ 119,587.06
3 $ 60.37 $ 10,463.87 $ 125,566.42
4 $ 63.39 $ 10,987.06 $ 131,844.74
5 $ 66.56 $ 11,536.41 $ 138,436.98
6 $ 69.88 $ 12,113.24 $ 145,358.83
7 $ 73.38 $ 12,718.90 $ 152,626.77
6234 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - ENGINEERING AND 1 $ 53.68 $ 9,304.94 $ 111,659.25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 2 $ 56.37 $ 9,770.19 $ 117,242.22
3 $ 59.18 $ 10,258.69 $ 123,104.33
4 $ 62.14 $ 10,771.63 $ 129,259.55
5 $ 65.25 $ 11,310.21 $ 135,722.53
6 $ 68.51 $ 11,875.72 $ 142,508.66
7 $ 71.94 $ 12,469.51 $ 149,634.09
6235 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - ENVIRONMENTAL AND 1 $ 53.68 $ 9,304.94 $ 111,659.25 UTILITY SERVICES 2 $ 56.37 $ 9,770.19 $ 117,242.22
3 $ 59.18 $ 10,258.69 $ 123,104.33
4 $ 62.14 $ 10,771.63 $ 129,259.55
5 $ 65.25 $ 11,310.21 $ 135,722.53
6 $ 68.51 $ 11,875.72 $ 142,508.66
7 $ 71.94 $ 12,469.51 $ 149,634.09
6035 RECORDS TECHNICIAN 1 $ 27.04 $ 4,687.11 $ 56,245.27 2 $ 28.39 $ 4,921.44 $ 59,057.33
3 $ 29.81 $ 5,166.83 $ 62,001.96
4 $ 31.30 $ 5,424.77 $ 65,097.22
5 $ 32.87 $ 5,696.86 $ 68,362.37
6 $ 34.51 $ 5,981.71 $ 71,780.48
7 $ 36.24 $ 6,280.79 $ 75,369.51

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6231 RECREATION & LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER 1 $ 52.11 $ 9,033.18 $ 108,398.15 2 $ 54.72 $ 9,484.84 $ 113,818.05
3 $ 57.46 $ 9,959.08 $ 119,508.96
4 $ 60.33 $ 10,457.03 $ 125,484.40
5 $ 63.35 $ 10,979.89 $ 131,758.63
6 $ 66.51 $ 11,528.88 $ 138,346.57
7 $ 69.84 $ 12,105.32 $ 145,263.89
6310 SAFETY COORDINATOR 1 $ 42.67 $ 7,395.80 $ 88,749.57 2 $ 44.80 $ 7,765.12 $ 93,181.39
3 $ 47.04 $ 8,153.29 $ 97,839.52
4 $ 49.40 $ 8,561.90 $ 102,742.81
5 $ 51.86 $ 8,989.37 $ 107,872.41
6 $ 54.45 $ 9,438.84 $ 113,266.04
7 $ 57.18 $ 9,910.78 $ 118,929.34
6280 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 1 $ 37.14 $ 6,436.77 $ 77,241.25 2 $ 38.99 $ 6,758.60 $ 81,103.25
3 $ 40.94 $ 7,096.54 $ 85,158.51
4 $ 42.99 $ 7,451.36 $ 89,416.35
5 $ 45.14 $ 7,823.94 $ 93,887.22
6 $ 47.39 $ 8,215.13 $ 98,581.58
7 $ 49.76 $ 8,625.89 $ 103,510.66
6090 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 1 $ 29.16 $ 5,054.55 $ 60,654.56 2 $ 30.62 $ 5,307.89 $ 63,694.66
3 $ 32.15 $ 5,573.51 $ 66,882.15
4 $ 33.76 $ 5,851.42 $ 70,217.03
5 $ 35.45 $ 6,144.68 $ 73,736.19
6 $ 37.22 $ 6,451.92 $ 77,423.01
7 $ 39.08 $ 6,774.51 $ 81,294.16
6255 SENIOR HOUSING/CDBG ECONOMIC 1 $ 53.16 $ 9,213.92 $ 110,566.98 DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 2 $ 55.81 $ 9,673.79 $ 116,085.43
3 $ 58.60 $ 10,157.63 $ 121,891.52
4 $ 61.53 $ 10,665.43 $ 127,985.19
5 $ 64.61 $ 11,198.70 $ 134,384.45
6 $ 67.84 $ 11,758.64 $ 141,103.66
7 $ 71.23 $ 12,346.57 $ 148,158.85
6325 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 1 $ 42.67 $ 7,395.80 $ 88,749.57 2 $ 44.80 $ 7,765.12 $ 93,181.39
3 $ 47.04 $ 8,153.29 $ 97,839.52
4 $ 49.40 $ 8,561.90 $ 102,742.81
5 $ 51.86 $ 8,989.37 $ 107,872.41
6 $ 54.45 $ 9,438.84 $ 113,266.04
7 $ 57.18 $ 9,910.78 $ 118,929.34

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6300 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1 $ 42.67 $ 7,395.80 $ 88,749.57 6301 2 $ 44.80 $ 7,765.12 $ 93,181.39
3 $ 47.04 $ 8,153.29 $ 97,839.52
4 $ 49.40 $ 8,561.90 $ 102,742.81
5 $ 51.86 $ 8,989.37 $ 107,872.41
6 $ 54.45 $ 9,438.84 $ 113,266.04
7 $ 57.18 $ 9,910.78 $ 118,929.34
6057 SENIOR PAYROLL ANALYST 1 $ 42.67 $ 7,395.80 $ 88,749.57 2 $ 44.80 $ 7,765.12 $ 93,181.39
3 $ 47.04 $ 8,153.29 $ 97,839.52
4 $ 49.40 $ 8,561.90 $ 102,742.81
5 $ 51.86 $ 8,989.37 $ 107,872.41
6 $ 54.45 $ 9,438.84 $ 113,266.04
7 $ 57.18 $ 9,910.78 $ 118,929.34
6305 SENIOR PLANNER 1 $ 44.73 $ 7,752.59 $ 93,031.03
2 $ 46.97 $ 8,141.08 $ 97,692.96
3 $ 49.32 $ 8,548.45 $ 102,581.39
4 $ 51.78 $ 8,974.69 $ 107,696.32
5 $ 54.37 $ 9,424.53 $ 113,094.31
6 $ 57.09 $ 9,895.75 $ 118,749.02
7 $ 59.95 $ 10,390.54 $ 124,686.48
6330 STREET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1 $ 37.75 $ 6,542.86 $ 78,514.31 2 $ 39.63 $ 6,870.00 $ 82,440.02
3 $ 41.62 $ 7,213.50 $ 86,562.03
4 $ 43.70 $ 7,574.18 $ 90,890.11
5 $ 45.88 $ 7,952.89 $ 95,434.63
6 $ 48.18 $ 8,350.53 $ 100,206.37
7 $ 50.58 $ 8,768.06 $ 105,216.68
6354 STREETS AND SEWER SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 51.17 $ 8,869.19 $ 106,430.32 2 $ 53.73 $ 9,312.65 $ 111,751.84
3 $ 56.41 $ 9,778.29 $ 117,339.43
4 $ 59.23 $ 10,267.20 $ 123,206.40
5 $ 62.20 $ 10,780.56 $ 129,366.73
6 $ 65.31 $ 11,319.59 $ 135,835.06
7 $ 68.57 $ 11,885.57 $ 142,626.81
6351 WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR 1 $ 43.64 $ 7,565.05 $ 90,780.63 2 $ 45.83 $ 7,943.30 $ 95,319.66
3 $ 48.12 $ 8,340.47 $ 100,085.64
4 $ 50.52 $ 8,757.49 $ 105,089.93
5 $ 53.05 $ 9,195.37 $ 110,344.42
6 $ 55.70 $ 9,655.14 $ 115,861.65
7 $ 58.49 $ 10,137.89 $ 121,654.73

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6352 WATER SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR 1 $ 39.43 $ 6,834.57 $ 82,014.88 2 $ 41.40 $ 7,176.30 $ 86,115.62
3 $ 43.47 $ 7,535.12 $ 90,421.40
4 $ 45.65 $ 7,911.87 $ 94,942.48
5 $ 47.93 $ 8,307.47 $ 99,689.60
6 $ 50.32 $ 8,722.84 $ 104,674.09
7 $ 52.84 $ 9,158.98 $ 109,907.78
6353 WATER UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 54.41 $ 9,431.01 $ 113,172.14 2 $ 57.13 $ 9,902.56 $ 118,830.74
3 $ 59.99 $ 10,397.69 $ 124,772.29
4 $ 62.99 $ 10,917.57 $ 131,010.89
5 $ 66.14 $ 11,463.45 $ 137,561.44
6 $ 69.44 $ 12,036.63 $ 144,439.51
7 $ 72.91 $ 12,638.46 $ 151,661.49

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6410 ACCOUNTANT 1 $ 34.57 $ 5,991.27 $ 71,895.22
2 $ 36.30 $ 6,291.48 $ 75,497.80
3 $ 38.11 $ 6,606.39 $ 79,276.63
4 $ 40.02 $ 6,935.97 $ 83,231.64
5 $ 42.02 $ 7,283.50 $ 87,402.04
6 $ 44.12 $ 7,647.68 $ 91,772.14
7 $ 46.33 $ 8,030.06 $ 96,360.75
6270 ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR 1 $ 43.82 $ 7,595.40 $ 91,144.83 2 $ 46.01 $ 7,975.17 $ 95,702.06
3 $ 48.31 $ 8,373.93 $ 100,487.17
4 $ 50.73 $ 8,792.63 $ 105,511.53
5 $ 53.26 $ 9,232.26 $ 110,787.12
6 $ 55.93 $ 9,693.87 $ 116,326.48
7 $ 58.72 $ 10,178.57 $ 122,142.79
6020 ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 1 $ 27.19 $ 4,712.77 $ 56,553.18 6543 2 $ 28.55 $ 4,948.40 $ 59,380.83
3 $ 29.97 $ 5,195.11 $ 62,341.34
4 $ 31.47 $ 5,454.47 $ 65,453.65
5 $ 33.05 $ 5,728.07 $ 68,736.80
6 $ 34.70 $ 6,014.47 $ 72,173.63
7 $ 36.43 $ 6,315.19 $ 75,782.31
6460 BUILDING OFFICIAL 1 $ 49.57 $ 8,591.88 $ 103,102.59 2 $ 52.05 $ 9,021.95 $ 108,263.45
3 $ 54.65 $ 9,472.65 $ 113,671.85
4 $ 57.38 $ 9,945.57 $ 119,346.89
5 $ 60.25 $ 10,443.88 $ 125,326.61
6 $ 63.27 $ 10,966.08 $ 131,592.94
7 $ 66.43 $ 11,514.38 $ 138,172.58
6470 CITY ENGINEER 1 $ 65.01 $ 11,269.05 $ 135,228.65
2 $ 68.26 $ 11,832.51 $ 141,990.09
3 $ 71.68 $ 12,424.13 $ 149,089.60
4 $ 75.26 $ 13,045.34 $ 156,544.07
5 $ 79.02 $ 13,697.61 $ 164,371.28
6 $ 82.98 $ 14,382.49 $ 172,589.84
7 $ 87.12 $ 15,101.61 $ 181,219.33
6040 DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1 $ 32.45 $ 5,624.24 $ 67,490.89 2 $ 34.07 $ 5,905.14 $ 70,861.63
3 $ 35.77 $ 6,200.31 $ 74,403.74
4 $ 37.56 $ 6,509.77 $ 78,117.28
5 $ 39.43 $ 6,835.10 $ 82,021.22
6 $ 41.40 $ 7,176.86 $ 86,122.28
7 $ 43.48 $ 7,535.70 $ 90,428.40

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6042 DEPUTY CITY CLERK/RECORDS MANAGER 1 $ 40.94 $ 7,095.92 $ 85,151.00 2 $ 42.98 $ 7,450.71 $ 89,408.55
3 $ 45.13 $ 7,823.25 $ 93,878.97
4 $ 47.39 $ 8,214.41 $ 98,572.92
5 $ 49.76 $ 8,625.13 $ 103,501.57
6 $ 52.25 $ 9,056.39 $ 108,676.65
7 $ 54.86 $ 9,509.21 $ 114,110.48
6465 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1 $ 66.64 $ 11,550.78 $ 138,609.36 FINANCE 2 $ 69.97 $ 12,128.32 $ 145,539.83
3 $ 73.47 $ 12,734.74 $ 152,816.83
4 $ 77.14 $ 13,371.47 $ 160,457.66
5 $ 81.00 $ 14,040.05 $ 168,480.54
6 $ 85.05 $ 14,742.05 $ 176,904.57
7 $ 89.30 $ 15,479.15 $ 185,749.80
6464 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1 $ 66.64 $ 11,550.78 $ 138,609.36 HUMAN RESOURCES 2 $ 69.97 $ 12,128.32 $ 145,539.83
3 $ 73.47 $ 12,734.74 $ 152,816.83
4 $ 77.14 $ 13,371.47 $ 160,457.66
5 $ 81.00 $ 14,040.05 $ 168,480.54
6 $ 85.05 $ 14,742.05 $ 176,904.57
7 $ 89.30 $ 15,479.15 $ 185,749.80
6461 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY 1 $ 65.01 $ 11,269.05 $ 135,228.65 DEVELOPMENT & BUILDING OFFICIAL 2 $ 68.26 $ 11,832.51 $ 141,990.09 3 $ 71.68 $ 12,424.13 $ 149,089.60
4 $ 75.26 $ 13,045.34 $ 156,544.07
5 $ 79.02 $ 13,697.61 $ 164,371.28
6 $ 82.98 $ 14,382.49 $ 172,589.84
7 $ 87.12 $ 15,101.61 $ 181,219.33
6462 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ 1 $ 73.33 $ 12,710.37 $ 152,524.46 CITY ENGINEER 2 $ 77.00 $ 13,345.89 $ 160,150.69
3 $ 80.85 $ 14,013.18 $ 168,158.22
4 $ 84.89 $ 14,713.84 $ 176,566.13
5 $ 89.13 $ 15,449.54 $ 185,394.43
6 $ 93.59 $ 16,222.01 $ 194,664.15
7 $ 98.27 $ 17,033.11 $ 204,397.36
6463 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - 1 $ 69.66 $ 12,074.85 $ 144,898.24 OPERATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION 2 $ 73.15 $ 12,678.60 $ 152,143.15 3 $ 76.80 $ 13,312.53 $ 159,750.31
4 $ 80.64 $ 13,978.15 $ 167,737.82
5 $ 84.68 $ 14,677.06 $ 176,124.72
6 $ 88.91 $ 15,410.91 $ 184,930.95
7 $ 93.35 $ 16,181.46 $ 194,177.50

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6450 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 1 $ 55.29 $ 9,584.09 $ 115,009.03 2 $ 58.06 $ 10,063.29 $ 120,759.49
3 $ 60.96 $ 10,566.45 $ 126,797.46
4 $ 64.01 $ 11,094.78 $ 133,137.34
5 $ 67.21 $ 11,649.52 $ 139,794.20
6 $ 70.57 $ 12,231.99 $ 146,783.92
7 $ 74.10 $ 12,843.59 $ 154,123.11
6135 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ANALYST 1 $ 39.25 $ 6,803.42 $ 81,641.06 2 $ 41.21 $ 7,143.59 $ 85,723.11
3 $ 43.27 $ 7,500.77 $ 90,009.27
4 $ 45.44 $ 7,875.81 $ 94,509.73
5 $ 47.72 $ 8,272.05 $ 99,264.62
6 $ 50.11 $ 8,685.65 $ 104,227.84
7 $ 52.62 $ 9,119.94 $ 109,439.24
6132 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1 $ 47.55 $ 8,242.75 $ 98,912.99 AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER 2 $ 49.93 $ 8,653.78 $ 103,845.31 3 $ 52.43 $ 9,087.02 $ 109,044.25
4 $ 55.04 $ 9,540.90 $ 114,490.74
5 $ 57.80 $ 10,018.57 $ 120,222.89
6 $ 60.69 $ 10,519.50 $ 126,234.03
7 $ 63.72 $ 11,045.48 $ 132,545.74
6493 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 41.68 $ 7,225.22 $ 86,702.58 2 $ 43.77 $ 7,586.48 $ 91,037.70
3 $ 45.96 $ 7,965.80 $ 95,589.59
4 $ 48.25 $ 8,364.09 $ 100,369.07
5 $ 50.67 $ 8,782.29 $ 105,387.52
6 $ 53.20 $ 9,221.41 $ 110,656.90
7 $ 55.86 $ 9,682.48 $ 116,189.74
6140 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 1 $ 36.93 $ 6,401.46 $ 76,817.53 SUPERVISOR 2 $ 38.78 $ 6,722.38 $ 80,668.59
3 $ 40.72 $ 7,058.73 $ 84,704.81
4 $ 42.75 $ 7,410.51 $ 88,926.15
5 $ 44.90 $ 7,782.35 $ 93,388.20
6 $ 47.14 $ 8,171.47 $ 98,057.61
7 $ 49.50 $ 8,580.04 $ 102,960.50
6027 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE 1 $ 33.59 $ 5,821.93 $ 69,863.17 CITY MANAGER 2 $ 35.27 $ 6,113.27 $ 73,359.22
3 $ 37.03 $ 6,419.01 $ 77,028.15
4 $ 38.88 $ 6,739.16 $ 80,869.93
5 $ 40.83 $ 7,076.92 $ 84,923.05
6 $ 42.87 $ 7,430.77 $ 89,169.20
7 $ 45.01 $ 7,802.30 $ 93,627.65

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6028 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE 1 $ 33.59 $ 5,821.93 $ 69,863.17 POLICE CHIEF 2 $ 35.27 $ 6,113.27 $ 73,359.22
3 $ 37.03 $ 6,419.01 $ 77,028.15
4 $ 38.88 $ 6,739.16 $ 80,869.93
5 $ 40.83 $ 7,076.92 $ 84,923.05
6 $ 42.87 $ 7,430.77 $ 89,169.20
7 $ 45.01 $ 7,802.30 $ 93,627.65
6070 FINANCE MANAGER 1 $ 59.97 $ 10,394.35 $ 124,732.21 2 $ 62.96 $ 10,913.20 $ 130,958.42
3 $ 66.11 $ 11,458.79 $ 137,505.43
4 $ 69.42 $ 12,032.67 $ 144,392.00
5 $ 72.88 $ 12,633.28 $ 151,599.32
6 $ 76.53 $ 13,264.94 $ 159,179.28
7 $ 80.35 $ 13,928.19 $ 167,138.25
6124 GIS ANALYST 1 $ 41.20 $ 7,141.13 $ 85,693.50
2 $ 43.27 $ 7,499.90 $ 89,998.75
3 $ 45.43 $ 7,874.66 $ 94,495.93
4 $ 47.70 $ 8,267.71 $ 99,212.51
5 $ 50.08 $ 8,681.32 $ 104,175.88
6 $ 52.59 $ 9,115.39 $ 109,384.68
7 $ 55.22 $ 9,571.16 $ 114,853.92
6315 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 1 $ 37.81 $ 6,553.65 $ 78,643.84 2 $ 39.70 $ 6,881.92 $ 82,583.00
3 $ 41.68 $ 7,225.18 $ 86,702.17
4 $ 43.77 $ 7,586.77 $ 91,041.28
5 $ 45.96 $ 7,966.69 $ 95,600.33
6 $ 48.26 $ 8,365.03 $ 100,380.35
7 $ 50.67 $ 8,783.28 $ 105,399.37
6320 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 1 $ 64.03 $ 11,098.05 $ 133,176.58 2 $ 67.22 $ 11,652.03 $ 139,824.31
3 $ 70.58 $ 12,234.55 $ 146,814.54
4 $ 74.12 $ 12,847.28 $ 154,167.34
5 $ 77.82 $ 13,488.55 $ 161,862.59
6 $ 81.71 $ 14,162.98 $ 169,955.72
7 $ 85.79 $ 14,871.13 $ 178,453.51
6185 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 $ 65.01 $ 11,269.05 $ 135,228.65 SERVICES MANAGER 2 $ 68.26 $ 11,832.51 $ 141,990.09
3 $ 71.68 $ 12,424.13 $ 149,089.60
4 $ 75.26 $ 13,045.34 $ 156,544.07
5 $ 79.02 $ 13,697.61 $ 164,371.28
6 $ 82.98 $ 14,382.49 $ 172,589.84
7 $ 87.12 $ 15,101.61 $ 181,219.33

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6148 LIBRARIAN I 1 $ 34.88 $ 6,045.11 $ 72,541.29
2 $ 36.62 $ 6,347.36 $ 76,168.36
3 $ 38.45 $ 6,664.73 $ 79,976.78
4 $ 40.37 $ 6,997.97 $ 83,975.62
5 $ 42.39 $ 7,347.87 $ 88,174.40
6 $ 44.51 $ 7,715.26 $ 92,583.12
7 $ 46.74 $ 8,101.02 $ 97,212.27
6149 LIBRARIAN II 1 $ 37.58 $ 6,514.47 $ 78,173.63
2 $ 39.46 $ 6,840.19 $ 82,082.31
3 $ 41.44 $ 7,182.20 $ 86,186.42
4 $ 43.51 $ 7,541.31 $ 90,495.75
5 $ 45.68 $ 7,918.38 $ 95,020.53
6 $ 47.97 $ 8,314.30 $ 99,771.56
7 $ 50.37 $ 8,730.01 $ 104,760.13
6147 LIBRARY MANAGER 1 $ 53.68 $ 9,304.17 $ 111,650.09
2 $ 56.36 $ 9,769.38 $ 117,232.59
3 $ 59.18 $ 10,257.85 $ 123,094.23
4 $ 62.14 $ 10,770.74 $ 129,248.93
5 $ 65.25 $ 11,309.28 $ 135,711.39
6 $ 68.51 $ 11,874.75 $ 142,496.97
7 $ 71.93 $ 12,468.48 $ 149,621.81
6146 LIBRARY SERVICES SUPERVISOR 1 $ 41.68 $ 7,225.22 $ 86,702.58 2 $ 43.76 $ 7,584.84 $ 91,018.09
3 $ 45.95 $ 7,964.45 $ 95,573.35
4 $ 48.24 $ 8,362.21 $ 100,346.55
5 $ 50.66 $ 8,781.78 $ 105,381.33
6 $ 53.20 $ 9,220.87 $ 110,650.40
7 $ 55.86 $ 9,681.91 $ 116,182.93
6141 LITERACY PROGRAM COORDINATOR 1 $ 36.91 $ 6,397.10 $ 76,765.16 6142 2 $ 38.75 $ 6,716.08 $ 80,592.95
3 $ 40.69 $ 7,052.52 $ 84,630.22
4 $ 42.72 $ 7,404.83 $ 88,857.92
5 $ 44.86 $ 7,776.18 $ 93,314.13
6 $ 47.11 $ 8,164.99 $ 97,979.84
7 $ 49.46 $ 8,573.24 $ 102,878.83
6150 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1 $ 37.81 $ 6,553.65 $ 78,643.84 6550 2 $ 39.70 $ 6,881.92 $ 82,583.00
3 $ 41.68 $ 7,225.18 $ 86,702.17
4 $ 43.77 $ 7,586.77 $ 91,041.28
5 $ 45.96 $ 7,966.69 $ 95,600.33
6 $ 48.26 $ 8,365.03 $ 100,380.35
7 $ 50.67 $ 8,783.28 $ 105,399.37

