Regular City Council Joint Meeting - July 07, 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, John C. King, Victor Linares, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Patricia Cortez, and Mayor/Chair Hector Delgado
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember King.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Jim Allgaier.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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. Payment of Demands
1. Payment of Demands June 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026.pdf
2. Check Register June 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $8,565,051.47.
CC 2. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended May 31, 2026
1. City of Covina Investment Report for the Month Ended May 31, 2026.pdf
2. City of Covina Investment Report for the Month Ended May 31, 2026(1).pdf Staff Recommendation:
Receive and File.
CC 3. Professional Services Agreement with CIR, Inc.
1. 2026 0707 PSA with CIR Inc.pdf
2. Attachment A - CIR PSA.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Award Professional Services Agreement to CIR, Inc. for Building & Safety services.
CC 4. Resolution Adopting the Revised Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy
1. Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-60.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-60
to Approve the Revised Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy and Direct All City of Covina Boards, Agencies, and Commissions to Adopt and Comply With the Requirements of this Policy.
CC 5. Frontage Median Bioswale Installation Project – Project No. P2702 – Award of Contract to Siterep Construction Services, Inc. in the Amount of $230,372
1. Frontage Median Bioswale Installation Project - Project No. P2702 - Award.pdf
2. Attachment A - MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Frontage Median Bioswale Installation Project.pdf
3. Attachment B - PSA CEJ Engineers.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve plans and specifications for the Frontage Median Bioswale Installation Project – Project No. P2702; Award of Minor Construction & Maintenance Services Agreement for the Frontage Median Bioswale Installation Project – Project No. P2702 to Siterep Construction Services, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the Amount of $230,372 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; Authorize a project contingency amount of $25,000 to cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses; and Award a Professional Services Agreement to CEJ Engineers, Inc. for $75,000 for Construction Management & Inspection Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
CC 6. City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703 – Award of Contract to G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc.
1. City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project - Project No. P2703 - Award.pdf
2. Attachment A - MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - Citywide Alleyway Repair Project.pdf
3. Attachment B - Bid Proposal GM Sager Construction Co, Inc.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Approve plans and specifications for the City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703; Award of Minor Construction and Maintenance Services Agreement to G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $146,280 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and Authorize a contingency amount of $14,628 (approximately 10%) to cover the cost of any unforeseen construction expenses.
CC 7. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Regarding a Temporary Water Meter Connection at Grand Avenue and the Walnut Creek Wash
1. Consider a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Temporary Water Meter Connection - Grand Avenue and Walnut Creek Wash.pdf
2. Attachment A - Temporary Service Connection Agreement v.2 (3-30-26).pdf Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Covina Water Department and the Covina Valley Water Company.
CC 8. Resolution Authorizing $176,141.95 in EIFD Funds for Improvements at Covina Recreation Village
1. 2026 0707 - Appropriating EIFD Revenue for Tasks at CRV.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-63.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
Resolution CC 2026-63
; Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program Budget to Appropriate $176,141.95 in available Enhance Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) Funding for improvements at Covina Recreation Village.
CC 9. Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Covina and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for the East San Gabriel Valley Sustainable Multimodal Improvements Project
1. Second Amendment to the MOA between Covina and SGVCOG for SMIP.pdf
2. Attachment A - Covina MOA Amendment No 2.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2026-62.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Covina and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for the East San Gabriel Valley Sustainable Multimodal Improvements Project for additional consulting services, increase SGVCOG total contribution to $3,584,362, and increase City’s local contribution match to a total amount of $117,500.00.
CC 10. Design Services Agreement between the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) and the City of Covina for the Citrus Avenue Quiet Zone Design and Plan Review Services
1. Design Services Agreement between Covina and SCRRA for Citrus Avenue Quiet Zone.pdf
2. Attachment A - Design Services Agreement between Covina and SCRRA.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2026-64.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Design Services Agreement with Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) and the City of Covina for design review services for the Citrus Avenue Quiet Zone Installation Project in the amount of $186,838.00.
CC 11. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Z&K Consultants, Inc. for Construction Management & Inspection Services for the Wingate Park Regional EWMP Project – Project No. WM211 in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,149,659
1. Construction Management and Inspection Services - Wingate Park Regional EWMP Project - Project No. WM211.pdf
2. Attachment A - ZandK Project No. WM211 Proposal.pdf
3. Attachment B - Cost Proposal - ZandK.pdf
4. Attachment C - PSA - ZandK Consultants, Inc.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Award of Professional Services Agreement to Z&K Consultants, Inc. for Construction Management & Inspection Services for the Wingate Park Regional EWMP Project – Project No. WM211 in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,149,659 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and Authorize a contingency amount of $75,000 for additional services as needed.
