Regular City Council Joint Meeting - October 20, 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 Case Name: Victor Miranda Guzman and Maria Miranda v. City of Covina, et al.
LASC Case No.: 25PSCV01578
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 Aleman.
INVOCATION
Given by Covina Police Chaplain Steve Martinez.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
A. Code Enforcement Officer Week
B. Domestic Violence Awareness Month
C. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
D. Red Ribbon Week
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 21 Minutes CC Draft.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the April 21, 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 Sept 1, 2026 - Sept 30, 2026.pdf
2. Check Register Sept 1, 2026 - Sept 30, 2026.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $9,621,282.89.
CC 3. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended August 31, 2026
1. City of Covina Investment Report for the Month Ended August 31, 2026.pdf
2. City of Covina Investment Report for the Month Ended August 31, 2026(1).pdf Staff Recommendation:
Receive and File.
CC 4. Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers to Develop the Covina Citywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (“CSAP”)
1. 2026 0915 - PSA with Fehr and Peers for the Covina SAP (SS4A) .pdf
2. Attachment A - PSA Fehr Peers.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers for an amount not-to-exceed $390,000 to develop the Covina Citywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
CC 5. Master Licensing Agreement – Symbium Corp.
1. 2026 1020 Master Licensing Agreement Symbium Corp.pdf
2. Attachment A - Symbium MLA Covina 9.16.2026.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the master licensing agreement with Symbium Corp. to provide Building & Safety online permitting services software.
CC 6. Adoption of Ordinance 26-05
1. Ord 26-05 Second Reading.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 26-05.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt
Ordinance 26-05
, entitled “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”)”.
CC 7. Adoption of Ordinance 26-06
1. Ord 26-06 Second Reading.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 26-06.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt
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”.
CC 8. Adoption of Ordinance 26-07
1. Ord 26-07 Second Reading.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance 26-07.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt
Ordinance 26-07
, entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covina, California, Approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-4 Amending the Covina Municipal Code Provisions Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (Including Chapter 17.69 of Title 17 (Zoning)) to Align the Code with Standards Set Forth Under California State Laws (Government Code Sections 66310-66342) Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units; and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)”.
CC 9. Second Amendment to Tyler Technologies Professional Service Agreement – Residential Access
1. 2026 1020 Second Amendment to Tyler Technologies Professional Service Agreement Residential Access.pdf
2. Attachment A - Covina CA Amendment 092826.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve second amendment to Professional Services Agreement (“PSA”) with Tyler Technologies for the implementation of the Residential Access portal, Tyler One, and Enterprise ERP Payments.
CC 10. Consideration to Utilize Grant Funding to Implement a Drone as First Responder Program
1. DFR Purchase.pdf
2. Attachment A - AXON DFR quote.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign agreements to purchase and implement the Drone First Response System with Axon Enterprise; and Suspend competitive bid requirements in the best interest of the City to implement the recommended program, pursuant to Covina Municipal Code Section 2.20.175.
CC 11. Carryover of Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Fiscal Year 2026-27 & Amending the FY 25-26 Parks Capital Improvement Budget
1. Carryover of Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to Fiscal Year 2026-2027.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-119.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2026-120.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-119
approving the Carryover of Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Fiscal Year 2026-27; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-120
Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Parks Capital Improvement Budget.
CC 12. City-wide Speed Hump Installation Project (Elspeth Way, Armel Drive, Calvados Avenue and Fenimore Avenue)
1. Speed Hump Installation Project - City-Wide.pdf
2. Attachment A - Bid Proposal - GM Sager Construction Co Inc.pdf
3. Attachment B - MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - Speed Hump Installation Project.pdf
4. Attachment C - Speed Hump Installation Request Checklists.pdf Staff Recommendation:
Approve Recommendation from the Transportation and Mobility Advisory Commission for the installation of speed humps on Elspeth Way from Badillo Street to San Bernardino Road, Armel Drive from Badillo Street to Puente Avenue, Calvados Avenue from Cypress Street to Edna Place, and Fenimore Avenue from Cypress Street to Edna Place; and Award a Minor Construction and Maintenance Agreement to G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in an amount not-to-exceed $65,730 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
CC 13. Glendora Avenue Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2708 – Award of Contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the Amount of $710,040
1. Glendora Avenue Resurfacing Project - Project No. P2708 - Award of Contract.pdf
2. Attachment A - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - Gentry Bros, Inc.pdf
3. Attachment B - PSA - CM and Inspection Svcs CEJ Engineers.pdf
4. Attachment C - PSA - Design CEJ Engineers.pdf
5. Attachment D - Resolution CC 2026-108.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve plans and specifications for the Glendora Avenue Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2708; Award a contract for the Glendora Avenue Resurfacing Project – Project No. P2708 to Gentry Brothers, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $710,040 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; Authorize a contingency amount of $71,004 (approximately 10% of construction costs) for any unforeseen construction expenses; Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to CEJ Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Services, Construction Management & Inspection Services for an amount not-to-exceed $155,500 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-108
appropriating an additional $100,000 from available Proposition C Fund – Fund Balance for use towards the project.