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6160 MANAGEMENT ANALYST TRAINEE 1 $ 29.90 $ 5,182.58 $ 62,190.92 6161 2 $ 31.39 $ 5,441.78 $ 65,301.40
3 $ 32.96 $ 5,713.33 $ 68,559.98
4 $ 34.61 $ 5,998.77 $ 71,985.19
5 $ 36.34 $ 6,298.09 $ 75,577.03
6 $ 38.15 $ 6,612.99 $ 79,355.89
7 $ 40.06 $ 6,943.64 $ 83,323.68
6356 PARKS AND BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 42.52 $ 7,369.72 $ 88,436.63 2 $ 44.64 $ 7,738.20 $ 92,858.46
3 $ 46.88 $ 8,125.11 $ 97,501.38
4 $ 49.22 $ 8,531.37 $ 102,376.45
5 $ 51.68 $ 8,957.94 $ 107,495.27
6 $ 54.26 $ 9,405.84 $ 112,870.04
7 $ 56.98 $ 9,876.13 $ 118,513.54
6230 PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER 1 $ 53.68 $ 9,304.17 $ 111,650.09 2 $ 56.36 $ 9,769.38 $ 117,232.59
3 $ 59.18 $ 10,257.85 $ 123,094.23
4 $ 62.14 $ 10,770.74 $ 129,248.93
5 $ 65.25 $ 11,309.28 $ 135,711.39
6 $ 68.51 $ 11,874.75 $ 142,496.97
7 $ 71.93 $ 12,468.48 $ 149,621.81
6105 PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERVISOR 1 $ 41.68 $ 7,225.22 $ 86,702.58 2 $ 43.76 $ 7,584.84 $ 91,018.09
3 $ 45.95 $ 7,964.45 $ 95,573.35
4 $ 48.24 $ 8,362.21 $ 100,346.55
5 $ 50.66 $ 8,781.78 $ 105,381.33
6 $ 53.20 $ 9,220.87 $ 110,650.40
7 $ 55.86 $ 9,681.91 $ 116,182.93
6190 PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1 $ 41.68 $ 7,225.22 $ 86,702.58 2 $ 43.76 $ 7,584.84 $ 91,018.09
3 $ 45.95 $ 7,964.45 $ 95,573.35
4 $ 48.24 $ 8,362.21 $ 100,346.55
5 $ 50.66 $ 8,781.78 $ 105,381.33
6 $ 53.20 $ 9,220.87 $ 110,650.40
7 $ 55.86 $ 9,681.91 $ 116,182.93
6055 PAYROLL TECHNICIAN 1 $ 30.77 $ 5,333.16 $ 63,997.95 2 $ 32.31 $ 5,599.82 $ 67,197.81
3 $ 33.92 $ 5,879.80 $ 70,557.64
4 $ 35.62 $ 6,173.80 $ 74,085.65
5 $ 37.40 $ 6,482.49 $ 77,789.82
6 $ 39.27 $ 6,806.61 $ 81,679.31
7 $ 41.23 $ 7,146.94 $ 85,763.28

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6056 PAYROLL ANALYST 1 $ 37.81 $ 6,553.65 $ 78,643.84
2 $ 39.70 $ 6,881.92 $ 82,583.00
3 $ 41.68 $ 7,225.18 $ 86,702.17
4 $ 43.77 $ 7,586.77 $ 91,041.28
5 $ 45.96 $ 7,966.69 $ 95,600.33
6 $ 48.26 $ 8,365.03 $ 100,380.35
7 $ 50.67 $ 8,783.28 $ 105,399.37
6120 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 1 $ 28.42 $ 4,926.43 $ 59,117.22 2 $ 29.84 $ 5,172.76 $ 62,073.08
3 $ 31.33 $ 5,431.40 $ 65,176.74
4 $ 32.90 $ 5,702.96 $ 68,435.57
5 $ 34.55 $ 5,988.11 $ 71,857.36
6 $ 36.27 $ 6,287.52 $ 75,450.22
7 $ 38.09 $ 6,601.89 $ 79,222.73
6481 PLANNING MANAGER 1 $ 56.40 $ 9,775.77 $ 117,309.21 2 $ 59.22 $ 10,264.56 $ 123,174.68
3 $ 62.18 $ 10,777.78 $ 129,333.41
4 $ 65.29 $ 11,316.67 $ 135,800.08
5 $ 68.55 $ 11,882.51 $ 142,590.09
6 $ 71.98 $ 12,476.63 $ 149,719.60
7 $ 75.58 $ 13,100.46 $ 157,205.58
6234 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - ENGINEERING AND 1 $ 55.29 $ 9,584.09 $ 115,009.03 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 2 $ 58.06 $ 10,063.29 $ 120,759.49
3 $ 60.96 $ 10,566.45 $ 126,797.46
4 $ 64.01 $ 11,094.78 $ 133,137.34
5 $ 67.21 $ 11,649.52 $ 139,794.20
6 $ 70.57 $ 12,231.99 $ 146,783.92
7 $ 74.10 $ 12,843.59 $ 154,123.11
6235 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER - ENVIRONMENTAL AND 1 $ 55.29 $ 9,584.09 $ 115,009.03 UTILITY SERVICES 2 $ 58.06 $ 10,063.29 $ 120,759.49
3 $ 60.96 $ 10,566.45 $ 126,797.46
4 $ 64.01 $ 11,094.78 $ 133,137.34
5 $ 67.21 $ 11,649.52 $ 139,794.20
6 $ 70.57 $ 12,231.99 $ 146,783.92
7 $ 74.10 $ 12,843.59 $ 154,123.11
6035 RECORDS TECHNICIAN 1 $ 27.85 $ 4,827.72 $ 57,932.63 2 $ 29.24 $ 5,069.09 $ 60,829.05
3 $ 30.70 $ 5,321.84 $ 63,862.02
4 $ 32.24 $ 5,587.51 $ 67,050.14
5 $ 33.85 $ 5,867.77 $ 70,413.24
6 $ 35.55 $ 6,161.16 $ 73,933.90
7 $ 37.32 $ 6,469.22 $ 77,630.60

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6231 RECREATION & LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER 1 $ 53.68 $ 9,304.17 $ 111,650.09 2 $ 56.36 $ 9,769.38 $ 117,232.59
3 $ 59.18 $ 10,257.85 $ 123,094.23
4 $ 62.14 $ 10,770.74 $ 129,248.93
5 $ 65.25 $ 11,309.28 $ 135,711.39
6 $ 68.51 $ 11,874.75 $ 142,496.97
7 $ 71.93 $ 12,468.48 $ 149,621.81
6310 SAFETY COORDINATOR 1 $ 43.95 $ 7,617.67 $ 91,412.06 2 $ 46.14 $ 7,998.07 $ 95,976.83
3 $ 48.45 $ 8,397.89 $ 100,774.70
4 $ 50.88 $ 8,818.76 $ 105,825.09
5 $ 53.42 $ 9,259.05 $ 111,108.58
6 $ 56.09 $ 9,722.00 $ 116,664.02
7 $ 58.89 $ 10,208.10 $ 122,497.22
6280 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 1 $ 38.25 $ 6,629.87 $ 79,558.49 2 $ 40.16 $ 6,961.36 $ 83,536.35
3 $ 42.17 $ 7,309.44 $ 87,713.26
4 $ 44.28 $ 7,674.90 $ 92,098.84
5 $ 46.49 $ 8,058.65 $ 96,703.84
6 $ 48.82 $ 8,461.59 $ 101,539.03
7 $ 51.26 $ 8,884.66 $ 106,615.98
6090 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 1 $ 30.04 $ 5,206.18 $ 62,474.19 2 $ 31.54 $ 5,467.13 $ 65,605.50
3 $ 33.12 $ 5,740.72 $ 68,888.62
4 $ 34.77 $ 6,026.96 $ 72,323.54
5 $ 36.51 $ 6,329.02 $ 75,948.28
6 $ 38.34 $ 6,645.48 $ 79,745.70
7 $ 40.26 $ 6,977.75 $ 83,732.98
6255 SENIOR HOUSING/CDBG ECONOMIC 1 $ 54.75 $ 9,490.33 $ 113,883.99 DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 2 $ 57.48 $ 9,964.00 $ 119,567.99
3 $ 60.36 $ 10,462.36 $ 125,548.27
4 $ 63.38 $ 10,985.40 $ 131,824.75
5 $ 66.55 $ 11,534.67 $ 138,415.99
6 $ 69.87 $ 12,111.40 $ 145,336.77
7 $ 73.37 $ 12,716.97 $ 152,603.62
6325 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 1 $ 43.95 $ 7,617.67 $ 91,412.06 2 $ 46.14 $ 7,998.07 $ 95,976.83
3 $ 48.45 $ 8,397.89 $ 100,774.70
4 $ 50.88 $ 8,818.76 $ 105,825.09
5 $ 53.42 $ 9,259.05 $ 111,108.58
6 $ 56.09 $ 9,722.00 $ 116,664.02
7 $ 58.89 $ 10,208.10 $ 122,497.22

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6300 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1 $ 43.95 $ 7,617.67 $ 91,412.06 6301 2 $ 46.14 $ 7,998.07 $ 95,976.83
3 $ 48.45 $ 8,397.89 $ 100,774.70
4 $ 50.88 $ 8,818.76 $ 105,825.09
5 $ 53.42 $ 9,259.05 $ 111,108.58
6 $ 56.09 $ 9,722.00 $ 116,664.02
7 $ 58.89 $ 10,208.10 $ 122,497.22
6057 SENIOR PAYROLL ANALYST 1 $ 43.95 $ 7,617.67 $ 91,412.06 2 $ 46.14 $ 7,998.07 $ 95,976.83
3 $ 48.45 $ 8,397.89 $ 100,774.70
4 $ 50.88 $ 8,818.76 $ 105,825.09
5 $ 53.42 $ 9,259.05 $ 111,108.58
6 $ 56.09 $ 9,722.00 $ 116,664.02
7 $ 58.89 $ 10,208.10 $ 122,497.22
6305 SENIOR PLANNER 1 $ 46.07 $ 7,985.16 $ 95,821.96
2 $ 48.38 $ 8,385.31 $ 100,623.75
3 $ 50.80 $ 8,804.90 $ 105,658.83
4 $ 53.33 $ 9,243.93 $ 110,927.21
5 $ 56.00 $ 9,707.26 $ 116,487.14
6 $ 58.80 $ 10,192.62 $ 122,311.49
7 $ 61.74 $ 10,702.26 $ 128,427.07
6330 STREET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1 $ 38.88 $ 6,739.15 $ 80,869.74 2 $ 40.82 $ 7,076.10 $ 84,913.22
3 $ 42.86 $ 7,429.91 $ 89,158.89
4 $ 45.01 $ 7,801.40 $ 93,616.82
5 $ 47.26 $ 8,191.47 $ 98,297.67
6 $ 49.62 $ 8,601.05 $ 103,212.56
7 $ 52.10 $ 9,031.10 $ 108,373.18
6354 STREETS AND SEWER SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 52.70 $ 9,135.27 $ 109,623.23 2 $ 55.34 $ 9,592.03 $ 115,104.39
3 $ 58.11 $ 10,071.63 $ 120,859.61
4 $ 61.01 $ 10,575.22 $ 126,902.59
5 $ 64.06 $ 11,103.98 $ 133,247.73
6 $ 67.26 $ 11,659.18 $ 139,910.11
7 $ 70.63 $ 12,242.13 $ 146,905.62
6351 WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR 1 $ 44.95 $ 7,792.00 $ 93,504.05 2 $ 47.20 $ 8,181.60 $ 98,179.25
3 $ 49.56 $ 8,590.68 $ 103,088.21
4 $ 52.04 $ 9,020.22 $ 108,242.62
5 $ 54.64 $ 9,471.23 $ 113,654.76
6 $ 57.37 $ 9,944.79 $ 119,337.50
7 $ 60.24 $ 10,442.03 $ 125,304.37

CITY OF COVINA

MID-MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL, AND

CONFIDENTIAL AND TECHNICIAL EMPLOYEES
SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

DESCRIPTION STEP HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
6352 WATER SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR 1 $ 40.61 $ 7,039.61 $ 84,475.32 2 $ 42.64 $ 7,391.59 $ 88,699.09
3 $ 44.78 $ 7,761.17 $ 93,134.04
4 $ 47.01 $ 8,149.23 $ 97,790.76
5 $ 49.37 $ 8,556.69 $ 102,680.29
6 $ 51.83 $ 8,984.53 $ 107,814.31
7 $ 54.43 $ 9,433.75 $ 113,205.02
6353 WATER UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT 1 $ 56.04 $ 9,713.94 $ 116,567.31 2 $ 58.84 $ 10,199.64 $ 122,395.66
3 $ 61.79 $ 10,709.62 $ 128,515.46
4 $ 64.88 $ 11,245.10 $ 134,941.22
5 $ 68.12 $ 11,807.36 $ 141,688.29
6 $ 71.53 $ 12,397.72 $ 148,772.69
7 $ 75.10 $ 13,017.61 $ 156,211.33

CITY OF COVINA

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
DEFINITION:

Under administrative direction, plans, manages, oversees, and directs the operations and services of the Finance Department which includes budgeting, treasury, general accounting, auditing, cash management, debt management, long-term capital and financial planning, payroll processing, utility billing, centralized payroll, business licenses, and financial information systems; coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public; provides responsible and complex staff support to the City Council and City Manager; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Director of Finance is the administrative management level class which oversees all functions and operations of the Finance Department and is responsible for originating, carrying out, reviewing, interpreting and coordinating policies in the administration and reporting of a diversified budgeting, debt management, long-term capital and financial planning, accounting, investment, billing, and financial information services operation for the City, the Redevelopment Successor Agency and special districts.

This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Deputy City Manager in that the latter has overall responsibility for assisting in the administration of all City Departments and operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Receives administrative direction from the City Manager and/or Deputy City Manager. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical and office support personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)  Accepts full responsibility for all Finance Department activities and services, including activities associated with citywide budgeting, treasury, general accounting, auditing, payroll processing, utility billing, business licenses, grant administration, and citywide financial information systems; coordinates the City’s investment portfolio as authorized; coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, Covina Redevelopment Successor Agency, special districts, outside agencies, organizations, and the public.
 Plans, develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance, enhancing services and meeting goals; ensures that goals are achieved.
 Plans and directs the Department’s work plan; assigns work activities and responsibilities to appropriate department personnel; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; identifies and resolves problems and/or issues.

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

 Directs and manages the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment for the City.  Oversees the selection, training and evaluation programs for all Finance personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; fulfills discipline procedures; reviews the work of department personnel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; interprets and enforces a variety of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
 Directs and participates in all financial management and financial information system activities; manages and coordinates the City’s investment portfolio, administers debt financing and capital improvement programs and secures tax-exempt and other types of financing; reviews, evaluates and recommends improvements to administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures; directs and participates in the preparation of specific studies, fiscal and budgetary analyses and projections.
 Serves as liaison with federal, state, regional, county, city, and special district agencies; provides responsible and complex staff support to the City Council, City Manager and Department Heads; develops recommendations for policies, laws, ordinances, resolutions, and programs related to Finance activities.

 Prepares and administers the Finance budget; prepares forecasts of necessary funds for staffing, materials and supplies; presents, justifies and defends programs, operations and activities; monitors and approves expenditures; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary; plan, organize and develop the City’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets.
 Serves as a financial resource for department personnel, City staff, other organizations, and the public; coordinates pertinent information, resources and work teams necessary to support a positive and productive environment.
 Serves as a member of the City’s management team; provides information and recommendations regarding operations; assists with City decision-making.  Attends and participates in professional and community meetings; stays current on issues relative to the field of finance, portfolio management and information systems; responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organizational inquiries, issues and complaints; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation within the Department.
 Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard.

Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Director of Finance. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of six years of broad and extensive experience in financial management, including at least three years in an administrative or supervisory capacity, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field.

License/Certificate:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.) Knowledge of:

Modern principles, practices and techniques of finance and financial information systems administration, organization and operation; principles and practices of general, fund, cost and governmental accounting; principles and practices of auditing and financial control; principles and practices of budget and capital improvement administration; principles and practices of long-term financial planning; network based computer applications and design; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including those related to investments and utility billing; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Plan, direct, manage and coordinate the work of the Finance Department; develop and administer sound departmental goals, objectives, policies, and methods for evaluating achievement and performance levels; analyze complex financial and information system issues, make adjustments to standard operating procedures as necessary to improve organizational effectiveness; facilitate group participation and consensus building; balance Finance and Citywide budgets; attend evening meetings as required; prepare clear, concise and complete financial statements, reports and written materials; plan, organize, train, evaluate and direct work of assigned staff; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Skill to:

Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications, including a variety of complex financial and accounting programs.

Revised: 08/20/2024

CITY OF COVINA

EXECUTIVE SALARY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JUNE 29, 2024

JOB CODE DESCRIPTION HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
8010 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 13,643.17 78.71 $ 163,718.07 $
MAXIMUM $ 17,771.87 102.53 $ 213,262.41 $
8020 ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 8,432.87 48.65 $ 101,194.42 $
MAXIMUM $ 11,037.70 63.68 $ 132,452.38 $
8025 CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MINIMUM 49.98 $ 8,663.12 $ 103,957.44 $
MAXIMUM 66.98 $ 11,609.41 $ 139,312.92 $
8000 CHIEF OF POLICE
MINIMUM $ 15,639.90 90.23 $ 187,678.77 $
MAXIMUM $ 20,472.13 118.11 $ 245,665.53 $
8030 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 12,924.21 74.56 $ 155,090.54 $
MAXIMUM $ 17,570.21 101.37 $ 210,842.49 $
8063 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MINIMUM $ 12,924.21 74.56 $ 155,090.54 $
MAXIMUM $ 17,570.21 101.37 $ 210,842.49 $
8040 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MINIMUM $ 12,924.21 74.56 $ 155,090.54 $
MAXIMUM $ 17,570.21 101.37 $ 210,842.49 $
8060 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
MINIMUM $ 12,924.21 74.56 $ 155,090.54 $
MAXIMUM $ 17,570.21 101.37 $ 210,842.49 $
8065 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MINIMUM $ 12,924.21 74.56 $ 155,090.54 $
MAXIMUM $ 17,570.21 101.37 $ 210,842.49 $
8090 DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

AND LIBRARY SERVICES
MINIMUM $ 12,924.21 74.56 $ 155,090.54 $
MAXIMUM $ 17,570.21 101.37 $ 210,842.49 $
8011 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINIMUM $ 12,924.21 74.56 $ 155,090.54 $
MAXIMUM $ 17,570.21 101.37 $ 210,842.49 $

CITY OF COVINA

EXECUTIVE SALARY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2025

JOB CODE DESCRIPTION HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
8010 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 81.07 $ 14,052.47 $ 168,629.61
MAXIMUM $ 105.61 $ 18,305.02 $ 219,660.28
8020 ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 50.11 $ 8,685.85 $ 104,230.25
MAXIMUM $ 65.59 $ 11,368.83 $ 136,425.95
8025 CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MINIMUM $ 51.48 $ 8,923.01 $ 107,076.16
MAXIMUM $ 68.99 $ 11,957.69 $ 143,492.31
8000 CHIEF OF POLICE
MINIMUM $ 92.94 $ 16,109.09 $ 193,309.14
MAXIMUM $ 121.65 $ 21,086.29 $ 253,035.49
8030 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 76.80 $ 13,311.94 $ 159,743.26
MAXIMUM $ 104.41 $ 18,097.31 $ 217,167.77
8063 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MINIMUM $ 76.80 $ 13,311.94 $ 159,743.26
MAXIMUM $ 104.41 $ 18,097.31 $ 217,167.77
8040 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MINIMUM $ 76.80 $ 13,311.94 $ 159,743.26
MAXIMUM $ 104.41 $ 18,097.31 $ 217,167.77
8060 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
MINIMUM $ 76.80 $ 13,311.94 $ 159,743.26
MAXIMUM $ 104.41 $ 18,097.31 $ 217,167.77
8065 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MINIMUM $ 76.80 $ 13,311.94 $ 159,743.26
MAXIMUM $ 104.41 $ 18,097.31 $ 217,167.77
8090 DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

AND LIBRARY SERVICES
MINIMUM $ 76.80 $ 13,311.94 $ 159,743.26
MAXIMUM $ 104.41 $ 18,097.31 $ 217,167.77
8011 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINIMUM $ 76.80 $ 13,311.94 $ 159,743.26
MAXIMUM $ 104.41 $ 18,097.31 $ 217,167.77

CITY OF COVINA

EXECUTIVE SALARY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2027

JOB CODE DESCRIPTION HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
8010 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 86.01 $ 14,908.26 $ 178,899.15
MAXIMUM $ 112.04 $ 19,419.80 $ 233,037.59
8020 ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 53.16 $ 9,214.82 $ 110,577.88
MAXIMUM $ 69.58 $ 12,061.19 $ 144,734.29
8025 CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MINIMUM $ 54.61 $ 9,466.42 $ 113,597.10
MAXIMUM $ 73.19 $ 12,685.92 $ 152,230.99
8000 CHIEF OF POLICE
MINIMUM $ 98.60 $ 17,090.14 $ 205,081.66
MAXIMUM $ 129.06 $ 22,370.45 $ 268,445.35
8030 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 81.48 $ 14,122.64 $ 169,471.62
MAXIMUM $ 110.77 $ 19,199.44 $ 230,393.29
8063 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MINIMUM $ 81.48 $ 14,122.64 $ 169,471.62
MAXIMUM $ 110.77 $ 19,199.44 $ 230,393.29
8040 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MINIMUM $ 81.48 $ 14,122.64 $ 169,471.62
MAXIMUM $ 110.77 $ 19,199.44 $ 230,393.29
8060 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
MINIMUM $ 81.48 $ 14,122.64 $ 169,471.62
MAXIMUM $ 110.77 $ 19,199.44 $ 230,393.29
8065 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MINIMUM $ 81.48 $ 14,122.64 $ 169,471.62
MAXIMUM $ 110.77 $ 19,199.44 $ 230,393.29
8090 DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

