The City Council also serves as members of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the former Community Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, David Fredendall, Karen K. Davis, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Mendell Thompson, and Mayor/Chair Gary Boyer
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency Attorney William Williams, Assistant City Manager/Interim Public Works Director Moises Lopez, 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, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Police Chief Matt Egan, Housing and Economic Development Manager Valerie Velasquez, Dispatcher Kelli Salazar, Assistant Director - Finance Kyle Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director Michael Sledd, Building Official David Collett, Lieutenant Michael Henderson, Sergeant Alex Stein, Lieutenant Mike Randazzo, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, and City Clerk Specialist Lorena Cordova
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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
2. 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 pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is Jennifer Perry v. City of Glendora, LASC Case No. 21STCV43152.
Closed Session title was read into the record.
There was no one wishing to provide public comment on Closed Session items.
City of Glendora Minutes
City Council, Successor Agency and
Housing Authority
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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 The meeting was convened into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m., Closed Session was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened back into Open Session at 7:00 p.m. with all members present.
City Attorney Wynder reported the following Closed Session actions: Item #1) Involved a privilege and confidential briefing by the city's negotiating team with the owners and the potential sellers of property at 1762 Dale Road, a privilege and confidential briefing was given, questions were asked and answered, no reportable action was taken. Item #2) Parties have reached a tentative settlement of the litigation, terms and conditions of that settlement will need to be incorporated into a written settlement agreement which when fully executed by the parties will be available for the public inspection and copying.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Luff Johnson of Loraine Avenue Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Erica Landmann.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received for reordering of and additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
3. Public Comments received
Public Comment was received from the following: Jenny Chan, Crystal Widado, Erica Landmann, Nicole Bliss, Teri Merrick, Carolynn Sims and Gil Aguirre.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member Fredendall commented on the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt and the new pickleball courts at Dawson Park.
Council Member Davis announced that on April 23, 2023 at the La Fetra Center a community conversation will be held to discuss diversity; April 26, 2023 is the Mayor’s Prayer's Breakfast; and Grand Opening of the new Pickleball courts at Dawson Park.
Council Member Allawos announced full road closures at Barranca and Sierra Madre Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson announced that April 26, 2023 is the Mayor's Prayers Breakfast; and commented on the Easter Egg Hunt; new pickleball courts and other upcoming Spring events; and provided an update to the Gold Line Construction.
Mayor Boyer expressed concern regarding a resident's issue with Southern California Edison and going 4 months without electricity; and announced that tickets for the April 26, 2023 Mayor's Prayers Breakfast are on sale.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Police Chief Egan provided an update on juvenile and jail capacity issues at the Los Angeles County detention centers.
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. Glendora City Council presentation of proclamation declaring April 9 - 15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunication Week
A proclamation was read into the record and presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to approve consent calendar Item #5 - #10 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, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Gary Boyer; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
5. Affirm minutes from March 28, 2023 Regular Joint Meeting The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed minutes as presented.
6. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2076 adding Chapter 2.05 to Title 2 of the City of Glendora Municipal Code to include a "Sunshine" Provision to increase transparency and accountability in Government Operations (Strategic Plan Item 27-EMO) The City Council conducted second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2076 entitled, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.05, SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TO TITLE 2 OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A “SUNSHINE” PROVISION
TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS AND ESTABLISHING LOCAL STANDARDS TO ENSURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.”
7. Review and Affirm disbursements for March 2023 in the amount of $5,178,370.96 The City Council reviewed and affirmed disbursements for March 2023 in the amount of $5,178,370.96.
8. Amendment #1 to the Contract for Services Agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment #1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Veronica Tam & Associates (VTA) increasing the contract amount by $18,060 for services related to the General Plan Housing Element 6th RHNA Cycle update.
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority
9. Ratify the Emergency Purchase and Replacement of a Chlorine Cell Unit for the Water Division in the amount not to exceed $80,000 (Strategic Plan 48-IMCIF) The City Council 1. Ratified the Emergency Purchase and Replacement of a Chlorine Cell Unit for the Water Division in the amount not to exceed $80,000; and, 2. Adopted an exemption from the competitive procurement process pursuant to Section 2.40.050 of the Glendora Municipal Code (GMC) for Emergency Procurement's.
10. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement between Willdan Engineering and the City of Glendora dated December 8, 2022, for temporary building and safety services
The City Council 1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering, increasing the contract amount by $100,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $150,000; and, 2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
11. 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Adoption and New Vision Statement Update (All Strategic Plan Items)
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to adopt the 2023-2025 Two-Year Strategic Plan.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Gary Boyer; NOES: (None); ABSENT: (None); ABSTAIN: (None).
NEW BUSINESS
12. Consideration of Resolutions relating to the establishment of a Levy of FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Assessment in Connection with Streetlight Maintenance District No. 2 (Antique Streetlight Assessment District)
Mayor Boyer recused himself at 7:59 p.m. as he owns property in project within the discussion of the project and left the dais.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to 1. Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2023-19 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2, DIVISION 15, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO FORM THE ANTIQUE STREETLIGHT DISTRICT; APPROVE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, AND CALLING FOR A PROPERTY
OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS
THE QUESTION OF FORMING SUCH DISTRICT, LEVYING AND COLLECTING
ASSESSMENTS, AND ESTABLISHING AN ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA FOR SAID
DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, Minutes Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Page 5 of 5
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority ARTICLE XIIID”; 2. Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2023-20 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2, DIVISION 15, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE ANTIQUE STREETLIGHT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT RELATED THERETO”; 3. Directed staff to update informational materials with appropriate information related to voting timelines, cost per equivalent benefit unit, financial overview and other relevant information; and, 4. If approved by the proposed district voters on June 13, 2023, appropriate $600,000 from Fund 321 fund balance for the antique streetlight project.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 4 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; NOES: (None); ABSENT: Gary Boyer; ABSTAIN: (None).
Mayor Boyer returned to the dais at 8:31 p.m.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
There were no closing comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on April 25, 2023.