CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Davis called the regular meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority of the City of Glendora to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council/Commissioners present: Michael Allawos, Karen Davis, David Fredendall, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Mendell Thompson, Mayor/Chair Gary Boyer Council/Commissioners absent: None
Staff Members present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency Attorney William Wynder, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Police Chief Matt Egan, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Marie Ricci, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Community Services Director John Aguirre, Library Director Janet Stone, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Assistant Director Finance Kyle Johnson, Building Official Dave Collet, City Planner Mark Carnahan, Sergeant Shawna Celello, Corporal Jake Swann, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, City Clerk Specialist Lorena Cordova
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Rio Martinez of the Glendora Alliance Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Pack 490.
STUDENT REPORTS - NONE
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There was no requests for reordering of and additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments received
Mayor/Chair Davis opened the public comment period. Written correspondence and/or requests to provide comments were received from the following: Joe Cina and Joseph (via Zoom).
There were no additional request received, and therefore, Mayor/Chair Davis closed the public comment period.
City of Glendora Minutes
City Council, Successor Agency and
Housing Authority
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill Boulevard
Virtually via Zoom ID 9329247224
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MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos reported on the Glendora Christmas Parade and handed out commemorative t-shirts to Councilmembers.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson provided an update on the Goldline, thanked Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Joe Cina on his work with the Glendora Christmas Parade and wished everyone a happy holiday.
Councilmember/Commissioner Fredendall commented on the Glendora Christmas Parade; announced that Saturday is the final Santa visit in the Village and shopping in the village; and wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Boyer commented on the Holiday luncheon sponsored by Glendora Rotary Club at the La Fetra Senior Center, Christmas Parade and the new hydrant Foothill Transit bus.
Mayor/Chair Davis thanked everyone, commented on recent holiday events and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Joan Halliday.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. 2022 Oath of Office and City Council Reorganization
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman administered the Oath of Office to newly elected City Council Members Michael Allawos to City Council District 1 and Karen Davis to City Council District 2, with terms expiring 2026.
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman declared the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem vacant.
Selection of Mayor
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman called for nominations for the position of Mayor.
Councilmember Thompson nominated Councilmember Boyer. Hearing no other nominations, City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman closed the nomination period and declared Councilmember Boyer as Mayor of the Glendora City Council for 2022-2023. City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman turned the meeting over to Mayor Boyer to conduct the remainder of the meeting.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Boyer called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Allawos nominated Councilmember Thompson. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Boyer closed the nomination period and declared Councilmember Thompson as Mayor Pro Tem of the Glendora City Council for 2022-2023.
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Presentations to Outgoing Mayor Davis
Mayor Boyer presented Councilmember Davis with the Mayor’s gavel plaque on behalf of the City Council and the City of Glendora, thanked Karen Davis for her years of services as Mayor and invited special presentation. Special presentations were given by Congresswoman Judy Chu representative Zayn Aga, Senator Anthony Portantino representative Kristi Lopez, and Assembly member Blanca Rubio representative Alexa Sanchez. In closing, Mayor Boyer presented certificates of recognition on behalf of Congress woman Grace Napolitano and Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
Mayor Boyer called for a recess and invited members of the public to enjoy refreshments at 7:33 p.m., then reconvened the meeting at 7:43 p.m. with all members present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Consider the Appeal of Ms. Audrey Teasdale from Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2022-11, Development Plan Review (PLN22-0016), Approving Two-story Residential Construction, Architectural and Plotting Changes to Homes Proposed for Construction in Tract 66608 (Phase 17-21 and Model Building / 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 (CEQA) (Opened and Continued from November 8, 2022 meeting)
Councilmember Allawos recused himself at 7:47p.m., due to conflict of interest as his residence falls within close proximity of the development.
Mayor Boyer read the title into the record and opened the public hearing.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by Community Development Director Kugel who in closing, requested that the City Council add an additional motion to the actions taken and direct staff to waive appeal fees assessed over the required $2,000 deposit.
Report was given by the Appellant Attorney Christopher Sutton and Appellant Audrey Teasdale.
Report was given by Applicant Gordon Nichols and Applicant Attorney Andrew Fogg.