CC 14. Barranca Avenue Striping Modifications
1. Barranca Avenue Striping Modifications.pdf
2. Attachment A - Barranca Striping Exhibit.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the proposed striping modifications to Barranca Avenue between Edna Place and Cypress Street.
CC 15. Covina Public Works Yard Roof Replacement Project – Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion
1. Notice of Completion City Yard Roof Replacement.pdf
2. ATTACHMENT A - Titans Roofing NOC.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Accept the work performed by Titans Roofing Corporation; and Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the FY27 Covina Public Works Yard Roof Replacement Project.
CC 16. COPS Technology and Equipment Grant
1. COPS Technology and Equipment Program.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CC 2026-118.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
Resolution CC 2026-118
accepting the 2026 COPS Technology and Equipment Grant award in the amount of $1,031,000 and amend the FY 2026-27 Police Revenue and Expenditure budget for the same amount; and Authorized City Manager or his designee to sign all documents necessary to be in compliant with grant award.
CC 17. Purchase Agreement/Purchase Order Authorization for One (1) New 2026 Toyota Camry LE, One (1) New 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5, and One (1) New 2026 Toyota RAV4 LE, for the Covina Police Department Fleet
1. Vehicle Procurement for Covina Police Department.pdf
2. Attachment A - Toyota West Covina Camry.pdf
3. Attachment B - Toyota West Covina Tacoma.pdf
4. Attachment C - Toyota Glendora RAV4.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement/Purchase Order with Toyota of West Covina for the purchase of one (1) new 2026 Toyota Camry LE, and one (1) new 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and Toyota of Claremont for one (1) new 2026 Toyota RAV4 LE for a total, combined not to exceed value of $113,518.79.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing Annexation of Territory to City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 41), and to Call and Hold a Special Election (136 West Center Street, Covina)
1. Public Hearing - CFD Annex No 41 - 136 W Center St.pdf
2. Attachment A - CFD Annexation No 41 Map.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2026-109.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-110.pdf
5. Attachment D - Resolution CC 2026-111.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
City Council to open the public hearing and consider public testimony and close the public hearing; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-109
, authorizing the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Annexation No. 41) and authorizing the levy of a special tax and submitting the levy of tax to the qualified electors; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-110
, calling a special election and submitting to the voters of Annexation No. 41 of City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), propositions regarding the annual levy of special taxes within Annexation No. 41 to finance public services, and the establishment of an appropriations limit; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-111
making certain findings, certifying the results of an election and adding property to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 41.
PH 2. Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing Annexation of Territory to City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 42), and to Call and Hold a Special Election (627 S. Fenimore Avenue, Covina)
1. Public Hearing - CFD Annex No 42 - 627 S Fenimore Ave.pdf
2. Attachment A - CFD Annexation No 42 Map.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2026-112.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-113.pdf
5. Attachment D - Resolution CC 2026-114.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
City Council to open the public hearing and consider public testimony and close the public hearing; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-112
, authorizing the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Annexation No. 42) and authorizing the levy of a special tax and submitting the levy of tax to the qualified electors; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-113
, calling a special election and submitting to the voters of Annexation No. 42 of City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), propositions regarding the annual levy of special taxes within Annexation No. 42 to finance public services, and the establishment of an appropriations limit; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-114
making certain findings, certifying the results of an election and adding property to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 42.
PH 3. Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing Annexation of Territory to City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 43), and to Call and Hold a Special Election (244 East College Street, Covina)
1. Public Hearing - CFD Annex No 43 - 244 E College St.pdf
2. Attachment A - CFD Annexation No 43 Map.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution CC 2026-115.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution CC 2026-116.pdf
5. Attachment D - Resolution CC 2026-117.pdf
Staff Recommendation:
City Council to open the public hearing and consider public testimony and close the public hearing; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-115
, authorizing the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Annexation No. 43) and authorizing the levy of a special tax and submitting the levy of tax to the qualified electors; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-116
, calling a special election and submitting to the voters of Annexation No. 43 of City of Covina Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), propositions regarding the annual levy of special taxes within Annexation No. 43 to finance public services, and the establishment of an appropriations limit; and Adopt
Resolution CC 2026-117
making certain findings, certifying the results of an election and adding property to Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 43.
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, November 3, 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.