Regular City Council Joint Meeting - August 18, 2026
JOINT MEETING—CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Council/Agency/Authority Members: Drew Aleman, Walter Allen, III, Victor Linares, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Patricia Cortez, and Mayor/Chair Hector Delgado
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION
The public is invited to comment on Closed Session items only at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority will adjourn to closed session for the following:
A. Government Code § 54956.8 - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 523 N. Cabernet Dr., Covina, CA Agency Negotiator: Chris Marcarello, Executive Director Brian Lee, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Negotiating Parties: Frances Shewmaker, Administrator of the Estate of Douglas Takashi Shimoji Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B. Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Update to litigation proceedings in which the City is a party (City of Whittier, et al. vs Superior Court of the State of California, et al.)
RECESS
JOINT MEETING—OPEN SESSION 7:30 PM
RECONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER
Council/Agency/Authority Members: Drew Aleman, Walter Allen, III, Victor Linares, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Patricia Cortez, and Mayor/Chair Hector Delgado
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Cortez.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Mike Lee.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
A. Traffic Presentation
B. Presentation of K9 Handler Ryan Blasz and New K9 Scout
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council/Agency/Authority on any item listed on the agenda ( e.g. Consent Calendar, Continued Business, and New Business items ) or not listed on the agenda, except for Public Hearing items. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to address the Council/Agency/Authority regarding Public Hearing items at the time the public hearing is held.
Each speaker is limited to a total of three (3) minutes, subject to the Mayor/Chairperson's discretion to amend time limits based on the anticipated length of the meeting.
COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Council/Agency/Authority Members wishing to make any announcements of public interest or to request that specific items be added to future Council/Agency/Authority agendas may do so at this time.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine, and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council/Agency/Authority votes on them, unless a member of the Council/Agency/Authority requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
CC 1. Minutes
1. 2025 04 07 Minutes CC Draft.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Housing Authority.
CC 2. Payment of Demands
1. Payment of Demands July 3, 2026 - July 31, 2026.pdf
2. Check Register July 3, 2026 - July 31, 2026.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $10,738,041.44.
CC 3. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended July 31, 2026
1. City of Covina Investment Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2026.pdf
2. City of Covina Investment Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2026(1).pdf Staff Recommendation:
Receive and File.
CC 4. Professional Services Agreement for Dudek - CEQA Services
1. 2026 0818 Dudek First Amendment Agenda Report.pdf
2. Attachment A - Dudek PSA Amendment.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
To approve the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek to allow for continued contractual support for CEQA consulting services for a compensation amount not to exceed $500,000 and to update the fee schedule/ standard schedule of charges.
CC 5. Authorization to Examine Sales Tax/Transactions and Use Tax Records
1. Examination of Sales Tax and Transactions and Use Tax Records.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-87.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolutions CC 2026-87
Authorizing Examination of Sales Tax/Transactions and Use Tax Records.
CC 6. Award of Contract to Stone Roofing Company, Inc. for City Hall – Administration Office Roof Repair Project in the Amount of $66,480
1. City Hall Roof Replacement - Administration Office.pdf
2. Attachment A - Stone Roofing Company Proposal.pdf
3. Attachment B - Minor Construction and Maintenance Agreement.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Approve award of contract to Stone Roofing Company, Inc. for the City Hall Roof Repair Project in the amount of $66,480 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; and Authorize a contingency amount of $6,000 (approximately 10% of construction costs) for any unforeseen circumstances.
CC 7. Award of Contract to Titans Roofing Corporation for Roof Replacements at Public Works Yard
1. City Yard Roof Replacement.pdf
2. ATTACHMENT A- Titans Roofing Corp. Proposal.pdf
3. ATTACHMENT B- Titans Roofing Corp Agreement.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Award a contract for the Public Works Yard Roof Replacements Project to Titan Roofing Corporation in the amount of $71,969 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; and Authorize a contingency amount of $7,000 (approximately 10% of construction costs) for any unforeseen circumstances.
