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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
July I, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Walter Allen, Ill Councilmember Patricia Cortez
Couneilmember John C. King
Mayor/Chair Victor Linares
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Hector Delgado Staff Present: City Clerk Drew Aleman (Elected Member) City Manager Chris Marcarello
City Attorney Kevin Ennis
Police Chief Ric Walczak
Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager Brian Lee Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans Public Works Director Rafael M. Fajardo
Deputy City Manager Angel Carrillo
Chief Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
Finance Director Theresa Franke
Staff Absent: City Treasurer Neil Polzin(Elected Member) 1 JOINT MEETING—CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION -WAS NOT HELD
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Linares called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Mayor Pro Tern Delgado.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Cortez.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Chuck Cannizzaro.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve the agenda as presented.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
PRESENTATIONS
B. Recognition of Retiring Planning Commissioner John Connors Mayor Linares provided a brief history of Planning Commissioner John Connors accomplishments with the City and thanked him for his 17 years of service. Mayor Linares presented Planning Commissioner Connors with a certificate and City memorabilia.
Planning Commissioner Connors provided a few words time about his time on the Planning Commission.
A. Recognition of Covina Baseball Club IOU on USSSA International World Series
Mayor Linares called forward the Covina Baseball Club and congratulated the team for winning the USSSA U10 International World Series. He also thanked the parents and coaches for giving the support needed to win and gave a brief summary of the team's accomplishments. Mayor Linares provided certificates to each player and coach.
2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susan Zermeno provided retirement wishes to Planning Commissioner Connors. She also requested to know what the City is doing in response to the recent matters regarding immigration enforcement and encouraged the City to be proactive on the issue utilizing the City website.
Camila Rosero urged the City Council to take action on the recent matters regarding immigration enforcement in manners similar to other cities and examples.
Brian Calderon Tabatabai commented on the effects seen as a result of the increased immigration enforcement by federal officers and provided suggestions he would like the City Council to consider.
Dr. Bri (No Last Name) also commented on immigration enforcement and requested the City Council take action.
Brian Amalfitano shared a personal immigration story and encouraged the community to speak up for each other.
Deserie(No Last Name) stated that she was proud to see the City's statement on the recent events regarding immigration enforcement and recommended the City Council do more.
Delfina Russell was not present when her name was called.
Mabel and Ledy (No Last Name) provided Ledy's story as a resident of the City, inquired as to City funds are utilized, and requested more funds be invested into the City's library and schools.
Sara Rizvi asked for additional information regarding Consent Calendar Item CC 5 and the attached resolution authorizing additional funding for parking enforcement, and provided alternative sources of funding for the City to consider. She also proposed an immigrant resources fund minoring other cities' efforts.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember Allen expressed his appreciation for Planning Commissioner Connors and thanked him for his work with the City. He also thanked Police Chief Walczak and the staff of the Covina Police Department for the upcoming event honoring fallen officer Sergeant Scott Hansen.
He also thanked the Police Department for the assistance provided to Baldwin Park Police Department after the death of Officer Samuel Rivero.
Councilmember King asked those who commented to stay in the meeting to hear an update on the topic of immigration enforcement from the City. He also expressed his excitement for the upcoming Fourth of July Breakfast with the Rand celebration and wished everyone a wonderful Fourth of July.
Councilmember Cortez congratulated Planning Commissioner Connors on his retirement and thanked him for his leadership on the Planning Commission. She also congratulated the Covina Baseball Club on their championship victory. Councilmember Cortez commented on her rationale regarding the changes to the public comment time limit.
Councilmember King thanked Planning Commissioner Connors for his service and discussed his first major project on the Planning Commission, the expansion of Aurora Hospital.
At the request of Mayor Linares, Police Chief Walczak provided information regarding the City's position on the recent events surrounding immigration enforcement, department policy,state laws, 3 the Police Department's course of action when dealing with federal immigration officers, and the communication challenges with federal officers.
