D R A F T
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JULY 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Mason Okubo from Immanuel First Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilwoman Diaz
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
None
PRESENTATIONS
Attachment No. 5
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Celebrating Parks Make Life Better
Taste of West Covina Presentation Mizuri Tea
Taste of West Covina Presentation Wallace Chicken
Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager's report on current City projects.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Three (3) minutes per speaker
John Rodriguez
Carlos
Steve Bennett
John Shewmaker
Armando Sanchez
Hector Galan
David Holguin
Mario Sobalvarro
Dana Sykes
AnnaMaria Lope
John Murry
Henrick Macalintal
Lee
Leslie
JD
Justin Harvey
Rene P
Andrew Gibbs
Miss Nikki
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu Approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 - 7 (Councilmember Gutierrez voted no on Item No. 1) AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - Procedural Waiver. Waive full reading of each ordinance on the agenda and authorize the approval of each ordinance by title only. 1) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2541 APPROVING ZONE 1) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2541 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 25-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 33 (DEL NORTE SPECIFIC PLAN) AND OPEN SPACE (O-S) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 W. DEL NORTE STREET
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: 4 NOES: Council Member Brian Gutierrez ABSENT: None. Motion:
Carried
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO FY 2025-2026 AND FY 2026-2027 BUDGETS Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried 3) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT
FOR THE WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4) CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS 4, 6, AND 7 - ORDERING AND APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS IN THE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried 5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO COLLECT
CITYWIDE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ON COUNTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
6) CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF THE CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - ORDERING AND APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS IN THE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried
PUBLIC WORKS
7) CONSIDERATION OF NEED TO CONTINUE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT FIRE STATION 3
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Motion: Carried
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8) STATUS OF THE UPDATE TO STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION This item is a receive and file, no motion or vote was recorded.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
None
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION (Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f - Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily available must be placed on the City Council/Successor Agency agenda as items of business and must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Successor Agency Board.) Mayor Lopez-Viado- requested that the representative from the Library speak first during Oral Communication- No Objection
Mayor Pro Tem Cantos — Requested an agendaize an official policy that moving forward with decisions relating to street sweeping implementation that we set the policy of not removing the permit arrangements that have already been petitioned by different residents throughout different parts of the City. Second my Gutierrez - no objection Revert to the street sweeping schedule that was in existing prior to 2025. Second by Councilmember Gutierrez
Mayor Pro Tem Cantos requested that the street sweeping contract be reverted back to 2025. Second by Councilmember Gutierrez - 2-3 Motion failed.
Councilwoman Diaz requested an amendment to the Nationwide contract with different time zones/street sweeping schedules (day and times), to clarify what other cities are doing, and taking into account where there is already permit parking. Second by Councilman Wu — there was no objection.
Councilman Gutierrez - Requested to suspend parking enforcement at this time and increase outreach - There was no second.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Cantos — Congratulated DMV West Covina for donation registrations.
Councilwoman Diaz — Thanked staff for a fabulous 4th of July celebration.
Councilwoman Diaz - Mentioned that she is a member at Sunday Car wash and on Sunday they have a food truck.
Councilman Wu Thanked staff and the residents for a great event on the 4th of July and gave condolences to the community member that was injured by a stray bullet.
Councilmember Gutierrez - thanked staff for going above and beyond for the celebration of the 4th of July.
Mayor Pro Tem Cantos - Asked the Fire team to improve the dissemination of announcements when there is a fire in the area.
Mayor Lopez-Viado - Stated that staff made the Council proud; the event was smooth, and she was able to engage with residents.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the Regular Closed Meeting was made by Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Regular Closed City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers 1st Floor, 1444 West Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, California.
Submitted By:
____________________________ ____________________________ Lisa Sherrick Letty Lopez-Viado
Assistant City Clerk Mayor