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Glendora council approves consultant contract to study annexation of five unincorporated pockets
Summary
The council authorized a contract with RSG Inc. to prepare materials and support LAFCO negotiations for the proposed annexation of five unincorporated areas within Glendora’s sphere of influence; staff estimated the work could take two to three years and noted CEQA and tax-transfer negotiations remain to be resolved.
The Glendora City Council voted 5‑0 to approve a professional services contract with RSG Inc. to support processing of annexation proposals for five unincorporated pockets inside the city’s sphere of influence.
Principal Planner Hans Friedel told the council the agreement covers consultant work to prepare a LAFCO submittal, coordinate with Los Angeles County on tax‑transfer and revenue‑sharing matters, update an outdated pre‑zone map and ordinance, and help lead public engagement. Staff described the contract as “just under $160,000,” reflecting a base amount of about $145,422 plus a 10% contingency.
Friedel said the five areas include one larger undeveloped parcel abutting Los Angeles County forest land and four developed residential pockets. He said the areas were estimated to contain “roughly 600 residents”; he also referenced a GIS figure spoken in the presentation (“6.34”) that the transcript does not fully clarify.
Friedel and consultant Jim Simons of RSG described next steps: confirm LAFCO submittal requirements, determine whether CEQA environmental review is required and, if so, hire or coordinate with a CEQA consultant, and enter negotiations with the county on tax and service transition arrangements. Friedel said the overall timeline is expected to be about two to three years but cautioned it depends on LAFCO and CEQA processes.
Council members supported advancing the study. Council member Mendel urged staff and the consultant to pursue the schedule aggressively and finish sooner when possible. Council member Shauna asked whether residents of the unincorporated pockets would have a vote; staff said the answer depends on the legal definition of county island and protest thresholds under the Cortese‑Knox‑Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act and that in some cases a protest vote or other formal input is possible.
The motion to approve the RSG consulting contract passed unanimously. Staff noted that the contract will return the city with technical analysis, public outreach materials and, if required, recommendations on CEQA compliance and related costs.
