The City of West Covina - June 16, 2026 - City Council Meeting

The West Covina City Council meeting on June 16, 2026, included extensive discussions on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included a budget amendment request for $62.6 million to cover engineering services from Trans Tech Engineering, which are currently on a month-to-month basis pending a formal contract award. The council also approved a budget amendment for legal services, noting significant ongoing litigation costs exceeding $800,000 related to lawsuits involving a council member, which is impacting the general fund and may necessitate future program cuts. Additionally, the council held a public hearing and approved a major residential development project at 1501 West Del Norte Street, involving a general plan amendment, zone change, and tentative tract map for 232 housing units, with conditions addressing park dedication, guest parking, traffic, and sidewalks. The developer, Meritage Homes, committed to a first-time homebuyer assistance program and park improvements, though concerns about parking and baseball field size were raised. The meeting also covered the annual appropriation limit, the Community Service Foundation budget, and a report on citywide staffing and recruitment efforts. Council members discussed transparency in expense reporting and the legacy of former mayor Lloyd Johnson. Motions were passed on the consent calendar and various budget items, with some council members dissenting on specific items.