Regular City Council Joint Meeting - September 15, 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 §54956.9(d)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Covina Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC v. City of Covina, et. al.
B. Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION WCAB: ADJ16312220
Zavala, Antonio vs. City of Covina
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 Councilmember Linares.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Steve Martinez.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
A. DAR Constitution Week
B. National Night Out Presentation
C. Pink Patch Project Kick-Off
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. Payment of Demands
1. Payment of Demands August 14, 2026 - August 31, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Check Register Aug 14, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $3,204,576.01.
CC 2. Confirm and Approve City Council’s Revisions to Various Boards and Commissions Appointments
1. 9.15.26 BC Appointments.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the City Council’s appointments to various boards and commissions.
CC 3. Approval of Part-Time Salary Range Adjustments Subject to Minimum Wage
1. Part-Time Minimum Wage Increase.pdf
2. Attachment A - Part-Time Salary Schedule Effective 01 01 2027.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Approve salary range adjustments for classifications affected by the State mandated minimum wage increases effective January 1, 2027, as per Labor Code Section 1182.12(c)(3)(A).
CC 4. Resolution CC 2026-102 Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Caltrans Required Documents for Federal and State Funding Programs
1. 2026 0915 - Resolution to Approve Blanket Caltrans Authorization for Federal and State Funded Projects.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-102.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-102
; Authorizing the Public Works Director or their designee to execute necessary Caltrans documentation to authorize projects.
CC 5. Updates to the Finance Advisory Commission Bylaws
1. FAC Bylaws Update.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-107.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council approve
Resolution CC 2026-107
updating the bylaws of the Finance Advisory Commission.
CC 6. Confirmation of Mayor’s Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies
1. 9.1.26 Mayors Appointments.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2026 Appointments to Intergov Agencies.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Mayor’s appointments of delegates and alternates to Intergovernmental Agencies.
CC 7. Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers for as Needed Transportation Related Consulting Services
1. 2026 0915 - PSA with Fehr and Peers for On-Call Support .pdf
2. Attachment A - PSA Fehr Peers.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers for an amount not to exceed $75,000 for as-needed consulting services.
CC 8. Request to Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of October 6, 2026
1. 10.6.26 CC Cancellation.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council consider cancelling the regular scheduled City Council Meeting of October 6, 2026.
CC 9. Covina Public Library HVAC Repairs Project – Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
1. Notice of Completion - Library HVAC Repairs.pdf
2. Attachment A - Notice of Completion.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Accept the work performed by Air-Bree Heating & A/C, Inc.; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Covina Public Library HVAC Repair Project.
CC 10. Purchase Order Authorization – Purchase of New Trash Receptacles for City Parks – FY 2026-27
1. PO Authorization - Purchase of Trash Receptacles for City Parks - FY 26-27.pdf
2. Attachment A - The Park Catalog Quote.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $34,989.83 with Highland Products Group LLC dba The Park Catalog for the purchase of Trash Receptacles for City Parks.
CC 11. Rancho La Merced Reservoir Pump Replacement Project – Award of Minor Maintenance Agreement to DXP Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $43,160.99
1. Rancho La Merced Pump Replacement Project - DXP Enterprises.pdf
2. Attachment A - DXP Enterprises Inc Proposal.pdf
3. Attachment B - Minor Maintenance Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-104.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve award of Minor Construction & Maintenance Agreement to DXP Enterprise, Inc. for the Rancho La Merced Pump Reconstruction Project in the amount of $43,160.99 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; Approve
Resolution CC 2026-104
, appropriating funds for the project; and
Authorize a contingency project of $5,000 to cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses.
CC 12. Extension to Maintenance Agreement between the City of Covina and Aclara Technologies LLC for Automated Water Reading Software
1. Extension to Aclara Software Maintenance Agreement FY2027.pdf
2. Attahment A - Aclara 2026-2031 Renewal.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Extension to the Maintenance Agreement between the City of Covina and Aclara Technologies LLC for five, one-year terms in the amount of $35,053 for 2026-2027, increasing 5% per annum.
