CALL TO ORDER
The Successor Agency, Housing and Financing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair David J. Fredendall, Mayor/Chair Mendell 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, Assistant Director Michael Sledd, 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, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, Principal Civil Engineer Maliha Ansari, Management Analyst Alycia Suniga, 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.
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 property.
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 23, 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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3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, to enable the City Council to give direction to its negotiator(s) Adam Raymond, Danny Aleshire, Moises Lopez, Jeff Kugel, and Steven Mateer regarding that certain real property located at 1535 Heritage Place, Glendora 91740, APN 8643-016-087. The City’s real property negotiator(s) will seek direction from the City Council regarding the terms for the acquisition of the property.
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, to enable the City Council to give direction to its negotiator(s) Adam Raymond, Danny Aleshire, Moises Lopez, Jeff Kugel, and Steven Mateer regarding that certain real property located at 349 E. Juanita, Glendora 91740, APN 8643-016- 55 and 8643-016-56. The City’s real property negotiator(s) will seek direction from the City Council regarding the terms for the acquisition of the property.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case.
There was no one wishing to provide public comment on Closed Session items. Due to a conflict-ofinterest, Council Member Allawos recused himself from Closed Session item #5. The meeting was convened into Closed Session at 5:02 PM. Closed Session adjourned at 6:58 PM and the meeting was reconvened back into Open Session at 7:02 PM with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported the following Closed Session actions: Items 1-5 were discussed, an announcement made that 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 Bob Kuhn.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS
Student reports were presented by Charter Oak Student Representative Caroline Riggs, Glendora High School Student Representative Aiden Garcia, Whitcomb Student Representative Sylvan Ho, and a written report from Alexa Straite, Saint Lucy’s Priory representative was distributed and incorporated into the agenda under public comment.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Council Member Allawos requested that the agenda be reordered as follows: Member Agenda item #14 Discussion of Existing Sister Cities Programs and Possible Moka Delegation (Requested by Council Member Davis and Boyer) be discussed after #6 Public Comment. There were no objections.
PUBLIC COMMENT
6. Public Comment received
Public Comments were received from the following: Bob Moore, Bob Kuhn, Erica Landmann, and Minutes Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Page 3 of 6
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MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos thanked the Chamber of Commerce; reported on the League of California Cities Transparency Committee platform; and update on hydrogen transportation.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Glendoran Lillian Aguirre.
Council Member/Commissioner Boyer commented on his visit to Nashville, Tennessee.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Fredendall reported on the Los Angeles County Public Works core door, provided an update on the “new” parking signs being installed to address parking at 4:00 AM; thanked the Public Works Department for their work.
Mayor/Chair Thompson requested an update on Pompei Park from John Aguirre; commented on the Glendora High School Bandorama event; and thanked those who worked on that event.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond provided an update on Dale Road; addressed public comment regarding Athens trash service; and an update to the Stone house, relocating staff to the location.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. A Public Hearing to Establish Preferential Parking District along Dale Road and South Vecino Avenue in accordance with the Ordinance No. 1776 and Glendora Municipal Code, Chapter
10.14 Item title was read into the record and the Public Hearing was declared open.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented.
Public testimony was received from the following: Michael Lancey, Unknown, Erica Landmann (via Zoom); and unknown (via Zoom).
City Council discussion included an amendment requested to standardize the restricted hours of the district to 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM in the proposed Resolution, Section 2; confirmed that the Resolution does not supersede "No overnight parking"; confirmed that each homeowner would receive 2 free parking passes and that addition passes could be purchase at a nominal fee; impact of businesses and employees on parking in the residential area; and confirmed ability to amend the established preferential parking district area along Dale Road and Vecino A venue if needed.
Public Hearing was declared closed.
A motion was made by David J. Fredendall, seconded by Karen K. Davis, to 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to § 15061 (b )(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2.
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority adopt a City Council Resolution CC 2024-01 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE GLENDORA
CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT ON DALE ROAD
AND SOUTH VECINO AVENUE FROM BONITA AVENUE AND LAXFORD STREET AND A PORTION OF BONITA AVENUE," and incorporate the requested amendment in Section 2, "The restricted hours of the district shall be from 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM;" and, 3. Waive fees totaling $2,500 pursuant to the establishment of a preferential parking district along Dale Road and Vecino Avenue." 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 Karen K. Davis, seconded by Gary Boyer, to approved Consent Calendar Items #8 - #13 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.
8. Affirm Minutes from the December 12, 2023 Special City Council meeting The City Council, Successor Agenda and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
9. Grant of Access Easement to Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority at City owned properties (APN 8655-021-910 and APN 8655-021-911) The City Council 1. Authorized the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney to execute Grant of Access Easement Deed; 2. Adopted a City Council Resolution CC 2024-02 entitled: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY
CLERK AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SIGN GRANT OF ACCESS EASEMENT TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF GLENDORA, AS IDENTIFIED BY APN 8655-021- 910 AND APN 8655-021-911”; and 3. Authorized the City Clerk to transmit documents to Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority for acceptance of Easement and recording purposes.
10. Grant of Utility Easement to Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority at City-Owned Property (APN 8655-019-900)
The City Council 1. Authorized the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney to execute Grant of Utility Easement Deed; 2. Adopted a City Council Resolution CC 2024-03 entitled: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY
CLERK AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SIGN GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT TO CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GLENDORA, AS IDENTIFIED BY APN 8655-019- 900”; and, 3. Authorized the City Clerk to transmit documents to Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority for acceptance of Easement and recording purposes.
11. Award a Contract Agreement to Nobel Systems Inc. to provide Professional Services for Water System Management Software and Implementation in the amount of $164,670 Minutes Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Page 5 of 6
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority The City Council 1. Awarded a contract agreement to Nobel Systems to provide professional services for implementation of Geographic Information System in the amount of $149,700 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $14,900 for a total amount of $164,670 with three years contract terms; and 2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement with Nobel Systems Inc. and extensions including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
12. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2084 Adding Section 13.18 of the Glendora Municipal Code Establishing the Safe Streets Program
The City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance 2084 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE SAFE STREETS PROGRAM.”
13. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for December 2023 The City Council received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for December 2023.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
14. Discussion of Existing Sister Cities Programs and Possible Moka Delegation (Requested by Council Members Davis and Boyer)
A request was made to take action on the two Sister Cities Program separately, motion was made by Gary Boyer, seconded by Mendell Thompson. There were no objections.
In regard to the City’s participation in the Sister Cities Association, a motion was made by Gary Boyer, seconded by Karen K. Davis to 1) Appoint Council Members Boyer and Davis to participate and represent the City Council on the Glendora Sister City Association and authorize the participation of any necessary staff; and 2) Directed staff to return to City Council with an update in March 2024.
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.
In regard to the City’s participation in the Moka Japan 70th Anniversary Trip, a motion was made by Gary Boyer, seconded by David J. Fredendall to approve a budget in the amount of $50,000 for the Moka Japan 70th Anniversary Celebration Trip and directed staff to make the necessary preparations.
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. Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Contract with Grigolla and Sons Co Inc for Concrete Repair Services in an amount not to exceed $250,000 annually for a Total Three-Year Contract Amount Not to Exceed $604,000
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to 1. Approve Amendment Minutes Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Page 6 of 6
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Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement including minimal and/or nonsubstantive changes.
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.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director announced the upcoming Joint City Council and Glendora Unified School District Board of Education meeting on January 30, 2024 and provided an update on cable HD broadcasting of City meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:01 PM in memory of Lillian Aguirre.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on April 24, 2024.