CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority called the meeting to order at 6:00 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.
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 6:01 PM.
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 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.
Closed Session adjourned at 6:54 PM and the meeting convened into Open Session at 7:00 PM with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported the following Closed Session action: Item 1) A privilege and confidential briefing was provided to Council and no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Michael Cordich of First Baptist Church Glendora.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michael Allawos.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Comments were received from: Bob Moore, Erica Landmann, Jim Mortindale, and Catherine Begin.
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Joint Meeting
Tuesday, September 24, 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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MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Mayor/Chair Thompson addressed public comments on political campaign signs; break ins at Heritage Park, school gated area access; and Arrow Highway Strawberry Patch and Flag Gas Station land development update.
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos commented on the political campaign sign; and Los Angeles County Tax Assessor business community canvassing on business assets.
Council Member/Commissioner Boyer announced the Homecoming Parade going through Downtown Glendora.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall reported quality of life improvements on Arrow Highway with parking violations.
Mayor/Chair Thompson commented on the coordination of Los Angeles County Fire and Glendora Police Department with the Bridge Fire; and announced the cancellation of the October 8, 2024 Regular Joint City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were no requests received.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. Request from the Glendora Unified School District Board of Education to the City Council to consider rezoning school sites and make a $2 million contribution to support the renovation of the Aquatics Center; Update on the School Resources Officer Program Following discussion, the City Council 1. Directed staff to enhance meetings with Glendora Unified School District and return to Council for further discussion.
4. Update on Addressing Homelessness
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by Council Member Boyer that the City Council 1. Receive and file the update on services provided and efforts undertaken to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in the City; 2. Accept the FY 2024-2025 Grant Award from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Housing Solutions Fund (SGVCOG HSF) in the amount of $50,000; and 3. Approve an increase in estimated revenues and a supplemental appropriation of $50,000 in the Measure H Fund (245) for the SGVCOG HSF Grant Award. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Consider Historic Landmark Designations for Two Structures on the Campus of Cornerstone Bible Church (400 N. Glendora Ave. and 131 E. Whitcomb Ave.) - File Nos. PLN24-0013 & PLN24-0014
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall that the City Council 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to §15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA); and 2. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2024-43 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING LOCAL HISTORIC Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Page 3 of 5
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LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR TWO STRUCTURES LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH AND ADDRESSED AS 400 N. GLENDORA AVENUE AND 131 E. WHITCOMB AVENUE (FILE NOS. PLN24-0013 AND PLN24-0014).” 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. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance for the Specific Plan Amendment and Zone Change from Route 66 Service Commercial Zone to Central Route 66 Residential Zone; Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Development Plan Review for 39 Townhomes at 723-731 East Route 66, Glendora, California (Project File No. PLN23-0027; Applicant: Brandywine Homes; Property Owner: SVPP Properties LLC.)
Item title was read into the record and the Public Hearing was declared opened. Testimony was received from: Ana Gromis. Public Hearing was declared closed.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall, seconded by Council Member Davis that the City Council 1. Determine that the Ordinance and Resolution are consistent with the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 2. Introduce for first reading Ordinance 2091 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM ROUTE 66 SERVICE COMMERCIAL (RT66-RSC) TO CENTRAL ROUTE 66 RESIDENTIAL (RT66-CRR) ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 723-731 EAST ROUTE 66 (FILE NO. PLN23-0027)”; and 3. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2024-44 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84292 FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND TO CREATE 39 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TOWNHOMES ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 723-731 EAST ROUTE 66, GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA (PROJECT FILE NO. PLN23-0027; APPLICANT: BRANDYWINE HOMES; PROPERTY OWNER: SVPP PROPERTIES LLC).” 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.
7. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Title 21 (Zoning) of the Glendora Municipal Code to Implement Various Housing Production Actions from the 6th RHNA Cycle (2021-2029) General Plan Housing Element (File # PLN24-0015) Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by Council Member Boyer that the City Council 1. Determine that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2. Introduce for first reading Ordinance 2090 entitled, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 21 (ZONING) OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING PRODUCTION ACTIONS FROM THE 6TH RHNA CYCLE (2021-2029) GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT;” and 3. Direct the preparation of a summary of the ordinance for publication pursuant to Govt Code 36933 and Resolution CC 2018-40. 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.
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 Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Page 4 of 5
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority appropriate to each item. An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows AYES Boyer, Fredendall, Thompson, Davis, Allawos; NOES None; ABSENT None; ABSTAIN None.
8. Affirm the September 10, 2024 Regular Joint Meeting Minutes The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 1. Affirmed the minutes as presented.
9. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for August 2024 The City Council and Successor Agency 1. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for August 2024.
10. Final Tract Map No. 74490 (Applicant - Owner: MV74990 LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; Location - 1237 S. Bonnie Cove Ave.)
The City Council 1. Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2024-45, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 74490 FOR A NEW SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 30 HOUSES ON FEE SIMPLE LOTS, GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA"; 2.
Authorized the Mayor to execute the Indemnity and Subdivision Improvement Agreements; and 3. Authorized the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign Final Tract Map No. 74490.
11. Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Glendora Approving the Blanket Authority to File Applications for Grant Funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A Funding for Projects and Programs The City Council 1. Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2024-46 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO
FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOST ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS."
12. Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The City Council 1. Approved submittal of the City of Glendora’s FY2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) accomplishments to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and 2. Authorized the City Manager to submit the report to HUD.
13. Award an Agreement for Contract Services to Décor IQ, LLC. for Downtown Glendora Holiday Tree Lighting in the amount of $104,030
The City Council 1. Awarded the Agreement for Contract Services to Décor IQ, LLC. for Downtown Glendora Holiday Tree Lighting in the amount of $104,030; and 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
14. Approve the Agreement for Contract Services with G. M. Sager Construction Company, Inc. for the Emergency Repair of Glendora Avenue from Ronwood Street to Mauna Loa Avenue for an amount not to exceed $188,725
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority The City Council 1. Approved the Agreement for Contract Services with G. M. Sager Construction Company, Inc. for the Emergency Repair of Glendora Avenue from Ronwood Street to Mauna Loa Avenue for an amount not to exceed $188,725; 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.
15. Approve an Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc for CEQA Consultant Services for South Hills Bike Park in the amount of $137,908
The City Council 1. Approved an agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc for CEQA Consultant Services for South Hills Bike Park in the amount of $137,908; 2. Authorized change orders in a total amount not to exceed 20% or $27,582 for a total contract amount not to exceed $165,490; and 3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor/Chair Thompson announced there will be no City Council meeting Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:14 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on October 22, 2024.