CITY OF GLENDORA
CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 116 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
As a courtesy to others attending this meeting, please turn off or place in silent mode all cell phones and other communication devices while in the Council Chamber. Thank you.
Glendora regularly scheduled public meetings are conducted utilizing a hybrid format and will take place in accordance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act. To participate virtually, download zoom on any phone or computer device and use the following meeting ID: cityofglendora.org/zoom or zoom.us/j/9329247224. The teleconferencing procedures followed relating to elected and/or appointed officials’ participation in public meetings will comply with Government Code §54953 et seq.
MAYOR/CHAIR
Mendell Thompson, District 5
MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE-CHAIR
David Fredendall, District 2
COUNCIL/COMMISSIONERS
Michael Allawos, District 1
Gary Boyer, District 3
Karen Davis, District 4
MEETING SCHEDULE
The regular meetings of the city council shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, closed session business will commence as early as 5:00 PM, when scheduled, and general business session will commence at 7:00 PM.
BROWN ACT
Agendas are drafted to accurately state what the legislative body is being asked to consider. The legislative body can take action on “all items” listed on the agenda and be in compliance with the open meeting laws.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The
governing body may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting.
COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
To minimize distractions, please be sure all personal communication and electronic devices are turned off or on silent mode.
LIVE BROADCASTING AND REBROADCASTING
Regular City Council meetings are broadcast live every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month on City Website www.cityofglendora.org, Channel 3 (Cable) & Channel 31 (Verizon) and are replayed Thursday - Sunday the week following the meeting on Channel 3 (Cable) & Channel 31 (Verizon). All broadcasts can be viewed on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 3 and Verizon/Fios Channel 31. City Council meetings are also available via live webcast and at any time for replaying through the City's webpage at cityofglendora.org/citymeetings.
CITY OF GLENDORA
CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 116 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
7:00 PM GENERAL BUSINESS SESSION
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that to participate virtually, download Zoom on any phone or computer device and use the following meeting ID: cityofglendora.org/zoom or https://zoom.us/j/9329247224
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize, advance, or disparage any faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular belief or form of invocation. Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
Three (3) Minute speaking time limit, speaking once, unless upon motion, such time is extended by the legislative body.
Any person may request to address a legislative body during a public meeting. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes, speaking once, on both on- and off- agenda items, unless, upon motion, such time is extended by the legislative body. Such statements shall only be allowed during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. If there are any public hearings scheduled, individuals will be given an additional opportunity to comment under said items.
Speakers are not permitted to yield their time to another speaker. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes at each meeting, with the ability to extend if the legislative body so chooses by majority vote.
To ensure that the public is able to participate, the City may provide a variety of ways in which the public can submit their comment: in person, virtually, email, phone call, mail and any other method which may become available. Methods of participation may be subject to change during other such times when a State of Emergency, Health Order or State Executive Order limits in-person participation.
1. Public comments received
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. A Proclamation recognizing the Glendora Public Library Friends Foundation's 30th Birthday
3. A Proclamation presentation designating May 5-11, 2024 as Municipal Clerk's Week
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings shall conform to the protocol established to conduct of public meetings, proceedings, and business in the City of Glendora. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant/appellant will be allowed ten (10) minutes in which to make a presentation. Following the presentation of the applicant/appellant public testimony share be called, each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, speaking once. The Presiding Officer may permit a five (5) minute rebuttal/summation by a representative of applicant/appellant. The public hearing will then be closed, and no member of the public shall be allowed to speak further unless, upon motion, and the public hearing is reopened by the governing body. Any person desiring to provide testimony during a Public Hearing item shall make his/her presence known to the Presiding officer. Speakers are entitled to submit written or other graphic evidence. All such evidence presented shall be retained by the City Clerk as part of the Clerk’s record.
PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge any of the proposed action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
4. A Recommendation to the City Council on a Tentative Tract Map and Development Plan Review for 46 Townhomes at 1201-1215 East Arrow Highway, Glendora, California (Project File No. PLN23-0015; Applicant: Abell Helou Homes, Inc.; Property Owner: Peppertree Glen Development, LLC)
CITY RECOMMENDATION: Open and conduct the Public Hearing, accept evidence and testimony presented, and in the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary consider the following related to project file number PLN23-0015: 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project; and 2. Adopt a City Council Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83901 FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND TO CREATE 46
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TOWNHOMES ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201- 1215 EAST ARROW HIGHWAY, GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA (PROJECT FILE NO.
PLN23-0015; APPLICANT: ABELL HELOU HOMES, INC; PROPERTY OWNER:
PEPPERTREE GLEN DEVELOPMENT LLC).”
5. A Public Hearing to consider the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
CITY/AGENCY/AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION: Open and Conduct the Public Hearing, accept evidence and testimony presented, close the hearing and in the absence of evidence and testimony to the contrary: 1. Approve the CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2024-2025; 2.
Authorize staff to adjust funding levels based on actual allocation; 3. Approve the Substantial Amendment to the CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2023-2024; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Annual Plan Application and Substantial Amendment for CDBG funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
6. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance amending the Glendora Municipal Code to bring it into compliance with State law and streamline construction of ADU and SB 9 units consistent General Plan Housing Element (File # PLN23-0035)
CITY RECOMMENDATION: 1. Find and determine that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 2. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled, “An ordinance of the City Council amending certain sections of Title 21 (Zoning) of the Glendora Municipal Code to bring it into compliance with State law and streamline the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units and SB 9 units consistent with the City’s 6th RHNA Cycle (2021-2029) General Plan Housing Element (File # PLN23-0035);” and 3. Direct the preparation of a summary of the ordinance for publication pursuant to Govt Code 36933 and Resolution CC 2018-40.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion without individual discussion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the governing body requests specific item(s) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered after the Consent Calendar is approved. Anyone wishing to address a Consent Calendar item should do so during the Public Comment Period.
7. Affirm the Minutes from January 23, 2024 and March 26, 2024 Regular City Council meetings CITY/AGENCY/AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION: 1. Affirm minutes as presented.
8. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for March 2024 CITY/AGENCY/AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Report for March 2024.
9. Accept and Approve the Notice of Completion for Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Park Shade Structure Installation Project
CITY RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept and Approve the Notice of Completion for the Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Park Shade Structure Installation Project by Ortco, Inc.; and 2.
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
10. Discussion on Public Safety Legislative and Initiative Proposals Under Consideration (Requested by Boyer, Seconded by Allawos)
CITY RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive this report on the various public safety related legislative and initiative proposals currently under consideration; and 2. Provide City staff with direction accordingly.
11. Review Outdoor Dining Fee (Requested by Thompson)
CITY RECOMMENDATION: 1. Discuss the existing Outdoor Dining Fee; and 2. Provide direction to City Staff.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. Update on Recruitments of City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions Recruitment for Terms Expiring on June 30, 2024 and Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Glendora Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board, Office No. 2 with a Term expiring June 30, 2027 CITY RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive update and provide direction to staff on the late application submitted by Veronica Salazar, Mercantile Collective & BeSpoke Hat Bar for the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board; and 2. Confirm City Council availability for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 to conduct interviews and appoint.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the Glendora City Hall bulletin board at 116 E. Foothill Boulevard and on the City of Glendora website at www.cityofglendora.org not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
Dated: April 17, 2024
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director