D R A F T
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JUNE 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Samuel Martinez from Amazing Love Ministries
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Gutierrez
ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Gutierrez, Council Member; Tony Wu, Councilman; Rosario Diaz, Councilwoman; Ollie Cantos, Mayor Pro Tem; Letty Lopez-Viado, Mayor
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
With regard to Item No. 2, John Doe v. West Covina on a motion by Councilwoman Diaz and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Cantos voted 3-0 to defend Mayor Lopez-Viado and Milan Mrakich since they were named as defendants in the John Doe case.
Attachment No. 2
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate Recognizing the San Gabriel Valley Senior Softball Team and President Ed Rhoads Taste of West Covina Presentation Recognizing South Hills Academy Taste of West Covina Presentation Recognizing Anna's Pizza
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager's report on current City projects.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Three (3) minutes per speaker
John Shewmaker
Speaker A
Mario Moet
AnnaMarie Lopez
AnaMarie Ruiz
Steve Bennett
Sherrie Berillon
Fredrick Sykes
Mario Sobalvarro
Josh Murry
Frank Auckley
Patricia Mendoza
Jesus Gomez
Keila Hernandez
John Rodriguez
Ralph J Beltran
Hollywood
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos Approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1, 2 and 5-9. (Councilmember Gutierrez voted no on Item No. 1 and 5. Item No.3, and 4 were pulled by Councilmember Gutierrez.)
Motion by Councilman Wu and Second by Councilwoman Diaz, 4-1 (No: Gutierrez) to: Approve Consent Calendar Item No. 3. (Item No.3 was pulled by Councilmember Gutierrez) Motion by Councilman Wu and Second by Councilwoman Diaz, 4-1 (No: Gutierrez) to: Approve Consent Calendar Item No. 4. (Item No.4 was pulled by Councilwoman Diaz)
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 2, 2026, CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE JUNE 2, 2026, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES.
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: 4 NOES: Council Member Brian Gutierrez ABSENT: None. Motion:
Carried
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - Procedural Waiver.
2) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2540 APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 26-01, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR SUPPORTIVE AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, UPDATE THE LAND USE
TABLE REGARDING HOTEL AND MOTEL CONVERSIONS, AND ESTABLISH
CRITERIA FOR THE AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL OF INACTIVE OR
INCOMPLETE PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3) CONSIDERATION OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR TRANSTECH ENGINEERS Motion by Councilman Tony Wu, seconded by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz AYES: 4 NOES: Council Member Brian Gutierrez ABSENT: None. Motion:
Carried
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
4) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES Motion by Councilman Tony Wu, seconded by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz AYES: 4 NOES: Council Member Brian Gutierrez ABSENT: None. Motion:
Carried
5) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSITION A EXCHANGE WITH FOOTHILL TRANSIT Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: 4 NOES: Council Member Brian Gutierrez ABSENT: None. Motion:
Carried
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried 6) AUDIT COMMITTEE UPDATE
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried
FIRE DEPARTMENT
7) CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ON DUTY HEALTH FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried
PUBLIC WORKS
8) CONSIDERATION OF NEED TO CONTINUE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT FIRE STATION 3
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried 9) CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FLEET SERVICES OPERATIONS – FLEET VEHICLE REPAIRS AND FUEL EXPENDITURES Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10) CONSIDERATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL 10) CONSIDERATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, PRECISE PLAN, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 232-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT 1501 W. DEL NORTE STREET Public Comments in Favor
James Olvera
Marrio Sobalvarro
Sherrie Berillon
Jerri Potras
Public Comments Neither in Favor nor Opposed
Laura Vieyra
Steve Bennett
Andrea Hernandez
Adriana Padilla
Pete Limon
Ricardo Quintero
Javier Vega
J.D.
Public Comments in Opposition
Elvia Lima Ortiz
Glenn Kennedy
Justin
ACTION: Motion by Councilwoman Diaz and a second by Councilman Wu, 3-2 (No: Gutierrez, Cantos) to adopt Resolution No. 2026-39.
ACTION: Motion by Councilwoman Diaz and a Second by Councilman Wu, 3-2 (No: Gutierrez, Cantos) to adopt Resolution No. 2026-40.
ACTION: Motion by Councilwoman Diaz and a Second by Councilman Wu, 4-1 (No: Gutierrez) to approve Ordinance No 2541.
ACTION: Motion by Councilwoman Diaz and a Second by Councilman Wu, 4-1 (No: Gutierrez) to approve Resolution to 2026-41 with following corrections:
$25,000 for first time home buyers;
$250,000 cap for grading irrigation and sod for the baseball field; Fix typo on Condition of Approval Letter W, moving it from 23 to 19; Removes Conditions of Approval 3–6 except for number 5, only being the sidewalk at their property
11) REPORT ON JOB VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2561
Public Comments in Favor
None
Public Comments Neither in Favor nor Opposed
None
Public Comments in Opposition:
None
This item is a receive and file item; no motion or vote is needed.
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
12) CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Motion by Councilman Tony Wu, seconded by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried 13) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WEST COVINA
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION BUDGET
Motion by Councilman Tony Wu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: 4 NOES: Council Member Brian Gutierrez ABSENT: None. Motion:
Carried
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
14) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Motion by Councilman Tony Wu, seconded by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried 15) REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S ALLOWANCE AND COUNCIL EXPENSE AND
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
This item is a receive and file item; no motion or vote is needed.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
AB 1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
None
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION Mayor Lopez-Viado requested a presentation on Precision Concrete Cutting. There was no objection.
Councilwoman Diaz requested a cap of $10,000 on Council allowance, with any remaining funds being returned to the general fund. There was no objection.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Gutierrez read into the record history on Former Councilmember Lloyd Johnson. There was no objection in adding the statement to the record.
Council members expressed their thoughts on Former Councilmember Lloyd Johnson
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:40 a.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular Closed City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
Submitted By:
____________________________ ____________________________ Lisa Sherrick Letty Lopez-Viado Assistant City Clerk Mayor