Regular City Council Joint Meeting - February 03, 2026
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. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION Case Name: Aquiles Quevado Villanueva v. City of Covina, et al.
LASC Case No.: 24PSCV01579
B. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION Covina Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC v. City of Covina, et al.
C. Government Code § 54957.6 – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representative:
Christopher Marcarello, City Manager; Joanna Espinosa, Human Resources Manager Update on ongoing negotiations with the various Employee Organizations:
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); Police Association of Covina (PAC); Police Management Group (PMG); and Police Supervisors of Covina (PSC), and discussions with Unrepresented Employees: Mid-Management, Supervisory and Professional, and Confidential and Technical Employees
D. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4) – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation: One (1) potential case.
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 King
INVOCATION
Given by Rajan Zed, President, Universal Society of Hinduism
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
A. Covina Chamber Update
B. Black History Month Proclamation
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 12 16 Minutes CC Draft.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the December 16, 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 January 9, 2026 - January 22, 2026.pdf
2. Check Register Jan 9, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $2,282,693.10.
CC 3. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended December 31, 2025
1. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended December 31, 2025.pdf
2. City of Covina Monthly Investment Report for the Month Ended December 31, 2025.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Receive and File.
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, February 17, 2026, 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.