sufficient qualitative vetting — meaning they relied too much on spreadsheets and not enough on maps and local knowledge. Some other processes failed because they were overly centralized with opaque decision-making — essentially black boxes.
And others failed because they were overly decentralized, granting too much deference to local authorities without providing sufficient direction.
The District of Columbia (DC) offers a useful case study precisely because its hybrid status as a city/state-equivalent means all relevant parties can learn from its 2018 zone designation process. The state adopted a highly transparent, collaborative, data-driven method for identifying optimal OZs that were aligned with the city’s key development priorities. Their replicable seven-step approach proceeded as follows:
DC’s unique status makes it a model case study for state and local coordination around zone designations.
DC’s zone designation Process
• Step 1: Determine initial eligibility, remove outliers. • Step 2: Identify tracts with commercial land, high
unemployment, and aligned with city priorities.
• Step 3: Gather public input via survey allowing
respondents to rank priorities and semi-finalist
tracts.
• Step 4: Consult neighborhood commissioners;
public.
• Step 5: Analyze data on recent investments, etc.
• Step 6: Overlay complementary incentives such
as Supermarket Tax Credit and Great Streets
grant program.
• Step 7: Finalize tracts prioritizing disadvantaged
areas with high investment potential, high impact
potential, and high public support.
Learn more at “How DC designated our Opportunity Zones” https://dmped.dc.gov/page/how-dc-designated-our-opportunity-zones.
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IV. Characteristics of a good OZ tract
Under the OZ 1.0 map, the most effective OZ selections were not necessarily the poorest or those closest to growth, but rather the ones that effectively combined community need, investment readiness, and policy alignment.
Governors should therefore select tracts that meet three fundamental tests:
• The community test: areas that genuinely need new investment to grow and diversify their economies so that residents can prosper. • The market test: areas that, with the incentive’s help, have a reasonable chance to attract private capital and put it to productive use within the policy’s timelines. • The policy test: areas in which state and local policies are investment-friendly and conducive to economic development.
With those tests in mind, state and local leaders should look for the following characteristics to identify high-potential tracts:
• Zoned for multifamily residential, industrial, or commercial development.
Census tracts that are zoned for multifamily or a mix of uses are much more likely to garner OZ investment than those zoned predominantly for single-family homes.
OZs have emerged as the strongest federal lever to support housing supply in decades.17 Estimates from IRS data suggest that approximately half of all OZ investment has flowed into multifamily residential rental housing, or apartments.18 OZ investment is not restricted to housing, however. OZ capital has flowed into manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, and recreation. OZ capital has been used for data centers, clean energy assets, broadband, and port facilities.
It supports community theaters, food halls, grocery stores, and art galleries.
The common thread: OZ capital flows to where there are equity investment opportunities. Only census tracts zoned for development (or redevelopment) are likely to attract it.
• Contain underutilized land with latent potential.
The rules governing OZs require that capital be deployed into projects quickly and substantively. Investors must put their money to work rapidly in order to meet fixed timelines in the law. Their investments must be additive, meeting either original use (i.e., wholly new) or substantial improvement thresholds. 17 Ben Glasner, Adam Ozimek, and John Lettieri, “The Impact of Opportunity Zones on Housing Supply” (Economic Innovation Group, 2025).
18 Kevin Corinth, David Coyne, Naomi Feldman, and Craig Johnson, “The Targeting of Place-Based Policies: The New Markets Tax Credit Versus Opportunity Zones,” NBER Working Paper 33414 (2025).
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Together, these rules serve to nudge investors towards in-fill development, the adaptive reuse of vacant properties, or new-builds on development-ready sites. In other words, OZ designation helps realize untapped potential by seeding or accelerating neighborhood turnarounds and by converting vacant buildings to new uses — i.e., turning parking lots into apartments or reactivating remediated brownfield sites.19 • Promise reasonable prospects of growth and returns.
The OZ tax provisions offer investors tax-free capital gains on investments held for 10 years or longer. That tax-free treatment is only attractive if investors can expect the value of their investments to appreciate over time. Viable investment opportunities are therefore a prerequisite for unlocking capital through OZs.
OZ investors are nevertheless diverse and will be attracted to a range of different opportunities and markets. Some will pile into growing sectors, from logistics or recreation to reshored manufacturing, clean energy, and data centers. Others will gravitate towards locations experiencing population growth or neighborhoods with strong fundamentals, like transit access.
Descriptive statistics like poverty or income matter much less than these more qualitative and contextual factors in determining where OZ investors find investment opportunities.
Questions for screening potential census tracts
Several strategic questions should guide governors and their local partners as they narrow down the list of census tracts to nominate for OZ status:
• Where do state and local partners wish to channel development? Are there innovation districts, large brownfield sites, or other areas primed for residential, industrial, or mixed-use development in line with local area strategic plans? Are there tracts with large amounts of publicly owned land that can be leveraged to steward investment, or areas with particularly strong community buy-in for OZ status? • Which neighborhoods are primed for revitalization but undercapitalized? Where can private investment stabilize or grow the population, catalyze job creation, reinvigorate commercial corridors or business districts, and unlock long-term growth? Have local governments identified certain neighborhoods as priorities for mixed-income development?
19 Reinforcing the point, academic research has found that OZ designation disproportionately increased the value of vacant land and identified a strong causal impact on building permits activity in parts of cities with large amounts of developable, underutilized, and relatively inexpensive land. See Alan Sage, Mike Langen, and Alex Van De Minne, “Where is the Opportunity in Opportunity Zones?” Real Estate Economics 51 (2) (2023) and Harrison Wheeler, “Locally-Optimal Place-Based Policies: Evidence from Opportunity Zones,” Working Paper (2022).
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• Where have barriers to development come down?
Have certain communities revised zoning codes and undertaken other steps to make it easier to build? Overlaying OZ designations could help reward such efforts and unlock private capital in response.
• Which tracts are zoned for development?
OZ investment often takes the form of mixed-use or multifamily housing developments.
Which areas are zoned for such activity? Where are there opportunities for transitoriented development or strategic densification? • What assets exist?
Are there growth poles, anchor institutions, or infrastructure assets around which local leaders wish to build?
• Where can aligned state and local incentives be layered on top? Are there complementary state or local programs or incentives with which OZ designations should overlap? For example, can designations match up with state Enterprise Zone programs to support job creation, tax-increment financing districts to advance major developments, or Main Street grant programs to support placemaking? • Which tracts are poor fits for the OZ incentive?
Where might an OZ designation risk being wasted? Identify and eliminate tracts that do not meet the spirit and intent of the policy, contain few private investment opportunities (e.g., where government or non-profits such as universities are the largest landowners, or rural areas with few infrastructure connections), or are zoned only for single-family housing.
V. Special rural considerations
The IRS reports that OZ investments into rural areas reached $6.1 billion between 2018 and 2022.20 While meaningful, rural areas attracted a disproportionately small share of OZ capital.
Rural areas represented one-third of all census tracts but only one-tenth of all investment.
The OBBBA contains several provisions to boost rural OZ investment. Specifically, investors in a new class of rural Qualified Opportunity Funds will be eligible for two enhanced incentives:
• A boosted step-up in basis. Instead of the standard 10 percent step-up, rural investors will receive a 30 percent step-up in basis on capital gains deferred and deployed into a Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund (QROF) after five years. ° This enhanced “front-end” benefit is intended to offset the expected lower long-term appreciation potential of investments in rural areas (i.e., the “back-end” or 10-year tax benefit).
20 Joint Committee on Taxation, “Opportunity Zones Tax Provisions Report” (2024).
Census tracts screening questions (continued)
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• A lower substantial improvement threshold. Rural investors who acquire an existing asset must only meet a 50 percent substantial improvement threshold, rather than the 100 percent threshold that remains in place in urban tracts.
In practice, this lowers the amount of capital investors must place into rehabilitating structures or equipment in rural OZs. The lower improvement threshold also better aligns the OZ rules with the economics of investing in rural areas, where costs tend to be lower. It is intended to help preserve affordable and workforce housing by eliminating the need to raise rents to cover excessively high refurbishment costs, for example.
The lower improvement threshold was effective the date of enactment, while the other rural benefits take effect on January 1, 2027, along with new zone designations.
In light of these extra incentives, governors should not be dissuaded from nominating rural tracts because of rural areas’ limited success under TCJA-era rules. At the same time, governors should resist over-selecting rural tracts because of the enhanced incentives.
The investor base remains thin in many rural areas, and the usual market hurdles to investing in distressed rural areas in particular — limited infrastructure, workforce constraints — still apply.
VI. Beyond zone designations
Governors’ statutory role with Opportunity Zones ends with zone designations. However, state and local leaders have numerous other levers at their disposal to shape OZ outcomes and cultivate investment ecosystems in their communities. In the coming months, EIG will publish a companion guide to supportive policymaking with innovative ideas inspired by best practices from across the country. These will include complementary state tax credits that encourage local capital to invest locally, examples of direct municipal collaboration on high-impact projects, and other ways to forge the connective tissue between incoming investment and economic opportunity for the residents of low-income communities.
In the meantime, states should utilize their leverage in the OZ designation process to help local and municipal governments help themselves — meaning states should use this opportunity to drive frank conversations around relieving hurdles to investment and making desired development easier. Most states will have far fewer tracts to nominate in 2026 than they did in 2018. Governors should use OZ nominations to reward the places that take proactive steps to position themselves for success.
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Quarter Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q2 2026
Month JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
OZ
milestone
Jul 4: OBBBA passes and
OZs made permanent.
Jul 4: New substantial
improvement threshold
goes into effect for rural
investments.
Sep 30: IRS guidance
identifying OZ 1.0
tracts that meet rural
definition released.
2020–2024 ACS
data expected
to determine
census tract
eligibility to be
released.
Official list of
eligible
census tracts
released by
Treasury
(expected).
Recommended
activity for
state and local
officials
Identify core team and lead state agency
to manage the zone selection process.
Begin preliminary data analysis into likely
eligible census tracts based on available
2019–2023 data.
Begin targeted outreach to trusted
advisors, visionary local leaders, and
knowledgeable OZ market participants.
Identify eligible tracts and activate zone
nomination process in earnest.
Set a vision for the state's OZ nominations.
Gather zoning, land use, and other necessary data to inform decision-making.
Set agenda and expectations for other
state agencies and local government
partners to align rules, regulations, and
initiatives behind desired outcomes in OZs.
Arrive at a shortlist of eligible tracts that
align with the state’s vision.
Conduct public engagement, publish
draft recommendations, and solicit
public comment before the formal
nomination window opens.
Interagency work gets underway in
earnest.
OZ 2.0 policy milestone OZ 2.0 tract designation milestone OZ 1.0 milestone VII. Appendix: Timeline of OZ 2.0 developments
Quarter Q3 2026 Q4 2026 Q1 2027 Q4 2028
Month JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR DEC
OZ
milestone
Jul 1: Zone designation window opens:
Governors have 90
days to nominate
25% of their eligible
census tracts for OZ
status.
Sep 29: Deadline for
governors to submit
zone nominations
to U.S. Treasury
(expected).
Oct 29: Deadline to
submit zone nominations for states that
requested a 30-day
extension (expected).
Oct 29: End of 30-day
window U.S. Treasury
has to certify on-time
zone nominations
(expected).
Nov 28: All OZ 2.0
tracts certified by
the U.S. Treasury
(expected).
Dec 31: Close
of 2026 tax year
and end of OZ 1.0
deferral period. All
deferred tax must be
paid in this year’s tax
filings.
Jan 1: New OZ designations take effect.
Jan 1: OZs 2.0 incentives (i.e., rolling 5-year
deferral, standard 10%
step-up) take effect.
Jan 1: Remaining
enhanced rural
incentives take effect
(i.e., 30% step-up).
Dec 31: End of eligible
investment window into
1.0 OZ tracts.
Recommended
activity for
state and local
officials
Core teams finalize proposed nominations,
present to governor.
Announce complementary initiatives, policies, or programs to support investment and desired outcomes in OZs.
Continue raising awareness among
investor and community stakeholders.
Proactively encourage investment into
1.0 tracts before they sunset.
Launch complementary programs and
initiatives.
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About the Economic Innovation Group
The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) is a bipartisan public policy organization dedicated to forging a more dynamic and inclusive American economy. From our headquarters in the nation’s capital, EIG develops original research, convenes leading experts from the public and private sectors, and advances creative policy proposals that bring new jobs, investment, and economic dynamism to U.S. communities.
Opportunity Zones were first proposed in an EIG white paper, and EIG worked tirelessly to support the policy’s initial passage. Since then, EIG has been a leading source of information for public and private sector stakeholders on Opportunity Zones. This included fielding a survey of state officials involved in the initial nomination process, the results of which informed portions of this guide. EIG has also been a leading advocate for improvements to the OZ tax provisions, many of which were enacted in 2025. The team continues to work to ensure OZs deliver on their original promise of restoring economic opportunity to the American communities that need it most.
For the latest Opportunity Zones insights and resources from the Economic Innovation Group, visit eig.org/opportunity-zones.
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ATTACHMENT C
RESOLUTION CC 2026-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING SUBMISSION OF
LOCAL AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION REQUESTING THAT
CENSUS TRACT 06037403722 BE CONSIDERED BY THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA FOR OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0 DESIGNATION
WHEREAS, the City of Covina (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, Congress established the Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program in 2025 by making the previously temporary Opportunity Zone program permanent and authorizing governors to nominate eligible census tracts as Qualified Opportunity Zones on a rolling 10-year cycle; and
WHEREAS, Opportunity Zone designation is intended to encourage long-term private investment in economically distressed communities through federal tax incentives; and
WHEREAS, the State of California may nominate up to 618 or 25% of its 2,469 eligible census tracts as Qualified Opportunity Zones, one of which is located within the City of Covina (Census Tract 06037403722); and
WHEREAS, Census Tract 06037403722 is located centrally within the City of Covina and is generally bounded by the San Bernardino Line passenger rail tracks to the north, Puente Street to the south, Glendora Avenue to the east, and Barranca Avenue to the west; and
WHEREAS, Census Tract 060374303722 has an unemployment rate of 8%, a poverty rate of 14.6%, and more than half of renter households paying 35% or more of household income toward rent, according to the lates available Census data, demonstrating economic need and an opportunity for additional private investment to support revitalization, housing stability, and expanded economic activity; and WHEREAS, The City of Covina is actively pursuing economic development and community investment strategies, including but not limited to the implementation of a Mixed-Use Overlay District (MUOD) and Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), to attract investment, support infrastructure improvements, and promote longterm vitality within the City; and WHEREAS, The City of Covina desires to submit a Local Authority Recommendation requesting that Census Tract 06037403722 be considered by the State of California for designation as a Qualified Opportunity Zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Authorize the Community Development Director or their designee to submit a Local Authority Recommendation and Public Comment(s) in support of the Census Tract 0603740322 nomination, to be considered by the State of California for designation as a Qualified Opportunity zone.
SECTION 2. Direct the Community Development Director or their designee to execute all documents and take all actions necessary or appropriate to participate in the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program, including the submission of applications, recommendations, public comments, and other related materials as may be required by Federal, State, or Local agencies.
APPROVED and PASSED this 18th day of August, 2026.
City Council of Covina, California
BY:
HECTOR DELGADO, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2026-89 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Dated:
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 10
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: Creation of a Public Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee
Presented by: Chris Marcarello, City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the formation of an Ad-Hoc Committee to review and implement public outreach efforts and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Cortez and Councilmember Allen to serve on the committee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the July 21, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council voted 5-0 to approve a professional services agreement for Communications and Public Outreach Services with Communications and Media Management Consultants. At the same meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Cortez recommended the creation of a Council Ad-Hoc Committee to plan the strategy and direction of public outreach by the consultants.
Mayor Pro Tem Cortez and Councilmember Allen have voiced desire to serve on the committee.
DISCUSSION:
Communications and Media Management Consultants have been contracted to support the City’s public information efforts including recommendations for improvements of existing communication channels, assisting with the development of standardized outreach materials, and examining potential new outreach methods. The creation of an Ad-Hoc Committee can help tailor this messaging to the most important issues impacting Covina residents. In conjunction with the Ad-Hoc committee, City staff and consultants will help provide diverse perspectives on the effectiveness of the outreach and potential hot-topic issues which may require additional attention.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
Not applicable.
Respectfully submitted,
CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 11
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: Declaring 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street as Surplus Land Not Necessary for the City’s Use
Presented by: Brian K. Lee, AICP, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development Recommendation: Adopt Resolution CC 2026-90, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Covina Declaring Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 That Certain Real Property Owned by the City Located in the City at 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street Is Surplus Land and Not Necessary for the City's Use, Finding Such Declaration Is Exempt from Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act, and Taking Related Actions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City owns certain property which is located in the City at 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street and identified as APN 8451-001-911 and APN 8451-001-906 (together, the "Property"). At this time, the City Council is being asked to consider declaring the Property to be surplus land that is not necessary for the City’s use and directing staff to provide certain designated entities a notice of availability of the Property for sale pursuant to the Surplus Land Act. At a later date, the City will consider notices of interest, if any, that the City receives in response to the City’s notice of availability.
BACKGROUND:
The Property
The City acquired the Property from the Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency (the “Successor Agency”) following the dissolution of the former Redevelopment Agency. The City leased the Property to WB COVINA-KI, LLC (the “Original Tenant”) pursuant to a lease by and between the City and the Original Tenant, dated as of November 21, 2023 (the “Lease”). The City Council approved the assignment of the Lease from the Original Tenant to Hang 10, LLC (the “Tenant”) on July 16, 2024.
The initial term of the Lease commenced on the date that the City acquired the Property and shall expire five years thereafter subject to extension by the Tenant, with the Tenant having seven options to extend the term for five years per each extension. Subject to the provisions of the Lease relative to assignment or subletting by the Tenant, the Lease is binding on the successors and assigns of the City and Tenant.
Surplus Land Act
The City is a local agency within the meaning of the Surplus Land Act (California Government Code Sections 54220-54234), and must comply with the Surplus Land Act prior to taking any action to dispose of surplus property that is not necessary for the City’s use.
DISCUSSION:
The City acquired the Property from the Successor Agency for its appraised value of $5,110,000 following the dissolution of the former Redevelopment Agency and the sale proceeds were distributed to the affected taxing entities, including the City. Staff previously recommended that upon the transfer of the Property to the City that the City enter into the long-term Lease with WB COVINA-KI, LLC, the
owner/operator of KIA of Covina. The Lease provides that the Property can only be used for the maintenance and operation of new motor vehicle sales, service, repair and leasing business, including sales of parts, used motor vehicles, automobile insurance and financing incidental thereto. Further, the Tenant generally must continuously conduct its business on the Property not less than six days per week. The Lease was subsequently assigned to Hang Ten, LLC. The purchase of the Property was funded with $2,400,000 received from WB COVINA-KI, LLC as a Lease pre-payment for a possible 40- year term, and the remaining $2,710,000 was funded from the General Fund Reserve. Commencing on the date on which the pre-paid rent shall have been applied to the minimum monthly rent, the Tenant shall pay monthly rent of $29,834.00, subject to CPI adjustments in accordance with the Lease. The Lease provides that if the City sells the Property, then any unused/unapplied portion of the prepaid rent shall be returned to the Tenant.
