Regular City Council Joint Meeting - March 03, 2026
JOINT MEETING—CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION - WILL NOT BE HELD
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 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
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Cortez.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Steve Martinez.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
A. American Red Cross Month Proclamation
B. SGVCARE
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 02 03 Minutes CC Draft.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the February 3, 2026, 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 February 6, 2026 - February 19, 2026.pdf
2. Check Register Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $3,080,035.06.
CC 3. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended January 31, 2026
1. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended January 31, 2026.pdf
2. City of Covina Investment Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2026.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Receive and File.
CC 4. Award of Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., to Facilitate the Covina Town Center Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study and Outreach Program
1. 2026 0217 Professional Services Agreement to Facilitate Ped Bridge Report and Outreach Program.pdf
2. Attachment A - Mark Thomas Inc PSA.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Professional Services Agreement Authorizing the Project.
CC 5. Native Garden Open Space Project – Covina Recreation Village Project – Project No. P2202 – Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
1. Native Garden Open Space Project - Covina Recreation Village Project - Project No. P2202 - NOC.pdf
2. Attachment A - Notice of Completion.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Accept the work performed by Perera Construction & Design, Inc.; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Native Garden Open Space Project – Covina Recreation Village Project – Project No. P2202.
CC 6. Adoption of Ordinance 26-01
1. Ord 26-01 Adoption.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 26-01.pdf
3. Attachment B - Cover Page.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt
Ordinance 26-01
, entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Adding Chapter 8.80 Within Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Covina Municipal Code Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products”.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Introducing Ordinance 26-02, Approving Zone Change (ZCH) 25-3, Amending the City’s Official Zoning Map, and Making a Finding of Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
1. 26 0303 Phase 2 Rezoning SR.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2026 0113 Resolution 2025-025 PC; Zone Change.pdf
3. Attachment B - ZCH 25-3 RD Rezoning CC Ordinance.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance 26-02
entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, approving Zone Change (ZCH) 25-3, and amending the City’s Official Zoning Map 2558 parcels from the existing RD Residential Zone (Multifamily RD 2000 through RD 3000 and RD 3400 through RD 5000) to High Density Residential Zone (HDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR), respectively, and the list of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers are attached hereto as Exhibit A, and making a finding of exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)”.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB 1. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Proposed County of Los Angeles General Half-Cent Sales Tax Ballot Measure and Consideration of a Supplemental Local Transactions and Use Tax for the June 2, 2026 Ballot to Maintain Local Control of Revenues
1. Continued Discussion on Tax Ballot Measure.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-16.pdf
3. Atatchment B - Resolution CC 2026-17.pdf
4. Atatchment C - Resolution CC 2026-18.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Review and discuss the County of Los Angeles’ proposed half-cent sales tax measure for the June 2, 2026 ballot; Consider adopting
Resolution CC 2026-16
, calling for the placement of an Ordinance and measure before Covina voters at the June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election to establish a supplemental general transactions and use tax intended to maintain local control of the revenue and directly benefit the Covina community; Consider adopting
Resolution CC 2026-17
, providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding a City measure to be submitted at the June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election; Consider adoption
Resolution CC 2026-18
, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026 with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.
Authorize any necessary changes to the proposed Ordinance and Resolutions to ensure compliance with edits required by the County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“CDTFA”).
Designate members of the City Council that may be interested in drafting and signing the ballot argument in support of the local measure.
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, March 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.