AND LIBRARY SERVICES
MINIMUM $ 81.48 $ 14,122.64 $ 169,471.62
MAXIMUM $ 110.77 $ 19,199.44 $ 230,393.29
8011 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINIMUM $ 81.48 $ 14,122.64 $ 169,471.62
MAXIMUM $ 110.77 $ 19,199.44 $ 230,393.29

CITY OF COVINA

EXECUTIVE SALARY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2026

JOB CODE DESCRIPTION HOURLY MONTHLY ANNUAL
8010 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 83.50 $ 14,474.04 $ 173,688.50
MAXIMUM $ 108.77 $ 18,854.17 $ 226,250.09
8020 ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 51.61 $ 8,946.43 $ 107,357.16
MAXIMUM $ 67.56 $ 11,709.89 $ 140,518.73
8025 CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MINIMUM $ 53.02 $ 9,190.70 $ 110,288.44
MAXIMUM $ 71.06 $ 12,316.42 $ 147,797.07
8000 CHIEF OF POLICE
MINIMUM $ 95.73 $ 16,592.37 $ 199,108.41
MAXIMUM $ 125.30 $ 21,718.88 $ 260,626.56
8030 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
MINIMUM $ 79.10 $ 13,711.30 $ 164,535.55
MAXIMUM $ 107.54 $ 18,640.23 $ 223,682.80
8063 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MINIMUM $ 79.10 $ 13,711.30 $ 164,535.55
MAXIMUM $ 107.54 $ 18,640.23 $ 223,682.80
8040 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MINIMUM $ 79.10 $ 13,711.30 $ 164,535.55
MAXIMUM $ 107.54 $ 18,640.23 $ 223,682.80
8060 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
MINIMUM $ 79.10 $ 13,711.30 $ 164,535.55
MAXIMUM $ 107.54 $ 18,640.23 $ 223,682.80
8065 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MINIMUM $ 79.10 $ 13,711.30 $ 164,535.55
MAXIMUM $ 107.54 $ 18,640.23 $ 223,682.80
8090 DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

AND LIBRARY SERVICES
MINIMUM $ 79.10 $ 13,711.30 $ 164,535.55
MAXIMUM $ 107.54 $ 18,640.23 $ 223,682.80
8011 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINIMUM $ 79.10 $ 13,711.30 $ 164,535.55
MAXIMUM $ 107.54 $ 18,640.23 $ 223,682.80

CC Regular Meeting

AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 18
Meeting: August 20, 2024
Title: Resolutions Relating to the Annexation of Territory to CFD 2007-1, Declaring Intention to Authorize Annexation, Adopting Boundary Map, & Setting the Public Hearing Date for October 15, 2024 (831 N. Sunflower Avenue, Covina/Annexation 34) Presented by: Brian K. Lee, AICP, Director of Community Development Recommendation: 1. Adopt City Resolution CC 2024-76, declaring intention to authorize the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2007-1 (Public Services); and

2. Adopt City Resolution CC 2024-77, adopting boundary map showing territory proposed to be annexed in the future to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On June 5, 2007, the City Council held a public hearing and formed Community Facilities District (CFD) 2007- 1 (Public Services). Pursuant to the Conditions of Approval for development of one (1) single-family residence at 831 N. Sunflower Avenue, the builder agreed to annex to the CFD, or to pay an in-lieu fee based on the financial impact on Police, Fire, Emergency and Parks services. The builder has opted to annex into the CFD.

Under the CFD, in Fiscal Year 2024-2025, any new multi-family residential units are charged $861.05 per unit per year for the following services: police, fire protection and suppression, paramedic services, and park maintenance. This Special Tax appears on the annual Property Tax bill for each parcel. The Special Tax authorized by the CFD shall be levied on all parcels for which building permits were issued on or before May 1 of the preceding fiscal year.

This program has been conceived with the intention that all future residential development, which results in a net increase of residential units, will annex to the CFD or pay an equivalent mitigation fee. Residential units constructed prior to formation of the CFD are not subject to the Special Tax.

DISCUSSION:

Resolutions that notice the intent of the City to annex property to the CFD, identify the boundaries of the proposed annexation, identify the types of services to be funded by the CFD, and notice that a public hearing will be held on October 15, 2024, where the City Council will consider the proposed annexation, are pursuant to the Conditions of Approval for the development of one (1) new single-family residence at 831 N. Sunflower Avenue, Covina, California. The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is 8402-017-073.

The purpose of the CFD is to finance the aforementioned public safety and park services that are in addition to those currently provided for the territory within the District. In Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the estimated amount for these services for one (1) additional single-family residence is $861.05.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is one (1) single-family residence in the proposed annexation area, of which one (1) is subject to the special tax. The “Special Tax” authorized by the proposed annexation to Community Facilities District 2007-1 (the “CFD”) will generate an estimate of $861.05 annually based on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 special tax rates and will be deposited to Account No. 2740-4800-45800. The Special Tax shall be used to pay for the following services:

police, fire protection and suppression, paramedic services, and park maintenance. The Special Tax will increase annually by the greater of two percent (2.00%), or the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.

CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):

This activity will not result in a reasonably foreseeable change to the physical environment; it is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines 15061 (b) (2) and (3) and does not constitute a project.

Respectfully submitted,

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION CC 2024-76

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,

CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE

ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Covina, California, (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”), at this time desires to authorize the annexation of territory to City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (“CFD No. 2007-1”) pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, as amended (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, CFD No. 2007-1 was formed to finance new police services, fire protection and suppression services, paramedic services, and park maintenance and other public services in addition to those provided in or required for the territory within CFD No. 2007-1 and will not be replacing services already available; and
WHEREAS, certain territory is proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2007-1 and such territory shall be known and designated as Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 34 (“Annexation No. 34”); and WHEREAS, this legislative body now desires to proceed to adopt its Resolution of Intention to annex Annexation No. 34 into CFD No. 2007-1, to describe the territory proposed to be annexed, Annexation No. 34, to specify the services to be financed from the proceeds of the levy of special taxes within Annexation No. 34, to set and specify the special taxes that would be levied within the territory to finance such services, and to set a time and place for a public hearing relating to the annexation of Annexation No. 34 into CFD No. 2007-1; and WHEREAS, a map showing the boundaries of Annexation No. 34 proposed to be annexed has been submitted, and a copy of the map shall be kept on file with the transcript of these proceedings.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2. Authorization. The proceedings for annexing Annexation No. 34 into CFD No. 2007-1 are authorized and initiated by this legislative body pursuant to the authorization of the Act.

SECTION 3. Intention to Annex. This legislative body hereby determines that the public convenience and necessity requires that Annexation No. 34 be added to CFD No. 2007-1 in order to pay the costs and expenses for the required and authorized new services generated from new

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development within the City and this City Council declares its intention to annex Annexation No. 34 to CFD No. 2007-1.

SECTION 4. Boundaries. A general description of the boundaries of Annexation No. 34 proposed to be annexed is as follows:

All that territory proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2007-1, as such property is shown on a map designated as “Annexation Map No. 34 of Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), City of Covina, County of Los Angeles, State of California,” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and hereby incorporated by reference.

Existing territory includes the following:

CFD General description of existing territory
Original area 1009 N. Citrus
Annexation #1 228 W. Center Street
Annexation #2 Vintage Walk 2
Annexation #3 451 E. Badillo
Annexation #4 1256 W. McGill Street
Annexation #5 Citrus Walk
Annexation #6 276 W. Dexter Street
Annexation #7 166 E. Center Street
Annexation #8 269-275 W. Center Street
Annexation #9 425 Center Street
Annexation #10 800 N. Banna Avenue
Annexation #11 735 Orange Circle
Annexation #12 308 S. Barranca Avenue
Annexation #13 1732 E. Ruddock Street
Annexation #14 1162 N. Citrus Avenue
Annexation #15 172 E. Center Street
Annexation #16 437 W. Center Street
Annexation #17 139 E. Puente Street
Annexation #18 310 W. Edna Place
Annexation #19 400 block of North Citrus Avenue
Annexation #20 245 E. Puente Street
Annexation #21 135 W. Center Street
Annexation #22 129-137 W. Orange Street
Annexation #23 155 E. San Bernardino Road
Annexation #24 449 S. Barranca Avenue
Annexation #25 546 N. Lark Ellen Avenue
Annexation #26 143 W. Center Street
Annexation #27 135 E. Badillo Street
Annexation #28 1060 W. San Bernardino Road, 1103 W. Badillo Street and 1111 W. Badillo Street

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Annexation #29 707 N. Barranca Avenue
Annexation #30 342 S. Fourth Avenue
Annexation #31 316 S. Barranca Avenue
Annexation #32 155 E. Covina Boulevard
Annexation #33 671 E. Puente Street
Annexation #34 831 N. Sunflower Avenue
SECTION 5. Name of District. The name of the district is “City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services)” and the designation for the territory to be annexed shall be “City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 34.”
SECTION 6. Services Authorized to be Financed by CFD No. 2007-1, Annexation No. 34.

The services that are authorized to be financed by CFD No. 2007-1 are certain services which are in addition to those provided in or required for the territory within CFD No. 2007-1 and Annexation No. 34 and will not be replacing services already available. A general description of the services to be financed by CFD No. 2007-1 and Annexation No. 34 is as follows:

PUBLIC SERVICES
New police services, fire protection and suppression services, paramedic services, and park maintenance, including but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting services, (ii) related facilities, equipment, vehicles, ambulances, fire apparatus and supplies, (iii) the salaries and benefits of City staff that directly provide police services, fire protection and suppression services, paramedic services, and park maintenance respectively, and (iv) City overhead costs associated with providing such services within CFD No. 2007-1 and Annexation No. 34. The Special Tax provides only partial funding for Public Services.

The same types of services which are authorized to be financed by CFD No. 2007-1 are the types of services to be provided in Annexation No. 34. If, and to the extent possible, such services shall be provided in common within CFD No. 2007-1 and Annexation No. 34.

SECTION 7. Special Taxes. It is the further intention of this City Council body that, except where funds are otherwise available, a special tax sufficient to pay for such services to be provided in CFD No. 2007-1 and Annexation No. 34, and related incidental expenses authorized by the Act, secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all non-exempt real property in Annexation No. 34, will be levied annually within the boundaries of such Annexation No. 34. For further particulars as to the rate and method of apportionment of the proposed special tax, reference is made to the attached and incorporated Exhibit “B” (the “First Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment”), which sets forth in sufficient detail the method of apportionment to allow each landowner or resident within proposed Annexation No. 34 to clearly estimate the maximum amount that such person will have to pay.

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The special tax proposed to be levied within Annexation No. 34 for services to be supplied within Annexation No. 34 shall be equal to the special tax levied to pay for the same services in CFD No. 2007-1, to the extent that the actual cost of providing the services in Annexation No. 34 is equivalent to the cost of providing those services in CFD No. 2007-1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the special tax may not be levied at a rate that is higher than the maximum special tax authorized to be levied pursuant to the First Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment.

The special taxes herein authorized, to the extent possible, shall be collected in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes and shall be subject to the same penalties, procedure, sale and lien priority in any case of delinquency as applicable for ad valorem taxes. Any special taxes that may not be collected on the County tax roll shall be collected through a direct billing procedure by the City Treasurer.

The maximum special tax rate in CFD No. 2007-1 shall not be increased as a result of the annexation of Annexation No. 34 to CFD No. 2007-1.

SECTION 8. Public Hearing. Notice is given that on the 15th day of October, 2024, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., in the regular meeting place of the City Council being the Covina City Hall located at 125 E. College Street Covina, CA 91723, a public hearing will be held where this City Council will consider the authorization for the annexation of Annexation No. 34 to CFD No. 2007-1, the proposed method and apportionment of the special tax to be levied with Annexation No. 34 and all other matters as set forth in this Resolution of Intention.

At such public hearing, the testimony of all interested persons for or against the annexation of Annexation No. 34 or the levying of special taxes within Annexation No. 34 will be heard.

At such public hearing, protests against the proposed annexation of Annexation No. 34, the levy of special taxes within Annexation No. 34 or any other proposals contained in this resolution may be made orally by any interested person. Any protests pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of the proceedings shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the irregularities or defects to which objection is made. All written protests shall be filed with the City Clerk prior to the time fixed for the public hearing. Written protests may be withdrawn at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing.

SECTION 9. Majority Protest. If (a) 50% or more of the registered voters, or six (6) registered voters, whichever is more, residing within CFD No. 2007-1, (b) 50% or more of the registered voters, or six (6) registered voters, whichever is more, residing within Annexation No. 34, (c) owners of one-half or more of the area of land in the territory included in CFD 2007-1, or (d) owners of one-half or more of the area of land in the territory included in Annexation No. 34, file written protests against the proposed annexation of Annexation No. 34 to CFD No. 2007-1 and such protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than a majority, no further proceedings shall be undertaken for a period of one year from the date of the decision by the City Council on the annexation of Annexation No. 34 to CFD 2007-1.

SECTION 10. Notice. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be given by the City Clerk by publication in a legally designated newspaper of general circulation, in the territory

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of Annexation No. 34 and CFD 2007-1 pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Said publication shall be completed at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for the public hearing and shall contain the information prescribed in Section 53322 of the Act.

SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.

APPROVED AND PASSED this 20th day of August, 2024.

City of Covina, California
BY:

JOHN C. KING, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________________
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2024-76 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Dated:
____________________________________________
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION CC 2024-76

ANNEXATION MAP

Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B TO RESOLUTION CC 2024-76

FIRST AMENDED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT

FIRST AMENDED

RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT

CITY OF COVINA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) A special tax as hereinafter defined shall be levied on and collected for Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) of the City of Covina (“CFD No. 2007-1”) each Fiscal Year, commencing in Fiscal Year 2007-2008, in an amount determined by the City Council of the City of Covina through the application of the appropriate Special Tax for “Developed Property,” as described below. All of the real property in CFD No. 2007-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent, and in the manner herein provided.

A. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Communities Facilities Act of 1982 as amended, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California. “Administrative Expenses” means any actual ordinary and necessary expense of the City of Covina, or designee thereof or both, to carry out the administration of CFD No. 2007-1 related to the determination of the amount of the levy of the Special Tax, the collection of the Special Tax including the expenses of collecting delinquencies, the payment of a proportional share of salaries and benefits of any City employee whose duties are directly related to the administration of CFD No. 2007-1, fees and expenses for counsel, Special Tax consultant and other consultants hired by the City in relation to CFD No. 2007-1, costs associated with responding to public inquiries regarding CFD No. 2007-1, and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of CFD No. 2007-1.
“Affordable Housing” means any Unit within CFD No. 2007-1 that is subject to a written and recordable covenant, deed restriction, resale restriction, regulatory agreement or similar agreement with either the City of Covina or the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Covina, which restricts the amount of rent for that Unit to “affordable rent” (as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50053) for a period of not less than fifty-five (55) years, or which restricts the purchase price for that Unit to “affordable housing cost” (as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5) for a period of not less than forty-five (45) years. A Unit shall no longer be considered Affordable Housing following the expiration or termination of the applicable covenant, restriction or agreement.
“Annual Escalation Factor” means for the Special Tax, the greater of (i) two percent (2.00%), or (ii) the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for the Calendar Year ending in December of the prior Fiscal Year.

“Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel of land designated on an Assessor’s Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor’s Parcel number within the boundaries of CFD No. 2007-1. “Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor’s Parcel number.
“Base Year” means Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008.
“Boundary Map” means the map of the boundaries for CFD No. 2007-1, as approved by the City Council, and recorded with the County in maps of assessments and community facilities districts. “Building Permit” means a permit for new construction for a residential dwelling Unit. For purposes of this definition, “Building Permit” shall not include permits for construction or installation of retaining walls, utility improvements, or other such improvements not intended for human habitation.
“Calendar Year” means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending the following December 31.
“CFD Administrator” means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirements and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Tax.
“CFD No. 2007-1” means Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) established by the City under the Act.
“City” means the City of Covina.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City, acting as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2007-1, or its designee.
“Consumer Price Index” means the index published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area. “County” means the County of Los Angeles.
“Developed Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2007-1 for which Building Permits were issued on or before May 1 preceding the Fiscal Year for which the Special Tax is being levied, provided that a Final Map was created on or before January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year and that each such Assessor's Parcel is associated with a Lot, as determined reasonably by the City and/or CFD administrator.
“Exempt Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2007-1 designated as being exempt from the Special Tax as determined in Section F. “Final Map” means a subdivision of property evidenced by the recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or the recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code 1352 that creates individual lots for which Building Permits may be issued without further subdivision.

“Fiscal Year” means the period commencing on July 1 of any year and ending the following June

30. “Lot” means an individual legal lot created by a Final Map for which a Building Permit could or has been issued.
“Maximum Special Tax” means the Maximum Special Tax determined in accordance with Section C, which can be levied by CFD No. 2007-1 in any Fiscal Year on Taxable Property within CFD No. 2007-1.
“Mixed-Use Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which Building Permit(s) have been issued for purposes of constructing Non-Residential Property and Residential Property. Residential Units on Mixed-Use Property shall be classified as Multi-Family Residential. “Multi-Family Residential” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building Permit has been issued for purposes of constructing a residential structure consisting of two or more residential Units that share common walls, including, but not limited to, duplexes, triplexes, town homes, condominiums, apartment Units, and residential Units on Assessor’s Parcels that are considered Mixed-Use Property.
“Non-Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels for which a Building Permit was issued for any type of non-residential use.
“Public Property” means any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2007-1 that is owned by or irrecoverably dedicated to the City, the federal government, the State of California, the County, CFD No. 2007-1, or other public agency. For purposes of this definition, property owned by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Covina is not considered Public Property and any property owned by the Redevelopment Agency will be subject to the levy of a Special Tax in accordance with Sections C and D herein.
“Public Services” means new police services, fire protection and suppression services, paramedic services, and park maintenance, including but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting services, (ii) related facilities, equipment, vehicles, ambulances, fire apparatus and supplies, (iii) the salaries and benefits of City and Fire District staff that directly provide police services, fire protection and suppression services, paramedic services, and park maintenance, and (iv) City and Fire District overhead costs associated with providing such services within CFD No. 2007-1. The Special Tax provides only partial funding for police, fire protection services, paramedic services, and park maintenance.
“Special Tax” means any special tax authorized to be levied by CFD No. 2007-1 pursuant to the Act to fund the Special Tax Requirement.
“Single-Family Residential” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building Permit has been issued for purposes of constructing one single-family residential dwelling Unit.
“Taxable Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2007-1 that are not exempt from the levy of the Special Tax.

“Tax Class” means any of the classes listed in Table 1 below. “Undeveloped Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2007-1 for which Building Permits have not been issued and that is not classified as Approved Property or Public Property. “Unit” means any separate residential dwelling unit in which a person or persons may live, which comprises an independent facility capable of conveyance separate from adjacent residential dwelling units and is not considered to be for commercial or industrial use.

B. CLASSIFICATION OF ASSESSOR’S PARCELS
Each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2007-2008, each Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2007-1 shall be classified as Developed Property or Exempt Property. In addition, each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2007-2008, each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be further classified as Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential, or Mixed-Use Property.

C. MAXIMUM ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel classified as Single-Family Residential, MultiFamily Residential, and Mixed-Use Property in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 shall be equal to the Maximum Special Tax set forth in Table 1.

TABLE 1

MAXIMUM ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX RATES
Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Tax Class Description Maximum
Special Tax
1 Single-Family Residential $527 per Unit
2 Multi-Family Residential $395 per Unit
3 Mixed-Use Property $395 per Unit
For each subsequent Fiscal Year following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property shall be adjusted by the Annual Escalation Factor.

Multiple Tax Classes
In some instances an Assessor’s Parcel may contain more than one Tax Class. The Maximum Special Tax levied on such Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax that can be imposed on all Tax Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel.

D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2007-2008, and for each subsequent Fiscal Year, the Special Tax shall be levied on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property at the applicable Maximum Special Tax as set forth in Section C.

E. TERMINATION OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied in perpetuity to fund Public Services provided to CFD No. 2007-1.

F. EXEMPTIONS
The City shall classify as Exempt Property: (i) Public Property, (ii) Non-Residential Property, (iii) Undeveloped Property, (iv) Affordable Housing, or (v) Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other purposes than those set forth in the easement.

G. APPEALS
Any property owner claiming that the amount or application of the Special Tax is not correct may file a written notice of appeal with the City Council not later than twelve months after having paid the first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. A representative(s) of CFD No. 2007-1 shall promptly review the appeal, and if necessary, meet with the property owner, consider written and oral evidence regarding the amount of the Special Tax, and rule on the appeal. If the representative’s decision requires that the Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel be modified or changed in favor of the property owner, a cash refund shall not be made, but an adjustment shall be made to the Special Tax on that Assessor’s Parcel in the subsequent Fiscal Year(s).

H. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The annual Special Taxes shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes, provided, however, that CFD No. 2007-1 may collect the Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations.

ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION CC 2024-77

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING TERRITORY

PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IN THE FUTURE TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Covina, California, (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”), formed a Community Facilities District, designated as Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (“CFD No. 2007-1”), pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, as amended (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings to annex certain territory to CFD No. 2007-1; and
WHEREAS, there has been submitted a map showing the territory proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2007-1, said area to be designated as Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 34 (hereafter referred to as “Annexation No. 34”).

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2. Annexation Map. The map showing Annexation No. 34 to be subject to the levy of a special tax upon the annexation of such territory to CFD No. 2007-1 is hereby approved and adopted. Such map is designated by the name of “Annexation Map No. 34 of Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), City of Covina, County of Los Angeles, State of California.”
SECTION 3. Certificate. A certificate shall be endorsed on the original and on at least one (1) copy of the map of Annexation No. 34, evidencing the date and adoption of this Resolution, and within fifteen days after the adoption of the Resolution of Intention fixing the time and place of the Public Hearing to annex Annexation No. 25 to CFD No. 2007-1, a copy of said map shall be filed with the correct and proper endorsements thereon with the Los Angeles County Recorder, all in the manner and form provided for in Section 3111 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State California.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.

APPROVED and PASSED this 20th day of August, 2024.

