The City of West Covina - August 18, 2026 - City Council Meeting

The West Covina City Council held a meeting on August 18, 2026, which included extensive discussions on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement topics included the approval of a professional services agreement with TransTech for city engineering services, with a budget amendment of up to $850,000 annually and a total contract value projected around $3.5 million for multiple service categories. Concerns were raised about the contract's scope, fee schedule transparency, and an unresolved FPPC Section 1090 investigation involving a council member and TransTech, but the contract was approved with some council members abstaining or voting no. The council also approved a budget amendment totaling approximately $2 million for fiscal years 2025-2027 to cover prior obligations and ongoing projects, primarily funded through restricted funds. Additionally, the council directed staff to terminate the advertising bus shelter agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor due to poor maintenance and low revenue, requiring removal within 30 days and a follow-up report on ridership data for future shelter planning. The meeting featured a presentation and approval of the 2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, outlining phase one recommendations for park improvements, funding strategies including grant opportunities, and community engagement results. Other procurement-related items included approval of a firewall upgrade purchase and audit services agreement extension. Several council members emphasized the need for transparency, timely project execution, and community communication regarding ongoing and future contracts and capital projects.