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 7:03 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, Housing & Economic Development Manager Valerie Velasquez, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, Management Aide Armando Dejesus, Assistant Public Works Director Chisom Obegolu, 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 - NONE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Bruce French of Cornerstone Bible Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez.
STUDENT REPORTS - NONE
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Council Members/Commissioners Allawos requested Item #17, Update and possible appointment of Applicant to Fill Unscheduled Vacancy on the Water Commission, be heard before Item #4, Appeal of Audrey Teasdale. There were no objections.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments received
City of Glendora Minutes
City Council, Successor Agency
and Housing Authority
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
City Hall 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 Mayor/Chair Davis opened the public comment period. Written correspondence and/or requests to provide comments were received from the following: Dennis Willut, Zoom caller Joseph, and Elizabeth Lopez.
There were no additional requests received, therefore, Mayor/Chair Davis closed the public comment period.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos commented on the Kiwanians Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser and thanked the Knights of Columbus for assisting.
Councilmember/Commissioner Fredendall commented on Veterans Day and thanked Veterans for their service.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson commented on the General Election and encouraged voting; thanked Veterans for their service; announced the Community Services “Stuff a City Bus Toy Drive” on November 26, 2022, and December 3, 2022 at the Walmart Parking lot and invited the public to participate.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Boyer requested and received updates from staff on public comments regarding the Holiday Home Decorating contest; the Glendora Coordinating Council and their Holiday food basket give away; and on the General Elections.
Mayor/Chair Davis announced that the Veterans Day Service was scheduled for Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. outside City Hall with a Salute to Veterans luncheon to follow at LaFetra Center; and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of El Monte Police Chief Ben Lowry.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond announced the Holiday Stroll scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Downtown Village, with the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. Presentation by Southern California Edison (SCE)
Mayor Davis announced that the presentation was cancelled due to the winds and will be rescheduled.
3. City Council to present Proclamation in recognition of November 8, 2022 as Law enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day
A Proclamation proclaiming November 8, 2022 as “Law enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day” was read into the record by Councilmember Allawos and presented to Glendora Police Records Specialists, Julie Vargas and Nicole Vega, who accepted on behalf of the Police Records Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Councilmember Allawos announced that he would recuse himself from Item #4 due to the proximity of his residence to the project and left the dais at 7:31 p.m.
4. Consider the Appeal of Audrey Teasdale from Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2022- 11, Development Plan Review (PLN22-0016) Approval of Architectural and Plotting Changes to Homes Proposed for Construction in Tract 66608 (Phase 17-21) and Model Buildout/MBO); and Homes Proposed for Tract 66609 (Phase 22 / Meyer Lane); and to Eliminate 3 Homes from the Development Phasing Plan; and Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
City Attorney Wynder announce that during the Special City Council meeting, a lengthy legal argument was received today from the appellants legal counsel which requires review and requested that the City Council open the Public Hearing and continue it to next scheduled meeting in order to give staff and legal counsel time to review.
Mayor Davis read the title into the record and opened the public hearing and requested that the Public Hearing be continued to the December 13, 2022 meeting. Request was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boyer. There were no objections.
Councilmember Allawos returned to the dais at 7:33 p.m..
5. Consideration of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Glendora, California repealing section 21.03.100 of the Glendora Zoning Code regarding the regulation of “antennae” and adding a new Section 21.03.100 for the regulation of wireless telecommunications facilities on private and non-right-of-way properties, repealing Section 21.10.230.C.10 of the Route 66 Corridor Specific Plan (Area-Wide Guidelines), and amending Table 21.A.C Table C - permitted and conditionally permitted uses (PLN21-0043).
Mayor Davis read the title into the record and opened the Public Hearing.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by Senior Planner Friedel.
Mayor Davis invited public testimony and inquired if any requests had been received. No written correspondence and/or requests to give public testimony were received; therefore, Mayor Davis closed the Public Comment period.
