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Mayor David Friedendahl and Council Member Shauna Thompson led the recognition; the students named in the record were Aidan, Jude, Evelyn and Ella. Superintendent Beau (first name only in the record) and teacher Samantha Bowser attended; Bowser was singled out by the superintendent for her teaching and support.

The council also issued proclamations. Council Member Elias presented a proclamation designating April 22, 2025, as Recycling and Organics Separation Day in honor of Earth Day and recognized Athens Services for its partnership. Danae Amaya, director of government affairs for Athens Services, described community outreach activities during Earth Month, including a compost and mulch giveaway that reached 330 residents and a materials recovery facility scheduled to open in the summer of 2025 in the San Gabriel Valley.

Council Member Davis presented a proclamation declaring National Public Safety Telecommunications Week for April 2025. The proclamation noted Glendora’s 911 communications numbers for 2024 — 36,640 calls for service, including 14,935 emergency 911 calls, and 88,969 total phone rings. Dispatcher Corey Innes accepted the recognition on behalf of the communications center.

Council Member Alawas read a proclamation for National Library Week, recognizing the Glendora Public Library and inviting residents to participate in library programs and volunteer activities.

The proclamations and recognitions were presented from the dais and accompanied by brief remarks and photo opportunities; they were not recorded as contested actions requiring separate roll-call votes. The council thanked residents and partner organizations for their contributions to city programs and events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting, 4/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council honored four Foothill Christian students advancing to a national history competition, adopted several proclamations including Earth Day and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and heard from Athens Services about local recycling activities.","taxTitle","Glendora, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4612,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6084011,"Residents urge action after series of Morgan Ranch robberies; city outlines meetings, camera program and defensible‑space inspections",5373,2741000,8114000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2924957-6267e542d6fffe572e8b3bf18be54100&start=2741&end=8114","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2924957-6267e542d6fffe572e8b3bf18be54100/thumbnail_2741000.jpg","/articles/6084011/Glendora/Los-Angeles-County/California/Residents-urge-action-after-series-of-Morgan-Ranch-robberies-city-outlines-meetings-camera-program-and-defensiblespace-inspections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084011-ce2b44feaafc81a11ab939d14f92c1bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030319&Signature=RkzGBpqpKUh4iuSm3Skk4VeY9D66AGfP31VNPe2JdoMnWNC9EbHC~sbBT11t4GyAWtrehId5o9SF8A70DQoN3tvvU3vpbf-fQnHtn6aNmI7thLjOwSOXi7Nj4acXrXC4GEjN2spsAi2iuxDpz0AYK2zZwA3FpY1HTEmnfRWCffYIhZKHu~FOBVCBwNNwQ6MxGRe8CJbd0xJOEvMtsU4OfxiIZMftu~A3gm~4Kth-SxZ4SMylcUaCLoCnzUAlVX4eu4gn6IAWneM0u8uL-OlUjCAF9CRFYx3~~OdUN-LnVLKOmV4GYSTsrT7ns6YYYZXxRz8MWE1oKk4kzTXAjGjOCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Morgan Ranch resident told the Glendora City Council about a recent string of robberies and urged the city and Glendora Police Department to increase security in the neighborhood.

Ash Nayak said his family has lived in Glendora for 35 years and that six robberies had occurred in the Morgan Ranch area over the previous two months, leaving neighbors “vulnerable, frustrated, and increasingly worried.” He asked the council and public safety officials for a timeline and plan for increased security.

City Manager Adam (first name only in the record) told the council staff and the police have been meeting with the Morgan Ranch homeowners association and that a community meeting is being scheduled once the HOA provides available dates. Captain Gold of the Glendora Police Department said the city recently authorized 11 additional Flock license‑plate reader cameras and explained how the system works: cameras record vehicle license plates and vehicle descriptors, compare reads to watchlists for stolen or wanted vehicles, and preserve searchable data that can produce investigative leads.

Captain Gold said the system is part of a broader network used across California and the U.S. and that Glendora shares reads with law enforcement partners to identify suspects or lead investigators to suspects after crimes occur. She also told residents the department will provide more detailed information at the neighborhood meeting.

Assistant Chief Steve Cabrera of the Los Angeles County Fire Department briefed the council about updated local responsibility area (LRA) wildfire hazard mapping released by Cal Fire. He said the state issued new maps on March 24 and that cities and the county have roughly 120 days to adopt ordinances reflecting the updated maps. Cabrera also described annual defensible‑space inspections beginning May 1 and explained “zone 0,” a proposed requirement to keep the 0‑to‑5‑foot area around structures free of vegetation and flammable materials. He said Los Angeles County has not yet adopted the zone‑0 requirements and that the county is considering a phased rollout to allow homeowners time to comply.

