CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen Davis, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair David Fredendall, and Mayor/Chair Mendell Thompson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City Attorney/Agency William Wynder, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, Police Chief Matt Egan, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Recreation and Human Services Director John Aguirre, Library Director Janet Stone (via Zoom), Information Technology Director Sam Robbin, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Captain Chris Stabio, Captain Michael Randazzo, Assistant Director of Human Resources Rita Wendling, Economic Development and Housing Manager, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, Principal Civil Engineer Maliha Ansari, Principal Planner Hans Friedel, Management Analyst Alycia Suniga, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Associate Pastor Kate Wallace Nunneley from Glenkirk Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Kelly DuPee of Faith Church.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received for reordering of and additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comment received
Public comments were received from Paulette Koss, Julie Linger, Erica Landmann, Kate Wallace Nunneley, and Jonathan Hawes.
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
City Hall Council Chamber
116 E. Foothill Boulevard
Virtually via Zoom ID 9329247224
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.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos thanked Athens Services Executive Vice President Gary Clifford Route 66 and Hunter Trails; report update on the State of California LAGEO and Governor’s budget; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Council Member/Commissioner Boyer commented on the attendance of the Christmas Parade and La Fetra Dinner; thanked the Stuff the Bus Toy Drive participates; and requested City Manager Raymond to address the Public Comment regarding the traffic signal delay.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall thanked the Stuff the Bus Toy Drive participants; recognized City staff and the Community Services Foundation for the toy distribution to the unfortunate families; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mayor/Chair Thompson thanked everyone for the Christmas stroll and parade; expressed condolences to Downtown Glendora business owner Kira on the passing of her husband.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond invited San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board Member Jackie Doornik to provide an update.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. Update on Addressing Homelessness in Glendora
Staff report and PowerPoint presentation was presented.
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Karen K. Davis, to accept the grant award from United Way of Greater Los Angeles to expand assistance programs for unhoused people and authorized the increase in appropriations and supplemental review in the amount of $150,000 An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. A Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Glendora Municipal Code Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) to Add a Section Specific to the Glendora Village Business Improvement District Increasing the Number of Events Allowed Per Year Item title was read into the record and the public hearing was declared open.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented.
There was no one wishing to provide public testimony.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Following City Council deliberation, public hearing was declared closed.
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Michael Allawos, to adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to §15378(b)(2), 15378(b)(5), 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; introduce first reading Ordinance 2080 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) SECTION 5.32 (SPECIAL OUTDOOR DISPLAY EVENTS) OF THE
GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO THE GLENDORA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT;” and schedule second reading and adoption for the January 9, 2024 City Council meeting.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
4. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Glendora, California Amending Certain Sections of Title 20 (Subdivisions) and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Glendora Municipal Code in Order to Implement Various Housing Production Actions From the 6th RHNA Cycle (2021-2029) General Plan Housing Element (PROJECT PLN23-0016) Item title was read into the record and the public hearing was declared open.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented.
Teri Merrick provided public testimony.
City Council discussion included housing projects and new regulations.
Public hearing was declared closed.
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Michael Allawos, to introduce for first reading Ordinance 2081 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 21 (ZONING) OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS HOUSING PRODUCTION ACTIONS FROM THE 6TH RHNA CYCLE (2021-2029) GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT.” (PROJECT PLN23-0016); and directed 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, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Karen K. Davis, to approve Consent Calendar Items #5 - #12 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, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; NOES: None; Minutes Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Page 4 of 6
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
5. Affirm Minutes from the November 28, 2023 Regular Meeting and November 30, 2023 Special Joint City Council Meeting
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
6. Review and Affirm Disbursements for November 2023 in the amount of $5,899,949.42 The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority reviewed and affirmed the disbursements for November 2023 in the amount of $5,899,949.42.
7. Execute Funding Agreement for Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Program
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement for Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program and authorized an increase in estimated revenues and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $140,000 to Fund 207 - Grants Fund.
