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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
September 3, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Walter Allen, III Councilmember Hector Delgado
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Victor Linares
Mayor/Chair John C. King
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Patricia Cortez
Staff Present: City Clerk Drew Aleman(Elected Member) City Treasurer Neil Polzin(Elected Member)
City Manager Chris Marcarello
City Attorney Candice K. Lee
Police Chief David Povero
Community Development Director Brian Lee
Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo
Chief Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
Staff Absent: Administrative Services Director Anita Agramonte Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans Interim Public Works Director Rafael Fajardo
1 CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION-WAS NOT HELD
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor King called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. with Councilmember Allen, Mayor Pro Tem Linares, and Mayor King present. Councilmember Delgado arrived at 7:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Allen.
INVOCATION
Given by Police Chaplain Steve Martinez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Colt All Star Team
Mayor King, Team Manager Jose Flores, and Coach Ben Garcia provided a recap of the season and words of encouragement for the team going forward. Mayor King presented certificates to all members of the Colts All Star team.
B. Pink Patch Project Kick-Off
Police Chief Povero presented the Covina Police Department's Pink Patch Team along with a video and more information regarding the Pink Patch Program. Greg Lehr, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Emanate Health, gave thanks to the Covina Police Department for their collaboration and provided more information on Emanate Health's cancer care programs.
Police Chief Povero invited the community to support the Pink Patch program at the following upcoming events: the Covina Farmers' Market on September 6th and 20th, the Covina Chamber of Commerce Police Awards Breakfast on September 26th, National Night Out on October 1st, Emanate Health's education event on October 9th, Thunderfest on October 12th, a fundraiser at Campsite Brewery on October 19th, and the Laugh Factory on October 24th
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident Richard Pardo commented regarding increasing safety measures on Armel Drive and the Badillo St. and Puente Ave. intersections, as well as issues with an overnight parking ticket. 2 COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember Allen addressed his concerns with receiving no notification regarding a proposed 6 story housing project located in an unincorporated area within the City, as well as a proposed 4 story housing project headed by the State of California within City boundaries. He requested that the City Manager provide a more detailed review of the 6 story project. Councilmember Allen also gave kudos to the Covina PD staff and the Pink Patch team for their continued participation in the program noting Emanate Health's high level of service for patients with cancer.
Mayor Pro Tem Linares also expressed his concern with the proposed 6 story housing project and his frustration with the lack of notification for the City prior to residents receiving a notification about the project.
City Manager Marcarello provided a brief presentation providing preliminary information the proposed 6 story housing project.
Mayor King advised that community members who have concerns with the proposed 6 story housing project should contact the County of Los Angeles and noted that there will be a virtual public outreach meeting for the proposed project on Thursday September 26th at 5 p.m.
Mayor King highlighted items on the Consent Calendar including: items CC 4 and CC 5, two public improvement items that include street resurfacing and inspection of the waste water system; CC 8, approving a four year labor agreement with a City bargaining group; CC 9 leasing the third floor of the Metrolink Parking Structure to a local car dealership for extra storage. He also invited the community to attend the following upcoming City events: the groundbreaking for the Covina Recreation Village on September 17th at 4:30 p.m.;National Night Out on October Pt from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Plaza; and Thunderfest in October.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello noted that, in response to rising temperatures, cooling centers at the Covina Senior Center and Covina Library will be open for the community until 7 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1. Minutes
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve the Minutes of the August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 2. Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
3 Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of$3,937,193.27.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 3. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended July 31,2024 Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Receive and File.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 4. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Video Inspection of Sewer Collection System —Project No. S2401 —Award of Contract to Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment,Inc. in the Amount of$648,021.08
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Minor Construction and Maintenance Services Agreement with Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment, Inc. for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Video Inspection of the City's Sewer Collection System in the Amount of$648,021.08.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 5. Covina Heights Paving Project — Project No. W2401 — Award of Contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the Amount of$1,970,770
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Covina Heights Paving Project— Project No. W2401;
2. Award a contract for the Covina Heights Paving Project — Project No.
W2401 to Gentry Brothers, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $1,970,770 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract;
3. Authorize a project contingency amount of $150,000 for any unforeseen construction expenses;
4. Award a Professional Services Agreement(PSA)to CEJ Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management & Inspection Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $74,960 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
5. Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Willdan Engineering, Inc. for Pavement Analysis & Testing for a not-to-exceed amount of $35,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
4 CC 6. Adoption of Ordinance 24-07
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Adopt Ordinance 24-07 entitled,"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Adopting Planned Community Development (PCD) 21-2, to Allow for the Development of a 0.84-Acre Site for a Hotel Use Consisting of 68 Rooms, Surface Parking on a 36,732-Square-Foot Site, Alley Relocation, and Associated Site Improvements,Located at 578 N.Azusa Avenue(APNs 8432-006- 015 and 8432-006-017)".
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 7. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference Which Includes the Annual Business Meeting — October 16-18,2024
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
1. Designate Councilmember Walter Allen, III, as the voting delegate and Councilmember Patricia Cortez, as the alternate to represent the City at the Annual Business Meeting of the League of California Cities General Assembly; and
2. Direct the Chief Deputy City Clerk to submit the required "Voting Delegate Form"to the League's Sacramento Office no later than September 25,2024.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 8. Consideration of the Salary Schedules & Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Covina and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 3325 ("AFSCME") & Amending the City's Classification Plan for Account Clerk I/II
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Adopt Resolutions CC 2024-81 approving the salary schedules and Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Covina and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 3325 ("AFSCME), Effective July 1, 2024; and adopt Resolution CC 2024-82 to revise the existing Account Clerk I/II job description.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
CC 9. Confirm and Approve City Council's Appointments to the Planning Commission and Finance Advisory Commission
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve the City Council's appointments to the Planning Commission and Finance Advisory Commission.
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
5 CC 10. A Lease Agreement between the City of Covina and Hang 10,LLC for Partial Use of 559 N. Citrus Avenue
Motion made by: Councilmember Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
1. Approve the Lease Between the City of Covina and Hang 10, LLC for Use of the Top Floor and Ramp of the Metrolink Parking Structure, Located at 559 North Citrus Avenue;
2. Approve Resolution CC 2024-83, Authorizing Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget for the Purpose of Receiving and Expending $90,000 in Lease Proceeds Related to the Lease of 559 North Citrus Avenue (APN No. 8431-014-908).
Approved (4 to 0); Cortez Absent
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority adjourned to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.,for closed session and 7:30 p.m.,for open session in the Council Chamber located inside of City Hall, 125 East College Street, Covina, California, 91723.
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