D R A F T
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OCTOBER 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
MINUTES
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Matt Chavez from One and All 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
City Attorney Thomas Duarte reported that no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session Meeting.
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
PRESENTATIONS
Taste of West Covina Presentation Recognizing Partea NYC Taste of West Covina Presentation Recognizing Bahia Ensenada Grill Proclamation Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager's report on current City projects.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Three (3) minutes per speaker
Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Mayor.
Josh Murry
Valerie Merrell
Britt Vargas
Ray Vicent Vargas Jr
Lisa Mayo
Mario Sobalvarro
Doug Fore
Pedro Gonzalez
Rafael Castellon
Mark van der Eb
Howard van der Eb
Diane Torres
Yvonne van der Eb
Patricia Mendoza
Jesus Gomez
Colleen Rozatti
Herman's Friend
Carlos Yado
Herman (Trump)
Francine Santamaria
Steve Bennett
Bill Robinson
Lynn Bubbert
John Shewmaker
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
1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, CITY 1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY5 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: 4 NOES: None. OTHER: Council Member Brian Gutierrez (ABSTAIN) Motion: Carried
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2) CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA)
FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING DATA FOR THE NATIONAL TRANSIT
DATABASE
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
COMMUNITY SERVICES
3) CONSIDERATION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE YOUTH
SCIENCE CENTER REGARDING THE GALSTER WILDERNESS PARK NATURE CENTER
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
HUMAN RESOURCES
4) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE WEST COVINA FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, I.A.F.F., LOCAL 3226 (WCFFA)
Pulled by Councilmember Gutierrez for discussion
Motion by Council Member Brian Gutierrez, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
POLICE DEPARTMENT
5) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR 2026 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried 6) CONSIDERATION OF 2026-27 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Cantos, seconded by Councilman Tony Wu AYES: Unanimous. NOES: None. OTHER: None. Motion: Carried
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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.) None.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman Diaz thanked the City Manager regarding the City Manager Update that was given earlier in the meeting and thanked all staff for their hard work. Councilwoman Diaz mentioned that all staff have her support.
Councilmember Gutierrez also thanked staff for doing a good job and that it is unfortunate that employees were terminated and one employee was placed on administrative leave.
Mayor Lopez Viado also thanked the City Manager for his earlier presentation, and wished Susie Perez a happy birthday. The Mayor also mentioned the Trinket Box project and the Open House at the Fire Station.
Councilman Wu thanked staff and also wished Susie Perez a happy birthday. Councilman Wu also discussed the Moon Festival event.
ADJOURNMENT
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____________________________ ____________________________ Lisa Sherrick Letty Lopez-Viado Assistant City Clerk Mayor