Under the Surplus Land Act, Government Code Sections 54220-54234 (“Act”), surplus land is land owned in fee simple by the City for which the City Council takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring the land is surplus and not necessary for the City’s use. The Act provides that land shall be declared either surplus land or exempt surplus land before the City may take action to dispose of it.
Under the Act, land is necessary for the City’s use if the land is being used or is planned to be used pursuant to a written plan adopted by the City Council, for City work or operations. The Act specifies that the City’s use does not include commercial or industrial uses, and land that is disposed of for the purpose of investment or generation of revenue is not necessary for the City’s use.
The Property is not currently being used by the City. Staff has evaluated the Property for its potential to be used for City work or operations and staff has determined that the Property is not suitable for the City’s use.
The City has received interest in purchasing the Property from the Tenant, but has not yet participated in negotiations to dispose of the Property to the Tenant or any other party. To participate in negotiations to potentially dispose of the Property, the City must first declare the Property surplus property and issue a notice of availability for the Property, as discussed below.
Staff recommends that the City Council declare that the Property is surplus land and not necessary for the City’s use. The Act requires that before the City disposes of the Property or engages in negotiations to dispose of the Property, the City must send a written notice of availability (“NOA”) of the Property, which includes the location and a description of the Property, to certain entities designated in the Act (“Designated Entities”), including certain affordable housing developers and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”). Negotiations do not include commissioning an appraisal, due diligence, discussions with brokers or agents who are not representing a potential buyer, studies to determine value or the best use of the land, the issuance of a request for qualifications, development of marketing materials, or discussions exclusively among local agency employees and officials.
Parties interested in acquiring the Property will have 60 days from the date of the NOA to respond to the City, and the City must negotiate in good faith with any entities that have timely filed a response to the City’s NOA that complies with the SLA. The negotiation period must continue for not less than 90 days from the end of the 60-day period. If more than one interested party responds to the NOA, the City must give priority to affordable housing proposals. Any housing developer who is interested in acquiring the Property would have to agree that at least 25% of the total residential units developed on the Property would be restricted for sale or lease to low income households at an affordable rent or affordable housing cost.
If the City does not agree to price and terms with a Designated Entity, or if no Designated Entity responds to the NOA, the City can proceed to sell the Property to any entity, which would purchase the Property subject to the Lease. In such case, the City must record a covenant against the Property which provides that if ten or more residential units are developed on the Property, not less than 15% of the total residential units developed on the Property must be made available at an affordable housing cost or affordable rent to low income households for a period of 45 years (for sale units) or 55 years (for rental units). In addition, before agreeing to terms for the sale of the Property, the City must provide HCD certain information, including a record of the City’s negotiations with Designated Entities. HCD will review the materials and make a determination regarding whether the City has complied with the SLA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Resolution CC 2026-90 (Attachment A).
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
The Resolution has been reviewed with respect to the applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”). It can be seen with certainty that the declaration of surplus land has no likelihood of causing a significant negative effect on the environment. This finding is premised on the fact that no project or physical changes are proposed for the Property and this declaration is merely a required administrative procedure before the City may dispose of the Property. Based upon these findings, the Resolution is exempt from the application of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION CC 2026-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54221 THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
CITY LOCATED IN THE CITY AT 602-626 SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE AND 128 EAST ROWLAND STREET IS SURPLUS LAND AND NOT
NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE, FINDING SUCH DECLARATION IS
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Covina (the "City") is the owner in fee simple of that certain real property which is located in the City at 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street and is identified as APN 8451-001-911 and APN 8451-001-906 (together, the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City has leased the Property to WB COVINA-KI, LLC (the “Original Tenant”) pursuant to a lease by and between the City and the Original Tenant, dated as of November 21, 2023 (the “Lease”). The City Council approved the assignment of the Lease from the Original Tenant to Hang 10, LLC (the “Tenant”) on July 16, 2024. The initial term of the Lease commenced on the date that the City acquired the Property and shall expire five years thereafter subject to extension by the Tenant, with the Tenant having seven options to extend the term for five years per each extension. Subject to the provisions of the Lease relative to assignment or subletting by the Tenant, the Lease is binding on the successors and assigns of the City and Tenant; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220- 54234) (the "Act") surplus land is land owned in fee simple by the City for which the City Council takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring the land is surplus and not necessary for the City's use; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, land is necessary for the City's use if the land is being used, or is planned to be used pursuant to a written plan adopted by the City Council, for City work or operations; and
WHEREAS, the Act specifies that City's use shall not include commercial uses or activities, or property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation of revenue; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, land must be declared either surplus land or exempt surplus land, as supported by written findings, before the City may take any action to dispose of it consistent with the City's policies or procedures; and WHEREAS, City staff have evaluated the potential of the Property to be used for City work or operations and has determined that the Property is not suitable for the City’s use within the meaning of the Act and is therefore not necessary for the City’s use; and
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WHEREAS, the Act requires that before the City disposes of surplus property or engages in negotiations to dispose of surplus property, the City shall send a written notice of availability of the surplus property to the entities designated in Section 54222 of the Act (“Designated Entities”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to declare that the Property is surplus land, as defined in the Act, and not necessary for the City's use pursuant to Section 54221 of the Act, and to direct staff to send a written notice of availability of the Property for sale to the Designated Entities for the uses designated in Section 54222 of the Act in accordance with the Act; and
WHEREAS, the staff report accompanying this Resolution provides supporting information upon which the declaration and findings set forth in this Resolution are based.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DECLARE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby declares pursuant to the Act that the Property is surplus land, as defined in the Act, and not necessary for the City's use.
SECTION 3. Officers and staff of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to send a notice of availability of the Property for sale, in the form and manner required by the Act, to the Designated Entities and to take any other such actions as they deem necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution, and all actions previously taken are hereby ratified. Such actions include, without limitation, negotiating in good faith in accordance with the requirements of the Act with Designated Entities that submit, in compliance with the Act, a written notice of interest to purchase the Property in response to the notice of availability.
SECTION 4. This Resolution has been reviewed with respect to the applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”). The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that the declaration of surplus land has no likelihood of causing a significant negative effect on the environment. This finding is premised on the fact that no project or physical changes are proposed for the Property, and this declaration is merely a required administrative procedure before the City may dispose of the Property. Based upon these findings, the City Council determines that this Resolution is exempt from the application of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk is directed to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and the same shall take affect and be in force.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of August, 2026.
City Council of Covina, California
BY:
HECTOR DELGADO, Mayor
ATTEST:
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FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2026-90 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Dated:
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 12
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: Approve Agreement with Greetings Tour, Inc., to Design and Install a Historical Walkway Mural at the Covina Recreation Village Property Presented by: Brian K. Lee, AICP, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development Recommendation: Approve Agreement with Greetings Tour to design and install a historical walkway mural at the Covina Recreation Village property for an amount not to exceed $95,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As part of the Covina Recreation Village Park Project, the City plans to install a Historical Walkway Mural along the southerly façade of the western gymnasium building. The mural is anticipated to be approximately 285 feet in length, separated into five segments in time, and no more than 11 feet in height, and will depict the historical timeline of Covina, beginning with area’s first inhabitants and continuing through key periods of local history. The mural project is partially funded through grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts ($25,000) and is proposed to be supported with $75,000 in previously appropriated public benefit payments to ensure a high detailed mural treatment.
The project is being developed in collaboration with the Kizh Tribal Nation and will include consultation with Kizh representatives to help ensure appropriate and respectful representation of the area’s early history. The project is also expected to include opportunities for local student involvement. At this time, the Covina City Council will consider approving an agreement with Greetings Tour, a San Gabriel Valley-based muralist team specializing in large-scale public art murals, to provide design and installation services for the project.
DISCUSSION:
Following the City Council’s authorization to accept grant funds and create project accounts on April 22, 2026, the City released a “Call for Call for Muralists”/Request for Qualifications on April 24, 2026.
The City received 55 qualifications submissions, of which 50 were placed on the City’s eligibility list for future mural projects. Following the RFQ process, City staff met with members of the Kizh Tribal Nation to gather feedback regarding the project vision and suitable artistic styles for the mural. Based on this feedback, staff determined that muralists with experience in historical representation were best aligned with the desired concept for the Covina Recreation Village Historical Walkway Mural. Preference was also given to artists with experience working with students, tribal nations, and/or community groups.
From the pool of 50 eligible artists submissions, staff first identified a group of qualified artists whose experience and artistic approach aligned with the intent of the mural and the feedback received from the Kizh Tribal Nation. Staff then narrowed the list to 15 applicants based on evaluation scores. The 15 applicants were subsequently forwarded to representatives of the Kizh Tribal nation and City staff from the Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Community Development divisions for review and selection of the top 5 applicants to request formal bids. Through this process, the following five applicants were selected to receive the formal solicitation request: AQMNI, LLC, Greetings Tour, Micaiah Hardison, Downtown Daniel, and Ryan Safarti. The City received four responses in advance of the deadline.
AQMNI, LLC was disqualified since the bid response was submitted after the noted deadline of August 3, 2026.
Table 1. Artist Scores
Victor Ving, also known as “Greetings Tour, Inc.”, is a San Gabriel Valley-based muralists located in Pasadena, California. Mr. Ving has over 20 years of experience in public art projects with work spanning more than 30 U.S States. His recent work includes the “Greetings Tour” project, featuring murals in locations such as Las Vegas, Nevada; Portland, Maine; and Pasadena, CA. Mr. Ving has also collaborated with the San Gabriel Mission Indians on murals at Loma Alta Park in Altadena and in Monterrey Park, working directly with Chief Anthony Redblood Morales, Mona Morales Recalde, and Samantha Johnson. For the Covina Recreation Village Historical Walkway Mural Project, Mr. Ving proposes a series of five panels along the approximately 285-foot-long colonnade. The proposed sections would depict the following historical themes: A) Native American Culture, B) Spanish Settlement and Missionaries, C) Agricultural Era, D) Railway Expansion, and E) Suburban Spray through Modern- Day Covina (refer to Figure 1 below). The panels may be separated by diagonal lines or may incorporate design elements inspired by Kizh Nation basket weaving patterns.
Figure 1. Panels
Although an initial concept was required as part of the bid and selection process, the selected artist is required to consult with City staff and the Kizh Tribal Nation before beginning the official design concept.
These consultation meetings may influence the overall design direction, as well as the approach for one or more of the proposed panels. The artist will then facilitate a presentation and student youth input session at an upcoming TEAM Meeting in early September, which is managed by the Covina Parks and Recreation Department. Youth participants will also be invited to attend a volunteer painting day monitored by Covina personnel. Payment under the agreement is proposed as follows: (1) up to $22,500, for services performed under Labor: Design and Labor: Pre-Production, (2) $36,250 upon City approval of the mural, and (3) $36,250 upon completion of the mural and acceptance of the mural by City. Once a final draft is prepared, the mural will be presented to the Mural Ad-Hoc Committee for comments and request for approval.
Artist Rater 1 Rater 2 Rater 3 Average Score
Greetings Tour (Victor Ving) 47 49 47 47.7
Downtown Daniel 42 39 46 42.3
Micaiah Hardison 44 35 46 41.7
Ryan Safarti 44 32 45 40.3
Table 2. Anticipated project schedule.
Milestones 2026
AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Consultations with Kizh/Covina
Student Workshop Session
Design Draft & Revisions
Mural Ad-Hoc and Revisions (if applicable)
Council Approval (6th or 20th)
Installation
Post Installation Grant Report
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impact towards this project is limited to staff hours associated with project management, grant reporting, and compliance requirements. Compensation for the selected artists is proposed to be funded utilizing budgeted funding sources consisting of $20,000 from the National Endowments for the Arts “Grants for Arts Projects” (appropriated to account 4600 3400 55100 23GAP) and $75,000 from Public Benefit payments made to the City’s general fund pursuant to provisions within a development agreement with PKL Investments, Inc. Approval to use the public benefit funds for City projects was authorized on April 21, 2026 (Resolution CC 2026-25; Authorizing use of $50,000 from 1010 4000 55100), and on June 16, 2026 (Resolution CC 2026-44; $50,000 from 1010 4010 55100; of which $25,000 would be allocated towards this project).
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
Exempt.
Respectfully submitted,
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COVINA AND
GREETINGS TOUR, INC., FOR THE CREATION, SALE AND
ASSIGNMENT OF ALL RIGHTS IN MURAL COMMISSIONED BY
THE CITY OF COVINA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and effective as of August 18, 2026, between the City of Covina (“City”) and GREETINGS TOUR, INC, a California S Corporation (“Artist”). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall commence on August 18, 2026, and shall remain and continue in effect until tasks described herein are completed in accordance with the Scope of Services, but in no event later than December 31, 2026, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
2. Services
Artist shall design, create, paint and install a hand-painted mural along the southerly façade, within an exterior colonnade, located at 640-680 N Citrus Avenue (Gymnasium Building at Covina Recreation Village Park), as specifically described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, and, further, shall perform the services and tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A (the “Mural”).
Artist shall complete the Mural according to the schedule of performance which is also set forth in Exhibit A. Exhibit A is attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full.
3. Performance
Artist shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of his or her ability, experience, and talent, perform all tasks described herein. Artist shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of Artist hereunder in meeting its obligations under this Agreement.
4. Payment
A. The City agrees to pay the Artist up to Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars [$95,000] for the work described herein.
B. Artist shall be paid as follows: (1) up to a compensation amount not to exceed $22,500 for that portion of the budget limited to labor: design, and Labor: preproduction for services performed, (2) $36,250 upon approval of the design of the Mural by the City; and (2) $36,250 upon completion of the mural and acceptance of the Mural by the City.
C. Artist shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement which are in addition to those set forth herein, unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing by the appropriate City authority.
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5. Suspension or Termination of Agreement Without Cause A. The City may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the Artist at least ten (10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of said notice, the Artist shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. If the City suspends or terminates a portion of this Agreement such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.
B. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, the City shall pay to Artist the actual value of the work performed up to the time of termination, provided that the work performed is of value to the City.
6. Default of Artist
A. The Artist’s failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a default. In the event that Artist is in default for cause under the terms of this Agreement, City shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating Artist for any work performed after the date of default and can terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to the Artist. If such failure by the Artist to make progress in the performance of work hereunder arises out of causes beyond the Artist’s control, and without fault or negligence of the Artist, it shall not be considered a default.
B. If the City Manager or his delegate determines that the Artist is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he or she shall serve the Artist with written notice of the default. The Artist shall have (10) days after service upon it of said notice in which to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that the Artist fails to cure its default within such period of time, the City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement.
7. Maintenance of Documents
Artist shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of services under this Agreement. Artist shall maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible.
Artist shall provide free access to the representatives of City or its designees at reasonable times to such books and records, shall give City the right to examine and audit said books and records,
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shall permit City to make transcripts there from as necessary, and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of two (2) years after receipt of final payment.
8. Transfer of Rights of Reproduction.
Artist hereby transfers all rights of reproduction, as that term is defined in California Civil Code Section 982, in the Mural, including but not limited to the right to claim statutory copyright in the Mural and the right to reproduce the Mural in any manner whatsoever for commercial and non-commercial purposes. Hereinafter, ARTIST shall not acquire or claim any rights in or to the Mural, any uses, reproductions or derivatives thereof or any proceeds therefrom.
9. Waiver of Moral Rights.
Artist hereby waives, releases and disclaims any rights, demands or claims as may arise at any time and under any circumstances against City or its officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns arising under the federal Visual Artists Rights Act (17 U.S.C. §§ 106A and 113(d)), the California Art Preservation Act (Cal. Civil Code § 987 et seq.), and any other local, state, federal or international laws that convey rights of the same nature as those conveyed under 17 U.S.C. Section 106A, California Civil Code Section 987 et seq., or any other type of moral right protecting the integrity of a work of art. Artist acknowledges and agrees that City, in its sole and exclusive discretion, may, among other acts, temporarily or permanently modify, alter, change or destroy the Mural.
10. Copyrights.
Artist hereby irrevocably assigns exclusively to City, and its successors and assigns, all right, title and interest in the copyright in the Mural, and all extensions and renewals thereof in the United States and in all foreign countries. Artist hereby waives all moral rights relating to each of the Mural including, but not limited to, any and all rights of identification of authorship and any and all rights of approval, restriction or limitation on use or subsequent modifications. From time to time upon City’s request, Artist shall confirm such assignment by execution and delivery of such assignments, confirmations of assignment, or other written instruments as City may request. City and its successors and assigns, shall have the right to obtain and hold in its or their own name(s) all copyright registrations and other evidence of rights that may be available for the Mural.
11. City’s Sole and Exclusive Ownership Rights.
A. Artist shall not retain ownership of or any right, title or interest in any of the Mural, including, but not limited to, in any related trademarks, copyrights, or other proprietary rights. The parties agree that the Mural and all such rights, title and interest in or to the Mural belong to and are being sold and assigned in their entirety to City for whatever use it desires, and that City does and shall at all times own, solely and exclusively, complete and unencumbered, all right, title and interest in and to all of the Mural worldwide, any modifications thereto and any derivative Mural based thereon (including, but not limited to, all patent, copyright, trademark,
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service mark and trade secret rights). Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to constitute a mere license or franchise in City. The parties further agree that City will be free to use, modify, distribute, sell, license or otherwise exploit such Mural and any modifications to or derivative works based thereon without any restrictions or limitations or any obligations or payments to Artist and that Artist shall have no such rights.
B. City hereby authorizes Artist to make, and to authorize the making of photograph reproductions of the Mural for self-promotional purposes. For purposes of this Agreement, the following are deemed to be photograph reproductions for selfpromotional purposes: photograph reproduction for use in Artist’s personal portfolio or Artist’s website; and reproduction for use in self-promotion mailers such as catalogues or postcards as long as such reproduction is provided to others at no cost. On any and all such reproductions, Artist shall place a copyright notice in the form and manner provided by City to protect the copyrights in the Mural under the United States copyright law. In addition, all reproductions shall contain the following credit line unless otherwise requested to the contrary in writing by City: “Commissioned by the City of Covina." Under no circumstances shall Artist use or make any photograph reproductions of the Mural for commercial purposes and any photograph reproductions used or made by Artist shall not compete with any City endeavor to sell or promote reproductions of the Mural. City has sole discretion to determine whether a photograph reproduction is utilized for selfpromotional purposes or whether the reproduction competes with City’s endeavors to sell or promote its reproductions in the Mural. If City determines that the photograph reproduction does not meet the terms of this Section, City shall provide written notice to Artist and Artist shall immediately cease and desist the use of the reproduction.