City of Covina, California
BY:

JOHN KING, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________________
ANDREW ALEMAN, City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2024-77 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 20thday of August, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Dated:
____________________________________________
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CC Regular Meeting

AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 19
Meeting: August 20, 2024
Title: Upholding & Sustaining the City of Covina Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision to Reject OTC Covina LLC’s Proposal as Non-responsive and Ineligible to Continue in Cannabis Business RFP Evaluation Process and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution CC 2024-74 upholding and sustaining the City of Covina Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s decision to reject OTC Covina LLC’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On July 16, 2024, the City Council conducted an appeal hearing at 5:00 p.m. to consider an appeal filed by OTC Covina LLC (Appellant), appealing the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s decision to reject Appellant’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in the City of Covina Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process.

After considering public testimony, the City Council sustained the decision of the City’s Cannabis Evaluation Committee to deem Appellant’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process. Resolution CC 2024-74, memorializes the City Council’s decision to uphold and deny the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s decision to reject Appellant’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process and find this action exempt from CEQA.

BACKGROUND:

On February 21, 2023, the City Council of the City of Covina adopted Ordinance 23-01 (which is codified in Covina Municipal Code Chapter 5.80), establishing the City of Covina’s (“City”) Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Program. Covina Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 5.80.100.A. provides that “the city council shall adopt procedure guidelines and review criteria for the city’s evaluation of cannabis business permit applications.” On September 19, 2023, the City Council approved a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) document and authorized staff to solicit proposals from qualified applicants. As part of the RFP document, the City established a dedicated webpage - www.covinaca.gov/cannabisprogram - to serve as the centralized hub of information related to the Cannabis Program RFP including related background materials, the RFP document and a Frequently Asked Questions section to support applicants. In order to ensure an equitable and transparent process, all formal communications (RFP Addenda, Schedule Changes, etc.) provided by the City have been made in writing and posted to this webpage. The Cannabis Business RFP was released to the public on September 28, 2023, and posted to the City’s Cannabis Program Webpage.

In accordance with the RFP document, a mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held for prospective applicants on October 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. This mandatory pre-proposal meeting provided applicants with an overview of the City’s centralized webpage, RFP timeline and evaluation categories/phases, among other details.

A total of twenty-eight (28) applicants attended the meeting.

Following this meeting, approximately 124 questions were received regarding the RFP from prospective applicants. Responses to these questions were provided on October 24, 2023, October 31, 2023, November 22, 2023, and on December 20, 2023. Additionally, two (2) addenda were issued to the RFP as follows:

 Addenda No. 1 – Published on December 21, 2023, to adopt revisions to the RFP document and revise the proposal submittal date to January 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the City Clerk’s Office at Covina City Hall.
 Addenda No. 2 – Published on January 18, 2024, to revise the proposal submittal date to January 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the City Clerk’s Office at Covina City Hall.

DISCUSSION:

On January 31, 2024, OTC Covina LLC DBA Off the Charts (“OTC Covina” or “Appellant”) filed a proposal for a commercial cannabis business with the City of Covina. On May 23, 2024, on behalf of the Cannabis Evaluation Committee, the City Clerk sent a letter to OTC Covina informing it that its proposal was rejected as nonresponsive and is ineligible to continue in the City of Covina’s Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process for failing to have a business owner or business representative in attendance at the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting held on October 5, 2023 (“Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision”).

On June 2, 2024, the City received an Appeal of the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision from Appellant (“Appeal”), pursuant to Covina Municipal Code Section 5.80.180. On June 26, 2024, the City Clerk sent correspondence to the Appellant setting a hearing for consideration of the Appeal for July 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

The City Council of the City of Covina considered the Appellant’s Appeal at a hearing held on July 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (“Appeal Hearing”). Notice of the time, date, means of participation in and purpose of the aforementioned hearing was duly given and published as required by state law. During the Appeal hearing, the Appellant and City staff had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support of, or in opposition to, the Appeal.

Evidence, both written and oral, including the staff report and supporting documentation, was duly presented to and considered by the City Council at the Appeal hearing.

After closing the Appeal hearing on July 16, 2024, the City Council upheld and sustained the decision of the City’s Cannabis Evaluation Committee to deem Appellant’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in the City of Covina’s Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process for failing to have a business owner or business representative in attendance at the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting held on October 5, 2023, and ineligible, found the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and directed staff to prepare a resolution memorializing Council’s direction. Resolution CC 2024-74 memorializes the City Council’s direction to staff at the July 16, 2024, Appeal hearing.

CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):

The City Council’s adoption of the proposed resolution to uphold and sustain the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s decision and deny the Appellant’s appeal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) and 14 Cal. Code Regs. (CEQA Guidelines) Sections 15061(b)(4) and 15270, as the California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves.

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION CC 2024-74

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,

CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AND SUSTAINING THE CITY OF COVINA CANNABIS EVALUATION COMMITTEE’S DECISION TO REJECT OTC
COVINA LLC’S PROPOSAL AS NON-RESPONSIVE AND INELIGIBLE

TO CONTINUE IN CANNABIS BUSINESS RFP EVALUATION PROCESS

AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Council of the City of Covina adopted Ordinance 23-01 (which is codified in Covina Municipal Code Chapter 5.80), establishing the City of Covina’s (“City”) Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Program; and WHEREAS, Covina Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 5.80.100.A. provides that “the city council shall adopt procedure guidelines and review criteria for the city’s evaluation of cannabis business permit applications”; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, the City Council approved a Request for Proposals document which set forth the procedure guidelines and review criteria for the City’s evaluation of cannabis business permit applications and authorized City staff to solicit proposals for cannabis business permit applications (“Cannabis Business RFP”); and WHEREAS, as part of the Cannabis Business RFP process, City staff established a dedicated webpage at www.covinaca.gov/cannabisprogram (“Cannabis Program Webpage”) to serve as the centralized hub of information related to the Cannabis Business RFP, including related background materials, the Cannabis Business RFP document, Questions and Responses, Cannabis Business RFP Addenda and schedule changes; and
WHEREAS, the Cannabis Business RFP was released to the public on September 28, 2023 and posted to the City’s Cannabis Program Webpage; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2024, OTC Covina LLC DBA Off the Charts (“OTC Covina” or “Appellant”) filed a proposal for a commercial cannabis business with the City of Covina; and WHEREAS, on May 23, 2024, on behalf of the Cannabis Evaluation Committee, the City Clerk sent a letter to OTC Covina informing it that its proposal was rejected as non-responsive and is ineligible to continue in the City of Covina’s Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process for failing to have a business owner or business representative in attendance at the Mandatory PreProposal Meeting held on October 5, 2023 (“Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision”); and WHEREAS, on June 2, 2024, the City received an Appeal of the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision from Appellant (“Appeal”), pursuant to Covina Municipal Code Section

5.80.180; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the City Clerk sent correspondence to the Appellant setting a hearing for consideration of the Appeal for July 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Covina considered the Appellant’s Appeal at a hearing held on July 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (“Appeal Hearing”). Notice of the time, date, means of participation in and purpose of the aforementioned hearing was duly given and published as required by state law; and
WHEREAS, during the Appeal Hearing, the Appellant and interested parties had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support of, or in opposition to, the Appeal. Evidence, both written and oral, including the staff report and supporting documentation, was duly presented to and considered by the City Council at the Appeal Hearing; and WHEREAS, pages 4 and 5 of the Cannabis Business RFP required attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal meeting for prospective applicants on October 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Covina City Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Cannabis Business RFP, a mandatory pre-proposal meeting for prospective applicants was held on October 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Covina City Council Chambers (“Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting”); and WHEREAS, as part of the Cannabis Business RFP process, City staff received multiple questions from prospective applicants regarding the Cannabis Business RFP process, and City staff posted those questions and responses on the City’s Cannabis Program Webpage for public view in advance of any proposal deadline. As shown in the October 31, 2023, Cannabis Questions/Responses document, the City received the following question: “Are applicants locked into applying with the company name they signed in with on the sign-up sheet during the mandatory meeting?” The City provided the following response: “No, applicants are not locked into applying with the company name they listed on the sign-in sheet. Applicants may submit a proposal under a different name than what was listed on the sign-in sheet during the mandatory meeting. The proposal for the RFP must include the name of the representative or owner that attended the mandatory meeting”; and
WHEREAS, as shown in the October 31, 2023, Cannabis Questions/Responses document, the City also received the following question: “I had an associate attend the meeting under a different business name. Can I still apply using a new company name?” The City provided the following response: “Yes, you can apply using a different company name that was listed on the sign in sheet at the mandatory meeting. But a person who is at the mandatory meeting must be listed as an owner or representative of a business that submits an RFP”; and WHEREAS, the City of Covina’s proposal deadline for all proposals for commercial retail businesses or commercial cannabis microbusinesses was January 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, OTC Covina’s proposal, submitted on January 31, 2024, listed five owners (Norman Yousif, Darline Yousif, Sean Maddocks, Kika Keith, and Victor Martinez) and four representatives (Ryan Bush, Nicole Redler, June Jong and Samuel Yador), none of whom attended the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Appellant asserts that an individual named Matt Jones is a representative of OTC Covina and attended the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting; and

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WHEREAS, Matt Jones is not listed or named as a business owner or representative of OTC in the OTC proposal; rather Matt Jones is listed as a reference only for one of the business owners (Victor Martinez); and
WHEREAS, of the ten (10) proposals for a cannabis business that were submitted to the City, only one applicant (the Appellant) did not have a business owner or representative in attendance at the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting held on October 5, 2023; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein and made an operative part of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. As stated above, Appellant submitted a proposal for a Commercial Cannabis Business with the City of Covina. Pages 4 and 5 of the Cannabis Business RFP required prospective applicants to attend a Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting on October 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Covina City Council Chambers. On the October 31, 2023 Cannabis Questions/Responses document posted to the City’s Cannabis Program Webpage, City staff made clear that “the proposal for the RFP must include the name of the representative or owner that attended the mandatory meeting” and “a person who is at the mandatory meeting must be listed as an owner or representative of a business that submits an RFP.” None of the business owners or representatives listed in the Appellant’s proposal attended the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting, as required by the Cannabis Business RFP and reiterated in the City’s various Questions and Responses documents posted on the City’s Cannabis Program Webpage. Of the ten (10) total applicants, only one applicant (the Appellant) failed to have any of its business owners or representatives attend the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting. The nine (9) other applicants all listed in their proposals either a business owner or business representative who attended the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting. These facts demonstrate that the Appellant’s proposal was non-responsive for failing to have a business owner or business representative in attendance at the Mandatory PreProposal Meeting held on October 5, 2023.

SECTION 3. Based on the foregoing and upon the evidence presented at the hearing, including the staff report and oral and written testimony, and in consideration of the facts and findings stated above, the City Council hereby upholds and sustains the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s determination that OTC Covina LLC’s proposal is nonresponsive and ineligible to continue in the City of Covina Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process.

SECTION 4. California Environmental Quality Act Not Applicable. The City Council hereby finds that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) and 14 Cal. Code Regs. (CEQA Guidelines) Sections 15061(b)(4) and 15270, as the California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves.

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SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.

APPROVED AND PASSED this 20th day of August, 2024.

City of Covina, California
BY:

JOHN C. KING, Mayor
ATTEST:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2024-XX was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Dated:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CC Regular Meeting

AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 20
Meeting: August 20, 2024
Title: Sustaining the City of Covina Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision to Reject Infinity Assets Covina LLC’s Proposal as Non-responsive and Ineligible to Continue in Cannabis Business RFP Evaluation Process and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution CC 2024-75 upholding and sustaining the City of Covina Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s decision to reject Element 7/Infinity Assets Covina LLC’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On July 16, 2024, the City Council conducted an appeal hearing at 6:15 p.m. to consider an appeal filed by Element 7/Infinity Assets Covina LLC (Appellant), appealing the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s decision to reject Appellant’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in the City of Covina Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process. After considering public testimony, the City Council sustained the decision of the City’s Cannabis Evaluation Committee to deem Appellant’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process. Resolution CC 2024-75, memorializes the City Council’s decision to uphold and deny the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s decision to reject Appellant’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process and find this action exempt from CEQA.

BACKGROUND:

On February 21, 2023, the City Council of the City of Covina adopted Ordinance 23-01 (which is codified in Covina Municipal Code Chapter 5.80), establishing the City of Covina’s (“City”) Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Program. Covina Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 5.80.100.A. provides that “the city council shall adopt procedure guidelines and review criteria for the city’s evaluation of cannabis business permit applications.” On September 19, 2023, the City Council approved a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) document and authorized staff to solicit proposals from qualified applicants. As part of the RFP document, the City established a dedicated webpage - www.covinaca.gov/cannabisprogram - to serve as the centralized hub of information related to the Cannabis Program RFP including related background materials, the RFP document and a Frequently Asked Questions section to support applicants. In order to ensure an equitable and transparent process, all formal communications (RFP Addenda, Schedule Changes, etc.) provided by the City have been made in writing and posted to this webpage. The Cannabis Business RFP was released to the public on September 28, 2023, and posted to the City’s Cannabis Program Webpage.

In accordance with the RFP document, a mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held for prospective applicants on October 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. This mandatory pre-proposal meeting provided applicants with an overview of the City’s centralized webpage, RFP timeline and evaluation categories/phases, among other details.

A total of twenty-eight (28) applicants attended the meeting.

Following this meeting, approximately 124 questions were received regarding the RFP from prospective applicants. Responses to these questions were provided on October 24, 2023, October 31, 2023, November 22, 2023, and on December 20, 2023. Additionally, two (2) addenda were issued to the RFP as follows:

 Addenda No. 1 – Published on December 21, 2023, to adopt revisions to the RFP document and revise the proposal submittal date to January 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the City Clerk’s Office at Covina City Hall.
 Addenda No. 2 – Published on January 18, 2024, to revise the proposal submittal date to January 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the City Clerk’s Office at Covina City Hall.

DISCUSSION:

On January 31, 2024, Element 7/Infinity Assets Covina LLC (“Infinity Assets” or “Appellant”) filed a proposal for a commercial cannabis business with the City of Covina. On May 23, 2024, on behalf of the Cannabis Evaluation Committee, the City Clerk sent a letter to Appellant informing it that its proposal was rejected as nonresponsive and is ineligible to continue in the City of Covina’s Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process for 1) failing to submit a signed acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1; and 2) exceeding the Cannabis Business RFP’s proposal narrative page count limit of 150 pages (“Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision”).

On June 3, 2024, the City received an Appeal of the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision from Appellant (“Appeal”), pursuant to Covina Municipal Code Section 5.80.180. On June 26, 2024, the City Clerk sent correspondence to the Appellant setting a hearing for consideration of the Appeal for July 16, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.

The City Council of the City of Covina considered the Appellant’s Appeal at a hearing held on July 16, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. (“Appeal Hearing”). Notice of the time, date, means of participation in and purpose of the aforementioned hearing was duly given and published as required by state law. During the Appeal hearing, the Appellant and City staff had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support of, or in opposition to, the Appeal.

Evidence, both written and oral, including the staff report and supporting documentation, was duly presented to and considered by the City Council at the Appeal hearing.

After closing the Appeal hearing on July 16, 2024, the City Council upheld and sustained the decision of the City’s Cannabis Evaluation Committee to deem Appellant’s proposal as non-responsive and ineligible to continue in the City of Covina’s Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process for: 1) failing to submit a signed acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1; and 2) exceeding the Cannabis Business RFP’s proposal narrative page count limit of 150 pages and found the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and directed staff to prepare a resolution memorializing Council’s direction. Resolution CC 2024-75 memorializes the City Council’s direction to staff at the July 16, 2024, Appeal hearing.

CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):

The City Council’s adoption of the proposed resolution to uphold and sustain the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s decision and deny the Appellant’s appeal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) and 14 Cal. Code Regs. (CEQA Guidelines) Sections 15061(b)(4) and 15270, as the California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves.

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION CC 2024-75

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,

CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AND SUSTAINING THE CITY OF COVINA CANNABIS EVALUATION COMMITTEE’S DECISION TO REJECT
ELEMENT 7/INFINITY ASSETS COVINA LLC’S PROPOSAL AS NONRESPONSIVE AND INELIGIBLE TO CONTINUE IN CANNABIS

BUSINESS RFP EVALUATION PROCESS AND FINDING THE ACTION

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Council of the City of Covina adopted Ordinance 23-01 (which is codified in Covina Municipal Code Chapter 5.80), establishing the City of Covina’s (“City”) Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Program; and WHEREAS, Covina Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 5.80.100.A. provides that “the city council shall adopt procedure guidelines and review criteria for the city’s evaluation of cannabis business permit applications”; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, the City Council approved a Request for Proposals document which set forth the procedure guidelines and review criteria for the City’s evaluation of cannabis business permit applications and authorized City staff to solicit proposals for cannabis business permit applications (“Cannabis Business RFP”); and WHEREAS, as part of the Cannabis Business RFP process, City staff established a dedicated webpage at www.covinaca.gov/cannabisprogram (“Cannabis Program Webpage”) to serve as the centralized hub of information related to the Cannabis Business RFP, including related background materials, the Cannabis Business RFP document, Questions and Responses, Cannabis Business RFP Addenda and schedule changes; and
WHEREAS, the Cannabis Business RFP was released to the public on September 28, 2023 and posted to the City’s Cannabis Program Webpage; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2024, Element 7/Infinity Assets Covina LLC (“Infinity Assets” or “Appellant”) filed a proposal for a commercial cannabis business with the City of Covina; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2024, on behalf of the Cannabis Evaluation Committee, the City Clerk sent a letter to Infinity Assets informing it that its proposal was rejected as non-responsive and is ineligible to continue in the City of Covina’s Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process for: 1) failing to submit a signed acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1; and 2) exceeding the Cannabis Business RFP’s proposal narrative page count limit of 150 pages (“Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision”); and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024, the City received an Appeal of the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s Decision from Appellant (“Appeal”), pursuant to Covina Municipal Code Section

5.80.180; and

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WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the City Clerk sent correspondence to the Appellant setting a hearing for consideration of the Appeal for July 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Covina considered the Appellant’s Appeal at a hearing held on July 16, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. (“Appeal Hearing”). Notice of the time, date, means of participation in and purpose of the aforementioned hearing was duly given and published as required by state law; and
WHEREAS, during the Appeal Hearing, the Appellant and interested parties had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support of, or in opposition to, the Appeal. Evidence, both written and oral, including the staff report and supporting documentation, was duly presented to and considered by the City Council at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, page 4 of the Cannabis Business RFP states: “The City will issue any revisions to this RFP as addenda and will distribute addenda to all potential proposers by posting addenda on the City’s website www.covinaca.gov/cannabisprogram. Proposers are responsible for acknowledging receipt of all addenda in its Proposal. Therefore, each proposer should reference the City’s website to verify that he or she has received all addenda issued, if any.”; and WHEREAS, following a question and answer process with applicants, Addendum No. 1 was posted to the City’s Cannabis Program Webpage on December 20, 2023, to revise and clarify portions of the Cannabis Business RFP document. The first page of Addendum No. 1 included an acknowledgment form which states: “All proposers are required to note this Addendum No. 1, sign and submit this page with their sealed proposal. Failure to provide such acknowledgment shall render the bid as non-responsive and subject to rejection.” Additionally, the bottom of the acknowledgment form states: “**This form must be included with your bid proposal packet.”; and
WHEREAS, the Appellant’s proposal submitted on January 31, 2024, did not include the required signed acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1; and
WHEREAS, on page 10, under “Proposal Format”, the Cannabis Business RFP provides:
“Proposal narratives shall be written in 12-point font and not exceed 150 pages.”; and WHEREAS, the Appellant’s proposal exceeded the proposal narrative page limit requirement of 150 pages, as the total length of the Appellant’s proposal submitted on January 31, 2024, was 278 pages. Of the 278 pages, City staff determined that 190 pages were subject to the proposal narrative page limit of 150 pages. Consistent with the RFP document, Addenda No.1 and No. 2 and guidance through the applicant question/answer process, the following items that were submitted as part of the Appellant’s proposal on January 31, 2024, were not included in the 150- page count limit: Cover Page, Addendum No. 2 Forms, CA Business License Acknowledgment Form, RFP Scoring Methodology, Appendices (Table of Contents, Labor Peace Agreement, Lease, State Licenses, Proof of Capital, Livescan Forms and Letter of Intent), and Financial Documents; and
WHEREAS, during the Appeal hearing, two of Infinity Assets’s business owners, Christopher Hester and Gina Saady, both acknowledged and conceded that “obvious mistakes” were made with their proposal and that Infinity Assets had erred by: 1) not including a signed

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acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1; and 2) exceeding the 150 page count limit as part of their proposal. They requested the opportunity to fix these errors in their proposal; and WHEREAS, of the ten (10) proposals for a cannabis business that were submitted to the City, only one applicant (the Appellant) failed to submit a signed acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1 and exceeded the Cannabis Business RFP’s proposal narrative page count limit of 150 pages; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein and made an operative part of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. As stated above, Appellant submitted a proposal for a Commercial Cannabis Business with the City of Covina. Page 4 of the Cannabis Business RFP stated that proposers are responsible for acknowledging receipt of all addenda in its Proposal. In addition, the Addendum No. 1 form expressly states: “All proposers are required to note this Addendum No. 1, sign and submit this page with their sealed proposal. Failure to provide such acknowledgment shall render the bid as non-responsive and subject to rejection.” Additionally, the bottom of the acknowledgment form stated: “**This form must be included with your bid proposal packet.” The Appellant failed to submit a signed acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1, which the Appellant conceded at the Appeal Hearing. Furthermore, page 10 (under “Proposal Format”) of the Cannabis Business RFP requires that proposal narrative not exceed 150 pages.

The Appellant’s proposal comprised of 190 pages, which exceeded the 150 page limit requirement by 40 pages. The nine (9) other applicants all submitted signed acknowledgments of Addendum No. 1 and submitted proposals that did not exceed 150 pages. These facts demonstrate that the Appellant’s proposal was non-responsive for: 1) failing to submit a signed acknowledgment for Addendum No. 1; and 2) exceeding the Cannabis Business RFP’s proposal narrative page count limit of 150 pages.

SECTION 3. Based on the foregoing and upon the evidence presented at the hearing, including the staff report and oral and written testimony, and in consideration of the facts and findings stated above, the City Council hereby upholds and sustains the Cannabis Evaluation Committee’s determination that Element 7/Infinity Assets Covina LLC’s proposal is nonresponsive and ineligible to continue in the City of Covina Cannabis Business RFP evaluation process.

SECTION 4. California Environmental Quality Act Not Applicable. The City Council hereby finds that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) and 14 Cal. Code Regs. (CEQA Guidelines) Sections 15061(b)(4) and 15270, as the California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.

