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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COVINA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/COVINA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/COVINA HOUSING
AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
December 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
125 E. College Street, Covina, California
Council Chamber of City Hall
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Walter Allen, Ill Councilmember Patricia Cortez
Councilmember John C. King
Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Hector Delgado
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor/Chair Victor Linares
Staff Present: City Clerk Drew Aleman (Elected Member) City Treasurer Neil Polzin (Elected Member)
City Manager Chris Marcarello
City Attorney Kevin G. Ennis
Assistant City Manager Angel Carrillo
Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans Public Works Director Rafael M. Fajardo
Finance Director Theresa Franke
Chief Deputy City Clerk Fabian Velez
Staff Absent: Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager Brian Lee 1 JOINT MEETING—CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Delgado called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. with Councilmember Allen, Councilmember King, and Mayor Pro Tern Delgado present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION
Neil Polzin requested that closed session agenda descriptions include additional information to allow further public input on discussions being had.
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
WCAB Number ADJ 12672874
B. Government Code § 54956.8 - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
Property: 128 - 140 College St.
Agency Negotiator: Chris Marcarello, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Dimitri Constantinou
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. Government Code § 54956.8 - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
Property: 411 N. Citrus Ave.
Agency Negotiator: Chris Marcarello, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Bently Real Estate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECESS
Mayor Pro Tern Delgado recessed the Council to Closed Session at 6:38 p.m.
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
RECONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Delgado called the Council/Agency/Authority meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Mayor Linares.
ROLL CALL
2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember King.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Chuck Cannizzaro.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Cortez
Approve the agenda as presented.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
PRESENTATIONS
A. Covina Christmas Parade Committee Recognition
Covina Christmas Parade Committee Chair Joelle Peelgren expressed her gratitude to the City Council, City staff, and volunteers and thanked them for their work on the Christmas Parade and shared stories regarding viewers of the parade.
The City Council provided comments and thanks to the Covina Christmas Parade Committee on a successful Christmas Parade.
B. Recognition of Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Lisa Evans
Each member of the City Council provided kind words to retiring Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans. The City Council also presented retiring Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans with a street sign and City tile.
City Manager Marcarello presented various gifts to retiring Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans on behalf of the City. Wendy Saavedra, representative of the Office of Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, and Denaee Amaya, President of the Covina Library Board of Trustees and Member of the Parks & Recreation Commission, also provided additional kind words to retiring Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans.
Assistant City Manager Carrillo presented a gift to retiring Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans on behalf of the executive team.
Retiring Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans thanked City Manager Marcarello, the City Council, executive team, Covina Christmas Parade Committee, family, and staff for their support throughout her career.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Ennis announced that direction was given to staff and no additional reportable action was taken.
3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Neil Polzin commented on the absence of Mayor Linares, recommended the City Council vote no on Consent Calendar item CC 7, campaign practices, Council policy practices, the City district map, and called for the resignation of Councilmember Cortez, Councilmember Allen, Councilmember King, and Mayor Linares.
Gabie Quintana thanked the City for helping to cover the roof to the Covina Jailhouse Museum and noted issues that arose following a heavy storm.
Dr. Bri Serrano thanked City Manager Marcarello for having the LGBTQ Center of San Gabriel Valley in the Christmas Parade, noted comments made by Mayor Linares in December of 2020 regarding the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, highlighted issues resulting from federal enforcement of immigration, and requested an update to the implementation of Senate Bill SB 627.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Councilmember Cortez thanked the Covina Christmas Parade Committee and volunteers, as well as members of the City's boards and commissions, for their time spent volunteering this year. She also requested that staff examine and return to the City Council with a study regarding a moratorium on personal care services for the Downtown district. Councilmember Cortez wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays and requested that the City Council adjourn in memory of William "Bill" McIntyre.
Councilmember Allen expressed his appreciation for retiring Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans, Recreation & Library Services Manager Krystal Smith, and the rest of the Parks & Recreation staff. He also thanked the Covina Christmas Parade Committee for their work with the Christmas Parade. Councilmember Allen thanked members of the City's boards and commissions and City staff for another great year and invited negative comments to be discussed personally.