12. Originality of Mural.
Artist represents and warrants that (i) the Mural will be original; (ii) at the time of transfer hereunder, Artist is the sole owner of the Mural and of all rights therein including copyright, trademark and other proprietary rights therein; (iii) Artist is and will be the sole creator of the Mural; (iv) Artist has and will have full and sufficient right to assign all rights granted herein and to waive all rights relinquished herein;(v) Artist is not under any obligation to transfer or sell either of the Mural to any third party; (vi) the Mural has not been and will not be published under circumstances which have or will cause a loss of any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights therein; and (vii) the Mural does not and will not infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights, privacy rights or other rights of any third party, nor has any claim (whether or not embodied in a legal action, past or present) of such infringement been threatened or asserted, nor is such a claim pending, against Artist (or, insofar as Artist is aware, against any entity from which Artist has obtained any rights).
13. Maintenance and Warranty of Mural.
A. Artist shall provide City with a description of a recommended routine maintenance program for the Mural.
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B. B. Artist hereby warrants that the Mural will be free of defects in workmanship (due to faulty design or fabrication), materials and finish, including inherent vice, and that the Artist will, at the Artist’s own expense, remedy, repair or replace any such defects in workmanship, materials and finish, including inherent vice, and if necessary, replace the Mural, which appear within a period of five (5) years of the date the Mural is completed. “Inherent Vice” shall mean a quality within the material or materials which comprise the Mural which, either alone or in combination, results in the tendency of the Mural to deteriorate.
14. Indemnification.
Artist shall defend (with attorneys acceptable to the City), hold harmless and indemnify the City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role City officials (collectively “Indemnitees”) with respect to any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs of defense (collectively, “Claims” hereinafter), including but not limited to, Claims relating to death or injury to any person and injury to any property, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to acts or omissions of Artist or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents in the performance of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the parties. Artist shall defend Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any such Claims with counsel of City’s choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. Artist’s duty to defend pursuant to this Section shall apply independent of any prior, concurrent or subsequent misconduct, negligent acts, errors or omissions or Indemnitees.
15. Insurance Requirements.
A. Artist shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Artist, its agents, representatives, or employees.
1) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
a) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability form No.
CG 00 01 11 85 or 88.
b) Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 06 92 covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto). If the Artist owns no automobiles, a non-owned auto endorsement to the General Liability policy described above is acceptable.
c) Worker’s Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance. If the Artist has no employees while performing under this Agreement, worker’s compensation insurance is not required, but Artist shall execute a declaration that it has no employees.
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2) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Artist shall maintain limits no less than:
a) General Liability: Two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
b) Automobile Liability: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
c) Worker’s Compensation as required by the State of California; Employer’s Liability: Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
3) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall not exceed $25,000 unless otherwise approved in writing by the City Manager in his sole discretion.
B. Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1) The City and its elected officials, officers, employees, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role City officials (“Additional Insured”) shall be covered as insureds as respects:
liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Artist; products and completed operations of the Artist; premises owned, occupied or used by the Artist; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Artist. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the Additional Insureds.
2) For any claims related to this project, the Artist’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the Additional Insureds. Any insurance or self-insured maintained by the Additional Insureds shall be excess of the Artist’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3) Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the Additional Insureds.
4) The Artist’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
5) Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that the insurer shall endeavor to provide thirty (30) days’ prior written notice,
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by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the City prior to any action to suspend, void, cancel or otherwise reduce in coverage or in limits. 6) Within one (1) business day following receipt by Artist of any notice correspondence or notice, written or oral, of an action or proposed action to suspend, void, cancel or otherwise reduce in coverage or in limits of the required insurance, Artist shall notify City of such action or proposed action.
C. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A-:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
Self-insurance shall not be considered to comply with these insurance requirements.
D. Verification of Coverage. Artist shall furnish the City with original endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms provided by the City. All endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. As an alternative to the City’s forms, the Artist’s insurer may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications.
E. Modifications. City Manager may, with the consent of the City Attorney, waive the provisions of this paragraph or provided for other forms of insurance as may be necessary to enable the City to receive adequate insurance protection as contemplated in this Section.
16. Independent Contractor
A. Artist is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor.
The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Artist shall at all times be under Artist’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Artist or any of Artist’s officers, employees, or agents except as set forth in this Agreement. Artist shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees or agents are in any manner officers, employees or agents of the City. Artist shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any manner.
B. No employee benefits shall be available to Artist in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Artist as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Artist for performing services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Artist for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder.
17. Legal Responsibilities
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The Artist shall keep itself informed of all local, State and Federal ordinances, laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its service pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, all safety regulations governing the use of equipment required to paint the Mural. The Artist shall at all times observe and comply with all such ordinances, laws and regulations, including, without limitation, all safety regulations governing the use of equipment required to paint the Mural. The City, and its officers and employees, shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the Artist to comply with this Section.
18. Confidentiality; Release of Information
A. All information gained by Artist in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Artist without City’s prior written authorization.
B. Artist, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within the City.
Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Artist gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
19. Assignment
The Artist shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without prior written consent of the City.
20. General Provisions
A. Notices. Any notices which either party may desire to give to the other party under this Agreement must be in writing and may be given either by (I) personal service, (ii) delivery by a reputable document delivery service, such as but not limited to, Federal Express, that provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery, or (iii) mailing in the United States Mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that party may later designate by Notice. Notice shall be effective upon delivery to the addresses specified below or on the third business day following deposit with the document delivery service or United States Mail as provided above.
To City: City of Covina
125 E. College Street
Covina, CA 91723
Attention: City Manager
To Artist: Victor Fung, President
590 Douglas Street
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Pasadena, CA 91104
[email protected]
B. Licenses. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Artist shall have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services described in this Agreement.
C. Governing Law; Venue
1) The City and Artist understand and agree that the laws of the State of California, except as provided in this Agreement, shall govern the rights, obligations, duties and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and also govern the interpretation of this Agreement.
2) Any litigation concerning this Agreement shall take place in the superior court or federal district court with geographic jurisdiction over the City of Covina.
D. Prohibited Interest. No officer, or employee of the City of Covina who has participated in the development of this Agreement or its administration shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, the proceeds thereof, the Artist, or Artist’s sub-contractors, during his/her tenure or for one year thereafter. The Artist hereby warrants and represents to the City that no officer or employee of the City Council or City of Covina has any interest, whether contractual, non-contractual, financial or otherwise, in this transaction, or in the business of the Artist or Artist’s sub-subcontractors on the mural. Artist further agrees to notify the City in the event any such interest is discovered whether or not such interest is prohibited by law or this Agreement.
E. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties relating to the obligations of the parties described in this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations and statements, oral or written, are merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party’s own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material.
F. Time is of Essence. In carrying out the provisions of this Agreement, both parties acknowledge and agree that time is of the essence.
G. Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect.
H. No Third Party Beneficiaries. City shall not be obligated or liable under this Agreement to any party other than Artist.
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I. Successors and Assigns. The terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, successors in interest and assigns of the parties hereto.
J. Survival of Certain Provisions. The provisions of Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
K. Authority To Execute This Agreement. The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Artist warrants and represents that he or she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Artist and has the authority to bind Artist to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.
CITY OF COVINA
Chris Marcarello, City Manager
ATTEST:
Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk
ARTIST
Name:
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Initial concept to be refined after consultations with Kizh, Covina Personnel, and TEAM Student Group.
1 Covina, CA
Mural Proposal
V I C T O R V I N G
v 2.0 7/22/2026
Greetings Tour Inc.
Artist: Victor Ving
C-33 License #1138334
OSHA DOL30 #34-602375369
2 C anvas / Wa ll
M U R A L L O C A T I O N
Location: Covina Recreation Village
640 N Citrus Ave. Covina, CA 91723
Size: +/-285’ W x +/-11’ H
Surface: Smooth Stucco
Facing: South
Notes: Exterior Colonnade
*Optimal viewing of the murals would be on foot (within 20 ft.) Design should be for close-up viewing in sections vs. large scale
3 Add itional Views
S I T E V I S I T O N 5 / 1 4
4 Layout Concept s / Visual Timeline
Instead of rectangular sections, the wall will be divided using diagonal lines that guide the eye and suggest movement and energy.
Some imagery can extend beyond hard edges to keep the composition feeling dynamic. The diagonal framework also references the shadows cast by the historic citrus grove trees. This is also a solution to avoid the various doorways for future maintenance purposes.
An alternative concept uses a stepped design inspired by the basket weaving patterns of the Kizh Nation. This approach would keep imagery contained within defined shapes, preserving the integrity of the pattern. A third option combines both — alternating between the diagonal line layout and the basket weave pattern throughout the composition.
Section Imagery:
A – Native American Culture
B – Spanish Settlements / Missionaries
*C – Agriculture Era (Citrus Boom)
D – Railway Expansion
E – Suburban Sprawl / Modern Day Covina
*Section C will overlap with some doorways. To address this, we can creatively incorporate those areas into the artwork design, keeping the look minimal where it meets the door edges. This will make future maintenance easier.
The repeating patterns are designed for distance — best read at speed, from a passing train. Easy on the eyes and will draw interest to explore close up.
5 Hig h & Medium Detail Exa mples
High detailed realism examples mixed with low-med details 70k bid allows for up to 20% realism and 95k bid allows for 40% realism
6 Identity was originally rooted in local village life
— the names Kizh, Gabrielino, and Tongva were
imposed by settlers. This section centers on
home, land, and daily life: dwellings (kiches),
native plants, foods like acorns, toyon berries,
elderberries, and cactus fruit, and the animals
that shaped their world. Basket weaving
patterns may inspire abstract design elements.
The San Gabriel Mountains serve as a unifying
visual thread throughout all sections,
grounding the story in shared landscape —
from indigenous life to modern-day Covina.
Additionally, I would also love to collaborate
with (and compensate) a native artist for this
section if possible.
If I’m selected as the artist, a deeper
collaboration with Kizh Nation representatives
will guide the final imagery.
A. N ative Am erican Culture
7 A.
*Rough One-Color Concept Layout
Actual artwork to be in Full Color
Design will be in a graphic style with
some realism elements incorporated.
Select imagery will extend from sections in diagonal concept
8
9 For this section, I would create some
background patterns drawn from mission-era
imagery — bells, El Camino Real markers, red
tile roofs, vaqueros, carretta wheels, and
Rancho La Puente map lines.
Foreground overlaid imagery could include
cattle, a compass rose, and mission grapevines
— subtly foreshadowing the agricultural era
ahead.
Ideally, religious iconography (crosses, etc.) will
be avoided out of sensitivity to public
audiences. However, totally open to
suggestions if you think otherwise.
The San Gabriel Mission is the closest and most
relevant historic site we could incorporate.
The overall aesthetic captures a feeling more
than a single symbol: arrival, settlement,
farming, cultural blending, and the
transformation of open land into community.
B. Spanish Set tlem ent
10 B.
*Rough One-Color Concept Layout
Actual artwork to be in Full Color
*Incorporating Vaqueros is a great
tie into native and modern culture.
11
12 The agricultural era section highlights the rich
citrus industry that defined the region,
featuring orange groves, vintage citrus labels
and crates, and close-up views of oranges with
the San Gabriel Mountains rising in the
distance. Other significant crops, such as
walnut farms, are also represented.
Because this section wraps around two
doorway openings, more abstract imagery —
leaves and orange tree blossoms could fill the
smaller areas, while the broader composition
weaves in the people and workers who
powered the industry.
Throughout, the theme of nature ties the
imagery together, grounding the viewer in the
idea of food grown from the land similar to the
indigenous concepts from Section A.
The section culminates with the packaging
plants, creating a natural visual bridge into the
next section on railway transport.
C . Agricultural Era
13 C.
*Rough One-Color Concept Layout
Actual artwork to be in Full Color
Walnuts
14
15 The railway expansion section would encompass both
passenger and commercial freight, rendered in a style
reminiscent of classic Art Deco travel posters. Imagery could feature a Southern Pacific Railroad engine rolling through orange groves with the San Gabriel Mountains
rising in the distance — a natural fit given that Covina's Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, a historic landmark, sits just a few blocks from the mural site.
This section would flow into an exploration of the Pacific Electric Railway's Red Cars and their role in shaping
transportation across the greater Los Angeles area,
serving as a visual bridge into the final section on
suburban sprawl.
One open question: should modern transportation —
such as Metrolink — be incorporated? The concern is that contemporary references may compromise the mural's
timelessness, and this is worth discussing before moving forward.
D. Railway Expans ion
16 D.
*Rough One-Color Concept Layout
Actual artwork to be in Full Color
17
18 This final section of the mural showcases Covina's
growth into the suburban community it is today,
capturing the neighborhoods, parks, and local
businesses that define modern city life.
Landmarks like the Covina Center for the Performing
Arts and the iconic Covina Bowl sign anchor the scene,
while the old oak trees still standing in local parks serve as a quiet reminder of what has endured across
centuries.
Families enjoying a neighborhood stroll and kids in the playground. The wild green parrots of the San Gabriel
Valley pass through the composition as a symbol of
belonging — much like the many communities who
arrived over time and made this valley their home.
I am hoping to work in close collaboration with the Kizh Nation, this section aims to bridge past and present into one cohesive, meaningful narrative.
E. Suburban Sprawl
NOTE: I would love to engage in more
dialogue before designing this section.
19
20 Past Work
Details
R E L E V A N T S E L E C T P O R T F O L I O
21 A. Native Imagery
22 B. Missions
23 C. Citrus
24 D. Railway
25 Preparation &
Protection
M A I N T E N A N C E
26 Wall Preparat ion
A properly prepared wall will ensure a vibrant & longer lasting mural. The paint that we use is top quality exterior enamel for commercial purposes. Please keep in mind that there’s a lot of longevity factors based on different types of build materials, colors, directional face and environments. We recommend having walls fully prepped at least one week prior to the mural start date due to the unknown factor of weather.
A detailed blog post about wall preparation steps can be found on our website:
https://www.greetingstour.com/mural-wall-prep
C L E A N I N G & P R I M I N G S U R F A C E
27 Mura l Prot ec tion
U V & A N T I - G R A F F I T I C O A T I N G S
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28 Touch Ups
M A I N T E N A N C E
Due to the nature of any public artwork,
there’s always the chance that it will need to
be repaired and touched up at some point.
We would be happy to do so at an hourly rate
specified in our contract.
In addition, we document and detail the
background colors of our murals if clients
want to handle this internally with other
qualified contractors. We leave any leftover
paint and note the color codes used if more
paint needs to be ordered in the future.
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CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 13
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703 – Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
Presented by: Rafael M. Fajardo, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Recommendation: 1. Accept the work performed by G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc.; and
2. Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:
On July 7, 2026, the City Council approved a contract with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. for the City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project, which consisted of AC overlay, miscellaneous concrete work, striping and other appurtenances. The project encompassed the renovation of the existing decayed asphalt alleyway between West Badillo Street and West Center Street from Citrus Avenue to 4th Street.
The project has been completed and City staff recommends acceptance of the work performed by G.M.
Sager Construction Co., Inc. and to authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion (Attachment A) for the City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703.
DISCUSSION:
During construction, the need for additional work not included in the original scope of work was identified by the City. As a result, the City Engineer reviewed and approved the following change order, increasing the overall contract amount by $14,625:
Change Order No. 1 – Increased the overall contract amount by $14,625 related to quantity adjustments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The available funding allocated for the City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703 was comprised as follows:
Table 1. Summary of Project Funds
Source of Project Funds Amount Account
State Gas Tax $50,000 23002200-55310-P2703
Vehicle Parking District $150,000 27002800-55360-P2703
Total $200,000
The following table represents final project expenditures and remaining project balance:
Table 2. Summary of Project Expenditures
Item Actual
Project Appropriations $200,000
G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. – (Original
Contract Amount of $146,280 + Change Order
No. 1)
($160,905)
Total Expenditures ($160,905)
Total UNDER BUDGET $39,095
Project savings of $35,375 will be returned to the City’s State Gas Tax Fund – Fund Balance and $3,720 will be returned to the City’s Vehicle Parking District Fund – Fund Balance for use on future projects.
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
This project has been determined to be categorically exempt under CEQA in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Class 1, Sections 15301 and 15302. This exemption includes the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTACHMENT A
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
NAME City of Covina
STREET ADDRESS 125 E College Street
CITY Covina
STATE CA
ZIP CODE 91723
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice pursuant to Civil Code Section 9204, must be filed within 15 days after completion. (See reverse side for complete requirements.) Notice is hereby given that:
1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described:
2. The full name of the owner is The City of Covina .
3. The full address of the owner is 125 E College Street, Covina, CA 91723 .
4. The nature of the interest or estate of the owner is: In fee. (If other than Fee, strike “in fee” and insert, for example, “purchaser under contract of purchase”, or “Lessee”)
5. The full names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are:
NAMES ADDRESSES
6. The full names and full addresses of all the predecessors in interest of the undersigned, if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work or improvements herein referred to:
NAMES ADDRESSES
7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on: July 23, 2026 . The work done was:
City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703
8. The names of the contractor, if any, for such work improvement was:
G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. July 7, 2026
(If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert “None”) (Date of Contract)
9. The property on which said work of improvement was completed in the City of: Covina County of Los Angeles , State of CA , and is described as follows:
City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703
10. The street address of said property is
Alleyway between W. Badillo Street and W. Center Street from Citrus Avenue to 4th Street
(If no street address has been officially signed, insert “None”.) Dated August 18, 2026
Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk, City of Covina
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the City Engineer The declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion; (President of, Manager of, Partner of, Owner of)
I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true to my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on August 18, , 2026 at Covina , California .
Rafael M. Fajardo, City of Covina
CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 14
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: Resolution Accepting Grant Funding from the Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2026-27 Presented by: Ric Walczak, Chief of Police
Recommendation: 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-91 accepting grant funding from the Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2025 in the amount of $11,970 and increase the Police Department Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by the same amount for the City of Covina Police Department; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the grant documents on behalf of the City of Covina.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On April 21, 2026, City Council meeting, a Public Hearing was held to inform the City Council and the public about the intended use of these grant funds. On July 31, 2026, notification was received from the Department of Justice informing the City of Covina Police Department that the grant application was approved. The 2025 JAG funding will be used to continue funding the part-time Community Services Officer assigned to manage the Youth Accountability Board.
DISCUSSION:
Previous JAG allocations have been used to fund the part-time Community Services Officer (CSO) position assigned to manage the Youth Accountability Board (YAB). This newest appropriation of JAG 2025 ($11,970) will do the same. The tasks that the CSO performs will now include Preventive Juvenile Diversion, Victims advocacy, and neighborhood watch /Crime Prevention.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adoption of Resolution CC 2026-91 will increase the Police Department's revenue account 2271- 1120-42080 by $11,970 and the expenditure account 2271-1120-50015 by the same amount, which is the amount awarded to the Police Department.
