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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
April 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Walter Allen, III Councilmember Patricia Cortez
Councilmember John C. King
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Hector Delgado
Mayor/Chair Victor Linares
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 Ric Walczak
Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager Brian Lee Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans Public Works Director Rafael Fajardo
Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo
Chief Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
Interim Finance Director Theresa Franke
1 JOINT MEETING—CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
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 7:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Delgado.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Steve Martinez.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem Linares
Seconded by: Councilmember Cortez
Approve the agenda as presented.
Approved (5 to 0)
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
City Clerk to Conduct Election of Mayor
City Clerk Aleman declared the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore vacant and opened nominations for Mayor. Councilmember King nominated Councilmember Linares for Mayor. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Allen. Hearing no other nominations, City Clerk Aleman closed the nomination period and declared Councilmember Linares as Mayor of the Covina City Council by acclamation.
Incoming Mayor to Conduct Election of Mayor Pro Tempore Mayor Linares called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmember Cortez nominated Councilmember Delgado for the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Allen.Hearing no other nominations,Mayor Linares closed the nomination period and declared Councilmember Delgado as Mayor Pro Tempore of the Covina City Council by acclamation.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition of Outgoing Mayor
City Manager Marcarello, Sandra Armenta Lopez, representing the Office of State Senator Susan Rubio, Wendy Saavedra, representing the Office of State 2 Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, Councilmember Allen, Councilmember Cortez, Mayor Pro Tern Delgado, and Mayor Linares provided thanks and kind words regarding Councilmember King's term as Mayor.
Councilmember King thanked his colleagues and those who spoke for their kind words, his family for their support, City staff for their hard work, and community for being the heart of the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Neil Polzin requested a reevaluation of the City's chaplain program and invocation policy, increasing LGBTQ visibility, and a reexamination of board and commission appointments.
Trump 45 spoke of the issues surrounding homelessness and misuse of government resources.
Mistress Transgender Queen commented on recent changes regarding funding for homeless services,the City's Treasurer and fraud policy, and the importance of cohesion in law enforcement across different law enforcement agencies.
Diana Mullens commented on her political contributions.
Carmen Gonzalez discussed a fatal accident and what is being done to the attention of the City Council.
Wai Kit Lam informed the City Council of noise complaints regarding Gladiator Brews & Billiards.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember Allen stated he was looking forward to Mayor Linares'new term as Mayor.
Councilmember King requested that the City Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Covina resident Jeanette Torres.
Councilmember Cortez expressed her excitement for Mayor Linares' opportunity to serve in his newly appointed role.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado thanked his colleagues for nominating him to the position of Mayor Pro Tern and thanked those in attendance.
Mayor Linares expressed his gratitude for those in attendance, his and Councilmember King's family for their support, and City staff for their hard work.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello had no comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1. Minutes
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tern Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember King
Approve the Minutes of the March 18, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (5 to 0)
3 CC 2. Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember King
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of$3,742,440.32.
Approved (5 to 0)
CC 3. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with SAESHE to Provide Program Management Services for the Used Motor Oil Payment Program
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tern Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember King
Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with SAESHE for a two-year contract extension for management of the City's Used Motor Oil Payment Program in an amount not-to- exceed $26,600.
Approved (5 to 0)
CC 4. Professional Services Agreement with Premier Aquatics Services LLC to Provide Aquatics Programs and Services
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tern Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember King
Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement with Premier Aquatics Services LLC to Provide Aquatics Programs and Services.
Approved (5 to 0)
CC 5. Resolution CC 2025-22 Accepting an Easement and Offer of Dedication for Public Purposes Associated with the Development of Property at 270 W.
Dexter Street
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember King
Adopt Resolution CC 2025-22 accepting an easement and offer of dedication for public purposes associated with the development of property at 270 W. Dexter Street.
Approved (5 to 0)
CC 6. Initiate Proceeding to Annex Territory, Levy & Collect Annual Assessment for FY 2025/2026, Set Public Hearing for Protests & Declare Intent to Annex Territory to Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 —Zone 19 Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tern Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember King
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-23 initiating proceedings for the annexation of territory (Zone 19) to Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and 4 the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto commencing with FY 2025/2026, pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-24 declaring the City's intention to annex territory (Zone 19) and to levy and collect annual assessments and call for a property owner protest ballot proceeding for the Covina Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
Approved (5 to 0)
CC 7. Initiate Proceedings for to Annex Territory & to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Commencing with FY 2025/2026,Set Public Hearing for Protests in Relation Thereto, & Declaring Intention to Annex Territory to Covina Lighting District No. 1978-79
Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tern Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember King
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-25 initiating proceedings for the annexation of territory to Covina Lighting District No. 1978-79 and the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto commencing with FY 2025/2026,pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of California Streets and Highways Code; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-26 declaring the City's intention to annex territory (No. 83) and to levy and collect annual assessments and call for a property owner protest ballot proceedings for the Covina Lighting District No. 1978-79.
Approved (5 to 0)
CC 8. Xerox Copier Lease and Managed Print Service Agreement Motion made by: Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
Seconded by: Councilmember King
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with PEAC Solutions and Excel Office Services to Provide Copiers and Managed Print Services.
Approved (5 to 0)
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority adjourned in memory of Jeanette Torres to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 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.
Fabian Vele , Chief Deputy City Clerk
Victor Linjay e r/Chair
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