8. Second Reading of an Ordinance Approving Zone Changes and Establishing Site Specific Development Standards and Permitted Uses on Properties Located at 400 and 420 N. Glendora Avenue, 101, 117, 125, 127 AND 131 E. Whitcomb Avenue, 415 N. Vista Bonita Avenue – Related to the Cornerstone Bible Church Expansion Project (File No. PLN20-0007) The City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 2078 entitled: “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) AND RESTRICTED MULTIPLE-FAMILY (R-2) TO PLANNED REDEVELOPMENT (PR) AND
ESTABLISHING SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND PERMITTED USES ON PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 400 AND 420 N. GLENDORA AVENUE, 101, 117, 125, 127 AND 131 E. WHITCOMB AVENUE, 415 N. VISTA BONITA AVENUE (FILE NO. PLN20-0007)”
9. Award the Contract to EcoTech Services, Inc. for Executing Programs Performing Installation as Part of Water Conservation Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $106,700 The City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement for Water Conservation Professional Services to EcoTech Services, Inc. in an amount of $97,000 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $9,700 for a total amount not to exceed $106,700 and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement including minimal and/or nonsubstantive changes.
10. Approve the FLOCK Group Order Form and the Associated Five-Year Master Services Agreement for Automated License Plate Readers in the amount of $392,500 The City Council approved the FLOCK Group order form and the associated five-year Master Services Agreement, for a cost of $78,500 annually, for a total amount of $392,500 and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the FLOCK Group order form and the Minutes Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Page 5 of 6
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority associated five-year Master Services Agreement including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
11. Purchase and Install New Playground Equipment for Finkbiner Park Playground Area in the Amount of $410,000
The City Council approved a purchase order to PS Commercial Play, LLC for new playground equipment at Finkbiner Park in the amount of $208,604; approved an amendment to the construction agreement with DD Systems for playground equipment installation at Finkbiner Park in the amount of $201,397 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,332,144; 3. approved the appropriation of $410,000 from Fund 321 Capital Improvement to the Finkbiner Park Improvement Project; and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the amendment agreement with DD Systems, Inc. including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
12. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2079 of the City Council Amending Sections
14.20.010 through 14.20.180 to Chapter 14.20 "Rates and Charges," of Title 14 "Water," of the Glendora Municipal Code
The City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance 2079 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTIONS 14.20.010 THROUGH 14.20.180 TO CHAPTER 14.20 “RATES AND CHARGES” OF TITLE 14 “WATER.”
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
13. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance amending Section 2.04.040 “Salaries” of Title 2 “Administration and Personnel” of the Glendora Municipal Code (Mayor Boyer) A motion was made by David J. Fredendall, seconded by Michael Allawos, to introduce for first reading Ordinance 2082 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 2.04.040 “SALARIES” OF TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL” OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE,” which amends City Council salary.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. Award a Contract Services Agreement for Crosswalk Enhancement Improvements Near Washington Elementary School
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to award a contract for Crosswalk Enhancement Improvements Near Washington Elementary School, Plan No.1383, to Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc., in the amount of $300,308.51; adopted a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c); approved the Plans and Specifications for Crosswalk Enhancement Improvements Near Washington Elementary School, Plan No.1383; authorized the Community Development Director to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original contract amount; and authorized the Minutes Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Page 6 of 6
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority City Manager to execute the Agreement.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Adopt a City Council Resolution Establishing a Self-Insured Paid Family Leave Policy that Provides Short-Term Wage Replacement Benefits to Eligible Employees Who Need Time Off Work for Family Leave
During staff’s presentation a request was made to amend Staff report and PowerPoint was presented, to adopt and amend Exhibit A City Policy Paid Family Leave Policy entitled: “Paid Family Leave” of Resolution CC 2023-53 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE GLENDORA CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING A SELF-INSURED PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF GLENDORA” to include qualified part-time staff, there were no objections.
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Gary Boyer, to adopt City Council Resolution CC 2023-53 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE GLENDORA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A SELF-INSURED PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF GLENDORA,” noting the amendment to Exhibit A of the Resolution, Paid Family Leave Policy to include qualified part-time staff.
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
A motion request was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Gary Boyer, to agendize for a future City Council meeting a Sister City Relationships discussion. There were no objections.
Council Members wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on February 13, 2024.