Covina — 2026-07-21

City Council

#1 Consent Calendar Item
CC 1. Payment of Demands Staff Recommendation: Approve Payment of Demands in the amount of $2,268,824.23.
#10 Consent Calendar Item
CC 10. Use Classification Determination on “Caretaker” Use Associated with a Dog Boarding Facility Classified as a “Residential: Residential Uses Required for Plant Security Personnel Only” Use Staff Recommendation: City Council adoption of Resolution CC 2026-84, approving a Use Determination concluding that a “Caretaker” use associated with a dog boarding facility is similar to “Residential: Residential uses required for plant security personnel only” uses, and making a finding exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
#11 Consent Calendar Item
CC 11. CHP Grant Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve Resolution CC 2026-83 accepting $371,471.40 in grant funding from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) under the California Highway Patrol; 2. Increase the Police Department FY 2026-27 budget to allocate said funding; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the grant agreement/documents.
#12 Consent Calendar Item
CC 12. Purchase Agreement/Purchase Order Authorization for One (1) New Ford Maverick 2.0XL Truck and One (1) New Ford F-550 45-ft. Bucket Truck Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement/Purchase Order with Puente Hills Ford for the purchase of one (1) New Ford Maverick 2.0 XL Truck and one (1) F-550 Chassis 45-ft. Bucket Truck and for a total, combined not-to-exceed value of $226,913.63.
#13 Consent Calendar Item
CC 13. Award of Minor Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Covina and Golden Bell Products, Inc. for the Maintenance of 2,400 City-Owned Sanitary Sewer Manholes for a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $66,000 Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Minor Construction and Maintenance maintenance and fumigation of 2,400 City-owned sanitary manholes for a not-to- exceed amount of $66,000.
#14 Consent Calendar Item
CC 14. California Prop 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Staff Recommendation: 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-82 accepting the $4,449,833 in Prop 64 Grant and revising the Police Department FY2026-27 Budget revenue and expense location by $1,812,393; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign the agreement and all related documents.
#15 Consent Calendar Item
CC 15. Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Covina and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for the East San Gabriel Valley Sustainable Multimodal Improvements Project Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Covina and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for the East San Gabriel Valley Sustainable Multimodal Improvements Project for additional consulting services, increase SGVCOG total contribution to $3,734,362, and increase City’s local contribution match to a total amount of $117,427.
#16 Consent Calendar Item
CC 16. State of California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Grant Staff Recommendation: 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-81 accepting grant funding from the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) in the amount of $45,462 and increasing the Police Department Fiscal Year 2026-27 revenue and appropriation budget by the same amount; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign all necessary documents associated with this grant including agreements and assurances that are forthcoming.
#17 Consent Calendar Item
CC 17. Fourth Avenue Water Main Replacement Project – Project No. W2601 – Final Acceptance and Filing Notice of Completion Staff Recommendation: 1. Accept the work performed by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc; and 2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Fourth Avenue Water Main Replacement Project – Project No. W2601; and 3. Authorize the final payment approvals for Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc in the amount of $870,209.53, CEJ Engineers, Inc in the amount $24,480, and RKA Consulting Group in the amount of $1,616.70.
#18 Consent Calendar Item
CC 18. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with WCC Technologies Group for the Citywide Network Modernization Project in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $67,400 Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement and associated Statement of Work with WCC Technologies Group for the Citywide Network Modernization Project in an amount not-to-exceed $67,400, which includes the base project cost of $56,164 and a 20% contingency of approximately $11,236, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee to review and approve change orders within the contingency amount, if any.
#19 Consent Calendar Item
CC 19. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement for Communications and Public Outreach Services Staff Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Communications and Media Management Consultants
#2 Consent Calendar Item
CC 2. City of Covina Investment Report for Month Ended June 30, 2026 Staff Recommendation: Receive and File.
#20 Consent Calendar Item
CC 20. Approval to Purchase Network Security Hardware and Associated Support and Subscription Licensing from Intelli-Tech for the Network Modernization Project Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Intelli-Tech for network security hardware and associated support and subscription licensing for the Police Department segment of the Citywide Network Modernization Project, in an amount not to exceed $52,598, utilizing OMNIA Partners NCPA Contract 01-170.
#21 Consent Calendar Item
CC 21. Purchase Order Authorizations for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) and installation in the amount of $549,815 and $30,000 contingency for the Covina Recreation Project – Phase II – East Library Building – Project No. P2202 Staff Recommendation: 1. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to McMurray Stern in the amount of $363,422.95; 2. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order GM Business Interiors in the amount of $186,392.01 3. Authorize a contingency of $30,000 for any unforeseen conditions; 4. Authorize the use of budgeted Impact Fees – Library Funds in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $52,956 for use towards this project; and 5. Approve Resolution CC 2026-85 appropriating $526,859 in Measure CC Fund – Fund Balance to be transferred into the Parks CIP for use towards the purchase and installation of FFE for the Covina Recreation Village – Phase II – East Building – Covina Public Library.
