The City Council also serves as members of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency, Housing and Financing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mayor Pro Tem/ViceChair Mendall Thompson, and Mayor/Chair Gary Boyer Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency Attorney William Wynder, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Library Director Janet Stone, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Police Chief Matt Egan, Police Captain Chris Stabio, Police Captain Michael Randazzo, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, Assistant Public Works Director Chisom Obegolu, Management Analyst Alycia Suniga, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, Senior Office Assistant Rigoberto Escobedo, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session titles were read into the record.
There was no one wishing to provide public comment on Closed Session items.
The meeting was convened into Closed Session at 6:03 PM.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957 to conduct employee performance evaluation for the position of City Attorney.
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 the 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 8631-013-23. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property.
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
City Hall Council Chamber
116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora
Virtually via Zoom ID 9329247224
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Closed Session adjourned at 7:03 PM and the meeting reconvened back into to open session at 7:07 PM.
City/Agency Attorney Wynder reported the following Closed Session actions: Item 1) A privileged and confidential briefing relating to succession planning, and there will be future Closed Session discussions regarding this item; and Item 2) Assistant City Manager Lopez reported on the status of the disposition of the property at 1762 Dale Road, reported on the previous evening’s Community meeting; provided a timeframe for additional discussions and outreach scheduled for December, with a comprehensive update on the City’s efforts to address homelessness in the community, options for the Dale site which will be conducted in a public forum in January 2024 and a second Community meeting in February 2024 to gather additional community input, in order to prepare and issue a request for proposals for the Dale site ahead of its disposition. In closing, he reported that City's website will also be updated regularly on the outreach received and that as the City receives questions regarding the Dale property, the City's website will be updated to include a Frequently Asked Questions section.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Reverend Karen Davis.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Boyer.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received for reordering of and additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was received from the following: Steven Ryan, Hector Rojero, Tianpeng Shen, Joseph Zhou, Durga Kanumilli, Debbie Lopez, Gary Lachman, Wenk Wang, Rich Gill, Elizabeth Renter, and Adam Cozens.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Mayor/Chair Boyer addressed public comments of school safety, Dale Road purchase, affordable housing, and homelessness.
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos addressed public comments on affordable housing and homelessness.
Council Member/Commissioner Fredendall recognized the Boy Scouts in attendance, addressed public comments on the Dale Road project and homelessness.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Thompson addressed public comments on affordable housing and homelessness.
Police Chief Egan announced the Pink Patch Project.
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CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond provided an update on Gold Line construction, development opportunities, and the Route 66 by the overpass road closure scheduled from Monday, October 10, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. until Tuesday, October 11, 2023 from at 6:00 AM.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. Presentation by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) on programs and initiatives.
A presentation was given by Director of Government and Community Relations Ricky Choi and Manager of Transportation Roy Choi.
4. 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update for September 2023
An update was given by City Manager Raymond.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to approve Consent Calendar items #5 - #9 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: None; NOES:
None; ABSENT: Michael Allawos, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson, Gary Boyer; ABSTAIN: None.
5. Affirm Minutes from September 5, 2023 Special, September 12, 2023 Special Joint, September 12, 2023 Regular Meetings
The City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
6. Authorize the purchase of new Dell Latitude 7230 tablets for Police fleet vehicles with docking stations in an amount not to exceed $81,000
The City Council authorized the purchase of new Dell Latitude 7230 tablets for Police fleet vehicles with docking stations in an amount not to exceed $81,000.
7. Review and affirm disbursements for September 2023 in the amount of $11,584.707.69 The City Council, Housing and Authority reviewed and affirmed disbursements for September 2023 in the amount of $ 11,584,707.69.
8. Award Contract Services Agreement for Development of a Short Range Transit Plan The City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Nelson/Nygaard in the amount of $190,000 for the development of a Short Range Transit Plan; authorized contingency of 10% in the amount of $19,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $209,000; approved supplemental appropriation from Fund 209 Proposition A Local Return in Minutes Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Page 4 of 5
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9. Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding for Collecting and Reporting Data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2021 The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding For Collecting and Reporting Data For The National Transit Database for Report Year 2021; and approved the necessary budget adjustments to increase estimated revenues and appropriate funds to Fund 209 - Proposition A Account 209.6086.35226 in the amount of $125,335.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. Execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Glendora and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for $6.6 million in funding for the Glendora People Movement Project
A motion was made by Mendell Thompson, seconded by Karen K. Davis, to 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Glendora and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for $6.6 million in funding for the Glendora People Movement Project; and 2. Authorize an increase in estimated revenues in the amount of $6,600,000.00 and appropriate expenditures in the same amount to the Glendora People Movement Project.
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.
11. Update on Water Rates for 2024 - 2027
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to receive and file the update on Water Rates for 2024-2027.
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.
12. Discuss Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
City Council requested staff to provide examples and suggestions of signage and bring this item back at a future meeting.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
City Manager Raymond stated for the benefit of the community, more information on financial reports and the Dale Road project can be obtained at City link: cityofglendora.org/finance reports and cityofglendora.org/daleroad.
Mayor Boyer asked for the community to stay engaged and get informed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:57 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on October 24, 2023.