CC 13. Trash Enclosure Project – Sunkist Park – Project No. P2707 – Award of Contract to Siterep Construction Services, Inc. in the Amount of $94,300
1. Trash Enclosure Project - Sunkist Park - Project No. P2707 - Award.pdf
2. Attachment A - BID PROPOSAL - SITEREP CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.pdf
3. Attachment B - MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - Trash Enclosure Project Sunkist Park.pdf
4. Attachment C - PSA CEJ Engineers.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve plans and specifications for the Trash Enclosure Project – Sunkist Park – Project No. P2707; Award a contract for the Trash Enclosure Project – Sunkist Park – Project No. P2707 to Siterep Construction Services, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $94,300 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; Authorize a project contingency amount of $9,430 to cover the cost of unforeseen construction expenses; and Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to CEJ Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management & Inspection Services for an amount not-to-exceed $47,700 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
CC 14. Procurement of Information Technology Equipment and Services: Email Security and Archiving, Police Mobile Data Computers, and Computer Hardware Refresh Program
1. Procurement of IT Equipment.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to:
Execute a one-year subscription order for Mimecast email security and archiving services with SHI International Corp., utilizing OMNIA Partners cooperative contract 2024056-02, in an amount not to exceed $31,707; Purchase seven Getac A140 rugged mobile data computers with vehicle docking equipment from BIT Direct Inc., utilizing OMNIA Partners cooperative contract R250307, in an amount not to exceed $45,885; and Purchase Dell laptop and desktop computers from Dell utilizing NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contract C000001115143 (California Customer Agreement 23026), in an amount not to exceed $94,933, as part of the City's annual computer hardware refresh program; for a combined total not to exceed $172,525.
CC 15. Written Report for Urgency Ordinance 25-16 Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 (d)
1. Adoption of Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Short-Term Rental and Home Experience Sharing.pdf
2. Attachment A - 10-day Written Report for Urgency Ordinance 25-16.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions that led to the adoption of the urgency ordinance.
CC 16. Authorization to Issue Purchase Orders for Technology Equipment and Public Amenities at the Covina Recreation Village Public Library Facility
1. PO for Technology Equipment and Public Ameneties at the CRV.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-105.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council approve
Resolution CC 2026-105
, appropriating $230,534 and authorizing the issuance of purchase orders for technology equipment and public amenities at the Covina Recreation Village Public Library Facility.
CC 17. Covina Valley Water Company – Board of Directors Nominee Selection Process
1. CVWC - Board of Directors Nominees.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Nominate the current Covina Valley Water Company Board of Directors to Represent the City of Covina; and Designate the City Manager or his appointee to represent the City at the Annual Shareholder’s meeting.
CC 18. 2026 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Update
1. 2026 COI Update.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2026 Local Biennial Notice Final.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2026 Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-106.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-106
.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Ordinance 26-05 Approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-3, Ordinance 26-06 Approving Zone Change (ZCH) 26-1, and Resolution CC 2026-103 Approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-1
1. Consideration of Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-3, Zone Change (ZCH) 26-1, and General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-1.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 26-05.pdf
3. Attachment B - Ordinance 26-06.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-103.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance 26-05
entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of Covina, California, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code by Replacing it in its Entirety and Adopting the Zoning Code Update as a New Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)”; Waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance 26-06
entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Approving Zone Change (ZCH) 26-1, Amending the City’s Official Zoning Map by Consolidating Existing Commercial and Industrial Zones with Three New Commercial Zones and One New Industrial Zone, Eliminating Two Agricultural Zones and One Recreation Residential Zone, Renaming Existing Public Parks and Los Angeles County Park to a New Park Zone, and Changing One Parcel from the A-1 Agriculture Zone to the R-1-20,000 Single-Family Estate Residential Zone, with the List of Assessors Parcel Numbers Attached Hereto as Exhibit A, and Making a Determination of CEQA Exemption”; Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-103
approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-1, amending the General Plan Land Use Map, changing the land use designation of Cougar Park from “General Commercial” to “Park”; and Approve CEQA Exemption.
PH 2. Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-4 for Accessory Dwelling Units
1. Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-4 for Accessory Dwelling Units.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 26-07.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Waive full reading, read title only, and introduce first reading Ordinance 26-07
entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-4 amending Chapter 17.69 ("Accessory Dwelling Units") of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Covina Municipal Code to align the code with standards set forth under California State Laws (Government Code Sections 66310 - 66342) relating to Accessory Dwelling units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs); and Making a Determination of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PH 3. Adoption of Urgency Ordinance 26-08
1. 2nd Urgency Ordinance Request to Extend Short-Term Rental and Home Experience Sharing Moratorium.pdf
2. Attachment A - 11-18-25 and 10-21-25 CC Reports.pdf
3. Attachment B - Ordinance 26-08.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Request the City Council
Issue a report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d); and Adopt
Ordinance 26-08
, entitled “An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Extending the Term of Ordinance 25-16 Enacted Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 Establishing a Moratorium on the Use of Residential Property for Short Term Rental and Home Experience Sharing, Declaring the Urgency Thereof, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act”, extending a moratorium on “Short-Term Rentals” and “Home Experience Sharing” Uses within the City, for a period of one (1) year, expiring October 20, 2027.
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, October 20, 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.