D R A F T
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JULY 21, 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 Councilman Wu
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Brian Gutierrez; Councilman Tony Wu; Councilwoman Rosario Diaz; Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos; Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was canceled
PRESENTATIONS
Attachment No. 1
PRESENTATIONS
Taste of West Covina Presentation Recognizing One Veg World Taste of West Covina Presentation Recognizing Sylvan Learning
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager's report on current City projects.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Three (3) minutes per speaker
Josh Murry
Fredrick Sykes
Ray Vincent Vargas Jr.
Leslie Garcia
Steve Bennett
Chris Miller
John Shewmaker
Andrew Gibbs
Ronnie
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Community Development Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: 4 NOES: None. OTHER: Council Member Brian Gutierrez (ABSTAIN) Motion: Carried 1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR THE JUNE 16 AND JULY 7, 2026, CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND THE JUNE 16, AND JULY 7 2026 , CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES.
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: 4 NOES: None. OTHER: Council Member Brian Gutierrez (ABSTAIN) Motion: Carried
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2) CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENT RATE FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
3) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: 4 NOES: Council Member Brian Gutierrez OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
FIRE DEPARTMENT
4) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENTS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FLEET
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT
5) CONSIDERATION OF POSITION ACTIONS IN CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, AND POLICE DEPARTMENT – NEW CLASSIFICATIONS,
JOB DESCRIPTION UPDATES, AND RECLASSIFICATIONS
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
PUBLIC WORKS
6) 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. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried 7) APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR FORD FLEET CARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8) PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENT FOR THE
WEST COVINA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried Motion by Councilman Tony Wu, seconded by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz Public Comments in Favor None
Public Comments Neither in Favor nor Opposed
None
Public Comments in Opposition
None
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried 9) PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENTS FOR WEST COVINA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS 4, 6 AND 7
Motion by Councilman Tony Wu, seconded by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz Public Comments in Favor None
Public Comments Neither in Favor nor Opposed
None
Public Comments in Opposition
None
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried 10) PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE WEST COVINA CITYWIDE SEWER SERVICE
CHARGE COLLECTION METHOD AND ASSOCIATED REPORT
Motion by Council Member Brian Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos Public Comments in Favor
None
Public Comments Neither in Favor nor Opposed
None
Public Comments in Opposition
None
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried 11) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER WEST COVINA AUTO PLAZA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENT
Motion by Councilwoman Rosario Diaz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos Public Comments in Favor
None
Public Comments Neither in Favor nor Opposed
None
Public Comments in Opposition
None
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
12) PRESENTATION ON WEBSITE UPDATE EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS This is a receive and file item; no motion or vote is necessary.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
AB 1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)
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.) 13) PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED PARKS AND RECREATION MASTERPLAN Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu to hold a community meeting before the August 18th City Council meeting and bring the draft plan back to the August 18th City Council Meeting
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Wu reminded the community about the Summer Concert Series.
Mayor Pro Tem Cantos thanked the children and families for their participation in getting him wet at Palmview Park, and also congratulated the Kiwanis Club of West Covina and other nonprofits for donating school supplies for unhoused and foster children.
Councilmember Gutierrez thanked staff for the water event that was held at Del Norte Park and encouraged children that if wanted, they could have a profession in public safety.
Mayor Lopez-Viado reminded the public that the first meeting in August is canceled, and invited the community to attend National Night Out and Touch a Truck event.
AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Submitted By:
____________________________ ____________________________ Lisa Sherrick Letty Lopez-Viado Assistant City Clerk Mayor