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APPROVED AND PASSED this 20th day of August, 2024.

City of Covina, California
BY:

JOHN C. KING, Mayor
ATTEST:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2024-75 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Dated:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CC Regular Meeting

AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 21
Meeting: August 20, 2024
Title: Amending Designated Authorized Signers on City’s Various City & Successor Agency Accounts & Authorizing Investment of City & Successor Agency Monies in the LAIF & Designating Officers Authorized to Order the Deposit or Withdrawal of Monies in LAIF Presented by: Theresa Franke, Interim Director of Finance Recommendation: 1.Adopt Resolution CC 2024-78 and Successor Agency Resolution SA 2024-03, Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Covina for an Amendment to Designate Authorized Signers on the City’s Various City and Successor Agency Accounts with BMO Bank, effective August 20, 2024; and

2. Adopt City of Covina Resolution CC 2024-79 and Successor Agency Resolution SA 2024-04 Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and Designating Officers Authorized to Order the Deposit or Withdrawal of Monies in LAIF, effective August 20, 2024.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

For the purpose of keeping the City’s internal controls up to date, it has become necessary to amend the authorized signatures on the City’s BMO Bank and Local Agency Invest Fund Accounts.

BMO Bank, formerly Bank of the West, has been the main account, which the city uses for withdrawals and deposits for the city and Successor Agency. Authorized signers are tasked with approving all transactions for operations.

The Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) is established in the State Treasury under Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the deposit of money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer. The City of Covina and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Covina, in accordance with the city council's approved investment policy, invests a portion of its funds with LAIF. Staff members ordering the deposit or withdrawal of monies in LAIF must be authorized by resolution.

DISCUSSION:

With organizational changes in the Finance Department, it is necessary to amend the city’s signature card to remove the former Administrative Services Director from the named authorized signers and designate Theresa Franke, Interim Director of Finance, as an authorized signer. As from previous, Chris Marcarello, City Manager, will remain on the list of approved signers.

With this amendment, the following are the authorized signers on all BMO Bank City and Successor Agency accounts:
 Chris Marcarello – City Manager
 Theresa Franke – Interim Director of Finance
Two (2) signatures are required on all City issued checks and/or withdrawals. These changes apply to all of the City’s BMO Bank accounts. With these modifications, it is necessary to adopt Resolution CC 2024-78 and Successor Agency Resolution SA 2024-03 reflecting these changes.

Furthermore, Resolutions CC 17-67 and SA 17-02 authorized individuals and their successors in office to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in LAIF. With the recent reorganization of the Finance Department, it is necessary to update the officers authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in LAIF. This action will rescind Resolutions CC 17-67 and SA 17-02 and replace them with Resolutions CC 2024-79 and Successor Agency SA 2024-04 removing the Finance Manager and Accounting Supervisor Position from the list and adding the Senior Accountant position.

With these amendments, the following are the authorized signers on all LAIF city and Successor Agency accounts:
 Chris Marcarello – City Manager
 Theresa Franke – Interim Director of Finance
 Bei (Bessie) Zou – Senior Accountant
These changes apply to all City LAIF accounts. With these modifications, it is necessary to adopt Resolution CC 2024-79 and Successor Agency SA 2024-04 reflecting these changes.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):

Not applicable.

Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Franke
Interim Director of Finance

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION CC 2024-78

A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COVINA,

CALIFORNIA/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA

HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE

DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON THE CITY OF COVINA

ACCOUNTS WITH BMO BANK
WHEREAS, the City of Covina utilizes BMO Bank as the primary accounts for all City activity; and
WHEREAS, said accounts were created for the purpose of City payments and obligations; and
WHEREAS, internal controls require updating the authorized signers on the account when changes in authorized officials occur; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to delete and add authorized signers.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,

CALIFORNIA/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING AUTHORITY DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Covina, California, agrees that the following named officials of the City of Covina are designated as authorized signers on all of the City’s accounts at BMO Bank; and that all issued checks and/or withdrawals require two (2) signatures; so as stated by this resolution, for the purpose of City business, the following amended named officials are authorized signers on the City’s BMO Bank accounts:

Chris Marcarello, City Manager
Theresa Franke, Interim Finance Director
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.

APPROVED and PASSED this 20thday of August, 2024.

City of Covina, California
BY:

JOHN C. KING, Mayor

Resolution CC 2024-78 Page 2 of 2
ATTEST:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2024-78 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 20thday of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Dated:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION SA 2024-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COVINA,

CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE DESIGNATION OF

AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON THE CITY OF COVINA ACCOUNTS WITH

BMO BANK
WHEREAS, the City of Covina utilizes BMO Bank as the primary accounts for all Successor Agency activity; and
WHEREAS, said accounts were created for the purpose of Successor Agency payments and obligations; and
WHEREAS, internal controls require updating the authorized signers on the account when changes in authorized officials occur; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to delete and add authorized signers; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Successor Agency Board of the City of Covina, California, agrees that the following named officials of the City of Covina are designated as authorized signers on all of the City’s Successor Agency accounts at BMO Bank; and that all issued checks and/or withdrawals require two (2) signatures; so as stated by this resolution, for the purpose of Agency business, the following amended named officials are authorized signers on the Agency’s BMO Bank accounts:

Chris Marcarello, City Manager
Theresa Franke, Interim Finance Director
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

SECTION 3. The Agency Secretary shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.

APPROVED and PASSED this 20th day of August, 2024.

Successor Agency to the Covina
Redevelopment Agency of Covina,
California
BY:

JOHN C. KING, Chair

Resolution SA 2024-03 Page 2 of 2
ATTEST:

FABIAN VELEZ, Agency Secretary

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Secretary of the Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency, do hereby certify that Resolution SA 2024-03 was duly adopted by the Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: BOARD MEMBERS:

NOES: BOARD MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: BOARD MEMBERS:

ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS:

Dated:

FABIAN VELEZ, Agency Secretary

ATTACHMENT C
RESOLUTION CC 2024-79

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION CC 17-67 AND

AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY

INVESTMENT FUND AND DESIGNATING OFFICERS AUTHORIZED

TO ORDER THE DEPOSIT OR WITHDRAWAL OF MONIES IN THE

LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF)
WHEREAS, The Local Agency Investment Fund is established in the State Treasury under Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the deposit of money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the deposit and withdrawal of money in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the purpose of investment as provided therein is in the best interests of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the deposit and withdrawal of City monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund in the State Treasury in accordance with Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the purpose of investment as provided therein SECTION 2. The following City officers holding the titles specified herein below or their successors in office are each hereby authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and may execute and deliver any and all documents necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purposes of this resolution and the transactions contemplated hereby:

Christopher Marcarello, City Manager
Theresa Franke, Finance Director
Bei (Bessie) Zou, Senior Accountant
SECTION 3. Resolution CC 17-67 adopted June 20, 2017 is hereby rescinded in its entirety.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall remain in full force and effect until rescinded by City Council by resolution and a copy of the resolution rescinding this resolution is filed with the State Treasurer’s Office

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APPROVED and PASSED this 20th day of August, 2024.

City of Covina, California
BY:

JOHN C. KING, Mayor
ATTEST:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2024-79 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Dated:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

ATTACHMENT D
RESOLUTION SA 2024-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 17-02 AND AUTHORIZING

INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT

FUND (LAIF) AND DESIGNATING OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO

ORDER THE DEPOSIT OR WITHDRAWAL OF MONIES IN LAIF
WHEREAS, The Local Agency Investment Fund is established in the State Treasury under Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the deposit of money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency hereby finds that the deposit and withdrawal of money in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the purpose of investment as provided therein is in the best interests of the Successor Agency.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the Successor Agency hereby authorizes the deposit and withdrawal of Successor Agency to the City of Covina Redevelopment Agency monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund in the State Treasury in accordance with Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the purpose of investment as provided therein.

SECTION 2. The following Successor Agency officers holding the titles specified hereinbelow or their successors in office are each hereby authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and may execute and deliver any and all documents necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purposes of this resolution and the transactions contemplated hereby:

Christopher Marcarello, City Manager
Theresa Franke, Finance Director
Bei (Bessie) Zou, Senior Accountant
SECTION 3. Resolution SA 17-02 adopted June 20, 2017 is hereby rescinded in its entirety.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall remain in full force and effect until rescinded by Successor Agency by resolution and a copy of the resolution rescinding this resolution is filed with the State Treasurer’s Office.

Resolution SA 2024-04 Page 2 of 2
APPROVED and PASSED this 20th day of August, 2024.

Successor Agency to the Covina
Redevelopment Agency of Covina,
California
BY:

JOHN C. KING, Chair
ATTEST:

FABIAN VELEZ, Agency Secretary

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Secretary of the Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency, do hereby certify that Resolution SA 2024-04 was duly adopted by the Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: BOARD MEMBERS:

NOES: BOARD MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: BOARD MEMBERS:

ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS:

Dated:

FABIAN VELEZ, Agency Secretary

CC Regular Meeting

AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CPH 1
Meeting: August 20, 2024
Title: Continued Public Hearing for Entitlement Applications for a Proposed Avid Hotel Development at 578 N. Azusa Avenue
Presented by: Brian K. Lee, AICP, Director of Community Development Recommendation: City Council approval of Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRPs) as adequately prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Planned Community Development (PCD)21-2, Tentative Parcel Map No. 84397, Conditional Use Permit (CUP)21-29, and Site Plan Review (SPR)21-160, to allow for the development of a hotel use and alley relocation, for the property located at 578 N. Azusa Avenue (APNs 8432- 006-015 and 8432-006-017).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:

On May 14, 2024, the Planning Commission of the City of Covina conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider a proposal to construct a three-story hotel building (Avid Hotel), a brand of Inter-Continental Hotels Group (IHG), with 68 rooms on a 36,732-square-foot (0.84-acre) site. The Project would provide 55 vehicle parking spaces on the ground level. Two existing commercial buildings would be demolished to accommodate the Project, and the existing alley would be relocated along the easternmost portion of the Site. Upon completion, the total floor area will be 30,200 square feet with a maximum height of 35 feet.

The Planning Commission concluded said hearing on May 14, 2024, and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-005 PC by a 4-0-1 vote, recommending the City Council adopt the following items:

Approval of the IS/MND with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs as adequately prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), approval of Planned Community Development (PCD)21-2, Tentative Parcel Map No. 84397, Conditional Use Permit (CUP)21-29, Site Plan Review (SPR)21-160, to allow for the development of a hotel use and alley relocation at 578 N. Azusa Avenue (APNs 8432-006-015 and 8432-006-017).

On June 18, 2024, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider a proposal to construct a three-story hotel building (Avid Hotel). During the public comment period, residents expressed concern over potential adverse impacts to its residential community that included the following:
 The hotel would become a 'Project Room Key' location if the IHG brand withdrew. (Project Room Key is a State of California re-housing strategy that provides non-congregate shelter options, such as hotels and motels, for people experiencing homelessness.)
 Shortage of street parking
 Increase in traffic congestion
 Public safety concerns (attracting crime and drug use)  Site not practical for hotel use
Residents who spoke at the public hearing stated they did not receive city notification of the scheduled public hearing. Under Covina Municipal Code Section 17.62.140 and 17.62.100(B)(1) and (2), city staff noticed the Project in the San Gabriel Valley newspaper “not less than ten days prior to the date set for the hearing to all persons whose names and addresses appear on the latest available assessment roll of the county, known as the

owning property within a distance of 300 feet from the exterior boundaries of the project site.” Since only property owners were notified of the public hearing, the City Council voted to continue the Public Hearing to the August 20, 2024, City Council Meeting to facilitate a discussion between the applicant (Avid Hotel) and the resident occupants within the residential community. The purpose was to discuss the proposed project and address community concerns regarding the development.

A community meeting was scheduled on August 7, 2024, at the Covina Senior Center, located at 815 N. Barranca Avenue, Covina, CA, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Notification of the Community Meeting was posted at the Project Site on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, and notices were mailed to property owners and resident occupants within 600 feet of the Project Site. 211 notices were sent. Seven people attended the workshop, including Councilmember Hector Delgado. (See Attachment 1)
The property owner, Raj Patel, and the project architect, Aram Alajajian, met with the residents to openly discuss and reach solutions to their concerns. The following commitments were offered:
 Provide a right-turn-only sign from the rear exit of the project site to prevent hotel visitors from turning into the alleyway that leads to resident garages;
 Install an entrance sign to the hotel off Azusa Avenue;  Provide lush landscaping to create a sound barrier near the trash enclosure;  Construct a higher wall by the trash enclosure, if necessary;  Ensure the hotel and security guard inform residents to be mindful of noise carrying into residential areas and minimize noise whenever possible;
 Provide adequate lighting to illuminate the hotel site and avoid dark areas; and,  Mr. Patel has offered the residents the use of the hotel lobby for community meetings.

Mr. Patel also discussed the level of investment made in the Project and explained why allowing the hotel to become a ‘Project Room Key’ would not be feasible and would result in a colossal financial loss. He also discussed the other ten branded hotels his family owns, none of which have lost a franchise to date.

Lastly, Mr. Patel is currently coordinating with community resident Angelique Juarez to arrange a visit to one of his hotels to observe how they are managed.

Overall, the community meeting was productive, and city staff is returning to the City Council for final action on this item, recommending the City Council support staff’s recommendation to approve the project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Adopting the Avid Hotel Project will generate a “bed tax,” commonly referred to as Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), at 10% of the rent charged to transient guests in hotels/motels. The Project and related land use entitlements would also result in building permits and associated fees.

CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):

An Initial Study/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared for the Project consistent with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council pursuant to Section 15074 of the CEQA guidelines. The Project, incorporating the identified mitigation measures contained in the MMRP, would result in a less than significant impact on the environment.” The Notice of Intent to adopt the MND was published in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner on July 6, 2023, and the MND was released for a 30-day public comment period beginning on July 6, 2023, and ending on August 7, 2023. The Final MND, which consists of the Draft MND, Comments on the Draft MND, and Responses to Comments, has been completed in accordance with the requirements of CEQA.

Respectfully submitted,

ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION CC 2024-40

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(SCH 2023070056) PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THE MITIGATION

MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AVID HOTEL WITHIN AN 0.84-ACRE SITE,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 578 N. AZUSA AVENUE – APNS - 8432-006-015 and 8432-006-017

WHEREAS, Sherman Oaks Inn, LLC, is the legal owner of the property located at 578 N.

Azusa Avenue. The property owner proposes to allow for the development of a hotel (Avid Hotel) consisting of 68 rooms and surface parking on a 36,732-square-foot site within the C-3A Commercial Zone (Regional or Community Shopping Center), located at 578 N. Azusa Avenue – APN 8432-006-015 and 8432-006-017; and
WHEREAS, the development of a 68-room Hotel Use necessitates the following land use entitlements collectively known as the “Project”:
1) Planned Community Development Overlay (PCD) 21-2, through the adoption of Ordinance No. 24-XXX, to establish custom development standards corresponding to the proposed Avid Hotel Commercial Development.
2) Tentative Parcel Map No. 84397, through the adoption of CC Resolution No. 24-XXX, to merge two parcels (APNS – 8432-006-015 and 8432-006-017) to allow for the development of a hotel (Avid Hotel) consisting of 68 rooms and surface parking on a 36,732-square-foot site.
3) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-28 and Site Plan Review (SPR) 21-109, through the adoption of CC Resolution No. 24-XXX, to allow for the development of hotel use consisting of 68 rooms, surface parking on a 36,732-square-foot site, alley relocation, and associated site improvements of the Project Site.

WHEREAS, the Project is considered a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq. (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. sections 15000, et seq.) (CEQA Guidelines); and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, City is the lead agency for the Project; and WHEREAS, the City subsequently contracted for the independent preparation of environmental review for the Project, including all necessary technical studies and reports; and WHEREAS, in August, 2023 the City completed an Initial Study to determine whether the Project may have a significant effect on the environment, in accordance with CEQA. The Initial Study, which reflects the independent judgment of the City, concluded that the Project, with mitigation measures, will not have a significant effect on the environment. The City has therefore prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), to be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council. Pursuant to Section 15072 of the CEQA guidelines, the Project site is not on any

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of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Draft IS/MND identifies that the proposed project would result in no impact or less than significant impacts in the following environmental impact categories: aesthetic, agricultural and forestry resources, air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation, utilities and service systems, and wildfire. With the incorporation of mitigation measures identified in the MND, the potentially significant impacts of the proposed project in the following categories would be reduced below a level of significance: biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, noise, tribal cultural resources, and mandatory findings of significance. No significant and unmitigable impacts have been identified in the MND; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to adopt the Draft IS/MND was published in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner on July 6, 2023, and the Draft IS/MND was released for a 30-day public comment period beginning on July 6, 2023, and ending on August 7, 2023. The Draft IS/MND was available at City Hall, Community Development Department, Planning Division, located at 125 E. College Street, Covina, CA, 91723. City received one comment letter; and WHEREAS, on April 11, 2024, the notice of public hearing was published in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner. Further, the notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was sent to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the Project Site; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2024, and duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, the Planning Commission accepted public comment and continued the item and hearing to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 14, 2024, at which time the Planning Commission considered the proposed Project, and any comments received prior to or at the public hearing, at which time staff presented its report, and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to the proposed project, Draft IS/MND and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearing and due consideration of the Project, the Planning Commission found that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect upon the environment, and the Planning Commission, adopted Resolution No. 2024-005 PC, incorporated herein by this reference, recommending that the City Council adopt the MND and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for this Project; and
WHEREAS, on May _____, 2024, at a duly notice public hearing as prescribed by law, the City Council considered the MND, approval of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project and adopt findings pursuant to CEQA, and any comments received prior to or at the public hearing, at which time staff presented its report, and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to the proposed project, MND and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, after reviewing the Final MND and considering all oral and written information regarding her project presented before and during that

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hearing, the City Council hereby finds and determines as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporates as though set forth in full by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that agencies and interested members of the public have been afforded ample notice and opportunity to comment on the Final IS/MND and the Project.

SECTION 3. The City Council has independently reviewed and considered the contents of the Final MND prior to rendering as decision on the Project. The City Council hereby finds that the Final IS/MND reflects the independent judgement of the City. The City Council further finds that the additional information provided in the staff reports, the comments on the Final IS/MND, and the evidence presented in written and oral testimony at the City Council and Planning Commission hearings, does not constitute new information requiring recirculation of the MND under CEQA. None of the information presented to the Planning Commission or City Council has deprived the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon an environmental impact of the Project or a feasible mitigation measure or alternative that the City has declined to implement. The City Council hereby finds on the basis of the whole record before it (including the initial study and any comments received), that with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 4. The City Council, exercising its independent judgment and analysis, and after considering the administrative record, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074, hereby adopts the Final IS/MND, attached hereto as Exhibit “A.1” and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 5. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings and this Resolution are based are located at the City Clerk’s office or the Community Development Department, Planning Division, located at 125 E. College Street, Covina, CA 91723 or at www.covinaca.gov. The custodian of these records is the City Clerk.

SECTION 6. Public Resources Code section 21081.6 requires the City to prepare and adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program for any project for which mitigation measures have been imposed to assure compliance with the adopted mitigation measures. The City Council hereby adopts the mitigation measures set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A.2 and incorporated herein by this reference, and imposes each mitigation measure as a condition of Project approval.

SECTION 7. The City Council hereby directs the Director of Community Development to prepare and file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk under Title 14, California Code of Regulations Section 15075.

SECTION 8. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.

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APPROVED and PASSED this 18th day of June, 2024.

City of Covina, California
BY:

JOHN C. KING, Mayor
ATTEST:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2024-40 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of June, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Dated:

FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk

EXHIBIT “A.1”
Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration

EXHIBIT “A.2”

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15074(d), requires that a lead or responsible agency adopt a mitigation monitoring plan when approving or carrying out a project when an IS/MND identifies changes that the lead agency has required in the project or made a condition of approval to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects. As lead agency for the project, the City is responsible for adoption and implementation of the mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP).

The MMRP is presented in Table 4-1 below and will be in place and effective throughout all phases of the project. The City will be responsible for administering the MMRP and ensuring that all parties comply with its provisions. The City may delegate monitoring activities to staff, consultants, or contractors. The City will also ensure that monitoring is documented through periodic reports and that deficiencies are promptly corrected. The designated environmental monitor will track and document compliance with required measures, note any problems that may result, and take appropriate action to rectify problems.

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California Environmental Quality Act

INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Avid Hotel Project
Lead Agency: City of Covina
125 E. College Street
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 384-5450
Contact: Mercenia Lugo
Prepared by:
3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270
Long Beach, CA 90806
Office: (562) 200-7165
JULY 2023
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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Project Overview ............................................................................................................ 4

1.2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Process .................................................. 4

1.3. Organization of the Initial Study ...................................................................................... 5

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 6

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 9

3.1. Project Location and Setting ........................................................................................... 9

3.2. Existing Site Conditions .................................................................................................. 9

3.3. Land Use and Zoning ..................................................................................................... 9

3.4. Project Description ........................................................................................................12

3.5. Anticipated Construction Schedule ................................................................................19

3.6. Required Permits and Approvals ...................................................................................19

4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS .............................................................................20 I. AESTHETICS .....................................................................................................................20 II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES ..................................................................23 III. AIR QUALITY ...................................................................................................................25 IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ............................................................................................38 V. CULTURAL RESOURCES ................................................................................................42 VI. ENERGY ..........................................................................................................................46 VII. GEOLOGY AND SOILS ..................................................................................................53 VIII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS .................................................................................59 IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ...................................................................68 X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY .............................................................................73 XI. LAND USE AND PLANNING ............................................................................................80 XII. MINERAL RESOURCES .................................................................................................82 XIII. NOISE ............................................................................................................................83 XIV. POPULATION AND HOUSING ......................................................................................94 XV. PUBLIC SERVICES ........................................................................................................95 XVI. RECREATION ...............................................................................................................99 XVII. TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................... 100 XVIII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES ........................................................................... 104 XIX. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS ......................................................................... 109 XX. WILDFIRE .................................................................................................................... 118

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2 XXI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE ............................................................ 120

5. PREPARERS ...................................................................................................................... 123

LIST OF TABLES
Table III-1 SCAQMD Regional Air Quality Significance Thresholds .....................................26 Table III-2 Construction Emissions .......................................................................................30 Table III-3 Operational Air Emissions …………………………………………………………….32 Table III-4 Localized Significance of Construction Emissions …………………………………36 Table VI-1 Project and Countywide Energy Consumption ……………………………………..48 Table VI-2 Consistency with Energy Action Plan ………………………………………………..51 Table VIII-1 Estimated Greenhouse Gas Emissions ……………………………………………..60 Table VIII-2 Consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS …………………………………………63 Table VIII-3 Consistency with the 2022 Scoping Plan: AB32 GHG Inventory Sectors ..….….67 Table XIII-1 Exterior Noise Level Limits ..................................................................................85 Table XIII-2 Existing (Ambient) Noise Level Measurements …………………………………….87 Table XIII-3 Maximum Noise Levels Generated by Typical Construction Equipment ..…..…..88 Table XIII-4 Typical Noise Levels Generated by Parking Related Activities ……………………91 Table XIII-5 Typical Vibration Levels for Construction Equipment ..........................................93 Table XIX-1 Project Net Water Demand ................................................................................110 Table XIX-2 Project Net Wastewater Generation ..................................................................111 Table XIX-3 Project Demolition and Construction Waste Generation ....................................115 Table XIX-4 Project Operation Waste Generation .................................................................116

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Regional Location.................................................................................................10 Figure 2 Project Location....................................................................................................11 Figure 3 Conceptual Site Plan............................................................................................13 Figure 4 Site Plan—Level 1................................................................................................14 Figure 5 Elevations—South and North...............................................................................16

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3 Figure 6 Elevations—West and East……………………………………………………..........17 Figure 7 Landscaping Plan …………….………………………………………………….........18

APPENDICES
Appendix A Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Energy Data Appendix B Cultural Resources Identification Memorandum Appendix C Geotechnical Evaluation Report and Addendum
Appendix D Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Addendum Appendix E Preliminary Hydrology/Low Impact Development Memorandum Appendix F Noise Data
Appendix G Transportation Technical Memorandum
Appendix H Assembly Bill 52 Documentation

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4 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Project Overview
The proposed Avid Hotel Project (Project) includes construction of a three-story hotel building with 68 rooms on a 36,732-square-foot (0.84-acre) site in the western end of the City of Covina.

