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 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Council Members/Commissioners present: Michael Allawos, David Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Gary Boyer, Mayor/Chair Karen K. Davis Council Members/ Commissioners absent: None
Staff members present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Authority Attorney William Wynder, Chief of Police Matt Egan, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen R. Sessman, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Marie Ricci, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Community Services Director John Aguirre, Library Director Janet Stone, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, Hanna & Brophy Defense Counsel Dave Thomas, AdminSure representative Jennifer Lundwall, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, City Clerk Specialist Lorena Cordova, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Elvia Dominguez
CLOSED SESSION
City/Authority Attorney Wynder read the agendized Closed Session title into the record as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to conduct labor negotiations.
City Negotiators: City Manager Raymond, City Attorney Wynder, Administrative Services Director Ricci, and Assistant City Manager Lopez Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and Glendora Management Association (GMA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, enable the City Council and Housing Authority to consider negotiations with: Paul Rodriguez, with whom City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator(s) Adam Raymond, Moises Lopez, Jeff Kugel, and Valerie Velasquez regarding that certain real property 1762 Dale Road, APN 8631-013-023. The City’s real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding City of Glendora Minutes
City Council, Successor Agency and
Housing Authority
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
City Hall Council Chamber
116 E. Foothill Boulevard
Virtually via Zoom ID 9329247224
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4. 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) but which the City believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.
Mayor/Chair Davis invited public comment and inquired if any requests had been received. There were no written correspondence and/or request from participants wishing to provide public comment; therefore, Mayor/Chair Davis convened the meeting into Closed Session at 6:03 p.m.
Mayor/Chair Davis adjourned Closed Session and reconvened the meeting back into Open Session at 7:00 p.m. with all members present and requested that City/Authority Attorney Wynder report out of Closed Session.
City/Authority Attorney Wynder stated that Closed Session was held to discuss four (4) items and reported the following actions: Item #1) A privileged and confidential briefing was given on proposals and counter proposals for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and Glendora Management Association (GMA), and City Council unanimously authorized a negotiation position. Item #2) A brief status report was given with respect to property 1762 Dale Road, APN 8631-013-023 and city property APN 8655-007-900, APN 8655-007-901, APN 8655-007-902, and APN 8655-021-900, no questions were asked, and no reportable action was taken.
Item #3) A privileged and confidential briefing was given by the Workers Compensation litigation counsel on a settlement, which the City Council accepted in principle, subject to execution of a comprehensive release agreement. For Item #4) A Privileged and confidential briefing was given, questions were asked and answered, and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Wesley Hall of Foothill Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bo Gutzwiller of the Glendora Library Friends Foundation.
STUDENT REPORTS
5. High School Student Representative Report
Student reports were presented by Charter Oak High School Representative Viviana Salazar; Whitcomb High School Representative Josh Medel; and Saint Lucy’s High School Representative Olivia Rizk.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests for reordering of or additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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6. Public Comments received
Mayor/Chair Davis opened the public comment period. Written correspondence and/or requests to provide comments were received from the following: Paul Lopez, Joe Cina, Grace Kuo, Dennis Willut, Rena Sloan, Audrey Teasdale, Michael Baron, Kamal Stephan, Olga Alfaro, and Shelby Montevirgen.
There were no additional requests received, therefore, Mayor/Chair Davis closed the public comment period.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos requested and received updates from staff on public comments regarding homelessness, Goldline traffic and closures; City Council and Glendora Unified School District special joint meeting and his support of request to postpone it until 2023.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson provided a Goldline construction update; commented on safety during Halloween trick or treating and election day; and echoed comments supporting postponing the City's Joint Glendora Unified School District meeting.
Councilmember/Commissioner Fredendall commented on Goldline construction and closures and upcoming election; announced that City’s annual Halloween Carnival is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Finkbiner Park from 5 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and invited the public to attend.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Boyer commented on public comments made regarding the homeless; commented on the Joint City Council and Glendora Unified School District meeting stating that he requested this meeting to start the discussion of formalizing the joint use agreements he explained that this kick-off meeting has already been delayed several times due to availability of the School Board, City Council members, and staff; Glendora Rotary and Glenkirk Church for a successful food drive; announced Los Angeles County’s request for volunteers to serve full time on the Los Angeles County’s Civil Grand Jury; and recognized Kathryn Runyik who was inducted unto the Green Industry Hall of Fame.
