CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority called the meeting to order at 7:26 PM.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Karen Davis, Shaunna Elias, 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, Police Chief Mike Randazzo, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Information Technology Director Sam Robin, Recreation and Human Services Director John Aguirre, Library Director Janet Stone (via Zoom), City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Captain Chris Stabio, Captain Shelly Gold, Library Manager Cindy Romero, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Senior Pastor DiMiele of Glendora Alliance Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Finance Director/City Treasurer Johnson.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments received.
Comments were received from the following: Bob Moore and Joe Cina.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Davis announced that Saturday, December 14, 2024, was the Glendora Christmas Parade, welcomed Council Member/Commissioner Elias, and wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos requested a report on Measure Z; and provided an update on the League of California Cities annual conference and the proposed CalCities Resolution proposed by the City of Glendora.
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Joint Meeting
Tuesday, December 10, 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 for the former Community Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority and Public Financing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
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City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority Council Member/Commissioner Elias thanked staff.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall commented on upcoming City special events and thanked staff and the Business Improvement District for ushering in the holiday season.
Mayor/Chair Thompson commented on the Glendora Christmas Parade and City Council Retreat and encouraged the public to support charitable organizations.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond commented on the Glendora Christmas Parade and the Urban Trail Improvement Project workshop scheduled immediately following in Bidwell Forum, Glendora Youth Basketball, and wished everyone a happy holiday.
City Attorney Aleshire wished everyone a happy holiday.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. Glendora Hospital
Following the presentation, a motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Allawos, to direct staff to prepare a letter of support for the hospital’s expansion project and grant application. An oral roll call was conducted, and the motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES:
Allawos, Davis, Elias, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES: None, ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
In closing, Mayor Thompson encouraged the community to provide individual letters of support.
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 and noting Council Member/Commissioner Elias's abstention from Consent Calendar Item #3, minutes. An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Davis, Elias, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: Elias.
3. Affirm the October 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority 1. Affirmed the minutes as presented.
4. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for October 2024 The City Council and Successor Agency 1. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for October 2024.
5. Notice of Completion for Route 66 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Rehabilitation Project, Plan No. 1377, and Lone Hill Ave Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Rehabilitation Project, Plan No. 1381 The City Council 1. Accepted the completion of Route 66 Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Rehabilitation Project, Plan No. 1377 and Lone Hill Ave Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Rehabilitation Project, Plan No. 1381 by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.; 2. Approved the final Minutes Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Page 3 of 5
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority contract amount of $372,884; 3. Authorized the Mayor to sign and file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; 4. Authorized the Public Works Director to release the project retention in the amount of $18,644.20 to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. 35 days following recordation of the Notice of Completion; 5. Authorized the release of the Labor and Materials bond in the amount of $373,750, six months after recordation of the Notice of Completion, if no claims have been received; and 6. Authorized the release of the Faithful Performance bond one-year after recordation of the Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from defects in materials and workmanship.
6. Notice of Completion for CDBG Funded Curb Ramp Project FY 23-24, Plan No. 1382 The City Council 1. Approved the Plans and Specifications for CDBG Funded Curb Ramp Project FY 23-24, Plan No. 1382; 2. Accepted the completion of CDBG Funded Curb Ramp Project FY 23-24, Plan No. 1382 by Kalban, Inc.; 3. Approved the final contract amount of $223,380; 4. Authorized the Mayor to sign and file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; 5. Authorized the Public Works Director to release the project retention in the amount of $11,169.00 to Kalban, Inc. 35 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion; 6. Authorized the release of the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $244,680.00, six months after the recordation of the Notice of Completion, if no claims have been received; and 7. Authorized the release of the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year following recordation of Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from defects in materials and workmanship.
7. Approve a Proposition A discretionary incentive grant program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collecting and reporting data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2022
The City Council 1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding for Collecting and Reporting Data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2022; and 2. Approved the necessary budget adjustments to increase estimated revenues and appropriate funds to Fund 231 – Proposition A Account 23160430.35204 in the amount of $11,485 for additional NTD funding.
8. Approve a Use Agreement between the City of Glendora and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) required for the San Dimas Wash Trail Project The City Council 1. Approved the Use Agreement between the City of Glendora and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) for the continued use of Phase 1 and the construction and operation of Phases 2 and 3 of the San Dimas Wash Trail Project; and 2.
Authorized the City Manager to sign the Use Agreement.
9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to Administrate and Implement Measure Z, a Local Transaction and Use Tax (TUT); and Approve Other Related Agreements Between the City and CDTFA The City Council: 1. Adopted a City Council Resolution CC 2024-49 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTION AND USE TAX”; and 2. Authorized the City Manager to enter into Minutes Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Page 4 of 5
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority an Agreement for Preparation to Administer and Operate the City’s Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance and an Agreement for State Administration Agreement of City Transactions and Use Taxes with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
NEW BUSINESS
10. An ordinance amending the Glendora Municipal Code (Chapter 10.76) pertaining to the regulation of sidewalk vendors
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall, seconded by Council Member Allawos, that the City Council 1. Waived full reading, read by title only, and introduced for first reading Ordinance 2093 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS
10.76 (STREET VENDING) AND 10.77 (SIDEWALK VENDING) TO UPDATE THE CITY OF GLENDORA’S REGULATORY PROGRAM APPLICABLE TO STREET AND SIDEWALK VENDORS; and 2. Directed the preparation of a summary 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, Davis, Elias, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
11. Approve the Purchase of New Handguns and Associated Equipment for the Police Department Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fredendall, that the City Council 1. Approve the purchase of new handguns and associated equipment for the Police Department. An oral roll call vote was conducted and the motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Davis, Elias, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
12. Authorize the Purchase of Sixty Motorola Portable APX N50, Two Motorola Portable APX 8000, Seventeen APX 6500OS Mobile, and Sixteen APX 6500E5 Mobile Radios from Motorola Solutions in the Amount of $598,459.14, Including Taxes and Fees Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Allawos, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the City Council 1. Authorize the purchase of sixty (60) Motorola portable APX N50, two (2) Motorola portable APX 8000, seventeen (17) APX 6500OS mobile, and sixteen (16) APX 6500E5 mobile, P25 compliant radios from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $598,459.14, including taxes and fees. An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Davis, Elias, Fredendall, Thompson; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
13. Glendora City Council Reorganization
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman conducted the City Council reorganization and selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, which becomes effective January 1, 2025.
Selection of Mayor
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman called for nominations for the position of Mayor. Council Member Thompson nominated Council Member Fredendall. Hearing no other Minutes Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Page 5 of 5
City Council Meeting City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority nominations, the nomination period was closed, and Council Member Fredendall was declared Mayor of the Glendora City Council for 2025.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Elias nominated Council Member Allawos. Hearing no other nominations, the nomination period was closed, and Council Member Allawos was declared Mayor Pro Tem of the Glendora City Council for 2025.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Fredendall thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve as Mayor.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis wished everyone a happy holiday.
Council Member/Commissioner Elias reminded everyone of the Glendora Christmas Parade and wished everyone a happy holiday.
Council Member/Commissioner Allawos thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and wished everyone a happy holiday.
Mayor/Chair Thompson thanked everyone for their thoughts and former Council Member Boyer; expressed confidence in Mayor-Elect Fredendall; and reminded everyone the next City Council is Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on January 14, 2025.