#22 Consent Calendar Item
CC 22. Confirmation of Mayor’s Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies Staff Recommendation: Approve the Mayor’s appointments of delegates and alternates to Intergovernmental Agencies.
#23 Consent Calendar Item
CC 23. Review of City Council Policies/Protocols Staff Recommendation: That the City Council approve the recommendations made by the Ad-Hoc Committee to update various policy and procedure guidelines. PUBLIC HEARINGS
#3 Consent Calendar Item
CC 3. Alleyway Roadway Construction Project – From Metrolink Station to Easterly Terminus – Project No. P2605 – Award of Contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc in the Amount of $708,380 Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve plans and specifications for the Alleyway Roadway Construction Project – From Metrolink Station to Easterly Terminus – Project No. P2605; 2. Award a contract for the Alleyway Roadway Construction Project – From Metrolink Station to Easterly Terminus – Project No. P2605 to Gentry Brothers, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $708,380 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; 3. Authorize a contingency amount of $185,000 for any unforeseen construction expenses; and 4. Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to CEJ Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for an amount not-to- exceed $125,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and 5. Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Willdan Engineering, Inc. for Pavement Analysis & Material Testing for an amount not-to- exceed $25,000.
#4 Consent Calendar Item
CC 4. Request to Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026 Staff Recommendation: That the City Council consider cancelling the regular scheduled City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026.
#5 Consent Calendar Item
CC 5. Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group Staff Recommendation: Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for Specialized Community Development and Planning Services.
#6 Consent Calendar Item
CC 6. Agreement between the City of Covina and AQMNI LLC for Installation of Murals at the Covina Recreation Village Park (640-680 N Citrus Avenue) Staff Recommendation: That the City Council: amount not-to-exceed $205,000.00 for the installation of location branding and wayfinding murals at three exterior locations at Covina Recreation Village; 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to authorize related design modifications that may be identified during the mural installation process.
#7 Consent Calendar Item
CC 7. SCADA System Upgrade Improvements Project – Project No. P2705 – Award of Contract to D&H Water Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $223,762.50 Staff Recommendation: Approve award of Equipment Purchase Agreement to D&H Water System, Inc. for SCADA System Upgrade Improvements Project – Project No. P2705 in the amount of $223,762.50 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
#8 Consent Calendar Item
CC 8. Amendments to Compensation Rules Staff Recommendation: That City Council approve the revised Salary Schedules for Mid-Management, Supervisory and Professional, and Confidential and Technical; and revised Executive Compensation Rules and Salary Schedules.
#9 Consent Calendar Item
CC 9. Amendments to the City’s Classification Plan Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Amend the City's Classification Plan to establish the job description and salary range for the new classifications of Police Support Services Manager, Records Lead, Dispatch Lead and Jailer Lead; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter of Agreement with the Police Association of Covina; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter of Agreement with the Police Supervisors of Covina; 4. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-80 for Amendments to the Mid- Management, Supervisor and Professional, and Confidential and Technical Compensation Rules.
#1 New Business Item
NB 1. Study Session on Administrative Update that Consolidates and Reorganizes the City’s Zoning Code Staff Recommendation: City Council to provide input and receive public comments on the “Working Draft” Covina Zoning Code. No formal action is required at this time.
#1 Public Hearing Item
PH 1. Approving the Engineer’s Report for Levying Assessments on Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 27, Confirming the Engineer’s Report, & Ordering the Levying & Collection of Assessments for Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 27 Staff Recommendation: 1. Conduct the public hearing and consider all testimony that may be presented; 2. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-74 approving the Engineer’s Report for levying assessments on the Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2027; and 3. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-75 confirming the Engineer’s Report dated June 16, 2026, and ordering the levying and collection of assessments for Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2027.
#2 Public Hearing Item
PH 2. Adopt Resolution Confirming the Engineer’s Report Dated June 16, 2026 and Ordering the Levying of Assessments on Covina Landscaping District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2027 Staff Recommendation: 1. Conduct the public hearing and consider all testimony that may be presented; and 2. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-72 confirming the Engineer’s Report dated June 16, 2026 and ordering the levying of assessments on the Covina Landscaping District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2027.
#3 Public Hearing Item
PH 3. Adopt Resolution Confirming the Engineer’s Report dated June 16, 2026, and Ordering the Levying of Assessments on the Covina Lighting District No. 1978-79 for Fiscal Year 2027 Staff Recommendation: 1. Conduct the public hearing and consider all testimony that may be presented; and 2. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-73 confirming the Engineer’s Report dated June 16, 2026, and ordering the levying of assessments on the Covina Lighting District No. 1978-1979 for Fiscal Year 2027. NEW BUSINESS