The Project would provide 55 vehicle parking spaces on the ground level. To accommodate the Project, two existing commercial buildings would be demolished. Upon completion, the total floor area would be 30,200 square feet with a maximum height of 35 feet and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.82:1.

1.2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Process CEQA (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) was enacted in 1970 with several basic purposes, including: (1) to inform governmental decision makers and the public about the potential significant environmental effects of proposed projects; (2) to identify ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced; (3) to prevent significant, avoidable damage to the environment by requiring changes in projects through the use of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures; and (4) to disclose to the public the reasons behind a project’s approval even if significant environmental effects are anticipated.

Section 15367 of the State CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations 15000–15387) states that a CEQA Lead Agency is “the public agency which has the principal responsibility for carrying out or approving a project.” Therefore, the City of Covina (City), as the Lead Agency, must complete an environmental review to determine if implementation of the proposed Project may result in significant adverse environmental impacts as defined under CEQA and to propose measures and/or alternatives, as feasible, to reduce or eliminate any such identified impacts. The City has prepared this Initial Study (IS) to help determine if the proposed Project could have the potential to cause significant adverse impacts. An IS is a preliminary analysis conducted by the Lead Agency, in consultation with other agencies (responsible or trustee agencies, as applicable), to determine whether there is substantial evidence that a project may have a significant effect on the environment. If the IS shows that there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, the Lead Agency shall prepare a Negative Declaration. If the IS identifies potentially significant effects but revisions have been made by or agreed to by the applicant that would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the public agency that the project, as revised, may have a significant effect on the environment, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) is appropriate. If the IS concludes that neither a Negative Declaration nor MND is appropriate, an EIR would be prepared. Based on the conclusions in this IS, the City determined that with implementation of mitigation, as agreed to by the applicant, the Project would not have a significant effect(s) on the environment and an MND is the appropriate level of CEQA documentation for the Project.

In compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines, the City, as Lead Agency, will provide opportunities for the public to participate in the environmental review process. An effort will be made to inform, contact, and solicit input on the Project from various government agencies and the general public, including stakeholders and other interested parties. As set forth in Section

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5 15072 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City will distribute a Notice of Intent to adopt an MND to the public, responsible agencies, trustee agencies, and the County Clerk to allow the public and agencies to review the proposed IS/MND. Pursuant to Section 15105 of the CEQA Guidelines, the public review period for the IS/MND shall be not less than 20 days, or 30 days when a proposed IS/MND is submitted to the State Clearinghouse for review by state agencies.

1.3. Organization of the Initial Study
This IS is organized into sections as follows:

1. INTRODUCTION
Introduces the Project, describes the purpose and content of the IS, and provides an overview of the CEQA process.

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Provides Project information, identifies key areas of environmental concern, and includes a determination of whether the Project may have a significant effect on the environment.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Describes the environmental setting and the Project, including Project characteristics and a list of discretionary actions.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Contains the completed IS Checklist and discussion of the environmental factors that would be potentially affected by the Project. This section also includes mitigation measures that will be implemented to reduce impacts to less than significant levels. In accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21064.5 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064(f)(2) and 15070, the mitigation measures contained in Section 4 have been agreed to by the applicant.

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6 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Project Title Avid Hotel Project
Project Location 578 N. Azusa Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers 8432-006-015 and 8432-006-017)
Lead Agency City of Covina
City Department Community Development
Staff Contact Mercenia Lugo, Planning Manager
Address 125 E. College Street, Covina, CA 91723
Phone Number (626) 384-5450
Email [email protected]
Applicant Raj Patel
Address 6789 Quail Hill Parkway, No. 731, Irvine, CA 92603 Phone Number (949) 287-2003
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:

The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Aesthetics
Agriculture Resources and
Forestry Resources

Air Quality

Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Energy

Geology /Soils
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Hazards & Hazardous Materials

Hydrology / Water Quality
Land Use / Planning
Mineral Resources
Noise
Population / Housing
Public Services

Recreation
Transportation
Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities / Service Systems
Wildfire
Mandatory Findings of Significance

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7 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as onsite, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3) “Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more “Potentially Significant Impact” entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4) “Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to a “Less Than Significant Impact.” The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. 5) Earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration, Section 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 19, at the end of the checklist, if utilized.

DETERMINATION:

On the basis of this initial evaluation:

I find that the project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions on the project have been made or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.

I find the proposed project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on earlier analysis as described on attached sheets.

An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
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□ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothjfig further is required.

Signature:

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Title: Planning Manager
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9 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1. Project Location and Setting
The Project would be located at 578 N. Azusa Avenue on Assessor Parcel Numbers 8432-006- 015 and 8432-006-017 (Project Site) in the western end of the City of Covina. As shown in Figure 1, primary regional access to the Project Site is provided by State Route 39 (SR-39)/Azusa Avenue immediately west of the Project Site, Interstate 210 (I-210) freeway approximately 2 miles north of the Project Site, and I-10 freeway approximately 1.3 miles south of the Project Site. As shown in Figure 2, the Project Site is bounded by Azusa Avenue to the west, Glentana Street to the south, office buildings to the east, and surface parking and office/commercial buildings to the north.

Surrounding uses in the vicinity of the Project Site include restaurants and retail uses to the west across Azusa Avenue; restaurant, gas station, and residential uses to the south across Glentana Street; residential uses beyond the office and commercial uses to the east; animal hospital and automobile repair/industrial uses beyond the office and commercial buildings to the north and across Front Street; and a high school to the northwest at the intersection of Azusa Avenue and the Metrolink railway.

3.2. Existing Site Conditions
The Project Site is currently occupied by a single-story, 6,221-square-foot building and a singlestory, 485-square-foot building with office/commercial uses. The existing buildings are located in the western portion of the Project Site, and include a surface parking area in the central portion of the site. The Project Site is then bisected by an alley that runs north–south and is accessible from Glentana Street. The alley then curves east and wraps the northern portion of an existing vacant and undeveloped lot, which is located in the eastern portion of the Project Site. The Project Site is located within a relatively level, fully urbanized area with a complete range of infrastructure elements (i.e., streets, sidewalks, streetlights, and wet and dry utilities).

The Project Site includes two ficus trees, one evergreen tree, and ornamental shrubs, all of which will be removed as part of the Project. Two evergreen pear trees that are located along the Azusa Avenue right-of-way will remain in place as part of the Project.

3.3. Land Use and Zoning
The Project Site is designated as General Commercial in the City’s General Plan and is zoned C3A Commercial Zone (Regional or Community Shopping Center).1 Per Covina Municipal Code
(CMC) Section 17.42.030, the C-3A zone permits hotel uses with a conditional use permit. CMC Section 17.62.027 specifies that such permitted hotel use shall meet specific standards such as those related to aesthetics/design, layout, setbacks, parking and circulation, landscaping, and amenities.
1 City of Covina, General Plan Land Use Element, 2000,
https://covinaca.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/planning_commission/page/1073/land_use.pdf; City of Covina, Zoning Map,
https://covinaca.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/planning_commission/page/1071/zoning_wall.pdf, accessed March 17, 2023.

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3.4.1. Project Overview
The Project includes the development of a hotel consisting of 68 rooms and surface parking on a 36,732-square-foot site. A total of 30,200 square feet of floor area would be developed, resulting in a total FAR of 0.82:1. The proposed building would consist of three stories and a maximum height of 35 feet. As shown in Figure 3, all 55 of the proposed parking spaces would be located on the ground level.

As shown in Figure 4, the ground floor of the hotel would consist of a hotel lobby, 14 hotel rooms, a fitness room, and a grab-and-go market area for hotel guests. The ground floor would also include staff office space, laundry facilities, a pantry, and storage space. In addition to the indoor seating area inside the lobby, the Project would provide a covered outdoor seating area facing Glentana Street. The second and third levels of the Project would consist of 27 hotel rooms each.

The proposed hotel building would be constructed in the southern portion of the Project Site, and surface parking would be located to the north and east. Specifically, 47 vehicle parking spaces would be located in the northern portion of the Project Site, and an aisle of 8 vehicle parking spaces and a loading area would be located just east of the building. The trash and recycling enclosure would be located in the northeastern portion of the Project Site. To accommodate the Project, the two existing one-story buildings on-site would be demolished, and the existing alley would be relocated along the easternmost portion of the Project Site.

3.4.2. Setbacks
Pursuant to CMC Section 17.42.030, hotel uses may be permitted on a site zoned as C-3A with a conditional use permit. CMC Section 17.62.027 provides specific setback provisions for such uses that abut or are adjacent to nonresidential-zoned properties. As such, the building would be required to have a setback of 25 feet in the front, 20 feet at the street-facing sides, and 25 feet at the rear. However, with the establishment of a Planned Community Development Overlay for the Project,2 the following setbacks would be provided: 77 feet from the north; varying from 8 feet, 6 inches to 20 feet, 2 inches from the south; 33 feet from the east; and varying from 18 feet, 3 inches to 25 feet, 7 inches from the west.
2 Pursuant to CMC Section 17.58.030, when a proposal for a new development is made and it is desirable to apply regulations more flexible than those applicable to other zones, a Planned Community Development district shall be established. Such districts may provide diversification in location of structure, uses, and other site qualities while ensuring compatibility with uses and future developments on the surrounding areas as indicated within the General Plan.

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15 3.4.3. Design and Landscaping
The Project would be designed consistent with other hotels of the IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Avid hotel brand. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the proposed hotel building would feature large hotel signage as well as a freestanding sign at the pedestrian level. The building would include tones of dark and light gray, red, and blue, as well as varying materials (i.e., metal and glass) to provide a modern façade. Lighting would be provided with the proposed signage and throughout the Project for aesthetic, security, and wayfinding purposes.

Pursuant to CMC Section 17.62.027, a hotel development within a C-3A zone would be subject to a conditional use permit and landscaping requirements. Per such requirements, a minimum 10 percent of the total site shall be landscaped. The Project would provide 6,329 square feet of landscaped area, or approximately 17.2 percent of the Project Site. As shown in Figure 7, areas surrounding the proposed building, driveways, and parking stalls would be landscaped with trees and shrubs.

3.4.4. Parking and Access
The Project would provide 55 vehicle parking spaces on the ground level, in the northern and eastern portions of the site, and would seek a variance for the 68 spaces required by the CMC.

Of the 55 spaces, two would be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, four would be designated for electric vehicles, and six would be designated for clean air vehicles. In addition, although not required by the CMC, the Project would provide four bicycle parking spaces.

As shown in Figure 3, vehicular access would be available via a new driveway along Azusa Avenue that would allow right-turn ingress and egress. In addition, as discussed above, the Project would relocate an existing alley to the east within the Project Site. As such, full vehicular access would also be available via this relocated alley along Glentana Street. Furthermore, a 30- minute pickup/drop-off area would be located along a segment of Glentana Street near the street entrance of the proposed building within the southwestern portion of the Project Site.

Pedestrians would access the proposed building via an entrance at the southwest corner of the Project Site near the intersection of Azusa Avenue and Glentana Street. Additionally, pedestrians would be able to enter the proposed building from the surface parking area within the northwestern portion of Project Site. The proposed building includes a stairwell at its northwestern end that provides access between all three levels and exits onto the sidewalk along Azusa Avenue.

Another stairwell at the northeastern end of the proposed building provides access between all three levels and exits to the parking lot.

3.4.5. Sustainability Features
The Project would comply with the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, which was adopted by reference by the City of Covina per CMC Section 14.24.010, and would provide sustainability features such as energy efficient appliances and lighting, a solar-ready roof, electric vehicle charging stations, and low-flow water fixtures. The Project would comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and would provide drought tolerant landscaping and waterefficient irrigation.

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19 3.5. Anticipated Construction Schedule
Construction of the Project would begin with site clearance and demolition of the existing buildings, followed by minimal grading to a depth of 5 to 6 feet below existing grade. In addition, the Project’s drywell ground infiltration system would require excavation to a depth of up to 40 feet below grade in the northwestern portion of the Project Site. Building foundations would then be laid, followed by building construction, paving/concrete installation, and addition of landscaping. The Project would install new utility connections from existing public infrastructure to serve the Project. Project construction is anticipated to occur over a 11-month period and be completed in 2024.

3.6. Required Permits and Approvals
The City of Covina has the discretionary authority to approve the Project. A list of the required permits and approvals from the City for this Project include:
· Site Plan Review 21-109
· Conditional Use Permit 21-28
· Planned Community Development Overlay 21-2
· Tentative Parcel Map 21-4

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20 4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
I. AESTHETICS
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista? ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
b. Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
c. In non-urbanized area, substantially degrade
the existing visual character or quality of
public views of the site and its surroundings?
(Public views are those that are experienced
from publicly accessible vantage point.) If the
project is in an urbanized area, would the
project conflict with applicable zoning and
other regulations governing scenic quality?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
d. Create a new source of substantial light or
glare, which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Explanation of Checklist Responses
Pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 743 (Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 21099[d]), “aesthetic and parking impacts of a residential, mixed-use residential, or employment center project on an infill site within a transit priority area shall not be considered significant impacts on the environment.” PRC Section 21099 defines an “employment center project” as “a project located on property zoned for commercial uses with a floor area ratio of no less than 0.75 and that is located within a transit priority area.” PRC Section 21099 defines a “transit priority area” as an area within 0.5 miles of a major transit stop that is “existing or planned, if the planned stop is scheduled to be completed within the planning horizon included in a Transportation Improvement Program or applicable regional transportation plan.” PRC Section 21064.3 defines a “major transit stop” as a site containing an existing rail transit station, a ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service, or the intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods. PRC Section 21099 defines an infill site as a lot located within an “urban area that has been previously developed, or on a vacant site where at least 75 percent of the perimeter of the site adjoins, or is separated only by an improved public right-of-way from, parcels that are developed with qualified urban uses.” The Project meets the definition of an “employment center project” based on the site’s commercial zoning and proposed FAR of 0.82:1. The Project Site meets the definition of an “infill site” because the site is located in an urban area and has been previously developed. In

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21 addition, according to the City’s VMT Screening Tool, the Project is located in a TPA.3 Therefore, the Project is considered an applicable project per SB 743. As such, the Project’s aesthetic impacts are further evaluated below for informational purposes only. a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? No Impact. A scenic vista is generally considered a publicly accessible, prominent vantage point that provides expansive views of highly valued landscapes or prominent visual elements, as defined by local plans or policies. These may include panoramic views that are associated with an urban skyline, valley mountain range, the ocean, or other water bodies. As described in the General Plan, the City is located approximately 34 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, 23 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, and just north of the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) within the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County (Figure 1).4 The City is generally flat, although there is a hilly enclave in the southeastern area. The Project Site is located in the western portion of the City in a predominantly urbanized area that includes a mix of commercial, residential, and light manufacturing/industrial uses. While the San Gabriel Mountains to the north are visible at the street level, the General Plan does not identify scenic vistas as defined above in the vicinity of the Project Site. There are also no unique cultural or topographic features that offer a distinctive and enhanced visual setting that is recognized for its scenic vista qualities. Furthermore, the Project’s low-rise development with a height of 35 feet would be comparable to other low-rise development in the vicinity and would not adversely affect existing views of the vicinity or San Gabriel Mountains. Therefore, the Project would have no impact on a scenic vista. b. Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact. The Project Site is not located along or within a designated state scenic highway.5 The Project Site is located approximately 2.1 miles south of the segment of Azusa Avenue that has been designated as an eligible state scenic highway. Furthermore, the nearest officially designated state scenic highway is a segment of the Angeles Crest Highway (California Route 2), which is located approximately 15 miles north of the Project Site. As a result, the site is not visible from designated or eligible state scenic highways. The proposed Project would not require removal of, or impact views of, any scenic resources such as trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings within a state scenic highway or a locally designated scenic highway. Therefore, the Project would have no impact to scenic resources within a state scenic highway. c. In non-urbanized area, would the project substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point.) If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
Less Than Significant Impact. As previously mentioned, the Project Site is located within an urbanized area with a variety of uses such as commercial, residential, and light 3 Refer to the Avid Hotel Technical Memorandum included as Appendix G of this IS/MND. 4 City of Covina, General Plan, 2000.
5 California Department of Transportation, California State Scenic Highway System Map, https://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=465dfd3d807c46cc8e8057116f1aacaa, accessed March 30, 2022.

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22 manufacturing/industrial land uses. The proposed hotel use would be consistent with the property’s C-3A Commercial Zone (Regional or Community Shopping Center) zoning classification with a conditional use permit. Pursuant to CMC Section 17.62.027, the Project would also comply with the specific hotel standards such as those related to aesthetics/design, layout, setbacks, parking and circulation, landscaping, and amenities. Therefore, Project would result in less-than-significant impact involving conflicts with zoning standards. d. Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less Than Significant Impact. The two primary sources of light introduced by a project include those emanating from building interiors that pass through windows, and light from exterior sources, such as street lighting, parking lot lighting, building illumination, security lighting, and landscape lighting. Depending on the location of the light source and its proximity to adjacent light-sensitive uses, light introduction may become a nuisance, affecting adjacent areas and diminishing the view of the clear night sky. Light spillage is typically defined as unwanted illumination from light fixtures on adjacent properties.

The Project would involve the use of interior lighting that is typical of hotel uses. The lobby would have large glass windows and doors, while the hotel rooms would have smaller windows. The lighting may be visible for surrounding areas during the nighttime; however, the internal lighting would not be directly outward from the buildings and would not be considered new sources of substantial light.

The Project’s stand-alone hotel sign near Azusa Avenue and the sign on the building would be illuminated in accordance with CMC Section 17.74 for signs in commercial zones. Accordingly, the signs would not obstruct the sight distance of motorists or pedestrians or be designed with flashing lights, moving parts, audible noises, or other devices which tend to constitute a hazard.

All lighted signs would have diffused or indirect lighting and be subject to review by the City’s planning department.

Security and safety lighting at entry areas, exit doors, outdoor patio areas, parking, and perimeter would be hooded so as not to shine on abutting properties. Such lighting would be shielded, low lumen downlighting, and would conform to the CMC standards and be assessed during the Project’s site plan reviewing for safety and security. As a result, no light from the Project is expected to spill onto adjacent properties or be a substantial source of light from off-site locations.

Glare and glint refer to the unwanted reflection of the sun’s rays or other forms of light by the face of a reflective surface. Glare is primarily a daytime occurrence caused by the reflection of sunlight or artificial light by highly polished surfaces such as window glass or reflective materials and, to a lesser degree, from broad expanses of light-colored surfaces. Glare can also be produced during evening and nighttime hours by the reflection of artificial light sources such as automobile headlights. Glare generation is typically related to either moving vehicles or sun angles. However, the proposed layout of the Project Site would prevent glare from causing significant impacts.

Landscaping surrounding the building would reduce sources of glare from the glass surfaces of the building and surfaces of parked cars. The building’s glass coating materials would be selected to achieve as much transparency with low reflectivity as possible. In addition, while headlights from vehicles entering and exiting the Project’s driveways would be visible to vehicles in the rightof-way, such lighting sources would be typical for the Project area and would not be anticipated to result in a substantial adverse impact. Therefore, the Project would result in a less than significant impact related to light and glare.

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23 II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES
In determining whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant environmental
effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and
Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the
California Department of Conservation as an
optional model to use in assessing impacts on
agriculture and farmland. In determining
whether impacts to forest resources,
including timberland, are significant
environmental effects, lead agencies may
refer to information compiled by the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
regarding the state’s inventory of forest land,
including the Forest and Range Assessment
Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment
project; and forest carbon measurement
methodology provided in Forest Protocols
adopted by the California Air Resources
Board.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract? ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 12220(g)),
timberland (as defined by Public Resources
Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code Section 51104(g))?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion
of forest land to non-forest use? ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
e. Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to nonagricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Explanation of Checklist Responses
a. Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use?

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24 No Impact. Based on the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP), the Project Site is identified as Urban and Built-Up Land, which is defined as land occupied by structures with a building density of at least 1 unit to 1.5 acres, and is used for residential, industrial, commercial, construction, institutional, public administration, railroad and other transportation yards, and other developed purposes.6 The Project would not be located on or near Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance, and no agricultural uses or operations occur onsite or within the vicinity of the Project Site. Therefore, the Project would not convert Farmland to a non-agricultural use, and no impact would occur.
b. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
No Impact. The Project Site is zoned C-3A Commercial Zone (Regional or Community Shopping Center), which does not permit agricultural uses, and no agricultural uses currently exist on-site.

