In response to State of Emergency declared in 2020 by Governor Newsom brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City began conducting its public meetings utilizing Zoom Video Communications. The teleconferenced meeting allowed the City to continue to conduct essential business and comply with Public Health Administration recommendations to protect the public and City employees, practice social distancing and limit exposure.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Davis called the REGULAR JOINT MEETING of the City Council, Successor Agency to the former Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and Housing Authority of the City of Glendora to order at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom Video Communication, meeting ID# cityofglendora.org/zoom.
ROLL CALL
Council Members/Commissioners present: Michael Allawos, David Fredendall, Mendell L.
Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Gary Boyer,
Mayor/Chair Karen K. Davis
Council Members/ Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency Attorney William Wynder, Assistant
City Manager Moises Lopez, Administrative Services
Director/City Treasurer Marie Ricci, Police Chief
Matt Egan, Public Works Director Alison Sweet,
Library Director Janet Stone, Community
Development Director Jeff Kugel, City
Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman,
Assistant Public Works Director Chisom Sledd,
Landscape/Contracts Supervisor Andrea Miller,
Housing and Economic Development Manager
Valerie Velasquez, Senior Digital Media Specialist
Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records
Manager Elvia Harvey
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Wynder read the agendized Closed Session titles into the record as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to conduct property negotiations.
Property: 701 S. Elwood Avenue APN 8644-027-902
City Negotiators: City Attorney Wynder, City Manager Raymond, Assistant City Manager City of Glendora Minutes
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and Housing Authority
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via Zoom Video Communications, meeting
ID# cityofglendora.org/zoom
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2 Lopez, Administrative Services Director Ricci, Community Development Director Kugel, Economic Development and Housing Manager Velasquez and other representatives as designated
Negotiating Parties: City negotiating with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) Under Negotiation: Terms of Property License Agreement
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case where the City believes the facts and circumstances which may give rise to litigation are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.
Mayor Davis invited public comment and inquired if any requests had been received. Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Harvey announced that no written correspondence and/or requests were received.
Mayor Davis convened the meeting into Closed Session at 6:04 p.m.
Mayor Davis adjourned Closed Session and reconvened into Open Session at 6:37 p.m. with all members present and requested that City Attorney Wynder report out of Closed Session.
City Attorney Wynder reported on Closed Sessions and announced the following actions: Item #1) Related to real property located at 701 South Elwood Avenue. A privileged and confidential briefing on a potential lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC was given, questions were asked and answered. No reportable action was taken as the item requires a public action to be taken; Item #2) The City Council was briefed by city staff regarding circumstances which could give rise to exposure to litigation in one case. A privileged and confidential briefing was given, questions were asked and answered, and the City Council unanimously directed the City Manager to engage in an approved litigation avoidance strategy.
Mayor Davis recessed the meeting at 6:39 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Council Members present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by President Lisa Jackson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout George Reid Johnson.
STUDENT REPORTS
3. High School Student Representative Report
Student reports were conducted by Charter Oak High School Representative Palak Tripathi, and St.
Lucy’s Priory High School Representative Olivia Rizk.
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3 REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Boyer requested to reorganize the agenda so that Item #13 could be heard prior to Item #12. There were no objections.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4. Public Comments
Mayor/Chair Davis OPENED the Public Comment period and inquired if any requests had been received to provide public comment. Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Harvey announced that no written correspondence and/or requests to provide comments were received therefore, Mayor/Chair Davis CLOSED the Public Comment period.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Thompson gave a Goldline project update and announced the start of Little League and Lassie League on March 5, 2022.
Council Member Allawos reported on his attendance at a Southern California Council of Governments (COG) meeting; commented on the FBI Informational Session held last week; and reported on the La Colina development project.
Mayor Pro Tem Boyer gave updates on the Foothill Transit, Rivers and Mountains conservancy, and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Regional Housing Trust projects and in closing, requested that staff agendize for the March 8, 2022 meeting, a discussion on the preparation of an advocacy letter for the appropriate legislative representatives to remove the mask mandate for schools. Request was seconded by Council Member Fredendall.
Mayor Davis commented on the annual East San Gabriel Valley Communities Reaching Out to People (CROP) Hunger Walk scheduled for March 13, 2022; announced the Empty Bowls Fundraiser on March 11, 2022, to benefit local food banks; and announced that tonight’s meeting will be adjourned in memory of Mr. Gary Andrews, and commented on his many contributions to the City.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were no comments.
SPECIAL ITEMS
5. Proclamation presented by City Council to Boy Scout George Reid Johnson in recognition of his participation on a scientific expedition to Antarctica.
Council Member Fredendallread the proclamation into the record and presented the it to Boy Scout George Reid Johnson who accepted it and thanked the City Council.
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4 6. COVID-19: Reopening of the Economy Update
City Manager Raymond provided an update on COVID-19 Health Orders.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Raymond requested that Item #11 be tabled and brought back for consideration prior to April 2022.
Motion made by Mendell Thompson and seconded by Michael Allawos to approve Consent Calendar items #7-#10, noting that Item #11 would be tabled and brought back for consideration prior to April 2022.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
7. Affirm minutes from February 8, 2022, City Council, Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting.
The City Council/Agency/Authority affirmed the following Minutes as presented.
8. Adopt a Resolution Re-Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the Legislative Bodies for the City of Glendora for the 30-Day period beginning March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022 pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act and AB 361 The City Council adopted City Council Resolution CC 2022-07 entitled, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL RE-RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020, AND REAUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND AB 361.”