City Council discussion included confirmation that schools and churches are allowed locations for antennas; a request for a map of where macro antennas are located in Glendora; a review of the time line of the application process for review and approval of wireless telecommunications facilities; review of locations areas where wireless telecommunication facilities are discouraged, such as private homes; estimated applications expected yearly; limitation the city has on setting additional regulations; regulations associated with wireless telecommunications facilities in the public right-ofway and clarification that the public right-of-way is not part of this ordinance; powerlines behind homes; and whether utility easements would limit homeowners rights to object.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to: 1. Determine that the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 2. Introduce for first reading City Council Ordinance 2071 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA REPEALING SECTION 21.03.100 OF THE GLENDORA ZONING CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF "ANTENNAE" AND Minutes Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Page 4 of 8
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority ADDING A NEW SECTION 21.03.100 FOR THE REGULATION OF WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON PRIVATE AND NON-RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTIES, REPEALING SECTION 21.10.230.C.10 OF THE ROUTE 66 CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (AREA-WIDE GUIDELINES), AND AMENDING TABLE 21.A.C TABLE C - PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES (PLN21-0043)"; 3. Schedule second reading and adoption of the ordinance for the December 13, 2022 City Council meeting; and, 4. Direct the preparation of a summary of the ordinance for publication pursuant to Govt Code §36933 and Resolution CC 2018-40.
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).
6. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance revising Sections 5.04.090 and 5.08.050 to Chapter 5.04 "Licenses" and Chapter 5.08 “License Taxes,” of Title 5 "Business Licenses and Regulations," of the Glendora Municipal Code. (Strategic Plan Item 33 – EMO) Mayor Davis read the title into the record and opened the Public Hearing.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by Senior Accountant Phelps who announced HDL representative Ean Davis, was available for questions.
Mayor Davis invited public testimony and inquired if any requests had been received. No written correspondence and/or requests to give public testimony were received; therefore, Mayor Davis closed the Public Hearing.
City Council discussion included how assessments are calculated and corrected; how renewals are assessed, tracked and communicated; various methods HDL has to assist businesses to apply for a business license; and clarification of the processes to allow for verifying SB205 Waste Water Discharge permits and reporting requirements.
A motion was made by Mendell Thompson, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to 1. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading City Council Ordinance 2072 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTIONS 5.04.090 AND 5.08.050 TO CHAPTER 5.04 "LICENSES” AND CHAPTER 5.08 “LICENSE TAXES,” OF TITLE 5 "BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS,” OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE.
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).
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Mendell Thompson, to approve Consent Calendar items #7-#16 as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item.
Council Member Fredendall requested clarification on Item #12 regarding color of the proposed lighting poles and received clarification from Transportation Manager Mateer.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Minutes Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Page 5 of 8
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Allawos, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
7. Affirm minutes from October 25, 2022 Special City Council meeting, and October 25, 2022 Regular Joint City Council, Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting.
The City Council and Successor Agency affirmed the minutes as presented.
8. Review and affirm disbursements for October 2022 in the amount of $5,326,560.63.
The City Council and Successor Agency reviewed and affirmed disbursements for October 2022 in the amount of $5,326,560.63.
9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2070 Amending Section 2.04.010 the Glendora Municipal Code (GMC) Relating to City Council Meetings. (Strategic Plan Item 46- EMO)
The City Council read by title only and adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 2070 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE GLENDORA CITY COUNCIL."
10. Award a contract services agreement for City-wide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system maintenance and repair to Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $44,615 per year, for 4 years, in a total amount of $178,460 (Strategic Plan Item 48-IMCIF) The City Council 1. Awarded a contract services agreement for City-wide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance and repair services to Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $44,615 per year, for 4 years, in a total amount of $178,460, with options for the City Council to approve up to three 1-year extensions; and 2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement and future contract extensions with Air-Ex Air conditioning including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
11. Notice of Completion for Storm Drain Inlet Insert Installation FY 2021-22, Plan No. 1354 (Strategic Plan Item 46-IMCIF)
The City Council: 1. Accepted the completion of Storm Drain Inlet Insert Installation FY 2021- 22, Plan No. 1354 by United Storm Water, Inc.; and 2. Authorized the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.
