CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Davis called the 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 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Council Members/Commissioners present: Michael Allawos, David Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Gary Boyer, and Mayor/Chair Karen 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, Public Works Director Alison Sweet, Community Services Director John Aguirre, Police Chief Matthew Egan, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Assistant Public Works Director Chisom Obeglu, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Elvia Harvey
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation Senior Pastor Hillary Chrisley of United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City/Agency Attorney Wynder.
STUDENT REPORTS - NONE
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
No requests were made.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments
Mayor/Chair Davis OPENED the Public Comment period and inquired if any requests had been City of Glendora Minutes
City Council, Successor Agency
and Housing Authority
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill
Boulevard
Virtually via Zoom ID 9329247224
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority received to provide public comment.
Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Dominquez announced that written correspondence and/or requests to provide public comments were received from the following: Audrey Teasdale, and Joe Cina.
There was no one else wishing to provide comment, therefore, Mayor/Chair Davis CLOSED the Public Comment period.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Thompson commented on the return to in-person meetings and provided an update on the Metro Goldline project.
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos inquired about a leak reported over social media the past weekend at Sierra Madres and Cullen Streets; a recent carwash application and the amount of water used; commented on water conservation efforts and expressed a desire to see staff to consider ways to educate the public on water saving devices such as water flow meters and or nozzles.
Council Member/Commissioner Fredendall commented on the return of in-person meetings and reported on his attendance at an Independent Cities Association Seminar.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Boyer commented on the success of Camp Cahuilla and Trails day events; his attendance at Whitcomb High School awards event and the South Hills Community and stated that future opportunities to provide input will be scheduled and encouraged the public to get involved; announced the Easter Egg Hunts Saturday at Finkbiner and Gladstone Parks at 10:00 a.m.; Earth Day at City Hall on April 23, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and the April 25, 2022 Joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting regarding the Housing Element.
Mayor/Chair Davis commented on the return to in-person meetings; announced that the month of April is “Donate Life month,” the upcoming Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on April 27, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. at the Glendora Country Club; and acknowledged Los Angeles County Fire Chief Flores who was in attendance.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
No comments were made.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. Proclamation recognizing April 10 - 16, 2022 as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week."
Council Member Allawos read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Police Service Representative Michelle Harris who thanked the Council and accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Glendora Police Department dispatch team.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 3 - 9, 2022 as "National Library Week." Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Page 3 of 7
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Mayor Pro Tem Boyer read the proclamation into the records and presented it to Library Board Vice president Brianna Chew who thanked the Council and accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Board of Library Trustees.
4. Presentation on Water Supply Outlook and Drought Mitigation Actions.
Staff Report and PowerPoint was given by Assistant Public Works Director Obegolu.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor/Chair Davis announced Item #7 would be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion then requested a motion to approve the remaining items.
A motion was made by Council Member/Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Allawos, to approve Consent Calendar Items #5 through #9 as presented with the except of Item #7 which was pulled for separate discussion.
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, and Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
5. Affirm minutes from March 22, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting.
The City Council, Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
6. Review and affirm disbursements for March 2022 in the amount of $4,377,760.51.
The City Council, Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
7. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for February and March 2022
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Report for February and March 2022.
Item was pulled from Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Assistant Finance Director Johnson gave a brief report on the item, then introduced UBS representatives in attendance: Lee S. Chen, First Vice President – Wealth Management, and James M. Giordano, Senior Vice President Wealth Management who answered various questions from the Council members.
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Motion made by Michael Allawos and seconded by Gary Boyer to 1. Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Report for February and March 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, and Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
8. Accept The Notice Of Completion Of The Community Development Block Grant Program Funded Dawson Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington Avenue and Mountain View Avenue Street Improvements, Plan Nos. 1334 And 1335, By Sequel Contractors, Inc. Of Santa Fe Springs, Ca (Strategic Plan Item 46 - IMCIF) The City Council; 1. Accepted the Notice of Completion of the Community Development Block Grant Program Funded Dawson Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington Avenue and Mountain View Avenue Street Improvements Project Plan Nos. 1334 and 1335, by Sequel Contractors, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA; and 2. Authorized the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.
9. Renewal of the General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County to provide certain county services on an as-needed basis for a five-year period, commencing on July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027
The City Council; 1. Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2022-14 entitled " A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GLENDORA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027;" and 2. Authorized the Mayor to execute said Agreement.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS
10. Comprehensive update on the services to individuals experiencing homelessness, and award of contracts to L.A. CADA AND Union Station Homeless Services (STRATEGIC PLAN 55-ISHS AND 57-ISHS)
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive a comprehensive update on the services provided and efforts undertaken to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in the City; 2. Receive an update on the Sub-Regional Homeless Housing Program (Strategic Plan Item 55-ISHS) and provide direction on future housing opportunities; 3. Award a Professional Services Agreement to the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) in the amount of $250,000 a year for a two-year term for homeless services and temporary housing, for a not to exceed amount of $500,000; 4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the two-year Professional Services Agreement with L.A. CADA, with one one-year extension, including making minor non-substantive changes; 5. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to appropriate a total of $500,000 for the Professional Services Agreement with L.A. CADA from the approved American Rescue Plan Act Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Page 5 of 7
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Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a one-year Professional Services Agreement with Union Station, including making minor non-substantive changes; and 8.
