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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
December 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Walter Allen, III Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Victor Linares
Mayor/Chair John C. King
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Patricia Cortez
Councilmember Hector Delgado
Staff Present: City Clerk Drew Aleman(Elected Member) City Manager Chris Marcarello
City Attorney Candice K. Lee
Police Chief David Povero
Interim Finance Director Theresa Franke
Community Development Director Brian Lee
Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans Public Works Director Rafael Fajardo
Chief Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
Staff Absent: City Treasurer Neil Polzin(Elected Member) Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo
1 CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor King called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. with Councilmember Allen, Mayor Pro Tern Linares, and Mayor King present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority adjourned to closed session for the following:
A. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Regarding BKK Corporation Landfill in West Covina, California B. Government Code § 54956.8 - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
Property: North-east corner of East Front Street and N. 1st Avenue, Covina, CA (APN: 8430-018-004)
Agency Negotiator: Chris Marcarello, City Manager
Brian Lee, Community Development Director
Negotiating Parties: Seats Trust, Owner
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. Government Code § 54957.6 – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative:
Chris Marcarello, City Manager
Update on negotiations with the various Employee Organizations:
Police Association of Covina (PAC); Police Management Group (PMG); and Police Supervisors of Covina(PSC)
RECESS
Mayor King recessed the Council to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m.
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
RECONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor King called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. with Councilmember Allen, Mayor Pro Tem Linares, and Mayor King present. 2 ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tern Linares.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Chuck Cannizzaro.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lee announced that direction was given to staff and no reportable action was taken.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident Mike Aguilar commented regarding City Hall operation hours and the need for increased code enforcement.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember Allen thanked the Code Enforcement staff for the work they have been completing recently and explained some of the struggles the City can face when enforcing the municipal code.
He also thanked Parks&Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans,the Parks&Recreation, Public Works,and Police Department staff on the recent Tree Lighting Ceremony and the activities of that event. Lastly,Councilmember Allen expressed his thoughts regarding the City's operational hours.
Mayor Pro Tem Linares echoed comments from Councilmember Allen regarding the Tree Lighting Ceremony and thanked all staff involved for a great job. Mayor Pro Tem Linares also expressed his excitement for the upcoming Christmas Parade and thanked staff for the increasing decorations along the downtown area.
Mayor King thanked staff for the Tree Light Ceremony and noted the joyous feeling in the community with the holiday events. Mayor King also highlighted the following items from the Consent Calendar: item CC 3, which makes progress on a multi-family development on Badillo St.; item CC 7, relating to a mixed use project on Azusa Ave. and Cypress St.; and item CC 6, which utilizes grant funds to enhance the City's cyber security and training. He also invited the community to the 73rd annual Covina Christmas Parade, taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., along Badillo St., and warned of the street closures that will be associated with the event. Mayor King also provided comments on Police Chief Povero's upcoming retirement, Police Captain Ric Walczak's upcoming promotion to Police Chief, and provided kind words to both.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello announced that the recently-approved street paving projects on Barranca Ave., Cienega Ave., and Sunflower Ave., are underway this week and gave kudos to the Public Works staff. He also announced and congratulated the appointment of Interim Public Works Director Rafael Fajardo to the role Public Works Director and City Engineer. 3 Mayor King requested that the City Council join him in adjourning the meeting in honor of Bob Loesh, a long time active Covina resident, former board member of Ridge Riders Equestrian Center, and veteran.
CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1. Minutes
Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Linares
Approve the Minutes of the November 19, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
CC 2. Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Linares
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of$4,809,163.32.
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
CC 3. Resolution CC 2024-114 Accepting an Easement for Domestic Water Utility Purposes with the Development of Property at 1201 W. Badillo Street Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Linares
Adopt Resolution CC 2024-114 accepting an easement for domestic water utility purposes with the development of property at 1201 W. Badillo Street.
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
CC 4. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Fuel Station Use Agreement between the City of Covina and the Covina Valley Unified School District for Use of the City's Fuel Station Located at the Public Works Yard, 534 North Barranca Avenue
Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Linares
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Fuel Station Use Agreement between the City of Covina and the Covina Valley Unified School District for a period of five (5) years.
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
4 CC 5. Amendment No. 4 Extending Janitorial Service Agreement and Increase Hourly Rate
Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Linares
Approve Amendment No. 4 Extending the Janitorial Service Agreement for the Covina Police Station and Increasing the Hourly Rate.
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
CC 6. Purchase of Cyber Security Equipment/Software and Staff Training Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tern Linares
Approve the Purchase of Cyber Security Equipment/Software from Intelli-Tech and Staff Training from Technology Staffing Solutions.
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
CC 7. Adoption of Resolutions Relating to Annexation of Territory to CFD 2007-1, Declaring Intention to Authorize Annexation, Adopting Boundary Map, & Setting the Public Hearing Date for January 21, 2025 (831 W. Cypress Street, Covina/Annexation 36)
Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Linares
1. Adopt City Resolution CC 2024-112, declaring intention to authorize the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District (CFD)No. 2007-1 (Public Services); and
2. Adopt City Resolution CC 2024-113, adopting boundary map showing territory proposed to be annexed in the future to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services).
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing Annexation of Territory to City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 35), and to Call and Hold a Special Election (747 North Barranca, Covina)
Staff Recommendation:
1. City Council to open the public hearing and consider public testimony and close the public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2024-115, authorizing the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Annexation No. 35) and authorizing the levy of a special tax and submitting the levy of tax to the qualified electors; and
3. Adopt Resolution CC 2024-116, calling a special election and submitting to the voters of Annexation No. 35 of City of Covina Community Facilities 5 District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), propositions regarding the annual levy of special taxes within Annexation No. 35 to finance public services, and the establishment of an appropriations limit; and
4. Adopt Resolution CC 2024-117 making certain findings, certifying the results of an election and adding property to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 35.
Mayor King opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Management Analyst Alice Leung.
There were no public comments, nor did anyone wish to submit a written protest.
Mayor King closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Aleman confirmed that no written protest had been received and therefore, a majority did not exist.
Mayor King had announced that because a majority protest did not exist, it was appropriate for the City Council to consider resolutions annexing the territory and calling a special election within the annexation area.
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tern Linares
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2024-115, authorizing the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Annexation No. 35) and authorizing the levy of a special tax and submitting the levy of tax to the qualified electors; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2024-116, calling a special election and submitting to the voters of Annexation No. 35 of City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), propositions regarding the annual levy of special taxes within Annexation No. 35 to finance public services, and the establishment of an appropriations limit.
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
City Clerk Aleman confirmed that the ballots had been received and at the Mayor's request proceeded to canvass the ballots.
City Clerk Aleman completed the canvassing of the ballots and reported that:
• On Proposition A, one (1) vote was cast in support of the proposition and 0 votes were cast in opposition to the proposition; therefore, Proposition A was approved with 100% vote in favor.
• On Proposition B, one (1) vote was cast in support of the proposition and 0 votes were cast in opposition to the proposition;therefore, Proposition B was approved with 100% vote in favor.
6 Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Linares
Adopt Resolution CC 2024-117 making certain findings, certifying the results of an election and adding property to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 35.
Approved (3 to 0); Cortez & Delgado Absent
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority adjourned in memory of Bob Loesh to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, December 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. abian Ve J of Deputy City Clerk
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