12. Approve Purchase of Shade and Lighting Poles and Installation for Meda Avenue and Bus Plaza Improvements Project (4-ISED, 51-IMCIF)
The City Council 1. Authorized the City Manager to Execute a Public Works Contract with David Bang Associates, Inc. in the amount of $163,416.79 to purchase and install shade and lighting poles for the Meda Avenue and Bus Plaza Improvements Project.
13. Consider introducing for first reading an ordinance amending sections 2.40.010 through
2.40.160 to Chapter 2.40 "Purchasing System," of Title 2 "Administration and Personnel," of the Glendora Municipal Code
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority The City Council 1. Waived full reading, read by title only, and introduced for first reading Ordinance 2073 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL REPEALING AND RESTATING SECTIONS 2.40.010 THROUGH 2.40.160 TO CHAPTER 2.40 "PURCHASING SYSTEM," OF TITLE 2 "ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL," OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE.”
14. Approve a month-to-month contract extension for police tow services with Jan's Towing Inc.
The City Council 1. Approved a month-to-month contract with Jan's Towing Inc. for police tow services.
15. Month-to-month contract extension for parking related services, Inter-Con Security Systems Inc.
The City Council 1. Approved a month-to-month contract with Inter-Con Security Systems Inc. for parking related services not to exceed $120,000.
16. Consideration of a Resolution allowing for the continued use of "In-Person Hybrid Approach" for City of Glendora Brown Act Public Meetings November 30, 2022 through December 29, 2022, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act and Assembly Bill No. 361 The City Council 1. Adopted a City Council Resolution CC 2022-59 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 NOVEMBER 30, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 29, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M.
BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361".
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. Update and possible appointment of Applicant to Fill Unscheduled Vacancy on the Water Commission
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Provide direction on appointing applicants to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Water Commission (Office No. 5; Term Ending June 30, 2025) This item was reordered and heard prior to Item #4.
Staff report was given by Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Dominguez.
The City Council interviewed candidate David Alan Thomas and moved to appoint him to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Water Commission.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Gary Boyer, to 1. Appoint David Alan Thomas to fill the vacancy on the Water Commission (Office No. 5; Term ending: June 30, 2025).
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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, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
NEW BUSINESS
18. First reading and introduction of an Ordinance adopting the 2022 California Building Codes RECOMMENDATION: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; INCLUDING SELECTED APPENDICES THERETO," by reading of the title only and waiving further reading; and, 2. Direct the preparation of a summary of ordinance for publication pursuant to Govt Code 36933 and Resolution CC 2018-40.
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation was presented by Building Official Collette.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to 1. Introduce for first reading City Council Ordinance 2074 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; INCLUDING SELECTED APPENDICES THERETO,"; and, 2. Direct the preparation of a summary of ordinance for publication pursuant to Govt Code 36933 and Resolution CC 2018-40.
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).
19. Award a contract services agreement to WaterWise Consulting, Inc. for executing programs performing surveys and installation as part of Water Conservation project, in an amount not to exceed $210,623 (Strategic Plan Item 8-IFSS).
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement for Water Conservation Professional Services to WaterWise Consulting, Inc. in an amount of $191,476 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $19,148 for a total amount not to exceed $210,623; and 2.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by Management Aide Dejesus.
City Council discussion included budget spent on water conservation programs; devices available to purchase through the City; program improvement expected with the new contract; and outreach efforts with local businesses.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Mendell Thompson, to 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement for Water Conservation Professional Services to WaterWise Consulting, Inc. in an amount of $191,476 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $19,148 for a total amount not to exceed $210,623; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
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).
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Members/Commissioners wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
City Manager Raymond wished his daughter and father a happy birthday.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chair Davis thanked veterans for their service and adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. in memory of El Monte Police Chief Ben Lowry.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on December 13, 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).