AGENDA ITEM NO. 8
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
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| DATE: | June 16, 2026 |
TO: |
Mayor and City Council |
FROM: |
Milan Mrakich, City Manager |
SUBJECT: |
CONSIDERATION OF NEED TO CONTINUE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT FIRE STATION 3 |
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review the emergency action for the emergency conditions at Fire Station 3 and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-55 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING, BY AT LEAST A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION AT FIRE STATION 3
BACKGROUND:
On April 7, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-32 determining, by a unanimous vote of the City Council, that an emergency exists at Fire Station 3 due to a rodent infestation, that the emergency will not permit the competitive solicitation for bids, and directing and authorizing the Acting City Manager to cause emergency repairs to be performed and to take any directly related and immediate action required by the emergency.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c), the City Council is required to review the emergency action at every regularly scheduled meeting until the action is terminated, to determine, by a four-fifths vote, that there is a need to continue that action. The City Council is also required to terminate the action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.
On April 21, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-34, determining, by a unanimous vote of the City Council, that there was a need to continue the emergency action at Fire Station 3.
On May 5, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-35, determining, by a unanimous vote of the City Council, that there was a need to continue the emergency action at Fire Station 3.
On May 19, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-38, determining, by a four-fifths vote of the City Council, that there was a need to continue the emergency action at Fire Station 3.
On June 2, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-50, determining, by a unanimous vote of the City Council, that there was a need to continue the emergency action at Fire Station 3.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c), the City Council is required to review the emergency action at every regularly scheduled meeting until the action is terminated, to determine, by a four-fifths vote, that there is a need to continue that action. The City Council is also required to terminate the action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.
On April 21, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-34, determining, by a unanimous vote of the City Council, that there was a need to continue the emergency action at Fire Station 3.
On May 5, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-35, determining, by a unanimous vote of the City Council, that there was a need to continue the emergency action at Fire Station 3.
On May 19, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-38, determining, by a four-fifths vote of the City Council, that there was a need to continue the emergency action at Fire Station 3.
On June 2, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-50, determining, by a unanimous vote of the City Council, that there was a need to continue the emergency action at Fire Station 3.
DISCUSSION:
The Acting City Manager authorized staff to proceed with all necessary work under the emergency action to safeguard the immediate health and safety of personnel at Fire Station 3. As detailed in the April 7, 2026 staff report, the rodent infestation presents serious health and sanitation hazards, exposing firefighters to unsafe living and working conditions.
The City has executed a Construction Services Agreement with Sunshine Pacific Group America, Inc., and repair work continues at Fire Station 3.
Public Works continues to coordinate closely with Fire Department Management and Fire Station 3 personnel to maintain safety during the construction process. Temporary accommodations continue to be provided.
As the repair work is ongoing, staff recommends that the City Council determine there is a need to continue the emergency action. Additionally, because Resolution No. 2026-32 provided authority to the Acting City Manager to cause the emergency repairs to be performed, the proposed resolution also includes language clarifying that the City Manager has the same authority provided to the Acting City Manager pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-32.
The City has executed a Construction Services Agreement with Sunshine Pacific Group America, Inc., and repair work continues at Fire Station 3.
Public Works continues to coordinate closely with Fire Department Management and Fire Station 3 personnel to maintain safety during the construction process. Temporary accommodations continue to be provided.
As the repair work is ongoing, staff recommends that the City Council determine there is a need to continue the emergency action. Additionally, because Resolution No. 2026-32 provided authority to the Acting City Manager to cause the emergency repairs to be performed, the proposed resolution also includes language clarifying that the City Manager has the same authority provided to the Acting City Manager pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-32.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the resolution and approved it as to form.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
- Approve staff’s recommendation; or
- Provide alternative direction.
Prepared by:
Renee M. G. Chavez, Management Analyst I
Additional Approval:
Roxanne E. Lerma, Assistant City Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is strictly an administrative item. Therefore, there is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Protect Public Safety
Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability
Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability
Enhance City Image and Effectiveness