9. Consideration of a License Agreement with New Cellular Wireless PCS, LLC for a new Wireless Communication Facility on City Owned Property at 701 S. Elwood Avenue (APN 8644-027-902).
The City Council 1. Authorized the Mayor to Approve a License Agreement with New Cellular Wireless PCS, LLC for a new Wireless Communication Facility on City Owned Property at 701 S. Elwood Avenue (APN 8644-027-902)
10. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for January 2022 Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Page 5 of 8
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5 The City Council 1. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for January 2022.
11. Consider entering into an agreement for professional services with Union Station Homeless Services
Item tabled and will be brought back for City Council consideration prior to April 2022.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
12. Consideration of Senate Bill 843 (Glazer, 2022) - Renter's Tax Credit (Requested Boyer and Davis)
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Consider Senate Bill 843 (Glazer, 2022); and 2. Provide City staff with direction accordingly.
Staff report was presented by Assistant City Manager Lopez.
City Council discussed the need for renter's assistance and collective support of the Bill.
A motion made by Gary Boyer and seconded by Michael Allawos to direct City staff to draft a letter taking a position of support for SB 843.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
13. Provide direction to staff regarding the waiving of Business License Taxes for multi-family business owners (Requested Boyer and Allawos)
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff on whether to move forward with waiving business license tax for multi-family business owners.
Staff report was given by Assistant City Manager Lopez and Administrative Services Director Ricci.
City Council discussion included clarification by Mayor Pro Tem Boyer that the original request was for information specific to business licenses relating to rental properties and not all business licenses; difficulty in identifying unlicensed rentals; possible incentives to assist in curbing high rent; and need for further information before a decision can be made.
A motion made by Michael Allawos and seconded by Mendell Thompson to continuing item to the April 12, 2022 City Council meeting and requested information from staff on potential incentive programs with a certification process for any single or multi-family rentals, whereby license fees would be waived if rent was not increased year by year.
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6 An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT:
(None); ABSTAIN: (None).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. Update on the Strategic Plan February 2022
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive the February 2022 Quarterly Update of the 2020-2023 Three-Year Strategic Plan and provide input on future strategic planning sessions and updates.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by City Manager Raymond.
City Council discussion included clarification on how items are added or removed from the strategic plan; and a request by Council to have staff include strategic plan items requested, added, or removed in the City Council Quarterly Updates.
A motion made by Michael Allawos and seconded by David J. Fredendall to 1. Receive the February 2022 Quarterly Update of the 2020-2023 Three-Year Strategic Plan, and 2. Direct staff to include requested, added, or removed Strategic Plan items in the City Council Quarterly Update.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Mendell Thompson, David J. Fredendall, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
15. Update On Landscape Maintenance District No.1 Ballot Potential (Strategic Plan Item 7- IFSS)
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Provide direction on which zones to conduct a Proposition 218 assessment district ballot proceeding; and 2. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to make the necessary budget appropriations.
Staff report and PowerPoint was given by Landscape/Contracts Supervisor Miller.
City Council discussion included possible alternatives to minimize upkeep to the city; process for canvassing and balloting landscape districts; number of residents that submitted survey responses; possible research as to whether the land can be transferred to homeowners that abut the property in certain areas (Greenfield Court, Sierra Madre); and a desire by City Council to have city staff canvass residents one more time.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos and seconded by David J. Fredendall to 1. Direct staff to conduct a Proposition 218 ballot process giving landscape zones 2, 3, 11, and 15 the option to rejoin; and 2. Make the necessary budget adjustments.
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7 Allawos, Mendell Thompson, David J. Fredendall, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
NEW BUSINESS
16. Consideration of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (AG# 21- 0042A1) Initiative
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Consider a Resolution opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act or AG# 21-0042A1; and 2. Provide City staff with direction accordingly.
Staff report was given by City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman City Council discussed the various considerations for opposing or supporting the initiative. Mayor Pro Tem Boyer expressed opposition to supporting a Resolution opposition measure and instead voiced his preference to take no position on this initiative.
A motion was made by Gary Boyer and seconded by Michael Allawos for the City Council to take no position on this initiative.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion failed 2 - 3 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer; NOES: David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Karen K. Davis; ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
A motion was made by Mendell Thompson and seconded by David J. Fredendall to 1. Approve a City Council Resolution CC 2022-08 opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act or AG# 21-0042A1 as recommended by staff entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OPPOSING THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INITIATIVE 21-0042A1”.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 3 - 2 as follows: AYES: David J.
Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Karen K. Davis; NOES: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer; ABSENT:
(None); ABSTAIN: (None).
17. Glendora Housing Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive and file the annual report; 2. Direct staff to forward report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and 3. Direct staff on programming excess surplus funds (alternatives included in body of staff report).
Staff report and PowerPoint were presented by Housing and Economic Development Manager Velasquez.
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8 surplus funds.
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis and seconded by Mendell Thompson to 1. Receive and file the annual report; 2. Direct staff to forward report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and 3. Direct staff to return with alternatives to incumber excess funds within the requirements.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Mendell Thompson, David J. Fredendall, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor Davis requested that an agenda item be scheduled for the City Council to conduct a discussion on homeless housing options in order to give staff direction on next steps for a future meeting. City Manager Raymond suggested that the item would be scheduled for the March 22, 2022 City Council meeting. The request was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boyer.
Council Member Thompson commented on the passing of Gary Andrews.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m. in memory of Gary Andrews.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on March 8, 2022 by the City Council of the City of Glendora, with the City of Glendora acting as the Successor Agency to the Glendora Community Redevelopment Agency per ABx1 26, codified at Health & Safety Code §34173(a).