In addition, the Project Site is not part of a Williamson Act contract or any other sort of deed or land use restriction intended to preserve or foster agricultural uses. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract, and no impact would occur.
c. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
No Impact. As noted above, the Project Site is zoned C-3A, which is intended to provide for the development of commercial projects, as stated in CMC Section 17.42.030, and is not developed as forestland or timberland. All surrounding land is fully developed with commercial, residential, and light manufacturing/industrial uses. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with existing zoning for forest or timberland or cause rezoning of forest or timberland, and no impact would occur.
d. Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to nonforest use? No Impact. As described in Checklist Question II.c, the Project Site is developed with commercial uses and does not contain any forest land. Therefore, the Project would not result in the conversion of forestland to non-forest use, and no impact would occur. e. Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to nonagricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
No Impact. The Project would be located within a fully urbanized area on a site that is currently developed with two commercial buildings and vacant land. There are no areas designated as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance on or near the Project Site, and no forest lands exist within the vicinity of the project site. Therefore, the Project would not involve changes in the existing environment that could result in conversion of Farmland to nonagricultural use or the conversion of forest land to non-forest use. Therefore, no impact would occur.
6 California Department of Conservation, California Important Farmland Finder, https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/DLRP/CIFF/, accessed April 1, 2022.

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25 III. AIR QUALITY
Where available, the significance criteria
established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district
may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan? ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations? ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
d. Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Explanation of Checklist Responses
The following analysis is based in part on the information contained in the Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Energy Data report prepared for the Project by Michael Baker International, which is included as Appendix A of this IS/MND.

Regulatory Framework
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) provides guidance to lead agencies on how to evaluate project air quality impacts related to the following criteria: (1) cause or contribute to any new violation of any air quality standard; (2) increase the frequency or severity of any existing violation of any air quality standard; or (3) delay timely attainment of any air quality standard or any required interim emission reductions or other milestones of any federal attainment plan.

The SCAQMD’s South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds provides regional air quality significance thresholds for both construction and operation of projects within the SCAQMD jurisdictional boundaries. If the SCAQMD thresholds are exceeded, a potentially significant impact could result.7 If a project generates emissions in excess of the established mass daily emissions thresholds, a significant air quality impact may occur, and additional analysis is warranted to fully assess the significance of impacts. Table III-1, SCAQMD Regional Air Quality Significance Thresholds, summarizes SCAQMD’s regional thresholds.
7 It is acknowledged that although these thresholds developed by the SCAQMD are available, ultimately, it is the Lead Agency under CEQA who determines the thresholds of significance for impacts.

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26 Table III-1
SCAQMD Regional Air Quality Significance Thresholds
Air Pollutant1
Mass Daily Emission Threshold (lb/day)
Construction Operation
NOX 100 55
VOC 75 55
PM10 150 150
PM2.5 55 55
SOX 150 150
CO 550 550
Key: SCAQMD = South Coast Air Quality Management District; lb/day = pounds per day; NOX = oxides of nitrogen; VOC = volatile organic compounds; PM10 = directly emitted particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns; PM2.5 = directly emitted particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to

2.5 microns; SOX = oxides of sulfur; CO = carbon monoxide.

Notes:

1. SCAQMD also provides mass daily emission thresholds for lead of 3 lb/day for both construction and operation.

However, lead is not a pollutant of concern in this study because the proposed Project would not produce substantial lead emissions.

Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District, South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds, http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ceqa/handbook/scaqmd-air-quality-significance-thresholds.pdf, April 2019. a. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
Less Than Significant Impact. The City is located within the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which has a history of recorded air quality violations and is an area where both state and federal ambient air quality standards are exceeded. Areas that meet ambient air quality standards are classified as attainment areas, while areas that do not meet these standards are classified as non-attainment areas. The SCAB is governed by the SCAQMD and, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, the SCAQMD is required to reduce emissions of the air pollutants for which the SCAB is in non-attainment.

On December 2, 2022, the SCAQMD Governing Board adopted the 2022 Air Quality Management Plan (2022 AQMP). The 2022 AQMP incorporates the latest scientific and technical information and planning assumptions, including the latest applicable growth assumptions and updated emission inventory methodologies for various source categories. Additionally, the 2022 AQMP utilized information and data from the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) and its 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020-2045 RTP/SCS). The SCAQMD considers projects that are consistent with the 2022 AQMP, which is intended to bring the Basin into attainment for all criteria pollutants, to also have less than significant cumulative impacts. According to the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook, in order to determine consistency with 2022 AQMP, two main criteria must be addressed:

Criterion 1:

With respect to the first criterion, SCAQMD methodologies require that an air quality analysis for a project include forecasts of project emissions in relation to contributing to air quality violations and delay of attainment.

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27 a) Would the project result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations?
Since the consistency criteria identified under the first criterion pertain to pollutant concentrations, rather than to total regional emissions, an analysis of a project’s pollutant emissions relative to localized pollutant concentrations is used as the basis for evaluating project consistency.

As discussed below in Checklist Questions III.b and III.c, the Project’s short-term construction emissions, long-term operational emissions, and localized concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOX), and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) would result in less than significant impacts during Project construction and operations.

Therefore, the Project would not result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations. Further, because reactive organic gasses (ROGs) are not a criteria pollutant, there is no ambient standard or localized threshold for ROGs. Due to the role ROGs play in ozone formation, it is classified as a precursor pollutant and only a regional emissions threshold has been established. It is noted that emissions of ROGs as a result of the Project would not exceed the regional emissions threshold (refer to Checklist Question III.b, below).
b) Would the project cause or contribute to new air quality violations? As discussed below in Checklist Questions III.b and III.c, the Project would result in emissions below the SCAQMD thresholds for regional and localized emissions. Therefore, the proposed Project would not have the potential to cause or contribute to a violation of the ambient air quality standards.
c) Would the project delay timely attainment of air quality standards or the interim emissions reductions specified in the AQMP?
As discussed in Checklist Question III.c, the Project would result in less than significant impacts with regards to localized concentrations during construction and operations. As such, the proposed Project would not delay the timely attainment of air quality standards or 2022 AQMP interim emissions reductions.

Criterion 2:

With respect to the second criterion for determining consistency with SCAQMD and SCAG air quality policies, it is important to recognize that air quality planning within the SCAB focuses on attainment of ambient air quality standards at the earliest feasible date. Projections for achieving air quality goals are based on assumptions regarding population, housing, and growth trends.

Thus, the SCAQMD’s second criterion for determining project consistency focuses on whether or not the proposed Project exceeds the assumptions utilized in preparing the forecasts presented in the 2022 AQMP. Determining whether or not a project exceeds these assumptions involves the evaluation of the three criteria outlined below. The following discussion analyzes each of these criteria.
a) Would the project be consistent with the population, housing, and employment growth projections utilized in the preparation of the AQMP?

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28 A project is consistent with the 2022 AQMP in part if it is consistent with the population, housing, and employment assumptions that were used in the development of the 2022 AQMP. In the case of the 2022 AQMP, three sources of data form the basis for the projections of air pollutant emissions: the City’s General Plan, SCAG’s regional growth forecast, and the SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS. The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS also provides socioeconomic forecast projections of regional population growth.

The Project includes the construction of a hotel development consisting of 68 rooms with 30,200 square feet of floor area and a surface parking lot on a 36,732-square-foot site, which translates to a FAR of 0.82:1. The Project Site is zoned as C-3A Commercial Zone (Regional or Community Shopping Center). Per CMC Section 17.42.030, the C-3A zone permits hotel uses with a conditional use permit. CMC Section 17.62.027 specifies that the permitted hotel use shall meet specific standards such as those related to aesthetics/design, layout, setbacks, parking and circulation, landscaping, and amenities.

As demonstrated throughout this IS/MND, the Project would be designed to meet these stated specific standards. As such, the Project would not differ from the General Plan designations. Upon approval of the conditional use permit, the Project would be consistent with the General Plan and CMC, and would be consistent with the types, intensity, and patterns of land use envisioned for the vicinity.

As discussed under Checklist Question XIV.a, the Project would not induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area. The Project would provide short-term hotel stays for guests and would not provide long-term residences. Furthermore, as discussed below in Checklist Section XI, Land Use and Planning, the proposed hotel uses would be consistent with the permitted land uses on-site. The Project’s 15 employment opportunities would be nominal and would likely be filled by individuals who already reside in the area.

Therefore, the Project would not cause the City’s General Plan buildout population forecast to be exceeded. The population, housing, and employment forecasts, which are adopted by SCAG’s Regional Council, are based on the local plans and policies applicable to the City. Additionally, as the SCAQMD has incorporated these same projections into the 2022 AQMP, it can be concluded that the Project would be consistent with the projections. Therefore, the Project would meet this AQMP consistency criterion. b) Would the project implement all feasible air quality mitigation measures? The Project would result in less than significant air quality impacts and would comply with applicable SCAQMD rules and regulations, including Rule 403, which ensures excessive fugitive dust emissions are controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures, and Rule 1113, which regulates the ROG content of paint (refer to Checklist Questions III.b and III.c). Therefore, the Project would meet this AQMP consistency criterion.
c) Would the project be consistent with the land use planning strategies set forth in the AQMP?
As discussed above, the Project would be consistent with the land use envisioned in the General Plan. The Project would not cause SCAG’s population forecast to be exceeded and the population, housing, and employment forecasts, which are adopted by SCAG’s Regional Council, are based on the local plans and policies applicable to the City.

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29 Additionally, the SCAQMD has incorporated these same projections into the 2022 AQMP.

Land use planning strategies set forth in the 2022 AQMP are primarily based on the 2020- 2045 RTP/SCS. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with the actions and strategies of the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS. Therefore, the Project would meet this AQMP consistency criterion.

In conclusion, the determination of 2022 AQMP consistency is primarily concerned with the longterm influence of a project on air quality in the SCAB. The Project would not result in a long-term impact on the region’s ability to meet state and federal air quality standards. Also, the Project would be consistent with the goals and policies of the 2022 AQMP for control of fugitive dust (refer to Checklist Question III.b). As discussed above, the Project’s long-term influence would also be consistent with the SCAQMD’s and SCAG’s goals and policies. Therefore, the Project would be considered consistent with the 2022 AQMP, and impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
Less Than Significant Impact.

Construction
The Project would involve short-term construction activities associated with demolition, grading, building construction, and architectural coating applications. The Project would be constructed over approximately 11 months. Exhaust emission factors for typical diesel-powered heavy equipment are based on the program defaults of the most recent version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod), version 2020.4.0. Variables factored into estimating the total construction emissions include the level of activity, length of construction period, number of pieces and types of equipment in use, site characteristics, weather conditions, number of construction personnel, and the amount of materials to be transported on- or off-site. The analysis of daily construction emissions has been prepared using CalEEMod. Refer to Appendix A, Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Energy Data, for the CalEEMod outputs and results. Table III-2, Short-Term Construction Emissions, presents the anticipated daily construction emissions.

Fugitive Dust Emissions
Construction activities are a source of fugitive dust emissions that may have a substantial, temporary impact on local air quality. In addition, fugitive dust may be a nuisance to those living and working in the Project area. Fugitive dust emissions are associated with land clearing, ground excavation, cut-and-fill, and truck travel on unpaved roadways. Fugitive dust emissions vary substantially from day to day, depending on the level of activity, specific operations, and weather conditions. Fugitive dust from demolition, grading, and construction is expected to be short term and would cease upon Project completion. It should be noted that most of this material is inert silicates, rather than the complex organic particulates released from combustion sources, which are more harmful to health.

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30 Table III-2
Construction Emissions
Construction Related
Emissions2
Maximum Daily Emissions (pounds/day)1
ROG NOX CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Year 1 (2023) 3.18 31.51 24.24 0.06 6.09 2.87
Year 2 (2024) 14.89 14.51 16.99 0.03 1.00 0.69
Maximum Daily
Emissions 14.89 31.51 24.24 0.06 6.09 2.87
SCAQMD Thresholds 75 100 550 150 150 55
Is Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Notes:

1. Emissions were calculated using CalEEMod, version 2020.4.0. Winter emissions represent the worst-case scenario.

2. Modeling assumptions include compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, Fugitive Dust, which requires the following: properly maintain mobile and other construction equipment; replace ground cover in disturbed areas quickly; water exposed surfaces three times daily; cover stockpiles with tarps; water all haul roads twice daily; and limit speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour.

Source: Refer to Appendix A, Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Energy Data, of this IS/MND for detailed model input/output data.

Dust (larger than 10 microns) generated by such activities usually becomes more of a local nuisance than a serious health problem. Of particular health concern is the amount of PM10 generated as a part of fugitive dust emissions. PM10 poses a serious health hazard alone or in combination with other pollutants. Sources of PM10 include automobile tire wear, industrial processes such as cutting and grinding, and re-suspension of particles from the ground or road surfaces by wind and human activities such as construction or agriculture. PM2.5 is mostly produced by mechanical processes. PM2.5 is mostly derived from combustion sources, such as automobiles, trucks, and other vehicle exhaust, as well as from stationary sources. These particles are either directly emitted or are formed in the atmosphere from the combustion of gases such as NOX and sulfur oxides (SOX) combining with ammonia. PM2.5 components from material in the earth’s crust, such as dust, are also present, with the amount varying in different locations.

Construction activities would comply with SCAQMD Rule 403, which requires that excessive fugitive dust emissions be controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures.

Adherence to SCAQMD Rule 403 would greatly reduce PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations. It should be noted that these reductions were applied in CalEEMod. As depicted in Table III-2, total PM10 and PM2.5 emissions would not exceed the SCAQMD thresholds during construction. Thus, construction-related air quality impacts from fugitive dust emissions would be less than significant.

Construction Equipment and Worker Vehicle Exhaust
Exhaust emissions (e.g., NOX and CO) from construction activities include emissions associated with the transport of machinery and supplies to and from the Project Site, emissions produced onsite as the equipment is used, and emissions from trucks transporting materials to/from the site.

As presented in Table III-2, construction equipment and worker vehicle exhaust emissions would

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ROG Emissions
In addition to gaseous and particulate emissions, the application of asphalt and surface coatings creates ROG emissions, which are ozone precursors. As required, all architectural coatings for the Project buildings would be required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 1113. Rule 1113 provides specifications on painting practices as well as regulating the ROG content of paint. With compliance with Rule 1113, ROG emissions associated with the Project would be less than significant (refer to Table III-2).

Total Daily Construction Emissions
In accordance with the SCAQMD Guidelines, CalEEMod was utilized to model construction emissions for ROG, NOX, CO, SOX, PM10, and PM2.5. As indicated in Table III-2, criteria pollutant emissions during construction of the Project would not exceed the SCAQMD significance thresholds. Therefore, total construction-related air emissions would be less than significant.

Asbestos
Asbestos is a term used for several types of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are a human health hazard when airborne. The most common type of asbestos is chrysotile, but other types such as tremolite and actinolite are also found in California. Asbestos is classified as a known human carcinogen by state, federal, and international agencies and was identified as a toxic air contaminant by CARB in 1986.

Asbestos can be released from serpentinite and ultramafic rocks when the rock is broken or crushed. At the point of release, the asbestos fibers may become airborne, causing air quality and human health hazards. These rocks have been commonly used for unpaved gravel roads, landscaping, fill projects, and other improvement projects in some localities. Asbestos may be released to the atmosphere due to vehicular traffic on unpaved roads, during grading for development projects, and at quarry operations. All of these activities may have the effect of releasing potentially harmful asbestos into the air. Natural weathering and erosion processes can act on asbestos bearing rock and make it easier for asbestos fibers to become airborne if such rock is disturbed. According to the Department of Conservation Division of Mines and Geology, A General Location Guide for Ultramafic Rocks in California – Areas More Likely to Contain Naturally Occurring Asbestos Report,8 serpentinite and ultramafic rocks are not known to occur within the Project area. With regard to development of the Project, however, as discussed in response to Checklist Question IX.b, due to the age of the existing structures (built 1963-1964) to be demolished, hazardous materials such as asbestos-containing materials could potentially be released. In the event that asbestos-containing materials are found on-site during construction, suspect materials would be removed by a certified asbestos abatement contractor in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 1403. With adherence to SCAQMD Rule 1403, impacts related to the release of asbestos would be less than significant.
8 Department of Conservation Division of Mines and Geology, A General Location Guide for Ultramafic Rocks in California – Areas More Likely to Contain Naturally Occurring Asbestos Report, August 2000, https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/toxics/asbestos/ofr_2000-019.pdf.

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32 Operational Emissions
Long-term air quality impacts associated with operations would consist of mobile source emissions generated from Project-related traffic, and emissions from stationary area and energy sources. The total operational emissions are shown in Table III-3, Operational Air Emissions, and discussed in more detail below. It should be noted that operational emissions shown in Table III3 do not account for emissions from existing uses on-site in order to be more conservative.

Table III-3
Operational Air Emissions
Emissions Source
Maximum Daily Emissions (pounds/day)1,2
ROG NOX CO SOX PM10 PM2.5
Proposed Project Winter Emissions
Area Source3 0.69 <0.01 <0.01 0.00 <0.01 <0.01
Energy Source4 0.02 0.19 0.16 <0.01 0.01 0.01
Mobile 1.36 1.38 12.48 0.03 2.78 0.75
Total Emissions 2.07 1.57 12.65 0.03 2.79 0.77
SCAQMD Regional Threshold 55 55 550 150 150 55
Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Proposed Project Summer Emissions
Area Source3 0.69 <0.01 <0.01 0.00 <0.01 <0.01
Energy Source4 0.02 0.19 0.16 <0.01 0.01 0.01
Mobile 1.39 1.28 12.60 0.03 2.78 0.75
Total Emissions 2.10 1.47 12.74 0.03 2.79 0.77
SCAQMD Regional Threshold 55 55 550 150 150 55
Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Notes:

1. Emissions were calculated using CalEEMod, version 2020.4.0.

2. The numbers may be slightly off due to rounding.

3. Area source emissions account for the Project design feature that requires all electric landscape equipment.

4. Energy source emissions account for Project design features that use energy-efficient appliances and 100 percent electric landscaping equipment. Based on the information provided by the applicant, the Project would not consume natural gas on-site. However, to provide a conservative analysis, natural gas was modeled in the CalEEMod.

Source: Refer to Appendix A, Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Energy Data, of this IS/MND for detailed model input/output data.

Area Source Emissions
Area source emissions would be generated from consumer products, architectural coatings, and landscaping. The Project would utilize all-electric landscape equipment as a Project design feature, which has been incorporated into CalEEMod. As shown in Table III-3, area source emissions from the Project would not exceed SCAQMD thresholds for ROG, NOX, CO, SOX, PM10, or PM2.5. Therefore, impacts from area source emissions would be less than significant.

Energy Source Emissions
Energy source emissions would be generated as a result of electricity and natural gas (nonhearth) usage associated with the Project. Based on the information provided by the applicant,

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Therefore, impacts from energy source air emissions would be less than significant.

Mobile Source Emissions
Mobile source emissions are emissions from motor vehicles, including tailpipe and evaporative emissions. Depending upon the pollutant being discussed, the potential air quality impact may be of either regional or local concern. For example, ROG, NOX, SOX, PM10, and PM2.5 are all pollutants of regional concern (NOX and ROG react with sunlight to form ozone [photochemical smog], and wind currents readily transport SOX, PM10, and PM2.5); however, CO tends to be a localized pollutant, dispersing rapidly at the source.

Project-generated vehicle emissions were estimated using CalEEMod. Based on the Avid Hotel –Technical Memorandum (Transportation Memo), which is included as Appendix G of this IS/MND, the Project would generate 543 average daily vehicle trips on weekdays and 549 average daily vehicle trips on weekends (Saturday). As shown in Table III-3, emissions generated by vehicle traffic associated with the Project would not exceed established SCAQMD thresholds.

Therefore, impacts from mobile source air emissions would be less than significant.

Air Quality Health Impacts
Adverse health effects induced by criteria pollutant emissions are highly dependent on a multitude of interconnected variables (e.g., cumulative concentrations, local meteorology and atmospheric conditions, and the number and character of exposed individuals [e.g., age, gender]). In particular, ozone precursors, ROGs and NOX, affect air quality on a regional scale. Health effects related to ozone are therefore the product of emissions generated by numerous sources throughout a region. Existing models have limited sensitivity to small changes in criteria pollutant concentrations, and, as such, translating Project-generated criteria pollutants to specific health effects or additional days of non-attainment would produce meaningless results. In other words, the Project’s less than significant increases in regional air pollution from criteria air pollutants would have nominal or negligible impacts on human health.

As noted in the Brief of Amicus Curiae by the SCAQMD,9 the SCAQMD acknowledged that it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to quantify health impacts of criteria pollutants for various reasons including modeling limitations as well as where in the atmosphere air pollutants interact and form. Further, as noted in the Brief of Amicus Curiae by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District,10 the district acknowledged that currently available modeling tools are 9 South Coast Air Quality Management District, Application of the South Coast Air Quality Management District for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae in Support of Neither Party and Brief of Amicus Curiae. In the Supreme Court of California. Sierra Club, Revive the San Joaquin, and League of Women Voters of Fresno v. County of Fresno, 2014.
10 San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Application for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae Brief of San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District in Support of Defendant and Respondent, County of Fresno and Real Party In Interest and Respondent, Friant Ranch, L.P. In the Supreme Court of California. Sierra Club, Revive the San Joaquin, and League of Women Voters of Fresno v. County of Fresno, 2014.

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34 not equipped to provide a meaningful analysis of the correlation between an individual development project’s air emissions and specific human health impacts.

The SCAQMD acknowledges that health effects quantification from ozone, as an example, is correlated with the increases in the ambient level of ozone in the air (concentration) that an individual person breathes. The SCAQMD’s Brief of Amicus Curiae states that it would take a large amount of additional emissions to cause a modeled increase in ambient ozone levels over the entire region. The SCAQMD states that based on its own modeling in the 2012 AQMP, a reduction of 432 tons (864,000 pounds) per day of NOX and a reduction of 187 tons (374,000 pounds) per day of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) would reduce ozone levels at the highest monitored site by only nine parts per billion. As such, the SCAQMD concludes that it is not currently possible to accurately quantify ozone-related health impacts caused by NOX or VOC emissions from relatively small projects (defined as projects with regional scope) due to photochemistry and regional model limitations. As such, for the purpose of this analysis, since the Project would not exceed SCAQMD thresholds for construction and operational air emissions, it is anticipated that Project impacts related to air quality health would be less than significant.

Cumulative Impacts
With respect to the Project’s air quality emissions and cumulative SCAB basin-wide conditions, the SCAQMD has developed strategies to reduce criteria pollutant emissions outlined in the 2022 AQMP pursuant to federal Clean Air Act mandates. As such, the Project would comply with SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements and the adopted 2022 AQMP emissions control measures. Per SCAQMD rules and mandates, as well as the CEQA requirement that significant impacts be mitigated to the extent feasible, these same requirements (i.e., Rule 403 compliance, the implementation of all feasible mitigation measures, and compliance with adopted 2022 AQMP emissions control measures) would also be imposed on development projects throughout the SCAB, which would include related projects.

