City Manager Adam Raymond presents Glendora's 2025 to 2027 strategic plan for council approval

The Glendora City Council convened on April 22, 2025, to discuss the approval of the 2025 to 2027 strategic plan, with City Manager Adam Raymond presenting a concise overview of the proposed initiatives. The meeting followed a previous discussion in March, where the council reviewed the current strategic plan, noting that 65% of its 188 action items have been completed, while 30% are in progress and eight remain unstarted.

Raymond highlighted the feedback received from the council, which informed the new strategic plan's five key goals. These goals aim to address community concerns identified in a recent survey, including enhancing dining and shopping options, expanding affordable housing for middle-class families, improving street maintenance and infrastructure, effectively addressing homelessness, and managing traffic.

The strategic plan outlines several initiatives, including:

1. **Economic Development**: Plans to revitalize shopping centers and develop affordable housing at various sites, including San Jose and Woodland, to combat homelessness and improve community livability.

2. **City Facilities and Public Spaces**: Proposals for a new civic center, completion of a parks master plan, and a transition plan to ensure accessibility across city facilities.

3. **Sustainable Infrastructure**: A comprehensive pavement management plan aimed at improving street conditions and enhancing pedestrian safety, alongside significant upgrades to water and street infrastructure.

4. **Community Engagement**: Development of a citywide volunteer program to boost civic involvement and a comprehensive wayfinding assessment to improve navigation within the city.

5. **Technology and Service Delivery**: Implementation of an integrated 3-1-1 app for service requests, improvements in utility billing and permitting systems, and digitization of old records for better public access.

Raymond noted that Glendora's population has seen a slight decline, now estimated at around 51,000, which underscores the need for careful planning and strategic initiatives to foster community growth and resilience.

The council is expected to vote on the strategic plan in the coming meetings, with the aim of aligning city initiatives with community needs and enhancing the overall quality of life in Glendora.