CC 12. Professional Services Agreement for Banking Services with BMO
1. Banking Services Contract - BMO.pdf
2. Attachment A - BMO Agreement 2026.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Banking Services Agreement Between the City of Covina and BMO; and Authorize City Manager to Execute the Professional Services Agreement with BMO for Banking Services.
CC 13. Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project – Grid 8 – Project No. P2701 – Award of Contract to Nieves General Engineering, Inc. for an Amount of $252,323.75
1. Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project - Grid 8 - Project No. P2701 - Award.pdf
2. Attachment A - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - Nieves General Eng.pdf
3. Attachment B - PSA - CEJ Engineers Inc.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-65.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve plans and specifications for the Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project – Grid 8 – Project No. P2701; Award a contract for the Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project to Nieves General Engineering, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $252,323.75 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; Authorize a contingency amount of $25,000 for any unforeseen construction expenses; Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to CEJ Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management & Inspection Services for an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-65
appropriating $78,000 from available Measure M Fund – Fund Balance for use towards the project.
CC 14. Professional Services Agreement between City of Covina and SafeRock Security, Inc. for Citywide Security Services
1. Award Professional Services Agreement for City Wide Security Services.pdf
2. Attachment A - Professional Services Agreement.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Covina and SafeRock Security, Inc. for Citywide Security Services for a five-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $167,727.56 per annum.
CC 15. Barranca Avenue and Covina Boulevard Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2608 & Emergency Water Repair Work at the Intersection of Barranca Avenue and Badillo Street – Project No. W2603 – Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
1. Barranca Avenue and Covina Boulevard Resurfacing Project - Project No. P2608 - NOC.pdf
2. Attachment A - Notice of Completion.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2026-66.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Accept the work performed by Gentry Brothers, Inc;
Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Barranca Avenue and Covina Boulevard Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2608 and the Emergency Water Repair Work at the Intersection of Barranca Avenue and Badillo Street – Project No. W2603; and Approve
Resolution CC 2026-66
appropriating (1) $150,268.20 from available Impact Fees – Streets Fund – Fund Balance for use towards the completion of the Barranca Avenue and Covina Boulevard Resurfacing Project – Project No. 2608, and (2) $400,120 from available Water CIP Fund – Fund Balance for use towards the Emergency Water Repair Work at the Intersection of Barranca Avenue and Badillo Street – Project No. W2603.
CC 16. Approval of a One-Year Subscription Order for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete Managed Detection and Response Services
1. CrowdStrike Falcon .pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a one-year subscription order for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services with BIT Direct Inc., utilizing OMNIA Partners cooperative contract R240303, in an amount not to exceed $64,451.
CC 17. Approval of Amendment to the Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting
1. ClientFirst Second Amendment.pdf
2. Attachment A - Land Management Software Assessment.pdf
3. Attachment B - Interim IT Management Consulting Services.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $239,492.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Consideration of Adoption of Resolution CC 2026-61 for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
1. 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Public Hearing and Adoption.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-61.pdf
3. Attachment B - Executive Summary for 2025 UWMP Staff Report.pdf
4. Attachment C - 2025 UWMP FINAL DRAFT.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Conduct public hearing and consider all testimony that may be forthcoming; Following the public hearing, consider adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan by Resolution CC 2026-61
and incorporating any changes the City Council deems necessary; and Authorize the City Manager to file the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan with the State of California Department of Water Resources within 30 days of adoption.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Declaring the Results and Reciting the Facts of the Covina General Municipal Election Held June 2, 2026 & Authorizing Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for the Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax
1. Certification of Election.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-67.pdf
3. Attachment B - Summary of Votes.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-68.pdf
5. Attachment D - Resolution CC 2026-69.pdf
6. Attachment E - Ordinance 26-04.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-67
reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law; and Adopt
Resolutions CC 2026-68
and
CC 2026-69
, authorizing agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“CDTFA”) for the implementation of a local transactions and use tax and the examination of said records.
NB 2. Installation of Officers
Oath of Office administered to City Clerk;
Oath of Office administered to City Treasurer; and
Oath of Office administered to Members of the City Council:
City Council 1st District
City Council 3rd District
City Council 5th District
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, July 21, 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.