Mayor Linares expressed his appreciation for all of those who came to speak regarding the immigration enforcement issues and the continued support on the topic from the City Council. He urged the community to be sate in celebrations and emphasized the enforcement against illegal fireworks. He then provided information on the Fourth of July event and festivities taking place in the City beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Covina Park. Lastly, Mayor Linares thanked Planning Commissioner Connors for his vote against a proposed wall at Hanna Park.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello highlighted Consent Calendar Items CC 9, noting a revision for the changing of a consultant name, and CC 11, stating that the annual report has been posted to Police Department website and the public meeting has been scheduled for July 7. 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1. Minutes
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve the Minutes of the June 3, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 2. Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of$3,157,704.61.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 3. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended May,2025 Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Receive and File.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 4. Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project — Project No. P2601 - Award of Contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for an Amount of$180,061 Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project—Project No. P2601;
4 2. Award a contract for the Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of$180,061 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract;
3. Award a Professional Services Agreement(PSA)to CEJ Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management & Inspection Services for an amount not-to- exceed $45,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
4. Authorize a contingency amount of$18,006.10 (10% of contract amount) for any unforeseen construction expenses.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 6. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Acorn Technology Services to Provide Onsite and Backup Support for Information Technology Services
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement with Acorn Technology Services.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 7. City-Wide Pavement Management Program Update—Project No. P2603 Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the City-Wide Pavement Management Program Update preparation to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of$60,275 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 8. Renewal of Subrecipient Agreement for Senior Nutrition Program Services with YWCA of San Gabriel Valley for FY 2025-2026
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve the renewal of Subrecipient Agreement for Senior Nutrition Program Services with YWCA of San Gabriel Valley for FY 2025-2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 9. Award of Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) for Construction Support and Submittal Review Services to EC + Associates Engineering, Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $50,000 and Jake Martinez for an Amount Not-to- Exceed $50,000
5 Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
1. Award Professional Services Agreements(PSAs)for the Covina Recreation Village Project— Phase II — Library Building encompassing construction support and submittal review to EC + Associates Engineering, Inc. (structural engineering construction support services)for an amount not-to- exceed $50,000 and Jake Martinez (architectural construction support services) for an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the PSAs; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-78, appropriating$100,000 from Measure CC Fund— Fund Balance to he transferred into the Parks CIP Fund in order to supplement both PSAs.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 10. Adoption of Ordinance 25-05
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Adopt Ordinance 25-05 Entitled,"Updating Chapter 9.48 of the Covina Municipal Code to Identify Additional Areas Where Smoking Is Prohibited".
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CC 11. AB481 Annual Report for 2024
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Review and Approve AB481 Annual Report for 2024.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
CC 5. Amendment No 1. To the Parking Enforcement Agreement Councilmember King requested that Police Chief Walczak provide more information on the item. Police Chief Walczak informed the City Council of the recent changes made regarding parking enforcement personnel and the results of those changes.
In response to an inquiry from Councilmember King, Police Chief Walczak stated that the Edward Bynes Grant received by the City helps to fund the City's Victim Advocate position.
Councilmembcr Allen applauded the City's continued efforts in securing and utilizing several grants.
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
6 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems Inc. for parking enforcement services and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the amendment; and
2. Approve Resolution CC 2025-79 increasing the Police Department 2025- 26 budget revenue and appropriation by an additional $27,951.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Adopt Resolution Confirming the Engineer's Report Dated June 3, 2025 and Ordering the Levying of Assessments on Covina Landscaping District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026
Mayor Linares opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Public Works Manager Sandy Costandi.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Linares closed the public hearing.
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
I. Conduct the public hearing and consider all testimony that may be presented; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-74 confirming the Engineer's Report dated June 3, 2025 and ordering the levying of assessments on the Covina Landscaping District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
PH 2. Approving the Engineer's Report for Levying Assessments on the Vehicle Parking District No. I for FY 2026 and Confirming the Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levying and Collection of Assessments for Vehicle Parking District No. I for FY 2026
Mayor Linares opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Public Works Manager Costandi.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Linares closed the public heating.
Motion made by: Councilmember Cortez
Seconded by: Councilmember King
1. Conduct the public hearing and consider all testimony that may be presented;
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-76 approving the Engineer's Report Dated June 3, 2025, for levying assessments on the Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026; and
7 3. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-77 confirming the Engineer's Report dated June 3, 2025 and ordering the levying and collection of assessments for Vehicle Parking District No. l for Fiscal Year 2026.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
PH 3. Adopt Resolution Confirming the Engineer's Report dated June 3, 2025 and Ordering the Levying of Assessments on the Covina Lighting District No. 1978-79 for Fiscal Year 2026
Mayor Linares opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Public Works Manager Costandi.
There were no public comments.
In response to a question from Councilmember King, Public Works Manager Costandi informed the City Council that the revenue short fall is approximately $150,000.
Councilmember Allen expressed his dissatisfaction with the District's shortfall.
City Manager Marcarello noted that the gap in funding has been shrinking year by year.
Mayor Linares closed the public hearing.
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Cortez
I. Conduct the public hearing and consider all testimony that may be presented; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-75 confirming the Engineer's Report dated June 3, 2025 and ordering the levying of assessments on the Covina Lighting District No. 1978-1979 for Fiscal Year 2026.
Approved (4 to 0); Delgado Absent
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:46 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, July 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 Velez, h f Deputy City Clerk
Victor Linares, Mayor/Chair