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
Not applicable.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION CC 2026-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING
GRANT FUNDING FROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,970 AND INCREASING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
BUDGET BY THE SAME AMOUNT
WHEREAS, the City of Covina is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”); and WHEREAS, the City of Covina has been awarded the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG 25) in the amount of $11,970; and WHEREAS, this award will help the Youth Accountability Board; and WHEREAS, utilizing this allocation will increase the Police Department’s appropriation by $11,970 and revenue accounts by the same amount; and WHEREAS, the reallocation of appropriations may be made by the City Manager, amendments (increases/decreases) to the Budget shall be by approval and Resolution of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amend the fiscal year 2026-27 Police Department Budget as follows:
2271 1120 42080 JAG25 $11,970
2271 1120 50015 JAG25 $11,970
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign all necessary documents associated with this grant including agreements, assurances, prepared invoices to obtain the grant funds.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
APPROVED and PASSED this 18th day of August, 2026.
City of Covina, California
BY:
HECTOR DELGADO, Mayor
Resolution CC 2026-91 Page 2 of 2
ATTEST:
___________________________________________
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2026-91 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Dated:
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 15
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: FY 26-27 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds to the City of Covina in Accordance with the Escheat of Unclaimed Property Policy
Presented by: Theresa Franke, Finance Director
Charles Russom, Sr. Management Analyst
Recommendation: Authorize staff to pursue the escheatment of unclaimed funds to the City in the amount of $62,411.65 and approve the transfer of any available funds remaining unclaimed to be recognized as revenue in the General Fund in accordance with the Escheat of Unclaimed Property Policy.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Covina follows a uniform method, established by Resolution CC 14-7256 and updated by Resolution CC 18-160 for the treatment of abandoned or unclaimed money in the City’s possession consistent with California Government Code Sections 50050 through 50056. Accordingly, staff has reviewed the unclaimed funds presented in Attachments A and B and recommends escheating the funds to the City in accordance with the policy.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Covina routinely issues checks for vendor payments and various types of refunds. The City accumulates outstanding checks that remain unclaimed, although attempts are made to contact payees in order to reissue the checks. Additionally, monies have accumulated in the Police Department Found Property and Safekeeping fund that result from various Police Department activities and have remained unclaimed and can become the City’s property.
DISCUSSION:
Stale- Dated Checks, Deposits and Refunds:
Section 50050 of the California Government Code states that monies that are not property of the City with an individual amount of $15 or more, and more than (3) years old may become property of the City of Covina following publication in a newspaper of general circulation published in the local agency once a week for two successive weeks. Per the attached, the City held a total amount of $61,845.23 as detailed in Attachment A. The total amount includes water refunds in the amount of $15.80, as well as stale dated checks totaling $10,410.36. Additionally, the Police Evidence Reserve fund has $51,419.07 in unclaimed monies pertaining to Police Evidence and Found Property/Safekeeping cases. These funds accumulate as a result of various Police Department operational activities including processing of evidence and found property. These monies also meet the criteria under Section 50050, and are illustrated in Attachment A and can be escheated.
Notice will be published once a week for two consecutive weeks beginning on August 27, 2026, and September 3, 2026, in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner and posted on our city website. All valid claims received by the filing deadline of October 15, 2026, will be processed within sixty days. Amounts subject to California Government Code Section 50050 totaling $61,845.23 (less any valid claims), will be recognized as revenue in the General Fund and Water Utility Fund of the City on October 22, 2026, not less than forty-five (45) days; nor more than sixty (60) days after the first publication of the notice.
Furthermore, Section 50055 of the California Government Code states that monies that are not property of the City and are more than (1) year old and less than $15, may be transferred by the City’s legislative body to the General Fund without public notice in a newspaper. The City’s general ledger shows unclaimed refunds with an individual amount of less than $15 that are twelve months or older totaling $566.42 (Attachment B). Upon approval of the City Council, these funds may be transferred to the General Fund and/or Water Utility Funds as applicable and recognized as revenues.
Instructions for claiming unclaimed property have been posted on the Covina City Hall bulletin board located at 125 E. College St, Covina, CA 91723. The Claim for Unclaimed Property form has also been placed in the Covina City Clerk’s office and can be completed with proper supporting documentation and can be mailed to or dropped off at the Finance Department in Covina City Hall. These documents are attached hereto as Attachment C & D respectively.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon completion of the noticing and escheatment protocols, any remaining unclaimed funds, up to the amount of $62,411.65, will be recognized in the General Fund – Other Revenue Account 1010-0000- 48990 and water related unclaimed funds will be recognized in Water Utility Fund – Other Revenue 6010-0000-46190.
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
Not applicable.
Respectfully submitted,
CITY OF COVINA
PROPOSED UNCLAIMED FUNDS (PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVT CODE: SECTION 50050) FUND/GL ACCOUNT NAME/CASE # DESCRIPTION DATE AMOUNT
2200-22010- 23-18839 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY 05/19/21 $ 223.00 2200-22010- 22-29375 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY 05/19/21 163.00 2200-22010- 22-16771 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY 06/21/21 111.00 2200-22010- 23-20944 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY 01/25/22 100.00 2200-22010- 23-22993 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY 09/21/22 100.00 2200-22010- 22-16456 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY 09/28/22 71.59
FOUND PROPERTY/SAFEKEEPING TOTAL $ 768.59
2200-22000- 21-2594 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/29/21 $ 31.00
2200-22000- 22-6486 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 2,345.00
2200-22000- 22-797 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 1,960.00
2200-22000- 22-346 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 365.00
2200-22000- 22-3265 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 305.00
2200-22000- 22-7808 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 160.76
2200-22000- 22-5503 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 130.00
2200-22000- 22-7023 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 75.00
2200-22000- 22-1761 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 50.00
2200-22000- 22-2106 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/31/22 20.00
2200-22000- 22-15064 POLICE EVIDENCE 07/14/22 577.50
2200-22000- 22-11758 POLICE EVIDENCE 07/14/22 400.01
2200-22000- 22-12933 POLICE EVIDENCE 07/14/22 116.00
2200-22000- 22-10497 POLICE EVIDENCE 07/14/22 90.51
2200-22000- 22-17466 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/21/22 670.00
2200-22000- 22-19346 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/21/22 546.15
2200-22000- 22-17384 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/21/22 241.61
2200-22000- 22-18189 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/21/22 200.00
2200-22000- 22-16842 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/21/22 57.00
2200-22000- 22-13254 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/21/22 22.00
2200-22000- 22-24061 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/28/22 350.87
2200-22000- 22-18708 POLICE EVIDENCE 09/28/22 134.00
2200-22000- 22-28825 POLICE EVIDENCE 10/25/22 3,573.60
2200-22000- 22-30020 POLICE EVIDENCE 10/25/22 691.00
2200-22000- 22-24223 POLICE EVIDENCE 10/25/22 274.00
2200-22000- 22-26564 POLICE EVIDENCE 10/25/22 223.00
2200-22000- 22-18520 POLICE EVIDENCE 10/25/22 126.00
2200-22000- 22-22500 POLICE EVIDENCE 10/25/22 100.78
2200-22000- 22-27725 POLICE EVIDENCE 10/25/22 83.44
2200-22000- 22-23105 POLICE EVIDENCE 10/25/22 52.00
2200-22000- 22-30235 POLICE EVIDENCE 11/08/22 35.00
2200-22000- 22-33110 POLICE EVIDENCE 11/29/22 1,233.25
2200-22000- 22-33110 POLICE EVIDENCE 11/29/22 215.00
2200-22000- 22-32741 POLICE EVIDENCE 11/29/22 96.00
2200-22000- 23-5990 POLICE EVIDENCE 03/04/23 35,100.00
POLICE EVIDENCE TOTAL $ 50,650.48
60100000-20145 HASTERT, RICHARD WATER REFUND 04/30/22 $ 15.80 WATER REFUNDS TOTAL $ 15.80
CITY OF COVINA
PROPOSED UNCLAIMED FUNDS (PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVT CODE: SECTION 50050) FUND/GL ACCOUNT NAME/CASE # DESCRIPTION DATE AMOUNT
10100000-22010 ADEP PRECISION CONTRACTING STALE DATED CHECK 113168 10/05/22 $ 120.73 10100000-22010 ADRIAN VILLALOBOS STALE DATED CHECK 110435 03/23/22 67.36 10100000-22010 ALBERTO SANTOS STALE DATED CHECK 109151 12/15/21 45.00 10100000-22010 ALEJANDRO GALVAN STALE DATED CHECK 106732 06/30/21 45.00 10100000-22010 AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION STALE DATED CHECK 117788 08/30/23 24.26 10100000-22010 ANDREA GARCIA STALE DATED CHECK 106190 05/26/21 45.00 10100000-22010 ANDRES MACHADO STALE DATED CHECK 104280 01/14/21 31.00 10100000-22010 ANNA MOSQUEDA STALE DATED CHECK 104760 02/18/21 75.00 10100000-22010 ASHLEY LYONS STALE DATED CHECK 110302 03/16/22 109.57 10100000-22010 AUTO SALES LONDON INC. STALE DATED CHECK 107275 08/05/21 30.00 10100000-22010 AUTOZONE INC STALE DATED CHECK 108706 11/17/21 64.78 10100000-22010 CARMEN VIRGEN STALE DATED CHECK 112564 08/17/22 45.00 10100000-22010 CARTER RAY VINCENT STALE DATED CHECK 105809 04/29/21 45.59 10100000-22010 CHARLES HOMEWOOD STALE DATED CHECK 107277 08/05/21 247.63 10100000-22010 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC STALE DATED CHECK 105117 03/11/21 45.00 10100000-22010 CHRISTOPHER AMICI STALE DATED CHECK 108936 12/01/21 47.59 10100000-22010 COURTNEY RODRIGUEZ STALE DATED CHECK 104762 02/18/21 45.00 10100000-22010 Daniel Isida STALE DATED CHECK 109669 02/03/22 33.13 10100000-22010 DANIEL MAYO STALE DATED CHECK 107281 08/05/21 19.91 10100000-22010 Dash Platform, LLC STALE DATED CHECK 112127 07/21/22 383.67 10100000-22010 Dash Platform, LLC STALE DATED CHECK 113233 10/12/22 368.72 10100000-22010 DIXON HERNANDEZ STALE DATED CHECK 108755 11/17/21 49.15 10100000-22010 ELENA GAETA STALE DATED CHECK 108661 11/10/21 32.71 10100000-22010 ELENA JUAREZ STALE DATED CHECK 111581 06/08/22 50.35 10100000-22010 ERIC A. NELSON STALE DATED CHECK 108488 10/27/21 500.00 10100000-22010 EVELIA RAMIREZ STALE DATED CHECK 103781 12/03/20 117.84 10100000-22010 FRANCISCO RUIZ STALE DATED CHECK 107288 08/05/21 80.00 10100000-22010 FUSTINO ISLAS STALE DATED CHECK 105513 04/08/21 45.00 10100000-22010 GERARDO GAVILAN STALE DATED CHECK 105816 04/29/21 45.00 10100000-22010 GIOVANNI GARCIA VILCHIS STALE DATED CHECK 109025 12/08/21 80.00 10100000-22010 GREF EASTLAND CENTER L.P. STALE DATED CHECK 110311 03/16/22 178.48 10100000-22010 HOANG BAOVUONG STALE DATED CHECK 110894 04/20/22 45.00 10100000-22010 HUA-TSUNG HEATHER CHEN STALE DATED CHECK 113652 11/16/22 69.35 10100000-22010 INFINITE GRAND COVINA LLC STALE DATED CHECK 113440 11/02/22 41.06 10100000-22010 INGENIOUS ASSET GROUP, INC STALE DATED CHECK 112788 09/08/22 278.08 10100000-22010 ISAAC ROSETE STALE DATED CHECK 117804 08/30/23 60.45 10100000-22010 IVETTE E. SALINAS STALE DATED CHECK 113123 09/29/22 45.00 10100000-22010 JACQUELINE ZAVALA STALE DATED CHECK 105818 04/29/21 45.00 10100000-22010 JAMES JIMENEZ STALE DATED CHECK 107292 08/05/21 24.00 10100000-22010 JAMIL DAHER STALE DATED CHECK 114315 01/12/23 21.44 10100000-22010 JARON LUCAS STALE DATED CHECK 107889 09/16/21 45.00 10100000-22010 JIANJIAU OU STALE DATED CHECK 107295 08/05/21 80.00 10100000-22010 JOANNE KIM STALE DATED CHECK 108398 10/20/21 80.00 10100000-22010 JOHN WILLIAMS STALE DATED CHECK 114024 12/14/22 811.57 10100000-22010 JONATHAN LEE STALE DATED CHECK 109984 02/23/22 49.48 10100000-22010 JONATHAN MESTAZ STALE DATED CHECK 112352 08/03/22 56.00 10100000-22010 JOSE GOMEZ (8VUH464) STALE DATED CHECK 106743 06/30/21 80.00 10100000-22010 JOSIE KEENER STALE DATED CHECK 110900 04/20/22 45.00 10100000-22010 KATHEE ROGERS STALE DATED CHECK 110991 04/28/22 127.79 10100000-22010 KATHEE ROGERS STALE DATED CHECK 110992 04/28/22 155.46 10100000-22010 KAY TUN STALE DATED CHECK 110993 04/28/22 47.13 10100000-22010 KELSEY DRAGUS STALE DATED CHECK 107511 08/19/21 45.78 10100000-22010 KWAN LEI STALE DATED CHECK 112356 08/03/22 46.58 10100000-22010 KYLE FESTEJO ALCUDIA STALE DATED CHECK 104771 02/18/21 45.00 10100000-22010 LA CNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER STALE DATED CHECK 109769 02/09/22 95.00 10100000-22010 LAUREN P. SZANTO STALE DATED CHECK 107164 07/29/21 45.00 10100000-22010 LINDA KAO STALE DATED CHECK 104773 02/18/21 33.00 10100000-22010 LORETTA D. MALDONADO STALE DATED CHECK 105529 04/08/21 85.00 10100000-22010 LYRISSA YBARRA STALE DATED CHECK 105530 04/08/21 75.00 10100000-22010 MANDARIN CHINESE CUISINE STALE DATED CHECK 108946 12/01/21 63.36 10100000-22010 MANSOUR AWAD STALE DATED CHECK 105822 04/29/21 90.00 10100000-22010 MARCO PAREDES STALE DATED CHECK 105136 03/11/21 80.00 10100000-22010 MARIA TEJEDA STALE DATED CHECK 105361 03/25/21 50.00 10100000-22010 MARLON MATEO STALE DATED CHECK 110545 03/30/22 45.87 10100000-22010 MARTIN VARELA JR STALE DATED CHECK 104779 02/18/21 30.00 10100000-22010 MELANIE RAMIREZ STALE DATED CHECK 110547 03/30/22 23.62 10100000-22010 MICHAEL DELEON STALE DATED CHECK 117806 08/30/23 20.00 10100000-22010 MONIQUE NEAL STALE DATED CHECK 107170 07/29/21 30.00 10100000-22010 NADER MEKHAIL STALE DATED CHECK 106524 06/17/21 45.00 10100000-22010 NOEL ACLARO STALE DATED CHECK 107308 08/05/21 75.24 10100000-22010 OLIVIA DANIELS STALE DATED CHECK 106212 05/26/21 151.00 10100000-22010 RAFAEL GONZALEZ STALE DATED CHECK 105904 05/06/21 101.00 10100000-22010 RICHARD GONZALEZ STALE DATED CHECK 105147 03/11/21 101.00 10100000-22010 RICHARD GONZALEZ STALE DATED CHECK 105148 03/11/21 101.00 10100000-22010 RICHARD GONZALEZ STALE DATED CHECK 105149 03/11/21 101.00
CITY OF COVINA
PROPOSED UNCLAIMED FUNDS (PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVT CODE: SECTION 50050) FUND/GL ACCOUNT NAME/CASE # DESCRIPTION DATE AMOUNT
10100000-22010 RICKY WASHINGTON STALE DATED CHECK 106216 05/26/21 26.00 10100000-22010 ROADRUNNER EQPT STALE DATED CHECK 106217 05/26/21 100.00 10100000-22010 ROBERT LE STALE DATED CHECK 109158 12/15/21 80.00 10100000-22010 ROBERTO ROSAS STALE DATED CHECK 110099 03/02/22 30.00 10100000-22010 SAGAR GROUP INC STALE DATED CHECK 107314 08/05/21 115.13 10100000-22010 SAMUEL CASILLAS STALE DATED CHECK 109159 12/15/21 45.00 10100000-22010 SBSD-EVOC TRAINING CENTER STALE DATED CHECK 113280 10/12/22 900.00 10100000-22010 SC MANAGEMENT INC STALE DATED CHECK 111399 05/25/22 70.68 10100000-22010 SC MANAGEMENT INC STALE DATED CHECK 111400 05/25/22 399.63 10100000-22010 SGV CAPITAL LLC STALE DATED CHECK 109698 02/03/22 1,220.69 10100000-22010 SHAWN R MORRIS STALE DATED CHECK 105540 04/08/21 45.00 10100000-22010 TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS STALE DATED CHECK 108765 11/17/21 152.95 10100000-22010 VILLA STELLA LLC STALE DATED CHECK 110559 03/30/22 180.63 10100000-22010 VU DO STALE DATED CHECK 110560 03/30/22 40.92 10100000-22010 YUSEF CONTRERAS STALE DATED CHECK 105909 05/06/21 101.00 STALE DATED CHECKS TOTAL $ 10,410.36
GRAND TOTAL $ 61,845.23
CITY OF COVINA
PROPOSED UNCLAIMED FUNDS (PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVT CODE: SECTION 50055) FUND/GL ACCOUNT NAME/CASE # DESCRIPTION DATE JOURNAL AMOUNT 2200-22000- 24-346 POLICE EVIDENCE 01/24/24 $ 0.47
POLICE EVIDENCE TOTAL $ 0.47
60100000-20145 AMAYA, FORTINO WATER REFUND 10/31/24 5.99 60100000-20145 ARLOTTI, PAT WATER REFUND 09/30/24 0.62
60100000-20145 ARMSTRONG, BERNICE WATER REFUND 03/31/24 2.47 60100000-20145 ASH, MARIA WATER REFUND 03/31/24 1.94
60100000-20145 ATHERTON, HELEN WATER REFUND 09/30/24 1.45 60100000-20145 AVINA, DONNA GEAN WATER REFUND 09/30/24 5.02 60100000-20145 BADILLO APTS WATER REFUND 02/28/24 4.42
60100000-20145 BADILLO APTS WATER REFUND 02/28/24 3.74
60100000-20145 BELTRAN, CLAUDIO WATER REFUND 09/30/24 4.00 60100000-20145 BERTEAUX, RUDY WATER REFUND 10/31/24 7.90 60100000-20145 BISHAMON JAPANESE REST WATER REFUND 03/31/24 1.64 60100000-20145 CABALLERO, OSCAR WATER REFUND 09/30/24 4.21 60100000-20145 CARDENAS, DARLENE WATER REFUND 06/30/24 1.99 60100000-20145 CARREON, LIZA WATER REFUND 10/31/24 5.99 60100000-20145 CATANIA, JULIA WATER REFUND 10/31/24 4.97 60100000-20145 CHINEN, SOFIA WATER REFUND 10/31/24 3.46 60100000-20145 CHU, JUSTIN WATER REFUND 05/31/24 5.14
60100000-20145 CLAISSE, SHELLY WATER REFUND 02/28/24 4.18 60100000-20145 COHEN, NITZA WATER REFUND 02/28/24 9.30
60100000-20145 CONFORTI JR., JOHN WATER REFUND 10/31/24 5.23 60100000-20145 COON, LEANNE WATER REFUND 09/30/24 7.34