Mayor/Chair Davis echoed Mayor Pro Tem Boyer’s comments on the upcoming Joint City Council Glendora Unified School District meeting and invited the public to attend on November 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.; announced a free veterans forum being held on October 29, 2022 sponsored by Congresswoman Garce Napolitano, Judy Chew, and Supervisor Kathryn Barger at the Azusa National Guard Armory on Sierra Madre from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; reported on her attendance at a legislative meeting at the Governor’s office in Los Angeles with California Infrastructure Advisor and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa regarding regional infrastructure funding opportunities for Glendora.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond reported on the Goldline site assessment and street closures.
SPECIAL ITEMS
7. City Council to issue Proclamation in recognition of Friends of Libraries Week - October 23- Minutes Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 4 of 6
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A Proclamation proclaiming October 23-29, 2022 as “Friends of Libraries Week” was read into the record by Mayor Pro Tem Boyer and presented to Glendora Library Friends Foundation representatives Maggie Lara, Joe Cina, and Bo Gutzwiller, who accepted on behalf of the Library Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Mendell Thompson, to approve consent calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, and Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSTAIN:
(None); ABSENT: (None); RECUSED: (None).
8. Affirm minutes from October 11, 2022 Regular Joint City Council, Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
9. Consideration of a Resolution allowing for the continued use of "In-Person Hybrid Approach" for City of Glendora Brown Act Public Meetings October 30, 2022 through November 29, 2022, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act and Assembly Bill No. 361 The City Council 1. Adopted a City Council Resolution CC 2022-57 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION RE-RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020, AND WHEN APPLICABLE REAUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 30, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M.
BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361.”
10. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for September 2022 The City Council 1. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for September 2022.
11. Notice of Completion for Citywide Slurry Seal Project - Plan No. 1350 (Strategic Plan Item 46-IMCIF)
The City Council 1. Accepted the completion of Citywide Slurry Seal Project - Plan No. 1350 by Horizons Construction Co. Int’l, Inc.; and 2. Authorized the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. Approve Final Conceptual Plans for Meda Avenue and Bus Plaza Improvements (Strategic Plan Item 4-ISED, 51-IMCIF)
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c); and 2. Approve Conceptual Plans for Meda Avenue and Bus Plaza.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by Transportation Manager Mateer.
City Council questions and discussion included additional seating capacity on West Meda Plaza; city efforts to work with businesses on outdoor dining requirements; availability of public restrooms at the bus plaza being during business hours; aesthetics of the proposed improvements; proposed game elements and additional outdoor seating; confirmation that areas and games are not available to be rented; proposed type of flooring for the plaza; and ADA requirements in the bus plaza.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Gary Boyer, to 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c); and 2.
Approve Conceptual Plans for Meda Avenue and Bus Plaza.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, and Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSTAIN:
(None); ABSENT: (None); RECUSED: (None).
13. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.010 of the Glendora Municipal Code to Memorialize Direction Given by City Council at their September 27, 2022 Meeting Relating to the Glendora City Council Regular Meeting Schedule (Strategic Plan Item 46 - EMO)
RECOMMENDATION: 1. First reading and introduction of an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE GLENDORA CITY COUNCIL” by reading of the title only and waiving further reading; 2. Schedule second reading of ordinance for November 8, 2022 Council meeting; and 3. Adopt a City Council Resolution changing the Closed Session to commence at 5:00 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by City Clerk Specialist Cordova.
City Council questions and discussion included the clarification that the change to Closed Session start time from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., would allow staff to schedule Closed Session to commence as early as 5:00 p.m. or later when needed.
A motion made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Gary Boyer, to 1. Introduce for first reading Ordinance 2070 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF THE
GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE GLENDORA CITY COUNCIL” by reading of the title only and waiving further reading; 2. Schedule second reading of ordinance for November 8, 2022 Council meeting; and 3. Adopt a City Council Resolution CC 2022- Minutes Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 6 of 6
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 58 changing the Closed Session to commence at 5:00 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m. entitled, “A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS,
PROCEEDINGS AND BUSINESS TO AMEND THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLOSED SESSIONS TO START TIME AT 5:00 PM INTEAD OF 6:00 PM REPEALING RESOLUTIONS CC 2021-02 OR ANY RESOLUTION IN CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENT HEREWITH”.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, and Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSTAIN:
(None); ABSENT: (None); RECUSED: (None).
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmembers/Commissioners wished everyone a Happy Halloween.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Boyer motioned and requested a second to agendize for a future meeting a discussion on membership in the League of California Cities membership. Request was seconded by Councilmember Allawos
City Manager Raymond reminded everyone that Thursday, October 27, 2022 is Pink Patch Fundraiser at Spaghetti Eddies at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on November 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).