CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Karen Davis, David Fredendall, Mayor Pro Tem/ViceChair Mendell Thompson, Mayor/Chair Gary Boyer (via Teleconferencing) Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency Attorney William Wynder, Police Captain Chris Stabio, Police Captain Michael Randazzo, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson (via Teleconferencing), Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Recreation and Human Services Director John Aguirre, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Teleconferencing), Library Director Janet Stone, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, and City Clerk Specialist Lorena Cordova
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Michael Cordich of First Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Transportation Manager Mateer.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
Student reports were presented by Charter Oak High School Student Representative Caroline Riggs; Glendora High School Student Representative Aiden Garcia; St. Lucy’s Priory High School Student Representative Alexis Straite; and Whitcomb High School Student Representative Sylvan Ho.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received for reordering of an additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments Received
Public Comment was received from the following: Shawnna Elias.
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers
116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora
Virtually via Zoom ID 9329247224
The City Council also serves as members of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the from Community Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
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MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Thompson requested a report from City Manager Raymond and City Attorney Wynder on Temporary/Political Signage and Public Art.
Council Member/Commissioner Fredendall commented on recent meetings and public outreach conducted by the City relating to affordable housing, possible solutions and City Council’s request for public input; and upcoming Halloween events.
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos reported on his attendance of Council of Governance session relating to homeowners’ insurance; requested price increases by insurance companies on homeowner insurance negotiations.
Mayor/Chair Boyer commented on housing issues, 56 new housing bill signed by Governor that go into effect this month, housing state laws, and encourage the Glendora community to stay engaged, to share housing solution ideas with he City and keep lines of communication open.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Thompson commented on the “budget in brief” brochure included in the October water bill.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond encouraged community to visiting the City’s website for the latest information on the Strategic Plan, Budget, sign up for alerts, and any other needs.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. Update from Athens on Upcoming Events and Special Services A presentation was provided by Athens Government Affairs Director Jessica Alvarenga.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation designating October 15-21, 2023 as National Friends of Libraries week
A Proclamation was read into the record by Council Member Fredendall and presented to Glendora Public Library Friends Foundation Executive Director Maggie Lara and Board Member Kevin Kurimoto, who accepted on behalf of the Friends Foundation.
4. Presentation of a Proclamation designating October 23-31, 2023 as Red Ribbon Week A Proclamation was read into the record by Council Member Allawos and presented to Captain Randazzo, who accepted on behalf of the Glendora Police Department.
5. Peafowl Update
An update was given.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to approve consent calendar items #6 - #8 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.
6. Affirm Minutes from September 26, 2023 Regular, September 28, 2023 Special, and October 10, 2023 Regular Meetings
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed minutes as presented.
7. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for September 2023 The City Council and Successor Agency received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for September 2023.
8. Accept Grant Funds from Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation The City Council accepted grant funds and directed Mayor to sign Certifications and Assurances; and authorized a supplemental appropriation and increased in estimated revenues in Grant Fund 207 in the amount of $10,407.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. Award the Capital Improvement Projects Contract Services with FreeWire Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase, Installation, and Warranty of One Boost Charger 200 for an amount not to exceed $205,700 at the City of Glendora Public Works Yard A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Michael Allawos, to 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c); 2. Award the Capital Improvement Projects Contract Services with FreeWire Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase, Installation, and Warranty of One Boost Charger 200 for an amount not to exceed $205,700 at the City of Glendora Public Works Yard; 3. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original contract amount; 4.
Approve the supplemental appropriation of $205,700 from Proposition A Local Return Fund (209) reserves and increase the CIP budget for Transit Yard Modernization by the same amount; and 5.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Public Works Contract.
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.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Allawos wished everyone a Happy Halloween.
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Mayor Boyer announced that Glendora will be welcoming its Sister City Moka, Japan students next week.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on November 14, 2023.