60100000-20145 CORSARO, REGINA WATER REFUND 03/31/24 10.09 60100000-20145 CREATIVE REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONSWATER REFUND 10/31/24 1.84 60100000-20145 CUDDIHY, CATHY WATER REFUND 10/31/24 9.87 60100000-20145 DAVIS, FRANCES KAY WATER REFUND 02/28/24 2.09 60100000-20145 DAVIS, MARY WATER REFUND 10/31/24 8.67
60100000-20145 DE YOUNG, NICOLE WATER REFUND 09/30/24 1.74 60100000-20145 DELAGARDEL, WILLIAM WATER REFUND 10/31/24 2.30 60100000-20145 DESERTCREST LLC WATER REFUND 10/31/24 3.13 60100000-20145 DUENAS, REBECCA WATER REFUND 02/28/24 14.27 60100000-20145 ELIZONDO, STEVEN WATER REFUND 09/30/24 11.32 60100000-20145 EVANS, LINDA WATER REFUND 10/31/24 0.39
60100000-20145 FARMER, L R WATER REFUND 10/31/24 5.31
60100000-20145 FERNANDEZ, MARGARITA WATER REFUND 09/30/24 6.03 60100000-20145 FINLEY, KEVIN WATER REFUND 03/31/24 13.05 60100000-20145 GOMRINGER, IRVING WATER REFUND 10/31/24 0.53 60100000-20145 GOSS JR, JOHN T WATER REFUND 10/31/24 1.76 60100000-20145 GREER, MICHAEL WATER REFUND 10/31/24 0.70 60100000-20145 GUPTA, NISHUM WATER REFUND 08/31/24 9.52 60100000-20145 HAGGAI, JOHNATHAN WATER REFUND 10/31/24 5.71 60100000-20145 HAMAD, BILL A WATER REFUND 10/31/24 0.65 60100000-20145 HASTERT, RICHARD WATER REFUND 10/31/24 3.62 60100000-20145 HAWK, WILLIAM E WATER REFUND 03/31/24 0.50 60100000-20145 HELM, RONALD WATER REFUND 03/31/24 0.03
60100000-20145 HENRY-ALA CORPORATION WATER REFUND 07/31/24 2.24 60100000-20145 HUA, TAM WATER REFUND 10/31/24 6.51
60100000-20145 ITURBE, LUIS WATER REFUND 10/31/24 10.76 60100000-20145 JET HOMES INC WATER REFUND 10/31/24 4.20 60100000-20145 JOHN E SMIRL TRUST WATER REFUND 10/31/24 5.26 60100000-20145 JR & CC INTERPRISES LLC WATER REFUND 04/30/24 14.94 60100000-20145 KINMAN, SANDRA WATER REFUND 10/31/24 4.65 60100000-20145 KOCHARIAN, VARAZAK WATER REFUND 10/31/24 0.62 60100000-20145 LAWSON, JULIE WATER REFUND 10/31/24 14.55 60100000-20145 LI, ANDREW WATER REFUND 10/31/24 6.80
60100000-20145 LI, WEICONG WATER REFUND 03/31/24 14.09
60100000-20145 LOCKWOOD, PATSY WATER REFUND 11/30/24 6.31 60100000-20145 LOGIUARTO, BARBARA WATER REFUND 09/30/24 0.81 60100000-20145 LOPEZ, MARK WATER REFUND 10/31/24 7.23
60100000-20145 LUJAN, VANESSA WATER REFUND 05/31/24 4.79 60100000-20145 LUONG, ALBERT WATER REFUND 10/31/24 3.79 60100000-20145 MANCILLA, ROSA WATER REFUND 07/31/24 14.60 60100000-20145 MARTIN, CHARLOTTE WATER REFUND 10/31/24 8.18 60100000-20145 MCGEE, JAMES WATER REFUND 03/31/24 12.17 60100000-20145 MESSENGER, DAVID SCOTT WATER REFUND 10/31/24 7.00
CITY OF COVINA
PROPOSED UNCLAIMED FUNDS (PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVT CODE: SECTION 50055) FUND/GL ACCOUNT NAME/CASE # DESCRIPTION DATE JOURNAL AMOUNT 60100000-20145 MINTLE, ERIC WATER REFUND 03/31/24 $ 9.46 60100000-20145 NATAREN, VANESSA WATER REFUND 10/31/24 1.86 60100000-20145 NJE INK NASHAT SOLIMAN WATER REFUND 09/30/24 8.85 60100000-20145 O'NEILL, PAUL WATER REFUND 03/31/24 4.64 60100000-20145 OPENDOOR LABS INC WATER REFUND 10/31/24 14.63 60100000-20145 PALMER, LORRAINE WATER REFUND 09/30/24 1.70 60100000-20145 PAPP, C J WATER REFUND 02/28/24 9.43
60100000-20145 PHYO, MAY WATER REFUND 09/30/24 4.84
60100000-20145 POLLETT, E WATER REFUND 10/31/24 6.63
60100000-20145 RAMOS-DIAZ, RUBEN WATER REFUND 10/31/24 1.22 60100000-20145 REMAX UNIVERSAL PROPERTIES WATER REFUND 06/30/24 1.92 60100000-20145 RIOS, ROSEANNA WATER REFUND 11/30/24 12.84 60100000-20145 ROBERTS, MARILYN WATER REFUND 09/30/24 6.01 60100000-20145 RODRIGUEZ, VAN WATER REFUND 09/30/24 6.40 60100000-20145 ROSSI, MASSIMILIANA WATER REFUND 10/31/24 12.33 60100000-20145 SECHLER, KEVIN L WATER REFUND 03/31/24 4.36 60100000-20145 SLO RETREAT CENTER, LLC WATER REFUND 10/31/24 9.55 60100000-20145 SOHN, GENE WATER REFUND 10/31/24 8.85
60100000-20145 SOTO, OCTAVIO WATER REFUND 10/31/24 5.63 60100000-20145 STANDARD AUTO LIFT AND EQUIPTMWATER REFUND 02/28/24 14.66 60100000-20145 SUE, ARTHUR WATER REFUND 09/30/24 3.82
60100000-20145 TANG, KOFEI WATER REFUND 10/31/24 7.25
60100000-20145 TOWNSEND, LORRAINE WATER REFUND 02/28/24 7.11 60100000-20145 TRAN, TRINH T WATER REFUND 10/31/24 4.61 60100000-20145 TURCIOS, DANIELA WATER REFUND 06/30/24 11.10 60100000-20145 VALLE, MAYELA WATER REFUND 09/30/24 0.34 60100000-20145 VO, VAN WATER REFUND 10/31/24 1.01
60100000-20145 WANG, JIAN WATER REFUND 06/30/24 6.45
60100000-20145 WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION SVCS, INC WATER REFUND 10/31/24 0.02 60100000-20145 WINTER, CATHY WATER REFUND 05/31/24 4.64 60100000-20145 YU, WEI WATER REFUND 09/30/24 0.45
60100000-20145 YUNG, ROSANNA WATER REFUND 05/31/24 1.94 60100000-20145 ZHANG, HONG WATER REFUND 10/31/24 4.12
60100000-20145 ZHANG, NILAM WATER REFUND 02/28/24 13.66 WATER REFUNDS TOTAL $ 565.95
GRAND TOTAL $ 566.42
ATTACHMENT C
125 East College Street Covina, California 91723-2199
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLAIMING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
To file a claim for unclaimed property:
1. To make a claim for unclaimed money, the claimant must complete and submit a Claim for Unclaimed Property form. Please include all required documentation. NOTE: A separa te claim form is not required for each item of property owned by the same owner. Just add additional pages as needed to provide the pertinent information for each item of property claimed.
2. The form may be typed or filled out by hand in black or blue ink.
3. For all claims, the claimant must show proof of identity and proof of ownership of the property. Proof of identity may be provided by a valid governmental photo identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or a government employer identification badge) . Proof of ownership will vary depending on the nature of the property claimed, but may include proof of residence or ownership at a particular address or proof of a relationship (vendor, employee, contractor, etc.) with the City at a specified time.
4. If the claimant is claiming the money on behalf of a business entity, the claimant must provide proof that he or she has legal authority to make such request. Proof of authority can be, for example, but is not limited to, a signed letter from the owner or CEO o f the company on company letterhead.
5. If the money is being requested to be paid to someone other than the original owner or payee (e.g., to a person instead of to the business entity), the City requires a written, signed statement made under penalty of pe rjury and other pertinent legal documents which shall justify the change in payee.
6. All pertinent information called for on the form must be filled in or otherwise provided.
The claim form must be signed by the claimant, and the signature must be notarized if the claim is for $100 or more.
7. For claims submitted by an agent on behalf of the claimant under power of attorney, the power of attorney form must have the notarized signature of the claimant, and the claim form must also have a notarized signature of t he claimant.
ATTACHMENT D
125 East College Street Covina, California 91723-2199
8. Completed claim forms and supporting documentation must be mailed to:
City of Covina
Administrative Services Department – Finance Division
Attn: Unclaimed Property
125 E. College St.
Covina, CA 91723-2199
All original forms must be received by the City by 6:00p.m. of the filing deadline. PDF copies received by email will be accepted only for purposes of meeting a filing deadline; however, the claim form with an original signature must be received by the Cit y within five business days of the filing deadline in order to process the claim. If the original claim is not received within five business days, the PDF claim will be rejected.
Once a proper claim has been received by the City, the propriety of the cla im will be evaluated and the claimant will be notified if any further information is needed.
9. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or mail questions to the above address.
Please note that it may take up to 60 days to process your claim and, if approved, approximately 15 additional days for you to receive payment. This process may take longer under certain circumstances.
Claim for Unclaimed Property
City of Covina
Attn: Unclaimed Property
125 E. College St.
Covina, CA 91723
Form may be typed or filled out with black or blue ink.
CLAIMANT INFORMATION
Name Address
City/State/Zip Code
Last Four Digits of Your Social Security Number
ACCOUNTING ONLY
CLAIM NO.
DATE RECEIVED
Telephone Number
Email Address
Business Name, if applicable
Business Taxpayer ID#
CLAIM INFORMATION: Attach all documentation to support your claim.
For claims that have not been notarized, include proof of identity (clear copy of passport, DMV license, or DMV ID card). If you are claiming multiple items from the unclaimed property list, please provide this information for each item claimed.
Name (as listed on the unclaimed property listing):
Amount (from the unclaimed property listing): Fund (from the unclaimed property listing):
PREVIOUS ADDRESSES: Please list your previous addresses as support for your claim. Use additional paper, if needed.
CERTIFICATION OF CLAIMANT
If the total
amount claimed
is $100 or more,
the SIGNATURE MUST BE NOTARIZED
I certify under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this claim is true and correct and of my own personal knowledge.
I further certify that I am the owner of or the person legally entitled to the money and property set forth in this claim or I am an authorized representative of this business.
SIGNED:
TITLE, if applicable:
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California
County of
On , before me, , a Notary
Public, personally appeared , who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on this document the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY of PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
Witness my hand and official seal.
(Seal)
DISPOSITION
Accepted
Rejected
DO NOT WRITE IN THE SECTIONS BELOW THIS LINE
Escheator
Date:
THIS CLAIM IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
OR Date:
Finance Manager Administrative Services Director
ATTACHMENT D
CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. CC 16
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: Purchase Order Authorization for Door Access Control with Enterprise Security, Inc. for City Owned Facilities
Presented by: Rafael M. Fajardo, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Recommendation: 1. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to Enterprise Security, Inc. in the amount totaling $100,290.55; and
2. Approve Resolution CC 2026-92 appropriating $100,290.55 in Building Maintenance Fund – Fund Balance for use towards Door Access Control.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY/BACKGROUND:
On July 16, 2024, the City Council approved a contract with Perera Construction and Design, Inc. for the construction of the Covina Recreation Village (CRV) Project – Phase I – West Gymnasium Building.
The scope of work included in Phase I was comprised of the construction of two (2) gymnasium spaces, interior offices for the Parks and Recreation Department, a new indoor rock-climbing wall and appurtenant building improvements. The total budgeted cost for Phase I is approximately $13.02 million. On June 3, 2025, the City Council approved a Change Order to the original contract with Perera Construction and Design, Inc. to include the construction of Phase II – Library Building for approximately $9.2 million.
As construction of Phase I & Phase II nears completion, door access control for the Covina Recreation Village is essential for the CRV and the City Council is asked to consider a purchase order with Enterprise Security, Inc. for a Door Access Control System to be installed in the CRV’s West Gymnasium Building and the Library Building.
DISCUSSION:
The Covina Recreation Village (CRV) will serve as an active City facility serving residents and community users with a variety of amenities. As City facilities are constructed, the importance of access to buildings and secured areas needs to be properly vetted and controlled. Electronic door access control provides the City with more effective means of managing facility access from traditional mechanical key method. Moreover, a door access control system provides added security features such as an electronic record of access activity, identifying authorized users, and modifying access permissions as needed.
Currently, the City has door access controls at both City Hall and the Senior Center provided by Enterprise Security, Inc (ESI). ESI provided the City with door access control software (AccessIT) that encompasses the security component of door access control for both sites. With the established relationship between the City of Covina and ESI, as well as the proprietary software managed by ESI, City procedures governing sole source procurements will be followed in accordance with the Covina Municipal Code Section § 2.54.030, Subsection D (“Notice Inviting Informal Bids - If the product or service is proprietary in nature such that it can be obtained only from a certain source or contractor(s), City procedures governing sole source procurements shall be followed, to the extent permitted by law”).
Accordingly, City staff reached out to ESI regarding a proposal for door access control for both the West Gymnasium Building and the Library Building and recommends a Purchase Order Authorization
be awarded in the amount of $29,229.75 for the West Gymnasium Building and $71,060.80 for the Library Building at the CRV. Once completed, the CRV complex will be featured as a part of the City’s planned facility improvements with the door access control installation addressing the immediate need for enhanced security and access management at City-owned facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of Resolution CC 2026-92 will appropriate $100,290.55 for Door Access Control at the Covina Recreation Village into account number: 7020-6100-52400-P2202.
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
Not applicable.
Respectfully submitted,
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC. 22860 SAVI RANCH PKWY, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 TEL: (714) 630-9100 FAX: (714) 630-9800 CA LIC #821590
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC.
22860 SAVI RANCH PKWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92887
TEL: (714) 630-9100
FAX: (714) 630-9800
SALES QUOTE
DATE 3/11/2026
QUOTE#69115 -
SHIP TO BILL TO
CITY OF COVINA RECREATION VILLAGE WEST GYM
640 N. CITRUS AVE
COVINA, CA 91723
CITY OF COVINA
125 E. COLLEGE STREET
COVINA, CA 91723-2199
PROJECT
COVINA - RECREATION VILLAGE - WEST GYM 5 DOOR ADD
SCOPE OF WORK
ESI WILL PROVIDE AND INSTALL HEAD END PANELS WITH NEW CABLE RUNS TO THE FOLLOWING ENDPOINT DEVICES, TERMINATE BOTH ENDS, PROGRAM AND TEST WITH CUSTOMER FOR PROPER FUNCTIONALITY. • HEAD END – LIFE SAFTEY POWER SUPPLY ENCLOSURE TO INCLUDE RS2 PANELS FOR 6 DOORS. EXSPANDABLE TO 8. • DOOR ST-01W – CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT
PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED BY
OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • DOOR 101W - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT
PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED BY
OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • 1
ST FLOOR ELEVATOR CALL BUTTON - CARD READER. TERMINATION AT ELEVATOR CONTROLER TO BE SCHEDULED WITH
ELEVATOR VENDOR (CONDUIT PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING PROVIDED AND INSTALLED BY OTHER) • DOOR 218W - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT
PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED BY
OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • 2
ND FLOOR ELEVATOR CALL BUTTON - CARD READER. TERMINATION AT ELEVATOR CONTROLER TO BE SCHEDULED WITH
ELEVATOR VENDOR (CONDUIT PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING PROVIDED AND INSTALLED BY OTHER)
DESCRIPTION QTY LINE TOTAL
LIFE SAFTEY POWER 8 DOOR POWER SUPPLY ENCLOSURE 1 $1,768.20 MP1502 INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER 1 $2,039.80
MR52-S3B - DUAL READER INTERFACE SUB CONTROLLER SERIES 2 $2,167.20 HID SIGNO 40 WALL MOUNT READER 5 $1,689.90
MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS FOR SCOPE OR WORK (CONSUMABLES, J-HOOKS, ETC) 1 $1,000.00 DOOR CONTACTS 4 $51.28
LABOR TO COMPLETE SCOPE OF WORK DETAILED ABOVE – PREVAILING WAGE RATE 1 $14,520.00
THE FOLLOWING DEVICES ARE LISTED FOR REFERANCE TO WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED BY ESI TO ELCTRIFY THE MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE ALREADY INSTALLED ON THE DOORS PER THE PROVIDED DOOR SCHEDULE ON 2/27/2026 BY JENNY CHOW.
COMMAND ACCESS UL MOTORIZED LATCH PULLBACK KIT WITH BUILT-IN REX FOR VON DUPRIN 33/35 - 98/99 AX (5LBS PRESSURE) SERIES EXIT DEVICES 36IN/48IN 3 $1,338.20 FIELD INSTALLED RX SWITCH KIT VON DUP 3 $201.82
18IN DOOR LOOP ALUMINUM 2 $82.84
SCHLAGE ELECTRIFIED MORTISE LOCK BODY (FAIL SAFE/FAIL SECURE, 12/24VDC) 1 $764.34 ACITA2714 4.5X4.5 26D 1104 HINGE 1 $117.01
ELECTRIFIED-TW4 4 WIRE HINGE, 5-KNUCKLE, STANDARD
WEIGHT, FULL MORTISE, BALL BEARING, 4.5IN X 4.5IN
(4545), FERROUS STEEL BASE, FIRE-RATED, 652/US26D
SATIN CHROME
1 $372.12
PARTS $13,311.99
LABOR $14,520.00
TAXES $1,397.76
SHIPPING $0.00
TOTAL $29,229.75
ATTACHMENT A Page 231 of 278
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC. 22860 SAVI RANCH PKWY, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 TEL: (714) 630-9100 FAX: (714) 630-9800
PROJECT EXCLUSIONS & ASSOCIATED RISKS
THIS PROJECT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1.) ALL MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES.
2.) CONDUIT AND PATHWAYS FROM DEVICE LOCATIONS TO THE SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL.
3.) 110V FOR THE HEAD END PANEL.
4.) ADDITIONAL TRIPS TO SITE DUE TO DELAYS BY OTHERS WILL BE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST.
5.) ADDITIONAL LICENSING FOR RS2 ACCESS IT SOFTWARE IF NEEDED.