Mayor Boyer invited public testimony and inquired if any requests have been received to provide testimony. Written correspondence and/or requests to provide comments were received from the following: Luisa D’Amico, Robert Graves, Dani Stalnacker, and Steven Dulay.
Rebuttal and closing statements were provided by Appellant Attorney Christopher Sutton and Appellant Audrey Teasdale.
Rebuttal and closing statements were provided by Applicant Gordon Nichols and Applicant Attorney Andrew Fogg.
City Council discussion included clarification on what the appellant is seeking in regards to the project; Planning Commission decision; water flow in the current two debris/detention basins; reconfigured debris/detention basin construction; clarification that the Planning Commission decision Minutes Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Page 4 of 9
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority on November 8, 2022 related to two-story construction, architecture and plotting of homes, and the elimination of three homes in Tract 66608 for reconfigured debris/detention basins. The Planning Commission decision did not include a request to reconfigure streets for Tract 66608, which the City Council approved in 2010.
There were no additional questions or comments; therefore, Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by David J. Fredendall, seconded by Karen K. Davis, to approve the following:
a. Adopt a City Council Resolution CC 2022-68 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, OVERRULING THE APPEAL OF MS. AUDREY TEASDALE AND AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-11, DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (PLN22-0016), APPROVING TWO-STORY
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURAL AND PLOTTING CHANGES TO HOMES PROPOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN TRACT 66608 (PHASE 17-21 AND MODEL BUILD OUT / MBO); AND HOMES PROPOSED FOR TRACT 66609 (PHASE 22/MEYER LANE); AND TO ELIMINATE 3 HOMES FROM THE DEVELOPMENT PHASING PLAN,”
b. Affirm and Adopt the Planning Commission’s findings that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared for the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan and Tract No’s 66608 and 66609 and adopted by the Glendora City Council on December 14, 2010, and INDEPENDENTLY ADOPT THE Addendum to the project’s CEQA Notice of Determination based upon the findings that no further environmental documentation is required for this project as there is no substantial evidence of information or changes as articulated under CEQA Guidelines § 15162 that would require the preparation of a subsequent MND; and,
c. Waiving all fees assessed over the required $2,000 deposit.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 4 - 0 as follows: AYES: David J.
Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: Michael Allawos; ABSTAIN: (None).
Councilmember Allawos returned to the dais at 9:14 p.m.
4. A Public Hearing to conduct Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2074 adopting the 2022 California Building Codes
Mayor Boyer read title into the record and opened the Public Hearing.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by Building Official Collett.
Mayor Boyer invited public testimony and inquired if any requests have been received. There were no written correspondence and/or requests from participants wishing to provide public testimony; therefore, Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Mendell Thompson, to adopt on second reading an Ordinance No. 2074 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; Minutes Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Page 5 of 9
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 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.
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).
5. A Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Approving the General Plan Housing Element 2021-2029 for Compliance with the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs (Strategic Plan Item 1- ISED)
Mayor Boyer read tittle into the record and opened public hearing.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented by Community Development Director Kugel.
Mayor Boyer invited public testimony and inquired if any requests have been received. There were no written correspondence and/or requests from participants wishing to provide public testimony; therefore, Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to 1. Adopt a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; 2. Adopt a City Council Resolution CC 2022-62 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)”; and, 3. Authorize the Director of Community Development to submit the adopted Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and make non-substantive changes as necessary.
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 was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Michael Allawos, to approve Consent Calendar Items #6-#14 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, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
6. Affirm minutes from November 8, 2022 Special and Regular Meetings The City Council, Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
7. Review and affirm disbursements for November 2022 in the amount of $5,159,786.30 Minutes Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Page 6 of 9
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority The City Council, Successor Agency for the former Community Redevelopment Agency reviewed and affirmed disbursements for November 2022 in the amount of $5,159,786.30.
8. Consideration of a Resolution allowing for the continued use of "In-Person Hybrid Approach" for City of Glendora Brown Act Public Meetings December 30, 2022 through January 29, 2023, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act and Assembly Bill No. 361 The City Council adopted a City Council Resolution CC 2022-63 entitled, "A RESOLUTION RERATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020, AND WHEN APPLICABLE RE-AUTHORIZING REMOVE
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING DECEMBER 30, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2023 PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361."
