CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 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 Fredendall, and Mayor/Chair Mendell Thompson
Members Absent: None
Staff 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 Michael Randazzo, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/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), Senior Planner Natalie Espinoza, Principal Planner Hans Friedel, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, Management Analyst Alycia Suniga, Management Analyst Julie Linger, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, City Clerk Specialist Lorena Cordova, 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 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.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957, to consider the ratification of the City Manager’s appointment to the position of Police Chief.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2) or (d)(3) & (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 92 cases.
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 26, 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 There was no one wishing to provide public comment on the Closed Session item. The meeting was convened into Closed Session at 5:00 PM, Closed Session was adjourned at 6:47 PM and the meeting was reconvened back into Open Session at 7:03 PM with all members present. City/Agency Attorney Aleshire reported the following Closed Session actions: All three items were discussed and privileged and confidential briefings were given. There were no reportable actions taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Rev Karen Davis of First Christian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aiden Garcia.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS
4. High School Student Reports
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received for reordering of and additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5. Public Comments received
Public comments were received from the following: Marsha Mason, Glendora Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Joe Cina, and Athens Services Government Affairs Manager Sam Pena and Director of Government Services Denaee Amaya.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos reported on the League of California Cities Transparency Committee and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments meetings, Assembly Bills 205 and 1999, requested a letter of support from the City for Assembly Bill 1999.
Council Member/Commissioner Boyer commented on the celebration of Pie Day at the Glendora Historical Museum; the Wine Walk in the Village; the recognition of Christina Keener as recipient of Assembly Woman Blanca Rubio’s 2024 Woman of the Year; the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt at Finkbiner Park and Gladstone Park; and provided an update on Proposition 1.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis commented on changes to the Easter Egg Hunt event due to weather and City Manager Raymond addressed comment.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall commented on picture with the Easter Bunny, having a great holiday season and being safe during Spring Break.
Student reports were presented by Charter Oak Student Representative Caroline Riggs, Glendora High School Representative Aiden Garcia, Saint Lucy’s Priory Representative Alexa Straite, and Whitcomb Student Representative Sylvan Ho.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Mayor/Chair Thompson commented on the Wine Walk; recognized Employee Week; requested an update to addressed public comments relating to the new City logo; announced the upcoming Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on April 24, 2024 at 7:00 AM and ticket availability; and wished everyone a week of faith and a safe Spring Break.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
SPECIAL ITEMS
6. Glendora Police Department Quarterly Update
Update was presented.
7. RAVE Alert - New Mass Notification System
Update was presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Following brief question associated with Item#10, a motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Gary Boyer, to approve Consent Calendar Items #8 - #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; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
8. Affirm the Minutes from February 27, 2024 and March 12, 2024 Regular City Council meetings
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented with a correction to the February 27, 2024 Regular City Council minutes the recognition of Recreation and Human Services Director Aguirre for being name Distinguished Citizen of the Year by San Gabriel Valley District Greater Los Angeles.
9. Notice of Completion for Bender Avenue, Carter Drive, Santa Fe Avenue, and Newburgh Street Water and Street Improvement Project – Plan No. 1327 The City Council 1. Approved and accepted the completion of the CDBG Bender Avenue, Carter Drive, Santa Fe Avenue, and Newburgh Street, Water and Street Improvement Project – Plan No. 1327, constructed by Dominguez General Engineering, Inc. of Pomona California; and 2. authorized the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.
10. Authorize the Purchase of Three Dodge Durango Police Interceptor Units from National Auto Fleet Group in an amount not to exceed $173,260.
The City Council authorized the Purchase of Three Dodge Durango Police Interceptor Units from National Auto Fleet Group, utilizing the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement Minutes Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Page 4 of 5
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority #091521-NAF, in an amount not to exceed $173,260.
11. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for February 2024 The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for February 2024.
12. Resolution Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easement Located at 349 East Juanita Avenue The City Council 1. Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2024-07 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT LOCATED AT 349 EAST JUANITA AVENUE (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8643-016-055, -056) FROM CHARLES MARTIKAN, JR. AND CATHERINE R.
MARTIKAN & FINDING SUCH ACQUISITION EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT;” and 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the documents necessary to complete the acquisition of the property identified as APN 8643-016-055, -056.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
13. Sister City Update
Following a lengthy discussion and a recommendation from the City Manager, the City Council directed the City Manager to meet with each Council Member and subject to those conversations meet with staff and bring back at a later date. There were no objections.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. Approve a contract with PlaceWorks, Inc. for technical planning assistance to develop a Glendora Station Area Vision Plan to build community consensus towards a preferred development scenario, make code recommendations, and provide model design standards in the form of a vision plan to accommodate housing in the area within the ½ mile radius around the Glendora Metro Station area for an amount not to exceed $179,977 plus a 10% contingency of $17,998 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $197,975 (Project # PLN22-0059) A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Gary Boyer, 1. Approve a contract with PlaceWorks, Inc. for technical planning assistance to develop a Glendora Station Area Vision Plan to build community consensus towards a preferred development scenario, make code recommendations, and provide model design standards in the form of a vision plan to accommodate housing in the area within the ½ mile radius around the Glendora Metro Station area for an amount not to exceed $179,977 plus a 10% contingency of $17,998 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $197,975 (Project # PLN22-0059); 2. Approve an increase in estimated revenues and supplemental appropriation in the amount of $197,975 to Fund 208 – Grant Funds; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement, including minimal and non-substantive 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.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority
NEW BUSINESS
15. Annual Report for the Business Improvement District and Consideration of a Resolution Announcing Intentions to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Glendora Village Business Improvement District
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by Gary Boyer, to 1. Approve the FY 2024-2025 Business Improvement District Annual Report; and 2. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2024-08 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCING INTENTIONS TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE GLENDORA
VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS PERMITTED BY THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA LAW OF 1989 (CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 36500 ET SEQ)."
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.
16. 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report
A motion was made by Karen K. Davis, seconded by David J. Fredendall, to receive and file the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report.
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
Council Members wished everyone a Happy Easter.
Mayor/Chair Thompson reminded residents to be prepared for the upcoming rain this weekend.
City Manager Raymond announced that on Thursday City staff will be wearing jerseys to celebrate the Opening Day for Major League Baseball and encouraged everyone to visit City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:17 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on April 24, 2024.