PLEASE REFER TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ADDITIONAL GENERAL EXCLUSIONS.
REQUIREMENTS BY OWNER
ESI REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING BY THE OWNER
1.) FIRE RATED BACKBOARD WHERE HEAD END PANEL WILL BE INSTALLED.
2.) 110V CONNECTION TO HEAD END PANEL ONCE INSTALLED.
3.) ALL MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES.
4.) ACCESS TO RS2 ACCESS IT SOFTWARE FOR PROGRAMING.
5.) NETWORK PORT FOR RS2 MP1502 SMART PANEL.
6.) IP, SUBNET AND GATEWAY INFORMATION FOR RS2 MP1502. MUST BE ABLE TO REACH RS2 SERVER VIA NETWORK.
PAYMENT TERMS
TERMS & INVOICING ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1.) ALL INVOICES ARE DUE WITHIN NET 30
2.) ESI TO INVOICE 30% FOR INITIAL MOBILIZATION, ENGINEERING/DRAFTING, AND FOR INITIAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
1.) ESI SHALL PROGRESS BILL WEEKLY FOR WORK PERFORMED, INSTALLED AND/OR STORED MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
TERMS, CONDITIONS, & CLARIFICATIONS
Unless identified under a dually executed master contract or otherwise expressly stated in the scope of work above, the following are Enterprise Security, Inc.’s (ESI) terms, conditions, and clarifications that is subject to agreement by the customer upon acceptance of this sales quote:
1. Proposal is valid for 30 days from date of proposal. Please ask your ESI representative to refresh any quote that has expired.
2. In order to ensure a timely installation and prior to acceptance by ESI, the Client agrees to provide the following: Signed Purchase Order or this ESI Proposal, Certificate of Insurance Requirements (if applicable), Building Rules and Regulations (if applicable), Primary Point of Contact, Schedule, Site plans/drawings, other relevant documentation necessary for ESI to commence with our work.
3. All work will be done using standard labor and shall be performed as straight time between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday – excluding ESI identified holidays. Shift work, prevailing wage, union labor, or certified payroll provisions are excluded.
Work performed outside of the hours specified must be approved in advance and may be subject to a change order.
4. Price includes a Standard ESI one-year warranty on equipment provided and installed by ESI. Warranty work shall include parts and labor between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except ESI holidays. Warranty work shall not cover damage due to Acts of God, neglect, theft, or abuse. Out of warranty work shall be performed as a Time and Materials arrangement.
5. Price does not include any work in any areas containing asbestos or lead-based paints. Customer shall notify ESI of any areas containing these items. Quote does not contain any provisions for any asbestos or lead abatement or other remediation work that may be required.
6. Owner is to provide a secure area for project equipment storage. Once delivered, ESI will invoice for stored materials and accepts no responsibility for losses should they occur thereafter.
7. Customer shall ensure that the environmental conditions in the customer designated communication rooms where the ESI video equipment is proposed to be located must meet the manufacturers operating requirements.
8. Unless specified and agreed to in writing and based on approved credit with ESI, all invoices are net 30. Shorter or longer terms may apply depending on account status.
9. New customers will be required to complete a credit application in order to receive payment terms with ESI.
10. No verbal authorizations for change orders will be accepted. All requests and authorizations must be in writing. Any change orders are subject to same terms and conditions as this agreement.
11. If taxes are proposed, they are based on rates at the time of the proposal. However, invoiced tax rates will be based on the time the materials are received by the client. It is the obligation of any Tax Exempt Customer to provide adequate proof to ESI at the time of project acceptance.
12. Unless specified and agreed to in writing, project invoicing will be based on the following schedule - 30% for Initial Engineering, Materials, and Mobilization; Progress Billing up to 90% with final 10% upon completion.
13. At its discretion, ESI reserves the right to issue a preliminary lien notice.
14. As part of the terms of sale, acceptable forms of payment are electronic funds transfer (please inquire about instructions) & Corporate Checks. Credit card payments are accepted, but are subject to a 3% transaction fee.
15. ESI offers an early payment discount to all established accounts - 1% net 10.
16. The proposal is based on the information, plans and specifications issued by the owner and/or their representative(s). Proposal includes equipment as listed based on design information available at time of proposal. Additional equipment and design changes will be quoted and billed as change orders.
17. ESI makes every reasonable measure and effort to timely acquire materials and equipment based on the schedule provided at the time of the quote and its acceptance. ESI will not be responsible for product or material delays resulting from manufacturer end of life, production or shipping.
18. Unless expressly identified, ESI includes the cost of standard freight on all equipment from manufacturers and distributors.
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC. 22860 SAVI RANCH PKWY, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 TEL: (714) 630-9100 FAX: (714) 630-9800
19. All electrical rough in, fire treated backboard, 110 circuit power, hard piping of power supplies, door prep, door coring, fire door recertification, fire penetrations, conduit, trenching, backfill, lifts, and/or other construction equipment, are by others. ESI recommends that all power supplies be hard piped.
20. Network racks, switches, UPS, LAN drops, servers, workstations, phone lines, static IP addresses and other network connections are by other.
21. Removal of existing equipment and associated disposal costs are excluded.
22. Cutting, patching, repairing, and painting is excluded.
23. Re-keying and installation of lock cores are excluded from ESI scope.
24. Issuance and enrollment of card credentials is by others.
25. All permit fees are excluded from the scope. Any associated fees would be passed through to the customer. If a complete submittal is required by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction), a change order may be issued.
26. This proposal excludes any costs associated with bonding, liquidated damages, additional insurance requirements above our existing insurance coverage, travel, per diem, or licenses.
27. Some manufactures require enrollment in a software service agreement (SSA) for ongoing technical support. ESI recommends that the customer maintain an active SSA for these systems. Please ask your ESI representative for a current quote.
28. ESI will supply all equipment and approved low voltage cable in the quantities listed in the equipment list. Materials not explicitly listed herein are “by other” and are excluded from this scope of work. No assumptions should be made regarding what materials will be provided by ESI, other than what is listed in the above description.
29. Related equipment and materials that are provided by others shall also be installed and subsequently warrantied by others.
30. If wire is provided and installed by others, the contracted vendor shall be responsible for all equipment, labor and costs associated with that scope. This includes, but is not limited to, providing all wire that is required and meets ESI and manufacturing specifications, providing all hangers, strapping, and support that is required and meets ESI and local AHJ standards, providing wire that is clearly and correctly labeled, tested, and with adequate service loop. Any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed wire shall be corrected prior to ESI commencing with their work. Delays impacting ESI or its contractors which is a result from missing or incorrectly installed wire will be subject to a Change Order. ESI shall not be expected to make up time resulting from these delays. ESI shall not be responsible for any permits associated with wire provided or installed by others. Warranty and support for this equipment is expressly excluded.
31. If electrified locks are provided and installed by others, the contracted vendor shall be responsible for all equipment, labor and costs associated with that scope. This includes, but is not limited to, providing all electrified locks that are required and meets ESI and local AHJ standards, providing transfer wire from lock to hinge, testing all functionalities, and installing hardware so that ESI would simply terminate to ESI provided wires. Any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed hardware shall be corrected prior to ESI commencing with their work. Delays impacting ESI or its contractors which is a result from missing or incorrectly installed hardware will be subject to a Change Order. ESI shall not be expected to make up time resulting from these delays. ESI shall not be responsible for any permits associated with electrified locks provided or installed by others. Warranty and support for this equipment is expressly excluded.
32. Material damages and/or scheduling delays as a result of others may result in a change order by ESI.
Brandon Waite, Service Manager CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
DATE
TEL: (714) 943-0893
[email protected]
PO NUMBER AMOUNT
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC. 22860 SAVI RANCH PKWY, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 TEL: (714) 630-9100 FAX: (714) 630-9800 CA LIC #821590
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC.
22860 SAVI RANCH PKWY
YORBA LINDA, CA 92887
TEL: (714) 630-9100
FAX: (714) 630-9800
SALES QUOTE
DATE 5/11/2026
QUOTE#69969 - 1
SHIP TO BILL TO
CITY OF COVINA - RECREATION VILLAGE LIBRARY
680 NORTH CITRIS AVE
COVINA, CA 91723
CITY OF COVINA
125 E. COLLEGE STREET
COVINA, CA 91723-2199
PROJECT
CITY OF COVINA - RECREATION VILLAGE - EAST LIBRARY DOOR ADDS
SCOPE OF WORK
ESI WILL PROVIDE AND INSTALL HEAD END PANELS WITH NEW CABLE RUNS TO THE FOLLOWING ENDPOINT DEVICES, TERMINATE BOTH ENDS, PROGRAM AND TEST WITH CUSTOMER FOR PROPER FUNCTIONALITY. • HEAD END – LIFE SAFTEY POWER SUPPLY ENCLOSURE TO INCLUDE RS2 PANELS FOR 8 DOORS. • DOOR WEST EXTERIOR - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND
INSTALLED BY OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • DOOR STORY TIME EXTERIOR - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND
INSTALLED BY OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • DOOR CIRCULATION DESK - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND
INSTALLED BY OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • DOOR MIDDLE HALL ENTRY - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND
INSTALLED BY OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • DOOR IDF - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT
PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED BY
OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • DOOR STORAGE FROM LITERACY - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED
AND INSTALLED BY OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • DOOR EAST EXTERIOR - CARD READER, DOOR CONTACTS AND LOCKING HARDWARE WITH REQUEST TO EXIT SWITCH. (CONDUIT PATHWAY FROM DEVICES TO DROPTILE CELING AREA AND MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE PROVIDED AND
INSTALLED BY OTHER TO LATER BE MODIFIED BY ESI WITH ELECTRIFICATION KITS) • DOOR STUDY ROOM – THIS DOOR IS FOR RELEASE ONLY FROM A SWITCH AND WILL NOT HAVE A CARD READER. SWITCH TO BE LOCATED AT CIRCULATION DESK.
• DOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - THIS DOOR IS FOR RELEASE ONLY FROM A SWITCH AND WILL NOT HAVE A CARD READER.
SWITCH TO BE LOCATED AT CIRCULATION DESK.
DESCRIPTION QTY LINE TOTAL
LIFE SAFTEY POWER 8 DOOR POWER SUPPLY ENCLOSURE 1 $1,768.20 MP1502 INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER 1 $2,039.80
MR52-S3B - DUAL READER INTERFACE SUB CONTROLLER SERIES 3 $3,250.80 HID SIGNO 40 WALL MOUNT READER 7 $2,365.79
MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS FOR SCOPE OR WORK (CONSUMABLES, J-HOOKS, ETC) 1 $3,038.46 DOOR CONTACTS 8 $102.56
CABLE 1 $3,438.74
LABOR TO COMPLETE SCOPE OF WORK DETAILED ABOVE – PREVAILING WAGE RATE 1 $35,475.00 ALLOCATION FOR ELECTRIFICATION KITS FOR THE LOCKING HARDWARE ON THE DOORS LISTED ABOVE.
EXACT PART NUMBERS AND PRICING CAN BE PROVIDED ONCE DOOR HARDWARE SCHEDULE IS PORVIEDED TO ESI FOR REFERANCE.
1 $16,200.00
PARTS $32,204.34
LABOR $35,475.00
TAXES $3,381.46
SHIPPING $0.00
TOTAL $71,060.80
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC. 22860 SAVI RANCH PKWY, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 TEL: (714) 630-9100 FAX: (714) 630-9800
PROJECT EXCLUSIONS & ASSOCIATED RISKS
THIS PROJECT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1.) ALL MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES.
2.) CONDUIT AND PATHWAYS FROM DEVICE LOCATIONS TO THE SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL.
3.) 110V FOR THE HEAD END PANEL.
4.) ADDITIONAL TRIPS TO SITE DUE TO DELAYS BY OTHERS WILL BE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST.
5.) ADDITIONAL LICENSING FOR RS2 ACCESS IT SOFTWARE IF NEEDED.
PLEASE REFER TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ADDITIONAL GENERAL EXCLUSIONS.
REQUIREMENTS BY OWNER
ESI REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING BY THE OWNER
1.) FIRE RATED BACKBOARD WHERE HEAD END PANEL WILL BE INSTALLED.
2.) 110V CONNECTION TO HEAD END PANEL ONCE INSTALLED.
3.) ALL MECHANICAL LOCKING HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES.
4.) ACCESS TO RS2 ACCESS IT SOFTWARE FOR PROGRAMING.
5.) NETWORK PORT FOR RS2 MP1502 SMART PANEL.
6.) IP, SUBNET AND GATEWAY INFORMATION FOR RS2 MP1502. MUST BE ABLE TO REACH RS2 SERVER VIA NETWORK.
PAYMENT TERMS
TERMS & INVOICING ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1.) ALL INVOICES ARE DUE WITHIN NET 30
2.) ESI TO INVOICE 30% FOR INITIAL MOBILIZATION, ENGINEERING/DRAFTING, AND FOR INITIAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
3.) ESI SHALL PROGRESS BILL WEEKLY FOR WORK PERFORMED, INSTALLED AND/OR STORED MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
TERMS, CONDITIONS, & CLARIFICATIONS
Unless identified under a dually executed master contract or otherwise expressly stated in the scope of work above, the following are Enterprise Security, Inc.’s (ESI) terms, conditions, and clarifications that is subject to agreement by the customer upon acceptance of this sales quote:
1. Proposal is valid for 30 days from date of proposal. Please ask your ESI representative to refresh any quote that has expired.
2. In order to ensure a timely installation and prior to acceptance by ESI, the Client agrees to provide the following: Signed Purchase Order or this ESI Proposal, Certificate of Insurance Requirements (if applicable), Building Rules and Regulations (if applicable), Primary Point of Contact, Schedule, Site plans/drawings, other relevant documentation necessary for ESI to commence with our work.
3. All work will be done using standard labor and shall be performed as straight time between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday – excluding ESI identified holidays. Shift work, prevailing wage, union labor, or certified payroll provisions are excluded.
Work performed outside of the hours specified must be approved in advance and may be subject to a change order.
4. Price includes a Standard ESI one-year warranty on equipment provided and installed by ESI. Warranty work shall include parts and labor between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except ESI holidays. Warranty work shall not cover damage due to Acts of God, neglect, theft, or abuse. Out of warranty work shall be performed as a Time and Materials arrangement.
5. Price does not include any work in any areas containing asbestos or lead-based paints. Customer shall notify ESI of any areas containing these items. Quote does not contain any provisions for any asbestos or lead abatement or other remediation work that may be required.
6. Owner is to provide a secure area for project equipment storage. Once delivered, ESI will invoice for stored materials and accepts no responsibility for losses should they occur thereafter.
7. Customer shall ensure that the environmental conditions in the customer designated communication rooms where the ESI video equipment is proposed to be located must meet the manufacturers operating requirements.
8. Unless specified and agreed to in writing and based on approved credit with ESI, all invoices are net 30. Shorter or longer terms may apply depending on account status.
9. New customers will be required to complete a credit application in order to receive payment terms with ESI.
10. No verbal authorizations for change orders will be accepted. All requests and authorizations must be in writing. Any change orders are subject to same terms and conditions as this agreement.
11. If taxes are proposed, they are based on rates at the time of the proposal. However, invoiced tax rates will be based on the time the materials are received by the client. It is the obligation of any Tax Exempt Customer to provide adequate proof to ESI at the time of project acceptance.
12. Unless specified and agreed to in writing, project invoicing will be based on the following schedule - 30% for Initial Engineering, Materials, and Mobilization; Progress Billing up to 90% with final 10% upon completion.
13. At its discretion, ESI reserves the right to issue a preliminary lien notice.
14. As part of the terms of sale, acceptable forms of payment are electronic funds transfer (please inquire about instructions) & Corporate Checks. Credit card payments are accepted, but are subject to a 3% transaction fee.
15. ESI offers an early payment discount to all established accounts - 1% net 10.
16. The proposal is based on the information, plans and specifications issued by the owner and/or their representative(s). Proposal includes equipment as listed based on design information available at time of proposal. Additional equipment and design changes will be quoted and billed as change orders.
17. ESI makes every reasonable measure and effort to timely acquire materials and equipment based on the schedule provided at the time of the quote and its acceptance. ESI will not be responsible for product or material delays resulting from manufacturer end of life, production or shipping.
18. Unless expressly identified, ESI includes the cost of standard freight on all equipment from manufacturers and distributors.
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC. 22860 SAVI RANCH PKWY, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 TEL: (714) 630-9100 FAX: (714) 630-9800
19. All electrical rough in, fire treated backboard, 110 circuit power, hard piping of power supplies, door prep, door coring, fire door recertification, fire penetrations, conduit, trenching, backfill, lifts, and/or other construction equipment, are by others. ESI recommends that all power supplies be hard piped.
20. Network racks, switches, UPS, LAN drops, servers, workstations, phone lines, static IP addresses and other network connections are by other.
21. Removal of existing equipment and associated disposal costs are excluded.
22. Cutting, patching, repairing, and painting is excluded.
23. Re-keying and installation of lock cores are excluded from ESI scope.
24. Issuance and enrollment of card credentials is by others.
25. All permit fees are excluded from the scope. Any associated fees would be passed through to the customer. If a complete submittal is required by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction), a change order may be issued.
26. This proposal excludes any costs associated with bonding, liquidated damages, additional insurance requirements above our existing insurance coverage, travel, per diem, or licenses.
27. Some manufactures require enrollment in a software service agreement (SSA) for ongoing technical support. ESI recommends that the customer maintain an active SSA for these systems. Please ask your ESI representative for a current quote.
28. ESI will supply all equipment and approved low voltage cable in the quantities listed in the equipment list. Materials not explicitly listed herein are “by other” and are excluded from this scope of work. No assumptions should be made regarding what materials will be provided by ESI, other than what is listed in the above description.
29. Related equipment and materials that are provided by others shall also be installed and subsequently warrantied by others.
30. If wire is provided and installed by others, the contracted vendor shall be responsible for all equipment, labor and costs associated with that scope. This includes, but is not limited to, providing all wire that is required and meets ESI and manufacturing specifications, providing all hangers, strapping, and support that is required and meets ESI and local AHJ standards, providing wire that is clearly and correctly labeled, tested, and with adequate service loop. Any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed wire shall be corrected prior to ESI commencing with their work. Delays impacting ESI or its contractors which is a result from missing or incorrectly installed wire will be subject to a Change Order. ESI shall not be expected to make up time resulting from these delays. ESI shall not be responsible for any permits associated with wire provided or installed by others. Warranty and support for this equipment is expressly excluded.
31. If electrified locks are provided and installed by others, the contracted vendor shall be responsible for all equipment, labor and costs associated with that scope. This includes, but is not limited to, providing all electrified locks that are required and meets ESI and local AHJ standards, providing transfer wire from lock to hinge, testing all functionalities, and installing hardware so that ESI would simply terminate to ESI provided wires. Any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed hardware shall be corrected prior to ESI commencing with their work. Delays impacting ESI or its contractors which is a result from missing or incorrectly installed hardware will be subject to a Change Order. ESI shall not be expected to make up time resulting from these delays. ESI shall not be responsible for any permits associated with electrified locks provided or installed by others. Warranty and support for this equipment is expressly excluded.