According to the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook, project-related emissions that fall below the established construction and operational thresholds should be considered less than significant unless there is pertinent information to the contrary. As discussed previously, the proposed Project would not result in short- or long-term air quality impacts, as emissions would not exceed the SCAQMD adopted construction or operational thresholds. Additionally, adherence to SCAQMD rules and regulations would alleviate potential impacts related to cumulative conditions on a project-by-project basis. As a result, the proposed Project would not contribute a cumulatively considerable net increase of any non-attainment criteria pollutant. Therefore, the Project’s incremental construction and operational emissions would not contribute to a cumulatively considerable air quality impact and impacts in this regard are less than significant. c. Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less Than Significant Impact. Sensitive receptors are defined as facilities or land uses that include members of the population that are particularly sensitive to the effects of air pollutants, such as children, the elderly, and people with illnesses. Examples of these sensitive receptors are residences, schools, hospitals, and daycare centers. CARB has identified the following groups of individuals as the most likely to be affected by air pollution: the elderly over 65, children under 14, athletes, and persons with cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.

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35 The closest sensitive receptor for the purpose of the Localized Significance Threshold (LST) analysis is a multifamily residence located approximately 180 feet east of the Project Site. In order to identify impacts to sensitive receptors, the SCAQMD recommends addressing LSTs for construction and operations impacts (area sources only). The CO hotspot analysis, following the LST analysis, addresses localized mobile source impacts.

Localized Significance Thresholds
LSTs were developed in response to SCAQMD Governing Boards’ Environmental Justice Enhancement Initiative (I-4). The SCAQMD provided the Final Localized Significance Threshold Methodology (dated June 2003 [revised 2008]) for guidance.11 The LST methodology assists lead agencies in analyzing localized air quality impacts. The SCAQMD provides the LST screening lookup tables for 1-, 2-, and 5-acre projects emitting CO, NOX, PM2.5, or PM10. The LST methodology and associated mass rates are not designed to evaluate localized impacts from mobile sources traveling over the roadways. The Project is located in source receptor area (SRA) 9 (East San Gabriel Valley).

Construction
The SCAQMD’s guidance on applying CalEEMod to LSTs specifies the number of acres a particular piece of equipment would likely disturb per day. Based on default information provided by CalEEMod, the Project is anticipated to disturb up to 5 acres during the grading phase. The grading phase would take approximately five days to complete. As such, the Project would actively disturb an average of approximately 1 acre per day (five acres divided by five days).

Therefore, the LST threshold for 1 acre was utilized for the construction LST analysis. The nearest sensitive use is the multifamily residence located approximately 180 feet (54.8 meters) to the east of the Project Site. Therefore, the LSTs for 25 meters were conservatively adopted. Table III-4, Localized Significance of Construction Emissions, shows the localized construction-related emissions. It is noted that the localized emissions presented in Table III-4 are less than those in Table III-2 because localized emissions include only on-site emissions (i.e., from construction equipment and fugitive dust). As seen in Table III-4, emissions would not exceed the LST mass rate screening thresholds for SRA 9. Therefore, construction LST impacts would be less than significant.
11 South Coast Air Quality Management District, Final Localized Significance Threshold Methodology, July 2008.

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36 Table III-4
Localized Significance of Construction Emissions
Maximum Emissions 1
Maximum Daily Emissions (pounds/day)
NOX CO PM10 PM2.5
Year 12 14.47 14.21 3.23 1.82
Year 23 12.82 14.10 0.54 0.52
Maximum Daily Emissions 14.47 14.21 3.23 1.82
Localized Significance Threshold Mass Rate
Screening Criteria 4 112 945 14 5
Thresholds Exceeded? No No No No
Note:

1. Modeling assumptions include compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, Fugitive Dust, which requires the following:
properly maintain mobile and other construction equipment; replace ground cover in disturbed areas quickly; water exposed surfaces three times daily; cover stockpiles with tarps; water all haul roads twice daily; and limit speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour.

2. Maximum on-site daily emissions occur during grading phase for NOX, PM10, and PM2.5 and during the building construction phase for CO in Year 1.

3. Maximum on-site daily emissions occur during building construction phase for NOX, CO, PM10, and PM2.5 in Year 2.

4. The LST Mass Rate Screening Criteria was determined using Appendix C of the SCAQMD Final Localized Significant Threshold Methodology guidance document for pollutants NOX, CO, PM10, and PM2.5. The Mass Rate Screening Threshold was based on the anticipated daily acreage disturbance for construction (one acre), the distance to sensitive receptors (50 meters), and the source receptor area (SRA 9).

Source: Refer to Appendix A, Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Energy Data, of this IS/MND for detailed model input/output data.

Operations
According to SCAQMD LST methodology, LSTs would apply to the operational phase of a proposed project if the project included stationary sources or attracted mobile sources that may spend extended periods queuing and idling at the site (e.g., warehouse or transfer facilities). The Project would involve the construction of a hotel and would not introduce a new stationary source or attract mobile sources that may spend extended periods queuing and idling at the Project Site, nor would the Project include warehouses or transfer facilities. Therefore, no long-term LST analysis is necessary, and operational LST impacts would be less than significant.

Carbon Monoxide Hotspots
CO emissions are a function of vehicle idling time, meteorological conditions, and traffic flow.

Under certain extreme meteorological conditions, CO concentrations near a congested roadway or intersection may reach unhealthful levels (i.e., adversely affecting residents, school children, hospital patients, the elderly, etc.).

The SCAQMD recommends a quantified assessment of CO hotspots when a project increases the volume-to-capacity ratio (also called the intersection capacity utilization) by 0.02 (2 percent) for any intersection with an existing level of service (LOS) D or worse. Because traffic congestion is highest at intersections where vehicles queue and are subject to reduced speeds, these hot spots are typically produced at intersections.

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37 A detailed CO analysis was conducted in the Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide (CO Plan) for the SCAQMD’s 2003 AQMP, which is the most recent AQMP that addresses CO concentrations. The locations selected for microscale modeling in the CO Plan are worst-case intersections in the SCAB and would likely experience the highest CO concentrations. Thus, CO analysis within the CO Plan is utilized in a comparison to the proposed Project, since it represents a worst-case scenario with heavy traffic volumes within the SCAB.

Of these locations, the Wilshire Boulevard/Veteran Avenue intersection in Los Angeles County experienced the highest CO concentration (4.6 parts per million [ppm]), which is well below the 35-ppm one-hour CO federal standard. The Wilshire Boulevard/Veteran Avenue intersection is one of the most congested intersections in Southern California with an average daily traffic volume of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day. As the CO hotspots were not experienced at the Wilshire Boulevard/Veteran Avenue intersection, it can be reasonably inferred that CO hotspots would not be experienced at any intersections within the City near the Project Site due to the comparatively low volume of traffic during Project operations (543 average daily trip on weekdays and 549 average daily trips on weekends [Saturday]) that would occur as a result of Project implementation. Therefore, impacts related to CO hotspots would be less than significant. d. Would the project result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
Less Than Significant Impact. According to the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook, land uses associated with odor complaints typically include agricultural uses, wastewater treatment plants, food processing plants, chemical plants, composting, refineries, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass molding. The Project does not include any uses identified by the SCAQMD as being associated with odors.

Construction activities associated with the Project may generate detectable odors from heavyduty equipment exhaust and architectural coatings. However, construction-related odors would be short term in nature and cease upon Project completion. In addition, the Project would be required to comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Sections 2449(d)(2) and 2485, which both minimize the idling time of construction equipment either by shutting it off when not in use or by reducing the time of idling to no more than five minutes. This would further reduce the detectable odors from heavy-duty equipment exhaust. The Project would also comply with the SCAQMD Rule 1113, which would minimize odor impacts from ROG emissions during architectural coating. Therefore, Project impacts would be less than significant.

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38 IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special-status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
or US Fish and Wildlife Service?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife or
US Fish and Wildlife Service?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but
not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use
of native wildlife nursery sites?
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a
tree preservation policy or ordinance?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
habitat conservation plan, natural community
conservation plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Explanation of Checklist Responses
a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project Site consists of land mapped as urban/developed and disturbed, and is currently developed with two commercial buildings and vacant land that has been previously disturbed. There are no natural vegetation communities within the entire Project Site, with ground cover consisting entirely of urban/developed areas. The Project Site includes three non-protected trees, two ficus trees and one evergreen tree, and ornamental shrubs, all of

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39 which will be removed as part of the Project. Two evergreen pear trees that are located along the Azusa Avenue right-of-way will remain in place as part of the Project.

Due to the developed nature of the Project Site and vicinity, the vegetation and animal species supported in the limited ornamental landscaping include species that are commonly found in urban environments, and are not considered candidate, sensitive, or special-status species. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) shows that there have been endangered, rare, or threatened species identified in the Baldwin Park 7.5’ Quadrangle, an approximately 61-square mile area, (in which the Project Site is located).12 However, the Project Site does not contain any Critical Habitat, as delineated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, nor does it contain the habitat necessary to support any of the listed species.13 Furthermore, the Project Site is located within the western portion of the City and is neither in nor adjacent to the City’s areas of biological significance, including the riparian woodland and coast live oak woodland communities of the Covina Hills area or the unimproved riparian portion of the Walnut Creek area, both within the southeastern portion of the City, or the southerly riparian portion of Wingate Park, within the eastern portion of the City.14 The City’s Natural Resources and Open Space Element discusses that one sensitive species of bird (the least Bell’s vireo) and one sensitive species of reptile (the San Diego horned lizard) may potentially exist within the City limits, but the element concluded that their occurrence probability is considered low because current land use conditions are incompatible with their habitats.

Therefore, based on the developed nature of the Project Site and the lack of habitat necessary to support candidate, sensitive, or special-status species, impacts to special-status plants or specialstatus wildlife species during project construction or operation would be less than significant. b. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact. The Project Site does not contain any wetland or riparian habitat as identified by the National Wetlands Inventory.15 As discussed above, the Project Site is not located within or adjacent to the riparian areas identified within the City, which include Covina Hills, Walnut Creek, and Wingate Park.16 The CNDDB shows that there have been endangered, rare, or threatened species identified in the Baldwin Park Quadrangle, an approximately 61-square mile area (in which the Project Site is located).17 However, the Project Site does not contain any Critical Habitat, as delineated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, nor does it contain the habitat necessary to 12 California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Information and Observation System, CNDDB Quad Species List, Baldwin Park Quadrangle, https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios/?tool=cnddbQuick, accessed April 4, 2022.
13 US Fish and Wildlife Service, Critical Habitat for Threatened and Endangered Species Mapper, https://fws.maps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=9d8de5e265ad4fe09893cf75b8dbfb77, accessed April 4, 2022.
14 City of Covina, General Plan, Natural Resources and Open Space Element, 2000. 15 US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wetlands Inventory, Wetlands Mapper, https://fwsprimary.wim.usgs.gov/wetlands/apps/wetlands-mapper/, accessed April 4, 2022. 16 California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Information and Observation System, https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios/?tool=cnddbQuick, accessed April 4, 2022. 17 California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Information and Observation System, CNDDB Quad Species List, Baldwin Park Quadrangle, https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios/?tool=cnddbQuick, accessed April 4, 2022.

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40 support any of the listed species.18 Therefore, based on the developed nature of the Project Site and the lack of riparian habitat, the Project would have no impact on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community.
c. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? No Impact. As discussed above, the Project Site does not contain any wetland or riparian habitat as identified by the National Wetlands Inventory.19 Therefore, the Project would have no impact on state or federally protected wetlands.
d. Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. The Project Site is located in an urbanized area and is currently developed with two commercial buildings and vacant land that has been previously disturbed. No water bodies, wetlands, wildlife corridors, or native wildlife nursery sites that could serve as habitat for fish or wildlife occur on or adjacent to the Project Site. As such, the Project would not result in impacts to native resident or migratory fish species.

As previously described, there are three existing trees on-site that would be removed to accommodate the proposed development. Removal of such trees could potentially interfere with a nesting bird or raptor protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act if tree removal occurs during breeding, reproduction, and juvenile rearing periods for nesting birds and raptors (generally between February 15 to August 31). To minimize impacts to nesting birds and raptors during project construction, the Project would comply with Mitigation Measure BIO-1, pre-construction nesting bird surveys, as detailed below. With implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1, impacts to nesting or migratory birds would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Initiation of construction activities (i.e., initial vegetation clearing) should avoid the migratory bird nesting season (February 15 through August 31), to reduce impacts to migratory birds that may be nesting on the Project site. If construction activities must be initiated during the migratory bird-nesting season, a pre-construction nesting bird survey should be conducted for by a qualified biologist within 3 days (72 hours) prior to the start of project construction activities to determine whether active nests are present within or directly adjacent to the construction zone, in accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

If an active nest is found, the nest shall be flagged and mapped on the construction plans along with an appropriate no-work buffer, which will be determined by the biologist based on the species’ sensitivity to disturbance (typically 50 feet for common, urban-adapted species, 300 feet for other passerine species, and 500 feet for raptors and special-status species). A qualified biologist (with the ability to stop work) shall monitor the nest, and the 18 US Fish and Wildlife Service, Critical Habitat for Threatened and Endangered Species Mapper, https://fws.maps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=9d8de5e265ad4fe09893cf75b8dbfb77, accessed April 4, 2022.
19 US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wetlands Inventory, Wetlands Mapper, https://fwsprimary.wim.usgs.gov/wetlands/apps/wetlands-mapper/, accessed April 4, 2022.

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41 buffers may be adjusted (including increases or reductions to the buffer) by the qualified biologist on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the location, type, duration and timing, and severity of work, distance of nest from project activities, surrounding vegetation and line-of-sight between the nest and work areas, and the species’ site-specific level of habituation to the disturbance. The nest area shall be avoided until the nest is vacated and the juveniles have fledged. The nest area shall be demarcated in the field with flagging and stakes or construction fencing. A qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities will occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts on these nests occur. A brief memo report should be prepared by the qualified biologist to document the location of all nests found (if any), their status (i.e., eggs or hatchlings present), existing biological conditions of the project area, and the bird species detected during the survey.
e. Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? No Impact. As described above, the Project Site is located in a fully urbanized area and is currently developed with two commercial buildings and vacant land that has been previously disturbed. There are three non-protected trees, two ficus trees and one evergreen tree, and ornamental shrubs, all of which will be removed as part of the Project. Two evergreen pear trees that are located along the Azusa Avenue right-of-way will remain in place as part of the Project.

The two ficus trees and one evergreen tree that are slated for removal do not meet the definition of “heritage trees” per CMC Section 17.83.020, and therefore are not covered by a tree preservation policy or ordinance. The Project would plant landscaping on-site to meet the types and minimum sizes of plant material (trees, shrubs, and groundcover) as required by CMC Section 17.62.027 for hotel uses permitted in the Project Site’s C-3A zone with a conditional use permit. Street trees would be installed where required and where feasible in compliance with the requirements of the CMC. As such, the Project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, and no impact would occur. f. Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
No Impact. As stated above, the Project Site is located in an urbanized area and is currently developed with two commercial buildings and vacant land that has been previously disturbed. The Project Site is not located within or near areas of biological significance within the City, nor is it located within an adopted Habitat Conservation or Natural Community Conservation Plan.20 Given the developed and disturbed nature of the Project Site, the Project would not conflict with provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan, and no impact would occur. 20 City of Covina, General Plan, Natural Resources and Open Space Element, 2000.

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42 V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.5?
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
c. Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries? ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Explanation of Checklist Responses
The following analysis is based in part on the information contained in the Cultural Resources Identification Memorandum prepared for the Project by Michael Baker International, which is included as Appendix B of this IS/MND.
a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?
No Impact. A historical resource is defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(a)(3) as any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript determined to be historically significant or significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California. Historical resources are further defined as being associated with significant events, important persons, or distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; representing the work of an important creative individual; or possessing high artistic values.

The Project Site was developed with citrus orchard rows in the 1920s and partially cleared in the 1950s, during which up to two residences were added to the site. Based on aerial records, the Project Site was left vacant and undeveloped by 1960. The existing office/commercial buildings were then constructed in 1963-1964 within the western portion of the Project Site.

The existing office/commercial structures were evaluated for eligibility in the California Register of Historical Resources. Based on the California Register evaluation, the structures are not considered to play an important role in the history of residential or commercial development in the City and are not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and cultural heritage. Archival research did not demonstrate that the structures are associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to national, state, or local history. In addition, based on the design and architecture, the structures do not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, nor do they represent the work of a master or possess high artistic values. Furthermore, the structures have not yielded and do not have the potential to yield information important to the understanding

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43 of prehistory or history of the local area, state, or nation. As such, the existing structures would not be eligible for listing in the California Register.

In accordance with CMC Chapter 17.81, the structures were also evaluated for eligibility as a Covina Historic Landmark or Structure of Merit based on six criteria. As detailed in the Cultural Resources Identification Memorandum, the structures are not associated with important events or trends in City, local, state, or national history. In addition, the structures do not represent the work of a notable architect, designer, or builder, nor do they embody distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, or are valuable examples of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship. They are not outstanding or high-style examples of Modern Ranchstyle homes, as they exhibit alterations. For example, the incongruous roof style at the location where the two main buildings meet suggests the buildings may have been separate at one time, and appear to have been bridged by that section clad with rock veneer. Appearance of the structures has been notably changed by the replacement of roofing with different styles. Lastly, the smaller building at the rear of the site does not have any stylistic features and is not representative of any particular architectural style. Furthermore, the structures do not contribute to the significance of a geographically definable historic area or provide examples of an architectural or historic type or specimen in Covina, the state, or the nation. Therefore, the structures do not meet any of the criteria for designation as a Covina Historic Landmark or Structure of Merit.

No historical resources as defined by CEQA Section 15064.5(a) or CMC Chapter 17.81 were identified within the Project Site as a result of the South Central Coast Information Center (SCCIC) records search; literature, map, and aerial photo review; historical society consultation; pedestrian survey; and California and City Register evaluations. As such, the Project would have no impact on historic resources.
b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5? Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. An archaeological resource is defined in Section 15064.5(c) of the CEQA Guidelines as a site, area, or place determined to be historically significant as defined in Section 15064.5(a) or as a unique archaeological resource, which is defined in PRC Section 21083.2 as an artifact, object, or site that contains information needed to answer important scientific research questions of public interest, or that has a special and particular quality such as being the oldest or best example of its type, or that is directly associated with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historical event or person.

A California Historical Resources Information System Review records search at the SCCIC was conducted on April 18, 2022, for the Project Site and a surrounding 0.5-mile radius. As part of the records search and background research, the following federal and California inventories were reviewed: National Register of Historic Places; California Inventory of Historic Resources; California Points of Historical Interest; California Historical Landmarks; Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility for Los Angeles County; Built Environment Resource Directory for Los Angeles County; and California Historical Resources listing. No historical or archaeological resources as defined by CEQA Section 15064.5(a) or CMC Chapter 17.81 were identified within the Project Site.

Sensitivity for cultural resources consisting of archaeological sites is considered low based upon no known cultural resources, various natural factors, and the previous disturbance in the Project

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44 area. As discussed in the Cultural Resources Identification Memorandum, SCCIC records indicate that no cultural resources were identified within the Project Site, and one resource was identified within the 0.5-mile search radius. This historic-period resource, P-19-187085, is located approximately 0.2 miles from the Project Site and is identified as Mojave Road. No prehistoric sites or resources documented to be of specific Native American origin have been previously recorded within the Project Site or 0.5-mile search buffer.

In addition, the Project Site was observed to be located approximately 0.61 miles south of San Dimas Wash. Proximity to water, a critical resource, is significant and this distance from water indicates a lower sensitivity to prehistoric occupation. However, while the Project Site is underlain by Holocene-age young alluvium (11,700 years ago to today), the soil has been heavily disturbed by modern development and has been identified as urban land according to soil mapping data.

Due to past disturbance from the development of the Project Site, there is low sensitivity for significant prehistoric or historic period archaeological resources. Nonetheless, Mitigation Measure CUL-1 is included to require the proper handling and disposition of archaeological resources in the unexpected event that such resources are inadvertently discovered during Project construction. Mitigation Measure CUL-1 would ensure that any impacts to archaeological resources would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure CUL-1: Archaeological Resources Inadvertent Discovery. In the event that cultural resources are unearthed during ground-disturbing activities, grounddisturbing activities must be halted or diverted away from the vicinity of the find so that the find can be evaluated. A buffer area of at least 50 feet must be established around the find where construction activities cannot be allowed to continue until a qualified archaeologist examines the newly discovered resource(s) and evaluates the area of the find. Work may be allowed to continue outside of the buffer area. All archaeological resources unearthed by Project construction activities must be evaluated by a qualified professional archaeologist who meets the US Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards. If the resource appears to be significant, the qualified professional archaeologist, working under the direction of the lead agency and in coordination with Native American tribes and/or other stakeholders, will prepare an appropriate treatment plan for the resources. The plan may include implementation of archaeological data recovery excavations to address treatment of the resource(s) along with subsequent laboratory processing, analysis, and curation.
c. Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?
Less Than Significant. No evidence of any prior human burials or use as a burial ground was identified for the Project Site during the records search and background research conducted for the Cultural Resources Identification Memorandum and Native American consultation process conducted for the Project. Based on the fully developed conditions on the site and the extent of disturbance on the entire property, the likelihood that Project construction would encounter and impact any human remains is expected to be remote. Nonetheless, in the event that human remains are inadvertently discovered during Project construction, the Project would be required to comply with Health and Safety Code Sections 7050.5 – 7055, Government Code Section 27491, and PRC Section 5097.98, the details of which are summarized in the standard condition

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45 of approval articulated below. Compliance with these regulations would ensure that any impacts would be less than significant.

Condition of Approval: Human Remains Inadvertent Discovery. In the event that human remains are discovered during construction, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains until the coroner determines that the remains are not subject to the provisions of Section 27491 of the Government Code, or any successor statute, or any other related provisions of law concerning the investigation of the circumstances, manner and cause of any death, and the recommendations concerning the treatment and disposition of the human remains have been made to the person responsible for the excavation, or their authorized representative, in the manner provided in PRC Section 5097.98, or any successor statute. The coroner shall make his or her determination within two working days from the time the person responsible for the excavation or his or her authorized representative notifies the coroner of the discovery or recognition of the human remains.

If the coroner determines that the remains are not subject to his/her/their authority and if the coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, he/she/they shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the Covina Building Official.