CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Gary Boyer, Karen Davis, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair David Fredendall, and Mayor/Chair Mendell L. 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 Mike Randazzo, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Recreation and Human Services Director John Aguirre, Captain Shelly Gold, Captain Chris Stabio, Transportation Manager Steven Mateer, Management Aide Shantelle Coria, Support Services Supervisor Marc Archibald, Housing and Economic Development Manager Valerie Velasquez-Santoya, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, Senior Office Assistant Jesus Escobedo, Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda, and City Clerk Specialist Lorena Cordova
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 5:02 PM.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Craig Schubert vs. City of Glendora; WCAB No. ADJ 15376539 & ADJ15699729; Claim No. 21- 159475 & 22-16133.
2. 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 434-500 S. Vermont and 517 S.
Glendora Avenue / APNs: 8639-016-904; 8639-017-902; 8639-017-039. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the disposition for the property.
3. 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- City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Joint Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
City Hall Council Chamber
116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora
Virtually via Zoom ID 9329247224
The City Council also serves as members of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the former Community Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority and Public Financing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
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Regular Joint Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 023. The City’s real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the terms.
Closed Session Adjourned at 6:38 PM and the meeting convened into Open Session at 7:00 PM with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported the following: Item 1) Council was given a status report, direction was given, and no reportable action was given. Item 2) and 3) Council was given a status report, direction was given, and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Rev Karen Davis of First Christian Church of Glendora.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Finance Director/City Treasurer Johnson.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Raymond requested to add under Special Items a presentation from Charter Oak Board of Trustees, seeing there were no objections, item was added.
Special Collaboration and Partnership Presentation was given by Charter Oak Board of Trustees Members, Vice-Present Gregg Peterson, Trustee Christian Aguilar, Charter Oak Superintendent Jeffrey D. Jordon, and Public Communications Specialist Emily Ernandez.
Mayor/Chair Thompson announced on November 1, 2024 is the Glendora High School and Charter Oak High School football game. Mayor/Chair Thompson requested Council Member Davis to report of upcoming events on November 1, 2024.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis announced on November 1, 2024 is Empty Cups Benefit at Classic Coffee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4. Public Comments received
Public Comments were received from Joe Cina, Bill Bertonneay and Stacy Gray.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Mayor Thompson addressed public comment on the multipurpose trails and provided an update on the new Bike Park.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis invited the community to attend the annual Services of Remembrance for 9/11 and to attend the Council forum right after.
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos reported his attendance to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and gave a brief presentation.
Council Member/Commissioner Boyer reported his attendance to the Southern California Association of Government and provided a report on the States mandated housing requirements and new housing elements; attendance of the Planning Committee of the 2028 Olympics and discussion of transportation for the event.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall acknowledged First Responders, the Fire Department, and the Glendora’s Communication team on the response to the Bridge Fire; and wished his wife a Happy Minutes Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Page 3 of 5
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Mayor/Chair Thompson to be aware of the current heat conditions and check on neighbors.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond provided an update on the Bridge Fire.
Public Works Director Wittkopf provided an update on the Phase 1 Glendora Avenue Street Rehabilitation and the reopening of Elwood Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.
SPECIAL ITEMS
5. Community Services Foundation Overview Presentation
A presentation was given.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member/Commissioner Allawos, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Davis, 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: Allawos, Boyer, Davis, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
6. Affirm the May 14, 2024, August 7, 2024, August 21, 2024 and August 27, 2024 Meeting minutes
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 1. Affirmed the minutes as presented.
7. Review and Affirm Disbursements for August 2024 in the amount of $7,991,992.64 The City Council 1. Reviewed and affirmed disbursement for August in the amount of $7,991,992.64.
8. Award the Cooperation Acceptance Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for Uniform Rental and Laundry Services for a Five-Year Term in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year
The City Council 1. Awarded a cooperative acceptance agreement with the Cintas Corporation No. 2 in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year for uniform rental and laundry services; 2.
Authorized the Public Works Director to execute any necessary contingency in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract amount; and 3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
9. Designation of Voting Delegates for the League of California Cities Annual General Assembly - Friday, October 18, 2024 (Response Required by Wednesday, September 25, 2024) Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Boyer that the City Council approve 1. As the City’s delegate representative to the L.A. Division of the League designate Council Member Karen Minutes Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Page 4 of 5
Regular Joint Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Davis as the voting delegate to represent the City of Glendora at the Leagues’ Annual Business Meeting conducted on Friday, October 18, 2024; 2. Designate Council Member Michael Allawos as the City’s alternate in the event Council Member Karen Davis is unable to serve in that capacity; and 3. Direct the City Clerk to sign and submit the required “Voting Delegate Form” to the League’s Sacramento Office no later than Wednesday, September 25, 2024. 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.
10. Amend by Resolution, the City’s 2023 Annual Review of Appointments to Various Boards by Updating the City’s Delegate for the Foothill Transit Executive Board (Boyer) Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall, that City Council 1. Appoint Mayor Thompson as the new delegate to serve on the Foothill Transit Governing Board on a date no later than December 10, 2024; and
2. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2024-41 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO
VARIOUS REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES THAT THE CITY OF GLENDORA IS A MEMBER FOR 2023-24 AND RESCIND RESOLUTION CC 2024-05” with the amendment to remove Council Member Allawos and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall as the Alternate. 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.
11. Discuss the Cancellation of the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Regular Meeting for October 8, 2024 due to a lack of quorum Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Boyer, that the City Council 1. Approve the cancellation of the City Council Successor Agency and Housing Authority Regular meeting due to the Moka, Japan 70th Anniversary Celebration trip set for October 2 - 8, 2024. 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.
12. Consideration of a Resolution Amending Administrative Policy 1.02 Reorganization of City Council and Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem relating to the effective date of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Selection (Thompson and Fredendall)
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Boyer, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the City Council 1. Approve Option 1 and adopt City Council Resolution CC 2024-42 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY 1.02, CITY COUNIL REORGANIZTION AND SELECTION
OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM SELECTION AND RESCIND RESOLUTION CC 2022-
11.” 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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NEW BUSINESS
13. 2024 Business Retention and Expansion Survey
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the City Council 1. Receive and file the 2024 Business Retention and Expansion Survey. 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.
14. Discuss Community Preservation Enforcement
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall to 1. Find funding to add one to two additional Community Preservation Officer’s and 2) Adopt the recommendations for the code revisions. Motion died due to a lack of a second.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall, seconded by Council Member Allawos that the City Council approve to 1. Move forward with the recommendations associated with the staff report including staff research on parking restrictions and restrooms and return to Council for a discussion on current staffing models and a proactive code enforcement operation. 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
Chief Police Randazzo provided an update on the Bridge Fire.
Senior Digital Media Specialist Morton provided social media resources on information related to the Bridge Fire.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:48 PM
Roxanne Breceda
Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager
Minutes were approved on September 24, 2024.