32. Material damages and/or scheduling delays as a result of others may result in a change order by ESI.
Brandon Waite, Service Manager CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
DATE
TEL: (714) 943-0893
[email protected]
PO NUMBER AMOUNT
ATTACHMENT C
RESOLUTION CC 2026-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET AND
REFLECT AN APPROPRIATION FROM AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE
IN THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,290.55 FOR DOOR ACCESS CONTROL FOR THE WEST
GYMNASIUM BUILDING AND LIBRARY BUILDING AT THE COVINA
RECREATION VILLAGE
WHEREAS, the City of Covina is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”); and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget was approved on May 5, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the approved Operating Budget is in accordance with all applicable ordinances of the City and all applicable statutes of the State; and WHEREAS, the City of Covina wishes to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget and reflect an appropriation from available Fund Balance in Building Maintenance Fund in the amount of $100,290.55 for Door Access Control for the West Gymnasium Building and Library Building at the Covina Recreation Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for Door Access Control for the West Gymnasium Building and Library Building at the Covina Recreation Village.
SECTION 2. Appropriate $100,290.55 from available Fund Balance in the Building Maintenance Fund as follows:
Account No. Account Description Amount ($) Increase/
Decreas
e
7020-6100-
52400-P2202
Building MaintenanceCity FacilitiesMaintenanceBuildings/Structures$100,290.55 Increase SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
APPROVED and PASSED this 18th day of August, 2026.
Resolution CC 2026-92 Page 2 of 2
City of Covina, California
BY:
HECTOR DELGADO, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________________
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2026-92 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Dated:
_______________________________________
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. PH 1
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 Presented by: Brian K. Lee, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development Recommendation: Approve Resolution CC 2026-88 approving Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 to amend table 3-2 within Chapter 3 and Chapter 7 of the adopted 2019 Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of a specific plan is the “systematic implementation” (§65450) of the general plan. Specific plans are dynamic documents and may be subject to change. Although a specific plan must be “prepared, adopted, and amended in the same manner as general plans” (§65453), it may be amended as often as necessary.
On January 14th, 2026, the City received an inquiry to propose a hookah lounge within an existing bonafide eating establishment. The proposed hookah lounge is located within the Town Center Specific Plan. The Town Center Specific Plan does not list a hookah lounge as a permitted, conditionally permitted or prohibited use in any of the zones. A similar use listed in the Town Center Specific Plan is a Cigar Lounge with a Specialty bar that must have a minimum floor area of 1,500 square feet. This use is conditionally permitted in the F.A.I.R and Historical Core Zone only.
On July 28th, 2026, at the duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the proposed Zoning Code amendment, as described in the title of this report, and adopted Resolution No. 2026-018 PC by a 3-0-0 vote recommending that the City Council approve the proposed Resolution CC 2026-88
DISCUSSION:
The following paragraphs list and summarize the minor edits to Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 including Chapter 7 as illustrated in Exhibit A of the attached draft Planning Commission Resolution:
1. Amend Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 by adding “Specialty Bar and Smoking Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area” and removing “Specialty Bar and Cigar Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area”
2. Amend Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 by adding “Hookah Lounge in conjunction with a bona-fide eating establishment” permitted under a conditional use permit in the F.A.I.R, Historical Core and Cultural Core Zone.
3. For consistency, amend the classification “Specialty Cigar Lounge with On-site Alcohol” to state “Specialty Smoke Lounge with On-site Alcohol” within Chapter 7 Glossary.
4. For consistency purpose, modify the definition for “Specialty Cigar Lounge with On-site Alcohol” within Chapter 7 Glossary. “A specialty cigar or hookah lounge is an establishment that caters to patrons who smoke cigars and/or hookah. Such establishment offers cigar products and hookah products only and does not offer other types of tobacco or nicotine products for on-site smoking.
Such establishments shall have at least 1,500 square feet of gross floor area with built-in humidors and designated areas for the preparation and service of hookah. Such establishment is characterized as a quiet, library-style lounge where patrons come to relax and unwind in a serene and comfortable environment, rather than a location where customers make a purchase and immediately leave. Typically, such establishments may provide soft music, a variety of newspapers and magazines, and may have a fully stocked bar serving beverages and food (with or without onsite preparation).” Cigar lounges and hookah lounges are similar in that both provide on-site smoking accommodations in a lounge setting. A primary distinction is that hookah lounges commonly incorporate food and beverage service and are designed to accommodate larger social gatherings, whereas cigar lounges are generally characterized by a quieter, more intimate environment. City staff consulted with the Police Department regarding the proposed addition of hookah lounges as a conditionally permitted use within the Town Center Specific Plan. The Police Department indicated that it has no concerns with the proposed use and would regulate and review hookah lounges in a manner similar to cigar lounges.
As part of its evaluation, City staff reviewed the availability of hookah lounge establishments within the City and found that no such businesses currently operate in Covina. The proposed amendment would provide an opportunity to accommodate this use within the Town Center Specific Plan, subject to the Conditional Use Permit process and applicable development and operational standards.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The staff does not expect any fiscal impacts related to the Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6.
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has analyzed the project and concluded that the project to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity in question does not have a significant effect on the physical environment. Furthermore, the City has determined that the project do not involve substantial changes which will result in new significant environmental effects, and that the project does not involve new information of substantial importance which shows that the project will have significant effects not discussed in the prior EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC. All potential environmental impacts associated with adoption of the 2019 Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) are adequately addressed by the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC, and the mitigation measures contained in the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) will reduce those impacts to a level that is less than significant. The CTCSP EIR serves as the previous CEQA document considered in this CEQA Analysis. The document is hereby incorporated by reference and is available for review at the City of Covina Planning Division, 125 E. College Street, Covina, CA 91723.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTACHMENT A
26 0728 PC Staff Report and PC Resolution
2026-018
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 1
Meeting: Planning Commission Regular Meeting of July 28th, 2026 Title: Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment (TCSP) No. 6 Title Description: Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 a request to amend Table 3-2 within Chapter 3 of the adopted 2019 Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) as follows:
amend Chapter 3 “Table 3-2 - Allowable Land Uses” under “Specialty Bar and Cigar Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area” to include “Hookah Lounge” and to add “Hookah lounge in conjuction to a bona-fide eating establishment” permitted with a Conditional Use Permit under F.A.I.R (Food.Arts.Industrial.Residential), CC (Cultural), and HC Historical Core) Zone and amending the classification and definition for “Specialty Bar and Cigar Lounge” for consistency within Chapter 7 Glossary. ((ZCA) 26-002 used for internal tracking purposes).
Presented by: Eduardo Lomeli, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND
On January 14th, 2026, the City received an inquiry to propose a hookah lounge within an existing bona-fide eating establishment. The proposed hookah lounge is located within the Town Center Specific Plan. The Town Center Specific Plan does not list a hookah lounge as a permitted, conditionally permitted or prohibited use in any of the zones. A similar use listed in the Town Center Specific Plan is a Cigar Lounge with a Specialty bar that must have a minimum floor area of 1,500 square feet. This use is conditionally permitted in the F.A.I.R and Historical Core Zone only.
The purpose of a specific plan is the “systematic implementation” (§65450) of the general plan. Specific plans are dynamic documents and may be subject to change. Although a specific plan must be “prepared, adopted, and amended in the same manner as general plans” (§65453), it may be amended as often as necessary. Staff examined the 2019 Covina Town Center Specific Plan (Specific Plan) and determined that minor edits to 3-2 on Chapter 3 of Land Use and Zoning is needed. The reason for amending the Specific Plan is for inclusivity of other cultural activities.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The following paragraphs list and summarize the minor edits to Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 including Chapter 7 as illustrated in Exhibit A of the attached draft Planning Commission Resolution:
1. Amend Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 by adding “Specialty Bar and Smoking Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area” and removing “Specialty Bar and Cigar Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area”
2. Amend Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 by adding “Hookah Lounge in conjunction with a bona-fide eating establishment” permitted under a conditional use permit in the F.A.I.R, Historical Core, Civic and Cultural Core Zone.
3. For consistency, amend the classification “Specialty Cigar Lounge with On-site Alcohol” to state “Specialty Smoke Lounge with On-site Alcohol” within Chapter 7 Glossary.
4. For consistency purpose, modify the definition for “Specialty Cigar Lounge with On-site Alcohol” within Chapter 7 Glossary. “A specialty cigar or hookah lounge is an establishment that caters to patrons who smoke cigars and/or hookah. Such establishment offers cigar products and hookah products only and does not offer other types of tobacco or nicotine products for on-site smoking. Such establishments shall have at least 1,500 square feet of gross floor area with built-in humidors and designated areas for the preparation and service of hookah. Such establishment is characterized as a quiet, library-style lounge where patrons come to relax and unwind in a serene and comfortable environment, rather than a location where customers make a purchase and immediately leave. Typically, such establishments may provide soft music, a variety of newspapers and magazines, and may have a fully stocked bar serving beverages and food (with or without on-site preparation).”
Cigar lounges and hookah lounges are similar in that both provide on-site smoking accommodations in a lounge setting. A primary distinction is that hookah lounges commonly incorporate food and beverage service and are designed to accommodate larger social gatherings, whereas cigar lounges are generally characterized by a quieter, more intimate environment.City staff consulted with the Police Department regarding the proposed addition of hookah lounges as a conditionally permitted use within the Town Center Specific Plan. The Police Department indicated that it has no concerns with the proposed use and would regulate and review hookah lounges in a manner similar to cigar lounges.
As part of its evaluation, City staff reviewed the availability of hookah lounge establishments within the City and found that no such businesses currently operate in Covina. The proposed amendment would provide an opportunity to accommodate this use within the Town Center Specific Plan, subject to the Conditional Use Permit process and applicable development and operational standards.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE AND NOTIFICATION
The public hearing notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner newspaper on July 16th, 2026, as a display advertisement at least one-eighth page in size and a minimum of ten (10) days before July 28th, 2026, hearing as required by law.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has analyzed the project, proposed Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 and concluded that the project to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity in question does not have a significant effect on the physical environment. Furthermore, the City has determined that the project do not involve substantial changes which will result in new significant environmental effects, and that the project does not involve new information of substantial importance which shows that the project will have significant effects not discussed in the prior EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC. All potential environmental impacts associated with adoption of the 2019 Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) are adequately addressed by the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC, and the mitigation measures contained in the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) will reduce those impacts to a level that is less than significant. The CTCSP EIR serves as the previous CEQA document considered in this CEQA Analysis. The document is hereby incorporated by reference and is available for review at the City of Covina Planning Division, 125 E. College Street, Covina, CA 91723.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 2026-018 PC recommending approval of Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 to the City Council.
Prepared by: Approved By:
______________________________
Eduardo Lomeli
Associate Planner
ATTACHMENTS
A. PC Resolution 2026-018
1. (Exhibit 1 – CC Reso)
B. Exhibit A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018 PC
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
COVINA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A
RESOLUTION APPROVING COVINA TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT (CTSPA) NO. 6, AMENDING TABLE 3-2 UNDER CHAPTER 3 LAND USE AND ZONING INCLUDING TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 AND MAKING
A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THAT NO FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED.
WHEREAS, on November 29, 2019, the City Council of the City of Covina adopted Resolution CC 19- 112 and certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for the Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) Project as being in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council further adopted Environmental Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the CTCSP Project. The City Council further determined that all of the findings were based upon the information and evidence set forth in the Final EIR and in the record of the proceedings. The City Council further determined that each of the overriding benefits stated in the Findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations were justified despite any significant unavoidable impacts identified in the EIR; and
WHEREAS, the long-term strategies of the CTCSP are to promote transit-oriented development, increase opportunities of rail ridership, improve first/last mile opportunities, and revitalize and reinvigorate Covina’s town center; and
WHEREAS, from time to time staff may find it necessary to amend the Covina Town Center Specific Plan to provide clarification or to update allowable uses to better reflect the needs and demands of the community; and
WHEREAS, staff found there are minor editing and technical changes or additions needed for consistency and housekeeping purposes within Chapters 3 and Chapter 7; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has analyzed the project, proposed Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment, and concluded that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity in question does not have a significant effect on the physical environment.
Furthermore, the City has determined that the project does not involve substantial changes which will result in new significant environmental effects, and that the project does not involve new information of substantial importance, which shows that the project will have significant effects not discussed in the prior EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC. All potential environmental impacts associated with the adoption of the 2019 Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) are adequately addressed by the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC, and the mitigation measures contained in the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) will reduce those impacts to a level that is less than significant. The CTCSP EIR serves as the previous CEQA document considered in this CEQA Analysis and is hereby incorporated by reference.
WHEREAS, on July 28th, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Covina held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed Amendment No. 6 to the CTCSP. After receiving oral and written evidence, and public input, the Planning Commission concluded the hearing on that date; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COVINA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein and made an operative part of this resolution.
SECTION 2. California Environmental Quality Act Findings. The proposed Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA guidelines.
SECTION 3. Findings. Based on the evidence in the record, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 is consistent with the Land Use Plan and the Programs and Implementation Measures of the Covina General Plan Land Use Element and is in compliance with State Law.
SECTION 4. Planning Commission Recommendation. After giving full consideration to all evidence presented at the public hearing and in consideration of the findings stated in the attached City Council Resolution, the Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council of the City Covina adopt the Resolution, substantially as set forth in attached here to in Exhibit 1 as follows CITY COUNCIL DRAFT RESOLUTION CC 2026-__________A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA APPROVING COVINA TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (CTSPA) NO. 6, AMENDING TABLE 3-2 UNDER CHAPTER 3 LAND USE AND ZONING INCLUDING AMENDING CHAPTER 7 AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THAT NO FURTHER ENVIORNMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED.
SECTION 5. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings and this Resolution are based are located at the City Clerk’s Office or the Community Development Department, Planning Division, located at 125 E College Street, Covina, CA 91723 or at www.covinca.gov. The custodian od these records is City Clerk.
SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by members of the Planning Commission of Covina on this 28th day of July 2026.
____________________________________
BRYAN RODRIGUEZ, CHAIR
COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Covina at a regular meeting thereof held on the 28
th day of July 2026, by the following vote of the Planning Commission:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________________
COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
ATTACHMENT B
City Council Resolution CC 2026-88
RESOLUTION CC 2026-88
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COVINA TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT (CTSPA) NO. 6, AMENDING TABLE 3-2 UNDER
CHAPTER 3 LAND USE AND ZONING INCLUDING TO AMEND
CHAPTER 7 AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THAT NO
FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED
WHEREAS, on November 29, 2019, the City Council of the City of Covina adopted Resolution CC 19-112 and certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for the Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) Project as being in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council further adopted Environmental Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the CTCSP Project. The City Council further determined that all of the findings were based upon the information and evidence set forth in the Final EIR and in the record of the proceedings. The City Council further determined that each of the overriding benefits stated in the Findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations were justified despite any significant unavoidable impacts identified in the EIR; and
WHEREAS, the long-term strategies of the CTCSP are to promote transit-oriented development, increase opportunities of rail ridership, improve first/last mile opportunities, and revitalize and reinvigorate Covina’s town center; and WHEREAS, the Covina Town Center Specific Plan amendments were approved by the City Council of the City of Covina on September 1, 2020, (Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2), September 20, 2022, (Amendment No. 3) and April 18, 2023, (Amendment No. 4) and December 5, 2023 (Amendment No. 5); and WHEREAS, staff found there are minor editing and technical changes or additions needed for consistency and housekeeping purposes within Chapter 3 and Chapter 7; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has analyzed the project, proposed Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment, and concluded that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity in question does not have a significant effect on the physical environment.
Furthermore, the City has determined that the project does not involve substantial changes which will result in new significant environmental effects, and that the project does not involve new information of substantial importance, which shows that the project will have significant effects not discussed in the prior EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC.
All potential environmental impacts associated with the adoption of the 2019 Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) are adequately addressed by the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC, and the mitigation measures contained in the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) will reduce those impacts to a level that is less than significant. The
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CTCSP EIR serves as the previous CEQA document considered in this CEQA Analysis and is hereby incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider the proposed Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6, and any comments received prior to or at the public hearing, at which time staff presented its report, and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to proposed Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6, the City Council closed the public hearing on that same date; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein and made an operative part of this resolution.
SECTION 2. In considering this application relative of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the City Council affirms the determination of the Planning Commission that the Covina Town Center Specific plan Amendment No. 6 is not subject to the CEQA pursuant CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity in question does not have a significant effect on the physical environment. Furthermore, the City has determined that the project does not involve substantial changes which will result in new significant environmental effects, and that the project does not involve new information of substantial importance, which shows that the project will have significant effects not discussed in the prior EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC. All potential environmental impacts associated with the adoption of the 2019 Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) are adequately addressed by the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) and SOC, and the mitigation measures contained in the prior certified EIR (SCH – 2018081009) will reduce those impacts to a level that is less than significant.
Therefore, no environmental review is required for the proposed project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.
SECTION 3. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Amendment No. 6, the Planning Commission hearing input and report and all evidence received by the Planning Commission hearings, and all documents and evidences are hereby incorporated by reference into this Resolution. After giving full consideration to all evidence presented at the public hearing both oral and written and after being fully informed the City Council does hereby find and decide that the proposed CTCSP Amendment No. 6 is consistent with the public interest and with the City’s General Plan for the following reasons:
1. Amend Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 by adding “Specialty Bar and Smoking Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area” and removing “Specialty Bar and Cigar Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area”
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2. Amend Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 by adding “Hookah Lounge in conjunction with a bonafide eating establishment” permitted under a conditional use permit in the F.A.I.R, Historical Core and Cultural Core Zone.
3. For consistency, amend the classification “Specialty Cigar Lounge with On-site Alcohol” to state “Specialty Smoke Lounge with On-site Alcohol” within Chapter 7 Glossary.
4. For consistency purpose, modify the definition for “Specialty Cigar Lounge with Onsite Alcohol” within Chapter 7 Glossary. “A specialty cigar or hookah lounge is an establishment that caters to patrons who smoke cigars and/or hookah. Such establishment offers cigar products and hookah products only and does not offer other types of tobacco or nicotine products for on-site smoking. Such establishments shall have at least 1,500 square feet of gross floor area with built-in humidors and designated areas for the preparation and service of hookah. Such establishment is characterized as a quiet, library-style lounge where patrons come to relax and unwind in a serene and comfortable environment, rather than a location where customers make a purchase and immediately leave. Typically, such establishments may provide soft music, a variety of newspapers and magazines, and may have a fully stocked bar serving beverages and food (with or without on-site preparation).” SECTION 4. In consideration of the findings stated above, the City Council of City of Covina does hereby approve Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP) Amendment No. 6 as set forth below and in Exhibit “A” (Amendments) incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.