Councilmember King congratulated the Covina Christmas Parade Committee for an outstanding outing and shared a story regarding his experience. He recognized those who help to contribute to the community to continue the City's greatness. Lastly, he wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thanked City Manager Marcarello for his leadership.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado echoed sentiments for retiring Parks & Recreation/Library Services Director Evans and wished her well in retirement. Mayor Pro Tern Delgado invited to community to the Holiday Concert taking place on Saturday, December 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Heritage Park.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Marcarello clarified that the term proposed for Consent Calendar item CC 8 will be for 4 years and is incorrectly stated as 2 or 4. He also informed the community that City Hall and non-critical City facilities will be closed from December 24, 2025, at Noon until January 2, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, January 5,2026. 4 CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Delgado highlighted Consent Calendar items: CC 5, 6, and 9, all relating to Public Works projects; CC 10, updating the City's Building Code to comply with State laws; and CC 11, modernizing outdated computer services.
CC 1. Minutes
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 2. Payment of Demands
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of$2,671,219.38 Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 3. City of Covina Annual Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year Ending in June 30, 2025
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution CC 2025-127, approving the City of Covina Annual Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year ending in June 30, 2025.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 4. Authorizing the Destruction of Certain City Records Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Adopt Resolution CC 2025-126 authorizing the destruction of certain City records.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 5. Rule 29 Electric Vehicle Program
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Direct staff to apply for SCE's Rule 29 Program and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation with the exception of a grant of an easement.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
5 CC 6. Fence Replacement at the Covina City Yard and Various Locations Along Charter Oak Wash — Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
1. Accept the work performed by FS Contractors, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Fence Replacement at the Covina City Yard and various locations along Charter Oak Wash.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 7. Request to Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of January 6, 2026 Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
That the City Council consider cancelling the regular scheduled City Council Meeting of January 6, 2026.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 8. Reappointment of Councilmember Cortez to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
That the City Council approve Resolution CC 2025-125, reappointing Councilmember Cortez to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District for a 4 year term.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 9. Professional Services Agreement for Community Outreach Services Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
That the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement for an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 for community outreach services relating to upcoming capital improvement projects and grant applications.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 10. A Resolution Setting Forth Required Findings for Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards and Residential Standards Codes Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
To approve the adoption the Resolution CC 2025-115 of the 2025 Title 24 California Building Code and California Residential Code with various 6 Appendices and edits as described. and Amending Title 14, Building and Construction, of the Covina Municipal Code.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
CC 11. Enterprise Host Server Replacements and Services — Police Department and City Hall
Motion made by: Councilmember King
Seconded by: Councilmember Allen
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Sidepath and Acorn to Purchase Dell Servers and Services to Install and Maintain.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Public Hearing of 2026 Annual Report for Downtown Covina Business Area Enhancement District (BAED)
Mayor Pro Tern Delgado opened the public hearing.
The agenda report was provided by Administrative Technician Lisa Lee.
Dr. Bri Serrano noted that pronouns were not included when reading the name of the public speaker, highlighted the inclusion of a Cinco de Mayo Festival and the need to address immigration enforcement, and requested a moment of silence for those impacted.
Mayor Pro Tern Delgado closed the public hearing.
In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Cortez, City Manager Marcarello and Finance Director Franke informed the City Council that the Downtown Covina Business Area Enhancement District collected $7,500 from dues from 60 business with additional business looking to enter the district.
Motion made by: Councilmember Allen
Seconded by: Councilmember Cortez
1. Conduct the public hearing of the 2026 Annual Report for the Covina Downtown Business Area Enhancement District and Proposed Assessment; and
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-124, confirming the 2026 Annual Report for the Downtown Covina Business Area Enhancement District, and levying the 2026 assessment described therein.
Approved (4 to 0); Linares absent
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:42 p.m., the Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority adjourned In memory of William "Bill" McIntyre to its next regular meeting of the 7 Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., for I 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. abianChief Deputy City Clerk
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