CALL TO ORDER
The Successor Agency, Housing Authority and Finance Authority meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen Davis, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair David J. Fredendall, and Mayor/Chair Mendell L. Thompson Members Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency Attorney Danny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, Police Chief Matt Egan, Captain Chris Stabio, Captain Michael Randazzo, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Housing and Economic Development Manager Valerie Velasquez, Recreation and Human Services Director John Aguirre, Library Director Janet Stone, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Zoom), City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Assistant Public Works Director Michael Sledd, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, City Planner Michael Carnahan, Planning Technician Aaron Saenz, Management Analyst Vanessa Mikhail, Management Analyst Kelsey Fay, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, 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 comment. The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:03 PM.
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 give direction to its negotiator(s) Adam Raymond, Danny Aleshire, 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 terms.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, enable the City Council of the City of Glendora, property owner, to receive information form negotiator(s) Adam Raymond, Danny Aleshire, Moises Lopez, Jeff Kugel, and Valerie Velasquez regarding certain real properties APN 8655- 007-900, APN 8655-007-901, APN 8655-007-902 and APN 8655-021-900. The City’s real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the disposition of the City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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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Closed Session adjourned at 6:59 PM and the meeting was reconvened into Open Session at 7:00 PM with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported Closed Session Items 1 and 2 were discussed, privileged and confidential briefings were provided, questions were asked and answered, and there were no reportable actions taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Rio Martinez of Celebration Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Joe Cena.
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 Comments were received from the following: Jenng Chan, Bob Moore, Joe Cina, James Crawford, Kenneth Tanner, and Erica Landmann.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Mayor/Chair Thompson requested an update to address the public comments related to the traffic signal on Arrow Highway and the water rates.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall commented on the “new” parking signs installation to address the illegal camping and overnight parking between Glendora Avenue and Valley Center Drive.
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos commented on Senate Bill 770 United Health Care Financing.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis wished everyone a Happy New Year and announced a discussion event at La Fetra Center.
Council Member/Commissioner Boyer reported on Southern California Association of Governments traffic study.
Mayor/Chair Thompson thanked everyone who helped with the Christmas Stroll and Parade; wished everyone a Happy New Year; and announced that the Winter/Spring Glendora Report has been mailed out.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. A Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance Amending Sections of Title 19 and Title 21 of the Glendora Municipal Code to Establish a Community Art Program (File No. PLN23-0006) Item title was read into the record and the Public Hearing was declared opened. Public testimony in favor was received from the following: Andrew Turner.
Following discussion, multiple motions were received.
A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Thompson, that the City Council approve staff’s recommendations #1 - #5 as presented, and amending the proposed ordinance under “Art Allocation” to read as follows: “The fees, rates, and charges for the Glendora Art Program shall be established pursuant to resolution by the City Council to state fees for both commercial and residential shall be established pursuant to a resolution by the City Council.” An alternate motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by none, that the City Council approve staff’s recommendations #1 - #5 as presented, and amending the proposed ordinance under “Art Allocation” to remove all percentage and residential fees until the Master Fee Schedule is presented for discussion. The motioned died due to a lack of a second.
A second alternate motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall, that the City Council approve staff’s recommendations #1 - #5 as presented, and amend the proposed ordinance under “Art Allocation” to read as follows: “The fees, rates, and charges for the Glendora Art Program shall be established pursuant to a separate resolution by the City Council.” Following additional discussion, City Manager Raymond suggested that the City Council consider taking the recommendations separately, by taking recommendations #1- #4 first, and then recommendation #5. There were no objections.
A third alternate motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Allawos that the City Council 1. Find and determine that the Ordinance and Resolution are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 2. Introduce for first reading Ordinance 2083 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 19 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 21 (ZONING)
OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY ART PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES A PUBLIC ART ALLOCATION REQUIREMENT;” 3. Schedule second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for the January 23, 2024, City Council meeting; 4. Direct the preparation of a summary ordinance for publication; noting the amendment to recommendation #2, ordinance under “Art Allocation” to read as follows: “The fees, rates, and charges for the Glendora Art Program shall be established pursuant to resolution by the City Council.” An oral roll call was vote conducted, and the third alternate motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Boyer, Davis, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
Immediately following, a motion was made by Council Member Boyer, seconded by Council Member Davis that the City Council 5. Direct staff to notice and schedule a public hearing amending the Master Fee Schedule to add an art in-lieu fee. An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Boyer, Davis, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Allawos, to approve Consent Calendar Items 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; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
5. Review and Affirm Disbursements for December 2023 in the amount of $11,041,471.69 The City Council and Housing Authority reviewed and affirmed disbursements for December 2023 in the amount of $11,041,471.69.
6. Approve a Purchase Order with Model 1 for the Purchase of Two Class D Dial-A-Ride Vehicles in an Amount Not to Exceed $186,995
The City Council 1. Approved a purchase order with Model 1 for the purchase of two Class D Dial-ARide vehicles an amount not to exceed $186,995, 2. Approved an increase in estimated revenues and supplemental appropriation in the amount of $140,000 to Fund 207 – Grant Funds, 3. Approved a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $47,000 from Fund 209 – Proposition A Local Return; and 4. Authorized a 10% contingency in the amount of $16,999.50 from Fund 209 – Proposition A Local Return.
7. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2080 Approving an Amendment to Glendora Municipal Code Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) to Add a Section to the Glendora Village Business Improvement District Increasing the Number of Events Allowed Per Year The City Council adopted on second reading of Ordinance 2080 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA 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."
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2082 Amending Section 2.04.040 "Salaries" of Title 2 "Administration and Personnel" of the Glendora Municipal Code (Requested by Boyer) The City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance 2082 entitled, “amending Section 2.04.040 of the Title 2 "Administration and Personnel" of the Glendora Municipal Code.”
9. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2081 amending the Glendora Municipal Code amending certain sections of Title 20 (Subdivisions) and Title 21 (Zoning) to implement various housing production actions from the 6th RHNA Cycle (2021-2029) General Plan Housing Element (Project PLN23-0016)
The City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance 2081 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 21 (ZONING) OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS HOUSING PRODUCTION ACTIONS FROM THE 6TH RHNA CYCLE (2021-2029) GENERAL Minutes Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Page 5 of 6
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10. Notice of Completion for Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Park Playground Resurfacing The City Council 1. Accepted and approved the Notice of Completion for the Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Park Playground Resurfacing Project by Milcon Systems, Inc; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.
11. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for November 2023 The City Council received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for November 2023.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. Approve an Agreement with Ortco Inc for the Installation of Park Shade Structures at Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Park in the amount of $477,700
A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Allawos, that the City Council 1. Approve an agreement with Ortco Inc for the installation of park shade structures at Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Park in the amount of $477,700; 2. Authorize change orders in an amount not to exceed 5% or $23,885 for a total contract amount not to exceed $501,585; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement with Ortco Inc, including minimal and/or nonsubstantive changes. An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows:
AYES: Allawos, Boyer, Davis, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
13. Discussion of Library Structural Assessment, Visioning, and Funding Options Following discussion, City Council directed staff to complete an overall structural analysis of all City facilities including the library and survey the community for public input. There were no objections.
NEW BUSINESS
14. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Section 13.18 of the Glendora Municipal Code Establishing the Slow Streets Program
A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Allawos, that the City Council 1. Introduce for first reading Ordinance 2084 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE SLOW STREETS PROGRAM." An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Boyer, Davis, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
There were no statements or closing comments given.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Minutes were approved on July 9, 2024