CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:51 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen K. Davis, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair David Fredendall, and Mayor/Chair Mendell Thompson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City/Agency Attorney Danny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, 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, Library Director Janet Stone, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Assistant Planner Aaron Saenz, City Planner Mark Carnahan, Management Analyst Alycia Suniga, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session title was 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 of the City of Glendora, property owner, to receive information from 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.
There was no one wishing to provide public comment on the Closed Session item.
The meeting was convened into Closed Session at 6:52 p.m., Closed Session was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened back into Open Session at 7:06 p.m. with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported the following Closed Session action: 1) A privilege and confidential briefing was given regarding real property negotiations. There was no reportable action taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 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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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority The Invocation was given by Board President Shelley Coolidge of First Church of Christ, Scientist.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received for reordering of and additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Public Comment was received from the following: Glendora Council Chamber CEO/President Joe Cena, Eric Frecking, Bob Moore, Glendora Historical Society Karen Garcia, and Bill Bertonneau.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos addressed public comments on no right turn on Grand Avenue and Bennett Avenue and public access to a gate located on private property; provided an update on Los Angeles County working on traffic signals in the City; reported attendance of the prayer vigil on January 28 at Foothill Christian Church; and campus visit to St. Lucy’s Priory High School.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Thompson commented on City infrastructure improvements, damage and issues related to recent rain, and 10 palettes of prefilled sandbags used by the community.
Council Member/Commissioner Boyer requested an update from Library Director Stone on issues at Library related to recent rain.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
Assistant City Manager commented on the January 30 Special City Council and Glendora Unified School District Board of Education and the new Master Joint Use Agreement covering sports fields and facilities, school resource officer program, crossing guard program, and professional library services and announced that the implementation of the agreement has tentatively been set for June 1, 2024, and in closing, confirmed that the agreement has school fields being available as public parks Monday through Friday starting at 4:00 p.m., and that updated signage will be installed notifying the public that said areas are closed to the public before 4:00 p.m.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. 2023 - 2025 Strategic Plan January 2024 Update
Staff update and PowerPoint was present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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4. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution amending the City of Glendora Master Schedule of Fees for a Community Art Program
Item title was read into the record and the Public Hearing was declared opened.
Staff report and PowerPoint was presented.
There was no one wishing to provide public testimony.
City Council discussion included questions and clarification of the proposed development’s building permit valuation (BPV) calculations and proposed fees for mixed use commercial and new residential, and new tenant improvements.
Public Hearing was declared closed.
Following a brief discussion, multiple motions were made.
A motion was made by David J. Fredendall, seconded by Karen K. Davis, to amend proposed Resolution and incorporate the following amendment of proposed fees to 1.0% of BPV (building permit valuation) to commercial, 0.50% of BPV to new tenant improvements, and 0.25% of BPV to new residential.
An alternate motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Gary Boyer, to amend proposed Resolution and incorporate the following proposed fees to 1.0% of BPV (building permit valuation) to commercial, including new tenant improvements and 0% of BPV to new residential.
Alternate Motion:
A vote on the alternate motion was called, an oral roll call vote was conducted, and the alternate motion failed 2 - 3 as follows: AYES: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer; NOES: Karen K. Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
Original Motion:
A vote on the original motion by David J. Fredendall, seconded by Karen K. Davis to adopt Resolution CC 2024-04 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
CITY OF GLENDORA MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY ART PROGRAM REQUIREMENT ALLOCATION AND IN-LIEU FEE CONTRIBUTION,” and incorporate the following amendment of proposed fees to 1.0% of BPV (building permit valuation) to commercial, 0.50% of BPV to new tenant improvements, and 0.25% of BPV to new residential was called.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the original motion carried 3 - 2 as follows: AYES: Karen K.
Davis, David J. Fredendall, Mendell Thompson; NOES: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to approve Consent Calendar Items #5 - #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 Minutes Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Page 4 of 5
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5. Affirm Minutes from December 12, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting and January 30, 2024 Special Joint City Council and Glendora Unified School District Meeting The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
6. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2083 Amending Glendora Municipal Code (GMC) to Establish a Community Art Program (File No. PLN23-0006) The City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 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.”
7. Conduct 2024 Annual Review of City Council Appointments to various Regional Organizations as City Representatives/Delegates
The City Council adopted Resolution CC 2024 -05 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL APPOINTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO VARIOUS REGIONAL
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES THAT THE CITY OF GLENDORA IS A MEMBER FOR 2023-2024 AND RESCIND RESOLUTION CC 2023-02.”
8. Approve Agreement for New Equipment and Installation Services to Upgrade Audio/Visual Capabilities in the Council Chamber - $125,756.67
The City Council 1. Authorized the purchase of new equipment and installation and configuration services related to upgrades to the audio/visual & broadcast system in the Council Chamber in the amount of $125,756.67 from Western Audio Visual and Security; 2.
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Contract Services Agreement; and 3. Approved a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $75,000 from Fund 223 Public, Education & Government Access Fund.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Award the Contract to Convergent Technologies for City Facilities Security Assessment and Installation in the amount of $744,803
A motion was made by Michael Allawos, seconded by Karen K. Davis, to 1. Award the contract to Convergint Technologies for Phase 1 of the City Facilities Security Assessment and Installation in the amount of $744,803; 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement including minimal and/or non-substantive changes; and 3. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original contract amount.
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.
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MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos commented on Valentine's Day.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis commented on Ash Wednesday.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall commented on the Arrow Highway corridor changes and street vendor process reviews.
Mayor/Chair Thompson informed residents to prepare for the incoming rain.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on March 12, 2024.