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