9. Due to the Appointment of a New Mayor consideration of a Resolution amending the City Council appointments for 2021-22 relating to the City Selection Committee Delegate, County Sanitation District No. 22 Delegate and Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority JPA alternate or delegate as required
The City Council 1. Adopted a City Council Resolution CC 2022-64 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
AMENDING APPOINTMENTS FOR REGIONAL AND LOCAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2021-2022 TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA SERVE AS CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN THE FOLLOWING CAPACITIES:
CITY SELECT COMMITTEE DELEGATE, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22
DELEGATE, AND METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORITY (JPA) DELEGATE OR ALTERNATE (AS REQUIRED), AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION CC 2022-09;" 2. Direct the City Clerk to insert the names of the newly appointed Mayor as assignments to the City Section Committee, County Sanitation District No. 22 and Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority JPA as required; and, 3. All other appointments remain unchanged until the annual review which will take place in January 2023.
10. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2073 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
The City Council waived full reading, read by title only and adopt on second reading Ordinance No. 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."
11. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2072 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)
The City Council waived full reading, read by title only and adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 2072 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTIONS 5.04.090 AND 5.05.050 TO CHAPTER 5.04 "LICENSES" AND CHAPTER 5.08 "LICENSE TAXES," OF TITLE 5 "BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS," OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL Minutes Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Page 7 of 9
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12. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for October 2022 The City Council and Successor Agency received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for October 2022.
13. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No 2071 replacing Section 21.03.100 of the Glendora Municipal Code regulating wireless telecommunication facilities on private and nonright of way property (PLN21-0043) The City Council waived full reading, read by title only, and adopted on second reading Ordinance 2071 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENODRA, CALIFORNIA REPEALING SECTION 21.03.100 OF THE GLENDORA ZONING CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF "ANTANNAE" AND ADDING A NEW SECTION
21.03.100 FOR THE REGULATION OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON PRIVATE AND NON-RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERITIES, 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)."
14. Acceptance of Glendora Public Library Friends Foundation Grant Award for FY 2022-23 for Supplemental Funding for Programs and Services in the amount of $428,222 The City Council 1. Approved the acceptance of $428,222 for supplemental funding for Library programs and services; and, 2. Authorized the necessary budget adjustments to increase estimated revenues and expenditures for the grant.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS
15. Approve changes to compensation and benefits for the Glendora Management Association (GMA), Executive Staff, and the City Manager and approve a tentative Agreement between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3915 (AFSCME) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a City Council Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A 2023-2025 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE GLENDORA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION;
2. Adopt a City Council Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BENEFIT SCHEDULE; 3. Approve Amendment No. 6 to the City Manager Employment Agreement; and 4. Authorize the supplemental appropriation and budget adjustments necessary to fund the approved changes effective January 1, 2023; and 5. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LOCAL 3915 (AFSCME) FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM OF FEBRUARY 1, Minutes Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Page 8 of 9
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 2023 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026.”
Staff report was given by Administrative Services Director/City Treasure Ricci.
City Council discussion included proposed agreements, negotiating teams, services, and effective dates.
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to 1. Adopt a City Council Resolution CC 2022-65 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A 2023-2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE GLENDORA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; 2. Adopt a City Council Resolution CC 2022-66 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BENEFIT SCHEDULE; 3. Approve Amendment No. 6 to the City Manager Employment Agreement; 4. Authorize the supplemental appropriation and budget adjustments necessary to fund the approved changes effective January 1, 2023; and, 5. Adopt a Resolution CC 2022-67 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LOCAL 3915 (AFSCME) FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026.”
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 collectively wished everyone a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year.
Councilmember/Commissioner Fredendall requested to agendize for future discussion the City's membership in the League of California Cities. City Manager Raymond stated the item will be agendized for Council discussion during a January meeting.
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond wished everyone a Happy Holiday; expressed his appreciation to staff and his eagerness to continue years of services to Glendora; and announced that the Winter/Spring issue of the Community Services Recreation Guide and City Manager report was out.
City/Agency Attorney Wynder wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy Kwanza.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chair Boyer adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. in memory of Joan Halliday.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Minutes were approved on January 10, 2023 by the City Council and Housing Authority 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).