Council members and staff emphasized the neighborhood meeting and invited residents to bring specific concerns to that forum. No council action was taken at the meeting on the robberies; staff said only a status report was given and that the council had previously authorized additional fleet cameras.","A Morgan Ranch resident told the Glendora City Council about multiple robberies; staff and police said neighborhood meetings and new license‑plate cameras are being deployed and Los Angeles County Fire briefed the council on updated defensible‑space mapping and yearly inspections.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6084014,"Glendora council approves emergency repair, awards $572,000 contract for Lone Hill water main relining",706,7202000,7908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2924957-6267e542d6fffe572e8b3bf18be54100&start=7202&end=7908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2924957-6267e542d6fffe572e8b3bf18be54100/thumbnail_7202000.jpg","/articles/6084014/Glendora/Los-Angeles-County/California/Glendora-council-approves-emergency-repair-awards-572000-contract-for-Lone-Hill-water-main-relining","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084014-3e33651463b4349c55985f17b3df413c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030319&Signature=M66vqx3HCvksUgjwUkPrPv208q6u6FVEkGftccuMcCiao~KlZIVwo-TYn-83Zw047bUP8tCT0U48jHjyRkDMy~fa17cA4hWp-ZqTM6x8pdcRENm7hdPvxfRMMytK9sLd8638V~KWgfRZSu0JpX52kBJCB5-QqVUCmqkXEy3oJp47KPcX~wo9fHVYhkXHqaTHIq8~tPgG7TMOtYxXHbgRQkKjRsBt5sLtvl867k1KMZUTD1Bq9NpZCLICidTuc16XBcVPWn~-C8Howw2lL~YSsfJAzqr3Juk9LyH76xhQl3J8sjtix0q~BnfBWeVUupDjykK1XqMKeIsK~PX7TMYdYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendora City Council on a 5-0 vote approved an emergency repair and awarded an agreement to Big Ben Inc. to reline a failing 16‑inch Lone Hill transmission water main for $572,000.

The project will reline about 600 linear feet of the original 1930 transmission main, replace roughly 10–12 feet of adjacent ductile‑iron pipe, install a new 16‑inch valve and a fire hydrant, and restore service to affected homes. William Witkoff, director of public works, told the council the line delivers water to booster stations, the Morgan Ranch area, Foothill Boulevard and local reservoirs and that a loss of the line would hinder fire response and normal service.

Witkoff said crews first received complaints about surfacing water on Dec. 30 and identified the leak on Jan. 29 after using inspection cameras and newer leak‑detection equipment. He described long-standing mortar failure and corroded abandoned service valves inside the old pipe as the cause of repeated leaks. “We ran a video camera through that water line,” Witkoff said. “The lining had failed, the line started to decompress, it had cracks in it.”

Because the pipe runs under homes, garages and trees, staff recommended a cured‑in‑place relining technique rather than open trench replacement. Witkoff described the liner as a multi‑layer product with a Kevlar component and said it should provide at least 50 years of service after installation. He outlined the contractor’s installation method — pulling the flat liner through the existing pipe, inflating it, curing it under pressure and then performing hydrostatic testing and chlorination — and said crews hoped to begin testing the day after the meeting and return the line to service in about one to two weeks if tests succeed.

Council members asked technical questions about the cure process, the amount of new pipe required and how staff located the leak. Witkoff said a recent equipment purchase helped staff trace the leak under deep overburden and that excavation revealed a usable clean section of ductile‑iron pipe, reducing the new‑pipe length from the originally estimated 100 feet to about 10–12 feet. Council Member Shauna Thompson called the project “like the stent of the water world.”

The council’s formal action covered five recommendations in the agenda packet, including declaring the repair an emergency and authorizing the contract. Council Member Michael Merrick moved the set of items and Council Member Mendel seconded; the clerk recorded the vote as 5-0 in favor.

The council packet lists the contractor and the $572,000 amount; the agenda did not specify a contract number or detailed phasing dates beyond the testing timetable Witkoff gave. Staff said temporary aboveground “highline” service was provided to impacted residents during repairs and that those services have been restored.

The city plans to monitor the relined section and preserve the option to install a conventional replacement in the future if needed. The council did not add conditions to the contract award beyond the items in staff’s recommendations.","The Glendora City Council voted 5-0 to declare an emergency and award a $572,000 contract to reline a failing 16‑inch transmission main that supplies eastern neighborhoods and supports fire flows.","actionData","errors"]

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