1. Amend Chapter 3 and Chapter 7 as follows:
a. Amend Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 by adding “Specialty Bar and Smoking Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area” and removing “Specialty Bar and Cigar Lounge, at least 1,500 square feet in floor area” b. Amend Table 3-2 of Chapter 3 by adding “Hookah Lounge in conjunction with a bona-fide eating establishment” permitted under a conditional use permit in the F.A.I.R, Historical Core and Cultural Core Zone. c. For consistency, amend the classification “Specialty Cigar Lounge with Onsite Alcohol” to state “Specialty Smoke Lounge with On-site Alcohol” within Chapter 7 Glossary.
d. For consistency purpose, modify the definition for “Specialty Cigar Lounge with On-site Alcohol” within Chapter 7 Glossary. “A specialty cigar or hookah lounge is an establishment that caters to patrons who smoke cigars and/or hookah. Such establishment offers cigar products and hookah products only and does not offer other types of tobacco or nicotine products for on-site smoking. Such establishments shall have at least 1,500 square feet of gross floor area with built-in humidors and designated areas for the preparation and service of hookah. Such establishment is characterized as
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a quiet, library-style lounge where patrons come to relax and unwind in a serene and comfortable environment, rather than a location where customers make a purchase and immediately leave. Typically, such establishments may provide soft music, a variety of newspapers and magazines, and may have a fully stocked bar serving beverages and food (with or without on-site preparation).”
SECTION 5. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings and this Resolution are based are located at the City Clerk’s Office or the Community Development Department, Planning Division, located at 125 E College Street, Covina, CA 91723 or at www.covinaca.gov. The custodian of these records is City Clerk.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of August, 2026.
City Council of Covina, California
BY:
HECTOR DELGADO, Mayor
ATTEST:
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FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Fabian Velez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Covina, do hereby certify that Resolution CC 2026-88 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Covina at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Dated:
FABIAN VELEZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENT C
COVINA TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 6
CHANGES TO TABLE 3-2 OF CHAPTER 3 AND CHAPTER 7 GLOSSARY.
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2 of 2
CC Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ITEM NO. NB 1
Meeting: August 18, 2026
Title: Updates on State Housing Legislation and Local Affordable Housing Projects Authorized by State Law
Presented by: Chris Marcarello, City Manager
Angel Carrillo, Assistant City Manager
Brian K. Lee, Deputy City Manager/Director of Community Development Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file this report; and
2. Provide direction related to outreach measures to inform the community about pending local housing projects authorized by State law.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In California, most decisions related to land use policies and zoning have historically been reserved at the local level (cities and counties). This approach has allowed local agencies to tailor growth and land development with a community’s specific needs, local demands and local stakeholder feedback. In recent years, the State legislature has produced sweeping reforms that have shifted some of this authority from local agencies to a Statewide framework that seeks to accelerate housing production and streamline project approvals regardless of fit to surrounding neighborhoods.
Locally, there are currently three (3) proposed affordable housing projects that seek to utilize State legislation to increase project densities/building heights and reduce typical parking requirements. These include the following projects/locations:
State of California Property – 233 N. Second Avenue
Proposed project seeks to develop the 0.49-acre site with a 6-floor (~75’), 60-unit multi-family apartment building. As proposed, all units would be restricted to seniors meeting affordability requirements and include 30 on-site parking spaces.
Covina Methodist Church Property – 437 W. San Bernardino Road Proposed project seeks to develop the existing parking lot north of existing buildings with a 4- floor, 70-unit multi-family apartment building. As proposed, all units would be available to people meeting affordability requirements and include 8 parking spaces. All existing buildings onsite would remain.
Affirmed Housing Property – 19516 E. Cypress Street (in Unincorporated LA County territory) Proposed project seeks to develop the 1.00-acre site with a 6-floor, 94-unit multi-family apartment building. As proposed, all units would be available to people meeting affordability requirements and include 30 parking spaces.
With the City’s limited to no discretionary authority regarding these projects, each project developer has opted to conduct little to no public outreach to help inform the community about their proposed project and potential impacts on the community. As such, it is recommended that the City Council consider authorizing a variety of public outreach measures that will help enhance public engagement and visibility for each proposed project.
DISCUSSION:
Recent State legislative reforms have sought to shift zoning and land use authority from local agencies to a Statewide framework to accelerate housing production and streamline project approvals. These reforms have largely impeded the ability of local agencies to enforce portions of their zoning and land use policies, including determining the type, size, and scope of development within city boundaries. As a result, affordable housing projects that comply with applicable State statues are not subject to discretionary review/approval by the City of Covina, although such projects are still required to comply with the California Building Code and Fire Code.
In spring 2025, the City Council received an update on these Statewide reforms and created resources on the City’s website (https://covinaca.gov/our-community/state-housing-laws/) to better inform the community. This webpage includes summaries of recent laws that preempt local control pertaining to residential housing and affordable housing. Also, during this time, the Council adopted Resolution CC 2025-19, opposing the proposed Saffron Covina Housing Development at 19516 E. Cypress Street in Unincorporated Los Angels County.
Since this time, the State legislature has adopted additional reforms, including SB 79, which became effective on July 1, 2026, and seeks to spur higher density housing developments within a one-half mile radius of transit stops (like the Covina Metrolink Station). Development standards under SB 79 include allowed building heights of 65 feet, 100 dwelling units/acre and a floor/area ratio of 3.0. Further, per SB 79, projects directly adjacent to a qualifying transit stop may be eligible for an adjacency intensifier to increase building heights and densities. This is in comparison to development standards in the City’s mixed use overlay zone, which provide for building heights up to 50 feet, dwelling units/acre up to 40 and a floor/area ratio up to 1.25.
In Covina, there are currently three (3) proposed affordable housing projects that seek to utilize State legislation to increase project densities, grow building heights and reduce parking requirements that would typically be needed.
State of California Property – 233 N. Second Avenue
Located adjacent to City Hall and the Covina Library, the proposed project seeks to develop a
0.49-acre site with a 6-floor, 60-unit multi-family apartment building. As proposed, all units would be restricted to seniors meeting affordability requirements and include 30 on-site parking spaces.
Notably, the proposed development would exceed existing building heights by approximately 25 feet and provide approximately 25 fewer parking spaces than would have otherwise been required per the City’s Town Center Specific Plan. Since the City does not have other structures greater than 3 stories and does not possess a ladder apparatus, it is unclear how the developer will provide emergency fire services to high building floors and accommodate parking for its deficit of approximately 25 resident/guest spaces.
Existing Site Proposed Rendering
Project Location
Covina Methodist Church Property – 437 W. San Bernardino Road Located north of the historic Adams Parks neighborhood, the proposed project seeks to develop the existing parking lot north of existing buildings with a 4-floor, 70-unit multi-family apartment building. As proposed, all units would be available to people meeting affordability requirements and include 8 parking spaces. All existing buildings onsite would remain.
Existing Site Proposed Rendering
Project Location
Affirmed Housing Property – 19516 E. Cypress Street (Unincorporated LA County territory) Located in Unincorporated County territory and just south of City residential neighborhoods, the proposed project seeks to develop the 1.00-acre site with a 6-floor, 94-unit multi-family apartment building. As proposed, all units would be available to people meeting affordability requirements and include 30 parking spaces.
Project Location
Lack of Outreach to the Community
To date, the project developers have conducted little to no outreach to engage local stakeholders and community members regarding their proposed projects. This approach contrasts with projects that proceed through the City’s discretionary review process where notification/outreach is a required component of review.
As a result, the Council may consider authorizing City-initiated public outreach efforts to explain each proposed project’s scope, the City’s lack of discretionary authority and to help connect members of the public to appropriate project representatives. A summary of outreach efforts could include the following:
City Website: Like the Council’s direction in spring 2025, a webpage can be added on the City’s homepage identifying each proposed project, providing project details (height, units, target population, parking etc.) and providing contact information for each project developer/property owner. See Attachment A for a draft webpage that has been developed.
Direct Mailings: Project flyers can be distributed within a 1,000-foot radius of each proposed project location, explaining project details and contact information for each project developer/property owner. See Attachment B for a draft flyer that has been developed. Letter to CA Governor: A letter to the Governor and Director of Housing and Community Development has been prepared explaining that while the City is committed to supporting housing needs, there are significant challenges associated with using a ministerial, by-right approval process for larger scale housing projects. The letter further explains that this process has curtailed public outreach and has resulted in limited stakeholder input regarding projects that may significantly change local neighborhoods and impact property values.
As proposed, the City Council may consider these outreach efforts and any other alternatives to help inform and engage local stakeholders on these projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Nominal costs may be incurred for printing and postage, should the Council decide to pursue a direct mailing outreach approach.
CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT):
Not applicable.
Respectfully submitted,
CITY OF COVINA | COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Proposed HousingProjects in andAround CovinaLearn about three proposed affordable housing developments, theCalifornia laws and governmental authorities that apply to them, and the City of Covina's role in each project.
Some housing projects proposed withinor adjacent to Covina are not subject tothe City's traditional discretionaryapproval process. This page is intendedto clearly explain why.
Understanding the City's RoleCalifornia has enacted laws intended to increase and accelerate housing production throughout the state. Some of these laws limit the authority cities traditionally have had over local land-use decisions and require qualifying housing developments to bereviewed through streamlined or ministerial processes.The City of Covina is committed to keeping residents informed about these projects, explaining the laws that apply to them, and clearly identifying the City's role in each project. Project information reflects proposals currently known to the City and maychange as projects proceed through the development process.
Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
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What does "ministerial approval" mean?
Traditionally, some development projects are subject to discretionary review, which may involve public hearings beforethe Planning Commission or City Council and allow the City to exercise judgment when deciding whether to approve aproject.California law now requires certain qualifying housing projects to be reviewed ministerially or "by right." For theseprojects, review is generally limited to determining whether the project complies with applicable objective standards. If itdoes, the City may be legally required to approve it without the traditional discretionary public hearing process.Projects within Covina remain subject to applicable building, fire, engineering, public-safety and other requirements thathave not been preempted by state law.
Current Projects
Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
CITY OF COVINA
Covina UnitedMethodist ChurchAffordable Housing
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
State Affordable SeniorHousing Project233 N. Second Avenue, near Italia
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Saffron Covina19516 E. Cypress Street, west ofGrand Avenue Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
CITY OF COVINA
Covina United Methodist ChurchAffordable Housing Project437 W. San Bernardino RoadThe current proposal would construct a four-story affordable housingdevelopment on an existing surface parking area of the church property.Existing church and preschool buildings would remain.
Property owner Covina United Methodist ChurchDeveloper Wakeland HousingStatus Submitted to the City's Development Review Committee in July 2026
Units 70 affordable units (69 one-bedroom and 1 twobedroom)Height Approximately 46 feet / 4 floorsParking 8 proposed spaces Why can this project be built here?The applicant is seeking approval under several California housing laws, including Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the Affordable Housingon Faith and Higher Education Lands Act. SB 4 provides a streamlined, ministerial approval process for qualifying affordablehousing developments on property owned by religious institutions and independent institutions of higher education.
The project is also being reviewed in connection with California's Density Bonus Law, SB 330 and AB 2097.
Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
What authority does the City have?
The City is responsible for reviewing the application to determine whether it satisfies applicable state-law requirements and objective development standards. If the project qualifies under SB 4 and other applicable state housing laws, the City cannotrequire the traditional discretionary approval process that otherwise might apply.
Community outreachAs of July 2026, the City is not aware of a public community outreach meeting conducted by the applicant regarding theproposed development.
Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
State Affordable Senior HousingProject233 N. Second Avenue, near Italia StreetThe State proposes redevelopment of the existing surface parking lot/building with a six-story affordable senior housing development.
Property owner State of CaliforniaDeveloper Lang CompaniesStatus Temporary fencing and site preparation activity began in July 2026
Units 60 affordable units for qualifying low-income
seniors
Height Approximately 75 feet / 6 floorsParking 30 proposed spaces Why is the State developing this property?The property is owned by the State of California. In 2019, Executive Order N-06-19 directed state agencies to identify excess state-owned property that could be used for affordable housing. The State subsequently expanded this effort through its ExcessSites Program.
Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
The City is not the land-use decision-making authority for this project. Because the project is located on Stateowned property and is proceeding under State authority, Covina does not have discretionary land-use authority to approve or deny the development.
Covina proposed an alternative siteThe City Council and City staff engaged State representatives regarding a potential property exchange involving 176 E. BadilloStreet, the former Frontier site. The alternative property is approximately 800 feet from the Second Avenue property, roughlythree times larger, and located in an area the City believes is more consistent with its long-term planning vision.The City pursued discussions with State representatives and legislators and conducted due diligence related to acquiring thealternative property. The State ultimately declined the proposed exchange and elected to proceed at 233 N. Second Avenue.What authority does the City have?The City's involvement includes matters within its jurisdiction, such as work affecting City streets and the public right-of-way. The developer has obtained an encroachment permit from the City and paid applicable fees for work within the public right-of-way.
Community outreachAs of July 2026, the City is not aware of a public community outreach meeting conducted by the State or developer regarding theproposed development.
Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Saffron Covina19516 E. Cypress Street, west of Grand Avenue Important: Although the development is marketed as "SaffronCovina," the property is in unincorporated Los Angeles County,immediately adjacent to Covina. Land-use authority rests with theCounty of Los Angeles, not the City of Covina.
Developer Affirmed HousingJurisdiction Unincorporated Los Angeles CountyUnits 94 affordable unitsHeight 6-story developmentSchedule Developer project website indicates construction is anticipated to begin in December 2026
What authority does the City have?Because the property is outside Covina's incorporated boundaries, the City of Covina does not have authority to approve, denyor impose land-use conditions on the project. Questions regarding land-use approvals, construction, environmental review orother development requirements should be directed to the County of Los Angeles or the project developer.
Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
Community outreach
The City is aware of one virtual community workshop conducted by the developer on September 26, 2024.
Visit the developer's project website
Why doesn't the City Council vote on these projects?These projects involve three different legal and jurisdictional circumstances. In each case, the City's traditionaldiscretionary authority is limited or does not apply.
Methodist Church ProjectLocated in Covina, but proposedunder state housing laws -including SB 4 - that can requirestreamlined ministerial review.
State Senior HousingLocated in Covina, but on Stateowned land being developedunder State authority. Covina isnot the land-use approvalauthority.
Saffron CovinaNot located within Covina. Theproperty is in unincorporatedLos Angeles County and fallsunder County jurisdiction.
What is the City doing?
Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina
Even when state law limits the City's decision-making authority, Covina remains committed to representing the interests of its residents. The City will:
Provide residents with accurate and timely information about projects that may affect the community.Clearly identify which governmental agency has authority over each project.Review projects within the City's jurisdiction for compliance with applicable objective standards and building, fire,engineering and public-safety requirements.Communicate community concerns to State, County and other responsible agencies when the City does not havedecision-making authority.Advocate for meaningful community outreach by project developers and responsible agencies.Continue advocating for state housing policies that preserve appropriate opportunities for local input while complyingwith California law.
Learn More About California Housing LawsCalifornia housing laws have significantly changed the development approval process for cities throughout the state. Foradditional information about SB 4, Density Bonus Law and other state housing legislation affecting Covina, visit the City's StateHousing Laws webpage.
View State Housing Laws
Last updated: August 2026. Project descriptions are based on information available to the City as of the date above. Proposed project designs,unit counts, schedules and other details are subject to change as projects proceed through applicable review and development processes.
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Renderings shown are project renderings supplied in the City's August 2026 project information sheet and are for informational purposes. Page 274 of 278 ➢ These new projects are
permitted by California
State law or outside
the City’s boundaries.
➢ While the City is not
the decision-making
authority for these
projects, we are
committed to
providing accurate
information to our
community.
➢ We want to help
ensure your voice is
heard by the
appropriate
agencies/organizations
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Methodist Church Project
Covina Methodist Church
(626) 339-7386
State Surplus Site Project
Laing Companies
(424) 652-8343
Saffron Covina
www.saffroncovina.com
State Sur
plus Site
233N. SecondAvenue
Asproposed,theproject is as
follows: Unit coun
t:
60units
Target populationto serve:
100% affordableforseniors
Numberof parking spaces
proposed:
30Ho
wtalltheproject willbe:
75’ Exe
mptions:
State of CA Excess Sites
Program/ExecutiveOrder N-06-
19 Methodist Church
Property
437W. SanBernardinoRoad
As proposed,theproject isas
follows:
Unit count:
70 units
Target populationto serve:
100%affordable
Numberof parking spaces
proposed:
8stalls
Howtalltheproject willbe:
45’-6”
Exemptions:
Density Bonus/SB4
Saffron Covina
19516E. CypressStreet
As proposed,theproject isas
follows:
Unit count:
94units
Target populationto serve:
100%affordable
Numberof parking spaces
proposed:
20Ho
wtalltheproject willbe:
82’-6”
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ATTACHMENT C
August 18, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: State Housing Mandates and Their Impact on the Covina Community Dear Governor Newsom,
The City of Covina shares the State's commitment to addressing California's housing crisis, and we have worked in good faith to meet our Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations. But the cumulative effect of years of State housing legislation has steadily removed the discretion our City needs to responsibly manage growth and has left our community without a meaningful voice in projects that will permanently reshape their neighborhoods.
Over the past several years, the State has enacted a series of laws that streamline housing approvals, limit environmental review, and narrow the grounds on which a city may deny or condition a qualifying project. Taken individually, each law was framed as a targeted fix. Taken together, they have shifted approval authority away from local government and toward a ministerial, by-right process. When paired with the threat of the Builder's Remedy for jurisdictions still finalizing Housing Element compliance, cities like Covina are left to approve projects as a matter of law, regardless of the concerns our residents raise.
This is not a hypothetical concern for Covina; it is happening right now. Three separate affordable housing projects are actively moving forward in our community under this State framework: the State-owned property at 2nd Avenue and Italia Street, proposed as senior affordable housing; the Covina Methodist Church affordable housing site at San Bernardino Road and Hollenbeck Avenue; and the Saffron Covina affordable housing project on Cypress Street, just east of Grand Avenue in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Construction fencing has already been installed at the State-owned site, a visible sign to residents that a project is underway that they know little about.
A common thread among all three projects is that the developers have conducted little to no public outreach to inform neighbors and the broader community about what is being proposed. Under the ministerial approval pathways created by State law, the City has limited to no discretionary
C I T Y O F C O V I N A
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authority to require that outreach, and limited ability to condition approval on it. The result is that Covina residents are learning about significant changes to their neighborhoods only after the fact, through fencing at a job site rather than through a public process, and are, understandably, looking to their local government for answers we are increasingly unable to provide.
Governor, Covina is committed to doing its part to help solve California's housing shortage. What we are asking for is not a retreat from that goal, but a partnership that restores a role for cities and residents in shaping how that growth happens. We respectfully urge your administration to pause and reassess the cumulative effect of these ministerial approval laws, and to consider measures, such as baseline community outreach requirements for developers utilizing these State exemptions, that would allow housing production to continue while restoring public trust in the process.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and welcome the opportunity to discuss how the State and the City of Covina can work together to better serve our shared constituents.
Respectfully,
Hector Delgado
Mayor
City of Covina
CC: Honorable Susan Rubio, Senator, 22nd District
Honorable Blanca Rubio, Assemblymember, 48th District