Authorize the Administrative Services Director to appropriate $100,000 for the Professional Services Agreement with Union Station from the approved American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan allocation to homeless services.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by Assist City Manager Lopez.
City Council discussion included homeless services provided prior to and throughout COVID; measures taken to clear encampments and hazardous waste left behind in surrounding hills; success of Human Services staff on providing homeless services; funding from county and state that can be attained via grants, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and other means; request for staff to share the City’s survey with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA); the need for continued partnership with Unions Station to continue to provide services; previously identified properties and options for homeless housing.
Mayor Pro Tem Boyer requested City Council support to direct staff to move forward with researching previously identified sites for either building and/or converting existing structures into homeless housing. The request was supported by Mayor Davis.
Council Member Allawos inquired how much Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsored housing is currently in the City of Glendora.
A motion was made by Mendell Thompson and seconded by Gary Boyer to 1. Receive a comprehensive update on the services provided and efforts undertaken to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in the City; 2. Receive an update on the Sub-Regional Homeless Housing Program (Strategic Plan Item 55-ISHS) and provide direction on future housing opportunities; 3. Award a Professional Services Agreement to the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) in the amount of $250,000 a year for a two-year term for homeless services and temporary housing, for a not to exceed amount of $500,000; 4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the two-year Professional Services Agreement with L.A. CADA, with one one-year extension, including making minor non-substantive changes; 5.
Authorize the Administrative Services Director to appropriate a total of $500,000 for the Professional Services Agreement with L.A. CADA from the approved American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan allocation to homeless services for the two-year term; 6. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Union Station Homeless Outreach Services (Union Station) in the amount of $100,000 for a one-year contract for case management services; 7. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a one-year Professional Services Agreement with Union Station, including making minor non-substantive changes; 8. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to appropriate $100,000 for the Professional Services Agreement with Union Station from the approved American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan allocation to homeless services; and 9. Direct staff to move forward with researching previously identified sites for either building and/or converting existing structures into homeless housing.
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 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, and Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
11. Consider introducing for first reading an ordinance adding new sections 9.20.120 through
9.120.130 to Chapter 9.20 "Parks and Public Places," of Title 9 "Public Peace Morals and Safety," of the Glendora Municipal Code, to regulate homeless encampments on, near, or upon critical infrastructure, sensitive use property, or in areas of high fire risk.
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Waive further reading and introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADDING NEW SECTIONS 9.20.120 THROUGH 9.20.130 TO CHAPTER 9.20, “PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES,” OF TITLE 9 “PUBLIC PEACE MORALS AND SAFETY,” OF THE GLENDORA
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REGULATE HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS ON, NEAR, OR
UPON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, SENSITIVE USE PROPERTY, OR IN AREAS OF HIGH FIRE RISK.”
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by City Attorney Wynder and Assist City Manager Lopez.
City Council discussion included clarification that the proposed Ordinance gives the City authority to secure critical infrastructure; clarification that the proposed Ordinance complies with existing laws and that the City will continue to provide homeless programs and services; clarification that the Ordinance will be enforced by Code Enforcement and initiated by complaints or call; a request to correct the language in the ordinance prohibiting camping near critical infrastructure from 2 feet to 5 feet.
Mayor Davis announced that she would be abstaining from the vote and explained that although she wants to protect infrastructure and quality of life, until the City has homeless housing in place and stays committed to it, she could not fully support the proposed item.
Mayor Pro Tem stated that the State cannot tax its way out of homelessness, and commented on additional taxes being considered in legislation that impacts the cost of housing and drives housing prices up and further reduces housing opportunities.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos and seconded by Mendell Thompson to 1. Waive further reading and introduce an Ordinance 2067 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADDING NEW SECTIONS 9.20.120 THROUGH 9.20.130 TO CHAPTER 9.20, “PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES,” OF TITLE 9 “PUBLIC PEACE MORALS AND SAFETY,” OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REGULATE HOMELESS
ENCAMPMENTS ON, NEAR, OR UPON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, SENSITIVE USE PROPERTY, OR IN AREAS OF HIGH FIRE RISK” with an amendment to administrative change ordinance language under Subsection H prohibiting camping near critical infrastructure from two (2) feet of fire hydrant to five (5) feet.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 4 – 0 - 1 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, and Gary Boyer; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: Karen K. Davis.
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MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Members collectively thanked staff for the work undertaken to return to in-person meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on April 26, 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).