Regular City Council Joint Meeting - September 16, 2025
JOINT MEETING—CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Council/Agency/Authority Members: Walter Allen, III, Patricia Cortez, John C. King, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Hector Delgado, and Mayor/Chair Victor Linares
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION
The public is invited to comment on Closed Session items only at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority will adjourn to closed session for the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Covina Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC v. City of Covina, et al.
RECESS
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
RECONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER
Council/Agency/Authority Members: Walter Allen, III, Patricia Cortez, John C. King, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Hector Delgado, and Mayor/Chair Victor Linares
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Cortez.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Chuck Cannizzaro.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
A. DAR Constitution Week
B. National Night Out Presentation
C. Pink Patch Project
D. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
E. Recognition of Local Youth Artist Sylar Segovia
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council/Agency/Authority on any item listed on the agenda ( e.g. Consent Calendar, Continued Business, and New Business items ) or not listed on the agenda, except for Public Hearing items. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to address the Council/Agency/Authority regarding Public Hearing items at the time the public hearing is held.
Each speaker is limited to a total of three (3) minutes, subject to the Mayor/Chairperson's discretion to amend time limits based on the anticipated length of the meeting.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Council/Agency/Authority Members wishing to make any announcements of public interest or to request that specific items be added to future Council/Agency/Authority agendas may do so at this time.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine, and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council/Agency/Authority votes on them, unless a member of the Council/Agency/Authority requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
CC 1. Minutes
1. 2025 08 05 Minutes CC Draft.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the August 5, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
CC 2. Payment of Demands
1. Payment of Demands August 15, 2025 - August 31, 2025.pdf
2. Check Register Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $2,557,962.26.
CC 3. Approval and Adoption of the City of Covina’s 2025 Cross-Connection Control Plan
1. Adoption of the 2025 Cross-Connection Control Plan.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2025-104.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
Resolution CC 2025-104
adopting the City of Covina’s 2025 Cross-Connection Control Plan as required by the State Water Resources Control Board
CC 4. Adoption of Ordinance 25-09
1. Adoption of Ordinance 25-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 25-09.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Ordinance 25-09
entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, approving a zone change (ZCH) 25-001, to change the zoning classification for a duel-zoned parcel from C-2 Commercial Zone (Neighborhood Shopping Center) to C-4 Commercial Zone (Highway), consistent with the General Plan and Land Use Designation of General Commercial, and making a determination of exception under CEQA, for the property located at 1261 N. Azusa Avenue – APN: 8409-019-030.”
CC 5. Adoption of Ordinance 25-10
1. Adoption of Ordinance 25-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 25-10.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Ordinance 25-10
entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 25-2 amending Chapter 17.04 Definitions and Chapter 17.54 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code, to add a Definition of Battery Energy Storage System Facility and as a Conditionally Permitted Use in M-1 Zone, Repealing Ordinance 25-04 a Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System Facility, and Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)”.
CC 6. Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Covina and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services
1. Forth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.pdf
2. Attachment A - Amendment No. 4 with LCW.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the agreement between Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and the City of Covina for legal services and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
CC 7. Request to Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of October 7, 2025
1. Oct 7 CC Cancellation.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council consider cancelling the regular scheduled City Council Meeting of October 7, 2025.
CC 8. Extension to Maintenance Agreement between the City of Covina and Aclara Technologies LLC for Automated Water Reading (AMR) Software
1. Extension to Aclara Software Maintenance Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment A - Annual Maintenance Renewal Letter.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Extension to the Maintenance Agreement Agreement between the City of Covina and Aclara Technologies LLC for one (1) additional year in the amount of $33,384.
CC 9. Authorize the Execution of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Covina and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for Participation in the San Gabriel Valley Crisis Assistance Response & Engagement (SGV CARE) Program
1. SGV CARE Program.pdf
2. Attachment A - SGV CARE MOA.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve participation in the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments San Gabriel Valley Crisis Assistance Response & Engagement (SGV CARE) Program through March 31, 2028 with the option to extend upon mutual agreement of both parties; Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Memorandum of Agreement or related documents.
CC 10. Agreement between the City of Covina and AQMNI LLC for Creation of a Mural at 123 N. Citrus Avenue
1. Agreement between the City of Covina and AQMNI for Mural.pdf
2. Attachment A - WDM License Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - AQMNI Mural Design.pdf
4. Attachment C - Agreement between the CIty of Covina and AQMNI LLC for Mural.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the execution of an Agreement between the City of Covina and AQMNI LLC in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 for the creation of a mural on the northern external wall of 123 N. Citrus Avenue, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and other pertinent documents, and take such actions as are necessary to administer the Agreement; and Authorize the execution of a License Agreement for the use of the building façade for the purpose of installing a public art mural installation at 123 N. Citrus Avenue, which faces a public alley.
CC 11. Review of Updated City Council Policies
1. City Council Policies.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council receive/file this report and provide further direction, as needed.
CC 12. Carryover of Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Fiscal Year 2025-26 & Amending FY 24-25 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) Budget
1. Carryover of Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to Fiscal Year 2025-2026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2025-107.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2025-108.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2025-107
approving the Carryover of Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Fiscal Year 2025-26; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2025-108
Amending the FY24-25 SLESA Budget.
CC 13. Covina Valley Water Company – Board of Directors Nominee Selection Process
1. Covina Valley Water Company – Board of Directors Nominee Selection Process .pdf Staff Recommendation:
Nominate the current Covina Valley Water Company Board of Directors to Represent the City of Covina; and Designate the City Manager or his appointee to represent the City at the Annual Shareholder’s meeting on October 23, 2025.
CC 14. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended August 31, 2025
1. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended August 31, 2025.pdf
2. City of Covina Monthly Investment Report for the Month Ended August 31, 2025.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Receive and File.
CC 15. Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Covina and Dunwright Painting and Coatings for Interior Painting as Tenant Improvements at 401 N. Citrus Avenue
1. Amendment to Agreement with Dunwright Painting and Coatings.pdf
2. Attachment A - Agreement with Dunwright Painting and Coatings.pdf
3. Attachment B - Dunwright First Amendment and SOW.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Approve the First Amendment between the City of Covina and Dunwright Painting and Coating and Authorize the City Manager or his designee to and execute all related documents.
CC 16. Resolution CC 2025-105, Nominating Azusa Mayor Robert Gonzales to Represent Cities with Prescriptive Water Pumping Rights as a Member on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority
1. WQA Resolution of Support.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2025-105.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2025-
105
, nominating Azusa Mayor Robert Gonzales to represent Cities with Prescriptive Water Pumping Rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.
CC 17. Budget Amendment Resolution for the Purchase of Window Coverings for the Covina Senior and Community Center
1. Budget Amendment Resolution for the Purchase of Window Coverings.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2025-106.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2025-106
for the purchase of window coverings for the Covina Senior and Community Center.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Introduction of Ordinance 25-12 Amending Chapters 9.54 and 9.48 of Title 9 of the City of Covina Municipal Code
1. Unlawful Camping Ordinance.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 25-12.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance 25-12
entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Amending Chapters 9.54 and 9.48 of Title 9 of the City of Covina Municipal Code to Prohibit Unlawful Camping and Storage of Private Property in Public Areas, Making Related Updates to the Code, and Making Finding of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act."
ADJOURNMENT
The Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority will adjourn to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for closed session and at 7:30 p.m. for open session inside the Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 125 East College Street, Covina, California, 91723.