CC 8. Approval of the Purchase of Four (4) Pedestrian Shade Structures for the Covina Recreation Village Park Project
1. 2026 0818 - Authorization to Purchase Shade Structures for Covina Recreation Village Project.pdf
2. Attachment A - Butterfly shade structures.pdf
3. Attachment B - Butterfly Specs.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the purchase order for four (4) monarch butterfly shade structures for the Covina Recreation Village Property.
CC 9. Resolution Recommending Opportunity Zone 2.0 Federal Designation to Census Tract 4037.22
1. Resolution Nominating Census Tract 4037.22 for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Nomination .pdf
2. Attachment A - Census Tract Map.pdf
3. Attachment B - Opportunity Zones Guide.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-89.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-89
recommending that the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) recommend Census Tract 4037.22 for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designation.
CC 10. Creation of a Public Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee
1. Creation of Public Outreach Ad Hoc Committee.pdf
Staff 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.
CC 11. Declaring 602-626 South Citrus Avenue and 128 East Rowland Street as Surplus Land Not Necessary for the City’s Use
1. KIA property - Surplus Land Act.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-90.pdf
Staff 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.
CC 12. Approve Agreement with Greetings Tour, Inc., to Design and Install a Historical Walkway Mural at the Covina Recreation Village Property
1. 2026 0818 - Award Agreement for Historical Walkway Mural Project (NEA Grant).pdf
2. Attachment A - Agreement with Greetings Tour.pdf
Staff 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.
CC 13. City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703 – Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
1. City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project - Project No. P2703 - NOC.pdf
2. Attachment A - Notice of Completion.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Accept the work performed by G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc.; and Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the City-Wide Alleyway Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2703.
CC 14. Resolution Accepting Grant Funding from the Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2026-27
1. JAG 2025 Grant Acceptance.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-91.pdf
3. Attachment B - JAG 25 award letter.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
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 Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the grant documents on behalf of the City of Covina.
CC 15. FY 26-27 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds to the City of Covina in Accordance with the Escheat of Unclaimed Property Policy
1. FY 26-27 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds to the City of Covina in Accordance with the Escheat of Unclaimed Property Policy.pdf
2. Attachment A - Unclaimed Property 2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - Unclaimed Property 2026.pdf
4. Attachment C - Instructions for Claiming Unclaimed Property.pdf
5. Attachment D - Unclaimed Property Claim Form.pdf
Staff 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.
CC 16. Purchase Order Authorization for Door Access Control with Enterprise Security, Inc. for City Owned Facilities
1. PO Authorization - Door Access Control - CRV.pdf
2. Attachment A - West Gym Building Proposal.pdf
3. Attachment B - Library Building Proposal.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-92.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to Enterprise Security, Inc. in the amount totaling $100,290.55; and Approve
Resolution CC 2026-92
appropriating $100,290.55 in Building Maintenance Fund – Fund Balance for use towards Door Access Control.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Covina Town Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 6
1. CTCSP.pdf
2. Attachment A - 26 0728 PC Staff Report and PC Resolution 2026-018.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2026-88.pdf
4. Attachment C - Exhibit A.pdf
Staff 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).
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Updates on State Housing Legislation and Local Affordable Housing Projects Authorized by State Law
1. Updates on State Housing Legislation.pdf
2. Attachment A - Proposed Housing Projects in and Around Covina.pdf
3. Attachment B - State Projects_infosheet (8-12-26).pdf
4. Attachment C - Mayor Letter to Governor_073026.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council:
Receive and file this report; and
Provide direction related to outreach measures to inform the community about pending local housing projects authorized by State law.
ADJOURNMENT
The Covina City Council/Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency/Covina Public Financing Authority/Covina Housing Authority will adjourn to its next regular meeting of the Council/Agency/Authority scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for closed session and at 7:30 p.m. for open session inside the Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 125 East College Street, Covina, California, 91723.